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On Wednesday, crews work to demolish what had been de Lazy Lizard Brewpub — formerly Melvin’s Steakhouse — after the structure first caught fire on Feb. 18. With assistance from the Berlin, Bethany Beach, Showell, Ocean Pines and Roxana departments, the OCFD battled the blaze for more than two hours, according to a city release. Fire crews were called out twice on March 18 to the First Street location, once to extinguish a small fire and again later the same afternoon for steam, which workers, at that time trying to salvage the building, mistook for smoke.

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) How far is too far?

City Hall is currently struggling with that question both figuratively and literally when it comes to tightening the city’s take-home vehicle policy. That is especially so when it comes to the Ocean City Police Department, whose unclear parameters for taxpayer-funded vehicles have reportedly been causing issues.

The core feature of the city’s vehicle policy is the requirement that employees live no further than 15 miles from the city limits in order

to qualify for the use of a take-home vehicle. But the gulf between policy and reality is apparently quite large.

Despite interest in changing the requirement to a time-based radius –employees would have to live within a certain number of minutes of driving time from the city – the city council voted sixto-one this week to uphold the current distance requirement and apply it to all takehome vehicles, including those assigned to law enforcement.

“I think we should stick with 15 miles,” Councilman Tony DeLuca said at the council’s Tuesday work session. “It means a distance that can’t change. If we tell someone ‘you can have the vehicle if you can make it See EXCEPTIONS Page 5

Commissioner split kills extra cash in OC’s grant County cuts $200K boost intended to steady tax diff. fight

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) In a move he said was a point for discussion, County Administrator Harold Higgins on Tuesday told the county commissioners that he and other members of the budget committee had added $200,000 to its annual grant to Ocean City, but that gesture didn’t survive the day.

That additional money was

an acknowledgement of the disparity between what Ocean City delivers to the county treasury as compared to what it gets in return.

It also was a nod to the resort’s argument for a tax differential for services it provides internally that it maintains the county duplicates. Arguing that Ocean City property owners pay county taxes for services they don’t use, resort officials have contended that the county should give the resort a tax break of about $17 million.

The county countered earlier this year that number is

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more like $3 million, even though the commissioners took no action on Ocean City’s latest request that the county award it 3 percent bumps to its grants per year for the next five years.

Higgins said Ocean City had “presented a compelling argument,” which led him to include the extra money in the municipality’s grant.

Commissioner President M. Jim Bunting and Ocean City Commissioner Joe Mitrecic also found “some merit” to the claims. Bunting said there was no time to do anything See FEAR Page 3

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Fear of dividing county by muni. services voiced Continued from Page 1 during this budget cycle, but thought the $200,000 increase would work as a gesture to keep the conversation moving.

Commissioner J. Bud Church said he hasn’t liked all the rhetoric he’s seen surrounding the issue, but joined Bunting and Mitrecic’s call to approve the funding.

The other commissioners, however, were unmoved.

“County government is for the entire county … everyone pulls together for the whole county,” Commissioner Ted Elder said. Elder thought playing favorites would pull the county apart at the seams.

“If we’re going to flat fund, we have to flat fund everyone. I don’t think we can put Ocean City above everyone else,” Elder said.

“Ocean City would be fine if 4.5 per-

‘County government is for the entire county … everyone pulls together for the whole county.’

Commissioner Ted Elder cent of taxes were returned to each municipality,” Mitrecic responded, referring to Ocean City’s ratio of return for what it sends to the county. “We could cut Berlin’s share to 4.5 percent.”

“We all agree Ocean City is an asset,” Commission Vice President Merrill Lockfaw said, adding that he didn’t like the idea of “sitting here and starting to divide up the county.”

“I understand the emotion and what a benefit Ocean City is to the county. This $200,000 is money well spent. It’s a carrot and better than sitting in court over a tax differential,” Church said.

Elder, Lockfaw, Chip Bertino and Diana Purnell, however, voted to eliminate the extra money from Ocean City’s unrestricted grant and to keep all municipality’s’ grants the same as fiscal 2015. Bunting, Church and Mitrecic voted against.

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After wait, salary study done soon Much of new payscale data will be covered with FY16 COLA, city manager says

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) With the 2016 budget up for final reading next week, it appears that Ocean City will be going forward with next year’s fiscal plan without a full reveal of the muchanticipated municipal pay study.

That plan, according to City Manager David Recor, will be ready for discussion by the city council in midto-late June.

Recor said a preliminary review of the data returned from the study’s consultant indicates that the city will already be addressing a sizable amount of the wage discrepancies identified. The budget, which will

likely be passed next week, includes a is only $335,000, according to city two percent cost-of-living-adjustment Budget Manager Jennie Knapp.

(COLA) for all fulltime and some partThe remaining cost for putting the time positions. new salary tables into place would be “We have an estimated cost of how marginal, Recor said. much it will take to implement the He and city Human Resources Disalary and benefits rector Wayne Evans plan,” Recor said. are currently put“It looks like about ‘They provided us with some ting the raw data 35 percent of the analysis from the options that were not in the consultant into a cost of implementscope of services.’ ing the new salary coherent plan for study will be in- City Manager David Recor presentation to the cluded as part of the council. The study overall COLA that is was commissioned currently planned.” from Management Advisory Group The 2-percent adjustment is worth International, Inc. approximately $670,000 in salary “They provided us with some opand benefits per year. Since the ad- tions that were not in the scope of justment is not scheduled to go into services,” Recor said. “We are workeffect until Jan. 1, 2016 – halfway ing to refine the various pieces into a through the July-to-June budget year concrete recommendation for coun– the increase on the coming budget cil.”

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Feds seek Weatherholtz home in pedo case charges including false imprisonment, assault and sexual offenses.

On March 30, Weatherholtz was again indicted, this time by a federal grand jury, on allegations that stem from his December arrest. Those charges concern the production and possession of child pornography.

Several examples of the images allegedly produced by Weatherholtz are detailed in charging documents and are of an extremely graphic nature. A video of Weatherholtz engaged in sexual intercourse with the same male minor as featured in the photographs is reported by authorities to exist.

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The property includes his residence at 49 Deep Channel Drive in Berlin, a computer hard drive, two desktop and one laptop computer.

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Exceptions to city take-home rule widespread as a barometer ... it has to be written Continued from Page 1 [into town] in this time,’ that seems in stone, at least to start.”

According to Recor, the police dangerous ... this isn’t the Domino’s working group had reached a comDelivery Guarantee.”

The policy decision was made in promise suggestion of a one-hour raanticipation of further dialogue with dius of response time for police the OCPD’s internal committee on take-home vehicles. Recor found take-home vehicles, formed as part this unacceptable and recommended of the last round of negotiations with to the council a 30-minute requirethe police union, the Fraternal Order ment, if it was the council’s desire to change from the previous 15-mile raof Police.

The new draft of the vehicle pol- dius to a time-based rule.

“I believe a 30-minute response icy, as presented to the council, initially included language that time is reasonable and expected of assigned a time/distance policy with all employees,” Recor said.

However, FOP President Shawn the “exception of certain police officers,” thus continuing the previous Jones said that the union’s own recommendation to trend of allowing the department OCPD personnel to ‘For certain officers, based was to actually exceed the distance keep a mileage ralimit. on their duties and dius, but loosen it However, it was responsibilities and to 40 miles from City Manager assignments, there has the city.

David Recor’s recalways been an exception. “[The policy] has ommendation, and caused us probthe council’s ultiThat 15-mile rule came lems,” Jones said. mate mandate, to into effect in 2009, it’s “You can’t get a 15eliminate the wordnothing new.’ mile radius of ing.

FOP President places for officers “I don’t think we Shawn Jones to live around should call out an Ocean City, beexception for the cause it’s all water police department in what is intended as a general pol- to the east. You simply run out of icy,” Recor said. “You have another places to live.”

What was not immediately clear issue that is going to come before you specifically for the police depart- was how it came about that several ment. If you review that matter, and of the OCPD’s 32 take-home vehicles want to hold the police department are being used outside of the 15-mile to the same standard you have estab- limit. According to Jones, the FOP lished here, that is your prerogative.” has always been under the impresIt was his desire, Recor said, for sion that these exceptions are routhe council to create a consistent tine.

“For certain officers, based on policy that did not put staff in the position of adjudicating constant ex- their duties and responsibilities and ceptions from the rule, a problem assignments, there has always been an exception,” Jones said. “That 15that was not lost on officials.

“We have to draw a line in the mile rule came into effect in 2009, sand somewhere,” said Council Pres- it’s nothing new.”

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The council requested Tuesday that a grandfathering clause be included for police who are currently non-compliant, a somewhat confusing move given that the 15-mile distance is not actually going to change.

“We’ve had this policy for a long time,” said Councilman and former City Manager Dennis Dare. “If somebody got grandfathered in before [2009], then it’s history. If we’re not changing the policy, what’s the effect of grandfathering?”

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home vehicles can be assigned to employees who are “routinely called out,” are “required to monitor a situation in town,” or who “perform a one-of-a-kind function or have specialized equipment in their vehicles.”

In addition to the 32 police vehicles, the remaining city agencies have 25 take-home automobiles. Of these, Recor said, seven are assigned full-time to department heads or managers, and another three to fire command staff. The remaining 15 are assigned to employees on a temporary or seasonal basis for specific job duties, such as work trucks that electricians or sewer repairmen take home on nights they are on-call, or the SUVs that are issued for the summer to Beach Patrol commanders.

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Lack of hard policy ‘causes issues’ for K-9 promotions Continued from Page 5 the most contentious issue over the past several years has been with police who are applying to be K-9 officers. The position mandates that one have a take-home vehicle, since the dog lives in the officer’s home, and must be transported in a specially equipped vehicle.

“What happens if we have a candidate for a K-9 position who lives 17 miles away and is highly qualified, and another who lives 14 miles away but is less qualified? Would we have to accept the less-qualified candidate?” Jones asked.

This has come up before and Recor’s attempt to enforce the 15mile policy resulted in the FOP filing a grievance, Jones said.

According to several sources in City Hall, the controversy will also be coming up again, as an officer with a take-home vehicle has recently purchased a home outside of the 15-mile radius.

“I’m aware of a circumstance in the organization where that mileage has been a determining factor in whether an employee can apply for an advancement,” Recor said.

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cers, and those for which a vehicle is offered as a convenience.

“I think we need to clarify that we’re talking about a vehicle policy,” DeLuca said. “We’re not talking about a promotion and we’re not talking about a person’s livelihood.

We’re talking about whether or not you get a vehicle.”

Jones also noted that, in many cases, the rationale for having takehome vehicles was not simply response time.

“Watching the council’s floor debate, I heard them talk a lot about response times,” Jones said. “With the police department, we’ve always got people working to respond to incidents. That’s less of the goal [of take-home vehicle]. With the police, it’s more about security of equipment and operational efficiency.”

For instance, he said, detectives frequently drive directly from their homes to various locations to interview victims and suspects. Undercover drug enforcement officers must take the vehicle they use during operations home with them, lest they been seen parking it at the police station and revealed as a cop.

The question for these vehicles, then, would be less of what distance is acceptable for fast response, and more a question of what distance is acceptable in terms of cost to the taxpayer.

The council agreed that a mileage-based limit, rather than a time limit, created less of a gray area when it came to justifying the takehome vehicle fleet.

“Are we talking about a 30minute response time in the summer, or in the winter when there’s no traffic? Does that even matter?” asked Councilman Matt James. “At what point do we draw the line?

Mileage stays the same year-round and is a hard number. Time isn’t.”

The revised vehicle policy, although not changing the distance eligibility requirement, adds a number of provisions, such as a ban on using cell phones, transporting alcohol, or making personal stops that are outside of the employee’s direct route from home to their work.

Only Councilman Doug Cymek voted against the measure, favoring greater “grandfathering” protection for current police.

“Everyone who currently has a vehicle would be protected,” Cymek proposed.

Recor clarified that, while it was not his intent to strip vehicles from current personnel, it was important that the council not allow the situation of police non-compliance to worsen.

“If officer ‘A’ buys a new house and it’s 16 miles away, he will no longer be eligible for a vehicle,” Recor said. “Nor should we allow anyone to extend their distance should they already exceed it.”

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Despite pressure, teachers unlikely to get ‘step’ raises Educators’ contract with BOE owes $3.8M, but depends on commissioners’ funding

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Worcester County public school teachers continue to await the final verdict on the possibility of salary increases this year, even though it appears they may be hoping against hope.

While they are likely to receive a cost-of-living adjustment, teachers are also entitled to “step” increases, or raises besides the COLA that is in this year’s budget, under the contract with the Board of Education.

“Until recently, the step has never been in question,” Worcester County Teachers Association President Beth Shockley-Lynch said. “We want movement but ideally we’d like to be made whole.”

Citing financial constraints, the county did not provide step funding in its budgets for fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012. Teachers are earning their salaries as if those years didn’t exist, according to Shockley-Lynch.

The fear, she said, is that these accrued steps can translate into substantial increases in salary elsewhere should a teacher leave Worcester to teach in a nearby county where all their years in service, degree advancements – and earned steps – could be applied.

Salary steps vary in amount by years and milestones. Up until year 10, steps increase by about $1,000 per year or less. After 10 years each step is worth about $2,000.

Several teachers during the recent public hearing on the budget said these steps are guaranteed by contract. That is true as far as it goes, because the contract is between the teachers association and the school board, which receives its funding from the Worcester County Commissioners.

“The commissioners put money into 13 categories for the Board of Education,” Shockley-Lynch said. “Whatever is in the portion for salaries is what we have to negotiate with,” she

said.

The commissioners, as a consequence, must perform a balancing act when allocating funds.

“The total estimated cost to place all employees on the correct step beginning July 1, 2015, would be $3,792,109. This would restore all lost steps and include the current FY 2016 step,” Barb Witherow, spokeswoman for the schools, said.

Although not discussed at the commissioners’ budget work session on Tuesday, there is no line item for step increases in the commissioners’ proposed budget. There is a line funding a 2.5 percent salary increase to begin Jan. 2016 at a cost of about $748,000, but it’s unclear if this is just for teachers or all board of education employees. The commissioners may yet eliminate some or all of this proposed funding.

Witherow said except for an adjustment in 2013 or 2014, the last time employees saw a COLA before 2015 was in 2009. This mirrors what county employees earn relative to their base salaries.

The commissioners have some discretion in how funds are spent or how to raise money, however, urgent needs do arise and what is technically called discretionary is anything but.

For example, the county’s tax software has not been updated since 1998.

The county is down to one mostly inoperable snowplow. Roads must be repaved, outdated technology must be replaced or upgraded including phones and data storage and there is always a need for vehicles across divisions. These upgrades, according to the proposed 2016 budget, could all be fully funded for less than the teachers’ salary request.

Meanwhile, Wicomico schools are advertising for about 20 teacher positions on their web site, and Somerset schools list about 10 openings.

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Elks dedicate Bdwk. military recognition banners for ‘15 light posts bordering the tram lane, each banner features the service member’s name, rank, photo and hometown.

The banners are funded via private

By Zack Hoopes donations and sponsorships, made via Staff Writer the Elks’ Veterans’ Committee. Dave (May 15, 2015) For the second year, Stallone of Sign-a-Rama in Rockville Ocean City has what is quite possibly produces the banners. the most visible — at least in number of “This is quite an event,” said Elks possible viewers — veterans’ recogni- 2645 Exalted Ruler Chris Graf. “I tion program in the country. spoke just a moment ago to Mr. StalThe Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, in lone, and we both started to choke up.” conjunction with the Town of Ocean Ocean City Public Works DepartCity, erected another ment employees season’s worth of erect the banners “Hometown Heroes” the week prior to ‘I’m so blessed to have so banners along the Springfest, maintain much support from you all.’ them through the Boardwalk last week, Air Force Staff Sgt. from the pier to summer, and take Fourth Street. them down at the Ashley Brodie “I’m so blessed to end of the season. have so much supThe banners are port from you all,” said Air Force Staff then presented to the service members Sgt. Ashley Brodie, one of several hon- and their families, with this year’s presorees who were able to return home for entation ceremony scheduled for Oct. Friday’s dedication ceremony on the 24 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on 137th Boardwalk at North Division Street.

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“We made the call to serve, but you This is the second year in a row that all did not have to come out and sup- the Elks have organized the program. port us like you have, so thank you so Anyone interested in sponsoring future much,” Brodie said. military banners may contact Pat RiorEach of the 20 banners recognizes dan, chairman of the Elks’ Veterans’ an active-duty military member from Committee, at 443-623-6162 or Worcester County. Hung from the 91454@mchsi.com.

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Marine Sgt. Christopher Montgomery speaks during last Friday’s dedication of this year’s “Hometown Heroes” banners on the Boardwalk. With him is Elks’ Veterans’ Committee Chair Pat Riordan.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Remember, as most of us were shoveling snow and deicing windows with running noses and drippy eyes, how much we missed the springtime activities like mowing the lawn and tending the garden, again with drippy eyes and running noses?

It’s not the cold of flu or something moderately avoidable like bacteria or virii, this time it’s just the floras’ version of Spring Break cramming our perfectly breathable air with pollen.

An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from some sort of pollen-activated allergies, and none of them on the Eastern Shore are having very much fun right now.

According to Pollen.com, an allergen-tracking website that powers reports on other weather-related sites like wunderground.com and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the annual pollen counts in Ocean City peak in April and May, fall until August when it returns to May levels and then diminishes again until March.

Pollen counts have remained high since about mid-April, according to pollen.com. Historical data is not kept by the site, according to Tor Constantino, the director of public relations for the company, IMS Medical, who runs pollen.com.

Tree and grass pollen are the main culprits, according to several forecasting sites, with Oak, Ash and Birch trees being the most energetic in spreading their reproductive dust recently, all of which are considered native to Maryland.

Weed pollen and mold spores are in low concentration in nearby areas.

Pollen counts are determined by sampling air from at least one story up and away from significant pollen sources — this level is usually quantified by a number and is translated into “low,” “medium,” or “high” count levels.

Apart from the wheezing, coughing and sputtering caused by the pollen, it also makes a fantastic mess. The air, and anything exposed to the air has taken on a bright green or yellowish quality, and outdoor decks are just as susceptible to accumulations as car windshields. However, the stuff we can see isn’t usually the problem — sources in a number of published reports explain that’s usually pine pollen, to which few people are actually allergic.

The Weather Channel reports a decrease in overall air quality owing in no small part to the influx of pollen.

Over-the-counter medication is the usual recourse for allergy treatments, or an allergist may prescribe a nasal spray.

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Tips from city staff to keep your property in compliance Committee holds seminar to address overcrowding, noise, other housing issues

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Zoning, building, police, fire marshal – select all that apply.

The four city agencies involved in enforcing housing regulations held a seminar last week at the convention center for resort landlords, Realtors, student sponsors and anyone else who was wondering just exactly how the rules do or don’t apply to them.

“If you are having a problem, please reach out to the departments or to us,” said Councilman Wayne Hartman, himself a long-time rental landlord. “The purpose here is to be proactive and eliminate a bad situation now rather than over the summer.”

The consortium of city departments that address housing issues is known as PRESS (Property Review and Enforcement Strategies for Safehousing). The group was formed last summer, amidst a litany of complaints that the city was not doing enough to address the growing trend of formerly long-term residential units being converted into shorterterm rentals, often in violation of minimum housing requirements.

“What we have found, with the economy the way it is, is that many people have started to use their property as rental property to pay for their investment,” said city Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith.

“It has disrupted neighborhoods, and there was an outcry that we do something to regain our level of enforcement and maintain some level of compatibility.”

After attending the seminar, here are Ocean City Today’s tips for navigating the multiple layers of oversight from City Hall, both for your own benefit and for that of your neighbors. *** Know if you’re in an R-1 or MH area: While the city’s zoning code doesn’t get too specific about how residential units are set up, it does specify a particular set of limitations for “single-family homes,” which are the only type of occupancy allowed in R-1 (single-family residential) or MH (mobile home) zoning districts.

The city’s definition of family is “an individual or two or more persons who are related by blood or marriage living together and occupying a single housekeeping unit with a single culinary facility, including caregivers employed and residing on the premises, or a group of not more than four persons living together by joint agreement and occupying a single housekeeping unit with single culinary facility on a cost

sharing basis.”

This definition is not ironclad, Smith noted, since the legally upheld definition of “family” in the United States is forever changing due to what Smith cautiously termed “alternative lifestyles.”

Still, he said, a group of more than four vacationers who would not otherwise cohabitate cannot purport to be a “family” in order to skirt the zoning code and rent a property in an R-1 or MH district.

“It is a regulation and it is enforceable, but it’s a hard thing to enforce because people have an expectation of privacy,” Smith said.

“I can’t go barging into someone’s home ... for me to know who these people are is a different matter. If we have a police report where they’ve identified 12 different people, then we may be able to do something.”

Some attendees expressed dismay that, despite last year’s outcry, few Realtors and rental agents were putting notices on their listings that certain properties were subject to the R-1 or MH restrictions.

“We are going to be sending notices to all properties in the districts ... so that they can’t claim ignorance, whatever real estate agent they’re using,” Smith said. *** Notify the police of problems: Like Smith, several officials emphasized that, as civilian administrators, they can only issue citations and fines based on what has already been observed. Most referrals for housing violations come to them from the Ocean City Police Department, via noise complaints, as overcrowded or illegal housing and excessive noise often go hand-inhand.

“Astute officers will write up a referral for another city department,” said OCPD Sgt. Mark Paddack, who has helmed the department’s noise enforcement operations for the past seven seasons.

Excessive noise is defined as being over 65 decibels during the day, or 55 at night, measured 50 feet or more away from the offending property. Verified offenses are referred to the city’s Noise Board for correction.

“Our policy is to go to the complainant first, because 99 percent of the time they’re more than 50 feet away from the problem property,” Paddack said. “If we can hear AC/DC from a house 150 yards away, there’s a problem.” *** Post your phone number: Rental permits are required under the city’s noise ordinance for all non-hotel properties with seasonal tenants. Landlords are required to provide contact information, but for whatever reason See OFFICIALS Page 12

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Thus, Paddack suggested landlords and rental agents post their cell phone number near their rental permit sticker, which is supposed to be displayed on the front door of the unit, or an adjacent window.

Depending on the situation, police may or may not be able to help landlords evict tenants who are causing violations. Under Maryland law, most rentals of a week or less are covered under so-called “innkeepers’ laws,” which allow immediate eviction for any kind of public nuisance. These laws are police-enforceable.

In cases where tenants have a long-term lease, however, eviction is a civil matter and can only occur after a court process between landlord and tenant.

“It’s a matter of if you have a ‘lodging agreement’ or a lease,” Paddack said. “If it’s more than a week, we’re probably not going to be able to throw them out. We’re just going to be there to keep the peace and the landlord and tenant are going to do what they need to do.” *** Document your property: Under the International Building Code, which Ocean City has adopted, housing capacity is measured in

square footage. Units can hold one intended to be used. Otherwise, person per 40 square feet of bed- there is no sure way to prevent the room space, although any room con- legal repercussions from coming sidered a bedroom must be at least back onto the property owner.

70 square feet.

“That is something we deal with “This is designed so that people every summer,” said Capt. Josh aren’t turning every space into a Bunting with the city fire marshal’s bedroom,” said office. “What I Chief Building Inwould encourage ‘We do have a problem with you to do is docuspector Kevin Brown. “We see what I would call subletting, ment the property bunk beds in attics, where students will bring in as you handed it closets ... we’ve over.” additional students unknown seen just about Further, the to the landlord in order to everything there is building code also to see as far as unrequires a certain make their rents cheaper’ healthy living conamount of space for Chief Building Inspector ditions.” living and dining, Kevin Brown One of the major depending on occuissues from pancy.

Rooming Brown’s side is that landlords may houses and dormitories do not return over a unit in a certain way, quire this, but such classifications only to be called by the city after vi- come with additional standards for olations are created by tenants. This construction and fire safety, and it is is of particular concern with the illegal to make such a conversion shortage of affordable housing for without re-inspection by the buildstudent workers. ing department and fire marshal.

“We do have a problem with what *** I would call subletting, where stuKnow the fire code: dents will bring in additional stuUnder the state fire code, any unit dents unknown to the landlord in – be it a detached home, townhouse order to make their rents cheaper,” unit, or condo unit – is considered a Brown said. single-family dwelling if it has atThe best way to address this is for tached kitchen and bathroom facililandlords to have photo documenta- ties. However, “single-family” means tion available as to how the unit is something different than it does

under the city zoning code.

“You’re going to have zoning definitions, you’re going to have your building code, and then you’re going to have how we [the fire marshals] define how your property is being used,” said Deputy Joe Sexauer of the city fire marshal’s office.

Under fire code, any dwelling unit may contain up to five “outsiders” who are not part of the family unit.

Determining this status is somewhat subjective, but the two major factors are separate leases or rental agreements, and locked or partitioned spaces. This indicates that the occupants are not “familiar” with each other and thus not part of the family occupancy.

If more than five outside roommates are present, the dwelling is considered a rooming house for fire purposes, Sexauer said. This necessitates a number of additional features – having only a single exit from the unit, for instance, is only acceptable for family dwellings. The required rating of walls separating rooms also changes for non-dwelling uses.

“The more people you want to put into a unit, the more restrictive the fire code becomes,” Sexauer said.

“From our standpoint, it’s your responsibility to know what’s going on with your property.”

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As the commissioners began to evaluate the proposed FY16 budget line by line during their first work session devoted exclusively to that the issue, a clearer picture of their intent began to form.

Chiefly, it appears the county is working with a proposed 8-cent increase in the property tax rate, which will take it from the current rate of 77 cents per $100 of assessed value to 85 cents per $100. On a home assessed at $200,000 the tax hike will mean an extra $160 in taxes, bringing the total to $1,700 from $1,540.

Even with the increase, Worcester is still well behind Somerset and Wicomico’s 2015 respective rates of 91.5 cents and 95.2 cents per $100.

The increase will edge Worcester ahead of Queen Anne’s county rates for 2015 of 84.7 cents, which translates to $6 on a $200,000 home.

The budget committee, consisting of County Administrator Harold Higgins, Treasurer Phil Thompson and Budget Officer Kathy Whited, presented a budget whittled from the original estimated $189.9 million request to $182.5 million, cutting $7.3 million.

It was this proposal the commis-

sioners reviewed during Tuesday’s work session. The commissioners both added and subtracted amounts on this version, ending with nearly $350,000 in additional cuts.

Additional revenue sources were included in this version, which had not been in the previously advertised 15-cent hike proposal. Since those revenues can be fluid amounts based on a number of factors, State law requires counties to advertise any increase above the constant yield rate, this year determined to be 77.55 cents.

Bond issues, railroad taxes, casino funds and stabilization funds, while avenues of revenue, could not be legally be counted towards closing the gap.

The committee’s version of the budget included using about $160,000 of the remaining stabilization funds, estimated to be between $9 million to 10 million after about $6 million was used to balance the budget this year. Budget stabilization funds are the last to be spent as the county closes out a fiscal year, so the true amount spent won’t be known until after July 1.

The commissioners voted to remove the $160,000 immediately, citing an earlier agreement among the board to not touch any stabilization funds this year.

The elephant in the room, the Board of Education, was not discussed at this hearing. That was instead postponed until the next scheduled budget work session on May 20.

The commissioners are expected to adopt the budget during their June 2 meeting.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) The county commissioners also discussed the following topics during their Tuesday work session on the proposed fiscal 2016 budget.

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Balking at the proposed budget of $791,028 in requests from social service entities in the county like Atlantic General Hospital, the Worcester County Developmental Center, Diakonia and Worcester Youth and Family Counseling, Commissioner President M. Jim Bunting welcomed Commissioner A. Chip Bertino’s suggestion to review the whole process.

“These organizations were started by people who saw a need and raised money towards a goal,” Bunting said.

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Bertino said he would like to see the county’s role codified, and after the budget process the commissioners should define what the role would be in the future.

Commission video killed A proposal to broadcast county commissioners meetings has died on the table as the board voted to zeroout the $65,000 line item that would have provided for the equipment.

“If you’re going to raise taxes by eight cents the people deserve to see what happens here. No one is going to take off from work on a Tuesday afternoon,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.

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COUNTY BUDGET BRIEFS effort since he was elected this past November.

“This is not the time to do it,” Commissioner Ted Elder said.

The commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of removing funding for video equipment.

Discovery Center issued ultimatum Although they voiced support for new Delmarva Discovery Center Director Stacy Weisner, the commissioners voted to cut her requested funding from $60,000 to $50,000, and issued a clear statement of their intentions.

“They get one more year, and this is that year,” Bertino said.

The commissioners expressed frustration with the amount of funding devoted to the center annually without seeing any moves toward self-sufficiency.

“I’m to the point where I think we should let her raise the money,” Bunting said.

Church, who said he has known Weisner for many years, called her an aggressive fundraiser.

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City Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw said,

Taylor Landing to get crab pier funding After denying design phase funding for a replacement crab pier in Girdletree the county proceeded to resurrect the project during budget discussions.

When the commissioners reconstructed the boat ramp at Taylor’s Landing, they replaced a vertical bulkhead with riprap where the community had previously been crabbing and fishing.

“They don’t get much to begin with compared to the north end of the county,” Lockfaw said. Lockfaw said Governor Larry Hogan’s office has been in touch with him concerning the project, but hasn’t yet seen any results from the conversation.

“A boat ramp isn’t a place to be moving around. I don’t think it’s safe,” Mitrecic said.

Lockfaw said there hasn’t been an issue with the pier before.

“There’s not a lot of recreation down there. I think this is money well spent,” Church said.

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City wants accountability for feral cat control Commission recommends use of single vet, relocation of cats from nuisance areas

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) City leaders showed this week that they have a number of ideas on how to handle the resort’s feral cat issue. But trying to corral these into a cohesive policy statement is, well, a bit like trying to herd cats.

As a continuation from last month’s discussion, the city’s police commission talked further this week about Ocean City’s feral cat policy, eventually deciding on some type of measure that would bring more accountability to the $4,500 the city has set aside for the advocacy groups who trap and treat feral cats.

Under the commission’s proposal, anyone doing so would be required to notify the Ocean City Police Department’s animal control division so that the city can monitor where feral cat colonies exist in the resort, and control where the cats are returned.

The city would, in turn, establish a designated veterinarian to vaccinate and spay/neuter any cats trapped in the town limits. The veterinarian would be paid out of the $4,500 pool, which could be increased if the demand is present.

“I thought that was the direction we were going in, rather than funding these groups with a lump sum that may or may not be going toward what we want,” Mayor Rick Meehan said.

This does not address, however, the liability issue presented to the commission at its last session by the Worcester County Health Department, which recommended that the city adopt an ordinance similar to the county’s that assigns legal ownership of a feral animal to whomever is harboring it on their property.

Assigning legal responsibility for the cats on paper, however, is a different thing from deciding what is ultimately going to be done about them in the field.

“If we wanted to adopt something similar to what the county has, the commission is going to have to make a recommendation for what they

want to do about these feral cats,” City Solicitor Guy Ayres said. “Politically, there has to be a decision made as to where you want to go.”

From a legal standpoint, Ayres reiterated what he had said previously.

Conferring legal ownership of a roaming animal is legally impossible, especially when owners may not know the animals are living on their property.

“As opposed to the county, the majority of our owners are absentee,” Ayres said. “To tell someone that a cat living on their property in the winter when they’re not here is theirs ... I don’t think any judge would uphold that.”

Most of the animal welfare groups in Worcester practice a strategy of Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR), in which feral cats are captured, spayed or neutered, vacci-

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The question is whether or not it is in the city’s best interest to allow this to be done, or if not, if it can enforce some type of alternative. The health department has submitted that TNVR is not effective, and poses a considerable rabies risk since there is no way to ensure that all cats in a colony have been vaccinated and revaccinated.

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Goal of ordinance change still up for debate Continued from Page 19 up shouldering the bill for a victim’s rabies treatment.

Cat advocates, on the other hand, point to a number of successes with TNVR in the resort, such as at the 94th Street mall, as well as successful methods to re-trap and re-vaccinate cats over time.

How the county’s legal responsibility policy does or doesn’t encourage TNVR is a moot point, Ayres said, until the city decides what it wants to support.

“I don’t get a clear message from you all about what you want to do about these cats, and that’s where we have to start,” Ayres said.

Ayres noted that, while the county discourages TNVR, it’s unclear exactly what resources it could provide to the city to pick up the slack if the city were to likewise push away the private TNVR groups it currently relies upon.

“I guess they’d have to hire additional animal control personnel,” Ayres said. “I don’t know. This may be just another law the county drafted that never gets enforced anyway.”

The consensus was that the city should not sanction the returning of cats to areas that would cause problems with nearby human residents, or to areas that could not be moni-

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tored by the OCPD. “We’re not on a farm out in Wicomico County with 800 feral cats.

We’re in an urban area,” Councilman Dennis Dare said. “There may be some colonies in town that are managed very well, and there may be some that are not.”

Requiring TNVR groups to go through the OCPD for veterinary services would give the city fiscal leverage over where cats are being returned.

“The vet bill comes to animal control, and they pay out of the funds we have set aside,” Dare said.

“It may need to be trap-neutervaccinate and relocate,” Councilman

and Police Commission Chair Doug Cymek said. “I would ask that, if we have a problem property, that cats not be returned there.”

According OCPD Capt. Kevin Kirstein, the department’s animal control will respond directly to complaints of nuisance animals. Although rabies is the greatest health risk, the most common complaint is from cats defecating in yards, ripping up flowerbeds, and other property damage calls, Kirstein said. If trapped, any healthy cat will be taken to the Worcester County Humane Society or to a private sanctuary and not released back into Ocean City. Sick animals are euthanized.

Cymek noted that he has spoken to a property owner outside of town that would be willing to regularly accept feral cats caught by TNVR groups, were the city to ban cats from being returned to certain areas of the resort. Still, he said, this is only half of the solution.

“If you are feeding the cats, you have some responsibility for them,” Cymek said. “We have to communicate to discourage people from feeding these cats.”

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Local adopted by Nepali family raising funds With Monsoon season only five weeks away, Robbins strives to get family out from under tarp in time

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Patrick Robbins, a disaster relief expert formerly with the Red Cross in Salisbury and an alumnus of several human rights and humanitarian organizations, is desperate to help the Nepali family who helped him.

Robbins graduated from Salisbury University and has remained in northern Worcester County for the last six years, with a few layovers in Nepal and other areas in between. He helped coordinate efforts on the shore related to Hurricane Sandy and was in New Orleans to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

He knows his field, what’s required and why he can’t just buy a plane ticket and go. “It’s what we saw in Haiti,� Robbins said, where the influx of volunteers and well-wishers contributed less to the aid and more to the problems.

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In 2010, in Nepal training for a human rights job, Robbins was adopted by the Basnet family, earning the honorific “Babu,� which is a means of calling a person with great affection, reserved for children, grandchildren and spouses. A matriarchal society, Robbins lived with the 10-member Basnet family in their shared home. They sheltered and fed Robbins for months during his training and every time he has visited in the intervening years, which he places as about 30.

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Temporary, teen and sibling housing sought Entire countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foster needs served by about 20 homes; more space, more options

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) There are many types of services provided to children by the Worcester County Department of Social Services and many local children need every kind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then some.

Just 21 homes, with one more coming online before July 1, are available to provide Jami Truitt temporary or foster care to the 28 children and young adults currently in the system. Geography counts, especially in Worcester County, because the troubles that could lead a family to avail themselves of foster options are universal, according to Jami Truitt of Worcester County Social Services said. Cities and towns within Worcester are not, Truitt said, using the differences between Ocean Pines and Girdletree as an example. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My pie in the sky is there is a home on every block in every neighborhood that has been licensed to foster children,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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ices would explore â&#x20AC;&#x153;fictiveâ&#x20AC;? bonds between people, in order to retain a measure of stability in an unstable time. A coach, friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent or close neighbor could potentially step in as a foster parent to preserve school attendance, social circles and as much of a daily routine as possible, Truitt said.

Respite care is a short-term break from the family situation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whatever that may be â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with a fixed end date in mind. Short- or long-term placement in a resource home (the new name for what has been considered a â&#x20AC;&#x153;foster home,â&#x20AC;?) either with or without an adoption option is also possible. All three require the same basic steps for certification, Truitt said.

The first step is to attend an informational meeting in Worcester, Somerset or Wicomico counties. These three counties share resources and personnel when it comes to foster or adoptive care services, so residents of one may use facilities of another in many cases.

The meetings are held on Tuesdays each month between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Somersetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is held on the first Tuesday at the Princess Anne Library, Wicomicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is on the third Tuesday at the Wicomico Library and Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is on the fourth Tuesday at the Market Square One Stop in Snow Hill.

After the meeting, 27 hours of instruction are required, called the Parents Resource for Information Development and Education (PRIDE).

Spouses and significant others are required to attend all sessions, with a small allowance for absences.

Next, a home assessment involving home visits, income verification and other administrative steps will need to be completed. Passing that, the final step is for the prospective parents to decide which type of care they are suited to: foster, respite or adoptive. The process for becoming each is identical.

The requirements are admittedly stiff, but Truitt said the rewards are potentially greater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people shy away from the time commitment to get licensed, and the changes after you become licensed, social workers become part of your life, for example; but parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with kids already know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult but absolutely worthy work,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Each child in the system has two concurrent plans in place. The first is a reunification plan for the child to return to his or her birth parents and is required by federal law, Truitt said. The next plan is to navigate that child through the foster system, and is tailored to the individual needs of the situation. Worcester is in particular need of homes willing to accommodate siblings and young adults.

Social services is reluctant to break up siblings, Truitt said, because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t intend to add trauma to an already challenging situation. More parents and homes that are able to make

this sort of accommodation are always in high demand, Truitt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love a teen? I love our teenagers. One thing a teen will do that a small child canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t is tell you what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking or what they need. You may not always want to hear what they have to say but they will tell you,â&#x20AC;? Truitt said.

Families in Worcester, Truitt said, tend to shy away from teens or older children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a difficult time but we all live through it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Often, Truitt explained, it is the teens who are most likely to be placed outside of Worcester and therefore separated from both the school theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re attending and their friends.

Teenagers can become emancipated from the system at the age of 18, but Maryland allows interested young adults to remain in the system until they turn 21. Foster parents may keep their doors open much longer than that if they so choose.

Foster parents are provided with a monthly stipend intended as a reimbursement for things a child would need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some kids come with packed suitcases, some come with the clothes on their backs,â&#x20AC;? Truitt said.

The current monthly stipend is $835 per month per child.

For more information call the Worcester County Department of Social Services at 410.677.6800.

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Ping Pong Summer bounces back $30K to resort tourism

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) After expecting its serve to bounce off the table and never be returned, the city was a bit surprised this week when the film “Ping Pong Summer” shot back 30 percent of the resort government’s investment.

The city Tourism Commission discussed this week how to handle the $30,000 of revenue-sharing that the film has kicked back so far, as part of the $100,000 investment the city made into the project three years ago.

“Ping-Pong Summer,” directed by Michael Tully, finished shooting in the resort in the fall of 2012. The film, which Tully billed as a “Karate Kidstyle” underdog tale of young love and competitive table tennis, starred mostly unknown child actors, including local student Emmi Shockley.

A number of big-name stars also played roles in the film, including Susan Sarandon and Lea Thompson.

The film, with a total budget of a little over $1 million, was bolstered by $100,000 public contributions from both the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County, with the city’s share coming out of the Tourism Advisory Board budget.

Since securities law prevents government entities from investing in films, both the city and county put their funds into an account with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, which then bought in to Tully’s project.

“We now have control over this

money as part of the agreement with TAB, who had put out the $100,000 that was funneled through the chamber,” said city Tourism Director Donna Abbott.

“The way I understand it, we just need to make sure whatever we spend it on is approved by the city and used for marketing or tourism promotion,” said Chamber Executive Director Melanie Pursel.

The TAB is a committee that recommends expenditures out of the city’s tourism budget to provide seed money for public events.

“My recommendation would be to put the money back into the TAB budget for reinvestment,” Abbott said.

The funds could be used to seed an additional new event, or expand an existing one. The TAB’s largest outlay is with Bob Rothermel of TEAM Productions for summer beach fireworks and laser shows, which could be expanded to other locations such as Northside Park, Tourism Commission Chair Mary Knight noted.

“Ping Pong Summer” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January of 2014. It was subsequently picked up for a limited theatrical release, and continues to receive royalties from online and on-demand viewership.

The film, which takes place in Ocean City in 1985, was anticipated to boost nostalgia tourism in the resort.

“There were a lot of naysayers, including me, who thought we wouldn’t see anything back other than the publicity,” Knight said. “I’m pleasantly surprised.”

Oratorical winners announced

(May 15, 2015) The Ocean CityBerlin Optimist Club recently held its annual Oratorical Contest at Stephen Decatur Middle School.

Eighty-one contestants from several Worcester County schools competed with this year’s theme, “How My Optimism Will Help Me Press On To Greater Achievements of the Future.”

From the preliminary contest, nine young men and 10 young women were selected to compete in the Club finals, held on April 15. The medal recipients were the following: Gold medals: Sara Bianca of Stephen Decatur Middle School and Christopher Rilling of Worcester Preparatory School.

Silver medals: Helen Odenwald of

Stephen Decatur Middle School and Nick Moondra of Worcester Preparatory School.

Bronze medals: Anchita Batra and Anthony Rilling both of Worcester Preparatory School.

The gold medals winners represented the Ocean City-Berlin Club at the Zone Contest, held at the Salisbury Board of Education on April 21. Both speakers preformed well and represented the Worcester County communities with pride and poise.

Bianca, a seventh grade student, won the Zone Contest and was scheduled to compete in the district contest, held at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City on May 2.

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The usual suspects With all its buildings and parking lots, Ocean City wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be thought of as much of a haven for birds, except, perhaps, for shore birds, gulls and the usual crew of finches and sparrows. But the opposite is true, especially during the spring migration. These photographs were taken in one downtown yard (mostly) over the course of two weeks. They are, top row, from left: downy woodpecker, cardinal, white-breasted nuthatch, Baltimore oriole. Row two: Carolina wren, ruby-throated hummingbird, blackpoll warbler, rose-breasted grosbeak. Row three: Carolina chickadee, yellow-crowned night heron (photographed nearby), red-breasted nuthatch, blackburnian warbler. Row four: yellow warbler, red-headed woodpecker. And those Canada goose kids wandering off again.

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POLICE/COURTS

Burglary Diana Griffin, 32, of Pittsville, Md. was arrested on May 8 after she entered a residence in Whaleyville without permission.

Worcester County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies responded to a burglary call after Griffin reportedly entered the house, got in an argument with the occupants and then left.

A little while later, police located the suspect seated in her vehicle that was parked in their driveway.

After a deputy talked to Griffin through the car window, he came to suspect she had been drinking and asked her to get out of the car and perform a field sobriety test.

She refused, according to the report, and was placed under arrest.

Griffin was charged with fourth-degree burglary, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol, violating an alcohol restriction and resisting arrest.

She was released on her personal recognizance pending trial.

after striking a tree, the report said.

He was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

During the investigation, a state trooper allegedly detected a strong alcoholic beverage odor coming from Hudson and there was enough probable cause to arrest him, according to the report.

He was asked to have his blood drawn to determine his blood alcohol content he agreed and results are pending.

Theft Ocean City police officers arrested Jakeel Young, 19, and Robert Cason, 18, both of Dover, Del. for unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

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Police chase ends on foot after motorcyclist ejected Illegal U-turns, running red lights and unsafe lane changes among charges

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) This past Saturday afternoon, a motorcycle driver allegedly ran a red light, fled from the scene, collided with a vehicle and ended up ejected from his bike after an Ocean City police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Philadelphia Avenue.

During the chase, Kevin Joiner, 30, of Church Hill, Md., performed several unsafe lane changes, made several illegal U-turns and rode against the flow of traffic, the report states.

Joiner collided with a vehicle and was launched from his motorcycle after running another red light and nearly striking a family of Kevin Joiner six legally crossing the roadway at the intersection of Second Street, according to police.

He allegedly attempted to flee on foot, but was detained and arrested.

Joiner was charged with more than a dozen traffic violations including driving with a suspended and revoked license. He was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and released after posting $20,000 bond.

Car collision Martha Pusey, 54, of Snow Hill, received a citation after failing to yield the right of way and running into a truck on Route 113 in Snow Hill on Monday.

The drivers of both vehicles were taken to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment of what were believed to be minor injuries.

Pusey was on Bay Street and continuing onto Public Landing Road when she failed to stop at the flashing red light and stop sign, the report said.

The Worcester County Hazardous response team cleaned up fuel from the scene after it spilled from a vehicle during the accident.

Car crash near Showell Timothy Hudson, 51, of Frankford, Del. was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into a fence and tree on Route 589 in Showell on Sunday.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 25 tion down a one-way road.

As the officer exited his vehicle, Young left the car he was driving and began walking towards police.

Young was advised to get back into the car and he allegedly told police he was not the one driving and the car did not belong to him.

While speaking with Young, police detected a strong odor of Marijuana coming from the interior of the car, the report stated.

In addition, Police Communications said the car Young was driving had been reported stolen from the owner’s residence in Dover, Del. The officer asked for Young’s license, which he did not have and a license check revealed it was revoked and suspended through the state of Delaware.

Due to the vehicle being reported stolen, Young was handcuffed and placed on the curb.

A few minutes later, a man walked up to police and said Young had allegedly stolen his cellphone at the basketball courts prior to getting pulled over.

The victim told officers he left his cellphone on a bench while he played, which happened to be near Young.

He was keeping tabs on his cellphone and noticed it was missing at one point.

After approaching Young, the suspect got in the car and drove away.

The victim saw police pull Young over a few minutes later.

While police searched the car, the victim’s phone was located and the security lock combination he provided unlocked the phone.

Young told police his friend, Cason, picked him up in Dover and they drove to Ocean City to play basketball.

Cason approached an officer to find out what was going on and when he identified himself as the driver of

the vehicle, he was arrested.

He told police the vehicle was purchased from an unidentified male in Wilmington for $100.

Cason and Young were charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, theft of $10,000 to under $100,000 and driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s content with intent to deprive owner.

Young was additionally charged with theft of less than $1,000, driving on a suspended and revoked license, failure to display license on demand, failure to obey a traffic control device and driving the wrong direction down a one-way road.

Crashed into ditch Paul Hudson Jr., 37, of Newark was arrested on May 9 on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing his Mustang into a ditch on Route 12 in Girdletree.

According to the report, his car left the right side of the road and ended up in a ditch while he was traveling south.

State Police troopers from the Berlin Barrack reported that after they arrived at the scene, they had Hudson perform roadside sobriety tests, which he failed.

The report said Hudson refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

He was charged with a DUI and other related charges for the collision.

Hudson was not injured and he was released to a sober party from the barrack.

Hit and run Maryland State Police arrested Pedro Gallardo-Trinidad, 53, of Berlin on Saturday for driving under the influence after he allegedly entered the lane of another driver, stuck the car and failed to stop afterwards in the area of Worcester Highway and Jarvis Road.

Upon arrival at the scene, troopers talked with witnesses who saw the collision and they helped in assisting by directing Gallardo-Trinidad to pull over until police were able to catch up with him.

According to the report, troopers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from Gallardo-Trinidad’s breath and they observed signs of impairment.

After allegedly failing a few field sobriety tests, Gallardo-Trinidad was arrested.

At the barrack, Gallardo-Trinidad agreed to an alcohol concentration test and he allegedly blew a .20.

He was charged with driving under the influence and other related charges for the collision.

There were no injuries to drivers or passengers reported.

Affray Joshua Skethway, 29, of Carlisle, Pa., Anthony Fickes, 26, of Dover, Pa. and David Sykes, 37, of Ocean City were arrested for affray on May 9 after fighting outside of a downtown bar.

Ocean City police communications began dispatching other police units to an active fight and as they approached the location, officers observed Fickes and Skethway attacking a shirtless Sykes in the middle of the street.

According to the report, Fickes ran over to the victim and began throwing punches. As they were fighting, police observed Skethway punch Sykes in the back of his head.

Two witnesses who were telling the men to stop fighting allegedly told police Skethway and Fickes attacked them before police arrived.

Additional independent witnesses to the incident advised police that Skethway and Fickes were the fight starters and no one knew why they started throwing punches.

Fickes and Skethway were additionally charged with second degree assault and disorderly conduct.

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OCPD names Debbie Schmidt Auxiliary Officer of the Year Volunteer unit formed in 1999 to contribute admin., community, traffic support (May 15, 2015) On Friday April 17 the Ocean City Police Department celebrated its annual Auxiliary Officer recognition luncheon and named Debbie Schmidt the 2014 Auxiliary Officer of the Year. The OCPD auxiliary unit, which began in 1999, currently boasts 11 members who volunteer their time to the Ocean City Police Department and the Ocean City community.

The title of “Auxiliary Officer of the Year” is awarded to those who best demonstrate a devotion to duty and public service and whose conduct and contributions exemplify the purpose of the auxiliary unit. Auxiliary officer Schmidt has been a member of the unit for five years and has volunteered a total of 701.25 hours of service to the Ocean City Police Department.

“Our auxiliary officers are invaluable to our department,” commented Chief Ross Buzzuro. “The dedication of auxiliary officer Schmidt and the entire auxiliary unit to public safety in Ocean City has greatly benefited our community and the men and women of the Ocean City Police Department.”

The auxiliary unit provides volunteer services to supplement OCPD personnel in areas such as administrative support, traffic control, security at community events and much more. Since its inception, the officers of the auxiliary unit have collectively volunteered 53,900 hours of service to the Ocean City Police Department.

In 2014, auxiliary officers volunteered 2,500 service hours to the Town of Ocean City resulting in a cost savings of nearly $90,000.

Citizens who wish to join the auxiliary officer unit are encouraged to contact Lt. Scott Harner at 410-5205318.

Bike registration with OCPD deters theft, boosts recovery Free program can track lost or stolen bicycles across county lines on lower shore (May 15, 2015) As the summer months approach and bicycling becomes a more accessible mode of transportation, the Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens of its bicycle registration program.

Bicycle registration is a deterrent to crime, and promotes both safety and accountability, according to the department.

The registration program is free, and all registration information is stored electronically for future reference.

Bicycles are sometimes lost or stolen. Stolen bicycles are most often used only on a temporarily and usually abandoned after a short period of time. Each year the Ocean City Police Department receives numerous calls concerning abandoned bicycles and officers sometimes recover them while on patrol. The

bikes are taken into the department and later turned over to the property section for safekeeping and eventually, disposal.

Registration is quick and easy. It takes just a few minutes to record personal information along with the identifying characteristics of the bicycle including the make, model, color, style and serial number.

OCPD will also provide bike owners with a small registration sticker to affix to the underside of the frame.

This sticker has an independent identification number and the name of the department.

Police said this is very useful information in cases where bicycles are taken outside of Ocean City and are recovered by another police department. With the registration sticker attached, any police department that finds a bicycle will know to contact OCPD for ownership information.

To register call 410-520-5395 or fill out a registration form online at http://oceancitymd.gov/Police/For ms/bike_reg.pdf.

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WORLD WAR II

Philippine island Luzon contested

by U.S. and Japan Beach bombarded for days, hundreds of thousands of troops in play for combat

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (May 15, 2015) This week, 70 years ago, the United States Army was battling forces of the Empire of Japan on the Island of Luzon in the Philippines.

With 42,457 square miles, Luzon is the world’s 15th largest island and the largest island in the Philippine’s archipelago. It is surrounded by the Luzon Sea on its west, the Philippine Sea, on its east and the Luzon Strait on the north. It is currently home to 48,520,000 people, making it the 4th most populated island in the world.

Specifically, this week, 70 years ago, the 25th Infantry Division from Hawaii, commanded by Maj. Gen. Charles L. Mullins, took the Balete Pass, which was being defended by the Japanese 10th Division, commanded

by Lt. Gen. Yasuyuki Okamoto.

The pass connects the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Viscaya in central Luzon. The pass is the gateway to

the Cagayan Valley, which is the largest region in the Philippines. Gen. Okamoto’s division was destroyed in the battle, losing 7,750. The American division suffered 2,090 wounded and 685 killed, one of which was its assistant division commander, Brig. Gen. James Leo Dalton II. The pass is sometimes referred to as Dalton Pass.

At the same time that Gen. Mullins’ 25th Division was taking Balete Pass, the 32nd Division, from Michigan and Wisconsin, and commanded by Maj. Gen. William H. Gill, was taking the Salacsac Pass on the Villa Verde Trail.

It was defended by the Japanese 2nd Tank Division, commanded by Gen. Yoshiharu Iwanaka, whose division was also destroyed. Gen. Gill’s 32nd Division suffered 825 killed and 2160 wounded.

The Battle of Luzon commenced when, on Jan. 6, 1945, an Allied Naval force, under command of Adm. Jesse B. Oldendorf, began bombarding the landing beaches and environs on Lingayen Gulf. This bombardment lasted for three days.

On Jan. 9, soldiers from the U.S. 6th Army, commanded by Gen. Walter Krueger, began landing on the beaches on Lingayen Gulf. 68,000 men came ashore that day. All told, 203,608 soldiers landed on the beaches at Lingayen Gulf.

The Philippines, and, in particular, Luzon, were defended by the Japanese

One of the principal buildings housing internees at Santo Tomas was the Education building (now UST Hospital building). Shanties and vegetable gardens can be seen near the building.

14th Area Army, under the command of Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita. On Feb. 15, 1942, Yamashita, at the head of the 30,000-man, 25th Imperial Japanese Army, had captured the British stronghold of Singapore and its 130,000man garrison, which earned him the sobriquet, “Tiger of Malaya.”

Yamashita’s forces defending the Philippines numbered 262,000. He divided them into three groups: the Show Boat group, numbering 152,000, was under his personal command in Northern Luzon; the Kembu Group, numbering 30,000, defended Baton and the Western Shores, under the

command of Lt. Gen. Rikichi Tsukada; the Shimbu Group, under the command of Gen. Shizuo Yokoyama, was responsible for the defense of Southern Luzon, which included the capital of Manila.

After landing, the XIV Corps, commanded by Gen. Oscar Griswold, headed south toward the Philippine capital, Manila. More troops were landed, on Jan.15, 1945, 45 miles southwest of Manila. Griswold’s XIV Corps reached Clark Air Base on Jan. 23, and finally secured it a week later.

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 29 manded by Maj. Gen. Vernon D. Mudge, landed at San Fabian on Lingayen Gulf, on Jan. 27. Four days later, Gen. MacArthur ordered Mudge to, “Get to Manila! Free the internees at Santo Tomás. Take Malacanang Palace and the Legislative Building.”

The Japanese had converted the 300-year-old University of Santo Tomás into an internment camp holding about 4,000, over half of whom were Americans. MacArthur, having spent decades there, was intimately familiar with the city. Mudge’s men reached Santo Tomás on Feb. 3 and liberated the internees, including 60 Army nurses.

The Eighth Army, commanded by Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, landed at Nasugbu, in Batangas Province, on Jan. 31. This date is still celebrated every year as Liberation Day in Batangas Province.

By now, Yamashita, not wanting to get bogged down in urban warfare defending Manila, nor wanting the responsibility of feeding and caring for its million inhabitants, withdrew his soldiers and declared Manila an “Open City.”

He was, in effect, saying that it would not be defended. However, as soon as his soldiers left, Rear Adm. Iwabuchi Sanji, commander 31st Naval Special Base Force, announced that he, and the limited forces under

his command, would defend the city to the last. Those forces included 12,500 marines and sailors and 4,500 Army personnel commanded by Col. Katsuzo Noguchi.

The city was finally liberated on March 4, after much death and destruction. The admiral had committed suicide on Feb. 26. Fort Drum, in Manila Bay, was not cleared of the enemy until April 13 when U.S. forces incinerated them.

In the meantime, units of the 11th Airborne Division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Joseph M. Swing, liberated the prison camp at Los Baños, in the Province of Laguna, on Feb. 23, 1945.

Those liberated included Laura Cobb and 11 other nurses captured upon the surrender of Bataan and Corregidor, and Frank Buckles, who would become the last surviving American WWI veteran, finally passing on Feb. 11, 2011, at the age of 110.

The city of Baguio, which in 1939 had a population of 24,000, and currently has a population of 320,000, served as Yamashita’s headquarters.

As of December 1944, it also was the capital of the Japanese-controlled Philippine Republic, whose president was José P. Laurel y Garcia, and which declared war on the United States on Sept. 23, 1944.

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Male internees lost an average of 53 pounds during the 37 months of their internment at Santo Tomas.

fantry Division, from Ohio, commanded by Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler, together with Filipino units, began advancing on the city in late February.

By late March, the city was within range of American artillery. Yamashita withdrew most of his forces by midApril, relocating his headquarters to Bambang, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, leaving Maj. Gen. Noakata Utsunomiya in charge. On April 22, he, too, left town and the Americans entered the city on April 24.

Gen. Yamashita surrendered the remnants of his army – some 50,000

soldiers – at Kiangan in Ifugao Province, on Aug. 15 and again on Sept. 2, 1945, in a formal ceremony at Baguio. Even then, because of communication difficulties, several Japanese continued the struggle, not realizing that their country had surrendered.

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Ocean City employee wins national award Fred Wise earns industry honor for convention sales pros named for past pres.

(May 15, 2015) The Board of Directors of Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI) has awarded Fred Wise, director of sales and marketing for the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, the prestigious Shawn Corwin-Myland Award.

The annual award is given in memory of Shawn Corwin-Myland, a longstanding member of CSPI and past president of the association who lost her battle with cancer in October of 2006.

The award is given to a member in good standing who is considered by the board to be a leader and contributor, dedicated and committed to the

CSPI mission, hardworking and well our profession,” Wise said. “Receiving respected in the industry and an indi- this award, which is the highest award vidual who is passionate about the given by our group, is thrilling. The success of CSPI real honor howand other CSPI ever, has been ‘The real honor however, has members. Wise, what I do for been doing what I do for so many doing who has been an so many years, and active member of years, and the wonderful people the wonderful peoI have had the privilege to work ple I have had the CSPI since 1997 also served on the privilege to work with along the way’ Board of Direc- Convention Center Director of with along the way.” tors from 19992004 and was Sales and Marketing Fred Wise Wise’s career in CSPI President in hospitality began 2004. in 1974 at the Johnny Unities Shera“This is an extraordinary honor, ton Jet Port in Orlando, Fla. before both within the association and within working various positions for Marriott

and Sheraton hotels in Huntington Beach, Ca., Harrisburg, Pa., Washington, D.C., New Orleans La., Boston Mass., and New York City.

Wise joined the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in 1996. He will be presented with the Shawn CorwinMyland award at CSPI’s 24th annual Conference in September in Washington, D.C. “I am so proud to have been a part of an organization which dedicated itself to fostering the spirit of collaborative success between convention sales professionals, destination marketing organizations and convention centers,” Wise said. “I am truly humbled.”

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OBITUARIES MARLYN E. PIETRUSZKA Ocean City Marlyn E. Pietruszka, age 78, of Ocean City, died Friday, May 1, 2015.

Marlyn was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Howard and Marie (North) Rodrick.

Marlyn was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Ocean City Elks Ladies Auxiliary and the Ocean City Polish American Club.

She is survived by two sons, Daniel Pietruszka and his wife, Marna, of Reisterstown, Md. and Lawrence Pietruszka of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; a daughter, Mary Jo Wojciechowski of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Joyce Habicht of Rosedale, Md. and six grandchildren, Brandon, Nicole, Kayla, Cory, Tyler and Nicholas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel E. Pietruszka, in 1999.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City with Father John Lunness officiating.

Burial was in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery in Baltimore on Friday, May 8, 2015.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

OLIVIA HILLIS WIMBROW Berlin Olivia Hillis Wimbrow, age 98, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2015 at Harrison Senior Living in Snow Hill.

Born in Onancock, Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank N. Hillis and Laura Parker Hillis.

She is preceded in death by her husOlivia Wimbrow band, Rev. Lawrence E. Wimbrow Jr., in 2007.

She is survived by her children, David Wimbrow and Cindy of Berlin, Dr. Thomas Wimbrow and Carol of New Zealand, Lawrence Wimbrow III and Sally of Rudoso, New Mexico, Steve Wimbrow and Betsy of Catonsville, Md., Kevin Wimbrow of Tuscon, Ariz., Susan Shackter of Sweden, Pam Harrington and Ray of Binghamton, N.Y., and Cathy Cardall of Baltimore.

She leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Hillis, Robert Hillis and Richard Hillis, her son, Robert Rowe, and her daughter, Carol Fedder.

Mrs. Wimbrow was a homemaker and author. She proudly published two books, “The Presence of Rachel Shaw” and “My Beloved Bohemian.”

Mrs. Wimbrow was a past vestry member of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea. She also founded the Opportunity Shop for Atlantic Methodist Church.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at St.

Paul’s by-the-Sea. Rev. Dr. Mark Cyr officiated.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Red Door Community Center or the St. Paul’s by-The-Sea Building Fund c/o St. Paul’s by-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 N. Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, Md. 21842.

ROGER EDWARD SWANSON, JR. Ocean Pines Roger Edward Swanson, Jr., age 85, died on May 2, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Roger E. Swanson, Sr. and Helen Devaney Swanson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, R. Swanson, Jr. Merema Seit Swanson, and children, Eric A. Swanson and his fiancée, Sondra, of Ocean Pines, Erin Swanson of Bethany Beach, Del. and Taryn M. McFall and her husband, Scott, of San Francisco, Ca. There are two grandchildren, Ty and Seth McFall, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Swanson had served in the Merchant Marines and later retired from the New York City Police Department.

Roger was a member of the BoggsDisharoon American Legion Post #123 in Berlin, and St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and working in his garden. He was also artistic and loved to paint. He leaves his beloved dogs Lolly, Bagel and Pippin.

A memorial mass was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines. Rev. Leonard Downs officiated. Interment will be held at a later date in Brooklyn, N.Y. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

VALENCIA MAE SUNDAY “SUNNY” HOOVER Ocean City Valencia Mae Sunday “Sunny” Hoover, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the age of 88.

Born Jan. 14, 1927 in York, Pa., she was the daughter of the late George M. and Edna Mae Lauer Sunday.

She was a graduate of York High in 1944, and went on to graduate from Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia in 1948 (now known as the University of Mary Washington).

Sunny worked for the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Navy, Bureau of Ships as a specifications coordinator.

After raising her children she became a teacher in Montgomery Co. Md., public schools for 11 years.

Sunny and her husband, Frank, bought a summer home in Ocean City in 1965; in 1981 they retired to that home from the Washington, D.C. area. They have enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets in the world ever since.

For more than 25 years she was an active member of the Ocean City Woman’s Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, AARP and Martha Circle of Atlantic United Methodist Church.

Sunny and her husband planned and escorted tours for the local AARP Chapter to Australia, Europe, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and Mexico as well as many bus tours in the U.S.A. She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Frank Landis Hoover; her sister, Mary Ann Downs of York, Pa.; her son, Frank G. Hoover of Concord, N.C.; her daughter, Laurie Marie Brucki and her husband, Richard, of Roanoke, Va.; and her three adored grandchildren, Taylor Matthew Brucki and his wife, Kelsey, of Alexandria, Va., Kristen Leigh Hutton and her husband, Joshua, of Roanoke, Va. and Dylan James Brucki of Roanoke, Va. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Atlantic

United Methodist Church in Ocean City.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

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

SILVIO J. GIUSTI Salisbury Silvio J. Giusti, age 86, passed away on May 3, 2015 at Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Center in Salisbury, Md. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Ernesto and Speranza Fioravanti Giusti.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Silvio Giusti Joan Giusti. He is survived by his son, Michael Giusti, and his wife, Anne, of Bishopville, Md., his three grandchildren, Jason and David of Bishopville, Md. and Ian and his wife, Kristen, of Hummelstown, Pa.; grand-dog DW Zephyr and his sister, Hope McDonald and her husband, Jon, of Duncannon, Pa. Silvio Giusti served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College. Silvio became a hotel/restaurateur, owning The Alva Restaurant in Harrisburg Pa., along with the Wayne Hotel & Bar. After retiring, he became an avid tennis player and loved traveling to Europe with his family, touring the hills of Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast of Italy. He also enjoyed his many friends, especially the Liars Club who hung out at the West Shore Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 33 Ocean City to be closer to his family.

As a wonderful father, grandfather and friend he will be sorely missed.

A private Interment will be at Rolling Green Cemetery in Camp Hill, Pa. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: Salisbury Kennel Club Charitable Trust, Inc., 31663 Winterplace Pkwy, Salisbury, Md. 21804 or to Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Center, 200 Civic Ave., Salisbury, Md. 21804.

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

HOWARD FRANKLIN PARSONS, JR. Ocean City Howard Franklin Parsons, Jr. age, 86, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Harrison House Nursing Home in Snow Hill.

Born in South Hampton, N.Y., he was the son of the late Howard Franklin Parsons, Sr. and Lillian Bell Cropper Parsons.

He was preceded in death earlier this year by his beloved wife of 60 years, Evelyn Celeste Parsons. He is survived by his daughter, Lillian Parsons Azbell, of Ocean City; step-

H. Parsons. Jr.

daughter, Joan Taylor of Tyaskin, Md.; grandson, Andrew Azbell and greatgranddaughter Dominique Emmanuel Azbell. There are several step-grand and step-great-grandchil-

dren.

He leaves a sister, Joan McCrorey of Salisbury, and several nephews.

Also preceding him in death was a brother, William Harvey Parsons, and a sister, Lillian Mae Parsons.

Mr. Parsons was a graduate of Ocean City High School and a United States Coast Guard veteran. He had been the owner/operator of Howard Parsons Plumbing and Heating, Inc for over 30 years. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Connie Paulson officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.

A donation in his memory may be made to: Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy. Berlin, Md. 21811.

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ELIZABETH JOAN “JODY” VEADER Ocean Pines Elizabeth Joan “Jody” Veader passed away peacefully on May 7, 2015, in Berlin, Md. surrounded by her family.

She was born on Jan. 9, 1927 in St. Louis, Mo. to Elwyn Charles Comstock and Mary Louise Bennett Comstock.

She is survived by her children, Chris Turcotte and her husband, Jack, of Arundel, Maine; Susan Hall and her husband, John, of Lewes, Del.; John Veader and his wife, Leslie, of Bentonville, Ark. and Rick Veader and his wife, Janet, of Baltimore, Md.; her sister, Molly Hye and her husband,Tom, of Murrell’s Inlet, S.C.; 12 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Jody was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Jack Veader and her brother, Larry Comstock.

Jody lived a long and very active life, filled with family, friends, art and travel. She and Jack raised their four children in Baltimore and then built their house in Ocean Pines, where they lived for over 30 years, opening their home and hearts to loved ones from near and far.

Jody will be remembered for the amazing energy she brought to everything, her determination to live her life the way she wanted, her wonderful giving spirit, her passion for the arts, and her banana bread. Her wealth was measured in the people who loved her, the influence of her art and her love of life.

A celebration of Jody’s life will be held at the Art League of Ocean City, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Art League of Ocean City, P.O. Box 3503, Ocean City, Md. 21843.

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PAUL JOSEPH DESMOND Berlin Paul Joseph Desmond, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Anchorage Nursing Home in Salisbury.

Born in Cambridge, Mass. he was the son of the late Timothy and Grace Casey Desmond. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 Paul Desmond years, Marjorie J. Desmond, and children, Paul J. Desmond, Jr. and his wife, Amanda, of Pittsville, Md., Dianne M. Wilson of Ocean Pines, Linda J. Cagiwa and her husband, Larry, of Waldorf, Md., and Michelle A. Grudi and her husband, Steve, of Herndon, Va., grandchildren, Justin and Christian Chew, Danielle Cagiwa, Brynn and Lilly Desmond, Hannah and Cole Grudi, Ryan Wilson and great-grandchildren, Camille, Noah and Seth Chew.

Living, are his sisters, Mary Collins and Nancy Herdecker, and brother, Bobby Desmond and his wife, Ruth. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Keith Wilson, a brother, James Desmond, and a sister, Jean Desmond.

He leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of good friends.

Mr. Desmond had served in the United States Air Force during WWW II, flying 22 missions over Germany while stationed in Norwich England. In 1950, he graduated from Boston University.

Paul worked 23 years with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and 13 years with Met Life where he retired in 1986 as Underwriting Vice President.

He and Marjorie moved to Ocean Pines in 1987.

A memorial mass was held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines.

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

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Ocean Pines resident, Kristin Johnson, left, smiles for a picture with her son, Dylan, in front of Kids Resale in West Ocean City, at the corner of Routes 50 and 611. Johnson took over ownership of the store last month.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Ocean Pines resident Kristin Johnson has taken over ownership of Kids Resale in West Ocean City, adding a strong social media presence on Facebook and offering consistent hours for customers to shop.

“Owning a Kids Resale store has always been my dream ever since he [her nine-year-old son] was little,” Johnson said. “Buying baby stuff is a passion of mine and I have a knack for it.”

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Kids Resale gives families the opportunity to buy and sell children’s items at affordable prices.

New and gently used children’s clothing, shoes and accessories from newborn to size 10 can be sold or purchased at the store.

stuffed animals are not accepted.

Baby and kid items can be dropped off during normal business hours or customers can set up an appointment. Johnson will call when a price for the items are determined and people can choose cash or receive 20 percent more in store credit.

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prices where shoppers are receiving 50 to 70 percent, if not more, off of retail.”

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 15, 2015) Real estate is making a comeback, the sales statistics confirm this as a fact — but a recent study released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) stated that only one in four former homeowners who lost property during the housing crash will soon become buyers again as tight credit keeps many out of the U.S. real estate market.

The study supplied statistics that of the 9.3 million owners who went through foreclosure or were forced to sell at a loss since early 2007, about 950,000 already have bought again, and 1.5 million more are predicted to make a purchase in the next five years. NAR also reported that in Jan. 2015, the average FICO credit score on a closed loan was 731, but the average denied FICO score was 681.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there were two waves of defaults during the housing crisis: from subprime and then prime borrowers.

“While loose lending standards in the mid-2000’s led to the rise in subprime buyers who ultimately became distressed owners, falling home prices and rising unemployment resulted in a large share of prime borrowers also defaulting or going through a short sale,” he said. “Now fueled by a gradually improving economy and the strong rebound in home prices, some of these former distressed owners have returned to the market, and more will likely become eligible in coming years.”

Several important factors were taken into account in NAR’s study, including the time necessary to repair a distressed seller’s credit, whether the distressed seller’s credit profile (at the time of purchase) fell below historic standards, if it met sound underwriting standards and whether they would meet credit overlays in the current stringent environment.

Other statistics from the Census Bureau show that U.S. homeownership has recently fallen to just below 64 percent, which is a two-decade low. While renter households have increased by 8 million over the past 10 years. This decrease in homeownership, and increase in renter households is driving rental rates upwards See NEW Page 37

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Kids Resale to stabilize hours and grow inventory Continued from Page 36 She ended her post with, “I would love nothing more than to hand the shop over to another local mom, if anyone is interested let me know.”

Luckily, Johnson saw the Facebook post and her first thought was there was no way she could do it.

After finding out the logistics and realizing it would be a smooth transfer, Johnson agreed to take over the consignment store with the help of her mother.

Kids Resale was closed for two weeks and on April 24, Johnson celebrated a grand re-opening of the store.

She is constantly posting pictures to Facebook of her inventory including new items, interesting stuff and pieces people are looking for.

Kids Resale is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Johnson is flexible with her hours and appointments can be made for Sunday, Monday or a different time to shop or sell by calling the store at 443-235-0943. Search for ‘Kids Resale West Ocean City’ on Facebook for updates and pictures. The store is located on the corner of 611 and Ocean Gateway (Route 50), behind Pizza Tugos.

Primo Hoagies expands into neighboring Beach Barrels

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Owners Ray and Deborah McGrath expanded Primo Hoagies on 133rd Street by purchasing Brewski Brothers next door last year, adding a bar and continuing to improve the location by knocking down a wall to connect the structures this past offseason.

It seemed to happen overnight and they kept “one of the biggest secrets in the area for almost a year.”

In December 2013, the landlord contacted McGrath and asked if he was interested in taking over the neighboring space.

The rest is history — construction started during the off-season and in July, Beach Barrels was opened with a brand new bar inside — it’s just no one knew about it.

“We rebranded and geared it to compliment Primos,” McGrath said.

“We talked with contractors and put together a bar people would like going into and he nailed the beach theme we were looking for.”

Last summer, customers came in, knew what they wanted, ordered and left.

“Taking the wall down in wintertime gave our customers the opportunity to have a cold beer with their hoagie or while they wait and head off to the beach,” McGrath said. “Since the wall’s been gone, people now drift over there.”

He said 99 percent of Primo Hoagies customers came in last year and did not know there was a bar next door.

The 16-seat bar has six beers on tap and patrons can order their favorite Primo sandwiches while enjoying an alcoholic beverage with a full bar with liquor. The room also has flat-screen televisions and Keno is available.

“Reviews from the customers have been very positive and every week since we’ve been open has been more

crowded,” McGrath said. “The bar is bringing an increase to our dinner crowd.”

The old-fashioned Italian specialty sandwich shop re-opened on St. Patrick’s Day weekend without the wall hindering customers from checking out the new bar.

In addition to the bar, Beach Barrels has beer and wine available for take-out.

Three new sandwiches are offered and are being introduced as Primo Hots. The choices of pork, roast beef and turkey are marinated in Au-jus and served hot on a Primo roll.

“The Primo roll recipe was developed in South Philly at Liscio’s Italian Bakery and people cannot buy them anywhere else,” McGrath said. “Only the best ingredients are used with Thumann’s gourmet meats and cheeses sliced fresh no matter what.”

The McGraths opened Primo Hoagies in June of 2010.

“We sell more hoagies at the Ocean City location than any other of the 94 locations from May to September,” he added.

Primo Hoagies was established in See SANDWICH Page 38

New standards blamed for slow housing growth Continued from Page 36 at an alarming pace. And, in many areas of our local market, you can buy a home for less than you would pay in rent. But, tight credit and lending standards will continue to limit the amount of people who are able to make the transition to homeownership.

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

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Sandwich shop adds adjacent bar to menu offerings Continued from Page 37 South Philadelphia with locations in Salisbury and Dover, Del. being the closest to Ocean City.

Beach Barrels and Primo Hoagies will be open year-around. A pellet stove will be installed to create a warm spot for customers during wintertime and they are applying to offer acoustic entertainment.

Also, they will be expanding their hours in the summer to midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends.

“Half of our customers I can punch in their order before they walk in the door,” McGrath said. “The Primo owners loved our new concept and are happy about increasing the dinner crowd.”

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Primo Hoagies on 133rd Street in Ocean City has expanded by adding a bar to Beach Barrels and knocking down a wall connecting it to Primo Hoagies. In this picture, a walkway can be seen in the background looking into Primo Hoagies with tables inside Beach Barrels for customers to enjoy their sandwiches.

New craft booze supplier offers tasting to vendors

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) A week after County Liquor Control Department Director Bobby Cowger announced the department’s one-year exclusive contract with distributor Craft Wine and Spirits of Maryland, a campaign was already under way to spread the gospel of craft spirits in the county.

The department took a major hit last year, when for the first time since the end of Prohibition county liquor license holders were allowed to buy spirits from wholesalers rather than having to deal exclusively with the county dispensary.

Cowger, along with several reps from Craft Wine and Spirits, were on hand at the Marlin Club last Monday during what served as an official launch of a countywide advertising campaign aimed at retailers.

“I think it’s going to be additional business for us – it’s not going to take away from products that we’re selling now,” Cowger said. “With the change in the law and with us losing business to the Maryland wholesalers where we compete with them now, we needed to pick up some new revenue and I think this is certainly going to do that.”

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Raul Mejia of Craft Wine and Spirits of Maryland, left, Worcester County Liquor Control Department Director Bobby Cowger and Shannon Crisp of Craft Wine and Spirits of Maryland, right, greet guests at the Marlin Club on Monday, May 4 during a kickoff event promoting the county’s new exclusive contract with the distributor.

Representatives from Craft Wine and Spirits poured samples of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum and moonshine from labels such as Belmont Farm Distillery from Culpeper, Va., FEW Spirits from Evanston, Ill., Louisiana Spirits Distillery and Alaska Distillery.

Raul Mejia, a partner with the company, said the deal with the county would offer a different value to consumers.

“Just to be able to bring out something that’s small and local gives [retailers] something a little bit additional to be able to take out to their customers, where a lot of these other distributors only have those big-name brands,” he said. “It’s a little bit of added value.”

The intent of craft distillers, sales rep Patty Bilboro suggested, is what sets craft distillers apart from the bigger labels.

“They’re with the process from start to finish, so they’re not just churning out massive barrels of whiskey without thinking about anything other than money. The smaller guys put a lot of care into what they do,” she said. “For consumers, there’s a lot to explore, because you can really experiment with doing smallbatch things. There’s a lot of creativity coming out.”

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Worcester Tourism names recipients of Green Awards

(May 15, 2015) Worcester County Tourism named the 2015 Worcester Green Award winners during the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association dinner meeting, April 23.

Green awards are given in the categories of Community Leader, Business, Lodging, Restaurant and Teacher.

The Community Leader award went to Green Team chair Bill Killinger, of the Community Church at Ocean Pines, for instituting a recycling program at the church and hosting highway cleanup projects.

Plak That earned the Business award for using power generated with wind energy through a Delmarva Power supplier and utilizing UPS’s carbon neutral shipping program. Plak That participates in the 1% for the Planet Program.

The River Gem B&B at The Littleton T. Clarke House in Pocomoke, a Maryland Green Travel Partner, won the Lodging award for serving organic coffee and fresh, local produce and hosting recycling and low energy projects.

The Blacksmith in Berlin received the Restaurant award for serving fresh seafood from West Ocean City

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Exclusive contract win for Liquor Control Board Continued from Page 38 Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who was in Berlin on Monday, originally suggested that Cowger explore a deal with Craft Wine and Spirits.

Among Franchot’s duties as comptroller is the regulation of alcohol at the state level.

“Anything we can do to promote new craft distilleries we will,” he said. “They fit right in with the craft brewers, and most of the wineries around the state are really craft sellers. I’m a huge fan of all of that, and particularly I think the spirits have a bright future.”

Franchot said the economic imand Crisfield, produce from local farmers, bakeries and breweries and utilizing reusable rather than disposable products.

Mendy Stover-Fiori, a first grade teacher at Ocean City Elementary School, won the Teacher award for demonstrating sustainable gardening in the classroom, where they manage a worm farm/compost project and a Trash to Treasure project.

“Our county is fortunate to have so many who are dedicated to cultivat-

pact of wineries was notable in the state, adding that craft brewers are increasingly providing a boost to the economy.

“The distilleries are just getting started, but they will play a big part,” he said. “They have a very positive impact. People want these craft products because the big name brands are just not increasing in sales. This is a great way to interest the consumer.”

As for the impact on the jobs market?

“It definitely helps,” Franchot said. “Some of these distilleries are connected to restaurants and they obviously promote each other.” ing a more sustainable tomorrow by instituting best practices today,” Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger said.

Worcester Green is sponsored by Worcester County Tourism and Comcast Spotlight along with the OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, OceanCity.com, and Maryland Green Travel.

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Worcester Prep senior captain Sophie Brennan holds the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy high in the air after the Lady Mallards won last Friday's game 16-9 over the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres in Berlin. She is joined by fellow captains, from left, seniors Molly Soulè and Maura Smith and junior Grace Tunis.

Worcester Prep girls’ lax team wins ESIAC title

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 15, 2015) The Worcester Prep Lady Mallards were determined to win the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy last Friday in Berlin and they took it to the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres from the opening whistle.

“Going into the first draw the girls were really pumped up and ready to play,” Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse Coach Leigh Anne Flounlacker said after the Mallards’ 16-9 victory. “This is the game that means the most all season so they wanted to leave it all on the field. That inner drive definitely influenced that early lead which was essential.”

Before the Sabres knew what hit them, the Mallards had scored eight goals in 18 and a half minutes. At halftime, the home team led 10-3.

“We came out really strong. We really wanted it,” said Prep senior captain Sophie Brennan. “I don’t think we made many mistakes. We were smart with the ball, we had good shot placement. We put it all together.”

Saints Peter & Paul started to chip

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Worcester Prep sophomore Julie Talbert fires a shot and is successful during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game against Saints Peter & Paul last Friday in Berlin.

away at Worcester’s advantage after halftime. The Sabres cut the Mallards’ lead to four goals (10-6) with a little over 19 minutes remaining in the game. After the last goal, Flounlacker called a timeout to talk to her players.

“We had to call a timeout and just regroup. I told them if they didn’t clean it up the Sabres were going to come back and win,” she said. “It’s as simple as that. They stepped it back up from there and played smarter the

rest of the game.”

Thirteen seconds after the timeout, Brennan scored off a sophomore Karlie Southcomb assist.

Brennan finished the game with three goals and an assist. Senior captain Molly Soulè also contributed three goals and an assist.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 15, 2015) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team captured its second consecutive 3A-2A East Region championship title Wednesday, with a 10-4 victory over the Calvert Cavaliers in Prince Frederick.

Senior Payton VanKirk scored for Decatur, the No. 1 seed in Section I of the 3A-2A East Region, with 8:38 remaining in the first half. She gave the Lady Seahawks a 2-0 advantage 21 seconds later.

Calvert, the No. 2 seed in Section II, answered with a goal at the 6:53 mark and netted another one second before halftime. “[Calvert] held the ball a lot. They knew if they would run and gun they’d lose,” Decatur Coach Bob Musitano said. “It was a long bus ride and we were off a little. We had a lot of turnovers in the first half. We needed to settle down and take care of the ball.”

Musitano shifted players around a bit in the first half as well as in the second half, which proved to be successful.

Sophomore Lexie VanKirk provided Decatur with the go-ahead goal a minute and a half into the second half.

Forty-two seconds later, sophomore Brigitte Ardis put the Seahawks on top 4-2 and the Berlin squad had the momentum from that point on.

“We chipped away and chipped away and played our game,” Musitano said. “They started to relax and get into their game.”

The visiting Seahawks netted five additional shots to boost their advantage to 9-2.

“The seniors took charge and knuckled down,” Musitano said. “All the girls played well. We played excellent defense.”

Payton VanKirk led Decatur (16-0) with three goals and an assist. Sophomore Claire Porter chipped in with two goals and three assists. Ardis and junior Elle Bargar scored two goals each and Lexie VanKirk had one. Senior Blair Yesko logged four assists.

Senior captain, goalie Jillian Petito, stopped eight Calvert shots.

“Our team was really excited to win the regional title, it’s a huge honor for us,” Petito said.

Decatur advanced to the regional championship after trouncing the Kent Island Buccaneers 17-6 on Monday in the Section I finals in Berlin.

The Seahawks led 9-0 before the Buccaneers scored with 1:40 remaining in the first half. They notched a secSee SEAHAWKS Page 42

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The Worcester Prep girls' lacrosse team poses for a photo after winning the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game 16-9 over the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres in Berlin last Friday.

Flounlacker enjoyed first year as head coach Continued from Page 40 chipped in with two goals each.

Southcomb (one assist), sophomores Amy Lizas and Julie Talbert and senior Caroline Lindsay netted one shot apiece.

Carolyn Dorey, a senior, stopped six Sabres’ shots in the first half and one in the second half. Freshman Sophie Bandorick took over in goal about midway into the second half. She recorded two saves.

“Overall, I’m so proud of how they played this game. It felt like everything they had practiced and worked on all season finally came together,” Flounlacker said. “They were transitioning

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Worcester Prep sophomore Leigh Lingo sprints past a Saints Peter & Paul player.

the ball quickly, placing their shots, working great together on defense and it looked great.”

Worcester won 15 games this season and lost only two. This was Flounlacker’s first season as the varsity team’s head coach. She led the JV team in 2014 and assisted Allie Gamble with the varsity squad. When the position opened to coach the varsity team this season Flounlacker jumped at the opportunity.

“We definitely had our ups and downs, but I think this was a great season overall. All of the girls worked so hard and improved so much. It was truly evident in the final games with how well they played together,” Floun-

lacker said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better first season. Every girl on the team came out every practice ready to give 100 percent and learn whatever they could, and that makes my job so much more enjoyable.”

Mallards who received All-Conference First Team honors were Brennan, Soulè, Tunis, Lingo, senior captain Maura Smith and sophomore Regan Lingo.

Southcomb, Dorey and Lindsay earned Second Team accolades.

Sophomore Madison Bescak was awarded Honorable Mention distinction.

Brennan was named Conference

Player of the Year.

“It’s awesome. It’s exciting to go out on a good note. It’s nice for your hard work to pay off, but to win a championship is, I think, more exciting,” Brennan said. “It was a great season. I think that we progressively got better as a team. Leigh Anne did a great job. I think we worked well as a team.”

Seven seniors will graduate at the end of the month.

“We are graduating some key leaders, but we have quite a lot of depth from our underclassmen so I believe we have the potential to be just as strong if not stronger next year,” Flounlacker said.

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Decatur boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lax season ends in sectional finals

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 15, 2015) The Stephen Decatur and Kent Island boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lacrosse teams met for the third time this season on Monday in the 3A-2A East Region Section I finals in Stevensville.

The Kent Island Buccaneers won the final match-up 12-6.

Decatur senior Jackson Mumford put his team on the board, but Kent Island answered on the next possession.

Senior Jake Lathroum scored off a senior captain Corey Gwin pass to give the Seahawks a 2-1 lead. The Buccaneers tied it shortly after.

Lathroum assisted senior Shane Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal and Kent Island tallied one more to end the first quarter even, 3-3.

Goals were traded in the second quarter. The home team went ahead 4-3, but Decatur defender, senior See LAX Page 43

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The Stephen Decatur girls' lacrosse team celebrates after capturing the 3A-2A East Region championship title Wednesday. Decatur topped the Calvert Cavaliers 10-4 in Prince Frederick to bring the plaque home to Berlin.

Seahawks to face Hereford Bulls in state semifinals Continued from Page 40 ond goal with 1:22 to play. Kent Island shot two more past Petito to cut Decaturâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 9-4 early in the second half, but that was the closest the Bucs would get.

Payton VanKirk led the charge with four goals. Yesko tallied three goals and five assists.

Lexie VanKirk (three assists) and Bargar logged three goals apiece.

Porter (two assists) and sophomore Victoria Kerkovich each scored twice.

Petito recorded seven saves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a tough game for the girls.

Kent Island played very physical,â&#x20AC;?

Musitano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a gut check for them. They had to woman-up and play through adversity and they did.â&#x20AC;?

Decatur earned a spot in the sectional finals against Kent Island after a 17-2 win over the James M. Bennett Clippers last Friday in Berlin.

Payton VanKirk led the team with three goals. Yesko (three assists), Kerkovich and Bargar contributed two goals each.

Petito made four saves. Sopho-

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Stephen Decatur senior Payton VanKirk is swarmed by four Kent Island players as she takes a shot during Monday's 3A-2A East Region Section I finals in Berlin. VanKirk scored four goals in Decatur's 17-6 win.

mores Sara Mitrecic and Rachel Florek also saw some time in the goal. Each stopped two Bennett shots.

Decatur will meet the Hereford Bulls, the 3A-2A North Region champs, today, Friday at 6 p.m. at An-

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To come out on top, Musitano said, the Seahawks must play with intensity, be composed and control the ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hereford is a really good team and

we will be working hard at practice in order to prepare for the game,â&#x20AC;? Petito added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to be successful, we will have to work well as a team and play to the best of our capabilities. If we are able to do that we can win.â&#x20AC;?

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Lax squad will lose 15 seniors to graduation Continued from Page 42 Craig Snyder, capitalized on his opportunity.

Kent Island, the top-seeded team in Section I of the 3A-2A East Regional bracket, scored again followed by a Gwin goal, and at halftime, the game was tied 5-5.

“Both teams were a little sloppy in the first half,” Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum said. “After a very long bus ride, I thought they fought tooth and nail in the first half.”

The Seahawks, the No. 2 seed in Section I, struggled in the third quar-

ter as the Buccaneers, the defending 3A-2A state champs, tallied four goals to gain a 9-5 advantage. They tacked on three in the fourth. Decatur’s only second-half goal was scored by Moore in the fourth quarter.

“We couldn’t get into the offensive end. Our clearing game was a problem in the second half,” Lathroum said. “We made some mistakes in the third quarter. You can’t make mistakes against a good team.”

Senior goalie, captain Will Hastings, was tested, but he stopped 17 Kent Island shots.

Decatur advanced to the sectional finals after a 14-6 victory over the No. 3 James M. Bennett Clippers last Friday in Berlin.

Gwin lead the team with four goals.

Lathroum and sophomore Steve Alther netted three goals apiece. Junior Dryden Brous scored twice and Mumford had one.

Hastings stopped six Bennett shots.

Decatur finished the season 11-4.

“I was happy with the season. You always want to beat that one team and we haven’t been able to,” Lathroum said. “I

thought we played well this season. We won the games we should have.”

Fifteen seniors will graduate at the end of the month.

“I told them after the [Kent Island] game that I couldn’t be prouder of everyone,” Lathroum said.

Several players have been on the Decatur varsity teams since they were freshmen, while a few others have competed since their sophomore year.

The senior group is very special to Lathroum. He has coached the boys since they were young and many of See LATHROUM Page 44

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Season ‘learning experience’ for Seahawks and coaches

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Junior Dryden Brous controls the ball for Stephen Decatur during the 3A-2A East Region Section I semifinals against James M. Bennett in Berlin last Friday. Brous scored two goals in Decatur's 146 victory.

Lathroum feels ‘lucky’ to have coached 15 seniors Continued from Page 43 them grew up playing lacrosse together on club and travel ball teams.

“I’ve known them for such a long time. They’re all important to me,” Lathroum said. “I’ve watched them mature from when they were young.

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Because he is losing 15 seniors to graduation, Lathroum said 2016 will be a “rebuilding year.”

“We’ll take the new group and see what we can do,” he said.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 15, 2015) The fifth-seeded Stephen Decatur softball team’s season came to a close with a 10-0 loss to the No. 4 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel County in Pasadena last Thursday in the first round of Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament.

Heather Patnode “I honestly do not believe that is how our season should have ended. We could, and should, have made that a much closer game. We should have had a chance to win,” said Decatur Coach Heather Patnode. “We as a whole did not play well and made too many mistakes that the Northeast team capitalized on. We unfortunately did not do what we needed to do to be successful.”

The Lady Seahawks finished the season with a 6-12 record.

“We are a very young team and not only in age, but with experience in the competitive world of softball,” Patnode said. “We had a tough year, but we came out stronger, wiser and ready for next year.”

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“As hard and as much as I don’t want to replace these two captains and starting players, I am thankful it is only two this year,” Patnode said.

Patnode said it will be tough to replace Fleming and Brown, but the coaching staff has been working with some of the underclassmen this season to prepare them to fill the positions.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 15, 2015) Hits at opportune times was the difference in the Section I finals of the 3A South Regional game between the Stephen Decatur and James M. Bennett baseball teams Wednesday in Berlin.

“They had some timely hits and we didn’t,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said after the Seahawks’ 5-3 loss.

“That’s what it came down to, just the hits. We haven’t really swung the bats great all year, but I thought we were turning a corner. We left guys on base with two outs a couple times.”

Senior Brandon McKenzie drove in two in the first inning to put Section I top-seeded Decatur on the board. Bennett, the second seed, cut the lead to one in the top of the third, but the Seahawks answered in the bottom of the inning.

The visiting Clippers tallied three runs in the top of the fourth inning as Decatur junior pitcher Will Sass came into the game to take over on the mound for senior Sean Colgan.

Decatur had runners on base in the fourth and fifth innings, but the Seahawks failed to bring them home.

Bennett added an insurance run See AN Page 45

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Stephen Decatur junior Will Sass throws a pitch during the Section I finals of the 3A South Region Wednesday against James M. Bennett in Berlin. Decatur lost 5-3.

Stephen Decatur senior Austin Dundore watches a high pitch come in during the Section I finals of the 3A South Region Wednesday against James M. Bennett.

‘An honor’ to coach eight seniors, Ferro says in the top of the seventh to extend its lead to 5-3, and the squad held on for the win.

Decatur advanced to the sectional finals after a late rally Monday in Berlin earned the squad an 8-4 victory over the No. 5 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel.

Scoring went back and fourth and after three innings the game was tied 2-2.

Junior Zach Adams’ two-run homer gave Decatur a 4-2 advantage in the fifth. The Clippers brought the game to within one (4-3), but a junior Lane Dillon double scored three in the bottom of the sixth.

After six innings, Decatur led 8-3.

Eight senior Seahawks will graduate at the end of the month and all were major contributors. The athletes have been playing baseball to-

gether since they were young, coming up through the Berlin Little League. Ferro has watched them all mature as athletes over the years and grow into young men.

“It’s been an honor to coach them,” he said. “I’m just really proud of them for what they’ve done for the program. The finality of [the season ending] stinks right now.”

Decatur finished the year 18-3.

When asked how he thinks the team will look next year after graduating eight players, Ferro said, “young and unproved.”

“We can work with them to get them better and hopefully see a lot of growth,” Ferro said. “We still have a strong core of guys coming back.

We’ll be competitive, we’ve just got to find positions [for the players] and just get better.”

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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

Full-Time Rental Coordinators needed for busy vacation rental office. Duties include booking reservations, soliciting new listings, responding to owner requests and resolving guest complaints.

Must have vacation rental experience, excellent computer skills and active MD real estate license.

Send resume and cover letter to daria.kellyuhlig@ LFVacations.com.

221 Wicomico Street Ocean City, Maryland High Volume Waterfront Restaurant & Dockside Bar

NOW OPEN!!!

Hiring All Kitchen Positions, Bartenders, Cocktail Servers and Counter Attendants.

Apply in Person MON thru FRI, 10AM-2PM or Call 410-289-0500 to arrange interview.

Email resumes to Employment@ BuddysOC.com

HELP WANTED

SERVERS & HOST/HOSTESS

Ky West Restaurant & Bar on 54th Street has immediate openings! Apply in person after 3pm.

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Year Round Positions

General Maintenance Certified HVAC Technician Housekeeping Floor Supervisor AM/PM Houseman AM/PM Hostess Cooks Bartenders Server Front Desk/Reservation Clerk Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland:

EXPERIENCED FT, YR ASSISTANT MANAGER/BANQUET MANAGER

Apply at Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230

Leave message and tell us what position you are applying for and someone will call you back asap (an equal opportunity employer)

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for seasonal positions!

AM & PM Line Cooks Bistro Cashiers Bartender Front Desk Reservations Night Audit Bellmen Room Attendants Housemen Recreation Supervisor

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

HELP WANTED

Condo Inspector - Part time, seasonal position for an inspector to check properties before and after check in.

Must be able to fix minor maintenance issues. Approximately 25 hrs. a week. Must be flexible, have dependable transportation and work all weekends. Call Kim, 410723-4500, ext. 751.

Experienced Carpenter Must have transportation, a valid driver’s license and tools.

Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862 10am-4pm, M-F

NOW HIRING!!

West OC Cashier position starting at $9/hr.

Apply online at: delmarvadd.com

HELP WANTED

Local contracting company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for Plumbers & HVAC Technician. Start immediately.

Good pay. Apply by calling Mark 302-682-1777.

HELP WANTED

Gold’s Coast Gym-OC now hiring for Childcare Supervisor, 8-11am Sun. thru Friday. Email goldcoastgym@yahoo.com.

Somerset Jewelers - Salesperson, P/T, F/T. Both locations, all shifts. Weekends.

Apply 412 South Boardwalk

Beautiful Family Dental Practice in Ocean Pines seeking a Part Time Dental Assistant.

Must be radiology certified.

Please call 410-208-9009.

Now Hiring For All Positions Apply in person.

131st Street, OC 410-390-5939

Delivery Drivers, Exp. Cooks & Cashiers

Tokyo Seafood Buffet

Now Hiring

• Experienced AM Breakfast Cook • Experienced AM Prep Cook • Pool Cocktail Servers

Coral Reef Café/Deep End Pool Bar Located 17th St. & Boards Holiday Inn & Suites

Vantage Resort Realty is looking for conscientious, detail-oriented Property Inspectors to inspect properties we manage after every check-out to ensure properties are in proper condition. Saturdays only. Ideal for teachers! Please apply at: www.RecruitingVTG@planwithtan.com or call 800.223.0088 x.2167

BOAT SALES PERSON Busy growing marine dealership has an immediate opening for a boat salesperson. Prior marine experience preferred, must be detail oriented, personable, organized and customer focused. Salary plus Commission to the right person.

Email resume to: midlanticmarine1@aol.com or Apply in person Tuesday-Saturday Midlantic Marine Center 36624 Dupont Boulevard Selbyville DE 19975

---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: Room Attendants, Room Inspectors, Host/Hostess, Bartender, Banquet Server, Food Runner, Coffee Shop Attendant, HVAC Mechanic, Maintenance, PM Lobby, Busser Seasonal: Server, Bartender, Security Guards, Coffee Shop Attendant, Grill Cook, Pool Attendants

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

Now Hiring

Apply within Downtown location 710 N. Philadelphia Ave.

The Princess Bayside Beach Hotel is now hiring

Housekeeping Houseman ~ Housekeeping Supervisor ~ Housekeeping Room Attendant ~ Front Desk/Night Audit Clerk

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or email resume to hrasst@princessroyale.com

HELP WANTED

PT Lead Musician/ Contemporary Worship Leader to develop and direct the musicians and singers of the praise team and to lead the congregation in worship. 12 hrs/week, pay commensurate with experience.

Email resume to: amy.splcoc@comcast.net.

King’s Arms (20th Street & Baltimore Ave.) is now hiring Housekeeping Staff for the season. Starting rate $8.50/hr.

410-289-6257

Licensed Physical Therapist

Local Healthcare Agency has immediate FT opening in West Ocean City OutPatient clinic. Great work environment. Competitive salary & excellent benefits.

Interested candidates should fax resume to 302-947-9692 or email krickards@dynamicpt.com

Hiring For

Hostess, Servers, Bartender, Kitchen Staff and Expediters Apply within at Smitty McGee’s or submit application online www.smittymcgees.com

Pino’s Pizza Help Wanted

Accepting Applications for the following positions:

Front Desk/ Night Auditor: Roommaster exp. Preferred and able to multi-task- our property is fast paced with not a lot of down time. Night Audit is 11pm-7am.

Groundskeeper: Seasonal Full Time. Drivers License required- use of John Deere equipment helpful.

Shuttle Drivers: Seasonal Full Time or Part Time: DOT certificate necessary and clean driving record. Weekends and Evenings required.

Breakfast Servers: Weekends Required. 7am-3pm Applications available at the Front Office. No phone calls!

12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 Resumes can be emailed to hbrunning@fskfamily.com

Now you can order your classifieds online

Ocean City's busiest pizza shop, opening nightly starting Thursday, May 14th is seeking immediate full-time or part-time help for all shifts.

Stop in @ 81st Street Plaza tonight at 4pm to fill out an application and possibly start training on the spot.

Pizza makers $8.00 an hour and raised to $8.25 on July 1st.

Cashiers/phone $8.00 an hour, plus tip jar, and raised to $8.25 July 1st.

Delivery Drivers $5.00 an hour + good tips.

Shifts are 10:30am-5pm, 4:30pm-10pm, and 10pm-5am J-1 students welcome!

Also please message me on facebook at www.Facebook.com/ JimmyHofman the second you see this for even faster one-on-one communication as it will go straight to my cell.

Questions, call or text my cell at 410-422-4780.

See us at PinosOC.com

MAY 15, 2015

HELP WANTED

Drivers: CDL-A 1 yr. exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed Home Time. Excellent benefits & bonuses. 100% No-Touch, 70% D&H. 855842-8498

Hiring Year Round Experienced Line Cooks, Servers and Bartender for Italian/ American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

Comfort Inn Gold Coast Ocean City Full time, year round positions available Maintenance person

Competitive pay and benefits

Please apply in person only at: Comfort Inn Gold Coast on 112th St. Ocean City, MD

Part-Time Seasonal Receptionists

needed for busy vacation rental offices. Duties include answering phones, assisting with check-ins, running local errands. Must have driver’s license and use of car. 20 hrs. weekly.

Saturday and Sunday hours required. $10/hr.

Call 410-524-9411 x1407 for information.

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.

HELP WANTED

Deliver Phone Books Work your own hours. Have insured vehicle. Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Valid DL. No experience necessary.

1-800-518-1333 x224 www.deliverthephonebook.com

Organist and/or Pianist needed at Bethany United Methodist Church, near Berlin, MD. Contact 410208-3884 for more information.

Furious Fitness, Berlin’s “Coolest” Gym is looking for a highly motivated, reliable, fitness-minded individual to work evenings. Apply in person at 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd. Please bring resume - no phone calls.

Fox Sun & Surf Cinema BOX OFFICE CONCESSIONS TICKET TAKERS USHERS CLEANING STAFF

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED

Home Cleaning-Help Needed.

For Ocean City, Rehoboth, Selbyville and surrounding areas. Se habla espanol. Call 203-733-1376.

Sunset Marina in West Ocean City seeks motivated multitasker for Seasonal, P/T & F/T Front Desk Positions.

Great environment! Computer experience helpful. Varied hours. Apply in person.

12911 Sunset Avenue 410213-9600.

PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff & Kitchen Help. Apply within after 11:00am.

Experienced Line Cooks Must be reliable, drug free, have references & own transportation. Apply in person @ Fish Tales, 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City.

Apply at

14301 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD 21842 or call: (410)250.1777

The Farmers Bank of Willards has a part-time Teller Position at the North Ocean City location Looking for a professional orientated individual with excellent customer service skills. Cash handling experience & basic computer skills a must.

Please mail resume to 12831 Coastal Highway, OC, MD 21842; email to sallie.johnson@ fbwbank.com; or call Sallie Johnson at 410-250-1512

Application cut off is 5/15/15.

“Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities”

Now Accepting Applications for

Cook/Counter Help, Bartender & Delivery Drivers Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

Make 2015 the year of “Beauty” for you and others!

Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission.

To become a Representative or to order product email snowhillavon@ comcast.net Like me on Facebook & for more beauty tips go to christinesbeautyshop

• SOUS CHEF • COOKS • PREP COOKS • DISHWASHER/STEWARD • SERVERS • BUSSERS • HOSTS • BARTENDERS FOOD RUNNERS • BANQUET SERVERS Please apply in person at The Den, or call

302.537.5600, x 2 7 Clubhouse Drive; Ocean View, DE

NOW HIRING Breakfast Attendant/Busser YR Experienced Servers Front Desk Agents Cook Houseman Dishwasher Banquet Set-Up Maintenance Associate

Please apply online at: www.realhospitalitygroup.com

Bayside Resort Golf Club is now hiring.

Great pay at a Beautiful Resort located just minutes from Ocean City, MD!

THE COVE BAR & GRILLE Servers | Bartenders | Food Runners | Beverage Cart Attendants Snack Bar Attendants | Food & Beverage Supervisor To apply, please call, email, or stop by The Cove Bar & Grille before 4 p.m. daily:

31806 Lakeview Drive, Selbyville, DE 19975 302.436.3200 rwilkes@troongolf.com RECREATION and POOL Lifeguards ($11/hr) | Housekeeper | Kayak Attendants Front Desk Attendants | Front Desk Supervisors To apply, please call, email, or stop by Sun Ridge Tennis & Recreation Center before 4 p.m. daily:

31381 Forsythia Drive, Selbyville, DE 19975 302.436.3550 BaysideRecreation@troongolf.com

Maintenance Technician Wanted (Ocean City, MD) Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration Salary Starting at $17-19/HR Health Insurance 401K Sick Leave Apply online only at: http://delmarvadd.com/ DunkinDonuts/ construction.html

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED $10 per hour or $12 for driver/supervisors.

Condo and post construction, cleanup in Ocean City. Experience a must. Most weekdays and every Saturday. Call Ann between 9:00-5:00pm.

443-359-9863

Now Hiring experienced Line Cooks, am & pm. Apply at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, 54th Street, bayside.

Nite Club Taxi is hiring F/T & P/T Drivers. Flexible hours.

Earn up to $1000/wk. 443373-1319, 443-373-9026

7-11 Ocean Pines is hiring for All Shifts.

Apply within or call 410-641-5118 11055 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD

Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: Seasonal, F/T Housekeepers & Front Desk Associates with possible YR and Overnight Houseman, YR, 40hrs/week Looking for qualified candidates that have previous hotel experience. Stop by the front desk to complete an application. No phone calls. All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

14th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland

Now Hiring for Seasonal Positions

PM Housekeeper Room Attendants Housekeeping Supervisor

Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing and Friendly a MUST. Applications Accepted in Person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday and online at realhospitalitygroup.com

Tidewater Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Associates, P.A. has a full-time position available for a licensed PTA for our Ocean Pines, MD clinic.

Applicants must have an interest in orthopedics and desire to work in an outpatient setting.

Tidewater Physical Therapy was founded in 1984 and has 16 locations across Maryland and Delaware.

Tidewater prides itself on offering an excellent work environment and providing professional care to our patients. Tidewater believes in rewarding our employees for their hard work and the excellent care provided to our patients. If you want to work in a friendly environment and for an employer that will appreciate your hard work and dedication, contact us.

Attractive compensation and benefit package offered. Interested applicants should send resumes to: Jennifer Walter, Chief Operating Officer Email – jwalter@tidewaterpt.com Fax – 410.822.6534

HELP WANTED

Upscale Salon looking for FT Assistant/Apprentice. Experience pref. but not required.

For a confidential interview, call Laurie or Jane 410-2082576.

Exp. Cleaners for OC & Berlin Areas. Good pay! Must be honest & reliable and have transportation & supplies. Call 443-513-4024.

Vacation Rental Assistant Seasonal, a local real estate company is seeking a full time real estate assistant to work with our agents. Must be skilled in the following: communication, customer service and able to multi-task.

Must have dependable transportation and must work weekends. Call 410-7234500 ext. 751.

Established Sussex County Insurance Agency seeking Experienced Personal Lines Agent. To serve and grow existing Book of Business. Must have a DE license. Send confidential inquiry to: dagsboromis@yahoo.com.

Daytime Line Cook position available at Ocean City Golf Club. Apply in person 11401 Country Club Drive, Berlin, MD.

101 North 1st Street & The Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD

Part-Time & Full-Time Housekeepers, Night Auditors & Front Desk Agents

(RoomMaster experience preferred) Good work ethic, experience, outgoing and friendly A MUST. Applicants may apply in person, Noon-4pm or online at realhospitalitygroup.com

Retail Associates!

Two Associates needed to work on an as-needed basis to support our busy Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Assist with processing clothes, working register, managing displays, etc. One position in our warehouse to assist with managing stored inventory. Apply by visiting our website.

EEO www.coastalhospice.org Joint Commission Accredited

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RENTALS

YR, 2BR/1BA Duplex - Midtown OC. $1200/mo. Utils included. No smoking/pets.

410-726-0912

Seasonal Rentals 2BR/2BA utils. included. 2 parking spaces.

Occupancy (4).

Oceanblock, W/D. Pool. $12,000/season. Now thru Sept. 15th. 410-250-1111

Summer Rental - Near 28th Street, OC. Large 1BR/1BA with W/D, A/C, patio, pool, off-street parking. Avail May 20th-Sept. 15th. $7,500 + electric & cable. No smoking/pets. Call 443-3736176.

YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1450 sq. ft. Screened porch, lge patio, 2 sheds, $1350/mo. + Utils. No Smoking/pets. 410236-1231 YR, 2BR/2BA, Ocean City Very nice unit with bay front pool, W/D. $1,350/mo. plus utilities. No pets. No groups.

443-880-5727

Summer Rental - North Ocean City. 2 Bedroom Seasonal rental w/ W/D, DW. $8500 + utils. May 15Sept. 15. Please call 302344-1204.

SUMMER RENTAL

$250/week Sleeps 4, Internet Rambler Motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007

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Available May 8th - Sept.

10th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/ 1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. Sleeps up to 6. $12,000/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerrace Rentals.com

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

RENTALS

Apartments Starting at $650 Single Family Homes Starting at $1000 Condos Starting at $950 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *

Classifieds 410-723-6397

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REAL ESTATE

3BR/2BA Double-Wide Mobile on 1/4 Acre. Built 2003.

Home is only minutes to the beach.

No HOA, low Delaware taxes. $130,000.

Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

Warehouse Space For Rent.

Approx. 600 square feet. $500/month, utilities included. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.

Lease Specialty Retail location in the heart of Fenwick Island. Next to “Just Hooked,” voted one of the top restaurants in DE. 1400 sq. ft. 1500 Coastal Hwy. Sunshine Plaza. Contact Billie at 410-289-4133 Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City 1800 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1728 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space Call 443-497-4200

Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.

Last Suite available.

2150 sq. ft.

Flexible floor plan.

Call Brian 443-880-2225

FOR LEASE Established

SEAFOOD BUSINESS

with beer and wine license Famous for Crabs!

Experience preferred.

Completely turn-key.

Long or short term.

Close to Ocean Pines.

410-641-5165 or 443-736-6400

SERVICES

FOR SALE

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service.

410-352-5555

LED Sign, Full Color, 3’3”H x 6’6”W. P10. Brand new (in box) 443-497-3936

IF YOU LIKE FANTASY FOOTBALL - we’re looking for players/teams. Male or Female. Call Gary 410-9844788.

Upscale Yard Sale Sunday, May 17th - In front of Uptown Antiques, Main Street, Berlin. LOOKING FOR VENDORS - $15 per space. Contact Bill Outten, 410-973-2054.

GAMERS GAMERS

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Dark Pine China Closet, Bookcase, 17 cubic ft. Refrigerator (white). All in good condition. 410-600-0311

AUCTIONS

The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned: B10/B26/B11/ B39/B75/B73/B78/B82/ O43/S23/S73/S122/S127/S 314.

Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, antique and vintage items.

Date: SATURDAY, May 16th, 2015 Time: 9AM #1 Starting @ Berlin Mini Storage (Rt. 346) #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 50) #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 611) Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek

COMMERCIAL

OCEAN CITY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER

Retail Space For Lease Ocean City Square Retail Center Coastal Hwy at 118th Street Food Lion Anchor Tenant 4850/sf - End Cap 1800/sf - Medical or Office 600/sf - Office or Retail 300/sf - Kiosk - Office or Retail Former Restaurant Space 1400/sf to 2800/sf

Ocean City Today

Restaurant Space Available Ocean City Square Coastal Hwy at 118th Street 1400 to 2800/sf. Includes 2 Bathrooms, Bar, Grease Trap, Extra Plumbing & Heavy Electrical.

Ideal For Mexican or Crab-Seafood

Call: Lisa Coleman Long & Foster - Ocean City 301-793-4628 / 410-524-1700 lisa_coleman_landf@msn.com

PUT COLOR IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397

YARD SALE YARD SALE

Community Yard Sale - Sat., May 23rd, 8am-12pm. Whispering Woods, WOC. Rt. 611 S. Look for signs.

Sat./Sun., 8am-1pm Kitchen utils., clothes, books, records, tools, head/foot & rail boards. 10 Dog Leg Ct., Ocean Pines Oyster Harbor Community Yard Sale-WOC Keyser Pt. Rd. & Center Dr. Sat., May 16th. 8-noon.

MOVING SALE MOVING SALE

Sat., 12-2pm, 702 Bradley Road, Unit 11. Living Room / Dining Room / Bedrooms / Pictures / Knick-Knacks / Kitchen Items. Everything must go!

EVERYTHING MUST GO! Furniture, Sporting Equip., Chairs, Saturday, May 16th, 7am. 108 Kenwood Ct., Berlin. Text for info 410-7268898.

REAL ESTATE LICENSE ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL

Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. June 23, 24, 25, 2015 Pt. 2. July 14, 15, 16, 2015 8:00am-5:30pm Limited Space Web site/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700

Long and Foster Institute of Real Estate

Offering required classes to become a Real Estate Agent.

Convenient Ocean City location.

Classes Starting Soon!

Call for Details and Registration 410-520-2707

DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 410-726-1051.

BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC

24 ft. 2005 Tritoon Pontoon, 200HP Mercury Opti max. Less than 100 hrs. Lift kept. $12,500. Trailer optional $1,000. Call 410-440--5944.

Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908.

MARYLAND STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK AUCTION - CONSTRUCTION

Equipment & Trucks, May 19th, 9 AM, Richmond, VA. Excavators, Dozers, Dumps & More. Accepting Items Daily thru 5/15 - We Sell Assets Fast. Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 804-232-3300x.4, www.motleys.com/industrial, VAAL #16TIONS: AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS

DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling.

Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety LAND FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE SPRING LAND LIQUIDATION 79,900; 5+ACRE, LOG SIDED CABIN New cabin shell close to 2300 Acre State Land, 200 Acre Lake, Perc Approved, perfect mix of open And wooded gently laying land Utilities on site.

CALL OWNER 800-888-1262 WATERFRONT HOMES

Spectacular 3 to 22 acre lots with deepwater access- Located in an exclusive development on Virginia's Eastern Shore , south of Ocean City.

Amenities include community pier, boat ramp, paved roads and private sandy beach.

Great climate, boating, fishing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby.

Absolute buy of a lifetime, recent FDIC bank failure makes these 25 lots available at a fraction of their original price.

Priced at only $55,000 to $124,000.

For info call (757) 442-2171, e-mail: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com, pictures on website: http://Wibiti.com/5KQN

FURNITURE

MAY 15, 2015

JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE -- NEW AND USED Pick-Up & Delivery Available

410-250-7000

146th Street, Ocean City

BOAT SLIPS BOAT SLIPS

30 Ft. Boat Slip for Purchase in Pines Point Marina $18,500. Call 443-513-0445. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

Advertise in MDDC Call 410-723-6397 for more information

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FURNITURE CLEANING SERVICES

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cate meighan inside going out id you all spend some time at Springfest last weekend? Since I’m still kind of new-ish to the OCMD area, this was obviously my first time there and I have to tell you, I was really impressed.

I’m generally a big city girl and so I’m used to the idea of big festivals, but this was actually really different.

Why? Because Springfest featured booth after booth of truly talented vendors that were excited to talk about their various creations. I come from a really artistic family so to see so much mixed media in one place in the inlet parking lot was pretty cool.

I’m sure everyone had their favorite booths and personally, I really loved Marcy Bates’ recycled reads.

The Pittsburgh resident creates new items by folding the pages of old books. The finished product features a word or symbol folded into the middle of a book. Such a cool idea and Bates told me that each piece takes about 18 hours to complete.

You can check out her work at www.recycledreads.etsy.com.

Ray Mancini’s work was another of my favorites. The Long Branch, N.J. native credits his daughter with helping him to make the jump from the corporate NYC world, to being a successful working artist. His mixed media work is amazing and it combines popular locations with various moments in time that most of us can relate to.

Take a peek at some of his work at www.artisticcollage.etsy.com.

Who else saw the Pat Benatar and Neil “Spyder” Giraldo concert last Saturday night? When I was 9 my dad bought me her “Crimes of Passion” album. He was a DJ at the time and I think he was really happy to encourage me to like something (anything) other than disco, so Benatar it was.

He also had watched me walk into a record store and dump 179 pennies on the counter to successfully buy her first single and the nerve of that alone might have made me album-worthy. Anyway, it actually took me 35 years to see Benatar and her husband in action and boy did it live up to whatever hopes I might have had. They comSee CATE Page 50

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Hundreds of cars fill the inlet parking lot during the 2014 spring Cruisin' Ocean City event. The 25th annual Cruisin' Ocean City kicked off Thursday and will run through Sunday.

Cruisin’ OC celebrates 25 years More than 3,300 hot rods, custom cars and classics rolling through resort town

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) More than 3,300 hot rods, custom cars and classics from 1976 or earlier will be riding down Coastal Highway this weekend for the 25th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City.

The event, which started Thursday and continues through Sunday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street and downtown at the inlet parking lot, draws thousands of spectators over the course of four days.

“It’s the largest automotive event in the mid-Atlantic region,” said event promoter Meredith Herbert. “Ocean City is an ideal location for a car show and the inlet parking lot is perfect with the beautiful beach on one side and the classic Boardwalk on the other.”

Highlights of the 25th anniversary weekend include an appearance from Tom Wopat or better known as “Luke Duke” from the classic television show “Dukes of Hazard.” He will be in the convention center’s ballroom on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; at the inlet on Saturday during the same hours and Sunday at the inlet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to pose for photos and meet fans.

In addition, Gas Monkey Garage’s

own Christie Brimberry, from the television show “Fast N’ Loud” will be on hand to sign autographs, greet fans and discuss the fun at Gas Monkey Garage.

Visit Brimberry at the inlet on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in the convention center’s ballroom on Saturday during the same hours.

Another favorite of annual Cruisin’ participants is the Boardwalk parades, which take place Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m. starting at North Division Street and proceeding south to the inlet.

“The Cruisin format, where cars cruise from one location to the next, tops the lists as to what makes this event so special,” Herbert said.

“Cruisin’ really is a car show unlike any of its kind.”

Other features of the 25th annual Cruisin’ event in Ocean City include the Express Auctioneer’s Hot Rod & Custom Car Auction, which will kicked off on Thursday and includes anywhere from 75 to 85 cars, such as a 1923 Model T Ford pick-up truck that was used as a rum runner in the HBO series, “Boardwalk Empire,” said auctioneer Larry Makowski.

An auction preview begins at 9 a.m.

Friday, with a live auction at 10 a.m. in the convention center.

On Saturday, there will be a car collectables auction at 10 a.m. with the preview taking place an hour prior in the performing arts center. In addition,

an exotic and specialty car auction begins at 2 p.m. in Dockside Hall featuring a high-end Mercedes from the 2000s, Makowski added.

Bidders can register onsite before the event, online at www.occollectorcars.com or call 410-243-9999 to participate.

Top national companies will be showcasing their products at the manufacturer’s midway in the inlet parking lot throughout this weekend’s festivities.

Look for companies such as Chevy Performance, Miller Electric Welding, Tremec, Summit Racing, State Farm, Holley Performance, Eagle One, Meguiar’s Car Care and K&N Filters among others.

At the convention center, vendors will be selling automotive merchandise alongside arts, crafts, jewelry, T-shirts and other specialty items.

There will be close to 100 vendors inside and outside both venues, Herbert said.

Cruisin’ will feature live music all weekend in both locations and games such as free bingo and trivia inside the convention center ballroom.

There will be prizes given away including coolers, beach chairs, hats, Tshirts, fuzzy dice, gift cards and sunglasses, Herbert said.

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Continued from Page 49 Grand Finale Awards ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. at the inlet on Sunday.

Participants who have attended all 25 years will be honored and a giant hot rod cake, cupcakes and door prizes including televisions, iPads and cash will be available, she added.

Awards will be presented daily with the Grand Finale Awards Christie Brimberry honoring sponsors and top awards. There will be more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards handed out before the weekend comes to a close, Herbert said.

“We are very excited to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Cruisin’ Ocean City Maryland,” Herbert said. “Come out this weekend to enjoy cars Tom Wopat and conversations with car enthusiasts.”

On Saturday night, the 28th Street Pit & Pub will host a Cruisin’ pin-up contest at 8 p.m. Attendees are asked to dress up in their best pin-up gear or cheer on contestants. There will be many giveaways with cash and trophies awarded to contest winners.

Friday and Saturday admission cost is $15 and $10 on Sunday. A four-day pass costs $35. Children under 14 get in free with an adult and passes are

Hot rods, custom cars and classics are on display in the inlet parking lot during Cruisin’ Ocean City last year.

good at both locations.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the 40th Street convention center and downtown at the inlet.

For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.cruisinoceancity.com.

Also, check out Berlin’s Spring Cruisers event, which will take place on Main Street Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration runs from 7-10 a.m. with a cost of $10 per vehicle.

The event is a smaller version of OC Cruisin’ with hundreds of cars parked along the street in downtown Berlin.

Judges will rank the different vehicles based on the same standards as they do in Ocean City’s Cruisin’ awards. Trophies will be handed out at 2 p.m. to winners, chairperson Tanja Giles said.

“It’s really just all about the cars,” Giles added. “You can walk up and

down Main Street and check out the cars and really get one-on-one with the car owners and meet people. That close-up experience of getting to know people that really care about their cars is always nice. Maybe they don’t go to the larger events, but they appreciate the size of the event and being able to sit in a restaurant and meet people.”

Expect to see close to 200 classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars on display including the Berlin Fire Departments 1924 fire truck nicknamed “Ole Mac.” “Berlin offers a great family oriented location for a fun day to see these classic cars up close. Streets are closed for this event and as such makes an enjoyable day to visit local shops and restaurants and take in all that one of America’s Coolest Small Towns has to offer,” Giles said.

For more information, call 410641-4775 or visit www.berlinchamber.org/events/cruisers-2013-05-18.

cate meighan Continued from Page 49 pletely rocked it out and honestly, Benatar and Spyder might actually be better now than they were way back when. If you were there then you know exactly what I’m talking about.

While Springfest brought thousands to Ocean City, on the other side of the bridge Berlin threw yet another street party, this time to celebrate May Day Play Day 5.

Bond & Bentley, Brothers Keeper and Stone Senate all showed up to perform for an appreciative crowd.

Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why’s Ian Thompson told me that he and his band mates had a great time visiting America’s Coolest Small Town and they loved getting a chance to visit with buddies from Ocean 98 (who actually sponsored this event).

Seacrets: Jamaica USA on 49th Street and the bay’s very first beach party of the summer was also last Saturday night and it was a pretty big success. Marketing manager, Jackie Miller, tells me that there is a lot of great stuff lined up over the next few months at Seacrets. Happy Hour drink specials run every day from 4-7 p.m. and raw bar specials run Sun-

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Kaleb Brown, right, is joined by Tuff Lion for a performance at Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill at the Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street last Saturday.

Manny and 2-year-old Taylor Hamer enjoy the beautiful weather while at Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill at the Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street last Saturday.

day through Friday, 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, 2-5 p.m.

Also, if you’re already thinking ahead to Memorial Day, May 24, Seacrets will be celebrating with a fireworks display.

Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill located oceanfront at Castle In The Sand Hotel between 37th and 38th streets celebrated its official opening day last week and I can tell you with certainty that it was jam-packed last Saturday night.

Coconuts now has happy hour everyday from 5-6 p.m. You also should check out the two-for-one drink specials, as well as the bar & grill’s brand new menu. Also, Opposite Directions will be performing on the patio on May 15 from 4-8 p.m.

Marina Deck at 306 Dorchester Street is now open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Get 1/2pound steamed shrimp for just $4.99 and 65-cent wings that can easily be washed down with $2 do-

mestic drafts. Marina Deck also has a bunch of cool things tentatively planned for the season, so I’ll give you more information as I get it in.

Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs at 221 Wicomico Street enjoyed a bit of a soft opening last weekend with Walt Farozic playing on the deck. This coming weekend, the gang will be celebrating its official kickoff to what the crew hope will be an amazing season.

Owner Joe Sinkaus clued me in to a lot of cool things that he is plan-

ning, including specials this week like a barbecue rib sampler for $5, fish tacos for $2 and fresh steamed crabs that you can also take-out if you’re in a hurry. Buddy’s will feature Crushes all day, every day for $5.50 and live entertainment from Walt Farozic beginning at 1 p.m. on May 16-17.

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Continued from Page 51 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you will have a lot energy this week. Channel your energy into a project that is especially meaningful to you and those you love.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Nervous energy may leave you feeling a bit out of sorts, Taurus. Find a way to keep busy so your nerves don’t get the better of you. Invite a friend over.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, a friend may be in a bind and come to you for advice and assistance. Find the right words to heal any wounds and provide the support this person needs.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

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Hammer on lead vocals/guitar, Matt Majot on bass/vocals, Myles Mahoney on lead guitar/vocals and Reid Campbell on drums.

Daily Grind has been playing the club scene for awhile now and its acoustic/alternative rock style reminds me of the early work of Live, an alternative band from Pennsylvania that found mainstream success back in the late 90’s. They’re definitely a talented group that’s worth

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Speaking of music, the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street has acts like Graham Nash, Hal Holbrook, Ronnie Milsap and The Texas Tenors scheduled to play here in the next few months. Visit www.oceancityconcerts.com for more details.

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Whiskers Pub on 120th Street has some great specials going on right now. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday you can get $6 off entrees and Saturday features $15.95 baby back ribs. Bourbon Street on the Beach, located at 116th Street behind Fountain Head Towers, is now open daily. It features a full kids menu, dessert tray and live entertainment. Baltimore Boyz play every Saturday from 4-7 p.m. and you can catch Brant Quick each Thursday from 6-9 p.m.

The fifth annual Bob Dylan tribute at Fager’s Island on 60th Street will take place on Wednesday, May 20 beginning at 8 p.m. Performers include Nate Clendenen of Eastern Electric and Saltwater Stringband (Ocean City), Nancy Micciulla Curry of Ginger (Rehoboth Beach, Del.), Sean Loomis of Drymill Road (Winchester, Va.), Darin Engh of Opposite Directions and Saltwater Stringband (Ocean City) and Chris Demone of Test Kitchen (Salisbury).

If you’re looking for a new band to jam to this week then you might want to catch Daily Grind. They’ll be performing at Pickles Pub, which is located at706 Philadelphia Ave., on May 21. The band features Brad

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Changes at home make this an exciting time for you, Cancer. Enjoy these changes for the excitement they bring and take some time to reflect on the good things in your life.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

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Trust a friend to help you out.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, make the most of some upcoming free time. Use the down time to reflect on where you want to be going forward and what you need to do to get there.

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Scorpio, you have a need to keep a secret, but the excitement is building and making it hard to do so.

Keep in mind the surprise will be that much better if you hold out.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a hectic schedule may compromise your ability to get together with friends. Although you may be disappointed, there will be other opportunities.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

A visitor needs a little sympathy and compassion from you this week, Capricorn. His or her situation can put life in perspective and help calm your own nerves.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

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WHITE MARLIN FESTIVAL Several hundred people stopped by the Ocean City Downtown Association’s 11th annual White Marlin Festival on the Somerset Street Plaza, May 2, which featured music and organizations exhibiting displays. The highlight of the event was the annual Crab Soup Cookoff. Tasters voted for their favorite in two categories: white and red crab soups. The winners in the white category: first, Mother's Cantina/Cowboy Coast; second, Buddy's Crabs & Ribs and third, Seacrets. The top three red crab soups were provided by Lazy River Saloon, Pour House and Phillips, respectively. Seacrets won the best decorated booth award.

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It looks like it’s going to be another great week in OCMD so get out and do something!

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 May 15: Dust-N-Bones, 9 p.m.

May 16: Chest Pains, 9 p.m.

May 20: 2 Guys & A Mama, 5 p.m.

THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 May 15: 2 Much Stuff, 6-10 p.m.

May 16: Kaleb Brown, 6-10 p.m.

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116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 Every Saturday: The Baltimore Boyz, 4-7 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Jam Session w/The Baltimore Boyz, 8-11 p.m.

Every Thursday: Brant Quick, 6-9 p.m.

May 15: Dave Sherman, 7-10 p.m.

May 16: One Night Stand, 8 p.m. to midnight May 17: Jeff n Jay, 4-8 p.m.

130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 6-10 p.m.

BRASS BALLS SALOON Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets Ocean City 410-289-0069 May 15-16: Karaoke w/O’Andy, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS Wicomico Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-0500 May 15: Walt Farozic, 4 p.m.

May 16-17: Walt Farozic, 1 p.m.

DUNES MANOR 28th Street, Oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-1100 May 16: Oviation Dinner Theater, Joey & Gina’s Wedding, 6:30 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 May 15: Kevin Poole, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9:30 p.m.; Jumper, 10 p.m.

May 16: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.; The Piranhas, 10 p.m.

May 17: Everett Spells, brunch May 18: DJ BK & Al Reno, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; Naked Nation, 10 p.m.

GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-3663 Every Thursday: DJ Wax

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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 May 15: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

May 16: Monkee Paw, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; New Dawn Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 May 15: Opposite Directions, 4-8 p.m.

May 16: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Over Time, 5-9 p.m.

May 17: Lauren Glick & the Mood Swinger, 3-7 p.m.

May 18: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m.

May 19: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.

May 20: Funk Shue, 4-8 p.m.

May 21: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 May 15: DJ Bill T, 4 p.m.

May 16: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

May 17: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.

May 18: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m.

May 19-20: Nate Clendenen, 9 p.m. to Blake Haley 1 a.m.

May 21: 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 May 15: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Mikey J, 10 p.m.

May 16: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Cdub, 10 p.m.

May 17: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.

May 19: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.

May 21: Keith White Duo, 5-9 p.m.

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410-723-4665 Every Thursday: Rick Kennedy, 6 p.m.

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 May 15: Push, 8 p.m.

May 16: DJ BK, 8 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys May 15: Phobia Trio, 5-8 p.m.; Michael & Michael, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

May 16: Phobia Trio, 5-8 p.m.; Rockfish, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 Every Friday: Baltimore Boyz Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 May 15: DJ Batman May 16: Mile High w/John McNutt, 4-8 John McNutt p.m.

May 17: Bo Dickerson Band, 4-8 p.m.

MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 May 15: DJ Casper 10 p.m.

May 16: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m.

May 21: DJ Casper, 10 p.m.

MARINA DECK Dorchester Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-4411

Every Thursday: Karaoke, Jessica w/Hey Mick, 9 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 May 15-16: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

PURPLE MOOSE Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets Ocean City 410-289-6953 May 15: Cruisin’ Party, 7 p.m.; The Lava Game, 10 p.m.

May 16: VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff, 2 p.m.; The Lava Game, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City, 410-524-4900 May 15: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m.; The Amish Outlaws, 10 p.m.

May 16: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m.

May 17: Jah Works, 9 p.m.

May 18-19: Nature’s Jim Long Child, 9 p.m.

May 20: Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m.

May 21: Anthem, 9 p.m.

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Local group makes dresses, shorts for children in need

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Barbara Entwistle has been designing dresses out of pillowcases for children in third world countries for almost four years and recently added shorts for boys made from recycled T-shirts to the project.

To date, she and others have made and delivered 1,499 dresses to children in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Mexico, Israel and the Gambia in West Africa, a new location the group will be distributing dresses and shorts to regularly.

“The first box we sent out in April and this Friday we will send another box,” Entwistle said. “It takes about a month for them to receive and it costs $40 to ship every box.”

A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) in the Gambia, Maggie Savage, passed out dresses and shorts to the children for the first time late last week. “‘As you can see they were much loved and much needed! I welcome all the more that you can send our way,’” Savage said, via an email sent back to the group. “‘The kindness you have shown has been noticed and welcomed! Thank you for putting a smile on so many children’s faces.’”

Melanie Metzger, a registered nurse and missionary, is established in the Dominican Republic and enables the group

to send clothing to children in need sooner.

During Metzger’s last trip home to the United States–she previously lived in Berlin–she voiced how women need kitchen supplies especially pot holders since most of their cooking takes place outside over an open fire.

The group of 40 people went to work and put together 35 kitchen kits complete with soap and Ziploc baggies, which are luxuries in the Dominican, Entwistle said.

A school teacher from Pennsylvania, Jodi Kirman, picked up 140 dresses, 75 pairs of shorts and boxes of other items in January, which will be distributed in Haiti sometime this month. She has now distributed 375 dresses to girls in Haiti.

In addition, Kids Connection at Stephen Decatur High School had a Tshirt drive in the fall where they donated 500 T-shirts to Entwistle and her group to make shorts for underprivileged boys.

Entwistle said they have delivered 300 pairs of shorts, made from the donated recycled T-shirts, to other countries so far.

Her group grows each meeting with members introducing new people and existing participants continuing to make dresses and stay involved.

“We will get together in the next couple of months, bring in what we are working on and find new ideas from

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Barbara Entwistle and her team of about 40 people have been making dresses out of pillowcases for children in third world countries for almost four years and recently added shorts for boys made from recycled T-shirts to the project. The children pictured live in Gambia, West Africa and received their new clothing late last week.

each other,” Entwistle said.

At one of her recent events, a man sent his mother to find out more information about the group who makes clothing for children. His friend runs a school in Bali for children up to sixth grade and would love to have some boxes to take back with him in December after he returns home for the holidays, she said.

Entwistle told him to get a list together and boxes will be compiled with items such as clothing, school supplies, soap, Band-Aids and everything else they need.

She holds sewing parties at her house, in local libraries, at Girl Scout meetings and in church groups. Entwistle counts the dresses when they are packed into boxes. She has a running list of how many were made, where they went and when the girls received them.

“I don’t think I will ever stop making dresses. Once you get started, it only takes about 20 minutes to finish. It is worthwhile, satisfying and needs to be done,” she said.

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Children receive dresses, shorts Continued from Page 55 Scouts, Smith Island residents, home schooled children, Wicomico County 4H Club and the Wicomico County detention center.

The idea first came about when Entwistle was researching service projects with her local Girl Scout troop and she discovered Rachel O’Neill, founder of Little Dresses for Africa, a non-profit Christian organization established in 2007 that distributes dresses made of pillowcases throughout many parts of Africa.

The project has grown tremendously throughout the almost four years in operation and will continue to be a resource for underprivileged children in third world countries. Those who are interested in making pillowcase dresses for this group or donating supplies may contact Entwistle at 443-944-5868 or email bentwistle@clarionoc.com.

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Bob Dylan tribute at Fager’s Island Five local songwriters to perform in celebration of musician’s 74th birthday

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) For the fifth annual Bob Dylan tribute at Fager’s Island on Wednesday, May 20, “Don’t Think Twice,” “It’s All Right” so come out to see five local songwriters perform his classics on stage together “Like a Rolling Stone,” beginning at 8 p.m.

Commemorating his 74th birthday four days later, performers include Nate Clendenen of Eastern Electric and Saltwater Stringband (Ocean City), Nancy Micciulla Curry of Ginger (Rehoboth Beach, Del.), Sean Loomis of Drymill Road (Winchester, Va.), Darin Engh of Opposite Directions and Saltwater Stringband (Ocean City) and

Chris Demone of Test Kitchen (Salisbury).

“If you’re a fan of live music, this is a great opportunity to see some great performers all in one place,” said event organizer, Nate Clendenen. “And of course, if you’re a Bob Dylan fan, you’ll be able to hear some fresh takes on some timeless music.”

In addition to the five scheduled performers, a few special guests invited by Clendenen will play a couple Dylan favorites along with original and cover material at the 60th Street venue.

“Everyone is playing their favorite Dylan material, which is always different and from all parts of his career,” Clendenen said. “To me, it’s interesting to see which songs each performer will pick to play. I feel like that says a lot about where we all come from musically.”

This event is the only time this year these songwriters will be performing together in one place. All musicians will be on stage at the same time and they will also take turns playing solo.

“Not only will the audience be able to see all the night’s performers, but that will leave us the opportunity to spontaneously sit in on different songs with each other,” Clendenen said.

“This is a common performance format [in ‘the round’] within the songwriter world, yet seldom seen elsewhere.”

The performers are musical friends

of Clendenen and he is excited to be joining them on stage. Since they are all full-time performers, the songwriters rarely have opportunities to see each other play due to their busy gig schedules.

Micciulla, a performer at this year’s concert, was involved with another Dylan tribute up in Philadelphia a couple years prior and comparable events take place all over the country. Micciulla was talking to Clendenen about it and he thought it would be a good idea to create a similar event in the area.

Clendenen’s first organized Dylan tribute took place at the Market Street Inn in Salisbury five years ago, which is a place he played in while growing up in high school and college. Fager’s Island was “into the idea” for its second year and the event has taken place there ever since.

“Bob Dylan is such an influential and prolific songwriter not only to fellow singers and songwriters, but to people in every genre,” Clendenen said. “He is certainly a living legend and has so much material spanning over 50 years. His effect on music in general is undeniable.”

Admission is free to the tribute show. Food and drink specials include $5 craft beer pints. Music starts at 8 p.m.

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Charles “Murph” and Martha Grimes of Delaware celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on May 6 at Wright’s Seafood restaurant in Wallops Island, Va.

Participating in the Cinco de Mayo party at Guidos Burritos on 33rd Street, May 5, from left, are Jessie Willey, Jamie Clarke, Reliable Churchill Distributing hostess, Kellie Kroneberger and Brittany Gede.

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Amber David greets guests coming into Marina Deck on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City last Saturday.

Paul and Jennifer Alagna celebrate their anniversary in Ocean City, stopping by Marina Deck on Dorchester Street last Saturday.

Manager Joe Koziol is flanked by Marc Williams, left, and Joshua White at Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill at the Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street last Saturday.

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Ray Mancini of Long Branch, N.J., owner of Artistic Collage, sells his work last weekend during Ocean City’s 25th annual Springfest at the inlet parking lot.

Guidos Burritos owner Rocco Diflippo and manager Andrea Matsatsos welcome guests to the Cinco de Mayo party at the 33rd Street restaurant, May 5.

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Tommy Edward performs his Sir Rod Tribute Show to Rod Stewart last Saturday during Ocean City’s 25th annual Springfest celebration in the inlet parking lot.

Springfest draws 108,074 visitors Arts, crafts and commercial vendors had ‘record year;’ food providers also do well

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) More than 108,000 visitors spent part of their weekend at Ocean City’s Springfest, soaking up the beautiful weather, listening to live music, browsing vendors’ merchandise and grabbing a bite to eat during the four-day festival, May 7-10.

The total attendance of 108,074 was up from last year’s turnout of 102,221, said Frank Miller, Ocean City’s Special Events superintendent.

“The numbers were good and it was a successful event,” Miller said.

“Arts, crafts and commercial vendors had a record year and food vendors

also did well.”

This year marked the 25th anniversary celebration of Springfest, which brought more than 250 artisan vendors from across the country to the inlet parking lot, in addition to more than 30 food concessions and a line-up of live entertainment.

“Such a lovely event, in a wonderful location,” said vendor Jessie Driscoll.

She traveled from Woodstock N.Y. with her husband, Dan, to introduce Springfest attendees for the first time to their unique jewelry made from vintage American coins.

They sand off one side of an old silver coin and transform it into a design, which leaves the coin image intact on the reverse side. In addition, there are a line of pieces that retain the coin image on both sides, Driscoll

said.

“Springfest was fantastic for us and we want to do it forever, hopefully Sunfest too,” she added. “It was a great show with great crowds, a beautiful location with tons of fun for families and a very happy environment.”

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Although Gendler did not sell as much as expected, she would love to attend Springfest or Sunfest, held in September, in the future.

“It’s an awesome event with the ambiance and environment,” she added. “It was well organized, a top festival and I loved being there.”

The slowest day at Springfest was opening day last Thursday, when 11,905 came out to a foggy morning which stayed in patches during the afternoon.

Beatlemania Again played to an audience of a little less than 1,000 people that night, Miller said.

“This is the third time Beatlemania Again has played at Springfest,” Miller added. “They are a terrific act for Thursday night and are always popular.”

Friday’s attendance trumped Thursday with 33,994 making their way to the white tents, and country music star Vince Gill played a soldout show of 1,796 people on the Entertainment Pavilion stage that night.

“There is an interesting trend happening where we are seeing a slow decline in Saturday’s numbers with a moderate to steep increase in Friday’s

attendance,” Miller said. “It’s a trend of people trying to come early to avoid traffic and large crowds.”

Despite the trend, Saturday had the largest number of attendees, when 41,214 enjoyed a warm, sunny day for the outdoor event.

A soldout show of 1,793 concert goers checked out Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo rocking out on Saturday night, with hundreds of others listening outside the tents, Miller said.

Immediately following Benatar and Giraldo’s performance, a 25th anniversary firework show took place on the north side of the Ocean City pier.

“A majority of the concert crowd stayed for the firework show and a lot of people watched from the beach and on the perimeter of the Boardwalk,” Miller said.

Springfest wrapped on Sunday with an attendance of 20,961 for closing day, which is 1,500 more people than that day last year.

“Mother’s Day was a little slow until 12:30 when a large influx of people showed up,” Miller said. “Sunday’s numbers seem to increase every year and I was happy to see moms enjoying the day while wearing their [complimentary Mother’s Day] buttons throughout the event.”

ACT, SweetWater Brewing present Toast to the Coast

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Assateague Coastal Trust and SweetWater Brewing Company are presenting the second annual Toast to the Coast Friday at 6 p.m. at the West-O Bottle Shop & Bar. Admission is free, and the event features free tastings of SweetWater beers, as well as samples of sustainably farmed wines, handcrafted rums and snacks donated by Barn 34 and OC Wasabi.

Steve Farr, development director at the trust, compared the event to a cocktail party.

“It’s really an opportunity to introduce ourselves to people who don’t know a lot about us,” he said. “It gives us the opportunity to attract our current members as well as new members to informally get together and

talk and present some information on some issues in a more relaxed, informal atmosphere.

“We find that it’s easier to attract people who may not already know us and love us if there’s some fun thrown in, and in this case it’s an opportunity to taste some great beer, wine and rum, and hang out on a Friday evening,” he said.

The event will double as a fundraiser and awareness drive for the nonprofit, and as a celebration of SweetWater’s entry into the Maryland marketplace.

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Second annual Toast to the Coast, May 15 Continued from Page 60 southeast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As [SweetWater] expands the market for their beers, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for partnerships with the local waterkeepers in those areas and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate to be one of those here,â&#x20AC;? Farr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sending someone up from their main brewery in Atlanta to help introduce the company to this area, as well as pour some of their beers for tastings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and hopefully sales.â&#x20AC;?

The bar will sell additional drinks, including those made with sustainable rums, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting trust.

The label â&#x20AC;&#x153;sustainableâ&#x20AC;? as applied

to making rum reflects the methods that precede the actual distillation process.

Growing and processing sugar used to make traditional rum can be an environmentally destructive process, resulting in soil degradation and erosion, as well as pollution of local waterways. Distillation can create additional problems, releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and leaving behind difficult-to-dispose of wastewater.

Sustainable rums, on the other hand, use improved farming practices, require less energy and water, and produce fewer greenhouse gases.

Farr said SweetWater and the trust

plan to continue the partnership and will likely hold additional events during the spring, summer and fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They want to get out in the marketplace as a new product, and if we can have a partnership with a beer company that is sustainable and demonstrates good corporate citizenship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and also entice people with some tasty beer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a good thing.â&#x20AC;?

ACT will also facilitate displays during the event that provide information on issues including the proposed offshore oil and gas exploration currently under consideration by the federal government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really important issue

that we hope to be able to educate and engage event participants about while they taste good clean beverages,â&#x20AC;? Farr said.

At the end of the day, Farr said Toast for the Coast is about, â&#x20AC;&#x153;awareness and fun.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was successful in terms of bringing people out to have a good time and learning a little bit about what we do, and we hope that this one will be even more successful,â&#x20AC;?

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West-O Bottle Shop & Bar on 12611 is located at 12611 Ocean Gateway in Ocean City. For more information call 410-629-1538 or visit www.actforbays.org.

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Seventh annual Pirate Party at Sunset Grille, May 15

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 15, 2015) Lower Shore CASA and Sunset Grille in West Ocean City are set to host the 7th annual Pirate Party on Friday from 5-8 p.m.

The event, featuring a silent auction, gold bar auction and 50/50 raffle, will raise money for the Berlin-based program, a division of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, which recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children.

Tickets are $15 and include entrance to the event and food. Animal House will provide live entertainment.

The annual Pirate Party doubles as a challenge to volunteers and community members who have pledged to raise $500 each for CASA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or walk the plank.

Maria Cusimano, CASA volunteer coordinator, took the challenge with a little help from her mother. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am happy to say that we will not be walking the plank and have raised over $500,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people have worked really hard to make this event possible and it means so much to us to have such great support from the community.â&#x20AC;?

Cusimano attended the 2014 Pirate Party, but said she is more excited this year because of her ties to the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have come to love this program and I truly think it benefits the children in our community that need it the most,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The grant that funds our program is a 100 percent match, so in order to receive the funds, we have to match it dollar to dollar. The wonderful pirates, sponsors, and donations that we receive for the event allow us to keep the program running.â&#x20AC;?

Cusimanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother hoped the two could wear matching costumes to the party. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, I mean fortunately, we found different costumes,â&#x20AC;? she quipped.

Several other members of the community have campaigned on behalf of

the Berlin-based nonprofit during the drive, including WYFCS Board Member Greta Del Corro â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m motivated to help out with the pirate party because 100 percent of the proceeds go back into our local community helping those that need it most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; abused and neglected children,â&#x20AC;? Del Corro said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving these children an advocate can make such a powerful impact on the rest of their lives.

Del Corro, who plans to attend the party in costume, is also hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burpee-A-Thonâ&#x20AC;? fundraiser at CrossFit Ocean City to raise additional money for CASA. District 2 Berlin Councilmember Lisa Hall also plans to come out in pirate clothing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CASA program is one of the most important programs in Worcester County and the State of Maryland,â&#x20AC;? Hall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sexual abuse of our children in society today is unacceptable. I am reaching out to all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, elected women in politics, women judges, women prosecutors, women parole board members and asking them to step up and make these predators accountable. Laws need to be changed to protect the victim â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not the accused.â&#x20AC;?

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The pirate party is a fun evening for all who attend and supports the work that must be done.”

Savannah Kinavey, also a volunteer with CASA, stressed the importance of the event during a time when public money for programs is especially difficult to obtain.

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Brussels sprouts with pancetta

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 15, 2015) What would the world be without salt? This primordial mineral has been a crucial commodity in cuisines since ancient times.

Salt is the common denominator that connects cultures, so let us delve into its fascinating history and redeeming feats.

To be familiar with salt is to truly embrace history. China was ahead of the world when it came to harvesting salt. According to an article that appeared in Beyond the Shaker, Chinese historians believe as early as 6000 BC, people harvested salt from the surface of Lake Yuncheng after the water evaporated during the sunny summer seasons.

But China’s spectrum of interests was not limited to food, the path of medicinal purposes and the discovery of gunpowder tipped the scales of innovation.

“Invention of Gunpowder” written

by Kallie Szczrpanski maintains developing alchemists in China spent centuries trying an elixir of life that would render the user immortal. One important ingredient in many of the failed elixirs was saltpeter, also known as nitrate.

Around 850 A.D., an enterprising alchemist (whose name has been lost to history) mixed 75 parts saltpeter with 15 percent charcoal and 10 parts sulfur. The mixture had no discernable life-lengthening properties but did explode with a flash and bang when exposed to an open flame. Thus began the explosive production of gunpowder.

The next scheduled stop in salt history is Egypt. The realization of salt’s preserving properties gave way to the mummification process. Egyptian mummies were deliberately made by drying the body. By eliminating moisture, the source of decay was also eradicated. A salt mixture called natron was used to preserve the dead

body since it was believed to be a vessel to the afterlife.

Interesting note - From May 21 to June 25, 1994 a team of scientists from The University of Maryland and Long Island University performed the first human mummification in nearly 2,000 years. They used replicas of ancient Egyptian embalming tools, 100 yards of fine Egyptian linen, more than 600 pounds of natron, frankincense and myrrh, oil of cedar, palm wine, and natural resins.

The mummification was performed at the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore, according to a feature that appeared in An Egyptian Mummification.

Has one wondered where the expression “not worth his salt” came from? In ancient Greece, the exchange of salt for slaves was quite common and exemplifies how important the seasoning was. The Romans were not to be outdone, salt rations given to early Roman soldiers were known as salarium argentum and is where the English word “salary” comes from.

Following is interesting trivia concerning salt for those who relish fun facts. Have you ever noticed how several towns and cities in England end in “wich?” Cities with the “wich” suffix were towns known to produce salt.

For example, Middlewich, Nantwich, Northwich and Leftwich were prime areas for salt production.

Salt has played a prominent role in the European exploration of North America and subsequent American history. The first Native Americans encountered by Europeans in the Caribbean were harvesting sea salt to cure their fish.

Skipping a little ahead in time takes us to the Revolutionary War. The British enlisted American loyalists (King’s Men) to intercept the Patriots salt supplies in order to prevent them from being able to preserve their food. It’s truly amazing how something so small and seemingly insignificant can carry such weight and importance.

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Taking simple ideas and elevating them to new heights is always very au courant.

The weather is warmer and veggie’s are a must. Grilled Brussels sprouts with reduced balsamic vinegar and crispy pancetta highlights the sweet and savory components that tickle one’s taste buds. Enjoy!

Grilled balsamic Brussels Sprouts with pancetta

Ingredients 1 ½ pounds fresh Brussels sprouts (discard outer leaves, remove bottom stems, and cut in half through the core) 4 ounces pancetta, ¼-inch diced ¼ cup good quality olive oil 1/3 cup good quality balsamic vinegar kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan, including some of the loose leaves, which get crispy when they are roasted. Add the pancetta, olive oil, salt, pepper, and toss to ensure an even coating. Spread Brussels sprouts in a single layer and place the baking sheet on the top oven rack and roast 20 to 30 minutes or until they are tender, nicely browned, and the pancetta is cooked. Toss once while cooking.

2. While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, place the balsamic vinegar in a very small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until it has thickened.

3. Place Brussels sprouts on individual plates. Drizzle reduced balsamic vinegar over the sprouts. Think of yourself as an artist during this last step, presentation is just as important as taste. Serve immediately.

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Cancer survivors take the first ceremonial lap around the campground.

Stephen Decatur High School students are decked out in lifeguard apparel to go along with Relay’s “Saving Lives Since ‘85” theme.

RELAY FOR LIFE Approximately 350 people participated on 41 different teams during North Worcester County’s Relay For Life at the Frontier Town Campground in West Ocean City, Friday, May 8, to benefit the American Cancer Society. There were 110 survivors in attendance and $157,000 has been raised so far. The theme of the overnight event was “Saving Lives Since ‘85” as Relay For Life celebrates its 30th anniversary. North Worcester County’s Relay For Life event cochairwoman, Dawn Hodge, is confident the $160,000 goal will be met. Participants have until Aug. 31 to submit donations.

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American Cancer Society staff member, Debbie White, left, is joined by Relay For Life co-chairs, from left, Jill Elliott, Dawn Hodge and Dj Thompson.

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“Angels United to Fight Continues On” team captain Barbara Ogurcak, left, poses for a photo with, from left, Becki Delapp, Jada Gutierrez and Linda Seitzer.

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Tiki torches line the campground track in honor of loved ones who have battled cancer.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL

CONTEST WINNERS

MEETING WITH SEN. CARPER

Worcester Prep winners in the 2015 Optimist International Oratorical Competition were, from left, Anthony Rilling, third place boys; Nick Moodra, second place boys; Anchita Batra, third place girls; and Chris Rilling, first place boys. This was the second year that Rilling received top honors in the competition.

Worcester Prep second grade students Maxine Ruggerio and Danielle Carr traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Delaware Sen. Tom Carper and to present him with a poster they created.

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MATH HONOR SOCIETY Forty-one Stephen Decatur High School students were inducted into the Mu Alpha Theta chapter of the Math Honor Society on April 14. Juniors Dryden Brous, Cole Barrett, Alexander Cushwa, Owen Dennis, Christian Beres and Jacob Darlington celebrate their induction into the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society.

The Stephen Decatur High School Key Club hosted members of the Kiwanis Club to an annual breakfast on April 22. Kiwanis member and school liaison John Foreman is recognized by SDHS Key Club President Emily Cashman during the breakfast.

RECOGNITION GUEST SPEAKERS Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club President Kenneth Bates welcomes Worcester County Deputy Sheriff Dale Trotter, left, and Cindi Verges of the Department of Social Services Worcester County as featured speakers on the subject of elder abuse in the community. Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott on 15th Street.

Timothy Cornwell of the Worcester County Health Department, front left, and Sohiab Ijaz of the Worcester County Youth Council, right; and Bill Wheatley of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee, back left, and Karen Purnell of Mt. Zion UMC are recognized for excellence in the field of prevention during the 24th annual Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council awards reception at Worcester Technical High School, April 21.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI. May 15 25TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY —

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway and Ocean City Inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 3,400 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Admission costs $15 for adults and free for children 13 and younger with an adult. Tickets good at all locations. Info: www.cruisinoceancity.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO —

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind of 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.

2ND ANNUAL TOAST FOR THE COAST —

West ’O Bottle Shop & Bar, 12611 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 6-8 p.m.

Drink specials and free tastings of beer, wine and spirits. Benefiting Assateague Coastal Trust, The Assateague Coastkeepers and local waterways.

OC MASSAGE AND OC BEACH WAX RIBBON CUTTINGS — OC Beach Wax Waxing

and Skin Care Studio, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, Ocean City, 10 a.m. Info: Ryn Rohe, 410-524-1686.

OC Massage, 103-D 120th Street, Ocean City, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments served.

Take a business card and enter to win a free massage. Info: Karen Thibault, 410629-9900.

SAT. May 16 25TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY —

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway and Ocean City Inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 3,400 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Admission costs $15 for adults and free for children 13 and younger with an adult. Tickets good at all locations. Info: www.cruisinoceancity.com.

ARMED FORCES DAY PRAYER SERVICE —

Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, Route 589 and Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Honor those who have answered the call for service. Take a lawn

to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAREHOUSE OPEN — Habitat for Humanity of

chair. In the event of inclement weather, the service will take place at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road. Info: Barbara Loffler, 410-208-0890 or barbloffler@aol.com.

Worcester County Warehouse, 7033 Worcester Highway, Newark, 8 a.m. to noon. Currently accepting donations in the form of gently used furniture, appliances and building supplies. Info: 410208-4440.

ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE AND AUCTION — Snow Hill Lions Club, 5458 E.

SUN. May 17

Market St., noon to 4 p.m. Carry-out is available at $8. The auction, starting at 1 p.m., will include gift cards, decoys, golf packages, sports and more. Proceeds support vision, youth and charitable programs. Info: Kirk Hudson, 410-6322931.

PAINT NITE FUNDRAISER — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 10:30 a.m. Artist is Megan St. John. Tickets cost $45. No experience required. Tickets: PaintNite.com or Charlene Shockley, 410-641-0041.

GOD’S COUNTRY CROSSROADS CONCERT — Buckingham Presbyterian Church

Sanctuary, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 6 p.m.

Refreshments following concert. Love offering to be collected. Info: 443-2356910.

‘HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE?’ — Ocean City library, 10003

Coastal Highway, 1-3:30 p.m. Light refreshments served. Free discussion for people of all faiths to explore spiritual experiences. Open to the public. Children welcome. Info: www.ack-md.org or Meg Schomann, 410-603-4708.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNIC —

Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli Street, Berlin, noon to 5 p.m. Diakonia will host a picnic to honor more than 100 volunteers. Food will be served at 2 p.m. Live music from 2-4 p.m. Info: Anna O’Neill, 410-213-0923, anna@diakoniaoc.org or www.diakoniaoc.org.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-

nicipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 25. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410726-7207.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,

239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m.

25TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY —

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway and Ocean City Inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring more than 3,400 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Admission costs $10 for adults and free for children 13 and younger with an adult. Tickets good at all locations. Info: www.cruisinoceancity.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic

General 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.

OCEAN CITY REEF FOUNDATION DINNER —

Ocean City Marlin Club, 9659 Golf Course Road, West Ocean City, 4:307:30 p.m. Also silent, live and Chinese auctions, beginning at 6 p.m., and 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $20, at the door only.

All donations are welcome. Contact: Amanda Shick, info@ocmarlinclub.com or Monty Hawkins, mhawkins@siteone.net.

SHARING SUNDAY — South Fire Station,

located on Ocean Parkway (South Gate), Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. The Democratic Women’s Club will collect non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products.

Supplies will be shared with a local food ministry. Info: 410-641-6552.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-

nicipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 26. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410726-7207.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-

lantic 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.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in

Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.

MON. May 18 CANCER THRIVING AND SURVIVING WORKSHOP — Ocean Pines Community Cen-

ter, 235 Ocean Parkway, 1-3:30 p.m. For those in treatment of cancer, individuals in recovery and caregivers to attend together. The workshop is free and meets six weeks, April 13-May 18. Register: Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

CPAP MASK FITTING — Atlantic General

Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin.

Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.

NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCTION PROGRAM — Worcester Youth & Family Center, 124 N Main St, Berlin, 6:30-9 p.m.

These 12 classes, held Mondays and Thursdays for 6 weeks, are structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness.

Registration required: 443-229-2744 or namimdls@gmail.com.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean

Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Coffee at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Guest speaker is Dr. G. Ray Thompson, director of the Nabb Research Center at Salisbury University specializing in the cultural heritage and history of the Delmarva region. All women are welcome. Info: 814-322-2119.

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: 410641-6876.

TUES. May 19 TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING 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.

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CALENDAR Progress Circle, Salisbury, 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, April 7-May 26. This free, eight-session series, titled “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease for Care Partners,” is designed to help caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Late stage, part 1. RSVP is requested: Amy Schine, 410-749-4940 or amys@geried.com.

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.

WED. May 20

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Walgreens, Bethany Beach, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, Selbyville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information.

Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB MEETING —

Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m. Dean Fisher, from Fisher Marine, will speak about installing boat ramps.

Open to the public. Info: Janet O’Brien, 410-251-9391.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean

City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets

every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262).

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: 410-641-7330.

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — 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.

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ness, 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.

SHOW STOPPERS Delmarva Chorus performs on stage at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street in the new Performing Arts Center during the recent Sweet Adelines Competition in April. The group took first place in the newly created Open Division.

THURS. May 21 NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCTION PROGRAM — Worcester Youth & Family Center, 124 N Main St, Berlin, 6:30-9 p.m.

These 12 classes, held Mondays and Thursdays for 6 weeks, are structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness.

Registration required: 443-229-2744 or namimdls@gmail.com.

POINTE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FUNDRAISER — Globe Restaurant, 12

Broad St., Berlin, 5-9 p.m. Seating begins at 5 p.m. A free viewing of the movie musical “Annie” on the big screen along with a performance of “It’s a Hard Knock Life.” Open to the public. Info: 209-277-0001.

WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY SPEAKER SERIES AND MEETING — Ocean Pines li-

brary, 11107 Cathell Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Maryland State Delegate, Mary Beth Carozza, will discuss 2015 Legislative Session Wrap Up and Preparations for 2016. Free and open to the public. Info: WCTPPatriots@gmail.com, www.worcestercountyteaparty.com, www.facebook.com/WorcesterCountyTeaParty or 443-614-7214.

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Refreshments at 9:45 a.m., business meeting at 10 a.m. Followed by road trip to Layton’s Chance Vineyard in Vienna, Md. Info: Sharon, 410-208-3032.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-4369577; Kate, 410-524-0649.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166,

2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open

at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.

phone number.

CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m.

Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.

11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Speakers, exercise, discussions and more. Info: 410208-3132.

ONGOING EVENTS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church,

10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.

BUS TRIPS — On May 19, June 11, July 21 and Aug. 18, tour NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. Cost is $35. On May 24, watch the Nationals host the Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington. Cost is $80 and includes transportation and game ticket.

On May 30, enjoy an on-your-own trip to New York City. Cost is $80. On June 14, travel to Camden Yarks to watch the Orioles host the Yankees. Cost is $85 and includes transportation and game ticket. All trips are open to the public.

Register: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. Info: www.OceanPines.org.

WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library,

MAC INC. FUN DAY — Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, July 25, rain or shine. Tickets include unlimited Splash Mountain and golf from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and amusement rides from 2-6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and are on sale in advance only by calling 410-742-0505, Ext. 113. Proceeds provide scholarships to the Richard A. Henson Wellness Center at MAC Inc.

STAR CHARITIES MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410641-7667.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN —

Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

Crossword answers from page 62 ‘PLAY IT SAFE’ ACTIVITIES FOR GRADUATES — Throughout the Ocean City area,

May 31 through June 16. The “Play It Safe” program sponsors special, free, alcohol-free and drug-free events, honoring 2015 high school graduates. Info: 410-250-0125.

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., through September. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with name and

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Rackliffe House near Berlin opening for season May 18 (May 15, 2015) Rackliffe House, a restored 1740s merchant-planter’s Georgian home overlooking Assateague Island and Sinepuxent Bay, outside of Berlin, opens for the season on Monday, May 18, International Museums Day. This season, a new visitor experience includes an eight-minute introductory film about the Rackliffe family, the history of the house, and those who lived on the land as well as an illustrated timeline.

Docents will interpret life on the plantation through artifacts on display in the kitchen, spinning room and children’s room in the main house as well as in the original milk house.

Also on display is the exhibition, “Native Americans: First Contact on Lower Delmarva,” on loan from Salisbury University’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture. The exhibition examines – through images and first-hand accounts — how Native Americans lived and worked at the time of first contact with Europeans.

Children will enjoy a number of ageappropriate activities for use inside the house on opening days. Outdoor 18thcentury games are scheduled for the second Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m. through October.

After May 18, Rackliffe House will be open every Tuesday (except May 19) and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. as well as the second Saturday of each month from 14 p.m. through October. The three acres of grounds are open to hikers every day from dawn to dusk, and all activities outside of Rackliffe House are free.

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Attend to honor those who have answered the call to serve. It is recommended that guests bring a lawn chair.

In the event of inclement weather, the service will take place at the Ocean Pines library across from the memorial.

For information, contact Barbara Loffler at 410-208-0890 or barbloffler@aol.com.

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To reach Rackliffe House, turn into Marsh View Lane, off Stephen Decatur Road (Route 611), at the Assateague National Seashore Visitors Center. On opening days, visitors may drive 1/2mile down Tom Patton Lane and park in the designated area near Rackliffe House.

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National Safe Boating Week kicks off May 16 a Proclamation that states he support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaims May 16-22 as National Safe Boating Week in Ocean City and the start of the yearround effort to promote safe boating.

National Safe Boating Week serves as a reminder to the recreation boating community to always boat responsibly

and always wear a life jacket.

Scheduled to attend are Maryland Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, Senator Jim Mathias and a representative from US Congressman Andy Harris’ office.

The dignitaries will arrive from Coast Guard Station Ocean City to the West Ocean City Boat Ramp aboard a 47foot Motor Life Boat (MLB). The MLB

Activities planned at arts center Participating floral designers include Ocean City Florist, Ocean Greenery, Encore Events by Angie Gillis, Little Miss Lovely, Bleached Butterfly and Flourish Floral Artistry and Design. Floral designer Alison Carmody, owner of Flowers by Alison, will judge the entries.

Visitors can participate in the weekend’s free art activities including watercolor painting, pottery and a floral demonstration. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., they can make a one-of-a-kind ceramic flower.

Visitors can watch watercolor demonstrations at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. and drop in throughout the day to paint along with studio artist Jan Bain. All levels are welcome. More experienced painters are invited to sketch from life and paint the floral

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On Sunday at noon, Carmody will demonstrate her unique approach to floral arrangements.

Debbi Dean-Colley will teach classes this May. Indoor herb gardens are the subject of the Thursday, May 21 class, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees will create a living herb garden that can be used in the kitchen, planted in one-of-a-kind containers created with recycled materials. The cost is $30 for Art League members and $40 for non-members.

Joan Lok will conduct a three-day Sumi-e East Asian brush painting workshop — where every stroke becomes a petal — on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, May 18, 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

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(May 15, 2015) The theme for May at the Ocean City Center for the Arts is “Art in Bloom,” and the month is filled with exhibits, classes and demonstrations relating to flowers.

The featured exhibition for the month is the “Art in Bloom” group show by the Art League of Ocean City, featuring flower-themed paintings, drawings and other 2D artwork. The show runs through May 30 with free admission to the galleries.

Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, is Art in Bloom weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Local florists will compete in a floral competition where they create floral arrangements inspired by the artwork from the art exhibit. The arrangements will be on display all weekend, and the public is invited to view them at no cost.

is one the primary Search and Rescue (SAR) vessels stationed in Ocean City.

After the brief comments by the dignitaries, the MLB will be available for public tours.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will also be performing free courtesy Vessel Safety Inspections and providing safe boating tips at the ramp every Saturday and Sunday morning throughout the recreational boating season.

The theme of this year NSBW is “Take the Pledge.”

Make this summer safe.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all its service missions. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939.

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(May 15, 2015) Members of the United States Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Maryland Natural Resources Police will kick off National Safe Boating Week at the West Ocean City Boat Ramp at the foot of the commercial channel on Saturday, May 16 from 9-11 a.m.

Mayor Richard Meehan will present

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Continued from Page 73 The cost is $220 for Art League members and $284 for non-members.

Flower pots are the theme during “Sip and Ceramics,” led by Erik Hertz on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:307:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring a snack and an adult beverage for a fun, stress-free evening of stepby-step pottery. No experience is necessary. The cost is $35 for Art League members and $40 non-members.

For reservations to any of these events, call the Ocean City Center for

the Arts at 410-524-9433 or e-mail katie@artleagueofoceancity.org.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The arts center is supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art.

More information is available at artleagueofoceancity.org.

West Ocean City PetCo to host Hamster Ball Derby

(May 15, 2015) PetCo, a leading pet specialty retailer with a location at White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City, will host its annual Hamster Ball Derby at all of the company’s more than 1,100 locations across the country on Saturday, May 16 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

“Local hamsters will be rolling their way to victory on May 16 at our White Marlin Mall PetCo store,” said Matt Mittenthal, vice president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the White Marlin Mall’s leasing and property management firm.

First-place winners at each store will win a medal and a Kaytee Forti Diet Pro Health Small Animal Starter Kit, complete with food, bedding, a treat and a chew. Additional hamster prizes will also be awarded.

“It’s heats of four, so we’ll set it up, and it’s just like a college basketball tournament bracket,” said Amy Connor, the manager of the Companion Animal Department at the White Marlin Mall PetCo. “So the heat of four, whoever wins will move on to a bracket, and then

they’ll play the winner of heat number two, and then so on and so on, and then we’ll actually get our champion.”

Participants must bring their own hamsters and hamster balls to participate. Registration for the race is free.

Sign-ups and practice sessions begin earlier in the day on May 16, the designated national derby day. Spectators are encouraged to join in and cheer on their favorite little competitors.

The Hamster Ball Derby at White Marlin Mall is open primarily to hamsters. Chinchillas, guinea pigs and other exotic animals will not be permitted. All small animals will race in size-appropriate balls provided by the pet parent.

Race hamsters will be divided into two race classes, which follow their species classifications: dwarfs and Syrians.

Complete educational materials and care sheets, as well as an assortment of hamster balls and other small animal food and supplies can be found online at PetCo.com or at the White Marlin Mall PetCo store.

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Annual Hamster Ball Derby at West OC PetCo, Saturday Continued from Page 74 day requires special attention.

“Make sure you transport your hamster using a safe, temporary habitat that can also be used between races. Provide plenty of clean water and food for your hamster on race day,” Connor said. “After you return home from the race, leave your hamster alone for the rest of the day, with plenty of clean food and water. After all the activity, your little pet has

earned some quiet time alone.”

Connor suggests checking out the Petco Hamster Ball Derby video clip at http://video.petco.com/v/15042/ham ster-ball-derby.

While it is acceptable to show up the day of the events, participants can also call to pre-register at 410-2131929 or 410-213-8190 or fax info to 410-213-8193. There is no cost to enter and the whole family is encouraged to participate.

John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. to be honored for leadership (May 15, 2015) To celebrate the hospital’s growth and the community support that has made it possible, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will present its 22nd anniversary celebration on Thursday, May 21 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

This year’s event will honor John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. for his years of dedication to the community and leadership to the hospital.

Jay and Cheryl Taustin will host the event at their home in Berlin. The “Preakness Proper” event will offer a

wide array of coastal fare, as well as a sushi bar, orange crush bar and traditional Maryland desserts. Entertainment will be provided by Full Circle.

Tickets cost $125 per person and can be purchased online at www.atlanticgeneral.org/main/donatenow.a spx. Select “Anniversary Celebration” from the drop-down list for “Direct my donation to:” For more information, call Alli Justice, event coordinator, at 410-6419671. All proceeds benefit Atlantic General Hospital Foundation.

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Learn about horseshoe crabs, Sun. (May 15, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), will host “Horseshoe Crab Ecology and Tagging Demonstration,” Sunday, May 17, at 1 p.m. at the Assateague Island Visitor Center.

Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) will soon grace the shores of the coastline of the mid-Atlantic states to undergo an ancient mating ritual during the full and new moons in late spring through early summer.

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Join AIA volunteer board member and citizen scientist, Dick Arnold, for an informative and hands-on program discovering horseshoe crabs and how valuable this creature is to the global ecosystem. Also, participate in a live tagging demonstration to find out how horseshoe crabs are monitored and why. This is an experience to be enjoyed by the whole family and suitable for all ages.

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(May 15, 2015) From May to September, the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is offering an “Ask a Master Gardener” clinic at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road.

The clinic is free and will be held every Tuesday afternoon from 1-4 p.m.

Master gardeners will be available to help with gardening questions.

Bring plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label it with name and phone number.

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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., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.

Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / VMC-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 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach. com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. 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.

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■ BRASS BALLS SALOON, Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets, Ocean City 410-289-0069 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations suggested for parties of 10 or more / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and full menu until midnight. Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. Happy Hour Sunday through Friday, 3-6 p.m.

■ BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS, Wicomico Street and the Bay, (formerly Bahama Mama’s), Ocean City 410-289-0500 / www.buddysoc / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full inside & outside bar / Bayfront inside and outside dining. All Crabs steamed-to-order, ribs, K&M (Buddy's brand) fried chicken, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. til late night.

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■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / 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.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and your favorite frozen drinks, beer and wine. Children’s menu. Live entertainment daily 5/7-9/27/15. Happy Hour daily 56pm, 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11am – 11pm, weather permitting.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken and Seafood now served — fresh breaded and cooked to order. Available at South Divi-

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■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm.

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood.

Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too!!!! So sit back and enjoy.

■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477/ $-$$ / V-MCDIS / No reservations required / Open Wednesday through Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everybody loves breakfast and that is what we are about. House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, we make it from scratch and it’s our own recipe! We have it all from juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. General’s Kitchen #1 Breakfast place in OC. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner.

Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-youcan-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-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 / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Brand new menu. Delicious juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces and signature seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Large parties are welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. The year round Route 50 location features happy hour daily, live entertainment every weekend and Bike Night every Wednesday.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open 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 / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-

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■ KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico Street, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week. Home-style cooking, family atmosphere and reasonable prices. Breakfast features huge omelets, home-made cream chip beef, delicious French toast and Momma’s Home-Made Greek Pasteries. Fresh produce from our own gardens.

■ 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 / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans.

Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic open air water front seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m.

Take out available.

■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, and Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch & dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view!

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more.

■ 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, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents.

Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ 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 / Family restaurant / Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. / Full Bar / Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu.

■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven

days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.

■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalks sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening.

■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials.

■ 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. Award-winning 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 / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour 7 days a week, 3 - 6 p.m. with great food and drink specials including $1 oysters and $15 1 1/4 pound whole lobsters.

Live entertainment Fridays & Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. with additional days in season. Entertainment schedule online.

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

■ THE 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 / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events.

Open Thursday through Sunday.

■ 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. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ TWININGS LOBSTER SHANTY, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-2305 / www.twiningsshanty.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations suggested / Children's menu / Full bar / A funky little place at the edge of town. Features classic New England fare, with lobsters, steaks and burgers. Open for lunch and dinner.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant 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 featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 10700 COASTAL HIGHWAY UNIT 2207 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-001059 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Irene K. Flatley, Michael P. Flatley, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4741, folio 522, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Melissa L. Cassell as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4741, folio 522, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4107, folio 253.

The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling.

The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property.

The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title.

TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price.

Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent,

water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell.

In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit.

Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Melissa L. Cassell, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 18 144th Street Unit B Ocean City, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Carol Ann Naddell, dated June 15, 2006, and recorded in Liber 4732, Folio 193 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on June 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 10740959.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to condi-

tions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $58,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser.

Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the

subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #17630) Jeffrey Nadel, Scott Nadel, John-Paul Douglas and Daniel Menchel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1907 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Susan Elaine Geiselman a/k/a Susan Geiselman and Michael K. Ward, dated March 31, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5106, folio 5 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, 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 MAY 29, 2015 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 1907 “Golden Sands Club Condominium”, Tax ID #10-120918 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, which is improved by a dwelling, 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 $51,000 by cash or certified check.

Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.

If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest.

If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale.

Trustees’ file number 41848.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 15 51ST ST., UNIT #402 I/R/T/A 5008 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #402 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jonathan J. Dammons and Cheryl R.

Dammons, dated August 3, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4979, folio 6 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 JUNE 1, 2015 AT 1:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 402 in the “Ocean Bliss 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 $47,000 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 7.125% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

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

(Matter #14-604238) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 5726 GEORGE ISLAND LANDING RD. STOCKTON, MD 21864 Pursuant to the power of sale contained in a Mortgage dated June 8, 1994 and recorded in Liber 2065, Folio 566 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $41,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.75% default having occurred thereunder, the undersigned appointed Assignees 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 JUNE 2, 2015 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 Mortgage.

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 $5,000 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 Mortgage from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Assignees, 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 Assignees 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 Assignees 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., Assignees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________ 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 56 NOTTINGHAM LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2003 and recorded in Liber 4041, Folio 273 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $120,500.00 and an original interest rate of 4.125% 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES JUNE 2, 2015 AT 3:36 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 $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 ratifi-

cation 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-5/14/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 389 DUELING WAY BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-15-000227 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Parul Vashist, Sanjiv Vashist, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5865, folio 396, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 5865, folio 396, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4368, folio 729.

The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling.

The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property.

The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title.

TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $34,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price.

Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance

of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell.

In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit.

Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-5/7/3t _________________________________ 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 9 SEAFARER LA. BERLIN A/R/T/A OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 8, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4854, Folio 186 among the Land

Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $190,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.750% 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 MAY 26, 2015 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 $25,000 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees

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PUBLIC NOTICES may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser.

If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

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-5/7/3t _________________________________ 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 8525 LOGTOWN RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4864, Folio 579 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $600,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 26, 2015 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 Tax ID #03-007421 and Tax ID #03-007413 and described as follows: All that lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, on the northerly side of the county road known as Logtown Road, and more particularly described on a plat prepared by L.E. Bunting, Jr., Registered Property Line Surveyor No. 142, entitled “Plat of Survey Showing Properties to be Conveyed between Leonard L. Win-

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kleman and Glen B. Massey”, dated March 30, 1984 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book W.L.C.; No. 89, Folio 65, and being more particularly shown and designated on the plat entitled “Location Survey of Lands of Demetrios S. Dikos”, made by L.E. Bunting Surveys Inc., dated February 19, 1996, and intended to be recorded simultaneously herewith. Property address known as: 8525 Logtown Road, Berlin, Maryland 21881.

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 $76,000 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale

even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser.

If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

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-5/7/3t _________________________________ WILLIAM C. HUDSON ATTORNEY AT LAW 107 MARKET STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND 21851 (410) 957-3465

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE LUXURY CONDOMINIUM UNIT WITH BOAT SLIP AT HARBOUR ISLAND IN THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a Consent Decree dated April 20, 2015, and entered in Case Number 23-C14-001409 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, William C. Hudson, Trustee, will sell at public auction on the premises on: Friday, May 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. ALL that lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, and known as Unit 61 in Harbour Island Condominium and Boat Slip 46, located in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, being the same property known generally as 417 14th Street, Unit 61, more fully described in deeds dated December 28, 2010 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber S.V.H. No. 5603, at folio 307 and dated August 7, 2014, and recorded among the Land Records aforesaid in Liber S.V.H. No.6412, at folio 258. Tax Account Nos. 10-235162 and 10379040.

TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit or certified check in the amount of $45,000.00 shall be paid at the time and place of sale, balance in cash at settlement which shall be forty-five (45) days unless said period is extended by Trustee, his successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence; interest at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money from the date of sale to date of settlement. In the event that the purchaser fails to go to settlement as required, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at purchaser's risk and expense.

Taxes, water rent, and all other municipal liens and charges to be adjusted to the date of settlement. All other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis shall be adjusted to date of settlement and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by purchaser.

The sale is pursuant to Section 14-107 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and Title 14 of the Maryland Rules of Procedure. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Title shall be merchantable, free of liens with special warranty deed conveying title to purchaser. If Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Trustee. Trustee shall not be liable individually or otherwise for any matters relating to this sale and/or the property and purchaser agrees to hold him harmless.

William C. Hudson, Esquire, Trustee OCD-4/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE Disposal of Real Property Owned by County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland In accordance with the provisions of Section CG 4-403 of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland have declared the following described real property as surplus and are considering disposal of same by conveyance to the Mayor and Council of Snow Hill, Maryland, which proposes to use this property for other public purposes.

OSCAR M. PURNELL HOUSE LOCATED AT 107 EAST MARKET STREET IN SNOW HILL, MARYLAND All those lots, tracts, pieces or parcels of land situated on East Market Street and East Green Street (formerly known as Spence Street or Spence’s Alley) in the Town of Snow Hill, in the Second Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, also formerly known as the residence property of the late Oscar M. Purnell, comprising approximately 21,238 square feet, bounded on the north and northeast by East Green Street, on the southeast by East Market Street and on the southwest by the properties of Kathy J. Gordon, and including an improved structure of approximately 4,050 square feet, as identified on Worcester County Tax Map Number 200 as Parcel 49, and as conveyed unto County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland by Deed dated July 19,

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PUBLIC NOTICES 1955 from Sallie E. Outten, widow of Clemon W. Outten, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber EWR No. 83, folios 389, et seq.

DETERMINED TO BE USED FOR OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSE: The County Commissioners have determined, by at least five-sevenths majority vote, that conveyance of this property to the Mayor and Council of Snow Hill to rehabilitate the building and use it as the future home of Town Hall and the Snow Hill Police Department, or other such use of the property for the benefit of the residents of Snow Hill, constitutes a valid public purpose.

TERMS OF CONVEYANCE: The County Commissioners propose to convey the above described property to the Mayor and Council of Snow Hill for the sum of Zero Dollars ($0.00) and other good and valuable considerations, and subject to any easement, encumbrance, right or benefit that may have been created or recognized on the subject property.

Anyone objecting to the proposed conveyance of the above real property shall do so in writing submitted to the Worcester County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 prior to 4:30 P.M. on May 14, 2015, or in person at the hour of 10:10 A.M. on May 19, 2015 during the regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners to be held in Room 1101 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland OCD-4/30/3t _________________________________

referenced roads are filed with the Department of Public Works - Roads Division, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland and are available during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, except holidays) for inspection.

The public is invited to attend the hearing and make comment.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/30/3t _________________________________ Butler & Hosch, P.A. 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237 MARK H. WITTSTADT GERARD WM. WITTSTADT, JR. Substitute Trustees 9409 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21237 V George H. Fuhrer IV 11326 Newport Bay Drive Berlin, Maryland 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE # 23C14001210

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 1-204 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland that the County Commissioners of Worcester County will hold a

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 24th day of April, 2015, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 11326 Newport Bay Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Mark H. Wittstadt and Gerard Wm. Wittstadt, Jr., Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of May, 2015. Provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 18th day of May, 2015.

The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $833,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/30/3t _________________________________

Public Hearing on June 2, 2015 at 10:20 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed inclusion into the Inventory of County Roads of the following public roads, all of which are located on the west side of Shell Mill Road, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland as shown on Worcester County Tax Map 9 as Parcel 161 and known as Martins Port Subdivision: 1. Martins Port Drive being approximately 0.46 mile in length; and 2. Wight Island Court being approximately 0.11 mile in length.

Copies of the plat for the above

Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v.

Marion F. Zulty 13601 Wight Street, Unit 6NB Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ROADS INVENTORY WORCESTER COUNTY

FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001545

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 24th day of April, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of May, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 18th day of May, 2015.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $198,850.23. The property sold herein is known as 13601 Wight Street, Unit 6NB, Ocean City, MD 21842.

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-4/30/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

DAVID M. VACH CAROL C. VACH ROBERT B. BOYLE 2101 Philadelphia Avenue, Unit #305 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001550

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 24th day of April, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 2101 Philadelphia Avenue, Unit #305, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of May, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 18th day of May, 2015.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $414,987.43.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/30/3t _________________________________

WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

TAX SALE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND State and County taxes for the 2013 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Officer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held at the Worcester Government Center, County Commissioners Meeting Room, Room 1101, 1 West Market Street, in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland on FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Item #1 Account 03016986 Assessed to A B P Limited Partnership. Described as 306’ X 403’ X 294’ Route346 North of Berlin, Deed Reference 1594/0274. Assessed Value $187,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $6,851.15 Item #2 Account 03016994 Assessed to A B P Limited Partnership. Described as 107’ Front North Side Maryland Route-346 North of Berlin, Deed Reference 1594/0274.

Assessed Value $142,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,248.54 Item #3 Account 03140997 Assessed to A B P Limited Partnership. Described as Parcel A 19,166 Square Feet North Side Logtown Road R Skjoldager Revised Lands, Deed Reference 2351/0155. Assessed Value $52,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,179.75 Item #4 Account 10012376 Assessed to A B P Limited Partnership. Described as 1.666 Acres Between Sinepuxent & Stephen Decatur Roads, Deed Reference 2375/0169.

Assessed Value $26,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,070.39 Item #5 Account 03016951 Assessed to A B P Limited Partnership. Described as Lot South Side Route-346 North of Berlin, Deed Reference 2375/0165. Assessed Value $86,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,243.48 Item #6 Account 10324963 Assessed to Alivazatos, Gerasimos. Described as Improvements Unit 211 Talbot Street Surf Crest Condominium, Deed Reference 1704/0256. Assessed Value $197,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,328.86

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PUBLIC NOTICES Item #7 Account 10028205 Assessed to Aliviaztos, Gersaimos. Described as Improvements Lot 76 50’ X 100’ South Side 103 Caroline Street Ocean City, Deed Reference 5185/ 0725. Assessed Value $448,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $7,413.61 Item #8 Account 10028086 Assessed to Alivizatos, Gerasimos. Described as Improvements Part Lot 53 65’ X 50’ West Side 100 Baltimore Avenue Regal Restaurant, Deed Reference 4141/0567. Assessed Value $474,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $7,837.68 Item #9 Account 10053978 Assessed to Alivizatos, Gerasimos. Described as Improvements Lot 44 North Side 212 Trimper Avenue Plat H & T Development, Deed Reference 3133/ 0300. Assessed Value $368,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $6,117.01 Item #10 Account 01011871 Assessed to Allen, Bessie For Life. Described as Improvements 150’ X 300’ North Side Colona Road South of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0029/ 0586. Assessed Value $57,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,329.13 Item #11 Account 02021943 Assessed to Ames, Maurice L Sr. Described as Improvements Lot 2 13,802 Square Feet Stevens Road Subdivision Plat of Oscar K & Viola F Blake, Deed Reference 5326/0071.

Assessed Value $51,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,414.90 Item #12 Account 01022652 Assessed to Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Improvements 43’ X 204’ North Side 413 Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4619/ 0685. Assessed Value $103,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,592.20 Item #13 Account 01022857 Assessed to Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as 45’ X 206’ X 47’ X 206’ North Side 5th Street & 415 Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4600/0685. Assessed Value $27,600.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,503.22 Item #14 Account 01023233 Assessed to Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Improvements 84’ X 205’ North Side 501 Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4605/ 0444. Assessed Value $111,767. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,918.57 Item #15 Account 01022636 Assessed to Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Improvements 38’ X 204’ North Side 411 Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4619/ 0685. Assessed Value $75,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,625.33 Item #16 Account 01018248 Assessed to Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Improvements 75’ X 85’ East Side Second Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4910/0678. Assessed Value $95,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,613.85 Item #17 Account 01022644 Assessed to Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as 170’ X 223’ South Side 414 & 416 Oxford Street, Deed Reference 4619/0685. Assessed Value $5,600.

Total Cost & Tax Due $689.60 Item #18 Account 01022830 Assessed to Arcadia Bible Church Inc Described as Improvements 70’ X 150’ 403 Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0801/0543. Assessed Value $140,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $9,525.19 Item #19 Account 10026814 Assessed to AWS 450 Limited Partnership. Described as Improvements

43,425 Square Feet West Side Philadelphia Avenue Mean High Water Survey, Deed Reference 2242/ 0390. Assessed Value $4,919,967.

Total Cost & Tax Due $151,880.60 Item #20 Account 01015850 Assessed to Ayers, Jermaine Lamar.

Described as Improvements 50’ X 50’ South Side 102 Laurel Street & Clarke Avenue, Deed Reference 5926/0341. Assessed Value $50,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,202.26 Item #21 Account 02007037 Assessed to B & L Management LLC. Described as Improvements 45 Acres Near North West Side Route-394 South of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 6033/0364. Assessed Value $73,800.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,757.09 Item #22 Account 10399319 Assessed to Bagnall, Freeman G & Mary M. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #14 Eagle Drive Bay Shore Condominium, Deed Reference 2987/0404. Assessed Value $15,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $590.80 Item #23 Account 10402336 Assessed to Barbara F Wolf Family Limited Partnership. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #36 Heron Drive The Sanctuary Condominium, Deed Reference 2255/0391. Assessed Value $15,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $590.80 Item #24 Account 01012223 Assessed to Barnes, Ellen Duncan & Isaac Hecht & Mercantile Safe Deposit & Trust. Described as 75’ X 105’ North Side Colona Road South of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 1617/ 0253. Assessed Value $24,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $972.92 Item #25 Account 01001167 Assessed to Becketts, Ernest & Rosetta. Described as Improvements Lot 11 126.9’ X 276.79’ Cropper Lane Plat Unionville Heights Annexation, Deed Reference 1099/0219. Assessed Value $56,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,428.34 Item #26 Account 01023063 Assessed to Beckwith, Hattie M. Described as Improvements 40’ X 125’ North Side 413 Oxford Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 3329/ 0346. Assessed Value $23,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,179.43 Item #27 Account 01015109 Assessed to Beckwith, Richard W Jr. Described as Improvements Lot 9 Block K 55’ X 133.1’ East Side 1011 Clarke Avenue, Deed Reference 3364/0581. Assessed Value $34,567.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,903.22 Item #28 Account 01028995 Assessed to Bell, Essie O For Life. Described as Improvements Lot 4 Block 3 70’ X 120’ Holiday Manor Plat Holiday Manor, Deed Reference 2032/ 0429. Assessed Value $110,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,911.48 Item #29 Account 10120586 Assessed to Bellosi-Mitchell, Grace M & Bellosi-Siebert, Jessica. Described as Improvements Unit 202 Beach Highway Golden Sands Club Condominium, Deed Reference 6051/0134.

Assessed Value $225,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $7,070.13 Item #30 Account 01022989 Assessed to Bernstein, Michael R & Carole A. Described as Improvements 2 Lots West Side Sixth & Oxford Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0938/0399. Assessed Value $131,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $5,896.95

Item #31 Account 10311594 Assessed to Birch, Ronald J. Described as Improvements Lot 29 Block B 5,474 Square Feet Bay Vista Lane Mystic Harbour Section 1, Deed Reference 2377/0196. Assessed Value $123,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,841.98 Item #32 Account 10009952 Assessed to Bishop, Aubrey Blades Jr. Described as Improvements Lot 10 Block B West of Ocean City Plat Winchester Development, Deed Reference 2973/0011. Assessed Value $88,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,151.29 Item #33 Account 10011388 Assessed to Bishop, Aubrey Blades Jr. Described as Improvements Lot 9 Block B Old Ocean City Road Winchester Development, Deed Reference 3878/0371. Assessed Value $85,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,116.15 Item #34 Account 01020609 Assessed to Blount, Allen B Jr. Described as 50’ X 100’ 510 Young Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 5075/0136. Assessed Value $4,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $618.66 Item #35 Account 03117642 Assessed to Bonolis, Paul A & Linda D. Described as Improvements Lot 40 Phase 1 Section 1 Salt Spray Drive Plat White Horse Park, Deed Reference 1115/0080. Assessed Value $74,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,624.17 Item #36 Account 03105717 Assessed to Booher, John William Sr & Linda S Slitzer. Described as Improvements Lot B-10-043 7,500 Square Feet Nottingham Lane Plat Ocean Pines Section 10, Deed Reference 3314/0361. Assessed Value $131,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,236.54 Item #37 Account 03109534 Assessed to Broseker, Kathryn A. Described as Improvements Lot B-14D-054 14,725 Square Feet Goldeneye Court Plat Ocean Pines Section 14D, Deed Reference 2464/0135.

Assessed Value $208,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,816.60 Item #38 Account 10009839 Assessed to Brown, James Anderson.

Described as Improvements 1.07 Acres East Side Silver Point Road on Herring Creek, Deed Reference 4562/0342. Assessed Value $337,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $7,211.71 Item #39 Account 03153991 Assessed to Capuano, Michael J & Michaelson J Capuano. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #C40 Yacht Club Drive Pines Point Marina a Condominium, Deed Reference 3618/0160. Assessed Value $20,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $530.19 Item #40 Account 10289858 Assessed to Carabelli, David. Described as Improvements Unit 101 N Between 51st & 52nd Streets Siesta Villas Condominium, Deed Reference 5848/0357. Assessed Value $144,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,592.55 Item #41 Account 03033910 Assessed to Carozza, Joan M & Frederick G Carozza. Described as Improvements 88’ X 132.3’ East Side Branch Street Berlin, Deed Reference 3732/0304. Assessed Value $126,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,483.70 Item #42 Account 03137619 As-

sessed to Carroll, Rodney S & Linda H. Described as Lot 60 50,223 Square Feet Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sanctuary Section 15B, Deed Reference 2806/0016. Assessed Value $153,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,599.10 Item #43 Account 03137570 Assessed to Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Described as Lot 56 18,025 Square Feet Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sanctuary Section 15B, Deed Reference 2806/0020. Assessed Value $67,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,531.90 Item #44 Account 03152006 Assessed to China Doll LLC. Described as Improvements Unit 2 Nicholas Lane Ocean Pines Village Plaza Condominium, Deed Reference 3399/0332. Assessed Value $248,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $5,502.84 Item #45 Account 10751349 Assessed to China, Richard L & Tammy L China. Described As Improvements Unit 101 Atlantic Avenue Indigo Condominium, Deed Reference 4985/0329. Assessed Value $720,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $22,370.59 Item #46 Account 10388155 Assessed to Ciurca, Craig S & Dawn M. Described as Improvements Lot 30 11,041 Square Feet Shady Grove Court Whispering Woods Subdivision, Deed Reference 3234/0077. Assessed Value $391,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,957.73 Item #47 Account 10025028 Assessed to Clayland, Samuel R Jr & Crystal L Clayland Trustees. Described as Improvements Lot 19 Block 4 North Side 40th Street Plat Bay Shore Acres, Deed Reference 3592/0164. Assessed Value $217,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,784.04 Item #48 Account 01016318 Assessed to Collins, Diondre Lamount.

Described as Improvements 0.456 Acre West Side 714 4th Street Near Scotts Allen, Deed Reference 5765/0336. Assessed Value $49,700.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,451.58 Item #49 Account 03035409 Assessed to Collins, Harold Henry & Sheila Gortman. Described as 85.8’ X 488.4’ South Side Maple Avenue Berlin, Deed Reference 2336/0119.

Assessed Value $35,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,406.53 Item #50 Account 03001008 Assessed to Collins, Russell C & Sarah G. Described as Improvements Lot X Steam Mill Hill North of Whaleyville, Deed Reference 0893/0113.

Assessed Value $59,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,236.39 Item #51 Account 01032844 Assessed to Costen, Henry. Described as 85’ X 100’ East Side 713 Sixth Street Pocomoke, Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0858/0085. Assessed Value $18,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,383.76 Item #52 Account 10129974 Assessed to Dallas, Dale J & Lola. Described as Improvements Unit 305 Captains Quarters Road Windward Landing South Condominium, Deed Reference 0372/0478. Assessed Value $170,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,388.59 Item #53 Account 10170443 Assessed to Dallas, Dale J & Lola. Described as Improvements Apartment 5A 139th Street Sunny Seas Condominium, Deed Reference 0373/0466.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Assessed Value $196,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $6,193.88 Item #54 Account 01021028 Assessed to Davidson, Donald & Fannie. Described as Improvements 38’ X 100’ East Side 723 Sixth Street & Fifth Avenue, Deed Reference 2114/0500. Assessed Value $35,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,024.51 Item #55 Account 01020250 Assessed to Dennis, Earl C & Winnette.

Described as Improvements 60’ X 102’ West Side 704 & 706 Fifth Street, Deed Reference 1025/0357.

Assessed Value $38,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,858.78 Item #56 Account 10069203 Assessed to Dennis, Gregory P & Dennis, Betty L. Described as Improvements Unit 363 S B Beach Highway Wight Bay Condominium, Deed Reference 3103/0056. Assessed Value $193,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $6,082.80 Item #57 Account 02028794 Assessed to Dixon, Ethel. Described as Improvements Lot 3 40,001 Square Feet South Side Shockley Road Margy Mae Dixon Subdivision, Deed Reference 1661/0053. Assessed Value $52,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,108.88 Item #58 Account 03049868 Assessed to Dixon, James T Sr. Described as Improvements Lot B-11-370 9,210 Square Feet Watertown Road Plat Ocean Pines Section 11, Deed Reference 0645/0683. Assessed Value $125,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,900.81 Item #59 Account 03082091 Assessed to Dixon, James T Sr & Dixon, Russell Earl. Described as Improvements Lot B-11-369 9,210 Square Feet Watertown Road Plat Ocean Pines Section 11, Deed Reference 5043/0171. Assessed Value $176,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,870.48 Item #60 Account 10134943 Assessed to Dixon, Kent C Trustee Of The Kent C Dixon Rev Trust & A B Dixon Trust. Described as Improvements Unit 1807 Coastal Highway Irene Condominium, Deed Reference 3547/0293. Assessed Value $449,800.

Total Cost & Tax Due $14,006.11 Item #61 Account 05004489 Assessed to Duckett, William Foster Described as 1 Acre North Side Saint Martins Neck Road, Deed Reference 0233/0118. Assessed Value $73,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,606.06 Item #62 Account 05004497 Assessed to Duckett, William Foster.

Described as .5 Acre North Side Saint Martins Neck Road Bishopville, Deed Reference 0233/0118.

Assessed Value $68,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,495.45 Item #63 Account 03000869 Assessed to Duncan, Irving W & Agnes J. Described as Improvements Lot Corner Duncan Crossing & Sheppards Crossing Road, Deed Reference 0311/0148. Assessed Value $87,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,085.06 Item #64 Account 03124134 Assessed to Dunlap, John Jarvis. Described as Improvements Lot 2 13,030 Square Feet West Street Buckingham Estates Phase I, Deed Reference 5146/0427. Assessed Value $160,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,497.99 Item #65 Account 01017659 As-

sessed to Dunn, Michael C. Described as Improvements 20’ X 54’ West Side 202 Clarke Avenue, Deed Reference 5475/0379. Assessed Value $38,533. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,754.62 Item #66 Account 01017667 Assessed to Dunn, Michael C. Described as Improvements 22 1/2’ X 78’ South Side Market Street & Clarke Avenue, Deed Reference 5475/0379. Assessed Value $58,867.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,636.99 Item #67 Account 01017675 Assessed to Dunn, Michael C. Described as 27’ X 56’ North Side Willow Street & Minor Subdivision George Butler Jr, Deed Reference 5501/0378. Assessed Value $17,667.

Total Cost & Tax Due $882.13 Item #68 Account 01018906 Assessed to Dunn, Michael C. Described as Improvements 21.23’ X 80.9’ North Side Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 5692/ 0028. Assessed Value $61,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,290.65 Item #69 Account 01018973 Assessed to Dunn, Michael C & M Eugene Dunn & Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Improvements 85.45’ X 98’ X 79.4’ X 98’ North Side Market to Vine Streets Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4636/0001. Assessed Value $258,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $11,303.53 Item #70 Account 01018035 Assessed to Dunn, Michael C & Merle E Dunn & Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Parcel A 6,224.5 Square Feet Clarke Avenue & Willow Street Resubdivision Michael Dunn Et Al, Deed Reference 4636/0001. Assessed Value $31,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,465.57 Item #71 Account 01047191 Assessed to Dunn, Michael C & Merle E Dunn & Arapaho Realty LLC. Described as Improvements Parcel B 4,102.3 Square Feet Willow Street Resubdivision Michael Dunn Et Al, Deed Reference 4636/0001. Assessed Value $78,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,921.06 Item #72 Account 01000233 Assessed to Easton Bank & Trust Company. Described as 420’ X 210’ Snow Hill-Pocomoke Road Northeast of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 5421/ 0063. Assessed Value $31,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $859.66 Item #73 Account 01027530 Assessed to Elaiho, Cathy F & Fidel Elaiho. Described as Improvements Lot H 50’ X 232’ West Side 926 Second Street Plat D-2, Deed Reference 4401/0630. Assessed Value $56,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,863.74 Item #74 Account 10234387 Assessed to Ellis, Paul W & Patricia A. Described as Improvements Unit 3 B C 142nd Street Aloha North Condominium, Deed Reference 2752/ 0557. Assessed Value $78,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,543.88 Item #75 Account 10014700 Assessed to Ennis, Kimberly S. Described as Improvements Lot 3 Block C 50’ X 100’ South Side South Harbor Road Plat 1 Ocean City, Deed Reference 4019/0051. Assessed Value $168,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,958.08 Item #76 Account 03012360 Assessed To Evans, Kevin J T/A Planted Pleasures. Described as Improvements 2.67 Acres Racetrack

Road Northeast of Berlin, Deed Reference 3730/0501. Assessed Value $120,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,692.02 Item #77 Account 02003457 Assessed to Ewell, Lillie Mae & Betty Ann Ewell & Phyllis Ann Ewell. Described as Improvements 6.6202 Acres North East Side Forest Lane Road Northwest of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 1417/0231. Assessed Value $59,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,460.90 Item #78 Account 10019079 Assessed to Fassitt, George A Heirs.

Described as 7 Acres East Side Lewis Road Sinepuxent, Deed Reference 0001/0135. Assessed Value $41,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,324.06 Item #79 Account 10398622 Assessed to Feldman, Adam. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #26 Eagle Drive Bay Shore Condominium, Deed Reference 2980/0190.

Assessed Value $15,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $590.80 Item #80 Account 10050502 Assessed to Fewster, Robert H & Darlene H Fewster. Described as Improvements Unit 308 Between 30th & 31st Streets Sea Gate Condominium, Deed Reference 4185/0461.

Assessed Value $225,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $7,082.49 Item #81 Account 03094561 Assessed to Finstad, Jean Jr & Cecilia.

Described as Lot B-11-165 8,142 Square Feet Boston Drive Plat Ocean Pines Section 11, Deed Reference 0830/0349. Assessed Value $37,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,134.31 Item #82 Account 10313465 Assessed to Fissel, George S & Mae Belle. Described as Improvements Lot 200 Block P 9,026 Square Feet Coastal Drive Mystic Harbour Section 2, Deed Reference 1677/0504.

Assessed Value $145,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,222.95 Item #83 Account 10024188 Assessed to Gallagher, William T Jr & William T Gallagher & Barbara A Gallagher. Described as Improvements Lot 4 Block 3 Golf Course Road Plat Bay Shore Acres, Deed Reference 4342/0647. Assessed Value $167,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,179.13 Item #84 Account 03094219 Assessed to Gallo, Christopher & Lisa Gallo. Described as Improvements Lot C-11-322 7,507 Square Feet Westfield Circle Plat Ocean Pines Section 11, Deed Reference 3935/ 0263. Assessed Value $474,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,108.45 Item #85 Account 03091988 Assessed to Garner, Earle & Margaret Garner. Described as Improvements Lot C-14-046 11,280 Square Feet Pintail Drive Plat Ocean Pines Section 14, Deed Reference 4341/ 0348.

Assessed Value $376,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,406.55 Item #86 Account 10126487 Assessed to Gaug, Robert A & Joan C. Described as Improvements Unit 1809 Beach Highway Capri Condominium, Deed Reference 2280/0174.

Assessed Value $261,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $8,199.39 Item #87 Account 03109631 Assessed to Gelfo, James A. Described as Improvements Lot B-10-513 10,359 Square Feet Gatehouse Trail

Plat Ocean Pines Section 10, Deed Reference 5780/0101. Assessed Value $161,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,100.50 Item #88 Account 10217601 Assessed to Gelfo, Philip Lance. Described as Improvements Unit 101 76th Street Seabay Vista Condominium, Deed Reference 1870/0085.

Assessed Value $167,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,292.97 Item #89 Account 10004993 Assessed to Germann, Cathleen. Described as Improvements Lot 8 Block 29 Section C Windsor Road Plat Cape Isle of Wight, Deed Reference 5059/0029. Assessed Value $235,100.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,387.68 Item #90 Account 10297850 Assessed to Gibney, Dorothy E & Karen L Paskosk & Mark L Paskoski. Described as Improvements Unit 3 B A 142nd Street & Tunnel Avenue Hialeah Park Condominium, Deed Reference 4669/0269. Assessed Value $119,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,818.12 Item #91 Account 03102734 Assessed to Gmeinwieser, William Sr & Debra K. Described as Improvements Lot B-10-442 11,704 Square Feet Ash Court Plat Ocean Pines Section 10, Deed Reference 4724/0436. Assessed Value $123,800.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,867.16 Item #92 Account 10110270 Assessed to Grabarck, R Doyle. Described as Improvements Lot 23 West Side Point Lookout Road Plat Caine Keys II Extended, Deed Reference 1712/0025. Assessed Value $707,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $21,963.30 Item #93 Account 05004624 Assessed to Gray, Stephen & Daniel Gray. Described as Improvements 50’ X 200’ West Side Bishopville Road Bishopville, Deed Reference 5449/0237. Assessed Value $114,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,557.29 Item #94 Account 10120640 Assessed to Grimm, John. Described as Improvements Unit 408 Coastal Highway Atlantis Condominium, Deed Reference 1671/0369. Assessed Value $231,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $7,279.95 Item #95 Account 05009650 Assessed to Grothe, Gaile P & Carolyn K. Described as Improvements 6.0556 Acres West Side Selby Road Subdivision of Lands for Elisha W Murray, Deed Reference 1334/0037.

Assessed Value $194,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,400.41 Item #96 Account 03100952 Assessed to Gull Harbour Holdings LLC. Described as Improvements Lot 7 16,187 Square Feet North Side Manklin Creek Road Plat Ocean Pines Plaza, Deed Reference 5164/0429. Assessed Value $333,700.

Total Cost & Tax Due $7,145.12 Item #97 Account 01023543 Assessed to Gumby, Theodore S & M Marcelline. Described as 63’ X 150’ North Side 431 Bank Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0683/ 0217. Assessed Value $6,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $565.73 Item #98 Account 01002104 Assessed to Harmon, Willie R & Mary Ann S. Described as 2 Acres South Side Unionville Road Southwest of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0240/ 0241. Assessed Value $10,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $401.90

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PUBLIC NOTICES Item #99 Account 01016296 Assessed to Harris, Joyace C. Described as Improvements 60’ X 105’ South Side 202 Laurel Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 1307/0152. Assessed Value $108,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,715.36 Item #100 Account 01016660 Assessed to Harris, Joyace Church. Described as Improvements 58’ X 80’ 618 Clarke Avenue & Laurel Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 1404/ 0580. Assessed Value $51,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,492.62 Item #101 Account 03132080 Assessed to Hastings, Richard Dean & Heidi Lee Christian. Described as Improvements Lot 1 - 2.32 Acres Sinepuxent & Mary Road Richard Hastings Minor Subdivision, Deed Reference 2309/0499. Assessed Value $242,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,141.38 Item #102 Account 10140498 Assessed to Heper, Antonios & Denise.

Described as Improvements Unit 205 Beach Highway Sea Watch Condominium, Deed Reference 2817/ 0443. Assessed Value $284,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $8,893.60 Item #103 Account 10134684 Assessed to Heper, Antonios A & Denise. Described as Improvements Unit 9 Phase H Beach Highway High Point Condominium, Deed Reference 2866/0270. Assessed Value $304,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $9,519.94 Item #104 Account 01021400 Assessed to Holden, Gregory T & Vera L. Described as Improvements 60’ X 120.4’ 509 Cedar Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0623/0536. Assessed Value $47,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,951.22 Item #105 Account 02026856 Assessed to Holland, Franklin A. Described as 148.47 Acres East Side Route-12 & Box Iron Road North of Girdletree, Deed Reference 2238/ 0051. Assessed Value $18,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $500.03 Item #106 Account 10230446 Assessed to Hoofnagle, Robert F Jr & Kerry K. Described as Improvements Unit 303 141st Street White Rock Condominium, Deed Reference 2542/0314. Assessed Value $383,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $11,954.31 Item #107 Account 03067645 Assessed to Hopfer, James F & Hopfer, Dawn E. Described as Improvements Lot B-01-293 7,700 Square Feet Harbormist Circle Plat Ocean Pines Section 1, Deed Reference 2717/0497. Assessed Value $160,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,108.45 Item #108 Account 01040049 Assessed to Island Developers Newtowne Square LLC. Described as Improvements Lot 2 Phase 4 - 1.31 Acres North Side Old Snow Hill Road Newtowne Square Subdivision, Deed Reference 3095/0516. Assessed Value $373,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $36,689.84 Item #109 Account 01009745 Assessed to J B G Realty Inc. Described as Improvements 1 Acre North Side Sheephouse Road South of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 5062/0714.

Assessed Value $91,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,173.53 Item #110 Account 03121801 Assessed to J B Properties LLC. Described as 15,387 Square Feet Duncan Crossing Road Plat of Bob-

bie L Armstrong, Deed Reference 3136/0109. Assessed Value $29,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,211.80 Item #111 Account 02009455 Assessed to Jackson, Willie Jo Jr & Mary A & Vandella A Jackson. Described as Improvements 5.926 Acres South Side Public Landing Road East of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 1897/0472. Assessed Value $148,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,274.62 Item #112 Account 10089735 Assessed to The James Gibbons Company Inc. Described as Improvements Unit 207 81st Street Ground Rent 81 Beach Hill Condominium, Deed Reference 1821/0047. Assessed Value $252,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $7,924.77 Item #113 Account 10729262 Assessed to Jarrell, Charles W & Kelly Jarrell. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #21 Seaward Road Harbour Bay Condominium, Deed Reference 4586/0705. Assessed Value $15,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $590.80 Item #114 Account 01015907 Assessed to JBG Realty Inc. Described as Improvements 50’ X 90’ South Side 104 Laurel Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 5377/0103. Assessed Value $60,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,971.56 Item #115 Account 10309743 Assessed to Jendrzejewski, John C & Linda J Jendrzejewski. Described as Improvements Unit 200-08 Stage 5 Edward Taylor Road Seascape Condominium, Deed Reference 4426/ 0200. Assessed Value $145,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,629.58 Item #116 Account 05004845 Assessed to Johnson, Felicia H. Described as Improvements 12,190 Square Feet East Side Route 113 North of Bishop, Deed Reference 5706/0168. Assessed Value $39,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,057.13 Item #117 Account 03001075 Assessed to Johnson, Maxwelton & Uis V Johnson & Junius I Johnson & Others. Described as 1.8 Acres Item 1 East Side Route-610 Whaleyville, Deed Reference 2012/0353. Assessed Value $28,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,391.19 Item #118 Account 03001083 Assessed to Johnson, Maxwelton & Uis V Johnson & Junius I Johnson & Others. Described as Lot Item 2 East Side Route-610 Whaleyville, Deed Reference 2012/0353. Assessed Value $28,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,202.26 Item #119 Account 03001105 Assessed to Jones, Brian D & Jones, Aaron & Jones, Naomi. Described as Improvements 15,245 Square Feet Steam Mill Hill North of Whaleyville, Deed Reference 5731/0150.

Assessed Value $82,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,988.90 Item #120 Account 04004043 Assessed to Jones, Jonell Williams. Described as 2 Acres Part of Bear Swamp South Side Mason Landing Road, Deed Reference 0468/0035. Assessed Value $44,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,055.15 Item #121 Account 03132331 Assessed to Jones, Richard Glenn. Described as Improvements Lot 2 - 2 Acres South Side Adkins Road Minor Subdivision Edwin & Rosalee Jones Plat, Deed Reference

2360/0460. Assessed Value $176,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,514.33 Item #122 Account 01033352 Assessed to Jordan, Cynthia L. Described as 63’ X 85’ North Side Cedar Street Plat Christy Subdivision, Deed Reference 3239/0346. Assessed Value $10,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,422.01 Item #123 Account 03111393 Assessed to Kerstetter, Frederick E Jr & Lisa Kerstetter. Described as Improvements Lot B-10-046 7,542 Square Feet Nottingham Lane Plat Ocean Pines Section 10, Deed Reference 4818/0662. Assessed Value $137,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,158.35 Item #124 Account 01005294 Assessed to Kinard, Tina Mason. Described as Improvements 185’ X 369’ Northwest Side Route-113 Northeast of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4032/0142. Assessed Value $70,100.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,658.41 Item #125 Account 03019187 Assessed to Knight, Daniel & Emma For Life. Described as Improvements 86.21 Acres South East Side Route374 Libertytown Road, Deed Reference 0292/0628. Assessed Value $133,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,244.35 Item #126 Account 10190754 Assessed to Konegen, Adam & Konegen, Virginia. Described as Improvements Lot 1457 Section 1 Ocean Drive Plat Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Deed Reference 2189/ 0345. Assessed Value $160,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,070.78 Item #127 Account 10131634 Assessed to Kostack, Joseph R & Janice E Kostack. Described as Improvements Unit 11 Jamestown Road Watergate Condominium, Deed Reference 3737/0121. Assessed Value $182,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $5,758.84 Item #128 Account 10729548 Assessed to Kostack, Joseph R & Janice E Kostack. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #11 Jamestown Road Watergate Condominium, Deed Reference 3737/0121. Assessed Value $10,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $436.54 Item #129 Account 10192943 Assessed to Leister, Gregory Alan. Described as Improvements Lot 1141 Section 3 Beachcomber Lane Plat Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Deed Reference 4943/0317. Assessed Value $140,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,456.81 Item #130 Account 01002694 Assessed to Lewis, Claudia Ann. Described as Approximately 1 1/2 Acres (Triangular Shape) Northeast Side Second Street, Deed Reference 3092/0300. Assessed Value $35,600.

Total Cost & Tax Due $943.39 Item #131 Account 10193044 Assessed to Liberto, Frances D. Described as Improvements Lot 975 Section 5B Sea Lane Plat Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Deed Reference 3129/0462. Assessed Value $123,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,941.53 Item #132 Account 01046187 Assessed to Lipps, Mark W. Described as 9.71 Acres North Side Colona Road Minor Subdivision M D Maizel Et Al,Deed Reference 5617/0437. Assessed Value $52,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,273.19 Item #133 Account 03000125 As-

sessed to Littleton, Horace W Jr & Carmetah L Murray & D W Wilkerson & Others. Described as 0.4 Acre West Side Sheppard Crossing Road North of Whaleysville, Deed Reference 2236/0261. Assessed Value $34,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $815.74 Item #134 Account 04001702 Assessed to Lockwood, Sylvester L. Described as Improvements Lots in Blocks A C F H & J Patey Woods Road Newark, Deed Reference 0510/0145. Assessed Value $81,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,535.00 Item #135 Account 01045105 Assessed to Luch, Betty W. Described as 88 Acres North Side Byrd Road Minor Subdivision Land Betty Luch Plat, Deed Reference 5685 /0153. Assessed Value $18,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $491.97 Item #136 Account 01005146 Assessed to Lynn, Pamela J & David L. Described as Improvements 482’ X 10’ X 482’ X 220’ Corner Maryland 756 & 359 Corner Route 113 & Snow Hill Road, Deed Reference 4920/0360. Assessed Value $173,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,932.16 Item #137 Account 03039315 Assessed to Lyons, Leroy H Jr & Catherine. Described as Improvements Lot G-01-111 7,700 Square Feet Newport Drive Plat Ocean Pines Section 1, Deed Reference 1427/0215. Assessed Value $191,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,774.94 Item #138 Account 03011291 Assessed to Machen, Stephen F & Sharon E. Described as Improvements 3 Acres West Side McAllister Road East of Berlin, Deed Reference 1457/0504. Assessed Value $243,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $5,114.57 Item #139 Account 10027896 Assessed to Malcolm, Sherry. Described as Part Lot 77.33’ X 46.5’ North Side Caroline Street Ocean City, Deed Reference 2355/0126. Assessed Value $16,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $646.36 Item #140 Account 10330742 Assessed to Malta, Philip C & Lisa M. Described as Improvements Unit 15 Building C Stage 2G Route 611 & Sunset Avenue Sunset Village Condominium, Deed Reference 3233/ 0253. Assessed Value $156,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,169.25 Item #141 Account 10313074 Assessed to Marchone, Rita. Described as Improvements Lot 164 Block A 6,707 Square Feet East Wind Drive Mystic Harbour Section 2, Deed Reference 4350/9629. Assessed Value $152,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,657.81 Item #142 Account 08007020 Assessed to Mason, Elroy & Winnie Mae. Described as Improvements 10,890 Square Feet Manuel Property Near South Side George Island Landing Road South of Stockton, Deed Reference 1870/0221. Assessed Value $28,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $854.85 Item #143 Account 10019664 Assessed to Massdin, Thomas. Described as 6.4938 Acres East Side Lewis Road West Side of Ocean City, Deed Reference 0009/0365. Assessed Value $72,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,294.24 Item #144 Account 08003866 Assessed to Melson, Kevin W & Laurie A. Described as Improvements Lot A

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PUBLIC NOTICES 1.091 Acres South Side Little Mill Road Consolidated Plat for Euna Corbin, Deed Reference 1367/0320.

Assessed Value $53,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,418.88 Item #145 Account 02011425 Assessed to Mills, Fletcher J & Helen C. Described as Improvements 100’ X 286.05’ X 85.84’ X 258 South East Side Route 394 South of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 0178/0518. Assessed Value $75,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,835.75 Item #146 Account 07000715 Assessed to Mills, Robert E III. Described as Improvements 19.5 Acres Browns Luck North Side McGrath Road, Deed Reference 4353/0596. Assessed Value $174,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,947.74 Item #147 Account 10189160 Assessed to Moore, Denver Calvin Jr. Described as Improvements Lot 1556 Section 2 Melson Avenue Plat Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Deed Reference 0340/0375. Assessed Value $124,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,978.58 Item #148 Account 10396794 Assessed to Morrow, Alicia Mary. Described as Lot 33 - 3.86 Acres Sunset Avenue Brex/Hensley Survey, Deed Reference 4569/0141. Assessed Value $144,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,607.38 Item #149 Account 01016326 Assessed to Mt Vernon Group LLC. Described as Improvements 35’ X 150’ South Side 208 Laurel Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 5792/ 0462. Assessed Value $52,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,608.38 Item #150 Account 03000370 Assessed to Mumford, Harrison Edward. Described as 10,890 Square Feet South Side Peerless Road Northeast of Whaleysville, Deed Reference 0042/0237. Assessed Value $33,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,422.47 Item #151 Account 10037875 Assessed to New SM Limited Partnership. Described as Improvements Lot 9 Block 38 West Side Philadelphia Avenue Plat H & T Land, Deed Reference 2799/0379. Assessed Value $391,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $12,194.96 Item #152 Account 10040612 Assessed to New SM Limited Partnership. Described as Improvements Lot 44 50’ X 100’ North Side 15th Street Plat Neptune Development, Deed Reference 2716/0154. Assessed Value $396,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $12,355.43 Item #153 Account 01029428 Assessed to Nichols, Valarie L. Described as Improvements 62’ X 195’ North Side 1307 Market Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4559/ 0245. Assessed Value $94,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,148.72 Item #154 Account 10034558 Assessed to O C Palm Beach LLC. Described as Improvements Lot P1 Block 35 West Side Philadelphia Avenue SVH 219/38 Resubdivision Lot O & P, Deed Reference 4191/0536.

Assessed Value $346,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $11,229.23 Item #155 Account 10034574 Assessed to O C Palm Beach LLC. Described as Improvements Lots J K L Block 35 West Side Philadelphia Avenue Plat Bay Heights, Deed Reference 4191/0536. Assessed Value

$1,101,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $34,125.95 Item #156 Account 10755735 Assessed to O C Palm Beach LLC. Described as Improvements Unit 28 Saint Louis Avenue Parrot Lagoon Miami Beach Motel Condominium, Deed Reference 4450/0158. Assessed Value $72,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,349.49 Item #157 Account 10136180 Assessed to Onal, Hatice R & Mustafa.

Described as Improvements Unit 904 Coastal Highway Irene Condominium, Deed Reference 0490/0288.

Assessed Value $359,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $11,232.35 Item #158 Account 10019982 Assessed to Owens, Laree P C/O William H Owens III. Described as Improvements 5.27 Acres East Side Lewis Road Plat Plan of Property for Laree Owens, Deed Reference 0665/0054. Assessed Value $56,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,734.56 Item #159 Account 10727529 Assessed to Owens, Richard E & Ruth I. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #6 Bay Shore Drive Six West Condominium, Deed Reference 0735/0132. Assessed Value $20,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $745.08 Item #160 Account 01011588 Assessed to Owens, Richard E & Ruth I. Described as Improvements 48.43 Acres North Side Sheephouse Road Southeast of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 3356/0539. Assessed Value $176,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,303.46 Item #161 Account 08004862 Assessed to Paradis, Cecie & Laura Joint Tenants. Described as Improvements Lot Bay Street Stockton Deed Reference 0020/0293. Assessed Value $40,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,735.05 Item #162 Account 03058174 Assessed to Parks, Debra J. Described as Improvements Lot B-02-024 9,000 Square Feet White Horse Drive Plat Ocean Pines Section 2, Deed Reference 2158/0184. Assessed Value $137,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,496.94 Item #163 Account 03018741 Assessed to Perdue, Rosa L & Anthony.

Described as Improvements 1 Acre Sinepuxent Road East of Berlin, Deed Reference 2756/0583. Assessed Value $147,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,883.54 Item #164 Account 02031345 Assessed to Peretz, Yehuda. Described as Improvements Lot 2 5,000 Square Feet 218 South Ross Street H Williams Subdivision, Deed Reference 5471/0028. Assessed Value $34,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,549.28 Item #165 Account 01035541 Assessed to Phebus, Michael L. Described as Lot 31 White Oaks Lane White Oaks Subdivision, Deed Reference 4084/0168. Assessed Value $31,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,608.62 Item #166 Account 01035568 Assessed to Phebus, Michael L. Described as Lot 32 White Oaks Lane White Oaks Subdivision, Deed Reference 4084/0168. Assessed Value $31,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,650.95 Item #167 Account 08010145 Assessed to Pilchard, Gary W. Described as 21.74 Acre North Side

Johnson Neck Road Survey of Easement G W Pilchard, Deed Reference 5484/0079. Assessed Value $4,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $301.13 Item #168 Account 01044230 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 3 Block A Section 1 Woodbrook Drive Woodland Manor Minor Subdivision, Deed Reference 4869/0040. Assessed Value $35,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,148.67 Item #169 Account 01044265 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 6 Block A Section 1 Woodbrook Drive Woodland Manor Minor Subdivision, Deed Reference 4869/0040. Assessed Value $35,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,148.67 Item #170 Account 01044451 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 23 Block A Section 1 Woodbrook Drive Woodland Manor Minor Subdivision, Deed Reference 4869/0040. Assessed Value $35,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,170.17 Item #171 Account 01044508 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 3 Block B Section 1 Woodbrook Drive Woodland Manor Minor Subdivision, Deed Reference 4869/0040. Assessed Value $35,100.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,152.96 Item #172 Account 03149722 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 97 Phase 2A 7,947 Square Feet Park Side CR The Point Section 17, Deed Reference 3731/0059. Assessed Value $67,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,696.43 Item #173 Account 03149757 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 100 Phase 2A 8,434 Square Feet Park Side CR The Point Section 17, Deed Reference 3731/ 0059. Assessed Value $67,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,292.13 Item #174 Account 03149846 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 107 Phase 2A 6,672 Square Feet Park Side CR The Point Section 17, Deed Reference 3731/ 0059. Assessed Value $66,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,274.05 Item #175 Account 03149854 Assessed to Piney Island Builders Inc. Described as Lot 108 Phase 2A 6,409 Square Feet Park Side CR The Point Section 17, Deed Reference 3731/ 0059. Assessed Value $66,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,272.03 Item #176 Account 01016458 Assessed to Planter, Bryant E. Described as Improvements 134.5’ X 172.9’ X 95.5’ X 22.2’ X 44’ X 149.10’ East Side 713 Second Street, Deed Reference 2899/0534. Assessed Value $52,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,533.52 Item #177 Account 05019532 Assessed to Pletcher, Scott G & Julie M. Described as Improvements Lot 4 1.33 Acres South Side Back Creek Road Steen Association Minor Subdivision, Deed Reference 2308/0032.

Assessed Value $131,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,652.73 Item #178 Account 10425689 Assessed to Polun, Irene J. Described as Improvements U-54N Phase 6 Island Edge Drive Port Astor at Sunset Island, Deed Reference 4121/0307. Assessed Value $481,600.

Total Cost & Tax Due $14,987.25 Item #179 Account 03016978 Assessed to Potts, Phillip L & Potts, Bryan H. Described as 68’ X 90’ South West Side Route-346 North-

west of Berlin, Deed Reference 4932/0107. Assessed Value $80,100.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,026.24 Item #180 Account 10020174 Assessed to Purnell, Franklyn & Purnell, Emerson & Others. Described as 10.08 Acres East Side Lewis Road Plat Plan of Property for Laree Owens, Deed Reference 0665/0060.

Assessed Value $49,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,478.89 Item #181 Account 01002783 Assessed to Purnell, Herbert William.

Described as Lot East Side Pit Circle Road Southwest of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0100/0218. Assessed Value $8,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $348.36 Item #182 Account 08007691 Assessed to Purnell, James William.

Described as Lot East Side Route-12 South of Stockton, Deed Reference 0416/0409. Assessed Value $16,100.

Total Cost & Tax Due $750.33 Item #183 Account 03021084 Assessed to Purnell, Major Leslie & Patricia Elizabeth. Described as Improvements Lot 9 West Side Harrison Road Plat of Isaac H Crippen, Deed Reference 2759/0332. Assessed Value $70,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,343.46 Item #184 Account 03020843 Assessed to Purnell, Maude Marie. Described as Improvements 1 Acre North Side Trappe Road Southeast of Berlin, Deed Reference 1434/0580.

Assessed Value $47,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,224.01 Item #185 Account 02007924 Assessed to Pusey, Daniel W & Cindy Pusey. Described as Improvements Lot South West Side Route-12 West of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 5765/0035. Assessed Value $88,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $37,868.46 Item #186 Account 03017354 Assessed to Quillen, Irvin. Described as 3.21 Acres Flower Street Northeast of Berlin, Deed Reference 0002/0257.

Assessed Value $41,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $960.54 Item #187 Account 10101921 Assessed to Reynolds, Wilson B Jr. Described as Improvements Lots 1 2 3 Block 54 Between 87th & 88th Streets Revised Plat Oceanbay City, Deed Reference 2913/0082. Assessed Value $1,570,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $48,593.34 Item #188 Account 07001940 Assessed to Ruark, Harriet Elizabeth & Elizabeth Jane Ruark. Described as Improvements 10 Acres Saint Lukes Road West of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 2291/0085. Assessed Value $65,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,678.61 Item #189 Account 05006929 Assessed to Sadowski, Robert J Sr & Sadowski, Michele M. Described as Improvements Lot 1 2.00 Acres North Side Back Creek Road Minor Subdivision W D Cannon Etal, Deed Reference 5746/0230. Assessed Value $216,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,626.58 Item #190 Account 10038170 Assessed to Scott, Charlotte Irene Moodie. Described as Improvements Unit 13 1226 Edgewater Avenue Royal Palm Townhouse Condominium, Deed Reference 2449/0473.

Assessed Value $143,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,549.38 Item #191 Account 10367077 Assessed to Scott, Charlotte Irene

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PUBLIC NOTICES Moodie. Described as Improvements Unit 23B 1246 Edgewater Avenue Royal Palm Townhouse Condominium, Deed Reference 2449/0464.

Assessed Value $127,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,064.94 Item #192 Account 01020706 Assessed to Scruggs, Jerome. Described as Improvements 46’ X 110’ North Side 509 Bonneville Avenue Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4663/0681.

Assessed Value $35,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,753.28 Item #193 Account 01019732 Assessed to Shoemaker, Paul G & Daphne E Klute. Described as Improvements 1.957 Acres & Part Lot 28 Near South East Side Meadow Lane Pocomoke, Deed Reference 3052/0087. Assessed Value $112,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $5,317.20 Item #194 Account 07001614 Assessed to Shore Properties LLP. Described as 2.6 Acres South Side Saint Lukes Road West of Snow Hill, Deed Reference 5990/0171. Assessed Value $32,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $825.90 Item #195 Account 03022129 Assessed to Simmons, Raymond A & Mary T Archie. Described as Improvements Lot West Side Germantown Road Southeast of Berlin, Deed Reference 3192/0520. Assessed Value $65,600. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,421.98 Item #196 Account 04004647 Assessed to Smith, Benjamin D & Danielle E Smith. Described as Improvements 1.604 Acres North Side Route-113 South of Newark, Deed Reference 5152/0374. Assessed Value $149,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $6,094.58 Item #197 Account 01003046 Assessed to Smith, Elmer J & Elsie M. Described as 330’ X 234’ X 198’ X 147 West Side Unionville Road Southwest of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0335/0136. Assessed Value $8,400.

Total Cost & Tax Due $365.72 Item #198 Account 01003054 Assessed to Smith, Elmer J & Elsie M. Described as Improvements 197’ X 147’ West Side Unionville Road Southwest of Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0335/0136. Assessed Value $11,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $571.20 Item #199 Account 03000923 Assessed to Smith, Jerry A & Brenda J Smith. Described as Improvements 12,632 Square Feet Steam Mill Hill Declaration of Consolidation SVH 5038/154, Deed Reference 4784/ 0594. Assessed Value $141,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,100.25 Item #200 Account 03117316 Assessed to Smith, Jerry A & Brenda J Smith. Described as Improvements Lot 1 - 5 Acres East Side Sheppards Crossing Road Subdivision of Wayne H Tull, Deed Reference 3751/0583.

Assessed Value $283,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $6,053.72 Item #201 Account 01016202 Assessed to Smith, Leroy & Ethel. Described as Improvements 30.33’ X 110.5’ X 30’ X 110.5’ East Side 807 Bonneville Avenue, Deed Reference 0245/0014. Assessed Value $46,500.

Total Cost & Tax Due $4,183.66 Item #202 Account 01017950 Assessed to Soghomonian, John. Described as Improvements 82’ X 140’ 406 Second Street & Whaleysville, Deed Reference 5537/0079. Assessed

Value $79,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,733.22 Item #203 Account 01017810 Assessed to Somone LLC. Described as Improvements Parcel A - 2,715 Square Feet Willow Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4262/0276.

Assessed Value $121,967. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,344.42 Item #204 Account 05021650 Assessed to Sovereign, Edwin P III. Described as Improvements Lot 4 - 3.00 Acres South Side Saint Martins Neck Road for Conservation Plat G Marvin Steen, Deed Reference 3608/0229. Assessed Value $136,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,587.64 Item #205 Account 03073815 Assessed to Spellman, William & Elizabeth. Described as Improvements Lot B-06-478 12,616 Square Feet Admiral Avenue Plat Ocean Pines Section 6, Deed Reference 2801/0226.

Assessed Value $158,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,539.16 Item #206 Account 05006279 Assessed to Spencer, Joyce Ann & Spencer, Brenda Spencer, Cassandra Varetta. Described as Improvements 1.27 Acre West Side Old Stage Road East of Bishop, Deed Reference 0167/0606. Assessed Value $55,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,376.87 Item #207 Account 03016471 Assessed to Steele, Scott R. Described as Lot West Side Main Street Extended Cross Roads Diner, Deed Reference 4678/0176. Assessed Value $300,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $16,997.60 Item #208 Account 10239990 Assessed to Stifler, Donald J & Donald J Stifler Jr. Described as Improvements Unit 704 Edward L Taylor Road Marlin Cove Condominium, Deed Reference 3175/0282. Assessed Value $220,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,793.46 Item #209 Account 03103455 Assessed to Stumper, William J & Carol J. Described as Improvements Lot B-10-1262 9,221 Square Feet Knight Terrace Plat Ocean Pines Section 10, Deed Reference 2339/ 0402. Assessed Value $210,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,561.83 Item #210 Account 10399734 Assessed to Swann, Philip B & Euva L. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #S24 26th Street Marina Condominium, Deed Reference 2441/0251. Assessed Value $20,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $1,098.97 Item #211 Account 03002802 Assessed to Thompson, Ronnie A. Described as Improvements 3 Acres North Side Route 346 & Parcel 1 2.27 Acres Revised Lands Hudson & Orwig, Deed Reference 5000/0201.

Assessed Value $156,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,420.01 Item #212 Account 07002319 Assessed to Thornton, Robert A Jr. Described as 3.10 Acres North Side Mount Olive Church Road, Deed Reference 5124/0089. Assessed Value $33,100. Total Cost & Tax Due $835.96 Item #213 Account 10373204 Assessed to Timmons, John T & Stephanie K Timmons. Described as Improvements Lot 25 40,248 Square Feet Ocean Reef Drive Ocean Reef Subdivision, Deed Reference 4483/ 0206. Assessed Value $316,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $8,299.48 Item #214 Account 05001250 As-

sessed to Tingle, Norman B & Tingle, George & Others. Described as Improvements 21.07 Acres South Side Morris Road South of Selbyville, Deed Reference 0165/0221. Assessed Value $76,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,799.17 Item #215 Account 03023494 Assessed to Tittermary, Richard P & Elizabeth & John L & Elsie W Wainwright. Described as Improvements 4 Acres West Side Old Route-113 South of Berlin, Deed Reference 0518/0244. Assessed Value $149,200.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,265.15 Item #216 Account 10003024 Assessed to Todd, William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth Ann & William B Sr & Sarah F Todd. Described as Improvements Lot 7 & Part Lot 8 Block 20 Section B North Side Salisbury Road Plat Cape Isle of Wight, Deed Reference 3690/0093. Assessed Value $120,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $3,375.41 Item #217 Account 10357594 Assessed to Toomey, Burton W III. Described as Improvements Unit 9 Building B North Side Anchor Chain Road Harbor Lights Condominium, Deed Reference 2192/0033. Assessed Value $151,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $4,811.64 Item #218 Account 01020854 Assessed to Toran, Bessie V. Described as 66’ X 65’10’’ X 67’ X 70’ E Side Fifth & Young Streets Pocomoke, Deed Reference 0084/0280. Assessed Value $18,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $923.54 Item #219 Account 08003777 Assessed to Townsend, Charles E. Described as Lot Private Street Near Railroad Stockton, Deed Reference 3768/0363. Assessed Value $13,000.

Total Cost & Tax Due $602.42 Item #220 Account 10719372 Assessed to Trimboli, Dominic & Frank T Trimboli & Robert C Wells. Described as Improvements Boat Slip #121B Newport Bay Drive Bayshore Estates North 1 Condominium, Deed Reference 4623/0356. Assessed Value $15,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $590.80 Item #221 Account 10005817 Assessed to Troiano, Daniel Ward. Described as Improvements Lot 20 100’ X 190’ North Side Fleetway Drive Plat Captains Knoll, Deed Reference 5922/0010. Assessed Value $208,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $4,607.18 Item #222 Account 01018124 Assessed to Union Realty LLC. Described as 64.85’ X 44.22’ X 59.4’ X 44.5’ 2nd & Willow Streets Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4307/0316.

Assessed Value $11,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $622.60 Item #223 Account 01018256 Assessed to Union Realty LLC. Described as Improvements Lot Market & South Side 2nd Streets Pocomoke, Deed Reference 4272/0627. Assessed Value $60,800.

Total Cost & Tax Due $2,689.48 Item #224 Account 10389151 Assessed to Vanvonno, Tim & Catherine J. Described as Improvements Lot 440A 30.46 Acres Coastal Drive Section 4 Phase 2 Boundary Line Adjustment Outlot S & Lot 440, Deed Reference 4689/0004. Assessed Value $1,536,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $33,802.04 Item #225 Account 10058392 Assessed to Vericrest Opportunity

Loan Trust. Described as Improvements Unit 63 Eagle Drive Bayshore Condominium, Deed Reference 6006/0073. Assessed Value $103,300.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,315.22 Item #226 Account 01021931 Assessed to Ward Construction Inc. Described as 61’ X 113’ South Side 412 Market & Fifth Streets, Deed Reference 5655/0018. Assessed Value $27,300. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,306.43 Item #227 Account 01043994 Assessed to Ward Construction Inc. Described as Lot 2 - 8,400 Square Feet Near B K Jones Land on Railroad Ninth Street Estates, Deed Reference 4205/0341. Assessed Value $22,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,245.27 Item #228 Account 01044028 Assessed to Ward Construction Inc. Described as Lot 4 - 8,182.48 Square Feet Near B K Jones Land on Railroad Ninth Street Estates, Deed Reference 4205/0341. Assessed Value $22,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,245.27 Item #229 Account 01044036 Assessed to Ward Construction Inc. Described as Lot 5 - 8,838.26 Square Feet Near B K Jones Land on Railroad Ninth Street Estates, Deed Reference 4205/0341. Assessed Value $22,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,245.27 Item #230 Account 01016083 Assessed to Ward, Emily. Described as Improvements 52’ X 127’ X 65’ X 97’ East Side 823 Second Street Pocomoke, Deed Reference 2695/0387.

Assessed Value $61,900. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,860.82 Item #231 Account 01038109 Assessed To Ward, Frank J III & Ward, Angelique B. Described as Improvements Lot 57 Section 1 Phase 2 Orchard Drive Jenkins Orchard Plat, Deed Reference 4518/0265. Assessed Value $377,400. Total Cost & Tax Due $22,085.13 Item #232 Account 04004663 Assessed to Waters, Cleophas L (1/2) & Sarah Jackson Et Al. Described as Lot West Side Old Route 113 South of Newark, Deed Reference 0606/0484. Assessed Value $36,900.

Total Cost & Tax Due $6,928.91 Item #233 Account 02026716 Assessed to Whaley, Raye Gillette. Described as Improvements 57’ X 89.5’ South Washington Street Snow Hill, Deed Reference 4674/0300. Assessed Value $56,700. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,873.33 Item #234 Account 02011972 Assessed to Wilkerson, Rita B. Described as Improvements Lot 2 2.5843 Acres Ayres Lane Plat Ayres Lane Estates, Deed Reference 4456/0072. Assessed Value $218,800.

Total Cost & Tax Due $4,789.16 Item #235 Account 08003106 Assessed to Williams, Elmer Lee & Niva M For Life. Described as Improvements 122.5’ X 132’ South Side Onley Road Girdletree, Deed Reference 1988/0369. Assessed Value $50,000. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,022.84 Item #236 Account 10019451 Assessed to Wooden, Maryellen. Described as Improvements 100’ X 300’ North West Side Stephen Decatur Road, Deed Reference 1198/0163. Assessed Value $128,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $2,700.37

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PUBLIC NOTICES Item #237 Account 01032992 Assessed to Young, Robert L. Described as Improvements Lot 8 & Part of Lot 6 Clementine Street Plat Hugh McMichael Subdivision, Deed Reference 3785/0149. Assessed Value $21,200. Total Cost & Tax Due $1,066.05 Item #238 Account 10230268 Assessed to Yurcisin, Paula E. Described as Improvements Unit 311 Between 40th & 41st Streets Ocean Point No 2 Condominium, Deed Reference 1726/0327. Assessed Value $107,800. Total Cost & Tax Due $,3454.06 Item #239 Account 10230136 Assessed to Yurcisin, Peter. Described as Improvements Unit 211 Between 40th & 41st Streets Ocean Point No 2 Condominium, Deed Reference 2427/0504. Assessed Value $107,800.

Total Cost & Tax Due $3,454.06 Item #240 Account 10322804 Assessed to Zimmerman, Richard Bryan & Stephanie Marie. Described as Improvements Lot 19 Queen’s Circle Fox Chapel Subdivision, Deed Reference 2284/0244. Assessed Value $348,500. Total Cost & Tax Due $5,563.10 TERMS OF SALE All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m., at which time the sale shall commence, unless extended by the Treasurer. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required for all registrants. In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered.

Cash or good check acceptable to Treasurer on the day of sale shall be tendered by 3:00 P.M. on date of sale after the last item is sold. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous).

A receipt will then be issued by the Treasurer. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale.

These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto.

In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually paid on day of sale shall be made and shall be the Treasurer’s sole liability and limit thereon. Properties are listed and sold based upon information provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, which is in no way represented to be accurate or correct. The sale, the premises, and the properties are, to the extent provided by law, subject to any and all title defects, claims, liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way and matters of records. In the event of mistake, defective title, description or nonexistence of property, no refund shall be given.

Bidders should be well versed in the law regarding tax sales and should investigate the properties and titles thereto prior to purchase

or bid.

Competent legal advice should be sought by prospective bidders prior to the sale. No legal advice shall be given by the County Attorney, Treasurer, or staff.

Bidders representing legal entities are limited to one bidder per property sold. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with procedures announced by the Treasurer or his agent at the sale.

All costs in connection with the foreclosure of the right of redemption and all other title costs are at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. All taxes and fees and other impositions including, without limitation, the following: transfer tax, agricultural transfer tax, recordation tax, and recording costs required will likewise be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. Terms of sale shall be complied with as determined by the Treasurer, who shall be the sole judge of such.

These requirements are directory as to the Treasurer and not mandatory. They may be altered by the Treasurer at his sole discretion in the interests of justice, fairness, and efficiency or other good and valid reason.

PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN, ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD. PHILLIP G. THOMPSON TREASURER AND FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OCD-5/7/4t _________________________________ LOUIS B. PRICE ESQ BROCATO, PRICE & JANOFSKY, LLC 309 ALLEGHENY AVENUE TOWSON, MD 21204

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16038 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN G. MCLAUGHLIN Notice is given that Mark J. Fischer, 12320 Rosslare Ridge Road, Unit 404, Lutherville, MD 21093, was on April 29, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kathleen G. McLaughlin who died on March 20, 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 29th day of October, 2015.

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 ear-

lier 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.

Mark J. Fischer 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: May 08, 2015 OCD-5/7/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a 100% Stock Transfer of a "B" B/W/L 7 Day License From Berta Kucuk to Patsy Myles, Vladimir Grunsherskiy, Mukhamed Dymov, Zarina Umbetova and Asan Karikov. Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Patsy Luise Myles, 402 Bering Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 and Vladimir Grusherskiy, 682 96th Street, Unit 10, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Ocean City Kebab House, LLC. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ocean City Kebab House 215 South Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 20, 2015 @ 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 for a Class: "B" BEERR-WINE License: 7 Day. By: Eugene McKinley Stiltner, 63 Briarcrest Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: McKinley Enterprises, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Crazy 8’s 3505 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: May 20, 2015 @ 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 for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day. By: Asmitaben Ankur Patel, 509 Sunlight Lane, Unit #1, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Mahi Meet, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Friendship Food Mart 10709 Grays Corner Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Formerly: Shivshankar, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 20, 2015 @ 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 for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day. By: Saroj Pratap KC, 130 Jamestown Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For the premises known as and located at: T /A: Oceans Market 14107 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Carol Parsons (Individually) There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 20, 2015 @ 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 Special request for outdoor live music on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. - 35th Anniversay Celebration for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day. By: Deborah S. Maxfield, 1105 North Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 and Steven C. Hershey, 1105 North Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: BBS Holdings, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Brass Ball Saloon 1105 North Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on

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PUBLIC NOTICES the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 20, 2015 @ 1:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

OCD-5/7/2t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, STE. 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

NOTICE OF TAX SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Town of Ocean City, Maryland municipal taxes and assessments under levies of the tax years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $258, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 1 10-314836 and 11219149400: Described as Timberloft TH Condominium, Unit 3 P 1, Assessed to Sarah Abdulla, Assessed Value $230,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,574.27.

Item 2 10-026814 and 57317-1078: Described as W/S Philadelphia Ave., bet. S. 1st & Division Streets, Assessed to AWS 450 Limited Partnership, Assessed Value $4,919.967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $8,922.35 Item 3 10-247489 and 10816138198: Described as Sonesta Condominium, Unit 101, Assessed to Sorin C. Bogdan & Nicoleta Toader, Assessed Value $108,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $795.00 Item 4 10-191858 and 6541728710: Described as Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Assessed to Renee Lorraine Chase, Assessed Value $171,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $983.62 Item 5 10-183731 and 10028127324: Described as Tiburon Condominium, Unit 10C B1, Assessed to John & Barbara Coleman, Assessed Value $143,600, Wastewater,

Interest and Penalties Due $1420.28 Item 6 10-170443 and 3273925272: Described as Sunny Seas Condominium, Apt 5A, Assessed to Dale J. & Lola Dallas, Assessed Value $196,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $969.33 Item 7 10-129974 and 2663718514: Described as Winward Landingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to Dale J. & Lola Dallas, Assessed Value $170,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1249.14 Item 9 10-151120 and 2990921998: Described as Cara Mar Condominium, Unit 100, Assessed to Walter & Barbara A. Demidenko, Assessed Value $156,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $950.81 Item 10 10-069203 and 183778132: Described as Wight Bay Condominim, Unit 363 S B, Assessed to Gregory P. & Betty L. Dennis, Assessed Value $130,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,040.92 Item 11 10-361192 and 7471156158: Described as Royal Place Condominium, Unit 4, Assessed to Robert J. Derman, Assessed Value $67,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $784.48 Item 12 10-178487 and 10327726480: Described as PL Caine Woods, Lot 13, BLK 1, SEC 1-C, Assessed to Kurt J. & Teresa A. Blevins Diperna, Assessed Value $144,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $848.23 Item 14 10-248221 and 12962738324: Described as The Fenwick Condominium, Unit 3, Assessed to Federal National Mortgage Assn c/o PNC Mortgage, Assessed Value $138,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,045.22 Item 15 10-221331 and 3651133684: Described as Ocean Princess Condominium, Unit 406, Assessed to Frank & Helen Ferrell, Assessed Value $233,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,002.52 Item 16 10-120640 and 2500516850: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 408, Assessed to John Grimm, Assessed Value $231,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,282.58 Item 17 10-135699 and 9812119372: Described as High Point Condominium, Unit 1C, Assessed to Theodoros Hallas, Assessed Value $329,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,154.51 Item 18 10-134684 and 7801719190: Described as High Point Condominium, Unit 9 P H, Assessed to Antonios & Denise Heper, Assessed Value $304,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,240.06 Item 19 10-140498 and 7528920242: Described as Sea Watch Condominium, Unit 205, Assessed to Antonios & Denise Heper, Assessed Value $284,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,148.40 Item 20 10-741823 and 11407168315: Described as Casa Del Mare Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Donald & Nancy A. Holmes, Assessed Value $271,200,

Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,993.04 Item 21 10-751527 and 11099573205: Described as The Garden Condominium II PH 3, U-LUG-BG3D, Assessed to Matthew Hornung, Assessed Value $279,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,283.65 Item 22 10-123410 and 5662317356: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 1410, Assessed to Scott K. & Saloua Hyman, Assessed Value $226,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,406.53 Item 23 10-169631 and 3262525138: Described as Barefoot Country Condominium, Unit 502, Assessed to Wayne M. Jones c/o Gregory Jones, Assessed Value $198,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $932.48 Item 24 10-319226 and 10689155156: Described as Sunset South Villas Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Lawrence J. & Anne M. Karpman, Assessed Value $102,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,154.51 Item 25 10-306620 and 7741548470: Described as Hidden Harbour II Condominium, Unit F-124 P3, Assessed to Kimberly A. Labarre, Assessed Value $138,300, Real Estate Taxes, Interest and Penalties Due $878.63 Item 26 10-221447 and 11252133704: Described as Holly Point Condominium, Unit 2 B B P 1, Assessed to George & Vicky Lane, Assessed Value $162,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,045.39 Item 27 10-302803 and 11150147876: Described as Lighthouse Sq Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Matthew T. Laprad, Assessed Value $119,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,252.53 Item 28 10-113032 and 2364915478: Described as 9400 Ocean Hwy Condominium, Unit 1407, Assessed to Stuart M. Lesser, Assessed Value $269,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.46 Item 29 10-288452 and 4731945436: Described as Hidden Harbour I Condominium, Unit B 202 P 2, Assessed to Vincent J. & Peggy Lombardi c/o Frederick Knott, Sr., Assessed Value $205,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,244.16 Item 30 10-058678 and 1086656394: Described as Bayshore Condominium, Unit 38, Assessed to Patrick J. & Thomas B. McCarthy, Assessed Value $103,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $741.92 Item 32 10-131421 and 9027718764: Described as Balmoral Cove III Condominium, Unit A B 1, Assessed to Brian & James Meagher, Sr, Assessed Value $129,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.46 Item 33 10-279852 and W10092195: Described as Sunset Tnhse Condominium, Unit C, Assessed to Chris T. Nazarian, Assessed Value $215,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,507.40 Item 34 10-753570 and 11347973693: Described as Belmont Tow-

ers RES Condominium, Unit 303 PH 1, Assessed to Richard B. Olenick, Assessed Value $592,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,227.30 Item 35 10-172276 and 6163125574: Described as Orleans Court Condominium, Unit 115, Assessed to William H. Oliver, Assessed Value $89,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $800.34 Item 36 10-267188 and 9049541716: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 132 B C P 3, Assessed to Steven R. Overturf, Assessed Value $108,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $878.63 Item 38 10-223563 and 9287334084: Described as Atlantic Breeze Condominium, Unit 503, Assessed to John C. & Gina Persico, Assessed Value $274,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,731.16 Item 39 10-240743 and 8791937070: Described as West Winds Condominium, Unit 502, Assessed to John C. & Gina Persico, Assessed Value $160,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,750.78 Item 40 10-240026 and 9594736938: Described as Marlin Cove Condominium, Unit 902, Assessed to Wayne L. Phillips, Assessed Value $218,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,284.47 Item 41 10-145147 and 2909921086: Described as Fountainhead Tower Condominium, Unit 810, Assessed to Sherril Ann Picco, Assessed Value $328,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,203.21 Item 42 10-284422 and 12361544780: Described as Plaza Condominium, Unit 908, Assessed to Plaza 908 LLC, Assessed Value $408,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,343.42 Item 43 10-425689 and 9908366133: Described as Port Astor at Sunset IS Unit 54N PH 6, Assessed to Irene J. Polun, Assessed Value $481,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,933.66 Item 45 10-079314-73075-9802: Described as Sun Dial Condominium, Unit 16, Assessed to Wendel & Glenda Roberts & WM G. & Kathleen Frazier, Assessed Value $491,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,160.45 Item 46 10-752493 and 11200166425: Described as 29 Canal Side Mews E, Assessed to Paul C. Robinson, Assessed Value $493,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $5,198.62 Item 49 10-275733 and 8596543256: Described as Crab Cove on the Bay Condominium, Unit 107, Assessed to Henry L. & Georgia L. Schroding, Assessed Value $221,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,252.34 Item 50 10-215951 and 11084932732: Described as Bay Haven Condominium, Unit 2, Assessed to Daniel Smith, Assessed Value $86,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.80 Item 51 10-037409 and 1026852808: Described as Decatur House Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Mark S. Smith, Assessed Value $176,100, Wastewater, Interest and

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PUBLIC NOTICES Penalties Due $1,057.39 Item 53 10-252458 and 11880339072: Described as Eagle’s Landing Condominium, Unit 101, Assessed to Tohmai Smith, Assessed Value $108,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,122.18 Item 54 10-155193 and 6434522686: Described as Starfish V Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Anthony Jr. & Pamela Soletto, Assessed Value $216,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,127.20 Item 55 10-753058 and 11389573443: Described as Shark Finn II Condominium, Unit 402, Assessed to Vito A. Sperduto, Assessed Value $1,144,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,234.37 Item 57 10-239400 and 10118536826: Described as Le Lisa Condominium, Unit 205, Assessed to Lisa G. Toth, Assessed Value $153,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,045.39 Item 58 10-050308 and 1050215024: Described as Sea Gate Condominium, Unit 403, Assessed to Martin L. & Mary S. Underwood, Assessed Value $225,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $993.76 Item 59 10-742730 and 11394368807: Described as Mariner’s Watch Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to David M. & Carol C. Vach, Assessed Value $297,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,221.52 Item 60 10-309050 and 8216348848: Described as White Marlin Condominium, Unit A 102, Assessed to Stephen J. & Julie L. Vuolo, Assessed Value $267,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,371.12 Item 61 10-322057 and 11238950648: Described as Triton’s Trumpet Condominium, Unit C 501 P 3, Assessed to Raymond F. Weisman, Assessed Value $284,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,400.72 Item 62 10-232031 and 10167735576: Described as Bali Condominium, Unit 103, Assessed to Gary K. & Margaret A. Wikstrom, Assessed Value $85,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,366.14 Item 63 10-054249 and 931515680: Described as Condesa Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Lonnie Wiskman, Assessed Value $128,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,158.81 Item 64 10-250218 and 10633938672: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 332 B B P 2, Assessed to Daryll & Kristen Woerner, Assessed Value $105,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,053.89 Item 65 10-230136 and 6330935238: Described as Ocean Point No. 2 Condominium, Unit 211, Assessed to Peter Yurcisin, Assessed Value $107,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $865.59 Item 66 10-126363 and 2604517892: Described as Quay Condominium, Unit 2201, Assessed to Clayton W. & Regina L. Ziegler, Assessed Value $226,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due

PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning May 12, 2015, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No 1216.14 1229.14 1238.14 1252.14 1309.14 1326.14 1331..14 1354..14 1358..14 003..15 015..15 024..15

Year 2001 1994 2000 1999 2005 1998 2012 N/A 1993 2000 1999 1994

Make SUZUKI HONDA FORD HARLEY MAZDA MERCEDES KIA N/A HONDA CHRYSLER ACURA FORD

Model TL1000 CIVIC E350 M/C 6 C280 SOUL BOAT ACCORD VOYAGER COUPE ECONO

Color GREEN GRAY GREEN BLACK BLUE BLACK GREEN BL/WH GREEN AQUA RED TAN

Style N/A 4S VN MC N/A 4S N/A N/A SDN SUV CL VN

VIN JS1VT52AX12100428 1HGEG8649RL008928 1FTSS34L3YHB82167 1HD1GGV10XY331049 1YVHP84C155M04558 WDBHA29G9WA646652 KNDJT2A67C7466143 DL/6462J 1HGCB7677PA085879 1C4GJ44G5YB691049 19UYA325XXL006294 1FTEE14Y1RHB80987

Mileage 11200 222318 229696 21047 N/A N/A 12261 N/A 79883 163068 186152 N/A

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro, Chief of Police OCD-5/14/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ $1,122.18 Item 67 10-767601 and W11449154: Described as Boards Edge Villas Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to 209 South Baltimore Street LLC, Assessed Value $226,900, Real Estate Taxes, Interest and Penalties Due $1,547.86 OCD-5/14/4t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 15-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-6 (Zoning - Structures and Storage Yards for Marine Activities in the E-1 Estate District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting and Mitrecic on April 21, 2015.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(18). (Renumbers the existing subsection 18 to subsection 19 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the E-1 Estate District structures and storage yards for marine activities, including dry storage of seaworthy boats in operable condition and light maintenance facilities for engine, hull, deck and interior repairs and painting, provided all light engine maintenance shall be conducted within an enclosed building; establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks; requires screening of all structures and storage yards and provides for possible reduction of the minimum setbacks if vegetated screening of at least 35feet in width is provided.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 15-6 at the Com-

missioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/30/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 15-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-7 (Zoning - Marine Yards, Storage Yards and Buildings in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District) was introduced

by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on April 21, 2015.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-209(c)(15). (Renumbers the existing subsection 15 to subsection 16 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District marine yards, storage yards and buildings for the repair of watercraft and recreational vehicles, general maintenance activities and incidental retail sales of parts and accessories; establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard set-

backs; provides that the total square footage of the buildings shall not exceed 7,500 square feet and outdoor areas for storage, light repair, display and similar uses shall not exceed 4 acres in area; requires that outdoor uses shall be screened and display areas shall be buffered; and requires compliance with additional provisions that apply to all uses and structures in the C-1 District.)

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 15-7 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

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

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Service Agreement for Generator Preventive Maintenance Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for a generator preventive maintenance service agreement for generators operated by various County departments throughout Worcester County, Maryland. Bid specification

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PUBLIC NOTICES packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Generator Preventive Maintenance" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. William Powell, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-632-5676.

OCD-5/14/1t _________________________________ Regan J.R. Smith, ESQ. 10441 Race Track Road, Unit 2 Berlin, MD 21811 REGAN J.R. SMITH AMANDA REESE NYMAN Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v.

PATRICIA A. WEAVER Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO: 23-C-15-000338

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 7th day of May, 2015, and by the authority thereof, that the Substitute Trustees’ sale of the real property designated

as Unit 1-E, Bldg. E, Phase II, Meyer’s Siding Condominium, 12507 Sunset Avenue, Unit 1-E, Ocean City, Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, made and reported by Regan J.R. Smith and Amanda Reese Nyman, Substitute Tsrustees, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of June, 2015; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in a weekly newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 1st day of June, 2015.

The Report of Sale states that the amount of the Substitute Trustees’ sale to be Ninety Eight Thousand Dollars ($98,000.00) to John J. Romeo, Jr. and Romaine E. Romeo for the property located at 12507 Sunset Avenue, Unit 1-E, Ocean City, Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering Design for the Effluent Disposal System in the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting proposals from Consulting Engineering Firms for engineering design and other related services for the Effluent Disposal System in the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The work includes evaluation of pumping systems and design of the utility lines conveying effluent to the proposed spray irrigation system to be installed on the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course. Specification packages and proposal forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill,

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS Have you forgotten to renew your State of Maryland business license? In order to avoid paying the mandatory penalty, please renew your license by May 30, 2015. Note: The office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, in observance of Memorial Day under State law.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland

Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested consultants are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Water and Wastewater Division Office located at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811.

For directions or more details, please contact John S. Ross, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-6415251. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, June 8, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Mystic Harbour Effluent Disposal Design" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, proposals will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of consultants being considered, previous experience of consultants with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John Ross at 410-641-5251.

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months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days 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 claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Cynthia L. Clatchey Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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: May 14, 2015 OCD-5/14/1t _________________________________

CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE

Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v.

Thomas M. Coyne, Jr. 105 17th Street 10A Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-000083

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14963 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LEROY JACK ROLES Notice is given that Cynthia L. Clatchey, 36892 Wood Duck Way, Selbyville, DE 19975, was on May 05, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Leroy Jack Roles who died on September 13, 2012, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 11th day of May, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of June, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of June, 2015.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price

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PUBLIC NOTICES to be $110,200.00. The property sold herein is known as 105 17th Street 10A, Ocean City, MD 21842.

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-5/14/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Bryant E. Planter Christina L. Planter 708 Clarke Avenue Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001577

NOTICE

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days 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 claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Barbara A. Godbee Kelly Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for

Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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: May 14, 2015 OCD-5/14/1t _________________________________

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 Cham-

bers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow construction and operation of a “flow rider” surfing machine in the M, Manufacturing, District, per Section 110-693(5), as a determination by the Board of Zoning Appeals of uses not specified within regulations as a similar use. The site of the request is described as Lots 1 thru 7, 11, 12, 13, 17 thru 31, A, B, C, D, E, Plat of J. Bolgiano, LD; further described as located on the south side of 1st Street on the Sinepuxent Bay, and locally known as 309 1st Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: THE LAZY LIZARD LLC (BZA 2431 #15-09400005) 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-5/14/2t _________________________________

Notice is hereby given this 11th day of May, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 708 Clarke Avenue, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of June, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of June, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $26,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/14/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16057 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FIELDING CARROLL GODBEE JR. Notice is given that Barbara A. Godbee Kelly, 117 Cherry Valley Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136, was on May 08, 2015 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Fielding Carroll Godbee who died on April 18, 2015, 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.

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Commentary

Cruisin’ event pays its own way here

Everyone has an opinion on Ocean City’s car-related events and this week, as the cars rumble up and down Coastal Highway, people will be inclined to voice them. Some are supportive and, of course, some aren’t.

Such was the situation this week, when more than one letter writer harshly criticized city officials for not only permitting such happenings, but also drawing on local taxes to subsidize them.

Although our policy is to run all letters regardless of their content – except for those that are profane, libelous or incoherent – we did not think it would be fair or polite to print them followed by our own editor’ note addressing the misconceptions that were the basis of their complaints.

The major point is that events such as this week’s Cruisin’ Ocean City are not city government-backed functions.

Cruisin’, which is celebrating its 25th year in the resort, has always been a privately sponsored operation.

Additionally, it is not subsidized by taxes in any way. Conversely, its promoters pay tens of thousands of dollars to Ocean City for the use of some of its resources.

But neither do city officials invite Cruisin’ here just to collect that income. The fact is, they might as well take the money because any group of street-legal vehicles can come to town and thunder up and down the highway and Baltimore Avenue whenever it wants, whether city officials like it or not. That’s just plain traffic law.

Suppose, for instance, that this or any major car rally set up shop instead outside of town at, say, the Casino at Ocean Downs. The cars will still cruise the beach highways and the hangers on and yahoos who aren’t part of the event itself, but who cause most of the problems, will also be squealing around on the resort’s streets.

The police will still be out en masse on patrol to keep a lid on things and taxpayers will be footing the bill completely, because Ocean City would get no money at all.

Like it or not, Cruisin’ pays its own way and has since the beginning. As has been said many times, Cruisin’ Ocean City is a good operation and fine event. Some of its nonparticipating fans leave much to be desired, and city government and the police are doing their best to control that.

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Letters to the editor Fighting addiction

Editor, Chronic pain is a major health problem for millions of people across the United States. The misuse and abuse of prescription opioids to treat chronic pain is a serious issue nationwide. In recent years, police officers in Maryland have dedicated increasing amounts of resources to combatting the prescription drug abuse and diversion problem.

Most of us will know at least one person in our lives – a friend, family member or coworker – who will fall victim to addiction. Commonly prescribed pain medicines such as Vicodin, Percocet, Dilaudid and other similar opiates are extremely addictive in nature.

Unfortunately for a growing number of people, prescription drug abuse can become a gateway to other illicit and highly addictive drugs like heroin, which has turned into a national epidemic.

In 2013, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported that 316 people died in Maryland from unintentional opioid-related overdoses and 464 people died from unintentional heroin-related drug overdoses.

In response, Maryland lawmakers recently passed

legislation that will help in the fight against opioid abuse.

SB606/HB887 will help make it more difficult to abuse opioids by improving access to so-called abuse-deterrent formulations (ADFs) of the drugs. In addition, the legislation will help to ensure these new medicines replace older ones, which are much easier to crush and abuse.

Abuse-deterrent formulations are opioids approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain. However, altering them in any way renders them useless. For example, many abusers crush and snort an opioid tablet, mix it with water and inject it; or even chew it to achieve a high. The new abuse-deterrent technology, however, would help make the abuse of altered or tampered with drugs more difficult.

While drugs with abusedeterrent properties are not “abuse-proof,” the FDA recognizes and considers the development of opioids that are formulated to deter abuse a high public health priority.

Thus taking an important step towards balancing the appropriate access to opioids for patients who need them with the importance of reducing misuse and abuse.

There is no silver bullet for the growing problem of opioid abuse. Combatting prescription opioid abuse in our state requires a joint effort from both lawmakers and other advocates. Education and training programs designed to combat prescription abuse are key for all stakeholders such as, law enforcement personnel, health professionals, health care and fraud investigators, treatment professionals and the pharmaceutical industry.

As a police officer for 18 years spending a majority of my career investigating a multitude of drug crimes, I have witnessed the harmful effects that opiate abuse can have on a person’s life and the people that surround them. Access to abuse-deterrent formulations is an important tool in the ongoing fight against opiate drug abuse and diversion.

I applaud the Maryland legislators for passing SB606/HB887, which will hopefully save countless lives.

James Schwartz Ocean City Schwartz is an 18-year Maryland law enforcement officer and National Secretary for the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI).

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks from Komen

Editor, Ocean City, you have made a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer, and you sure know how to have a good time while doing it!

On Sunday, April 19 the inlet was flooded by a sea of pink as thousands of volunteers, breast cancer survivors, cosurvivors, sponsors and supporters championed our mission of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever at the 4th Annual Susan G. Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure. We were blown away by the energy and enthusiasm during our weekend activities leading up to the Race. Friday and Saturday’s walk-up registration at the Carousel, Friday night’s Concert for the Cure at Seacrets, Saturday’s Planet Maze event, and Saturday’s Skate for the Cure at the Carousel.

We’d like to say “thank you” to everyone who helped make this event such a success! Thank you to all of our top-level sponsors, the Town of Ocean City, WBOC 16, Fidelity Power Systems, Seacrets and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. Without our sponsors, the Race would not have been possible.

Thank you to our “Paint the Town Pink” business participants, Long & Foster, Brass Balls Saloon and Vintage Resort Realty, for putting their creativity on display to demonstrate their support for Komen Maryland’s mission. After much deliberation, we’d like to say “Congratulations” to our winner, Long & Foster,

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who has been a supporter of ours for the past four years. As a thank you for their participation, they’ll receive a weeklong digital billboard advertisement from Seaboard Media that moves up and down the Maryland coast.

And finally, thank you to our 2,171 registered runners and walkers in the Race and their supporters who helped raise more than $200,000, as of April 20. Donations are still coming in, and our website will remain open for contributions for the next month.

These contributions will fund local organizations that provide screening, treatment and survivor support to the people who need it most. In 2015 Komen Maryland awarded $1,080,294 to 17 grant programs across the state. As a part of this total amount, $348,200 was awarded to six grant programs specifically serving the Eastern Shore region.

In addition, Komen Maryland provided more than $460,000 to transformative research on the national level.

Since 1982, Susan G. Komen has funded more than $800 million in research resulting in groundbreaking discoveries that directly impact treatment. Komen is the largest funder of breast cancer research outside of the federal government and has played a role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer.

As a resident of West Ocean City, I am so proud of this community and the role you played this weekend in supporting or mission. It is because of all of you that we are able to do what we do. Thank you!

Jill Brady, Komen Maryland Ocean City Race Manager

PUBLIC EYE

Scrapple as staple

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I am, according to a recent text message “a grumpy old badger,” thus proving that the text messaging autocorrect feature has its upsides and downsides.

Being relatively certain that the person who sent the message did not mean call me a member of the raccoon family, I can only assume that auto-correct intervened at a critical juncture. Besides, my parents were married.

This is a total aside from what really happened, which was that I recently resisted invitations to venture out of the house and into liquid circumstances while my wife was far, far away visiting friends.

“Up for going out tonight?” came the first text.

“Nope. Staying home and cooking myself something great.”

“Staying home and … and cooking?”

“Yep. That’s it.”

“You’re just a grumpy old badger.”

It’s not that I’m anti-social, but that I really do enjoy the opportunity to eat whatever I want, whenever I want and however I want without having to hear something like, “A scrapple sub? Seriously?”

It’s true. Not one hour after she

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had hit the road, I was in the grocery store loading up on the fundamentals of any well-stocked pantry: a pound of M&Ms, a pound of scrapple, a pound of sausage and a pound of pasteurized dairy product (yellow coloring added). Oh, and Cheese Nips.

After all, if you can’t eat a pound of each of these in the course of three days, you’re either sleeping too much or you’re just plain finicky.

As it happens, I did do plenty of actual cooking with honest ingredients, but I’ve found that nothing is better than having a little chili con queso between gobbling M&Ms while you’re working over a hot stove.

It keeps the edge off so I don’t overeat at dinner. I am trying to watch my waistline and besides, I had to destroy the evidence before my self-appointed guardian returned home and resumed her role as the person who tells me what to do.

Besides, there is nothing wrong with having scrapple and a hot roll for breakfast. You could call it a sub, I suppose, but I prefer to think of it as the marriage of two essential ingredients into one convenient package.

And we grumpy old badgers do know something about marriage.

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