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Ocean City Brewing Company owner Josh Shores with one of the long tables – made from wood left over from The Adkins Company – that the 56th Street brewery hopes will provide a pub vibe to the cavernous space.

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) After two months spent ascending to the highest terrace of land use purgatory, the Ocean City Brewing Company is expecting to start its “social experiment” of beer-making before the summer season begins.

“I don’t think anyone’s done this sort of setup in this kind of space before,” said owner Josh Shores. “It’s a social experiment, and a lot of it comes from these tables.”

The tables – about a dozen of them, maybe 20 feet long – are made from wood recycled from The Adkins Company, the hardware store and lum-

ber yard which occupied the 56th Street space until a few years ago.

Each is mounted atop kegs, standing waist-high, optimal for pulling up a bar stool or just leaning against the beams with one’s beer.

“We want this to be a place where you meet new people,” said general manager Thom Lord, a veteran of decades in the resort bar business. “This isn’t the kind of place where you sit and stay in one spot the whole night.”

Creating an intimate, pub atmosphere in such a cavernous space – 8,000 square feet in the publicly-accessible area - isn’t easy, but Shores and his crew have already gone all-in on making the space, and the brewery, a success.

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Riding momentum of ‘cool’ Berlin will celebrate, then create plan to market new fame

By Phil Jacobs Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) When Mayor Gee Williams raised his glass at the Burley Oak Brewing Company during those first clock ticks after midnight into Tuesday morning, it was to toast Berlin’s becoming Budget Travel Magazine’s Coolest Small Town in America, 2014.

While it might have signaled the end of the contest, the toast was unarguably marking the beginning of opportunities ranging from heightened tourism num-

bers, name branding and financial outlook.

Mayor Williams and other town and Worcester County officials need to look no further Lititz, Pennsylvania, Budget and Travel’s 2013 winner. The town, located near Lancaster, took the ball and ran with it.

The results: A 25-45 percent increase in retail sales since last February.

An increase of between 15,000 to 20,000 tourists.

Before the contest, the town sent out 5-10 information booklets a week. Now that number is 10-12 a day.

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that promotes the town, said that they wasted little time jumping on the momentum of their success.

“We knew we won on a Friday,” she told the Bayside Gazette. “And then on Sunday, we had a flash mob rally to celebrate. It was the coldest day of the year, but thousands of people showed up.”

Withum said that the town quickly put together a strategic planning committee whose focus was solely on how to capitalize on being the coolest. They spent money to make money, she said. The town extended its momentum with a $40,000 advertising campaign. It redesigned its website to make it more See BERLIN Page 8

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Berlin Mayor Gee Williams toasts “Coolest Small Town in America” win at the Burley Oak Brewing Company Monday.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) Ocean City will likely play host to even more tall ships this coming summer – if it can convince the Army Corps of Engineers to help dredge out the channel under the Route 50 Bridge to fit deeper-hulled vessels.

“I’m expecting to have a ship announce they’re coming for the summer in the next couple weeks – if we can get the dredging worked out,” city Special Events Director Frank Miller said this week.

In August, the resort welcomed El Galeon Andalucia – a fully-functional replica of a 16th-century galleon owned and operated by the Spanish non-profit Nao Victoria Foundation.

Replica vessels from the age of sail, often referred to as “tall ships,” are major attractions wherever they berth, since only a handful worldwide are touring at any given time. But with the success of the Andalucia event last year, Ocean City is trying to book as many as possible.

The Andalucia, and likely all future visiting ships, docked at the city’s bayside boardwalk along Chicago Avenue, between Third and Fourth Streets.

Two factors thus restrict the size of ship than can be brought in, as it must fit through the Route 50 drawbridge, and not run aground given the depth of the channel that runs up the bay.

“The bridge isn’t actually that big of a deal,” Miller said. “We brought in one of the largest vessels that we could to start with.”

‘The galleon last year was large but it also had a Fiberglas hull, so it didn’t sit as deep in the water as a true wooden reproduction. At least two of the other vessels I’m talking with right now have over 12 feet of draft, so we don’t have the depth to bring them in..’

City Special Events Director Frank Miller However, despite its great size, the Andalucia had a relatively shallow draft.

“The galleon last year was large but it also had a fiberglass hull, so it didn’t sit as deep in the water as a true wooden reproduction,” Miller said.

“At least two of the other vessels I’m talking with right now have over 12 feet of draft, so we don’t have the depth to bring them in.”

Fortunately, federal contractors

with dredging equipment will soon be in the area for beach replenishment, conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. The city is coordinating with the Corps to allow the contractors to also dredge additional depth into the bridge channel.

“I’m just waiting to hear from them if we’re going to be able to get that done,” Miller said. “We have to get it dredged before I can really look at getting other ships in here.”

The city also has plans to install additional tie-down cleats along the bayside walk, Miller said, although this is a relatively simple operation. Ideally, the town would also like to be able to provide water and electricity hook-ups for visiting ships as well.

“When the galleon was here, they actually ran their generator the entire time, and we connected them to a garden hose out of the fish-cleaning station,” Miller said.

“We have looked into a connection system, but the price tag is upwards of $20,000, so that probably wouldn’t happen until we get more events locked down and know we’re getting a return on investment.”

Additional problems may also come from electrical incompatibility.

Like the Andalucia, many tall ships are built and based in Europe, which typically uses a higher voltage and a lower alternating current frequency than American electrical systems.

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Four heading to Austin contest Worcester Tech seniors to present AGH waiting room redesign at competition

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) Four seniors at Worcester Technical High School will travel to Austin, Texas, to compete against the nation’s top teams in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest on Monday, March 3, with over $100,000 in technology prizes on the line.

Carlee Barrett, Rebecca Lederman, Chris Brown and James Hillyer will represent their classmates in a 15minute presentation of their redesign of Atlantic General Hospital’s waiting room, a project 18 Worcester Tech students completed last fall as part of their classwork.

Their design already earned first place at the state-level Solve for Tomorrow competition, which asks students to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to improve their communities. It topped more than 2,000 other applicants to make it to the contest as one of the nation’s top 15 teams, Caroline Bloxom, Worcester Tech principal, said.

“This didn’t start out entering a contest,” she said. “This started out with a teacher’s idea to, instead of doing a curriculum through the text books, ac-

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Worcester Technical High School seniors tour Atlantic General Hospital as part of a class project to design a new waiting room for the building. Four of the students are flying to Austin, Texas, Sunday to present their design in the national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition, which will award more than $100,000 in technology prizes to the top five teams’ schools.

tually do the unit at a business site.”

The idea behind the AGH project came from a class exercise that had students create an imaginary emergency room floor plan, teacher and Director of Biomedical Sciences at Worcester Tech Tracy Hunter said.

“I wasn’t really satisfied with the end product of that project. It was kind of limited,” she said. She worked with hospital staff to turn it into a real-

world challenge that dovetailed with Atlantic General’s plan to redesign its emergency room.

Last month, the group of biomedical and pre-engineering students presented their plan to a room of hospital administrators, who are planning to overhaul the AGH waiting room in next few years.

“They have come up with a very creative, very realistic plan,” Vice Presi-

dent of Planning and Operations at the hospital Kim Justice said. The hope is to use one or more pieces of the students’ design in the real-life plan for the new waiting room, she said.

“It’s a great design. It really is,” President and CEO of AGH Michael Franklin said. “It’s much better than what we have.”

Two classes, Biomedical Innovations and Engineering Design and De-

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velopment, collaborated on the fall 2013 design project, which had parameters from improving the flow of patients through the waiting room to meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and sustainability standards. The result was a plan with everything from skylights and a rooftop garden to separate waiting areas for sick and injured patients.

The 18 contributing students elected their four representatives through a vote, with Barrett, Lederman, Brown and Hillyer coming out on top. The four will deliver a presentation on their plan followed by a question-and-answer session by a panel of judges in the Austin competition.

The top five teams will receive a total of $146,000 from Samsung to fund technology at their schools.

Judges will choose four winners, with a fifth People’s Choice Award elected by online voters.

The school was compiling a video on Tuesday so the 14 students staying in Maryland will also appear in the Austin convention center ballroom, which seats more than 100.

“It’s wonderful to give this opportunity to students,” said pre-engineering teacher Valerie Ziglejeva, who will travel to Texas with Hunter, Bloxom and the four students for the contest.

“You should never underestimate the power of an idea. This all started…

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Noble Mariner presents her class’ redesign of the Atlantic General Hospital waiting room to hospital officials last month. Four of the students are flying to Austin, Texas, Sunday to present their design in the national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition, which will award more than $100,000 in technology prizes to the top five teams’ schools.

with our desire to expand the curriculum,” Bloxom said. She’s hoping to incorporate more real-world projects in the school’s classes in the future.

Learn more about Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest online at www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow.

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Gas co. customers likely to pay higher fees Additional funds needed to subsidize infrastructure improvements for resort

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) Ocean City gas customers will likely have to start chipping in to continue infrastructure improvements following the buy-out of the city’s propane provider.

Somewhat counter-intuitively, the Maryland Public Service Commission – which ostensibly protects customers from rate swings – will require that Chesapeake Utilities impose an additional fee on rate payers to justify continued infrastructure improvements in the resort.

These improvements were previously shouldered by the de-regulated Eastern Shore Gas Company, which Chesapeake purchased last year, and now operates as Sandpiper Energy.

Chesapeake officials have been reluctant to confirm that they will ask the PSC for a rate change.

“I couldn’t specify right now if any filing is going to be made or not,” said Bill O’Brien, Chesapeake’s Director of Pricing and Regulatory Affairs.

However, it is known that Chesapeake would have no other option, per PSC’s regulatory scheme, if it desired to continue the undergrounding and line extensions requested by the

Town of Ocean City.

Closed-door discussions have occurred between the company and City Hall.

For ratepayers, the change would be seen in what is referred to as the Service Improvement Rate on their monthly bill. This charge is authorized by the PSC to cover the cost of material improvements that a company may be making in their given coverage area.

The idea behind the SIR scheme is that service companies should not simply recoup the cost of infrastructure improvements by increasing the basic rate for energy - especially in places where customers only have one choice of provider - as this would allow companies to gouge their customers by making unnecessary upgrades.

Thus, any rate increases necessitated by infrastructure improvements must be broken out separately as an SIR, and approved by the PSC. Chesapeake currently incurs three SIR components to all of its ratepayers, to cover the cost of replacing aging steel propane lines, converting those lines to less-expensive natural gas, and converting individual customers’ equipment.

That charge was approved by the PSC last year when Chesapeake bought out Eastern Shore Gas with the intent of bringing natural gas into

the area to replace propane.

Further, the PSC’s bylaws require that any installation of new infrastructure “be limited to the extent of new investment warranted by the anticipated revenues.”

In other words, the gas company cannot do improvements that aren’t expected to make its money back. If it was allowed to do so, existing customers would essentially be subsidizing the cost of gaining future customers, as can happen with new real estate developments.

“If a new development seeks an extension out to its location to service new customers, then we can put that project in as long as that project is determined to be economically feasible,” O’Brien said.

If not, “the developer, or whomever the applicant for the new project is, would need to make up the difference between what it costs us to install and what our rate would actually cover,” O’Brien said.

In the resort’s case, that applicant is the Town of Ocean City itself, which has significant interest in extending underground gas lines.

“Every time we dig up a street, we coordinate with the gas company to install or repair lines beneath,” said city Public Works Director Hal Adkins.

In particular, Adkins estimated that roughly 60 to 70 percent of the

town is served by underground lines that are centrally distributed. The rest gets its gas from above-ground tanks.

“They are a significant hazard,” Adkins said. “It wouldn’t take that much flooding to float them or wash them out. So over the years we’ve been working with the gas company to remove them and extend underground lines everywhere.”

However, given the fact that Ocean City only has a viable customer base for three months of the year, the PSC’s regulations would bar Chesapeake from such improvements unless it received some sort of compensation from the town in the form of an SIR. Ratepayers within the city limits would thus be charged an SIR equal to the amount by which the cost of the improvements is expected to exceed their return.

O’Brien declined to speculate what such an SIR would be. But he did note that the current four-component rate charged to resort customers – consisting of the SIR as well as the raw energy rate and distribution cost per hundred cubic feet of gas, plus a flat monthly fee – is lower than the rate before the acquisition.

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BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS BRIEFS

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The Board of License Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during the Feb. 19 meeting in Snow Hill.

Touch of Italy The board granted the request of Robert Ciprietti and Joe Curzi for a transfer of the seven-day Class B beer, wine and liquor license from Harrison Group to Touch of Italy Ocean City.

Reflections, the fine dining restaurant in the 67th Street Holiday Inn, will be renovated to become Touch of Italy.

The new business will have a storefront entrance and will include a deli, pizza station, restaurant, 32-seat bar and a wine room.

Ciprietti and Curzi own other Touch of Italy restaurants in Rehoboth, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, Del.

Castaways The board approved the request to transfer the Class D seven-day beer, wine and liquor license from Castaway’s General Store Inc. to Sun TRS LL Castaways LLC at Castaways RV Resort and Campground at 12652

Eagles Nest Road near the Eagles Nest Golf Course in West Ocean City.

No changes will be made in the operation of the campground, attorney Joe Moore said.

Crab Bag The board approved the request of owner Nolan Graves to expand the licensed premises of the Crab Bag at 130th Street and Coastal Highway.

The expanded area includes the former site of the Kite Loft.

Graves said the additional room is needed because customers “generally have a two-hour wait” during the summer months.

The business has a seven-day Class B beer, wine and liquor license.

Blacksmith The board granted the request of Justine Zegna for a Class B seven-day beer, wine and liquor license for Blacksmith at 104 Pitts St. in Berlin.

Zegna said she hopes to open the new fine dining restaurant in March.

She will serve brunch, lunch, dinner and late night fare.

The restaurant may have one television. Zegna may call the board’s administrator if she has a special request for entertainment.

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“Historically, Eastern Shore Gas would install lines wherever we asked, and could freely alter their rate to make up the cost,” Adkins said.

“Chesapeake is more tightly regulated by the PSC, but we are continuing to work closely with them on these projects.”

Eastern Shore Gas was de-regulated in 1999 by an act of the state legislature, which removed price restrictions from companies who supplied energy, but purchased it from another party and did not own any production assets themselves.

Representatives from the PSC did not return requests for comment as of press time.

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Continued from Page 1 tourist friendly. And it flooded the regional media with thousands of press releases.

In May of last year, the town decided to go for a record in the Guinness Book of Records. The contest was to see if they could break the record of 1,642 people wearing sunglasses at night. On the night of the event, some 6,000 people showed up wearing sunglasses. But a huge electrical storm broke up the party, and Lititz was not able to prove they had beaten the record.

Still the attempt whether successful or not brought a great deal more media coverage.

“All of these things get picked up by the press,” said Withum. “And it continued all way into December where we were regularly being written about.”

Its two best-known businesses, she said are the Wilbur Chocolate Company and the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. Both reported an increase in sales because of the “coolest town” designation.

Withum’s advise to Berlin was two fold. The first part was to strategically plan how best to use the “coolest town” designation. The second was to be wary of out of town scammers.

“There are people who come out of

Some Berlin supporters wore stickers like this one the days prior to the contest’s conclusion.

the wood work and try to sell you a bill of goods,” she said. “We got a lot of that kind of stuff.”

Berlin’s first intention is to celebrate, according to Mayor Williams.

He said he would be convening a committee to plan such an event, which he hopes will take place in March.

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“Now we will be taking a longer view,” said Mayor Williams. “And I want the involvement of the citizens on where we go from here.”

The mayor added that winning the Budget Travel contest opened a “window of opportunity” for Berlin.

“We’re not going to sit and twiddle our thumbs,” he said.”

Lisa Challenger, director of Worcester County Tourism, said that Berlin’s emerging as coolest town will have “huge marketing value and exposure.”

“We tried to cover every base,” she said. “I want to give credit to Ocean City. They posted it on their Facebook page and they tweeted it.”

Her office also sponsored a “Why Berlin is cool” contest with the winner receiving a Seacrets gold card.

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“We’re going to attach the coolest town to all of our advertising,” Challenger added. “We’re going to make sure we get a lot of miles out of it.”

By Tuesday, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce had placed the coolest town moniker on its Rte. 50 signage.

Williams was emotionally moved as he and many others waited out the remaining hours to make sure that the town’s lead held over Cazenovia.

When it was all over he told the tired, but happy group at the Burley Oak Brewing Company, “We are absolutely delighted to be voted the `Coolest Small Town in America,’” he said. “Especially because this has resulted from an unbelievable outpouring of pride and friendship that was originally initiated by our citizens, but has extended well beyond the borders of our town.”

Williams then expressed gratitude to those Berlin residents who “preceded us and built the foundation for this honor that feels just right for Berlin, Md.” He finished his toast by saying, “So I think it is only appropriate and the cool thing to do to raise a glass in celebration and gratitude to our good fortune to live, work and visit the Coolest Small Town in America. As cool as apparently many folks believe we are, remember, “In Berlin, the best is yet to come.”

The mayor did receive a congratulatory email from Cazenovia’s Mayer Kurt Wheeler, whose town finished solidly in second place.

The two mayors wagered a growler of craft beer from a brewery in each town to make the contest a little more interesting.

“On behalf of everyone here in Cazenovia, I’d like to extend our heartfelt best wishes to you and everyone in Berlin,” emailed Wheeler. “I look forward to visiting you and seeing your beautiful community first-hand in the next few months.”

Williams did respond, also by email, writing, “I believe we also are both very grateful to have the honor and privilege of serving our local communities.” He also wrote, “I trust that through this friendly competition, folks throughout our nation are reminded each year that there are so many ‘cool towns’ in America that are generous, caring and in the best sense of the word properly proud of their hometowns.”

And what is the pattern from past winners?

According to Lititz’s Withum, this year’s town visitors brochure will stay say “Coolest Town in America.” It just won’t have the date.

Coolest Town Facts: Berlin was one of 15 finalists out of almost 500 entries.

It collected 28 percent or 39,285 out of 137,819 total votes cast, Several weeks ago it was only two points ahead of Cazenovia, N.Y. Berlin finished with a 7-point lead.

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Hotel proposed for 61st St. land Site was location of Ocean City Health and Racquet Club, which closed in 2010

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) If at first you don’t succeed, try a smaller hotel.

Seven years after a previous design for the site was shot down by the city, a new proposal for the grounds of the former Ocean City Health and Racquet Club is looking to move forward this spring.

“We all know how controversial this project was in a prior life,” said designer Jeff Thaler. “So we’re trying to keep this as noncontroversial as possible.”

“The city’s problem with the previous project was that it seemed like 10 gallons of sand in a five gallon bucket,” Thaler said. “It think what we have now is about four gallons in a five gallon bucket.”

The land in question begins at the western end of 61st street along Sea Bay Lane, stretching between Route 90 and the Trader’s Cove townhouses. The property is now owned by WTSFB Properties, LLC, which subsequently hired Thaler’s firm, Atlantic Planning, Development, and Design.

The proposal, as pitched to the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission last

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week, is for an eight-story Marriott Residence Inn hotel with 150 rooms.

Under the city’s “Special Bayside” development regulations, projects are allowed to go over the normal five-story, 50 feet height limit - provided that they have additional setback and reduced density.

The current site, Thaler said, is 4.3 acres.

The building would sit at a mini-

mum setback of 19 feet from Route 90, with the north face of the building being the hotel’s corridors. The rooms themselves would face south and west, with a large open space between the building’s south face and Trader’s Cove.

“The site is what we call ‘top-loaded’ to make it more amenable to the neighborhood,” Thaler said.

The site was formerly occupied by

the Ocean City Health and Racquet Club, a full-service gym facility with basketball and racquet courts, saunas, and a pool, which was built in 1983. After over 20 years of operation, the club’s owners, the Furst family, acquired additional real estate and planned to build a new facility that would be not only a health club, but also contain medical offices See MARRIOTT Page 11

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Marriott Residence Inn plan proposed for 61st St. land Continued from Page 10 and retail space.

The facility was extremely large, up to 12 stories in the original proposal, and in the city’s opinion lacked the necessary service outlets for the amount of traffic generated.

“They were unable to show how they were going to service that building given the intensity of the multiple uses,” said City Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith.

The project was dropped in December 2006, and the club later reverted to bank ownership. It closed for good in April 2010, and was later sold to WTFSB. One of the major issues facing the health complex proposal was the shadow it would cast, virtually blocking the morning sun from Trader’s cove and casting a large evening shadow on Route 90, which the State Highway Administration said presented a hazard for visibility and de-icing.

Thaler agreed with the commission that another shadow study would have to be done for the new proposal. Under the Special Bayside parameters, a building allowed to go over the 50-foot height limit must not create a shadow impact any greater than if it was held to the standard height.

“What they have to show is the impact if a five-story was built, and that is they standard they’re held by,” Smith said.

Likely of more concern than the shadow, however, would be the traffic situation, as 61st Street would be the only outlet to Coastal Highway avail-

Correction The Ocean City Police Department’s year-end report, referenced last week, contained an error. Officer business checks were mistakenly included in the total calls for service, the department said this week, meaning the figure should have read 78,414, not 91,647.

able for the hotel.

This would find traffic into and out of the hotel trying to cross over the stream of cars coming off Route 90 and heading south on Coastal Highway.

Further, those wishing to head north from 61st Street would likely cut across the traffic lanes to reach the turn lane at the 59th Street light.

“As I recall, the big issue before was trying to get to that first u-turn to get back to the bridge,” said Commissioner Lauren Taylor.

However, Thaler noted, hotel guests tend to park and leave their cars for long periods of time versus what would’ve been patrons of the health complex.

“We all know that hotel-motel has the least turnover of any use by nature,” he said.

“Ultimately it is what it is, unless you’re going to put in a traffic light,” said Commissioner Chris Shanahan.

Although the hotel’s pool and other amenities will likely keep many guests on the premises, there is also the concern that those going to the beach will attempt to cross mid-block at 61st Street instead of going to the nearest light.

“I would need to see a study that tells us how people are going to get from one side of the street to the other, and how many,” said Commissioner Peck Miller.

The State Highway Administration would also likely request such studies on traffic, pedestrian movement, and shadows. The state’s objection to the previous health complex plan was a major factor in its rejection seven years ago, Thaler noted - but if the new hotel plan is workable, the SHA’s influence should not sway the city against it, he urged.

“The state highway makes suggestions or recommendations, but they’re not the judge and jury on what the town does,” agreed commission attorney Will Esham.

Thaler said he will likely return to the commission several times for guidance as the project is further developed, with the aim of having a final approval in May.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

OC Brewery gets beer, wine, liquor license approval

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) OC Brewery, expected to open on 56th Street by May 1, may sell its beer to go, but may not sell wine or liquor in its retail area.

Despite not allowing the off-sale of wine and liquor, the Board of License Commissioners granted the new business a seven-day beer, wine and liquor license during its Feb. 19 meeting. The board is also permitting OC Brewery to have entertainment of up to three pieces 2-10 p.m. four nights per week, but nixed the request for an arcade room.

The board has no authority over the brewery, which has been permitted by the state to brew beer.

Joshua Shores, son of OC Brewery owner Donna Shores, told the board that the brewery will manufacture, distribute and sell beer throughout Maryland and surrounding states.

The brewery’s 209-seat restaurant, he said, would be a family restaurant serving American pub food, open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Shores expects to have 25 to 30 employees in the restaurant, two or three employees in the retail area and three in the brewery.

The brewery will be in back of the

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restaurant and a retail shop, selling the brewery’s beer in growlers and kegs, plus T-shirts, sweatshirts and other promotional items. Shores had wanted to sell the brewery’s private label wines and liquors there, but the board nixed that plan. Shores said last Thursday that he still plans to have private label wines and liquors, but at a later date.

Shores said during the meeting that he wanted to can beer at the brewery, but the town of Ocean City had quashed that request. He intends to ask the town to modify its prohibition on canning.

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Attorney John Seipp, representing the board of directors of the Maresol Condominium, located next to the brewery, said unit owners were concerned about increased traffic at the site that sales of alcoholic beverages in small bottles in the retail store would cause.

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Regardless, Board of License Commissioners attorney Tom Coastes, said it was immaterial to the board whether the retail area had been discussed at those prior meetings in Ocean City.

Seipp pressed on, saying that if retail were added to the brewery, “it will make it completely unworkable.”

Attorney Mark Cropper, representing OC Brewery, told Seipp that it wasn’t necessary for the applicants to mention every project to be sold in the retail area. The property is zoned commercial, The Adkins Company sold lumber and hardware there for many years, until about three years ago, and the Maresol condominium is a residential use built in a commercial zone.

The Maresol board’s complaint was mostly about a retail use on commercial property, which had been the site of retail uses for many years, Cropper said. It would now be the site of a retail product unavailable elsewhere and “the public has a desire for this product,” he said.

Shores said the retail sales were necessary for the business to succeed, but William E. Esham Jr., president of the Board of License Commissioners, said no one in the area would die of thirst for the want of wine and liquor, which are available at other locations, including businesses at 49th Street and 65th Street.

The board then voted to deny the request for the sale of wine and liquor to go, but approved the request for beer, wine and liquor to be sold at the bar and restaurant. And growlers, kegs and mini-kegs of beer may be sold to go.

The brewery is not doing any major exterior modifications to the building, which it is leasing, but is renovating the interior and constructing new walls, a brewery in the back and a kitchen, restaurant and bar and the retail space in front of it. The brewery will be closed off to the public, but they can view the brewing operations through a large glass window.

The bar will have more than 12 taps of OC Brewing Company’s craft beers ranging from light lagers to high gravity dark beers to cater to a variety of taste buds.

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New brewery wades through lengthy approval process Continued from Page 1 “A lot of places start small and plan to grow, which can be a great strategy,�

Shores said. “But in our case, we’re going full-out at the size we want to be, right from the start.�

That plan, however, hasn’t come without its hazards, particularly the amount of attention the brewery has drawn during the lengthy approval process from the city. Although initial concerns about truck access and traffic flow were resolved, the brewery’s appearance before city council for land use approval resulted in two major restrictions which the company hopes to revisit.

Although initial plans called for a 31-foot grain silo to be placed outside the building at its southwest corner, council mandated that all storage of fresh grain as well as spent malt be kept inside the structure.

Concern had been voiced by the neighboring Maresol Condominium that the structure would be an eyesore, and Councilwoman Margaret Pillas said she feared the external silo would attract rodents or seagulls.

The brewery has said that storing the grain indoors using bins or sacks, instead of a silo system where grain could be transferred via a chute truck, would be messier and more likely to attract pests in a building that already housed other foodstuffs.

Further, the lack of a high-capacity silo would necessitate more frequent grain deliveries and thus more traffic.

Moreover, storing grain inside presents complications with the fire code. “Obviously that building has to be sprinkled,� said city Fire Marshall David Hartley. “It’s not up to us where they put the grain storage, but it they put it inside, it changes the sprinkler demands. It would be considered an extraordinary hazard rather than an ordinary hazard.�

Simply put, having grain inside the building will necessitate higher-capacity – and more costly – sprinklers. “When grain is in a dusty form, depending on the mixture of dust and air, it can be highly combustible, flammable, or even somewhat explosive,�

Hartley said. “Not that it’s what we would consider a common problem, but it has to be taken into account.�

Because of this, Shores said, the original outside silo design “is the cleanest, safest way of transferring and storing grain.�

In fact, he noted, the idea to have an external silo painted with the company’s logo was given a warm welcome by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission. It was only after the council’s review that the silo was squashed. “I think the council made a lot of decisions based on our neighbors’ fear about the size of the operation,� said contractor Chris Lynch, who has constructed several area breweries. “But now that we actually have to implement them, they seem pretty counterintuitive.�

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Rows of fermenting tanks await installation at the Ocean City Brewing Company, as the brewery plans to go back to the city to work out some kinks with the restrictions placed on it earlier.

Continued from Page 13 since the informational record from the Planning and Zoning Commission had already been closed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The council is supposed to make a decision based on the record of the planning commission,â&#x20AC;? explained Matt Margotta, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Planning and Community Development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the back-and-forth is supposed to happen.â&#x20AC;?

However, Margotta said, he fully supported the breweryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to ask the issue be revisited. But in order to allow the brewery to request a revision of the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conditions, he said, the record may have to be re-opened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may need to do that depending on the level of change weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at,â&#x20AC;?

Margotta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the council did ask for the brewery to speak to the record, then anybody could speak, since this is a quasi-judicial process.â&#x20AC;?

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For some, a struggle to avoid homelessness West Ocean City center is full, workers refer those in need to other shelters in the area, such as Christian Shelter, Inc. in Salisbury.

The shelter can house up to 60 people and takes some from Ocean City, Night Staff Supervisor Latisha Paul said.

“A lot of people get laid off until a certain time (in the spring) in Ocean City,” she said. “We have more access to job opportunities here.”

Doubling up on housing isn’t uncommon in the resort town, where family or friends are often willing to house the homeless during cold spells, Nagel said.

But at Samaritan Shelter, at the southern end of Worcester County in Pocomoke, the 20 beds stayed full for months this winter, Director Shelly Daniels said.

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Part of the problem is the influx of workers who come to the Eastern Shore looking for jobs in the summer months, Daniels said.

“People get those jobs for a few months, or they’ll find a place to rent, and then the season ends, they lose their hours (and) they lose their place to stay,” she said. “A lot of people… are just waiting for the season to start again.”

Samaritan Shelter is working with local businesses to form alliances and get people re-employed in year-round jobs. In January, four staying at the shelter found full-time work through the program, Daniels said.

Nagel agreed, living in a resort is “a huge contributing factor because yearround employment is difficult to find.

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) After moving from house to house and struggling to make ends meet, a mother of three came to West Ocean City for Diakonia’s transitional housing program in May 2012.

Nearly two years later, Shamika has two part-time jobs, is working toward a degree in criminal justice at Wor-Wic Community College and has just moved into her own apartment.

But standing on your own can be hard, especially during the offseason in Ocean City, she said.

“It’s definitely not easy living in a resort town. It’s not. It’s hard because you’re used to bringing home every two weeks $300 or $400 (in the summer), and now you bring home $78 or $61,” she said.

Shamika lost more than 20 hours of work per week this winter, making launching out on her own difficult.

“I went through a lot,” she said.

“Nobody (at jobs) was calling me and the waiting list was two or three years long. I was going to private landlords and the rent was really expensive.”

Like her, many in the area face housing insecurity — a problem exacerbated in the winter, when less work and colder temperatures can create waiting lists at emergency and transitional housing shelters, Executive Director at Diakonia Claudia Nagel said.

“Our beds are consistently occupied,” she said. “We have 40 beds for men, women and families, and those beds are consistently full.”

The shelter received more than 100 calls for unmet housing requests in January, and “that’s just a regular month,” Nagel said. Demand at Diakonia’s food pantry also spiked this winter, starting in November.

“This year in particular, there was a huge uptick in demand for our food pantry,” Nagel said, something she attributed to higher utility bills caused by long spells of sub-freezing temperatures, the slow start to summer 2013 resort season and the rising cost of food, rent and medical bills.

“Everything has gone up, but wages have not,” she said.

To help residents recover from financial hardship, Diakonia assigns each one a case manager, who helps develop a plan to get them from the transitional housing back into their own home. As long as residents are looking for work, Diakonia doesn’t limit their time in the shelter, Nagel said.

For Shamika’s family, “that allowed us to get stable, allowed us to get a bond again,” she said. “It was something we needed.”

Despite having no drug addiction, she struggled to find that stability on her own, with moving a constant threat. Workers at Diakonia helped her find a job, re-enroll in school and file child support paperwork. At Christmas, the shelter and local schools delivered presents to her children.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The Ocean City Development Corporation gained the go-ahead from the town last week to place a new public art display at the foot of the Route 90 Bridge, near the entrance to the city’s tennis courts.

As with the group’s previous installations, the art itself will be procured through private sponsorships, with the city providing the space and labor assistance to install the proposed sculpture and landscaping.

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Irwin. “The white marlin at the foot of the Route 50 Bridge was the first one like that we did, and it has really become a landmark since.”

The piece currently proposed is a sculpture by David Turner of Onley, Va., who also designed the eagle’s nest sculpture on 144th Street.

The design is of three dolphins, posed one atop another as if swimming in a group. The largest, central dolphin is roughly eight feet long, and the whole group nine to 10 feet tall.

They will be made of bronze and mounted on a base that will also be several feet in height, making the art highly visible to those entering and leaving the resort via Route 90.

A small park, 10 to 20 feet in diameter, will surround the base.

“All we’re asking of the city is to help install whatever is in the plans.

It will likely just be a matter of pavers and some lighting,” said Lauren Taylor of OCDC’s Public Art Committee.

Taylor said the group plans to sell plaques for donors to place their name on the base of the sculpture. An online auction is also planned for the rights to name the dolphins, subject to the city’s approval.

A fundraiser dinner and magic performance is also scheduled for March 22 at the Captain’s Table on 15th Street.

If all goes according to plan, the sculpture could be ready by June for the peak season, Taylor said.

Council approved the proposal unanimously.

Telemedicine will help AGH with real-time technology

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) In a small room at the Atlantic Health Center in Berlin last week, a physician at Kennedy Kreiger Institute evaluated a 2-year-boy during a demonstration of Atlantic General Hospital’s new developmental health telemedicine partnership with the Baltimore facility.

The child, Nolan Harris of Berlin followed the on-screen instructions of Paul Lipken, M.D., a neurodevelopmental pediatric physician who told him to place a circle, a triangle and a square into the appropriate openings, to draw straight lines and a circle and to arrange small blocks in the manner he demonstrated.

Seated near Nolan and assisting him was Dornese Whittington, the clinical coordinator for Developmental Learning and Autism Services at Atlantic General Hospital, who has been certified at Kennedy Kreiger Institute to perform the testing with patients. She handed Nolan the blocks and other items he needed to perform the tests and coached him.

“We know he has the skills of at least

the two-and-a-half year level,” Dr. Lipken said after the exercises last Thursday.

Nolan’s mother, Virginia Harris, said the experience was almost like being in a doctor’s office, without the expense of going to Baltimore and needing to take time off from work. She had her son evaluated because, as a first-time mother, she was concerned that he might be too active and too moody.

Last Thursday’s telemedicine visit was the second and last, unless Nolan’s behavior changes noticeably in six months or so.

“There’s no need for follow-up,” Harris said. “It’s nice to know you don’t have to drive two-and-a-half hours to find out your child’s OK. This was a great way to do it.”

Skyler West, 4, of Salisbury was the first child to benefit from the new telemedicine collaborative program.

Skyler has Asperger’s Syndrome, severe ADHD and congenital encephalopathy.

Coping with his challenges is difficult for his mother, Connie West.

“He never stops,” West said. “He goes, goes, goes. It’s energy, energy, energy.”

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Dr. Paul Lipkin of the Kennedy Kreiger Institute instructs Nolan Harris, 2, on the lap of his mother, Virginia Harris, to place discs in the appropriate openings during a telemedicine session last week.

Assisting Nolan is Dornese Whittington, who is certified to perform the testing with the young patients. Shown on the monitor with Dr. Lipkin is Dr. Deepa Menon of Kennedy Kreiger Institute.

AGH makes new connections Continued from Page 16 It is too early to know, she said, how often her son will need to see a doctor from Kennedy Kreiger Institute via the telemedicine program, which is a godsend to her. The program not only saves her time and money for gas, meals and sometimes lodging, but the sheer struggle of dealing with a developmentally challenged 4-year-old while driving to Baltimore. The telemedicine experience is a good one, she said. “It makes you feel they are present here with you,” West said.

Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, said AGH is the first hospital in the nation to have such a collaboration with Kennedy Kreiger Institute.

The partnership had its beginning during a conference Franklin attended in Richmond, Va. Representatives of Kennedy Kreiger also attended and discussions began because Franklin realized a need for the program in Berlin.

“We do have a lot of kids in the community who need these services,” he said.

Not only are trips to Baltimore to see medical specialists disruptive to

parents’ work lives, they are disruptive to the children’s time at school.

Telemedicine is beneficial to all involved in it.

Clinics are held twice monthly, on the first and fourth Fridays. Financial counselors work with parents or guardians to make sure health insurance covers the services, Franklin said.

The staff at AGH and the specialists at Kennedy Kreiger Institute work with the patient’s referring physician to provide the best care for each child.

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Students Taylor Zimmerman and Gary Qian were part of a contingent learning about government.

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) Tackling issues as diverse and complicated as a multi-million dollar budget, school safety projects and whether to allow residential units at cooperative campgrounds to use soft plastic screening, seven Worcester County high school students showed they were up to the task Tuesday.

They were participating in the annual Students in Government Day, during which they took the seats of the Worcester County Commissioners and discussed issues that had been considered by those commissioners, but with much less time and much less information.

They also showed that they were independent thinkers and that they could voice differing opinions. The vote about

enclosures at cooperative campgrounds had differing opinions when discussed by the county commissioners and earlier by members of the county Planning Commission.

It was obvious that Gary Qian, a Stephen Decatur High Student who was elected president for the day, had studied the information packet provided to the students last week because he brought up the issue of whether enclosed porches could lead to more permanency of the campground units, an issue that was discussed at length when the county commissioners tackled the subject a few months ago.

Qian also questioned Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson who discussed school safety issues. Qian wanted to know about training for school staff.

“Having teachers know what to do in such situations is important,” Qian said.

“Good question,” said Wilson, who added that training started at the beginning of the school year “about how to proceed in the event of an emergency.”

During the discussion about the budget and the need to cut items or increase taxes to balance it, one student asked about cutting funds for a needed animal shelter.

“That sounds awful,” said Elizabeth Truitt of Worcester Preparatory School about cutting that particular item.

The commissioners had spent multiple hours, even days, listening to budget requests and deciding what to add and what to cut. The seven high school seniors, two from each of the county high schools and one from Worcester Preparatory School had only a few minutes, but did their best to do what they thought was good for the county.

One student asked if increasing taxes would make people angry.

“It typically does that,” Finance Officer Phil Thompson said.

After slashing items from the $162 million budget, and then reinstating at least one item, they ended up with a slight surplus to be used as the need might arise.

“I hope this gives you a different view of what we do at the county level,” County Commissioner Virgil Shockley told the students at the conclusion of their session.

It did.

“It was great,” Qian said.

“We could learn what the county commissioners go through each day,” Pocomoke High School student Taylor Zimmerman said.

“It was very eye-opening,” Truitt said. “We all need to contribute it in some way and public service is a great outlet to do that.”

Other participants in Students in Government Day were Danny Nguyen of Pocomoke High School, Katherine Collins of Stephen Decatur High School, Kirn Begum and Amirah Russelll of Snow Hill High School.

Following their stint as commissioners, the students were treated to lunch at the county jail.

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Gov. releases $20 million to help citizens pay utility bills Over 100,000 Marylanders with lower incomes could benefit from new funding (Feb. 28, 2014) Governor Martin O’Malley announced Monday the release of an additional $20 million to help lower-income Marylanders pay high utility bills resulting from recent extreme winter weather.

Working together, the Maryland Energy Administration, the Department of Human Resources and the Public Service Commission will administer the benefit. The $20 million in supplemental benefits will be made available to all income eligible households who apply for the Electric Universal Service Program in FY2014.

“Families should not have to choose between staying warm and providing for their families,” said Gov. O’Malley. “The efforts we are announcing today will help over 100,000 lower-income Marylanders stay warm and safe during this unusually cold winter.”

Households that have already have been approved for assistance as of July 1, 2013 will see the benefit automatically post to their account with no further action required by the customer. Applications are still being accepted for Marylanders who qualify for the program but have not yet applied. The supplemental benefit was made possible by a higher than anticipated award from the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program as well as an increase in proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. DHR is also providing additional staffing to help administer this supplemental benefit.

Energy demands this winter have created a tremendous strain on Maryland families.

Because of these colder temperatures, the amount of electricity used by an average house in some Maryland utility territories increased significantly over this same time last year. Depending on the type of fuel and furnace model, usage could in-

crease as much as 50 percent. Stated another way, when the temperature outside is lower, more energy is required to maintain the same temperature inside your home. This is why a customer’s bill increases during the winter even though the home thermostat stays constant or is lowered.

Increased energy use can translate to an increase in energy bills – from an average of 7 percent in some utility areas to 30 percent or more in others.

Governor O’Malley has closely monitored Maryland’s utilities to ensure that they are also being responsive to their customers’ needs. All of Maryland’s utilities, including Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco), BGE, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Columbia Gas of Maryland, Delmarva Power, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, and Washington Gas, as well as the state’s propane, heating oil and other heating fuels distributors, are providing direct assistance to customers through various programs and payment plans.

The PSC also issued an order last week directing the utilities to appear on March 4, to discuss the status of bill payment and customer communications in light of the higher bills.

Utility customers who face difficulty paying their bills are strongly encouraged to call their energy providers to discuss the options available to them.

The governor has worked with United Way of Central Maryland and United Ways across the state to create an opportunity for Marylanders to give the gift of energy. Donations will be distributed throughout the state and will help Marylanders who are struggling to keep their homes heated this winter.

Visit: www.uwcm.org/winter2014 or call 410-895-1566.

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OBITUARIES ROBERT WILLIAM TENNANT Ocean City Robert William (Bob) Tennant passed away on Jan. 24, 2014 from complications from a stroke. Bob was born on Feb. 9, 1954 in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Cheverly, Md. Bob spent his last 18 years living and working in Ocean City. He is survived by his wife, Gail, his daughter, Jessica, and step-son, David. Bob was loved by all who knew him. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Cork Bar, on Wicomico Street in Ocean City, on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m.

GEORGE WASHINGTON FEEHLEY JR. Ocean City George Washington Feehley Jr., age 87, of Ocean City, died on Saturday Feb. 22, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late George Washington Feehley Sr. and Vera Peterson Feehley.

He was preceded in George Feehley Jr. death by his wife, Sara Jane Feehley, a sister, Mildred Brown, and a grandson, Geoffrey H. Robbins, II. He is survived by his stepson, Dr. Geoffrey H. Robbins, and his wife, Michelle, of Ocean City, a stepdaughter, Carol Robbins, and her partner.

Diane Menka, of Denver, Colo., and three step- grandchildren, Andrew K. McBride of New York and Megan E. Charles of Orlando, Fla., and Jacqueline S. Robbins of Hawaii.

George saw extended service on the Ocean City Council, including a term as council president. He also had been a member of the Ocean City American Legion, Sinepuxent Post #166, the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Life Saving Association of America, a member of the Ocean City Realtors Association and the Dunes Club. He also was one of the founders of Ocean City Today newspaper.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ocean City Beach Patrol Fund, 109 Dorchester Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

JACK H. CAMPBELL Denton Mr. Jack H. Campbell, 98, of Denton, died on Feb.1, 2014.

Born on April 14, 1915 in New Liskerd, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of John H. Campbell and Cora Sedgewick Campbell. His wife, Lucy Virginia Knights, predeceased him in 1994; his three brothers also predeceased him, Wallace Campbell, Harry Campbell and Daniel J. Campbell.

He is survived by three sons, John Peter Campbell, and his wife, Anne, of Gettysburg, Pa.; Wallace Campbell, and his wife, Debbie, of San Antonio,

Tex. and Michael Campbell, and his wife, Nancy, of Denton.

There are eight grandchildren: Philip Campbell, Matthew Campbell, Betsy Tyson, John Campbell, Ellen De Luca, Greg Campbell, Marissa Ortez and Enrique Campbell, and eight great grandchildren: Nina Campbell, Jack Campbell, Campbell Tyson, Luke Tyson, Tim Tyson, Millie Tyson, Olivia Ortez and William Ortez.

A Marine Corps WWII veteran, Jack relocated to Baltimore upon his discharge, where he began 35 years of service for the Social Security Administration, retiring in 1973. In 1980 he moved to Ocean Pines, and was active as a permanent deacon in St. Luke Parish and St. John Neumann Church for the Diocese of Wilmington, Del. He also volunteered at Joseph House for many years.

Recently Jack resided in Gettysburg, Pa. with his eldest son for a year and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish.

He donated his body to science through the Maryland Anatomy Board. A memorial service will be held in the spring. If desired, please make memorial donations to Joseph House in Jack’s memory. Attn.: Sister Mary Joseph, Joseph House, P.O. Box 1755 Salisbury, Md. 21802.

LOUIS LONG SIMPLER Selbyville Louis Long Simpler, 88, of Selbyville passed away after a prolonged illness at the Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in Millsboro, Del. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII in the combined effort to supply men and material to the allied forces.

Louis Simpler He worked for the Delaware State Highway Department; George and Lynch Surveyers; and also a short time driving for North American. He was a private person, more of a listener than a talker. He was always generous in doing little things for others, such as taking them flowers, or fixing them lasagna.

He was preceded by his wife of 51 years, Juanita (“Nita”), and his five siblings.

He is survived by his daughter, Saundra K. Wolstenholme, and her husband, David; his sisters-in-law, Marie Simpler and Carmetah Murray; his nephews: Earl Simpler; Don Simpler; Bobby Simpler; William Simpler; and Lacey Murray.

He is also survived by his nieces: Barbara Rook and Stella Simpler, along with extended family and friends.

His daughter wishes to extend deep appreciation to the staff of Brandywine Assisted Living at Fenwick Island, where Louis resided from August, 2012 until December, 2013.

A time of visitation and viewing was held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington Street, Millsboro, Del. with a

eulogy presented by his daughter. Interment followed at the Chapel of the Delaware Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery with committal rites by Pastor Clifford Toomey and the conferral of military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution to the Roxana Cheer Center; 34314 Pyle Center Road, Suite 2; Frankford, Del. 19945. Send electronic condolences to www.watsonfh.com.

DONNA L. ADAMS Georgetown Donna L. Adams, 57, of Georgetown passed away on Feb. 15, 2014 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born on Aug. 29, 1956 in Baltimore to the late Lloyd T. and Sally Croston Fowler. She was married to her husband, Carlton Ray Adams, Jr., who survives her, in 1992.

She was a happy and animated woman who had worked as a clerk in convenience stores, until her disability forced early retirement. She liked beer and football – and being with her family. She adored spending time with the grandkids, and “once in awhile with her husband!” (who she adored and kidded with all the time…) She liked doing puzzles, and collecting “niknaks” – particularly pigs and other stuffed animals.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Keashna McGee, and husband Thomas, of Altoona, Pa.; Michael Kinser, of Georgetown, Del.; Carla DeVries, and husband Remco, of Seaford, Del.; and Keith Morrison, of Drexel Hill, Pa. She has one brother, David Fowler, of Ocean City, and was preceded by another brother, Louie Fowler, 14 years ago.

She has nine grandchildren: Lukas, Tyler, Cecelia, Taylor, Peyton, Thomas, Chyanne, Chyrakee and Aaron. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends, along with her beloved canine friends: “Peekaboo,” “Baby Girl” and “Little Little.”

Services and interment are private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to help offset medical expenses, and final expenses, care of: Keashna McGee 1714 11th St., Altoona, Pa. 16601. Electronic condolences to www.watsonfh.com.

MARY DAHL SUPLEE Ocean Pines Mary Dahl Suplee, age 86, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Clarence Jeremiah Dahl and Rita Elizabeth Truog Dahl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mary Suplee Charles Irwin “Pete” Suplee in 1995.

She is survived by her children; Victoria Elizabeth Haefele of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Christianne Dalton and her husband, Daniel of Richmond Va.; Mary Angele Cotton and her husband,

Randall Ballard of Annapolis; Andrew Damian Suplee and his wife, Mary of Stevensville, Md.; Frederic Charles Suplee and his wife, Evelyn of Riverside, Ca. and Paul Gregory Suplee and his wife, Julie of Ocean Pines.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Brian Peter Suplee and Sergeant First Class Daniel Adrian Suplee.

Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Bernadine Suplee of Dallastown, Pa. She was an adored grandmother to 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She leaves a brother, Thomas Dahl, and his wife Naomi Greenwood of Bethesda, Md. and a beloved sisterin-law, Therese Dahl of Alexandria, Va. and numerous nieces and nephews. A brother, James Arthur Dahl, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Suplee was a graduate of Mt. Mercy College in Pittsburgh, Pa. She had been a jewelry designer and was owner operator of Lapideggery for 45 years, traveling extensively around the country as part of her business. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Ocean Pines Red Hat Society and the Worcester County Republican Women.

A mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 22 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church at Ocean Pines. Rev. Leonard J. Downs officiated.

A donation in her memory may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 75840, Topeka Kan. 66675-8540, or: Worcester County Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 1576 Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH F. CAIN Selbyville, Del. Joseph F. Cain (age 84) of Selbyville, Del., formerly of Beltsville, Md., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late J. Fendall and Mary (Slattery) Cain.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret A. Joseph Cain (Buckler) Cain; his children, Joseph Cain of Maurertown, Va.; Patricia Donnelly of Millville, Del.; Katherine DeLancey and her husband, William Byrd, of Adamstown, Md.; Loretta Loftus and her husband, Robert, of Mt. Airy, Md.; Michael Cain and his wife, Tina Prencipe of Curtis Bay, Md.; and Stephen Cain of Burtonsville, Md.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sister, Laura Green, and her husband, Bob of Beltsville, Md.; he was preceded in death by his siblings John J., Bernard L., Paul F., and Sr. Patricia Cain, MM. A viewing for friends and family was held on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Hwy at 100th Street in Ocean City, immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, the family sug-

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OBITUARIES gests memorial contributions be sent to the Knights of Columbus Council #9053, 9901 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Md. 21842 or Maryknoll Sisters, PO Box 317, Maryknoll, N.Y. 10545, or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices. com.

THEODORE “TED” J. KUCZARSKI, SR. Ocean Pines Theodore “Ted” J. Kuczarski, Sr., of Ocean Pines died on Feb. 16, 2014 Ted was a very successful entrepreneur and in 1973 started his own business called Airflow Services, located in Rockville, Md. Through a tremendous amount of hard work, kindness, and Ted Kuczarski, Sr. dedication Ted built the business into a successful company that is still serving the community over 41 years after it was started.

He loved golfing, fishing, boating and old cars especially his 1956 Thunderbird. He served his country honorably while in the Navy from 1957-59 on the DD937 USS Davis Destroyer.

Born in Dracut, Mass., on Nov. 9, 1937, to Thadeus and Claire (LaJeunesse) Kuczarski.

He married Judith Tamson Fox and they had four children. Ted is preceded in death by his wife, Judi Kuczarski; mother, Claire L. Kuczarski; father, Thadeus W. Kuczarski, and brother Louis E. “Butch” Kuczarski.

Ted is survived by a son Teddy Kuczarski and his wife, Ann; daughter Christina Nesterak and her husband, Rick; daughter, Karen Delbrugge; son, Tommy Kuczarski and his wife, Dawn; 11 grandchildren and his companion of nine years, Judy Kalakikos.

Ted was loved by all who knew him and will be missed. A memorial service was held on Feb. 22, 2014 at the Burbage Funeral Home, 108 William Street, Berlin, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Ted’s name to the Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802-1733, 410-742-8732.

WALTER ANDERSON BROWN, JR. Ocean Pines Walter Anderson Brown, Jr., age 83, of Ocean Pines, died on Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at BeeBe Hospital, Lewes, Del. Born in Cumberland, RI, he was the son of the late Walter Anderson Brown, Sr., and Gladys Axon Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Brown of Hastings, Minn., sons, Kenneth A Brown and his wife, Nancy, from Clermont, Fla.; Peter D. Brown of Front Royal, Va.; Stephen A. Brown and his wife, Kelle of Queens Creek, Az.; Phillis E. Langenfeld and husband, Bob of Hastings, Minn. and Katherine E. Wanamaker and husband, Tom of Hastings, Minn. Walter had seven grandchildren: Sean, Daniel, Christina, Kristin, Kelsey, Tonya and Marcus and 12 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his lifelong friend, Jack Cook of Ocean Pines.

Walter had been a captain in the U.S. Marine Corp., serving from 19511971. He had been a member of the Pine Tones Chorus and Allen United Methodist Church. With his love of music Walter and Jack had restored a 1926 stadium theatre Wurlitzer organ in Woonsocket, RI. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Olin Shockley will officiate. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home.

JAMES MAURITZ JOHANSSON Ocean City/Fallston James Mauritz Johansson, age 76, died Friday Feb. 21, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre De Grace, Md. Born in Rockford, Ill., he was the son of the late Justus Johansson and Josephine Siwicky Johansson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara P. Johansson, and daughters; Jodi MacGibbon and her husband Craig; Jan Bracken and her husband, Tim, and Jill Allen and her husband Pallin.

He leaves nine grandchildren; Sean Sara, Tom, Andy, Coby, Katie, Aaron, Adam and Alyse. Also surviving is a sister Mary Ellen Evans.

Mr. Johansson graduated from St. Thomas High School in Rockford, Ill. and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He began his career in Aerospace Engineering and later worked for Westinghouse, until retiring and moving to Ocean City.

A funeral service was held on Thursday Feb. 27, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Joseph Cocucci officiated. Interment followed at Garden of the Pines in Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to; Ocean Pines

Volunteer Fire Department, 911 Ocean Pines Pkwy, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

MARGARET VIRGINIA EDWARDS Ocean Pines Margaret Virginia Edwards, 89, of Ocean Pines, died Feb. 18, 2014 at the Atlantic General Hospital.

She was born Dec. 9,1924 in Calverton, Va. to Elmer Hesket and Mary Virginia Ennis Roof. Margaret was employed with the Treasury Department, the Water Department of Washington D.C. and the Super Giant in Landover, Md. Very devoted to her family. She was a member of the Arnold Senior Center where she enjoyed crocheting with friends before moving to Delaware, St. Luke Loving Hands for Babies and Helping Hands (bulletins). She loved drawing, especially birds. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband Raymond, whom she married March 17,1948, and living in Florida as they shared their time between Florida and Maryland.

She enjoyed spending time in Shenandoah Shores on the Shenandoah River where she and Raymond taught the children about camping. All of her children and grandchildren enjoy playing canasta thanks to her teaching them.

Surviving are her children, Sharon Edwards Biancaniello, and her husband, Giuseppe of West Fenwick Island, Del.; Raymond William Edwards Jr. of Arnold, Md. and John Elmer Edwards of Reidsville, N.C.; grandchildren Michael Biancaniello and his wife, Shelby; Kristin Conord and her husband, David; Joseph Biancaniello, Scott and Troy Edwards; and greatgrandchildren, Abbica, Hailey, Isabella, Piper Biancaniello, Paris and Sophia Conord.

Funeral services were held Friday Feb. 21, 2014 in the St. Martins in the Field Episcopal Church 375 Benfield Road Severna Park, Md. Interment was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Online

condolences may be placed www.hardestyfuneralhome.com.

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CHARLES LEE CHERRIX Snow Hill Charles Lee Cherrix, Sr., age 75, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Henry Francis Cherrix and Alice Evans Cherrix. He is survived by his wife, Emma Spencer Cherrix, and children; Brenda C. Evans of Snow Hill, Charles “Huck” L. Cherrix, Jr. of Snow Hill, Rita C. Shahan and her husband, Clifford of Salisbury, and David H. Cherrix and his wife Angela of Princess Anne. There are four grandchildren; Adam Uhlman, Hunter Shahan, Joey Shahan and Henry Cherrix.

Also surviving is a niece Patty Malin.

He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Barney.

Mr. Cherrix had worked for the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a grader. He enjoyed entering 4-H livestock competitions, deer hunting, horse shoes and was an avid Minnesota Twins baseball fan. He was a member of the Snow Hill Christian Church.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Rev. Danny Jackson will officiate. A donation in his memory may be made to: Snow Hill Church of Christ, in Snow Hill. Letters of condolence may be sent vis www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

ROBERT LEWIS TAYLOR Ocean City Robert Lewis Taylor died Feb. 19, 2014 in Ocean City. He is survived by three sons. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City. Visit www.boundsfuneralhome.com to send letters of condolence.

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Anthony’s adding liquor for convenience of customers

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Liquor will soon be added to the inventory at Anthony’s Beer & Wine at 33rd Street.

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) Because of customer demand, Anthony’s Beer and Wine will be adding liquor to its line-up.

The 33rd Street business was granted a license to upgrade its alcoholic beverage license last week by the Board of License Commissioners.

To comply with the requirements, owner John Crist will add 25 seats, 10 bar stools and 15 chairs at a counter.

Crist said he applied for the upgraded license because customers repeatedly asked for liquor. The seats will cater to daytime, walk-in traffic, which is substantial, he said, because of the business’ location on “hotel row.” He has no desire for it to become a nightspot.

The business includes a deli.

From April through September 2012, Crist and his staff used a handheld counter and clicked it each time a customer asked to buy liquor. There were 12,618 clicks.

“The demand has not abated at all,” Crist told the Board of License Commissioners during their Feb. 19 meeting in Snow Hill.

“There is a real need in the neighborhood,” attorney Joe Moore told the board. “This absolutely fills a void in the town of Ocean City.”

The Worcester County liquor dispensary had been located at 28th Street, then it moved to 18th Street and it is now at 16th Street. From 16th Street to 49th Street, the site of a liquor store in the Seacrets parking lot, is a distance of two miles, which Moore said is significant because Anthony’s is precisely in the middle of the longest stretch of licensed premises where liquor may be sold off-sale, or to go.

It is rare to see and hear a police officer testifying on behalf of a business to upgrade its alcoholic beverage license, but Sgt. Doug Smith, the field supervisor for the enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws for the Ocean City Police Department, vouched for the tenacity of Crist and his long-time employees to adhere to the requirement of the law.

“I think they’re fully capable,” Smith said. “They do a very good job in their enforcement efforts in reducing the availability of alcohol to minors. It is one of the better run businesses in the city.”

Anthony’s Beer & Wine, which added a deli in 1987, has been in business so long, for 44 years, that its license number is No. 8. In all that time, it has had no alcoholic beverage license violations.

OP woman dies in Delaware collision

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) A 78-year-old Ocean Pines woman died Tuesday morning in a head-on collision on Route 1 near Smyrna, Del. Brigitte Best was driving a 2008 Nissan Altima northbound when she lost control of her car on the wet and snowy highway and her car veered northwest, went across the median into the southbound lanes and collided with a 2002 Ford Express van at about 10:45 a.m., according to Delaware State Police.

Best died at the scene.

The Ford’s driver, Leonardo Cruz, 25, of Elkton, and his passenger, Rene Vazquez, 42, also of Elkton, were taken to Christiana Hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The section of the highway where the collision occurred was closed for approximately three hours.

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Café Vape, in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center on 118th Street, will offer 34 flavors of liquid for e-cigarettes from green apple and banana mango to peanut butter cup and s’mores. The vape lounge opens tomorrow, March 1.

New businesses open in center Café Vape and Barefoot Bride come to Ocean City Square on 118th Street

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) Two specialty stores are opening this Saturday, March 1, in the Ocean City Square shopping center on 118th Street, bringing the first vape — short for vaporizer, or e-cigarette — community hangout to Ocean City and a beach wedding business offering vows on the city’s shores.

Nestled between OC Haircutters and Paws & Claws near Food Lion, Café Vape is a spot where the “vape” community can try new flavors of liquid, use the Internet or just talk about what’s new, Co-owner Misti Walters said.

While there won’t be food for sale, the pet-friendly shop will offer 34 types of liquid for vaporizers in flavors including green apple, banana mango, peanut butter cup and s’mores.

“It’s a relaxing community for people who vape,” Walters said.

A Baltimore transplant, she had the idea to bring the specialty store to Ocean City when a family friend in Ocean Pines said she’d never seen a vaporizer before.

While some, like Walters, use the digital vaporizers to stop smoking, others start as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, she said. Café Vape will sell batteries, tanks, chargers and bottles

of liquid — about $50 for the complete package, though “you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want,” Walters said.

“The vapor community is growing quite large,” she said, but controversy also surrounds the subject — something she attributes to a lack of education.

“We’re going to educate Ocean City and the bars and business owners on what we are,” she said. For example, she plans to host a bar crawl in April and hand out information pamphlets on vaporizers, which are water-based rather than smoke-based.

Café Vape will be family-owned and –run with Walter’s mom, Dianna Helmick, and her boyfriend and his mom, Williams Wilson V and Joyce Wilson acting as owners.

“We want to have that friendly environment where you can come in and chill. We don’t want people to feel like they have to leave,” said Assistant Manager Sabrina Schindler, who moved from Baltimore with Walters to start the business.

Café Vape will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Walters plants to stay open yearround since the uptown location in the recently renovated Ocean City Square makes it accessible for locals.

The café is pet friendly, complete with dog bowls, beds, treats and Walter’s small dog Smegal.

Also opening Saturday, Barefoot Bride, located between Dolle’s Candyland and Minuteman Press Printing in

the same shopping center, aims to bring destination weddings to Ocean City by offering high-end, but affordable, alternatives to destination wedding sites like Jamaica or the Bahamas, co-owner Allison Sappington said.

She and co-owner Jodie Noonan got the idea for an Ocean City business about a year ago in Noonan’s Salisbury bridal store, Amber Nicole’s.

“So many brides that came into her Allison Sappington store... would go o destinations weddings,” Sappington said. “They would go anywhere but here, and we thought, why not offer Ocean City beach weddings.”

A year later, the pair has already taken their expertise to the resort’s beaches. They are opening the Ocean City store to provide a place to meet brides and grooms and to store supplies — Jodie Noonan everything from bamboo arbors to chairs — for the beach weddings.

“We’ve been working since last year — we just needed a spot to put everything,” Sappington said. “We were looking for a showroom that could showcase what we do.”

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The National Association of Realtors offers tax tips and insights through its award-winning comprehensive Web site, HouseLogic.com.

HouseLogic can help tax filers take advantage of the various tax benefits that come from homeownership, as the benefits change from year to year.

Tax benefits may be available to homeowners in the following areas: •Mortgage interest deduction •Private mortgage insurance deduction (monthly PMI) •Prepaid interest deduction •Energy tax credits •Vacation or second home tax deductions •Homebuyer tax credit repayment •Debt forgiveness HouseLogic also offers a list of common mistakes homeowners make when filing their taxes, and they include: •Deducting the wrong year for property taxes •Confusing escrow amount for actual taxes paid •Deducting points paid to refinance (refinance points paid must be deducted over the life of the loan) •Misjudging the home office tax deduction •Failing to repay the firsttime homebuyer tax credit (your repayment liability depends on which year you purchased) •Failing to track home related expenses •Forgetting to keep track of capital gains Filing incorrectly for energy tax credits (it’s a lifetime credit, so if you’ve claimed it for any recent years, you are ineligible to claim it again).

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Barefoot Bride, Café Vape scheduled to open March 1 Continued from Page 23 shopping center, where they plan to constantly change décor to show off the range of wedding packages available.

While they aren’t wedding planners per se, Sappington and Noonan do everything from beach setup to filing permits and booking photographers and officiates for their clients’ weddings.

“Were trying to offer an unbeatable package for people who are coming from out of town,” Sappington said.

“This is a very drivable destination and there’s a lot to do — everything from

amusements to golfing and fishing. We have a lot of unique things in this town and there’s a lot of great spots for receptions.

“We try to help them make it the wedding of their dreams,” she added.

“What we like to say is everything ‘I do,’ we do.”

Sappington and Noonan plan to host a ribbon cutting ceremony once the weather warms up, but will be open by appointment and on weekends starting tomorrow, March 1.

Visit www.barefootbrideoceancity.com for more information, to view wedding packages or to arrange a booking.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Snyder wins award Joy Snyder of Condominium Realty, Ltd. In Ocean City was awarded the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry, Quality Service Certified®Platinum. The award is in recognition of earning 100 percent client service satisfaction in 2013, as measured by Leading Research Corporation.

Quality Service Certified status is the only award in the real estate industry based on independently validated, measurable service results.

Flexera, Inc. LED projects Flexera, Inc., recognized as a leader in the alternative energy space specializing in solar power and LED lighting solutions, reported a tripledigit increase in new LED projects since the final quarter of 2013.

The southern-Delaware company is moving aggressively into the residential, commercial, and poultry farmer segments as demand for the energy-efficient bulbs continues to exceed expectations, thus setting the stage for a record-breaking year in new order installations.

Flexera is expected to significantly increase its staff over the next quarter to care for new customers, which will also assist the company as it continues its expansion further into Mary-

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The added positions will cover a variety of responsibilities, including sales, installation, auditing, and administrative.

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Certification Gail Garriss with the Coastal Association of REALTORS® has been awarded the Resort and Second Home Specialist Certification, a nationally-recognized certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® to real estate professionals who wish to demonstrate and promote – to consumers and their peers alike – their expertise in the resort and second home specialty.

Garriss joins more than 1,750 real estate professionals who have earned the RSPS certification.

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ANNIVERSARY Atlantic Dental celebrated Terry Pouliott’s 30th year with the company as a hygienist on Feb.13.

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To accommodate growing biz, restaurant under renovation Delaware establishment to have upscale banquet room, deck ready by summertime

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) When he opened Harpoon Hanna’s Restaurant in April, 1983, owner Frank Hanna seated more than 500 diners the first night — something he thought would never happen again.

More than 30 years later, the Fenwick Island, Del., restaurant regularly seats around 800 on busy summer nights, leading to long lines during the height of the summer season, general manager James Lucas said.

To accommodate its growing business, Harpoon Hanna’s is in the middle of some major renovations, with an upscale banquet room and threeseason deck on the way for summer 2014. The restaurant will stay open through the renovations, which are adding more than 200 seats.

“It’s incredible to see how much we’ve grown,” said Wes Hanna, Frank Hanna’s son and the restaurant’s current owner.

“We’ve had a demand for weddings and functions for several years now, and we haven’t had the room to accommodate people,” Lucas said, so the renovations kicked off Jan. 1 of this year.

Hanna’s old banquet room seated about 80, but the new design will hold 100, with the option to open sliding glass doors to a new, threeseason deck for bigger parties.

“We can do functions of 200 people and make it feel like one room” with the 18-foot opening between the two areas, Lucas said.

The high-ceiling banquet hall will have a first-class feel, with new hardwood floors, drywall over the old wooden walls, new molding and a fresh coat of paint, Lucas said. It will

be suitable for weddings, rehearsal dinners, banquets, conferences, reunions and more.

The three-season area is “a more modern deck than what we’ve built in the past,” with TimberTech composite decking and stainless steel railing, Lucas said.

On warm summer days, the deck can be opened for outdoor seating, but when cool weather arrives, its flaps can be closed to keep in heat.

Harpoon Hanna’s also revamped its bar last year, adding a new island, draft system, flooring and ceilings, as well as a window to open and brighten the area.

The restaurant upgraded its siding two years ago, giving it a stone finish out front, Lucas said. “The whole building, now, has been upgraded.”

The banquet room and deck projects should be completed by Easter, giving diners a new experience when they come in this summer, he said.

The new seating will cut wait times, which can top more than an hour in the summer, Lucas said.

Hanna’s is also working on new menu items and revamping its wine list for the summer. It will be giving away a trip to California for a vineyard tour to compliment the new list, Lucas said.

With 16 tons of air conditioning going into the restaurant during the height of the season, “you won’t find a cooler spot on a hot day,” he said.

Harpoon Hanna’s is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for dining, with the bar open until 1 a.m. The restaurant opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays for brunch.

During the summer, the kitchen will stay open until 11 p.m. for dinner.

Visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com for more information, or follow Harpoon Hanna’s on Facebook or at the Twitter and Instagram handle @HarpoonHannas.

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iNow hiring line cooks and dishwashers, competitive wages, great work environment, apply in person at Macky’s Sat/Sun 11-2 Hiring Year Round Experienced Cook for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

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MAINTENANCE

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

PT, Evening Salesperson, 410pm. NOC, Jewelry Store in the Clarion Hotel. Relaxing atmostphere. Incl. some weekends. References required.

Apply to Terry 443-858-2251

WINTER RENTAL $200 $150/week

Hiring F/T & P/T Professional Sales Reps Motivated individuals wanted for rapidly expanding business. Training available, paid travel, with a high income earning potential. Manager positions available for experienced individuals. Please call 443-291-7651.

Permanent P/T, Y/R Position. 2-3 days per week.

Berlin, OC private residencies. Responsibilities include vacuuming, clean bathrooms, changing bed linens, laundry/ironing and local errands. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Must be dependable, trustworthy and have excellent personal & work references. Call for interview Mon thru Friday, 9am-5pm, 410-289-4444, ext. 117 Restaurant Manager Wanted.

Great work environment medical benefits - salary commensurate w/experience.

Please send resume to PO Box 838, Ocean City, MD 21843.

RENTALS RENTALS

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Sleeps 4, Pool, Internet

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312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/ living area. Sleeps up to 8. $12,500/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerraceRentals.com

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RENTALS

Summer or YR Rental - 3BR/ 2BA in NOC. Sleeps 6-8.

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Now accepting good, clean consignments of working restaurant, food service and bar equipment for our annual March Restaurant Equipment Sale. Please call Emmert Auctions 302-227-1433

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Feb. 28, 2014

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Decatur swimmers perform well at state competition

OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

Ten Stephen Decatur wrestlers–Robert Kaminski, Andy Mckahan, T.J. Scafone, Nate Rosenblatt, Nick Bennett, Nevin McIntosh, Andrew Borradaile, Jared King, Caleb Massey and Ethan Eibl–will compete in the 4A/3A South Regional tournament this weekend in Huntingtown.

Ten SD wrestlers regionals bound After placing top four in their divisions at Baysides, boys earn spots in tourney

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) Ten Stephen Decatur wrestlers have earned the opportunity to compete in the 4A/3A South Regional tournament after placing top four in their respective weight classes during last weekend’s Bayside Conference championship meet in Cambridge.

“We did pretty well. Looking back, you think of the wins you lost out on, but we won some matches that maybe we shouldn’t have, so I guess overall, getting seven guys in the finals and winning four championships, I think most teams would be ecstatic with that,” said Decatur Coach Todd Martinek.

Kent Island won the team title with 296 points. Decatur finished second with 253 points. North Caroline rounded out the top three, scoring 178 points.

“Kent Island is a good team and it’s good that they’re there because it always drives us. If nothing else, coming in second makes us come back in [the practice room] and work a little harder,” Martinek said. “It would be nice to get first, but I think we wrestled to our potential. Not everybody, but as a team we did. Ten to regionals, that’s a great number, especially when we only entered 13.”

Decatur entered a wrestler into 13

of 14 weight class divisions at Baysides. They didn’t have a grappler in the heavyweight, 285-pound, class.

Four Seahawks won their divisions.

Freshman Robert Kaminski took top honors in the 106-pound weight class.

“It was pretty exciting. I wrestled pretty [well],” Kaminski said. “In the finals, I beat [Parkside’s Seamus Donohue] once before 12-0, this time I pinned him in the first period.”

Kaminski is seeded fourth for regionals.

“I’m hoping just to place. I have to wrestle [Huntingtown’s Aidan Dobbins] who I already lost to, first,” he said. “I have to wrestle smart and not get caught…”

Andy Mckahan, who is also a freshman, won the 113-pound division.

He injured his shoulder in the semifinal bout, and still won 10-2.

“I took a shot and I hit a nerve in my arm and it stung down through my arm,” he said.

Mckahan said he had to tape his arm for the finals match, where he scored a 9-1 major-decision victory.

“I wrestled pretty [well]. I majored [Kent Island’s Justin Thomas] in the last three seconds,” Mckahan said.

Mckahan said Monday he was feeling better, but the end of his fingers were still numb. He was confident he would be better by the regional tournament, held today and Saturday in Huntingtown. He is seeded second.

“I want to win regionals. I think I can beat the No. 1 kid ahead of me (Chopticon’s Jarrett Arnold),” Mckahan said. “I’ve got to beat a kid I’m 11 with, [Huntingtown’s] Gino [Sita]. I lost to him at regional duals, [but] it was close. I’ve got to wrestle better than him and take more shots.”

After doing some research, Martinek said Decatur has never had a freshman Bayside champion.

“To have two, that’s a promising future. And, they were so dominant,” Martinek said. “It’s awesome to see those freshmen and their parents, how happy they were. The parents put the time in too, going to gyms and driving them all over the place. I know they’re ecstatic for their child’s success.”

Senior captain Andrew Borradaile captured his second Bayside title in the 160-pound division.

“I thought I wrestled well in the finals. I didn’t think I did too well in the matches coming up to the finals, but I guess I did well when it counts,” Borradaile said. He has secured the No. 1 seed for regionals.

“I’m in a good spot to win,” he said. “If I wrestle [well], no one there should beat me.”

Senior Ethan Eibl became the Bayside champion in the 220-pound weight class.

“The first two matches before the finals I felt like I could have wrestled better, but in the finals match I wrestled top-notch and pinned my kid in the second period,” said Eibl, who See FOUR Page 30

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) Stephen Decatur High School swimmers performed well during last Saturday’s 3A/2A/1A state championship at the University of Maryland College Park Eppley Recreation Center, with several team members earning podium spots for placing eighth or better.

The top three finishers in each relay and individual event received medals.

Ribbons were awarded to those who placed fourth through eighth in each race. Team points were scored in each event up to 16th place.

Decatur’s girls’ team finished eighth overall with 92 points. Frederick High School won the meet with 167.5 points.

“We knew the competition was going to be tough. Going through all season and winning everything, it was humbling to see tough competition,” said Decatur Coach Joe Keefe. “The girls did really well. Just about every girl got their best time of the season.”

Junior Carly Deickman took home a fifth-place ribbon in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:12.86). Deickman, sophomores Hailey Williams and Marley Rakow and junior Madison Tinus scored eighth in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (4:05.07).

Tinus was 10th in the 100-yard freestyle race (59.61 seconds) and in the 50-yard freestyle (26.72 seconds).

Rakow and juniors Molly Wooten, Rachel Bourne and Maria Zweifel, a team captain, came in 10th in the 200yard freestyle relay race (1:53.13).

Williams, Deickman, Tinus and junior Kailey Mihavetz finished 10th in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:05.60).

Williams landed in the 13th spot in the 200-yard freestyle event (2:13.66) and in the 500-yard freestyle (5:53.06), and Deickman was 16th in the 200-yard IM (2:32.89). Rakow placed 12th in the 100-yard freestyle event (1:00.31).

The Decatur boys’ team scored 77 points, deadlocked for 11th place with Joppatowne and Harford Tech.

Poolesville won the competition with 346 points.

“I was very pleased with their performance. Every boy had his best time of the season, which was excellent.

That was our goal,” said Decatur Coach Damien Sanzotti. “They did an awesome job. I was very proud of them.”

Senior captain James Hillyer placed seventh in the 50-yard freestyle race (23.39 seconds) and 13th in the 100yard freestyle (53.74 seconds). Senior See COACHES Page 30

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Four SD Seahawks capture Bayside Conference titles Continued from Page 29 wrestled his first matches with a broke shoe. The rubber on the bottom fell apart and he had to tape his shoe together. Eibl said he got a new pair for his last match and “I just put everything together.”

He was excited to win is first Bayside title, especially with family and friends cheering him on.

“My dad was there, my grandmom made it, a whole bunch of my dad’s friends that he grew up with came down and saw me. My dad was proud of me,” Eibl said.

He is seeded third in the 220pound regionals class.

“I think I can win regionals. There are two kids that are going to be hard matches–[Leonardtown’s] Brian Mays and [Northern’s] Kyle Lamond–but if I wrestle the way I’ve been wrestling this year I should be able to beat them,” Eibl said.

Seniors Nate Rosenblatt (126), Nick Bennett (145) and Caleb Massey (195) finished second in their Bayside divisions. Senior Jared King (182) and junior captain T.J. Scafone (120) took third and junior Nevin McIntosh (152) placed fourth in their respective weight classes to join their teammates at regionals.

Martinek thinks the Seahawks should do well at the tournament.

“I think us and Huntingtown are the two best teams, just like we were in the duals,” he said. “I’d like to win the tournament…I think we can take as many as nine kids (to states) and as few as four. It’s going to be up to them.”

The top four wrestlers in each regional weight class will advance to the 4A/3A state championship at University of Maryland Cole Field House, March 7-8.

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Two track athletes score ribbons Battling stomach flu, Fowler takes eighth in 500m race; Collins eighth in pole vault

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) The top eight finishers in each event during the 3A indoor track state championship last Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover scored points for their respective teams and earned awards. Stephen Decatur seniors, Layla Fowler and Katie Collins, took home eighth-place ribbons in their competitions.

“Those two places I expected to score points. Anywhere else would have been a bonus,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler.

Fowler, who was battling the stomach flu, fought just to finish the 500meter race. Even though she was feeling ill, she still managed to take eighth place, crossing the finish line in 1:24.55.

“I had it the day before and that day (of the state meet) it was terrible. I thought I was going to have to drop out, but I finished,” Fowler said. “I did the best I could. I was just glad I finished it. I was so glad to place.”

Stigler said the competition in the pole vault event was very strong this year. The winner, Olivia Gruver of Franklin High School, vaulted 13 feet, breaking the state record (12 feet 7 inches).

Collins vaulted 8 feet to finish in eighth place.

“I did pretty average. It wasn’t my best performance…[and] I got a little emotional because it’s my last time ever,” Collins said.

Decatur senior Kacie Moore and freshman Jillian Mitrecic both vaulted 7 feet 6 inches, to tie for ninth place with Makenzie Keepers of Thomas Johnson High School.

A total of nine Seahawks competed in the state meet.

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Stephen Decatur seniors, Katie Collins, left, and Layla Fowler, won ribbons for placing eighth in the pole vault and 500-meter race, respectively, during the 3A state championship Feb. 18.

Freshman Christina Romano tied for 12th place with four other girls in the high jump (4 feet 6 inches) and junior Jackson Mumford took 13th in the 500-meter race (1:12.70).

Fowler, Romano, junior Jenna Leitgeb and sophomore Katie Hofman teamed up for the 1,600-meter relay race. Unfortunately, the girls finished in last (16th) place (4:31.92). Sophomore Ben Short participated in the high jump.

“The competition was tough, as expected,” Stigler said. “It was a long meet. We left at 11:30 a.m. and we got home at almost 1 a.m.”

Stigler thought the season went well overall. The girls placed third at the Bayside Conference championship meet, while the boys’ team finished fourth. The Lady Seahawks also took third in the 3A East Regional meet, “the highest they’ve placed in a long time,” Stigler said. They boys placed seventh.

“I thought the season went well,” Stigler said. “The main thing you look for in terms of a successful season is individual advancement. I thought we had

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some really good improvements, especially the boys’ team. The boys’ struggled in the beginning of the season, but they made huge improvements.”

A number of seniors, including Fowler and Collins, will graduate in May, but some underclassmen were big contributors this indoor season.

Fowler said her four years competing in indoor track were “definitely memorable.”

“I’m sad it’s over. It definitely made an impact on my high school career in general, just because it was a hard sport to do, but I love it,” she said.

Collins said this season “everyone worked together really well. Everyone had fun and supported each other.”

Competing since her freshman year, when asked how she would sum up her four-year indoor track career, Collins said “they were my best seasons overall.”

“It’s the first sports I did for myself and I made a lot of friends, that’s for sure,” she said.

Coaches pleased with swim season, proud of athletes Continued from Page 29 Collin Bankert, also a team captain, took eighth in the 100-yard freestyle event (51.93 seconds).

The best finish for Decatur came from the foursome competing in the 200-yard freestyle relay race. Bankert, Hillyer, junior Chris Poole and senior Cory Campbell scored a fifth-place award (1:36.40). The boys also participated in the 400-yard freestyle relay, where they placed eighth (3:33.31).

Both coaches were please with the season overall. The girls were unstoppable. They cruised to 10-0 during dual meets and captured their second 3A/2A/1A East Regional title.

“Walking in as a new coach, you don’t know what to expect, but I’m very happy with how the season went,” Keefe said. “The first year went awesome. I couldn’t be happier. The girls bonded and they all got along. The team atmosphere was great.”

The boys finished 5-5 and placed third at regionals.

“It was a good season, with the exception of two weeks not being in the pool because of the weather,” Sanzotti said. “But overall, I think everything ran smoothly.”

The girls’ team will graduate two swimmers–captain Chloe Maykrantz and Ami Oliver–so the squad should be strong next season, Keefe said.

“We’re definitely looking good for next year,” he said.

Five of the six seniors on the boys’ team who competed at states and who were major contributors this year will graduate in May. “We’ll have to work hard next year (to be successful),” Sanzotti said. “I’m anxious to see what new swimmers we get.”

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Lady Seahawks’ squad ‘peaking’ at right time

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team is playing at a high level at the end of the season, with 3A South Regional tournament playoffs set to begin.

“I feel like this team is doing really well. The team’s starting to come together,” said Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott. “I feel like we’re peaking at the right time. We’re meshing and jelling at the right time. A lot of good things are being done on the basketball court.”

The Lady Seahawks finished the reg-

ular season 19-3. The squad earned the No. 1 seed in Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament bracket and a first-round bye.

“We knew going in if we won out we’d get the No. 1 seed,” Fenzel-Mergott said. “We’re very happy because that means we have home games.”

Fenzel-Mergott said competing on their home turf is a huge advantage. The Seahawks don’t have to sit on a bus for several hours to get to a game and they will have their home crowd cheering them on.

On Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Decatur will take on the winner of today’s (Fri-

day’s) first-round game between the fourth-seeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel (1-16) and the No. 5 James M. Bennett Clippers (10-9).

Decatur went head-to-head with Bennett twice during the regular season and the Seahawks won both competitions. On Jan. 14, they outscored the Clippers 58-30 and on Feb. 14, the Seahawks logged a 66-38 victory.

Fenzel-Mergott said Monday she planned to get a scouting report this week on Northeast. She also wanted to keep her players “fresh and focused” this week.

On Monday, Fenzel-Mergott said

Bennett was playing well at the end of the season.

“I think Bennett will win, but they have to travel (to play Northeast) and that’s always a factor,” she said.

To be successful in the regional tournament, Fenzel-Mergott said “we need to keep playing aggressive, smart and intense defense and we also need to rebound well. That will be important.”

On offense, she said the Seahawks must “read their (opponent’s) defense and be smart.”

“We can’t force it. We have to make sure to execute,” Fenzel-Mergott added.

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Worcester Prep team battles back, but falls short in finals

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Worcester Prep senior captain Ryan Nally makes a lay-up during last Friday's ESIAC championship game in Berlin.

Decatur loses in overtime to Easton in Bayside title game Seahawks must move on as team now preparing for 3A South Regional tournament

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team competed in the Bayside Conference championship game for the first time in program history Wednesday, battling the Easton Warriors for the title at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury.

After a less than stellar start, the Seahawks fought back, but came up short in overtime, falling to the Warriors 64-61.

Easton led 19-8 at the end of the first quarter.

“We were a little shaky. I think it was a bit of nerves being in that situation in a big game in front of a big crowd,” said Decatur Coach Byron “BJ” Johnson.

The Decatur squad settled down and gained its composure and performed better in the second quarter, and cutting Easton’s advantage to seven (28-21) at the halftime break.

Two minutes into the third quarter the score was tied 30-30. Decatur outscored Easton 18-10 in the third quarter to pull ahead by one point, 3938.

The Seahawks jumped in front by four points early in the fourth and with about four minutes on the clock, they

led 46-42.

With one minute remaining, Decatur held a 50-48 advantage.

Easton tied it up, but senior captain Tyler Hunter answered to put his team on top 52-50. Easton hit a foul shot with 2.1 seconds left to come within one point.

Junior Randy DuPont was fouled and went 2-for-2 from the line to give Decatur a 54-51 lead. With .7 seconds on the clock, and just when it looked like the Seahawks would capture the school’s first boys’ basketball Bayside title, the Warriors’ Tay’Von Emory launched the ball from half court and it went in, to force overtime.

“Given that shot 10 times, you might make it once or twice,” Johnson said. “Not only were we shocked, but our fans were shocked too. We all thought we had the game won.”

Points were traded in the fourminute extra period that turned out to be a battle at the foul line. Easton had more success and won the game 64-61.

“We’ve shot about 56 percent this year from the foul line,” Johnson said.

“It’s plagued us all year.”

Junior Colen Gaynor led Decatur with 24 points. DuPont scored 15.

“The kids played hard and they didn’t give up. We dug ourselves in a hole and we got out of it,” Johnson said.

“I’m proud of them. They made history [as] the first [boys’ basketball] team playing in the Bayside championship game.”

The Seahawks finished the regular

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2014) The Worcester Prep Mallards gave it their all, coming on strong late in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship basketball game against the Salisbury School Dragons last Friday in Berlin, but they fell a bit short.

“We made a run at the end. We gave it a shot, we just ran out of time,” said Prep Coach Keith Geiger after his team’s 49-41 loss to Salisbury. “We just couldn’t put anything together in the first half.”

The visiting Dragons outscored the Mallards 13-6 in the first quarter. At the halftime break, Salisbury led, 2712.

“We couldn’t score in the first half and I don’t know the answer to why. I thought we got some good looks, but our shots just weren’t falling,” Geiger said.

Salisbury’s Zach Cowell was also a factor, scoring 15 of his team’s 27 firsthalf points.

“During halftime I told them that 15 points was not insurmountable. By the fourth quarter we set a goal to cut their lead to eight points,” Geiger said. He kept his speech short, “not to dwell on anything,” he said.

The Mallards played zone defense in the first half, but switched to manto-man in the second. It was sophomore Wyatt Richins’ job to mark Cowell and he stepped up to the challenge, limiting him to just two secondhalf points.

Geiger said his squad “turned up the pressure in the second half” and “came out fired up,” but the Mallards trailed 34-22 at the end of the third quarter.

Senior captain Matt Reilly scored with 2:49 left on the clock to cut Salisbury’s lead to six points, but the Dragons answered with a three to pull ahead, 42-33.

Senior captain Ryan Nally hit a three at the 2:02 mark to put his team within six points (42-36).

Shortly after a Worcester timeout, Nally made a lay-up and was fouled in

the process. He sank his free throw and the Mallards trailed by three with 1:18 on the clock.

Nally’s brother, Owen, a freshman, intercepted a pass and scored with 1:03 to play, but the basket didn’t count because he was fouled before the shot. He made two free throws and the Mallards now trailed by just one (42-41).

In the final 45 seconds, the Prep squad continued to foul Salisbury to stop the clock, but the Dragons were successful at the line to secure a 49-41 victory.

“It was an amazing effort. They certainly left it all on the court,” Geiger said. “We won the second half. The boys showed a lot of heart, endurance and determination, we just ran out of time and [Salisbury] didn’t miss their foul shots.”

Ryan Nally was Worcester’s top scorer with 22 points. Reilly netted 13.

Overall this season, Nally logged 246 points to lead the Mallards. He averaged 17.6 points, 4.4 assists and 4.9 steals per game. Reilly finished the year with 213 points (14.2 points/7.9 rebounds per game).

Both boys were named to the ESIAC First Team. Senior Jack Marshall received honorable mention accolades.

Geiger said he was pleased with the season overall. The Prep team won 13 games and lost three.

“I was happy with the season, we just came up a little short at the end,” he said. “The last couple of years, the school, the fans, everybody seems to be more into basketball because of the way the kids are playing. They’re winning and it’s exciting to come to the games.”

The team will lose five players, three of whom started the entire season, to graduation. Without Nally and Reilly, as well as Marshall, putting points on the board next year, Geiger said the team may struggle offensively.

“Somebody is going to have to step up and score some points,” he said. “I think it’s going to be more of a team effort next year.”

eason 16-4. They earned the No. 1 seed in Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament bracket and a first-round bye.

“It’s been a great ride so far,” Johnson said Tuesday evening. “The ‘Magnificent Eight,’ that’s what I’ve been calling them. Our motto is ‘keep climbing’ and we’re doing that.”

Decatur will play the winner of today’s (Friday’s) or Saturday’s game between No. 4 Northern of Calvert County and No. 5 Northeast of Anne Arundel on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin.

Johnson said competing at home is a big advantage. The Seahawks get to play in front of their supporters and fans cheering them on and they don’t

have to travel two to three hours for competition.

Johnson said earlier this week the Seahawks are playing well going into the playoffs.

“We were able to put up some big numbers at the end of the season,” he said. “Defense is key to our success and it’s been key in the second part of the year.”

Johnson said the defense has been led by senior P.J. Copes and DuPont, who he usually has marking opponents’ leading scorers.

To finish out the season on top, Johnson said the team needs to “play good defense, rebound the basketball and execute on offense. If we can do that, we’ll be pretty successful.”

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Sixth grade Worcester Prep student Quinn McColgan sits on the set of “Non-Stop,” her last movie project before she traveled to Hungary to act in “Welcome to Harmony,” slated to premiere in 2015.

Worcester Prep student filming movie in Budapest

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) A sixth grade student at Worcester Preparatory School is co-starring alongside Jeffrey Donovan (“Burn Notice”) and Matthew Fox (“Lost” and “Party of Five”) in a movie, with filming under way in Budapest, Hungary.

“Welcome to Harmony” isn’t 12year-old Quinn McColgan’s first film, but it marks the first time the actress has traveled overseas for her work.

“This is my first time I’ve ever traveled out of the country,” the Millsboro, Del., native said last Wednesday during her fifth week on set. “Its’ exciting here. Everything’s different.”

“Welcome to Harmony” is Spanish Director Miguel Angel Vivas’ Englishlanguage debut movie. The thriller about several people trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world is set to premiere in 2015.

McColgan plays “Lue,” the lively daughter of Donovan’s character who brings light into a dark world.

“She’s supposed to be really sweet and kind and loving,” McColgan said of her character. “I definitely have a See MCCOLGAN Page 34

McColgan poses for a photo while filming in Budapest, Hungary. It is the site of her most recent acting job, in the thriller, “Welcome to Harmony.” She is co-starring alongside Jeffrey Donovan (“Burn Notice”) and Matthew Fox (“Lost” and “Party of Five”).

(Feb. 28, 2014) Ocean City will be glowing with green at the 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which marches down Coastal Highway on Saturday, March 15. Sponsored by the Delmarva IrishAmerican Club, this Ocean City tradition has grown to become the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state, in addition to a seasonal kickoff for many local businesses.

Leading the parade will be the Donovan family, this year’s grand marshals and long-time members of the DIAC. In 1978, Mike and Cathy Donovan moved to Ocean City from the Baltimore area. They opened up a gift shop in the 45th Street Village, and Mike started a screen printing company, New Wave, in the attic. Their business blossomed and they quickly outgrew their space in the 45th Street Village, so they moved their operations to Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City.

Mike and Cathy are original members of the Delmarva Irish-American Club. They had a daughter in 1983, Colleen, who has attended every St. Patrick’s Parade in Ocean City since birth.

New Wave has been making the St. Patrick’s Parade T-shirts every year, selling them on parade day in the 45th Street Village where it all started. Profits from the T-shirt sales are donated to the Delmarva Irish-American Club for scholarships that are awarded every year to local high school students.

Mike Donovan passed away in 1990. Cathy and Colleen, along with Mike’s children from a previous marriage, Andrew Donovan and Kyla Porter, are all members of the DIAC. Now there are five Donovan grandchildren.

In 2010, Colleen married Matt Brown, and they are now the owners of New Wave. Matt’s most important role in this year’s St. Patrick’s Parade is to continue the tradition of selling the official apparel in the 45th Street Village, thus allowing other members of the Donovan family to enjoy the parade as grand marshals.

With pipe and drum bands, including the Chesapeake Caledonia Pipe and Drum Band and the Ocean City Pipe Band, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings the sounds of Ireland to the streets of Ocean City. Also participating are several area high school marching bands including the Stephen Decatur High School Marching Band and numerous festively decSee PARADE Page 34

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The starlet has filled roles from Kate Winslet’s daughter in a TV mini-series “Mildred Pierce” to “Becca” in “NonStop,” a movie McColgan saw premiere in Paris while in Europe for her current project. “Non-Stop” hits theaters today, Feb. 28.

Her acting career started at age 7 on a bandstand in Delaware.

“My parents had someone come up to them and hand them their card and ask if I’d be interested in doing acting,” McColgan said. “I was really excited because I had always loved being on stage.”

She took several modeling classes and went on to win an International Modeling and Talent Association competition among 5,000 other aspiring actors and actresses. In her first week testing out agents, McColgan landed two of her three auditions.

“It was just kind of a fluke — a chance meeting I guess you could say

— and she excelled,” Quinn’s mom Noelle McColgan said.

Her daughter’s averaged a movie a year since and has made appearances in five TV shows and almost 20 commercials. But the younger McColgan doesn’t feel like her acting gets in the way of being a regular kid.

“I have a pretty normal life other than a couple days out of school here and there. I hang out with my friends and play school sports,” she said. And with the help of technology and an on-set tutor, she’s able to stay afloat in school and is earning top marks in her classes.

The McColgans plan to leave for home March 17, though those plans pend on finishing the film.

McColgan’s long-term goal is to land more rolls that let her to travel and continue meeting new people, she said. “This is definitely something I’m very fortunate to do.”

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Sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, Ocean City’s 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will roll down Coastal Highway at noon, Saturday, March 15. Participants will travel south on Coastal Highway to 45th Street, where an Irish festival, pictured, — complete with traditional Irish food, such as corned beef, and drinks, including green beer, Guinness and Irish coffees — will take place.

Parade to kick off at noon, Irish festival to start 11 a.m.

Continued from Page 33 orated St. Patty’s Day floats.

The procession begins at noon at 58th Street and marches south on Coastal Highway to the 45th Street Village, where the reviewing and judges stand will be located. Trophies will be awarded for best marching band, best commercial float, best non-commercial float, best motorized unit, best adult marching unit, best youth marching unit, special committee award, judges’ choice award and best overall entry in the parade.

In addition to the celebration on the street, the 45th Street Village will once again be transformed into a lively Irish festival complete with live Irish entertainment, dancers, face painting, Irish apparel and plenty of food and drink. With music provided

by Pat O’Brennan and dancing by the Footsteps Irish Dancers, spectators can enjoy the free-admission festival beginning at 11 a.m. running until 3 p.m. To avoid traffic delays, viewers are urged to arrive before 10:30 a.m. and to view the parade from 58th Street south to 45th Street.

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

For more information, visit www.delmarvairish.org or contact Buck Mann at 410-289-6156.

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The fury of the wind is not particular and whatever is in the path must heed respect. Meteorologists try to predict the wrath of the swirling, blustery weather but experience has taught me that a “given” must not be assumed.

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Ingredients 1 pound (31 to 40) count shrimp ¼ cup sweet onions, very finely chopped ¼ cup celery, finely chopped 1/3 cup plus 1 rounded tablespoon mayonnaise 1/3 rounded teaspoon Old Bay seasoning fresh ground pepper to taste 1. Steam the shrimp until they are done, again do not overcook the shrimp.

2. When they are cooked, immediately place on cooling racks.

3. Remove veins, shells, and tails.

Freeze shells and tails for seafood stock.

4. Using paper towels, blot shrimp to remove any moisture.

5. Place onions and celery in several paper towels and squeeze to remove the natural liquid. Otherwise, the juice will eventually make the mayonnaise runny.

6. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Old Bay seasoning.

7. Mix all the ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Secret Ingredient: Progress.

“The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”

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Ocean City Pipes and Drums is among groups providing entertainment at the second annual Finnegan’s Wake, a mock Irish funeral, Saturday, in Seacrets’ Morley Hall from 5-9 p.m. Proceeds go to the Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center to buy supplies and host events for adults with developmental disabilities in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties.

Second annual Finnegan’s Wake Saturday at Seacrets

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The second annual Finnegan’s Wake, a mock Irish funeral inspired by its namesake song, is tomorrow, March 1, in Seacrets’ Morley Hall from 5-9 p.m.

For $20 at the door, mournersgone-partygoers will enjoy drinks, live Irish music, a special menu, mock funeral procession and wailing contest with prizes while raising money for the

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things seem to be going well.

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Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center.

“It’s a lot of fun — the best way to start the St. Patty’s Day season,” Executive Director at WCDC Jack Ferry said.

The wake kicks off at 5:15 p.m. with a funeral procession complete with the Ocean City Pipes and Drums, clergy members, mourners, pallbearers, St. Patrick and even a leprechaun or two.

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people who care for you is a great way to get that ego boost you might feel you need at this time. Things start to look brighter by week’s end.

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NOW PLAYING 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Feb. 28: Johnny Mojo, 7-10 p.m.

March 1: Jeff Wolf, 6-9 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 Feb. 28: Mood Swingers, 9 p.m.

March 1: Funk-O-Licious, 9 p.m.

March 5: Old School, 5-8 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Feb. 28-March 1: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND

DJ Hook

60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 Feb. 28: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.

March 1: DJ Groove; The Loop March 2: Everett Spells

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 Feb. 28: Philly George HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Feb. 28: Ladies Night w/DJ Billy T March 1: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

March 2: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.

March 6: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m.

Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.

Every Thursday: Aaron Howell, 6 p.m.

HIGH STAKES

LIFE SPEED Seacrets: Friday, Feb. 28, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Feb. 28: Aaron Howell, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

March 1: Chest Pains, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

J/R’s 131st Street Ocean City 410-250-3100 Feb. 28: Bob Hughes March 1: Howard on the Piano JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 Feb. 28: Young Jean March 1: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St. Berlin 410-629-1022 Feb. 28: Adam Bilenki

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In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Feb. 28-March 1: First Class

49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 Feb. 28: Life Speed, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

March 1: Finnegan’s Wake, 5-9 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Benderz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SCHOONER’S RESTAURANT

Route 54, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Feb. 28: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 8 p.m.

March 6: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

Route 54 Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Feb. 28: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m.

March 1: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m.

HOOTERS Harry O

Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd.

In the Princess Royale 91st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-7777 Every Friday and Saturday: Harry O, 7-11 p.m.

Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1

SMITTY MCGEE’S

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 Feb. 28: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

AARON HOWELL Harpoon Hanna’s: Every Thursday, 6 p.m.

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HELPING OTHERS

SUPPORTERS

Pink Ribbon Pinups, from left, April Imparato, Ginger Fleming, founder Brandi Mellinger and Laura Powell, enjoy raising funds to help young cancer victims. On Feb. 21, they raised funds at Pickles Pub for the family of Berenice Alegandro-Morales, a 7year-old girl who lost her battle with brain cancer Feb. 15.

Sue Carpenter, left, and Susan Braniecki attend the Love for Berenice fundraiser at Pickles Pub on Feb. 21.

Austin Widdowson, of Refresh Media, left, joins Berlin Mayor Gee Williams Feb. 24 to wait for the final votes to come in as the midnight deadline nears for Budget Travel’s “America’s Coolest Small Town” Contest. Now it’s official, Berlin is the coolest small town nationwide.

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ART STROLL

CELEBRATION

Tomaselli and painter Patrick Henry, of Patrick L. Henry Fine Arts, enjoy food, friends and fun, during Berlin’s Second Friday Art Stroll Feb. 14.

Kate Patton and Adam Moyer enjoy the festive atmosphere at Burley Oak Brewery on Feb. 24 as the town waits for the final votes to be cast for Budget Travel’s “America’s Coolest Small Town” Contest.

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PARTY GIRLS Shirley Tomaselli, left, mom of Baked Dessert and Café owner, Robin, and Heather Layton, of Bungalow Love, attend the adult prom party during Berlin’s Second Friday Art Stroll Feb. 14. Mrs.

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CHAMBER AWARDS

Tom Sholtis, president of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and Gussie Sholtis, realtor with Sheppard Realty, flash big smiles as they party to the rhythms of Baltimore band, Bond & Bentley, during a fundraiser to benefit Berlin Main Street programs on Feb. 24 at Burley Oak.

Liz Kain-Bolen, executive director, left, and Amber Fraser, membership coordinator, of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, attend the Berlin Chamber’s annual awards dinner on Feb. 20 in the banquet room at Waterman’s Seafood Company in West Ocean City.

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BERLIN’S BOOSTERS

AWARDS DINNER

Berlin’s dynamic duo, Joya Canfield, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, left, and Megan Houston, the town’s Main Street coordinator, attend the chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner and Installation of Officers Feb. 20. The event was held at Waterman’s Seafood Company in West Ocean City.

Worcester County’s first couple, County Commissioner President Bud Church and Allyson Church, enjoys an evening at Waterman’s Seafood Company in West Ocean City during the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Dinner and Installation of Officers Feb. 20.

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CATCHING UP V. Wesley McCabe III, of Taylor Bank, left, and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s Immediate Past President, Stephen Barrett, of Barrett Chevrolet, take a moment to catch up at the chamber Annual Awards Dinner and Installation of Officers Feb. 20.

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Finnegan’s Wake celebration to benefit Friends of WCDC Continued from Page 36 At the end of the march, the bearers will place Finnegan’s casket at its viewing site, where attendees will have the chance to tell him a joke or funny story for $1, with the goal of raising him from the dead with laughter. Those who succeed score a free drink at the bar.

Following the Irish tradition of hiring professional keeners to mourn for the departed, Finnegan’s Wake will also host a keening contest, with the most emphatic, emotional mourner winning a $50 cash prize.

Local performer Patrick McAllorum will provide entertainment, singing “Finnegan’s Wake” and other songs accompanied by Irish fiddlers. There will also be a sing-along.

The idea for Finnegan’s Wake came from a similar event in Pennsylvania, Ferry said. “It was something that was real different and nobody had really heard about it before.”

Around 130 attended the inaugural event at Seacrets last year, raising more than $3,000 for the Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center.

“Last year we had a wonderful time,” said Cathy Gallagher, president of the Friends of the Worcester County Development Center, which sponsors Finnegan’s Wake. “We had so many

nice comments from people who attended the first wake that we (are) expecting a great crowd.”

Now that Ocean City residents know what the wake’s about, “we’ve had a lot of good buzz,” Ferry said.

He’s expecting 200 to attend this year’s event.

Finnegan’s wake raises money for the Friends of the WCDC, which provides employment opportunities, day habilitation training, residential services and community-based supports for adults with developmental disabilities in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties.

Money raised at Finnegan’s Wake helped buy supplies such as sensory stimulation kits, tool kits and puzzles for clients last year, as well as fund monthly birthday parties with cupcakes and Subway gift cards and a family picnic over the summer, Ferry said.

“It’s all for the clients, the families and the programs of WCDC,” he said.

“It’s a good time for a great cause.”

Seacrets will offer happy hour drink prices and an Irish menu during Finnegan’s Wake.

Visit www.wcdcservices.org to learn more about the WCDC. Call 410-6322383 for more information about Finnegan’s Wake.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-9204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday.

■ 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, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-4365661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ CRABCAKE FACTORY, 120th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-4900 / www.crabcakefactoryusa.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Menu selections are Eastern Shore favorites: creamed chipped beef, omlettes and daily breakfast special crab dishes. World famous Crabcakes served all

day starting at 8 a.m. Other menu selections include Chicken Chesapeake, prime rib, steamed shrimp, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and homemade soups. www.crabcakefactoryusa.com ships Crabcakes year-round.

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside.

■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta.

Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat 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; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment.

■ HOOTERS, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!”

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■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Bayside, Ocean City 410-250-7081 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Casual dining. Newly remodeled and open for the season. Our More Than A Mouthful Burger speaks for itself. We have everything from soups and salads, great sandwiches, and a variety of seafood choices.

We look forward to seeing you and don't forget to stop in our gift shop and check out all the great merchandise. Seasonally open every Thursday through Sunday.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare.

Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab.

Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m.

■ J/R’S, 131st Street, Ocean City 410250-3100 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s Menu / Full bar / Carry-out / Early bird specials daily. This is the PLACE for ribs, steaks, chicken, seafood and steamed crabs. Try our Ribs in our family oriented spacious dining room or cheer on your favorite team in our new enlarged sports bar. You’ve tried the Rest- Now try the Best.

■ 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.

■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get shipwrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotelscom/reflections / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms.

Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list.

■ 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.

■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.

■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties.

■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends.

■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's.

Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-toorder pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m.

Nightly food specials.

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Ocean City restaurants finalists for awards Dining public can vote for favorites through March 7; winners announced April 6

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The dining public has one week left to vote for the top restaurants, bars and chefs in the state in the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s 60th annual Stars of the Industry Awards.

Several Ocean City restaurants and restaurateurs made the cut this year and are among the finalists in the running for awards. The public will choose winners by voting online, through Friday, March 7.

Cast a ballot on Facebook at www.faceT. Patrick-Cebula book.com/marylandrestaurants or through the Restaurant Association’s Web site at www.bit.ly/1hq8koc.

The Restaurant Association will announce the 2014 winners during the Bay Awards Gala on April 6.

Here are Ocean City’s 2014 finalists: Chef of the Year: Travis Wright, Shark on the Harbor, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City Wright has been cooking at Shark on the Harbor for almost 20 years, but the Arlington, Va., native started working at restaurants while going to college in Charleston, S.C. “I just never left,” he said. “I love everything about the industry.”

Wright opened the original Shark on 46th Street in Ocean City in 2000, moving his restaurant to the West Ocean City harbor front in 2008.

He was nominated for Chef of the Year in 2013 and Restaurateur of the Year in 2010.

Craft Brew Program of the Year: Fager’s Island, 60th Street Fager’s Island is a finalist in this category for the first time. The restaurant serves craft beer from Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, including its own Blue Dog Ale. The taps change frequently, with names like Burley Oak, Dogfish Head and Evolution staying constant in the mix.

Fager’s was named Favorite Bar and Tavern in 2009 and was one of six inducted into the Maryland Hospitality Hall of Honor during the gala that year.

Favorite Bar or Tavern: Seacrets, 49th Street Seacrets opened in 1988 as a small bar employing seven staff members. A quarter century later, it is a megalith among Ocean City’s nightspots with 20 bars and more than 500 employees in the summer.

Owner Leighton Moore said the success stems from “worrying more about the feelings of people than the cash register” and trying to make all patrons feel comfortable.

Seacrets was a finalist in the Favorite Bar or Tavern category in 2007 and won it in 2008. Moore took home the

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The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille is in the running for Favorite Bar or Tavern in this year’s Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Stars of the Industry Awards. The original Turtle, pictured, opened on 116th Street in 1976.

Restaurateur of the Year award in 2009.

Favorite Bar or Tavern: The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille, statewide In 1976, the original Greene Turtle opened on 116th Street in Ocean City with no more than peanuts to offer as a meal to customers. Over the years, it developed a full menu and today food sales surpass liquor sales, Owner and Founder Steve Pappas said.

The franchise has grown to almost 40 locations in Maryland and beyond, with two new Greene Turtles slated to

open in New York and Delaware soon, but Pappas stays true to the original, athome feeling the Turtle had in 1976.

“We’re just a local, neighborhood bar,” Pappas said. “We’ve always tried to keep that local feeling.”

Restaurateur of the Year: Tammy Patrick-Cebula, Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille and The Skye Bar, 66th Street With 10 years experience as a bartender and restaurant manager, Tammy Cebula and her husband Roger opened their own restaurant in 2006.

“It’s just something that I enjoy

doing,” Cebula said of running the business. “I enjoy people, I enjoy being out in the public service industry.”

Restaurant Association of Maryland members, not the dining public, will choose the recipient of this award.

She was a 2012 finalist for Restaurateur of the Year and said “it’s a huge honor” to be nominated again.

Galaxy 66 was nominees for Wine and Beverage Program of the Year in 2010 and 2011.

Hospitality Hall of Honor: BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, and Bayside Skillet, 77th Street, will be inducted this year.

When Maddy and Billy Carder opened BJ’s on the Water, they were bartenders with little other experience in the hospitality industry.

More than 30 years later, BJ’s is thriving with a year-round customer base. The restaurant now staffs 130 in the height of the summer and Maddy Carder attributes its success to customer service.

“Over the years, you learn what’s important to your customers, and that’s really making sure that everybody leaves with a great experience,” she said. “We’d be nothing without our customers.”

Billy Carder won Restaurateur of the Year in 2011.

Visit www.facebook.com/marylandrestaurants or www.bit.ly/1hq8koc to cast a vote for your favorite.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

History of Delmarva course Guest speaker Examine the image of a Garden of Eden on Delmarva and how its inhabitants came to tend it and remake it over four periods of history by taking “Making a Heavenly Dwelling: Delmarva Nature Remade.”

The course is being offered by the continuing education division at WorWic Community College on Tuesdays, March 4-25, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the college campus on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury.

For more information, visit www.worwic.edu or call 410-3342815.

Watercolor workshop The Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin will offer a three-day watercolor workshop, March 3-5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., instructed by local artist, Nancy Ellen Thompson.

Participants will learn ways to paint water, waves, sand, reflections and beach scenes. This workshop is for all levels, from beginners to master. The registration fee is $165. Supplies list will be provided upon registration.

To register, call the Arts Council at 410-641-0809 or vista www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

To learn more about Thompson, visit www.nancyellenthompson.com.

John Rosemond, an internationallyrecognized author and parenting authority will speak at Worcester Preparatory School on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by the Worcester Prep Parents’ Association, the session to take place in the school’s AthJohn Rosemond letic & Performing Arts Center, is open to all parents and teachers in the community.

The title of Rosemond’s talk is “Parenting with Love & Leadership.”

For additional information about the talk, call the school office at 410641-3575.

Senior Hall of Fame The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, Inc., is seeking nominations of Maryland residents, 65 years of age or older, who as active volunteers have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of others in the community.

Nominations will be reviewed and up to 50 nominees will be selected for induction into the 2014 Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

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Worcester Chorale All singers are invited to be part of the Worcester Chorale as the group begins rehearsals for its June 29 concert, “Poetry, Lyrics and Music.”

Billie Wall and June Todd are the director and accompanist.

The Worcester Chorale rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Atlantic United Methodist Church on Fourth Street in Ocean City.

Spring rehearsals begin March 12 with a pot-luck dinner, fellowship and a music read-through at the director’s home.

For more information, call 410208-4707.

MBS Casino Night Come to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School’s Casino Night, Saturday, March 8, from 6 p.m. to midnight for the event.

Admission is $40 in advance or $50 at the door.

There will be blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold’em, cash games, money wheels, as well as live and silent auctions. Catering will be provided by Hooked and A Taste of the Town.

Reservations for the Casino Night can be made by e-mailing mbscasinonight2014@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.

Tennis courts at 61st Street closed for renovations

(Feb. 28, 2014) The Town of Ocean City will be closing the tennis courts at 61st Street, the Ocean City Tennis Center – starting Wednesday, Feb. 26, for approximately four weeks.

During the closure, needed replacements of fencing will be completed.

The Center is expected to be open and ready for the beginning of all pee wee, junior and adult clinics, programs and tournaments this spring.

In the meantime, the town offers additional tennis courts at the Downtown Recreation Complex, located between Third and Fourth streets, bayside; Little Salisbury Park, located on 94th Street, bayside, alongside the OC Dog Playground; and Gorman Park, off 136th Street, bayside.

For more information on Ocean City Parks visit www.oceancitymd.gov. For more information on Ocean City Tennis Center activities, call 410-250-0125 or visit http://tennis.ococean.com

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Annual golf tournament to benefit Play It Safe project Each June, program offers about 60 events for recent high school graduates in OC

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By Irish Kemp Contributing Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) They say that you should not believe anything you read unless you’ve actually witnessed it with your very own eyes.

When it comes to my weekly article be very, very wary of repeating any or everything that I put in this column.

I’ve been known to fib, but only with the truth, I might add.

Having just celebrated a birthday last week, keep in mind that the old broad is not getting any younger. I’m at a time in my life that when somebody tells me about something I wrote, I believe them. The world has become a very confusing place since my “luv” took off for a better place, I know this sounds a wee bit “nonsinical,” but I was wondering if the automated external defibrillators (AED’s) that our church purchased are going to be used in the confessionals. Not to worry they will not be installed until volunteers are trained how to use them properly.

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(Feb. 28, 2014) The Ocean City Drug Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee presents the 7th annual March Madness Mini Golf Tournament, Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Old Pro Indoor/Outdoor Golf on 136th Street.

The fundraiser will benefit the Play It Safe Ocean City project, which will be celebrating its 25th year in June.

The cost is $15 per person or $60 for a team of four. The OCDAAPC is also looking for hole sponsors which cost $25 as well as prizes to award to the winners.

Businesses interested in sponsoring a hole or providing some gift certificates for this event, should contact Al “Hondo” Handy at 410250-0125. The contribution is tax deductible.

Each year, the Play It Safe project offers about 60 free events for high school graduates who come to Ocean City in June to celebrate that milestone in their lives.

The mission of Play It Safe is to

create a safe environment for the graduates, to encourage them to make good healthy choices, and to have responsible fun without the use of alcohol or other drugs. For 21 years, the committee has successfully carried out this mission in partnership with the Town of Ocean City and the Worcester County Health Department.

Approximately 10,000 graduates attend these free events every year where they can win T-Shirts, gift certificates, beach supplies, coupons for food and many other prizes. This is made possible by merchants, businesses, community and civic organizations as well as the Town of Ocean City.

This tournament will help defray the cost of Play It Safe events. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Donna Greenwood at 410-289-7060 or Handy, 410-250-0125, for more information.

A check can be mailed and made payable to the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee, P.O. Box 954, Ocean City, Md 21843.

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Indoor yard sale scheduled April 5 at SH rec. center

The second annual Susan G. Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure took place April 21, and included a “Parade of Pink” survivor recognition, 5k timed competitive run, a 5k recreational run and walk and 1-mile fun walk. The 2014 event is scheduled for April 13.

(Feb. 28, 2014) Clean out your attic, closets, garage or any other place with unneeded or unwanted items in your home and earn some extra cash by participating in the Worcester County Recreation & Parks indoor yard sale Saturday, April 5, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Recreation Center in Snow Hill.

All tables will be provided by WCRP (sellers cannot bring their own tables) at a cost of $15 for one or $25 for two. The deadline for reserving a table is Friday, March 28. Space is limited.

Set up for sellers will begin at 5 a.m. the morning of the sale. Shoppers will pay a $2 entrance fee. Children under age 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Lisa Gebhardt at 410632-2144, x100 or e-mail lgebhardt@co.worcester.md.us.

Registration open for Komen Maryland event Third annual Race for the Cure in Ocean City to take place April 13 on Boardwalk (Feb. 28, 2014) Susan G. Komen Maryland has announces that online registration is now open for the third annual Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure on Sunday, April 13.

This Race, which takes place along Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk, is comprised of a 5k (3.1 miles) competitive run (timed), a 5k recreational run, a 5k walk and a family fun walk.

The Race Village will once again be set up in the inlet parking lot. Partic-

ipants can register at www.komenmd.org/oc.

The race route has changed this year. The 5k run will take place entirely on the Boardwalk between the inlet and 13th Street. The 1-mile walk will begin on the southeast corner of the Race Village, go up and around the pier, turn around on the Boardwalk and finish in front of Sportland Arcade.

Additional changes this year include a new race day schedule. The Race Village will open at 7 a.m.; the run will begin at 9 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. The full schedule is as follows: • 7 a.m.: Survivor, donation and

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This past fiscal year, Komen Maryland provided $22,910 to Survivors Offering Support (SOS) and $84,994 to the The Red Devils, who both provide services on the Eastern Shore. A total of $75,000 was provided to Wicomico County Health Department for its grant program, which provides education, screening and

outreach to uninsured women in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties.

Komen Maryland also provided small grant funding to MAC Inc. and Moveable Feast. MAC. Inc. received $5,000 for its program, which serves the lower shore counties and Moveable Feast received $10,000 for services across the entire Eastern Shore.

Seventy-five percent of all the funds raised stay in the state to fund local service providers, the additional 25 percent of funds raised are invested into breast cancer research programs taking place across the country.

Due to the strong research institutes within Maryland, much of the 25 percent raised by Komen Maryland is invested back into the state in the form of research grants.

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Ocean City HMRA’s Trade Expo March 9-10 Annual event will feature exhibits, product and food demonstrations, samplings

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2014) The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo is returning for its 40th year, filling the 40th Street convention center with exhibits from 270 hospitality industry companies March 9-10.

The show is for industry workers only and will feature everything from food demonstrations and alcohol samples to digital menu boards, furnishings and online travel management companies. It will fill the convention center’s three halls and is a chance for those in the industry to network, Executive Director of the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Susan Jones said.

“Really, you can find anything you need to operate a hospitality business,” she said. “We’ve got quite a few things going on.”

There will be product demonstrations at the show, including a cooking demo by Chef Terry French, who won the second season of Food Network’s Extreme Chef and has earned the title “Rebel Chef” for his unusual take on food.

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The 40th annual Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo returns March 9-10, filling the 40th Street convention center with exhibits from 270 hospitality industry companies.

French will take the Red, White & Brew Stage in the new Dockside Hall at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, preparing pear- and rum-glazed fillets with roasted macadamia nuts while talking about his cooking and travels. There will be a meet and great after the demonstration.

Another Food Network star, Chef and Sugar Artist Steve Weiss will offer demonstrations starting at 11 a.m. Sunday and 12 p.m. Monday in the second floor ballroom. Weiss’

specialty is his sugar work, which takes about two hours from the time he melts the sugar to the completion of molding it into artistic pieces.

There will be a slew of educational seminars at this year’s expo, including Hospitality and Foodservice Consultant Nick Mautone’s talks, “Creating an Integrated, Effective & Profitable Beverage Program” and “10 Tips to Enhance the Hospitality

All proceeds from golf, walk will benefit abused children Continued from Page 45 Radio and Hooters of Ocean City.

Register online at www.thecricketcenter.com or call 410-641-0097. All proceeds will benefit the abused children of Worcester County.

The CRICKET Center will also host a golf tournament, Friday, May 9, at Glen Riddle, Man O’ War course.

Prizes will be awarded to the first-place team, and to winners of the longest drive and closest to pin contests.

The cost is $100/player ($400/team) and includes18 holes of golf, cart, and lunch by Carrabba’s.

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Other sessions include maximizing online presence through TripAdvisor, driving hotel and motel bookings online, using mobile marketing to bring customers to restaurants and more. Visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com/ocmdtrade-show-schedule for a full list of seminar times and topics.

Attendees can also sample local See OC Page 48

awards will immediately follow golf.

Register online at www.thecricketcenter.com or call 410-641-0097.

All proceeds will benefit the abused children of Worcester County. The CRICKET Center is the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center. Partnering agencies include Atlantic General Hospital, local law enforcement, Life Crisis, Inc., Worcester County Board of Education, Department of Social Services, and State’s Attorney’s Office. The CRICKET Center is located in Berlin.

Contact Wendy Myers 410-6410097 for more information.

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BECKSTEAD ON WALL STREET Jessica Beckstead ‘00, an alumni of Worcester Preparatory School, helped her company, Forex Capital Markets, ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, Feb. 18. Beckstead, is managing director of International Sales for FXCM. She oversees the retail sales divisions of FXCM in the Middle East, North Africa, Israel, Australia and Latin America. Previously Beckstead served as sales vice president of FXCM sales teams in San Francisco and New York, while launching and managing FXCM’s Russian initiative and the company’s micro product, and the initial MT4 product offering. Later she was promoted to managing director of sales for the United States and Canada. Beckstead, the daughter of Sid and Sherrie Beckstead of Berlin, was an all-round student at Worcester Prep. Pictured, leaders of Forex ring the bell, including Beckstead, far left in front.

GREASE AT WOR PREP Worcester Preparatory Upper School students will present the musical Grease on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Athletic and Performing Arts Center. Tickets at the door cost $12. Some of the Worcester Prep cast members, from left are, front row, Mark Gee, Devin Hammond, Jarad Godwin, Cecily Sass and Razaak Eniola, and back row, Jordan Kilgore, Ariella Anthony, Daniel Rosa and Caroline Lewis.

MINI-MALLARDS Several of Worcester Prep’s Mini-Mallard cheerleaders participate in a practice session for cheering at Mallards’ basketball. The Mini-Mallards learn their cheering skills from WPS varsity cheerleaders. Pictured, from left, are Isabella Metz, Sydney Tingle and Macy Steinwedel.

GRANT AWARDED The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Jeffrey Peter Marx Memorial Fund awarded an $1,850 grant to Worcester County G.O.L.D. to support its efforts to provide emergency services to local families in need. Pictured, from left, are Claire Otterbein, Worcester County G.O.L.D. director; Jean Marx, Mary Dale Craig, Worcester County G.O.L.D. board member; Jack Perry, BJ Summers, director of Development and Philanthropic Services for the Community Foundation; JoAnne Hunsicker, Millie Marx; Kurt Marx and Nancy Howard, Worcester County G.O.L.D. board member.

RAVENS ROOST #44 INSTALLS OFFICERS During its February meeting, Ravens Roost #44 installed its 2014 officers. Pictured, from left, are, Sergeant of Arms, Rob Carpenter; Board Member, Gary Miller; Treasurer, Sandy Tarus; Vice President, Donna Chaplinski; Corresponding Secretary, Katherine Maly and President, Tom Maly.

Not pictured is Recording Secretary, Cindi Brought; Board Chairwoman, Trish Neal and Board Members Mary Kendall, Ron Apperson and Eric Leister.

DONATION The Ocean City Lioness Club donated $500 to the Worcester County Council on Aging, which assists seniors who need help, whether it is meals, medical or mental health. Pictured from left, are, Lionesses Ann Runo and Kris Barron, Debbi Ritter of Worcester County Council on Aging, and Lioness Karen Hammond.

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OC Spring Trade Expo celebrates 40 years Continued from Page 46 craft beer, wine and spirits during the expo with Fin City, Burley Oak and Evolution brewing companies and St. Michaels Winery present, among others.

The Spring Trade Expo started 40 years ago when HotelMotel-Restaurant AsTerry French sociation member Paul Wall, of Phillips Seafood Restaurants, suggested bringing an expo to this side of the bay bridge. At the time, the closest comparable event was in Baltimore.

The expo has grown from 26 booths that first year to around 270 companies represented at 400 exhibition stations.

The 11 original exhibitors still showing will have specials signs and balloons to recognize them in honor of the show’s 40th anniversary, Jones

said. Those companies are Federal Paper & Chemical; Holt Food, Paper & Chemical; SYSCO of Eastern Maryland; Lehan Distributors; Pepsi Cola Bottling Ventures; the Restaurant Association of Maryland; Acme Paper & Supply; Coca-Cola Refreshments; and H&M Wagner & Sons.

Last year, about 4,500 attended the Spring Trade Expo. With more than 4,000 pre-registered on Monday, Jones expects even more this year.

“We’ve really become a regional show,” she said. “I have seen an increase in registrations from across the bridge,” especially since the Baltimore show shut down several years ago.

The Spring Trade Expo runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 10.

Registration costs $15 at the door and attendees must bring their business card or pay stub to prove they’re

part of the industry. Workers from hotels, motels, restaurants, catering companies, concessions operations, bed & breakfasts, property management companies, campgrounds, coffee houses, ice cream shops, nightclubs, liquor stores, convenience stores, cafeterias, nursing homes, schools and colleges or hospitals are welcome.

Visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com for more information, including a floor plan and schedule of seminars and other events.

Food Network Chef and Sugar Artist Steve Weiss will give sugar sculpture demonstrations at the 40th annual Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo March 9-10 at the 40th Street convention center. Weiss will begin his work, which takes about two hours to complete, at 11 a.m. March 9 and noon, March 10, in the in the second floor ballroom.

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Another downtown façade project complete

(Feb. 28, 2014) The latest façade project completed in downtown Ocean City is located at 106 14th Street and known as the Homestead.

These apartments were constructed in 1950 and have served many families visiting Ocean City over its history. The units are owned

by Joerg Leinemann.

Leinemann recently renovated his other two buildings adjacent to this property, as well.

The completed exterior improvements to the building include new paint, lighting, latticework and landscaping.

Additional information about the OCDC Façade Improvement Program can be provided by calling 410-2897739.

Matching funding assistance is provided by the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development.

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Homestead owner, Joerg Leinemann, standing in front of his renovated building at 106 14th Street.

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Prog. accepts nominations

DONATION The Worcester County 4-H received a $2,500 donation through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund on Feb. 13. Pictured, from left, are Cindy Morris, Worcester County 4-H program coordinator; Travis Aydelotte, Worcester County Farmer Affiliate of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities; Lisa Murphy, 4-H STEM faculty extension assistant Worcester County; Karen Reddersen, area extension director, University of Maryland Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties and Ron Corder, Monsanto representative. The donation will help the group increase club enrollments and aid in the recognition of more than 2,100 4-H volunteers and members. The funds will help purchase equipment such as computers, robotic technology and other science-related materials, to help children move forward in the world of technology. It will also help expand the agriculture program to help raise awareness of the importance of agriculture.

(Feb. 28, 2014) The Kohl’s Department Stores Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes this year to more than 2,300 young volunteers who have made a positive impact in their communities.

Nominations for youth ages 6-18 will be accepted through March 14 at kohlskids.com. Kohl’s is encouraging parents, teachers, neighbors and friends to nominate outstanding youth, in celebration of their time, energy and passion to helping others.

Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s stores nation-

wide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for higher education, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.

Since the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 19,500 kids with more than $3.9 million in scholarships and prizes.

For more information or a list of past Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winners, visit kohlskids.com.

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Women’s Club of OP scholarships

(Feb. 28, 2014) The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines will be awarding scholarships to promising students who are fulltime Ocean Pines residents.

These students must graduate from high school in good standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and plan to attend an accredited institution for further education.

These awards may be used by the recipient to help defray post-high school expenses at any approved degree of certificate-granting college or university, technical or vocational school.

Applications must be completed and submitted to the senior guidance counselor at Stephen Decatur High School by March 7.

Qualifying applicants who do not attend Stephen Decatur are asked to call 410-641-6163 for information and/or an application.

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‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ event to Applications for benefit BBBSGC organization award accepted (Feb. 28, 2014) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake recently announced that its annual “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” fundraising event will be taking place from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 16, at Ocean City Lanes, located on 72nd Street.

The funds raised from this event will go toward programs to serve disadvantaged children, including one-to-one mentoring, empowerment workshops, and enrichment activities.

BBBSGC also provides training workshops for adults working with children to the general public, free of charge.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake is an event that takes place across all of America.

To participate in the Bowl For Kids’ Sake event, get together a team of six adults and sign up online at www.biglittle.org/BFKSES2014, or sign up individ-

ually. Each bowler is asked to raise a minimum of $50. Call 410-543-2447 with any questions about the sign-up process or the fundraiser.

The theme for both events is St. Patty’s Day. Prizes will be given out to the most festive dressed, highest funds raised by an individual bowler, and the highest individual score.

Participants will also receive pizza, drinks, two hours of bowling, shoe rentals and a t-shirt. Advance registration is mandatory.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is a nonprofit, youth development organization, which is committed to helping children reach their fullest potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships and a full range of youth mentoring programs with measurable impact.

(Feb. 28, 2014) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is accepting applications for the 2014 Hazel Minority Teacher’s Scholarship Award. The application deadline is May 2. Scholarship amounts of up to $2,000 will be awarded.

Eligible minority residents in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties who are interested in pursuing a teaching career, have demonstrated financial need, community involvement, academic achievement and extracurricular activities are urged to apply.

Applications are available at all high school guidance offices. In addition, information and how to access scholarship guidelines and application forms can be found by visiting www.cfes.org.

Since its founding, the Scholarship Award has distributed more than $225,000 in scholarships. For more information, call 410-742-9911.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI. Feb. 28

SAT. March 1

BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

SOROPTIMIST BINGO — The Soroptimist In-

LONGABERGER BASKET/VERA BRADLEY BINGO — Bishopville Volunteer Fire De-

partment, 10709 Bishopville Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.

Atlantic Endoscopy Relay for Life Team is holding their 11th annual bingo to benefit the American Cancer Society. Cost is $20 in advance. All baskets and bags are filled.

Event includes raffles, 50/50, door prizes and refreshments. Info: Tammy, 410-7266043.

GREASE — Worcester Preparatory School, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Info: 410-641-3575.

ternational Berlin-Ocean City Chapter will hold its annual bingo scholarship fundraiser at Showell Elementary School, 11318 Showell School Road, Berlin. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. The cost for 20 games is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Bring canned goods for a free game.

Info: 410-726-1722.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET —

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant Road, Willards, 11 a.m. until. Cost is $11 for adults, $5 for children, 6 years and younger eat free. Bake table and carryouts available. Info: 443-614-9898.

INDOOR FLEA MARKET — Bethany United

Methodist Church, 12020 Snug Harbor Road, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods available. Info: 410629-0926.

GREASE — Worcester Preparatory School, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Info: 410-641-3575.

FINNEGAN’S WAKE FUNDRAISER — Seacrets, Morley Hall, 117 49th St., Ocean City, 5-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Worcester County Developmental Center, the event is a mock Irish funeral featuring contests, Irish music and happy hour prices. Seacrets will offer an Irish menu. Cost is $20. Info: 410-632-2382.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice.

Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon. Produce, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more.

SUN. March 2

SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT — Friendship

United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road near Berlin, 7 p.m. Concert features the quartet “Right Turn Group.” Cost is free but a love offering will be taken. Info: 410-641-2578.

MON. March 3 WORCESTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 6 p.m. Meet candidates for Worcester County Commissioner District 4. Info: Joan Gentile, 443-4652400.

AARP MEETING — Ocean Pines chapter will meet at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Social time at 9:30 a.m., meeting starts at 10 a.m. Don Winslow will speak on writing for wellness.

Bring canned goods or donation for Sarah’s Pantry. Info: 443-831-1791.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet

Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.

HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106

Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m.

No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.

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TUES. March 4

MARDI GRAS — St. Andrew Catholic Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, 5-9 p.m. Menu includes salad, jambalaya and dessert. Music by “Old School.” Beer, wine and soda available. Tickets cost $15 per person and may be purchased at the parish office. Info: 410-250-0300.

PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE DINNER YOUTH FUNDRAISER — Stevenson United

Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-7 p.m. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, 5 years and younger eat free.

Eat in or carry out. Info: 443-235-6761.

WED. March 5 GRACE PARKER ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST — First Presbyterian Church, 1301

Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 7 a.m. to noon. Menu includes eggs, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, Milton sausage, ham, homemade biscuits, hash browns, grits, coffee and tea. Milk, soda and juice available.

Cost is $8 or $6 for carryout. Info: 410-2899340.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City

Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m.

Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets

every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m.

Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.

DEADLINES TO SIGN UP FOR BUS TRIP TO HARRINGTON CASINO SLOTS — Sponsored by

the Ocean Pines Boat Club. Busses will pick up on April 7 at the Ocean Pines Mumford Pool parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. departure and return at 5 p.m. Upon arrival

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participants will receive a $10 voucher for the machines. A complimentary buffet lunch and bus gratuity is included. Cost is $15 payable to Ocean Pines Boat Club. Send checks by March 5 to Gerry Clarke, 10 Links Lane, Ocean Pines, Md 21811. All are welcome. Info: 410-208-9401.

MUSEUM TOUR — Ocean City Life-Saving

Station Museum, located at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, 2 p.m. A “Behind the Scenes” tour. If you have any special “Ocean City Memories” you would like to share write them down and bring them with you so they may be added to the archives. Info: www.ocmuseum.org.

THURS. March 6 WOMEN’S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Suzanne Murray of Delmarva Blood Bank will speak. Nominations committee will identify new officers. Info: 410-2080171.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach

Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cannon of Ocean City are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Jeffrey Ryan Cannon, to Christina ("Christie") Lee Williams, daughter of Anita and Gary Tompkins of Crownsville, Md. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Old Mill Senior High School and studied at Salisbury University. She is currently employed by the United States Department of Agriculture as a management analyst and operates her own business, Flawless Faces by Christie Lee, as a professional makeup artist. The groom-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a 2007 graduate of Stevenson University with a degree in film and video. He is currently employed as the general manager of Pachanga Grill in Odenton, Md., and operates his own business, Cannon-Vision Photography, as a photographer/videographer. He has also done work as a cinematographer on several documentaries. An October wedding is planned in Baltimore and the couple will reside in Odenton.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEES’ SALE 10121 Godspeed Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 12, 2006 recorded in Liber SVH 4848, Folio 212 and rerecorded February 26, 2007 in Liber SVH 4876 at Folio 125, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 17, 2014, at 2:42 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust.

TAX ID: 10-386039 The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of $39,500.00 by cashier's/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 2.000% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier's check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit with-

out interest. (51491) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ Ridberg Aronson LLC 6411 Ivy Lane, Suite 405 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-907-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #804, Ocean City, MD 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dida K. Sood and Rajan Sood, husband and wife, dated January 21, 2000, originally recorded in Liber 2809, folio 418 and re-recorded in Liber 2809, Folio 427, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction within the lobby of 9400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 AT 3:30 PM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property is believed to consist of a two-bedroom, two-bath residential condominium unit with ocean views. The property address is 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #804, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $45,000.00 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or in other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, except no deposit shall be required of the Holder of the Note. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to

date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the Holder of the Note.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of auction and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit.

Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. Additional terms may be announced at the sale.

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

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact Joel Aronson at 301-9076555.

Joel S. Aronson, Michael Ridberg, and Tina Papagiannopoulos, Substitute Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS WEST A/R/T/A 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4842, Folio 423 among the

Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $560,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.8750% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 18, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit LUT-AX-8, in Phase 8, pursuant to a Condominium Regime established by and shown on a condominium plat entitled "Condominium Plat Phase 8, The Townhouse Condominium II At Sunset Island" 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 $57,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, 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 inter-

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PUBLIC NOTICES est. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

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

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEES’ SALE 131-B Captains Quarters Unit 2 Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated January 5, 2006 recorded in Liber SVH 4629, Folio 163, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 17, 2014, at 2:41 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust.

TAX ID: 10-317002 The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of $21,500.00 by cashier's/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 6.625% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier's check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all

other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. (50386) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly and Pooya Tavakol, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 30 DRIFTWOOD LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Phillip Morgan Knapp, dated July 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4969, folio 371 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 10, 2014 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $40,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the

deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale.

(Matter #2013-38015) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 74 BRAMBLEWOOD DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4860, Folio 157 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $255,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auc-

tion at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 18, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $31,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted

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PUBLIC NOTICES purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 711 9TH STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nathaniel Gates, dated August 20, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4223, Folio 525 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $83,700.00, and an original interest rate of 6.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on March 11, 2014 AT 4:06 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $8,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement,

shall be borne by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 13321 NANTUCKET ROAD, A/K/A 13321 NE NANTUCKETT ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Scott R. Hauser, Patricia E. Hauser, Steven M. Caldwell, and Jeanette E. Caldwell, dated May 4, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4786, Folio 600 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an origi-

nal principal balance of $192,000.00, and an original interest rate of 4.250%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on March 11, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits re-

sulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4000 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #113 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Harlan Sammons, Sr. a/k/a Harlan E. Sammons, Jr. and Linda Sammons, dated February 1, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4875, folio 568 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 10, 2014 AT 2:26 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 113, in the “Ocean Point Condominium - Number Two” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $14,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co.,

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PUBLIC NOTICES Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale.

(Matter #2011-14035) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 11477 MAID AT ARMS LANE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001351 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Steven M. Curtis and Kimberly S. Hall recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4989, folio 262, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Court-

house Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4989, folio 262, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4989, folio 257.

The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling.

The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property.

The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title.

TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price.

Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.12500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages.

In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Ser-

vicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit.

Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 105 63RD STREET, #103 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-13-0960, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 105 63rd Street, #103, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 AT 11:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, more particularly desig¬nated and distinguished as Unit No. 103 in the "Sunset Pointe Condominium", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated July 28, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 4492, folio 610, et seq., and pursuant to the Condominium Plats recorded therewith in Plat Book No. 201, folio 10, et seq.

The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to 1) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4560, folio 685, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $359,650.00 on September 14, 2005, 2) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4560, folio 706, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $83,750.00 on September 14, 2005, and 3) a Mortgage recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4886, folio 658, said Mortgage having had an original principal balance of $15,500.00 on March 5, 2007. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of

settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney’s fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser’s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest.

For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

ROWLAND J. BURNQUIST 23 East Wind Drive Ocean City, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001571

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 23 East Wind Drive, Ocean City, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $102,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland

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PUBLIC NOTICES True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

BARRY K. NOVAK GARRY K. NOVAK 11500 Coastal Highway, Unit #1216 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001549

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11500 Coastal Highway, Unit #1216, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 17th day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $175,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

GLENN A. BAUBLITZ. SR. 19 Decatur Street Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001614

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 19 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CON-

FIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $150,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JOHN A. SPALDING 7 Gatehouse Trail Berlin ARTA Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001583

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 7 Gatehouse Trail, Berlin ARTA Ocean Pines, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $24,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

SAMUEL P. SULLIVAN 917 Greenbackville Road Stockton, MD 21864 Defendant(s)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001281

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 5th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 917 Greenbackville Road, Stockton, MD 21864, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $102,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JOYCE A. ROSENSTEEL EUGENE R. ROSENSTEEL 1605 Baltimore Avenue, Unit #9B Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001048

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1605 Baltimore Avenue, Unit #9B, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $171,146.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________

BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

ELAINE M. MCCRAY 509 Dighton Avenue Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001533

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 5th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 509 Dighton Avenue, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $38,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

WALLACE S. CROPPER, JR 12428 Jarvis Road Bishopville, MD 21813 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-1300-1540

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 5th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12428 Jarvis Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the

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The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $277,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON P.O. BOX 739, 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15460 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE B. CONNER III Notice is given that Earla S. Conner, 11040 Assateague Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on February 06, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George B. Conner III who died on December 22, 1013, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 6th day of August, 2014.

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.

Earla S. Conner Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 13, 2014 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________

CAROLE G. GELFELD ESQ. 11101 HUNTOVER DRIVE ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15457 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Joseph P. Drummey III, 1250 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903 as the Executor of the Estate of Patricia C. Drummey who died on July 29, 2013 domiciled in Virginia, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor 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.

Joseph P. Drummey III Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 13, 2014 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15467 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SARAH H. VENABLE Notice is given that Dale Emory Venable, 12507 Collins Road, Bishopville, MD 21813 and William Weldon Venable, 11213 Beverly Street, Bishopville, MD 21813, were on February 07, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sarah H. Venable who died on February 2, 2014, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection

to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of August, 2014.

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.

Dale Emory Venable William Weldon Venable Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 13, 2014 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

INVITATION FOR BIDS BUS VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING METAL ROOF REPAIRS The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland will be accepting Sealed Bids for BUS VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING METAL ROOF REPAIRS to the Transportation Bus Barn located at 204 65th Street, Building G, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Work will include, but is not limited to, removal, disposal, provision, repair and installation of metal roof materials.

Bids must be received by the Office of the City Manager, located at 301 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842, by no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, March 10, 2014.

Bids will be opened at the City Council Work Session at 1:00 PM on

Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Bidders are welcome to attend but need not be present.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Ocean City Public Works Administration Conference Room, located at 204 65th Street, Building E, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Prospective Bidders are encouraged to visit the project site prior to submission of final bids.

Bid documents and specifications are available from: Ocean City Public Works Department of Transportation Mr. Brian Connor 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Email: bconnor@oceancitymd.gov Office: 410-723-2174 Project funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Maryland Transit Administration and Town of Ocean City. Registered Disadvantage Businesses Enterprise’s (DBE’s) are encouraged to apply.

OCD-2/13/4t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, March 6, 2014.

The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases.

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 G. Marvin and Beverly P. Steen Request No. 2014-12 – Request to install a 3’ x 20’ access to a 3’ x 55’ elevated walkway over marsh to a 6’ x 57’ perpendicular pier with a 10’ x 20’ “T” shaped platform not to exceed 80 feet channelward.. This request also includes the installation of one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings. The project is located on a vacant lot on Langmaid Road, also known as Tax Map 49, Parcel 137, Lot B-1, Marshall Creek Corporation, Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 2 Coastal Compliance Solutions, LLC on behalf of Phillips Family LLC - Request No. 2014-13 – Afterthe-fact request for a 6’ x 41’ perpendicular pier not to exceed 41 feet channelward. The project is located 3554 Bayside Road, also known as Tax Map 73, Parcel 128, Phillips Family LLC, Second Tax District of

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MAJOR 3 Coastal Compliance Solutions, LLC for Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of Homers Hideaway LLC - Request No. 2014-14 – Request to conduct maintenance dredge activity to remove approximately 2,000 cubic yards of material by hydraulic method and dispose of spoil at Skimmer Island or other approved site. The project is located at 12490 Inlet Isle Lane, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 227, Lot 23, Inlet Isle, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 4 Coastal Compliance Solutions, LLC for Mid Atlantic Marine on behalf of Whitehorse Park Association – Request No. 2014-15 – Request to replace existing 5’ x 535’ pier with a 6’ x 535’ pier with 46 boat slips, 48 mooring poles, 48 finger piers and 11 PWC lifts not to exceed 422 feet channelward. This project is located at 11647 Beauchamp Road, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 51, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 5 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC on behalf of Frank and Kathleen Cini – Request No. 2014-16 – Request to install one boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This project is located at 27 Moon shell Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 154, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 6 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC for Bayshore Marine Construction on behalf of Howard and Martha Bubert – Request No. 2014-17 – Request install a 5’ x 30’ perpendicular pier not to exceed 30 feet channelward. This request also includes the installation of one boatlift and one PWC lift with associated pilings.

The project is located at 14 Clubhouse Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 423, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JAMES FISHER CHRISTINE L. FISHER 13034 Muskrattown Road Bishopville, MD 21813 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001294

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 13th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and

described as 13034 Muskrattown Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $308,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

BERTO PEREYRA 5947 Snow Hill Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001601

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 11th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5947 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of March, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $88,400.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15471 Notice is given that the Register for the Probate of Wills Court of Sussex county, Delaware appointed Mary Patricia Ruck, 1532 Shipsview Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409 as the Executrix of the Estate of William Deatley Callahan who died

on November 22, 2013 domiciled in Delaware, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor 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.

Mary Patricia Ruck Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 20, 2014 OCD-2/20/3t_ _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF ISLAND RESORT CAMPGROUND WATER AND SEWERAGE PLANNING AREAS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a requested amendment to the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan as submitted by Steven Soule on behalf of Island Resort Campground, Inc. for expansion of the Island Resort Campground Water and Sewerage Planning Areas to add thirty-two (32) campsites to the existing campground. The amendment is more specifically identified as follows: 1.

Case number SW-2013-3 on the application of Steven Soule on behalf of Island Resort Campground, Inc. to amend the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan to expand the Island Resort Campground Water and Sewerage Planning Areas to add thirty-two (32) campsites to the existing one hundred ten (110) unit campground, with an ultimate capacity of one hundred eighty-two (182) units at build-out. The subject property is more specifically identified on Worcester County Tax Map 40 as Parcel 93 and is located on a 57-acre property surrounding an existing borrow pit located north of Croppers Island Road north of Newark, Mary-

land. The expanded area is to be designated W-1 and S-1 (to be built within two years) in the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan.

The public hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 The case file may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1201 - Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call 410-632-1220, ext. 1601.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Design of Wastewater Collection System Improvements Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting proposals from Consulting Engineering Firms for development of a Final Design Report for wastewater collection system improvements in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area for the Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works. The work shall set forth a program for implementation of wastewater collection system improvements including reconstruction of Pump Stations A and F, wet well rehabilitation at Pump Stations B and E, rehabilitation of Stations P and S and force main improvements from Stations A and D. Proposal packages and proposal forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, 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. Interested consultants are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the Water and Wastewater Division Office located at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. For directions or more details, please contact John S. Ross, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-641-5251. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes

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PUBLIC NOTICES shall be marked "Proposal for Ocean Pines Collection System Improvements Design" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, proposals will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the 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 of consultants being considered, previous experience of consultants with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John Ross at 410-641-5251.

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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-1 (Zoning - Large Day-Care Homes) was passed by the County Commissioners on February 18, 2014.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition of a Large Day-Care Home as a dwelling unit or manufactured or mobile home in which daytime adult supervision is provided for nine to twelve children under the age of sixteen which are not members of the caregiver’s family and in which the caregiver regularly resides.) § ZS 1-203(c)(18). (Renumbers the existing subsection 18 to subsection 19 and adds this new subsection to permit Day-Care Centers by special exception in the E-1 Estate District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks, and subject to the agricultural protection setback requirements of Subsection ZS 1-305(r) and the site plan review requirements of Section ZS 1325.) § ZS 1-204(c)(20). (Renumbers the existing subsection 20 to subsection 21 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the V-1 Village District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-205(c)(19). (Renumbers the existing subsection 19 to subsection 20 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-1 Rural Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-206(c)(17). (Renumbers the existing subsection 17 to subsection 18 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.)

§ ZS 1-207(c)(16). (Renumbers the existing subsection 16 to subsection 17 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-3 Multifamily Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-208(c)(16). (Renumbers the existing subsection 16 to subsection 17 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-4 General Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-215(c)(13). (Renumbers the existing subsection 13 to subsection 14 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the RP Resource Protection District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-339(a)(2). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection of the provisions governing home occupations to provide that in addition to the resident of the premises, day-care homes and large day-care homes may have a maximum of two outside employees who do not reside on the premises.) § ZS 1-339(a)(9). (Renumbers the existing subsections (a)(9) through (a)(11) to subsections (a)(10) through (a)(12) regarding the provisions governing home occupations and adds this new subsection to provide that the operation of a large day-care home shall be considered a home occupation in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts and in the E-1 Estate District and shall not be subject to the six-hundred square foot gross floor area limitation as specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section nor to any off-street parking requirements.)

This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 14-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-2 (Zoning - Private Docks and Piers on Agricultural Parcels) was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Purnell and Shockley on February 18, 2014.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-311(b)(4). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding divisions of land for agricultural pur-

poses to permit a single private, noncommercial pier or dock for the exclusive and personal use of the lot owner in cases where a principal structure is either not in existence or being diligently pursued whereby such pier or dock would be permitted as an accessory structure.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 14-2 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 At 2:00 p.m.

CARRIED OVER FROM CANCELED FEBRUARY 13, 2014 MEETING A request has been submitted to install a boatlift with poles within the confines of the existing boatslip; and to install a 16” x 16’ aluminum catwalk within boatlift at a maximum of 30’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14th Street Slip 123 Parcel # 3486 -123 -0 -0111-378990 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Jerold V. Tebo PW14-009 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 27’ pier with one (1) boat lift and two (2) PWC lifts with associated poles a maximum channelward distance of 34’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 106 Seabreeze Drive Parcel # 8020A1358B-1-0 -0117-189594 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: John Coble – Coble Living

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(TABLED FROM 1/9/14) A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl replacement 240 lf. of deteriorated timber bulkhead a maximum of 18’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW. Replace three (3) 3’ x 7’ finger piers with 3’ x 20’ angled finger piers a maximum of 20’ channel-ward of existing bulkhead/MHW. Install one (1) 4-unit 10’ x 20’ PWC float at existing 3’ x 16’ patform. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 601 Osprey Road Parcel # 5258-2-112 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Osprey Bay Condominiums c/o Michael Odachowski PW14-001 A request has been submitted to install boatlift on existing poles, a maximum of 20’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 301 Blue Heron Court, Parcel # 5313A19 - 1-0 -0116-320569 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Discovery One Qualified Personal Trust PW14-011 A request has been submitted to install two (2) boatlifts with poles into existing slips, channelward 20’ from bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 221 Flounder Lane Parcel # 3203 -E9-0 -0111-715075 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Wayne Ostafy (Certificate Holder) PW14-012 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778-94th Street, Unit #312, Slip P12; Parcel # 9647 -312 -2 -0 0115-310458 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: Randall L. & Judith E. Brest PW14-013 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778-94th Street, Unit #105, Slip P6; Parcel # 9647 -105 -1 -0 0115-271576 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: Ronnie B. & Alisha A. Carpenter PW14-014 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94th Street, Unit #108, SlipP19; Parcel # 9647 -108 -1 -0 0115-271606 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: Patrick B. Delagol & Patricia L. Keyser PW14-015 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’

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PUBLIC NOTICES x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94th Street, Unit #109, P21; Parcel # 9647 -109 -2 -0 -0115310253 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: George R. & Vera J. Patterson PW14-016 A request has been submitted to install approximately 40’ of replacement bulkhead; approximately 40’ x 2’3” upland boardwalk; approximately 40’ x 4’ parallel per; two (2) pilings and one (1) boatlift, a maximum of 50’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 419 Harbour Drive, Parcel # 8020A-1576B- 8A-0 -0117-303788 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Superior Boatlifts, Inc. Owner: Steven Q. Smith, Jr. PW14-019 A request has been submitted to install a boatlift on existing poles.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 52632nd Street, Parcel # 4481 -19 -2 -0 0112-212995 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Applicant: Superior Boatlifts, Inc. Owner: George D. & Kathleen D. Glass PW14-020 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 30 Environment, Article VII, Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program, Section 30-561 requesting a variance to allow impervious surface of 94 square feet within the 15’ Critical Area setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 60, Section 2 of Heron Harbour Plat, further described as located on the north side of N. Heron Gull Court, and locally known as 308 N. Heron Gull Court, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOSEPH C. SR., & LINDA A. VITT – (BZA 2396 #14-09500002) at 6:10 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to the front yard setback to build an enclosed stair structure in line with existing 24th Street townhouses.

The site of the appeal is described as Lot 8, Unit 8 & 8A, Plat of The Village, further described as located on the south side of 24th Street between Baltimore Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, and locally known as 2319 Atlantic Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: DESIGN RESOURCES LLC – (BZA 2397 #14-09400002) at 6:20 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to extend existing boat racks 7’ into the front yard setback, providing for a setback of 3’ instead of 10’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 6-10, Block 117, Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the north side of 66th Street and south side of 67th Street, and locally known as 122-66th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: ADVANCED MARINA – (BZA 2398 #14-09500003) 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-2/27/2t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014 At 7:00 pm To consider amending the Zoning Code, Division 23 DOWNTOWN DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT, specifically Sections 110831.1 – 861.6, for all the incorporated zoning districts (B-1 boardwalk, I-1 Inlet, DMX downtown mixed use, DM downtown marine, DR downtown residential, and M-1 manufacturing).

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #14-14100001) **Please go to http://oceancitymd.gov/publichearings.html to access the full text of the proposed code amendments.

No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-2/27/5t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

6:30 p.m.

Case No. 14-12, on the application of John Elliott, on the lands of Martha Cropper, requesting a special exception to modify a non-monument sign associated with an existing commercial business in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(d)(3) and ZS 1324(c)(4)B.4, located at 12401 Ocean Gateway, approximately 295 feet east of Waterview Drive, Tax Map 26, Parcel 95, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m.

Case No. 14-13, on the application of Anthony Vaughn Dale, requesting a special exception to locate a manufactured home for a transient use (medical hardship) in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201, ZS 1-305, and ZS 1-337, located at 5735 Castle Hill Road, approximately one-half mile south of Worcester Highway (US Route 113), Tax Map 71, Parcel 157, Lot 3, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m.

Case No. 14-4, on the application of Dale Withers, on the lands of Michael and Rita O’Neill, requesting a proposed variance to the Atlantic

Coastal Bays Critical Area Regulations from 50 feet to 20.5 feet (an encroachment of 29.5 feet) associated with a proposed open deck in a R-1 Rural Residential District, classified as Limited Development Area (LDA) in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1-205(b)(2) and ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Article Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) & NR 3-111, located at 11648 Gumpoint Road, approximately 1 mile east of Racetrack Road (MD Route 589), Tax Map 21, Parcel 130, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m.

Case No. 14-11, on the application of William Dooley, II, requesting a proposed variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet to 19.4 feet (an encroachment of 5.6 feet) associated with a proposed second floor addition to an existing single-family dwelling in a R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12443 West Torquay Road, at the northwesterly intersection of West Torquay Road and Tudor Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 6, Section C, Block 28, Lot 30 of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m.

Case No. 14-14, on the application of Oceanzar Corporation, requesting a special exception to increase the height of a building not to exceed 55 feet, and requesting a special exception to reconstruct and enlarge a non-conforming structure in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-122(d)(1), ZS 1-210(b)(1), ZS 1-210(b)(2), ZS 1210(e) and ZS 1-305(n)(1), located at 12534 Ocean Gateway, approximately 215 feet east of Keyser Point Road, Tax Map 26, Parcel 180, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m.

Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1109, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Sun Castaways RV, LLC, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area regulations to allow the storage of watercraft and recreational vehicles in the A-2 Agricultural District, classified as Resource Conservation Area (RCA) in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area pursuant to Zoning Code sections ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1-202(c)(13), and Natural Resources Article NR 3111 and NR 3-108(d), located at 12612 Eagle’s Nest Road, approximately 3,300 feet east of Bald Eagle Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 33, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

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Commentary OC will get fair share of Berlin ‘cool’ OUR OPINION

Berlin, our close neighbor to the west, deserves accolades for out-polling many other small towns around the nation to become Budget Travel Magazine’s “Coolest Small Town in America 2014.”

We’re told from Berlin officials that Ocean City used its own social networking to advocate on behalf of its neighbor.

Why shouldn’t it have? In an interview with Kelly Withum, the executive director of Venture Lititz (Pa.), Ocean City Today learned of the impact of winning one of these contests.

Lititz is the 2013 Budget Travel coolest small town. Located near Lancaster, the town drew thousands of more tourists not just to its location but also to the entire Lancaster region as a result, according to Withum, of its Coolest Small Town standing.

And why wouldn’t visitors to Berlin want to drive just a few miles east and enjoy Ocean City’s amenities? If the thousands of tourists who visited Lititz is any indication, than Ocean City’s many quality hotels and restaurants are going to be seeing the benefit of just how cool Berlin’s venture into cool really is.

Fact is Berlin Mayor Gee Williams told us that his town is depending on Ocean City to help with what is hoped as a record number of Berlin tourists.

Withum told us that businesses catering to the tourists saw anywhere from a 25 to a 45 percent increase in sales. It was all directly connected to the coolest town moniker.

She also said that the number of visitor brochures mailed out by the city went from 5-10 a week to about a dozen a day.

Lititz flooded the regional media with press releases and spent $40,000 in advertising.

But it turned out right for everyone concerned.

After it finishes celebrating sometime in March, Berlin is going to put together a strategic plan of how to ride the momentum of being cool. Certainly Ocean City and West Ocean City will be major beneficiaries from the effort.

And for Ocean City, that’s really cool.

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Research for a joke has perils THE PUBLIC EYE

Struggling as I was to come up with something for this week’s piece, I made a big mistake on the Internet.

What I was going to write was this:

Flame’s shadow hides truth EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

Sorry if I’m getting political in Phil this space.

Jacobs I know the Sochi Olympics are blessedly over, but it’s left a mark inside of me that I think of often. For Russian President Vladimir Putin, this was in all intents and purposes no different than Hitler’s 1936 Olympics.

The 2014 version cost Russia well over $50 billion. What it did for Putin was it kept the real issues of the world off of the front pages of newspapers, Internet sites and from dominating TV and radio.

Americans, in particular, were lulled into a sleep, day dreaming of medals and national anthems and podiums for bobsledding, luging and snowboarding.

At the same time all of this ether was being pumped into our living rooms and laptops, Putin was active on two other important fronts.

While we watched as the young athletes of the world competed for metallic costume jewelry, over a million Syrians are now refugees from their country. Over 150,000 Syrians are now dead; many of the deceased are children. There was a heartbreaking story published recently about U.N. workers who found a four-year-old boy wandering in a place where snipers kill, crying for his parents. I have a four-year-old grandson who by the grace of God is tucked in every night in his warm bed by my daughter and son-in-law.

Putin is funding the government of Bashar alAssad, who finds little problem with shooting and in some cases using chemicals to kill his own people and remain in power. Goodness knows, I have no love for Syria’s historical antagonism towards Israel and the U.S., but what Putin is doing is creating a partitioned nation at best, and helping turn over a million people into refugees who are barely surviving the biting winds of a Middle East winter.

While we were all taken in by the tear-jerking

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stories of athletes overcoming obstacles, Putin was creating laws that would make life difficult to live for LGBTQ people.

We live in a nation, meanwhile that embraced the same week as the Olympics the University of Missouri football player Michael Sam, who came out that he was gay. In Putin’s Russia, Sam might have been arrested, because civil rights are a threat to his power. And whether or not we agree with the LGBTQ lifestyle, if those civil rights are removed and people are jailed because they are gay, then who is going to be next?

Will it be the Jews? Will it be Catholics? Will it be other minority groups?

Here we are living in Ocean City and the surrounding areas. We are weathering one of the coldest winters in recent memory. Yet we celebrate as our next-door neighbor Berlin is named America’s Coolest Small Town. We are proud of our Worcester County children for doing so well on AP tests. Maryland, for the eighth straight year, was number one in the nation for high scores on the AP tests. Our town is getting ready for the spring and the summer for hopefully another successful tourist season. We’ve got so much to be happy about and thankful for.

Yet, sometimes one has to stop and remember what is going on in a different part of the world.

When that part of the world comes dressed up in artificial smiles that cover the tears of the oppressed, than we learn quickly that like in 1936 when Hitler did his level best to hide the Holocaust, the seeds of war, and the myth of Arian supremacy behind banners and athletics and medals, then we have to realize that in this day in age when the world has precious little secrets that we can’t fall for what Putin had in mind for these Olympics.

I’m glad the show is over. Hopefully now, we can find the truth.

Putin used the Olympic flame not as a symbol of light, but instead to cast a dark shadow, hiding the truth.

For people who don’t know, and that would be just about everyone, I’ve been doing weekly news highlight videos on our oceancitytoday.net web page with mixed results.

So far, the people who have watched it have had this to say: “Don’t sit down when you do this because you look like Buddha in blue jeans;” “Don’t stand up when you do this because you like an olive perched on a pair of swizzle sticks in blue jeans;” “How about doing just a voiceover and don’t appear at all;” “You would look better in a cocktail dress.”

I take this criticism seriously, considering that it comes from the throng of the video’s 23 or so viewers, 19 of whom work here (and whose paychecks hang in the balance, I might add).

Having said that, I have decided that more appropriate attire is required for this effort so I can maintain my loyal net audience of four while pursuing loftier goals.

Such as building a viewership that at least rivals last year’s “Pregnant and Dating” reality TV show, which, according to the Nielsen Ratings, garnered a crowd of seven, coming in just behind the “Call J.G. Wentworth If It’s Your Money and You Want It Now” commercial.

I believe that’s a realistic total and that demonstrating a better fashion sense on my part will get the job done.

Now all I have to do is find a size 24 cocktail dress.

So what’s the problem with the above? Let me just say this: even it is a joke, do not look up men’s-to-women’s dress size conversions on the internet.

Unless, of course, you just haven’t been getting enough email lately that begins with, “Hey, Big Boy.”

Letters Kudos for Prom Night

Editor, I want to send kudos out to Wayne Littleton of Believe in Tomorrow for putting together the night at the Prom – what a fun event that was very one of a kind. There is no better place on earth to live than Ocean City – where the support and love shines through each and every day. Congratulations to all the king and queen nominees as everyone was successful and true royalty – it was a night where everyone was a winner – especially the kids that come to Children’s House by the Sea. Patricia Ilczuk-Lavanceau Ocean City

Still troubled by Smart Meter issue

Editor, Reading Mr. (John) Allen’s reply does not make me sleep easier. I would expect his answer to be dismissive and somewhat condescending, as he is a regional vice president of Delmarva Power. I urge interested persons to go to the Smart Meter American Cancer Society site, as well as the Maryland Smart Meter Awareness site, and form their own opinions.

For those who want to opt out of this program there are two bills that will be voted on in early March, providing for that option without the utility company charging a penalty, which they are proposing to do. The bills are SB880 and HB332. Call your Maryland representatives and state senator and let them know how you feel about this matter.

I am a bit weary of hearing the argument that something will not harm us as much as something that is already a part of our lives. Do we really need any more radiation emitted into our environment than we already have?

My own suspicions about smart meters are founded on how my home in Ocean City became equipped with one of these. One day as I was going

to the editor

about my business, I heard a loud rattling and banging outside one of my bedroom windows. I screamed for my husband to investigate what was happening, and the conclusion was that a smart meter had been installed.

After telling the Delmarva technician that we had never been informed of this, and that we wanted our old meter put back, we were told we would have to write a letter and request an opt out form.

I believe Delmarva and many utility companies throughout the country are performing this switch for their own benefit, and doing very little to let their customers know what the controversy is all about. As a result of this annoyance, and the feeling of having my privacy already breached by Delmarva, I felt compelled to write this reply and to inform all with whom I come in contact about the problems with the smart meter.

In closing, I would add that my February bill with the smart meter attached was $461. My January bill was $237. When I called about this almost double billing, I was told it was colder, the January bill was estimated, and the smart meter is more accurate. I keep my heat on 66 degrees, my house is 1600 square feet, and only my husband and I live here.

Form your own conclusions about how it’s saving us money.

Dee Matthews Ocean City

Noel Community gives thanks for donations

Editor, The Noel Community thanks everyone for the gloves, hats, and socks donated at our 12th annual gLOVEs drive over the Valentine Day season. The gifts are appreciated by those who received your donations.

The items will be distributed by local food pantries, low income day care facilities, and other groups that provide social services to individuals and families in our area.

We are especially grateful to St. Luke’s and Holy Savior Catholic

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Have an opinion?

We invite you to share it, but all letters are subject to verification, so please include your name and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action. Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. For questions, call 410-723-6397.

Churches, The Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, and to the Worcester County Library in Ocean Pines for hosting the collections. We appreciate everyone’s generosity again this year.

Together, we were able to warm the hearts and hands of our friends in need.

Katie Coffman The Noel Community

Disappointed to see no new Open Space funding

Editor, Farmers and other landowners are profoundly disappointed to see that Maryland’s proposed 2015 budget eliminates any new funding for Program Open Space. Since 1969, this program has created state and local parks, preserved irreplaceable rare species, and protected farmland and historic sites.

We have significant need to protect and conserve the lands and waters of the Eastern Shore and Maryland’s coastal bays behind Ocean City and Assateague for both present and future generations. The state’s tourism trade rests squarely on the back of clean water. And few things protect water quality better than undeveloped land.

Residents of Maryland pay a half a percent real estate transfer tax specifically to allow landowners to voluntarily protect their land from future development. This year that transfer

tax generated approximately $156 million, but none of these funds will be applied to their intended purpose of land conservation. This violates the public trust.

Ironically, these draconian cuts to land conservation come after a Maryland State Parks Economic Impact and Visitor Study found that State Parks have a $650 million estimated annual economic benefit to local economies and the State. For every dollar the State invests, visitors spend $25.56 locally during their State Park visits.

These resources, both the parks and tourism revenues, are vital to our region. Likewise with every development right sold, the state is relieved of the future tax burden of cleaning up pollution caused by septic systems, impervious surfaces, and toxins.

While the proposed budget includes some bonds to pay back funds removed in previous years, funding for this program should be restored.

We think that giving farmers and other property owners the option of voluntarily selling development rights is a better way of protecting the environment than regulating them into oblivion. We hope that Members of the General Assembly can find a way to restore these funds in this year’s budget.

Dave Wilson Executive Director Maryland Coastal Bays Program

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