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Organizers choose OC for first leg of nationwide ‘beach-city-mountain’tour LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) It’s official. The Dew Tour will return to Ocean City this summer.

Earlier this week, Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, announced a four-year renewal of its partnership with Mountain Dew, along with the 2012 Dew Tour schedule — Ocean City

is stop No. 1.

“I’m both happy and excited. The dates were set — we were just waiting for them to make it official,” Mayor Rick Meehan said this week.

The Ocean City Council in January set aside Aug. 16-19, for the East Coast leg of the 2012 Dew Tour, as requested by the tour’s planners, Alli Sports. “The Dew Tour is a great event for Ocean City and it will continue to grow

and be more successful.”

Meehan attended many of the resort competitions last year, when the tour made its Ocean City debut. He presented a special award to Brazilian Pedro Barros, winner of the skate bowl contest.

“It went off perfectly last year and I’m sure there will be some changes to make it even better this year,” Meehan said of the Dew Tour, adding that for a first-time resort event of that magnitude, everything went better than expected.

Ocean City was the first of

four stops during the tour’s 2011 season and its first beachfront venue. A vertical ramp for skate and BMX competitions, a skate bowl and a BMX park were set up on the beach, along with a festival village, between Dorchester and Talbot streets.

Qualifying rounds of the Pantech Open took place July 21, and were free to attend. Tickets sold out for the July 22-24 competitions, but the festival village was free all four days.

The Pantech Open set a

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The Ocean City Council last summer approved Dew Tour organizers’ request to apply a decal to the water tower on Worcester Street. The four-day event will return to the resort Aug. 16-19.

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Members of the Salisbury University sailing team sweep the dunes around 50th Street in Ocean City as part of the annual Earth Day cleanup organized by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation last Saturday. Despite finding one impressively long piece of what appeared to be a sunshade, the students said most of the trash they picked up were small bits such as nails, gum wrappers and cigarette butts.

(April 20, 2012) The Ocean City Council decided Wednesday afternoon to extend a $1,000 cost-of-living bonus to all full-time city employees, a move that capped several days of a fiscal chess game that left council members worried not that they hadn’t made the right decisions, but that their constituents wouldn’t understand the rationale behind them.

At the budget hearing on Friday, April 13, after repeatedly hearing from the city’s departments about how they were being forced to do more with less, Councilman Joe Hall broached the topic by stating that he and Council President Jim Hall had spoken priSee REALITY on Page 12

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Planning Comm.addresses need for additional downtown parking ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) Joni Mitchell may have been right.

The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission pushed forward two plans Tuesday night, both of which centered around the continuing need to use downtown property for parking and one of which expects to demolish housing to make parking space required by the city’s zoning codes.

De Lazy Lizard co-owner Todd Hays said in an e-mail that razing and rebuilding was a “pretty commonplace” practice to meet zoning standards. “We had to rebuild our T-shirt shack three times” because it was too close to the water, he said.

Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith presented both plans, the first of which was a request by Absolute Demolition to continue using 204 Philadelphia Ave., as a temporary parking lot.

The commission agreed to a two-year extension conditional on the property continuing to be maintained and improved as previously outlined in the initial approval.

The second plan involved the expansion of de Lazy Lizard, on the bay side between First and Second Streets. The restaurant plans to add more outdoor eating space to the U-shaped dining facility, which cradles the water, as well as additional room for water recreation such as Jet Skis, pontoons and parasailing.

Hays said that the expansion was

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This structure, on the southwest corner of Philadelphia Avenue and Second Street in downtown Ocean City, would be demolished to make room for parking under a proposal before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

aimed at generating family business. “We have become a destination for families that want to relax, eat and drink and enjoy the great views of the water at the same time, without worry that their little ones will be bored,” he said.

But the major obstacle to the expansion was not found in the main facility – it was in the parking.

Ocean City’s code requires businesses to secure a certain number of designated

parking spots, based on the capacity of their facilities and the uses planned.

In the case of de Lazy Lizard, the restaurant has brought several requests to Planning and Zoning, beginning with an expansion of its restrooms. Each time, the sticking point has been parking, which the commission has granted waivers for in the case of bathroom capacity. However, for a major expansion, the commission asked the restaurant to

secure its parking situation.

To do this, de Lazy Lizard’s owners have had to secure 30 additional parking spaces at three off-site locations, some of which push the limit of another city requirement for all off-site parking to be within 600 feet of the business.

The restaurant will lease 10 spaces from the temporary lot on the northeast corner of St. Louis Avenue and Second Street, 20 spaces on the south side of First Street between Philadelphia and St. Louis and plan to raze a building on the southwest corner of Philadelphia and Second Street to add 10 more spaces.

“The parking acquisitions are very costly, but we are investing in Ocean City for the long term,” Hays said.

The commission’s questions with the plan centered around public nuisance, namely the issue of patrons wandering through residential areas to find their cars late at night.

“Of course, we get a lot of complaints about people being loud and using private yards as bathrooms,” said Commissioner Peck Miller.

The area along Philadelphia and St. Louis Avenues just below Third Street already have a high density of parking lots, commissioners noted.

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Scooter ordinances may impact rental companies’seasonal biz ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) The Ocean City Council moved forward Monday night with ordinances that would heavily restrict the establishment of scooter rental businesses on the island, despite a consistent 5-2 split in the consensus over just how effective the ordinances promise to be.

After voting to extend the emergency moratorium on business licenses for new scooter rentals, the council also voted to proceeded with two ordinances, one which would add new licensing requirements, while the other would attach a conditional use clause to any business looking to rent small motor vehicles of less than 50cc in displacement.

Furthermore, as confirmed by City Solicitor Guy Ayres, the council requested that the time statute be eliminated from the licensing ordinance. It had been proposed previously that rental businesses would have a year to comply with the licensing requirements, but under the version the council sent into a second reading, businesses would not be able to renew their licenses at the beginning of the fiscal year on June 1, 2012 unless they met the new stipulations.

The element of the ordinances with the greatest possible impact is the licensing requirement, which requires that scooter rental businesses conduct rider

training before releasing a scooter to the customer.

Training guidelines, such as proper turning technique and vehicle control, are outlined, as well as the stipulation that the training take place in a designated 20-by50 foot area that is not a parking lot or public space — a requirement some see as driving out business in the spacecrunched downtown area.

“So if I have a business right now and I do not have a place to practice, I’ll have to find one right now?” clarified Councilwoman Margaret Pillas, who was strongly for immediate enforcement in order to alleviate issues with two unnamed scooter businesses which she believes to be consistent problem vendors.

As they have been previously, Councilmen Joe Hall and Brent Ashley were opposed to all three measures, citing unnecessary restriction of business by government. “We’re getting too deep into regulation,” Ashley said.

Pillas cited the study conducted by the city Planning Commission earlier this year that found that two scooter rental companies who conducted training had fewer accidents among their customers.

Hall, on the other hand, expressed his conviction that “none of these ordinances change what’s going on out there.”

“I was passed by a ‘scoot coupe’ going 45 miles an hour the other day,” Hall said, See EFFECTIVENESS on Page 6

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Online reservation program becomes issue of gov’t intervention ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) With the debate over scooter ordinances heating up, another proposal brought before City Council at Monday night’s meeting further pushed the debate over the role of government in business, with some council members asking not if the city could, but should, take action that could change the landscape of business on the island.

The council heard a presentation from Ann Hillyer on behalf of RezEZ, a web development company whose hotel booking engine Hillyer uses on her own reservations site, oceancity.com. Hillyer proposed incorporating RezEZ’s application onto the city’s Facebook page, so guests could book their visits directly from Facebook using a centralized system.

Hillyer’s pitch concentrated on “adding

value” to the vacationer’s experience by cutting out excessive commissions and other transaction costs from hotel booking. These costs, she said, were to blame for Ocean City’s lagging growth relative to other Mid-Atlantic resort communities.

She pointed to a 4.1 percent growth in tourism over 2009-2010 for the city, compared to 6.6 percent for Virginia Beach, Va. and 9.96 percent for Myrtle Beach, S.C. The advantage of RezEZ’s system, she said, was that it would charge only a 2.5 percent commission to hotels that listed rooms on its engine – a low rate in comparison to many other national and Ocean City-specific online booking sites, which Hillyer noted were typically at commission rates of 15-25 percent.

Furthermore, RezEZ would agglomerate hotel listings from multiple online listing sites and offer to reimburse hotels on

any commission fees over 2.5 percent charged by intermediary bookers. This would increase hotels’ profit margin, thus allowing them to offer lower rates and encouraging them to use the centralized RezEZ system.

Hillyer said the “majority of properties” in Ocean City are “already on board” with the RezEZ system.

Councilwoman Mary Knight liked the “impulse buy” factor associated with a Facebook feature. “People will see what their friends have done here and will want to go ahead and make a reservation,” she said.

However, Councilman Doug Cymek called from the audience John Gehrig, CEO of D3 Enterprises, a local web design firm that runs the booking site visitoceancity.com, among others.

Gehrig said there has been discussion for many years about establishing a cen-

tral booking engine for any of the city’s webpages, but that the question has always arisen of exactly how far the city should go to make exclusive marketing decisions for the private sector.

“The precedent has kind of been set to have a further discussion about it,” he said, “and the reason it’s been delayed all these years is that there is no easy answer.”

Gehrig said that, until 2005, his company’s booking engine was featured on the city’s tourism website, ococean.com.

“The city had asked me to remove the booking engine because it doesn’t represent all the hotels,” Gehrig said, “the consensus was that the government shouldn’t be involved in picking winners.”

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Resort public works department heads address aging workforce ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) The loss of a few “old hands” can hit hard and in Ocean City it has hit in the least conspicuous of places – the Public Works Department.

At a City Council budget hearing last week, Public Works Director Hal Adkins explained that the department was running on less manpower than it was in 1987. “And 1987 was a good year,” Adkins said.

Further, Adkins said, the Public

Works staff — particularly the Wastewater and Construction Departments — has a large section of its staff rapidly approaching retirement age.

Wastewater Superintendent Charlie Felin later said that about half of the wastewater department workforce of 46 would meet the retirement age of 65 within the next five years. He also estimated that the average length of service per employee would be more than 20 years.

The problem, Felin said, is that wastewater operators don’t come ready-made.

“In order to really train a plant operator, to get a license and pass the exam, you have to have three years of experience,” he said. “Everyone who works in the treatment plant is a licensed operator.

Most are high school grads who learned on the job. Some have college degrees, but most do not.”

Adkins compared public works jobs to welding, plumbing and other skilled trades that have less of a formal education element and take a considerable amount of job time to become qualified.

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“I don’t see how a few laps around a lot are going to teach people not to drive like maniacs.”

But the most discussed ordinance Monday night was that which would make scooter rentals a “conditional use” zoning. Not only would businesses have to meet the new licensing requirements, but they would also have to appeal to the City Council in order to use their properties for scooter rental purposes.

“I don’t get it,” said Hall, “if you meet the conditions for use, what does it matter?”

Ayres explained that conditional use was typically intended to give the city a way to restrict the number of businesses whose over-proliferation in a given area

may pose a public risk.

“Can we do that with restaurants?” countered Hall, whose family owns one.

Council President Jim Hall noted that the current language of the ordinance, which includes a “grandfather clause” where pre-existing businesses that meet the new licensing requirements would not have to apply for conditional use, is an attempt to compromise on the political impact to businesses.

“To me, conditional uses can be political … I want to make sure that folks who are here and have been doing good business don’t have to go through the process,” he said.

Preventing saturation was one of the original goals of the Planning Commis-

sion study committee, which included four uptown scooter rental businesses, said Ron Croker of Water Ways Marina on 54th Street. “We just want to make sure that somehow, without compromising free enterprise, we keep some space between each other.”

Citizen Ellie Dieglemann, who spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting, did not buy into Hall and Croker’s suggestions and cited the ordinance as a “blatant abuse of power by competing vendors.”

Joe Hall, if not disagreeing with the why, took issue with the how. “We’re trying to affect a perceived public nuisance through zoning. This is not a zoning issue,” he said.

degree in wastewater operations,” Adkins said, “so you’re almost forced into the reality of hiring someone who works their way up the ranks. We’re talking about a department that necessitates longevity.

It’s not like you’re going to get 40 guys knocking on the door if you run an ad in the paper.”

Deputy Director Dick Malone described the phenomenon as “brain drain,” which he said was hurting the city’s ability to replace its heavy equipment operators who frequently dig up sewers, storm drains, and do other utility repair “There are no new young people going into heavy equipment operation,” he said, “some of these guys know every pipe and drain in town – they are not easy to replace.” He cited ‘aging workforce’ as one of the construction division’s major concerns over the next several years as well.

“These guys are trained pros. It’s not like you have a person with minimal skills that you can just replace,” Adkins said.

“We may have to bring people in advance, be it six months, however long we need.”

To this end, Adkins cited the fact that the Wastewater Department is a self-supporting “enterprise fund” that brings in revenue from sewer bills, meaning that it could use extra income throughout the year to fund pre-emptive hiring.

“Even though we’ve got a lot of people retiring, there will still be plenty to train new,” Felin said, “it will be a challenge, but it can be done.”

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ALOC BREAKS GROUND AT 94TH ST. Art League of Ocean City board members shovel dirt outside the organization’s former building on 94th Street, during a groundbreaking ceremony at the future home of the Ocean City Center for the Arts. Forming a partnership with the Town of Ocean City, the Art League of Ocean City has proposed, designed and helped to fund the new center, which will include a large gallery than can accommodate more than one exhibit at a time, a pottery studio, multiple classrooms, space for an art library and shop, multi-purpose space for rental by community groups, studio space for artists and the ability to offer additional programs for children and adults. The ALOC will be responsible for the operation, staff and maintenance of the new art center. To fulfill these responsibilities the Art League has launched its Capital Campaign, “Building the Arts” and a sign at the site of the new Center marks the fundraising progress.

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(April 20, 2012) The pipes blocking lanes on the corner of 15th Street and St. Louis Avenue are scheduled to be removed within the next 30 days, said Charlie Felin, superintendent of the Ocean City Public Works Department’s wastewater division.

Renovations to the sewage pumping station on 15th Street currently force the pipes to operate above ground.

“Our No. 1 reason we did the renovations was because the equipment in the station was 40 years old,” Felin said.

Upgrades to electronic equipment, valves, pipes and adding a motion control center — essentially a giant circuit breaker board — embody the interior work. New roofing is just one of the location’s outdoor improvements. The brick siding on the building will also be replaced by the same plastic siding commonly found on houses.

A new sewage force main, a pressurized pipe designed to carry the sewage, will also be installed on the 15th Street site. This will greatly relieve the flow that comes from the downtown area, according to Randy Bradford, Ocean City Public Works Department Wastewater assistant superintendent.

“Presently, the flows from Second Street, 15th Street and West Ocean City are all dumped in a common discharge point, creating a potential for [overflowing] in times of heavy sewage flows,” Bradford said. “This upgrade gives us the capability of alleviating this situation.”

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Pipes blocking roadways near 15th Street in Ocean City will be removed within 30 days, a wastewater official said.

Bradford said the new pipes and valves allow the city to divert flows in multiple configurations, which combats any possibility of overflowing.

The 15th Street station is officially online as of Monday, but the pipes are expected to continue occupying space on the street for several days to be sure all equipment is working correctly. Throughout the next few weeks, the location will be entirely cleaned and paved.

Finalization of 15th Street’s renovations will mark the halfway point of a three-year-long restoration project by the Public Works Department. Renovations to these plants began in 2010 at the

Jamestown Road site and work continued on the Arctic Avenue premises last year.

Along with receiving the same upgrades as 15th Street, backup generators were installed at each site. Neither plant has ever utilized a backup generator before, unlike 15th Street.

In October, the department will move on to renovate three more sewage treatment plants on Bayshore Drive, Old Landing Road and Dukes Avenue. Those stations will undergo the same renovations as Jamestown Road and Arctic Avenue.

Each location costs the city $900,000 to replace the decades-old equipment. All work is planned to conclude by May 2013.

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Dew Tour attendance record by drawing approximately 73,000 fans during its four-day run.

“From the record-setting attendance to the incredible success of the musical component in 2011, Ocean City was a major success for the Dew Tour,” said Dew Tour General Manager Chris Prybylo. “In addition to being a perfect fit for our beach venue, we’ve also developed great partnerships with the entire Ocean City government, including the mayor, City Council and the town of Ocean City staff.

We have incredible relationships with local businesses, and the fans showed tremendous support. We’re ready to build on that for 2012, and to say we’re excited to return is an understatement.”

Athletes competed in extreme heat as temperatures reached triple digits in the area last year, and the oppressive humidity made it feel as hot as 115 degrees at times. BMX rider Dennis Enarson, a California native, was one of those athletes.

He placed second in the BMX Park event.

“Ocean City was really fun and having the course right on the beach was cool,” Enarson said Wednesday. “I’ll definitely be back, for sure. It was my first time [in Ocean City] and I can’t wait to come back.”

The tour has been reshaped to showcase action sports in three large-scale, premium and “grand-slam” style events.

The 2012 Dew Tour locations are Ocean City, Aug. 16-19, San Francisco, Oct. 1821, and Breckenridge, Colo., Dec. 13-16.

Prybylo said Dew Tour representatives have worked closely with a number of athletes for the past six months to determine the best mix of sports and disciplines at each stop this year. When the Dew Tour originated seven years ago, it filled the role of introducing action sports to a wide audience, through multiple events across the country, he said.

In the future, the Dew Tour will fill a different need, bringing action sports to the next level with bigger, better events, Prybylo said.

“Our beach, city and mountain theme provides a fresh and exciting direction for the sports to progress, and each of the three events will draw inspiration from the host city to create its own identity,” he said. “The voices of the athletes and industry members we’ve held panels with have helped guide the development of the new model, and we’re looking forward to it all coming together.”

The 2012 Dew Tour will include more than 30 hours of live television programming on NBC and NBC Sports Network as well as coverage on nbcsports.com and allisports.com. Those same channels will also broadcast the Summer Olympics in London, July 27-Aug. 12. During the Olympics, promotions for the Dew Tour will air. The coverage Ocean City will re-

ceive before and during the Dew Tour is priceless.

“The amount of TV coverage Ocean City got last year was incredible,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. “It generated a huge amount of exposure for Ocean City that you can’t buy. I think it brought a new type of tourist to Ocean City-those that follow action sports.”

Donna Abbott, Ocean City’s interim tourism director, said she heard nothing but positive comments from people regarding the 2011 event, including how great the town looked on national television. The spotlight on the town was very favorable and opened the door to other opportunities, she said. Promoters of other events showed interest in Ocean City because of the media coverage during the Dew Tour.

Summer business tends to slow down in mid-August, said Greg Shockley, owner of Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street, so Ocean City might benefit from the tour taking place at that time as opposed to July, when tourism is at its peak.

“It will work in everyone’s favor that time of year,” Abbott said. “It was amazing how well everything went for a firsttime event last year and this year should be even better. We’re absolutely thrilled to once again be the kick-off site.”

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BIRDS AND BLOOMS Model Betty Jane Ertel walks the ‘catwalk’ during the Birds & Blooms fashion show andluncheon to benefit the Worcester County Chapter of Women Supporting Women, the local breast cancer support and awareness organization, on March 30, at the Berlin Fire Hall. Bruder Hill, CraZy LadyZ! and Women’s Health Boutique provided the fashions and the Berlin Fire Company Auxiliary served the luncheon.

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sites as well as a number of Realtors and, according to Gehrig, 12 booking engines, including his and Hillyer’s.

This, Gehrig said, was the setup that was deemed by the city to be most equitable to all of its tax-paying businesses.

“But now, she [Hillyer] wants the city to put her system front and center [on Facebook],” he said. “So are you going to tell [the other] taxpayers that they’re less important?”

Mayor Rick Meehan said having the council hear Hillyer’s presentation did not imply acceptance. However, he noted that a centralized booking service was a topic that needed to be broached, since the age of social media may be forcing the city’s hand on the issue.

“In today’s world, people want to have everything flash up right in front of them right now,” he said.

Councilman Joe Hall weighed both

sides of the issue with an analogy. “I understand that, for better or for worse, we [the city government] have taken the lead as the source of destination marketing. But we could also add visitor value by offering a government-sponsored five-dollar seafood buffet. That doesn’t mean we should.”

Peter Gikurias, owner of the Sea Cove Motel, Coastal Inn, and other properties, said he was against anything that could further complicate or obfuscate bookings.

“We advertise with them [the booking sites], but then if a customer wants to reserve a room, they take the reservation and it doesn’t come through on my check-in system,” Gikurias said, “I get it by fax. Why add more machines [to the process]?”

The council voted to move further discussion of the issue to its May work session.

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“I don’t see the difference with how far some of the Boardwalk parking is,” said Commissioner Chris Shanahan.

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Berlin mayor proposes 5-cent reduction in property tax rate NANCY POWELL â&#x2013; Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) Berlin property owners could see a reduction in their tax bills if the Town Council approves Mayor Gee Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; proposed tax cut.

Williams proposed a 5-cent reduction in the tax rate, which would decrease from 73 cents per $100 of assessed value to 68 cents per $100 of assessed value. This would save each taxpayer approximately $100.

During the Town Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund budget workshop Monday night, Williams said the cut was possible because of a budget surplus three consecutive years. Although the tax break would decrease the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenues by approximately $100,000, increased revenues from expected business and residential growth would add to the budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The investments the town and our partners at the county, state and federal level have made in Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure, business environment and quality of life are already paying dividends,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a result of these investments, continued and projected growth of businesses and homes in our community, Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessed property tax base will only be impacted negatively in a very modest amount in the immediate future during the next three-year assessment cycle from fiscal 2014 through 2016.â&#x20AC;?

The overall $13.3 million budget for fiscal year 2013 is $328,680 or 2 percent less than the current budget of $13.6 million. That includes the general fund plus the three separate utility budgets for the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric,

water and wastewater departments.

The proposed general fund budget of $4.8 million, the mayor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;provides essentially the same level of all essential town services to residents and businesses as the current budget while also allowing for continuing investments in our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure and general improvements to the town.â&#x20AC;? It is about $107,920 less or 2 percent below the current general fund budget.

The budget includes a contingency fund of $157,694, though the current yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contingency fund of $182,830 has remained untouched through the first 10 months of this fiscal year.

Although it does not include any salary increases, the budget does include a onetime payment of $500 to each employee â&#x20AC;&#x153;to show our appreciation for the work theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. If salary increases were given, as they have been in recent years, it would have been impossible to â&#x20AC;&#x153;tow the lineâ&#x20AC;? on the budget, he added.

Finance Director Lynn Musgrave said department heads were instructed to keep their overall budget amounts the same as the current budget, but to rearrange the money as they saw fit. Most budgets, she said, remained the same.

The Town Council will hold a budget workshop for the water, wastewater and electric funds Monday, April 30.

Williams will introduce the proposed budget during the May 14 Town Council meeting. A public hearing on the budget will be held Tuesday, May 29, and the council is expected to vote on it May 29, or no later than Monday, June 11.

Weeklong Take Pride in Berlin event kicks off with clean-up NANCY POWELL â&#x2013; Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) Tomorrow begins a new tradition in the town of Berlin.

Residents are encouraged to show their town pride by participating in the inaugural Take Pride in Berlin Week.

The first event is the annual Clean-up Day at Stephen Decatur Park on Route 113 and at Henry Park on Flower Street. Sponsored by the Berlin Parks Commission and Grow Berlin Green, the springtime rite also involves people sprucing up the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown area and other nature areas.

Sign-up begins at 8:30 a.m. at both parks and the clean-up continues until noon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The origin of this was Park Clean-Up Day,â&#x20AC;? Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where it all began.â&#x20AC;?

Many volunteers are needed in the parks and other areas to weed, plant, rake, mulch and whatever else needs doing. Although some supplies, such as rakes and garden trowels, will be provided, participants are asked to bring their own tools and gardening gloves if possible. Some volunteers will be asked to work on flowerbeds downtown.

Following the clean-up will be a free lunch and entertainment by musician Troy Mawyer in Henry Park. Members of

the churches of Berlin Area Ministries United will provide the food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody seems to be pitching in,â&#x20AC;?

Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Churches, organizations, individuals.â&#x20AC;?

During the coming week, residents are asked to look around their own property, their neighborhood and anywhere else they happen to be to see if those areas need to be spruced up. The Take Pride in Berlin project, however, is not limited to cleaning up areas. People are asked to use their imaginations to come up with ways to improve the town and their neighborhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage people to clean up a yard or help a neighbor,â&#x20AC;? Williams said.

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vately and come to the conclusion that a $500 bonus was the best thing to do.

“It’s not a lot of money, but it’s a bonus that says we’re fair in this climate. It’s something to say thank you,” Jim Hall said.

However, council members Mary Knight, Doug Cymek, and Lloyd Martin were opposed to the amount of money being offered, expressing their concern that $500 was not enough and would be seen as a weak attempt to buy employees off in the tough economic circumstances.

“I think the employees will think this is just a drop in the bucket. Let’s delay this until the end of the summer and revisit it, because frankly I was thinking of a significantly higher amount of money,” said Cymek.

Knight resented the closed-door nature of Hall and Hall’s proposal, saying, “I’m never ever part of this discussion …

I’m tired of just shooting from the hip and not thinking about the repercussions.”

“I think it’s a slap in the employees face, the fact that we’ve spent about five minutes on this and we haven’t had a chance to work through it,” Cymek said.

“It’s not the amount, it’s the intent,” said Councilman Brent Ashley, who was supportive of the $500 suggestion. “That’ why I’m conservative and you’re not,” he said, referring to Cymek.

President Hall inferred that the opposition’s fears were based in the recent debate over employee unionization.

“As far as the union and the organization you’re referring to, I think that will be up to the voters. We’re not trying to take the wind out of their sails.”

Council members then voted to move further discussion to the first item on the final budget wrap-up agenda.

At the same time, the council had been under the erroneous assumption – and Ocean City Today had reported erroneously – that Maryland’s Homestead Tax Credit would continue to level out tax costs for homeowners despite the decrease in assessed property values and the subsequent increase in property tax rates under the proposed FY13 budget. But as indicated by the many emails and calls received by council members and by this newspaper, that assumption was only partly true.

At the end of the budget hearing on Wednesday, April 18, Mayor Rick Meehan called on city Finance Administrator Martha Bennett to give a presentation on the reality of the property tax situation in Ocean City.

Bennett prefaced her comments by noting that the entire country, and particularly Ocean City, has seen unprecedented volatility in property values over the last several years, with a sharp rise from 2000-2009, especially in 2003-

2005, and a sharp decline from 2009 onwards.

The city is also unique in that 78 percent of its property is residential but not owner-occupied. “This means that the tax rate has to be based on the non-resident property values,” said Bennett, “that’s just the way it works.”

In contrast, Maryland’s Homestead Tax Credit is not designed with resort communities in mind. In effect, the credit reimburses resident homeowners for any property tax they are paying on an assessed home value that’s increased more than a certain percentage over the past year. The state maximum percentage is 10 percent.

For instance, a home that was assessed as being worth $100,000 when purchased in 2002 may very well have jumped to being worth $200,000 when new assessments were phased in beginning in 2003.

However, if the home was occupied by its owner, the taxable value of the home in 2003 would only have been $110,000.

Taxes on the remaining $90,000 would be credited back to the homeowner.

Up through 2004, Bennett said, the tax credit had little effect because homes were not appreciating in value more than 10 percent annually. However, Bennett noted, this percentage was lowered to 5 percent in 2005, just when home values had spiked, and was further lowered to 3 percent in 2007.

The effect was that those who lived on property they owned were shielded from the spike – despite the value of their homes skyrocketing, their home value that they were actually paying on couldn’t increase more than 3 percent annually.

Unfortunately, because of Ocean City’s economy is based on rental housing, the drastic drop in property values in that sector in the past three years has forced the city to raise the tax rate in order to maintain a constant income.

Also unfortunately, most homeowners’ taxable property values did not decrease in the same way that non-residential values did, since their actual tax payments under the Homestead credit were catching up to the market value of their homes.

Thus, while most homeowners will see a roughly 20 percent increase in their property tax this year, they have probably saved thousands over the past several years because of the Homestead credit.

“In fact,” said Bennett, “in many cases, if they had kept the market rate, their tax bill would still be larger this year and would’ve been since 2004 when the rates were last at the 10 percent cap.”

“So I have to appreciate that many payments have been leveled off over the last couple years,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas in summary. “If you look at the actual costs, you’ll see that the story is much different [than just the rise

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Bennett’s presentation is available for viewing online at http://oceancitymd.gov/City_M anager/pdf/ConstantYield.pdf.

The Homestead Tax effect factored heavily into City Council’s final decision on the employee bonus, with council members worried about their ability to rationalize to the public their conviction that they had, in fact, been as fiscally tight as possible, despite their having moved forward with employee bonuses and several continued capital outlay projects.

“I believe we have done the right thing, financially,” said Councilman Joe Hall after the meeting, “but we have to be prepared now to explain how we have done it.”

“I want a copy of Martha’s slides to carry with me, for when people come up to me in the grocery store,” quipped Councilwoman Mary Knight.

Earlier in the meeting, discussion turned to the practicality of the proposed renovations to St. Louis Avenue, with some council members wanting to hold off on the re-paving element of the project until the lighting replacement phase had been reached to prevent the possibility of digging up new pavement to replace electrical conduit.

Council members Joe Hall, Brent Ashley, and Margaret Pillas moved to stop the renovation temporarily. However, they were outvoted by the other four members of the council, who moved to continue the project with the recommendation by City Engineer Terry McGeehan that decorative lighting which required less inground installation be utilized.

However, at the end of Wednesday’s meeting, Public Works Director Hal Adkins, at the behest of Mayor Rick Meehan, proposed a compromise project that would see electrical conduit preemptively installed in the new blacktop and concrete, so that various types of lighting could be installed in a later phase of the project.

“We did this when I was part of the big Baltimore Avenue renovation in 1989,” Adkins said, “we topped off the conduit pipes and didn’t put in new lights for a couple years.”

“Hal’s solution was excellent,” said Councilman Doug Cymek after the meeting, “it shows that we’re getting the same stuff done with less waste. Because when people complain to me about their taxes, I have to ask them what exactly they would want to cut – and no one can tell you exactly what they don’t want done.”

“All government is inherently inefficient,” said Joe Hall, “but this city is very good at being the least inefficient.”

Throughout the budget pro-

cess, the council heard from most every department that they were struggling to keep up the standard that the city had established and that visitors had come to expect given the budget and staffing cuts over the past three years.

Of particular interest was the presentation from Public Works Deputy Director Dick Malone on Wednesday, who discussed the construction and maintenance budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

Malone stressed that the city’s commitment to tourism promotion was strapping his divisions to the limit. He cited the fact that, when he first started at the Public Works department, the city was holding 88 special events in a year. That number has now increased to 142, while over the same period his staff has been reduced from 36 people to 22. Additionally, the solid waste division has lost 21 full-time employees since 2009.

“Every time I get one of these approvals [for special events], I have to decide what’s not going to get done and we’re reaching a breaking point,” he said.

“For example,” Malone further explained, “Dew Tour was the latest thing that was sprung on us.

Even though they’re a highly selfsufficient event, any event will eventually affect our maintenance work.” He cited last year’s Dew Tour as a major personnel sink for beach cleanup and traffic redirection.

Joe Hall suggested that the city get tougher on event organizers.

“Can we look into not doing these things that they should be doing for themselves, but that we’re doing for them as a town?” he asked.

Jim Hall suggested to Malone and Adkins that Public Works look into outsourcing some of its more mundane tasks to free up its own personnel, such as trash pick-up, curb painting, and bus station washing.

“I’m sure there are a lot of unemployed people with power washers in their driveways who would be more than willing to take the contract for next to nothing,” he said.

Like Malone, Parks and Recreation Director Tom Shuster discussed his department’s extensive outlay for tourism promotion, despite a $735,000 reduction in its budget for this fiscal year. He noted that the majority of small Parks and Recreation events operate at a loss, with only the three large seasonal promotions – Springfest, Sunfest, and Winterfest – making a significant profit.

The net loss is projected at $86,000, something which Shuster described as “more than a worthy investment.”

“We did inflict a little pain on ourselves [with this budget],”

Shuster said, “so if there is a point where our fund balance looks good, and if the opportunity arises, I would ask council to be open to revisiting some decisions.”

When the council revisited the bonus issue at the conclusion of hearings on Wednesday, the department heads’ comments, as well as the public furor over the Homestead Credit, were clearly on their minds.

“I hear what’s been said,” noted Council Secretary Lloyd Martin, “we’re talking about cutting back and outsourcing jobs, [so] now people are going to ask if we’re outsourcing their job. We need to make sure the people we do have are thanked.”

As he had on Friday, Joe Hall moved to add the $500 bonus, with Ashley and Pillas in support.

Knight and Martin again said that the amount was too low, and Cymek contended that the decision should wait until after the high season.

“A lot of people have said to me this isn’t the right thing to do, I guess I’m speaking to them on this. Can we wait on this and come back in September and see what amount is appropriate?” asked Cymek.

“We need to give them something now,” countered Joe Hall, “we need to say to the employees that this is theirs, it’s a reward for something that you have done, not something you have to do [during the upcoming season].”

He then offered to add the option of giving more money after the summer, but Meehan advised against it for strategic reasons. “I think you’re better as a one-time bonus. If you don’t establish that, it will be considered a take-away if people don’t get it subsequently.”

The $500 motion was outvoted, with President Hall voting against it in an attempt to compromise. “Let’s try this again. If you want to split the baby and go $750, I’m all for it,” he said.

But Knight then moved to approve the full $1000, effective for the first paycheck in July. Council approved the motion unanimously.

“I’m going to vote for this. I would’ve rather split the amount, but this is the time to do this and I’m fine if this is the way we’re going,” said Joe Hall.

The council then moved to approve the bonus as a line item and add it to the final reading of the budget next week. Pillas cast a dissenting vote, citing her caution that she wanted to talk to her constituents before moving any new expense forward.

“I want the residents and employees to know that the increase in their taxes is not because we’re giving away money, it’s because of the change in the tax base,” she said.

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Burbage rezoning decision delayed until next month NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) The Ocean Pines board of directors does not endorse developer Jack Burbage’s request to have his 30 acres of land off Route 589 rezoned from agriculture to commercial.

Burbage, who asked the board members for their support during their March 20 meeting, wants to build a medical complex on the site. He said he envisioned eight buildings on the property.

Burbage said the medical complex could become part of Ocean Pines, which would mean revenue for the homeowners’ association. He also said the development could take care of its own water and wastewater needs and that access to the complex would be through King Richard Road in Ocean Pines and through developer Marvin Steen’s property. Steen, he said, had given him easements.

King Richard Road residents have been opposed to their short, narrow road being used to access Burbage’s property.

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Worcester Sheriff’sOffice wants MOU with Seacrets Off-duty deputies would remain under direction of Sheriff Reggie Mason NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) Deputies of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office have provided certain law enforcement duties at Seacrets for the past 12 years, but now the office wants a memorandum of understanding.

The plainclothes deputies protect property and money at the 49th Street establishment, Chief Deputy Dale Smack told the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday. They are not “bouncers” or doormen.

In past years, individual deputies have worked at Seacrets and have been paid directly by the 49th Street bar and restaurant. The memorandum of understanding would change that working arrangement.

County attorney Sonny Bloxom said the nationwide push is to have paid police details instead of moonlighting deputies or police officers. If the commissioners approve the memorandum of understanding, the deputies working there would not be employees of Seacrets. They would be there at the direction of Sheriff Reggie Mason. There would be, he said, “a lot more protec-

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“Anyway you look at it, you’re getting in the security business,” Bunting said.

“I’m very concerned if a business requests the same thing as Seacrets.”

Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw also questioned the arrangement. The deputies would be using county vehicles, county radios and more.

“I don’t feel it covers the taxpayer investment,” Lockfaw said.

Bloxom countered that the deputies already have that equipment and would not be running up mileage on the vehicles.

“There are really no additional funds out of the county’s pocket,” Bloxom said.

According to the memorandum of understanding, Seacrets will pay $66 per hour for the deputies’ work. Any time worked more than 30 minutes would be rounded up to a full hour. The additional income is needed by some deputies, Mason said. They have had no raises in four years and a couple of them have lost their homes, he said.

“I’m very concerned about my people,” Mason said.

The commissioners voted to defer a decision until Commissioner Louise Gulyas is in attendance. She was unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting.

No matter how the commissioners vote, Smack will make a return visit with a similar request. He said he would be back with an agreement for sporting events for the Board of Education.

tion, liability-wise, to the Sheriff’s Office and the county. We feel it’s appropriate to have the [memorandum of understanding].”

Smack also said that was important.

“We’re trying to take the liability factor out,” he said.

The county would bill Seacrets for the hours worked and the money would go to the Sheriff’s Office as overtime pay.

Smack said other nightspots had inquired about hiring deputies to work, but they want doormen and the deputies do not do that job. They will not be armed doormen.

“I screen all requests that come in,” Smack said.

Unlike a private security force, which would not have the power of arrest, the deputies would continue to have their powers of arrest, but Ocean City police officers are usually there to handle that task whenever necessary. The deputies’ task is to guard the property and the money and, therefore, they are stationed near areas where money changes hands.

Deputies also work at Casino at Ocean Downs and have worked there since it opened. Maryland State Police troopers also work at the casino, so now they split the monthly schedule, with each working about 15 days per month.

“It’s not the same deal,” Commissioner Madison Bunting said.

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may also post their ideas for volunteer projects there.

The Take Pride in Berlin project concludes Saturday, April 28, with the inaugural Berlin Trail Mix at Berlin Intermediate School. This is the opening of the trail network with potential trails for walking, biking or running throughout the town and, ultimately, Worcester County. Participants will walk, bike and run as they explore new routes and potential trails for the community.

“There will be three different trails,” said Kate Patton, executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust. “A short one and a long one.”

As of Monday, Patton had not calculated the exact distances for the trails, but she said the short walking trail will be approximately a half-mile long and the longer trail will be about 1.2 miles long. The shorter biking trail will be a couple of miles and the longer biking trail would be about three miles.

The short running trail will be fewer than three miles and the longer running trail will be close to five miles.

Registration starts at the school at 8:30 a.m. and a ribbon cutting will be held for both Trail Mix and Safe Routes to School, a project involving the State Highway Administration, Worcester County Public Schools and the Worcester County Health Department to improve and install sidewalks. Preregistration is $5 and registration on the day of the event is $7. Participants may pre-register at www.lowershorelandtrust.com. There is no fee for children under the age of 7. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The addition of trails in the town has garnered considerable support.

During last week’s Berlin Planning Commission meeting, commission member Pete Cosby said, ‘It would be a tremendous amenity to the town to add a trail plan.”

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Jill Ferger, fourth from left, owner of Six Eleven Salon & Gallery, located in the shopping center on the corner of routes 50 and 611 in West Ocean City, cuts a ceremonial ribbon welcoming her business into the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce last Friday.

Burn ban issued in Worcester Co. (April 20, 2012) Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon on Monday issued a burn ban on outdoor burning for an indefinite period in Worcester County. All current burn permits have been rescinded until further notice.

The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions: proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the county’s commercial, state and federal campgrounds; permitted official Ocean City bonfires; private property recreational campfires that are limited to a fire area of 2 feet with a height of 3 feet; public fireworks displays and official volunteer fire company training exercises.

The ban will remain in effect until the dry conditions dissipate. For further information, contact McMahon at 410-632-5666.

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APRIL 20, 2012

MEA CULPA: PROPERTY TAX CREDIT EXPLAINED Where Ocean City is now, how it got there and what’snext STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (April 20, 2012) The first thing to understand about the current tax situation in Ocean City is that property owners won’t be paying for what is happening in government now as much as they will be paying for what happened years ago.

Secondly, much confusion is attached to Maryland’s Homestead Tax Credit law and an erroneous story in Ocean City Today contributed to that.

In reporting last week on Ocean City government’s introduction of its 2012/13 proposed budget, the paper’s story got the tax credit aspect of it wrong.

Rather than Ocean City’s tax credit beneficiaries being protected from a property tax increase in 2012, as the story said, it is the other way around. Many resident homeowners will pay significantly more in the coming year. How much more will depend on the tax rate the City Council adopts.

The story appeared under reporter Zach Hoopes’ byline, but it was not he who committed the error. The person who edited his story made the mistake. Mea culpa is all that can be said.

To correct that error and to clear up any misconception about how the tax credit works, here is a simplified explanation: the tax credit is like a discount layaway plan.

The price is set and the consumer – or taxpayer – gets an installment payment plan and discount rather than having to pay full price up front.

This works out fine unless the same product is later offered for less. When that happens, the first purchaser is still making installment payments on the old price, while new buyers pay less.

When the General Assembly passed the Homestead Tax Credit Act in 1990, the main assumption was that home values almost always go up. If any devaluation did occur, it would be small and temporary, or so everyone thought.

That didn’t happen, especially in Worcester County.

No one knows that better than Worcester County Supervisor of Assessments Robert Smith. To illustrate how the credit works mostly in favor of resident home-

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owners but this time does not, Smith pulled an Ocean City residential property from the files his office maintains on the county’s 67,000 taxable parcels.

This moderately priced house bought before the real estate frenzy last decade is a good example of how the Homestead Tax Credit can do good and notso-good things in an exceptionally volatile real estate boom and bust environment.

According to Smith, Worcester County property values increased by more than 78 percent in the three-year period from 2002-2004, the largest increase in the history of the state. In the next three-year cycle (property assessments are done every three years) values went up another 75 percent.

As a result, the $250,500 assessed value of this house in 2005 shot up to $572,200 with the 2006 reassessment. The Homestead Tax Credit, however, stipulates that the assessed value of a home occupied by its owners cannot go up in one year more than a set percentage.

For Ocean City resident homeowners, the tax cap has been 3 percent since 2007 and 5 percent before that. For purposes of clarity, let’s say that 3 percent tax cap

has been in force all along.

Consequently, rather than having to pay tax on $572,200, the homeowner after that reassessment year paid tax on a home valued at just 3 percent more than that original $250,500.

That made the new taxable amount $258,015. The difference between that number and the total assessed value of $572,200 is the tax credit, or the amount on which the resident homeowner did not have to pay taxes in that one year. In this case, the credit was $314,185.

Each tax year that followed, the homeowner’s taxable assessed value increased by 3 percent as he drew down that tax credit by the same percentage.

In 2008 – and this is the good aspect of the tax credit – the homeowner paid $1,040 in Ocean City property taxes. The city’s tax rate was 38 cents per hundred dollars of assessed value and homeowner’s taxable portion at this point was $273,728.

Meanwhile, a nonresident who owned an identical home with the exact same total assessed value of $572,000 paid $2,174 in Ocean City taxes, which he or she also did in 2006 and 2007.

More importantly and assuming the tax rate remained at

38 cents, the nonresident homeowner would have paid $6,523 in all over the three years of the 2006-2008 property tax assessment period. The resident homeowner would have paid less than half that, $3,030, because of the tax credit.

For the most part, nonresident and commercial property owners pay much more tax as individuals or companies than resident homeowners. Unless …

In 2009, at the height of the recession, property values went into one of the biggest and most rapid downward spirals ever. Although many people in the real estate industry saw this coming as much as two years earlier, many in government either did not or did not anticipate such a drastic decline. Spending, after all, had gone up every year along with the dizzying increases in the worth of real estate.

But in 2009, the assessment on the home in Smith’s example plummeted by $131,400, to $440,800. The homeowner’s tax bill, however, was still tied to that credit installment plan established in 2006.

Ocean City’s tax rate that year was 39.5 cents and the homeowner paid, rounding out the See RESIDENT on Page 28

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READERS’ FORUM

Euthanized pets ‘terrible situation all around’ Editor, I wanted to take this time to thank [Ocean City Today staff writer] Zack Hoopes for covering the killing of Matt, Tara and Leslie’s cats in West Ocean City.

I have one correction regarding “pet cats.”

What I said was, “Even a friendly pet cat when put into a stressful situation, ie: being trapped and taken to a unfamiliar place with barking dogs, strange smells and sights, will become fearful and may lash out when some stranger reaches into the cage to take the cat out!” Even my own cat, Sweetpea who is the friendliest cat in the world, swats at me, if I pet her too long. It doesn’t mean she’s aggressive; she’s just had enough!

This was a most terrible situation all the way around. From the neighbor who contacted Animal Control, to Animal Control’s actions.

I want to state for the record that I have a working relationship with Chief [Susan] Rantz of Animal Control, and have worked with her to address the issues of the ferals in Worcester County. I sat on a Rabies Committee with her and Janet Tull of the Health Department for more than six months, trying to address and resolve the rabies issues in this county, and while I don’t make light of the rabies situation, rounding up ferals and euthanizing them wasn’t the answer. Trap-neuter-return IS! A feral cat that is fixed and vaccinate against rabies provides a firewall. A colony of feral cats that has been “TNR’d” provides a safety to the public. And just for the record, a feral cat will shy away from the public. A feral will run and will not let “the public” reach down to pet it.

There have only been TWO confirmed cases of rabies in cats here in Worcester County in the past decade.

I am the president of Community Cats Coalition. My organization advocates for trap-neuter-return, for feral cats, better known as TNR. I have personally trapped 567 feral cats last year in Worcester County. I had them fixed, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, treated for fleas, worms, ear tipped (so Animal Control knows they’re fixed) and returned them to their original sites. And I continue to care for them by providing fresh water and food on a daily basis. We save the county thousands of dollars by providing this service.

A feral cat that is fixed will not roam, fight for mates or make nuisances of themselves, nor will they be able to reproduce, thus again saving Animal Control money, manpower and time. And I must add that we don’t receive any funding from the county for this. We raise funds with bake sales, yard sales and the occasional grant.

A female cat and her offspring can reproduce 420,000 cats in seven years. A kitten can become sexually active at 4 months of age. This is why my organization is trying to educate the public about feral cats. If you are feeding stray or feral cats, we offer free trapping, transportation to the vet and expert advice on the care of feral cats.

I read an article that stated Bud Church was told what the county laws were regarding Animal Control’s trapping of cats.

The county code reads, “No dog or cat

GOT MAIL? which is licensed hereunder and identifiable as such, except in cases of blatantly vicious animals, shall be destroyed until Animal Control has made at least TWO attempts, one of which shall be written, to contact the owner to advise the owner of the inpoundment of the animal.” The county code also includes language prohibiting pet owners to allow their animals to run freely.

Have you ever had your indoor pet cat escape out the door? Have you ever put a collar on a cat and had him/her leave it on?

Matt, Tara and Leslie’s cats got out and no, they didn’t have their collars on. And any cat smelling the enticing aroma of canned food, will enter a trap to get it. And as I stated before, even a friendly cat frightened is going to lash out and thrash around in the trap trying desperately to get out. So now this friendly cat who is scared is going to be assessed as aggressive.

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I feel the county code must be changed.

I am starting a petition to do exactly that!

The following items must be read into the law: 1. After receiving a complaint from a resident, regarding “feral or stray” cats, Animal Control MUST post flyers in that particular neighborhood one week BEFORE trapping is to begin, thus forewarning pet owners to keep their cats indoors.

2. Once any cat is trapped by Animal Control, it must be held for the full 10 days.

3. If there is no place to “hold” the cats separate from the adoptable animals, then a “holding” area must be built.

This is the third incident in which I

have been informed that a “pet cat” was put down. A woman looking out her window one morning saw her cat enter a trap (apparently AC was trapping at her neighbor’s house and she was never informed).

She hurried to get dressed, ran outside and saw the officer driving away with her cat! She called Animal Control’s office before the truck even got back to the pound, described her cat to the dispatch officer.

Dispatch contacted the driver and it was confirmed they had her cat. She was told she could come get her cat. Her husband went down the very next day to pick up his cat and was told it was already put down!

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Calling Animal Control for problems with friendly, stray or feral cats is signing their death warrant. Please feel free to contact my organization for assistance with cats. Anyone who would like to sign my petition is welcome to do so, as well.

Contact me via my Web site, www.communitycatscoalition.com.

Susan Coleman Community Cats Coalition

Property owners need to fight tax increase together Editor, When is a tax increase not a tax increase? It is when your assessment goes down and you still pay the same amount as the previous year? Only government could come up with this exercise in illogic and sell it to the public.

Sure, our friends (?) in government have spouted out a “constant yield” tax rate as a way of preserving government over-spending. The theory is supposed to be, if tax assessments go up to a point where a town will collect more than its previous year’s budget, taxpayers should get a reduction. If there is any Ocean City property holder who has experienced a reduction in property taxes when assessments were spiraling upwards, please let us know. I suspect, however, no one is in that boat. Seems the constant yield theory only comes into play when assessments go down.

Property owners who were expecting some tax relief to offset their losses will

only find out that the proposed constant yield budget proposed by the mayor is a very real tax increase for them. The way it works is that taxpayers are left to survive on their own and cut expenses in this tough economy. Government and its employees are “special,” however, because they never have to cut back like the common folk. Taxpayers, especially non-residents, can expect no sympathy from out of control spending that only further supports fat cat government institutions and employees.

Should the budget pass as proposed, I believe it is the duty of taxpayers to organize protests in key areas throughout Ocean City (City Hall, Boardwalk, etc).

If government cannot tighten its belt like the rest of us, even more severe methods of protest may be necessary (i.e. boycotts). None of this is good for Ocean City, but government is meant to be a public servant and not a public thief.

Simply put, Ocean City tightened your belt like everybody else and reduce expenses, salaries and benefits.

Jim Majernik Rochester Hills, Mi.

Council should look for more cuts Editor, The proposed increase in the Ocean City tax rate from $.395 to $.4685 represents a tax rate increase of 18.6 per cent.

My assessed value didn’t decrease by that percentage. The City Council needs to

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look for more cuts instead of raising rates to that level.

Ocean City is paying for services that the county should be paying for (police, fire, ambulance, public works, etc.); yet, property owners in OC don’t get a tax differential from the county. OC property owners continue to subsidize the rest of Worcester County. This has to stop now.

David Fox Ocean City

Tax rate to increase bill for most Editor, You should be aware that the current proposed Ocean City tax rate of $.4685 will increase the local tax bill by 22.6 percent for most Ocean City residents. The April 12 article in the Ocean City Today indicated in headline that the budget calls for no increase in local tax bills and in the article, it was reported that residents will have a 3 percent increase in their tax payments due to the Homestead Tax Credit. This is not correct for most residents. Unless you purchased your property in the last few years, your municipal tax base is still most likely less than your new market value, and your local tax bill will go up 22.6 percent.

Look at your assessment notice. Box 4 is the old market value of your property and box 7 is the new market value, according to the Assessment Department.

In most cases, the new market value is less than the old market value. Box 3 is the amount on which your tax will be based. In most cases, this is 3 percent more than what is was last year and still

less than your new market value (box 7).

If the tax rate remained the same, your local tax bill would increase by 3 percent, as it did last year. Because the proposed budget increases the tax rate from $.395 to $.4865, which is an 18.6 percent increase, your local tax bill will increase by 22.6 percent if you are a resident.

I have personally spoken to each member of the Ocean City Council. If they were not previously aware of the potential increase in the local tax bill for residents, they are aware of this now. I personally do not want my taxes to go up at all. My opinion was made known to all of the council members. My opinion, by itself, has, I am sure, no bearing on what the local tax rate will be. If you feel, as I do, that the tax rate should not go up, perhaps you could call the members of the council and let them know. If enough people complain, then perhaps the increase will not be made. If this does not matter to you or if you do not complain about it, then do not cry when you get your tax bill.

This seems to me to be the perfect opportunity to do away with the four versus three nonsense that we keep reading about in connection with town council decisions. This should be a seven to zero decision in favor of not increasing the local tax rate.

You may receive an argument that as a resident you have gotten a break the past few years because the Homestead Credit has kept your taxes from going up as much as your non-resident neighbors taxes. This is true, but don’t forget that the non-resident neighbor got the Homestead Credit on their own principal

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READERS’ FORUM residence if they live in Maryland. The non-resident property owner is also getting an unfair treatment with this proposed tax rate because although the assessed value of their property has most likely gone down, their local tax bill will remain the same. They have been paying excessive taxes the past several years because of a bubble in the real estate valuations and now when they should be receiving a tax break due to a normalizing of the value of their property they get a proposed tax rate increase which keeps their taxes the same.

The inflated assessments from the 2002 and 2005 assessments created a tremendous increase in property tax revenue for the town. Rather than recognizing this increase as a windfall, they have decided to make it permanent. In the business world, if you have a good year, you pay out a bonus and then life goes back to normal, because you might not have another good year. In the investment world, if you realize a nice profit, you know that you might not realize that same profit again. In the gambling world, if you get lucky on a wager, you know that your luck may not last. In government, you can create a good year by increasing the tax rate. That is what this proposed budget does. You had no problem accepting the revenue increase when the assessments went up, but now when the assessments go down you do not want to give back any of the revenues.

I have been a resident of Ocean City for more than 30 years. I try to mind my own business. I think the town has done a very fine job in the years that I have lived here. However, I do not want my taxes to go up. Period. So if you need to cut expenses in order to balance the budget, then cut expenses. I think things operated just fine in the years before the windfall of the past few years was realized. Do not raise the tax rate!

Allan Weinstein Ocean City

Fourth-grade student writes poem about bullying Editor, The following poem about bullying was written by Max Taylor, a student in Kirsten Danisavich’s fourth-grade class at Ocean City Elementary School.

“NO BULLYING, PLEASE”

Bullies are very mean, and, soon they blow off steam.

Some people are just that way, when they’re having a bad day.

I think that’s really sad, but that’s how they are — bad.

Bullies think it’s fun, the harassing has just begun.

The bullies push people around, and it’s hard for us to rebound.

They tease all the time. It’s really such a crime.

They do it to the miniscule and weak.

Power is what they really seek.

The best thing is to speak up, or the bully will erupt.

Don’t give a huge reaction, to avoid a negative interaction.

A bully can smell your fear. Seek the help of a friendly peer.

Tell a teacher when you’re in a bind, and, they will reinforce being kind.

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Maurice “Mo” Constant BERLIN — Maurice “Mo” Constant, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Born on May 23, 1938, in Biddeford, Maine, he was the son of the late Mary Rose Laroche and Donat Lionel Constant.

Mr. Constant is survived by his wife, Joyce Vaughan Constant, the M. Constant love of his life of nearly 54 years; his daughter, JoEllen Constant and her friend, Deborah McDonough; his sister, Jeannette Burke and her husband, Joseph; a niece, Elizabeth Fancey; a nephew, Michael Kocsak; two grandsons, Douglas Wallech Jr. and Daniel Wallech; brothers-in-law, Orrin Vaughan and William F. Vaughan and his wife, Marsha; and two nephews, Charles Cornell and George Cornell. He also leaves behind his rescued Boston terrier, Missy.

Mr. Constant was preceded in death by his son, Robert Alan Constant.

After serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force, from December 1955 to May 1958, he worked in Northern Virginia as an electrician and a carpenter for 40 years before moving to Berlin.

While he loved woodworking and cooking, fishing was his passion, as his buddies will attest. He became the “Tautog Fisherman Extraordinaire” and was a member of the Ocean Pines Angler’s Club and the Coastal Chapter Maryland Saltwater Sports Fisherman Association. He was also a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) where he served as sergeant-at-arms for several years before his illness.

He was a member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines, where a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. The Revs. Bill Sterling and Jay Hurley will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Md. 21811 or to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Jay Walter Stephenson SELBYVILLE, Del. — Jay Walter Stephenson, 83, of Selbyville and formerly of Annapolis, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Jacob Walter Stephenson and the late Viola (Ablett) Stephenson McKeon.

Mr. Stephenson had worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, retiring after 30 years. His memberships include St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, Knights of Columbus, Ocean City Elks, American Legion in Dagsboro and the Ocean View VFW. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Joan C. Stephenson of Selbyville; three daughters, Kathleen M. Inman and her husband, James, of Havelock, N.C., Maureen S. Hoopes and her husband, Charles, of Jacksonville, N.C., and Carol L. Stephenson of Ocean Pines; three stepsons, Edward J. Mauck and

his wife, Leslie, of Annapolis, Jeffrey K. Mauck and his wife, Cheryl, of Annapolis and Dennis R. Mauck and his wife, Diane, of Vienna, Va.; a stepdaughter, Lauren A. Small and her husband, Donald, of Arnold, Md.; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary F. Stephenson and Lisa A. Stephenson.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City with Father Joseph Kennedy officiating. Inurnment will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Del. 19963. Arrangements are being handled by Hastings Funeral Home, Selbyville, Del. Francis Xavier “Frank” Snoots OCEAN CITY — Francis Xavier “Frank” Snoots, 48, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Washington, D.C., he is the son of Lawrence E. Snoots and Margaret Hagerhorst Snoots.

In addition with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Lawrence E. “Cory” Snoots III of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his sister, Teresa “Terry” Lanham and her husband, David, of Edmond, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Snoots had attended St. Andrews Catholic Church in Ocean City.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Friends may call from 10-11 a.m.

Doreen M. Miller BERLIN — Doreen M. Miller, 87, of Berlin died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at her home. Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and May (Paige) Palmer.

She is survived by three daughters, Roslyn Hamilton, Sheryl Miller and Doreen Miller. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Rollo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Miller.

Services and burial will be private.

Donations in her memory may be made to Showell Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance Fund, 11620 Worcester Highway, Showell, Md. 21862.

Charles J. Galiardi OCEAN PINES — Charles J. Galiardi, DDS, 82, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at his home in Ocean Pines.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan M. Galiardi.

Mr. Galiardi was born in the Bronx, N.Y. He was a proud graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School, class of 1947; University of Maryland, College Park, class of 1952; and University of Maryland Dental School, class of 1956. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany and France, Mr. Galiardi opened his private dental practice in Yonkers, N.Y., where he continued to practice dentistry until 1994.

Since his retirement, he has lived in Ocean Pines, where he indulged his passions for traveling, woodworking, gardening, golfing, fishing and boating. He will be remembered by friends and family for his storytelling and his love of life.

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He is also survived by his son, Gregory C. Galiardi and his wife, Jackie; and his daughter, Christina P. Sutter and her husband, Evan; and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He is preceded in death by a sister, Marian Garofalo, and his parents Margaret Settinari Galiardi and Charles James Galiardi.

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 1 p.m on Friday, April 20, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. The Rev. John Kavanaugh will officiate.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 23, at Crownsville Veterans’ Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cardinal Hayes High School, Charles Galiardi Fund, 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, N.Y. 10451. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

John Hubert “Huggie” Dennis OCEAN PINES — John Hubert “Huggie” Dennis, 56, of Ocean Pines, left his earthly family to be reunited with his Heavenly family on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Born in Salisbury on Aug. 11, 1955, he was the son of the late Phillip Petey Dennis and Anna Kathryn Hostetter Dennis.

John Dennis Mr. Dennis graduated from Mardela High School in 1973 and was a member of the Harley Riders (HOG Chapter of Delmarva). He previously was the owner and operator of Huggie’s Video in Salisbury and Fruitland; worked as a car salesman for several dealerships in the area; the co-owner of Griffins Seafood/Sharky’s Bar in Ocean City; and was currently a direct sales representative for Comcast. He loved cooking, playing golf, riding his motorcycle and being the “leader of our pack” on all of our motorcycle endeavors. Most of all, he loved to make people laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Sherrie J. Dennis; and daughters, Jennifer Adkins and her husband, Larry of Salisbury, Holly Dennis and her fiancée, Johnny Wooters of Parsonsburg, Courtney Dennis of Salisbury and Cynthia Adams of Ocean Pines; a son, Pfc. Bryan Adams of Ocean Pines; beloved granddaughter, Alyssa Adkins; a half sister, Sharon Shockley of Mardela Springs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

“Huggie” also leaves behind many close friends, who all loved him dearly, and his little dog, Angel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip H. Dennis and a niece, Wanda Brixner.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dean Perdue will officiate. A reception will follow.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department and or Atlantic General Hospital.

Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md. 21804.

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not say his property would be accessed via King Richard Road. His attorney, Hugh Cropper IV, said no agreement was in place about King Richard and “we had no easements.” He also told the Planning Commission members that they could make it a condition of approval that King Richard Road would not be used.

That supposed access via King Richard Road was noted in the April 10 letter sent to Burbage by the Ocean Pines board of directors.

The letter states that the board “did con-

firm that the access road currently envisioned that would link Ocean Pines to RT 589 via King Richard road does not have access right of way to Ocean Pines and is not supported.” Burbage had the board’s letter with him at the Planning Commission meeting, but did not mention it to the commission members.

That letter did not state the board opposed Burbage’s requested rezoning, but it stated that the board took “no position and refer approval of such a request to the appropriate forums.”

During the Planning Commission

meeting, Burbage said nothing about his proposed medical complex becoming part of Ocean Pines and paying assessment dues. His attorney, Hugh Cropper IV, said that at one time, there had been an offer to make it part of Ocean Pines, but that would not happen. He did not mention the lack of support from the Ocean Pines board of directors for the rezoning.

“They’re not going to transfer any property to Ocean Pines,” he said.

Also during that meeting, there was no mention of the complex taking care of its own water and wastewater needs as there

Horse stables to be built on Beauchamp Rd. land NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) The Worcester County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a bill that would enable the Board of Zoning Appeals to consider requests for horse stables in the R-1 residential district.

The board would permit the stables for three or more animals as a special exception on lots of at least 10 acres. Additional stipulations would require at least one acre of lot area for each animal stabled and the stables must be located at least 200 feet from any public road right-of-way. The 10acre minimum lot requirement is not eligible for appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance.

Attorney Mark Cropper requested approval of the bill on behalf of his client, Blair Snyder, who wants stables on his Beauchamp Road property near Ocean Pines. Snyder owns 42 acres of land on the former flag shop property and the family, especially his daughter, wants to board horses.

Commissioner Virgil Shockley was concerned about the need for a nutrient management plan, which is required by the state if someone has 8,000 animal units.

One unit equals 1,000 pounds or one horse so a management plan would be required if anyone boarded eight horses.

“You’ll have to have a nutrient management plan and a manure shed to go with it,” Shockley told Snyder.

Shockley, a chicken farmer, suggested capping the number of permitted horses at seven, but Snyder said he and his family want more.

“My family’s been around horses our whole life,” Snyder told the county commissioners. “We’d like to have 24 horses.

It would help defray the cost of what we like to do.”

Several other nearby places have horse stables and it “would be a benefit to the community as well,” Snyder said.

With Commissioner Louise Gulyas unable to attend the meeting, the other commissioners approved the request. The Worcester County Planning Commission had given the request a favorable recommendation during its March 8 meeting.

had been when Burbage talked to the Ocean Pines board of directors. Cropper said there was a possibility of a connection with the Ocean Pines wastewater treatment plant and engineer John Salm said that connection was definitely feasible.

Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, said Burbage’s site was the hospital’s preferred site for expansion. The hospital wants to provide convenience and accessibility to doctors so people would not have to go to the emergency room, he said. He also wants some services removed from the hospital and put in a different place.

Planning Commissioner Wayne Hartman wanted to know what assurance the commission could have that the site would be used for medical uses if it was rezoned.

“There is no guarantee [it will be used for medical purposes] if you rezone it commercial,” Cropper said.

His position legally, Cropper said, is that the agricultural zoning is inappropriate.

The land should be rezoned from agriculture to commercial because the agriculture designation is inappropriate and the land is not good for agriculture, even though it has been used for agriculture, he said. He also said the current zoning was a mistake and in 2009, the Planning Commission had recommended that it be zoned residential.

The county “will have a much bigger assessment” if the land was commercial.

The Planning Commissioners said they would vote on Burbage’s rezoning request during their next meeting on May 3.

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WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY 2012/2013 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGETS The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2012/2013 Operating Budgets as requested by the Agencies and Departments which are funded by the Worcester County Commissioners. The Public Hearing will be held at: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 1, 2012 SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL

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Marijuana distribution A 19-year-old Baltimore woman was charged Sunday with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute after a traffic stop at Route 50 and Old Ocean City Boulevard.

During the search of the vehicle, officers located 14 individual bags of suspected marijuana.

Cameron Stitt, a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested and held on $5,000 bond.

Intoxicated driver General Fund requested expenditures exceed available revenues (based upon current tax rates) by $17,047,491. This difference must be reconciled by the County Commissioners either through reductions in expenditures or increases in taxes and fees. Copies of the detailed budgets are available for public inspection at the County Commissioners Office in Room 1103 of the County Government Center.

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$74,312,543 Board of Education Debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,390,602 Boat Landings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502,150 Circuit Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,253,078 Comm. On Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .842,752 County Administration Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823,113 Debt Service (less Educ. Debt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,798,639 Dev/Rev & Permitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,761,194 Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612,320 Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .779,841 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,150,283 Environmental Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .841,852 Extension Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168,525 Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378,353 Grants to Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,715,000 Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,611,344 Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272,185 Insurance & Benefits (Includes OPEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,669,305 Jail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,336,432 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,174,573 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833,174 Mosquito Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145,340 Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,630 Orphan’s Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,330 Other General Gov’t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,980,704 Parks Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592,751 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435,439 Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823,404 Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,741,722 Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,430,679 Social Service Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604,614 State’s Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,243,479 Taxes Shared w/Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,333,345 Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,141,886 Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .850,771 Vol. Fire Co. & Ambulance Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,902,575 Wor-Wic Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,386,480 Wor-Wic College Debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,168

Maryland State Police charged Kimberly Anne Sprenkel, 42, of Ocean Pines, with driving under the influence of alcohol Sunday.

According to police, Sprenkel was involved in an accident at Route 50 at Route 589.

Burglary A 51-year-old West Ocean City man was arrested April 4 in connection with a burglary.

According to Maryland State Police, a citizen walking to the Royal Farms store in West Ocean City that day noticed a trailer at the Delmarva Trailer Park with the front door wide open and a large screen television sitting on the floor just inside the door. The glass portion of the door was shattered.

The citizen contacted 911 to report a possible burglary, which was later confirmed by Maryland State Police.

The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation learned the victim resides in Pennsylvania and had no knowledge of the burglary at his summer residence.

After talking to numerous witnesses, detectives developed a suspect, Joseph B. Kelly, who was staying in the Golf Course Road area. They obtained a search warrant for his residence and recovered numerous stolen items during that search.

Kelly was charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property and theft less than $1,000. He was released after posting $15,000 bond.

During the continuing investigation, detectives learned that items taken from his

residence during their search linked him to two other burglaries in the same trailer park.

He was subsequently charged with two additional counts of first-degree burglary and theft from $1,000 to $10,000.

A preliminary hearing is set for April 30 in District Court in Snow Hill.

Juvenile possession A boy from Salisbury was charged April 15 with possession of marijuana after a deputy with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office located suspected marijuana in his vehicle. A deputy had stopped his vehicle in the area of Route 50 and Route 90 because of an inoperable headlight.

The juvenile was under GPS monitoring for house arrest at the time of his arrest and was committed to the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center pending further action.

Assault A 42-year-old Ocean City woman was charged April 12 with malicious destruction of property and second-degree assault after allegedly hitting her ex-husband in the face with a closed fist and damaging his dining room table that afternoon.

According to Maryland State Police, the incident occurred at the victim’s West Ocean City residence. Kimberly Cascio is scheduled for trial May 22 in District Court in Snow Hill.

Warrant arrest A deputy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office arrested Matthew Edward Severe of Ocean City on April 5 on a Circuit Court bench warrant for failure to appear in court for a violation of probation hearing.

He was held at the Worcester County jail on $10,000 bond.

Drug possession The Worcester Çounty Sheriff’s Office charged Kristine Baney, 25, of Mendenhall, Pa., with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after the drug and paraphernalia were found in her vehicle April 15.

A deputy had stopped her vehicle from traveling 71 miles per hour in a 55-mile per hour zone on Route 113 in the area of Lambertson Road.

TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . .$171,933,575 GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES Property Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,916,767 Income Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,200,000 Other Local Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,460,000 State Shared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .918,919 Distribution from Dept. of Liquor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250,435 Federal Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405,837 State Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,376,255 License and Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,645,275 Charges for Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,046,885 Fines & Forfeitures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,500 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150,000 Misc./Sale of Assets/Other Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473,211 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$154,886,084

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Comptroller Peter Franchot calls for a statewide policy change Thursday to have all school systems statewide begin classes after Labor Day weekend. Speaking at Hooper’s Crab House, Franchot said the change would benefit families, small businesses and tourism. Ocean City businesses, he said, could hire local people and depend less on foreign students and they could expect more tourists during the last two weeks of August. He was, he said, drawing a line in the sand.

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(April 20, 2012) Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses and tourism overall, Comptroller Peter Franchot on Thursday called for a statewide policy change to have all school systems in the state begin classes after Labor Day weekend. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the local business community joined the Comptroller at the announcement.

“The chance for families to spend precious time together and to build those lifelong memories during that final, end-of-summer vacation has been lost by the decision to begin school a week, or even ten days, before Labor Day,” Franchot said. “Not only does this cut into the opportunity for Marylanders to spend more time together as a family, but it also has a negative impact on small businesses that rely on the tourist trade. During these tough economic times, we need to be doing all that we can to support the tourism sector and find ways to foster even more growth.”

With nationally renowned vacation destinations like Ocean City, Deep Creek Lake and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, tourism has grown into the fourth largest industry in the state, with Mary-

land welcoming more than 32 million domestic travelers last year. The tourism sector employs over 340,000 Marylanders and the summer months are particularly busy statewide. For example, an August week in Ocean City can generate almost $5 million in State and local revenues; while, nearly $3 million is generated during a holiday weekend. Other states that have adopted this policy, including neighboring Virginia, have documented the benefits to their state and local economies.

Instead of reducing the school year, the Comptroller is confident that the state’s school systems would be able to adjust their calendars while maintaining the 180-day academic year. The flexibility of adjusting winter and spring breaks or eliminating some of the numerous days off currently built into the calendar would be left to the school systems “Our school system has been rated the top in the nation for several years now and our teachers, administrators and support staff are the most talented in the country. I am confident they can adjust the school calendar in order to provide for a start after Labor Day,” Franchot said. “And the best part is that doing this doesn’t cost anything...it will actually generate more than $4 million in additional revenue for our state and local governments. This would be a win for Maryland’s families and our economy.”

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Darlene Onley, executive director of Worcester County G.O.L.D., left, and Amy Coates Madsen of Maryland Nonprofits, hold the seal of excellence from Maryland Nonprofits that was presented to the county nonprofit during a March ceremony in Annapolis. It was displayed during Thursday’s annual ‘Colors of Spring’ fashion show and luncheon for G.O.L.D. at the Bayside Skillet.

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Resident homeowners to pay more this year but how much more?

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exact change, $1,114. The nonresident homeowner’s bill fell to $1,741 because of the revised total assessment.

Each year thereafter, from 2009 through 2011, the nonresident homeowner paid the same amount while the resident homeowner continued to see 3 percent increases in his taxable assessment as he worked off that original credit.

At this point, the remaining balance of that original $314,185 tax credit was $158,860.

It was also in 2008/09 that the Ocean City Council began to reduce its spending.

The politics and the discussions weren’t pretty but the subsequent reductions were still not enough to cover the potential losses on the horizon, hence the ugly council arguments last year.

This year the total assessable value of Ocean City properties fell by $1.6 billion, from $10.2 billion to $8.6 billion. If last year’s tax rate of 39.5 cents were to be carried over that would leave a tax revenue shortfall of $6.8 million – almost 9 percent of the council’s proposed general fund budget of $76.1 million.

As it does every year, the state calculates what tax rate would be required for a jurisdiction to bring in the same amount of money as it did the year before. This is what is known as the constant yield rate and for Ocean City in 2012/13 the state concluded it would have charge 46.9 cents to bring in close to what it received last year at the 39.5 cent rate.

If that does occur, here is what happens

to our resident homeowner. The homeowner saw the assessed value of his property go down again, this time by $81,800.

His total assessed value is now $359,000, a long way from that high-flying $572,200 on which his remaining tax credit is based.

Even if the tax rate stayed at 39.5 cents, he would still pay on a taxable amount 3 percent higher than it was last year because he has yet to exhaust the tax credit he received years ago. His taxable amount is now $308,083 and he would get a bill under the old rate for $1,217. But if the constant yield rate is adopted, he would pay $1,445 – an increase of $228 dollars as compared to the $35 more he would have paid.

As it is, that original spike in value back in 2006 was so great that it will take several more years before that homeowner’s credit is gone and he can start anew with whatever his assessment at that time might be.

The nonresident property owner, meanwhile, will pay taxes on his new lower assessment and, because of this area’s highly unusual real estate rise and fall, get a better deal than the resident homeowner. But even if he does, he still forked over many more thousands in tax dollars from 2006 through 2011 than the resident homeowner.

Whether our homeowner’s tax increase of $228 (forget about the percentages and look at real dollars) is annoying, merely bad or fully outrageous would depend on his or her point of view. On one hand, it is more money. On the other it comes out to a little less than a convenience store cup of

coffee every workday of the year.

While the current City Council has to wrestle with the solution, it did not create the problem and neither is this the fault of the tax credit. It all goes back to the boom and bust cycle: the boom in property values led to a surge in tax revenues, followed by a corresponding increase in spending commitments.

In fiscal year 2004/05, the budget of Ocean City government was approximately $56 million. Five years later, in fiscal year

2008/09, the city budget hit $80.2 million.

But when revenue fell, the budget did not and realistically could not drop by the same amount.

Where that leaves resident homeowners, most of whom are voters, is to decide what they want to do: suck it up and move on, call on the council to do what it can and just bear with it, or cut drastically?

And then, if the latter option is chosen, the bigger question becomes cut what, specifically?

POETRY CONTEST WINNERS Worcester Preparatory School freshman Gracie Riley was honored as the first-place winner in the Maryland Young Author’s poetry division for ninth grade. She is pictured with guest authors, Leah Larson Caras and Mary Downing Hahn.

(Below) Sophomore Claire Stickler and Riley were top winners in the competition. They received their awards at a ceremony in Baltimore County.

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Department of Liquor Control a success for Worcester County value. The Liquor Control Board had already admitted those violations during a county commissioners’ meeting in September 2010.

The Liquor Control Board was also able to give fewer and fewer dollars to the county and municipalities. Net revenues from the LCB to the county and towns decreased from $770,676 in fiscal year 2008 to $111,705 in fiscal year 2010.

Because of the ongoing controversy and those diminishing returns, the commissioners worked on a proposal for recommended changes in the LCB operations. They were concerned about preserving local jobs, continuing service to the licensees and protecting revenues to the towns and county.

On July 1, 2011, the Liquor Control Board was officially replaced by the county Department of Liquor Control, with Cowger, a former county commissioner, at the helm.

“There were quite a few problems and concerns,” Cowger said Tuesday. “The old

NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) Nine-and-a-half months have made a tremendous difference in the feelings among alcohol licensees and the entity selling them alcohol.

“We’re got a really good working relationship with the licensees,” Bobby Cowger, director of the Department of Liquor Control told the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday.

The licensees, members of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association, had been at odds with the Liquor Control Board for years and accused the board in 2010 of illegal trade practices and unfair pricing. An investigation by the state Comptroller’s Office ended in December 2010, when Comptroller Peter Franchot said law enforcement agents found evidence of price discrimination, below-cost sales, illegal purchasing and illegally providing retailers with items of

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LCB didn’t seem to be accountable to anyone.”

One problem was the huge amount of bad inventory, all of which has been liquidated and is gone. Another problem was caused by the late store hours at the department’s retail alcohol stores in Ocean City. They were open until midnight or 1 a.m. and there were problems between the store clerks and intoxicated customers. Those stores now close at 10 p.m.

A future improvement will be the installation of a new computer system. Licensees will be able to place orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new system should be up and running by April 30.

“It will make us so much more efficient,” Cowger said.

One of the most important changes, however, is the relationship with the licensees, the owners of bars and restaurants selling alcohol.

“We’ve developed a trusting and positive relationship with the licensees,” Cowger said.

Bud Church, president of the county commissioners, was pleased to hear the upbeat update.

“You were kind enough to take on this position,” Church told Cowger. “I want to congratulate you on a job well done.”

The Department of Liquor Control is now the county’s second largest department, just behind the Worcester County Board of Education. Its sales are estimated to exceed $15 million with $10 million to be generated through the wholesale operations and $5 million generated through the county’s six retail liquor stores. It has preserved 29 full-time year round jobs and will have 28 part time seasonal jobs.

Cowger continues to negotiate with Maryland wholesalers to try to develop a plan for a pricing structure that would enable the Department of Liquor Control to purchase wholesaler to wholesaler. He said he has had little success in that endeavor, but will continue efforts because of the licensees’ concern about pricing.

WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF A PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County proposes to increase real property taxes.

1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2012, the estimated real property assessable base will decrease by 9.4% from $16,492,972,824 to $14,948,786,524.

2. If Worcester County maintains the current tax rate of $.70 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will decrease by 9.4% resulting in a $10,809,304 reduction in real property tax revenues.

3. In order to fully offset the effect of decreasing assessments, the real property tax rate could be increased to $.7723, the constant yield tax rate.

4. The County is considering increasing its real property tax rate above the constant yield tax rate.

The County proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $.78 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 1.0% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $1,151,057 in additional property tax revenues.

A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Snow Hill High School, Snow Hill, Maryland.

The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.

Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call (410) 632-1194 for further information.

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Pete Gomsak

WIN THIS NEW HOUSE FOR $100 The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department’s 2012 House Lotto is well under way. Tickets for the raffle, to win this house at 286 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, cost $100 and no more than 3,000 tickets will be sold for the Sept. 3 drawing. The house, built by Brunori, has three bedrooms, two baths and includes all applicances. The property is also landscaped. Tickets are available at the south fire station or on the OPVFD Web site at www.opvfd.com. “Take one” boxes with applications for tickets are also located at the house and at the south and north fire stations. Visa, Mastercard and Discover will be accepted, or make checks payable to “OPVFD House Lotto” and mail to 911 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. For more information, call 410-641-8272.

Candidates sought for Ocean Pines board of directors NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 20, 2012) The Ocean Pines Association is seeking candidates to run for two available seats on the board of directors.

Those are the seats now held by Bill Wentworth and Pete Gomsak. Gomsak is completing the third year of his term and Wentworth is completing his first year. Wentworth’s term, however, is completing the term of Bob Thompson, who left the board of directors to be general manager of Ocean Pines.

Anyone interested in running for office may submit their name for consideration by contacting Jim Beisler, chairman of the Search Committee, at 410-208-2682 or by going to the administration office at White Horse Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, starting April 28.

The deadline to register is May 10.

Board members receive no monetary compensation for their services.

They serve three-year terms on a staggered basis and may not seek nomination re-election after serving two consecutive full terms.

Candidates must be an owner of property in Ocean Pines as of the first day of january of the year in which the election is held. They must be members in good standing of the Ocean Pines Association, meaning they must not be delinquent in paying their annual property assessments, fees or other charges established by the association.

All board candidates will be asked to respond in writing to a list of questions developed by the Election Advisory Committee. The questions and responses will be published in the July issue of the OP Report.

Election results are announced at the annual meeting to be held Saturday, Aug. 11.

After the election, the board members vote for a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and parliamentarian. They also develop a schedule for the coming year’s meetings. The current board has met mostly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. They have also held special meetings and the annual meeting has always been held on a Saturday.

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Legal Notices Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A. 4 Reservoir Circle Baltimore, MD 21208 410-559-9000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 2 COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS Located At 9928 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD., UNIT NOS. 7 & 8 “BERLIN UNION STATION” BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Little Man Properties, LLC, dated August 1, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5138, folio 302 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD (Case No. 23C-12-000257) default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on MAY 1, 2012 AT 1:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, MD known as Tax ID No. 03-133966 and 03-133974 and described as follows: All that certain property situate in the town of Berlin, in the Third Election District of Worcester County, State of Maryland, known as Unit 7 and Unit 8, Building No. 7, in the Union Station Condominium, together with an undivided 6% interest (as to each of the units conveyed hereunder) in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to Declaration of Union Station Condominium, dated February 1, 1994 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber RHO No. 2021, folio 506, et seq.; and pursuant to the several plats referred to in said Declaration, recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book RHO No. 138, folio 7, et. seq.

The property is believed to be improved by 2 commercial condominium units each containing approximately 776 sq. ft.

The property and improvements, if any, will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, existing building, zoning, and/or environmental violations, agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty either expressed or implied as to the description of the condition of the property or improvements.

The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, covenants, encumbrances, right of ways, agreements and other matters of record affecting the same, if any.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $3,500 on each if sold individually or $7,000 if sold as an entirety in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order, at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the holder of the Deed of Trust or an affiliate. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days at the office of the auctioneer. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in immediately

available funds, within ten (10) business days after the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days after ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. In the event the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder or an affiliate, interest shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the note from date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event the settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the note holder or an affiliate, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay.

Any and all fees in connection with the property incurred prior to or after the sale including, but not limited to, taxes, water, sewer, ground rent, condominium fees, and/or homeowners association dues, and any and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and all documentary stamps, recordation taxes and transfer taxes shall be borne by the purchaser.

The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. Neither the Substitute Trustees, the secured party, the note holder nor any other party makes any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property.

The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale.

If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey the property as described above, by reason of any defect in the title or otherwise, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the property, Substitute Trustees or the secured party. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenant or warranty.

The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same.

The contract of sale between the Substitute Trustees, as sellers, and the purchaser (the “Contract of Sale”) shall include, by reference, all the terms and conditions contained herein, specifically including, but not limited to, the following provisions: “Purchaser agrees and represents that the purchaser is purchasing the property subject to all matters known and unknown, in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition. In executing and delivering the Contract of Sale, purchaser has not relied upon nor been induced by any statements or representations of any person, including the Substitute Trustees, the secured party, the note

holder or an affiliate or their respective servicers, heirs, personal and legal representatives, agents, employees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”), in respect to the condition of the property, including the environmental condition of the property, unless such representations or statements are specifically set forth in the Contract of Sale. Purchaser has not relied on anything in the foreclosure advertisement, but rather has relied solely on such investigations, examinations or inspections of the property as purchaser has made. Purchaser waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all claims the purchaser or its successors and assigns may have now or in the future may have relating to the condition of the property. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this provision was a negotiated part of the Contract of Sale and serves as an essential component of consideration for the same. The parties specifically acknowledge and agree that this clause bars all claims by purchaser against Released Parties, arising from the condition of or releases from the property pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and all other actions pursuant to federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations for any environmental condition of or releases from the property. Further, purchaser agrees to indemnify Substitute Trustees for any liability they may have to any third party for an environmental condition of the property.

Notwithstanding the parties’ intent that this clause bars all such claims, should a court of competent jurisdiction deem otherwise, purchaser agrees that the presence of this clause should serve as the overwhelming, primary factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs under applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.”

As a part of any sale, the Substitute Trustees, as agents for PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), are required, by law, to confirm that each prospective purchaser or refinancing source and each equity holder of each such entity is not or shall not be: (i) a person with whom PNC is restricted from doing business under any AntiTerrorism Law (as hereinafter defined) or Anti-Money Laundering statutes, (ii) engaged in any business involved in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of such a person or in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, the prohibitions set forth in any AntiTerrorism Law or any Anti-Money Laundering statutes, or (iii) otherwise in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Law or Anti-Money Laundering Statutes.

For the purposes of this letter, “AntiTerrorism Law” shall mean any laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including Executive Order No. 13224, effective September 24, 2001, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Public Law 10756, the laws comprising or implementing the Bank Secrecy Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as jointly enforced by the United States Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the laws administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of For-

eign Assets Control (as any of the foregoing orders or laws may from time to time be amended, renewed, extended, or replaced). Any third party conducting any such sale shall be required to cooperate fully with the Substitute Trustees and PNC in connection with such confirmation. Purchaser shall be required to cooperate fully with, and provide any information requested by, the Substitute Trustees and PNC in connection with such confirmation.

Note: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for information purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Substitute Trustees, the note holder and the secured party do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of the information contained herein.

Prospective purchasers are urged to make their own inspection.

Sidney S. Friedman, Jeffrey M. Lippman, William H. Thrush, Jr., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-4/12/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 7 MAGNOLIA PL. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Timothy J. Smith and Ileana Smith, dated October 26, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4590, folio 268 and re-recorded in Liber 4700, folio 320 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on APRIL 23, 2012 AT 2:35 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 $17,000 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

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Legal Notices 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 #2011-15672) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Abby Moynihan, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-4/5/3t ___________________________________ Dackman & Heyman, LLC, Solicitors Gordon B. Heyman, Solicitor 2221 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21218

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF ONE-STORY RANCHER WITH VIEWS OF SINEPUXENT BAY & ASSATEAGUE ISLAND 8828 BAY RIDGE DR. WEST OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Indemnity Deed of Trust from Peggy N. Friesen, dated June 19, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4732, folio 739 among the Land Records of Worcester County (Case No. 23-C-11-000248FC), default as defined in said Indemnity Deed of Trust having occurred, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction on the premises, on APRIL 20, 2012 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Indemnity Deed of Trust.

The property is improved by a one-

story vinyl sided rancher containing 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

Terms of Sale: A cash deposit, certified check or cashier’s check for $15,000 will be required of the purchaser(s) at time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days following final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence for the purchaser(s) performance. If the purchaser(s) fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Substitute Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser(s) shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest to be charged on the unpaid purchase money at the rate stated in the foreclosed Deed of Trust Note from date of sale to the date funds are received by the Substitute Trustees. Adjustment of current year real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser(s). All other public charges or assessments, including but not limited to, environmental citations, water/sewer charges, ground rent, sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, personal property taxes, prior real property taxes, tax sale redemption, condominium/HOA dues, whether incurred prior to or after the sale are to be paid by the purchaser(s).

The purchaser(s) shall be responsible for payment of any ground rent escrow, if required. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, and without any representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the nature, value, use, description or condition of the property, equipment, fixtures or improvements. The property is also being sold subject to all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, critical area and wetland violations, environmental problems, conditions or hazards, which may exist on or with respect to the property and such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the property might disclose. Purchaser(s) shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. If there are tenants in possession of all or part of the property, the Substitute Trustees shall not be responsible for any tenant security deposit. The property is being sold subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. 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(s). Upon refund of the deposit this sale shall be null and void and of no effect and the purchaser(s) shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer taxes and settlement costs to be paid by the purchaser(s). In the event settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than Note holder, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. The purchaser(s) at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property from the date of sale.

The information contained herein was

obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for information purposes only. The Auctioneer and the Substitute Trustees do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. The acreage and square footage are approximate.

Gordon B. Heyman, Debra G. Lerner, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-4/5/3t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13110 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #305 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John H. Bowen dated September 5, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3873, Folio 104 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $183,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.37500% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on APRIL 24, 2012 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 305 of Braemar Towers Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property,

and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason there shall be no abatement of interest. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest.

If purchaser fails to settle within 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-4/5/3t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 207 BARBARY COAST DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Ahmad J. Awadallah dated January 26, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4870, Folio 487 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $244,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on APRIL 24, 2012 AT 2:10 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 $25,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash

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APRIL 20, 2012 within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason there shall be no abatement of interest. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest.

If purchaser fails to settle within 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-4/5/3t ___________________________________

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, APRIL 26, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an

appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(c) requesting a special yard exception to the front yard setback along Coastal Highway, providing a 2’ setback instead of 5’ as provided by Code in the MH, Mobile Home, District. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 156 A & B of the Sundowner Mobile Home Park Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between Denny and Bea Lanes, and locally known as 100 Denny Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: CHRIS CAULK – (BZA 2338 #12-09400003) at 6:10 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive (1) one parking space for a two (2) bedroom unit. The site of the appeal is described as Items II & III of the Taurus Joint Venture Plat, further described as located west of Coastal Highway on the north side of 42nd Street, and known locally as Makai Condominiums, 4201 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MAKAI CONDOMINIUMS – (BZA 2339 #12-09400004) 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-4/12/2t ___________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 240-473-5000 File Number: 17064 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v.

Debbie Huffman also known of record as Debra A. Huffman Phillip Huffman, Sr also known of record as Phillip M. Huffman.

11400 Coastal Highway, #15 Ocean City, MD 21842 and 3570 Dotty Court Huntingtown, MD 20639 and 103 123rd Street, #133 Ocean City, MD 21842 aka 101 123rd Street, #133 Ocean City, MD 21842 and 103 123rd Street, #133C3 Ocean City, MD 21841 aka 101 123rd Street, #133C3 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-11-001634

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 29th day of March, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be

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ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of April, 2012, provided a copy of th is notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of April, 2012.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $110,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 11400 Coastal Highway, #15, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-4/5/3t ___________________________________ Town of Berlin

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION May 2, 2012 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 2012 Regular Meeting 4. Applications Case #04-04-12-7 Bustle Bridal Boutique, 9 S. Main Street Signage 5. Consider approval of Rules of Procedure as revised 6. Comments from the Public 7. Comments from Staff 8. Comments from the Commissioners 9. Comments from the Chairman 10. Adjournment OCD-4/19/1t ___________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

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

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Hidden Oak Farms LLC on behalf of Paul Abu-Zaid – Request No. 201230 – Request to install a 6’x 20’ perpendicular pier with a 14’x 14’ platform and 2 boatlifts with associated pilings not to exceed 34 feet channelward.

This project is located on Kennebunk Ct., also known as Tax Map 22, Parcel 414, Lot 6A, Coves of Isle of Wight Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 2 Bayshore Marine on behalf of Dave Onorato – Request No. 2012-31 – Request to install a 4’x 16’ parallel dock,

PWC lift, and a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 11.5 feet channelward. Request also includes in-kind installation of approximately 62’ of replacement vinyl bulkheading. This project is located at 10516 Brighton Rd., also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 17, Lot 8, Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 3 Permit Ink LLC on behalf of Thomas & Sandra Miller – Request No. 2012-32 – Request to install a 3’x 30’ parallel dock, PWC lit, and a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. Request also includes installation of approximately 50’ of replacement vinyl bulkheading. This project is located at 12309 Snug Harbor Rd., also known as Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Section A, Lot 56, Snug Harbor Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 4 Permit Ink LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Robert Thomas – Request No. 2012-33 – Request to install a 4’x 15’ perpendicular pier and a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 18 feet channelward. This project is located at 13032 Wilson Ave., also known as Tax Map 5, Parcel 16, Phase 2, Unit 13, Towns of Nantucket III, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 5 Permit Ink LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Raymond Pugh Jr. – Request No. 2012-34 – Request to install 2 PWC lifts and a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This project is located at 342 Ocean Parkway, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 542, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 6 Permit Ink LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Debra Malone – Request No. 2012-35 – Request to install 2 PWC lifts and a boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 35 feet channelward.

This project is located at 6914 Hall Dr., also known as Tax Map 51, Parcel 30, Lot 16, Golf Club Shores Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

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BID NOTICE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY The Town of Ocean City is accepting bids for Mowing Services for the Ocean City Municipal Airport. Bids must be received by the City Manager's Office, located in City Hall, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Bids will be opened and read into the record in the May 1, 2012 Council Meeting which starts at 1:00 p.m. Bid Packages are available at the Operations Counter of the Ocean City Airport 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 or by calling 410-2132471.

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REAL ESTATE REPORT

Changes affecting buyers and sellers LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (April 20, 2012) Various legislative changes and industry modifications are made throughout the year that can affect both home buyers and sellers. Here are two of the more significant changes in 2012.

■ FHA Fees Change: Effective April 1, there will be an increase to the annual FHA mortgage insurance premium for borrowers using FHA loans. Borrowers will see a .10 percent increase. An additional .25 percent increase for jumbo loans takes effect June 1.

The upfront mortgage insurance premium (commonly referred to as the MIP on settlement sheets) is also being raised to 1.75 percent from its current 1 percent.

However, to encourage refinancing options for existing mortgages, the Obama administration is reducing the MIP on FHA refinance loans and lowering the annual premium.

■ Debt Cancellation Set to Expire: Back in 2007, at the start of distressed sales in our real estate market, the federal government provided tax relief for home owners conducting a short sale or foreclosure. This tax relief was in the form of mortgage debt forgiveness on a primary residence. The amount that is a shortfall from what was owed to a lender versus the amount they accepted would normally be seen as taxable under “imputed income.” Since short sales are still prominent in our local market, another extension of this debt cancellation relief is important to the overall health of our real estate industry.

This legislation is also important for homeowners who are working to modify/restructure their loans principal.

■ National Flood Insurance Policy Also Set to Expire: At the end of 2011, President Obama signed a bill that temporarily extended the NFIP through May 31, 2012. The status of the NFIP reauthorization is an important piece of legislation to our local coastal area.

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

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Demonstrations, classes and membership specials April 27-28

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) Shannon Reilly Mobilia will celebrate the grand opening of her new studio, Pilates 54, located in Selbyville, Del., next Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, with light refreshments, demonstrations, membership specials and free introductory reformer classes.

A pilates instructor for 10 years, Mobilia opened her first studio, Pilates Works, in West Ocean City in 2005.

She closed the business in 2009 and to start a family.

On Jan. 7, 2010, Mobilia and her husband, Adrian, opened Fenwick Wine Cellars off Route 54, in Fenwick Island, Del. Mobilia maintained several of her pilates clients after she closed her studio and offered sessions in her home.

She missed not having a space to conduct classes, so this winter, she began her search for the perfect location.

She found it in the

(April 20, 2012) Ocean City was well represented Monday during the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s 58th annual McCormick & Company “Star of the Industry” awards gala in Baltimore, and several resort businesses took home prestigious awards. de Lazy Lizard, located on the bay at First Street, was the winner in the “Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant” (open two years or less) category, much to the surprise of Todd Hays, who attended the pirate-themed gala, with managing partner Wayne Odachowski.

When the restaurant’s name was announced, Hays said they were ecstatic.

“I really couldn’t believe it.

It was awesome,” he said.

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Windrow receives designation Erik Windrow, an Ocean City realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate.

Fewer than 32,000 realtors nationwide have earned the credential.

Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.

Windrow is a sales associate with Prudential PenFed Realty in West Ocean City. He is a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors.

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Shannon Reilly Mobilia demonstrates pilates moves in her new studio in Selbyville. A two-day grand opening event is scheduled for Friday, April 27, from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 28, from noon to 5 p.m.

Williamsville Country Village on Lighthouse Road.

She took over the vacant 1,800-square-foot unit, formerly occupied by Curves,

in March. A new floor and mirrors were installed and the walls were painted light green.

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“Just to be nominated was an honor because I’ve been to a couple of the other restaurants that were finalists.”

Hays said he thought de Lazy Lizard, which opened June 28, 2010, won the award because “we have the coolest spot.”

“I think our food is good, our staff is good, we have a relaxed, leisurely atmosphere and our setting on top of that is hard to beat,” he said.

Added Odachowski, “Launching a new restaurant can be a challenge. Our goal was to build a beautiful, beach-oriented venue, hire professional, friendly staff, and to serve quality, affordable food and drinks. We felt that we have been successful in achieving those goals and the support of our patrons in voting for de Lazy Lizard as ‘Maryland’s Favorite New

Restaurant’ confirms that we are delivering on those goals.

We sincerely appreciate the support of our friends and patrons and have plans to make the Lizard even better in the near future.”

Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, located on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street, received the “Favorite Bar and/or Tavern” award. Owner Greg Shockley said he was surprised to win the category, going up against some of the top restaurants in the state.

While those restaurants are open year-round, Shenanigan’s is open March through October. It was closed during the voting process, so he and his staff had to use social media and the restaurant’s Web site to promote the contest.

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ResortQuest Real Estate recently announced the March top producers for its southeast Sussex County, Del. locations.

Tammy Hadder and Anna Meiklejohn of the Marketplace at Sea Colony office received top honors for listing volume.

Top listing volume awards for individual agents by office are: Hadder and Meiklejohn; Marc Grimes of the Bear Trap Dunes office; Gail Phelan of the Edgewater/Sea Colony office; Anne Powell and Jen Hughes of the Bayside office; and Kae Quillen of the Bethany Beach office.

Powell and Hughes received top honors for sales volume.

Top sales volume awards for individual agents by office are: Powell and Hughes; Colleen Windrow of the Marketplace at Sea Colony office; Dayna Feher of the Bethany Beach office; Steve Alexander of the Edgewater/Sea Colony office; and Grimes.

ResortQuest Real Estate is a real estate leader in southeast Sussex County, since the early 1970’s. ResortQuest provides comprehensive real estate services, including residential and commercial sales, vacation and long-term rentals and homeowner association management.

For more information, visit ResortQuestDE.com, or follow ResortQuest Delaware & Maryland on Facebook or Twitter (@RQDEMD).

Download ResortQuest’s free mobile real estate search application by texting QUEST to 87778.

Interested in starting a career in real estate, contact Ann K. Baker at 302-541-5970, e-mail her at abaker@resortquest.com or visit www.ResortQuestDE.com.

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that we were able to mobilize people to vote for us,” he said. “I was shocked to be nominated and winning was even more of a shock.”

About 80 percent of his business comes from tourists visiting the area, Shockley said, so it is gratifying to know they took the time to vote for Shenanigan’s.

“I’m proud of what we’ve done here the past 23 years,” he said. “It’s an honor to win the award and it’s gratifying to know that people think that highly of us.”

Restaurants were first nominated by the dining public and RAM members, then chosen as finalists by the RAM Nominations Committee. The dining public could vote for the finalists online at www.marylandrestaurants.com or by mail-in ballot. The winners were announced during the gala.

William and Julianne Gibbs, owners of the Dough Roller restaurants in Ocean City, received the Brice & Shirley Phillips Lifetime Industry Achievement Award.

“William and Julianne were chosen this year because they exemplify the sound business principles and impeccable character demonstrated by Brice and Shirley Phillips,” said Sarah Cunningham, director of marketing for the Restaurant Association of Maryland. “Over the years, the Gibbs family and their restaurants have been a mainstay and tradition for all Marylanders as they visit Ocean City.”

William Gibbs found out about a month ago that he and his wife would be

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de Lazy Lizard, located on First Street and the bay, won the “Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant” award during the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s 58th annual McCormick & Company “Star of the Industry” gala in Baltimore on Monday. de Lazy Lizard’s managing partners, Todd Hays, holding the award, and Wayne Odachowski, center, are pictured with, from left, RAM Board Member Larry Wilhelm, Steve Smith and President Marshall Weston.

presented with the award. He didn’t realize how prestigious it was until he heard its description at the gala.

“It kind of hit me when we were there.

I couldn’t be more excited,” he said. “It’s even more special for me because I grew up with the [Phillips] family. Miss Shirley had a big impact on me.”

Gibbs said almost every Sunday during the summer he treats himself to Phillips’ stuffed flounder, potato salad and slaw after a busy week at the Dough Roller. Another special treat he enjoys is the claw finger cocktail.

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Dough Roller has been serving Ocean City residents and visitors for 32 years.

The first restaurant opened on Third Street and the Boardwalk. There are also locations on the Boardwalk at South Division Street, and on Coastal Highway at 41st and 70th streets.

Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille owner Tammy Patrick-Cebula and La Hacienda proprietor Bill Herbst, were among five nominated in the “Restaurateur of the Year” category. The award went to Matthew Milani, owner of The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar and Restaurant in Ellicott City.

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The grand opening event on April 27 will take place from 4-7 p.m. The following day, guests may stop in from noon to 5 p.m. Those interested in the free introductory class on the Pilates Allegro Reformer machines should reserve a spot by calling 410-2513537.

At the studio, Mobilia will offer pilates mat classes, small group reformer classes, personal training and “54’s Video Workouts,” a high-intensity session. Her assistant, Danielle Lesser, will also instruct classes.

Mobilia said there are many benefits of pilates. Participants will lose inches, increase their flexibility and become stronger, leaner and healthier.

“Pilates is a continuous flow of movement. It’s all about the core and it’s all done through breathing,” she said. “Once you have a strong core, everything is better.”

Pilates, she said, is for men and women of all ages. The original 37 pilates moves can be modified to a person’s level, whether they are a beginner or experienced.

For more information about Pilates 54, or to view a class schedule, visit www.facebook.com/Pilates54.

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SDHS LAX Boys refuse to lose LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) In the fourth quarter of Monday’s match-up in Easton, the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team scored five goals — and held the Warriors scoreless — to earn an 11-9 come-frombehind win. “ T h i s group refuses to lose. They just won’t Decatur Coach quit,” Decatur Scott Lathroum Coach Scott Lathroum said after the April 16 win.

The Warriors took an early lead, gaining a 4-1 advantage in the first quarter. Decatur scored twice in the final minutes to end the quarter trailing 4-3.

Easton tallied two goals in less than three minutes to pull ahead 6-3 in the second quarter. Goals by Decatur seniors Erik Geiser and Curtis Snyder and freshman Corey Gwin evened the score at 6-all going into the halftime break.

The Warriors netted three goals in the third quarter to take a 9-6 lead.

“We were down by three going into the fourth quarter. I told the boys we’ve been in this situation before and three goals is nothing,” Lathroum said.

Thirty-five seconds into the final quarter, Gwin scored.

Junior Andrew Ternahan cut Easton’s lead to one about 20 seconds later. Snyder tied the score 9-9 with about seven minutes remaining in the contest. He gave Decatur the goahead goal with 4:30 remaining, and two minutes later, Ternahan boosted the Seahawks’ advantage to two and the visiting squad held on to win 11-9.

“It was a good win. Our defense really played well in the fourth quarter and our offense capitalized,” Lathroum said.

“We got some momentum and we just took off.”

Snyder led Decatur with five goals. Gwin chipped in with three goals, Ternahan scored twice and Geiser netted one.

Goalie Brooks Gilbert, a junior, stopped 14 Easton shots.

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Worcester Prep’s Alissa Talbert (21) takes on two St. Mary’s Ryken players during last Saturday’s game in Berlin. Worcester was victorious 12-5. (Bottom) Worcester Prep’s Meredith Smith (11) is guarded by two St. Mary’s Ryken Knights. Smith scored two goals for the Lady Mallards.

LADY MALLARDS OUTSCORE KNIGHTS 5-1 IN SECOND HALF, WIN GAME 12-5 Team must improve after each match, coach says LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team held a 7-4 lead over the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights at the halftime break of last Saturday’s game, and in the second half, the Lady Mallards outscored their opponent 5-1 to win the competition in Berlin 12-5.

“Our defense was actually doing really well, but we fell apart when it came down to Prep Coach fundamentals — ground balls, passing, Page Rogers throwing, seeing the open player in midfield transition,” Prep Coach Page Watts Rogers said after the victory. “Every time the ball bounced, it just went right into their stick. We didn’t really play a complete

game. We caught some breaks and we put it together for little spurts here and there, but on a whole it was not the best game for us.

“We still managed to get the ball in the net, but we got lucky,” she said. “We need to start improving after each game.”

Sophomores Lilly DiNardo and Ali Greer scored three goals apiece for Worcester. Meredith Smith, a junior, chipped in with two goals. Senior Mary Clare Regan, junior Ragen Doyle and freshmen Molly Soulé and Sophie Brennan each tallied a goal.

Freshman goalie Carolyn Dorey recorded 13 saves. “[Dorey’s] been coming up big for us.

She’s getting better and better each game and she saved us a couple of times [Saturday],” Rogers said.

The Calverton Cougars are scheduled to travel to Berlin today for a 4 p.m. match-up against the Mallards.

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Lady Mallards pull out victory over JMB Clippers

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Freshmen duo take second doubles match 8-5 to earn Worcester Prep a team win LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) Tied at 3-all, Monday’s girls’ tennis competition between Worcester Prep and the James M. Bennett Clippers in Ocean Pines came down to the final match — second doubles, during which two freshmen pulled out an 8-5 win to secure the team victory for the Lady Mallards.

“They did a great job,” said Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson of Mattie Maull and Rylie Doyle’s performance.

Also winning matches for the Mallards were seniors Lynde Pepper (second singles, 8-3) and Shelby Zimmer (fourth singles, 8-3).

Claire Stickler and first doubles partner Hannah Esham, both sophomores, were victorious 8-4.

“All the matches were very competitive. It was just a good day of tennis,” Hudson said.

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Worcester Prep’s Claire Stickler keeps the ball in play during Tuesday’s team competition against Sts. Peter & Paul in Ocean Pines. Stickler and Hannah Esham outscored their first doubles competitors 8-1.

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Worcester Prep’s Tom Thornett lines up a shot during Tuesday’s team competition against Sts. Peter & Paul in Berlin. Thornett won his first singles match 8-4.

The Prep boys’ squad won two of their seven matches in Berlin. Freshman Quinn Lukas edged out his second singles opponent 8-4. Junior Justin Canakis and his second doubles partner, freshman Erik Zorn, came out on top 8-3.

“Experience seems to be hurting us.

We’re losing a lot of close matches we have the opportunity to win,” said Worcester Coach Keith Coleman. “The boys are working hard and playing hard, but at crunch time lack of experience shows up.”

On Tuesday, the girls won all seven matches against the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres in Ocean Pines. Mallards earning singles victories were senior Kayla Baier (8-1), Pepper (8-0), freshman Tatjana Kondraschow (8-4), Zimmer (8-0) and senior Michelle Stickler (8-1).

C. Stickler and Esham outscored their first doubles competitors, 8-1. Maull and Doyle shut out their competition 8-0.

“Everyone played well. All matches were closer than the scores indicated,” Hudson said. “I was really pleased with Tatjana’s comeback. She was down 1-2 and rallied to win.”

The boys’ squad also won 7-0. Winning their singles matches were junior Tom Thornett (8-4), Lukas (8-2), sophomore Chase Schmehling (8-5), junior Zander Farr (8-3) and sophomore Chris Klug (8-1).

Junior London Walker and first doubles teammate, freshman Kyle Chandler,

scored an 8-3 victory. Canakis and Zorn topped their second doubles opponents 81.

“We played more consistent tennis today,” Coleman said after Tuesday’s competition on the Mallards’ courts in Berlin. “It’s good to get a solid win under our belts.”

The Prep tennis teams will play the Salisbury School Dragons today at Salisbury University. On Monday, the squads will again travel to Salisbury to battle the Parkside Rams.

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SD tennis teams top Dragons and Warriors this week LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) The Stephen Decatur girls’ and boys’ tennis teams earned victories over the Salisbury School Dragons and Pocomoke Warriors this week.

On Monday, the Seahawks competed against the Dragons at Salisbury University.

The Lady Seahawks won 7-0. Scoring singles wins for Decatur were senior Chrissy Hershey (8-3) and juniors Emmalee Murrell (8-2), Tori Whigham (80) and Libby Withers (8-0). Salisbury forfeited the fifth singles match to sophomore Valerie Petsche.

First doubles team of sophomore Ashley DePaul and partner junior Lexi Ashton and second doubles pair, senior Makaela Mitchell and sophomore Charlotte Petsche, each won by forfeit.

“They played much better than the first time we played [Salisbury School],” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood.

“We are making good progress thus far in the season.”

The Decatur boys’ team also finished 7-0.

Seahawks who won their singles matches were seniors Logan Rodriguez See COACHES on Page 40

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Victory over Warriors a ‘team effort’ by Seahawks LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) With the score tied at 2-all, the Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team went on six-goal run, and held off the Easton Warriors’ late charge, to win Monday’s game in Berlin 13-9.

“I think we played very well. When we bring the ball up the field, we don’t just want to stop. We’re looking to go to the goal off the fast break or we’re waiting for the trailers to come up and get them the ball,” said Decatur Coach Bob Musitano.

“Three sophomores and a freshman are starting, so we’re a young team, but the girls do what you ask them to do. The older girls are guiding the younger girls.”

Decatur got on the scoreboard first, when junior Annie Brown netted a shot 46 seconds into the game. Kayla Terlizzi, also a junior, made it 2-0 about a minute later, but Easton answered, tallying two goals in less than three minutes.

Sophomore Erik Florek gave the Lady Seahawks the go-ahead goal seconds later and sophomore Layla Fowler boosted the advantage to two. Fowler scored two more goals to put Decatur on top 6-2.

Senior Elizabeth Anderson beat her player and took the ball to the cage 6:56 before halftime and about two minutes later, Fowler notched her fourth goal of the day and the home team led 8-2.

Easton netted its third goal at the 4:10 mark, followed by an Eileen Hayman score for Decatur. The Warriors scored

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Stephen Decatur’s Elizabeth Anderson (7) protects the ball during Monday’s game in Berlin against Easton. Decatur won the contest 13-9.

twice in the final two minutes to trail at halftime, 9-5.

Easton cut Decatur’s lead to two, scoring twice in the opening minutes of the second half. The Seahawks tallied four goals in the final 13 minutes of the competition, while the Warriors netted two.

Fowler led Decatur with four goals.

Hayman, a junior, chipped in with three

goals. Decatur goalie Kaitlin Hardt, a senior, recorded seven saves.

“It was a great team effort. Eight players scored and that’s really what you want to see,” Musitano said. “There was a lot of unselfish play.”

The Seahawks’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday in Berlin against the WiHi Indians.

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Mallards ‘play their tails off’ in game against Calverton on Sat. Despite 17-10 loss, Coach Gates pleased with players’ performance in second half LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) Worcester Prep Coach Kevin Gates said his boys’ lacrosse team “played their tails off” despite falling to the Calverton Cougars 17-10 last Saturday in Berlin.

The Cougars led 9-4 at halftime and during the break, Gates told his players to believe they could win and to “keep fighting until the end.”

“I wanted them to believe,” he said. “I knew the game wasn’t over and they were right in it.”

Gates said the MalPrep Coach lards had a better performance in the second Kevin Gates half, though the Berlin squad was outscored 8-6.

Prep goalie Will Hastings, a freshman, came up big for his team, stopping 14 Calverton shots.

Junior Harrison Brennan scored four goals for Worcester in the loss. Ryan McGuire, a senior, netted three goals.

Gates was not as pleased with the Mallards’ level of play during Tuesday’s home game against the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres.

Worcester led 4-3 at the end of the first quarter, but by halftime, Sts. Peter & Paul pulled ahead 10-5 and went on to win the game 16-11.

“They were a good team, but we didn’t play well. We made it hard on ourselves.

Seahawks easily outscore Warriors LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) The Stephen Decatur baseball team drove in 28 runs and only allowed the Pocomoke Warriors to score once in five innings Tuesday.

Senior James DiBuo pitched all five innings for the Seahawks. He struck out seven Warriors on their home field and gave up three hits.

On offense, Steve Ruggiere and Mike O’Neill, both seniors, each hit three-run home runs over the fence. Ruggiere finished the game with five hits, while O’Neill had two. Grant Donahue, a freshman, chipped in with three hits and junior Dallas Harrington recorded two hits.

“As a team, we need to progress for the second half of the season,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro. “Everyone is getting better so we need to as well.”

The Chincoteague Ponies are scheduled to travel to Berlin today for a 4 p.m. game against the Seahawks. On Monday, Decatur will take a road trip to Crisfield to play the Crabbers.

We just made too many mistakes,” Gates said. “I know we could have played better.

It was very frustrating. We gave them too many easy chances.”

Gates said many of the Sabres’ shots were right in front of Hastings, making it difficult for him to stop them. He recorded five saves.

Brennan had a solid game, Gates said, winning 13 of 21 face-offs. McGuire also had a strong performance, leading the Mallards with four goals. “They played well, we just need everyone else to,” he said.

The Prep squad will look to bounce back Saturday when the St. Paul’s Crusaders (Baltimore) travel to Berlin for a 1 p.m. competition. On Monday, the Salisbury School Dragons are scheduled to travel to Berlin for a 4 p.m. match.

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Worcester Prep’s Jake Emche (6) takes the ball behind the Calverton goal during last Saturday’s competition in Berlin. Worcester lost 17-10.

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Decatur track teams win Tuesday’smeet in Berlin LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor

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(8-2) and Jason Stitely (8-4), junior Timmy VanVonno (8-5), sophomore Pravar Joshi (8-6) and junior Joe Iacona (8-4).

The Salisbury boys’ team only had five competitors, so the doubles matches were forfeited to Decatur.

Dragons’ singles players did team up for exhibition doubles matches against the Seahawks.

Junior Logan Simpson and sophomore Zack Elmer outscored their second doubles opponents 8-6.

“We’re definitely playing good tennis,” Decatur Coach Steve Berquist said after the competition.

On Tuesday, the Lady Seahawks won all seven matches against the Warriors in Pocomoke.

Junior Madison Pope took her No. 1 singles match 8-1. Hershey, Murrell, Whigham and Withers shut out their singles opponents 8-0.

DePaul and Ashton held their first doubles competition scoreless, winning 8-0. Mitchell and partner C. Petsche earned victory by forfeit.

“I think we’re definitely getting better,” Greenwood said.

Earning victories for the Decatur boys’ squad were senior Kyle Rodriguez (8-0), L. Rodriguez (8-4), Stitely (8-2), VanVonno (8-3) and Joshi (8-3).

Iacona and Simpson edged out their first doubles opponents 8-6.

“We played very well, winning six of the seven matches,” Berquist said.

(April 20, 2012) Both the Decatur girls’ and boys’ outdoor track and field teams won Tuesday’s eight-school meet at Seahawk Stadium, each scoring more than 100 points over their closes competitors.

“We looked pretty strong today and hopefully, we can build on that,” Jody Stigler, coach of the Seahawks with Rick Cawthern and Fred Billings, said after the April 17 meet. “We got a couple people back [from injuries] and that helped solidify it for us. We definitely still need to improve, but were starting to get there.”

The Lady Seahawks tallied 234.5 points in the victory. Cambridge was second with 68 points.

Decatur athletes winning their individual events were seniors Jessica Galuardi (100-meter high hurdles, 17 seconds), Ashley Hrebik (pole vault, 7 feet) and Katie Purnell (long jump, 16 feet 6.25 inches; triple jump, 33 feet 5 inches; high jump, 4 feet 10 inches), juniors Ameerah Lewis (shot put, 33 feet 5 inches; discus, 81 feet 4 inches) and Lauren Buckman (3,200m, 13:54) and sophomore Chloe FauntLeRoy (400m, 1:01.9; 800m, 2:33.9).

The Decatur girls’ 1,600-meter relay team, consisting of the Saunders sisters, Alex, a sophomore, and Raven, a senior, FauntLeRoy and junior Jenna Abbaticchio, won their race in 4:32.2.

Buckman joined R. Saunders, FauntLeRoy and Abbaticchio for the 3,200-meter event and the girls were victorious, finishing the race in 10:57.1.

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Stephen Decatur’s Spenser Cardenas takes his turn in the long jump event during Tuesday’s track meet in Berlin as teammate James Phillips looks on.

The Decatur boys’ team scored 219.5 points for first-place honors. Wi-Hi placed second with 109.5 points.

Seahawks who earned first place in their individual events were juniors Lance Ward (1,600m, 5:04.6) and Nick Molitor (3,200m, 11:18) and seniors Chris David (400m, 52.4 seconds), Nick Craven (shot put, 44 feet 9 inches) and Greg Petersen (300m hurdles, 43.5 seconds; triple jump,

39 feet 3.5 inches; high jump, 6 feet 4 inches).

Ward, David and juniors Dan Winters and Sunny Aroh won the 1,600-meter relay race in 3:40.7. Junior Tristan Peeples joined Ward, David and Winters for the 3,200-meter relay event. They placed first, completing the race in 8:46.9.

The next track meet is scheduled for Monday in Ridgely, Md.

Sommers named executive director of Eastern Surfing Association (April 20, 2012) The ESA Board of Directors recently announced that Michelle B. Sommers will be the new executive director of the Eastern Surfing Association, beginning in late spring.

With more than 14 years of experience, including sales, marketing, education and leadership roles, Sommers brings a blend of skills, knowledge and practical experience, combined with a strong background and passionate interest in surfing.

Sommers, who lives in Fenwick Island, Del. with her husband and two sons, operates Sommers Surf Lessons, which special-

izes in surf and SUP lessons for women and children. She also works with her husband in their two bicycle shops, handling sales, marketing and financial management. She M. Sommers was previously the senior territory business manager for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

A graduate of Salisbury University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Fitness, Sommers also enjoys running, biking, yoga, travel and photography. She

was a 2011 Athleta Featured Athlete and is a regular contributor to Athleta’s Chi Blog with topics on surfing, training and stories about inspirational experiences. Additionally, Sommers is a volunteer and member of Delaware’s MERR Institute, a nonprofit stranding response and rehabilitation organization dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles.

“I am really excited to be joining the ESA at such an important time in the evolution of the organization,” she said.

“What started as a grassroots effort to advance amateur surfing in 1967 has grown

into a 45-year success story, and I’m proud to be a part of that story and to help the organization prepare for its next 45 years. I’m quite impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of the volunteers who have run the ESA over the years and I am extremely proud to join their ranks.”

In addition to beefing up the ESA’s competition program, which serves surfers of all ages and experience levels, Sommers looks forward to networking with other organizations to further the ESA’s involvement in beach access and preservation efforts, as well as environmental issues.

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ore than 3,000 walkers and runners are expected to participate in Sunday’s inaugural Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure®.

According to Brittany Fowler, communications and development coordinator for the Maryland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, as of Monday, 2,717 people representing 25 states were registered to take part in the event. It is an increase of 500 people from a week earlier.

“Our goal is 3,000 participants and we think we’ll probably hit just a little higher than that,” Fowler said.

mile fun walk, recommended for families with children and participants who prefer a shorter route.

Online registration will remain open until 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration will also take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street today, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will open at 6 a.m. in the Race Village in the inlet parking lot at the southern most end of Ocean City, on Sunday morning.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Sunday, April 22, at the inlet parking lot z 6 a.m. Survivor, Pledge and Registration Tents open at inlet z 6:45 a.m. Parade of Pink (Survivor Walk) z 7 a.m. Survivor Photo z 8 a.m. 5k Run (timed and untimed) z 8:30 a.m. 5k Walk/ 1-Mile Family Fun Walk z 10 a.m. Awards

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Maryland affiliate brings one of Komen’s most profitable fundraisers to Ocean City to raise awareness about breast cancer programs offered on the Eastern Shore Organizers are hopeful the first Ocean City event will generate $240,000. As of Monday, nearly $190,000 had already been raised.

“We wanted to raise awareness about programs on the Eastern Shore and taking a race to the Eastern Shore is a great way to do that,” Fowler said. “We want to make Ocean City a destination event and we’re encouraging families to come for the whole weekend and make a mini vacation out of it.”

The event will include a 5k (3.1 miles) competitive run, which will be timed, a 5k recreational run (not timed) and a 5k walk. There will also be a 1-

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Warshaw returns from studies in Israel Rabbi Susan Warshaw of Temple Bat Yam, a Reform Jewish congregation, recently returned from a week of in-depth study in Israel. She is part of a group of 29 North American rabbis chosen to participate in a prestigious fellowship with the Rabbi Susan Shalom Hartman Warshaw Institute in Israel.

Hartman’s Rabbinic Leadership Initiative is an intensive three-year program that trains an elite cadre of North American rabbis to serve as religious and educational leaders in their communities.

“What drew me to the program was a passionate love for Israel, love of Torah study and the opportunity to study with the leading Jewish minds of our day,” Warshaw said. This program enhances rabbis’ abilities to respond to contemporary challenges and communicate the vitality and relevance of the Jewish tradition to their congregation. “My mentor in Los Angeles told me it was the best thing that had happened to him as a rabbi, and it was his hope that I would be chosen for the program. As his intern when he was in the third year of his program I saw what he brought back to the congregation and how it changed his rabbinate.”

Participants are male and female pulpit rabbis from Orthodox, Conservative and Reform congregations.

Warshaw is one of only six women in the group of 29. This continuing education program for rabbis includes on-site study in Israel and online distance learning. There is absolutely no cost to the congregation of Temple Bat Yam, which happens to be the smallest congregation of the group.

“I am so pleased that the congregants of Temple Bat Yam are showing their support for me as I study in Israel twice a year, and online once a week for three hours,” Warshaw said.

Coastal Hospice seeks volunteers

Approximately 32,000 people participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Maryland Hunt Valley event last year, helping to raise $3.1 million for the cause.

Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to provide office support and thrift shop merchandising, to offer comfort and companionship to patients with lifelimiting illnesses and their families, and to deliver supplies.

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OC’s first-ever Race for the Cure expected to draw more than 3,000 participants Continued from Page 41

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At 6:45 a.m. the “Parade of Pink” survivor recognition walk will begin, followed by a group photograph at 7 a.m.

“It’s really emotional to see everyone walk by. You get a sense of why you’re there,” Fowler said.

An aerobic warm-up is on tap for 7:15 a.m.; the 5k timed and untimed runs will kick off at 8 a.m.; and the 5k Walk/ 1-Mile Family Fun Walk will start at 8:30 a.m.

The 5k races will begin on the Boardwalk, just south of Somerset Street. Participants will make a left at 15th Street onto Baltimore Avenue and continue to the inlet parking lot. There will be partial road closures along the race route beginning at 6 a.m. (See sidebar) The 1-mile walk will start at the same location. Walkers will head to Fourth Street, where they will turn around and stroll to the finish line at the northwest corner of the inlet lot.

Prior to race day, the cost to participate is $35 for adults (individual participants or team members), $40 for timed runners with chip (not available on race day) and $10 for children age 11 and younger. On race day, the cost is $45 for adults, $15 for children age 11 and younger.

“Parts of the Eastern Shore reflect some of the highest breast cancer incidence rates in Maryland,” Robin Prothro, executive director of Komen Maryland, stated in a press release. “This race will bring together the Eastern Shore community to support the many women — many of whom are our neighbors, sisters, moth-

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To date, Komen be set up. The vilsisters, mothers and friends — Maryland has prolage will also feavided more than ture live entertainthat have been impacted.” $35 million dollars ment, sponsor and ROBIN PROTHRO to support the fight partner tents. executive director of Komen Maryland against breast canParking will not cer — more than be available in the $2.5 million has inlet lot. A shuttle will be offered from the convention center been awarded to grantees on the Eastern to the Race Village from 6-8 a.m. The Shore. The programs supported by Ocean City bus will run all day. The cost Komen Maryland grants aid women and men undergoing treatment, as well as is $1 per ride or $3 for an all-day pass.

Seventy-five percent of the net funds provide support to their families.

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Last year, approximately 32,000 people participated in the Hunt Valley event, helping to raise $3.1 million to aid in the fight to find a cure.

Fowler said the Hunt Valley event has grown tremendously since its inception, when about 2,500 people participated.

“It was about the size the Ocean City event will be this year,” she said.

As a part of the Ocean City event, businesses have been invited to compete in the “Paint the Town Pink” campaign and decorate their establishments in support of the Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure. The competition began April 13, and will conclude Saturday. An independent judge will choose the best decorated business. Participation is open to all Ocean City restaurants, hotels, motels and businesses. Those interested in participating should submit their business information to Lydia Wooten at lwooten@ komenmd.org. The winner will be announced Sunday on the main stage in the Race Village. First-place prize includes advertising on Memorial Day weekend with one 10-second ad to be displayed every five minutes on four passes of the beach per day, Friday through Monday, May 25-28, courtesy of SeaBoard Media, LLC. Area residents are also encouraged to decorate their homes in pink. Residents are not eligible for the SeaBoard prize package.

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Traffic delays expected Sunday (April 20, 2012) The Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens to expect traffic delays on the morning of Sunday, April 22, as participants in the inaugural Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure fill downtown streets.

The race will begin at Somerset Street and continue northbound along the Boardwalk.

The inlet lot, which will host the “Race Village,” will be closed to all traffic from 7:30 a.m. until 11a.m. Northbound traffic on Baltimore Avenue will be restricted to one lane from the inlet to Ninth Street and will be closed to all traffic from Ninth Street to 15th Street. All northbound traffic from Ninth Street will be directed to

Philadelphia Avenue.

Residents and visitors are likely to see traffic delays on eastbound Route 50 as early as 7 a.m. and should expect congestion until after noon. Citizens should consider using alternate routes into Ocean City during these times to avoid traffic delays. In addition, heavy pedestrian traffic is expected along the race route and in surrounding areas.

Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks while crossing the street. Do not take unnecessary risks crossing busy streets against traffic lights. In addition, pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers and continue to watch for traffic the entire time they are in the crosswalk.

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Pink” competition, seven restaurants are participating in the “Dine Out for the Cure®” program. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street; Conner’s Beach Café, on the Boardwalk between Second and Third streets; Captain’s Table Restaurant, in the Courtyard by Marriott on 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue; Fresco’s, 83rd Street; Phillips Crab House, 21st Street; Phillips Seafood House, 141st Street; and Sobo’s Wine Beerstro, located at 1015 Eastern Shore Drive in Salisbury, will donate 20 percent of their sales of either lunch, dinner or both, through Sunday. Komen

Maryland is encouraging all race participants and supporters to dine at these restaurants.

“It’s such a reputable organization.

They made it so easy to participate. How can you refuse?” said Karen Tomasello, owner of Fresco’s Fine Dining with her husband, Pino.

A number of hotels are offering discounts for race weekend including participating sponsor hotels the Boardwalk Group, Ocean City Marriott, Seacrets Hotel and FlipKey. For more information, call 410-9388990 or visit www.komenmd.org.

CONGRATULATIONS! Though they’ve only been training together for less than a year, 10-year-old Isabel Emond, daughter of Marc and Susan Emond of Ocean Pines, and her horse, “The Only Exception” (otherwise known as Sadie), won Reserved Champion in the Short Stirrup Hunter division of the Snowflake Series competition last weekend at Autumn Grove Stables in Berlin.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb’s gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware of what’s going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no matter how persuasive the counter-arguments might be. Money pressures soon will ease.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) By all means, have fun and enjoy your newly expanded social life. But don’t forget that some people are depending on you to keep promises that are very important to them.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) You need to wait patiently for an answer to a workplace problem and not push for a decision. Remember: Time is on your side. A financial matter needs closer attention.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You now have information that can influence that decision you planned to make.

But the clever Cat will consult a trusted friend or family member before making a major move.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good news: You’re finding that more doors are opening for you to show what you can do, and you don’t even have to knock very hard to get the attention you’re seeking.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your gift for creating order out of chaos will help you deal with a sudden rush of responsibilities that would threaten someone less able to balance his or her priorities.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. Your energy levels are coming right back up to normal — just in time to help you tackle some worthwhile challenges and make some important choices.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sage Sagittarian should demand a full explanation of inconsistencies that might be cropping up in what had seemed to be a straightforward deal.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A conflict between obligations to family and to the job can create stressful problems. Best advice: Balance your dual priorities so that one doesn’t outweigh the other.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t guess, speculate or gossip about that so-called “mystery” situation at the workplace. Bide your time.

An explanation will be forthcoming very soon.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Boredom might be creeping in and causing you to lose interest in a repeat project. Deal with it by flipping over your usual routine and finding a new way to do an old task.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can warm the coldest heart with your lyrical voice and bright smile. You find yourself at home, wherever you are.

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OC Arbor Day celebration planned for April 27 ceived for the past 24 years. Ocean City was the first barrier island in the country to receive this award.

The second is the Maryland Community Forest and the Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service’s Maryland P.L.A.N.T. (People Loving and Nurturing Trees) Community Award, which Ocean City has received since the program’s inception 20 years ago.

The highlight of the event will be when students assist the mayor, council and town arborist in planting a tree at Northside Park as part of the Beautification Committee’s TreeMendous Program.

The celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m.

(April 20, 2012) The town of Ocean City will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 27, at Northside Park on 125th Street. Second-grade classes from Ocean City Elementary School will present skits, poems, songs and artwork to show the importance of trees in our environment.

For more than 25 years, the Ocean City Beautification Committee has partnered with the students to bring this program to the community.

Also during the celebration, the mayor and City Council will be presented with two prestigious awards. The first is the National Arbor Day Foundation’s “Tree City USA” award, which the town has re-

in the Northside Park community room with light refreshments. The festivities will then move outdoors, where the ceremony will take place, weather permitting. The celebration will kick off with the presentation of the flags by the American Legion Color Guard. Following the tree planting, the students will enjoy demonstrations by the Ocean City Police Department’s mounted police and K-9 units.

All citizens and visitors are invited to join this long-standing tradition. For more information, call Donna Greenwood, Beautification Committee chairwoman, at 410-289-7060.

Pre-register for poker tourney to receive free chips (April 20, 2012) Organizers of Temple Bat Yam’s “Daughter of the Sea” poker tournament are encouraging players to pre-register for the May 12 tournament, as anyone who signs up early will receive an additional $500 in tournament chips free.

The event, the organization’s second, will be held in the Ocean Pines Community Center’s Assateague room at 7 p.m.

Players must be at least 21 years old. This is a cash prize tournament, with an anticipated prize pool of approximately $5,000, depending on the number of registrants. The $85 registration fee gets players $5,000 in tournament chips. Ad-

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Players can pre-register by calling 410641-4311. Pre-registration closes at noon on Friday, May 11, but players may still register at the door on the day of the tournament.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 April 20: Johnny Mojo, 6-10 p.m.

April 22: Louis Wright, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 25: Melissa Alesi, 5-8 p.m.

April 26: Johnny Mojo, 5-8 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 April 20: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m.

April 21: Mood Swingers, 9 p.m.

April 25: Happy Hour party w/Christopher Dean Band, 5-8 p.m.

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

April 20: DJ Bump, 5-8:30 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 April 20: Kevin Poole, 5 p.m.; DJ Rob Cee, 9 p.m.; Dead Poets, 10 p.m.

April 21: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Animal House, 10 p.m.

April 22: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City

410-213-1846 April 20: DJ Billy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 21: Simple Truth and Friends, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 22: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6-9 p.m.; DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

April 26: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-3095 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 7-11 p.m.

Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m.

Every Tuesday: Team Trivia, 7 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Senior Deck Party w/Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m.

Every Thursday: Texas Holdem’ poker tournament, 7 p.m.

HAWAIIAN CRAB BAR & GRILL 37314 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-9800 April 20: Red Solo Cup Party w/ Landers and Heinz, 7 p.m.

April 21: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Every Friday: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.

Every Saturday: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m.

Every Sunday: Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m.

Every Thursday: Baltimore Bob, 4-7 p.m.

Aprill 20: DJ Marla, 9 p.m.

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

Every Monday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m.

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

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 April 20: Lime Green, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

April 21: Simple Truth, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 April 20-21: Power Play OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB Mumford’s Landing Road 410-641-7501 April 20: Island Sounds, 6-10 p.m.

April 21: DJ Donnie, 6-10 p.m.

MELISSA ALESI 19th Hole Bar & Grill: Wednesday, April 25, 5-8 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 April 20: Lifespeed, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 21: Zion Reggae Band, 4-8 p.m.; Jon Maurer Band, 5-9 p.m.; Darkside/Lunasea Party w/Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Joe Bachman & Crew, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Every Tuesday: Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

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

LIME GREEN Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Friday, April 20, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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(Far left) Mayor Rick Meehan, right, joins Jeff and Rina Thaler, president of the Art League of Ocean City on Sunday, for the groundbreaking ceremony at the future home of the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The Art League of Ocean City moved from its building on 94th Street, where the new facility will be built, to its temporary headquarters in the former Susquehanna Bank building on the same block closer to Coastal Highway, on Jan. 16.

(Left) Eric Shuster, pictured with his father, Tom, director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, was the 2004 recipient of an Art League of Ocean City scholarship, given to a student pursuing the arts. Shuster graduated from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania in 2008 and is currently teaching music at Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University.

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Art League of Ocean City past presidents, from left, Su Lane, Lyn Burr, Margaret Spurlock, Betty Stork, Rina Thaler (current president) and Jody Veader take part in the groundbreaking ceremony. (Right) Maryland Del. Norm Conway, left, shakes hands with Sen. Jim Mathias Sunday, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, on April 15.

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Representing the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 10th annual Ocean City Bridal Show in front of Seacrets on 49th Street on Sunday, from left, are Sal Fasano, Events Director Lisa Dennis and Executive Director Melanie Pursel. (Right) Cassandra and Sean Rox celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Ocean City Bridal Show.

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Welcoming guests to the April 15 Ocean City Bridal Show are Gil del Bosque, left, and Michael Knowles.

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Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes perform during the Relay for Life fundraiser at BJ’s on the Water on April 15. (Left) Sheila Kane, left, and Dawn Hodge, co-chairwoman of Relay for Life-North Worcester County, welcome guests to BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street Sunday, during the restaurant’s annual team fundraiser for the upcoming event. The 2012 North Worcester Relay for Life will take place May 1112 at Frontier Town Campground, off Route 611 in West Ocean City. Relay for Life is an all-night walk and gathering created to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones who lost their battle with cancer and those currently fighting the disease.

Taking part in the festivities at BJ’s on the Water Sunday, are, from left, Pam Stansell, Stefanie Luicc and Joe Mac. (Far right) Stopping by BJ’s on the Water Sunday are, from left, Dave Dekowski, Pete Kaz and Mick Stephenson.

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POSTERS WANTED Lenore Huffer, Education Chairman of the Daughters of the American Colonists, recently announced that the winners of the 2012 Colonial Poster Competition were Worcester Preparatory School students, third-grader Mason Brown, left, and fifth grader Dawson Delaney. Pictured with the award winners is Celeste Bunting, head of Lower School.

DECATUR KEY CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS Stephen Decatur High School’s new Key Club officers were recently installed. They are, from left, President Yasemin Unal, Vice President Julia Wellen, Co-Secretary Katlyn Knowles, Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines Ocean City’s Liaison to the Key Club Roy Foreman, Co-Secretary Victoria Murcia, Editor Lauren Bodolus and Treasurer Rachel Mulholland.

STEM TRAINING ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS The American Legion Auxiliary of Ocean City recently announced the Ocean City Elementary School winners of the Americanism Essay Contest. Pictured is first-place winner Lydia Woodley (grade 3), second-place winner Arusa Islam (grade 3), and third-place winner Betul Yucel (grade 4). Their winning essays explain how they can show patriotism in their community and will be recognized at a luncheon at the American Legion Unit 166 in April.

Third grade teachers throughout Worcester County participated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) training at the Worcester County Board of Education. Teachers solved problems presented in two different scenarios while working cooperatively in groups. Pictured are third grade teachers, Liz Glover, Kelly Gee and Andrese Foreman, from Ocean City Elementary School. As part of the new Common Core Curriculum, students are being taught to become independent learners and problem solvers, as well as, learning to work with their peers to prepare them for college and careers.

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SPRING CHICKENS Ocean City Elementary School students in Jennifer Fohner’s morning pre-kindergarten class learn about the life cycle of a chick, and afterwards, they created their own spring chickens.

CHAMPION Andrew Spence, a student at Buckingham Elementary School, is excited to hold Kurt Purnell’s U.S. Open Grand Champion trophy. Purnell, a two-time world champion, returned to his elementary school and told third- and fourth-grade students to be champions, they must remain determined, focused and committed, and always do their best.

EGG HUNT

MOSAIC PICTURES

Showell Elementary School kindergarten students participated in an egg hunt before spring break. In Kristin Pike’s class, Kolten Zender and Lauren Sikora make bunny bags to collect their goodies.

Kindergarten students at Showell Elementary School have been learning about magnets. In Miss Pike’s class, Jackson Vit and Madelynn Gardner recognized numerals and color words to create mosiac pictures using magnetic cubes.

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Delmarvians noted for generosity; thousands raised for Komen SENIOR SLANT

Breast cancer foundation brings fundraiser to beach IRISH KEMP â&#x2013; Contributing Writer (April 20, 2012) Early to bed and early to rise makes me crazy, disoriented and fit to be tied. Oh yeah, folks, this non-morning person was spotted driving down Coastal Highway around 9 a.m. the other day.

Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever blow the horn to get my attention. A mite too late for my friend, this warning.

In my rearview mirror, I spotted a bodaciously, humongously big guy in Dr. Denton pjs pop up through the roof of the car behind me. Would you believe he just wanted to thank my friend for waking him up? He â&#x20AC;&#x153;thunkâ&#x20AC;? he was still in Joisey.

Strange stuff happens these days. Phil Guarino claims he hit a horrendous bump on Route 54 and found himself in the state-of-the-art, mile-high monorail station.

Springing, winging, ding-a-linging or ching-a-ling around town, I found Sara Gray, Jack Whitmer and Carol, John Staley, Judy, Peg Sullivan, Josie Madden, John and Anne Gough, the McDermotts, Joe and Jane Mulholland, Jack and Lorraine Taylor, the Archers and Charlie and

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Congratulations to Jack and Pat Funk.

When I crossed paths with them out celebrating an anniversary, they confirmed my suspicions. The slower lower Delaware DelDOT committee officials are all hung up on what to wear at the opening of Route 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six-lane, high-speed expressway. Overcoats or Bermudas, sandals or boots?

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awesome early morning, absolutely free sunrise. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a comforting thought to know that donations are kept to be used in the local areas. God knows a cure is entirely possible in this day and age. Miracles happen.

Good news for locals with hearing problems. For the first time in ages, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an awesome â&#x20AC;&#x153;miraculous reSee THOUGH on Page 52

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For the benefit of the folks who were unable to participate in last week’s Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser, let your money do the talking and walking on the Web site, www.walkMSmaryland.org. A guaranteed, hundred-fold investment return could pay off big time.

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Local vocalists set to compete this wknd. for top chorus award LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 20, 2012) The local Delmarva Chorus will join about two dozen other groups for competition during the Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19, Sweet Adelines International annual convention this weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

Quartets will take the stage beginning at 5 p.m. today. Twenty-two quarCarol Ludwig tets are scheduled to perform and the winning group will compete in October in Denver, at the SAI international competition.

The chorus competition is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Delmarva Chorus will be the second of 25 teams to perform in front of the judges.

The vocalists are set to take the stage at 11:10 a.m. Thirty women make up the local group, and 27 of them will compete Saturday.

Delmarva Chorus Director Carol Ludwig said the singers will perform two songs: “So Long Dearie,” from the musical Hello, Dolly, and “Who’ll Be The Next One (To Cry Over You),” a tune she said has a strong barbershop arrangement.

The choruses must perform for a minimum of three minutes, but no longer than seven. Ludwig said judges will score the groups in four categories: music, sound, expression and showmanship.

This will be the ninth time the Delmarva Chorus has participated in the competition. In 2008 and 2010 ,the group won the Most Improved Chorus award.

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The women will compete in the small chorus division, consisting of 30 or fewer singers. The size of the choruses this weekend will range from about 18 to 120 women, Ludwig said.

“We’re looking forward to it. It’s really a lot of fun,” said Ludwig, who has participated in the Sweet Adelines organization for 34 years and who co-founded the Delmarva Chorus in 2003. “You get to improve your performance skills as well as your vocal skills. We compete just to keep our skills up, but what we really love is performing around the area.”

Twenty-five Region 19 choruses will go head-to-head for the regional title and the opportunity to compete in SAI’s international contest in Honolulu in 2013.

“Region 19 is well known in the organization,” Ludwig said. “It’s one of the better regions in the Sweet Adelines organization.”

The “Show of Champions” will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday and feature this year’s winning quartet, first-place small and mid-sized choruses and most improved chorus and quartet. Capri, the 2012 sixth-place international medalist, and Maxx Factor, the 2011 Sweet Adelines International Queens of Harmony, will also perform.

Tickets cost $25 for each event and may be purchased at the door.

Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19, Sweet Adelines International, is comprised of approximately 950 members in 28 choruses and 49 registered quartets

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The Delmarva Chorus will join about two dozen other groups for competition this Saturday during the Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region 19, Sweet Adelines International annual convention at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

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“They are a way for us to gauge how well we are able to apply everything that we’ve learned during our rehearsals, coaching sessions, etc. And just as importantly, we have a great time. This is a chance for us to spend time with our own choruses and also connect with others that we may not have seen since last year.”

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Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the inlet.

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

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

■ BROTHER’S BISTRO, 12th Street and the Boardwalk, in the Howard Johnson Hotel, Ocean City 443-664-6763 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from our dining room inside and out. Handmade brick oven pizza, pasta, subs and salads. Live music. Open year-round.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ CINNABON, Ninth Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1268 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Homemade ice cream, real fruit smoothies, fresh baked Cinnabons and coffee.

■ DEVITO’S ITALIAN DELI AND SUB SHOP, 143rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-1122 / $ / VMC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, 4 Ocean City locations / DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children’s menu / OC’s favorite family restaurant for more than 30 years. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award-winning fresh dough pizza is our specialty. Highway locations: 41st and 70th streets. Boardwalk stores: South Division and Third streets.

■ DUFFY’S TAVERN, 130th Street, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City 410-2501449 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Unique Irish tavern serving the best steaks, seafood and overstuffed sandwiches. A local’s favorite with authentic Irish specialities, including shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating available. Open for lunch and dinner.

■ EXPRESS CAFE, 4 Somerset St., Ocean City 410-289-1202 / www.ocexpresscafe.com / $ /

V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Espresso bar, homemade sandwiches, crepes and fresh salads.

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside.

■ FAT DADDY’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8228 / 216 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4040 / www.fatdaddysOCMD.com / $$$ / V-MC / No reservations required / Beer available / Family owned since 1995. Famous subs, pizza, deli sandwiches, wings and garden salads. Delivery, dine in or carry out.

■ FRESCO’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8202 / www.ocfrescos.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / On the bay, serving seafood, steaks and pasta in an intimate atmosphere.

Reservations highly recommended.

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

■ GIUSEPPE O’LEARY, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City 410-213-2868 / www.submarinaoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Beer, wine / Featuring homemade Italian and Irish cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Happy hour, Tuesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.

■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more!

Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor.

Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round.

■ HALL’S SEAFOOD & STEAK, 60th Street, Ocean City 410-524-5008 / www.Halls-OC.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving Ocean City’s finest breakfast buffet and all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Open 7 days a week, all summer.

New menu serving old favorites and new treats.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront dining, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment nightly.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fen-

wick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment.

■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410250-7081 and 5th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Now serving breakfast Friday through Sunday.

World famous Hooters girls welcome you. Open seven days a week. Happy hour, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., featuring 50-cent wings and awesome food and drink specials. Wednesday Seafood Spectacular, 6-9 p.m., featuring 50-cent oysters, 30-cent clams, $10 1-pound crab legs and other discounted seafood items. Burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and full bar. Hooters girls, hot wings, cold beer = always a winning combination.

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

■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7499 / www.johnnys56.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Pizza, subs, wings, salads, beer, live music, high definition TVs, surf, movies, BlueRay. ■ JR’S THE ORIGINAL PLACE FOR RIBS, 61st and 131st streets, Ocean City 410-250-3100, 410-524-7427 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981.

Family-friendly dining. Angus steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, prime rib, seafood, chicken. Early bird.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ LAYTON’S, 16th Street, Ocean City 410-2896635 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast served all day, featuring pancakes, french toast and breakfast sandwiches. Daily lunch specials. Carryout available. Established in 1959.

■ M.R. DUCKS, 311 Talbot St., Ocean City www.mrducks.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Burgers, fresh fish sandwiches along with other bar food favorites. Come by boat, car or bike. Always a cool drink waiting for you. Live entertainment on weekends.

■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524-7337 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / No children’s menu / Beer, wine / Sushi in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Specializing in teriyaki and tempura.

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, 20th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6821 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required /

APRIL 20, 2012 Children’s menu / Full bar / The original Phillips, serving the finest seafood since 1956. Complete with all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Just minutes to the Delaware line. All-youcan-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking.

■ PONZETTI’S PIZZA, 144th Street, Ocean City www.ponzettispizza.com / $ / MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Italian dinners, subs and homemade pizza. Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Sports bar, live music on weekends. Light fare served till 1 a.m. Carry out available.

■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining.

Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms.

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

■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit back and enjoy our two-fisted sandwiches and our frozen drink favorites, all from our oceanfront deck or our fine dining room. Always kid friendly with our special children’s menu. Live entertainment with no cover charge. So sing along … you’ll find an open Irish invitation. Late-night menu available.

■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends.

■ THE STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fabulous raw bar serving the freshest raw oysters and clams, steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and oyster stew, made to order. “Fresh off the grill” items include rockfish, tuna, mahi mahi and salmon. Happy hour specials daily, 4-6 p.m.

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

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 41 An Introduction to Coastal Hospice course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Additional training is required for those interested in providing comfort and companionship to patients.

Coastal Hospice provides services to patients who face life-limiting conditions, whether they are living at home, in a nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Coastal Hospice serves patients in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties.

Volunteers need only a heart for hospice and a desire to make a difference in the community. For information, contact Judy HuntHarris at 410-543-2590, Ext. 507.

Furnace Town invites all for ‘Garden Party’ To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Fur-

nace Town’s gardener, Sidney Merrill, has been preparing the 19th century garden for spring, and he has been doing some research on the herbs used about 1840 for teas.

Furnace Town board member Vonnie Brown has been gathering teas, cookies, punch, games, flowers and tablecloths to set the scene for “A Garden Tea,” and Maryland forester John Jordan has obtained American chestnut tree saplings, which will be given to each person visiting Furnace Town between the hours of 1-3 p.m.

Sample a variety of teas, such as green jasmine and white tea, as children enjoy croquet, game of graces, hooping and bubble blowing.

Furnace Town’s special Garden Gilly Punch will be available for children of all ages and artisans will be on hand to share their skills.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and under. Proceeds will benefit the repointing of the Nassawango Iron Furnace. Call 410-632-2032 for details.

BRUDER DONATES PERCENTAGE OF SALES Rota Knott, left, Worcester County coordinator, accepts a $200 donation from Shelly Bruder of Bruder Hill boutique in Berlin for Women Supporting Women, the local breast cancer support and awareness organization. Bruder Hill donated a percentage of jewelry sales for one month to the WSW Worcester County chapter.

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ALOC names winners of annual Corporate Sponsor showcase All artwork will remain on display throughout April at temporary 94th St. gallery

David Simpson won first prize in the Art League of Ocean City’s Corporate Sponsor Exhibit for his oil painting, “Cristina.”

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(April 20, 2012) Prizes were awarded to winners of the Art League of Ocean City’s Corporate Sponsor Exhibit during a reception held April 15.

The Corporate Sponsor Award went to Dorothy Braun for her watercolor painting, “Kitty Wants In.” David Simpson won first prize for “Cristina,” an oil painting, and Rina Thaler earned second-place honors for “Eleven Oranges,” a mixed media painting. David Ganoe placed third with his digital work, “Tapestry II.” Honorable Mentions went to Paige Ruby for “Series #3 Peach Flowers,” Marian Bickerstaff for “The Wave,” Jan Bain for “Eerie Sounds of Night Creatures” and Judy King for “Great Blue.”

The show was judged by Anke Van Wagenberg, curator of the Easton Academy Art Museum.

The reception was held at the temporary headquarters of the Art League of Ocean City after a groundbreaking at the site of the new Ocean City Center for the Arts.

“We are so happy that this reception could be held in conjunction with the groundbreaking. This is our most im-

The coveted Corporate Sponsor Award went to Dorothy Braun for her watercolor painting, “Kitty Wants In.”

portant juried show of the year because it honors our sponsors and attracts artists from all over,” said Thaler, ALOC president and co-chairwoman of the “Building the Arts” capital campaign.

The exhibit will remain on display through the end of April, and works will be available for purchase. The gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.

For more information, contact the Art League of Ocean City at 410-5249433 or visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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(April 20, 2012) Reservations are now being accepted for tours of the Warren Mansion near Snow Hill. Designed and constructed by Frank Warren in the early 20th century, the home reflects his artistic talents and his connections with nature.

A total of five tours will be offered, each with a different theme. Each tour is limited to 35 people.

On Friday, June 8, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Forest: Sounds and Sights at Twilightâ&#x20AC;? will begin at 7 p.m. with a house tour (to include upstairs) and conclude with wine and cheese at 9 p.m. Cost per person is $40. Three

tours will be offered Saturday, June 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Warren Mansion: From an Architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspective,â&#x20AC;? from 1-2:30, will include a house tour and an outdoor segment on architecture. Cost per person is $30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Warren Mansion: The Art of the Mansionâ&#x20AC;? will follow from 3-4:30 p.m. and include a house tour and a discussion about the art of Frank Warren by Joyce Warren. Cost per person is $30.

And â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Warren Mansion: Supper with the Warren Familyâ&#x20AC;? from 6:30-8:30 p.m. is an inclusive tour of the house (including the upstairs theatre) and a light buffet

and wine with three generations of the current Warren family. Cost per person is $65.

The Sunday, June 10 tour, â&#x20AC;&#x153;They Rest in Peace: The Warren Cemetery,â&#x20AC;? will begin at 1 p.m. with a tour of the house and a personal talk at the private on-site cemetery by Frank Warren. Cost is $30 per person.

Bus transportation from Furnace Town will be provided for the three daytime tours. Parking arrangements are being made for the two evening tours. Call 410-632-2032 for reservations.

Branson entertainer to bring tribute shows to OC

Dave Ehlert as Mark Twain

(April 20, 2012) Branson entertainer Dave Ehlert will bring his critically acclaimed tribute shows â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hank and Patsy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Together Againâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Evening With Mark Twainâ&#x20AC;? to West Ocean City for two performances on Saturday, April 21.

Fans of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline can expect to hear all their favorite hits performed live during his tribute to two of country musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest stars of the past. When Ehlert takes the stage later that day as Samuel Clemens, he will bring the character of Mark Twain

back to life after 100 years.

Ehlert began performing in 1967, as Elvis in what has become the longest-running Elvis tribute show in the world. He has performed in 33 states, Mexico and Canada as well as on a cruise ship in international waters. Since 1994 he has operated the first theater ever built in Branson Mo., the Owens Theater. There, he widened his act to include tributes to many other characters, including Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Liberace, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Nat King

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FRIDAY, APRIL 20 SWEET ADELINES QUARTET CONTEST — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 5 p.m. The winning quartet will compete this October in Denver, Col., at the SAI international competition. Tickets cost $25 and may be purchased at the door. Info: Brenda Cunningham, 609-463-8870 or www.region19sai.org.

BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 1 p.m. “We Need To Talk About Kevin,” by Lionel Shriver. Info: 410-641-0650.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM — Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 8 p.m. Litman Litgow will share his Holocaust experience, as a survivor and a partisan.

Info: Shelly Cohen, 302-964-0217.

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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 SWEET ADELINES CHORUS CONTEST — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. Twenty-five Region 19 choruses will compete for the regional chorus title

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LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1-2:30 p.m., April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19. Learn to play the violin in five lessons. Children 9 and older will have the chance to learn a beginning song, play rhythm and improv games with the violin, while learning to work with one another in an orchestra. Ten violins in half and three-quarter sizes provided by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Register: 410-524-1818.

MEET THE STRING FAMILY — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Dr. Sachitho and several Salisbury University students will introduce participants to the string family of instruments. Includes show and tell and a chance for some audience members to hold and even try to play an instrument. Ensemble will play several musical selections. Program is for the whole family. Info: 410-208-4014.

BUILDING MATERIALS SALE — Habitat for Humanity, Worcester County, 310 E. Market St., Snow Hill, 8 a.m. to noon. Every first and third Saturday. Building materials, appliances, doors, windows, cabinets, vanities, fixtures and furni-

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OCEAN CITY’S HOMETOWN HEROES NIGHT — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City. Social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Advanced tickets only, cost is $10.

Info: 410-289-3166 or www.alpost166.org.

ANNUAL LINCOLN DAY DINNER — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street, Ocean City. Cocktail hour with appetizers and cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Congressman Andy Harris. Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple. Reservations: Carol Voss, 410-957-0555. Sponsored by Worcester County Republican Central Committee.

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Speakers: Buddy Seigel, of Oyster Bay Tackle, will show local flounder haunts; Greg Donahue will demonstrate tricks of the fishing trade; Dave Rippy, specializes in speckled trout, will discuss lures and live bait; Frank Watkins

will explain what Doobie Dobers are and how to use them; and Bob Abele, will talk about catching them outside in the ocean. All are welcome.

Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.

‘HISTORY ON DISPLAY: POCOMOKE PAST AND PRESENT’ — American Legion, 2017 Bypass Road, Pocomoke City, 5-8 p.m.Number of organizations and individuals will have displays of mementos and old photos. Food and beverages prepared. Entertainment includes music and a visit from Pocomoke’s first mayor, Dr. Isaac Costen, played by Lance Wright. Cost is $15. Proceeds benefit the Costen House Museum. Tickets available at First Shore Federal, City Hall and Market Street Deli in Pocomoke City. Info: Rita Ullmann, 443-783-5285; Kathleen Palmer, 410-957-1255; Jackie Gordon, 410-957-4966; or Diane Kerbin, 410-9574579.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to noon. All-you-can-eat pancakes for $5 or two pancakes, two eggs and two bacon slices for $5. Coffee included. Bloody Marys and mimosas cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

‘TIPS ON TOTS’ — BABY SHOWER FOR PARENTING POWER — Worcester Technical High School, 6290 Worcester Highway, Newark, 10 a.m. to noon. Instructions and support for new families. Free admission, open to all fami-

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SALISBURY ZOO EARTH DAY, ZOO STAMPEDE Salisbury Zoo, 755 S. Park Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fun for all ages with food, educational activities, zoo keeper talks, demonstrations and more than 20 earth friendly exhibiting organizations. Face painting, recycled craft activity and other children activities. Free to the public. Zoo Stampede 5k Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and costs $18 in advance and $20 the morning of the race.

Pre-register: by visiting Vernon Powell Shoes or www.salisburyzoo.org. Long-sleeve T-shirts given to the first 150 runners to register. Race awards at 10:30 a.m. Also, Butterfly Garden Raffle at 3 p.m. Info: 410-548-3188.

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ommended: Ralph Chinn, 410-208-6719. Carryouts available at all times. Benefits youth of the community.

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER — Community Church at Ocean Pines, Family Life Center, 11227 Racetrack Road, 8 a.m. to noon. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $6. Info: Louise, 410-430-0284.

Benefits youth home repair mission trip to Appalachia in June.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 8 a.m. to noon. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, children 11 years and younger eat at half price. Info: 410-524-7994.

TRI-COUNTY BIRD CLUB FIELD TRIP — The group will travel to the Nature Conservancy’s Nassawago Preserve in search of warblers and other spring migrants. Meet at the parking lot of the Ward Museum, corner of Beaglin Park Drive and South Schumaker Drive in Salisbury, 7 a.m.

Take snacks, drinks and binoculars. Info: 410546-1853.

MONDAY, APRIL 23 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-629-1006.

A BIG READ EVENT: FILM: BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. A biography of Ron Kovic, paralyzed in Vietnam War, he becomes an antiwar and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

Info: 410-208-4014.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: BUSINESS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6 p.m. Program prepares students for further education and careers in engineering and engineering technology at Worcester Technical High School.

Informational session about the Business program. Students in grades 7 and 8 and their families encouraged to attend. Light refreshments and door prizes. Info: 410-208-4014.

SWEET ADELINES SHOW OF CHAMPIONS — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8 p.m. More than 20 choruses and 25 quartets compete in a women’s barbershop singing contest. The winning chorus earns the honor of competing in Sweet Adelines, Int’l contest in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2013. Admission costs $25. Info: Brenda Cunningham, 609-4638870 or www.region19sai.org.

KOMEN MARYLAND OCEAN CITY RACE FOR THE CURE — Events are as follows: 6 a.m., Survivor, pledge and registration tents open; 6:45 a.m., Parade of Pink (survivor recognition walk); 7 a.m., Survivor photo; 8 a.m., 5k Run (timed and untimed); 8:30 a.m., 5k walk/1-mile family fun walk; and 10 a.m., awards ceremony. Starting line is Ocean City Boardwalk, just south of Somerset Street. Race Village/finish line is at Ocean City Inlet parking lot, 807 S. Atlantic Ave. Info: www.komenmd.org or 410-938-8990.

GARDEN PARTY — Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Old Furnace Road in Snow Hill, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy tea and cookies while exploring the garden areas of Furnace Town, including the 19th Century Kitchen Garden with Sidney Merrill. A variety of teas offered such as Green Jazmine and White Tea. Furnace Town’s special Garden Gilly Punch also available. Children’s activities include Croquet, Game of Graces, Hooping and bubble blowing. American Chestnut Tree saplings will be given to each person attending. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and younger. Proceeds benefit the re-pointing of the Nassawango Iron Furnace.

Info: 410-632-2032 or www.furnacetown.com.

ORGAN CONCERT — Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, 3 p.m. John “Jack” Cook, former church organist, will present a program of classical and popular show tunes entitled, “The Music’s Always There.” Evonne Lee, Katerina Burton and Sharon Sorrentino will present solo and duet selections and Joel Gorgodian will emcee the program. Benefits the church and the Lois Rogers Memorial Music Scholarship fund. Light refreshments to follow. Tickets cost $10 and reserved by calling 410-641-0772.

KIWANIS ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER FUNDRAISER — DeNovo’s Trattoria, 11310 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin. Seatings at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. Reservations rec-

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DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning and singing in a barbershop format are 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.

SHES’S HAVEN HOUSE PARENT NIGHT — Snow Hill Elementary School, 515 Coulbourne Lane, 5-7 p.m. Judge Gerald Purnell will be speaking about future opportunities for students in Worcester County. Dinner will follow.

Info: Nan Howe, 410-632-5210 or NAHowe@mail.worcester.k12.md.us.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome.

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BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410250-2645.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 3-5. Info: 410-524-1818.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 3, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

THE REIKI EXPERIENCE — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 1-4 p.m. Receive a Reiki treatment and learn benefits of the treatment.

Appointments necessary: Diane Armstrong, Reiki Master, 410-251-7701.

1940 U.S. CENSUS GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 6-8 p.m. Find ancestors with Esther McGreevy.

Reservations: 410-632-3495.

SIMPLE SUPPER — Held the last Wednesday of each month at Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reserva-

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Skyline Bar & Grille at The Fenwick Inn, 138th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 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: www.delmarvahanddancing.com, info@delmarvahanddancing.com or 302-934-7951.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ‘PLANTING SPRING FLOWERS’ — To be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. on May 2, at Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St. Plant spring flowers with the Worcester County Garden Club’s Ruth Bowie. For ages 3 and older.

Call 410-632-3495 to register before April 25.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 3-5.

Info: 410-208-4014.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS: ‘SIDEWALK CHALK ART GALLERY’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Children, ages 3-5, can create a masterpiece to take home. Songs, art, games and fun activities. Dress for a mess. Info: 410-632-3495.

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KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP-OC — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, every Wednesday, 7:45 a.m., except third Wednesdays when it meets at The Woodlands of Ocean Pines, 1135 Ocean Parkway, at 5:30 p.m., November 2011-May 2012. Dinner at 6 p.m. Info: D.J. Landis, 410-641-7330 or d.landis@mchsi.com.

FREE DIABETES CLINIC — Atlantic General Hospital offering a free diabetes clinic to residents of, or those employed in, Worcester and Somerset counties, 18 years of age and older, with limited resources who need help with medications, test strips and glucose meters. Clinics include blood testing, blood pressure screening, diabetes risk assessment, educational information including nutrition guidelines, glucometer and test strips for those who qualify and medication vouchers (some restrictions apply). Clinics held at Atlantic Health Center, every other Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. By appointment only, 410-641-9703.

NEGRO LEAGUE EXHIBIT — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill, now through Oct. 31. Temporary exhibit of Negro League memorabilia. Admission costs $2 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 5-12.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Info: Claire Otterbein, mail@purnellmuseum.com, www.purnellmuseum.com or 410-632-0515.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEETING Lighthouse Sound Restaurant, 12723 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m., lunch at noon and speaker at 12:30 p.m. Grant Helvey will discuss Plan Maryland, Agenda 21 and the Worcester County comprehensive plan and how they relate. Reservations: Bev Bigler, 410-2086018 or cwcandlewood@mchsi.com by April 24.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway. Shop will be open April 21, 22,28, 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features handcrafted home decor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 47 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or www.beachsingles.org.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PROGRAM — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Program offered on a drop-in basis, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. Classes are free. Reservations not required.

International employees and all speakers of other languages and those interested in volunteering as English coaches may register at the library or contact Cyndy Howell, 410-632-5656.

WORCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m.

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Writer blessed to have grandmother like ‘Nanny’ DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer (April 20, 2012) Time to myself is very limited; dual tasking is a daily occurrence. The sparkling blue sky averts my attention. I notice two sea gulls slowly drifting away in the shimmering maze of wonder. Their graceful wings are a reminder of miracles, each and every day.

A single moment is an entity of everyday thankfulness.

Memories can be kindled in a split second. Birds chattering away take me from the Eastern Shore to a place of no return. Seasons change and so does the dwelling of households. But the changing of a lock does not diminish keepsake recollections. In fact, as the proverbial say-

ing goes: absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Vacation from school equates a trip to the country. The cooing of the Mourning Doves beckons my young spirit out of bed. Nanny (my grandmother) is sipping on a cup of coffee. I tiptoe over to the stove to see what is in the pan. I am warned to be careful because it is hot.

The white gravy speckled with drippings of love is a delightful surprise. Sausage and homemade bread complete the trinity of wholesome goodness.

I ask what our chores are for the day.

She replies, “We are going to pick vegetables from the garden. It’s going to be a scorcher and you can stay inside with your sister if you prefer.”

There was no decision; I wanted to be with my grandmother. As a young child, I always wanted to be with the adults. I am sure a psychiatrist would have a de-

tailed analysis of this behavior. Maybe it was something as simple as being curious and wanting to learn from my elders.

I was instructed to get my hat for protection. Nanny put on her floppy hat and together we headed for the garden.

Jasper (her black Labrador retriever) raced ahead but kept a watchful eye on us. I asked Nanny how come some people call tomatoes “tom-ah-toes.” She said either pronunciation is correct; it just depends on where you come from.

As we approached the haven for vegetables, I asked, “Nanny, what are we going to pick first?” Nanny said, “Well, since you asked about tomatoes, how about if we start there. Did you know tomatoes come in all different colors? Besides red and green, there are orange, yellow, pink, purple, brown, black and white.” I thought for a moment and professed, “Nanny, I do not think I would like a black pizza.” She chuckled and said, “Me, too.”

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While we’re talking about tomatoes, did you know that a tomato hornworm can eat a tomato plant in a matter of a few days? They are very hard to see as they hang in the shade underneath the leaves.

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Before I knew it, a few hours had passed. It’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun. I asked Nanny if I could run back to the house to get a drink of water.

“Well, our buckets are full, so why don’t we head to the house and I’ll fix lunch for you and your sister. I was thinking about pizza dip. You are so good about eating your vegetables, but Donna is another story.”

“Nanny, working in the garden with you is fun and I also learned things about tomatoes. I am lucky to have a grandmother like you. One day I will be big enough to do it all by myself.”

Nanny gave me a hug that lifts the spirit of innocence and acceptance.

I will never forget being one with nature. Sometimes the simplest moments mean the most. Many decades have passed and much has changed. But one thing remains the same. I am so blessed to have a grandmother like Nanny. Reminiscences are special and can never be taken away. Every moment is precious and needs to be cherished. The seed of family is an eternal root with endless fertility. Embrace your past and never let go.

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LEARNING ETIQUETTE AT WORCESTER PREP Grade 9 students at Worcester Prep each year participate in Manners & the Social Graces lessons taught by teachers and parent volunteers. Students learn about manners related to health issues, the need for proper posture and polite behavior, information on dressing for success, and the importance of good etiquette. Worcester Prep Polite Manners and Posture teacher Karen Taraila, center, is pictured with her students, first row from left, Jonathan Adkins, Christian Bruder, Shea Dowling and Caroline Lewis; and in second row, Michael Goldsmith, Elena LaPlante, Cecily Sass, Arella Berger, Shelby Laws, Nick Principe, Michelle Curtis, Gracie Riley, Quinn Lukas and Ali Khan. (Below) Sam Deeley, left, and Matt Klepper give thumbs up to Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille’s chocolate box dessert during a session on etiquette taught by the restaurant’s owner Tammy Patrick-Cebula.

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(April 20, 2012) Bethany United Methodist Church is hosting an organ concert by John “Jack” Cook, former church organist, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 22.

Cook is well known in the Worcester County area as a master organist who has performed many fundraising concerts for Bethany Church. He has also accompanied the Worcester Chorale, the Pine Tones and has been organist/choir director for Bethany and St. John Neumann churches before moving in 2004. He was the featured organist for the Woonsocket, R.I., Stadium Performing Arts Center, but he has since has returned to the area and is now performing locally.

Cook began playing as a very young child and became a church organist at

the age of 13. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Firestone Conservatory, University of Akron, Ohio, and has received private instruction from such professionals as Paul Calloway, MusD, Washington National Cathedral.

He will present a program of classical and popular show tunes, “The Music’s Always There.” Evonne Lee, Katerina Burton and Sharon Sorrentino will present solo and duet selections and Joel Gorgodian will emcee the program. The program will benefit the church and the Lois Rogers Memorial Music Scholarship fund. Light refreshments will follow.

Bethany Church is located at the corner of Route 611 and Snug Harbor Road in Berlin. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved by calling 410-641-0772.

Ocean City ‘Dine Out’ promo will benefit shelter Restaurants to donate share of proceeds on Thursday to West Ocean City’s Diakonia %+61

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food pantry, transitional housing and counseling facility.

Diakonia, located on Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City, serves the homeless and others in need throughout Worcester County, as well as in Somerset and Wicomico counties.

The restaurants taking part in the event on April 26 are The Original Greene Turtle, BJ’s on the Water, Fresco’s, Buxy’s Salty Dog and Shenanigan’s in Ocean City; Crab Alley, Sunset Grille,

Popeye’s Chicken, Guiseppe O’Leary’s and Waterman’s Seafood in West Ocean City; DeNovo’s Trattoria in Ocean Pines; the Atlantic Hotel and Ruth’s Chris Steak House (GlenRiddle) in Berlin; and Lighthouse Sound in Bishopville. All Dough Roller and Bull on the Beach locations, as well as La Hacienda in Ocean Pines and Ocean City, are also participating.

For additional information, visit www.diakoniaoc.org or call Claudia Nagle, director, at 410-213-0923.

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Eastern Shore native brings Boston troupe to OC for performances NATHAN BRUNET ■ Intern (April 20, 2012) Brown Box Theatre Project is returning to Ocean City next week to present “A Feeble Mind,” a program that looks at how far one should go to achieve what he or she believes to be right.

Resort native Kyler Taustin, founder of Brown Box Theatre Project, stars as Paul, a California man struggling to maintain a healthy marriage with his wife, Mary (played by Kathryn Lynch), while yearning to save the deterioration of the American family in the 1950s. Paul, an up-and-coming scientist, is discovered by Linus (played

by Kevin Little), who recruits him to be a figurehead for the eugenics movement.

Taustin’s character is based on a real man named Paul Pompano, who was a proponent of the controversial eugenics movement in the U.S. that supported the

sterilization of citizens with undesirable attributes such as developmental disabilities.

“It’s about this man whose personal life is deteriorating as his professional life is growing,” said Taustin. “I was so attracted to the role because Paul is fighting for what he believes in, but his dreams are disgusting and horrifying. For an actor, that’s juicy.”

Growing up in Ocean City, Taustin recalls having no option but to travel to Washington, D.C., or New York to be able to see plays. He believes art, such as theater, is a crucial part of community development, and he is happy to bring his production back home.

“I’m just very appreciative for the community as a whole for what they’ve done for me,” he said. “It’s very exciting to have that second home that really allows us to grow and expand and take our work to an audience that’s absolutely thrilled to have us.

It’s a wonderful feeling.”

Taustin founded Brown Box Theatre Project in early 2010. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater studies from Emerson College in 2008, he moved to New York City to become an actor. Not satisfied with where his career was going, he created his own theater company to write, direct and act.

Originally comprised of only four actors who met locally and through Emerson College, the theater company quickly grew in size and notoriety after each production.

With a staff of 16 actors, administrators and technology experts, Taustin moved Brown Box Theatre Project to Boston in 2011 in hopes of assimilating into the city’s larger and more supportive theater community. So far, the move has proven successful. Taustin said more than 75 actors are scheduled to audition for their next project, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

This marks the fourth time Brown Box

Theatre Project has performed on the Eastern Shore. The group has previously performed Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” and original works, “Two Rooms” and “Belly Full of Stones.” “’A Feeble Mind’ offers an experience different from anything Brown Box has previously brought to Maryland. This powerful show will have you talking about the ethical and moral dilemma surrounding the eugenics movement,” said Chelsea Schmidt, director of marketing for Brown Box Theatre Project.

The play will be performed April 26-29, at the Captain’s Table Restaurant on 15th Street and the Boardwalk. Tickets cost $50 with dinner included and $20 without dinner, which begins at 6 pm. “A Feeble Mind” begins at 7:30 pm each night and runs for 90 minutes.

To purchase tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/236135.

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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

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Johnny’s Pizza & Pub Now Hiring Waitress/Waiter, Counter, Bartender, Delivery Drivers Apply in person Wednesday at 11am., 5600 Coastal Hwy.

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WINDOW TREATMENT SALES F/T Sales Person needed in Fenwick Island, Del., to manage existing accounts, develop new accounts, provide in-home/showroom consulting, measuring & estimating to prospective customers for hard & soft window treatments. Extensive knowledge of all types of window treatments is required.

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Guest Service Rep. - Excellent Benefits & Pay. Apply in person @ Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th Street.

Help Wanted - Line cook/Pizza Maker. Please call 302-4365003 or apply @ Pizzelis, 38394 Dupont Blvd., Selbyville, Del.

BERLIN FLEA MARKET VENDORS WANTED - Now open Sat.-Sun., 8am-2pm. $10 per space, per day. Contact TERRI 410-208-8599.

Chairside Dental Assistant Wanted - Exp. pref. Oceanview, DE. Please e-mail resume to molarbiz@yahoo.com.

Housekeepers - P/T Seasonal, The Quarters, 12108 Costal Hwy., Ocean City. Apply in person, Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9am4pm.

Y/R Housekeeping Supervisor - Excellent benefits & pay.

Exp. necessary. Apply in person @ Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th Street.

Grotto Pizza Now hiring for all positions. Apply at 126th Street location, 10am-4pm, Mon.-Fri.

Nite Club Taxi Drivers Needed - FT or PT. Must have a good driving record. Retirees are welcome. For more info., call Michael 443-373-1319.

Janitorial and Light Maintenance Position Seeking extremely detail oriented individual to perform building cleaning and janitorial responsibilities with introduction to maintenance duties. Only light maintenance a prerequisite as further on the job training will be provided. Must stay on task and perform duties in timely fashion. Definite room for advancement and promotion for the right candidate. Position is full-time/year round and full benefit package will be offered after successful completion of short probationary period. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, able to work weekends, have own transportation and must pass a background check.

Email resume to “maintenance8500@verizon.net.”

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Exp. Benefits. Apply in person Mon thru Fri. 8am-3pm. @ Golden Sands, 10900 Coastal Hwy.

Accepting Applications for Y/R and Seasonal Help

Bartenders Kitchen Help Hostess Apply within at Smitty McGee’s or submit application online at www.smittymcgees.com

Survey Captains returning from off-shore. Must ID Big-Game Fish. PT thru October. Apply online @ www.fishingsurvey.com or call 800-229-5220 X7819

Food & Beverage Outlet Mgr., PM Dishwasher, Line Cook, Bartender, On Call Banquet Server, Food Runner/Busser, Front Desk/Reservations Clerk, Security Guard, Guest Services Agent/ Pool Attendant, Room Attendants/Maid

Pino’s Pizza $8 hr. for weekend Phone/ Kitchen Help. Also scouting for Pizza Delivery Drivers.

Going to full time on May 15th. Stop in 81st Street between 5:30 to 10p.m. Friday or Saturday to fill out an application for review. No smokers.

410-208-1317 or 410-422-4780

Applicants may apply online at www.princessroyale.com and click on the job link or in person Mon.-Fri., 9am to 4pm

HOTEL FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR & RESERVATIONISTS ~ NIGHT AUDITOR We are looking for experienced hotel front desk supervisor and reservationists. Ability to manage multiple properties a must. Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum 2 years hotel experience preferred.

Email resume to: duran.showell@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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HELP WANTED

Must have customer service and communication skills and be a team player. Minimum one year experience required.

Must be willing to work all shifts.

Email resume to: duran.showell@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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

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FOOD & BEVERAGE Positions at The Cove Bar & Grille: Servers, Hosts, Bussers, Cooks, Dishwashers, & Snack Bar Attendants Please call or apply in person at The Cove from 9am to 4pm daily.

We are currently recruiting an experienced food & beverage manager to oversee and be responsible for our busy dining room & convention center. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience, ability to train staff, excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to:

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Please call or apply in person at the Bayside golf shop from 9am to 4pm daily.

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PT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT Includes property maintenance and repairs as well as Har Tru tennis court maintenance.

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Coastal Kayak of Fenwick Island is now hiring for the summer season! Looking for reservation/office assistant, beach staff, and tour guide.

Email jobs@CoastalKayak.com for more information.

Y/R OC - 1BR/1BA, BAY FRONT PROPERTY, GREAT FOR FISHING, WELL-MAINTAINED, UNFURN., LAUNDRY RM ON PROPERTY, ELEC/ HW., INCLD., $700/MONTH + SEC. DEPOSIT. AVAIL. IMMED. (443) 366-4477.

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Exceptional WF Lot in Terns Landing, OP. Bulkheaded, deep water. $399,000. All reasonable offers consideed. Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Self-Storage Units on Route 50. Various sizes starting at $85 to $200/month. 100 to 300 sq. ft. Call Bill 301-537-5391

Seasonal Houses for Rent 5BR/3BA $18,000. 9207 East Biscayne. 4BR/3BA $16,000.

9101 Coastal Hwy. 4BR/2BA $15,500. 9004 Caribbean Dr. 3 Apts. Sleeps 10-15ea. $14,000$16,000 104 Dorchester St. 3 minutes from the ocean. 410713-2797.

YR 3BR/2BA Home in Bishopville. No smoking/pets. $900 mo. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Office Help Wanted Seasonal with potential to become Y/R. Duties include taking phone calls, dispatching, filing, etc.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Fax resume to 410-641-1437.

PGN Crabhouse 29th Street Help Wanted Waitress’ & Waiters Kitchen Help Apply Within Hair Stylist If you love what you do, come have fun and work for us! We are a full service family salon and a Paul Mitchell Signature Salon! Applicants must possess a valid MD cosmetology license. Please call Sherry at 201-232-5903.

Taxi Drivers Needed! Day and night shift. Call Wayne@ City Cab 410-726-5166

Summer Rental: May 11 to Sept. 17. Newly remodeled 2 room unit. 15th St. (bayside) Sleeps 2-3 people. $6999 for season. Reasonable payment plans MC/Visa accepted. 410422-7321.

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NOC 2BR/2BA Condo - Seasonal or Y/R. Waterview, Swim.

Pool W/D, DW. Call 302-2364344

Candy Kitchen Shoppes in Ocean City is seeking local Store Clerks with strong leadership skills and previous supervisory experience. The shifts will be mostly nights (4-midnight), Saturdays and Sundays, maybe one day shift (9-5pm) per week. We do not offer all day shifts Monday-Friday and candidates must be flexible with their availability and have reliable, local transportation. We are looking for dedicated, mature, hard working candidates that understand the importance of customer service and team work in a busy resort retail environment.

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2 Condos For Seasonal Rental Available now, furn. Oceanfront, 3BR/2BA and 1BR/1.5BA Condo. Seasonal rent is negotiable. Contact John 410-3301515.

Apt. For Rent Downtown Berlin, 2+ bedrooms, W/D. No pets. $850/mo. Call Linda for more info. 410-641-2111.

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Warehouse/Storage - 1500 sqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for rent on Rt. 50 in WOC. Truck access. 410-231-1769. $600 mo.

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555.

OC Business for Sale - 2nd St., Carry-out restaurant, $25,000, 1 block from boardwalk. Across the street from public parking lot & hotel. Very busy traffic.

410-422-3375/410-641-0079.

Berlin Commercial bldg.

Zoned B2, 2400 sq. ft. Lge. parking lot. Call 410-422-3375 / 410-641-0079.

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MOVING SALE! King BR/set, Q/BR set, Twin beds, Dresser/ mirror, Oak DR/set, Bakers/ rack, Barstools, Childs wooden table/set, + Refrig. Call 443528-4285.

Fri. & Sat. 9:00-4:00pm. Contents of entire home. Piano and Clothing. 7 Teal Circle, Teal BayNorth Ocean Pines. 410-2514931.

Planning a yard sale?

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Teal Marsh Rt. 611, across from Food Lion.

Office/Retail/Other. Now only $900/month. 1400sf.

Ocean Pines Mini Plaza, next to Parts Plus.

Great location, many uses.

Rent reduced to $900/month.

Call Spiro 443-497-0514 or e-mail spiro@ocrooms.com

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Grow Your Own Oysters Capt. Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oyster Floats Custom made on the eastern shore Spat / Supplies / Instructions 757-789-3050 bill@oystergardening.com

WOC 1000 Square Foot

Office and Warehouse Heat and AC. $600 per month.

443-880-3791

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AuctiOnS The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction due to non-payment of rent. Units to be sold: P-23, B-9, B-11, B-73, O-24, O-29, O-33, O-44, O-54, O-58, O59, O-171, S-30, S-40, S-67, S-117, S-165, S-175, S-240, S-514, S-526.

Items to be sold, tools, toys, antique furniture, variety of collectables, clothing, bikes, glassware. Lge. variety of all.

DATE: APRIL 21, 2012 TIME: 9am #1 Starting @â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Berlin Mini Storage #2 Route 611 #3 Route 50 TERMS: Cash Only!

AUCTIONEER: Tom Janasek

MUST SELL!!! All items reduced. Designer DR/set, King & Queen BR/sets, Piano, Outdoor furn., grill and many sm. items.

410-251-4931.

POWER WASHER Industrial w/Hana motor. 3000psi. 150â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of hose, spray gun. 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ladder & disc. Sprayer. $1000/obo. 410603-5038.

SALE YARD YARD SALE YARD SALE - SAT. 4/21 7:00am-? Between 14th/15th St. On the Bay. Furniture, Clothing, Household items, handbags, pic/frames, porcelain figurines, old records.

Saturday 4/21 - 7am-12pm.

9944 Pitts Rd., Showell, MD. Multi-Family, Storage units, Indoor/Outdoor. Everything must go! Country dĂŠcor, Furniture, Tools, Clothings, Collectibles, Antiques.

Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm

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30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Boat Slip for Rent - Ocean Pines, Md. - Pines Pt. Marina - C-17. Many amenities avail. $1700 for season. Call Bill 410446-5615.

SLiP WAntED BOAt BOAT SLIP WANTED Wanted - 24 Ft. Boat Slip w/electric boatlift to rent or lease. OC/OP area. Call 301318-5253.

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The HOA fee is only $199 a year. Offered at $149,900 furnished.

601 OYSTER LANE

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Montego Bay Realty

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Montego Bay Realty

800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020

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

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

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

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Deluxe Breakfast Buffet 7am - 1pm In the Crystal Ballroom Adults $14.95 • Children 4-12 $9.95 Under 3 FREE

Holiday Dinner Buffet 1 -8pm In Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant Adults $21.95 • Children 4-12 $15.95 Under 3 FREE Reservations Suggested

1 lb. Lobster $16.95

BREAKFAST BUFFET Saturday 7am-10:30am Adults $10.95 • Children 4-12 $7.95 3 & Under FREE

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

FAMOUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Prime Rib, Crab Legs & Seafood Buffet Friday & Saturday 5-9pm Adults $34.95 • Children 4-12 $16.95 3 & Under FREE Children must be accompanied by an adult Reservations Suggested

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Enjoy the best from our award winning wine list!

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