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Tower crane tumbles down on new hotel

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Slow movers get discounts County OKs price cuts on its excess supply

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) In one of his final acts as director of the Department of Liquor Control, Bobby Cowger recommended a new pricing structure for “non-moving” retail liquor inventory, which the commissioners approved unanimously Tuesday.

A second motion offered

by Commissioner Joe Mitrecic and seconded by Commissioner Bud Church, gave the liquor control committee — staffed mainly by county See COUNTY Page 6

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) State labor officials are investigating the cause of a crane failure that caused its jib to drop on a 25th Street building and ground below early Sunday morning.

The jib or arm of the tower crane, which was positioned on top of the Fairfield Inn, fell sometime after midnight on April 3.

“It appears to be extensive damage to the crane from what I had seen and photographed,” said Chief Building Inspector Kevin Brown.

Brown said that he was told by the site contractors See FAIRFIELD Page 5

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A portion of a tower crane rests on the under-construction Fairfield Inn on 25th Street Monday morning after collapsing Sunday for reasons that remain unknown. Local and state safety inspectors are investigating.

Hospice seeks Pines site Abandoned building could be converted into 8-bed facility, if zoning appeals board approves

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Plans for Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care to turn an abandoned Ocean Pines building into a new eight-bed in-patient facility continue to inch forward following the County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday.

Attorney Joseph Moore, representing Coastal Hospice, presented a request for an amendment to the Isle of Wight-Turville Creek planned unit development proposed uses, which was originally approved in 1989.

“Your determination is simply whether or not this is a substantial change,” he said.

The building in question is an abandoned three-story 21,656 square-foot

structure originally intended as a clubhouse on property connected with the Points Reach Condominiums, a waterfront community in south Ocean Pines.

Ed Tudor, Worcester County director of development review and permitting, said the clubhouse project was originally approved in 2003.

“Worked stopped in 2005 and it has sat there ever since,” he said. “We’ve had a number of people come to us and try to use this building.”

Although Tudor said he didn’t view the proposal as a substantial deviation from original PUD regulations, which were amended in 1990 to allow for a variety of residential and commercial uses, he still advised scheduling a hearing before the county’s Board of Zoning Appeals.

“I believe this has to go to planning and zoning,” he said.

Moore explained that Coastal Hospice is See INCREASING Page 7

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) A disagreement on the what course to take with the local firefighter union’s contract has splintered the united appearance the Ocean City Council has maintained since making its “last best offer” a month ago.

Cracks in the council’s unity showed during Monday night’s session, when it was presented with a resolution based on the city’s proposed contract for the Chapter 4269 of the International Association of Fire ‘It’s hard to be a united Fighters.

The resolu- council with tion on the these types table recog- of secret nized finan- meetings c i a l going on.’ implications, — such as cost- Councilman of-living and Matt James pay increases, and included the reconfigured shift schedule that apparently killed the deal for union representatives.

Contract negotiations ended when the union formally rejected the city’s proposal to move from 24-hour to 12-hour shifts, and refused to meet again.

On Monday, Councilman Matt James argued to table the resolution until the April 12 work session, as a compromise could be on the horizon.

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Vote splits after private meeting discovered Continued from Page 1 “If we come to an agreement, the numbers [in the contract] will be different. If you work the same amount of hours at a higher pay rate, it costs more money,” James said. “Hopefully, in the next week, we can reach an agreement, and in my opinion, it won’t be the contract in the [agenda packet] today.”

Any discussion of that possibility, however, was sidetracked with the revelation that, unbeknownst to the majority, two councilmembers had met with union associates earlier that day.

According to Council President Lloyd Martin, former union president Michael Maykrantz had called Councilman Doug Cymek on Sunday evening to organize a meeting. Martin and Cymek met with union members for more than four hours on Monday. Mayor Rick Meehan later joined the session.

“Why weren’t we invited or told about this?” James asked.

“I don’t remember being invited to the meetings you’ve attended,” Meehan responded.

James later said he heard about this meeting from union president Ryan Whittington on Monday afternoon. He added that he has had no private meetings with union officials.

“It’s hard to be a united council with these types of secret meetings going on,” James said after the session.

He was not alone in his opinion.

During the session, Councilman Wayne Hartman, a member of the city’s bargaining team, said he informed other members when the union asked to meet with him.

“I’m disappointed that the respect wasn’t reciprocated,” he said.

Cymek apologized for the oversight and told the council that the union wanted to present opinions as an effort to break the impasse.

“I came away from this with good feelings and that we can hopefully work through this,” Cymek said.

Whittington, who also spoke to the council, shared this sentiment. He said the union had felt that the Labor Committee was not the best place to

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talk about its concerns. Whittington However, other councilmembers was not present at the private meet- were concerned about rescheduling ing. the resolution vote for next week, “After hearing a report, I do feel since April 15 is the deadline for an confident that when our members agreement. According to City Solicipitch ideas, we’ll be tor Guy Ayres, the able to move forcouncil can always ward,” he said. “We pass another reso‘We want to handle the needed a counlution if the impasse process correctly and follow is broken. cilmember involved in identifying the proper labor practices. I don’t The resolution problems and comalso affects Ocean think we could schedule ing up with a … meetings between attorneys City’s budgeting, unique solution that even though most could work best for [of the city and the union] in of the fiscal impact the next week.’

Ocean City.” won’t manifest itself After hearing until 2018 when Mayor Rick Meehan Whittington’s asroughly $51,100 in sessment, Hartman salary and cost-ofwas convinced to table the resolution. living increases will go into effect.

“I’m willing to invest another week The final offer also projects a if you think it’s something that we can $146,850 increase in payroll exget done,” Hartman said. penses in fiscal year 2019.

Budget hearings started on Tuesday, and the fire department’s financial session will be held on April 11.

Even without the budget’s deadline, the mayor was unconvinced that a formal agreement could be reached by next Friday.

“We want to handle the process correctly and follow proper labor practices,” Meehan said. “I don’t think we could schedule meetings between attorneys [of the city and the union] in the next week.”

City officials reiterated that there was still time to work out a non-24hour schedule, as the new shifts won’t start until October 2017.

The resolution passed 5-2, with James and Hartman voting in opposition.

“I hope this actually does come back and [is] reworked, and not fall to the wayside,” James said.

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Small tax reduction included in OC budget Draft plan balances out by using savings, increased revenue to cover expenses

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Stay the course.

That, more or less, is City Manager Doug Miller’s plan for Ocean City’s upcoming fiscal year, as the budgeting process with the City Council got underway formally Tuesday afternoon.

In the first of several budget meetings that will take place over the new few weeks, Miller and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented a draft revenue and spending plan for the 2017 fiscal year that varies little from the average budget of the last seven years.

In addition, many resort taxpayers will receive a marginal decrease in property taxes, courtesy of a constant yield tax rate variance that is a fraction less than the current year’s tax rate. The state, which generates the

constant yield rate, estimated that the tax rate needed to produce the same revenue as last year is 47.27 cents per $100 assessed value compared to the previous year’s 47.8 cents.

Altogether, the total package outlined for the upcoming year is $122 million, which includes revenue and expenses from six “enterprise” funds, and the general fund. The enterprise funds are standalone accounts and three of them — water, wastewater and the golf course — pay for themselves, while three others — the airport, convention center and transportation — require some subsidy from the main branch of the budget, the real estate-tax supported general fund.

The general fund budget proposed

by Miller and Knapp is $80.9 million, or roughly $1.2 million more than the current financial package. It draws $989,000 from the general fund reserve, similar to a savings account, to reach the total amount. By allotting some of the reserves, Ocean City reaches the proposed amount while

Fairfield Inn mishap spawns new round of investigations Continued from Page 1 that structural engineers have looked at the building’s damage and subsequently declared there was no hazard to workers.

The machinery was removed by contractors in pieces and placed on the construction site.

Brown had no other information on the extent of the hotel’s damage at this time.

“My request is that the engineers revisit the area and go over it with a fine-tooth comb for cracks in the foundation or otherwise,” he said.

Beyond the local level, state officials said that the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health have recently opened an investigation into the incident.

According to Brown, the crane’s manufacturers will also be conducting their own examination, following MOSH’s inquiries.

This is the second time state labor officials have investigated the Fairfield Inn construction site this year.

On March 14, a 38-year-old construction worker fell to his death from the building’s fourth floor.

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adopting the lower constant yield rate and maintaining the appropriate reserve fund level.

In essence, the new fiscal year proposal is within $400,000 or so of what it was seven years ago.

If the council agrees to the proposed tax rate, real estate properties would bring in a projected $40.4 million in revenue. A slight increase in the resort’s tax base would allow a little more money to come in, thus giving some property owners a corresponding decrease in their annual tax bills. For example, a property assessed at at $250,000 would see a $13 reduction in taxes.

This, Knapp told the council, continues a trend that has seen real estate tax revenue drop as a percentage of the general fund from 56 percent in 2009 to 50 percent this year.

“In FY17, we’re actually less de-

pendent on this revenue. Since your tourism revenue increased and the general fund stayed level, the reliance on property taxes decreased,” she said.

As Knapp explained in a Power Point presentation, room tax revenue is up 26 percent from what it was seven years ago. The tax now contributes about $14 million to the city’s treasury, making it one of the biggest sources of income.

But as precise as the preliminary budget draft might sound, it is subject to the volatility of the resort market.

“The budget is the single most important thing that we do all year long,” Miller told the mayor and council. “It’s an estimate on what our anticipated revenue will be. There’s no way to exactly forecast what it’ll be in December 2016.”

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Public safety resort’s biggest cost He added that to keep Ocean City a safe and family-friendly vacation spot, the budget includes $71,000 for patrol overtime and $121,065 for twoperson EMS “power units” to focus on high-need time.

The proposal also sets aside $1.7 million for the Boardwalk and the beach, $2.3 million in beach protection, $5.7 million for tourism, $2.2 million for special events, $1.3 million for public transportation and $5.9 million for trash removal. Capital projects scheduled for the next fiscal year include a budgeted $2 million for street paving.

Even with staying the current course, some points continue to fall outside the budget’s scope. Knapp made a note of $1.1 million in unfunded requests this year, which include converting part-time positions to full-time, and buying a bucket

Continued from Page 5 In addition to the budget proposal maintaining close to the same level of income, it also takes advantage of spending reductions in certain areas, such as the city’s health insurance and energy performance contract, which, along with transfers to other funds, resulted in about $1.1 million in savings.

The single largest area of spending in the draft continues to be public safety, which totals to $33.7 million.

The Ocean City Police Department is the largest budgeted item at $20.35 million. According to Miller, the council outlined how important public safety was while setting up its strategic plan weeks ago.

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“We have to shine every day. We do not have the ability to defer projects,” he said. “We cannot let public safety go or the appearance of our Boardwalk or our beach go. We have probably more pressure on us than any jurisdiction in the state.”

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County cuts prices on liquor inventory to motivate buyers Continued from Page 1 employees — the ability to further reduce the prices by up to 10 percent below cost without another approval.

Using retail prices provided by Cowger to the commissioners as judge, the total dollar amount of discounts for the current slate of nonmoving products comes to about $62,700.

Cowger described 41 products as stagnant inventory, but listed under those headings could be many more product types. For example, both Absolut flavors and Smirnoff flavors have their own line item, but could contain a few different products.

For example, Absolut Citron, Ruby Red, Berry and Mandarin varieties are listed as $29.99 per 1.75 liters and a markdown price of $23.84, and as the county now has an excess quantity of 1,095 units, the discount, if all bottles are sold, is in more than $6,700.

The county ended up with 4,128 excess 750 ml bottles of O.C. Distilling vodkas, which will be marked down from $15.99 retail to $12 — for a loss of about $16,500.

Malibu rum flavors will also be marked down from $11.99 per fifth to just $8.26 on 1,512 units, or about $5,600 in lost retail sales.

Also, since the products may have been purchased at different times, different products within a heading might have been purchased for different costs. Further complicating the cost question is the volatile nature of the wholesale market itself, with prices rising and falling constantly.

Cowger himself said previously his strategy was to make large purchases when prices were lowest in order to provide local customers some measure of protection from market volatility.

“These products have become non-moving and lowering the pricing for the upcoming tourist season will enable the department to deplete excess inventory at minimal loss to the county,” Cowger wrote in a letter just two days before his resignation became effective. He said the county’s exit strategy for the department, adopted in December 2015 and will halt both retail and wholesale operations within the county by October, was the reason he decided to resign.

For all intents and purposes, once the commissioners approved the request, the prices could be marked down immediately after the action.

However, the individual retail stores may not institute the new structure right away.

Neither an advertising or marketing plan for the sale has been approved, nor a scheduled start or ending date for the reduced prices has been discussed in public.

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SAFE SAILING Robert “Buzz” Gregory, president of the Delmarva Safety Association, presents a plague of recognition to Coast Guard Station Ocean City officer-in-charge, Master Chief Petty Officer Timaree Sparks. The plaque recognizes the station’s contributions to maritime safety and was presented Monday at the beginning of the safety association’s two-day conference at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. The nonprofit association’s mission is to serve as a safety advocate and to help businesses and public services to reduce on-the-job injuries. It also provides training and information to fire companies and other first responders.

Increasing number of patients underscores need for facility Continued from Page 1 the contract purchaser of the property, which is owned by Farmers Bank of Willards.

“We believe it is substantially similar,” he said. “It is a residential facility for those Coastal Hospice residents that need care.”

Although popularly associated with cancer patients, hospice care is available to anyone with an anticipated prognosis of six months or less to live. While the services are typically provided to patients in their home or assisted living facility, Coastal Hospice also runs an in-patient care unit at Deer’s Head Hospital in Salisbury. It is most commonly used for short-term stays of under five days.

Moore said an increasing client base in Ocean Pines helped spur the plans to build the new facility.

“In 2014, 55 percent of Coastal

Hospice patients in Worcester County came from the 21811 zip code,” he said.

The percentage of patients from the Berlin/Ocean Pines area jumped to 71 percent last year, Moore said.

“They hope to meet the needs of people unable to be cared for by the hospice in their own home,” he said.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic voiced his support for the proposed redevelopment.

“I think there is no better place for the hospice to go,” he said. “It certainly falls within the current PUD.” Seconding Mitrecic’s sentiment was Commissioner Chip Bertino, who also sees value to providing an in-patient care unit in Ocean Pines.

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County to advertise property tax hike Announcement mandated though no increase has been discussed in public

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Though the fiscal 2017 budget has yet to be finalized, at this point there is a difference of about $6.5 million between requested expenditures and revenues.

In the meantime, state law requires that county advertise the proposed tax rate required to fund the budget fully before a public hearing scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 3 at Snow Hill High School.

The county will be advertising a rate of 87 cents per $100 of assessed value, the maximum amount required to cover the budget as it stands without any modifications, or, the worst-case scenario.

“We propose,” a memo to the commissioners authored by County Administrator Harold Higgins and Budget Manager Kathy Whited reads, “that the Constant Yield Advertisement reflect the maximum proposed real property tax rate of $0.87.”

The constant yield rate is the amount set by the state Department of Assessments and Taxation to ensure governments bring in the same amount of revenue as they did during

the previous fiscal year. This year, Worcester County’s Constant Yield rate is 82.45 cents per $100, while the current property tax rate in the county is more than this, at 83.5 cents.

Should the tax rate be raised to 87 cents, the property tax bill on a $200,000 home would increase $70.

Even so and despite what the advertising will say, Commissioner President Jim Bunting said a property tax increase is unlikely this year.

“I think the budget process is going to be smooth this year. I think people will be happy with what we do,” he said.

Importantly, the county has only just started the budget process, and while the commissioners have seen the departments’ budget requests, they have not met in public with all of the department heads to discuss their departments’ requests.

Those meetings are open to the public, but not to public comment.

The next budget work session is scheduled for next Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Government Center in Snow Hill.

Of the departments that did meet with the commissioners last week during the first budget work session, the commissioners offered no modifications to the proposals from the Sheriff’s Office, Board of Education,

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“If there is room for cuts we’re going to make the cuts, but we’re not going to deprive departments of what they need to operate,” Bunting said.

Additionally, the 87-cent tax rate is not revenue neutral. Higgins and Whited, in their report, said a 4.55cent increase from the current rate to the fully funded rate would generate about $6.62 million.

“We did good work last year,” Bunting said.

Last year’s hybrid tax plan of a 6.5 cent rate hike plus a delayed half-percent increase to the income tax rate from 1.25 to 1.75 percent was also not revenue neutral, and generated a small surplus that was to be directed toward the county’s budget stabilization fund. Last year, the commissioners were facing a $22 million shortfall between revenues and requested expenditures.

The commissioners also expressed a desire last year to forgo using budget stabilization funds, or rainy day savings, until at least 2018, or fiscal 2019, which is an election year for a majority of the commissioners.

Injured Worcester worker discharged from Shock Trauma

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Wade Pusey, a Worcester County Public Works employee in the roads division, has been discharged from Shock Trauma following a crash at the end of February, according to hospital spokeswoman Andrea Baird.

Pusey was airlifted to Shock Trauma following the Feb. 22 crash that killed fellow roads division employee Scott Tatterson.

Pusey spent considerable time in the operating room following the crash, and his condition had been both upgraded and downgraded during his nearly two-month stay. The extent of Pusey’s injuries has not been revealed.

A benefit to help offset the costs of surgeries, travel expenses and other bills has been scheduled at the Princess Royale on 91st Street oceanside on April 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. offering all-you-can eat fried chicken, steamed shrimp, hush puppies and fries for $25. Tickets are available by calling (443) 235-2673.

A 2010 Kia Forte operated by Marion Jones Jr., 59, of Stockton was apparently attempting to drive around a marked work site by exiting the travel lane, Lt. Ed Schreier of the sheriff’s office said, but swerved back to avoid an oncoming vehicle, resulting in the wreck and striking both workers.

Shreier said the crash was still being investigated. No charges have been filed.

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Centrex-Taylor originally built the GlenRiddle Farm planned unit development, which includes a mixture of single and multi-family homes, a marina and two golf courses. Per its agreement with the county, CentrexTaylor was required to design and construct a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 197,750 gallons per day.

Worcester County and CentrexTaylor entered into the final GlenRiddle Farm Sewer and Water Agreement in May 2002, allowing the county to assume maintenance and operation of the treatment plant.

The county expanded the GlenRiddle Farm Sanitary Service Area in December 2013 to include certain properties south and west of Route 50 along Samuel Bowen Boulevard

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Mark Cropper, attorney for WGC EDU, a private entity looking to provide sewer and water EDUs in the expanded service area, expressed relief in presenting what will likely be the final phase of the project, which he began working on in 2011.

The service expansion, originally slated for completion by May 2016, had been delayed while WGC and the Worcester County dealt with the Maryland Department of the Environment. Construction permits were finally obtained this January.

“We needed to secure permits and approvals, which took much longer than was anticipated,” Cropper said.

“We still had follow up talks as recently as January.”

The agreement allows WGC EDU to expand the treatment plant at its own cost and recoup expenses through sales of sewer and water EDUs in the expanded service area.

The 2002 turnover agreement allowed the wastewater treatment plant to expand from 197,000 gpd to 280,000.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Despite some dissenting voices about Ocean City’s longstanding requirement of 40 square feet per occupant in a bedroom, one opinion was shared at the mayor and City Council session Monday night.

“This isn’t our ‘student housing’ guidelines. This is our housing guidelines, whether it’s for international students, year-round occupants, seasonal students or vacation rentals,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said about the first reading of an update to the resort’s building code.

In the past several months, the department personnel have been examining the 2015 International Building Code to see where the new changes could fit into Ocean City’s regulations.

Staff members returned to the council with certain proposed changes to the code, but recommended sticking to the 40 square-foot per person occupancy requirement instead of the nationally recognized 50 square feet. The resort has held the 40-square-foot restriction since 1979.

Several people, including Councilman Doug Cymek, have expressed some apprehension about safety issues in the current bedroom size requirement. In the past, landlords reportedly have used the 10-squarefoot credit provided allotted for closet space for another bed instead.

During last week’s work session, Cymek brought images of cluttered and cramped bedrooms to illustrate the potential danger. This time, Hartman brought photos of rooms that he staged to look compliant with the or-

dinance on the table.

“When the rooms are set to 40 square feet, I would feel comfortable putting my children in there,” he said.

“The ordinance doesn’t give an abundance of the people in the room.”

He also stressed that these amended building codes would affect all properties, not just the units used to house international J-1 students which have been cited for overcrowding.

“It’s been reported frequently in the press as international student housing, and it’s important to make that distinction,” Hartman said.

Cymek, however, was not convinced. He said that he could not support the further reduction of resident bedrooms with a 10-square-foot credit, and that there was no clear solution to handle overcrowding in the ordinance.

“The problem is the landlords and the sponsors that are trying to maximize the number of people in a building,” Cymek said. “[This ordinance] is very broad ….I feel that the council of 1979 made an error, and we’ve had to live with it.”

Aside from reestablishing the current room requirement, the revised ordinance addresses home repairs and maintenance by including a provision to allow a property owners or licensed plumbers to replace a plumbing fixture directly in same location without a permit.

The city staff also suggested a storage facility of 100 square feet per property for buildings in critical area foundation during the March 29 discussions. That idea was tabled until further research was conducted.

The vote on the building code ordinance on first reading was 6-1, with Cymek as the sole dissenter.

The second reading for the building code ordinance will be held on April 18.

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Rainy weather causes lane closures

Bulware said these additional Last Saturday around 5:30 p.m., crews were tasked with patching the Ocean City Communications Manmilled asphalt in the affected areas as ager Jessica Waters sent a travel adother crews raced against a ticking visory from the Ocean City Police clock to complete the repaving. Vari- Department, closing two northbound

By Brian Gilliland ous state and relanes of Coastal Staff Writer sort officials have Highway to traffic.

‘We’re still on schedule’ Lanes one and two, (April 8, 2016) Last weekend’s sour promised the or the two rightweather exacerbated existing and ex- Coastal Highway SHA spokeswoman hand lanes of the pected conditions in the work area on resurfacing project Kellie Bulware Coastal Highway north of 62nd will be completed highway were deterStreet, forcing sporadic lane closures by Memorial Day. mined to be too danthroughout the week by State High“We’re still on schedule,” Bulware gerous to drive. The other two lanes remained open. way Administration workers and the said.

The patching crew, Bulware said, From there, because of road conOcean City Police Department.

Kellie Bulware, SHA spokeswoman, is expected to finish its part of the ditions, several other lane openings said additional crews had been dis- project today. However, since the and closings have been reported this patched to the work site north of 94th milling is ongoing, and early weather week — some by police, others by onStreet to the Delaware line, because reports are calling again for sustained site SHA workers.

Lindsay Richard, OCPD public inthe sustained winds and heavy rain winds and some rain this weekend as last weekend opened potholes and well, it’s possible new problems could formation officer, said lanes were closed because of conditions, and as other hazards requiring repair work. arise. such, could not be predicted. She said the police would only become involved in the roadwork if conditions deteriorate again.

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While visual inspections may not always reveal problem areas, for the last 20 years the Maryland State Highway Administration has enlisted subsurface sleuthing t5o assist in those determinations.

Charlie Gischlar, SHA public information officer, said his agency purchased an Automated Roadway Analyzer vehicle in the spring of 1995.

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Radar identifies problem areas in underlying asphalt Continued from Page 12 ground-penetrating radar to investigate problem areas identified by ARAN. “It looks for any surface defects that could become a problem later on,” he said. “Little chips that could indicate something going wrong below the surface.”

The ARAN records cracking, rutting, roughness, grade and curve radius data while traveling at posted speed limits. The mobile technology annually surveys all SHA roads longer than one mile.

“It’s in constant motion from March until the middle of fall,” he said.

Additionally, the high-resolution video camera records the location and condition of roadside features such as signs and guardrails, reducing the need for subsequent field excursions to confirm street conditions and features.

As sophisticated as it is, the ARAN can still be hampered by weather conditions.

“It doesn’t drive in the rain because it distorts data,” he said.

Also surveying roads in the winter is avoided, as Gischlar said salt used to melt snow and ice could temporarily seal a crack and provide a false reading.

Protruding from under either side of the ARAN is a Smart Rutbar, a vehicle mounted subsystem that helps to minimize potential hydroplaning by enlisting 37 ultrasonic sensors to accurately profile lane widths up to 12 feet. The measurements obtained are used to determine the amount and severity of rutting.

The ARAN also uses “Wisecrax,” a crack recognition system that can detect and analyze breaks as small as two millimeters.

While the typical life span for asphalt pavement is 15 years, Gischlar said that length could be extended with preventative maintenance.

“It’s like a new roof on a house,” he said. “You’re not worried much at first, but if you lose one or two shingles, it’s important to get it fixed then.”

Despite enlisting the help of modern technology, Gischlar said the SHA still values public input.

“Customer complaints highlight areas of need,” he said. “We also have a chief engineer and district engineer that drive around as well.”

Gischlar explained that what might appear fine to the naked eye may contain trouble beneath the surface.

“Sometimes your eye can’t see it all,” he said. “This isn’t your grandparents highway system anymore,” he said.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) After more than three decades of combating hunger, the Snow Hill Ecumenical Food Pantry earned both local and national accolades during the Worcester County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday.

In addition to being honored by the commissioners as part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 10-16, the nonprofit also received a Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama.

Helping to spotlight the food pantry and facilitate the White House recognition was Kelly Brinkley, Worcester County volunteer coordinator.

“I really work to find an organization that’s an unsung hero,” she said.

Providing true testament to their dedication, Brinkley was amazed to discover that last year food pantry volunteers tripled the required 1,000 hours of community service that qualifies groups for the gold-level Presidential Service Award. The national honor was kept on a need-toknow basis until Tuesday’s presentation.

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ful volunteers, Stephanie Clayville, food pantry board of directors president, accepted a framed and matted letter signed and sealed by the president. She shared details on the organization’s roots, recent evolution and desire to offer expanded services, such as job skills training and free health screenings.

“Our mission has always been to help those in need in Snow Hill and the surrounding communities,” she said.

More than 30 years ago, schoolteacher Flossie Douglas started Ebenezer Hunger Action, providing free food for economically challenged residents from the Ebenezer Methodist Church on South Collins Street.

“She just wanted to serve people in her community,” Clayville said.

Years of toil were rewarded as Douglas’ grassroots effort evolved into an ecumenical food pantry, in-

cluding congregation members from a number of local Christian churches.

“In 2014, because of our growth, we decided to become our own 501(c )3 and involve churches in the community,” she said.

Becoming a tax-exempt organization enabled the food pantry to accept a generous gift.

“We had a house donated through an urban redevelopment program,” she said. “The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club helped with the process.”

In early 2015, the food pantry relocated operations about five minutes northwest of Ebenezer Methodist Church to a donated property at 241 Washington Street.

“We’re hoping to raise money to renovate the house and provide even more services in our community,” she said.

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Snow Hill pantry receives national, local recognition Continued from Page 14 tion on the second Friday of each month, with approximately 60 percent black and 40 percent white clientele. The majority of clients are surviving on incomes of $20,000 or less per year.

In addition to monthly food dispersal, the pantry also provides sustenance on a case-by-case emergency basis.

After more than 30 years helping the community, Brinkley explained the rationale for the recognition of the nonprofit’s outreach work.

“We were looking for organizations that have made a bold step and taken a leap of faith,” she said.

Currently, the group is working to raise approximately $30,000 to fund renovations at their Washington Street location to accommodate planned service expansions. The goal is to empower local residents to become self-sufficient.

“We’re going to get people out of our line and back into the workforce,” Clayville said. “It’s easy to hand out a bag of food, but it’s even easier to offer job training skills.”

To learn more about the organization’s work, email SnowHillFood@gmail.com.

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Dredge to clear Assateague, inlet Army Corps hopes to find time to finish up project to remove harbor clogs

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) While performing the first of two annual dredging operations near Assateague Island this week, the Army Corps of Engineers hopes its dredge, Murden, can finish what the corps’ other dredge, Currituck, started when it conducted emergency operations at the inlet in early March.

Army Corps spokesman Chris Gardner reported the Currituck removed 13,500 cubic yards of material from the inlet during its 24-7 operations from March 6 to March 12. The original estimate of what the dredge would be able to remove in the allotted time was 10,000 cubic yards.

“Prior to dredging, we estimated that it would take the dredging of roughly 15,000 cubic yards of material to return the channel to its authorized depth dimensions of 10 feet,” Gardner said.

The authorization also includes up to two feet of overdraft, which was not addressed by Gardner.

During its pass at Assateague,

Gardner said, it’s hoped that the lower low tides.

Murden could remove as much as “I hope it doesn’t fill back up, and another 5,000 square yards of ma- I don’t know how long the study will terial sometime during its stay of take,” he said. between 10 and 14 days here.

The long-term solution to fix the However, just because corre- shoaling begins with a regional sedsponding amounts of inlet floor are iment management study, now unmoved from one place to another derway, Gardner said. doesn’t neces“We are in the sarily mean early stages of the the water- ‘We are in the early stages of the study, and are curway’s troubles study, and are currently developing rently developing a are over. The scope and path fora scope and path forward’ inlet continward. We anticipate Army Corps spokesman ues to fill in, that study being Chris Gardner and it’s likely completed with a fijust a matter nalized recommenof time before the boats begin to dation sometime in 2018,” Gardner strike bottom again. said.

“Murden’s work within the chanMurden’s primary goal is to renel will target any remaining high move material in and around the spots identified during the post- channel, with an emphasis on flood dredge surveys conducted after Cur- and ebb shoals in which sand is trarituck’s work was completed,” ditionally trapped while naturally Gardner said. moving south towards Assateague Murden will also be contending Island, Gardner explained. with lower than normal tides, acThe inlet and its jetties are the cording to Merrill Campbell of causes of this shoaling, Gardner Southern Connection Seafood, who said. Storms are also partially works out of the commercial harbor blamed for increases in sediment in West Ocean City. deposits.

“Yesterday it was low, and the During this round of dredging, day before was too,” he said. the Murden is expected to remove Campbell said he had no reports of 30,000 cubic yards of material from boats running aground due to the this area.

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Boardwalk lottery system approved After long discussion, first performer space drawing set for April 25 at City Hall

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Current and future Boardwalk performers will be abiding by a new system come summer, following the City Council’s approval of an ordinance that institutes a lottery system approach to assigning performance areas.

Starting in three weeks, Boardwalk entertainers will have to go to the City Clerk’s office to draw lots to determine which space they will have for the next week.

The measure, which was passed during Monday’s session with very little comment and a unanimous vote, regulates performers from Ninth Street south on the Boardwalk.

Two drawings will be held on the same day for two different periods: Monday through Thursday and Friday through Sunday. The lottery is also divided into two categories, first for performers who need a 10foot by 10-foot space, and the sec-

ond for other sizes. Whenever a performer’s name is selected, they choose a different space for both periods.

Whatever 100-square-foot spaces remain after that would be included in the second drawing. There are 32 designated spaces from Ninth Street down, and entertainers can perform north of that street with fewer restrictions. Entertainers will start performing on the boards at 10 a.m.

The council agreed on this approach after several issues were raised about the original ordinance last July.

Last spring, the council enacted an ordinance that allowed performers to register starting at 9 a.m. in a “first come, first served” fashion. The regulations resulted in entertainers camping outside City Hall for the best chance for a prime spot.

After spending several months examining the old system, a Boardwalk task force in March proposed using a lottery for entertainers.

Under the new ordinance, spaces can be shared between two performers as long as the city clerk has been informed in person or over the phone, and a participation form was

completed.

No vendor or entertainer can have the same street end during a two-week period. Vacant spaces can be reserved until Friday at 3 p.m.

Entertainers are not permitted to set up an item more than six feet tall, although umbrellas are allowed for sunshade, but must be removed at sundown and cannot have advertisements.

Weeks ago, the council tossed around the idea of allowing agents to represent a performer if he or she were unable to attend the drawing.

However, the current ordinance makes no certain provisions for that process, as there was a concern one person could take all the spots and sell them later. If there were a multiple-person ensemble, only one person would need to be present for the lottery.

The lottery system will be in effect from May 1 to Sept. 15. The first drawing will be held on April 25 in City Hall. Performers can enter the building’s south entrance starting at 9 a.m., and the lottery will start at 9:30 a.m.

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Mediation ordered for Dead Freddies class action case Request by both parties granted by judge, litigants disagree on discovery phase

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) An order issued by United States District Court Judge Ellen Hollander in Baltimore last month directs the parties involved in the class-action case between the owners of the Dead Freddies restaurant and a group of former employees to meet with U.S. Magistrate Judge Beth Gesner for settlement or alternative dispute resolution purposes.

The order is based upon a joint request from the plaintiffs and defendant to meet with a magistrate judge and to pause the discovery phase of the case until after the success or failure of the mediation has been determined.

The defendants had successfully argued that each of the plaintiffs’ cases are dissimilar enough in circumstances to warrant a longer discovery phase of the trial.

The discovery phase is a pre-trial set of procedures where each party can request information of the other in order to obtain evidence. This includes depositions, requests for documents or requests for answers to specific, written questions.

According to court records, the lawyers for the plaintiffs sought to limit the discovery phase to 25 hours of depositions, while the defendants sought 40 hours. At the time of the order, issued in late January, 11 named plaintiffs and 11 opt-in plaintiffs were party to the case. Judge Hollander ultimately ruled in favor of the defense.

This new ruling, however, grants a full stop to the ongoing discovery phase until after mediation is concluded. Pending discovery requests, Hollander noted, will require responses within three weeks from the date of mediation, if it’s unsuccessful.

Hollander also directed the attorneys to submit a status report in early May. Mediation is scheduled to begin on June 22. The parties had one week from the date of the letter, March 28, to petition Judge Gesner for a new date. Rescheduling requests, if they exist, have not yet been made public.

Gesner also directed the parties to produce a short summary of their case, factual or legal weaknesses they see in their opponents’ cases, estimated legal costs as well as estimates of minimum and maximum damage awards.

In August 2015 former employees accused the management of Dead Freddies of numerous wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Maryland Wage and Hour Law and the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law.

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Carozza’s bomb bill heads to Gov. Larry Hogan’s office Proposed legislation would allow prosecution in cases of Md. cross-county threats

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) As Maryland law now stands, a person suspected of making a bomb threat could be prosecuted only in the county where the threat was either made or received, but following an epidemic of bomb threats earlier this year, a bill sponsored by Delegate Mary Beth Carozza could change that.

Carozza’s HB121 unanimously passed both houses of the General Assembly without amendments or modifications on Monday. The bill will be sent to Gov. Larry Hogan to sign or veto.

“I have every indication he would sign this legislation,” Carozza said.

“He’s aware it’s a local priority and there is a sense of urgency attached.”

Following the rash of bomb threats made against local schools earlier this year, Carozza resurrected an effort first championed by then-Delegate Mike McDermott, who proposed the bill in 2013 and 2014. Carozza named it her top legislative priority for this session.

The bill is meant to untangle a complicated legal situation. Under existing Maryland law, a person in Wicomico who calls in a bomb threat to a location in Somerset about a target in Worcester could be prosecuted in Wicomico or Somerset counties — but escape prosecution or penalties in Worcester.

State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby endorsed the bill when it was introduced.

“I don’t understand why we don’t have this,” Oglesby said at the time. “It makes perfect and common sense.”

Because Worcester County would have dedicated the resources, experienced the emotional impact and responded to the threat, Oglesby said it should have a seat at the table when it comes time to prosecute offenders.

The legislation has no bearing on criminal consequences of the actions, just which entities are allowed a venue for prosecution.

“My whole point was to give the home community credit for the extra effort. We showed a strong, united, bipartisan front. Principals, superintendents, administrators, students, Eagle Scouts — all across the board — I was able to show this is not just for law enforcement,” Carozza said.

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Providing vets with service dogs goal of new nonprofit U.S. Kennels Training Center looking to raise funds for location in OC or Worcester

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Sometimes a dog is more than man’s best friend and in certain instances may even be a lifesaver.

Training service dogs to give disabled military veterans a fresh lease on life is the goal of the newly formed nonprofit U.S. Kennels Training Center.

The idea is the brainchild of Hebron resident Chris Hardy, an 11-year Army veteran who served tours in Panama, Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2002, Hardy opened U.S. Dog Training and since that time has trained thousands of dogs. This new venture is a natural outgrowth of his past experiences.

“I had the idea myself due to a disability with PTSD,” he said. “I suffer with anxiety, sleep deprivation, flashbacks and nightmares.”

Hardy said his own service dog, Luna, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, has provided a vital support system.

Unclear on his next life chapter, when Hardy was discharged from the Army in 2000, he opted to embrace a passion for canines. To this end he enrolled in a dog training school operated

by the National K-9 Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio.

After operating U.S. Dog Training for several years, Hardy returned to Afghanistan for another tour of duty in 2005. His training background with four-legged friends proved useful.

“I helped start a program with the military to train cadaver dogs,” he said.

While walking through an Afghanistan field hospital filled with wounded children, something amazing transpired. Hardy was accompanied by Dirk, a Belgium Malinois trained to locate corpses, who caught the attention of a 2-year-old burn victim. The young girl, who had survived an explosion that left her with third degree burns over 80 percent of her body, had not exhibited any signs of life to that point.

“We walked by and she reached out for Dirk,” he said. “She started giggling and laughing.”

Attending doctors were pleasantly surprised and immediately requested Dirk return in a therapeutic capacity.

“That was my first eye opener,” he said.

During the remainder of his time in Afghanistan, Hardy began making regular visits, accompanied by a tail-wagging companion, to uplift the spirits of young war victims.

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Continued from Page 20 The experience left an indelible mark on Hardy’s consciousness and helped fuel his foray into the nonprofit realm.

“I’ve seen my fellow veteran brothers and sisters and what they go through,” he said. “Dogs can save these veterans’ lives.”

Encouraging veterans to embrace their life force has proved no easy task.

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Defense released statistics showing the number of military suicides the previous year averaged nearly one a day and exceeded the number of daily battle fatalities. For survivors, the struggle is ongoing and often interferes with social functioning.

“Some are locked up all day afraid to go outside the house,” he said.

From Hardy’s perspective, the U.S. Kennels Training Center will serve a dual purpose: “Finding forever homes for these guys (dogs) and getting our veterans into the real world,” he said.

“Our goal is to get dogs off the streets and into homes to save veterans’ lives.”

While Hardy will seek suitable dogs from rescues or shelters, it’s not a onesize-fits-all proposition. Selectivity is crucial.

“We have to look at the client, or veteran, and find a companion dog suitable for their disability,” he said.

For example, Hardy explained an ideal match for someone dealing with anxiety issues would be an older yellow lab, whose relaxed temperament could provide a calming presence.

Hardy’s nonprofit, which is still in the startup phase, hopes to garner sufficient financial support to cover operating expenses.

“We’re in the fundraising stage,” he said. “Money is everything.”

Of course, time is arguably the most valuable commodity, and Hardy is also seeking foster families to assist with the cause. In most cases, a service dog spends about nine months with a foster family learning basic obedience and socialization before permanent placement.

“The hardest part with any working dog is socialization,” he said.

Prior knowledge is not a requirement and Hardy said he could instruct volunteers how to impart basic obedience lessons.

“We joke around that you’ve got to give them back to us,” he laughed.

After potential service dogs have been socialized and taught basic obedience, client-specific training, or tasking, prepares the animal to become more than just a trusted confidant.

The average cost to train a service dog is between $10,000-$20,000, but will be provided at no cost for qualifying veterans. Additionally, Hardy said he hopes to raise sufficient capital to finance either purchasing or leasing a location in Ocean City or Worcester County.

“We would welcome sponsorships from local businesses,” he said. “The community has to make it happen.”

Asked to sum up why dogs are well suited to provide service to the disabled, Hardy traces it back to character.

“Just the companionship and unconditional love you get from these guys,” he said.

Anyone who would like to learn more can contact Hardy at 410-2513714 or email usdogtraining@outlook.com.

County recycling division to hold collection day April 23 Home hazardous waste and electronics accepted at West OC Park & Ride lot (April 8, 2016) The Recycling Division of Worcester County Public Works, in conjunction with Maryland Environmental Services and the Maryland Department of the environment (MDE), will conduct Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Cycling (electronics recycling) Collection Day on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean City Park & Ride Lot in West Ocean City.

Worcester County is hosting HHW and E-cycling to commemorate and extend the Earth Day celebration, which takes place the day prior to the event. Proper disposal of HHW and electronics is among the many simple steps we can take that play a big role in helping to protect the planet, and ultimately, our own health.

Drop off HHW, including pesti-

cides, pool chemicals, gas and other fuels, oil-base paints, thinners and everyday hazardous wastes accumulating in and around the home for safe disposal. Electronic items, such as computers, monitors, keyboards, printers, radios, televisions and VCR’s, will be collected and later recycled.

Recycling HHW and electronics saves valuable landfill space and helps protect the environment, as many of these items do not degrade, and contain poisonous materials that could seep out of the landfill and contaminate surrounding soil and groundwater.

HHW and E-cycling is open at no charge to Worcester County residents only. A representative from MDE will be on-site checking vehicle registration. Clean Ventures of Baltimore will be responsible for the safe disposal of all hazardous waste collected.

The electronics will be shipped to an electronics recycler for dismantling. For more information, contact Worcester County Recycling Manager Ron Taylor, at 410-632-3177.

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Credit soon accepted on Boardwalk trams City hopes new card readers will add to customer service for vehicles on boards in ‘16

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) “Cash only” signs on Boardwalk trams will soon read “cash and credit” in one month’s time, as the eight cars will be equipped with credit card readers at the start of Springfest.

“This is just going to be an added convenience to our visitors,” said Acting Superintendent of Transportation Wayne Pryor. “No doubt the ride experience will be more seamless thanks to these devices.”

In the future, Boardwalk patrons will no longer have to fumble for exact change before hopping on a tram. Each driver will be outfitted with a handheld card reader, to make paying $3 for a ride that much smoother.

According to city officials, the Transportation Committee broached the idea of credit card readers on trams last September, when mem-

Resort P.R.E.S.S Committee to hold regulation update

(April 8, 2016) The Property Review and Enforcement Strategies for Safe-housing (P.R.E.S.S.) Committee is a group of town officials authorized to address community-wide quality of life issues, which historically affect Ocean City during the summer season.

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bers acknowledged the rising trend of people strictly carrying plastic these days. While the ticket booths at both ends of the Boardwalk do allow visitors to pay with a credit card, these handheld readers will allow people to pay directly after their ride.

“People in Ocean City do have some cash on them, since it’s also $3 for the bus. This just gives people another option,” Pryor said.

Aside from providing visitors with a cash or credit option, the machines could simplify tram operator’s responsibilities. Drivers won’t have to worry about counting coins and dollar bills for exact change if the patron just swipes a card.

Since the card readers are portable, there’s no time-consuming installation involved. City staff are already familiar with the devices since they have been used at other events.

“They’re used commonly in retail.

They can even print a receipt for you if you want,” Pryor said. “We just download all the major credit cards, not including American Express.”

The most laborious step in implementing the card readers was actually checking the wireless connectivity on the boards. Last fall, city staff sent a machine along the length of the Boardwalk to check for wireless dead spots.

Pryor said drivers will be intro-

duced to the credit card machines during their in-service training day on April 11 at the convention center.

“Some people haven’t used a credit card machine before, and there’s also a matter of loading paper if there’ll be receipts,” he said.

He added that Ocean City will be looking at the figures at the end of the summer to see if the handheld card readers have affected tram ridership.

“Personally, I think we’ll see a small bump. There’s very few times we actually turn away people because they don’t have cash in the first place,” he said. “This is going to be another example of the city providing great customer service.”

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Thanks to the Ocean City Development Corporation, the resort’s downtown neighborhoods are becoming more appealing – and energy efficient – one house at a time.

Since the 2002 launch of OCDC’s façade program, which offers matching funds for exterior renovations that meet the nonprofit’s design criteria for certain neighborhoods, 177 buildings have been renovated downtown. Three more projects are underway.

“We just approved a fourth last week. It took a while to get this program going, but it’s been really picking up in the last few years,” OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin said during the organization’s annual report to the City Council on March 29.

About $5.8 million in private investments were devoted to those projects, according to the OCDC. Roughly $1 million of the total investment has been spent modernizing 30 downtown buildings since 2013.

Among last year’s renovations is a residence on 11th Street, another entry in the program’s success in that neighborhood.

“We’ve done a lot of properties here, and a lot of it is word of mouth, neighbors telling each other after they get their own funding,” Irwin said. “This is possibly our best redevelopment program in terms of

growth.”

OCDC officials also highlighted a single-family home on Dorchester Street that participated in the organization’s eco-friendly program, the green building initiative. That program provides property owners some funding for energy star features, such as windows, doors and roof shingles that reflect the sunlight.

“It’s perfect for Ocean City, since the ‘cool roofs’ shingles makes some buildings cooler in the summer.

There’s some energy savings in this project,” he said.

The green building program has drawn 33 participants, including the Dorchester Street house. Five more are currently underway.

Through that initiative and the façade program, the appearance of buildings from 17th Street to the Inlet have changed dramatically.

Both programs offer property owners a guideline of one-third match for the updates.

“But that funding does not exceed $5,000,” Irwin told the council. “We also handle about 10 to 14 properties through an additional grant fund.”

Among other projects, Irwin also updated the council on the status on the Royalton Hotel, which is the third building in the annual strategic demolition program.

“Demolition is almost complete, and in the end the hotel will have 14 beds for employees,” Irwin said.

The organization’s strategic demolition program began in 2014 with the renovation of Fat Daddy’s restaurant on Baltimore Avenue.

The OCDC received $90,000 in See CORPORATION Page 25

Commission to host housing compliance seminar, Tuesday Continued from Page 23 agents, rental property owners, foreign exchange student sponsors and student advisory groups.

The meeting will center on the expectations of code compliance from various departments, including the police, building, zoning, fire marshal and finance departments.

“We take very seriously the obligation to hold properties, and owners, to a high standard and ensure code compliance,” said P.R.E.S.S. Committee chairman Bill Neville. “While we have the ability to use enforcement by issuing citations for various violations, we also have a professional commitment to educate citizens to guarantee they understand our expectations.”

The Housing Compliance and Regulations Update Seminar will be held on April 12, from 9-11 a.m. at the

Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. Subject topics will include overcrowding, fire and life safety, noise, and other housing violations.

“Our objective in the P.R.E.S.S. Committee is to improve living conditions for residents and renters throughout Ocean City,” Neville said.

“The Housing Compliance and Regulations Update Seminar is a positive way to start the season by opening communication and strengthening partnerships. It’s a positive and proactive step in the right direction.”

The P.R.E.S.S. Committee encourages all community members to report properties that they feel may be in violation of a safety, building or health code. Citizens with complaints or concerns are asked to the Office of Planning and Community Development at 410-289-8855.

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PHOTO COURTESY GLENN IRWIN

The residence on the 100 block of 11th Street was one of the properties that used funding from the Ocean City Development Corporation’s façade program this past year. Pictured on the left is how the property looked before receiving grant funding through OCDC, and the right shows what the final product looks like after renovations were completed.

Corporation plans several summer events, projects Continued from Page 24 state grants to remodel the restaurant.

Last year’s demolition project helped the organization to begin its model block program, which will eventually place a sizable development between Dorchester and Somerset streets.

“It’s going to spur some foot traffic through that area. Right now, demolition has been completed, and we’re looking for bids on a developer. A temporary parking lot has been made,” Irwin said.

Outside from giving the area an architectural facelift, the organization focuses on creating a more vibrant downtown atmosphere through social functions. Future events include the Summer Kick-Off party co-hosted with 98.1 Radio, the Sunset Park concert series and a new musical performance.

“Frank [Miller, special events superintendent] turned us on to the Air National Guard Band of Northeast,” Irwin said. “This will be the first time they’re playing in Ocean City. There’s about 35 musicians performing, and it should be a nice, free event.”

The corporation will also hold a second Shorecraft Beer Fest at Sunset Park this October.

Other items that OCDC is working on include the “Clean Sweep” program, painting several utility boxes and a new downtown promotional video.

The mayor and council recognized the OCDC for its work with the resort’s properties, noting that the organization was named best nonprofit in 2015 by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

“It really is commendable,” said Councilwoman Mary Knight.

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POLICE/COURTS

Drunk driver collision Maryland State Police from the Berlin barracks arrested Tenille Williams, 40, of Pittsville after she crashed her car in front of a bar in Whaleyville on Saturday night.

According to the report, her vehicle left the road, struck a ditch and telephone pole. She was not injured in the crash.

Upon police arrival, troopers allegedly believed Williams to be drunk, but she refused to take field sobriety tests.

Williams was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and taken to the Berlin police barracks.

A search of Williams’ purse uncovered marijuana and several prescription drugs, the report stated.

Williams was charged with driving under the influence and possession of controlled dangerous substances.

Reckless endangerment Larry Ward, 56, of Pocomoke City, Maryland, was arrested on Monday for first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Two land surveyors knocked on Ward’s front door to ask for his permission to use a road on his property.

They reported wanting direct access to a piece of wooded land adjacent to Ward’s house.

According to the report, Ward came out of the residence with a revolver, pointed the gun at one of the surveyor’s heads and yelled for them to leave his property.

As the two surveyors were getting into their vehicle to leave, Ward fired two shots in the air, the report said.

Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office went to Ward’s property after the incident.

According to the report, Ward was uncooperative and was arrested.

A search warrant was executed on Ward’s property and a revolver with two fired casings were recovered near his front door, police said.

Domestic assault Ocean City police officers arrested Ebony Williams, 42, of Ossining, New York, for second-degree assault on March 27.

According to the report, Williams and her husband got into an altercation in their hotel room after drinking, when she threw a shoe and a lamp at him before attempting to strike him with an iron.

After separating himself from Williams and hiding in a bedroom, the victim heard a crashing sound and opened the door to find hotel dishes shattered all over the floor, the report said.

Once Williams left the room, her husband went to the front desk to re-

port the incident and employees called the police.

Drunk driving, drugs Jonas Watts, 43, of Selbyville was arrested by an Ocean City police officer on March 28 and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, possession of controlled dangerous substances, driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, negligent driving, possession of a knife and three additional charges.

Ocean City Police communications broadcasted a lookout for a possible drunk driver and Watts was located shortly after.

According to the report, the officer smelled alcohol emanating from the car and Watts had bloodshot eyes and a slurred speech. After allegedly failing a few field sobriety tests, Watts was arrested.

During a search, police found pain reliever pills and Oxycodone in his pocket, the report stated.

In addition, a black folding knife was allegedly found inside Watts’ car before it was towed.

Standing in roadway Tabethia Pardoe, 40, of Westminster, Maryland, was arrested on March 31 for disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace by hindering pas-

sage on Coastal Highway.

According to the report, Pardoe was extremely intoxicated and exited the passenger seat of her husband’s vehicle while waiting at a red light to yell at cars.

Officers helped Pardoe back into her husband’s car and told her to stay there until they arrived home.

Minutes later, police officers were called back to the scene and allegedly found Pardoe on Coastal Highway blocking three vehicles from exiting.

She was placed under arrest.

Destruction of property Ocean City police officers arrested Leonard Waters, 21, of Salisbury on Saturday after destroying several items in his hotel room.

According to the report, Waters got into a fight with his wife and began throwing items and furniture around the room.

Police reported several tables and pieces of furniture were overturned, there was broken glass scattered and a ceramic flower pot was broken in half, littering soil across the floor.

A representative of the property estimated there was more than $1,000 in damages.

While in the booking area of the public safety building, Waters allegedly punched a light fixture several times.

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OBITUARIES JUNE ROSE JORDAN Berlin June Rose Jordan, age 85, of Berlin, passed away on March 27, 2016 at the Berlin Nursing Home. She was formerly of Ocean City. Interment was private.

SHIRLEY ANN DOUGLAS Ocean Pines Shirley Ann Douglas, age 84, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her home.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul Raymond Cummings and Florence Ivory Cummings.

She is survived by Shirley Douglas her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert Douglas, Sr., and children, Bob Douglas, Jr., Ann Holtz, and Bill Douglas and his wife, Nancy. There are four grandchildren, Nicholas Douglas, Michael Holtz, Danielle Douglas and Amanda Holtz.

Mrs. Douglas graduated from Altoona High School and went on to become a professional ballerina before marrying Bob in 1953. They moved to Prince Georges County where they started a real estate business. In 1995 they moved to Ocean Pines where she continued to assist him in the development of the Village Square Retail center at the south gate of Ocean Pines.

Shirley had a flair for decorating which they employed in their restaurants, K.B. Garfield’s, and Vineyard in the Pines, as well as the Sheraton Hotels in Salisbury and Gaithersburg. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, and president of Hill Meade Homemaker’s Club of Glendale, Maryland.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines on Thursday March 31, 2016. Rev Joseph MPR Cocucci officiated. Interment was in Calvary

Ocean City Today Cemetery in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Friday, April 1, 2016.

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FRANK ANTHONY CASCIO Ocean City Frank Anthony Cascio, 80, of Ocean City, and formerly of Baltimore and Fallston, Maryland, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Baltimore on Jan. 18, 1936, he was a son of the late Rosario Cascio and Frank Cascio Catherine Imbragulio Cascio. He had been making his home in Ocean City for the past 40 years.

Frank worked as a meat cutter in Baltimore and after an injury on the job, went to work in Fallston as a draftsman. He later moved his family to Ocean City and purchased The Golden Charm Rooms and Apartments where he was owner and operator for more than 30 years. He loved his job and the relationships he formed with his annual tenants over the years.

He had a great love for the water, and enjoyed fishing, crabbing, the beach and the Boardwalk. He also adored Poodles and had them as pets throughout his life. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, and especially loved being with his grandson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Raffaella D. Esposito Cascio; two sons, Frank J. Cascio and his son, Colby, of Ocean City, and Joseph M. Cascio and his wife, Christy, and their children, Heather Cascio of Florida and Joey Cascio, Jr. of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters, including a twin brother.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated

by Father Joseph Patrick Kennedy was

held at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cascio Family, P.O. Box 525, Ocean City, Maryland 21843.

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences, visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.c om.

ANDREA AYERS STRAKA Berlin Andrea Ayers Straka, age 37, died peacefully on March 28, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of entertainer George Straka and the late Margaret “Peggy” Wimbrow Straka.

She is survived by her four step-sisters, Andrea Straka Kelsey Marie Straka, Sara Elizabeth Straka, Pamela Meninger Straka and Michelle Straka Fountain. She also leaves her devoted employee and friend, Bill Mumma, of Berlin.

Ms. Straka was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School Class of 1996, and a 2003 graduate (Summa cum laude) of Towson University.

While attending Towson, she founded and chaired a sorority dedicated to helping needy children. She was also an animal rights activist.

She worked as an advocate for Delmarva Cat Connection and volunteered at cat and dog adoption centers.

Andrea was not only an animal lover but a good Samaritan to one and all.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 2 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev Ron Schatz officiated. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or Delmarva Cat Connection, P.O. Box 1323, Ocean Pines,

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ENEKEN FRISCHKORN Berlin Eneken Frischkorn, age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Estonia, she was the daughter of the late Johannes and Nina Kaup.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Frischkorn.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Hearne-Bixler and her husband, Michael, of Wilmington Delaware, and two grandchildren, Jade Cornia and her husband, Jeremy, and Jeff Hearne and his wife, Taryne.

Mrs. Frischkorn was a college graduate and a business owner. She was an accomplished artist who loved to paint, had a strong love of flowers, puzzles, and loved her animals. She will be dearly missed by her family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at noon at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

BETTY LOUISE BEVARD Newark Betty Louise Bevard, age 79, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her home in Newark surrounded by her family.

Born in Newark, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Jennie Davis Livingston.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald K. BeBetty Bevard vard, in 2008 to whom she had been married for 50 years.

She is survived by her children, Ronna B. Pishtey and her husband, Joe, of Public Landing near Snow Hill, Beth L. Costello and her husband, David, of Greenbackville, Virginia and Warren George Bevard and his wife, Helen, of Newark, Maryland.

There are six grandchildren, Jonathan Costello, Angela Richardson and her husband, Jay, Benjamin Carmean and his wife, Rachel, Natalie Bennett and her husband, Jason, Drew Bevard and fiancée, Amanda and Jenny Bevard and her fiancé, Matt, and three great-grandchildren, Addison Richardson, Emmet Richardson and John William Carmean.

Mrs. Bevard started working in 1954 until 1962 at the old C&P Telephone office in Snow Hill. In 1972, she began working for the Worcester County Board of Education at Snow Hill Middle School as an educational assistant and then later as a guidance secretary. She retired after 25 years.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 28 known for making cornbread for friends and community members. She enjoyed working at the Bowen United Methodist Church in Newark, where she was a member and loved spending time with her friends in the Snow Hill Middle School Breakfast Group, and the Lunch and Reunion Group of Snow Hill High School Class of 1954, and enjoyed the company of her little dog, Sandy.

A funeral service was held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Bowen United Methodist Church in Newark. Rev. Lloyd Foard officiated. Interment followed in Bowen United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bowen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Newark, Maryland 21841.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.com.

ROLAND MERRILL COLLINS Snow Hill Roland Merrill Collins, age 68, of Snow Hill, passed away on April 1, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Gumboro, Delaware on March 16, 1948. Roland served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed model trains, built a replica model of the town of Snow Hill, was a musician and played the guitar,

Ocean City Today was a master craftsman, enjoyed spending time at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, but most of all loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by Roland Collins his fiancée, Patricia Hudson, sons, Trent A. (Kelly) Collins and James Hudson; grandchildren, Charity Dukes, Tyler Collins, Hannah Collins, Catherine Sterling and Alec Hudson; greatgrandchildren, Camden Dukes and Sadie Ann Sterling; mother-in-law, Alice Adkins; daughter-in-law, Laura Goff; brother, Wayne (Mary Alice) Collins; sisters, Rachel (Dale) Rust and Barbara (Bryant) Collins; Aunt Charlotte Clark, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Merrill W. and Gladys Rodgers Collins; brother, Ervin L. Collins; and sisters, Carolyn C. Joseph and Becky C. Murray.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River Street in Snow Hill. Friends may call starting at 5 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH J. MARUZO JR. Norwich Joseph J. Maruzo Jr., 78, formerly of Norwich, Connecticut, died on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at L&M Hospital in New London, Connecticut.

He was born in Norwich, to the late Joseph and Kathleen (Chausse) Maruzo Sr. Joe served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy until his retirement with Honorable Discharge. He qualified on USS Growler SSG 577 and also served on USS Plunger SSN 595 and the USS Abraham Lincoln SSBN 602.

He taught Sub School before his retirement from the Navy and afterward worked as a systems specialist for civilian defense contractors. His love of teaching took him to teaching at the high school level after retiring. He also drove trams on the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk, leading a happy tourist to dub him the “Goodwill Ambassador,” a nickname that stuck.

Joe was a consummate people person. He enjoyed socializing and made everyone feel welcome and a part of his social group whether it was at home, where he was affectionately referred to as “The Mayor of Anchor Chain Road,” or at his favorite watering holes.

Joe is predeceased by his wives, Dorothy, Anne, Jackie and Marty.

He is survived by his daughters, Hope Maruzo and her husband, Gerry Shultz, and Ann FitzSimons Partridge;

APRIL 8, 2016 brothers, Lou and Michael Maruzo; sister, Kay Faro; grandson, Morgan; nieces, Lyn, Kathy, Brenda, Amber, Kim, Megan and Kaitlyn; and nephews, Stephen and Joe, along with a multitude of friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 17, starting at 1:30 p.m. topside (in the upper hall) at the Groton SubVets Clubhouse, 40 School St., Groton in Connecticut. Check www.churchandallen.com for upcoming Maryland memorial service information and to leave an online condolence or share a memory. Joe’s family actively seeks memories to be shared during his services.

In lieu of flowers, Joe asked that memorial donations be made to: USSVI SubVets Groton Base, 40 School St., Groton, Connecticut 06340.

DAVID CARTER HOLLAND Berlin David Carter Holland, born March 27, 1944, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

A donation in his memory may be made to: Worcester County Library Foundation, Berlin Building Fund, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

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

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

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On October 14, 2015 the Ocean City Lions Charities held a golf tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club to support our wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Over $35,000 was raised for their benefit.

This was the tenth year for the Lions Club tournament, and our community made it successful for a most worthwhile cause.

All proceeds of this tournament are for the benefit of our wounded heroes from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars through the U.S. Forces Overseas Casualty Assistance Program of the Ocean City Lions Charities, Inc.

As of this date $300,000 and 19,000 items of new clothing have been sent to the hospital in Landstuhl, Germany and the Veterans Support Centers of America for their health and welfare.

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Miller to compete in Olympic Team Trials this wknd.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) Daniel Miller, 1st Lt., USMC, a former standout wrestler at Stephen Decatur High School and the U.S. Naval Academy, will compete in the Olympic Team Trials this weekend in Iowa City.

Miller qualified for the Olympic Team Trials by taking the bronze medal during the Zagreb Open in Zagreb, Croatia in January. This is his first time qualifying for the Olympic Team Trials.

He will be competing in the 98kg (215 pounds) Greco-Roman class.

Miller, a member of the All-Marine Wrestling Team, said he is “100 percent looking forward to trials.”

“We have been training both in the U.S. and overseas with the best coaches and training partners available to work up to the trials and I have a great opportunity to upset the favorites at my weight,” Miller said. “If I win at the trials I will be named to the U.S. Olympic Team. If I place in the top three I will be named to the U.S. National Team (top three athletes on the Olympic ladder).”

The 98kg champion at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials will travel to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and attempt to qualify the weight class for the Olympics at the first of two Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournaments on April 22.

If unsuccessful in Mongolia, the U.S. will have one final chance to qualify at 98kg at the second Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament being held in Istanbul, Turkey on May 6.

“The Olympic Games do not accept all countries that want to compete, you must earn your spot. So even if I was to win trials I would have to meet the qualification requirements in either Mongolia or Turkey to give an American the opportunity to compete in the Olympics at 98kg,” Miller said. “I say ‘an American’ because if whoever wins trials then qualifies us for the Olympic Games in Mongolia, but gets hurt or something crazy happens before the Olympics, then the weight is still qualified for whoever is next in line.”

Only one wrestler can compete per country per weight in the Olympic Games. The country must qualify in order to enter an athlete. Currently, the U.S. has not qualified for the Olympics for 98kg. Some countries have already held their version of trials and know who their representatives will be.

Miller attended Stephen Decatur High School from 2005-2009. He was a three-time state champion at 189 pounds, two-time regional and threetime Bayside Conference champion.

Miller finished his four-year high school

WP boys’ lacrosse team earns 19-8 win over Bennett

Daniel Miller, 1st Lt., USMC, a former standout wrestler at Stephen Decatur High School and the U.S. Naval Academy, will compete in the Olympic Team Trials in the 98kg (215 pounds) GrecoRoman class this weekend in Iowa City.

wrestling career 139-18 overall. He holds the school record for the most wins.

Miller was also named to the AllState All-Academic First Team three times and honored as a Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association All-American.

“He was not only a great athlete, but he was also a great student. It’s awesome that he’s still competing, and now he has a shot at making the Olympic Team,” said Decatur wrestling Coach Todd Martinek. “It’s a testament to his hard work.

It’s impressive what he’s accomplished.”

Martinek was an assistant coach when Miller attended Decatur. Miller has visited his alma mater several times to run wrestling practices.

“When kids continue on [after high school], it’s good for the program,” Martinek said. “Kids can see there’s bigger goals.”

At the U.S. Naval Academy, Miller competed in the 285-pound (heavyweight) weight class from 2009-2013.

He was a U.S. Junior World Team member in the 120kg (264.5 pounds) weight class in 2011. In 2013, Miller was and Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) champion and NCAA qualifier.

He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation.

For three months he had Temporary Assigned Duty (TAD) as a physical education instructor at the Naval Academy.

Miller spent seven months at The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Vir-

ginia on Camp Barrett for initial Marine Corps Officer Training where he graduated as a 3002 ground supply officer.

In March 2014, he checked into 1st Battalion 8th Marines, based on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he served as its ground supply officer until October 2015. Miller also deployed with 1st Battalion 8th Marines to Okinawa, Japan in June-July 2014.

In May 2015, Miller was promoted to 1st lieutenant.

In October 2015, Miller received Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) orders to the All-Marine Wrestling Team where he resumed training and is currently serving. The All-Marine Wrestling Team is currently based out of MCB Camp Lejeune.

“The orders I have are a direct representation of what my job is. Therefore, my job is to be an All-Marine wrestler,” the 24-year-old said. “As an officer on the team there are collateral duties which I am required to perform which are mostly administrative, however, my billet which is equivalent to a job title in the real world, is All-Marine athlete.”

Four members of the AMWT are slated to participate in the Olympic Trails – Miller, 1st Lt. Mike Brant, Capt.

Bryce Saddoris and LCpl. Eric Fader.

For more information on the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, visit www.iowacitytorio.com. The U.S. Olympic Wresting Trials finals are scheduled to be broadcast by NBCSN.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) Wednesday’s game in Salisbury between the Worcester Prep and James M. Bennett boys’ lacrosse teams was close early, but the visiting Mallards went on runs in the second and third quarters to extend their advantage.

Worcester won the game, 19-8.

Kevin Gates At the end of the first quarter, the Mallards led 3-2. Ahead 4-3 in the second quarter, the Prep squad scored five unanswered goals to pull ahead 9-3.

Then, with an 11-5 advantage in the third, Worcester netted four shots and at the end of the quarter the Berlin team led 15-5.

The Mallards tallied four goals in the fourth quarter, while the Clippers scored three.

“We had some good runs and it all started off with Ross [Dickerson] winning the face-offs,” Prep Coach Kevin Gates said. “He was unbelievable.”

The senior captain won 25 of the 30 face-offs he took. Dickerson also scooped up 15 ground balls and had an assist.

Sophomore Sam Cantello was Worcester’s top producer with five goals and four assists. Junior Patrick Petrera chipped in with five goals and an assist. Sophomore Tucker Brown logged three goals and two assists.

Junior Trent Marshall added three goals and senior captain Wyatt Richins recorded one goal and five assists.

“Trent Marshall played his best game. He scored three goals and they were huge when it was close,” Gates said. “He stepped up in a big way.”

Prep goalie, senior captain Wade Walter, wasn’t tested much, but some of the shots he did face were tough to handle, Gates said. Bennett scored several times on well-placed, high bounce shots, which are difficult to save, Gates added.

Walter stopped five Bennett shots.

“They were a good team. [Bennett] never gave up and they came right at us,” Gates said. “I thought we played well. When it was 4-3 and we scored five straight it took some air out of them.”

The Indian River Indians will come to Berlin today, Friday, to play against the Mallards at 4 p.m. On Saturday, Worcester will take on The Heights School at 1 p.m. in Potomac, Maryland.

“We just need to continue to improve and do the things we do well,” Gates said.

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Above, Stephen Decatur junior Brice Messick fires a pitch during Monday's game against WiHi in Berlin. Right, Junior Jacob Shockley eyes a pitch coming in. Decatur won 6-4.

SD baseball gets 6-4 win over Wi-Hi

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) The Stephen Decatur baseball team, despite being a bit “sluggish,” won Monday’s game, 6-4, over the Wi-Hi Indians in Berlin.

“Mondays are usually a tough day to play, and it was a half-day of school,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said. “It was not our normal routine, so we were just lethargic; best way to put it.”

Decatur started off the game with three runs in the first inning, but WiHi cut the lead to two with a run in the second inning. The Seahawks tacked on two in the bottom of the second to pull ahead 5-1.

The visiting Indians scored three off a home run in the third inning, and only trailed by one (5-4).

In the bottom of the third, Decatur sophomore Tristan McDonough slid into home plate on a Wi-Hi wild pitch, and the Berlin squad led 6-4.

“We started out early playing well, throwing strikes, then second, third, fourth inning we just kind of relaxed and just played very lethargic,” Ferro said. “We couldn’t throw strikes, we walked seven guys … so pretty much lack of energy.”

Sophomore Ryan Duncan started on the mound for Decatur. He struck out three, gave up four hits, four runs and walked four.

Junior Brice Messick struck out one, walked three and allowed two hits in four and one-third innings.

Decatur had five hits in the game.

Senior Zach Adams was 2-for-4 (two singles) with two RBIs. McDonough had a triple and one RBI, and junior Will Sass chipped in with a single.

“We just didn’t take advantage of the situations, didn’t hit in situations, didn’t move runners over when we should have, not making productive outs, just too many popups,” Ferro said.

Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury to play the Parkside Rams at 4 p.m. today, Friday.

“They play hard. We just have to come with more energy,” Ferro said.

Track athletes show improvement ‘I think as a group, we did better than the first meet,’ Decatur Coach Stigler says

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) The Stephen Decatur boys’ track and field team won last Wednesday’s four-school meet in Cambridge, while the girls’ squad finished in second place.

“I think as a group, we did better than the first meet. Our boys beat Kent Island, and our girls were just a few points short,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said.

“Kent Island is usually one of the strongest teams, so this was a good sign in my opinion,” he continued.

“We did well, because we scored points in lots of different events as compared to last week. Our sprinters put in a strong performance and scored some hard-fought points, which is encouraging.”

The Decatur boys’ team scored 89 points. Kent Island was a close second Jody Stigler with 88 points. Cambridge took third with 50 points and Snow Hill came in fourth (42).

Decatur athletes who earned victories in their individual events were seniors Tyrese Milbourne (400meter dash, 54.8 seconds), Ryan

Beach (high jump, 5 feet 6 inches), Evan Haas (pole vault, 10 feet 6 inches) and Ernest Shockley (shot put, 43 feet 10 inches), and juniors Alec Beckelman (300-meter hurdles, 47.8 seconds) and Avonte Purnell (100-meter dash, 12.3 seconds (tie).

Purnell, senior Zach Bernal and juniors John Curtis and Eddie Zonnak were victorious in the 400-meter relay race (56.6 seconds).

Placing second in their individual competitions were sophomore Kevon Voyles (200-meter dash, 25 seconds; long jump, 18 feet 1.5 inches), junior Wayne Morse (110meter hurdles, 19.9 seconds), Curtis (300-meter hurdles, 47.9 seconds), See SD Page 33

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SD Seahawks score points in multiple events Continued from Page 32 and seniors Keyon Eley (high jump, 5 feet 6 inches) and Hyunsoo Chun (pole vault, 10 feet).

Sophomore Montrel Moore (100meter dash, 12.4 seconds), Beckelman (110-meter hurdles, 20.1 seconds) and Milbourne (long jump, 17 feet 5 inches) finished in third place.

Kent Island took top honors in the girls’ competition with 103 points.

Decatur finished runner-up, tallying 96 points. Snow Hill placed third (47) and Cambridge fourth (17).

Lady Seahawks who won their individual events were juniors Madison Jones (200-meter dash, 29.1 seconds) and Bethany Williams (long jump, 14 feet 10.5 inches; triple jump, 33 feet), and seniors Emily Cook (100-meter hurdles, 17.6 seconds; 300-meter hurdles, 53.4 seconds) and Dayona Godwin (shot put, 30 feet 5 inches).

Senior Katie Hofman, junior Claire Billings, Williams and Cook crossed the finish line first in the 400-meter relay race (56.6 seconds).

Hofman, Billings, Jones and Cook

earned a victory in the 800-meter relay race (1:58.5).

Jones (100-meter dash, 14.2 seconds), freshman Adriana Serpe (100meter hurdles, 17.9 seconds), sophomores Kate Carpenter (300meter hurdles, 54.3 seconds) and Malea Saunders (high jump, 4 feet 8 inches), and junior Khalin Wise (long jump, 12 feet 8.5 seconds) came in second place in their events.

Freshmen Nellie DeHart and Ivy Stearn joined Billings and Hofman for the 1,600-meter relay race. The girls’ were runner-up in the event (4:57.8).

Finishing third in their competitions were seniors Rachel Savage (400-meter race, 1:10.8) and Alison Alvarado (1,600-meter run, 6:19.6), Stearn (high jump, 4 feet 2 inches) and Billings (long jump, 12 feet 8.25 inches).

Junior Peyton Dunham, freshman Dori Krasner, Savage and Alvarado took third in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:45.8).

The next outdoor track and field meet is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m. in Ridgely, Maryland.

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Worcester Prep tennis teams record wins over Gunston, IR

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) The Worcester Prep tennis teams earned victories this week over the Gunston Day Herons and Indian River Indians.

On Monday, the Mallards battled the Herons in Centreville and both teams won 6-1.

Junior captain Zachary Wilson (84), freshman Will Todd (8-0) and junior Adam Pizza (8-0) took their second through fourth singles matches, respectively.

Gunston forfeited the fifth singles match to Worcester freshman Graham Hammond.

Senior captain Charlie Pritchard and freshman Collin Miller won their first doubles match 8-0.

Sophomore Brendan Miller and junior Owen Nally outscored their second doubles opponents 8-1. “Overall, the boys had a solid day serving and their forehand game was strong,� said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. “The two doubles teams were very tough at the net.�

The Lady Mallards faced some stiffer competition, but still came out ahead 6-1.

Senior captain Isabel Carulli trailed 1-6 in her first singles match, but Hudson said she started moving her opponent around, placing shots and she eventually wore her competitor out.

Carulli fought back and won 8-6.

Senior captain Erika Smith’s second singles match was a back-andfourth battle. Smith forced a tiebreaker set, which she won 7-2.

Sophomore Anchita Batra and freshman Maya Nateson both outscored their third and fifth singles competition, 8-1.

Worcester’s doubles teams of juniors Eva Parks and Stormy McGuiness, and juniors Jamie Gittleman and Lauren Gosnear both shut out their competition 8-0.

S“They played really well after set-

tling down,� said Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson. “It took everyone a few games to get on track after the long bus ride. I was really proud of their fight.�

Worcester’s girls’ squad hosted Indian River on Wednesday and won 61.

In Maryland, teams play eightgame pro sets, with five singles matches and two doubles contests. In Delaware, they compete in best of three sets, with three singles and two doubles match.

Since the competition took place in Berlin, the teams played eightgame pro sets.

Carulli and Smith were tied 2-2 with their first and second singles opponents, but they turned things around to win 8-3 and 8-2, respectively.

Batra and junior Lauren Meoli shut out their third and fourth singles competition 8-0.

Sophomore Samantha Wolpin, competing in her first varsity match, earned an 8-5 victory at fifth singles.

Parks and McGuiness took their first doubles match 8-5. “I was very pleased. We didn’t know what to expect because we haven’t played Indian River before,�

Hudson said. “We weren’t sure how strong they were, so we were ready.�

Worcester’s boys’ team traveled to Indian River to battle the Indians.

Competing in the Delaware format, best two out of three, the Prep team came out on top 4-1. “The biggest difference was that endurance was a factor because you’re playing longer matches,� Underkoffler said. “It takes a lot of mental adjustments.�

Sophomore Brenner Maull won his second singles match 6-2, 6-3.

Todd trailed in his third singles match 0-3, but fought back to win 63, then 6-2.

Pritchard and Collin Miller earned

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Worcester Prep sophomore Samantha Wolpin, competing in her first varsity match, earned an 8-5 victory at fifth singles during Wednesday's competition against Indian River in Berlin.

a 6-0, 6-1 victory at first doubles.

Nally and Brendan Miller dominated their second doubles competition, 60, 6-0. “I thought they played really well,�

Underkoffler said. “The doubles teams dominated from the start. In the singles matches they battled through.�

The Lady Mallards are scheduled to play the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Easton. “I’m very pleased with the progress we’ve made and how they fight back when they get down,� Hudson said.

The boys’ squad will host the Pocomoke Warriors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. “We’re a very deep team and we’re young,� Underkoffler said. “We don’t have a couple very dominant players.

We have a very competitive group.�

Worcester Prep girls’ lax log wins over Wi-Hi, JMB

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team traveled to Salisbury for competition twice this week and the Lady Mallards came back to Berlin each time with a victory.

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WP Lady Mallards control matches, work well together Continued from Page 34 able to control the ball and tempo of the game will be important with some tough games coming up.”

Freshman Gracie Gardner scored five goals to lead the Mallards. Delaney Abercrombie, a freshman, tallied two goals. Sophomore Marissa Grosso and junior Regan Lingo each had a goal and an assist.

Worcester’s defense kept Wi-Hi’s attackers away from the goal and didn’t allow them to get a quality shot off.

Sophomore goalie Sophia Bandorick was never challenged.

Two days later, the Mallards headed back to Salisbury to take on the James M. Bennett Clippers.

“Bennett has always been a competitive program, so we’re definitely preparing as much as possible,” Flounlacker said prior to the game. “I think we have the ability to pull out the win, but we’re not expecting a walk in the park.”

Goals were traded early on Wednesday, but once the Mallards settled down, Flounlacker said they controlled the rest of the game.

At halftime, the Prep team led 14-4.

The Mallards outscored the Clippers 95 in the second half and won 23-9.

“We’ve been working on working the ball around, possessing the ball, moving without the ball. We put all the little things together,” Flounlacker said.

“Transition was fast and efficient, our passes were good, we were supporting each other down the field. We just worked really well together as a team. It was a good game.”

Senior captain Grace Tunis had four goals and four assists. Junior Leigh Lingo netted six shots. Gardner chipped in with four goals and an assist.

Bandorick stopped four Bennett shots.

Worcester will host the Calverton Cougars on Monday at 4:30 p.m.

“It will be a competitive game,” Flounlacker said. “We have to continue to do what we’re doing and work as a team. We need to control the pace of the game, take our time and make smart decisions.”

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Stephen Decatur junior Tucker Cordial takes a shot on the North Caroline goalie during Monday's game in Berlin. Cordial netted three goals in Decatur's 12-3 win.

Decatur boys’ lax team takes down N. Caroline, 12-3

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) After starting the season 0-3, the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team earned its first victory of 2016, outscoring the North Caroline Bulldogs, 12-3, on Monday in Berlin.

“It was nice to get this first win,” Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum said. “I thought we played well. I think the guys are happy.”

Junior Tucker Cordial netted Decatur’s first goal, four and a half minutes into the first quarter. Junior Evan Conboy, sophomore Charlie Coates and junior captain Steve Alther also scored, and at the end of the first quarter the Seahawks led, 4-1.

Alther tallied two goals in the second quarter and Cordial had one. The home team went into the halftime

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Stephen Decatur sophomore Charlie Coates controls the ball during Monday's game against North Caroline in Berlin. Coates scored two goals in Decatur's 12-3 victory.

break with a 7-1 advantage.

Cordial logged Decatur’s eighth goal a minute and a half into the third quarter. Alther and senior captain, face-off specialist Dryden Brous, also netted shots, and after three quarters, the Seahawks were ahead 10-1.

Coates and junior Robbie Duke scored one each in the fourth. North Caroline also had two goals in the final quarter.

Junior Zac Cioccio played in goal for Decatur during the first half and for half of the third quarter, when junior Riley Hicks took over. Cioccio made one save and Hicks stopped three North Caroline shots.

“We did a nice job on offense. Once we started taking overhand, bounce shots they started falling,” Lathroum said. “We were dodging up top, and our short stick midfielders matched up well against their short stick defenders.”

Alther led Decatur with four goals.

Cordial chipped in with three, and Coates contributed with two goals.

Brous, Duke and Conboy had one apiece.

Lathroum also praised his back line.

“The defense played well. We didn’t try to do too much,” Lathroum said.

“We didn’t give them good looks.”

Brous and sophomore Liam Deck won 12 out of 15 face-offs.

“Going in, I thought we’d dominate face-offs and that’s kind of how it worked out,” Lathroum said.

The victory gave the Seahawks a boost of confidence, Lathroum said, as they prepare to match up against the Easton Warriors, today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m.

“They’re a good team and they play well at home,” Lathroum said. “We’re looking forward to them. We just need to tweak a few things and we need to get out of the penalty box. We’re playing too much man-down dense.”

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SWING AWAY Stephen Decatur senior captain Madelynn King prepares to swing away during Monday's game against Wi-Hi in Berlin. Decatur led 9-5 going into the seventh inning, when Wi-Hi scored 10 runs for a 15-9 come-from-behind victory.

"We had way too many errors, they started hitting the ball and we missed a few easy catches (girls say due to the wind), and then we got down on ourselves," Decatur Coach Heather Patnode said.

"However, it was a learning experience. The girls found out how much we needed to unite as a team when we didn't, what we need to work on as a team, not just individually, and how to take a loss after being up the entire game. It was hard, hard for all of us."

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 8, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team scored 20 goals and held the North Caroline Bulldogs to just one, during Monday’s game in Ridgely, Maryland.

“We played well. The girls kept their composure. For the score being 20-1, it was definitely very scrappy,” said Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki. “We wanted to run through our offensive plays, and they’re doing better executing what they’re supposed to be doing.

“We wanted to make sure we’re communicating and working on our slides on defense,” she continued.

“We’ve been focusing on clears, and they looked better this game.”

Junior Victoria Kerkovich led Decatur with five goals. Senior captain Ellen Bargar netted four shots, and junior captain Lexie VanKirk chipped in with three goals and two assists. Juniors Brigitte Ardis tallied three goals and Claire Porter added a goal and five assists.

Juniors Logan Figgs, Jillian Mitrecic and Gabby Wilkins, and freshman Logan Townsend, scored one goal each.

Junior Rachel Florek played in goal during the first half for Decatur and recorded five saves. Junior Sara Mitrecic took over for the second half.

Decatur will host the Easton Warriors today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m., and Braniecki said she is expecting a tough match.

During practices leading up to the game, Braniecki said the Seahawks planned to work on clears, tightening up ground balls and limiting turnovers.

“We just need to clean up the little things,” she said. “We’ve come a long way in the past two weeks.”

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Donna and Shawn Harman, owners of Fish Tales and Bahia Marina on 22nd Street, give a sneak peak of the new playground area for children. A pirate-themed reveal party will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, and children 12 and under will eat for free.

Fish Tales, Bahia Marina opens for season, April 13

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Fish Tales, on 22nd Street, will celebrate its 2016 season kickoff with an opening party this Wednesday, April 13, before unveiling a new play area for children on Saturday, April 16.

“Fish Tales was the first place to have a playground with a restaurant and bar,” said Donna Harman, owner of Fish Tales and Bahia Marina, along with her husband, Shawn.

“They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and play areas started popping up everywhere about a decade after us.”

The pirate-themed reveal party takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on April 16, and children 12 and under will eat for free.

The structure is covered in barnacles and starfish, but resembles a treehouse with areas designed to keep children from ages 2 up to 12 years old entertained, until lunch is served – on Frisbees.

“We want the kids here,” Shawn Harman said. “We love kids, and everything here is family.”

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Bahia Marina introduces water bikes for the 2016 season with one or two seats. “You don’t get wet,” owner Donna Harman said. “You can ride in the freezing cold water.”

The “Neverland” playground has an arcade, and there will be an armored area for Miss Mary Michelle to face-paint all summer long.

“She has been coming for 20 years, and the children listen to her,” Donna Harman said.

Shawn Harman describes the

playground area as, “a pirate takeover, and the upside down hull of a pirate ship.”

Children can climb up the mini rock wall, run across shaky bridges, or play a game of tic-tac-toe.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) A documentary film project focusing on a peaceful interlude in otherwise tumultuous Muslim-Christian relations will shoot on Assateague Island from April 1316 and paid extras are needed to capture battle scenes.

Pat Moran Casting is looking for males of any ethnicity, from 20-50 years old, to participate during one or more days of shooting. Rates start at $75 guaranteed for up to eight hours.

“They will play soldiers, medics or people in the encampment on both sides,” said Daniel Tutt, producer of the film and director of programs for the Unity Productions Foundation, a nonprofit educational foundation responsible for making the docudrama.

“We are recreating an epic and intense battle, the Fifth Crusade, with action scenes.”

Interested men are asked to submit a three-quarter to full length “selfie-type” photograph (no professional headshots) to PatMoranTalent@gmail.com, and include the age range they intend to portray, as well as a PDF resume and all contact numbers. The subject line of the email should read “A.I.” The film, “The Sultan and the Saint,” takes viewers back in time to early 13th century Egypt during the Fifth Crusade, a bloody battle during a period of Christian-Muslim conflict.

Two men of faith, Saint Francis of Assisi and Egyptian Sultan Malik Al Kamil, met in 1219 to gain an understanding of each other, and their weeklong talks would eventually help end the Fifth Crusade forever.

“When we look back, it’s an event that was one of the main turning points in the 100 year Crusades,” Tutt said. “While religion played a major role in starting the conflict, it also helped to end it. This story has a lot of relevance today, is not well known and we felt it was the best time to get it out there.”

After Francis departed from the meeting, he left with a deeper understanding of the Islamic spirituality, and Al Kamil welcomed all opportunities to engage with Christians, including a signed treaty several years later with the Holy Roman Emperor to finally end the Fifth Crusade.

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“The vegetation in the area was very close to Damietta for filming to take place on Assateague,” Tutt said.

“There will be a combination of sea and land battles with horses and boats.”

Shooting has also taken place in Baltimore, in addition to interviews with renowned historians, art ex-

perts, religious thinkers and a neuroscientist for the film.

Creators have a strong commitment from PBS, and hope the docudrama is aired sometime this year, although there is no set broadcast date.

“The film is about how peace was made, and we hope the message resonates with people and makes a good impression,” Tutt said. “These are two men who took their religions seriously and solutions came within the religious traditions themselves.”

In addition to the new play area, an upstairs storage space is being constructed at Fish Tales on 22nd Street, and the bar is receiving several small, cosmetic upgrades.

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Owners debut new playground next Saturday Continued from Page 37 Tales came about after Donna brought her daycare kids to the restaurant, when they would play with toys in the sand during the 1990s.

“When we opened the restaurant, I realized we had forgotten to take the toys home, and the playground came about,” she said.

Eventually, the owners felt their pirate ship playground was dated, and donated the structure to a local daycare. When they went out to an amusement convention in Orlando this year, Donna Harman met with Daniels Wood Land, a company based in California, who took her vision and designed the creation she envisioned.

“We were looking for a new idea and found these guys,” she said.

In addition to the new play area, an upstairs storage space is being constructed at Fish Tales, and the bar is receiving several small, cosmetic upgrades. Bahia Marina will also get a makeover, featuring water bikes with one or two seats.

“You don’t get wet,” Harman said.

“You can ride in the freezing cold water. We had free rides during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and there was a long line all day.”

Fish Tales will start the season with new food items added to the menu as well, including Shorty’s Shrimp, a black bean sandwich with coconut chipotle mayo, a crab stuffed lobster tail, and Bishops Baker, a jumbo Idaho potato filled with choices of loaded, taco style, or a seafood combination of shrimp, scallops and crab topped with cheddar cheese and chives.

The happy hour menu will feature

sliders and frog legs, and they are bringing back the scallop, BLT salad and the Fish Tales blondie, specially made by Sweet Disposition. And, their fish tacos are the best, Harman added.

Look forward to Santa Claus and Fish Tales’ annual hot dog eating contest in July, their clammy kayak race will talk place on a Monday this year. On April 24, Fish Tales hopes to take home their seventh best bloody mary title at Seacrets.

“We make a crabby mary with jumbo lump crab meat and our special bloody mary mix,” Shawn Harman said. “Fish Tales has a bloody mary bar on Sundays where you can make your own with different mixes, spices and garnishes.”

Fish Tales Bar & Grill on 22nd Street will open on April 13 at 11 a.m.

The restaurant will be open daily, with the kitchen making food from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The bar is open 11a.m. to 2 a.m.

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 8, 2016) To access homes that are listed for sale in our area, Coastal Association of Realtors members utilize a lockbox key system called SentriLock.

In addition to providing local Realtors with property entry data, every month SentriLock provides the National Association of Realtors research department with data on the number of properties shown by Realtors across the country.

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Registration starts at 8 a.m., and the conference, sponsored by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, will begin a half hour later.

Supervisors, managers, human resources and payroll personnel, and community volunteers are invited to attend the event, which is free and includes a complimentary breakfast.

Organizers said the conference would feature updates from the Maryland Department of State regarding program regulations and 2015 statistics, as well as initiatives from State Highway and Ocean City Police regarding student safety, seasonal housing rentals, and code violations.

Attendees will also have the chance to meet with representatives from sponsoring organizations that connect international students with employers.

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan pril showers bring May flowers, but Ocean City locals know how to have a good time rain or shine.

So whether you are here for the weekend or on a spring vacation, come out with us to celebrate our favorite time of the year. Opening party season is here! There are also great events, fundraisers and happy hours happening all over town that you don’t want to miss out on!

M.R. Ducks, located at 311 Talbot Street, had a great seasonopening party last weekend. It is now now open Friday through Sunday. DJ Batman will provide entertainment from 5-8 p.m. today, April 8, and Tranzfusion will play Saturday, 3-7 p.m. Have you chugged a duck yet?

Harpoon Hanna’s, located off Route 54 in Fenwick Island, Delaware, will have its Tiki Bar open today, April 8. Happy hour is from 3-7 p.m. and includes $3.50 rail drinks, $4 call drinks, $2.25 Miller and Coors Light drafts and $2.50 domestic bottles and cans.

The Tiki Bar 20th anniversary party will be Friday, April 29. Entertainment will be provided by Dave Hawkins 6-10 p.m.

BJ’s On The Water, located at 75th Street and the bay, serves the entire menu from 11 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Join the party for happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., or late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Full Circle will be playing this Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, It’s About Time will be playing 5-8 p.m. There is no cover charge.

On Sunday, April 17, BJ’s On The Water is hosting a Relay for Life Cancer event in loving memory of Tony Meredith and Hal Glick.

The event begins at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of fun, music, food and happy hour drinks to benefit cancer research. There will be entertainment provided by Teenage Rust and The Fabulous Rustettes.

A 50/50 $10,000 raffle will also take place and tickets are on sale now at BJ’s. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

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Senator Jim Mathias reads a citation from the senate as Worcester County Teacher of the Year Kristina Belcher expresses her happiness last Friday at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street.

Belcher named Teacher of the Year ‘I am honored to represent the county and thankful for the opportunity,’ she says

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Stephen Decatur High School’s Kristina Belcher was named Worcester County Teacher of the Year during the 29th annual award’s banquet last Friday at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City.

“It’s a dream come true and it feels surreal,” said Belcher, a 1998 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School.

“I have been a resident of Worcester County for a long time. I am honored to represent the county and thankful for the opportunity.”

Jonathan Cook, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, told the 14 Teacher of the Year nominees before he opened the envelope to reveal the winner that “all of you are ambassadors and all of you are winners.”

When Belcher’s name was announced, she hugged several people and made her way to the podium as

those in attendance stood and cheered.

Belcher thanked her work family for their constant support, Stephen Decatur High School Principal Thomas Zimmer, her husband for making her the luckiest girl in the world, the inspirational teachers for helping her to grow and Lou Taylor, chief operating officer of Worcester County Public Schools, for believing in her since high school.

She has taught ninth and tenth grade English in addition to being a READ 180 instructor at Stephen Decatur High School since 2003. In addition, Belcher is nationally board certified, special education certified, a professional development site coordinator and is involved with the Eastern Shore writing project.

A Teacher of the Year video provided a nice touch to the event and played while attendees enjoyed an array of desserts. In the video, Belcher talked about her motivation and passion for teaching from an early age.

“I have been inspired since day one,” Belcher said. “I come from a family of teachers and asked my parents for a chalkboard [as a young

child] to line up my stuffed animals and play teacher.”

Jim Bunting, president of the Worcester County Commissioners, was there to give accolades and presented Belcher with a commendation signed by the commissioners.

In addition, Sen. Jim Mathias presented Belcher with citations from the state senate, recognizing her and the other teachers in the room.

“I wish there was a million of you.

Thank you for the great leadership and foundation you are building for our children,” Mathias said to Belcher.

“I want to thank all your predecessors for the inspiration they provided.”

Belcher earned top honors among 14 candidates who each represented a school in the county.

“I am honored to have been considered among the amazing girls nominated,” she said.

Seven judges were responsible for reviewing each teacher’s portfolio.

Representatives from local colleges and universities in addition to a public official and retired teacher were among the judges.

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‘It’s a dream come true and it feels surreal’ Continued from Page 42 bined score on her portfolio and interview.

She will now represent Worcester County in the state competition, going up against 24 teachers, each representing a school system in Maryland.

“I am beyond excited to represent Worcester County,” Belcher said. “I want to be a voice for teachers on collegiality and the importance of collaboration.”

Once the judges choose portfolio winners, those seven finalists will move onto the interview stage and the top teacher will be unveiled in

October during a gala.

“The winner will serve as a spokesperson for the teachers of Worcester County at a number of events and engagements throughout the year,” said Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of the event and spokeswomen for Worcester County schools.

The 2015 winner, Cassidy Hamborsky, who is in her tenth year at Snow Hill Middle School, where she is a seventh grade English Language Arts teacher, mentored university students, collaborated with other teachers, formed bonds of friendship, gave policy suggestions and attended state

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Eat for a Change: Jesse Klump Memorial Fund will take place at Chipotle in West Ocean City on Sunday, April 10, 4-8 p.m. Participants must mention the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund in order for proceeds to be donated. For more information, visit www.jessespaddle.org.

Barn 34, located at 34th Street and Coastal Highway, is hosting Burley Beer Dinner Dawn to Dusk, on Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m. This event consists of a Burley Oak Beer pairing dinner with a fourcourse meal created by chef’s Amy Warnick and Kaity Baltzell of Barn 34. Tickets are $50 each and are available at Barn 34 or Burley Oak Brewery, located in Berlin. There are only 40 tickets for this event, purchase yours early! For more information, call Barn 34 at 410289-5376.

Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 22nd Street, bayside, will have its 33rd season opening party on Wednesday, April 13 at 11 a.m. The restaurant will be open daily. The kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 11p.m. and the bar is open 11a.m.-2 a.m.

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meetings with elected officials, to name a few. “[Worcester is] the best county in Maryland because it empowers teachers to be leaders and have a voice,” Hamborsky said.

Worcester County has earned the state title once, in 2007, when seventh grade English Language Arts teacher, Michelle Hammond, of Stephen Decatur Middle School, took home the honor.

The banquet honors current teachers while providing a reunion for retired teachers, who return each year to the ceremony, which began in

1988. There were 33 local sponsors this year, who provided gifts and donations to the event, winner and 14 nominated teachers.

Crissy Wrick Williams, a second grade teacher at Buckingham Elementary School for 18 years and Worcester County native, described what makes this event special each year.

“It gives me the opportunity to connect with the teachers I grew up with,” Williams said. “The ones that singlehandedly changed the course of my life to become an inspiration to children just like they were to me.”

authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi with a full restaurant and sushi bar. Weekly food and drink specials include half-price kitchen entrees on Sundays, half-price bottles of wine, $5 Sapporo cans and $4 Sake on Tuesdays, three specialty rolls for $23 on Wednesdays, and 20 percent off food orders on Thursdays. OC Wasabi is open Tuesday through Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Call 410-524-7337 to make reservations.

The annual Taste of Finer Things – a “pearing” of fine food and wine from 17 local chefs – will take place on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, located in the Ocean City Inlet Village. Reservations are now being accepted for this event that benefits the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.

Participating restaurants include the Atlantic Hotel, Barn 34, Bonfire, Captain’s Table, Crabs to Go, Desserts by Rita, Embers/ Blu Crab house, Harrison’s Harbor Watch, Hooked, Ky West, Longboard Café, OC Wasabi, Seacrets, Sunset Grille, Sweet Disposition, Touch of Italy, and Wockenfuss.

Reservations are $95 per person

and can be made at CoastalHospice.org. Early reservations are encouraged for this event, as it usually sells out.

Boardwalkin’ For Pets will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Bring your pet for an outing on the Boardwalk for Worcester County Humane Society’s annual walk-athon. All proceeds during the event will benefit our no-kill animal shelter in Berlin. For more information, visit the humane society website, www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.

Join the Worcester County Humane Society at Adolfo’s On The Ocean, located at 13th Street and the Boardwalk, Friday, April 22 from 5-9 p.m. for a dinner fundraiser with great music and a silent auction. Each participant has an entrée choice of: spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan or eggplant parmesan.

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have been added to the menu.

There will be a new pirate themed play area for children that will be revealed Saturday, April 16.

The reveal party is pirate themed and will be from 12-4 p.m. Please keep this in mind when bringing the kids to Fish Tales before this date.

Ocean City will host its 5th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, April 16.

The 5K race will begin at the inlet at 9 a.m., continue to 17th street and loop back around to the inlet.

The race village will be open at 7 a.m. for participants and spectators. There will be tents, activities, food and beverages to enjoy before and after the race. For more information, contact Jessica Evans at 443-366-5083 or email her at jevans@komenmd.org.

Crushing It for a Cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma will take place at Burley Oak Brewery, located in Berlin, Monday April 18 from 6-10 p.m. Danny Dinan and Hab from OC Wasabi will be guest bartending at this event. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.

OC Wasabi, located at 33rd Street and Coastal Highway, offers

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Purple Moose on Talbot Street and the Boardwalk was the fifth stop on the BunnyCon trail for Jessica Noodles of Ocean City, left, Nicole Pomeroy and Maurice DeBoy of Westminster, last Saturday.

Worcester County Humane Society, located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road, online at WorcesterCountyHumaneSociety.org or at Adolfo’s.

Tickets purchased online will be available for pick up at the event table upon arrival. For more information, contact Sandy at 443235-5647 or Heather at 443-235-8557.

Seacrets, 49th Street and the bay, has happy hour food and drink specials from 4-7 p.m. Friday drink specials include $3 Tropicale draft, $4.50 craft drafts, $3 domestic cans, $4 imports, $2.50 Naturals, $5 Seacrets Spirits products and $6 Jamaican Lady, Sting and Rasta Sun. Friday happy hour food specials include half-price jerk chicken, Jamaican fries, onion rings and wings.

The Friday night dinner special is the “Best of Rock” fish & ribs 510 p.m. Choose from a half-rack of ribs for $13.99, full-rack of ribs or rockfish dinner for $17.99 or half-rack/half-rock dinner, $17.99.

Friday, April 8 entertainment will be provided by the John McNutt Band on the Tiki stage from 5-9 p.m. and The Benjamins will be playing in Morley Hall 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

On Saturday, Captain Jack will play on the Tiki stage 5-9 p.m., followed by Element K from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Digital Getdown will perform in Morley Hall 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

To see the full list of weekly specials, upcoming events and entertainment visit www.Seacrets.com.

Ocean 98.1 will host its 10th annual Bloody Mary Contest on Sunday, April 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at Seacrets on 49th Street. A $10 donation allows you to judge this year’s contestants, choosing “Best Overall,” “Spiciest,” and “Best Presentation.” You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

All proceeds benefit the Ocean 98 “Cash for College Fund.”

The “Cash for College Fund” will be awarded to three high school seniors from Worcester County, Wicomico County and Sussex County, scholarships of $1,000 each for college tuition or textbook purchases. All applications are due no later than April 15. The winners will be announced in June.

For more information, contact Josh Norwood at 410-723-3683 or by email, Josh.Norwood@Ocean98.com.

The 12 Pack of Local Music and Brew Fest will take place at Seacrets on 49th Street, on Saturday, April 30 from 1-4 p.m. Each participant will be able to sample craft brews from 12 different brew-

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eries. Taste the hops while you are hopping from one brewery to the next, and enjoy local entertainment!

A special food-pairing menu will be provided during this event.

Food must be purchased separately and attendees will receive a commemorative 12 Pack of Local Music & Brew Fest pint glass.

Participating Breweries include Assawoman Bay Brewing, OC Brewing, Backshore Brewing, Fordham & Dominion, Tall Tales, Mispillon, Evolution, Fin City, Dogfish Head, Burley, RAR and 3rd Wave. Tickets for this event are $25 and can be purchased at www.seacrets-boutique.com.

Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, 54rd Street and the bay, will open its doors for the season on Thursday, April 28. Happy hour will be from 3-6 p.m. Happy hour specials include domestic drafts/cans for $3 and premium drafts/cans for $4.25. There will be a DJ playing all night.

Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday.

Specials include $2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes.

On Friday, April 8, DJ Billy T will play tunes beginning at 4 p.m.

Simple Truth takes the stage from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, followed by DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. Catch Opposite Directions Sunday from 2-6 p.m.

Crab Bag, 130th Street and Coastal Highway, offers “super happy hour” seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour food specials include a half-pound of steamed shrimp, a half-pound angus cheeseburger and a dozen steamed clams for $7.95 each.

Happy hour drink specials include $2 rail drinks, $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles.

The 28th Street Pit & Pub, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, offers happy hour specials daily and all day Sunday. Specials include all drinks for $2.75. A $6 appetizer menu is available during happy hour and includes one pound of smoked wings, a halfpound of steamed shrimp and three cheeseburger sliders.

The Maryland Food Bank announces the latest updates for the spring 2016 “Save a Seat at Your Table” campaign, which launched lastwhich launched last month in partnership with local restaurants to raise awareness and support for ending hunger in Maryland. On any given day, one in eight Marylanders don’t know where their next meal may come from, while one in five children across the state don’t have consistent acSee INSIDE Page 45

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cess to nutritious food.

Touch of Italy isn’t just saving a seat for hungry Marylanders it’s saving an entire table. The restaurant’s Ocean City location on 67th Street has designated a special table in support of the Save A Seat campaign. Throughout April, 10 percent of every bill from this table (alcohol excluded) will benefit the initiative.

Local restaurant owners, managers and chefs interested in taking part in the campaign are encouraged to visit www.mdfoodbank.org/save-a-seat/ to sign up and join the movement.

Spring is definitely coming into full swing with all of the events and activities going on around town. If you’ve had a long week, definitely check out one of the happy hours from above. If I missed an event or you think I should add one coming up, send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.Net.

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Faith Engh of Ocean City serves dessert during the OC Downtown Association’s James Sapia Spaghetti Dinner at Shenanigan's on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, Sunday.

OC Bridal Show at Seacrets, Sun.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Rox Beach Weddings will host the 13th annual Ocean City Bridal Show at Seacrets this Sunday, April 10, from 1-4 p.m. with dozens of vendors and experts on hand to help with wedding day plans.

“It’s an opportunity to meet the top wedding professionals at the beach in a relaxed and tropical setting,” Sean Rox, event organizer and owner of Rox Beach Weddings, said. “Cassandra and I are excited to be helping brides create their weddings and look forward to another amazing event.”

The bridal show provides the chance to meet wedding experts from a number of industries including hotels, restaurants, planners, deejays, officiants, photographers, videographers, travel

agents, makeup artists, salons, wedding transportation, fashionistas, decorators, florists and wedding cake vendors.

At least 30 local businesses such as Sweet Disposition, Lighthouse Sound, Delaware Seaside Bride, Dunes Manor, Accents Salon, Carousel Hotel and Off the Hook Restaurant Group are slated to attend.

Each bride will receive a complimentary gift bag in addition to appetizers and dessert samples.

Most of the vendors will be giving away prizes and gifts including a free Caribbean Cruise for two courtesy of Rox Beach Weddings.

Look forward to deejay Armando providing tunes and dance demonstrations throughout the event.

“He’s a charismatic entertainer,” Rox said. “He models tuxes and teaches the

crowd the latest dance trends on the Seacrets main stage.”

Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell of Lewes, Delaware will be back to put on a bridal fashion show around 3 p.m. on the Morley Hall stage.

Prior to the fashion show, Something Comfortable of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware will take to the Morley Hall stage to display bridal lingerie.

Last year, close to 300 people attended the bridal show in Ocean City, which attracts destination brides from as far as Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina.

Tickets can be purchased online for $9 until Saturday or $10 cash at the door at the 49th Street venue on Sunday, April 10. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.roxbeachweddings.com.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you are ready to get moving and have a lot of momentum behind you. This is an ideal time to reach your goals. Don’t let your confidence waver.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, this week it is better to trust your heart instead of your head.

Sometimes you have to let your emotions guide your actions, and your gut could be telling you something.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you have good news to share and you are eager to reconnect with some friends or coworkers. Just complete prior commitments before you begin making plans to socialize.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, things in your life seem to be growing more challenging by the day.

Make a list and tackle things as they come up so you don’t start to feel overwhelmed.

Homeowners have the chance to browse through more than 200 exhibits of products and services this weekend during the 32nd annual Home, Condo and Outdoor Show, with arts and crafts at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

OC Home, Condo and Outdoor Show

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Homeowners have the chance to browse through more than 200 exhibits of products and services this weekend during the 32nd annual Home, Condo and Outdoor Show with arts and crafts at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

“This is the largest home show on Delmarva,” said show creator, Mike Wicklein. “Where else can anyone go to see and experience so many businesses with such a wide variety of goods and services geared specifically for home, a condo and outdoors?”

Thousands of ideas or products for kitchens, baths, furnishing, sunrooms, energy conservation, water treatment, security, appliances, financial services, solar products, pools and outdoor living can be found at the show.

“There is no pressure browsing and shopping,” Wicklein said. “It is all under one roof in a weather con-

trolled environment. There are bargains and show specials too.”

Attendees can browse and compare products between different vendors to find the best fit and price.

There will be experts on hand to give tips, advice and ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping or building a home.

There will be 46 new vendors at the show this year including Alarm Engineering, Bella Designs, Builders First Choice, Chesapeake Awnings.com, Wertz & Co., Coastal Maytag, Delaware Elevator, North Star Heating & AC Inc., Edge Cleaning Products, Red Dog Plumbing and Solar City.

The show partners with the art and craft fair, which offers a variety of unique and creative gifts made by the artists.

“There is a nice variety of artists and craftsmen from near and far at the show offering their specialties,”

Wicklein said.

Last year, approximately 9,000 people attended the annual event, and weather is a factor in the numbers. It is always a guess as to how many people show up, he said. The first show brought in about 2,500 and their largest turnout was 17,000 people.

In addition, the show will feature free drawings and door prizes including a 50/50 raffle hosted by Temple Bat Yam. The show will take place today, Friday, from 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

There is a $7 admission fee for adults; seniors (55 and older) and students (14-22) get in for $6. Also, military, police, fire personnel with their ID and children 13 and under get in free.

For more information and a list of vendors visit, www.oceanpromotions.info/events/spring-homecondo-and-outdoor-show.

Earth Day cleanup planned for Sat. (April 8, 2016) Maryland Coastal Bays, Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Surf Club are hosting their seventh annual Earth Day cleanup on Saturday, April 9.

Last year more than 100 volunteers joined forces and helped the town and coastal protection agencies pick up trash in the wetlands and sand dunes.

Volunteers are encouraged to preregister with Coastal Bays in advance so there will be plenty of

supplies and assignments. Garbage bags, gloves and a commemorative T-shirt are provided to all volunteers, while supplies last. Register a team by either emailing sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or calling 410-2132297 ext. 106. Or, register the day of the cleanup.

Check in and registration on Saturday, April 9 will be held in the City Hall gazebo on Third Street, beginning 10 a.m. A cleanup area will be assigned at registration unless par-

ticipants have an area of preference.

Maryland Coastal Bays Program is also seeking sponsors for this event to help fund the commemorative T-shirt. Students participating in this event will receive community service credits.

MCBP and OCSC are 501 (c) (3) nonprofits dedicated to protecting local area waterways. Both offer memberships and plenty of volunteer opportunities to help keep waterways clean.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

A few possibilities intrigue you, Leo, but you don’t yet know just where you are going to direct your creative energy. Think it through a little longer.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may feel like you can ignore your responsibilities this week, but you cannot. Although you have plenty of free time coming up, you have lots to do before then.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, someone close to you isn’t on board with your point of view. You can’t please everyone all of the time.

Stay the course if you feel it is right.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, something is on your mind you need to share your feelings. Resist the urge to hold your tongue. Honesty is the best policy in your book.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you are having a lot of fun now that you made it through a rather extensive to-do list. You can finally rest and breathe a little easier. Make some time for yourself.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, a busy schedule is proving problematic because so many people are demanding some face time and you want to help them all. However, you will have to pick and choose.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Your amicable nature and willingness to let go of your own personal agenda makes it relatively easy for you to interact with a lot of people this week, Aquarius.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, think of ways to increase your income this week. Explore all of your options, even if they mean going out of your comfort zone.

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BunnyCon participants, from left, Alex Garcia of Bel Air, Md., Robert Farrow of New Jersey and Erika Beard of Cecil County, Md., made it to Shenanigan's on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk last Saturday.

Shannon Tippett, owner of The Alibi Room on Wicomico Street and Baltimore Avenue, receives a donation for Ocean City Strong, a local charity that raises awareness about child Leukemia, from Tim Walker of Washington D.C., at Brass Balls Saloon on 12th Street and the Boardwalk last Saturday during BunnyCon.

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Kristen and Chris Edge of North East, Md. participate in BunnyCon last Saturday.

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M.R. Ducks Manager Paul “Speedy” Tracey, left, with bartenders Katie Tyler, center, and Amanda Strayer, working hard during opening day last Friday.

Friends, from left, Lori Wise of Lancaster, Pa., Kim Null and Susan Rakoff both of Coatesville, Pa., enjoy a few drinks during the party at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street last Friday.

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DJ Batman was ready to play at M.R. Ducks on Talbot Street last Friday despite the windy weather.

Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight browses the Chinese auction items during the James Sapia Spaghetti Dinner at Shenanigan's on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, Sunday.

Brooks Trimper, left, purchases tickets for the Chinese auction during the Ocean City Downtown Association’s James Sapia Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday, at Shenanigan's. The OCDA 2nd Vice President is pictured with Lauren Taylor, owner of Captain’s Table, center, and OCDA Board Member Viola Candeloro.

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T-Wrecks robotics team competing in championship

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Local robotics team Titanium Wrecks recently qualified to compete in the district championships in College Park this week, April 6-9, at the Xfinity Center. The mechanized warriors earned that right after doing well in two district competitions.

Team mentor Paul Suplee said the members of the team, all students from high schools in Worcester County, “did exceedingly well, both on the field and in the other areas of competition.”

Both competitions were part of the national For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics league, and took place in Bethesda and in Bel Air in March.

Suplee said the team, T-Wrecks for short, finished ninth out of 41 teams during the first weekend, and second out of 39 teams during the second weekend of the competition.

“We couldn’t be any happier with those standings, as the new scoring platform is much more accurate than the old for individual teams, so those standings were hard fought for,” he said. “At the end of the day, we ended up 15th out of 134 teams in the Chesapeake District, a statistic that we are

Members of the Titanium Wrecks robotics team, based in Worcester County, took home several top honors during two regional competitions, in Bel Air and Bethesda, earlier this month.

ecstatic with.”

Suplee said the students “excelled in ways that we never thought possible in our third year.”

“Our safety captain helped to guide us into winning not only first in Pit Safety at the D.C. district competition, but also the Industrial Safety Award from United Laboratories at the Northern Maryland District Competition,” he said.

Also at the D.C. District Competition, Suplee said the team won the 2016 Imagery Award, which honored the squad for artistic representation

and aesthetics in robot and team design.

“The most humbling award was won at the Northern Maryland District, and that is the coveted Chairman’s Award, something that we could never imagine winning as a third-year team,” Suplee said.

“According to FIRST, Chairman’s is ‘the most prestigious award … it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST.’” The team is hoping to raise $6,000

to pay for expenses in the event it moves onto to FIRST championships, April 27-30, for the third time in a row. If they don’t advance, Suplee said that money would help fund middle school robotics programs and summer camps.

“If it doesn’t happen, then we’ll be thrilled with how well we’ve done, but we like to shoot for the stars, you know?” he said.

For more information, or to donate to the team, contact Suplee at 443880-1986 or pgsuplee@gmail.com, or visit www.team-t-wrecks.org.

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER

DUFFY’S TAVERN

75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com April 8-9: Full Circle, 9 p.m.

April 13: It’s About Time, 5 p.m.

130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com April 8: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m.

BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH

FAGER’S ISLAND

116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium, Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Every Friday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Open Mic, 8 p.m. to midnight Every Thursday: Chris Button & Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m.

April 9: Baltimore Boyz, 3-7 p.m.; Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7-11 p.m.

April 10: Just Jay, 4-7 p.m.

60th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com April 8: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; Super Bueno, 9:30 p.m.

April 9: DJ Muve, 9 p.m.; Animal House, 9:30 p.m.

April 10: Everett Spells, 10 a.m.

April 11: Bryan Clark, 6 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com April 8: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

April 9: Aaron Howell Duo, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Tear the Roof Off, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com April 8: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

April 9: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

April 10: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.

April 14: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525

302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com April 8: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.

April 9: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.

April 14: Melissa Alesi, 5-9 p.m.

April 8: DJ Batman, 5-8 p.m.

April 9: Tranzfusion, 3-7 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB

Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com April 9: DJ BK, 7 p.m.

In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com April 8-9: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB

ROPEWALK

56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 www.johnnyspizzapub.com April 8: Los Swamp Monsters, 9 p.m.

April 9: Slappy Hour, 9 p.m.

April 13: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6 p.m.

82nd Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.ropewalkoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: DJ

HOOTERS

KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 www.kywestoceancity.com Every Friday: Mike Smith, 6:3010:30 p.m.

Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com

TRANZFUSION

IT’S ABOUT TIME

M.R. Ducks: Saturday, April 9, 3-7 p.m.

BJ’s on the Water: Wednesday, April 13, 5 p.m.

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Bourbon Street on the Beach: Saturday, April 9, 3-7 p.m.

Harborside: Saturday, April 9, 2-6 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com April 8: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; The Benjamins, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 9: Captain Jack, 5-9 p.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Digital Getdown, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 14: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 April 8: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Renovations to be unveiled at Purnell Museum reception

More than 90 rug crafters to participate in annual School

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School returns to the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street and Baltimore Avenue this Sunday for five days of soldout classes, April 10-15.

More than 90 rug crafters, from beginners to experts, will take part in seven classes, said Pam Johnson, director of the school. The school has grown in popularity since its inception 23 years ago.

“It was totally sold out before Thanksgiving,” she said. “There are not too many schools of this caliber and we are proud.”

Last year, the school was filled within two weeks of opening registration. In 2013, it took just 30 days.

“The event is at a beautiful oceanfront hotel with all meals included and they take good care of us,” Johnson said.

“There is so much to do in Ocean City and for a lot of these people, it’s the only time they get to see the ocean.”

For those not familiar with the art form of rug hooking, a hand hook is used to pull loops of fabric through different types of backing such as cotton, wool or a burlap sack. The material can be dyed any color, cut thinner for more detail or take on a primitive pattern, Johnson said.

Seven teachers, all Pearl K. McGown Rug Hooking School certified, will be on hand to help dye patterns, teach different styles of rug hooking and aid atten-

dees on how to make intricate designs such as flowers or animals.

“Our teachers are trained in all aspects and styles,” Johnson said.

There will be a Rug Show exhibit on Thursday, April 14 from 12-7 p.m. at the hotel to admire completed pieces made by rug hookers throughout the year. The show is open to the public and admission is free.

Close to 150 pieces will be featured in the show with exhibits ranging from primitive to portrait including handcrafted rugs, framed pieces and furniture.

“There is a little bit of everything and I never know until they show up with their pieces,” Johnson said.

On Thursday at 3:45 p.m., a rug will be raffled off. Tickets can be purchased all week during tea time at the hotel from 34 p.m. They cost $1 each or get six for $5.

Working at Dunes Manor Hotel with Janice Russell first introduced Johnson to rug hooking 17 years ago and she has been certified for eight. Rug hooking was started hundreds of years ago when people would take seed sacks and old clothing to hook, she said.

Classes will begin at 9 a.m. each day with a break at noon for lunch. Afternoon classes run from 1-3 p.m. with tea rounding out each day at 3 p.m. Students will eat dinner at the hotel each night as well.

In addition, students will have the option to take mini classes on Tuesday and

PHOTO COURTESY PAM JOHNSON

Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School Director Pam Johnson has hooked numerous pieces over the years including the rug shown here. The School takes place at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street from April 10-15.

Wednesday nights at 4:30 p.m.

“Wednesday night there will be a dye class and students can go home and try a new technique,” Johnson said. “They have the nighttime free. On our last night, Thursday, Shirley Toms plays the piano at the hotel and people like singing along and have a good time with her.”

Locally, the Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School meets twice a month if anyone is interested in learning the art, she added.

For more information, contact Johnson at 410-251-2888 or email lpt219@comcast.net.

(April 8, 2016) The staff at the Purnell Museum are eager to welcome visitors for the 2016 season as they open the doors this spring.

As ice and snow have covered the roof, staff has been busy behind the scenes with renovations, which will be unveiled during an opening reception with refreshments on Friday, April 8 from 5-7 p.m.

Two new exhibitions, “A Timeline to Tomorrow” and “Snow Hill: Continuing Community Traditions,” focus on national and local history told through artifacts from the Purnell Museum’s collection of more than 10,000 pieces.

“We’re often called a big museum in a small building,” said Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Byrd. “Visitors are surprised to see the treasure trove of objects, cultural knowledge and educational programs house in this small historic church right here in Snow Hill.”

The new exhibits have been supported by a grant from the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council (LESHC), a local nonprofit which helps fund many cultural heritage projects on the lower Eastern Shore.

Admission is free, and refreshments will be served during the opening reception. For more information, to become a member, or to make a donation to support museum programming, visit purnellmuseum.org or call 410-632-0515.

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Join Ride for the Feast May event

(April 8, 2016) Moveable Feast, a leading nonprofit based in Baltimore but serving communities around state, is seeking cyclists for an upcoming event as ridership is down a little this year.

Ride for the Feast, a 140-mile, twoday fundraiser on May 14-15 benefits Moveable Feast, the sole provider of free nutritious meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer and other lifethreatening conditions in Baltimore City, the five surrounding counties and the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Riders commit to raising $1,500 per person and the scenic ride goes from Ocean City to Baltimore. All of the funds that each rider and crew raise will go directly to programs and services.

For more information, visit www.rideforthefeast.org or call 410327-3420.

Come out to the Boardwalk on Saturday morning, April 9, to help eradicate Multiple Sclerosis during Ocean City’s 21st annual MS Walk.

Annual MS Walk in Ocean City, Sat.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 8, 2016) Come help raise funds to eradicate Multiple Sclerosis for 15,000 people living with the dis-

ease in the region on Saturday morning, April 9, during Ocean City’s 21st annual MS Walk.

“Ending Multiple Sclerosis for good will take all of us and is why

120th Street Ocean City 410-524-2609 Open Tuesday - Sunday

FOOD

$8.95 Crab Dip $7.95 Wings & Fries $8.95 Garlic Butter Clams $7.95 1/2 lb. Large Shrimp

DRINK

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4-7pm

$2 Coors Light, Miller Lite or Yuengling Drafts $2.25 16 oz. Natty Boh Cans $2.50 Domestic Bottles $3 Rail Drinks $4 Call Drinks $5 House Wine $5 Fin City or Fat Tire Pints

Walk MS matters so much,” said Whitney Pogwist, development coordinator at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “Walk MS helps fund research to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.”

The walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean City inlet. Walkers will head down the Boardwalk to 19th Street, turn around and come back. In addition, a 1-mile walk will take place where participants stroll down to Third Street and back. Registration is free and opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday for participants who did not preregister.

There will be a deejay spinning tunes, April Brilliant from WBOC 102.5 is slated to emcee the event and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore cheerleading squad will be cheering on the walkers. Various businesses will provide breakfast.

Ocean City is the kickoff location for all MS walks in the Maryland, Washington D.C. and northern Virginia regions, where 17 others will be going on during 2016. There is a total of 550 MS walk sites nationwide with nearly 330,000 participants each year, Pogwist said.

As of Tuesday, 44 teams had signed up and organizers expect close to 600 people at this year’s event. In 2015, 50 teams participated in Ocean City.

The MS Walk in Ocean City raised $62,760 in 2015. The goal is to bring in $80,000 this year.

With no registration fee, the event generates funds from participants and personal donations to the organization. The Ocean City Walk has raised more than $1 million since its inception 21 years ago.

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Boardwalk stroll fundraiser for MS Society Continued from Page 52 “Walk MS is a time for individuals, their family, friends and coworkers to come together and support those individuals living with MS,” Pogwist said. “Together we are stronger and we become a powerful force with every step we take to raise funds for research, programs and services.”

Beth Miller has been battling MS for more than 15 years and will be participating in Saturday’s walk for the second year in a row with her team, “West Ocean City Fitness.”

“I like to help people and make myself stronger in order to live a nice long life,” said Miller, who is a fitness instructor and trainer at West Ocean City Fitness. “Going to the gym and getting healthy helps to clear my mind. It is my therapy.”

She first participated in Walk MS last year with about 20 people and a lot of her teammates came from out of town.

Walk MS will take place at the Salisbury Zoo on Sunday, April 10, beginning at 8 a.m. with registration.

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NICKELS FOR NICHOLS It was not just nickels that the Stephen Decatur High School community collected for the Nichols family on Feb. 9 as $1,000 was raised in just one day. Student leaders initiated the NICKELS for NICHOLS campaign to support the Nichols, who suffered a devastating house fire earlier this winter.

Students collected money during lunch shifts and at the annual SDHS Taco Night that evening.

They came within $50 of the $1,000 goal they had set and an anonymous donor contributed the remainder to meet the goal. Pictured, from left, are Stephen Decatur High School Principal Tom Zimmer, National Honor Society President Maury Izzett, Nichols family members Acacia, Tiffanie and Aiden, and students Allison Shumate, Rebecca Evans and Reagan Dunham.

PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK The Worcester County Commissioners present a proclamation on March 15 to Health Department Acting Prevention Director Mimi Dean, recognizing the week of April 4-10 as Public Health Week in Worcester County and commending health department officials for providing quality medical care and meeting the health needs in the community. During Public Health Week, the Worcester County Health Department was scheduled to host its annual Tortoise and Hare Dare Walk/Run in Pocomoke on April 2 and the Public Health Week Conference “Public Health: Working for Worcester,” in Ocean City on April 6.

CHECK PRESENTATION YOUNG WRITERS Juliana Kolasa’s kindergarten students at Showell Elementary School presented their writing about community helpers while dressing the part. Pictured are Caroline Cathell and Daniel Shanahan.

‘CINDERELLA’ AT WPS Worcester Prep Upper School students, under the direction of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and music director Christopher Buzby, performed the musical “Cinderella,” Feb. 26-27 to rave reviews. Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull congratulates WPS thespians, from left, "Cinderella," Sambina Anthony, "Fairy Godmother," Devin Hammond, and "Prince Topher," Jordan Kilgore on a wonderful show.

Worcester County government employees recently presented a check to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore for $20,788 to benefit Eastern Shore residents in need. A long-time partner with the local United Way, Worcester County Government has raised more than $280,000 in the last 16 years for the local nonprofit organization.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH In Stephen Decatur High School technology education, teacher Larry Ryan’s students, including junior Alec Beckelman, had the opportunity to research African American inventors and create presentations on their research. Beckelman researched Mark Dean, a computer engineer who helped develop a one-gigahertz computer processor chip, and created a Power Point Presentation about Dean’s accomplishments.

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‘CINDERELLA’ CAST Worcester Prep Upper School students, under the direction of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and music director Christopher Buzby, performed the musical “Cinderella,” Feb. 26-27 to rave reviews. Cast, pictured in front, from left, are Olivia Parker, Chandler Dennis, Kaitlyn Hamer, Nick Moondra, Porter Bunting, Carter Hill, Jaye Eniola, Meghan Cummings, Isabella Osias, Emilee Dorey, Grace Schwartz, Sarah Koon, Biola Eniola and Sandra Karsli, and in back, Dominic Anthony, Isabel Dashiell, Victoria Middleton, Amy Lizas, Sambina Anthony, Jordan Kilgore, Devin Hammond, Davis Taylor and Zach Oltman.

BASKET PROGRAM PIE IN THE FACE Stephen Decatur High School math department chairperson Sherryl Olson got a pie in the face during the annual “pi’-eating contest.

Once again, the Republican Women of Worcester County have been honored to be a sponsor for Worcester County’s GOLD Spring Basket Program. Each year RWWC fills baskets with clothes, toys and candy for two deserving children in Worcester County. Marion Novack, left, and Peggy Long, members of RWWC, have been involved in coordinating this project for the past several years.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Stephen Decatur High School seniors Carly Pasqualine and Adam Melson check out a few of the many books on display in the Media Center during Black History Month.

Sierra Smullen, a fifth grader at Seaside Christian Academy, pours sparkling water over Alka Seltzer tablets and conversation heart candies. As the carbon dioxide gas bubbles begin forming and stick to the candies, they move up and down and appear as though the hearts are wiggling and dancing.

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Follow Walker’s guidelines for creating ultimate burger

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 8, 2016) There are some who believe grilling is a seasonal affair, and there are those who cannot fathom such a thought.

The bitter cold, gusty winds and torrential rains do not deter my passion for cooking on a charcoal grill. I may stand alone in my state of obsession, but diligence is the key for uniqueness and success.

If one prefers to engage in this culinary pastime during more favorable conditions, it is time to get the grill out and prep for America’s favorite outdoor cookery. Burgers, chicken, steaks and pork are just a few of the goodies that succumb to the smoky goodness.

That being said, there is nothing more delectable than a juicy burger and yet achieving this goal is not as simple as one thinks. Unfortunately, the secret to mouthwatering burgers is a subject that does not get much consideration.

Knowledge imparts understanding and comprehension; the secrets of a burger are the special of the day.

Grinding your own meat gives you control over the size of the grind and type of meat that is used. Sadly to say, store bought ground meat and fast food burgers have influenced our perception and criteria of what the perfect burger should be.

In essence, grinding meat reduces the size of the muscle fibers and connective tissue, making the meat easier to chew. The size of the grind is very important when it comes to burgers. If the grind is too fine, the result is a rubbery, dense texture. On the other hand, if the grind is too coarse, the outcome will yield tough bits of meat and the burger will have a tendency to fall apart.

Using freshly ground meat also allows one to control the type of meat that is used. This is important because different cuts of meat differ in flavor and the levels of fat. To prove my point; Sutter Homes Winery hosts the Build A Better Burger Contest every year. One of the requirements is to list the type of meat that is being used and the ratio of the meat and fat content. This would not be mandatory if it were not a significant factor.

Another issue that needs to be considered is the fact that meat recall (especially ground beef and poultry) is on the rise. According to the USDA, 2015 saw the highest number of meat recalls in the last decade. In the United States, most reground beef comes from a number of processing plants, which means that reground beef can contain meat from many different cattle. This poses a greater risk for contamination and is harder to pinpoint the location of “tainted” meat.

Owning a meat grinder is not a prerequisite for grinding meat. Having ac-

cess to a food processor and freezer will do the trick. Simply freeze the meat until firm but still pliable. Pulse meat in the food processor until coarsely ground.

But if one is serious about grilling, a hand cranked meat grinder can be purchased for under $30. Following are a few tips when grinding meat. Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes. The meat must be cold. Partial freezing helps keep the juice in the meat as opposed to being left on the countertop. I always rewash my grinder before using it, this ensures it is bacteria free.

Using two types of meat makes for a more interesting burger. A combination of sirloin tips and boneless beef short ribs produces great flavor, an element of fat, and much needed juiciness. A little kosher salt and freshly ground pepper and the flavor components are complete.

Keep your hands off the meat as much as possible. When you see one continually molding and patting the patties; it is a sure sign of an inexperienced cook. The more you handle the meat, the tougher it will get. So the key to a tender and juicy burger is to keep it loosely packed.

In summation, coarsely ground sirloin tips and boneless beef ribs are a combination hard to beat. Handle the patties as little as possibly and make sure the patties are loosely packed. A little salt and pepper and one is ready for the ultimate burger.

Ultimate Burger Ingredients 10 ounces sirloin tips, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 6 ounces boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 favorite hamburger buns 1. Partially freeze the meat.

2. Using a meat grinder, grind meat until coarsely ground. Make sure beef is evenly ground. Spread meat over a sheet pan and discard any long strands of gristle or fat.

3. Carefully separate ground meat into 4 equal mounds. Very gently, shape each mound into a loose patty. Season the top of each patty with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, flip patties and season other side. Refrigerate meat while toasting the buns.

4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place bun tops, cut side down, and toast until a light, golden brown crust forms. Repeat process with remaining butter and toast the bottom buns.

5. Cook burgers to your desired temperature on a hot grill.

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Classes available at OC Center for the Arts

(April 8, 2016) Spring art classes at the Ocean City Center for the Arts are geared for all ages and all skill levels.

The art classes allow everyone — children and adults, beginner and professional artists — to explore their creative sides.

“Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or sat down with a mound of clay, our instructors will gently guide you through the process, with no judgment except to have fun,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Arts Center. “You never know what

hidden talent you’ll discover.”

The Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street is a one-stop community resource for participating in the arts. A broad schedule of classes is available — conveniently held during the day, in the evening and on weekends — taught by experienced art instructors and artists.

The Arts Center is holding classes in watercolors, painting, photography, mixed media, glass, jewelry making, photography, pottery and encaustic.

Multi-day workshops are an opportunity to study an art technique in depth.

A special Family Paint Night in cooperation with the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department will take place on Thursday, April 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Families will paint a step-by-step beach scene on canvas and enjoy a snack.

This event is for families with children 5 years of age and older. The cost for participants ages 5-12 is $18, and $25 for those 13 years and older.

A special Art Weekend in June for teens and adults will offer four classes over two days for $100 per person.

Many of the art classes are social

Delmarva Birding Weekend in April (April 8, 2016) The 2016 Delmarva Birding Weekend is set to bring hundreds of nature enthusiasts to the shore, April 21-24, to enjoy the full complement of mid-Atlantic birds as the region welcomes warblers, tanagers and other spring migrants and prepares to bid adieu to its loons, falcons and waterfowl as they head northward.

Birders can register for just one field trip, or multiple field trips each day of the four-day event. On Thursday, April 21, get an early start to the weekend with shorebirds along the Delaware Bayshore at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the Mispillion Harbor.

On Friday, April 22, start the morning searching for rails by kayak on Delaware’s inland bays, and enjoy a songbird and shorebird spectacle at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in the afternoon.

Exploring the bald cypress swamps by kayak around Snow Hill on Saturday morning, April 23, will add several warbler species to participants’ list, and a boat trip behind Assateague and Ocean City in the afternoon can increase the tally for

the weekend to more than 100 species. Or, choose to take an all-day boat trip to Smith Island on Saturday to welcome back breeding pelicans and herons, and enjoy a slice of Smith Island cake with lunch.

Several field trips have sold out, so interested birders are encouraged to register soon.

Guided by local birders with decades-long experience on the peninsula, the walking tours, boat trips, and canoe and kayak paddles will accommodate visitors from the curious nature lover to fowl fanatics.

Every year, birdwatchers from surrounding states flock to the event.

“This is one of our biggest natureoriented weekends,” said Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger. “People go crazy over the number of eagles and herons, but they will see a lot more than that birding with our guides around Assateague Island and our cypress swamps near Snow Hill.”

Boasting patient and fun-loving guides, new trips will feature jaunts around Laurel, Delaware and Maryland’s Chincoteague Bay through some of the most pristine habitats on

the East Coast. For the first time, the Delmarva Birding Weekend is cohosting a showing of the bird documentary, “The Messenger,” with the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. The film will be shown on Friday, April 22, at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes, Delaware.

Social events for new and experienced birders are scheduled throughout the weekend. These “Tally Rallies” are held at local breweries, bars and restaurants, and provide participants to add to the species checklist and swap birding stories with new friends.

Indeed, participants recount the event in terms of experiences rather than simply observing birds – a majestic Bald Eagle soaring over the marsh, a loon in breeding plumage catching fish, or the eerie hoot and shadow of a barred owl at dusk. An outdoor experience is the true draw.

The Delmarva Peninsula is one of the country’s premier birding areas, because of an extensive variety of habitat protected by coastal parks, refuges and wildlife management areas.

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occasions, too, and perfect for date night. Adults can eat, drink an adult beverage and create art during Sip & Ceramics and Brushes & Bubbly.

Children’s classes are offered during the day, after school and on weekends. For example, Pizza & Pottery is held once a month on Fridays after school. Kids’ Afternoon Pottery happens every Thursday after school.

A complete up-to-date schedule of classes with dates, times and prices is always available online at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling the Arts Center at 410-524-9433.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

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If boasting that many species isn’t enough, participants should feel even better knowing that they’ve helped Delmarva’s birds by promoting birding and habitat conservation.

Birders, both novice and experienced, make an important statement about the economic value of birds and their habitats through the money they spend in local hotels, restaurants and shops.

“It’s our vast shallow bays and large tracts of protected marshes and bald cypress forests that make the Delmarva Peninsula one of the finest birding regions in the nation,” said guide and organizer Jim Rapp. “During the Weekend, our guests will hike on private farmland and woodland that are normally off-limits to birders, and our waterborne trips go where the birds are.”

Registration information, field trip descriptions and other resources for Delmarva Birding are available at www.delmarvabirding.com.

To become a sponsor or for more information, contact Rapp at 443614-0261 or Dave Wilson at 443-5232201, conservationcc@gmail.com.

(April 8, 2016) In a true sign of the spring season, the town of Ocean City is once again offering a great opportunity for residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning, by offering free residential bulk pick-up on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10. As an added attraction, Ocean City also will offer a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 9 at Northside Park.

Ocean City’s bulk pick-up service offers a convenient way for residents to get rid of large household items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, etc., which cannot normally be loaded into a standard refuse truck. Normally, this service does not include building materials, yard debris, etc. However, during the Spring Clean Up, the town will be accepting these items.

Place your items curbside (staff does not go on private property to remove items) on Friday, April 8 for Saturday April 9 pick-up from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 pick-up from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The town is providing bulk pickup free of charge during this period.

At other times, cost for bulk pickup is $20 per pick-up of one item, $30 for up to three items and $5 for each additional item. There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons that residents may have in their household and need to be removed. For more information, call

Solid Waste at 410-524-0318.

As part of the Spring Clean Up, Ocean City’s 15th annual Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 7a.m. until noon at Northside Park. The yard sale will be held on the parking lot at Northside Park on 125th Street in front of the community center. Vendor spots will be available for Ocean City residents and property owners only. Space is limited, so please apply in advance.

The cost is $15 per double space. If space is still available, participants may register before 7 a.m. on the day of the event for $20. Participants can begin setting up their items for sale no earlier than 6 a.m. All items need to be re-

moved by 12:30 p.m.

No retail merchandise will be permitted for sale, and no personal or professional services are permitted for sale.

Certain items may be excluded for sale including cars, trucks and any powered wheel conveyance; boats, snowmobiles, firearms, martial arts weapons, alcohol, paint, hazardous chemicals, food, produce, beverages or any other items which may be deemed inappropriate on public property. Raffles are not allowed.

To register, stop by the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks Northside Park Community Center, 200 125th Street. For more information about the Community Yard Sale, call 410-250-0125.

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Sample beer and food during annual ‘Toast for the Coast’

(April 8, 2016) To celebrate the recent victory in the campaign to oppose offshore drilling in the Atlantic and gear up for the ongoing challenges to protect the coastal waters, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) is once again teaming up with SweetWater Brewing Company for an evening of beer tasting and merry mingling at West-O Bottle Shop and Bar. The public is invited to join in for the third annual “Toast for the Coast” on Thursday, April 14 from 6-8 p.m.

There will be free tastings of SweetWater’s latest craft beer creations complemented by snack samplings from Horn & Shell Raw Bar & Canteen. West-O Bottle Shop will be chipping in with discounted SweetWater beer specials in commemorative Coastkeeper “Save Our Bays” pint glasses while they last.

ACT will be screening the world premier of a short film by local filmmaker Matt Adams chronicling triumph over big oil on the offshore drilling front. The film also highlights the ongoing threats

to marine mammals and fisheries from seismic airgun surveys which still may be permitted off the coast.

This year’s Toast for the Coast event will also mark the launch of ACT’s raffle of an exclusive cobranded SweetWater/BOTE stand up paddleboard.

Tickets for a chance to win this SUP with a retail value of $1,600 will be available at the event for $10 each or get three for $20. Raffle tickets will also be available online at ACT’s website and at future ACT events until the drawing, at the Float For The Coast event on Aug. 19 at Fish Tales Bar and Grill on 22nd Street in Ocean City.

While there is no entrance fee, proceeds from the sale of the featured beer and drink offerings served at West-O Bottle Shop during the event will be donated to support the Coastkeeper program and its parent organization Assateague Coast Trust. For more information, contact Sara Hambury at 410-213-2079 or Steve Farr at 410-629-1538.

Pickleball offered at WCRC

(April 8, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks is offering Pickleball this spring at two different times.

This drop-in program will be played indoors at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill.

Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can easily develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

The game is played with a hard paddle and a smaller version of a wiffle ball.

All equipment will be provided.

Drop-In Pickleball will be held during the day on Wednesdays, April 6 - June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. An evening session will be held on Tuesdays, April 12 - June 21 from 7-9 p.m.

The cost is $3 per day or $25 for the 12-week quarter (per session).

For more information on Drop-In Pickleball, contact Program Manager Kelly Buchanan at 410-632-2144 x2503 or kbuchanan@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete list of programs or to sign up to receive email announcements.

Sen. Mathias ‘Honorary Chair’

(April 8, 2016) Sen. Jim Mathias has been named “Honorary Chair” for Susan G. Komen Maryland’s Ocean City Race for the Cure on April 16.

The honorary chair position at the Race for the Cure recognizes a local individual who has made an impact on or been impacted by breast cancer.

As his loving wife, Kathy, fought valiantly through her own breast cancer, Sen. Mathias was a supporter and caregiver and continues as a strong advocate of women’s health and breast cancer survivorship across the state.

Sen. Mathias, who represents District 38 – Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties – is a former Ocean City councilman and Mayor, and has also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.

“United we stand and together we go forward in our continued fight against breast cancer,” said Sen. Mathias. “Join me in my call as I ask friends, families, survivors, caregivers and everyone to

unite together on the beautiful Ocean City Boardwalk as we walk together with Komen Maryland in support of a cure.”

On race day, he will speak at the start line on the Boardwalk, offering words of encouragement to participants.

“Having demonstrated his support for a number of causes throughout the state, and on the shore especially, we are honored that Sen. Mathias has chosen to support us in such a strong way at this year’s Race,” said Jessica Evans, Eastern Shore Race and Development manager.

To register for the Ocean City Race for the Cure, visit www.komenmd.org, call 410-938-8990 or email info@komenmd.org.

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■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m.

■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out.

Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.

Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

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

Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-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.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment.

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

■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available.

■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MC-DIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Casual dining for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made.

■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, handcut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials.

Closed Mondays.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from

Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MCAE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends.

■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials.

Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information.

■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477 / $$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast, House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, made from scratch. Juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-

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MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. New menu.

Burgers, salads, 12 wing sauces and seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and Hooters cocktails. Large parties welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available.

Happy Hour daily, live entertainment every weekend.

■ 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 / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fine dining and casual fare. Top veal chop, seafood and pasta dishes. A fine dining side, as well as bar side.

■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m.

Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out.

■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 4-11 p.m.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru.

Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents.

Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required /

Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar.

■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant.

Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m.

Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu.

■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week.

Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere.

Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.

■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared.

Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out.

■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner.

Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed pizzas.

Family friendly, eat in and carry out.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare.

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32ND ANNUAL HOME CONDO AND OUTDOOR SHOW WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS — Ocean City

32ND ANNUAL HOME CONDO AND OUTDOOR SHOW WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS — Ocean City

convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 6 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas including decorating, remodeling, accessorizing and more. Admission cost is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors, 55 and older, and students, ages 14-22.

Free for ages 13 and younger, military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410-213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.

convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas including decorating, remodeling, accessorizing and more. Admission cost is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors, 55 and older, and students, ages 14-22. Free for ages 13 and younger, military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410-2138090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.

bus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Presented by the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre. Tickets cost $15 and are available at TicketMaster.com or the box office at the convention center. Info: www.esbt.org or 443-358-2300.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO — Colum-

The Abby Burger Bistro, 12601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 6-9 p.m. Silent auction and 50/50. Tickets cost $30. Sponsored by the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club. Info: www.facebook.com/ocberlinrotary or Arlan Kinney, 724-833-4988. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Taylor Bank on 142nd Street.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT/DRINK FUNDRAISER —

CRAB CAKE DINNER — Stevenson United

Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-7 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes single crabcake sandwich with green beans and seasoned baked potato. Carryouts and bake table available. Info: 410-641-1137.

LOWER SHORE LAND TRUST STEWARDSHIP CLINIC SERIES — Lower Shore Land Trust

office, Berlin, 1-3 p.m. The workshop will cover the landscape level restoration efforts along with Pocomoke River and will include a tour of the wetland restoration efforts. Light refreshments provided.

Pre-registration required: 410-641-4467 or Victoria Bauer, vbauer@lowershorelandtrust.org. Registration is free and open to the public.

Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill, 5-7 p.m. Featuring two exhibits: “A Timeline to Tomorrow” and “Snow Hill: Continuing Community Traditions.” Free admission and refreshments served. Info: purnellmuseum.org or 410642-0515.

PURNELL MUSEUM OPENING RECEPTION —

STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-2084014.

Ocean City residents are asked to place items curbside on April 8 for the Saturday (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) pick-up. Large household items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, etc., as well as building materials and yard debris, etc. will be collected. There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons by calling Solid Waste at 410-524-0318.

OCEAN CITY RESIDENTIAL BULK PICKUP —

‘SNOW WHITE AND THE POISONED APPLE’ BALLET — Ocean City Performing Arts Center,

Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, 1-3 p.m. The class will allow children, of all ages, to rehythmically feel musical changes and recreate sounds of springtime with others. Those 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 for members of the Art League of Ocean City and $6 for non-members. Registration: 410-5249433. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

‘SPRINGTIME MUSIC’ CLASS FOR CHILDREN —

COMMUNITY YARD SALE — Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $15 per vendor for two parking spaces.

Pre-registration is required for vendors at the Recreation Complex. Info: Anna Duffey, 410250-0125 or aduffey@oceancitymd.gov.

7TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CLEAN UP — Check-

in and registration will be held at the gazebo on Third Street at the City Town Hall beginning at 10 a.m. Garbage bags, gloves and a T-shirt wil be provided to all volunteers while supplies last. Register: sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297, Ext. 106.

Students participating receive community service credits.

WALK MS — Ocean City Boardwalk Inlet. Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk starts at 9 a.m.

Featuring 5K and 1 mile options. Participant and volunteer registration: www.walkms.org, 443-641-1227 or whitney.pogwist@nmss.org.

WHEELS & WAVES AUTOFEST SHOW — Casino at Ocean Downs, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all years, makes and models. Award ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Trophies for all categories. Food and beverage tent, dash plaques, door prizes and free to spectators. Registration is $10, day of show only. Rain date is April 16, rain or shine.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Ron Fisher. All welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING —

CIVIL WAR ON THE SHORE — Fort Whaley RV Resort, 11224 Dale Road, Whaleyville, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring military and civilian camp life reenactments, infantry and ar-

tillery firing demonstrations, US. Sanitary Commission cooking, one-on-one Q&A and more. Concessions and souvenirs available for purchase. Admission costs $5 for adults and free to children 3 and younger and registered campers. Proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

EWGA 2016 KICK OFF EVENT — GlenRiddle

Preparatory School, Athletic & Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, 7-11 a.m. Shop for gently used items including toys, clothing, books, furniture and housewares. Info: www.worcesterprep.org or 410641-3575.

Resort, 11224 Dale Road, Whaleyville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring military and civilian camp life reenactments, infantry and artillery firing demonstrations, US. Sanitary Commission cooking and more. Concessions and souvenirs available for purchase.

Admission costs $5 for adults and free to children 3 and younger and registered campers. Proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE — Worcester

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road and at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 6 through April 9. No appointments taken. First come, first served using a number system.

AARP FOUNDATION TAX_AIDE TCE MD —

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, West Ocean City, Saturdays through May 28, 9 a.m. to noon.

Menu includes pancakes, sausage and coffee. Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial Fund.

Info: Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $6 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410-524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239

Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006.

SUN. April 10 32ND ANNUAL HOME CONDO AND OUTDOOR SHOW WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS — Ocean City

convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas including decorating, remodeling, accessorizing and more.

Admission cost is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors, 55 and older, and students, ages 14-22. Free for ages 13 and younger, military, police and fire with ID. Info: Ocean Promotions, 410213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.

OCEAN CITY BRIDAL SHOW — Seacrets, 117 49th St., Ocean City, 1-4 p.m. Meet wedding vendors, free appetizer and dessert samples, entertainment, dance demonstrations, Bridal Fashion Expo and Men’s Formal wear display. Vendors will be giving away prizes and gifts. Admission cost $9 online or $10 cash at the door. Info: www.roxbeach.com, Sean Rox, 410-289-7699 or sean@roxbeach.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST SPECIAL — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 811:30 a.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994.

Golf Course, 11501 Maid at Arms Lane, Berlin. The group’s 20th Anniversary celebration will include lunch at Ruth’s Chris, a ribbon cutting ceremony, a 9-hole golf scramble and a golfer’s clinic. All women welcome.

Sign up: www.ewgaeasternshore.com.

CIVIL WAR ON THE SHORE — Fort Whaley RV

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — Atlantic

General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic Gen-

eral Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m.

Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, West Ocean City, Sundays through May 29, 9 a.m. to noon. Menu includes pancakes, sausage and coffee. Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial Fund. Info: Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.

MON. April 11

FREE DIABETES AWARENESS EVENT — Avery

W. Hall Education Center Auditorium, PRMC Campus, corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street, 5:30-8 p.m. Exhibitor displays at 5:30 p.m. “What’s The Liver Got To Do With It” educational session begins at 7 p.m. RSVP: 410-543-7061. Free parking in Garage B.

MEDICAL MONDAYS — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sessions are held once a month on various health topics. Dr. Kemp, Neurologist, will be speaking about dementia. Registration requested: www.atlanticgeneral.org/calendar or 410-641-9268.

Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 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, 410-251-2083.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —

STEAM PM — Snow Hill library, 307 N.

Washington St., 3:45 p.m. “We Do Robotics” with the Worcester County Extension Office and Coding with Ozobots. For children 6 years and older. Info: www.worces-

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DIAKONIA FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON — Waterman’s Seafood Company, 12505 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 11:30 a.m. Showcase fashions will be selected from donations made to the Used to be Mine thrift store. Cost is $25 and will feature raffles and prize baskets. Proceeds go to Diakonia. Info: Anna O’Neill, 410-213-0923, anna@diakoniaoc.org or www.diakoniaoc.org.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Mondays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 1 through April 11. No appointments taken. First come, first served using a number system.

AARP FOUNDATION TAX_AIDE TCE MD —

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet

Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-641-6876.

LIVE BETTER FIT CLUB — Urban Nectar, 10019

Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. Arrive by 5:30 p.m., workout starts by 5:45 p.m. Come workout with the famous trainers you’ve seen on T.V., such as Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese and others. Cost is $5. Take water and a mat (optional). Info: Sandy: 443-340-0988.

LINE DANCING — Urban Nectar, 10019 Old

Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Lessons and dancing. Cost is $8 per person.

BYOB. Info: Sandy, 443-340-0988.

TUES. April 12 HOUSING COMPLIANCE AND REGULATIONS UPDATE SEMINAR — Ocean City convention

center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9-11 a.m.

Subject topics will include overcrowding, fire and life safety, noise and other housing violations. Info: 410-289-8855.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Final plans made for the Caregivers seminar to be held the following week. Future meeting agendas discussed. For individuals suffering from Parkinson’s. Info: www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org or Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-208-0525.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 6:30-8 p.m. Offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of persons with mental illness.

The group is free. Info: Carole Spurrier, 410208-4003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, 410-641-9725, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

PLAY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. For infant to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-641-0650.

Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting.

Info: dillon128@aol.com.

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING SEMINAR - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7-8 p.m. Coastal Hospice is offering this free seminar. Reservations: 410-6417052. Everyone is welcome. Advance directives forms: www.oag.state.md.us.

WED. April 13

STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-524-1818.

LOWER SHORE LAND TRUST POLLINATOR WORKSHOP — The last workshop of the se-

ries will be a field trip to Mt. Cuba Center to tour the 550+ acres of native botanical gardens. Carpools will leave the LSLT office at 7:30 a.m. and arrive back around 4 p.m.

Admission is included and participants may either pack a lunch or purchase at the Center. Pre-registration required: 410-641-4467 or Victoria Bauer, vbauer@lowershorelandtrust.org. Registration is free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside

Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-537-0964.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City

Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-6417330 or www.kiwanisofopoc.org.

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard

by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING —

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting.

Info: dillon128@aol.com.

INFORMATIONAL FORUM — Ocean Pines li-

brary, 11107 Cathell Road. Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Held for District 3 voters featuring three Board of Education candidates: Sara Thompson, Shirley Bunting-Moran and Francis Gebhart. Each will speak for 10-15 minutes. The forum is part of the Worcester County TEA Party’s monthly meeting. The public is welcome.

THURS. April 14 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORKFORCE CON-

FERENCE — Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., plated breakfast served at 10 a.m.

Everything employers and mangers need to know about hiring international students.

Free. Info: www.ocworkforce.com or lisa@OceanCity.org.

ANNUAL TRIP TO HARRINGTON’S — The

Ocean Pines Boat Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Midway Casino at Harrington’s on April 14. Cost is $18, which includes the bus ride and driver gratuity. Attendees will receive $15 credit toward playing plus $7 toward the buffet lunch. The bus will leave the Ocean Pines Yacht Club at 10:15 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Sign up: Barbara Southwell, 410-641-5456.

ARBOR DAY MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING CEREMONY — Pintail Park, Ocean Pines, 10:30 a.m. A tree will be planted in memory of loved ones who have passed away during 2015. Open to all. A luncheon at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club will follow. Cost is $20.

Reservations: Marian Bickerstaff, mbickerstaff@mchsi.com or 410-208-2508.

PAINT NIGHT — Ocean City Center for the

Arts, 502 94th Street, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No experience is needed. Canvas, paint, brushes, aprons, easels and light snacks provided.

For families with children 5 and older. Cost is $25 for adults and $18 for children 5-12 years. Info: Lynda Brittingham, 410-2500125 or lbrittingham@oceancitymd.gov.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:30 p.m. Worcester County Commissioners Jim Bunting (District 6) and Chip Bertino (District 5) will host a joint Town Meeting to discuss the Fiscal 2017 Worcester County budget. Call Bertino at 443-783-3248 for more information.

BUNTING, BERTINO BUDGET MEETING —

West-O Bottle Shop and Bar, West Ocean City, 6-8 p.m. Free tasting of SweetWater’s latest craft beer creations, snack samplings and discounted SweetWater beer specials in commemorative Coastkeeper “Save Our Bays” pint glasses while they last. ACT will be screening a short film chronicling the triumph over Big Oil on the offshore drilling front. Raffle tickets also available. No entrance fee, proceeds from the sale of the featured beer and drink offerings will be donated to support the Coastkeeper program and Assateague Coast Trust. Info: Sara Hambury, 410-213-2079 or Steve Farr, 410-629-1538.

3RD ANNUAL ‘TOAST FOR THE COAST’ —

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 5:30-8 p.m. Free, six-week workshop designed to help those affected by diabetes better manage their disease. Pre-registration required: Dawn, 410-641-9268.

explore the ocean with art and science activities. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org. or 410-632-3495.

STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-208-4014.

EXPORT FORUM — Greater Salisbury Building in the Downtown Plaza, 200 W. Main St., Salisbury, 10 a.m. to noon. Worcester County business owners interested in expanding their business reach overseas are invited to participate. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments provided. RSVP: 410749-1251 or info@swed.org.

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road and at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 4 through April 14.

No appointments taken. First come, first served using a number system.

AARP FOUNDATION TAX_AIDE TCE MD —

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308

Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.

FARMERS’ MARKET — Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3-6 p.m.

Featuring local in season produce, gluten free and gluten full baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, natural pet treats, soaps and more. Info: 410-713-8803.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach

Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. Info: 410-251-8163.

SOUP BOWL PROJECT & EXPO NIGHT — Berlin

Intermediate School, 309 Franklin Ave., Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Soup and soup bowls will be for sale. In addition, other pieces of art made by students will be for sale to benefit the “BIS Kids - Sunshine Fund.” Expo night will showcase what students are doing in the classroom and assist parents in understanding strategies and programs that are available for use at home. Info: 410-632-5320.

HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES WORKSHOP —

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, second Thursday of each month, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by celiac disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210.

YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘OCEAN DISCOVERIES’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Children, 3 to 7 years old, will

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63 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

The Worcester County Humane Society

is seeking full- or part-time help for Dog Care. Position includes kennel cleaning, feeding, medicating, exercising, grooming, training, and monitoring behavior/ health.

Dog handling experience preferred; veterinary assistant experience a plus. Pay commensurate with experience.

Persons applying need to follow established rules & protocols, display a positive attitude, and believe in our mission & no kill philosophy.

Applications available upon request at savinganimals@worcestercountyhumanesociety.org

Opening Summer 2016

Ocean City, MD Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

Food and Beverage Manager

We are looking for a person that has previous Food and Beverage Management experience. This position requires computer skills and knowledge of excel. This position does require excellent customer service skills and the ability to work within budgetary guidelines. We are looking for individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team! We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

J o i n TTee a m D u n e s ! Noow w H i ri n g : SERV ER S COOK

HOUSE K EE PE RS DISH WASH E R

2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore … The Best Place to Work”

Hotel & Suit tes

Please apply online aatt www.real a hospittalittyyg ygroup up.com

---Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Server, Hostess, Banquet Server, Banquet Housestaff, Bartender, Coffee Shop attendant, Room Attendants (van will pick up in SBY), Overnight Cleaner Seasonal: Office Admin (May-Oct), Server, Bartender, Food Runner, Pool Attendant, Busser, Security Guard

Free Employee Meal and Excellent Benefits.

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Denney Electric Supply is seeking an Inside Salesperson for our Contractor Sales Department. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and who enjoys working in a fast paced, detail-oriented, Team working environment. Must have sales experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Product & Position Training provided. Full Time with Benefits.

NOW HIRING Interested applicants should email their resume to:

employment@DenneyElectric.net Inside Sales in subject line of email

NOTE: Include

ALL POSITIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

104 N. Main St. Berlin

Apply Within - No Phone Calls Please

Experienced Sous Chef and Experienced Line Cooks

For well-established Ocean City restaurant. Must have minimum 2 years experience. Excellent Salary or Hourly wages, plus Health Benefits for the right person.

Apply Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill 54th St., OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop) Please send resume to

P.O. Box 838, Ocean City, MD 21842

HELP WANTED

Maintenance Position at seasonal OC Motel. Hours are 4pm-10pm, six days a week.

Call 410-250-3191. Seahawk Motel, 12410 Coastal Hwy.

is now hiring for the following positions:

DISTILLERY TOUR GUIDES YEAR ROUND HOST/ HOSTESS LINE COOKS MAINTENANCE/PAINTERS SECURITY For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/jobs

Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Licensing Classes Now SPACE IS LIMITED

Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-723-6063 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.CBRBSchool.com Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment relationship.

Any affiliation by you with the Company is intended to be that of an independent contractor agent.

Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

Senior Irrigation Tech Great opportunity with a fast-growing company. Must be educated in all areas of irrigation.

Great Pay and Benefits.

Email resume to: gherker@comcast.net, deherker@herkerinc.com.

Atrium Café Hiring AM Cooks, Bartender & Server

Please apply at Atrium Café, Quality Inn, 54th St., OCMD

Classifieds 410-723-6397

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY Public Works/Collections

Seasonal Solid Waste Worker II / $16.16 per hour

Must have minimum CDL Class B with current DOT physical card. (Copy of last 3 years of driving records may be required).

Accepting applications Monday thru Friday 6:30 am-2:30 pm at the following location. Apply directly to this location.

208 65th St., Ocean City, MD 21842 410-524-0318 www.oceancitymd.gov EOE

Opening Summer 2016 Ocean City, MD

Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

Executive Housekeeper

We are looking for a person that has previous hotel Housekeeping experience and computer skills. This position does require excellent customer service skills and the ability to work within budgetary guidelines. We are looking for individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team!

We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?

HELP WANTED

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Front Desk Night Audit Housekeeping Maintenance Accounting Admin/Assistant Marketing Assistant Recreation Server Bartender Line Cook Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by 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 EOE

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring

Delivery Drivers, Exp. Cooks & Cashiers Apply within Downtown location 710 N. Philadelphia Ave.

NOW HIRING!!

Baskin Robbins cake decorator at 119th Street location Pay $10-$13 based on experience Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Applications or Resumes will not be accepted thru email or fax.

Accepting Applications for the following positions: Houseman ~ Must have a Valid Drivers License Maintenance Staff ~ Must have Valid Drivers License/ Pool exp. a plus Front Desk & Night Audit ~ Weekends required / Roommaster exp. a plus Recreation Supervisor ~ Lifeguard Certification or First Aid Safety Certification Required. Year Round Position to oversee Children’s activities and Lifeguard Rotations.

Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD 21842 Resumes may be emailed and for more information send request to info@fskfamily.com

Frontier Town, Castaways and Ft. Whaley Now Hiring!

Positions available: Activities Bartender Cook Groundskeeper Guest Services Housekeeper Lifeguard Maintenance Ranger Server Snack Bar Store Clerk Zip Line and more!

Apply online careers.sunrvresorts.com

Denney Lighting & Design is seeking a full time Lighting Salesperson/Designer for Retail (showroom) & Contractor (outside) sales who is motivated, outgoing, and loves home design. Must have sales experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Lighting design training provided. Full time, benefits, and commission opportunities.

Interested applicants should email their resume to:

showroom@DenneyLightingDesign.com Opening Summer 2016

Ocean City, MD Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Qualified person must have previous Hotel Maintenance experience and computer skills. Position does require knowledge of plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Seeking individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team!

Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

106 32nd St., Ocean City

~ Breakfast Bar Attendant ~ Front Desk Rep ~ Housekeeping ~ Laundry ~ Maintenance

Accepting applications for all positions.

Supervisory positions open for people with experience.

Openings are for full, part time and seasonal, year round.

Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application

---Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities: Full Time, Year Round:

Food and Beverage Manager Free Employee Meal and Excellent Benefits.

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

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED

Talbot Inn 311 Talbot St. Now Hiring Front Desk Night Auditor Housekeeping Please apply in person 410-289-8125

FT Workers Wanted. Make up to $2000 a week. Call 410-289-8294 or 240-2815288.

AM & PM Host/Hostesses

Will train friendly, professional person with positive attitude.

Please apply in person 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton Suites, 32nd St., Ocean City, MD

HELP WANTED

Robin Walters Day Spa is looking for an experienced Hairdresser. F/T or P/T. Please call 410-208-2576 or for confidential inquiries text Laurie at 410-726-3721.

Small Family Owned Company seeks experienced HVAC Technician. Must have valid driver’s license and current HVAC license. Must be drug free. Call 410-2132437.

SERVERS & HOSTESSES

Ky West Restaurant & Bar on 54th Street has immediate and summer positions available!

Apply in person after 3pm.

Five Guys Burgers Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for

All Positions

Position available for full-time

Carpenter

Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license.

Apply in person.

Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862

Rental Office Assistant Needed

Full-time Position Busy rental department looking for someone who has strong office skills, will work in Ocean Pines and Ocean City offices.

• Good Team Worker • Professional/Friendly Telephone Skills • Good Office Skills • Ability to go out of office as needed to inspect and list properties.

• Must work weekends as needed.

• Real Estate License a plus** Rental Experience a plus* Not Required Please fax resumes, letters and references to Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris Fax. # 410-208-9562 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE !!!!!!

NOW HIRING Ocean City Manufacturing Facility Immediate full-time, seasonal openings available for Assistant Delivery Person Shipping Department Packaging Assistant Mailroom & Online Packaging Department Candy Kitchen offers competitive wages and seasonal incentive programs.

Apply In Person at our Corporate Office Tuesday through Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm 5301 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

Stop by any location to fill out an application: 64th Street, 136th Street and West OC, White Marlin Mall locations

Barista / Cashier

Yr Round. Starbucks Kiosk Experience preferred; will train someone with a friendly & positive attitude.

Flexible hrs. a must including weekends & holidays.

Please apply in person 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton Suites, 32nd St., Ocean City, MD

Hiring Nurses RN’s & LPN’s

All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an applications or fax your resume to 410-6410328. No phone calls, please. Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5-Star rated skilled nursing facility.

NOW HIRING!!

New location in Berlin

Crew and Assistant Managers Up to $14/hr. + Tips Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Year Round • PM Kitchen Manager • Guest Services Agent • Bellman/Valet • Banquet Captain • Cook • Dishwasher • General Maintenance • Housekeepers • Banquet Houseman

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring YR Houseman, Front Desk and Housekeeping.

Apply in person: Comfort Suites, 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC).

EXPERIENCED CLEANER. MUST have OWN source of transportation AND cleaning supplies. Call Donna 443513-4024.

LINE COOK. Apply in person at Whiskers Bar & Grill, Pines Shopping Center, 11070 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines, MD 21811.

Hiring Year Round Kitchen Help and Dishwasher. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West OC. Salary based on performance. Please call 410-2131572.

NOW HIRING

Servers, Bussers Hostesses, Bartenders Cooks, Dishwashers & Kitchen Prep for year round positions.

Apply in person at Harpoon Hanna’s restaurant in Fenwick Island, DE.

FENWICK HARDWARE

Now Accepting Applications for the following positions PT YR Cleaning/ Maintenance Person Contact Stacey or Tim Jr. DE: 302-539-3915 MD: 410-250-1112

THE ATLANTIC HOTEL Berlin, MD

Full Time Housekeeping Position Available Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 9am and 3pm at The Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main Street., Berlin, MD Positive Attitude, Good Grooming And Good Work Ethic required.

We will train.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

APRIL 8, 2016

HELP WANTED

Papa John’s Now Hiring All Positions in Ocean City and Bethany Beach areas. Drivers earn up to $20/hour. 410524-1300 ***HVAC TECH*** ***TOP PAY*** *FOR THE RIGHT PERSON* Reputable HVAC Company is looking for a Professional HVAC TECH to serve the Delmarva area. 401K, Health Benefits, Bonuses and Plenty of work available.

Clean Criminal Record & Driver’s License is required.

Drug Free Environment.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY Call 443-783-8424

PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks Apply Within after 11:00 am

Boat Washer, Bottom Painter & Yard Worker Must have a valid driver’s license.

Call 410-213-1391

CORAL REEF CAFE/ HEMINGWAY’S located @ The Holiday Inn & Suites 17th St. & the Boards

- AM COOK - PREP - PM SERVERS/ BUSSERS

Accepting Applications Mon.-Fri., 12-5pm

MODEL CASTING

for South Moon Under

Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.

All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18.

Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com.

We will contact you if you fit the criteria.

Thank you for your interest.

GET IT RENTED HERE! Advertise Your Rentals 410-723-6397 www. oceancitytoday. net www. baysideoc. com

APRIL 8, 2016

RENTALS

3BR/1BA Unfurnished Home on 1 acre of land. Located on Basketswitch Rd. in Newark. $1000 per month + $1000 sec. dep. Pets welcomed w/extra pet deposit of $250 per pet. Call Resort Rentals 410-524-0295.

Seasonal Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers. 2BR/2BA, W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 5-7. 2 units available. May-Sept. $10,500, $13,500. Call Mike at 410603-6120.

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RENTALS

Seasonal Rental. May 1stSept. 2nd. 28th Street. Bayside/Water view. Pool, 2BR, 2nd floor, end unit. Sleeps 6. $9500 plus security. 410430-5316 Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse Avail now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks.

Elevator, garage & FP. Call 443-523-2838.

WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $170.

Efficiencies $190.

2BR Apartments $275.

Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581

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BERLIN APARTMENTS FOR RENT *2BR, WOC, YR $1000/mo. *1BR, YR, Berlin $900/mo. *2BR YR, Berlin $800/mo. *2BR, WR, Downtown OC $600-800/mo.

For more information 443-614-4007

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com

Apartments Starting at $675 Single Family Homes Starting at $1075 Condos Starting at $1200 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *

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RENTALS

Rooms To Rent Uptown near hotels, restaurants & bars. $375 pp. Summer foreign students welcomed. Please call 410-524-0121, cell 301404-7960.

RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $200 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Professional Females. YR/ Seasonal OP House. 2 rooms available. $750 private suite. $550/shared bath. Includes utilities/WiFi. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. 410-208-3570

REAL ESTATE LICENSE ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL

Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. April 26, 27 & 28 Pt. 2. May 3, 4 & 5 8:00am-5:30pm

Limited Space Available Website/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700

Classifieds 410-723-6397

REAL ESTATE

3BR/2BA Home on Water, West Fenwick. Open floor plan, built 2010. $350,000.

Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

3BR/1BA Mobile Home Remodeled kitchen, $13,000.

Needs TLC. Lot rent $400/ month includes water/sewer, trash and taxes. Located in Bishopville.

Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Mobile Home For Sale Completely remodeled. C/A, gas/heat. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Screened in deck.

Ground rent $400 montly.

443-564-1318

LOTS & ACREAGE LOTS & ACREAGE

Bulkheaded, Lightly Wooded Waterfront Lot. Bishopville, Md. Perked. $179,900.

Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space for Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/mo., utils. included.

Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-6414300.

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

SERVICES SERVICES

H&R CRYSTAL CLEAN Looking for reliable and trustworthy cleaning services for your home or business establishment?

We do Bars, Restaurants, Offices and Houses!

Call Tim now for estimate, 410-845-3721.

SEAFOOD MARKET + B/W OCEAN PINES FOR LEASE WITH OPTIONS! FAMOUS FOR CRABS. IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED PARTIES 24K/YR. CALL FOR INFO 443-783-2836

SERVICES

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service.

410-352-5555

DONATIONS DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hardworking international student.

We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be tax-deductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

YARD SALE YARD SALE

Indoor Yard Sale. Sat., April 9th, 7-11am at Worcester Prep. School, 508 S. Main St., Berlin. 410-641-3575. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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Offfering FHA, V VA, A, Conventional, FHA 203k, Jumbo, Approved to Move™, and much more!

Call 443.664.9000 today for more information!

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 18 SEAGRAVE LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Marie A. Caldwell, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 649 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2016 AT 3:01 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 $26,000 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 5% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #15-616664) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 3 145TH ST., UNIT #301 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David E. Lucas and Marianne B. Lucas, dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4747, folio 9 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2016 AT 3:02 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number 301 in the “Pebble Beach Condominium” 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 $35,000 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 9.775% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #15-614271) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 508 ROBIN DR., UNIT #38 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Patrick McCarthy a/k/a Patrick J. McCarthy and Thomas McCarthy a/k/a Thomas B. McCarthy, dated April 10, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4692, folio 669 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at

the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2016 AT 3:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number 38 in the “Bayshore Condominium” 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 $18,000 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 7.375% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #14-602431) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD,

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6 AURORA CT. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Todd A. Mitchell and Michele C. Mitchell, dated July 24, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5319, folio 74 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2016 AT 3:04 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 5.5% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners as-

sociation dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-38406) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 510 PENGUIN DR., UNIT #202B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Arthur E. Palmer and Bernadette M. Halphill, dated May 11, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4161, folio 445 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2016 AT 3:05 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 202B, Building B, Parcel E-2, in the Condominium of Sandy Lane Estates 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 $15,000 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 6.49% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #15-615758) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10310 KEYSER POINT RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nail Omer Yucel and Elif Yucel, dated December 15, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4840, folio 21 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 un-

dersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2016 AT 3:06 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 $35,000 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 5.25% 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, 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 #15-617358) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 16 WATERTOWN RD. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2011 and recorded in Liber 5676, Folio 363 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $209,549.00 and an original interest rate of 4.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 26, 2016 AT 3:30 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 $24,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after

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the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-4/7/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 315 MARKET ST. A/R/T/A 315 E. MARKET ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 2, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5149, Folio 111 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $232,500.00 and an original interest rate of 1.84% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door,

One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 19, 2016 AT 3:30 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 $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said de-

faulted 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.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 77TH ST., UNIT #202 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 24, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4952, Folio 207 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $322,800.00 and an original interest rate of 6% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 19, 2016 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 202 in Jamaican Sun Condominium, Tax ID #10-087910 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 $33,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and

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PUBLIC NOTICES thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10427 BRIGHTON RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated

March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4898, Folio 282 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $332,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.3750% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 12, 2016 AT 3:33 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 $47,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold

and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13008 BOWLINE LA., UNIT #5 & BOATSLIP #66 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5044, Folio 183 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $417,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 12, 2016 AT 3:39 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 13008-5, lying and being in the Third and Tenth Tax District(s) of said Worcester County, Maryland, as designated on that plat entitled, “Condominium Plat - Phase 6, Units 13008-1 Through 13008-5, 13008 Bowline Lane, The Townhomes Condominium at Seaside Village, Tenth Tax District, Worcester County, Maryland” and Unit No. M-66, located in Seaside Village Marina Condominium, Tax ID #10-743435 & Tax ID #10-429854 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 condi-

tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees

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PUBLIC NOTICES ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12626 SUNSET AVE., UNIT #15 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 11, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4412, Folio 271 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $152,750.00 and an original interest rate of 3.01900% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 12, 2016 AT 3:42 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 15, in Building C in Stage 2G, in the “Sunset Village Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $14,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6 63RD STREET, UNIT 5 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John T. Sieck and W. Claymore Sieck, dated November 22, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4831, Folio 276 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $444,500.00, and an original interest rate of 2.875%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the

Circuit Court for Worcester County, on April 12, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $45,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the default-

ing purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, Christopher Peck, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 16-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 16-1 (Zoning - Commercial Marine Yards in the CA Commercial Airport District) was passed by the County Commissioners on March 15, 2016.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-303(a). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding the purpose and intent of the CA Commercial Airport District to add “and other permitted uses” to the intent statement. The proposed revised intent statement reads “This district is intended to provide for areas of adequate size and in appropriate locations for the development of municipal or County airports, and other permitted uses, by or with the approval of the County of municipal governing body.”) § ZS 1-303(c)(7) to (c)(8). (Repeals and reenacts and renumbers this subsection as Subsection ZS 1303(c)(8) regarding permitted principal uses and structures in the CA Commercial Airport District to remove marinas and boat landings from the list of governmental and other public buildings, structures and uses of a public-service type that are not permitted in the CA Commercial Airport District.) § ZS 1-303(c)(7). (Adds this new subsection regarding permitted principal uses and structures in the CA Commercial Airport District to permit commercial marine yards, including fueling, boat launching and recovery, interior and exterior dry storage or seaworthy boats in operable condition, maintenance facilities for all types of hull, deck, interior

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PUBLIC NOTICES and exterior repairs, painting, and boat construction.) § ZS 1-305(n)(2)(E). (Adds a new subparagraph E to Section ZS 1305(n)(2) - Lot Requirements - to provide that any building or structure allowed as a permitted principal use or structure in the CA Commercial Airport District shall not be subject to the district height regulations and does not require approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals except as otherwise provided.)

This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND, PA JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16446 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Madison Coiunty, VA appointed John J. Davies III, 122 West Cameron Street, Culpepper, VA 22701 and John Mark Rohrbaugh Jr., 6876 Emma Court, Warrenton, VA 20187 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of John Mark Rohrbaugh Sr., who died on January 08, 2016 domiciled in Virginia, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James W. Almand whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

John J. Davies III John Mark Rohrbaugh Jr.

Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 24, 2016 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 16-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 16-2 (Public Safety - Townhouse Fire Sprinkler Systems) was passed by the County Commissioners on March 15, 2016.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § PS 1-410(e)(2). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding changes and additions to the State Code with respect to additional regulations regulating automatic fire sprinkler systems in townhouse units to specify that a group of three or more townhouse units shall be considered as a multifamily structure for the purposes of determining the applicable automatic fire sprinkler requirements unless the structure is provided with an automatic audible flow enunciator and an approved exterior fire department connection in which case the townhouse units shall be considered as a oneand two-family dwelling for the purpose of determining the applicable automatic fire sprinkler requirements.)

This bill, having been declared an Emergency Bill, became effective immediately upon its passage.

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: LOUISE PEUSER ESTATE NO. 16452

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Rikki Drykerman, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester

County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 05/10/2016 at 10:00 a.m.

This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 03/31/2016 OCD-3/31/2t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v.

JOSEPH J. KRIVITSKI, et al., Defendants.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000965

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 25th day of March, 2016, that the sale of the property in this case, 703 Twin Tree Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 reported by Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 25th day of April, 2016, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 18th day of April, 2016.

The report states the amount of sale to be $213,879.58.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________

place an existing non conforming sign in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1122(d)(1)B and ZS 1-324(c)(4)B.4, located at 12806 Ocean Gateway, approximately 390 feet west of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 196, Lot 16A, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-3/31/2t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

Janet P. Betz Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001276

NOTICE ORDERED, this 28th day of March, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 12423 W. Torquay Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of May, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 25th day of April, 2016, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $190,696.01.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

6:30 p.m.

Case No. 16-10, on the application of Jim Dickerson on the lands of Francis Scott Key Motel LLC, requesting a special exception to re-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday April 14, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to add one additional mooring pile. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 203 125TH ST Unit S374 Parcel # 5183A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: James Lloyd Owner: James Lloyd PW16-237 A request has been submitted to install boatlift onto existing poles.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 202 S Heron Dr 32 Parcel # 6067A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. Owner: Dennis McCarthy PW16-238 A request has been submitted to install one PWC lift with poles and one four pole double jet ski lift. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 758 94TH St Unit B Parcel # 9661 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. Owner: Mary Wiedorfer PW16-239 A request has been submitted to install (1) four pole boatlift with aluminum catwalk, (1) eight pole boatlift, (1) four pole double PWC lift and (3) 12’x16” aluminum catwalks.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1103 Edgewater Ave Parcel # 3690 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. Owner: Wayne Hartman PW16-240 A request has been submitted to install 60±lf bulkhead, install 4 poles & boatlift next to bulkhead, replace existing 5’x40’ dock with 5’x20’ parallel, install 2 PWC lifts onto parallel dock. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 146 Channel Buoy Rd. Parcel # 1459A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. Owner: Gary Myer PW16-241 A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl replacement 31 lf of deteriorated timber bulkhead with batter piles, construct 5x31 parallel platform and a 6x12 perpendicular pier a maximum of 19’ channelward of existing MHW/MLW bulkhead face. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 175 A Jamestown Rd. Parcel # 3986A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associated, Inc. Owner: Wayne Wyvill PW16-242 A request has been submitted construct a 6x155 perpendicular pier, install one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 145 lf maximum of MHW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 304 33rd St Unit 3. Parcel # 4362 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Stanley Neal

PW16-243 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings a maximum of 32’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW/ MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 225 26TH St Slip 10 Parcel # 5710 in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart Associates, Inc. Owner: Robert Mount PW16-244 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings a maximum of 32’ channelward of existing bulkhead face MHW/MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at Island at Hidden Harbor Slip 331 Parcel # 6060A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates Inc. Owner: Eric McGallicher PW16-245 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with all associated poles. Boatlift is adjacent to existing pier. Maximum channelward extension of 35’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 124 Newport Bay Dr Unit 8 Parcel # 3572A in the Town of OC, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Robert Dougherty PW16-247 OCD-3/31/2t _________________________________ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16454 Notice is given that the Orphans’ Court of Delaware County, PA appointed John J. Hudyma, 2107 Academy Avenue, Morton, PA 19070 and Diane T. McDevitt, 653 Brighton Terrace, Holmes, PA 19043 as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Olga Hudyma who died on October 25, 2015 domiciled in Delaware, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Raymond C. Shockley whose address is 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the

claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

John J. Hudyma Diane T. McDevitt Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 31, 2016 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16456 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELAINE MONTORO Notice is given that Colette Montoro Reifer, 204 Quaker Way, New Market, MD 21774, was on March 23, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Elaine Montoro who died on March 16, 2016, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of September, 2016.

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.

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

March 31, 2016 OCD-3/31/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

Dianne Y. Matthews and Kelford Matthews, Sr. aka Keiford Matthews Sr Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001501

NOTICE ORDERED, this 29th day of March, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 101 Berwyck Circle, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of May, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 25th day of April, 2016, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $28,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/7/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 At 6:00 PM CONTINUANCE FROM 1/14/16 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)

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PUBLIC NOTICES requesting a special parking exception to design standards to allow 30 onsite parking spaces to be compact in nature, 8.4’ x 20’ instead of 9’ x 20’ as required by Code, with a drive aisle of 20’ instead of 23’ as required

by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 146, 147, 148, 149, Parcel 4238 of the Neptune Development 4 Plat; further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between Dolphin Street and Herring Way, and locally known as The Islander Motel at 2001 Philadelphia Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: KHEA LLC – (BZA 2445 #15-09400014) At 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to fence height in the required 15’ rear yard setback to be permitted to be 8’ in height as opposed to a maximum of 6’ as allowed by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Unit 36, Block A of the Revised Ocean Bay City Plat, further described as located on the east side of Mediterranean Drive between Bering Road and Pacific Avenue; and locally known as 8814 Mediterranean Drive, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: GAIL H. MCCURDY – (BZA 2451 #16-09500003) At 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and/or (3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(c) and /or Section 11095(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception and/or variance to allow an open, unenclosed deck to encroach 8’ into the required 10’ front yard setback instead of 6’ maximum encroachment allowed by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2, Parcel 5318A of the Caine Harbor Mile 2 Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and south side of 120th Street, Unit T, and locally known as 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit T, of the Ocean City Square Shopping Center, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOHN BROOKS FOR CRABCAKE FACTORY (BZA 2452 #16-09400003) 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-3/31/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR, 7 Day and a Request to designate as Multiple License Number 3 Class: “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Michael Scott Heise, 119 Old Landing Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Heise Corporation

For the premises known as and located at: T/A: House of Ribs 14410 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerty: House fo Ribs of Ocean City, MD 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 20, 2016 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class: “B” BEER-WINE License: 7 Day. By: John Timothy Darbie, 10405 Paramore Pl., Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659 and Delmar L. Smith, Jr., 2817 Tern Drive, #38, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Darbie Services, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Frog Bar 806 South Atlantic Avenue #16 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Frog Bar, 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 20, 2016 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class: “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Tom Francis O'Branovic, 24779 Picara Drive, Novi, Ml 48374 and Harold Swader Decker, Jr., 104 Bay Street, Berlin, MD 21811.

For: Frontier Beverage, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Frontier Town Store & Lazy River Saloon 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin, Maryland 21811 Formerly: Parkel Corporation There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 20, 2016 @ 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class:

“A” BEER-WINE License: 7 Day. By: John Bandini McLaren, 7626 East Lake, Brighton, Ml 48114 and Jenifer Wojcik Ketner, 8557 Newark Road, Newark, MD 21841.

For: Fort Whaley Beverage, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Fort Whaley General Store 11224 Dale Road Whaleyville, Maryland 21872 Formerly: Leticia M. Parker (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 20, 2016 @ 1:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a New Class: “D” BEER-WINE License: 7 Day. By: Joseph L. Zorbach Jr., 5907 Atlantic Avenue #202, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Fountain Treats, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Fountain Treats and Island Market 23 Fountain Drive 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 20, 2016 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a New Class: “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Vietta Maria Parsons, 16 Birdnest Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811; William Christopher Green, 2554 Bridlewood Court, Finksburg, Maryland 21048; and Louis Gerard Schaab, 11212 Chaucers Ridge Court, Laurel, Maryland 20723.

For: Fenwick Inn Restaurant, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: OC 360 13801 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 20, 2016 @ 2:05 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a New Class: “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Amanda Christine Nussle, 1548 Teal Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: OC Pelican LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: OC Pelican 12207 Coastal Highway, Unit 2 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 20, 2016 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a New Class: “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Ali Kirlak, 13658 Bobtown Road, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853; Kathleen Kirlak, 13658 Bobtown Road, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853; and Brian Douglas Julian, 813 White Oaks Lane, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851.

For: Do-Wel Restaurant Corpation For the premises known as and located at T/A: Sage Diner 1245 Ocean Highway Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 20, 2016 @ 2:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16426 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT NINE SR. AKA: ROBERT IRVIN NINE SR. Notice is given that Robert Irvin Nine Jr., 137 Kretlow Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001, was on March 02, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Nine Sr. who died on February 23, 2016, 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 2nd day of Septem-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ber, 2016.

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

Robert Irvin Nine Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 7, 2016 OCD-7/4/3t _________________________________

Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION Tunnel Avenue Labor The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide installation and construction services for the Tunnel Avenue project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents.

Bid Documents for the Tunnel Avenue Labor project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at or by calling 410723-6647 during normal business

hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.

Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Late Bid Documents will not be accepted.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.

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Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION Tunnel Avenue Materials The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide materials for the Tunnel Avenue project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents.

Bid Documents for the Tunnel Avenue Materials project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at or by calling 410723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.

Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement De-

partment, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Late Bid Documents will not be accepted.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16462 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE THRIFT Notice is given that Joan Ellen Lasota, 38 Blackburn Court, Burtonsville, MD 20866 and Jane Ann Riebe, 330 Dueling Way, Berlin, MD 21811, was on March 30, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Louise Thrift who died on February 24, 2016, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of September, 2016.

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.

Joan Ellen Lasota Jane Ann Riebe Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell

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Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 07, 2016 OCD-4/7/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16467 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANNE W. VON SCHILGEN Notice is given that Elizabeth Anne Becker, 105 Evergreen Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185, was on April 01, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anne W. Von Schilgen who died on August 9, 2015, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of Octoober, 2016.

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.

Elizabeth Anne Becker Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 07, 2016 OCD-4/7/3t _________________________________

Commentary

Productivity can be victim of rifts

As municipal government budgets go, the one presented Tuesday to the Ocean City Council was plain vanilla, with no sprinkles.

Even though it is a complicated compendium of accounting and financial forecasting, it comes down to an easily understandable conclusion: Ocean City government can do what it needs to do and do it without irritating taxpayers.

This budget is also the product of clear direction from a City Council that, up until this week, had been fairly unified on all issues.

City Council members had succeeded in avoiding those political schisms that can sometimes grow into great philosophical divides.

That changed this week, when the balance of the council learned that a pair of councilmen had met privately with firefighters’ union officials to see if some kind of compromise in their contract might be forged.

As well intentioned as that effort might have been, it nevertheless is the kind of circumstance that can lead to the same sort of divisiveness the council has experienced in the past.

It doesn’t take much for people who have been left out of the conversation, even inadvertently, to start wondering whether they might be circumvented again.

This is exactly why, a couple of councils ago, the majority at that time did away with most of its secondary commissions, or mini-councils, that oversaw operations in tourism, recreation and other areas. Those members felt that the information-sharing obligation of the council had not been what it should be.

With that era over now, the commissions restored and a council that has more or less gotten along up until now, no one wants to see a return to the bad old days, when every topic could turn into a fight.

This routine budget the council has it in its hands now could have been something entirely different then, which is why it’s important to remember to keep everyone on board.

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Letters to the editor Higher taxes result of inflated reserves

Editor, The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City have a longstanding policy of keeping a reserve fund for unforeseen emergencies, unanticipated expenditures of a nonrecurring nature, and unexpected increases in service costs.

The reserve policy calls for setting aside an amount equal to 15 percent of the previous fiscal year (FY) general fund expenditures. This is a sound financial policy, and I support it.

However, over the last five fiscal years, the fund has averaged 19.36 percent over expenses. In FY15, the reserve fund was 21.6 percent. That resulted in $4.8 million over the policy of 15 percent.

That is the equivalent to 5.3 cents on the tax rate.

Thus, the property tax rate could have been reduced by over five cents, and the town would have ended FY15 with the required 15 percent in unassigned reserves.

By my calculations, FY14 ended with $2.4 million over the 15 percent reserve policy.

FY13 ended with an excess of $3.1 million. While FY12 had $1.8 million over 15 percent, FY11 showed $4.6 million over the reserve policy.

The combined effect of these excess reserves exceeds $16.7 million, or the equivalent of 17.2 cents on the tax rate spread over the five-year period. Upon adoption of the recent budget amendment for FY16, we currently have $1.9 million over the 15 percent threshold.

Every resident, nonresident and business property owner is adversely impacted by the over budgeting of reserves. Even those who rent are affected by their rental payments.

As we approach FY17, let us hold the mayor and council majority accountable for runaway reserves and over taxation.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

Common sense gun regulations blocked

Editor, (In response to Carol Frazier’s March 10 letter to the editor) Ms. Frazier is absolutely right. Here we go again.

She hits the nail on the head by saying that Maryland Democrats are not satisfied with the deplorable record of our fellow citizens becoming victims of gun violence. And, no, we are not satisfied with laws that are too weak, and

make it far easier for guns to kill our school children, theater goers, mall shoppers, and simply folks out for the day.

Some Second Amendment proponents oppose every attempt to stop the killing of Americans going about their daily business. Ms. Frazier cites examples of several proposed gun bills, being reviewed in the Maryland legislature, as causing “concern.” Well, many of us are concerned as well.

We’re concerned that our college students are living in an atmosphere where anyone can be armed? We’re concerned that gun dealers are not required to process a transfer document when a long gun changes hands.

We’re concerned about the tragic consequences that can result when we allow an 8year-old to own and operate a handgun.

People know that sensible measures, such as disallowing assault weapons, or forbidding certain kinds of ammunition, which enable rapid loading and increased fire power, are blocked by that most powerful of lobbies … the NRA. These bills are never allowed to see daylight in the legislatures of this country.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 77 So, yes, here we go again. Our nation is conspicuously alone among first world nations in having less than adequate laws that will protect citizens from gun violence.

In this political climate, I guess we should just practice ducking for cover.

Joan Roache Ocean City

OC Downtown Association spaghetti dinner success

Editor, The Ocean City Downtown Association would like to thank all those who made our annual James Sapia Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, April 3rd such a success.

We must first thank all those who joined us, and Shenanigan’s Irish Pub for providing the perfect setting.

Adding to the success were the many items offered by local merchants for our Chinese auction: Green Turtle, Robin Walters Salon, Plak That, Berlin Coffee House, Una Bella Salute, Kite Loft, Park Place Jewelers, World of Toys, Eagles Landing, Fager’s Island, Phillips Seafood, Cutting Crew, Ruark Golf, Captain’s Table, Frontier Town, Wockenfuss, Thirty-One, Boarwalked, Paws & Claws, Victorian Charms, Bruder Hill, Casino at Ocean Downs, Treasure Chest, Sea Quest, Edible Arrangements, K-coast, Sea

Trader, Cupcakes in Bloom, Shorebirds, Pittsburg Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and the National Aquarium. Ocean City is the town that keeps on giving!

Of course we could not have put on the event without the support of our many volunteers: George Phillips, Beryl Wheeler, Joe Aydolette, Noah Lowry, Dave Wheeler, Ray Bradford, Nancy Howard, Tiffany Phillips, Nick Ruggieri, Bob Banach, Glenn Phillips, Brooks Trimper, Vi Candeloro, Lauren Taylor, Vicki Barrett, Steve Taylor, Brian McCarthy, Joe Manganello, Lisa Aydolette and our students from Stephen Decatur. They made a great team!

Downtown is the very heart of Ocean City and has rendered the first memories for many who have since made it their home. Our mission, as a community-based organization, is to serve the businesses, resident and visitors to the downtown area. We promote programs that enhance and improve the quality of life for both citizens and vacationers. The Spaghetti Dinner, our Information Cottage on the Boardwalk and our other events help us fulfill this mission.

We look forward to seeing you at our 12th Annual Crab Soup Cook Off, Saturday May 14th at Somerset Plaza.

Mary Ann Manganello Administrator Ocean City Downtown Association

APRIL 8, 2016

Turkzilla wreaks havoc on good table manners Raised as I was in a household where manners — and especially table manners — were enforced by a maternal glare that could have pierced armor plate, not to mention an eyebrow arched so high that clouds could form at its uppermost level, I am conditioned to behave at the table.

Granted, over the course of time, I might have launched a pea or two into orbit — a great icebreaker at parties — or innocently observed, “The casserole just moved! Run for your lives!”

Even so, I do try to remain polite most of the time and tend to avoid making remarks that might be construed as off-color, tasteless, uncouth, coarse, or any other synonym for any word that would have ignited The Glare back in the day.

You can imagine my surprise, then, as we sat at our evening meal politely exchanging opinions about the proliferation of idiots on the national political scene, when the words just shot out of my mouth.

“A @#$%^&*)$ turkey!”

There it was, just outside our dining area window, the biggest turkey I have ever seen strolling through our side yard.

I have seen flocks of turkeys on the

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mainland for years and some of them were pretty sizable, but I have never seen one big enough to eat a Pilgrim, instead of the other way around, in an Ocean City side yard small enough to mail without requiring extra postage.

“I know you have your opinions,” she said, thinking that I was still droning on about politics, “but I didn’t realize you felt that strongly about it.”

“No … it’s … a … real … ummmm … turkey!”

She turned and saw Turkzilla as he lumbered onward, probably looking for a house to flatten or a car to squash before he somehow vanished, leaving me to wonder how he got here in the first place.

As it turns out, I discovered the next day, a handful of turkey sightings have occurred in Ocean City in recent years, including one that was reported thusly: “You won’t believe this, but there’s a @#$%^&*)$ turkey walking down Wicomico Street.”

While I’m glad that my mother wasn’t around to hear my outburst the other day and glare me into a whimpering unidentifiable mess, I at least have the comfort of knowing one important thing: at least the Wicomico Street bird and my bird were identified as being the same variety.

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