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These signs stand in front of the homes of Matt Odachowski and Tara Zimmerman on Waterview Drive in West Ocean City. Several residents say Worcester County Animal Control has been unfairly trapping and euthanizing area pets at the behest of a neighbor. The signs, Odachowski said, are intended to “make sure this doesn’t happen anywhere else.”

WOC PETS TRAPPED, KILLED Tuesday night, and on Wednesday Dow asked several neighbors if they had seen him. The following Tuesday, she called Animal Control in Snow Hill to report that her cat was missing.

“The officer told me that there had been a neighbor that requested a trap, but it wasn’t going on any more and that they didn’t have a record of an orange cat being caught,” she said.

The cat, Dow said, was a “big alpha male” tabby about a year old.

But on Saturday, April 7, her neighbor, Matt Odachowski, broke the news that her cat had been euthanized, along with his

and several others. Odachowski, who also lives in the same small development behind Bliss Salon on Route 50, said Wednesday that he had lost a long-time pet, a cat “real close to 17 years old.”

In an e-mail to Ocean City Today, Odachowski explained that his cat had been taken to Animal Control on Friday, March 30, and euthanized on Tuesday, April 3.

Odachowski also said that he called Animal Control on April 6 and visited in person on April 7, during which he was informed that the trapping had been going on for some time. Odachowski

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Budget Wrap-Up ■ May 7: First reading of FY 2013 budget ■ May 21: Second reading

DNR goes with lower min. on keeper size STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (April 13, 2012) Ladies and gentleman, start your boat engines. Summer flounder season begins Saturday with a keeper size of 17 inches and a three-fish per person daily creel limit.

The season will run until Dec. 16, although it could be shortened by the Department of Natural Resources if it concludes that the state’s annual catch quota has been reached.

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(April 13, 2012) The labor-intensive and often hotly contested process of establishing Ocean City’s finances for the upcoming fiscal year began smoothly Tuesday afternoon, with the presentation of the city manager’s proposed 2013 budget.

The $76.1 milMayor Meehan lion general fund package assembled by Mayor Rick Meehan as the interim city manager and the staff calls for no increase in local tax bills, although some prop-

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Cat owners say their family pets were unnecessarily euthanized by Animal Control (April 13, 2012) A number of West Ocean City residents reported Wednesday that local pet cats had been trapped recently and unnecessarily euthanized by Worcester County Animal Control.

Leslie Dow, a resident of Waterview Drive in West Ocean City, said a relative newcomer to the neighborhood had requested that Animal Control trap cats after complaining about them being on his property.

“My cat jumped off the balcony March 20,” Dow said Wednesday, “that was the last time I saw him.”

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Boardwalk bathrooms: number one design, or number two?

City Council divided on appearance of Caroline St. comfort station facility

Architect David Quillin’s rendering of the proposed Caroline Street comfort station and performing arts area.

STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (April 13, 2012) Whether it’s a Boardwalk performing arts stage with adjacent bathrooms or new bathrooms separated by a stage, the Caroline Street facility that the Ocean City Council intends to have built next fall generated almost an hour of debate Tuesday over its color and style.

A presentation of a revised architectural rendering by architect David Quillin and City Engineer Terry McGean during the council work session elicited comments ranging from love it, to hate it, to somewhere in between.

Although the facility’s basic design had been endorsed by the Ocean City Development Corporation and its Boardwalk Development Association division, council members couldn’t agree on whether it needed to look more like other downtown buildings, whether it needed more gingerbread, paint, or exactly what it was they wanted.

So confusing were the calls for tweaks and alterations that not only did the council forget what motions it had made to direct Quillin’s next step, but McGean felt compelled to warn the council that it

was heading perilously close to “mishmash” territory.

“It’s rather futuristic,” said Councilman Doug Cymek, who advocated something more similar to other downtown structures.

“The more I look at it, the more I understand it,” said Councilwoman Mary Knight, who liked the package generally as-is.

“I think people are going to be fascinated by it,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas, who suggested changing its name to the Caroline Street Stage.

“Real close,” said Council President Jim Hall, who wanted to add a little gingerbread reminiscent of the semi-Victorian, seaside village architecture downtown, and possibly some paint colors related to those on the downtown arch.

Councilman Joe Hall liked it, while Councilman Brent Ashley did not and agreed with Cymek that its steps on the Boardwalk side of the building behind the stage invited problems with skateboarders.

They also agreed that its two ventila-

tion towers would look better with some gabled caps, while it was also mentioned that the bare wood on the station’s northern and southern flanks might need some paint.

After listening to the continuous exchange, McGean interjected that if the council didn’t like the design, it would be better to abandon it than to try to reconfigure it with all the council’s differing opinions.

“Eventually, what you’re going to have is a complete mish-mash,” he said.

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Wind power dead in water again in Maryland General Assembly ALEXANDER PYLES ■ The Daily Record Newswire (April 13, 2012) Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature energy initiative was blown away by a Senate panel on the final afternoon of the General Assembly, as the Finance Committee voted down the administration-backed offshore wind energy bill.

HB 441, which passed by an 88-47 vote in the House of Delegates in late March, could not obtain the votes needed in the Senate panel Monday to push the legislation to the Senate floor, where proponents felt it had the votes needed for passage.

The bill would have guaranteed a market for companies that constructed energy-producing wind turbines at least 10 miles off the coast of Ocean City.

A similar bill failed to gain momentum last year. O’Malley had said the legislation could create 2,000 jobs.

Del. Tom Hucker, D-Montgomery, the bill’s lead sponsor, said he would push for similar legislation next year.

“I think it’s an enormous missed opportunity for the state of Maryland,” Hucker said. “I think all of our districts will suffer because we won’t benefit from the jobs that would have been created.”

Also Monday, legislation that would have forced natural gas companies to pay for a study into the safety of hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — in Western Maryland was defeated in a Senate committee, leaving the state’s future energy plan unsettled.

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Del. Heather R. Mizeur, D-Montgomery, lead sponsor of HB 1204 and also a proponent of offshore wind energy, said the bill to fund the study fell victim to an aggressive energy agenda in the General Assembly.

The state does not have money budgeted for fracking study, which is expected to cost about $2 million, Mizeur said. The bill, which would have forced gas companies who have leased land in Western Maryland to pay the state $15 per acre, could have raised $1.8 million.

A 14-member commission, appointed by O’Malley in June, is supposed to finish its study by August 2013, and then would present its findings to the General Assembly.

With the bill’s failure, however, Mizeur said she would attempt to convince the governor and the commission to move its study deadline to 2014.

Hydraulic fracturing involves drilling into the Marcellus Shale, a rock-encased deposit of natural gas that runs about one mile deep under much of Garret County and a sliver of Allegany County.

The practice has been linked to flammable drinking water and earthquakes in other states, including Pennsylvania. It has also been connected to global warming, as methane gas is released into the atmosphere in the course of drilling.

A number of bills remained unresolved as the legislature tried to agree to a fiscal 2013 operating budget before a midnight deadline.

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received assurances from Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Anne Arundel, that $2.5 million to fund the planning and design of a project that includes a Baltimore Convention Center expansion, plus a new downtown arena and hotel would be approved.

That assurance appeared to help along an agreement on a bill that would expand state gambling, pending a voter referendum. The gambling bill appeared to hold up budget negotiations for the last several days.

More in doubt was a bill that would create rules to govern public-private partnerships entered into by the state.

Baltimore attorney Peter G. Angelos told a Senate panel in late March that he did not approve of changes made to a House version of the public-private partnerships bill, just days after that chamber attached two amendments that would allow the state to appeal two court decisions in an ongoing case in which Angelos is involved.

Angelos, owner of the Baltimore Orioles and a downtown property owner, is paying for much of a lawsuit that challenges the contract award for the proposed State Center development in downtown Baltimore.

The administration-backed bill was amended in a House committee to make the legislation apply retroactively and allow an expedited appeals process for parties in those cases. The retroactive amendment targets the State Center case, which is tied up in Baltimore City Circuit Court.

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The Senate panel ultimately passed its own version of the legislation, minus the House amendments.

In a statement, Angelos confirmed the rare meeting with legislators, and applauded the Senate’s effort to remove the amendments.

“That bill wasn’t good for the state,” Angelos said. “I met with a number of senators to talk to them about the entire bill, and I am appreciative that they killed the retroactive portion of it.”

Alan M. Rifkin, lead attorney in the State Center lawsuit, said the bill was an attempt to circumvent state procurement law.

Rifkin’s partner, Scott Livingston, drafted that procurement code, enacted to ensure fair competition for government contracts.

Sen. Roger Manno, D-Montgomery, a member of the Senate panel, said Angelos had serious problems with the bill as a whole.

The Senate panel ultimately partially heeded the warning of Angelos, and others.

“He did not agree with expedited litigation review [and] retroactivity,” Manno said. “But, neither did the [Maryland State] Bar Association.

“It’s an extraordinary remedy that nobody else has.”

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who has run point on this legislation for the administration, said the bill would still be acceptable if passed without the controversial House amendments.

“We don’t need those two amendments,” Brown said.

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Maryland legislature stalls out, leaves some work undone With incomplete budget, ‘doomsday’ scenario awaits STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (April 13, 2012) When the Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight Tuesday morning without passing a revenue plan to finance the 2013 budget, it created more questions than answers.

Because the legislature ended its session without voting on how to pay for some of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s major priorities that were approved for the next fiscal year, the only alternative at the moment is a “doomsday budget” that will slash spending across the board.

School funding, state employees, law enforcement grants — all would see significant reductions in the coming year to

make up the $512 million shortfall between what state government wants to do and what it can pay for.

Locally, the Worcester County Board of Education is trying to sort out the impact it could feel under the current scenario, while the county commissioners will feel for the first time the pinch of having to shoulder a portion of the cost of teacher retirements.

Meanwhile, the table games legislation, which would allow casinos to deal the cards and roll the dice in addition to having slot machines, also fell to the wayside in the last-minute shuffle.

Legislative leaders say the governor is likely to call a special session to address the various unfinished budget business and, presumably, the expansion of gambling in Maryland.

The news locally wasn’t all bad.

Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B) re-

ported that funding for the expansion of the convention center survived.

“The Capital Budget did provide for a continued relationship with the Stadium Authority and the use of the half-cent Ocean City tax as a funding mechanism for the expansion of the convention center,” he said in an e-mail. “It is always a pleasure, and often a rarity, to vote for something in the budget that has a dedicated funding source which makes sense.”

The state’s capital budget includes $2.2 million for the performing arts auditorium to be built in Ocean City’s convention center, with another $3.5 million pre-authorized for next year, according to City Engineer Terry McGean.

McGean said that first financial installment will cover design work and some aspects of construction, with the money funneled through the Maryland Stadium Authority.

Among the other measures that were signed by the governor on Tuesday were: ■ KATHLEEN A. MATHIAS CHEMOTHERAPY PARITY ACT OF 2012

It obligates insurers, nonprofit health service plans and health maintenance organizations to treat orally administered chemotherapy for cancer the same it as does intravenously administered chemotherapy.

The late Mathias was the wife of Sen. Jim Mathias, and had served as city clerk for Ocean City. The law becomes effective Oct. 12.

■ VETERAN DRIVERS’ LICENSES This new law requires the Department of Veterans Affairs, on request, to provide a veteran with a document certifying veteran status, whether it’s a driver’s license or some other document.

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Proposed Ocean City budget calls for no increase in local tax bills Continued from Page 1

erty owners are still catching up with past increases because of the Homestead Tax Credit law.

Meehan, who is acting city manager until a permanent manager is hired, and Budget Manager Jennie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to Knapp submitted the proposed continue to budget to City reduce the cost Council during its work session. of government, Meehan and at the same began by admittime continue to ting that he was provide the level new to the nittygritty of the of services our budgeting process despite residents and being a veteran visitors expect of Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and deserve.â&#x20AC;? government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the OC MAYOR RICK MEEHAN first time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve who is also acting city manager begun the [budget] process at this level since I first started on City Council in 1985,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The proposed numbers for fiscal year 2013, which accounts for July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, are designed to reflect the reduced tax base, but also the reduced operating costs that the city has seen since the economic slump of 2008.

But the budget also attempts to continue the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort to put money away for continuing infrastructure and materiel upkeep.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to continue to reduce the cost of government,â&#x20AC;? Meehan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and at the same time continue to provide the level of services our residents and visitors expect and deserve.â&#x20AC;?

The deciding factor in the budget is the maintenance of property tax revenue, which contributes the lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income. The 2013 proposal relies on direct property tax revenue of $40 million, or 54 percent of its operational funding.

However, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment of property values, the first since 2009, reduced the resort tax base from some $12 billion in 2009 to approximately $8.6 billion.

In order to sustain the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income, Meehan proposed adopting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;constant yieldâ&#x20AC;? property tax rate as calculated by the state. It is the rate that will generate the same volume of revenue as the previous year, despite fluctuation in the taxable base.

While the property tax rate in 2009 was $.38 per $100 of assessed value, the constant yield rate for 2013 has been calculated as $.4685 to compensate for the decreased tax base. Even at that, the revenue from direct taxes will still have de-

creased from $45.6 million in 2009 to roughly $40 million in fiscal year 2013.

The effect is that non-resident property owners will see the amount of money they pay stay the same, even though the legal value of their property is technically less.

Those who reside on the property they own, however, will see the same 3 percent increase in their tax payments that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in the past few years.

This is due to Homestead Tax Credit, which in Ocean City restricts property tax increases for resident homeowners to no more than 3 percent annually. Due to the large increases in property values prior to 2009, which resident homeowners were shielded from under this tax cap, most long-time homeowners are still catching up to the actual value of their homes.

The draft budget responds to the loss in tax revenue and the need to do major road repairs by drawing approximately $1.4 million from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund balance, or cash reserves. The city must maintain reserves of at least 10 percent of its annual general fund expenditures to retain its top bond rating. The city had reserves of 15.2 percent going into the budget process.

Meehan said the city continues to operate well with fewer resources, particularly in manpower. The city now employs 524 people, with salary, benefits, and other personnel costs comprising 60 percent of the 2013 budget. This is down four people from 2012, and down from a peak of 622 employees in 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They [the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various departments] are very strained to do what they need to

do with the employees that the haveâ&#x20AC;Ś but everyone was very cooperative with me in doing what needed to be done,â&#x20AC;? Knapp said.

Meehan also said the budget looks towards the future the best it can, with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;continued emphasis on safety and cleanliness.â&#x20AC;? The major costs associated with this are found in public safety, road maintenance and in the upkeep of the large fleet of vehicles.

To this extent, the 2013 budget contributes $1.4 million from the fund balance to the Vehicle Trust Fund, a separate fund kept to support street re-paving and vehicle purchases, expenses which are assessed largely outside of individual city departmental budgets. This year, the city expects to spend $2 million on paving and $488,000 on an ambulance and a trash truck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We buy the vehicles out of the fund and charge the depreciation to the department,â&#x20AC;? Knapp said.

As is the case every year, the biggest expenditure from the general fund is for public safety, which is $32.8 million in this proposal. Culture and recreation would account for $7.3 million, and highways and streets $6.7 million.

The council, which has exclusive authority over the budget, is now holding hearings with individual departments to determine where the draft budget goes from here.

The proposed budget is available to the public online at www.oceancity md.gov.

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Household hazardous waste collection, E-Cycling set for April 21 (April 13, 2012) The Recycling Division of Worcester County Public Works, in conjunction with Maryland Environmental Services and the Maryland Department of the Environment, will conduct Household Hazardous Waste and E-Cycling (electronics recycling) Collection Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the Central Landfill in Newark.

Gather those old or unusable cans of pesticides, pool chemicals, gas and other fuels, oil-base paints, thinners and every-

day hazardous wastes accumulating in and around the home and bring them to the recycling center for safe disposal. Electronic items, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, radios, televisions and VCRs, will be collected and later recycled.

Because household hazardous waste and electronics do not degrade readily, recycling them saves much-needed landfill space. Furthermore, many of the items contain poisonous materials that could seep out of the landfill and contaminate

surrounding soil and groundwater.

This event is open to Worcester County residents only. A representative from MDE will be on-site checking vehicle registration. PSC Environmental Services of Hatfield, Pa., will be responsible for the safe disposal of all hazardous waste collected. The electronics will be shipped to an electronics recycler for dismantling.

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For OCPD, knowledge is power -- even during off-season ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) The statistical analysis of crimes is becoming a major component of Ocean City Police Department operations. As presented Tuesday afternoon to the City Council, the OCPD’s crime report for the first quarter of 2012 showed that the department is collecting and using an increasing amount of crime data, even during the first three slow months of the new year.

Although reported crime was predictably much lower than it would be during the peak season, numbers showed that the bulk of the OCPD’s work has been in marijuana arrests and burglary of vacation property.

After reiterating the OCPD’s primary objective of a “commitment to safety … particularly in the under-28 demographic,” Chief Bernadette DiPino stres-

sed the importance of technology in police work.

She discussed a number of initiatives being considered by the department, including programs that would allow citizens to use the Internet phone program Skype to connect with officers, as well as the development of a Smartphone application that would allow people to report crimes from their mobile devices She then went on to introduce OCPD Crime Analyst Brandon Reim, who is responsible for compiling and comprehending the vast database of crime reports collected by the department.

Reim’s presentation broke Ocean City’s police work down into multiple categories: burglaries, drug violations, counterfeiting, unexpected deaths, sexual assault, domestic violence, assault, fraud, indecent exposure or “peeping tom” incidents, thefts from automobiles, thefts of automobiles, hotel thefts, bicycle thefts,

motor scooter thefts and other thefts.

All of the categories had at least one incident over the quarter, but some stood out much more than others.

Drug violations were the most frequent offense, with 66 separate incidents recorded. Reim also itemized each case with the drug involved, revealing that 49 of the incidents involved marijuana and no other drug. Only one incident each involving heroin and cocaine were reported, with the rest of the incidents involving prescription drug abuse.

Councilman Brent Ashley thanked the OCPD for keeping crack cocaine and other hard drugs out of the city, noting that he was under the impression that crack was becoming “an epidemic among the urban population” elsewhere in the country.

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Prior to joining the Valley Forge Convention Center in 1993, Noccolino was general manager of country club operations in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland.

A Maryland native, Noccolino and his wife, Patricia, have been frequent visitors to Ocean City for many years and are local property owners.

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(April 13, 2012) Lawrence “Larry” Noccolino has been appointed to the position of director of Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Noccolino’s appointment was approved during the April 10 meeting of the Ocean City Mayor and City Council.

His appointment comes following the resignation of Rick Hamilton in late November 2011, and a national recruitment campaign conducted by the town’s human resources department.

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The temporary home of the Art League of Ocean City, the former Susquehanna Bank building on 94th Street in the mall parking lot, has a room for classes, workshops and programs as well as gallery space. The nonprofit organization will use the building until its new 7,500-square-foot arts center is built on the site where the former gallery is located, off 94th Street.

ALOC launches capital campaign (April 13, 2012) A ground-breaking event will take place on Sunday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. for the new Ocean City Center for the Arts. The Center 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.

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. In addition the Art League 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.”

“The new Center will enhance Ocean City’s quality of life through arts education, entertainment and by stimulating our local economy,” said Rina Thaler, co-chair of the campaign. “We hope many will join us in this new venture by donating to our ‘Building the Arts’ Capital Campaign.’”

The campaign goal is to raise $500,000 needed for the fixtures, furniture, equipment, and operation of the new facility. To date, more than $200,000 has been

pledged, including funds from the State of Maryland, businesses and personal contributions.

Construction should be finished by the end of the year. A fund has been established at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and donations may be made directly to them. Naming opportunities, starting at $2,500, have been established.

Those interested in naming opportunities should contact either Thaler at 410726-7768 or Pete Gibson at 410-600-0055 for more details. All donations are tax deductible.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship programs and public service projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding is also provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. For more information on Art League of Ocean City events or how to become a member, call 410-524-9433 or visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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Besides, Quillin said, changing the nature of the structure and painting the bare wood elements in the mostly concrete structure would go against the objective of creating a maintenance-free building with minimal utility costs. Too many alterations, he said, would reduce the building’s functionality.

As for the ornamental gingerbread, which he characterized as “hurricane bait,” the methods used to attach such things to buildings these days aren’t the same as they once were and now are simply bolted on, he said.

As it is, the new comfort station/stage stands out because its elevated stage sits under a sail-like canopy, while rising above the bathrooms on either end are two glass “solar chimneys.”

The purpose of the chimneys, which top out at 30 feet above the Boardwalk, is to ventilate the two bathrooms without using any electricity. They heat the chimneys absorb during the day create a nat-

ural updraft that draws out the air in the rooms below.

In addition, the wood elements in the sheltered portions leading to the bathrooms are an exceptionally tough tropical hardwood, epay, that needs no painting, Quillin said.

Altogether, the facility would have 25 bathroom fixtures and would nearly double the number of those available to women in the current comfort station.

Essentially, Quillin said, the building is designed to last 50 years with little or no maintenance.

With a construction start date set for next October, McGean encouraged the council to decide what it wanted sooner rather than later so preparations for the bidding process could begin.

Ultimately, the council voted to do that, next time, when Quillin returns to the council after considering color combinations and alternatives caps for the solar chimneys and an architectural gewgaw or two.

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Crabcake Factory fundraiser to benefit cancer warrior Hedrick (April 13, 2012) A benefit for Robert Hedrick, a longtime Ocean City resident battling cancer, will take place Sunday, April 15, at 5 p.m., at the Crabcake Factory USA on 120th Street.

Hedrick fought Leukemia about 20 years ago and thought he had the cancer beat. However, about a month ago, he began complaining of shortness of breath so he went for a routine check-up.

Hedrick was told he has Stage IV inoperable lung cancer and was given three to six months to live.

The Hedricks, who have been married for 11 years and live in Caine Woods, have not given up, as they are using all of their savings to purchase drugs the insurance company will not issue terminal patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing that gets me is, what is the point of having these drugs if the sick people can't use them?â&#x20AC;? asked Crabcake Factory owner, Johnny Brooks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cancer drugs are for cancer patients, I always thought.â&#x20AC;?

Brooks has started a Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ocmdcares and organized a raffle, which features two round trip tickets to anywhere in the country on US Airways and a chance to win crabcakes for a year. Raffle tickets cost $10.

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Odachowski and neighbor Tara Zimmerman, who also lost a cat, have put signs in their yards facing the residence of the man who requested the cats be trapped. Odachowski said he exchanged some “choice words” with the man recently, but knew nothing else about him.

The neighbor in question, who declined to give his name, said he has been having problems with feral cats urinating under his home and “stinking up everything inside.”

He said he was unaware which cats may have been feral and which were pets.

“I have no idea [where the cats came from], there were about 10 that were loose all the time.”

When asked if he or anyone he knew had asked Animal Control to set traps, he replied that he didn’t know.

None of the three cats were wearing collars. However, Odachowski said he had been letting his cat out in the neighborhood for almost 13 years.

Animal Control put the traps out without telling the residents, Dow said.

“They should have let us know,” she said. “They just put our cats down. There should’ve been a sign, a phone call, something.”

Zimmerman had the same sentiment.

“I understand that they wanted to

carriers apart from the cats that are up for adoption.

“I was told they were killed after five days because they became threatening,” Zimmerman added, “but Matt’s cat was 16 years old and had no teeth or claws.”

Susan Coleman, president of Community Cats Coalition, and organization that provides veterinary care to feral cats, also spoke with Dow and Rantz. She said the trapped cats would not have looked feral or ill.

“These were people’s pet cats,” Coleman said Wednesday. “But even a pet cat is going to be violent.”

Coleman said that she was also told by Rantz that potentially feral cats “couldn’t be allowed to commingle” and that there wasn’t space to separate the trapped animals. However, Coleman said she believes that space could be made and that Animal Control’s reluctance is a result of organizational issues and weekend staffing problems.

“This is the third incident [that I know of], and it always happens on a holiday or weekend,” she said.

“They were cats that got out,” Coleman said. “There was simply no reason to put healthy cats like that down. You have to give people time to come find their pet.”

A man who answered the phone at Worcester County Animal Control on Wednesday night said that Rantz was out of the office and that no one else could comment on the office’s policy. Calls as of press time Thursday were unanswered.

catch feral cats in his yard. But our cats wouldn’t normally have even gone onto his property. They baited the traps and didn’t say anything.” Zimmerman said she was surprised to find out about the trapping, since she had never heard from anyone requesting traps or from Animal Control. Her cat went missing the night of Tuesday, April 3.

Dow said she was under the impression that animals must be kept by Animal Control for 10 days. “I had called Tuesday [March 27],” Dow said, “six days after he [the cat] was picked up. They put ours down sooner and they didn’t give us notice.”

Furthermore, Dow said that she spoke with the same officer a second time, during which “he backtracked. He had told me [a week before] that the cat he killed was old, but he admitted that he really didn’t know how old the cat was at all.”

Zimmerman also complained of mixed messages from Animal Control.

“They’ve changed their story so many times,” she said. “When Matt called on Friday [April 6], he was told that they had a cat matching my cat’s description. But when I went down there with him [on April 7], they claimed they had never had a calico.”

Dow also said that she spoke with Susan Rantz, the head of Animal Control, and was told that the cats were killed because they exhibited dangerous behavior.

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with the most liberal of the options the commission gave it in February.

Capt. Drew Zerbe, of the Tortuga II out of Bahia Marina, knows this drop in the minimum keeper size will make a difference.

“I know we threw back a lot of 17 3/4-inch fish last year,” he said, as he prepared his boat its thrice-daily trips beginning later this month.

“Some days,” he said of the more restrictive size regulations that in 2010 reached 19 inches, “we’d throw back 300 fish and [have] one keeper.”

In fact, anglers who ply Maryland waters would have to go back to 2007 for a keeper floun-

der size that is shorter than what it will be this year.

Back then, the smallest flounder that could be boated was 15.5 inches, but federal regulatory bodies concluded that the annual catch total that year was much greater than it should have been and began reeling in both recreational and commercial fishing.

Early this year, however, the National Marine Fisheries Service implemented a more refined

method of estimating recreational fishing landings.

In the course of developing its improved estimating model, new catch numbers were generated for the past eight years and they showed a major difference between what the total fish boated were said to have been and what they actually were.

Those statistics released through the new Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) showed that earlier flounder catch reports were off the mark by nearly 31 percent.

More information about MRIP and how participating in its surveys can help produce a more accurate fishing statistics can be found at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/.

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Worcester Co. still leading state in unemployment percentage Though February numbers show 1-point decline over same time period last year STEWART DOBSON ■ Editor (April 13, 2012) Maryland’s overall unemployment rate for February may look good as compared to other areas in the country, but Worcester County’s remained one of the worst.

Two weeks ago, Gov. Martin O’Malley trumpeted that the state’s 6.5 rate of unemployment, as compared to the national rate of 8.3 percent, represented the sixth consecutive month of jobs growth in Maryland.

But in Worcester, the month’s 16.8 percent unemployment rate was the highest in the state, with 4,271 people either still looking for work or waiting for seasonal jobs to become available. The next highest jobless percentages in Maryland were Somerset and Dorchester counties, which tied at 11.9 percent.

Even with Worcester’s high number of jobless this past February, there was some improvement over February 2011, when the number of people out of work was 17.8 percent of the total workforce, six points higher than any other county in Maryland.

Because of the seasonal resort industry, these numbers will go down dramatically as the summer tourist gets underway, but whether they will fall to their levels of some years ago remains to be seen.

According to Worcester County Economic Development Director Bill Badger Jr., the county’s unemployment rate last August was 8.1 percent, much higher than the norm. In 2007, the county’s average unemployment for the entire year was 6 percent.

Badger is well aware of the situation, which is why he is focusing on developing more year-round job opportunities that will help feed the local marketplace and result in the creation of yet more jobs.

“I’m looking for family-supporting jobs here,” he said. “We want to encourage investment here.”

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Local, state health statistics shared during annual OC conference NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) A health report posted online last Thursday points out that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Worcester County.

Heart disease and the No. 2 cause of death, cancer, accounted for more than 50 percent of all deaths between 2007 and 2009. Major non-cardiac vascular diseases and chronic lower respiratory diseases came in third and fourth. The ranking of those top four causes remains unchanged from 2001 through 2003.

The most current statistics for the causes of death are from 2007 through 2009.

Ranked fifth through eighth are accidents, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer’s disease and nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis. Coming in at ninth and 10th are septicemia and influenza and pneumonia.

Those 10 causes of deaths accounted for 80 percent of all deaths in Worcester County from 2007 through 2009. An additional 348 deaths from other causes led to 1,758 deaths in the county during those years.

Those statistics and others were presented last Wednesday at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel during the third annual Public Health Conference held by the Worcester County Health Department.

County Health Officer Deborah Goeller said it was the Health Department’s way of observing National Public Health Week and she welcomed the gathering of community leaders from the fields of public health, government, business, law enforcement, education and other sectors.

“There has been significant growth in the population of those over 65 years of age,” said Dr. Andrea Mathias, the county’s deputy health officer and medical director of the Worcester County Health Department.

The county’s population increased by 10.6 percent between 2000 and 2010.

The age 65 and older group accounts for more than half of that growth, while the population under the age of 20 has declined.

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Even so, Worcester County’s two-year teen birth rate declined from 40.7 births for every 1,000 teens in 2001-2002 to 32.4 births in 2009-2010. There was a brief increase in 2007.

The county’s infant mortality rate, which is related to the health of the mother, socioeconomic conditions and the availability and use of health care for infants and pregnant women, declined by more than 30 percent between 2006 and 2010.

Statistics also revealed that more than 60 percent of the county’s adult population is either overweight or obese.

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Other goals are to improve access to behavioral health care and to children’s dental health services, to promote behavioral health and to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

“People who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness die on average 25 years sooner that the general population, which has an average life span of 75 years,” said Jane Apson, the director of Planning, Quality and Core Service Programs at the Worcester County Health Department. “They have struggles with daily living.”

The department also “wants to increase the proportion of people of all ages at healthy weight by promoting healthy eating and physical activity,” she said. The department also wants improved access to care. It takes almost a year to get an appointment with a der-

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Worcester County “remains a primary medical care health professional shortage area,” Apson said, but she added that its ratio of 3,810:1, or one primary care physician for 3,810 people, takes into account the county’s visitors and not just its residents. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration considers an area to have a shortage of primary care physicians if the ratio is at least 3,500:1.

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City Council gets good initial budget As corny as it might sound, “hats off” to Ocean City’s interim city manager and the city staff for producing a solid budget proposal under such unusual circumstances.

Presented earlier this week, this draft of the 2013 budget balances the wants and needs of the public and government itself while also accepting the difficult economic realities that this and nearly every other jurisdiction continues to face.

Mayor Rick Meehan, who has been filling in as manager, Jennie Knapp and the city’s department heads have done an outstanding job of assembling a spending and revenue package that, on the surface at least, gets local government to a place that some thought was not achievable.

By dipping into the fund balance, which otherwise might be called the surplus cash reserves, the staff generated a budget with a tax rate that more or less maintains the status quo.

Considering that Ocean City’s tax base fell by at least 15 percent in the 2012 reassessment, leaving the city short by nearly $7 million from last year, maintaining the city’s financial equilibrium wasn’t easy to do.

What happens next, of course, is up to the City Council, which has already begun poring over the document, as it assesses and tweaks the details in each departmental budget.

Whether some areas can be trimmed further, while others such as employee pay can be increased remains to be seen. Certainly the council will consider both, what with taxpayers still edgy over the economy and employee pay bound to be an election issue this fall.

As is the case every year, there will be some political give and take between factions until the budget’s approval in late May, but all in all, the council has been given a good plan to work with and it should go through the customary processes easily.

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Merchants thanked for donations Editor, The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy would like to thank the Ocean City and Ocean Pines merchants who so graciously donated wine, merchandise and gift certificates for our second annual St. Joseph’s Day Italian Festival on March 24. Their gifts helped us have a table of prizes for raffling, plus a table of gifts for a silent auction that was a key part of making our festival such a success again this year.

In spite of it being a rainy, foggy day, we had more than 800 visitors who came and enjoyed our homemade Italian specialties and Italian music. We suspected last year that we had started a new Ocean City tradition and we furthered that notion this year.

Again, we are grateful to these merchants and wish them great success in the upcoming season.

Sal Castorina, president Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy

Spring celebration a success Editor, Berlin’s Spring Celebration was a wonderfully successful event and we couldn’t have done it without the help of our volunteers, our local merchants and the town of Berlin.

I wish to thank Shelly Bruder, Bruder Hill Boutique, for chairing the event for the second year, com-

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mittee members Peggy Hagy of Berlin Coffee House and Steve Barrett of Barrett Chevrolet; and our volunteers, Mike Wiley, Bill Hoshal, Dave Miller, Carolyn Connelly, Liz Walk, Gringo Macia, Karen Clayland, Tanja Giles, Elaine Brady, Larnet St. Amant, Michael Day and Terri Sexton. It isn’t easy organizing our town events, but it’s rewarding and we greatly appreciate the time our volunteers take to make our events a success.

I also wish to thank everyone who donated their time and talent to make this day fun for everyone: Worcester County Art Council, Rayne’s Reef, Endeavor Farms, Taylor House Museum, Cupcakes in Bloom, Kimberly Tucker Photography, Troy Mawyer and Adam Bilenki, the town of Berlin and all the merchants who donated items for the Chinese auction, which was a big hit.

It is inspiring to see how our community pulls together like a well-oiled machine to continually throw one successful event after another. I’m looking forward to working with all of you again at the Jazz & Blues Bash on May 5.

Olive Mawyer, executive director Berlin Chamber of Commerce

Concerns over council chastisement Editor, We have great respect for the Ocean City Council, including the majority four. They bear the responsibility for keeping our city afloat. It is not likely that they will be able to make everyone totally happy — employees and taxpayers.

It is in this vein that we are very concerned about the chastisement that they received at the council meeting on Monday, April 2.

Mr. Greg DeMarco accused the majority of the council of trashing city employees, causing low morale among the ranks. It is our opinion that the Ocean City government takes good care of its employees.

To validate this point, we ask you to study the annual report on salaries of Ocean City employees printed by Ocean City Today on March 12, and compare the salaries with the Worcester County salaries printed by Ocean City Today on April 6. Keep in mind that neither report includes fringe benefits. You might also consider the wages paid to full-time employees by local businesses.

Councilwoman Margaret Pillas Continued on Page 17

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I’ve spent a few hours now trying to figure out how to say that I have seen many public restrooms without suggesting that I did so for anything other than the generally accepted purposes.

It isn’t as if I could simply state, “I’ve been in many men’s rooms” without hearing the reply, “Yeah, I bet you have.”

Still, a certain amount of public bathroom experience, which we all have, is necessary as we contemplate the performing arts stage and bathrooms that will be built on the Boardwalk in our town.

I’m concerned about the possibility of confusion. It would not be beneficial, for instance, for people to conclude that these will be performing arts bathrooms, as opposed to performing arts/bathrooms.

This is not to say that public restrooms do not inspire various forms of art, especially at eye level. Poetry is also popular in these surrounds, although I have yet to hear anyone call out in the course of operations, “Does anyone know how many syllables there are in haiku?”

On the other hand, I do recall being inspired many years ago when I happened into the cavernous facilities at a swap meet in Arizona. A swap meet, for those who don’t know, is to a flea market what Coney Island is to a hot dog. It’s big.

This swap meet at the dog track in Phoenix was 10 acres of everything, from masterful Elvis on Velvet paintings to the ever-popular clear plastic, rattlesnakeembedded toilet seats. Presumably, if you had a problem, one of these would scare it out of you.

But it was there that I headed to the head, as it were, and upon entering saw a solitary, weathered and somewhat squatty individual facing the expansive gray wall. He was wearing a sombrero big enough to carry passengers, while in his right hand he was holding a ribbon attached to a big red helium balloon.

“Now that’s a picture,” I thought, followed by, “Heeeyyyyyyy, I have an idea.”

I later suggested to my counterpart that there might be good money in photo book much like those “Day in the Life” volumes that were making the rounds back then.

Bluntly sarcastic then and now, she replied, “’Men’s Rooms of the USA.’ Quick, let me call Barnes and Noble. Hahahahahahaha! “Why don’t you run right back to that men’s room with a camera while I call 911. Hahahahahaha!”

I am, therefore, well aware that while public restrooms and the arts may peacefully co-exist, they should not be viewed as a single venue.

After all, when it comes to performing arts in bathrooms, nothing would clear out a men’s room faster than to hear the words, “Hey, watch this!”

Large turnout for Pinups fundraising event Editor, Members of the Pink Ribbon Pinups, a local group of friends that raises money for those in need — specifically, young people battling cancer, are excited to participate in the first-ever Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure®, which

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To raise money for our team, and to welcome new team members, we held a Race Rally/Recruitment Party on April 6, at Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin. The turnout was incredible, and we were able to add an additional $1,369 to our overall team donations, as well as 12 new team members.

Thank you to our volunteers and supporters for donating time and money to our cause, and to Pasadena and Bumpin Uglies for entertaining our crowd, despite being so close to wrapping up your tiresome weeks-long tour. And thank you to Stephen Cherry, Mona de Lux, Jason Wharton, Ruark Golf, Six Eleven Salon and Gallery, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, Pickles Pub, Dumser’s Dairyland, Whiskers Bar & Grill in Ocean Pines, Dead Freddies on the Bay, Cameron McVeigh, Ocean City Sports

Collectibles, Delmarva Shorebirds, The Letter M and Berlin Coffee House for donating to our silent auction.

Thank you, also, to Crab Cake Factory, Mothers Cantina, Sub Marina and Famous Dave’s for donating so much delicious food; to 7-Eleven in Ocean Pines for ice and soda; and to Deserie Lawrence and Matt Powell for bringing it all to us.

And most importantly, thank you to Laura Powell for being my right hand and to Bryan Brushmiller and the staff at Burley Oak for going out of your way to invite us into your business and help make our event so successful.

Our Race for the Cure team is an “open” team, meaning everyone is welcome to join. To register for our team, or to make a general team donation, visit www.komenmd.org/oc/pinkribbonpinups.

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Citizen reports lead to heroin arrests in Selbyville LAURA WALTER ■ Coastal Point Staff Writer

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About 9 p.m., police officers responded to the report of suspicious people sitting in a vehicle parked near the Mason Dixon Shopping Center on Route 113. On arrival, officers located Lindsay N. Weaver, 22, and Sean Higgins, 25, both of Ocean City. A subsequent search revealed syringes on the floor of the vehicle, along with other drug paraphernalia.

Weaver was charged with possession of a controlled substance (heroin) and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Higgins was charged with two counts

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Around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a second report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on southbound Route 113, near Church Street.

Officers located Lindsay M. Lopez, 22, of Berlin, Md., and Tara Staggers, 34, of Ocean City. Officers said they observed on the driver seat several small plastic bags containing white powder, and a search of the two suspects revealed additional baggies and syringes.

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Collins said police have seen an increase in heroin in Selbyville, although it is not as common as prescription medication abuse. It appeared, he said, that a dealer had recently delivered heroin to Selbyville, leading to the back-to-back incidents.

The arrests were made due to people alerting the police of suspicious activity, he emphasized.

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Commission members had a consensus to leave the boundary as it is, but to get the exact measurements as determined by a surveyor. They agreed, however, to Ward’s suggestion to put the issue on the May agenda and vote on it at that time. Any recommendation they might make would be forwarded to the mayor and Town Council for a final decision.

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OBITUARIES Mary Louis St. Leger OCEAN CITY — Mary Louis St. Leger, 82, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George Louis Schanze and Grace Hillficker Schanze. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael St. Leger Jr., and by her son, Mark Christopher St. Leger.

She is survived by her sons, James Michael St. Leger III and his wife, Barbara, of Baltimore and Stephen Lewis St. Leger of Eldersburg, Md.; three grandchildren, Megan, Dylan and Rye; a sister, Betty Jane Morgan of White Marsh, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. St. Leger was a graduate of Western Maryland College. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, and a member of the Sinepuxent American Legion Post #166 Ladies Auxiliary in Ocean City.

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 23, at Saint Stephen Church, 8030 Bradshaw Road in Kingsville, Md. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,

1138 Parsons Road, Salisbury, Md. 21801.

Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Edwin B. Goodridge BERLIN — Edwin Barringer Goodridge, 92, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Batavia, N.Y., he was the son of the late Albert Monroe Goodridge and Leona V. Breese Goodridge.

Mr. Goodridge was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Aberle Goodridge. He is survived by his daughters, Janet T. Owens and her husband, Bill of Berlin, Cynthia J. Gulledge and her husband, Ron of Rockingham, N.C., and Katherine E. “Kitty” Roma of Mendham, N.J.; and sons, Edwin “Barry” Barringer Goodridge and his wife, Nanette of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jeffery A. Goodridge of Ashville, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four nieces.

Mr. Goodridge was a WWII Army veteran. He had worked for Prudential Mortgage and Loan Company for 40 years, retiring as regional vice president of Real Estate Operations in Washington, D.C., in 1979. He was a member of Whatcoat

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United Methodist Church in Snow Hill, American Legion Post #67 in Snow Hill, VFW Post #15021, the Ocean City Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Snow Hill Lions Club, in which he had served as secretary.

Cremation followed his death. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. A donation in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Katherine Reyes, James Reyes and Tyler Blanc; and sister, Rhada Weidemer-Bayer. She is also survived by Kimberly Bishop and Chrissy Tilghman, daughters of her heart; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Aurthur, Howard, Rupert, Robert, Edward, Daniel and Donald Tavernier and by sisters, Marion Recore, Irma Schneckenberger and Theresa Crawford.

A celebration of life ceremony was held Saturday, April 7, at Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Phyllis Clara East BERLIN — Phyllis Clara East, long-time executive secretary to the general manager and Board of Directors of Ocean Pines, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. She was 72 years old.

Born in Chateauguay, N.Y., Mrs. East was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Felix Tavernier and Clara A. Santimore Tavernier. She met her husband, James W. East, Phyllis East in 1962, and they married the same year. In 1980, the couple and their four children moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Mrs. East was a member of the Berlin/Ocean City Moose Lodge and the American Legion Post #123 Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, camping at Sandy Hill Campground and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James W. East; her children, Theresa (Philip) Marlowe, Kathleen East, Denise (Chad) Schillaci, James “Jay” East, James (Nicole) Blanc and Dan Kerstetter; her grandchildren, Lou Davis, Alyssa Moshili, Bryant East, Rachel Haines, Michael John Shockley, Dylan Shockley, Chelsea Willey,

Marianne L. Manning BISHOPVILLE — Marianne L. Manning of Bishopville passed away in the care of her family at home on Thursday, April 5, 2012. Born in Frostburg, Md., on Nov. 28, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Kathryn Sheetz Plummer. She was an immaculate, dignified lady who was devoted to her ministry in serving within her church family and at area nursing homes.

Everybody loved her smile and the twinkle in her eyes. She was an animal lover who also loved gardening, fishing and shopping, and she was very tasteful with her clothes and jewelry. She was very devoted to her family and will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Manning is survived by her husband, Elmer Manning; three children, William L. Curtis and his wife, Janice, Donald P. Curtis and his wife, Karen, and David E. Curtis, and his wife, Tammy; four stepchildren, Doug Manning, David Manning, Shirley Stewart and Gene Manning and their spouses; multiple step-grandchildren; greatgrandchildren, Jaya Shaub and D’Andre Matthews; and her feline friends: Ginger and Penelope. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Josh, Jake and Jessie Curtis; Ashley, Katie,

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She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Plummer, and her beloved canine friend, “Buffy.”

A funeral service and celebration of her life were held Wednesday, April 11, at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del. Interment was Thursday, April 12, at the Lakemount Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the SonRise Church Backpack Ministry, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Md. 21811.

County, died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was a trial lawyer for 46 years, and practiced for 20 years in Worcester County. He was known for his courtroom skill and sense of humor. He attended Randolph Macon C. Townsend Military Academy, was in the Marine Corps Reserves for more than three years until being medically discharged, earned his law degree in 1966, at American University in Washington, D.C., and was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970.

Mr. Townsend was a panel member of the Attorney Grievance Commission from 1984 to 2012. He won the Chair Award of the Year for the Criminal Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association and was chairman of the Maryland State Bar Ethics Committee for the last three years. He has more than 23 reported Appellate Opinions, both state and federal, and has been listed as a Preeminent Lawyer since 1993 with Martindale-Hubbell.

He was a lecturer for the Montgomery County Police Academy on “Roles of Functions of the Defense Attorney,” and he taught multi-state detective classes on homicide and sex crimes.

He was defense counsel for many famous criminal cases, and locally represented the court-appointed receiver of the Carousel Hotel through many years of litigation.

He is lovingly remembered by many friends and family, including his wife, Kim; his sons, Dean and his wife, Jean, David and his wife, Janet, and Mitchell, and four grandchildren, Alexis, Mitchell, Nicole and Bradley.

The family will announce a celebration of life memorial service in the near future.

Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

David Lee Coiner BERLIN — David Lee Coiner, 52, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Ruth Bumgarner Dudley and the late Stephen Coiner.

Mr. Coiner enjoyed reading and traveling. He was a people person who loved life.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Leighann Corner and her fiDavid Coiner ancé, John Pinner; three brothers, Charles, John and James Coiner; two grandchildren, John and Ryan Pinner; and several nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Greg and Thomas Coiner, and his stepfather, Frank Dudley.

Services and interment will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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The law becomes effective Jan. 1, 2013. n TOWN OF OC – CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK – TAXI DRIVER APPLICANTS

The measure authorizes the Ocean City Police Department to request state and national criminal history records checks for taxi driver applicants in Ocean City from the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository. It also obligates the Ocean City Police Department to submit sets of fingerprints of taxi driver applicants to the Central Repository as part of the application for a records check.

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the first three months of the year. Along with many of the other categories, Reim noted the tendency of such crimes to cluster on the weekends, since that is when most off-season visitors arrive. Reim said he expects the numbers to spread out though the weekdays once people begin their extended summer stays.

Burglaries also showed similar numbers. Reim said the transient nature of Ocean City’s population makes burglaries in particular difficult to solve, with 82 percent of cases still pending. He further noted that many property owners arrive on weekends to discover that their property has been burglarized at an unknown time in the preceding week.

DiPino said Reim’s work is not simply a matter of record, but an active policing tool. When asked by Councilwoman Margaret Pillas if the department was able to identify and target specific addresses or areas where certain offenses occur repeatedly, DiPino said this work is already being done on a daily basis.

“Brandon is constantly giving intelligence to our officers in the field,” she said.

“I am able to identify ‘problem areas’ when I’m going through [the data], and when I do, I have the ability to put out a bulletin,” Reim added.

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Berlin Town Council considers taller residences in some instances NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) The Berlin Town Council seems poised to permit some residences to be 5 feet taller than the existing height limit of 30 feet.

During Monday’s meeting, the council considered an ordinance that would allow the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant the higher limit for houses in the residential districts. The board would consider requests on a case-by-case basis.

BERLIN COUNCIL BRIEFS NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following topics during the Monday, April 9, meeting. Councilman Troy Purnell was absent.

Memorial Day event The council approved the request of Jesse Turner, coordinator of the annual Old Fashioned Memorial Day celebration, for the event to be held again this year.

The celebration will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 28, in the area of Henry Park on Flower Street. The traditional parade will be at 11 a.m. and participants will

Planning Director Chuck Ward offered an ordinance, which he drafted with town attorney David Gaskill, that stated the Board of Zoning Appeals must consider the height of structures on adjoining properties as well as those within 250 feet of the proposed building. Ward said that distance would encompass several properties.

The 250 feet distance “captures at least two properties on either side of the building site,” Ward said.

Councilwoman Paula Lynch said the 250-foot distance was not restrictive enough.

ride or march from Stephen Decatur Middle School to the park.

The council agreed to provide portable toilets, a viewing stand, banners, electricity and barriers.

“It’s a great parade,” Councilwoman Lisa Hall said. “I enjoy it every year.”

Contract awarded The council awarded the contract for design services for the extension of water and wastewater services up Route 818, also known as Main Street extended, to Davis, Bowen and Friedel, a Salisbury engineering firm.

The services will run from Cheers to north of Route 50.

The town will pay the firm $28,500 for its work.

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“I don’t think that’s very far,” she said.

“We’ve changed the concept from neighborhood to 250 feet.”

Any distance longer than that would be better, she added. She suggested a 500foot distance and the other council members concurred.

The council then had a first reading of the proposed ordinance altered to say the Board of Zoning Appeals must consider the height of structures on adjoining properties and those within 500 feet of the proposed building.

cause of the lack of service,” Mayor Gee Williams said.

Hospital service The council approved a written request for four units of wastewater treatment capacity for Atlantic General Hospital.

Water Resources Director Jane Kreiter said the hospital is adding 40 seats in its eatery and each additional seat requires 25 gallons of wastewater treatment per day.

Mosquito control The council approved spending an estimated $4,000 with the state Department of Agriculture for mosquito control.

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The council will hold a second reading of the proposed ordinance and vote on it during its April 23 meeting.

The height issue arose in February when builder Bob Purcell told the Berlin Planning Commission that he had a potential client who wanted to build a 40-foot-tall house on Pitts Street. In March, Purcell made a formal request to the Planning Commission, which forwarded it to the Town Council without a recommendation as to whether they endorsed it or not. He was willing to change his height request to 35 feet.

During the council’s March 26 meeting, Ward said the issue’s stumbling block was that the town is preparing for a comprehensive rezoning and until that is completed, the Planning Commission was “very much unable to move forward” with Purcell’s request. The Planning Commission also wants architectural standards for the town.

Mayor Gee Williams said he understood the Planning Commission’s caution and added that the proposed ordinance would be a bridge measure.

That first ordinance stated that the applicant must provide certifiable documentation that adjacent structures or existing structures in the immediate vicinity currently exceed the height regulations. The words, “immediate vicinity,” were too vague, Lynch said and her comments led to the rewritten ordinance read Monday night that included the 250-foot distance, and then the 500-foot distance. The words, “immediate vicinity,” however, remain in the ordinance.

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Williams said he could not see discontinuing the service considering the town’s location.

Councilman Dean Burrell, who hails from the Deal Island and Chance area in Somerset County, an area with many marshes and mosquitos, said Berlin is not a bad place to live.

Henry Park The council awarded a contract to Atlantic Group and Associates for the design phase of a walking path at Dr. William Henry Park on Flower Street.

Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said she had applied for Program Open Space funds to pay for the work. The town was awarded funds in previous years, but had not spent the money, so the application would state how those funds would be used.

Atlantic Group has not done any work for the town, but Town Administrator Tony Carson said the Berlin-based firm wants to do business with the town.

“It’s a very basic design,” Carson said. “We’re not building a wastewater treatment plant.”

The Public Works Department would be doing a majority of the work.

“It’s something we could possibly do inhouse,” Carson said.

Budget Finance Director Lynn Musgrave said she has been working on the upcoming budget.

The council will hold a work session on the general fund budget May 16 and a work session

on the enterprise funds May 30. Both work sessions begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.

Drainage swale Public Works Director Mike Gibbons said his crew had completed work cleaning the drainage swale near St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Flower Street. They worked in conjunction with the Berlin Electric Department and the Water Resources Department.

The ditch had been clogged with debris and undergrowth. An employee with the Electric Department spent hours cutting down two trees that were restricting the flow of water in the swale.

“It looks like a professional job,” Councilman Elroy Brittingham said.

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Planning Department Planning Director Chuck Ward said he is working on a timeline for the comprehensive rezoning.

“We’re not looking for a complete overhaul,” he said.

The town code needs to be updated to include uses that are not listed.

Ward also mentioned the facade work on the former Dollar General building on Main Street.

Bricks have been put on the exterior.

“It’s incredible,” he said. “It’s a really nice job.

It’s a really nice complement to the Historic District.”

Williams agreed and noted the work on the former rooming house nearby on Main Street that will become a Tex-Mex restaurant.

“These are two outstanding examples of what can be done,” the mayor said.

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(April 13, 2012) Concern about sea level rise led members of the Ocean Pines Marine Activities Advisory Committee on Monday to agree to send a letter to the board of directors recommending a change in bulkhead heights.

Standard regulations now require bulkheads to be 3 feet above the mean high water line when the bulkheads face open water.

“Most professionals recommend changing it,” committee member Fred Stiehl said.

Bob Abele, who lives on the waterfront on Wood Duck Drive, had told the committee last June that flooding was occurring and property was eroding because of rising water levels and wave action within Ocean Pines canals.

The sea level has risen inches since then and it is expected to continue rising, up 6 to 10 inches more by 2030, he said.

The higher sea level means water is more apt to go over bulkheads, although some are higher than others. Lots on canals are less apt to have water go over their bulkheads than lots directly on the bay or Manklin Creek.

Abele said he wanted waterfront property owners to be able to increase their bulkhead height temporarily by bolting a 12-inch-wide wooden plank to the bulk-

head pilings to prevent a major over-wash due to waters topping the bulkhead. He said such a measure had proven to reduce damage to property on either side of the bulkhead and it prevents soil, gravel and other debris from filling in canals.

Abele also said the effect of the higher bulkhead would be negligible on nearby land.

Committee chairman Joe Quinn suggested the committee send a note to the board of directors about the concern and suggesting the height level of bulkheads be adjusted to take into account the rising water level. He also said he did not know how bulkhead height is determined, but it was evident a higher bulkhead of one property wold cause rising water to go around to properties on either side.

Since then, a bulkhead subcommittee studied the issue and now wants the board to permit temporary barriers such as sandbags during serious storms. Committee members also want an increased height for bulkheads as they are replaced.

Those recommendations were put in a letter to be given to Tom Terry, president of the Ocean Pines board of directors, by Ray Unger, the advisory committee’s liaison. Unger also expects to give Terry some photos supplied by Abele of bulkheads and rising water.

“We’ll see what the board says about this,” Stiehl said. “If the board says no, we could go to the county.”

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BERLIN HISTORIC COMMISSION NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission heard requests from owners of four businesses during its Wednesday, April 4 meeting.

The Globe Owner Jennifer Dawicki asked for approval to install a 10-foot by 10-foot concrete pad and an outdoor walk-in cooler atop it. The cooler would be located immediately behind the cigar shop next door. Its door would face Jeffrey Auxer’s glass blowing business and latticework with roses would face Jefferson Street. The latticework and roses would screen the cooler’s aluminum, which is an incompatible material and texture in the Historic District.

The freezer, which would have lines going from it and through the Globe restaurant into the bar would enable the business to buy beer in bulk.

“It gives us the ability to have more draft beer,” Dawicki said.

The commission approved her request.

The Nest Deborah Gilbert, owner of The Nest, a gift shop at 11 S. Main St., asked for approval for a cedar panel sign. It would be 16 inches tall and 35 inches wide and would have a mahogany stain. It would be attached to a black wrought iron bracket perpendicular to the street.

The design painted on the sign is a white feature cradling a blue egg. Gilbert does not plan to include the store’s name on the sign.

“I think it’s one of the nicest signs I’ve seen

since I’ve been a commissioner,” said Carol Rose, chairwoman of the commission.

The commission approved the sign with or without the store’s name on it. That decision makes it unnecessary for Gilbert to return to the Historic District Commission if she decides to add the store’s name to the sign.

Bustle Bridal Boutique Jennifer Davis, representing her mother, Kathy Walsh, did not realize she was expected to bring physical evidence of the appearance of the proposed sign.

She said the sign would be painted and would be three-dimensional, but the wording would be flat.

“It’s hard to make a decision without seeing it,” Rose said.

Planning Director Chuck Ward suggested that Davis return to the commission in May and Davis said she would do that. The bridal boutique is expected to open June 8, at 9 S. Main St., in the former site of A Thread of Excellence.

Sisters Michael Ann Phillips asked for approval for a double-sided sign, 24 inches wide and 30 inches tall, to hang beneath the awning of the new store at 113 N. Main St. The sign would have a wood-like texture when painted.

The teal and pink sign has a painting of a hummingbird in addition to the store’s name, Sisters, and the words, Gifts, Accessories, Wine & Gourmet.

“I think it’s beautiful,” Rose said.

Phillips and her sister, Donna Sue Compher, own the new business, which will be located in part of the former Town Center Antiques II store that is being renovated. They play to open Sisters on May 16.

Berlin mayor, council recognize Gerardi for ongoing renovations Property owner’s latest projects include two new downtown restaurants NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (April 13, 2012) The man who has renovated several Berlin properties in recent years was complimented Monday by the mayor.

“Everything you’ve touched has turned out so well,” Mayor Gee Williams told property owner Ernie Gerardi during the Town Council meeting. “I can’t tell you how much it means to us.”

“I’ve very interested in these properties,” Gerardi answered.

Gerardi, who owns a number of Berlin properties, has plans for two restaurants on Main Street. He has been renovating the site of the former Berlin Hardware Store to be an Italian restaurant with 80 seats. He said he planned to open the restaurant at the end of June.

The Town Council approved his request to purchase seven additional units of wastewater capacity for the Italian restaurant, which already had nine units of capacity and to use the town’s five-year

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payment plan to pay for them. Those units of wastewater capacity cost $16,686 each.

Last year was the first time the town offered people five years to pay for units of wastewater capacity and Gerardi is the third to take advantage of it, Williams said.

“We did it to encourage economic development in the town,” Williams said.

“On behalf, not only of the council, but the chamber of commerce, Main Street Berlin and the entire town,” Williams said as he thanked Gerardi for his investment in Berlin.

Gerardi said he wanted his projects to look nice and to fit nicely into the town.

Among Gerardi’s projects are Waverly, a historic house on South Main Street, a residence on William Street, a residence on Pitts Street and Culver’s Antiques, located next to the new Italian restaurant.

He has also been renovating a former rooming house on Main Street near Stevenson United Methodist Church and the large parking lot. That building will become a “Tex-Mex and more” restaurant, which he plans to open shortly after the opening of the Italian restaurant, Gerardi said.

“It’s taken a long time to get to this point,” he said.

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Ocean City Police Department K-9 teams receive certification

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(April 13, 2012) The Ocean City Police Department’s two new K-9 teams recently graduated from a multi-week training program at Castle K-9 training facility in central Pennsylvania. Both Pfc. Daniel Jacobs and K-9 partner Jaxx and Pfc. Michael Kelly and K-9 partner Koda are currently certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association as patrol and drug detection police K-9’s. They join an elite group of canine patrol teams, which are an integral part of the Ocean City Police Department.

Jaxx, a 14-month-old SheppardMalawa mix and Koda, a 12-month old Sheppard mix, are specially trained and come to the Ocean City Police Department from Czechoslovakia, where they received specialized training for law enforcement duties. In addition to their training in Czechoslovakia, the K-9s and their partners received additional patrol/narcotics schooling, which develops the capabilities and physical conditioning of both the handler and K-9 alike. Upon completion of

their training both K-9 teams were certified by the North American Police Working Dog Association and the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission.

“This unit has been a vital part of the OCPD for more than four decades,” said Chief Bernadette DiPino. “I am confident that the two new K-9 teams will contribute to the long standing tradition of excellence associated with this specialty unit.”

Once on patrol, the new K-9 teams are authorized to respond to calls for service, and are often among the first specialized units to be called to a scene. Their specific skills, including apprehension techniques, obedience, narcotics detection, searching and tracking, are a critical asset to the Ocean City Police Department. In addition to their duties and responsibilities on the road, K-9 units participate in continual training, community events and public relations functions, self-initiated patrol and/or rendering assistance to state and county law enforcement patrols in the Ocean City area.

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Pedestrian struck A 47-year-old Lititz, Pa., man was flown

by Maryland State Police helicopter to Peninsular Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the area of 81st Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City at about 5:45 p.m. on April 7.

Ocean City police said the man was attempting to cross Coastal Highway from east to west, but he was not walking in a crosswalk.

The driver of the vehicle, who police learned was driving while his license was suspended and revoked, was identified as John Edward Cropper, 47, of Ocean City.

Cropper was charged with driving on a revoked licensed, taken before a District Court Commissioner, and released on his own recognizance.

No charges had been placed against the pedestrian as of earlier this week, but Ocean City police said the investigation is continuing.

Ocean City police remind pedestrians to use marked crosswalks when crossing the street. They should not take unnecessary risks crossing busy streets against traffic lights. Police also advise pedestrians to make eye contact with drivers and to continue to watch traffic the entire time they

are crossing the street. Motorists would also be very vigilant while driving, keeping aware of pedestrians, bicyclists and people riding mopeds and scooters.

Burglary Ocean Pines police arrested Shawn Patrick Murray, 19, of Ocean Pines, on a warrant in connection with burglaries committed March 16, March 22 and March 29.

Murray was charged with three counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of theft less than $1,000 and one count of theft of less than $100.

Murray is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing April 30, at District Court in Snow Hill. He was being held in the Worcester County Jail on $15,000 bond.

Cascio recognized After 35 years of service, Ocean City Police Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Mary Cascio was recognized Tuesday before the mayor and City Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my pleasure to recognize Mrs. Cascio for her dedicated service to the Ocean City Police Department and the Ocean City community,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Bernadette DiPino, who presented her with a certificate of appreciation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The OCPD would like to take this opportunity to not only recognize, but to sincerely thank Mrs. Cascio for her dili-

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gence, dedication and outstanding service to the residents and visitors of Ocean City.â&#x20AC;? Cascio began her Neighborhood Watch career more than 35 years ago at the request of then Maj. Stephen Cropper of the Ocean City Police Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Cascio is the current area coordinator for the Edgewater Avenue Neighborhood Watch Association; however, some would say she is the area coordinator for the entire south end, as she seems to always have a handle on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on downtown,â&#x20AC;? DiPino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the past three decades, Mrs. Cascio has been the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eyes and earsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the bay side of Ocean City and her efforts have led officers to numerous suspicious persons and criminals operating in and around Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown. We are extremely grateful for her commitment to public safety and her support of the Ocean City Police Department.â&#x20AC;?

Assault Ocean Pines police charged Michael Wayne Strobel, 50, with second-degree assault as the result of a domestic incident in Ocean Pines on March 31.

He was taken before a District Court commissioner and released on his personal recognizance.

His trial is scheduled for May 8, in District Court in Snow Hill.

Wawrzeniak named American Legion top officer (April 13, 2012) Ocean City Police Cpl. Richard Wawrzeniak was recently named Officer of the Year by the American Legion Post 166.

Sarge Garlitz, Commander of Post 166, presented the Officer of the Year award to Cpl. Wawrzeniak, in addition to the presentation of awards for Ocean City Emergency Services Paramedic of the Year, Ocean Pines Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, Maryland State Police Trooper of the Year and Ocean City Firefighter of the Year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely proud of Cpl. Wawrzeniak,â&#x20AC;? said Police Chief Bernadette DiPino. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He demonstrates the high qualities and standards ex-

pected of an Ocean City police officer.

He is a hero.â&#x20AC;?

Wawrzeniak, a Bowie resident, joined the OCPD full time in 1999, after two summers as a seasonal officer. He is an active member of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bike Unit and Quick Response Team. He is currently assigned to the Patrol Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evening watch.

In addition to being named 2011 Officer of the Year by the American Legion, Wawrzeniak was recently named Officer of the Year by the Knights of Columbus and was a finalist for the Neighborhood Watch Officer of the Year. In addition, he received a Silver

Star for his quick and decisive action on December 10, 2010 when he witnessed Marvin Mitchell assaulting his wife with a knife.

Wawrzeniak neutralized Mitchell by gunfire, saving the lives of four persons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am deeply honored to receive this award,â&#x20AC;? Wawrzeniak said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really has been a special year for me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be a part of such a professional organization. Our officers strive to give their best each and every day. I would like to thank Chief DiPino, all my fellow officers, and my family for their support; and of course, the American Legion for this award.â&#x20AC;?

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SALE 2 COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS Located At 9928 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD., UNIT NOS. 7 & 8 â&#x20AC;&#x153;BERLIN UNION STATIONâ&#x20AC;?

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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

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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, “Anti-

Terrorism 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 Foreign 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 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 ___________________________________ 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

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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

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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 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 ___________________________________ 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 onestory 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 ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14616 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WALTER H. DOUTHIT Notice is given that Matthew Douthit, 3431 North Emerson Street, Arlington, VA 22207, was on March 21, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Walter H. Douthit who died on March 13, 2012, with a

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of September, 2012.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Matthew Douthit Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 29, 2012 OCD-3/29/3t ___________________________________ FRIEDMAN & MacFADYEN, P.A. TOTMAN BLDG. - SUITE 400 210 EAST REDWOOD STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21202-3399 KENNETH J. MACFADYEN, et al Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JOSEPH BALCAR III, et al Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No: 23-C-11-000006

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of March, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and known as 4 46th Street, Unit 410, Parking Space 160 & 165, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Miriam Fuchs, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of April, 2012, next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in said county once in each of three consecutive weeks before the 16th day of April, 2012, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $265,300.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County

ATTENTION COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN, CLAMMERS, LOBSTERMEN AND WATERMEN

or more animals, subject to certain minimum lot requirements, provided that such facilities are located on lots which are a minimum of 10-acres in area , that such stables are located at least 200-feet from any perimeter property line or public road right-ofway, and that there is at least one acre of lot area for each animal stabled; this subsection further provides that the 10-acre minimum lot area requirement is not eligible for appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals for variance.)

REQUEST FOR BIDS

A Public Hearing

Attorney: Miriam Fuchs, Esquire 210 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 685-1763 True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-3/29/3t ___________________________________

West Ocean City Commercial |Boat Slip #7 Lease Worcester County, Maryland NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, pursuant to Section 4-405 (West Ocean City Harbor) of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, will accept sealed bids for one (1) 75-foot dock space in the commercial section of the County owned portion of the West Ocean City Harbor for a period commencing May 1, 2012 and expiring September 22, 2012. All bidders must be a bona fide commercial fishermen as defined in said ordinance and will be required to certify that they will operate a bona fide commercial fishing operation from the West Ocean City Harbor and will use the dock space at least 270 days per lease year, pro-rated for five months. All bids must be in writing, upon forms provided by the Office of the County Commissioners, Government Center Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Sealed bid proposals will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be accompanied by a refundable bid deposit of $25.00.

Envelopes should be marked “West Ocean City Boat Slip #7 Bid” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Budget Officer for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering any factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries should be directed to Kathy Whited, Budget Officer, at (410) 632-1194.

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NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 12-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 12-2 (Zoning Boarding Stables in R-1 District) was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Lockfaw, Purnell and Shockley on March 20, 2012.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-205(c)(18). (Renumbers the existing subsection 18 to subsection 19 and adds this new subsection to permit, by special exception in the R-1 Rural Residential District, commercial riding and boarding stables for three

will be held on Bill 12-2 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/29/2t ___________________________________ 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 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 ___________________________________

Ocean City Transportation March 12, 2012

NOTICE OF ADDENDUM TO THE FY 2013 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT APPLICATION of FEBRUARY 21, 2012 ADDENDUM ONE The documents for the above referenced are amended as follows: Application for additional funding for the following capital item: “Bus Barn Roof Replacement - $100,000” To schedule an opportunity for public comment based on the contents of this addendum, please contact Dianna Davis at 410-723-2174.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14617 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF COLLEEN ELIZABETH PACE Notice is given that Lucille Pace Mitchell, 8425 Cedar Lane Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on March 22, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Colleen Elizabeth Pace who died on August 7, 2011, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of September, 2012.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim

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Legal Notices will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Lucille Pace Mitchell Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 29, 2012 OCD-3/29/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for the Transfer of Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Vahagn Piltoyan, 11952 Pleasant Colony Lane, #106, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Grand Catering, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Grand Stowaway 2100 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: The Grande Lounge Salvatore Rinaldi (Individually) There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Benjamin L. Cooper, 301 143rd Street, unit 3, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; James Todd Wampler, 33828 Rounds Road, Pittsville, Maryland 21850; G. Hale Harrison, 10206 Ruffian Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: BBQ and Brews Restaurant Group, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Station 7 Restaurant 12702 Old Bridge Road Unit 38 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “D” BEERWINE License, 7 Day, By Deborah Dashiell Everett, 204 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863; Alexandra Kristina Pratt, 4200 McCain Court, Kensington, Maryland 20898.

For: The Maryland Wine Bar at Berlin, Ltd. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: The Maryland Wine Bar at Berlin 103 North Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEERWINE License, 7 Day, By Kathleen Ann O’Hara, 707 139th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Howard R. Nichols, 4670 Doncaster Drive, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

For: Quicky’s Pizza, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Quicky’s Pizza 106 South Baltimore Avenue Unit 1A Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “D” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Wendy Hasselblad Laws, 8657 Saddle Creek Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Kunu’s Tiki Bar, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Kunu’s Tiki Bar 4301 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 2:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “D” BEERWINE License, 7 Day, By Robin Elaine Tomaselli, 59 Grand Port Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Michele Lorraine Eppard, 6 Oceans End, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Baked Dessert Café, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Baked Dessert Café 4C Bay Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Class and Type of License from a Class “B” BEER-WINE to a Class “D” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Thomas J. Lobue, 9725 Village Lane, unit 3, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Susan C. Lobue, 9725 Village Lane, Unit 3, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Sub Marina, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sub Marina 12703 Sunset Avenue Unit 7 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for the Transfer of Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Catherine Anne Patton, 101 Washington Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Jennifer Ann Dawicki, 10 Westminster Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: 12 Broad Street, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: The Globe 12 Broad Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 Formerly: Berlin Globe, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2012 @ 2:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from

any interested party.

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/5/2t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, 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 ___________________________________ OCEAN CITY TODAY

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

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Mitchell earns SUP certification

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Peebles department store, located on 115th Street in the Gold Coast Mall, is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 18, at 9 a.m.

PEEBLES TO OPEN AT FORMER GROCERY Uptown dept. store will offer brand-name merchandise for women, men, children LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The new Peebles store in the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:45 a.m. The department store will offer clothing, accessories and cosmetics for juniors and women as well as a wide range of men’s and children’s apparel.

The first 150 customers, ages 16 and older, will receive a free tote bag. During the store’s seven-day grand opening sale,

customers can use their shopping pass — available online at www.peebles.com — to save an extra 20 percent off purchases.

Some passes will also be distributed at the store. Visitors can also register to win a $250 Peebles gift card, and earn triple VIP points when they open and use a Peebles credit card.

“We will also have big savings on favorite brands throughout the store,” said Jennifer Grammar, director of brand marketing for Stage Stores, Inc., the parent company of Peebles.

“Peebles will give Ocean City shoppers a hometown store

that delivers great fashion brands at great prices.”

There is approximately 10,500 square feet of retail space at the uptown location, which was formerly home to Super Fresh. The grocery store closed in April 2011.

Grammar said Stage Stores wanted to bring a Peebles to the resort area because its focus is on consumers in small and mid-sized markets that are underserved by department store competitors. Peebles and Ocean City, she said, are a good fit.

The next-closest Peebles stores are in Pocomoke and Rehoboth Beach, Del. “Stage Stores, Inc., the parent company of Peebles, brings moderately priced, nationally

recognized brand name and private label apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small and mid-size towns and communities across 40 states,” Grammar said. “With over 800 stores operating under the Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage trade names, the company believes that it has developed a unique retailing concept and niche in these markets by offering a broad range of nationally recognized brand name merchandise with a high level of customer service in convenient locations.”

Brands available at Peebles include Adidas, Nautica, Estée Lauder, Calvin Klein, Elizabeth Arden, Nike, Izod and Clinique.

Add ‘curb appeal’ to house this spring with these spruce-ups REAL ESTATE REPORT

Small changes can make homes more appealing LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (April 13, 2012) Are you thinking of listing your home for sale this spring? Have you had your house on the market for a while now, and need to freshen things up a bit outside?

Do you need something to “wow” buyers at the curb to stop to pick up your flyer? If so, here are a few tips for sprucing

up your home’s exterior: ■ Embark on a streetscaping project. The front of your house might not always be your entry point each evening, but it’s the face of your home.

Make sure you prune dead foliage, lay fresh mulch and add some spring zing using annuals or perennials. One idea for a colorful mix of perennials: multi-hued coneflowers with Black-Eyed Susans.

■ Thin out trees. If you have large trees covering up the front of your home’s exterior, be sure to prune the trees either in density or in height to allow more of your home’s

“face” to show, as well as allow more natural light into your home’s interior.

■ Tone down any showy colors. Even if the periwinkle accents seemed like a good idea 15 years ago, now’s a good time to freshen up your home’s color scheme utilizing neutral hues that appeal to the masses.

■ Get your car out of the front driveway. Cars lined up in the driveway can signify that your house isn’t big enough to store all of your belongings.

You should try to keep your front drive free of cars so potential buyers feel welcome.

■ De-clutter the yard. Store

any distracting items such as kids toys, soccer goals, lawn ornaments, etc., anywhere other than the front yard.

■ Put on “maintenance man” glasses. Walk around the exterior of your home as if you are a handyman there to fix any maintenance items that have been left neglected. Many times, homeowners tend to overlook the chipping paint, rust spots, rotted wood that can leave a subliminal adverse impression on buyers.

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

Mitch Mitchell of Coastal Kayak in Fenwick Island, Del., recently received the American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 2 Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructor Certification.

Mitchell attended an intensive threeday certification workshop in Virginia, where he passed at what is currently the highest level SUP instructor certification offered by the ACA. Mitchell is currently the only ACA certified Level 2 SUP instructor in the area. He has been a certified ACA kayak instructor for 15 years and is also an ACA instructor trainer, which enables him to certify kayak instructors.

For more information, contact Coastal Kayak at302-539-7999 or visit www.coastalkayak.com.

Machat joins Salisbury firm Brent Miller, CCIM, CPM and managing director for Sperry Van Ness/Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, announced March 19, that Syd Machat, CRE, CCIM has joined the SVN/Miller team.

Machat will be Syd Machat operating a satellite office of SVN/Miller in Washington County.

His geographic area of specialization is the Hagerstown tri-state area, including Pennsylvania and West Virginia. For more information, contact Syd.Machat@svn.com or 301-3058999.

Charles T. Capute, LLC welcomes Athey The law firm of Charles T. Capute, LLC, is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles R. Athey as an associate to the practice. He joins the firm from the law firm of Rasin & Wootton, LLC, located in Chestertown, Md. Athey, of Chestertown, has practiced in Chestertown for four years with recent concentration in the estates and trusts area. He received his A.B. degree from Washington College in Chestertown and his J.D. from University of Baltimore School of Law in 2006. He is currently an L.L. M. candidate in taxation at the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 34 tors, the Board of the Garfield Center for the Arts Foundation and the Washington College Alumni Board.

Cooper joins IMG team Crystal Cooper has joined the staff of Insurance Management Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency located on 77th Street in Ocean City.

Cooper joined Insurance Management Group on April 2, as a commercial lines account manager.

She started her insurance Crystal Cooper career in 1987. Her career includes experience in property and casualty insurance and coastal exposures.

She lives in Salisbury with husband, Steve and their two children, Sam and Emilee.

New site for Sunset Island NEW WALMART OPEN Members of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, area officials and store employees gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 11, to mark the official opening the new Walmart super center, located behind the original on Route 50 in Berlin. The new 185,000square-foot Walmart is 83,806 square feet larger than the original and includes a full line of groceries, with meat and dairy products and fresh produce, a bakery, deli area, pharmacy, vision center, digital photo processing lab, a Ticketmaster counter and Walmart Connect Center. The store also features more than 30 merchandise departments such as apparel and accessories, lawn and garden center, health and beauty aids and an expanded electronics department. The new Walmart has least space to Subway restaurant, Da-Vi Nails and SmartStyle Family Hair Salon. (Above) Melanie Pursel, executive director of the Ocean City Chamber, presents a plaque to Scott Ficca, general manager of the new Berlin Walmart.

Vantage Point Solutions Group, headquartered in Salisbury, has launched a new Web site for REALTOR Chris Jett of Vantage Resort Realty of Maryland, in Ocean City.

The new marketing site for Sunset Island, www.sunsetisland.net, provides a fresh, beach-theme layout packed with information.

The site features a rotating photo gallery on every page, an interactive map of the 67th Street community, property information as well as links to the community newsletter

and bulletin board. A link to the company’s Facebook page is also on every page.

Jett has been providing marketing and sales for the resort community of Sunset Island since its opening.

Ortman names top agents RE/MAX Premier Properties and Broker, Dr. Carl E. Ortman has announced the top producers in listings and sales for the month of March 2012.

Top listing agent recognition belongs to Joel Maher of the Salisbury office and top sales producer for the month was Mary Ann O’Malley Ann O’Malley of the Ocean Pines office, with more than $1 million dollars in volume. O’Malley was followed closely by Pam Price (Salisbury) and Marlene Ott (Ocean Pines), both also in excess of the $1 million mark.

Shamrock names top agent Shamrock Realty Group announced Rosie Beauclair was both the top sales agent and the top listing agent for the month of March 2012. Beauclair joined Shamrock in 2007, Rosie Beauclair and has consistently been a top producer. She is licensed in both Maryland and Delaware.

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Lady Seahawks win track meet; boys take 2nd

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Pines Anglers Club meeting April 21

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The Stephen Decatur girls’ track and field team won the fiveschool meet in Queen Anne’s County on Tuesday, and the boys’ squad finished in second place.

Lady Seahawks winning their individual events were Rebecca Lederman (100 meters, 13.4 seconds; 200m, 28.7 seconds), Chloe FauntLeRoy (800m, 2:40; 1,600m, 6:12), Ravyn Saunders (400m, 1:06), Lauren Buckman (3,200m, 13:45), Katie Purnell (long jump, 15 feet 10 inches; triple jump, 33 feet 4 inches) and Alex Saunders (high jump, 4 feet 8 inches).

Lederman, Amari Harmon, Tiarah Waters and Shakerra Collick competed in the 400and 800-meter relay events and placed first with times of 56.5 seconds and 1:56.2, respectively.

FauntLeRoy, Raven and Alex Saunders and Jenna Abbaticchio won the 1,600-meter relay race in 5:16.

Buckman joined R. Saunders, FauntLeRoy and Abbaticchio for the 3,200-meter event. The girls took top honors, finishing the race in 10:48.

“The girls did well. We won a lot of events,” said Jody Stigler, coach of the Seahawks with Rick Cawthern and Fred Billings. “Our times weren’t great, but I didn’t expect anything after spring break.”

The Decatur boys’ team, competing without several injured athletes and a few others who where inducted into the Math National Honor Society that evening, finished in second place behind the Queen Anne’s Lions. Only two Seahawks earned victories in their individual events.

Chris David outran his competition in the 400-meter race, crossing the finish line in 53.1 seconds. Spenser Cardenas won the 300-meter hurdles event (time not available).

David, Lance Ward, Dan Winters and Kyle Kelly earned a victory in the 1,600-meter relay race (3:44). Nick Molitor, Ward, David and Winters placed first in the 3,200-meter See EIGHT-SCHOOL on Page 39

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Stephen Decatur’s Teron Tyre steps up to the plate during Tuesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin.

Decatur won 6-5.

DECATUR EARNS 6-5 VICTORY Seahawks hold off Parkside Rams’ late run LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The Stephen Decatur baseball team got on the scoreboard early during Tuesday’s game against the Parkside Rams, and the Seahawks maintained their advantage, squeaking out a 6-5 victory.

“We played well, but we made a few errors. I was happy that we got the lead early, but I would have liked to see them keep the intensity up in the field,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro.

“The game of baseball is not always going to be perfect.

Parkside is very talented and getting a win against them is always nice.”

The Seahawks led 3-0 in the bottom of the first inning, but the Rams scored one run in the second to cut the advantage to two. Decatur tacked on two runs in the bottom of the second to jump ahead 5-1.

Parkside continued to chip away at the home team’s lead, adding a single run in the top of the third and two more in the fifth to trail by one, 5-4.

Decatur generated its sixth run in the bottom of the fifth. In the seventh in-

The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will hold its meeting on Saturday, April 21, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ocean Pines library. Some of the club’s anglers will share local fishing knowledge.

Buddy Seigel of Oyster Bay Tackle will display flounder haunts using Google maps. Greg Donahue, MSSA/Atlantic Coast Chapter’s Bay Angler of the Year, will demonstrate some of his tricks of the fishing trade. Dave Rippy, one of the top area anglers who specializes in speckled trout, caught the largest spec of 2011 off the Route 50 bridge. He will talk about lures and live baits.

Frank Watkins, last year’s flounder tournament winner and largest Anglers Club flounder of the year, will explain what Doobie Dobers are and how he uses them. And Bob Abele, MSSA/ACC Ocean Angler of the Year, will talk about catching them outside in the ocean.

All are welcome to attend.

Ocean Pines offering boater safety course A Maryland boater’s license is required for anyone born after June 30, 1972 and wants to operate a boat.

Ocean Pines will be offering three two-day opportunities to obtain a Maryland boaters license: Friday and Saturday, May 11-12; Wednesday, June 13, and Saturday, June 16; Wednesday, July 25 and Saturday, July 28. Friday and Wednesday classes are from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday classes run from 8 a.m. to noon.

Participants must sign up at least one week prior to the start of class to receive a book to review.

For more information, call the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department at 410-641-7052

Sports camps on tap in Worcester County

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Stephen Decatur’s Steve Ruggiere fires a pitch during Tuesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. In seven innings, Ruggiere struck out seven and allowed three hits in Decatur’s 6-5 victory. On offense, Ruggiere had two hits.

ning, Parkside pulled to within one with two outs, but the Rams grounded out to Seahawk pitcher, senior Steve Ruggiere, for the final out, ending the game.

In seven innings, Ruggiere struck out seven Rams and allowed three hits. On offense, Ruggiere had two

hits and senior Mike O’Neill went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Decatur is scheduled for an away game against the Pocomoke Warriors on Tuesday. When the two teams met March 26, the Seahawks dominated the contest, winning 34-1 in five innings.

Worcester County Recreation & Parks is gearing up for the 2012 recreational and sports summer camp season, and will deliver 20 action-packed camps at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill and other locations across the county. The camps are open to school-age children entering grades 1 through 8.

WCRP will offer traditional camps that teach fundamental skills in basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, track, golf and flag football. Participants will take part in daily drills, modified games and full game situations.

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Worcester falls to Tower Hill by two goals LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) Kevin Gates, coach of the Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team, was pleased with his players’ performance during their April 5 game against the Tower Hill Hillers, though several mental lapses cost the Mallards a win.

“We played very hard. The effort was outstanding, but for as hard as we played, we gave them

too many easy goals and we made three huge mental mistakes,” Gates said after his team’s 8-6 loss at Wesley College in Dover, Del. “We let that one slip through our fingers and that’s frustrating.”

The score was tied 1-1 at the end of the first quarter and even at 2-all going into the halftime break.

By the end of the third quarter, the Hillers had gained a 6-5 advantage. Tower Hill outscored Worcester 2-1 in the final quarter.

Junior Henry Hastings was the

Mallards’ top producer with two goals. Senior Ryan McGuire contributed a goal and an assist. Gordon Abercrombie and Harrison Brennan, both juniors, each had a goal, and Alec Zarif, also a junior, scored once and scooped up six ground balls. Prep Goalie Will Hastings, a freshman, recorded eight saves.

The Mallards’ next competition is scheduled for Saturday against the Calverton Cougars in Berlin at 1 p.m.

Lady Mallards edge out Hillers on the road LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team held the Tower Hill Lady Hillers at bay during the April 5 game at Wesley College in Dover, Del., to pull out a 10-8 victory.

The Lady Mallards maintained a lead throughout last Thursday’s competition, but Tower Hill was never far behind. Even when the

Hillers tied the score at 8-all, Worcester netted two final goals to secure a victory.

“The girls played well. Draw control was huge for us to win,” said Worcester Coach Page Watts Rogers.

Sophomore Lilly DiNardo led the Mallards with three goals and one assist. Senior Mary Clare Regan also contributed in the winwith two goals. Worcester goalie Carolyn Dorey, a freshman, stop-

ped 13 Tower Hill’s shots.

The Gunston Day Herons will make the trip from Centreville to Berlin today to battle the Mallards at 4 p.m. The following day, Saturday, the St. Mary’s Ryken Knights will come to the Eastern Shore for a noon competition against Worcester.

The Prep squad will have one day off before Monday’s 4 p.m. match against the Delmarva Christian Royals in Berlin.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Continued from Page 36 For children that cannot decide on just one sport, WCRP offers sports combo camps and recreation sports camps that will cover a wide range of traditional and non-traditional sports.

Early bird, sunset, half-day and full-day camp options are available.

WCRP will also offer three sessions (two weeks each) of swimming lessons for children ages 3 and older at the Pocomoke River State Park (Shad Landing Pool) in Snow Hill.

WCRP employees will work with all participants to ensure that they are in the appropriate swim lesson level.

Summer camps begin Monday, June 18 and run through the week of Aug. 13. Financial aid is available to those who show a demonstrated need. For a full listing of summer camp options, visit www.co.worcester.md.us/recreation/rec.aspx or call 410-632-2144.

Herbert-Hodges to lead fencing school Angela Herbert-Hodges fenced for Britain and was on the Olympic squad. She won a U.S. championship and is now in Ocean Pines instructing beginners. This basic and fundamental program for adults 18 and older will teach essential foot work, use of the weapon, and the ins and outs of the sport.

No experience needed and all equipment is provided.

Starting May 8, this four week program is held on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Community Center Gym. The cost for residents is $55, $60 for non-residents.

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Decatur boys’ tennis team edges out Bayside rival Rams, 4-3 Seahawks a little rusty, but play well enough to win, Coach Berquist says Tues.

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The Stephen Decatur boys’ tennis team earned a pivotal victory Tuesday when they edged out Bayside South Conference rivals, the Parkside Rams, 4-3 in Berlin.

“It was a big match for us because they were Bayside South champs last year,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “They beat us twice last year so it was a good victory for us.”

Senior Kyle Rodriguez won his first singles match 8-5 and Jason Stitely, also a senior, outscored his third singles opponent 8-2. Parkside earned victories at second, fourth and fifth singles.

Decatur secured the team win with the doubles matches.

Junior Joe Iacona and partner, senior Jake Blazer, were successful at first doubles, 8-5. Second doubles teammates Jon Hastings and Chris Dear, both juniors, scored an 8-2 victory.

“It was our first match back after a week off for Easter vacation and I thought we were a little rusty, but we played well enough to win,” Berquist said.

Several of the match-ups between the Lady Seahawks and Rams were back-and-fourth battles, but Parkside came out on top in the end, winning 52.

Chrissy Hershey, a senior, won her second singles match 8-3. Earning the other victory for the Seahawks was Emmalee Murrell. The junior trailed 1-6 in her third singles competition, but fought back to send the match into a tiebreaker set. Murrell edged out her opponent 10-8.

“We started off slow. We were definitely a little rusty after being off a week for spring break. If we didn’t throw games away in the beginning of the matches, I thought we would have won,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “It was a good experience, though. It will give us a lot to build on.”

Decatur is scheduled to compete against the Salisbury School Dragons on Monday at Salisbury University. The following day, the Seahawks will travel to Pocomoke to battle the Warriors.

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Stephen Decatur’s Tori Whigham hits the ball during Tuesday’s competition against Parkside in Berlin. The Parkside Lady Rams won five matches, while Decatur earned two victories.

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Stephen Decatur’s Charlotte Petsche hits the ball during Tuesday’s competition against Parkside in Berlin. (Left) Decatur’s Logan Rodriguez returns a serve. Rodriguez lost his second singles match 6-8, but the Decatur boys’ team edged out Parkside 4-3.

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Lady Seahawks come up short Tues. against Rams, 3-0 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The Stephen Decatur softball team struggled at the plate Tuesday against the Parkside Rams, failing to generate hits while runners were in scoring position.

“We played much better than we have been, but we’ve got to hit,” Decatur Coach Don Howard said after the Lady Seahawks’ 3-0 loss in Berlin. “We had five hits and they had four, but we didn’t hit at the right time.”

The Rams went ahead 1-0 in the second inning on a Morgan McAllister home run.

The Seahawks committed two errors in the third inning, during which Parkside tacked on two additional runs to pull ahead 3-0.

“We’ve made strides. We pitched good enough to win, but we’ve got to hit. You’ve got to score runs to win,” Howard said.

Parkside pitcher Brittany Donalds struck out nine Seahawks and allowed five hits. Sophomore Beth Laque and junior Abbey Schorr, who entered the game in the fourth inning to take over at the catcher position — she had been sidelined with a groin injury, but was cleared to compete Tuesday — each had two hits for Decatur.

Jessica Iacona threw all seven innings for Decatur. She struck out three batters, allowed four hits and walked three.

Decatur’s next match is scheduled for Tuesday on the road against the Pocomoke Warriors. When the two teams went headto-head on March 26, Pocomoke won 5-1.

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“We didn’t get a lot of firsts and that hurt us. I think we’re [deeper] as a team than Queen Anne’s, but we need firsts to put us on top,” Stigler said. “We have to step it up and make sure people aren’t beating us who shouldn’t be.”

The Seahawks is scheduled to return to Queen Anne’s County today for an eightschool meet.

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NATHAN BRUNET ■ Intern (April 13, 2012) Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes will debut its sophomore album during a benefit on Sunday, April 15, at BJ’s on the Water. The event, which begins at 2 p.m., is in support of the 75th Street restaurant’s Relay for Life team, led by restaurant owners and band members Billy and Madlyn Carder.

For more than 26 years, Relay for Life has sponsored a series of overnight events that benefit the American Cancer Society. Proceeds help fund a multitude of services such as research, patient transportation and one-on-one guidance.

Dawn Ward, ACS communications director, said the events are crucial for fundraising, and the money is fed directly into the community.

“Our signature events are fundraisers. Anything we can offer in the local community is provided for by these events,” she said. “We want [donors] to understand they have a tangible effect on someone’s life.”

The Carders joined the fight against cancer in 2000, when Billy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A person has a 1 in 50 chance of developing the cancer, according to statistics compiled by the American Cancer Society. The disease attacks white blood cells in the body. The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports the cause of this specific cancer is unknown, but that it often develops in people with weakened immune systems.

Carder said when the news broke, she and her husband’s immediate reaction was fear and disbelief.

“It took about a week to sink in,” she said. “And then you pick up the pieces and you fight. [Billy] fought and continued to go to work while get-

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COMEDY TOUR ADDS POSITIVE TWIST TO SUICIDE AWARENESS Organizers hope to share laughs, as well as crucial information about teen epidemic, with Morley Hall crowd LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) The SOS! Suicide Prevention Comedy Tour was created in 2008 as a way to make people smile and laugh, while also raising awareness about a suicide epidemic among young people.

The fifth annual comedy show is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, in Morley Hall at Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Local musicians Galaxy Collective and Rick Kennedy will perform for about an hour, and the first comic will take the stage around 8 p.m.

“The focus of the evening is to come and enjoy the comedy, while raising awareness and money for suicide prevention,” said Kim Klump, president of the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship Fund, a project created in memory of her son, a Snow Hill High senior who died in 2009.

The nonprofit organization annually presents a scholarship to a Snow Hill senior who exhibits exemplary character traits and strives to makes the world a better place. The organization is dedicated to ending youth suicide in Worcester

County through outreach and education, and by providing a healing place for anyone who has lost someone to suicide through its monthly support group meetings.

All proceeds from the comedy event will be earmarked for the Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program. Its mission is to teach the warning signs of youth at risk of becoming victims of suicide.

“Every penny of profit goes to our work to end youth suicide in Worcester County and to host support groups for family members and friends of suicide victims,” Klump stated in a press release. “Overall suicide rates in our county are higher than both state and national averages, and our goal is to end suicide by teaching recognition of its warning signs and the simple ‘first aid’ that anyone can use to preserve lives.”

Added Ron Pilling, secretary/treasurer for the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, “We hope that when everybody leaves the show, they had a good time and know a little more about how to recognize the warning signs, what to do and how to keep them

safe until they can get professional help.”

The April 19 show will feature three performers.

Headlining the event will be Robert Kelly, who appears regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York. He has also performed on Last Call with Carson Daly, on the HBO series Tourgasm and on Comedy Central.

Also on the bill is Nikki Glaser, a semifinalist on Last Comic Standing who has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Ryan Hamilton, who has appeared in comic festivals in Boston and Las Vegas and was named by Rolling Stone as one of the “Five Comics to Watch.” Hamilton is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and is in the upcoming Showtime special Caroline Rhea and Friends.

The evening’s festivities, which also include a silent auction and 50/50 raffle, will be hosted by Ocean City comedian Dave “The Fruit Guy” Miller.

Tickets to the show cost $20 in advance and are available online at www.jessespaddle.org (click on the News and Announcements tab) or by calling 443-9822716. Tickets cost $25 at the door.

■ Jenna Kramer, daughter of Jim and Marie Kramer of Bishopville, was recently accepted into Phi Eta Sigma, the national freshman honor society, at Salisbury University.

Kramer, a 2011 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, is a freshman majoring in psychology.

She is a member of the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team and a coach for the Special Olympics.

■ Nevelina Yanakieva Chodnicki, wife of Anatoli Stanev of Ocean City and daughter of Yanaki and Rositsa Yanakiev of Varna, Bulgaria, was recently accepted into Beta Gamma Sigma international honor society of business at Salisbury University.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest scholastic honor attainable by students enrolled in collegiate business programs.

Chodnicki is a senior majoring in accounting. She is a member of Beta Alpha Psi honor society.

‘Dine Out Diakonia’ benefits OC shelter On Thursday, April 26, 20 restaurants in the greater Ocean City area will take part in the first-ever “Dine Out For Diakonia.” On that day, participating restaurants will donate a share of their proceeds to the nonprofit 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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Ocean City seniors are never without their sense of humor Pat Fairbend, Fran Nickles, Mary Jane Maxwell, Lucille Johansen, Bertha Huettner and especially the women who bake all those awesome goodies for all the fundraiser events.

Good news: Helen’s super delicious chicken salad served at the Ladies Auxilliary bingos has just been title-lized by the AAFA (the All American Food Association). From this day forward, it will be known as “Sobkowiak Delite.”

Tickets for events mentioned make for ideal gifts for any and all occasions. Surprise hon, let her think it was your idea. I won’t tell.

Coming up, the eighth annual “Colors of Spring” fashion show and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, at the Bayside Skillet on 77th Street in Ocean City. Fashions by Crazy Ladyz! Proceeds benefit Worcester County GOLD. Tickets cost $30. For more information, call Sandy at 410-208-1867 or Worcester County GOLD at 410-677-6830. Tickets to events make for wonderful gifts for any occasion.

Many happy returns to April birthday kids, the likes of Teresa Pinkowski, Richard and Pat Cooke, Toni Wagner, Bill Ferguson, Joan DeMarco, Dave Gross, Abby Nichols, Steve Hales, Linda Corcoran, Bill McCullough, Mary Watson, Karl May and Brian Staley.

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Columnist takes it in stride IRISH KEMP ■ Contributing Writer (April 13, 2012) If there were a prize for losers of the most stuff in one day, could we trust the contestants not to lose count?

Thank God women my age can’t have babies. My kids wish I would lose my favorite words, “I know.” My pride won’t let me admit that I’ve forgotten more than I’ll ever know. I know that seniors have to hang onto their sense of humor. I almost lost it at the parade when I overheard a mom tell her daughter to take a picture of that cute little old couple, dragging the big Irish-American flag. When I looked around for the couple, the daughter yelled, “smile.”

No, Dennis, we weren’t dragging the flag; it was dragging us.

Minutes later, a young man asked us to pose for a picture so he could show his 74year-old dad that some old folks were still out there having fun. Being double-dissed in one hour was tough, but when things get tough, the tough get going.

Folks around our town don’t sit around waiting for events to happen — they make ’em happen. Thanks to women volunteers, Pat Luckett, Helen Subkowiak, Dolores Kyle, Kathy Foote, AngelaRossetti, Rita Salerno, Rosie Bird, Georia Winiecki,

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Did you know that the word cloistered means secluded? As a mother of eight, I was never secluded. I was always vulnerable. The other day I found three brand new “Windows for Dummies.” No doubt in my mind, gifts from my kids. Likened to me, they were not wrapped too tightly.

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ACTIVE KIWANIS CLUB Enjoying an afternoon tea in celebration of Dunes Manor Hotel’s 25th anniversary, from left, are Paul and Patricia Dufendach, County Commissioner Louise Gulyas, Sue and Bill Mariner, Vicki Morris and Jennifer Clarke.

Hotel marks 25th anniv. with afternoon tea (April 13, 2012) On Sunday, April 1, the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street in Ocean City celebrated its 25th anniversary with an afternoon tea for friends throughout the community, former guests and employees.

Married in 1940, Milton and Thelma Conner worked at the Hasting Hotel in the early days of Ocean City, and later at their Dunes Motel. They dreamed of opening a full-service hotel on an inherited vacant oceanfront block of land. Many years were spent in the planning stages of the Dunes Manor Hotel. Unfortunately, Milton Con-

ner fell ill. After his death, Mrs. Conner received several phone calls asking her when she planned to sell, but she was determined to see their dream come to life. She would joke that, “Some thought I was an old fool to build a hotel at the age of 74 years old.”

So with her humorous spirit, the hotel was officially opened April 1, 1987 — April Fool’s Day. In 1999, Mrs. Conner passed away, but her dream of hospitality continues. Afternoon tea is served daily at 3 p.m., a tradition that has become quite well known.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Dog Team, above, sell “Easter Dogs” and refreshments during an Easter celebration April 7, at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Pictured, from left, are Dan Peletier, Barb Peletier, Peg Morton, Jerry Powell and Ralph Chinn. Proceeds benefit the club’s annual scholarship fund.

(Left) Kiwanis President Mike Morton presents a basket of small “companion dolls” to Doris Schonbrunner of the Berlin Nursing Home. The dolls, made by club members, will be distributed to the facility’s residents.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A sudden change of plans could lead to a misunderstanding with a friend or family member. Be ready to offer a full explanation of your decision. A past favor is returned.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect pressure from those who want you to change your position on a matter of importance. However, the determined Bovine will be able to withstand the bullying and win out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to stop dwelling on past disappointments and move on to other possibilities. By week’s end, you’ll be meeting new people and making new plans for the future.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A longsimmering situation between co-workers threatens to heat up and could create problems with your work schedule. Best advice: Consult a supervisor on how to proceed.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have just learned that someone close to you is keeping a secret. And, of course, the Cat’s curiosity has gone into overdrive. But be patient. All is revealed soon enough.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t give up. The recognition citing the good work you recently did will come through. Meanwhile, an opportunity opens up that can lead to a lot of traveling later on.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A financial crunch eases, but it’s still a good idea to keep a tight rein on what you spend for nonessentials. Education becomes a major focus as the week winds down.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Recent encounters with stressful situations could require some restorative measures to get your energy levels back up. Talk to your doctor about a diet and exercise program.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) New connections follow changes on the job or in your personal life. But keep your feelings reined in until these relationships have a chance to develop.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Pay more attention to your aches and pains, and avoid self-diagnoses. Seek professional advice to make sure these problems won’t lead to something more serious.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You love doing research and learning new things, so you’ll be happy to know that education becomes a big part of your life at this time, and for some time to come.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Piscean penchant for doing things logically could be challenged by an equally strong emotional reaction to a new situation. Best advice: Keep the two factors in balance.

BORN THIS WEEK: You love music and nature. You would be an excellent environmentalist, as well as a fine singer or musician.

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St. Jude walk set to take place Saturday in OC Boardwalk stroll benefits world’s largest pediatric cancer research center LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) Twenty-eight years ago, Judy Davis was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), a blood cancer that often strikes children. Her familiarity with the disease was one of the reasons Davis, now 56, created an Ocean City fundraiser to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

“St. Jude is the leading researcher for childhood Judy Davis cancer, pediatric AIDS and genetic immune disorders and the treatment I received may have been developed there,” said Davis, who lives in Ocean City.

In the 1980s, 38 percent of people with Leukemia survived for five years or more in the United States. Early detection, knowledgeable physicians, and the correct protocol were all factors in her survival, she said. Today, 94 percent of children treated for ALL survive for five years or more.

Registration for the ninth annual “Let’s Walk the Boards for St. Jude Children’s Hospital” will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, at the southern end of the Boardwalk near the tram station. Walkers may start when

Participating in the 2011 “Let’s Walk the Boards for St. Jude Children’s Hospital” are, from left, Sarah Davis, Logan Smith, event coordinator Judy Davis and Brooke Smith.

ready. The purpose of the Boardwalk event is to raise funds for St. Jude, one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers.

In 2011, approximately 25 walkers participated in the resort fundraiser on a 40degree windy day, collecting $1,700 for the hospital.

Davis said she is optimistic attendance for the 2012 event will be higher. She has seen an increase in interest this year, primarily due to the walk’s Facebook page (search Ocean-City-MD-Boardwalk-StJude-Walk-a-thon). According to the site, participants have raised about $1,100 as of Monday. Davis said $1,000 pays for two days worth of oxygen for a young pa-

tient at St. Jude.

Davis hopes to raise $2,500 for the hospital, which would be the most the group has ever raised during a single event. Over the last eight years, approximately $20,000 has been donated to the Memphis, Tenn. hospital from the resort walk.

Julie Piela, store manager of New York & Company in the Centre at Salisbury, and several employees have been recruiting walkers for their team. As of Sunday, the team of 11 had raised $550 so far.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 April 13: Walt Farozic, 6-10 p.m.

April 14: Louis Wright, 6-10 p.m.

April 15: Louis Wright, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 18: Louis Wright, 5-8 p.m.

April 19: Chris Button, 5-8 p.m.

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

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April 14: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

PHILLY GEORGE PROJECT BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 April 13: The Chest Pains, 9 p.m.

April 14: Comfort Zone, 9 p.m.

April 15: Relay for Life fundraiser/CD release party w/Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes, 2 p.m.

April 18: Happy Hour party w/2 Guys and a Mama, 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 13: DJ Bump, 5-8:30 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 April 13: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m.

April 14: DJ Rob Cee, 6 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; The Loop, 10 p.m.

April 15: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Galaxy 66: Every Friday, 8-11 p.m.

April 16: Bryan Clark, 5 p.m.

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

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

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 April 13: DJ Billy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 14: Simple Truth and Friends, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 15: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6-9 p.m.; DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

April 19: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.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 13: Lower Case Blues, 9 p.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

HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Friday: DJ Norm, 3-6 p.m.; Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.

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

LOWER CASE BLUES High Stakes: Friday, April 13, 9 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 April 13-14: New Censation OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB Mumford’s Landing Road 410-641-7501 April 13: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 April 13: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Go Go Gadget, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 14: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Captain jack, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 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.

FULL CIRCLE Seacrets: Saturday, April 14, 5-9 p.m.

NEW CENSATION Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday and Saturday, April 13-14

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Taking care of customers behind the bar at Adolfo’s on opening night are Vanessa Founds and Paul “Speedy” Tracey. In 1987, fisherman Jerry Kuczinski opened Adolfo’s Restaurant in a cozy and quaint building near the inlet in Ocean City, and in April 2001, Kim and David Griffin took over ownership. The new restaurant space on the Boardwalk is twice the size of the previous location.

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Enjoying dinner at the new Adolfo’s Restaurant in the Beach Plaza Hotel on the Boardwalk at 13th Street on April 4 are Patricia Brenner, left, and Mary Carduff.

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Jim and Ellen Spataro drink some wine at Adolfo’s Restaurant, located in the Beach Plaza Hotel on the Boardwalk at 13th Street, on April 4, the first night the establishment opened for business in its new space.

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Kathy and Kurt Zwerko, above, were pleasantly surprise dining for the first time in Adolfo’s Restaurant’s new location on the Boardwalk.

(Left) Adolfo’s staff members, from left, Tyler Layton, Vanessa Founds, Marty Vanicky and Linda Rankins serve customers on opening night last Wednesday.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 13 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, April 13-15.

Open to all ages. Team entry allows players to join with their friends and test their skills against others for tournament champion. Registration: Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com/recprograms.html.

OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” by Garth Stein. Register at the Ocean Pines branch. Info: 410-208-4014.

GALA BY THE SEA — Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 6 p.m. to midnight. Dinner, entertainment provided by magician John George and silent and live auction items. Black tie optional. Cost is $75 per person or $150 per couple. Info: Wayne Littleton, 410-723-2842 or www.believeintomorrow.org. Benefits the Believe In Tomorrow House by the Sea. DINNER AND A MOVIE — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, each second Friday, 6 p.m. Giant screen, great sound system, sloping theatre-like seating. April movie is “Seven Days in Utopia,” a golfing sports drama. Take a covered dish to share in the Fellowship Hall prior to the movie.

www.oceancitytoday.net OCEAN CITY’S SPRING CLEAN-UP — Free residential bulk pick-up in Ocean City. Place items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, building materials, yard debris, etc., curbside on Friday, April 13, for pick up on Saturday (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Sunday (6 a.m. to 1 p.m.). There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons. Info: Solid Waste, 410-524-0318.

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.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR DINNER — Nassawango Country Club, 3940 Nassawango Road, Snow Hill. Honoring all nominees from the Snow Hill schools for Worcester County Teacher of the Year.

Dinner, Chinese auction and silent auction. Cost is $25. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Snow Hill graduates. Tickets: Contact any Snow Hill Rotary Club member or Ann Gibb, 410-546-1978.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 WALK MS — Registration for 5k (about 3 miles) walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Grand Hotel on 21st Street. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Participants who raise more than $100 will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Proceeds help fund research, programs and services provided by the

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Register: www.walkMSmaryland.org or 800-344-4867.

Dearing, Copy Central in Ocean Pines, l.dearing@verizon.net or 410-208-0641.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, April 13-15.

Open to all ages. Team entry allows players to join with their friends and test their skills against others for tournament champion. Registration: Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com/recprograms.html.

CASH BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Featuring 20 regular bingo games in addition to special games, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and pull tab bingo. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door and include nine cards for every game plus special bingo games.

Daubers and additional cards available for purchase. Info: Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department, 410-641-7052.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP’S SPRING OPEN HOUSE — Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 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. Door prizes and free refreshments.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON — Outback Steakhouse, 12741 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and include steak and chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, salad and non-alcoholic beverage. Proceeds will fund two $1,000 scholarships for two Worcester County seniors. For tickets contact Linda

OCEAN CITY’S SPRING CLEAN-UP — Free residential bulk pick-up in Ocean City. Place items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, building materials, yard debris, etc., curbside on Friday, April 13, for pick up on Saturday (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Sunday (6 a.m. to 1 p.m.). There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons. Info: Solid Waste, 410-524-0318.

11TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE Northside Park, 125th Street in Ocean City, 7 a.m. to noon. Vendor spots available to Ocean City residents and property owners only. Cost is $15 per double space. If space is available, participants may register before 7 a.m. on the day of the event for $20. Register at the Ocean City Continued on Page 48

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LET’S WALK THE BOARDS FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL — Registration starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Tram Station at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk. Cost to participate is $15. Walkers encouraged to solicit additional donations. Students earn three hours student service with participation. Incentives available for $35 in donations. Info: 410-2131956 or judymarieh@comcast.net.

3RD ANNUAL EARTH DAY CLEAN UP — Register at 10 a.m. at the gazebo on Third Street in Ocean City, behind City Hall. Pick up trash in resort-area wetlands and sand dunes. Garbage bags, gloves and commemorative T-shirts provided, while supplies last. Following the cleanup, there will be a small reception at noon at Pit n Pub, 28th Street. Prizes awarded for most unusual finds. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Sunday. Volunteers encouraged to pre-register by calling 410-2132297 or sandis@mdcoastalbays.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER — Ocean City Airport Terminal, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help defray restoration and construction costs for the Huey Memorial Display by enjoying a pancake breakfast and then viewing the mounted Huey. Cost is a donation. Info: Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207 or 410-213-2471.

‘DEFIANCE’ MOVIE — Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 7 p.m. Movie is about

Jewish partisans fighting the Nazis in World War II. Litman Litow was one of the partisans, now residing in Salisbury. Wine and cheese will be served. Info: Shelly Cohen, 301-964-0217.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 OCEAN CITY BRIDAL SHOW — Seacrets, 49th Street, 1-4 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. with live remote radio broadcast. Meet top local wedding vendors and enjoy music, entertainment and bridal fashion show. Zumba and chair dancing. DJ Armando will teach guests the latest in club line dancing. Limousine and horse and carriage transports on display. Win prizes, including a free Caribbean Cruise for two. Admission fee is $10 at the door, $7.50 online. Info: Sean Rox, 410-289-7699, 1-866-472-3012, www.roxbeach.com or www.oceancitybridalshow.com.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St, in Ocean City, April 13-15.

Open to all ages. Team entry allows players to join with their friends and test their skills against others for tournament champion. Registration: Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125 or www.ococean.com/recprograms.html.

MERCY SUNDAY — St. Luke Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 3 p.m. Info: 410-250-0300.

DELMARVA H.O.G. STIRS POKER RUN Harley-Davidson of Seaford. Registration is 10 a.m. to noon. Last bike in 2:30 p.m. Prizes awarded at 3 p.m. Top prize is $500 (based on 500 entries). Cost is $10 per hand and includes one free hot dog and soda. Hog-A-Muffin breakfast sandwiches available for purchase. Guided

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rides. Open to all make and model motorcycles.

No alcohol please. Info: www.delmarvahog.com.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN EASTER/PASCHA CELEBRATION — Most Blessed Sacrament School, 11242 Race Track Road, Berlin, 2-6 p.m. Full course lamb, chicken or ham meal, live Bouzouki band, and egg hunt for children 10 and younger. Early bird rates available. Tickets: www.stgeorgeoc.md.goarch.org/PaschaDinnerInfo.dsp; St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990; or stgeorge@beachin.net.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER/SHOW Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City.

Cash bar at 5:15 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.

Renowned actress Mary Ann Jung will perform “Amelia Earhart-Dreams Take Flight,” a reflection on the life and experiences of Amelia Earhart. Menu choice of either roasted prime rib or broiled flounder, with sides, beverage and dessert. Cost is $35. Benefits Ocean City Aviation Association. Reservations required: Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207 by April 12.

OCEAN CITY’S SPRING CLEAN-UP — Free residential bulk pick-up in Ocean City. Place items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, building materials, yard debris, etc., curbside on Friday, April 13, for pick up on Saturday (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Sunday (6 a.m. to 1 p.m.). There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons. Info: Solid Waste, 410-524-0318.

BARKFAST EVENT — The Bookend Café, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 9-11 a.m. Take your dog to BARKfast. Ten percent off coffee for the “2-legged.” Info: 302-537-2665.

MONDAY, APRIL 16 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: A MUSICAL REVIEW OF THE 1960’S — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Frank Nanna and fellow musicians perform the songs of the ’60s. The music of the ’60s tells the story of what is happening to families and the human spirit as Americans engage in the Vietnam War. Info: 410-208-4014.

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.

DEM. WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Coffee and conversation begins 9:30 a.m. Bill Ellis, professor emeritus from Penn State University’s Department of English and American Studies, will discuss rumors and urban legends from a

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OUT&ABOUT political perspective. All women = welcome.

Info: 410-641-6683.

LAP-BAND SEMINAR — Berlin Main Place Complex, 9956 N. Main St., Berlin, 5-6 p.m. Receive information about the benefits of the LAPBAND® procedure. Pre-register: 410-641-3960.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 SIGNS OF SPRING — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 410-641-0650 at 10:30 a.m.; and Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 410-9570878 at 4 p.m. Explore springtime with American Sign Language, from April showers to May flowers. For children 4 and older.

YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome.

Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

ANNUAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL — Snow Hill High School, 305 S. Church St., 5 p.m. Visual arts gallery, which showcases the talents of Worcester County Public School students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, will be open 5-7 p.m. Elementary and middle school choirs perform 6-7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, followed by All-County Band and All-County Chorus performances. Free admission, open to the public. Info: Tamara Mills, 410-632-5031.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 5-7 p.m. Open to the public, women of all ages encouraged to attend. The group is seeking volunteers for short-term assignments such as grant writing and event planning. Info: 410-2082569 or 410-707-6521.

‘INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIANITY’ CLASS Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin. Held Wednesdays, April 18 and 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration: 410-641-4311. Open to the public.

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Children wear the Easter bonnets they designed during Berlin’s Spring Celebration last Saturday.

The 17th annual Easter event also featured arts and crafts, games, pony rides, face painting, mini cupcake-eating contest and vendors.

MARYLAND BASIC BOATING COURSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, April 17, 18, 19, 6-9 p.m. Course meets the requirements of the Maryland Boating Safety Education Act. For certificate, participants must attend all three nights and pass a written exam.

Discussions include local water knowledge, piloting, knots, boat terms, trailering and maintenance. Cost is $15 and includes all course materials. Register: Bob Cooke, 410-629-1016 or CGAUX1205@Gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 PLAYTIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal

Highway, 10:30 a.m. Interactive, free play program for children ages 0-5. Info: 410-524-1818.

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Walgreen’s, Bethany Beach, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreen’s, Selbyville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

BEYOND THE BASICS: SKILL-BUILDING COMPUTER CLASS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, April 18 and 25, 8 a.m.

Two-part course designed for those who have completed the introduction class. Further work on Microsoft Word, Internet exploration, online

A BIG READ EVENT: GUEST SPEAKER TIM O’BRIEN — Avalon Theater, 40 E. Dover St., Easton, 7 p.m. Tim O’Brien, author of “The Things They Carried,” speaks about war, his writing and what makes a great story to tell. A musical review of the Vietnam War Era wil precede each event with musicians Frank Nanna and Mike Armstrong. Info: www.somelibrary.org and www.worcesterlibrary.org.

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.

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Continued from Page 49 adult beverage, old clothes and snacks. The art league will supply brushes, paints, canvases, music and cups, and an artist to guide you. All will go home with a personalized, completed work of art. Must be 21 or older. Cost is $40 of which $35 is a tax deductible donation. Reservations: 410-524-9433.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING — Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 6 p.m.

Held the third Wednesday of each month. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-629-0164 or www.jessespaddle.org.

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.

RETIRED NURSES OF OCEAN PINES MEMBERSHIP MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 3 p.m. Featured speaker will be Amy Farozic of Coastal Hospice.

Public is invited. A 50/50 raffle for the nurse scholarship fund will be held.

HELP PORTRAIT OF SOUTHERN DELAWARE GUEST BARTENDING EVENT — Cottage Cafe, Highway 1, Bethany Beach, Del., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Put on by Kixx Photography. Info: www.cottagecafe.com or 302-539-8710.

OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB MEMBER MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway. Social at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Andrew Grossman, owner of the Paddle House Outfitters, will discuss kayaking. Information will be helpful to those who plan to participate in the Boat Club kayak/canoe guided tour of Ayres Creek on June 19. Info:

QUILTERS BY THE SEA GUILD GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 12:30 p.m.

Info: 410-641-8815.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 ANNUAL HOOKED RUG EXHIBIT — Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 North Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, noon to 8 p.m. Exhibit features variety of rugs, wall hangings and pictures with Oriental to pictorial designs, hooked in the primitive or tapestry style. Free to the public. Info: Janice Russell, 410-289-4110, www.mcgownguild.com/ Assets/MarylandShoresInformationBest.pdf or www.marylandshores.blogspot.com.

239 Ocean Parkway, 9:45 a.m. The project will be a 2 inch by 2 inch refrigerator magnet with the photo of your choice, for the cost of $5. Take a 2 inch by 2 inch photo. Reserve kit: Barbara, 410208-2944. All residents of Ocean Pines invited.

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.

A BIG READ EVENT: GUEST SPEAKER TIM O’BRIEN — Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, 7 p.m. Tim O’Brien, author of “The Things They Carried,” speaks about war, his writing and what makes a great story to tell. A musical review of the Vietnam War Era wil precede each event with musicians Frank Nanna and Mike Armstrong. Info: www.somelibrary.org and www.worcesterlibrary.org.

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.

STEPPING ON WORKSHOP — North Worcester Senior Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Road, Berlin, 9-11 a.m. Stepping On is a well-researched falls prevention program. Older people understand that the threat of a fall can be a barrier to safely doing things at home and in the community. Workshop meets for two hours a week for seven weeks, March 8-April 19. Pre-registration required: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

SOS! SUICIDE PREVENTION COMEDY TOUR — Seacrets, 117 49th Street on the bay, Ocean City, 7 p.m. Featuring Robert Kelly, Nikki Glaser, Ryan Hamilton. Music provided by Galaxy Collective and Rick Kennedy. Emcee will be Dave The Fruit Guy. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets: www.jessespaddle.org or 443-982-2716. Benefits youth suicide prevention in Worcester County.

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB OF OCEAN PINES MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center,

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p.m. Pinochle, bridge or table games to benefit cancer patients. Interactive day of coping and information. Guest speaker, Dr. Jeannette K. Jones, RCC, noon. Buffet lunch, door prizes and raffles.

Tickets cost $20. Reservations: Carol Caldwell, 410-641-5227 or Sandy McAbee, 410-208-6010.

ONGOING EVENTS NEGRO LEAGUE EXHIBIT — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill, April 3 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.

PLANTING SPRING FLOWERS — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., April 24, 10:30 a.m. Planting spring flowers with the Worcester County Garden Club’s Marita Mike. For ages 3 and older.

Register: 410-641-0650 before April 17.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN — Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway. Shop will be open April 14, 15, 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.

HOMEMADE PIES AND CHICKEN SALAD — Showell Christian Workers are taking orders for homemade pies, $9 and chicken salad, $6 pint.

Call 410-352-5163 or 302-436-8942 by April 18. Pickup orders April 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Showell UMC, 10115 Pitts Road.

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ting treatment.”

Carder, who underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments, has been cancer-free for 11 years, and the couple is optimistic they have already battled through the worst of the disease.

Now in its 12th year, the Carders’ Relay for Life fundraiser will feature a performance by BJ’s of the Water’s house band, Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. As founders of the band, the Carders are excited to release their second album, filled with 13 new songs, to the public. The album will be available for purchase for $18, or $22 to join the autograph session at 2 p.m.

Food and drink specials will accompany the band’s set, and $100 tickets will be available for a 50/50 raffle.

BJ’s on the Water raised about $15,000 during this event last year, and the Carders are happy with any dollar amount in subsequent years. Whatever they raise is more than what the American Cancer Society had before, Carder said.

“There’s no one anyone knows, whose life hasn’t been touched by cancer,” said Carder. “It’s the guy sitting at the barstool. It’s your mother. It’s your cousin. Unless we continue to make people aware, we will not find a cure.

“Thanks to research, it’s not a death sentence anymore,” she said. “With this money being raised, it gives people hope.

This is our way of contributing back.”

The benefit is scheduled to end around 6 p.m., when the 50/50 winning ticket will be drawn.

To volunteer, make a donation or get involved with Relay for Life, call 1-800227-2345 or visit www.relayforlife.org.

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Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes will release its second album on Sunday, April, 15, during a Relay for Life fundraiser at BJ’s on the Water, located on 75th Street and the bay in Ocean City. The CD is available for $18; $22 for an autographed copy.

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gals. I though seriously about blaming it on editor Dobson or Brandi. That would have been really cool, but I’m a Pisces and I cannot tell a lie.

New in town and wanna be found?

Take my advice and look around. Every day there are nonprofit clubs serving reasonable priced meals, albeit breakfast, lunch or dinner, such as the Knights Hall, Elks, VFW, American Legion or the adultplus MAC Center at 41st and bay. You need not be a member to drop in and case the places.

Did I mention the opportunity to scratch the gambling itch and the possibility that you might save your soul accidentally because the profits go for worthy causes.

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On that note, mark your calendar for June 17-19. The Fancy Food show is heading to Washington, D.C. Make your reservations now; the nation’s capital will be buzzing with excitement.

An array of 180,000 specialty foods and beverages spanning 80 countries will be on display. The Fancy Food show is not just about food — the itinerary is packed with informative seminars. Meet one-on-one with producers, distributors, retailers and brokers through their free “match-making” program. Hollywood look out, the red carpet is being rolled out in celebration of the Sofi Awards.

Following are some of the new products that are being showcased. Bourbon Country Salad Dressing is fused with

Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Sweet Sorghum Vinaigrette.

This certainly puts an interesting twist on salad toppers.

If sweet and spicy is your fancy, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Food’s Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Jam sounds divine. Original Roasted Raspberry Jam and chipotle peppers create an ideal topping for toast, muffins, pancakes, ice cream, soft cheeses and meats. Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Jam can easily be the base for chutney.

Fever Tree has a new addition to its line of all-natural premium cocktail mixers — Mediterranean Tonic Water. It is made by blending essential oils of flowers, fruits, and herbs from the Mediterranean. The delicate, floral tonic is a perfect pairing with vodka.

Cobra Corn Mumbai Masala is another attention grabbing goodie. Cobra Corn is an all-natural Indian-spiced popcorn seasoned with a one-of-a-kind flavor, Mumbai Masala. A unique blend of 10 Indian spices puts this popcorn on a pedestal of uniqueness. It has no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, cholesterol or sugar. It is also gluten-free.

While we are on the subject of promoting new products, revamping old recipes is just as effective. Homemade

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Mouth-watering corn relish can add pizzazz to cookouts relishes are much more enticing than the commercial brands idling space shelf in your local grocery store. Pickle relishes are mundane which is an invitation for replacement.

Corn relish is mouth-watering and can add pizzazz to your cookouts. The corn creates texture while the jalapeno adds undertones of spiciness. Currently, fresh corn is available in the supermarkets.

Creative condiments are a great way to upscale even the simplest dishes.

It has been decades since I was in school, but at the end of the year mother always made a homemade gift for my sister and I to give to our teacher. A simple way to say thank you for nine months of undivided attention.

Corn relish is a perfect gift for that special instructor. Following is a recipe for corn relish from Country Living.

Feel free to improvise to please one’s palette.

Corn Relish 10 large ears of white corn (husked) 3 sweet onions, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cups cider vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1. Cut the corn off the cobs and scrape the corn milk from the cobs. Place the corn, it’s milk and the remaining ingredients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants. com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts.

■ ADOLFO’S, 806 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4001 / www.oc-adolfos.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Northern and southern Italian dishes, prepared fresh daily. Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the inlet.

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

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / 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 13, 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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(April 13, 2012) Janice Russell has been hooking rugs and other pieces for more than 25 years. The Ocean City resident shares her passion for the craft with students attending the Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School, which she founded in 1994. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relaxing to do the actual hooking, and over the last few years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a little more designing,â&#x20AC;? Russell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think what I like most is meeting with all the other women who enjoy the same thing I do.â&#x20AC;?

The 19th annual weeklong Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School, scheduled for April 15-20, is a Pearl K. McGown RugHookrafters National Guild School and draws beginner and experienced rug hookers from all along the East Coast and inland.

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Betty Burbage of Berlin displays â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teddy, Abigail and Baa Baa,â&#x20AC;? a rug she hooked last year during an annual rug hooking school at the Dunes Manor Hotel.

kind of like a reunion. There are so many returning students and teachers,â&#x20AC;? Russell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Sunday, there are a lot of hugs and kisses when they first see each other again and everyone has a chance to get reacquainted.â&#x20AC;?

An exhibit of work created prior to and during the weeklong gathering will be on display Thursday, April 19, from noon to 7 p.m. in the hotel. Admission is free and it is open to the public.

Typically, 100-150 pieces are featured each year. These include hand-hooked rugs, wall hangings, pillows, purses, footstools and pictures. Some of the artwork will be available for purchase.

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For those interested in learning to hook rugs, the Delmarva Friendship Rug Crafters of the National Guild meets the second and third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the senior center in Berlin. For information, call Russell at 410-289-4110 or e-mail ocrug@aol.com

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Inaugural Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure set for April 22 (April 13, 2012) The inaugural Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure is a little more than a week away, but there is still time to register for the April 22 event.

Sponsored by the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the twopart event — 5k race/walk and 1-mile “Family Fun” walk — will begin at the inlet parking lot at the southern tip of the resort and take participants along the length of the Boardwalk.

The Race Village, featuring vendors, information booths and registration tables, will open at 6 a.m. A “Parade of Pink” for survivors will take place at 6:40 a.m.,

and be followed by a survivor photo at 7 a.m. Timed runners competing in the 5k race will start at 8 a.m., and those walking the 5k, as well as those participating in the 1-mile event, will begin at 8:30 a.m. An awards ceremony at 10 a.m. will conclude the morning fundraiser.

Dogs are not permitted; however, strollers are permitted in the 1-mile event.

Participants may register for the race online at www.komenmd.org/OC or at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Volunteers will be on hand to register walk-ins on Thursday and Friday, April 19-20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and

Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fees are $10 for children 11 years old and younger, $35 for adult registration and $40 for timed runner registration. On race day, prices will be $15 for children and $45 for adults. Timed registration is not permitted on race day. The last day to register online is April 21.

Komen Maryland is currently seeking volunteers for the Ocean City event. A number of positions are available prior to and on race day. Needs include pre-race registration, race day registration, “I Am the Cure” educational distribution, race day information distribution and survivor

tent assistance, among others. Volunteers will be needed April 18-21, and on race day, Sunday, April 22.

Of the net funds raised during the race, 75 percent will go to local programs that offer a comprehensive range of breast health services, from screening and treatment to support, across Maryland. The remaining 25 percent will be distributed at a national level to fund lifesaving research, often taking place at Maryland institutions.

For more information, visit www.komenmd.org/OC or call 410-433-RACE (7223).

Research findings at St. Jude shared with physicians worldwide Continued from Page 44

‘Give Thanks Walk’ in November [in Ellicott City],” Piela said. “Ever since I was introduced to St. Jude Children’s Hospital by New York & Company, I have made it a mission to help raise as much money as possible for the children at the hospital. For the past several years, our store in Salisbury has been the No. 1 fundraiser in our district. Being in the position to really stand behind this cause and influence others to do the same seems the least I could do.”

Davis said faithful walkers come out year after year, but new participants are always encouraged. A $15 donation is required to participate. All walkers will receive a certificate of participation. Those

who raise $35 or more will get a T-shirt.

People who collect $75 or more will take home a St. Jude gym bag and T-shirt.

Walkers who garner $150 or more will be awarded a St. Jude fleece blanket, bag and shirt. All donations are tax-deductible.

Students can also earn three service hour credits for participating.

Light refreshments will be available at 15th Street, where the Boardwalk is currently under construction. The walk will take place rain or shine.

St. Jude, founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas, is the world’s largest pediatric cancer research center in terms of the number of patients enrolled and successfully treated. Since opening 50 years

ago in 1962, the hospital has treated more than 20,000 children from the United States and 70 foreign countries.

Research at St. Jude includes gene therapy, bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, biochemistry of normal and cancerous cells, radiation treatment, blood disease, resistance to therapy, viruses, hereditary diseases, influenza, pediatric AIDS and psychological effects of catastrophic diseases. Research findings conducted at St. Jude are shared with doctors around the world.

St. Jude completed an extensive expansion program in 2005, more than doubling the size of its original campus. The hospital has 2.5 million square feet of research, clin-

ical and administrative space dedicated to finding cures and saving children. The daily operational costs of St. Jude are nearly $1.7 million, which are covered primarily by public contributions. St. Jude treats more than 7,800 patients each year, and children are treated without regard to their ability to pay.

“It is heartbreaking, as well as humbling to see the pain and the strength of these children,” Piela said. “What St. Jude has done and continues to do for childhood cancer is truly unbelievable and they can not continue without help from people like us.”

For more information about St. Jude Children’s Hospital visit, www.stjude.org. To participate in the Ocean City walk or to make a donation, call Davis at 410-213-1956.

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The Freeman Stage is located in the Bayside community at the intersections of Routes 54 & 20 in Selbyville, DE. 302-436-3015

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Saturday’s Boardwalk event is fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (April 13, 2012) In 2011, more than 350 people participated in the Ocean City walk to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the group raised $80,000 to help fund the fight against the disease.

This year, according to Ellen Hannibal, marketing manager for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maryland Chapter, the goal is to register 450 walkers for the resort event, scheduled for Saturday, and generate $100,000 in revenue.

The Ocean City fundraiser is one of nine walks scheduled this month in Maryland, where approximately 6,700 people are living with Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Ten walks were held in Maryland last year and

$1 million was raised. The statewide goal this year is $1.2 million, Hannibal said.

The money raised will assist local chapters and also fund national research projects.

According to the Maryland Walk 2012 Web site, www.walkMSmaryland.org, nearly $400,000 had been donated as of April 9. The total changes frequently as money continues to filter in.

Registration for Saturday’s Ocean City walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Stowaway Grand Hotel on 21st Street and the Boardwalk. Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a Walk MS T-shirt. The 5k walk will begin at 10 a.m. Participants may walk with teams or as individuals.

All walkers will receive a commemorative 2012 Walk MS bracelet at the finish line.

The walk will take place rain or shine.

Columbia resident Joanne Lupus is this year’s Ocean City walk ambassador.

“Walk MS is an important event, not

only to raise money but to raise awareness and to show support for those battling this disease,” Lupus stated in a press release. “As someone battling MS, I would to love to encourage more people to take advantage of the opportunity not only to enjoy a beautiful stroll on the Boardwalk, but to make a difference in the life of someone else.”

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will sponsor 600 walks across the country this month, all of which will aid the organization in its efforts to find a cure for the disease.

According to the society, the disease is not contagious and is not directly inherited, and most people with MS have a normal or near-normal life expectancy.

The majority of people with MS do not become severely disabled, but the disease can cause blurred vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, slurred speech,

tremors, numbness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and concentration, paralysis and blindness. These problems might be permanent, or they might come and go. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, although individuals as young as 2 and as old as 75 have developed the disease. At least two to three times more women are diagnosed with the disease than men.

Approximately 400,000 Americans are living with MS. Every hour, someone is newly diagnosed with MS in this country. Worldwide, MS affects about 2.1 million people. There is no cure for the disease, but there are FDA-approved medications that have been shown to “modify” or slow down the underlying course of MS. For more information about MS or the walk, visit www.walkMSmaryland.org or call 443-641-1207.

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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

help wanted

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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.

Call Mike’s Carpet Connection: 800-298-9470

help wanted F/T Year Round

HvAC Tech/ Maintenance Person Exp. Benefits. Apply in person Mon thru Fri. 8am-3pm. @ golden Sands, 10900 Coastal Hwy.

help wanted

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BERLIN FLEA MARKET VENDORS WANTED - Now open Sat.-Sun., 8am-2pm. $10 per space, per day. Contact TERRI 410-208-8599.

Y/R Housekeeping Supervisor - Excellent benefits & pay.

Exp. necessary. Send resume to Attn: Manager, P.O. Box 3199, Ocean City, MD 21843

Housekeepers - P/T Seasonal, The Quarters, 12108 Costal Hwy., Ocean City. Apply in person, Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9am4pm.

Chairside Dental Assistant Wanted - Exp. pref. Oceanview, DE. Please e-mail resume to molarbiz@yahoo.com.

Wanted: Caregiver, exp., mature, responsible CNA/GNA to work with the elderly in Assisted Living Home, FULL TIME. Must be caring and enjoy elderly, excellent pay. Phone 410-213-0484.

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Come Join Our Winning Team!

SeCuRiTY OFFiCeR 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.

Fenwick Hardware PT/Seasonal Cashier - Contact Connie Lewis or Tim Munro Jr. 410-250-1112 or 302-539-3915.

$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

Now Hiring Johnny’s Pizza & Pub Now Hiring waitress/waiter, Counter, Bartender, Delivery Drivers Apply in person Wednesday at 11am., 5600 Coastal Hwy.

Assistant Manager Full Time – Year Round Apply within at Smitty Mcgee’s or submit application online at www.smittymcgees.com

Assistant Manager and Crew Members In our Ocean Pines & West Ocean City Locations Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

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

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Employment Opportunities: Year Round: Night Cleaner, Line Cook, Sous Chef, Servers, Maintenance Mechanic, Warehouse/ Receiving Clerk, Banquet Captain, PM Host/ Hostess, Banquet Housestaff, Banquet Manager Seasonal: Servers, Bartenders, Doormen, Grill Cook, Prep Cook, Security Officer, Guest Service Agent Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

SALES Homeworks Carpet One is a member of America’s largest flooring retail group. We are interviewing for a year-round floor covering sales position for our Bethany Beach location.

Beautiful showroom environment utilizes a superior consumer friendly selection System. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively & have a flair for color & design. Prior sales experience a plus. 5 day work week to include weekends. Position pays a salary during learning period then converts to salary plus commission. Call Buddy to schedule an interview: 410-524-1800.

Homeworks Carpet One 85th & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Pre-Licensing classes forming NOW! Contact Pete Copenhaver at 410-524-6111 or pcopenhaver@cbmove.com OR Jennifer Cropper-Rines at 410-524-1203 or jlcropper@cbmove.com or visit www.careerscb.com Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

The Coconut Malorie Resort is seeking a full time seasonal Maintenance Technician. Great starting pay. Some experience required. No set shifts.

Apply in person.

No phone calls please.

Coconut Malorie Resort 59th Street, Bayside Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Assistant Mgr. Bartenders Servers kitchen Help Food Runners Hostess Apply within at Smitty Mcgee’s or submit application online at www.smittymcgees.com

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ALL POSITIONS MICky FINS BAR & GRILL TAkiNg APPliCATiONS AND CONDuCTiNg iNTeRviewS SATuRdAy, APRIL 14TH, 10-4PM LOCATEd IN THE OCEAN CITy FISHING CENTER 12952 INLET ISLE LANE JuST WEST OF THE RT. 50 BRIdGE 410-213-9033

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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.

31806 Lakeview Drive; Selbyville, DE 19975 302-436-3200 - Matt, Carol or Robbie Recreation Positions: Lifeguards, Recreation Attendants & Fitness Instructors Please call or apply in person at Sun Ridge Tennis & Recreation Center from 9am to 4pm daily.

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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.

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

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

RENTALS WANTED

ROOMMATES

LOTS & ACREAGE

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.

Taxi Drivers Needed! Day and night shift. Call Wayne@ City Cab 410-726-5166

Seasonal 1BR-Midtown $6800.

Clean & Bright, Oceanblock, Lge. Deck. Fully furn. Queen Bed, W/D, Parking space, storage closet. No/Smoking or Pets. Cosignor ok. Will return messages 410-271-1889 or ellenfaye@yahoo.com

Retired Couple Looking To Rent Y/R, oceanfront or oceanview Condo. No children/no pets. 410-723-2306.

Roommate Wanted - Mature individual, WOC, $500/mo., utils., incl., must like dog, Avail.

June 1st. 443-513-1489.

Exceptional WF Lot in Terns Landing, OP. Bulkheaded, deep water. $399,000. All reasonable offers consideed. Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

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.

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.

Grotto Pizza Now hiring for all positions. Apply at 126th Street location, 10am-4pm, Mon.-Fri.

RENTALS RENTALS

Summer Rental - 3BR/1BA Fenwick Island Canal Front.

Furn., Pets/Welcome, Walk to Harpoon Hannas. $9000 season + dep. + elec. + water.

302-598-9295.

West Fenwick Townhouse For Rent - 3BR/2.5BA, 3 mi. to beach. $1300/mo. + water/ elec. + security. Seasonal - May 1-Sept. 15. $9000 + sec. 443854-0188.

3BR/2BA 139th St. - Tiburon.

Avail. 4/18, balcony, 2nd floor, pool, tennis, no pets/no smoking. Y/R $1250/month ($9800/ seas.) 410-213-8090.

2 Condos For Seasonal Rental Available now, furn. Oceanfront, 3BR/2BA and 1BR/1.5BA Condo. Seasonal rent is negotiable. Contact John 410-3301515.

Excellent Opportunity for the Right Person.

Now Hiring PT/Seasonal

Front Desk Clerk, Waiters/Waitresses Please apply in person at 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Md. 410-289-1100

Apt. For Rent Downtown Berlin, 2+ bedrooms, W/D. No pets. $850/mo. Call Linda for more info. 410-641-2111.

1BR Berlin Apt. - Furnished, new appl., Pergo/carpet, CAC, gas heat. Close to beach, near Route 589. No smoking/pets. $750 mo. + $500 sec. dep. Incl. utils. Employment verification req’d. 410-641-7031.

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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.

Please send resumes with excellent references to ckcareers@candykitchens.com No phone calls please.

Clerical

Summer Employment The District Court of Maryland, Worcester County, Ocean City, is seeking to fill two temporary employment positions, one is a 6-month assignment and the other is a 9-month assignment.Positions will perform a variety of clerical tasks such as filing, duplicating and stripping records. Opens, sorts and distributes mail. Responds to inquiries via mail, phone, fax and in person. Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the District Court’s data system. $7.25 per hour with no State Benefits. For more information visit our Web site: www.mdcourts.gov. Submit Judiciary application indicating job title, pins 840202 or 840203 and location by 4:30 p.m. on 4-19-12 to Maryland Judiciary, HR Dept. 580 Taylor Ave., Bldg. A-1, Annapolis, MD 21401 or E-mail: jobs@mdcourts.gov. EOE

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Y/R OP 3BR/2BA - Unfurn., W/D. Avail. April 1. No smoking. $950/mo. + utils. First-last mo. + security dep. 970-5310773.

YR 3BR/2BA Home in Bishopville. No smoking/pets. $900 mo. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

2BR/2BA Fully remodeled, bright furnished House in WOC. Nr. harbor. Potential studio in loft. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace & deck. Optional Y/R $1230/month, includes water.

240-620-3041.

Y/R Wtrfront Townhouse 2BR + den, 2.5 BA on wide canal w/view of bay. $1250/mo.

443-614-7927.

Summer Rental, Emerson House, 68th & Coastal Hwy. 1BR/1BA Apt., oceanside. Call Tamara at 443-365-6169 after 5pm.

2BR/2BA Bayfront Condo with canal on side. Available Memorial Day to Labor Day - Seasonal, Monthly or Weekly.

Responsible tenants only. Call for rates. 410-535-6256.

Rental Starting at $900 a month in Berlin. Call Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313.

OC Summer Seasonal Rental Waterfront Single Family Beach House w/boat/dockage. 3BR/ 2BA. Newly renovated/remodeled. $15,900 + utilities + security deposit. Full payment req’d before move-in. May 15th thru Sept. 16th. No smoking or pets.

Call 410-726-8611.

High School Seniors! Beach Week units available. Hotel Rooms, Apartments and Houses, great variety from 2 to 12 persons. Low deposit and easy payment plans. Call 1-877-6276667 (1-877-ocrooms) for details or visit our Web site at www.ocrooms.com.

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ROOMMATE Wanted WOC Mature and Responsible Person Single Family Home on water w/boat dock. house Privileges $500/mo. No smoking or drugs. 410-967-3145.

Mature And Responsible Person wanted as roommate in large, quiet 4BR, 3-story House on water in OP. $500/month.

Includes utilities with full house privileges. Security deposit. Negotiable. 443-783-3553 if no answer, leave message.

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Waterfront Lot For Sale Remember when you sat outside the restaurant at Shanty Town? Well, picture your home there. Overlooking Assateague and the Inlet. Other lots in Inlet Isle are selling for over $1M. This can be yours for almost half of what it originally sold for. $649,900.

Call Ann Holtz @ Sun Commercial Real Estate 443-359-9863

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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.

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Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555.

Yard Sale-Saturday 4/14/12 7AM-til 11601 Back Creek Rd Bishopville MD Misc. building supplies, doors, windows, claw foot tub, household goods.

Warehouse/Storage - 1500 sq’ for rent on Rt. 50 in WOC. Truck access. 410-231-1769. $600 mo.

Store for Rent, 12th St. Steps from the boardwalk, 500 sq. ft. 443-783-0469.

Teal Marsh Rt. 611, across from Food Lion.

Office/Retail/Other. Now only $900/month. 1400sf.

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Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE Moving Sale - Almond refrig.$125.00 great condition! Electric 30” stove-great condition-$100. Gas stove 20”/apt. size, good condition-$85.00.

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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-8, B-9, B-11, B-73, B-76, B82, O-24, O-29, O-33, O-44, O-54, O-58, O-171, S-30, S40, S-67, S-117, S-162, S165, S-175, S-240.

DATE: APRIL 21, 2012 TIME: 9am #1 Starting @ Berlin Mini Storage #2 Route 611 #3 Route 50 TERMS: Cash Only AUCTIONEER: Tom Janasek

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