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FATAL CRASH A motorcycle heading south on Philadelphia Avenue crashed after colliding with a pickup truck near 26th Street, killing the cyclist, around noon on Thursday. Witnesses reported seeing police engaged in a high-speed pursuit with a similar vehicle, shortly before the accident. See story page 7.

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BUDGET PASSES $124 million spending package for FY 17 earns approval from Ocean City Council

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The green vehicle revolution came to Ocean City last week when the Department of Public Works rolled out the new all-electric trash truck that will run the Boardwalk collection route from the inlet to 4th Street.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Following several budget sessions and ordinance readings, the Ocean City Council formally approved the proposed $124 million fiscal year budget that includes a slight decrease in property taxes and funding for See SMALL Page 6

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Two government tax differential studies, one commissioned by Worcester County and the other by Ocean City, are more than $9 million apart in their estimates of how much money resort taxpayers turn over to the county to pay for services Ocean City also provides.

The amount resort property owners pay the county for services they don’t use is the basis of resort officials’ years-long push for a resortonly property tax break (or differential) on the county tax bill.

In 2013, an Ocean City-sanctioned study concluded there were approximately $17 million of duplicated services annually. As a result, resort officials contended that amount should be deducted from the total county tax bill levied on resort property owners.

Problem is, every cent taken off resort property owners’ tax bill, has to be made up somewhere, thus obligating other Worcester County property owners to make up the difference.

After authorizing its own study earlier this year, county officials on Tuesday received the results of an analysis conducted by TischlerBise, a consulting firm with offices in Bethesda, Maryland.

The firm concluded that the money paid for duplicate services is $9.3 million less than Ocean City’s estimate at $7.7 million.

Were the county to forgive that $7.7 million via a resort tax differential, Ocean City residents property tax rate would drop by a little more than 3 cents per hundred dollars of asSee STUDIES Page 5

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‘Flagpole Island’ closed, renamed by state Manmade island created to replace lost bird habitat, boaters protested last year

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Boaters and other watersports enthusiasts will no longer be allowed on Tern Island, the manmade isle in the Sinepuxent Bay, during the April 1 and Sept. 15 bird nesting season.

As part of a state review process, the island is being transferred from the domain of the Maryland Depart-

Bird preservation efforts win teen artist recognition

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 20, 2016) At an event to discuss nesting bird safety and public conservation efforts, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Joanne Throwe will present Lila Quillin, 17, of Berlin, with an award for her contributions promoting shorebird Lila Quillin awareness and safety.

On Monday, May 23 at 3 p.m. at the West Ocean City boat ramp, near the intersection of Golf Course Road and Sunset Avenue, Quillin will be presented with the award, and Natural Resources Police will be on hand to discuss Memorial Day boating safety and strategy.

Earlier this month, the state turned over Tern Island, completed last year by the Army Corps of Engineers as a sanctuary for endangered black skimmers and both royal and common terns, to the Department of Natural Resources for management and law enforcement.

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ment of the Environment to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for inclusion in the Sinepuxent Bay Wildlife Management Area.

Ed Tudor, Worcester County director of development and planning, brought the matter before the Worcester County Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting for their review.

“There’s a potential problem with future funding if not maintained,” he said. “That was the underlying point is that fed funds were used for this dredging operation and a condition of which was the creation of a bird-nesting habitat.”

Dredging operations performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers late last spring created the approximately 5.7-acre island with spoil from the Isle of Wright Bay. The stated intent was to create a colonial nesting water

bird habitat for threatened and endangered species. The Maryland Park Service reports that during 2015 the island was used as a party spot by recreational boaters.

Some even went so far as to erect a semi-permanent flagpole on the island, as others argued strenuously that it should be used for public recreation.

Commissioner Bud Church wondered who would enforce the new mandate.

“Is it going to be DNR’s responsibility to police that? Because on any given Saturday or Sunday this summer, hundreds of people are out there,” he said.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the island was intended to be used only as a nesting point for birds, most notably the royal tern, black skimmer

and common tern.

“This island was put there for a reason and it was funded for that reason,” he said. “This is something we don’t want to poke DNR or anyone else in the eye about.”

Tudor said he also sent informational letters to State Sen. Jim Mathias, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza and Bill Neville, Ocean City planning and zoning director.

Commissioner Chip Bertino said the county really has no choice but to agree.

“We could be jeopardizing future dredging operations if we do not respond to this,” he said.

After the water bird breeding season, public hunting and fishing, in accordance with Wildlife Management Area regulations, will be allowed on Tern Island.

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City goes green on downtown trash pickup Continued from Page 1 The Vantage EVX1000 electric extended bed truck was approved for purchase, at a cost of $24,000, by the City Council in early March, after public works got an extra $100,000 from the sale of several pieces of heavy equipment. In addition to the trash truck, the cash from those sales went to procure a new vehicle for the

city manager at a cost of $30,500 and a new $44,000vehicle for the EMS division.

Public works wanted the new truck so it could increase daily pickups of the more than 280 decorative trashcans on the Boardwalk.

“Until this year we’ve only run one truck,” said Thomas Dy, Ocean City maintenance manager.

“We’re

Quillin defends nests with art Continued from Page 3 dredged materials and paid for by Hurricane Sandy relief funds.

Before the island’s completion a number of people fought to preserve its recreational uses, which ultimately failed.

Lila Quillin’s art helped in this regard, as she focused on raising awareness of nesting birds and the importance of their preservation to delicate shoreline ecosystems.

The Department of Natural Resources blamed erosion and sea-level rise for the loss of the birds’ habitat.

“I think the issue here is aware-

ness. I think lots of people have good intentions,” she said, but often aren’t aware of the damage people or their pets can cause already threatened species.

“People pay attention to art. Art can be powerful. I grew up on the coastal bays and have come to know and care about the birds living there.

Some are extinct or are going extinct,” she said. “Art can be an effective way to communicate that.”

In case of rain, the event will be held at the Greater OC Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, instead.

Studies finished, talks to begin Continued from Page 1

sessed value, while residents elsewhere in the county would pay approximately a nickel more per $100 of assessed value.

Under Ocean City’s original proposal, the increase for mainlanders would have been more than twice as high — assuming the county main-

tained the same budget instead of cutting it to reflect the loss of revenue from the resort.

With the differing studies completed, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said its time to sit down and talk financial turkey.

“We’ll have to schedule a meeting with the town of Ocean City to discuss this,” he said.

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This year two crews will work on trash pickup, with the new vehicle concentrating its efforts south of 4th Street and an additional crew working the boards from 4th to 27th Street.

The additional manpower and equipment was deemed necessary by the increasing number of special events along the Boardwalk.

The additional events generate additional crowds and, as would be expected, more trash to remove each day.

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Excessive speed is unlikely to be an issue, as the Vantage EVX1000’s peak rate is 25 mph, which it reaches in approximately five seconds.

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Small property tax break included in OC plan Continued from Page 1 several infrastructure projects.

The overall financial package includes $81 million in the general fund, which is generated from property taxes, charges for services, funding from other agencies and other taxes and fees. The budget’s balance is comprised of six enterprise funds, three of which are self-supporting fees or service costs.

The general fund increased roughly $1.1 million from the last fiscal year. When the council unanimously agreed on the budget during Monday’s session, they adopted a tax rate that is slightly lower than the current rate. Since this budget keeps to the constant yield rate, the rate is set at 47.27 cents per $100 assessed value as compared to the current year’s 47.8 cents.

Property taxes are estimated to

generate around $40.4 million in the upcoming fiscal year.

The FY17 fund balance, similar to emergency savings, is $1.9 million above the mayor and City Council’s reserve policy of 15 percent of expenses.

Roughly $1.2 million of the $1.9 million will be reinvested in several capital projects. Street paving will receive $511,000 from the fund, bringing the total cost for that project to $2 million. The budget also includes $300,000 for the ongoing canal dredging program, $185,500 for Northside Park improvements, $103,750 to continue the surveillance camera project and another $103,750 for a fiber connectivity project.

The budget was not without its critics. Among the handful of people who spoke during public comment, former councilman Vince Gisriel re-

turned to continue his argument that the excess fund balance should be returned to the citizens. He had calculated that if the resort used $1.2 million for the capital projects, $700,000 would be left in the surplus.

“That $700,000 represents 8.2 cents on the tax rate. I do commend you for using the constant yield, but I think you could go the 8.2 cents,” Gisriel said.

Over the past five fiscal years, from FY11 to FY15, the resort had averaged in $19.36 million in undesignated fund balance. On average, $4.36 million was over the 15 percent reserve policy.

“I would predict that this time next year, you’re going to be approaching that figure,” he said. “I think that with these kinds of figures, you have to think about giving it back

to the people.”

Gisriel also argued that the property tax decrease was not across the board, since only year-round Ocean City residents maintain a zero percent homestead tax assessment.

“While many property owners are enjoying that cap, the fact is a lot of nonresident property owners are going up,” Gisriel said.

He pointed out that Worcester County officials are talking about adopting an 87-cent tax rate. Without a tax differential cutting costs for the resort, this increase would hit nonresident property owners the hardest.

“The burden of this tax bill and budget is falling on the absentee owners. It’s not just for the residents who live here,” he said. “It’s for everyone who invests here and dreams of coming here one day in retirement.”

Following public comments, Mayor Rick Meehan addressed concerns about increased taxes on seasonal tenants by pointing out they receive some type of homestead property tax credit at their primary residence.

“They understand that. It’s a benefit we give to year-round residents, and I think it’s well deserved. They live in a vacation destination ... and there’s a lot of things that they go through when we make our residenSee FUND Page 7

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Unidentified NJ woman struck by passing SUV uptown, Friday

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) A woman was critically injured when she was struck by a SUV on last Friday at the intersection of 127th Street and Coastal Highway.

Around 10:21 p.m., a 19-year-old woman from Manalapan, New Jersey was crossing Coastal Highway west to east in a crosswalk around 127th Street when she was struck by a 2014 Mercedes GLK 250.

The pedestrian was crossing in the north crosswalk across the signal, according to Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard.

The 19-year-old woman was taken

by Ocean City EMS to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury,

where she was listed in critical condition, according to a press release. She was later transferred to Shock Trauma in Baltimore.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 46year-old man of Baltimore, Maryland, was given a field sobriety test by Ocean City police officers. When he passed the sobriety test, he was released.

As of Tuesday, the driver has not been charged, according to officials.

“The Ocean City Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to always wait for the pedestrian signal to change before crossing Coastal Highway,” the police said in a statement released on the city’s website.

Fund balance, tax strategy questioned in OC ‘17 budget Continued from Page 6 tial more compatible with second homes and commercial aspects,” Meehan said.

In defense of the stockpiled fund balance, Councilman Dennis Dare offered an example when the extra money could cover the city.

“When a trash truck picks up a can

with embers in it and catches on fire and we have a $300,000 loss, it’s nice to have the fund balance to address that issue. It’s not just for an event like a storm,” he said.

After a lengthy discussion between citizens and officials, the City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2017 budget upon second reading.

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 20, 2016) A motorcyclist headed south on Philadelphia Avenue was killed Thursday, after colliding with a pickup truck near 26th Street.

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Locals voice concerns on cop crash State police find officer who struck school bus at fault, still examining fatal collision

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Two citizens raised questions and demanded answers from the Ocean City Council Monday about two separate officer-involved car crashes in the resort.

Two weeks after 67-year-old Jeffrey Yale Delong was struck and killed by a patrol car driven by an on-duty officer, George Leukel and Randy Hill used the public comment segment during the session to argue for transparency in that investigation and an incident where an undercover police officer rear-ended a school bus on March 29.

The bus was stopped at the railroad tracks at westbound Route 50 and was slowly beginning to move forward when it was struck by the officer operating a government-owned pickup truck, according to incident reports.

“I think we have a problem where the officer is being distracted by the computer in the car. I don’t see that the Police Commission has had any discussion on this,” Leukel said to the City Council. “Is the City Council doing anything about these accidents?”

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“An internal review determined “We’d like to have a background that the collision was preventable and check on the officer, to see if she’s that the officer was addressed by the been in any other incidents before,” departmental disciplinary system,” said Hill, who is a member of Cop- Richard said.

Block, an organizaThe resort retion that is cently processed a ‘An internal review determined $16,000 claim for working to hold that the collision was preventable the bus damages, police accountable for their actions. and that the officer was addressed according to City “The cops often inRisk Manager Eric by the departmental vestigate themLangstrom. The disciplinary system’ selves and they governmentfind no wrong- Police Public Affairs Specialist owned truck, doing.” which was only Lindsay Richard The Maryland weeks old, was a State Police are intotal loss. vestigating both incidents, according During the council meeting, Mayor to city officials.

Rick Meehan said that the investigaAccording to preliminary investiga- tion in the fatal crash is continuing tions, Delong was crossing the north- and that all the public’s questions will bound crosswalk against the light. The be answered in time. state police crash team’s investigation “And I think they should be … is still open. maybe it’s a little philosophical on my There are no cameras at the 94th part, but it’s a shame that we assume Street intersection, but the police someone is not telling us the truth or cruiser was equipped with a dash cam. not going to give us accurate informaAccording to Police Public Affairs Spe- tion,” Meehan said. “Information will cialist Lindsay Richard, the footage of become available, and again, let’s conthe crash is marked as evidence and sider everybody innocent until proven will not be available, pending the com- guilty.”

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Council approves summer events, additional 5K date

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer During the May 16 evening session, the Ocean City Council approved four events with little comment. The following events are now on the calendar: OC Cruzers Car Show and Music Starting on June 5, OC Cruzers will be back into town. The Ocean City Development Corporation and OC Cruzers are working to have a small semi-regular car show. Exactly 15 classic vehicles will park along Somerset Street, between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue. Owners will be present to educate sightseers about their vintage cars.

Live music or a DJ will also perform at the end of the street at each event.

Ocean City special events staff projects that there will be roughly 2,160 people attending the event overall.

Other dates for the car show are June 9, July 10, July 24, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 11 and Sept. 25. The events run from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Ocean City officials are waiting to see how the new trailer parking regulations will work this season, and they are using the Cruisin’ Ocean City as a trial run.

Back in March, the City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting people from parking their oversized vehicles and trailers on city streets between May 1 and Oct. 31. To avoid alienating vehicular events — and the businesses that make money on them — during that period, a $50 permit was available to participating drivers.

Five hundred trailer parking permits were printed for Cruisin’ OC, the first car show of the season.

“We’ll probably have more than 500 cars, but it’s a matter of how many of those cars need trailers,” said Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller.

That number is based on an estimate by Cruisin’ OC event promoter Special Event Productions, whose personnel have worked closely with Ocean City staff on implementing the permits.

In October, the company sent a survey to the event participants to see who needed a trailer to transport their car.

“We also counted those that participated during last year’s event,” said Meredith Herbert, event promoter with Special Event Productions. “We’ve sold about 100 through pre-registration so far.”

She added that since pre-registration is over, she expects to see the 400 remaining permits sold during the event at the convention center.

“It’s going to require a lot of manpower to distribute them all,” Herbert said. “This is the first year, and we’re hoping the transition goes smoothly.”

Since the City Council agreed that the event promoters should handle the sale of the permits, there is no way the city staff to track the process. According to Herbert, Special Event Productions has four days to turn over the proceeds to Ocean City.

City staff estimated that the revenue from Cruisin’ and Bikefest in September would be $22,500. That money would be used to cover a portion of the police department’s request of $45,000 to provide hotel rooms and meals for officers from other agencies that assist during these events.

The Ocean City Police Department will be out enforcing the new trailer parking regulations.

The Worcester County Sherriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police will assist with traffic stops and patrols, but local officers will be adding permit checks to their plate.

“This is the first event that requires the permit, and it’s a test case to see how enforcement will work and where we should concentrate our efforts,” said Ocean City Police Department spokesperson Lindsay Richard.

Those who have a trailer and park on city streets without a permit will be fined $250 under the new ordinance.

No oversized vehicles, including those with trailers, are allowed to park on Baltimore Avenue throughout the year.

Vehicles with trailers are prohibited to parking on side streets.

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The laser and firework show will have a special patriotic event on May 28, but will run every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The first show is at 9:30 p.m. and continues to 10 and 10:30 p.m. Each show will be held on the beach near North Division Street.

The beach fireworks show will also at the same location, but will feature aerial fireworks and music. That show will run on Monday and Tuesday evening in the summer.

To cap off the Sundae in the Park events, low-aerial fireworks will be launched at Northside Park at 125th Street. This show will run roughly 7 minutes long and will be held on Sunday evenings.

Ocean City parks and recreation staff estimates that the beach lights series will generate $4.5 million in spending at local business and restaurants.

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Beach 5 Sand Soccer tournament will return to Ocean City.

Beach 5 Sand Soccer is a for-profit organization that strives to create a stress-free event where athletes can show their abilities. This year’s tournament will be held on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The competition stretches from the beach near Talbot Street to First Street.

Special events staff estimates an attendance of about 13,000.

New date for run The Maryland State Bar Association will be adding another date to its successful race series.

The Sun Run, which is a 5K and 10K that promotes the Young Lawyers Section of the organization, was approved for June 15, 2018. The state bar association already has approval for races in the next two years.

All the races are held in the Montego Bay neighborhood, from 130th Street south to Ocean Drive. Refreshment will be available to participants.

This years’ race will be held on June 17 from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) While city officials have opened discussions on sign standards in the downtown district, the Board of Zoning Appeals last Thursday weighed in on one particular sign for the Atlantic United Methodist Church.

Board members denied a variance for the church to build an electronic sign, facing oncoming traffic on Philadelphia Avenue, despite arguments from church representatives that the upgrade was necessary.

“The sign is falling apart, and the wind gets under the old Plexiglas,” said church Board of Trustees member Gary German. “The difficulty we have is changing the letters because we have older volunteers, and not younger members to change it. Not only will technology make it look better, but we would use it for messages about events and the soup kitchen or shelter.”

According to the city code, electronic signs are not permitted in the R3 moderate residential zoning, where the church is located. However, a variance may be granted to prevent hardship for property owners, but that hardship cannot be a matter of convenience for the applicant.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The Performing Arts Center will be fixing its spotty audio technology, following the City Council’s agreement to award a single-source contract for improvements.

A year after the PAC opened its doors, city and convention center officials said that the initial sound system were insufficient to meet the needs for performances that book the venue. According to City Engineer Terry McGean, subcontractor Design Integration would deliver a music-oriented multi-channel system.

“What was originally installed was a basic lecture and voice quality system.

We’ve had pretty much any other event bring in their own sound system,” he said to the City Council during last Tuesday’s work session. “We knew we needed improvements. As we’ve gone through a year, we’re getting a good idea of what we lack.”

During the initial construction phase, personnel problems plagued the audio equipment’s installation. The PAC’s main contractor Whiting Turner and the Maryland Stadium Authority, which collaborates with the resort to run the venue, let go of the original low-bid contractor hired to install the system and appropriate rigging. On the advice of the MSA, the city hired Design Integration to fix what was already installed and finish the project.

The city staff was so impressed by the quality of work that McGean recommended negotiating a contract with Design Integration to plan and install a state-of-the-art, permanent sound system.

When Councilman Wayne Hartman asked why not begin a competitive bidding process, McGean said that the

company had an in-depth knowledge of the center.

“They know where the conduits are, where the power systems are and which to connect to. We’re very comfortable with them,” he said. “Our concern is that when we put on a show there, you don’t want to find problems in the middle of the show.”

Councilwoman Mary Knight agreed, citing her own experience during last year’s Maryland Municipal League’s annual convention.

“I remember at the opening ceremony and the sound kept going in and out. I’m sitting in this beautiful facility, and I hear people ask ‘did they low-bid on the sound?’” she said. “You only get one shot to do it right.”

There were two initial proposals on the table, but Design Integration President Jake Rivera said he believes that new Myers equipment would be best for the center.

“They’re the gold standard. They’re installed in many venues like Radio City music hall, the Disney Concert Hall and the Lincoln Center,” Rivera said. “They have a new series that are perfect for compact theaters like yours.”

He proposed that the city use Myer’s MINA line, which has two six-and-ahalf inch speakers that use three amplifiers. The system would also have numerous box subwoofers, something the venue lacks.

“The infrastructure is all in place.

We’d just have to pull a few lines and hang the system from steel. It depends when they’d get the equipment in,” Rivera said.

According to city staff, Meyer equipment is roughly two times more expensive than its competitors. McGean assured the council that the contract with Design Integration would not exceed the remaining balance in the center’s construction budget.

“I know if we use Design Integration, it’s going to be perfect,” he said.

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 20, 2016) In tandem with announcing repaving operations on Coastal Highway should be completed

by Sunday, the State Highway Administration’s Media Relations Manager, David Buck, addressed concerns about this and other ongoing road projects.

“This Sunday night beginning at 9 p.m. we will complete a few pavement markings, mostly a few bus lane markings in the northbound bus lane, and then we will be done and gone,” he said of Coastal Highway. “It’s only several hours’ worth of work Sunday night so we will be out of there by

Monday morning.”

It was touch-and-go for a while, Buck said, because of the persistent rainy and gloomy weather during the past few weeks.

“We were almost to the point where we were considering double shifts on weekends, which is the last thing we wanted to do — it would just be terrible,” he said.

Springfest and Cruisin’ weekend would have gone much differently had emergency work crews been involved, Buck said.

But those crews would have been necessary because of the hard deadline of Memorial Day weekend to complete the repaving of Coastal Highway north of 62nd Street.

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“We need that 50-55 degree range in order to pave,” he said. When this project began in March, the temperature wasn’t likely to reach those levels in mid-afternoon, let alone 3 a.m.

“We have to have a 12-14 hour window to work. We need the full day versus a limited window in order to operate. If we lost two or four hours every day, there is no way we have finished,” Buck said.

It hasn’t been just Coastal Highway

repaving work getting in the way of local travelers, either. Routes 113, 50 and 90 have all had repaving, maintenance, inspections or repair work performed during the past few months.

“It depends on the impact,” Buck said of the notification processes. Big, long– range projects like the eventual replacement of the Route 50 Harry Kelley drawbridge have their own sections on the state’s website, www.roads.maryland.gov, which lists public meeting dates and other information.

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Business advertisements to be discussed at later time Continued from Page 11 Deciding that hardship had not been proven, the board rejected the application unanimously.

Putting the law aside, the board also considered the resort’s move toward phasing out noncompliant signs.

“Here’s what I’m struggling with,” said board member Christopher Rudolf.

“Let’s say that if we grant the variance and the church follows through with the expense [of the electric sign] and the city follows through with the phase out, they’ll have to rip it out.”

When city officials created the upper downtown district in 2004, property owners were given 12 years to bring 60 oversized signs into compliance with new regulations. Some signs are also placed in the city’s right-of-way along Baltimore Avenue between Third and 15th Street. The line between the rightof-way and the city’s property is often blurred.

During the May 10 work session, with the deadline weeks away, the City Council extended it to 2022 in a 4-2 vote. The councilmembers agreed that electronic signs would need further discussion at a later time.

Last week, Councilman Wayne Hartman, who was one of the dissenting votes, cautioned that moving the deadline on nonconforming signs could encourage people to build more

electronic signs.

“I think it’s important that [businesses] have a level playing field and not try and outdo each other to get people’s attention,” he said. “When these signs get replaced, you’re going to have electronic signs coming at you so fast on the drive, you won’t be able to read them all.”

The Ocean City Development Corporation concurred with the councilman, and sent a letter to the Board of Zoning Appeals in opposition of the church’s proposed electric sign.

While the Atlantic United Methodist Church’s request for an upgraded sign was killed by the zoning appeals board, it did permit the church to retain the sign’s current height of more than 12 feet. That’s five feet more than the district’s requirements. The sign’s display area was also reduced to 40.77 square feet.

Although the City Council has tabled discussions on how electronic signs fit into the downtown district, Hartman believes dealing with the right-of-way situation “Even if we don’t have the funding for it, we need to make a plan on paper of what to do before we free it up,” he said after the meeting. “That is affecting our future development and our property values. Fixing the right of way is bigger than the sign issue.”

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Day-to-day tasks, like short inspections, light bulb replacement and things that generally take a day or two to complete, depending on impact, are usually handled by roadside signs, Buck said.

Occasionally, he admitted, the signs are of limited use since they can be placed on Route 90, for example, in places where planning an alternate route is impossible.

The impact, Buck said, is drawn largely from staff and personnel recommendations — the people actually performing the work. If an SHA employee decides to fill problem pot-

holes one day, those jobs don’t generally make it up to the communications office, he said.

Also, it’s not always the SHA performing work. Many highly visible road jobs are performed by public utilities and are controlled by a permit process. These permits are issued to cover a range of dates by necessity because of conditions such as weather and equipment concerns.

The SHA, Buck said, has no mechanism or personnel available to ensure which permits are being acted on statewide every day, but the listing of active permits is available through the website.

To directly address concerns, Buck recommended calling the SHA district office in Salisbury at (410) 677-4050.

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The project will establish a wide area network capable of supporting public safety, radio communication connectivity, Next Generation 911, general county government, the Worcester County Library and the Board of Education.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to provide a $10,000 grant for a composite armor manufacturer to complete an expansion in Pocomoke City at its meeting on Tuesday.

The request came from Merry Mears, county director of economic development, and will help Hardwire LLC continue its development of its third location, which will be at 1731 Broad St. Originally constructed as a shell, the Broad Street location requires power upgrades, estimated to cost $300,000, which the county grant will help support.

In her presentation to the commissioners, Mears said the company is entrenched in the area and offers residents good job opportunities.

Hardwire employs 41 people at an average salary of $77,000. The company has developed patented lightweight armor that offers protection from warzone threats such as small arms fire to improvised explosive devices.

Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw praised the company for providing viable employment in his district.

“I would greatly support a new grant,” he said.

Commissioner Chip Bertino raised concerns over future requests.

“Is this going to set any kind of precedent?” he asked.

Mears explained this was a special request and normally she locates private funding sources.

Bertino was still apprehensive.

“My concern is we could be opening the flood gate for requests,” he said.

Pointing out the high tech, highpaying employment that Hardwire provides, Mears said the request is not typical.

“I get requests all the time,” she said. “They don’t usually make it to the commissioners.”

Mears also said she negotiated with Hardwire to lower the dollar value of the grant.

“I asked them to reduce the request from $20,000 to $10,000,” she said.

Commissioner Jim Bunting confirmed Mears department could accommodate the request.

“This is money you already have in your budget?” he asked.

Mears also said her office has worked with Hardwire to obtain a zero percent loan for $85,000 from the State of Maryland.

Commissioner Bud Church was satisfied the money would be put to good use.

“I don’t think there is any downside to approving the request,” he said.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announcement last week of scores of arrests following an eight-month investigation into area drug activity was the easiest part of a complicated program.

Assisting in the endeavor was Sgt. Nate Passwaters, with the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, who offered some insights into the multi-agency operation that primarily focused on West Ocean City.

“We rented an office in West OC with undercovers,” he said. “They intermingled and became part of the community.”

As part of the investigation, statistical data related to property crimes, burglaries and car thefts was analyzed, Passwaters said, and that information was scoured for possible connections to drug abuse and sales.

In addition to financing their habits through these crimes, addicts also sell drugs to support their drug use, Passwaters said. “All our junkies are dealers too.”

The investigation also uncovered

a pipeline of illicit substances from Wicomico County.

“We had people coming down from Salisbury who were preying on these addicts,” he said. “Some on a daily basis.”

The more than 60 arrests stemming from the undercover sting operation ran the gamut from abusers to suppliers.

“Some were strictly dealers and some were users as well,” he said.

Unlike the traditional drug organizational business model, with highlevel players insulated from street-level activities, Passwaters said the investigation exposed a network of users dealing to support their own habits.

Recognizing that hard drug use and addiction are largely health issues, Passwaters said an integrated approach between law enforcement and social service agencies is the most efficient approach.

“Were not going to arrest our way out of the problem,” he said. “We need a unified approach.”

Although the police operation has garnered ample coverage, Passwaters said their work is only part of the equation.

“We are one sliver of that cohesive effort,” he said.

Statistically, seven out of 10 heroin users were previously ad-

dicted to prescription painkillers, Passwaters said, and over time graduated to smack. The physical dependency involved with opiate use distinguishes the substances from others that are primarily psychologically addictive, leading to desperate behaviors.

“They’re going to do anything they have to do to get these drugs,” he said.

Since he is notified of every drug abuse arrest in Worcester County, Passwaters has extensive experience with the range of reactions and emotions involved. He said a number of those caught in the legal morass sound somewhat grateful, appreciating the potential wake-up call, but are unclear how to navigate the path to recovery resources.

He said a decent percentage of subjects tell him, “I want to be clean.

This is not the life I want to live.”

In general, Passwaters said there are two reactions when people are caught with heroin or other illegal addictive substances, with some focused on improving their lot, while others are simply worried about their next high.

“We try to tell them there are two outcomes, jail or death,” he said.

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Local heroin user shares inside perspective Man hopes his struggle to find sobriety can encourage others to clean up thier act

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Smokey Rhodes, who has two months of sobriety under his belt, started dabbling with opiates more than a decade ago and eventually progressed to injecting heroin. Requesting only anonymity, the pseudonymous recovering addict related his experience in the hope of helping others get straight.

“Everybody’s teetering, should I or shouldn’t I?” he said. “If I can help that one person lean more the right way...”

As with most users, Rhodes’ path to the needle involved numerous stops along the way. Now in his mid-30s, he began experimenting with mind-altering substances in high school, he said, even though his adolescence wasn’t particularly trying.

“I had good parents and I wasn’t trying to act out,” he said. “I was just trying to fit in.”

Alcohol and marijuana were the extent of Rhodes’ indulgences until his early 20s, but as some people opt to do, he gradually began to go further

“Then you find out you can drink the one who said I’m never using more if you do some cocaine,” he needles, that’s junkie s..t. I sniff it, said. “Then once you do cocaine, so it’s okay.”

But then, Rhodes said, it is in‘what’s so bad about heroin?’”

Rhodes’ introduction to smack evitable you will make acquaincame via prescription medicine in tances who have no qualms about the early 2000s, when the nation be- injecting themselves. came awash in “You get to the point where you’re powerful low not getting as high cost prescrip‘At first, you get real high and tion painkillers. (by snorting).

You’re more like “Oxycontins everything’s fun. After a year, maintaining,” he were like five or a couple of years, you’re said. “Your friend’s dollars a piece,” struggling to make it to that using a needle, he said. “They were handing using half of what line just to be normal’ you’re using, and out hundreds,” he said. he’s falling out on the floor.

By 2009, the “It’s about being a cheapskate — local drug scene changed after a number of doctors in the region you can save money and get higher,” were busted for writing illicit pre- he said. “Once they don’t have a scriptions, Rhodes said. Lowered problem with the needle, then they supply and steady demand caused a use it.”

Needle use generally begins with spike in prices, but consumers had a a little help from friends, Rhodes less costly alternative.

“That’s the reason everybody is said, as most people are reluctant going to the heroin,” he said. “No- initially to inject themselves, but it’s body can afford pills but they still all a matter of conditioning.

“The first time you don’t look at it, have a habit.”

After dipping a toe in, for many the second time you might peek at it, it’s only a matter of time before wad- the third time you watch them, the fourth time you’re thinking about ing into deeper, darker waters.

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In the beginning, the depth of the pool isn’t always apparent.

“At first, you get real high and everything’s fun,” he said. “After a year, or a couple of years, you’re struggling to make it to that line just to be normal.

“You’re never going to get super high again, you’re just going to get normal,” he said. “That’s where people get stuck and have to have it. It becomes maintenance.

“That’s the thing about dope fiends — when they wake up in the morning, they need it. It’s an everyday thing,” he said. “It’s not this weekend I want to do it; it’s not like every couple days I want to do it, it’s every day.”

In time it alters and eventually severs friendships.

“People always know,” he said.

“People act like they don’t just to keep you as a friend. But once it hits that point, they don’t want to be your friend because it makes them look bad.”

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Massive arrests highlights crucial county heath issue Continued from Page 16 Passwaters said a young man who had been incarcerated for heroin possession and relapsed upon being released from prison, summed up the challenge to remain on the straight and narrow. “I came right back home to the environment I left,” the man told Passwaters.

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“At the end of the day we have to hold people accountable for their actions,” he said. “Unfortunately we don’t hear that enough … I want to get my life back together.”

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Continued from Page 18 grate, Rhodes said many heroin users just stop caring.

“It’s a loss of self respect that you’ll never get back,” he said. “Once you get comfortable with that loss of self-respect, you’re pretty much a fiend.”

Noting that addiction is a personal struggle, Rhodes said the breaking point is universal.

“When the pain finally outweighs the pleasure, that’s when people quit,” he said.

From his experience, Rhodes said drugs themselves are not the problem, but rather a symptom of deeper issues with those who become severely addicted.

“There are plenty of people out there who use cocaine on the weekend and they’re fine, and people out there who can do heroin and walk away from it and they’re fine,” he said. “They say it’s because of a spiritual hole that you’re trying to fill with drugs and materialistic stuff because you’re empty inside.”

For those adjusting to life tragedies, emotions often become

bottled internally. In Rhodes case, he hasn’t shed a tear since attending his grandfather’s funeral as a teenager.

“I haven’t cried in like 20 years,” he said. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I’ve tried and I’m just not able to.”

What may begin as recreational fun for some becomes self-medicating addiction for others.

“They say 80 to 90 percent of people who are addicts have underlying mental health issues,” he said.

“Either it’s daddy touched you back in the day, ADD, PTSD, or bipolar.

You may not even think you’re self medicating, but you feel better don’t you?”

Although being aware of the metamorphosis from user to addict can be difficult when it’s transpiring, Rhodes said the change is permanent.

“You never know when you cross it. By the time you do know, you’re way past it,” he said. “A lady in my rehab said once you become a pickle, you can never go back to being a cucumber.”

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Balancing county government’s fiscal year 2017 budget came down to a choice between paying for two snow plows or two step pay increases for county employees at a budget work session on Tuesday.

With expenses still exceeding revenue by about $221,000, the Worcester County Commissioners opted to pay for snowplow dump trucks, at a cost of $132,000 for each, out of the fiscal year 2016 budget.

Also, after extended discussion, they voted to approve the pay increases.

Initially, Commissioner Jim Bunting wondered if giving two step increases for county employees — one in July and another in January — was necessary.

“The suggested step in January, if we got rid of that we would be balancing our budget and everything could stay in our budget that’s on this capital request,” he said. “All you’re doing is a numbers game.”

The July increase will cost the county approximately $574,000, while the January increase is about $287,000.

Commissioner Bud Church took exception with this approach.

“Would you then be balancing the budget on the backs of the employees?” he asked. “If we took these dump trucks off … they’re not going to be here until next winter anyway.”

Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said in a memo that county employees received between 4.5 and 7.5 percent salary bumps between fiscal year 2000 and 2008. Because of the recession, however, raises were withheld from

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Commissioner Joe Mitrecic begrudgingly backed cutting a step raise.

“Basically, we have a balanced budget if we don’t give the employees steps,” he said. “Give them one step in July and be done with it.”

But Mitrecic concurred with Church’s take on the situation.

“However, I disagree that were not balancing the budget on the backs of the employees, because we promised them last year that we would take care of them this year,” he said.

Mitrecic noted that employees have absorbed increases in property taxes, income taxes and medical insurance.

“They are farther behind today then they were four years ago,” he said.

“These are the same people who make this county run.”

A motion to approve both step raises was put forth by Mitrecic and seconded

by Church.

The final vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Ted Elder abstaining, while Bunting the lone opponent.

For his part, Bunting said in the past employees only received one step.

“I was basing my decision on doing other things for our employees and our departments, thinking that we were just going to do one step,” he said. “I would have changed my mind on some of these other things.”

The FY 2017 general fund budget must be adopted on June 7, 2016.

A rose by any other name The commissioners adopted a resolution to abolish the County’s Heath Planning Advisory Council and in its place establish Local Health Improvement Coalitions.

The move came after a request from Deborah Goeller, county health officer, who said in the past members were added based upon recommendation from her office and appointment by the commissioners. Now the responsibility to establish

health coalitions will shift solely to her.

In an attempt tor address evolving health issues, the newly created coalitions will have a more “fluid membership” aimed at increasing community involvement.

Current members of the Health Advisory Council will be invited to continue serving as members on the newly minted coalition.

Goeller said the new structure would help with implementing the Community Health Improvement Plan and allow for improved collaboration and partnership locally.

The now defunct Health Advisory Council was created by resolution in 1999 to replace the county Health Planning Board, which dated back to 1988.

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With the clock ticking and tourist season ready to kick into high gear, the commissioners approved a lease agreement for the county health department to rent an apartment for seasonal staff.

The apartment on 43rd Street in Ocean City will provide housing for sanitarians who come from across the state each summer to assist with food service inspections.

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COMMISSIONER BRIEFS Continued from Page 20 The lease will cost $15,000 for a year, which breaks down to $1,250 per month, for an approximately 3,800-square foot unit. The county allocates $11,000 for the rental property, and the health department covers the remainder.

Despite running legal advertisements soliciting bids for a rental property back in November, the county failed to receive a single inquiry. The new location became necessary after the owners of the previously rented condominium pulled their property off the market. The 43rd Street property is owned by Triple D Rentals, 9040 Worcester Hwy., Berlin.

School deputy training The Worcester County Commissioners approved a grant application for state funds to pay for sending 10 school deputies for specialized training at its meeting on Tuesday.

Law Enforcement Training Scholarships are offered through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention to attend the Basic School Resources Officer course.

The 40-hour class costs $495 to attend, which tallies to $4,950 for ten officers.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office conducts the course that provides information on working in an educational environment with school administration.

The curriculum also encourages relationship building with students and staff.

During the course, deputies are instructed on unique aspects of law enforcement within an educational environment. It also focuses on comprehending the teenage mind, de-escalation techniques and being a positive role model for youth. All deputies designated for training have at least five years of law enforcement experience.

Grant funding sought Worcester County’s Initiative to Preserve Families received commissioner approval on Tuesday to seek funding through the Governor’s Office for Children.

Also referred to as the Local Management Board, the agency will submit a grant proposal based on a notice of funding from the state.

The board conducted a community needs assessment during fiscal year 2016 via partnership meetings, community surveys and focus groups. The feed-

back collected indicated the county’s most pressing issues are child maltreatment, substance abuse and unemployment.

Based on the collected data and input from the governor, board seeks to continue the following programs for fiscal year 2017: The Cricket Center, Comprehensive Parenting Program Initiative, Youth as One and the Integrated Services for Child Maltreatment.

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Stacey Norton, human resources director, said the new benefit is voluntary and is being offered at no cost to the county. She said a trio of county financial planners compared three plans: Maryland 529 Plan, Virginia 529 Plan and the Maryland Prepaid College Trust.

While the group did express a preference for the Virginia Plan, Norton said the planners would work with employees to select the most suitable option. Still, she said the main thrust is to establish a payroll deduction and consulting with a financial professional is advised.

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House Bill 697 created a new Class A beer, wine and liquor license in Worcester County and established a $4,500 annual licensing fee. Also, Senate Bill 130 created a refillable container permit for draft beer at a cost of $500 annually.

The fees were last amended in 2003, and with the onslaught of technological improvements over the intervening years, Harold Higgins, chief administrative officer, suggested deleting the $100 fee for copies of the liquor license listing.

“The liquor license list fee goes back many years,” he said. “We used to physically compile the list, today it’s one push of a button.”

The other deleted fee was an $18 fingerprint fee, which is now usually completed by law enforcement. The new fee schedule will go into effect on July 1, the beginning of fiscal year 2017.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Food, drinks and conversation flowed at the Ocean City Development Corporation’s 16th annual meeting and awards ceremony held at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, 4th Street and the Boardwalk, on Wednesday, May 11.

The evening’s presentation opened with comments from Chris Trimper, OCDC president, who reported on the “Dance of the Dolphins” sculpture on the southwest corner of Coastal Highway and Route 90. He praised the efforts of Lauren Taylor and Laura Mears to provide another gateway improvement and said fundraising is almost complete.

Trimper reviewed the group’s accomplishments over the past year, while Glenn Irwin, OCDC executive director, presented awards to individuals, property owners and businesses that have helped to revitalize the downtown area.

Trimper noted that OCDC was honored as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, an accolade most recently awarded to Diakonia and Coastal Hospice.

“We know what a great honor it is to be mentioned with these two other organizations,” he said.

The awards presentation began with three honors for work completed under the OCDC’s Façade Program, which helps to promote traditional Ocean City architecture design standards.

These winners were: Jonathan Burkey at 108 11th St. and contractor Fitz Construction; Pauline Elliott and Jane Wood at 300 4th St. and contractor Spicer Brothers; Patrick McLaughlin at 1509 St. Louis Ave. and contractor S&S Maintenance.

The 14 façade projects completed during 2015 bring the number of renovations the OCDC has facilitated renovations to 177 building and business exteriors. That also required more the $5.8 million of private investment, Irwin said. Although OCDC provides financial assistance for the improvements, Irwin said approximately 80 percent of funding is sourced from involved parties.

“It’s really the private property owners who are putting their own money into these projects,” he said.

The Business Assistance program award went to Paul and Lisa Carlotta at 1607 Philadelphia Ave., and contractor Phil Moscierella, for fixed interior improvements to both OC Wasabi and the Juice Shack.

“This program helps businesses that don’t really need exterior improvements,” Irwin said.

During the past year, seven projects have been completed under the OCDC Business Assistance program. Over the life of the program, 13 projects have been finished with approximately $987,000 invested by businesses.

The New Residential Project award was given to Todd Burbage and the Bayview Grand at 401 6th St. Also inSee BOARD Page 23

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Board members change at OCDC Continued from Page 22 cluded in the honor was contractor K.C Harrington and Fisher Architecture.

The New Downtown Special Event Award was given to the Shore Craft Beer Festival.

“This is a partnership between the town and Shore Craft,” Irwin said. “We expected 200 people and got over 600.”

The first craft beer festival in downtown Ocean City was held on Oct. 24 and included 12 craft beer businesses, a pair of food trucks and live musical entertainment.

This year’s event is scheduled for Oct. 29 at Sunset Park, South Philadelphia Avenue.

The OCDC Organizational Award went to the Boardwalk Task Force. The five-member advisory committee was established in 2015 to make recommendations to the mayor and City Council to regulate Boardwalk conduct and encourage a family-friendly atmosphere. The group also reviews outdoor display permits and updates business directory signs.

“It’s a thankless job,” Irwin said.

“Whether you agree or not with what came out of it, they put a lot of time into it.”

Also honored were three departing OCDC Board of Directors members, Bryon Davis, Geoff Robbins and Todd Ferrante.

Reid Tingle, chair of the OCDC nominating committee, reported the results from this year’s board nominations.

“It was a very close election this year,” he said.

New board members for 2016 are Anna Dolle Bushnell, Bob Givarz, G. Hale Harrison, John Lewis and Stephanie Meehan.

BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its May 17 meeting:

Writers Workshop Writer’s Workshop has been introduced in the elementary schools to help students develop a love of writing.

Students learn the foundations of writing with a 10-minute lesson on what they could write followed by 20 to 30 minutes of independent writing. Five minutes are spent on sharing stories.

Teachers say the Writers Workshop has brought about a vibrant classroom culture, as it enables children to expand on ideas and express themselves.

Writer’s Workshop has affected their lives at home as well. Parents have been calling to say their children are writing at home and excited to bring their stories home to talk about what they are learning.

Upset with Trump Berlin resident and volunteer Kim Holloway expressed her dismay at Donald Trump having a political rally at Stephen Decatur High School on April 20 in a let-

ter she read to board members.

As a mother of two boys, she was not happy the school system decided to ignore recent comments Trump has made about Hispanics and Muslims, in addition to condoning his behavior and negative rhetoric by allowing him to speak under a school roof.

“We have faced real issues in our schools,” Holloway said. “His [Trump] stereotyping of all Muslims as terrorists is heartbreaking.”

Holloway also expressed her concern with lock-downs throughout the school day, the massive police presence and cancellations of after-school activities to accommodate Trump.

“I hope we are never put into this position again,” Holloway said. “There were so many right reasons to say ‘no.’”

Importance of i-Ready Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin has been helping students to meet their required academic levels through an intervention team process.

A universal scanner, i-Ready, measures the academic growth of each student and ranks him or her.

This process allows teachers to catch students before they fail and make changes with instruction.

The past two years have proven to reduce the number of students having problems both academically and behaviorally.

There is a six- to eight-week cycle where students are on new plans for success and will change according to their needs.

The goal is to have everyone at the top tier by the end of the school year.

Dual enrollment at UMES The board members approved a dual enrollment agreement with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which will allow high school students to enroll in select courses and earn college credit.

Worcester County Public Schools also has dual enrollment agreements with Wor-Wic Community College and Salisbury University.

At the meeting, a parent expressed concern about the different policies and procedures Worcester County has in regards to courses being dual or concurrent or being taken at the college or high school, which limits available courses for her son. She also requested a list be made of courses that would fulfil college credit criteria.

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OCPD Click It or Ticket campaign

(May 20, 2016) From May 23 to June 5, the Ocean City Police Department will participate in the national Click It or Ticket campaign in an effort to save lives through increased seat belt use. This enforcement period comes ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while 88.5 percent of passenger vehicle occupants buckled up in 2015, almost 50 percent of occupants of fatal crashes nationwide are not restrained. This fact gravely highlights the need for increased enforcement and awareness of seat belt use.

“Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important steps in increasing survivability in a crash,” Chief Ross Buzzuro said. “Just by taking that extra second to buckle up, citizens can potentially save their own life.”

In 2012, nearly half of the 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes were unrestrained, according to NHTSA. During the nighttime hours of 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m., that number increased to 57 percent of those killed.

For more information on the Click It or Ticket campaign, visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.

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Art League of Ocean City holds open house

(May 20, 2016) The Art League of Ocean City invites anyone who loves art and wants to get more involved in the local art community to a special open house and afternoon tea to explore volunteer opportunities. Volunteers do not need to be artists.

Current Art League volunteers are also

invited to the open house in appreciation of their service, and to discuss their experiences with prospective volunteers.

The open house will take place on Thursday, May 26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th Street, bayside. Refreshments will be served.

Volunteers are a vital part of the non-

profit Art League, which runs the Arts Center, and there are many different ways volunteers can help.

Volunteers work at the front desk greeting visitors, serve food during events and art openings, help with children’s classes, man the Art League booth at Arts Alive, staff the annual Sand Castle

mathematics instructional coach.

Angela McCracken was promoted to assistant principal of Buckingham Elementary School. McCracken began her career in education with Worcester County Public Schools in 2006, and has most recently served as the interim curriculum resource teacher/testing coordinator/title I specialist at Snow Hill Elementary School.

The new assignments begin on July 1.

“We are very fortunate to have such talented professionals here in Worcester County,” Superintendent Dr. Jerry Wilson said in a release.

“Both Ms. Danisavich and Ms. McCracken are exceptional educators, and we are confident that they will be even more instrumental in the success of our students in their new roles.”

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Admin promo approved Kirsten Danisavich was named the coordinator of instruction for mathematics.

Danisavich has been an educator for 25 years, with the last 18 spent in Worcester County Public Schools. She has served the school system most recently as an elementary and middle school

Home Tour and much more. Volunteers can work on a regular or as-needed basis, and schedules can be flexible.

“Art matters,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “We are working hard to build a local community of art appreciators. It is so important for us to have the support of volunteers, without whom we could not operate.”

The Art League has a long history in the Town of Ocean City. Founded in 1963 and originally housed in the current City Hall building, the Art League moved into their new state-of-the-art home on 94th Street in 2013. The Art League’s mission is to promote the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, classes, programs and community art events.

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Resort adds fifth K-9 unit in McHugh, ‘Rocco’ partnership Team will be among first to respond to calls, will focus on drug, evidence searches (May 20, 2016) The Ocean City Police Department’s newest K-9 team recently graduated from a six-week training program at Shallow Creek Kennels training facility in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania.

Pfc. Sean McHugh and his K-9 partner “Rocco” are now certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association as a patrol and drug-detection police K-9 team. The two join a group of four additional K-9 patrol teams, which are an integral part of the Ocean City Police Department.

Rocco, a 17-month-old German shepherd, came to the OCPD from Poland, where he received his initial training. In Pennsylvania, Rocco and Pfc. McHugh received additional training in patrol techniques, article and area searches and drug detection.

“This unit has played a vital role in the OCPD for decades,” Chief Ross Buzzuro said. “The handlers and their K-9’s on our K-9 Unit are some of the most highly trained officers in the department, and I have no doubt that

Pfc. Sean McHugh and his K-9 partner “Rocco”

Pfc. McHugh and Rocco will make an excellent addition to the team.”

On patrol, Pfc. McHugh and Rocco will respond to calls for service, and are often among the first specialized units to be called to a scene. In addition to their duties and responsibilities on the road, K-9 teams often participate in community events and often render assistance to allied law enforcement agencies in the area.

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David Lee Donaway, 50, of Maryland was arrested on May 9 for fourth-degree burglary and disorderly conduct in Berlin.

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with Maryland State Police officers found Donaway inside a shed on private property. According to the report, Donaway became agitated and yelled at the property owner before police arrived.

Charles Boone, 54, of Ocean City was arrested on May 12 for second-degree assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct.

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Continued from Page 25 the officers’ face and aggressively walked towards him.

In addition, police said Boone disturbed other bystanders with his actions and continued to direct numerous anti-law enforcement statements at officers.

Trespassing Ocean City police officers arrested Bradley Williams, 22, of Newark, Delaware, for trespassing, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct on May 14.

Police reported Williams refused to leave a downtown hotel room after being evicted and began arguing with employees to stay.

After he refused to leave for almost an hour, police attempted to arrest Williams, but said he resisted.

Police reported Williams shouted profanities inside the hotel as they led him to their police car.

Destruction of property Ocean City police officers arrested Lisa Wilson, 50, of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, for malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct on Monday evening.

Upon arrival, police found multiple pieces of cooler lying in a parking lot along with glass and laundry detergent, suggesting that they had been thrown from a balcony, the report stated.

In addition, the tossed items al-

legedly caused two large dents on the hood of a Subaru Outback and a dent on the roof a Honda Element parked in the area.

Police reported neighbors heard loud banging noises and arguing earlier in the day coming from unite where Wilson was staying.

According to the report, Wilson told officers she was arguing with her husband earlier in the day, did not know how the items ended up in the parking lot, was on medication and she smelled of alcohol.

Checkpoint DUI Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Rebecca SchmidtBoyd, 23, of Nottingham, Maryland, during a sobriety checkpoint with the Maryland State Police on Route 50 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police reported Schmidt-Boyd appeared to be intoxicated and did poorly on field sobriety tests on May 7.

Fourth-degree burglary Thomas Hodges, 21, of Fruitland, Maryland, and Brandon Tucker, 18, of Berlin were arrested on May 13 for fourth-degree burglary at a local hotel.

Police reported acquaintances of Hodges and Tucker discovered the men had entered the unlocked room without permission.

When confronted by police, Hodges allegedly stated he was homeless.

ROBERT AMES TIMMONS Berlin Robert Ames Timmons, age 71, died Tuesday May 10, 2016, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Raymond Andrew and Lola Elizabeth Timmons.

He is survived by his sons, David Ames Timmons and his wife, Madeleine Twitty, Robert Allen Timmons and his wife, Cathy, and James Benham Timmons and his wife, Agnieszka.

There are two grandchildren, James and Morgan. Also surviving, are his brothers, Ray Timmons and Jay Timmons, and his wife, Ellen Pekrul, a niece, and a host of friends.

Robert began his life with a passion for the wild west, sports and theater. He had enough natural talent to annoy sports enthusiasts from baseball to water skiing and everything in between. He was a Boy Scout but the competitive practical joker in him never did find out who painted the Berlin stop signs pink, oiled the wooden bridge on Harrison Road or shot out the street lights with a BB gun to watch them flare.

He did have to admit to losing a new outboard off a row boat when he jumped a wake since his father watched him in tow returning to their dock, he never ran faster in his life.

A career in printing touched more hands than most, from cereal boxes to pharmaceutical packaging. His

“not-so-good” luck with vehicles never stopped his adventures from the Appalachians to the Rockies, including white water rafting the Rio Grande on a small inflatable air mattress. Canyon de Chelly, The Painted Desert, The Petrified Forest and Monument Valley were regular stops and the drive was never too long.

The later years found him kayaking the Eastern Shore tributaries but he always found his way home to Berlin. Even his Bachelors of Science Degree from RIT and Masters from South Dakota State University don’t compare to his accomplishments of loving and living life to the age of 71.

Cremation followed his death.

Services will be private for the family.

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

VINCENT G. LITTLETON Berlin Vincent G. Littleton, age 74, passed away on May 6, 2016.

Born and raised in Berlin, Maryland, he was the son of Parley Littleton and Mary Dennis Littleton.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 26 ter, Tracey Davis, and a brother, Victor Littleton, and his wife, Louann.

He also leaves five loving grandchildren, Hannah, Phillip, Davina, Tiffany and Brian; and six greatgrandchildren, Makenzie, Tenley, Sawyer, Isabelle, Bella and Colton.

Vincent had worked as a service manager for area car dealerships. He had honorably served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time on his farm, collecting antique tractors and hunting.

A graveside service and interment was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Riverside Cemetery in Berlin.

Pastor Ron Soulsman officiated.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

VINCENT JOSEPH MASONE SR. Selbyville Vincent Joseph Masone Sr., age 83, of Selbyville, Delaware, died Monday, May 9, 2016 at home. Vincent was born in Newark, New Jersey and was the son of the late Dominic Masone and the late Mary (Capibanca) Masone.

He was a retired V. Masone Sr. millwright at the American Can Company, and was also an aerodynamic technician for GEC Marconi Corp. He attended The Community Church of Ocean Pines where he was a member of the choir, and a member the Pine Tones Choir.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne W. Masone; one son, Vincent J. Masone Jr. and wife, Marlene, of East Hanover, New Jersey; one daughter, Betty Jo Salomon and husband, Robert, of Andover, New Jersey; one brother, Sam Masone, of Lake Hiawathia, New Jersey; four grandchildren, Vincent J. Masone III, Alex Masone, Amanda Boccardi and Nicole Salomon; and two greatgrandchildren, Mason and Landon Boccardi.

A visitation was held on Monday, May 16 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. A Graveside Service followed at Delaware Veter-

ans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware, with Rev. Boyd Etter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware 19963. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

DAVID CARTER HOLLAND Berlin David Carter Holland died Thursday, March 21, 2016. Born at home in Ocean City to the late Ernest and Ruth Carter Holland, he was a true “native son” He is survived by his sister, Nancy R. Holland of Berlin; an uncle, Robert E. Carter of Bethesda; an aunt, Isabell B. Carter of Richmond, and numerous cousins.

David had worked as an electronic technician for Paul Williams, Inc. from age 14 until his death, taking time off to enter the U.S. Army, Armor Division in 1965, where he was stationed in Germany for most of his tour of duty.

He enjoyed building model ships to scale and crafting stained glass for Tiffany lamps. He also spent many happy hours working on his jeeps.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the home of Nancy Holland, #300 South Main St. Berlin, Maryland 21811, at 1:45 p.m. Rev. Barry Neville will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Library Foundation, Berlin Building Fund, 307 N. Washington St. Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

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

RONALD L. SEESE Ocean City Ronald L. Seese, age 63, died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home.

Born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harold and Helen Hagerman Seese.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 27 four grandchildren. Also surviving, is his sister, Mary Pardoe and her husband, Preston, of Muncy, Pennsylvania.

Ron was a graduate of Warrior Run High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville University. He retired from the SPD division of L3 Communications in 2012. Throughout his life, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and boater.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at noon, at Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Pensylvania.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

A donation in his memory may be made to: Meals on Wheels, 1504 Riverside Dr., Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

KAREN RAE KRIEGE Ocean Pines Karen Rae Kriege, age 74, joined the saints in heaven on May 16, 2016 at home with her loving family.

Karen was born in Belleville, Illinois on Feb. 24, 1942 to Raymond W. Walker and Helen Denkler Walker.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Edward A. Kriege, of Ocean Pines, and children, E. Matthew Kriege of St. Louis, Missouri, and Janet Kriege Leonard, and her husband, John, and her precious grand-

daughters, Madeline and Abigail Leonard, of Scarborough, Maine.

Also surviving is her sister, Jan Tellman, and her husband, Jack, of Ocean Pines, and their fam-

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Karen was a graduate of St. Louis University, B.S. Medical Technology, and lived in St. Louis for over 40 years. She was an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church, was active in Presbyterian Women and led six mission work trips for senior high students.

For 20 years Ed and Karen sailed on the Mississippi River at Alton Lake and were active members of Hide-a-Way Yacht Club. They also chartered sailboats on the East Coast many times and once in Greece.

She and Ed relocated to Ocean Pines in 2002 to be near her sister and family. She became an active member at Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City and was in the choir, Martha Circle, Thrift Shop, Covenant and Women’s Bible Study leader. “Thank you Jesus!”

The Arcadia Questers antique study group was one of her favorite hobbies.

Karen worked as a medical technologist, merchandiser, realtor and volunteer, but most of all she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,

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sister, aunt and friend.

A memorial service will be held at Atlantic United Methodist Church at a time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 or the ALS Association DE/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, Maryland 20855.

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

ROXIE MAE ROGERS Delmar Roxie Mae Rogers, age 91, died Friday, May 13, 2016 peacefully in her home in Delmar, Delaware.

Born in Sinepuxent, near Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Darson and Iva Mae Chandler Harmon.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Franklin Shortt Sr. and Alfred Jackson, also her sons, Franklin Shortt Jr., Ronald Shortt and Donald Shortt.

Also preceding her in death was her brother, William H. Harmon, and sister, Sadie E.Shockley.

She is survived by her sons, Alfred Rogers and his wife, Tammy, of Laurel, Delaware, Eddie Dean Rogers of

North Carolina, and daughters, Gail West and her husband, Walter (Junior) West, of Berlin, and Alyson Jane Triglia and her husband, Dr. Michael Triglia of Delmar, Delaware, numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by a daughterin-law, Phyllis Shortt, of California and her best lifelong friend, Rachel Trader, of Fruitland.

Mrs. Rogers had worked as a nurse’s aide and motel manager at the Driftwood Motel in Ocean City.

She was a member of the Park Seventh Day Adventist Church in Salisbury. She loved reading, Scrabble and trips to the cabin in Gettysburg.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Park Seventh Day Adventist Church in Salisbury. Pastor Kenneth Scheller officiated.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Park Seventh Day Adventist Church, 31525 John Deere Dr. Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

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

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

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Members of the Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team proudly display their trophies after defeating Saints Peter & Paul, 16-12, during Tuesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game in Berlin.

WP girls’ lacrosse team wins ESIAC championship crown

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 20, 2016) The Worcester Prep and Saints Peter & Paul girls’ lacrosse teams took the field in the pouring rain on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin to battle for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy.

Worcester scored three goals in about two minutes to take a 3-0 lead.

The visiting Sabres cut the advantage to one, but the Lady Mallards answered.

Saints Peter & Paul trailed 4-3 before the Prep team netted four to pull ahead 8-3.

At halftime, the Mallards led 10-5.

“We had a little bit of luck in the first couple minutes, because they got a yellow card and we were able put in a couple goals being a man up,” Prep Coach Leigh Anne Flounlacker said.

“Once you get up, you’re not as rushed to get a goal. We were able to take our time and be selective on what we wanted to take. They’re always so amped to get a goal, but we want them to be patient and wait for the best option.”

The Sabres scored four unanswered goals to start the second half and trailed by just one goal (10-9).

Junior Julie Talbert provided Worcester with a two-goal cushion with 15 minutes remaining in the game. Junior Leigh Lingo scored 19 seconds later.

Talbert netted another shot, then junior Karlie Southcomb made it 149.

Saints Peter & Paul tallied its 10th

goal with 11 minutes left to play. Talbert boosted Worcester’s advantage to five at the 9:52 mark.

The Sabres scored goals within 17 seconds of each other to cut the Mallards’ lead to three (15-12).

Southcomb netted the Prep team’s 16th and final goal with 3:38 on the clock.

“We were doing so well with transition – our movement up the field – defense was the best I’ve ever seen them play,” Flounlacker said. “As soon as we got the momentum, we were just feeling comfortable with the ball, they were moving it quickly and they kept their intensity up, moving the ball around, but weren’t complacent. They were still a threat and that’s why we did so well on offense.”

Talbert led Worcester with seven goals and two assists.

“It’s extremely exciting. It just makes me really happy, but it’s not me, it’s my team around me,” Talbert said. “We really stepped up this year.

We had a lot of improvement this year.”

Lingo chipped in with four goals and one assist. Southcomb netted four shots and senior captain Grace Tunis added a goal and two assists.

“It’s so exciting. We worked really hard and came out fired up,” Lingo said. “We kept our energy up to win the whole thing.”

Sophomore Sophia Bandorick came up with several big stops during the game. She recorded six saves.

“I got really pumped up and ready for the game. I knew to watch the ball, follow it, and I just felt really

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The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team’s only seniors, captains Grace Tunis, left, and Regan Shanahan, jump for joy as they celebrate another conference championship title, on Tuesday in Berlin.

good,” Bandorick said. “Half the time I don’t realize I have the ball until I look down and, ‘oh, I got it.’ It’s a really good feeling, then as soon as I save it, I’m looking up the field to see who I’m going to pass to.”

In the past five championship games, Worcester has outscored Saints Peter & Paul, 74-43. The Mal-

lards won the ESIAC title the last four years.

In 2012, Saints Peter & Paul edged out the Prep team, 9-8. In 2013, the Mallards came out on top, 20-5. In 2014, Worcester earned a 14-8 victory. Last year, the Prep team won 169. The Mallards captured the 2016 by See AT Page 32

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Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team members pose for a photo after their 15-7 victory over Huntingtown on Wednesday in Berlin to capture their third consecutive 3A/2A East Regional championship title.

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SD girls’ lax team wins regional title

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 20, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team was never challenged by the Huntingtown Hurricanes during Wednesday’s 3A/2A East Regional championship game in Berlin.

The Section II top-seeded Lady Seahawks captured their third consecutive regional title with a 15-7 victory over the visiting Section I No. 2 team, the Hurricanes. It is the seventh regional title in the program’s 14-year history.

“I think we started off from the beginning really wanting it,” Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki said. “[Before the game] we talked about supporting each other, believing in ourselves and believing in each other. We know we can handle a lot when that’s what we do.”

Junior Claire Porter put Decatur on the board 38 seconds into the game.

Junior captain Lexie VanKirk scored 37 seconds later. Victoria Kerkovich, a junior, gave Decatur a three-goal advantage 41 seconds later.

At halftime, the Seahawks led 9-2.

“We didn’t have our most perfect game on Monday against Kent Island and I think the girls knew they wanted to come together and be effective, and in the first two minutes we scored three goals [Wednesday]. I think that kind of gave us a jump start,” Braniecki said.

With a secure lead throughout the game, Braniecki said the Seahawks were comfortable and more relaxed.

“We needed it after Monday’s really tough game,” she said. “I think they were trusting themselves and they knew they’ve got the talent to take care of what they took care of [Wednesday] … They all played super hard and it showed on the scoreboard.”

Junior captain Christina Romano led Decatur with five goals.

“It feels pretty awesome,” Romano said. “I think overall we played really well together. It’s super exciting to move forward because I know we all want to get back to states and prove we can win it.”

VanKirk contributed three goals and three assists. She also won eight draws. Porter chipped in with three goals and two assists. Kerkovich

scored three goals.

Junior Rachel Florek played in goal the first half. She stopped two Huntingtown shots. Junior Sara Mitrecic took over for the second half and recorded three saves.

“I felt like I was solid all around and I knew my team was there for me,” Florek said. “In bigger games, I’m not allowed to come out as much as I was this game. It’s definitely a good feeling to play around a little more than I usually can, [and] there is always less pressure on me when my team has the lead.”

Decatur advanced to the regional title game after edging out Section II second seed, the Kent Island Buccaneers, 10-9 on Monday in Berlin.

Kent Island scored twice, but goals

by Kerkovich and Porter evened it up.

The Buccaneers tallied two more goals to take a 4-2 lead. Romano and Kerkovich netted shots and the score was tied, 4-4.

Junior Brigitte Ardis provided the Seahawks with the go-ahead goal about five minutes before halftime.

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‘At the end of the day, we’re a family’ Continued from Page 31 a score of 16-12.

After the championship match, All-Conference players were announced. Prep players who were named to the All-ESIAC First Team: Lingo, Tunis, Southcomb and juniors Regan Lingo and Melissa Laws.

Talbert, Bandorick, and freshmen Gracie Gardner and Delaney Abercrombie received Second Team accolades.

Senior captain Regan Shanahan earned Honorable Mention honors.

Leigh Lingo was named co-Player of the Year with Saints Peter & Paul’s Megan Hickey.

“It’s a really big honor. It’s really exciting,” Lingo said. “I tired to work really hard this season so that I can improve on my skills.”

Worcester finished the season with a 16-4 record.

“The girl were such a pleasure to coach. I was excited to come out to practice every day,” Flounlacker said.

“At the end of the day, we’re a family.”

The team will only lose two players – Tunis and Shanahan – to graduation.

“I’m very happy with the season. It was definitely a building year with a lot of young players, but that’s going

to set the foundation for the coming years,” Flounlacker said. “We have such a strong freshman, sophomore and junior class. After a year of playing together, I expect the team to be stronger next year.”

Talbert said she is already looking forward to next year.

“We’re losing two seniors – a really good defender [Shanahan] and a really good attacker [Tunis] and I’m excited to see who’s going to step up and fill those positions,” she said.

“We’ve got a pretty strong base.”

“This team will mesh even more and become more cohesive with each other next year,” Bandorick added.

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Leading 5-0, Decatur softball falls to JMB,6-5

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 20, 2016) The Stephen Decatur softball team’s season came to an end last Saturday in Salisbury after the Lady Seahawks fell to the James M. Bennett Clippers, 6-5, in the first round of the 3A East Regional tournament.

“I would say that it was one of, if not, the best game that we played. We came out with a vengeance and positive outlook,” said Decatur Coach Heather Patnode.

“Our warm-up was the best one we had.

We jumped on them in the first inning, scoring three runs. The girls were positive,

working hard, and had their game face on.”

Patnode said the fifth-seeded Lady Seahawks “wanted this win more than any other,” but unfortunately, the Heather Patnode Berlin squad could not hold on to its 5-0 lead.

“Where we went wrong was not being able to take advantage of girls in scoring position after the second inning. We left too many runners on,” Patnode said.

“Then, we started to make errors which Bennett utilized to score.”

Freshman Lexi Black hit a three-run home run in the first inning to provide the visiting Seahawks with a 3-0 lead.

Decatur added two runs in the second inning to boost its advantage to five.

Fourth-seeded Bennett scored one in the fourth and two in the fifth to cut Decatur’s lead to two. The Clippers tallied three in the sixth to pull ahead, 6-5, and held on for the victory.

Decatur senior pitcher Madelynn King threw five and one-third innings.

She struck out three, walked two, allowed six hits and one earned run.

Black faced the last two Bennett bat-

ters in the sixth inning. The ball was hit to her twice and she threw to first base for the final two outs.

Senior Erin Smith was 2-for-4 (single, double) with one RBI. Junior Sam Kefauver singled, and was walked twice.

Black went 2-for-2 (single, home run, two walks) with four RBIs. Decatur finished the season with a 415 record.

“This was a tough season for us. Losing games we were winning, not able to come back from a deficit, and to be honest, our commitment was a little lacking See TO Page 36

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Decatur lacrosse to battle Oakdale in state semifinals Continued from Page 32 Kent Island brought it to 5-5, with three minutes on the clock.

Freshman Logan Townsend, Kerkovich and Ardis tallied goals in the second half to put Decatur on top, 8-5.

Kent Island cut the lead to one about six minutes later.

Porter netted the Seahawks’ ninth goal with about 13 minutes left in the game. The Buccaneers made it 9-8 with 7:19 on the clock.

Kerkovich gave Decatur a two-goal cushion at the 3:42 mark. Kent Island scored its final goal with 20 seconds remaining. “It was definitely a tough one. We ended up playing scrappy, which was needed because we didn’t start out to our prime,� Braniecki said. “The girls definitely pulled through. A lot of different players stepped up when they needed to and it was awesome.�

Kerkovich had four goals and an assist. Porter logged two goals and three assists. Ardis chipped in with two goals, and Romano and Townsend

added one goal and one assists apiece.

Florek recorded five saves. “We ended up pulling through and winning, because of how smart we are on attack, our ability to actually put the ball away and we controlled the draws when we needed to,� Braniecki said.

Decatur (15-1) will play the Oakdale Bears (16-2), the 3A/2A West Regional champion, in the state semifinals on Saturday, at 2 p.m. at Annapolis High School. “We’re just going to keep working on being big and loud on defense, connecting all our dots on attack and pushing through the midfield, and we’ll see what we’ve got,� Braniecki said.

The winner will advance to the state championship game and face either the Glenelg Gladiators or C. Milton Wright Mustangs, Tuesday, May 24, or Wednesday, May 25, at Stevenson University in Owings Mills.

In 2015, Decatur lost 10-7 to the Century Knights in the state championship match. It was Decatur’s first appearance in the state title game since 2006.

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Stephen Decatur junior captain Lexie VanKirk, front, battles for the ball after a draw during Monday’s 3A/2A East Region Section II finals against Kent Island in Berlin. Decatur won 10-9.

Decatur baseball team earns 6-2 victory over Northeast AA

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Stephen Decatur senior Gus Esham swings away during Monday’s 3A East Region second-round match against Northeast in Berlin. Decatur won, 6-2.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 20, 2016) The Stephen Decatur baseball team received the No. 2 seed in Section II of the 3A East Regional tournament and a first-round bye. The Seahawks hosted the sixthseeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel on Monday, and won, 6-2. “I thought they played really well.

They came out and played loose,� Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said. “We put up a couple runs in the first, which is always nice, and then tacked on four more [but] we’ve got to throw more strikes. Way too many free passes.�

The Seahawks scored two runs in the first inning on their home field in Berlin. They tacked on four more in the sixth inning.

Northeast tallied its two runs in

the seventh inning.

Sophomore Tristan McDonough threw six innings. He struck out 12, walked seven and allowed three hits.

Junior Will Sass took the mound for the seventh inning, where he struck out one, walked one and allowed one hit.

Sophomore Ryan Duncan and junior Jake Shockley went 2-for-3 with an RBI each. Senior Lane Dillon had one hit and two RBIs. He was walked twice.

On Wednesday, Decatur took a trip to Pasadena to play the Section II top seed, the Chesapeake Cougars. The Cougars won, 7-2.

Chesapeake led 7-0 going into the seventh inning. Decatur scored its two runs in the seventh.

Decatur finished the season with a 16-4 record. The Seahawks went 14-0 before recording their first loss.

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WP boys’ tennis takes home ESIAC team title Both Mallard squads finish season with 11-1 records; coaches see improvement

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 20, 2016) The Worcester Prep boys’ tennis squad captured its second consecutive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference team title during Monday’s championship competition in Salisbury.

“Everyone was excited. It’s neat to earn that, especially with how we played all year long,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. “It was a great way to end the season. We finished out strong.”

The ESIAC doubles finals consisted of all Worcester Prep players.

Senior captain Charlie Pritchard and freshman Colin Miller dominated their doubles competition all season. They took on teammates, junior Owen Nally and partner, Brendan Miller, a sophomore, in the ESIAC tournament finals.

Pritchard and C. Miller led 3-0, then 5-0. Nally and B. Miller battled back and cut the advantage to 7-5.

Pritchard and C. Miller won, 8-5, to finish the season undefeated, 12-0.

“It was a close, highly contested match,” Underkoffler said. “It was really competitive. Good points at the net, good overheads, good rallies and serves. It was a fun match to watch.”

Freshman Will Todd and sophomore Brenner Maull competed in the boys’ singles tournament and both won their first-round matches.

Todd faced David Rogers of Gunston Day in the semifinals. Trailing 7-0, Todd fought back and made it 75, and nearly got to 7-6.

Maull went head-to-head with Rogers in the singles finals. He lost 8-3.

“He played him hard and aggressive. He was attacking the net and was taking it to him,” Underkoffler said about Maull. “Will is a ninth grader and Brenner is a sophomore and they did really well. Charlie was the only one with ESIAC tournament experience.”

The Lady Mallards had won the team title for 10 consecutive years, but this season, they were unsuccessful at bringing home the trophy.

Saints Peter & Paul earned the team award for 2016.

“It was a good showing, we just ran into very strong competition,” said Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson. “It just wasn’t our day.”

Prep senior captains Isabel Carulli and Erika Smith participated in the ESIAC singles division. Singles players, sophomore Anchita Batra and junior Lauren Meoli, teamed up for doubles action.

Juniors Eva Parks and Stormy McGuiness were doubles partners during the regular season, and took the court in doubles competition

during the ESIAC championship.

All of the Mallards won their firstround matches.

Batra/Meoli, Parks/McGuiness and Smith lost in the second round. Both the doubles matches went into tiebreaker sets with Saints Peter & Paul duos.

Carulli lost 9-7 to Ashley Wagner of Saints Peter & Paul in the singles championship.

Players who advanced to the ESIAC finals earned All-Conference honors. Worcester athletes named to the All-ESIAC Team were Pritchard, the Millers, Nally, Maull and Carulli.

Both Worcester’s boys’ and girls’ teams finished the season with 11-1 records.

Underkoffler said the boys’ squad was deep with talent this year and all 24 players improved.

“We had a strong, solid lineup from top to bottom,” Underkoffler said. “We made great strides.”

Maull received the team’s MVP Award. Alex Choy was presented the Most Improved Award and Pritchard earned the Coaches Award.

The team will graduate four players – Pritchard, Choy, Nik Moondra and John Meakin. Two were in the starting lineup (Pritchard and Choy).

“Next year we should be solid because of all the players coming back,” Underkoffler said.

Hudson said all of the girls showed improvement as well.

“It was a terrific season. The girls did great,” she said. “We graduated

SD boys’ lax squad suffers OT loss Seahawks fall to Parkside Rams, 8-7, in extra period of reg. tourney first round

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 20, 2016) The 3A/2A East Regional tournament Section I firstround boys’ lacrosse match between the Stephen Decatur Seahawks and Parkside Rams last Wednesday in Salisbury was a back-and-fourth battle in the rain, all the way into the overtime period. Parkside broke the 7-7 tie to win the game 8-7, and end Decatur’s season.

“It was good and bad. We played hard, but it was sloppy and by no means our best game,” Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum said. “We had the lead and we gave it up. We had shots in overtime, but they finished it.”

Face-off specialist, senior captain Dryden Brous, scored Decatur’s lone goal in the first quarter. At the end of the first, fourth-seeded Parkside led 2-1.

Trailing 3-1 in the second, sophomore Charlie Coates, junior captain Steve Alther and junior Tucker Cordial scored to give fifth-seeded Decatur a 4-3 advantage going into the

halftime break.

Sophomores Collin Eichelberger and Parker Wheeler netted shots in the third quarter. At the end of the quarter, the Seahawks led 6-5.

Parkside evened the score, but Wheeler answered with a little over a minute left in the game. The Rams tied it in the final seconds to force overtime.

Decatur goalie, junior Zac Cioccio, stopped 15 Parkside shots. Brous won 12 of the 16 face-offs he took.

The Seahawks finished 2016 with a 4-9 record. Decatur came into the season with only seven varsity veterans out of the 24 players on Lathroum’s roster. The squad graduated 15 players from the 2015 team, most of whom were key contributors.

“We lost a whole varsity team.

When you lose all of your starters, it’s tough to come back from,” he said.

Graduating 15 players in one season was the most Lathroum lost in his 12 years with the program.

“It was a tough season. We started out as a very inexperienced varsity team, but we got better,” Lathroum said. “Several games we could have won. We have to find out ways to put teams away and when we get the lead, how to hold it. Possession is

everything.”

Lathroum said he did see progress and his players improved throughout the season.

“The defense and offense got better, they understood the system better and more kids got involved,” Lathroum said.

It will be important for the Seahawks to keep sticks in hand and work on their skills and techniques during the offseason if they want to be successful next year, Lathroum added. Many boys plan to play summer ball, he said.

“Except for Dryden – which is a big loss – fortunately, everybody’s coming back next year, so we should be better,” Lathroum said.

The team MVP Award went to Brous, who has committed to play lacrosse for Division II Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Lathroum also presented him with the Coaches Award.

Coates received the Offense MVP award and junior Tyler Keiser earned the Defense MVP honor. The “Warrior Award” – given to a player who is tough, a hard worker and gets things done, Lathroum said – went to sophomore Liam Deck.

Cioccio was presented with the Sportsmanship Award.

so many players that we didn’t know what to expect coming into the season, with everyone in different positions and who would step up. I’m tickled with how we did.”

Carulli earned the team MVP Award. Smith was presented the Most Improved Award and McGuiness received the Coaches Award.

The team will lose two players – Smith and Carulli – to graduation.

Hudson expects the squad to be strong next year as a number of underclassmen were in the starting lineup this season.

“It was a pleasure to work with the girls. I’m thrilled with the improvement and their drive to get better,” Hudson said. “I think they saw what they need to do to step up next year to take the [ESIAC] crown back.”

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To be successful next year, girls must play in offseason Continued from Page 33 this year,” Patnode said. “The girls, when we were all together, worked hard and wanted to get better, but actually having all the girls there for each practice was tough. Too many other things occurred that didn’t allow this, between injuries, school and other obligations.”

Patnode said she feels their record “does not even come close to show the talent this team could have had.”

“Our final game was our best defense, because we had all the girls healthy and available and in the right spots,” she added. “The weather sure didn’t help us either, but that was equal across the board for all schools.”

The team will lose six players – King, Smith, Jade Pontious, Hillary Jarman,

Diane McCloskey and Alexis Dunlap – to graduation.

“I am truly going to miss the seniors that are leaving us this year. They were the glue to our team, the leaders, and the ones who fought for it all,” Patnode said.

“Every year it gets harder and harder to say goodbye to the seniors.”

Patnode said she is not sure what to expect next year, graduating four fulltime starters. The other two seniors started about half of the games.

“That’s six players that will have to be replaced. I hope to see the girls come out during the offseason and work hard to get us where we need to be, which includes our JV team [players],” she said.

“I’m looking forward to next season already.”

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TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT Stephen Decatur junior goalie Rachel Florek is ready for a shot by a Kent Island player during Monday’s 3A/2A East Region Section II finals in Berlin. Decatur edged out Kent Island 10-9 to advance to Wednesday’s 3A/2A East Regional championship match against Huntingtown in Berlin. The Lady Seahawks captured their third consecutive regional title with a 15-7 victory over Huntingtown.

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 20, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council will hold its second annual 5K Race/Walk for the Arts on Saturday, May 21 in downtown Berlin.

Designed to raise awareness for the arts, the event charges a registration fee of $25 in advance or $30 the day of. The price includes a one-year membership to the arts council.

Registration runs from 7-7:45 a.m., with the event itself spanning from 8-11 a.m.

Participants will start at the arts council building on 6 Jefferson Street, loop around the Worcester Preparatory School athletic fields and head back.

An “after race party,” which will include pizza, snacks, drinks and prizes for participants, will be held after the race.

Visit www.octrirunning.com for more information.

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Property tax relief for homeowners with low incomes

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Aviran Cohen, manager of Sunglass City, shows off his family’s new store on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk earlier this week.

Sunglass City now has four shops on iconic Boardwalk

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The family-owned and operated Sunglass City has added another location on Fourth Street to its Ocean City presence.

“We have the largest range and styles of quality sunglasses on the Boardwalk,” said Aviran Cohen, manager of Sunglass City. “There are thousands to choose from including brand names.”

Visitors can browse a range of styles including Oakley, Fox, RayBan, Maui Jim, Gucci, Prada, O’Neill, Coach, Michael Kors and Versace.

Sunglass City has the largest range of sunglasses in addition to selections from Oakley and Fox on the East Coast, Cohen said.

Besides sunglasses, the store sells a smorgasbord of clothing from Under Armour, Oakley and Fox. “We focus on quality apparel from Oakley and Fox,” Cohen said. “This is an all-purpose store for people who enjoy surfing to motocross. We have high quality products not found in other stores on the Boardwalk.”

Hats, bathing suits, backpacks, tank tops, hoodies, collared shirts, shorts, T-shirts and other accessories can be found while walking around

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Visitors can browse a large range of styles including Oakley, Fox, Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Gucci, Prada, O’Neill, Coach, Michael Kors and Versace at Sunglass City on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk.

the 2,500-square-foot location.

“It is hard to find what we have in our store somewhere else,” he said.

Sunglass City on Fourth Street opened its doors May 3 and joins locations on Somerset, First and Ninth Streets in addition to a store in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The familyowned business was started by Cohen’s father, Dave Cohen, and has been in Ocean City for more than 25 years.

“Our employees are the backbone of the business and we set a certain standard for them,” Cohen said. “We wanted to open a store that is not only modern and contemporary, but a place to ‘wow’ the tourists coming to Ocean City. Our focus is having the most quality store there is.”

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 20, 2016) There’s a program available in Maryland to help low-income homeowners afford to stay in their homes. It’s called the Maryland Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program, and it’s been in existence for more than 35 years, but is not widely known.

The program allows credits against the homeowner’s property tax bill if the property taxes exceed a fixed percentage of the person’s gross income.

When it was first established, the tax credit was limited to seniors, but a few years later the program eligibility was expanded to include all homeowners who meet the income guidelines. However, the majority of the recipients of the tax credit do tend to be 60 or older.

The tax credit is based upon the amount by which the property taxes exceed a percentage of your income according to the following formula: zero percent of the first $8,000 of the combined household income; four percent of the next $4,000 of income; 6.5 percent of the next $4,000 of income; and nine percent of all income above $16,000.

Example: If your combined household income is $16,000, your tax limit is $420. You would be entitled to receive a credit for any taxes above the $420. If your actual property tax bill were $990, you would receive a tax credit in the amount of $570, this being the difference between the actual tax bill and the tax limit.

To qualify, applicants must report total household income, which means the combined gross income before any deductions are taken. Income from all sources must be reported including nontaxable retirement benefits such as Social Security. Additional requirements include: • Applicant must own or have a legal interest in the property • Property must be a principal residence and applicant must live there at least six months out of the year, including July 1, unless you recently purchased or are unable to do so because of your health or need of special care • Have a net worth of less than $200,000 (not including the property) • Have a combined gross household income of less than $60,000 The Homeowners’ Tax Credit is not automatically granted and it is a requirement to apply and disclose inSee CREDIT Page 38

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County named in top 20 incubator (May 20, 2016) The Baltimore Business Journal recently named the Worcester County Small Business and Technology Incubator as a Top 20 Incubator in Maryland.

“This incubator, and our partnership with David Landsberger, has brought forth five new companies and eight new jobs in this Worcester County location alone,” Worcester County Economic Development Director Merry Mears said. “Low cost rent, free internet and mentoring from a seasoned entrepreneur helps entrepreneurs keep their operating

Quality apparel from Fox, Oakley and Under Armour Continued from Page 37 weekend, Sunglass City will stay open to midnight or 1 a.m.

“We are excited to start off the new season and we are looking forward to seeing the faces,” Cohen said.

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and capital costs down, so they can focus on taking their businesses to the next level, thereby growing our local economy.”

In 2014, the Incubator was established and recognized as the first of its kind on the Lower Shore, and was formally recognized by the Technology Development Corporation (TEDCo) through its membership in Maryland Business Incubator Association (MBIA). The 5,300-square-foot Incubator is located in the Pocomoke City Industrial Park and is made possible through a public-private partnership with entrepreneur and business mentor David Landsberger. The venue is designed to accelerate job growth and success of companies in the start-up or early stages of development.

The incubator currently houses five businesses in the bio-energy to telecommunications realm. Tenant amenities include business mentoring, a shared work area, conference room, free wireless internet and 24/7 access.

In 2015, last-mile broadband was connected to the Incubator through tenant Eastern Shore Communications, and presently, the Incubator houses high-speed internet service capability that reaches businesses in the industrial park and well beyond.

Office and industrial space is available in the incubator to emerging growth companies displaying the potential to create quality job opportunities. For further information, visit www.chooseworcester.org or contact Mears at 410-632-3112.

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Credit program has been in existence for over 35 years Continued from Page 37 come every year. The deadline each year is Sept. 1, but it is advantageous to apply by May 1 each year so that any credit due can be deducted before the initial July tax bill is issued.

Homebuyers may even apply in advance for the Homeowners’ Tax Credit before acquiring title to the property to help reduce the amount of monies needed at the time of settlement. You must apply at least 30 days before your expected settlement date to receive any credit due at the time of settlement.

An application is routinely sent to homeowners who were recipients of a tax credit in the previous year. But, new applicants can obtain the application form HTC-60 by visiting your local assessment office or by calling the Tax Credits Telephone Service at 1800-944-7403. Applications can also be found online through the state website, Maryland.gov, under the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

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OCCC’s Pursel named top chamber executive for 2015 (May 20, 2016) Melanie Pursel, executive director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, was named Maryland Chamber Executive of the Year today. The award is presented annually by the Maryland Association of Chamber of Melanie Pursel Commerce Executives (MACCE), a professional development organization of 35 local chamber leaders in the state.

“Melanie is an extraordinary chamber executive. Not only has she led the Ocean City Chamber to high levels of effectiveness and success, but she also served as MACCE President in 2015, providing new energy and direction for our volunteer organization,” 2016 MACCE President Paul Frey said.

Frey serves as the president/CEO of the Hagerstown/Washington County Chamber.

Pursel was nominated by the chairman of her board of directors Brett Wolf, who is president of Professional Mortgage Services, Inc. in Ocean City.

“Melanie works tirelessly on a day to day basis to improve our chamber in all facets of operations,” he said.”

He noted the wide variety of challenges facing any chamber executive in dealing with a diverse membership base and multitude of events, committees and activities local chamber manage.

“We typically don’t have major challenges,” he said. “That is a testament to Melanie’s preparation and diligence.”

In addition to gaining financial success and extinguishing a mortgage for her chamber, she was an integral part of the effort this past General Assembly session for the Longer Summer initiative. The initiative was a public relations and advocacy campaign calling for a post-Labor Day school start.

While the bill failed to get out of committee due to a 5-5 vote, Pursel was pleased with amassing partners and funding from throughout the state on an issue that dramatically impacts tourism and other economic opportunities in Maryland.

Pursel has grown the Ocean City Chamber to nearly 900 dues-paying members, and has formed important partnerships with a variety of entities and organizations including the Hotel, Motel Restaurant Association, Ocean City Development Corporation, Wallops Island Space Coast Tourism Initiative, state and local elected officials, and other local and regional economic and tourism organizations.

She is also a past recipient of the Maryland Tourism Coalitions Audrey Davenport Hospitality Person of the Year Award. She served as 2015 MACCE President and represented that organization on the Maryland Chamber board until this week when Frey took the volunteer position.

Pursel serves on the Salisbury University Perdue School of Business Executive Advisory Board, Ocean City Economic Development Committee, and the Tri County Tourism Committee and Tri County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy team. She served four years as the Chair of the Tourism Advisory Board.

Pursel first joined the Greater Ocean City Chamber in June 2007 after serving as the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University and other employment at the Tri-county Council for the Lower Eastern Shore and the Maryland Department of Transportation.

She earned a master’s of science degree in applied industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Baltimore and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business summa cum laude from Salisbury University. She lives in Berlin with her husband Bruce and two children, Devon, 13, and Tyler, 11.

Frey will present Pursel with her award at the Maryland Chamber’s Business Breakthrough Awards Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at the BWI Westin. Registration for the event can be made at https://marylandmdcoc.wliinc25.com /cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/eve ntregistration.aspx?LK=BY831N8X7X 982A1C269N8Y5T&EventID=2B3A8.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Todd and Jill Ferrante celebrate the 20th anniversary of their business, Park Place jewelers, at the West Ocean City White Marlin Mall location, May 11. They also have a store on the Boardwalk between Second and Third streets. The couple is pictured with their daughter, Sophia, and Del. Mary Beth Carozza, left.

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Top producers ResortQuest Real Estate recently announced the April 2016 top producers for its southeast Sussex County, Delaware offices.

Bill Hand at the Marketplace at Sea Colony office earned top listing honors for April.

Top listing agents by office were: Dayna Feher of the Dayna Feher Team at the Bethany Beach office, Marc Grimes of the Bear Trap Dunes/Ocean View office, Ann Baker of the Edgewater/Sea Colony Oceanfront office and Cindy Spieczny of the West Fenwick office.

Baker at the Edgewater/Sea Colony office earned top selling honors for April.

Top selling agents by office were: Hand of the Marketplace at Sea Colony

Oceanfront office, Bob Jennings of the Bethany Beach office, Valerie Harmke of The Beach Home Group at the Bear Trap Dunes office and Courtney Bouloucon at the West Fenwick office.

Manager award Dollar General recognized Ira Gottfried of Berlin as its Divisional District Manager of the Year for his outstanding performance in 2015 during a company awards ceremony recently in Nashville.

Out of more than 750 Dollar General district managers, Gottfried was one of nine divisional district managers recognized this year for their ability to consistently exceed expectations, further Dollar General’s mission of serving others and help customers save time and money.

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Local architect wins OCDC award for Bayview Grand

(May 20, 2016) Fisher Architecture LLC, a locally owned, experienced architectural firm providing functional design and construction solutions to clients, announced it has been awarded the New Residential Construction Award for the Bayview Grand Condominium project on Sixth Street in Ocean City.

“The new Bayview Grand Condominium project is a welcome addition to downtown Ocean City,” Glenn Irwin of the Ocean City Development Corporation said. “The project’s use of fiber cement board siding, deep porches, well screened first floor parking, and pitched roof are all attributes for this project receiving the OCDC’s New Residential Construction award this year.”

The five-story building has a total of six units, each with covered parking.

The units range from 2,400 to 3,500 square feet. The top units are two stories with a master bedroom above.

These units have a walk out balcony with dynamic views of the bay. The Fisher Architecture team designed the condominiums to include a Bayfront swimming pool, a boardwalk at the water’s edge and located the building to capture a wide range of panoramic views.

“We are honored to receive this

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award from such a worthwhile organization,” Keith Fisher of Fisher Architecture LLC said. “It truly took a team effort to bring this project from concept to completion. The team we worked with was professional, on point and made the execution and ease of delivery a seamless process.”

This is Fisher Architecture’s fourth

OCDC award. In 2014 it was awarded the “Facade Project” for the Marina Deck on 306 Dorchester Street; as well as “Business Assistance Project” for DeLazy Lizard Brew Pub on 25 Philadelphia Avenue. In 2015 it was awarded the New Residential Construction Award for the Island View Townhomes project at 307 Fifth Street, Ocean City.

(May 20, 2016) Over the past decade, healthcare providers and organizations have submitted their quality improvement programs to the Maryland Patient Safety Center for their Patient Safety Innovation Awards.

For the third year in a row, Atlantic General Hospital has been recognized as one of the top 10.

This year, Atlantic General was recognized for pioneering programs that have improved patient outcomes, thereby drastically reducing preventable hospital readmissions.

Atlantic General Hospital is currently ranked fourth in the state for readmission prevention, with a rate of 9.93 percent. The state average is 12.85 percent.

“The profound success of our accomplishments can only be attributed to the commitment and collaboration of our associates and medical staff within the hospital and community settings,” said Charles Gizara, RN, director of clinical integration at Atlantic General Hospital.

Efforts began in 2014 with the establishment of the Potentially Avoidable Utilization team, which focuses on integrated care coordination to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions while improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan ay is the month golfers fill up Ocean City hotels to enjoy spring golf packages, but soon, Ocean City hotels will also be filled with families and senior weekers or “June bugs,” as graduation season and Memorial Day weekend inches closer.

Let’s take a look at what is happening this week in and around Ocean City.

You may want to give yourself extra time while driving Coastal Highway this weekend because the 26th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City began Thursday, May 19 and continues through Sunday, May 22.

The events are held at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street and the Ocean City inlet parking lot.

A guest appearance by Steve Darnell from the hit television show “Vegas Rat Rods” will happen on Friday, May 20 at the Ocean City convention center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the inlet.

Alexandra Paul from “Baywatch” and horror flick, “Christine,” will be at the Ocean City inlet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean City convention center on Saturday.

There will be a car auction Friday, May 20 at the convention center at 10 a.m. The event times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

General admission is $15 Friday and Saturday, and $10 on Sunday; children under 14 years of age are free with a paying adult.

Watch the Second Jewel of the Triple Crown Preakness at Ocean Downs Raceway and Casino, located on Route 589, on Saturday, May 21.

The party for Maryland’s biggest race starts at noon. There will be food and drink specials, live entertainment and slot dollar drawings. “Lucky U,” Ocean Downs’ Racing Mascot, will make a special appearance.

Races will be shown on the jumbo-tron on the racing apon and in Simulcast. Indoor and outdoor betting windows will be open. Attendees must be 21 years of age to enter the casino and win prizes.

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More than 3,300 hot rods, customs, street machines, muscle cars and classics from 1976 or earlier will be on display this weekend for the 26th 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.

Cruisin’ OC revs up for 26th year ‘The event has something to offer for everyone,’ show promoter M. Herbert says

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) More than 3,300 hot rods, customs, street machines, muscle cars and classics from 1976 or earlier will be riding down Coastal Highway this weekend for the 26th 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 displaying Barracudas, Bel Airs, Challengers, Corvettes, Mustangs and Thunderbirds, among others.

“The event has something to offer for everyone,” said event promoter Meredith Herbert. “Spectators can check out the hot rods, bid on an auction car, meet the celebrities, shop the vendors, listen to live music and so much more.”

Highlights of the weekend include an appearance from custom car builder Steve Darnell from the hit television show “Vegas Rat Rods.” He will be in the convention center’s ballroom on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and at the inlet on Saturday during the same hours to pose for photos, talk about his wild creations and meet fans.

In addition, television and movie star Alexandra Paul, best known for her roles on “Baywatch” and horror flick, “Christine,” will be on hand to sign autographs and greet fans. Visit Paul 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.

Fans will also have the chance to check out the 1958 Plymouth Fury “Christine Show Car” inside the convention center ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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. Staging begins at 27th Street.

“The inlet show features some of the nation’s largest automotive companies exhibiting the latest and greatest products,” Herbert said. “Plus, check out thousands of hot rods, customs and street machines.”

Other features of the 26th annual Cruisin’ event in Ocean City include the Express Auctioneer’s OC Collector Car Auction, which kicked off on

Thursday and includes about 60 cars, such as a restored to its original condition 1957 Dodge pick-up truck and 1966 Corvette Stingray “that everyone is excited about,” 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.

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

New this year, a swap meet will be taking place on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside the convention center where participants can buy, sell or trade car parts and collectibles. To reserve a space, call 410798-6304.

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 Chevrolet Performance Division, Miller Electric Welding, Tremec Transmissions, Summit Racing, Ridetech Suspension, Advance Auto Parts, State Farm, March Performance, Meguiar’s Car Care, K&N Filters and Speed Unlimited, among others.

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Alexandra Paul and Steve Darnell to meet with fans Continued from Page 41 At the convention center, House of Kolor and Treasured Motorcar Services will join additional vendors selling automotive merchandise alongside arts, crafts, jewelry, Tshirts, gear, car parts and other specialty items.

There will be more than 100 vendors inside and outside both venues, Herbert said.

Cruisin’ will feature live music all weekend in both locations and activities such as free bingo, a tire change challenge and micro stock car racing inside the convention center ballroom.

There will be prizes given away including travel bags, weekend stays, coolers and televisions, Herbert said.

Awards will be presented daily with the Grand Finale Awards 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. The Grand Finale Awards ceremony begins at 2 p.m. at the inlet on Sunday.

“Ocean City is a great drive to destination and once here there is so much to see and do,” Herbert said.

“The inlet is the ideal spot for a car show with the beautiful beach on one side and the classic family friendly Boardwalk on the other.”

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.

Car shows will be taking place in the convention center and inlet parking lots in addition to Crab Alley, the Gold Coast Mall, Harpoon Hanna’s, Hooters, Phillips Crab House, Ropewalk, Seacrets and Tanger Outlets all weekend long.

“Cruisin’ has become a tradition for many people, they plan their vacations a year in advance to come down to Ocean City for this event,” Herbert said. “We strive to make

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Cruisin’ a fun and memorable experience for everyone.”

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 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.

Steve Darnell 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 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration runs from 7-10 a.m. with a cost of $10 per vehicle, payable to the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, who hosts the event each year.

The event is a smaller version of OC Cruisin’ with hundreds of cars and trucks parked along the street in downtown Berlin. Judges will rank the different vehicles in a number of categories including best classic, best antique, best muscle car, best hot rod, best rat rod, best truck, best in show and people’s choice. Trophies will be handed out at 2 p.m. to the winners.

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

Street and Coastal Highway, offers happy hour specials daily and all day Sunday. Specials include all drinks for $2.75. A $6 appetizer menu is available during happy hour and includes one pound of smoked wings, a half-pound of steamed shrimp and three cheeseburger sliders. For the full happy hour menu, visit www.PitandPub.com.

The Alibi Room, 501 South Baltimore Avenue, has great drinks and brings live entertainment to downtown Ocean City. Friday, May 20, Angies Tea Band will play at 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday DJ Harvey Sinco will spin at 10 p.m. While you are there, try a delicious infusion beverage including strawberry and pineapple rum, mojito, coconut lime and spiced rum. There is always $2 Natural Light and PBR. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Pasadena playing on May 28. For more on this new downtown hotspot, visit www.thealibiroomoc.com.

Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day and includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas, $6 hur-

ricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings, and $8 halfpound burgers. Friday, May 20 Dave Sherman plays from 7-10 p.m.

BJ’s on the Water, located at 75th Street and the bay, serves the entire menu from 11 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Join the party for happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., or late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Happy hour drinks include $2 Miller Lite, Natural Light and Coors Light cans, rail drinks are $3.50 and house wine is $4.50. Happy hour food includes hot fingers and fries for $5.99 and pork barbecue sliders for $7.99.

Full Circle will be playing Friday, May 20, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Chest Pains will take the stage Saturday, May 21, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sir Rod will play Wednesday, May 25, 58 p.m. for BJ’s happy hour deck party. There is no cover charge.

To keep up to date with everything happening at BJ’s on the Water, visit www.bjsonthewater.com.

Claddagh On The Shore, 1106 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, is open Thursday through Sunday.

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Frontier Town representatives, from left, Paige Tipton, Spencer Stinebiser, Guadalupa Espinza Fonseco, Monty Jones and Liz Berkey enjoy the Ocean City Downtown Association’s White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cook Off last Saturday on the Somerset Street Plaza.

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Food specials on Friday include twin jumbo crab cakes with two sides for $25; Saturday, enjoy halfprice burgers, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday includes a $5 bar food menu with Irish nachos, mozzarella sticks and chili fries with cheese.

Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Claddagh offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with its brunch, with $12 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or mimosas.

For all things Claddagh On the Shore has to offer, visit www.claddaghontheshore.com.

Coconuts Bar and Grill, located on 37th Street at Castle in the Sand Hotel, is open for the 2016 season. It is now offering a new craft beer, Drunken Monkey Ale, an American Pale Ale brewed by Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin.

The fastest happy hour on the beach continues with two-for-one drinks from 5-6 p.m. Tipsy Turtle

Tuesday is back every Tuesday through Sept. 20. Order Coconuts Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch and be eligible to win a free five-day vacation to The Green Turtle Club Resort in the Bahamas. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Enjoy every locals favorite beach bar and grill while listening to live entertainment. Friday, May 20, Darin Engh from Opposite Directions will play noon to 4 p.m., and Over Time will play 4-8 p.m.

Coins Restaurant and Pub, located on 28th Street, has happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.75 domestic bottles, $3.50 rails, and happy hour food includes $7 halfpound steamed shrimp/mussels and $6 wings. Coins offers a special dinner menu for early birds daily from 4-6 p.m. Check out Coins lunch and dinner menus at www.coinspub.com.

Crab Bag, 130th Street and Coastal Highway, offers “super happy hour” seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour food specials include a halfpound of steamed shrimp, a half-

pound angus cheeseburger and a dozen steamed clams for $7.95 each. Happy hour drink specials include $2 rails, $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles.

Duffy’s Tavern, 130th Street, is open Wednesday through Monday.

Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. daily.

Breakfast is served every Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. Bob Hughes plays every Friday, 5-9 p.m.

Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com.

Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, Friday, May 20, has Kevin Poole on the deck at 5:30 p.m. and DJ Hook at 9 p.m. Sons of Pirates, will take the stage at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, Opposite Directions will play on the deck at 5:30 p.m., and at night DJ Groove will take over at 9:30 p.m. Jumper will be on stage at 10 p.m.

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Monday, May 23, DJ BK will be on the deck at 5:30 p.m., and DJ RobCee will begin at 9:30 p.m.

The Piranhas will be on the stage at 9:30 p.m. for Fager’s Monday Night Deck Party.

To see Fager’s menu items and its full entertainment schedule, visit www.fagers.com.

Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 22nd Street, bayside, is open at 11 a.m. daily. The kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 11p.m. and the bar, 11a.m.-2 a.m.

Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., and dinner is served 5-11 p.m. daily.

Get $3 craft and import beers, $5 orange crushes and Redbull bombs during Good Tunes Tuesdays from 10 p.m to close. Wednesday night is Natty Night with 75-cent drafts and $2.50 well drinks, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sunday a Bloody Mary bar is set up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New food and beverage items have been added to the menu.

There is a new and exciting pirate themed play area for children. Bring the kids to Fish Tales for a fun dining experience for the whole family.

For all things Fish Tales and Bahia Marina, go to www.ocfishtales.com.

Frog Bar & Grill, located at the Inlet Village, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., has great all-day drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 Bud Light bottles, $3 Froggy Shooters and $5 Orange Crushes.

Breakfast is served 8-11 a.m. with a full breakfast menu. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. and includes $1 off appetizers, $2 domestic drafts and $4.99 frozen drinks.

To hear more about The Frog Bar & Grill, call 410-289-3764.

Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. Specials include

$2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes. Every Monday is locals Monday Funday. Enjoy 16-ounce Coors Light, Miller Lite drafts and Natural Light cans, $1.50 plus tax, all day and night.

Friday, May 20, DJ Billy T plays 4 p.m. until, for Ladies Night.

Saturday, May 21, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m. and DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, May 22, Opposite Directions will play from 2-6 p.m. and DJ Billy starts at T 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Blake Haley will play 47 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, Funk Shue plays 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesday, May 25, Karaoke with DJ Jeremy is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Thursday, May 26, Opposite Directions plays 8 p.m. to midnight.

For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com.

Harpoon Hanna’s, in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, has its Tiki bar open and ready for the 2016 season. Additional heaters have been put in the bar area as to provide an “endless summer” come fall. Stop in and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness, and a balanced hop finish, 5.5 percent ABV. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. and the Tiki Bar is open daily, weather permitting.

Friday, May 20, Dave Hawkins will play, 5-10 p.m. and DJ Nuke’m will play at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 21, Dave Sherman performs from 6-10 p.m., followed by DJ Nuke’m at 10 p.m.

Macky’s, 54th Street and the bay, offers happy hour in the bar

and cocktail area Monday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include traditional drafts and cans for $3, premium drafts and cans are $4.25, rail drinks, $3.75 and call drinks, $4.50.

Food specials include steamed shrimp and clams, and wings for $5.99.

Friday, May 20, has DJ Adam Dutch at 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, DJ Cowboy spins tunes starting at 10 p.m. Sunday, Let’s Do Trivia begins at 7 p.m.

Micky Fins, located at 12952 Inlet Isle Lane, announces the opening of the Quarterdeck, the newly designed waterfront dock bar. There is also a brand new burger menu with half-pound hand patted custom short rib, brisket, black angus blend on a toasted brioche roll.

The new burger items include a classic cheeseburger with fries; the “Juicy Lucy,” topped with Vermont cheddar and chili; the “Umami Burger,” topped with bleu cheese and port wine sauce; and the “Bodega Burger,” “double stack” with provolone cheese, apple wood smoked bacon, crispy shallots and bistro sauce.

Micky Fins offers happy hour 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. The Poole Brothers will provide entertainment on Friday, May 20 at 5 p.m.

M.R. Ducks, located on Talbot Street, bayside, has DJ Batman from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 20.

On Saturday, May 21, Kevin Poole and the Gang plays from 4-8 p.m., and Bo Dickerson will provide Sunday’s entertainment from 4-8 p.m.

While you are there, enjoy a “duck call” beverage, and an order of old bay wings. For more entertainment info at Ducks, visit www.mrducksbar.com.

Aries, your tendency this week is to escape into your mind and imagination. While that’s fine for a little while, pretty soon you have to come back down to earth.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, people are pulling you in all sorts of directions this week.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, even though you generally like to keep your feet on the ground, this week you are looking to be a little adventurous. Let someone entice you into a whimsical journey.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a desire to bring more calm into your life could have you seeking out a vacation or just a respite from daily life. Take the time to unwind and you’ll come back recharged.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, this week may prove to be a little intense, but you’ll muster the energy and strength to push on through. Balancing fun and some work-related responsibilities is key.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Practicality seems to disappear when you have your mind on enjoyable activities, Virgo. Find a way to be both fun and practical and you will be set.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Well-laid plans are the cornerstone of a successful week, Libra. Everything will go smoothly, but most days should pass without a hitch.

Enjoy the brief respite.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, expect a lot of action this week. There’s no slowing down as you check off each item on your todo list. Others may have difficulty keeping up with you.

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This week is bound to be one with a lot of progress. Make a list now of what you want to accomplish.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, be patient with the people around you. You may be fast to grasp a concept, but it could take others a little while longer.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan Nick’s House of Ribs, located at 145th Street, is open Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.

For menu information, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com.

Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 rail drinks.

Food specials are: $1 oysters, 75cent wings and $6.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp/sautéed clams.

Sunday in the bar area, O.C. Fish company has $4 Orange Crushes all day. All-you-can-eat crabs with corn is $29.99, add shrimp for $10 more or snow crab legs for $15. Crabs are by the dozen. Every Thursday is pint night at the sports bar.

Friday, May 20, The Haymans perform 6-10 p.m. at the Dock Bar, and Saturday, The Gene Paul Project performs at 6 p.m. Sunday, DJ Jeremy spins at 2 p.m. Monday, May 23, Sean Loomis will be playing. Tuesday, May 24, Bellen Roo will play at the Sports Bar, 6-9 p.m. and Lauren Glick will be at the Dock Bar. Wednesday, May 25, the Riffshakers will perform in the Sports Bar, 6-9 p.m., and Thursday, May 26, Chris English will play in the Sports Bar at 6 p.m.

O.C. Wasabi, located on 33rd Street, has happy hour food specials including $6 shrimp and pork dumplings, and drink specials include $2 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 rails, and $5.50 craft beers. O.C. Wasabi accepts dinner reservations; call 410-524-7337.

Pickles Pub, Eighth Street and Philadelphia Ave., has great food and drink specials weekly. Natty Boh drafts are always $2. Orioles game day specials include $7.99 halfpound Natty Boh steamed shrimp, $2 stadium cup Bohs, $4 Bud Light aluminums and $5 crushes. Thursdays are “support local” pint nights featuring a different brewery every week. During “rehab” Sundays, get $5 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three on a Tree will perform on Saturday, May 21, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more on the place to get pickle shots, visit www.picklesoc.com.

Ropewalk Ocean City, on the bay at 82nd Street, is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday; 10a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Ropewalk offers happy hour everyday, all day and night. Food specials include half-price wings and bada bing shrimp. Also, get $2 off draft beers, $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. For more specials, visit www.ropewalkoc.com or call 410-524-1009.

Seacrets, 49th Street and the bay, has happy hour food and drink specials from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $3 Tropicale draft, $4.50 craft drafts, $3 domestic cans, $4 imports, $2.50 Naturals, $5 Seacrets Spirits products, $6 Jamaican Lady, Sting and Rasta Sun, and $6 frozen beverages; Rum Runner, Pina Colada, Pain in de Ass and Frozen Orange Crush.

Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, the Jim Long Band will provide entertainment on the

Beach stage from 5-9 p.m., and Jah Works is on at 9 p.m. The Benderz will be playing in Morley Hall, Friday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

On Saturday, May 21, enjoy the Lunasea party beginning at 9 p.m. with black lights, free glow sticks and larger glow-in-the-dark cups.

The Zoo will be performing in the night club at 10 p.m., and DJ Cruz will be spinning between sets. To see the full list of weekly specials, upcoming events and entertainment, visit www.Seacrets.com.

Shrimp Boat restaurant and seafood market, located at 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., is celebrating its 26th season. Monday, Thursday and Friday enjoy $1.50 crabs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinein only. Happy hour is 2-6 p.m. and includes $1.50 domestic drafts. The Shrimp Boat offers a variety of menu items including homemade soups, salads, appetizers, seafood sandwiches and “landlubbers” options.

For more information on what The Shrimp Boat has to offer, call 410-213-0448.

Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily, and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials.

For more on this roof top restaurant, visit www.skyebaroc.com.

Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., is opens at 11 a.m. seven days a week. Happy hour is at the bar from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Teasers Dock Side Bar & Grill is also open daily for the 2016 season.

Drink specials include $3.75 rail mixed drinks, $5.50 selected premium mixed drinks (Seacrets Spiced Rum, Absolut Citron, Tanqueray, Bacardi Anejo, Wild Turkey 81, Seagrams

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7), $3.75 selected bottled beer (Sierra Nevada, Red Stripe, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Budweiser), $6 crushes and $5 glass of wine (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio).

Sunday May 22, the Zion Reggae Band will be playing. Reservations are accepted and can be made by calling 410-213-8110.

Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is setting sail today, May 20, to help raise money for its CASA program.

The eighth annual Pirate Party, held each year at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, is the nonprofit’s largest funding source for the court-appointed special advocate program that serves children throughout the county.

Admission, which includes food and live entertainment, is a $20 donation. Drinks are available for an additional fee, and costumes are encouraged.

For more information, call 410641-4598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.

Whisker’s Pub, 120th Street, is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers happy hour specials 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2 Coors Light, Miller Lite or Yuengling drafts, $2.25 16-ounce Natty Boh cans, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 rails, $4 calls, $5 wine and Fin City and Fat Tire pints.

I would like to congratulate all of the 2016 Salisbury University graduates.

Summer 2016 will be in full swing with Memorial Day weekend only a week away.

Please drive safely on Coastal Highway, and used marked pedestrian crosswalks when crossing the street.

If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email, Taylor@OceanCityToday.net.

Comedians, jazz artist to perform in Newark

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Get ready for some laughs and soulful grooves when the Nicmar Youth Connection Enterprises and the Youth Care Center host a jazz and comedy show fundraiser at the Worcester County Developmental Center on Saturday, May 28, in Newark.

The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. with jazz recording Wake Campbell artist and saxophonist Wake Campbell from Washington D.C., in addition to comedians Shirl LePearl of Norfolk, Virginia followed by Baltimore’s queen and king of comedy, Stiletto and Timmy Hall. Comedian Chris Thomas T-Roy of Felton, Delaware will host.

“These are the types of comedians everyone wants to see,” said Nick Johnson, executive director of Nicmar Youth Connection Enterprises (NYCE).

“They are very funny and on the brink of having their own stand-up shows on various networks.”

General admission tickets cost $20 and VIP tickets, which include dinner, are $35 in advance. Green beans, macaroni and cheese, fish and wing Shirl LePearl dings are on the menu.

There will also be a la carte items such as crab cakes and a seafood basket for an additional cost.

Tickets at the door will be $25 for general admission and VIP cost $40. Parties of eight or more should call in advance to reStiletto ceive tickets for $15 and $25.

Visit www.nicmar.net/nyce.html or call 703-362-8156.

“This is comedy that has not been seen on the Eastern Shore,” Johnson

said. “We are trying to establish more adult entertainment with comedy and jazz in the area. We will have a cash bar at the event and the money generated goes to a nonprofit fundraiser.”

All proceeds benefit two nonprofit organizations in the area: NYCE out of Berlin and the Youth Care Center in Snow Hill, who are providing youth programs on the Eastern Shore.

“We want to generate dollars to do summer and year-round Timmy Hall programs for children,” said Johnson, who is hosting the jazz and comedy show along with his brother, Shawn Johnson, director of the Youth Care Center. “We hope to host events throughout the year.

These programs help us accomplish what we want to do.”

The brothers are raising money for mentoring, tutoring and sports programs on the Eastern Shore. The nonprofits offer basketball clinics, art

programs, music therapy and trips to visit horses at Autumn Grove Stables in Berlin.

The duo also plan to collaborate with local agencies in the area including the Maryland Coastal Bays, American Cancer Society, Worcester County Board of Education and Department of Natural Resources.

To implement these programs, the Johnson brothers plan to bring diverse adult entertainment to the Eastern T-Roy Shore and are working with a number of agents to bring comedians to the area.

“We are currently looking for local sponsors,” Johnson said. “We have had a large response with agents and a lot of good things are happening.”

For more information on NYCE or to purchase tickets, visit www.nicmar.net/nyce.html.

Check out www.youthccenter.com for more information on the Youth Care Center.

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Ciara Hess holds a crab soup sample at Seacrets' booth during the Ocean City Downtown Association’s White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cook Off, last Saturday on the Somerset Street Plaza.

Phillips Crab House representatives, Ellie Phillips, left, and Brittani Vanderwiele, take part in the Ocean City Downtown Association’s White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cook Off, last Saturday on the Somerset Street Plaza.

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Corey Swain, left, Josh Perskine and Rachel Thomas, from M.R. Ducks, smile for a photo during the Ocean City Downtown Association’s White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cook Off, last Saturday on the Somerset Street Plaza.

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Olga Kryvolutska, left, and Kelsey Whiteley get together for a photo at Sunset Bar and Grille, located on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City, Monday.

Friends, from left, Carlyn Crowt of Ocean Pines, Sandy Reifsynder of Ocean Pines, Elizabeth Ferrick of Dayton and Eilene Koubek of Silver Spring visit Sunset Grille on Monday.

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Harborside Bar and Grill, located on Harbor Road in West Ocean City, staff, from left, barback Ian Fisher, server Abby Hastings and bartender Travis Barcus, take care of customers on Monday.

Carmen Hundt, left, and Brian DeGroff work behind the bar at Ropewalk on 82nd Street, Monday.

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Mullen’s stuffed monkey inspiration for children’s book

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) The inspiration for the book, “RR, the Traveling Stuffed Monkey Buddy,” came in 2007 when author Rose Mullen’s husband, Randy, bought her a 16-inch stuffed monkey at Wacky Bear Factory on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

The purchase included an adoption certificate and the monkey was named using the couple’s initials, Randy and Rose.

“My story is about a boy who brings the stuffed monkey back and forth from the United States to the Philippines,” Mullen said. “I was born in the Philippines and have been a United States citizen for 10 years. We [Rose and Randy] have lived in Ocean City since 2007. We also have a house in the Philippines and RR comes back and forth with us.”

She enjoys writing stories and wants readers to realize the importance of experience gained while traveling. The last page of her book has 18 Filipino words translated in English. The book is 25 pages and costs $10.

“The book includes a poem about the monkey and a little bit of information about the Philippines,” Mullen said. “I hope to help expand the vocabulary and reading ability for children. The book is geared toward people 8 years and above.”

PAGE 47 The Ocean City Air Show, scheduled for June 18-19, will be one of only 10 air shows on the East Coast to feature a full capabilities demonstration of the U.S. Navy F/A18F Super Hornet, also known as the “Rhino.”

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OC Air Show to feature U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet

In mid-June, Mullen plans to introduce her second book, “Flowers from RR’s Garden.”

The Mullen’s have a huge garden in the Philippines and a smaller one in Ocean City.

“The book is for all ages and talks about the distraction of different flowers,” Mullen said.

Go to Amazon.com to purchase “RR, the Traveling Stuffed Monkey Buddy” or email Mullen at rrmullen60@outlook.com.

(May 20, 2016) The OC Air Show, scheduled for June 18-19 over the beach and Boardwalk of Ocean City, will be one of only 10 air shows on the entire East Coast to feature a full capabilities demonstration of the U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, also known as the “Rhino.”

“The F-18F Super Hornet added yet another marquee military jet demo to this year’s performer line up” said Bryan Lilley, president of the Ocean City Air Show.

“We’re happy to have the U.S. Navy supporting the event once again in 2016.”

The Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet is a twin-engine fighter aircraft based on the original McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet also known as the “Legacy Hornet.” The Super Hornet is a larger and more advanced version of the Legacy Hornet.

The Super Hornet has an internal 20mm rotary cannon and can carry airto-air missiles and air-to-surface

weapons. The Super Hornet entered service with the United States Navy in 1999, replacing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, which was retired in 2006.

The 2016 OC Air Show will also feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and one of the first flight performances in history of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Civilian performers announced-to-date include the Jack Links Jet Waco, the World War II B-25 “Panchito,” a Cold War era L-39 jet, Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts and David Windmiller.

VIP Skybox, Flight Line Club and Drop Zone Beach tickets are on sale now at www.OCAirShow.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and volunteers are needed in many different areas to support the event. To inquire about sponsorship or register to volunteer, visit the event website.

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WYFCS annual Pirate Party fundraiser for CASA program

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 20, 2016) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is setting sail today, May 20, to help raise money for its CASA program.

The eighth annual Pirate Party, held each year at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, is the nonprofit’s largest funding source for the court-appointed special advocate program that serves children throughout the county.

CASA Director Brigitte Southworth said the event originally coincided with Child Abuse Awareness Month in April.

But after several years of cold weather, it was switched to May. “An outside party on the water in April was really, really cold,” she said. “But the idea was, we were trying to come up with a new event and were thinking about trying to ‘sink’ child abuse. Then we just thought about a pirate party, because no one did that around here.”

Southworth said CASA is largely driven by a cash-match grant, meaning money needs to be raised in order to unlock the grant funding.

Last year, more than 60 children in the county were served by the program.

“Basically, each child is assigned an advocate to assist them with their journey through the child welfare system,” she said. “They have their social workers, which are great, but CASA is their one steady person. They might change homes, change workers, change therapists, but we try to have one CASA volunteer assigned to them the whole time.”

During the event itself, additional money will be raised for CASA through auctions and raffles held on the grounds of the waterfront restaurant.

“We want people to have fun, first of all. But by coming out they’re also becoming a part of our advocacy group and helping us to keep supporting the kids here in Worcester County,” Southworth said.

The Pirate Party casts off at 5 p.m.

Admission, which includes food and live entertainment, is a $20 donation.

Drinks are available for an additional fee, and costumes are encouraged.

For more information, call 410-6414598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.

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Lauren Williams, left, and Brigitte Southworth take time out from their plundering duties to pose for a photo during the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services CASA Pirate Party fundraiser at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City last year.

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Horseshoe crabs will parade ashore this weekend to conduct the business of propagating the species. Dick Arnold, who will be leading a tagging program on Sunday, said horseshoe crabs could lay 100,000 eggs at a time, and only a small percentage survive to adulthood. The tagging operation will take place at the Assateague Island Visitor’s Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane in Berlin, on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Horseshoe crab tagging prog. at Assateague Island, Sunday

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 20, 2016) For a few days on either side of the full moon, due tonight, May 20, horseshoe crabs will parade (mostly two by two) ashore this weekend to conduct the business of propagating the species.

While their march to the beach may likely generate a giggle or two to mammalian eyes, as the smaller males tend to latch onto a female as she drags him ashore, the process they’re engaging in is more basic: size matters.

Assateague Island Alliance volunteer Dick Arnold, who will be leading the program Sunday, said horseshoe crabs could lay 100,000 eggs at a time, and only a small percentage survive to adulthood. Survivability, he explained, is a function of how far onto land the couple

can get — she to lay the eggs, and he to fertilize them externally. They wait for the full moon because of the higher tide, and the males burden the females because females of the species are bigger and stronger — so the couple can potentially reach higher ground.

If it seems convoluted, it probably is, but horseshoe crabs as a species are about 450 million years old, leaving humans little room to judge comparatively.

Arnold, who has conducted tagging operations on the island since 2010, said he has 1,000 tags this year to add to his total of 7,800 tagged animals.

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER

410-213-2525 May 20: The Haymans, 6-9 p.m.

May 21: The Gene Paul Project, 6-9 p.m.

May 22: DJ Jeremy, 2 p.m.

May 23: Sean Loomis, 6-9 p.m.

May 24: Lauren Glick, 6-9 p.m.

May 25: The Riffshakers, 6-9 p.m.

May 26: Chris English, 6-9 p.m.

75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com May 20: Full Circle, 9 p.m.

May 21: Over Time, 9 p.m.

May 25: Sir Rod, 5 p.m.

BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com May 20: Dave Sherman, 6-9 p.m.; Rusty Foulke, 9 p.m.

May 21: Rusty Foulke, 8-11 p.m.

May 22: Just Jay, 4-7 p.m.

May 25: Open Mic, 7 p.m.

May 26: Dave Sherman & Chris Button, 6-9 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com May 20: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

May 21: Tear The Roof Off, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw Duo, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Everett Spells, 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 www.castleinthesand.com May 20: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Over Time, 5-9 p.m.

May 21: Homemade Hooch, noon to 4 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 5-9 p.m.

May 22: Byron Anthony & Joe Mama, noon to 3 p.m.; Old School, 4-8 p.m.

May 23: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m.

May 24: Kaleb Brown, 5-9 p.m.

May 25: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

May 26: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

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MELODIME Seacrets: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 24-25, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

DUNES MANOR 28th Street, Oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-1100 www.dunesmanor.com Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday: Shirley Toms, 7-11 p.m.

Every Thursday & Saturday: Elworth Wheatley FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com May 20: Kevin Poole, 5 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9:30 p.m.; Sons of Pirates, 9:30 p.m.

May 21: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.; Jumper, 10 p.m.

May 22: Everett Spells, 10 a.m.

May 23: DJ BK, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; The Piranha, 9:30 p.m.

May 25: Bob Dylan 75th Birthday Tribute w/Nate Clendenen, Nancy Micciulla Curry, Tim Cooney, Angeline Leech, Rick Kennedy, Otto Grundman, Josh Pryor, 8 p.m.

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May 21: Uprising, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com May 20: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

May 21: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

May 22: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m.

May 23: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.

May 24: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 25: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

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May 20: Dave Hawkins, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 21: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 22: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.

May 23: Dave Hawkins, 5-9 p.m.

May 24: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.

May 25: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m.

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com May 21: DJ BK, 7 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 www.johnnyspizzapub.com May 20: OHO, 9 p.m.

May 21: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 9 p.m.

May 25: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com May 20: DJ Batman, 4-8 p.m.

May 21: Poole & The Gang, 4-8 p.m.

May 22: Bo Dickerson, 4-8 p.m.

MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 www.mackys.com May 20: DJ Dutch Adam, 10 p.m.

May 21: DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m.

May 26: DJ Casper, 10 p.m.

MICKY FINS 12952 Inlet Isle Lane West Ocean City 410-213-9033 www.ocmickyfins.com May 20: Poole Brothers, 5 p.m.

May 26: Wes Davis, 5 p.m.

OC FISH COMPANY 12817 Harbor Road West Ocean City

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

May 20-21: First Class May 26: Power Play Lenny’s Beach Bar May 20-21: First Class PURPLE MOOSE Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com May 20-21: CK the DJ/VJ, 8 p.m.; Thunderball, 10 p.m.

ROPEWALK 82nd Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.ropewalkoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: DJ SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com May 20: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 21: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Jah Works, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Zoo, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 22-23: New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 24-25: Melodime, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 26: Alex & Shiloh, 5-9 p.m.; Go Go Gadget, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com May 20: Rick Artz, from Love Seed Mama Jump, 4-8 p.m.

May 21: Reform School Duo, 4-8 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com May 20: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Assist in tagging horseshoe crabs this Sunday Continued from Page 49 Arnold said. “You don’t think about them moving around that much, but New Jersey is quite a haul.”

Some crabs are overachievers. Arnold said 1 percent of his tagged crabs have been recovered in Connecticut, another percent in Maine, 1 percent in New York and even 1 percent in Florida.

Arnold has those figures because of the tagging operations taking place at the Assateague Island Visitor’s Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane in Berlin, on

Sunday with refreshments being served at 12:30 p.m. The program will begin at 1 p.m.

During the program, visitors will be invited to help recover untagged crabs, he explained, and Arnold will use a power drill to bore a small hole into the crab’s shell. The tag is then attached.

Arnold fills out forms, and enters the tag number into a Department of Natural Resources website, where individuals can be tracked.

“It’s interesting to see — adults are

usually the hesitant ones, while children are running all over the place picking up crabs,” Arnold said.

Horseshoe crabs, he said, are utterly harmless to humans. The tail, he explained, is like a rudder on a boat and “is not a weapon of any sort.” Their legs, while ending in pincers that open and close, lack the strength to cause injury.

Plus, the crabs have medical benefits.

Horseshoe crab blood, according to Wikipedia, is useful in detecting contamination in medicines. A lab in Salisbury,

Lonza, conducts horseshoe crab blood harvesting, he said.

“You don’t have to be a scientist to participate,” Arnold said. “I’m not a scientist. I’m just a guy with weird hobbies.”

Arnold said his son thought he had gotten too old for another hobby, shark tagging, a few years ago and introduced him to horseshoe crabs. Arnold, 79, now tags both sharks and horseshoe crabs, and when he’s not doing that, he’s raising and releasing Monarch butterflies.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Sesame seed encrusted tuna and wasabi aioli

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 20, 2016) Memorial Day is around the corner which marks the beginning of summer.

A three-day holiday weekend sets the tone for outdoor picnics, smoky barbecues and festive parties. Tuna is a great option but home cooks have a tendency to put this delicacy on the back burner. Delving into the sea of exploration, the subject of tuna has surfaced.

Tuna is a member of the mackerel family and its flesh is distinctively flaky and firm with rich flavor that is a result

of its high oil content.

Fresh tuna is swimming the channels of satisfaction; sushi rolls, sashimi, seared ahi, and tuna tartar are the beginnings of a list that stretches worldwide.

It wasn’t until the 1980s that Americans discovered all tuna does not come from a can. Since then, the popularity of fresh and frozen tuna has soared.

Today, local chefs have raised the bar of ingenuity which allows intricacy and complexity to continue the current culinary trend.

Fresh tuna salad with tarragoncaper mayonnaise, tuna scaloppini with a tropical salsa, and tuna tartar with ginger, chili, and lime juice are just a few examples of what one might consume at their favorite eatery.

A few helpful hints follow if one wants to delve into tuna preparation.

Never expose steaks to direct contact with ice or water, as the meat will become discolored. The red color of the flesh will begin to fade after exposure to air; wrapping tuna in plastic wrap slows down the oxidation process.

The preferred cooking method for tuna is to obtain a good sear on the out-

side, rare on the inside, for that meltin-your-mouth consistency. If it is cooked longer, tuna has a tendency to dry out, lose its smooth texture, and take on characteristics similar to canned fish.

If tuna strikes your fancy, following are two recipes that are sure to excite your palette. Sesame seed encrusted tuna with wasabi aioli is simple to make and at the same time is suitable for the most sophisticated celebrations.

If one prefers a more casual menu that includes the art of grilling; tuna kabobs marinated in a ginger-chili See TUNA Page 52

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Tuna kabobs marinated in ginger-chili sauce Continued from Page 51 sauce are very tasty and fitting for Memorial Day merriments. Campari tomatoes are suggested for this recipe; they are the perfect size for kabobs.

Sesame seed encrusted tuna with wasabi aioli and tuna kabobs with ginger-chili marinade are delicious choices and a great way to start the season of sun and fun. Options open the spectrum of enjoyment and are the making for a fabulous host. Bon Appetite!

Sesame Seed Encrusted Tuna with Wasabi Aioli Wasabi Aioli ½ cup good quality mayonnaise 2 teaspoons wasabi powder 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Marinade ¼ cup sesame oil, plus 2 tablespoons for sautéing 1 tablespoon soy sauce ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 pound tuna steaks (at least 1 inch thick) Sesame Seed Mixture 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds ½ teaspoon freshly ground and very coarse black pepper

½ teaspoon kosher salt 1. In a small bowl, combine ingredients for the wasabi aioli until fully incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Mix ¼ cup sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and ginger in a small bowl. Place tuna and marinade in a large Ziploc bag. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Combine sesame seeds, pepper and salt on a large plate. Remove tuna from Ziploc bag and discard marinade.

Coat each tuna steak on both sides with sesame seed mixture, pressing firmly so the sesame seed mixture adheres to the tuna.

4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tuna 3 minutes per side and allow to rest briefly.

Serve immediately with wasabi aioli.

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Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Drizzle a little canola oil on kabobs if you are using a charcoal grill. This will cause the charcoals to flame up and ensure a good sear. Grill a few minutes on each side. Transfer kabobs to a platter and top with remaining marinade. Garnish with cilantro and very coarse, freshly ground black pepper.

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Great Worcester Herp Search and MCBP present BioBlitz (May 20, 2016) Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the annual Great Worcester Herp Search will join forces with the National Park Service for the BioBlitz Fun Day on Saturday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Assateague Island National Seashore.

The objective of this event is to form teams to identify as many species as possible in the park.

Species include birds, aquatic sampling, reptiles and amphibians, plants, GIS, shells, beach intertidal zone sampling, butterflies and flying insects.

Sign up for a team or be assigned to a team. There will be a morning session beginning at 9 a.m. and then an afternoon session that starts at 1

p.m. On-site team registration begins at 8 a.m. at the North Beach Picnic Pavilion. Teams will consist of up to 20 people.

Sunscreen, hats, mosquito and tick repellant, greenbriar proof-pants, bright clothing, and boots are recommended. Binoculars are encouraged, but not necessary to participate.

Participants are also encouraged to join the Assateague BioBlitz project on iNaturalist.org and record their discoveries during the day using the iNaturalist app. The event is free to the public, however entrance fees will be in effect.

For more details, contact Kelly Taylor, science communicator at 410629-6077 or Kelly_Taylor@nps.gov.

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New OC Believe in Tomorrow beach house acquired

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 20, 2016) Critically ill children and their families will have another location to escape the stresses of everyday life on 65th Street in the near future, which is just a few steps away from the back balcony of the 66th Street property.

“Our plan is to transform this house into an iconic, old Ocean Citystyle beach cottage,” said Founder and CEO of Believe in Tomorrow, Brian Morrison. “This property will expand our footprint in the area of our flagship respite property on 66th Street, allowing for offseason cancer support group retreats and activities.

This makes the 65th and 66th Street area, the largest pediatric cancer respite housing program in the entire world.”

The new location will serve military pediatric families, larger families that may require the assistance of medical support or extended family support because of their child’s illness and end-of-life circumstances, where the inclusion of grandparents, aunts, uncles and special friends will be implemented.

“This ladder use is very unique and would be a first for pediatric respite housing,” Morrison said. “Believe In Tomorrow created and developed the concept for the very first pediatric respite housing programs in the entire country in Ocean City.”

The new property is designed to serve one family at a time during the season with three bedrooms, and can house about 12 people. During the offseason, the location will be utilized by cancer support groups.

Local realtor and Believe In Tomorrow volunteer, John Talbott, was instrumental in helping Believe In Tomorrow acquire the 65th Street property through a foreclosure auction held at the Snow Hill Courthouse.

Penn Fed Reality associates donated their time and efforts in addition to local attorney Regan J.R. Smith of Williams, Moore, Shockley

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Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program, shows off the 65th Street property acquired on Monday.

and Harrison to help Believe in Tomorrow settle on the property.

The newly acquired house will undergo a major overhaul and volunteers are essential to the progress.

Home Depot is making a major contribution and volunteers from professional trades such as plumbers, electricians and carpenters are needed for labor and materials. An unskilled volunteer labor force will also be needed throughout the renovation.

“This is how we have built each of our nine Believe In Tomorrow pediatric respite and hospital houses and facilities,” Morrison said. “Our goal is to make this a fun and rewarding project to work on.”

Anyone interested in participating can email Morrison at bmorrison@believeintomorrow.org or call the Believe in Tomorrow main office at 410-744-1032. ”Our vision for the house after renovations is for it to have a beachy, comfortable, and whimsical look,” Morrison said. “I want the critically

ill children and their family members to immediately sense they are in a special place that offers great comfort, relaxation and plenty of opportunities to experience joy and happiness.”

The goal is to have the house ready for occupancy in the summer or early fall.

Believe in Tomorrow is the largest provider of pediatric respite housing services and one of the largest providers of support to military critical care pediatrics in the United States.

“We have been recognized by the Pentagon for our service to military pediatrics,” Morrison said. “Plans are currently being developed for additional Believe In Tomorrow respite housing properties in Florida and Colorado.”

The main Ocean City facility on 66th Street is open year-round to provide a getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s

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From Memorial to Labor Day, the house is always full, which is also the case for this weekend. During the wintertime, anywhere from 40 to 45 families stay in Ocean City, said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program.

Families can also vacation at the Believe in Tomorrow House in Fenwick Island and House by the Bay on 28th Street.

In 2015, Believe In Tomorrow served 144 families, which totaled 650 people.

Fundraisers help raise money to provide essential week-long excursions for critically ill children and their families.

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National Safe Boating Week event, Saturday Participate in ‘Wear a Life Jacket’ photo, help break Guinness World Record

(May 20, 2016) National Safe Boating Week kicks off efforts to limit on-the-water injuries and fatalities during the 2016 boating season. It will be celebrated locally at the West Ocean City commercial channel public boat ramp from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 21.

Safety on the water is every boater’s responsibility. Keeping a boat shipshape and knowing what to do—not only in an emergency but also when docking, anchoring and passing another boat—is key to having fun and developing a culture of safety on the water.

“You always wear a life vest, adhere to all navigation rules, keep a sharp lookout and be courteous to other boaters,” said Art Flora, Flotilla Commander for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

A major focus of National Safe Boating Week is encouraging everyone to wear a life jacket. Year after year, statistics reveal that most people who die when entering the water from a recreational boat were not wearing a personal flotation device, or a life jacket.

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“Seat Belts Save Lives” on our highways and “Life Jackets Save Lives” on the water.

Most boaters can guess that operator inattention, improper lookout, operator inexperience, excessive speed and alcohol use are the top five primary contributing factors in boating accidents. But not wearing a life jacket is the leading contributing factor to fatal drownings. Ninety percent of those who drown were not wearing a life jacket.

Eight out of 10 boaters who drowned in these accidents were aboard vessels less than 21 feet in length. And in about 88 percent of boating fatalities, the boat operators did not have a nationally approved boater education certificate.

The top 10 ways to become better informed, equipped and prepared on the water: 1. Wear a life jacket.

2. Get a free vessel safety check annually.

3. Take a boating safety course.

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6. Have a pre-departure checklist.

7. Make sure everyone on board is aware of their surroundings at all times, and look out for each other.

8. Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning.

9. Prevent hypothermia.

10. Get familiar with the new Coast Guard Mobile app.

To spread the word, the National Safe Boating Council has organized its seventh annual “Wear a Life Jacket” photo shoot to break its previous Guinness World Record for the most people wearing life jackets at one time.

Thousands of boaters around the globe shattered records for the most life jackets worn on the same day during last year’s sixth annual Ready, Set, Wear It! Life Jacket World Record Day. At 257 events around the world, 10,917 participants inflated their life jacket or wore an inherently buoyant life jacket, breaking the world record.

Locally, a picture will be taken for Ocean City’s contribution at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the West Ocean City commercial channel next to the public boat ramp. Everyone is asked to bring their life jackets and

join. The group photo will be submitted to and counted toward the record.

Also, participants who bring their boats, either by water or by trailer, will receive free safety vessel inspections by a qualified member of the USCG Auxiliary. The USCG Auxiliary is available every Saturday and Sunday morning throughout the vacationing season at the West Ocean City ramp to provide free safety inspections.

Attendees can also sign up for the Maryland Safe Boating class. It is open to all and required for anyone born after July 1, 1972, who wishes to operate a boat in Maryland waters.

Space is still available in the June and July classes that will be taught at the Ocean Pines library.

The official ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday when the USCG 47-foot motor life boat arrives with the local dignitaries. After proclamations, pronouncements and the group photo, the Coast Guard motor life boat and the Ocean City fire boat will be available for tours.

There will be several exhibits on marine safety, ecology, fishing tips and regulations, knot-tying demonstrations. The Kiwanis Club will supply hot dogs.

According to stats, Md. 6th in U.S. for boating accidents (May 20, 2016) New recreational boating statistics were recently released by the U.S. Coast Guard just in time for National Safe Boating Week, which kicks off this weekend through May 27.

Maryland ranks sixth in the nation for boating accidents, with 146 boating mishaps in the state in 2015.

Download the full report at http://uscgboating.org/statistics/ac-

cident_statistics.php.

Nationally, drowning was the reported cause of death in three-fourths of recreational boating fatalities in 2015, and that 85 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets.

The National Safe Boating Council will kick off its Wear It! campaign promoting safe boating and life jackets with National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27.

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Barrett named community manager for MSABC of OC

(May 20, 2016) The American Cancer Society announces that Jamie Barrett has been appointed community manager for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocean City, an annual 5K non-competitive walk held at the inlet at the Boardwalk at Ocean City. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8 a.m.

Barrett brings a wealth of experience, having served as a comJamie Barrett mittee member of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocean City event. A fourth generation resident of Berlin, she previously worked as an events and grassroots representative for the Mary Beth Carozza for Delegate campaign.

She has a master’s degree in sociocultural anthropology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology from Clemson University.

She is working on her PhD in social psychology from Walden University.

Barrett’s responsibilities including leading a new campaign called Real Men Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Eastern Shore that features community leaders who are wearing pink and fundraising this summer up through October.

So far, the Real Men participants are: Wyatt Harrison, Austin Widdowson, Chris Perdue, Carter Price, Duke Marshall, Dan Kuebler, Jacob Day, Gee Williams, George Angello, Joel Maher, Bradley Rayfield, Greg David, William

Hyle, Mike Lewis, Mark Thompson, Bob Culver, Dave Wilson Jr., Trent Pusey, Ivan Barkley and Ronnie Price.

Barrett is also working on the Eastern Shore’s traditional Pink Ribbon events to benefit Making Strides of Ocean City that include the 23rd annual Captain Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open fishing tournament, Aug. 17-20.

For information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Ocean City, visit www.Makingstrideswalk.org/ oceancitymd or contact Barrett at OceanCityStrides@cancer.org or 410749-1635.

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates.

Thanks in part to its progress, nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. ACS is determined to finish the fight against cancer.

ACS is finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call 1-800227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

BBD presents 14th annual Summer Blood Challenge

(May 20, 2016) Blood Bank of Delmarva will hold its 14th annual Summer Blood Challenge (SBC) through Sept. 24 with an emphasis this year on music and the incredible artists that grace the stage at the annual Firefly Festival in Dover every summer.

“The Summer Blood Challenge is a friendly competition among employers and community organizations,” said Michael Waite, director of Marketing & Community Relations at Blood Bank of Delmarva. “Summer months are particularly challenging for blood donations, but with an emphasis this year on the musical experience of a lifetime, we’re convinced that current and new donors will be motivated to participate. The Woodlands of Dover does truly become a music-lovers paradise for the four days of the festival.”

Registered donors will earn points based on blood donations, number and type of donations and more. For every point earned during this year’s SBC, a donor will get a chance at this year’s Grand Prize, the choice of two four-day passes to Firefly 2017 along

with a $1,000 TD Bank Visa gift card, or a $2,000 gift card. The choice is up to the winner.

Last year, a record 245 companies participated in the Summer Blood Challenge which resulted in over 12,000 blood donations. The deadline for companies and organizations to register to participate for this year’s SBC is Monday, May 30.

For more information or to register for the Summer of Rock & Roll Blood Challenge, visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org or call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8.

The Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) community service organization which provides blood transfusion products and services for hospitals within the Delmarva region.

For over 60 years, Blood Bank of Delmarva has ensured a safe and continuous supply of blood to meet the needs of more than 20,000 patients annually.

In addition to blood provisioning, BBD operates a regional laboratory providing donor testing and patient reference laboratory services for blood collection centers and hospitals.

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS YOUNG BAKERS Every year, Worcester Prep second grade students host a Bread Sale as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, science, social studies, mathematics and philanthropy. The monthlong project is modeled like a small business, whereas the students actually make the bread and then set up a classroom cafe at the end of the lesson to sell bread to students and faculty. The project involves researching ingredients, creating posters, oral reports, and rotating jobs - from busboy to cashier - to learn all the facets of running a business. Proceeds from the Bread Sale are then donated to Atlantic General Hospital. Pictured is Kelley Burton’s second grade class.

SPEECH Henry Putsch gives a persuasive speech about protecting and respecting our trees during a presentation in Michael Johnson’s class at Showell Elementary School.

CHUN FIRST PLACE Stephen Decatur High School senior Hyunsoo Chun finished first in the spring session of the Maryland Council on Economic Education’s Stock Market Challenge. The SMG is an educational simulation that teaches about the stock market, the American economic system and the global economy.

Chun earned nearly a 30 percent return on a virtual $100,000 investment. Chun is a student in economics teacher Kurt Marx’s class.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY AT WPS On March 7, Worcester Prep lower school students hosted Grandparents’ Day, showering their loved ones with activities, handmade gifts, and history presentations. Second grader Preston Adkins serves a snack to his grandfather, Bob McCabe, and grandmother, Jane Adkins.

SUMO PRINCIPAL Stephen Decatur High School Principal Tom Zimmer takes time out of his busy day to pose with a few yearbook students in his sumo wrestling suit. Zimmer agreed to don the suit if students raised $1,000 in one day for a local needy family. Pictured with Zimmer are Francesca Lundberg, Scott Devenny, Sara Truitt, Luke Warrington and Samantha Colbert.

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The Charter Society is the group of donors who have contributed $1,000 or more annuCam Bunting ally to Coastal Hospice.

The nonprofit presents the Anchor Award every year to a person who has demonstrated significant commitment to hospice and palliative care, made a significant financial contribution to the organization, garnered and cultivated financial support in the community for the organization, and shown qualities of leadership, vision, integrity, compassion, cooperation and generosity of time and talents.

“Cam is a fearless advocate for Coastal Hospice,” Coastal Hospice President Alane Capen said. “Serving on our board from 2002 through 2006, she helped to create Coastal Hospice at the Lake, our inpatient unit at Deer’s Head Hospital Center. More recently she has been instrumental in the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.”

Bunting is serving once again on the Coastal Hospice Board. She said the award came as a total surprise.

“There are a lot of people who do a lot of great things in this community,” she said. “To be honored is a humbling experience.”

Bunting, a native of Salisbury, has owned Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin since 1991. She is married to Woody Bunting and has three adult children and 10 grandchildren.

Bunting’s energetic volunteerism stems from the tradition her family — including her parents and siblings — established in helping their community. Her volunteer work includes serving on the board of Coastal Hospice, helping establish Coastal Hospice at the Lake and actively raising funds for the capital campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.

She also was on the board of Atlantic General Hospital for nine years and served as chairperson for two years, the only woman to hold that position at the hospital.

Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing lifelimiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible.

Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.

Discount amusement park tickets available at WCRC (May 20, 2016) Amusement park tickets can now be purchased at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill at discounted prices.

Purchase tickets before heading out of town to save money and time waiting in ticket lines.

Busch Gardens, Diggerland USA, Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, Kings Dominion, Sahara Sam’s, Sesame Place, Six Flags America (Maryland), Six Flags Great

Adventure (New Jersey) and Water Country tickets are available.

All ticket are at a discounted price compared to what visitors would spend purchasing them at the gate.

Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. using cash or credit card.

Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete list of prices.

For information and availability, call the recreation Center at 410-632-2144.

WCAC accepting registration for June Summer Arts Camp

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(May 20, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council is accepting registrations for the annual Summer Arts Camp for children, to be held June 2024, at Berlin Intermediate School.

This camp is designed for students entering third through eighth grades in fall 2016.

The cost is $100 for the weeklong camp, which is held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bus transportation from Pocomoke and Snow Hill for an additional $15 for the week will be offered.

Registration form, including selec-

tion of various visual and performing art workshops offered this year, is available at www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org and the Arts Council’s office, located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin.

Deadline for registration is June 6.

Financial support provided by Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club and patrons of the Council will allow for offering limited financial assistance. For details how to apply, call 410-641-0809.

For volunteering opportunities, contact Anna Mullis at 410-641-0809 or curator@worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

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Several Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School middle school students participated in the Junior American Citizens Contest, which is sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). MBS students placed in the chapter, state, Eastern Division and national levels. Pictured are the chapter winners.

Junior American Citizens Contest winners from MBS

(May 20, 2016) This year, several Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School middle school students participated in the Junior American Citizens Contest, which is sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

This year’s topic was “Celebrate America.” Using this topic, students were asked to write a short story or poem as creative expression. They could also make a poster, create a stamp design, or students had the option to participate in groups of three or more by making a banner.

MBS students placed in the chapter, state, Eastern Division and national levels. Winners are as follows: • Chapter Winners: Sixth grade: Short Story- Katherine Abbott, Poem- Matthew Engel, Stamp- Bridget Cooper, PosterTiffany Hayes, Banner-Katherine Abbott, Emma Berrie and Madison Tipton Seventh grade: Short Story- Juliana Fohner, Poem- Paul Vitaliti, Stamp- Lily Jones, Poster- Morgan Carlson, Banner- Ariana HollandSeda, Eleni Kangas and Maura Vosburg Eighth grade: Short Story- Mikayla Denault, Poem- Karsten St. Amant, Stamp- Abaigeal Staniewski, PosterCaela Berrie, Banner- Eric Bontempo, Cooper Houck and Karsten St. Amant • State Level Winners: Sixth grade: Short Story- Katherine Abbott (second place), PosterTiffany Hayes (first place), BannerKatherine Abbott, Emma Berrie and Madison Tipton (second place) Seventh grade: Short Story- Juliana Fohner (second place), PoemPaul Vitaliti (second place), PosterMorgan Carlson (first place) Eighth grade: Short Story- Mikayla Denault (second place), PoemKarsten St. Amant (first place), Poster- Caela Berrie (second place) • Eastern Division Winners: Sixth grade: Poster- Tiffany Hayes Seventh grade: Poster-Morgan Carlson Eighth grade: Karsten St. Amant (first place) • National Level Winner: Seventh grade: Poster-Morgan Carlson (second place) Eighth grade: Poem-Karsten St. Amant (third place)

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LITTER SPEECH Showell Elementary third grader, Jayda Taylor, presents a speech to convince people to take a part in eliminating litter and keeping our planet clean.

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Cole Jarman and Henry Putsch, Showell students in Michael Johnson's class, sharpen their measurement skills in a third grade classroom. These mathematicians collected measurement data from various body part lengths.

Worcester Prep parents and guests attend the 31st annual Worcester Prep Gala held at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites in March. Kathleen and Mike Abercrombie of Salisbury participate in the gala.

INSTRUMENT DONATION The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) “Note-Worthy Instrument Program” is a collection of donated instruments which the group loans free-of-charge to Worcester County students who cannot obtain their own. Ocean Pines resident Judith Duckworth, left, donates her husband, Jimmy’s, two violins in his memory to the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. She is pictured with JoFran Falcon, vice president of Education and Outreach.

ANIMAL LESSON Barn Hill Preserve Educational Program recently visited Seaside Christian Academy to offer the students and staff the unique experience to get up close to animals they may never have seen or touched before. Carter Blizzard and Elijah Quillen check out the African Pygmy Hedgehog that Allison Chapman is holding.

PAINT NIGHT Executive Women Golf Association/Eastern Shore Golf Association members participate in a Brushes and Bubbly event at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, March 31. Pictured, standing, from left, are Betty Young, Linda Truitt, Susan Penn, Judy Kight, Laurie Schwab, Hillary Neddleman, Monica Anthenelli and Nancy Dofflemyer, and seated, Sharon Repass, Pat Cavin, Ruth Scott, Judy Schoellkopf and Patty Seidl.

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The University of Maryland Extension, Worcester County 4-H Youth Development Program recognized its top achievers for 2015 during an Ice Cream Social held at the Snow Hill Lions Club on March 13. (Left) James Moore, center, is the 2015 Outstanding 4-H member. He is pictured with Karen Reddersen, area extension director for the Lower Eastern Shore, and Harold Decker, district manager for Sun Communities/Frontier Town & Fort Whaley Resorts and Campgrounds. (Right) Betty Jackson-Whitehead, left, presents the Thomas Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship to Barbie Grey, center, daughter of Patty Grey.

Wor. Co. 4-H Youth Development Prog. hands out awards

(May 20, 2016) The University of Maryland Extension, Worcester County 4-H Youth Development Program, recognized its top achievers for 2015 during an Ice Cream Social held at the Snow Hill Lions Club in March. Youth and volunteers received awards for project work, leadership, participation and educational pursuit.

James Moore was presented the John L. Sanford, Jr. Award for Outstanding 4-H member in 2015. A member of Worcester County Adventurers 4-H Club, the 9-year-old completed four projects, competed in the county fair and was very active in numerous 4H events and activities.

He is also the junior level winner of the Albert Dickerson Award for 4-H Record Keeping and received a Maryland Diamond Clover Award. He earned medals for his Crafts, Pet and Wildlife projects and received a certificate for participation in the 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Trent “T.D.” Ortega won the award for Outstanding 4-H Project Work. An officer of the Berlin Hoot Owls 4-H club and student at Stephen Decatur High School, Ortega completed six educational projects, going above and beyond to achieve a high level of excellence.

Project work included Arts and Crafts, Community Service, Outdoor Education, Horse, Robotics and Wildlife. This caring young man received a four-year seal for his Community Service project work.

Established in 1997 by Betty Jackson in memory of her father, the Thomas Johnson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship award is given annually to a 4-H member who is pursuing higher education in a field related to agriculture.

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ECONOMY SAVVY Stephen Decatur High School economics teacher Kurt Marx stands with the third-place finishers in the state in the Maryland Council on Economic Education Econ Challenge. The challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of economic literacy by competing with other students across the state. Pictured, in back are, Marx and Zohar Omer, and in front, Cole Mumford, Jonathon Hanley and Allison Shumate.

DAR HONORS VIETNAM VETS The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” on March 30 at American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City. Twenty-nine Vietnam veterans received a commemorative lapel pin and certificate of appreciation in recognition of their valor, service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Pictured, from left, are General Levin Winder Chapter members Patricia Ayers, Suzanne Zantzinger, Pat Arata and Regent Barbara May.

BREAD BAKERS Every year, Worcester Prep second grade students host a Bread Sale as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, science, social studies, mathematics and philanthropy. The month-long project is modeled like a small business, whereas the students actually make the bread and then set up a classroom cafe at the end of the lesson to sell bread to students and faculty. The project involves researching ingredients, creating posters, oral reports, and rotating jobs - from busboy to cashier - to learn all the facets of running a business. Proceeds from the Bread Sale are then donated to Atlantic General Hospital. WPS Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull purchases a slice of bread from second graders, from left, Catherine Cullen, Emily Patrowicz, Jude Damouni, Sasha To and Preston Adkins.

VIDEO QUESTION Stephen Decatur High School Spanish teacher Brian Phillips is joined by his Spanish I students after sending a video question to First Lady Michelle Obama, who is initiating communication with Cuban students.

HONORING VETS Coastal Hospice’s We Honor Veterans program was on display during the “Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day” ceremonies on March 30 at the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 in Ocean City.

Two members of Coastal Hospice’s honor guard, from left, — James Briddell, commander of Berlin’s National Association of Black Veterans, and Jon Black, family assistance specialist with the National Guard — join Nancy Stewart, coordinator of Coastal Hospice’s We Honor Veterans program, and David Duitscher, Coastal Hospice patient volunteer, in honoring the Vietnam veterans.

WPS GRANDPARENTS’ DAY On March 7, Worcester Prep lower school students hosted Grandparents’ Day, showering their loved ones with activities, handmade gifts, and history presentations. First grader Laney Hoch is surrounded by generations of grandparents including, from left, grandmother, Wilma Azar, great-grandmother, Janie Linn, and grandmother, Danna Abbott.

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The University of Maryland Extension, Worcester County 4-H Youth Development Program recognized its top achievers for 2015 during an Ice Cream Social held at the Snow Hill Lions Club on March 13. (Left) Worcester County Commissioner, Ted Elder, right, presents the 2015 Outstanding 4-H Family Award to Kelly Lehman and daughters Carter, 8, and Braedan, 13. The Lehmans participate in numerous 4-H activities. (Right) Madi Ortega is all smiles after being named the inaugural True Leader Award winner for the Worcester County 4-H youth development program. Sara Thompson, Worcester County Board of Education and Extension Advisory Council member, presents the award.

Lehmans of Barn Buddies ‘15 Outstanding 4-H Family Continued from Page 61 year’s award. Grey currently studies at Wor-Wic Community College working toward a degree in Veterinary Medicine.

The Outstanding 4-H Family in 2015 is the Lehmans of the Barn Buddies 4H Club. Kelly Lehman is a highly involved parent who robustly supports the 4-H project work and participation by daughters, 13-year-old Braeden and 8-year-old Carter.

Braeden holds leadership positions for her club and actively participated in numerous horse competitions on the local level and at the Maryland State Fair. Carter has been waiting for her chance to compete and is now old enough. She has been very active with her club, cheering them on at the 4-H competitions and taking on the role of club photographer.

Sara Thompson, Worcester County Board of Education and Extension Advisory Council member, presented the inaugural True Leader Award to Madilyn Ortega, president of the Berlin Hoots Owls 4-H Club.

National 4-H Council President and CEO, Jennifer Sirangelo, was quoted as stating, “4-H empowers nearly six million young people to be true leaders.

True leaders have real confidence; know how to work well with others; can endure through challenges; and will stick to a job until it gets done. We believe true leaders aren’t born—they are grown. The 4-H experience is proven to grow true leaders with life skills like confidence, teamwork, curiosity and resilience.”

During the presentation, it was noted that Ortega leads by example, patiently mentors and encourages younger club members, and participates in a number community service activities.

Other 4-H achievement awards presented include: Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Leaders, Katie Clogg and Hermetta Hudson; Special Clover Award, Laura

Wenzel; Camp Awards, Gus Blakelock, Emily Wenzel, Jack Blakelock, Barbie Grey, Madi Ortega, Sarah Wenzel, T.D Ortega; Maryland State Fair Horse Show, Braeden Lehman, Colby Morris, Samantha Wolpin; State Fair Booth entry, Barn Buddies 4-H Club; 4-H Record Book Cover Award, Brandon Sellers; Albert Dickerson Record Keeping Award, Braeden Lehman (intermediate), Tierra Watkins (senior); Most Improved 4-H Member, Jack Blakelock; Horizon Award, Roman Holland; Roy Porter Communications Award, Emily Wenzel, Sarah Wenzel; 4-H Head, Heart, Hands and Health Awards, Samantha Wolpin, Gus Blakelock, Kallie Blakelock and Chloe Holland; Agriculture Award, Christian Martin; Unsung Volunteer Awards, Lauren Morris, Katie Grey.

The following 4-H’ers completed their project record books, receiving certificates, medals and seals: Gus Blakelock, Jack Blakelock, Kallie Blakelock, Isabella Holland, Roman Holland, Braedan Lehman, Carter Lehman, Christian Martin, James Moore, Madi Ortega, T.D. Ortega, Brandon Sellers, Tierra Watkins, Laura Wenzel and Samantha Wolpin.

In addition to their awards, winners were presented with prizes donated by local individuals and businesses including: Sun Communities/Frontier Town Campground, Francis Scott Key Family Resort, Boardwalk Hotel Group, Worcester Farm Bureau, Lower Shore Family YMCA, Delmarva Discovery Center, Eastern Shore Lanes, Mar-Va Theater, Riverside Restaurant, Simply Sublime Massage & Day Spa, Harvest Moon Tavern, Tractor Supply Co. – Pocomoke, Taylor Bank, Deck and Kathy Decker, Amanda Kiesewetter, Betty Jackson-Whitehead and F. Evelyn Smith.

To learn more about Worcester County 4-H, call 410-632-1972 or visit www.extension.umd.edu.

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Acrobats of Cirque-tacular coming to Freeman Stage

(May 20, 2016) The Freeman Stage at Bayside will kick off its ninth season with a performance by The Best of Acrobats of Cirque-tacular at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28.

Featuring an ever-changing cast of elite aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, specialty acts, world-record holders and indescribable feats, this family friendly event will delight guest of all ages. While admission is free for the show, patrons should bring their own chairs.

In addition to the public performance, more than 7,700 local students will attend performances of The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular May 24-26 as part of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation’s arts in education program.

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“We are proud to continue to be a vessel for the arts and present memorable experiences for the community at The Freeman Stage at Bayside,” said Patti Grimes, executive director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. “The high energy arts experience of The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular is not only an exciting way to kick off our ninth season, but it’s also the perfect offering for the students, local families and visitors over Memorial Day weekend.”

Regular weekly performances will continue on June 17 with a performance by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, call 302436-3015 or visit www.freemanstage.org.

The Freeman Stage is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, who partners to present memorable performances and provide inspired arts education for all. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Grant support is also provided by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, the Sussex County Council, and the State of Delaware.

Armed Forces Day program at Ocean City Legion, Sat.

(May 20, 2016) The annual Armed Forces Day program will be held at American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 on 24th Street in Ocean City, Saturday, May 21 at noon.

This is the day to honor Armed Forces past and present. Included in this year’s event will be the Synepuxent Post #166’s Legion Family, which will include the Legion, the Sons of the American Legion, the American Legion Riders and Unit #166 the American Legion Auxiliary and its Junior members.

Joining the Legion Family will be Ocean City’s Coast Guard, Chapter #1091 Vietnam Veterans of America, First State U.S. Marine Corp League, Boys Scout Troop #261, Cub Scout Pack #261, the Ocean City Lions Club and the Ocean City Elks #2645.

The program is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

For further information, contact Commander Sarge Garlitz at 443-735-1942 or email, commander166@msn.com.

The Freeman Stage at Bayside will kick off its ninth season with a performance by The Best of Acrobats of Cirque-tacular at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28.

‘Paddle for a Cure’ benefits Cancer Support Community (May 20, 2016) Coastal Kayak of Fenwick Island, Delaware has two fundraisers planned to benefit local charities.

On Sunday, May 22, Coastal Kayak will hold its 15th annual “Paddle for a Cure,” benefitting Delaware’s Cancer Support Community. The Cancer Support Community is a statewide organization whose mission is to “ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.”

“Our programs help people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones cope with the emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis and the difficult journey that follows,” said Jo Allegro-Smith, Sussex County director. “We are so grateful for the generosity of Coastal Kayak. Their support will truly make a difference to our friends, family and neighbors right here in Sussex County who are facing cancer.” To learn more about the mission, visit www.cancersupportdelaware.org.

This year’s paddle will be for intermediate paddlers. No first-timers or children under the age of 13 permitted.

Participants will explore the Ocean City commercial harbor and paddle along the north end of Assateague Island. Donations to the Delaware Cancer Support Community will be collected in lieu of registration fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Paddling experience is a must, but Coastal Kayak will supply kayaks at no charge.

On Sunday, June 19, Coastal Kayak will offer a special Salt Marsh Sunset/Moonrise Tour to benefit the Delaware Audubon Society, which is dedicated to developing a better appreciation of natural resources and working for species and habitat conservation.

For more information, visit www.delawareaudubon.org.

Participants, with expert guides, will enjoy a twilight paddle through the salt marshes of the Rehoboth Bay, hoping to see osprey, blue heron and oyster catchers, as well as the annual spawning rituals of the horseshoe crabs so vital to the coastal eco-system. Space is limited and advanced reservations are required.

The cost of the tour is $50 per person with all proceeds going to the Delaware Audubon Society.

In the last five years, Coastal Kayak has donated thousands of dollars to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Delaware Wild Lands, Horseshoe Crab Conservation Fund (ERDG), Justin’s Beach House, Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR), Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF), Rebecca Adams Green Foundation, SMAC! Sock Monkeys Against Cancer, Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc., and Worcester County Humane Society.

For more information, visit www.coastalkayak.com, call 302-5397999, email info@coastalkayak.com, or stop by 36840 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware (across from the Fenwick Island State Park Bathhouse).

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Ravens Roost to host guest bartending fundraiser, Wed. (May 20, 2016) The Penguin Swim Team of Ocean City Ravens Roost 44 will host a guest bartending event at Ocean City Fish Company on Wednesday, May 25, from 6-9 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit the Roost and Swim Team’s support of Atlantic General Hospital.

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Wor-Wic to offer summer courses Classes available for gifted and talented children in third through ninth grades (May 20, 2016) Parents of gifted and talented children entering third through ninth grades in the fall of 2016 can register their children for Summer Scholars courses being offered at Wor-Wic Community College this summer.

New courses being offered this summer include “Crazy, Creepy, Crawling Critters,” “Dino Sleuths,” “Dudes That Dared,” “Game On – One in a Million,” “Girls with Gusto,” Grossology,” “Passage to Egypt,” “LEGOs Mania” and “Make Your First Website – Google Sites.” Other courses focus on 3-D printing, art, chemistry, computer repair, cooking, geocaching, Google Earth, robotics,

photography, Star Wars science, stop motion video, veterinary science and writing.

“Each year, our number of students grows,” said Jill Heathfield, director of continuing education and workforce development at Wor-Wic. “The kids tell us how great their experiences were and the parents thank us for engaging their kids’ minds and motivating them to start school with a positive attitude.”

The one-week courses are offered on campus Monday through Friday, beginning July 11 and ending Aug. 5.

Students can take full- or half-day courses. Full-day courses are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Half-day courses, which are offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m., can also be taken back-to-back to create a full-day schedule. Before and after care is available at the col-

lege’s on-campus child development center.

The courses are designed for public, private and home-schooled gifted and talented students.

A student’s gifted and talented status is determined by the school they attend, based on the student’s abilities in the areas of general intellectual capabilities, specific academic aptitudes, or the creative, visual or performing arts.

Space is limited. For the best selection of classes, registrations should be submitted prior to June 1. For more information, visit www.worwic.edu/SummerScholars or call 410334-2815.

MAY 20, 2016

Wor. County UME 4-H teach youth about agriculture

(May 20, 2016) The Worcester County UME 4-H Farm Visit was a collaboration with the Worcester County Board of Education, University of Maryland Extension (UME) 4H, Agriculture, EFNEF and STEM educators from the lower Eastern Shore and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).

This was the third year for the farm to school visit. The program is held at the county public elementary schools by the Worcester County 4-H program. The five elementary schools See CHILDREN Page 67

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Children learn about farm life and animal care Continued from Page 66 that have participated annually include Buckingham, Ocean City, Pocomoke, Showell and Snow Hill.

Worcester County 4-H and their programming partners provide various animals and educational tools to supplement each of the learning stations. There are five hands-on learning stations that make up the farm to school program: Hatching Chicks, Making Butter, Getting Your Goat, Milking Cows and Wiggly Worms.

Throughout the course of the program held over five days, Worcester County UME 4-H educates with approximately 500 first grade students and teachers offering hands-on agriculture education to the youth.

This is a very rewarding program for the youth and the teachers in Worcester County. Many youth have never held a baby chick or made their own butter,” said Lower Eastern Shore Agriculture Agent, Jessica Flores. “They are fascinated to learn that worms can “breakdance” and that baby goats are ‘kids,’ too. The milking cow station allows them the opportunity to milk a ‘pretend cow’ to teach them where milk really doesn’t come from the store, but from the cow that is raised by the farmer.”

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Worcester County Farm Queen, Kristen Johnston, speaks to Showell Elementary School first graders about farm life and animal care.

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NATIONAL LEVEL WINNERS Several Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School middle school students participated in the Junior American Citizens Contest, which is sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

MBS students placed in the chapter, state, Eastern Division and national levels. Pictured are national level winners, seventh grade: Poster-Morgan Carlson (second place) and eighth grade: Poem- Karsten St. Amant (third place).

ENGAGED Eric and Rubie Mize of Ellicott City wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Lauren Mize, to Maxwell Colin Marks. Marks is the son of Gary and Brenda Marks of Berlin. Mize is a 2012 graduate of Centennial High and 2016 from the University of Maryland. Marks graduated from Stephen Decatur High in 2007 and Salisbury University in 2011. He is currently in the U.S. Army attached to Air Assault at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.

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Joan Carpenter Hospice and Palliative Nurse of the Year (May 20, 2016) Joan G. Carpenter, MN, CRNP, NP-C, GNP-C, ACHPN, nurse practitioner at Coastal Hospice, has received the national 2016 Hospice and Palliative Nurse of the Year Award.

She received the award in March in Chicago during the annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.

Carpenter’s ACHPN certification — designating that she is an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse — demonstrates to patients and families, colleagues and the community that she has achieved the skills and knowledge to practice at the Joan Carpenter full extent of advance practice nursing education and palliative care training.

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, with the goal of improving quality of life for both the patient and the family.

Carpenter began her nursing career caring for persons with cancer, HIV/AIDs, and neurological disease.

Once prepared as a nurse practitioner, she focused on caring for persons in long-term care and their families and quickly realized the need for expertise in palliative care, including advance care planning and clarifying goals of care.

“I found that I was able to make a substantial difference in my patients’

lives,” she said. “I realized that because I was there to provide palliative care to patients, the outcome for many was very different.”

At Coastal Hospice, Carpenter performs inpatient palliative care consultations at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, makes home visits to hospice patients, and develops practices to increase the utilization and acceptability of hospice and palliative care.

“Her bedside manner and kindness with dying patients is evident by all who work with her,” said Karen Bailey, Coastal Hospice’s palliative team social worker. “Joan is able to be honest but kind and has a wonderful way of having extremely difficult conversations.”

Over the past five years, Carpenter has been performing funded research centering on gerontological palliative care and has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.

Carpenter, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh before moving to the Eastern Shore in 2006, received her degrees from Penn State University and the Medical College of Georgia. She recently completed all requirements for her doctoral degree at the University of Utah College of Nursing.

Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible.

Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

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

■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-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. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

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

Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets.

Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday.

Take out available.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / 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, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 5 through Sept. 25. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families.

Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood.

Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / 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 / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sun-

day brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner.

Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet.

Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night.

Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information.

■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 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 and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood.

Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ 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 is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy.

■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477 / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast, House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, made from scratch.

Juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs.

Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-

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■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. New menu. Burgers, salads, 12 wing sauces and seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and Hooters cocktails. Large parties welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. Happy Hour daily, live entertainment every weekend.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from.

Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fine dining and casual fare. Top veal chop, seafood and pasta dishes. A fine dining side, as well as bar side.

■ 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 / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with 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 / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, 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.

■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

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■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks.

Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon.

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ PHILLIPS 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 and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted

OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and 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, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar.

■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu.

■ 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.

■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m.

Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / www.tokyoseafoodbuffetmd.com / $$ / V-MC-AE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open 7 days a week, 3:30-10 p.m.

■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round.

Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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Calendar FRI., MAY. 20 Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring breakfast, lunch, baked goods, silent auction, clothing, furniture, housewares and garden stuff. Vendors welcome.

Cost for space is $10, bring own table.

Gail, 410-208-6229

SEMI ANNUAL YARD SALE

Ocean City convention center and Ocean City Inlet Lot, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Featuring more than 3,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Boardwalk parades on Friday and Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. Admission cost is $15 per day on Friday and Saturday and free for children 13 and younger, with an adult. Tickets are good at all locations.

410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.cruisinoceancity.com

26TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m.

For children ages 2 to 5 years.

410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME

The Globe, 12 Broad St., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m.

Guest speaker is Denise Clemons, food columnist for the Cape Gazette newspaper since 2005. The program is casual and interactive. Admission is free and open to all.

LOWER SHORE WRITERS’ MEETING

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale.

410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

beach intertidal zone sampling, butterflies and flying insects. Sign up as a team or an individual. Morning session begins at 9 a.m. and an afternoon session starts at 1 p.m. Sunscreen, hats, mosquito and tick repellant, greenbriar proof-pants, bright clothing and boots recommended. Binoculars are encouraged, but not necessary to participate. On-site team registration begins at 8 a.m. at the North Beach Parking Lot Picnic Pavilion. To pre-register, contact: Kelly Taylor, Kelly_Taylor@nps.gov, 410629-6077 Whispering Woods, Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The driveways and garages will be full of bargains. Rain or shine. Look for signs.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome.

410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, MD, 8 to 11 a.m.

A $6 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices.

410-524-8196

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

River Run Community, Beauchamp Road and River Run Drive, Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Open to the public. Residents selling everything from toys to golf equipment to rockers. Maps available at the first intersection in the development. Rain date is May 22.

RIVER RUN YARD SALE

SEMI ANNUAL YARD SALE

The Worship Center, 10736 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD, 8 a.m.

SERVEFEST is a one-day, yearly outreach event by designed to serve the community in five areas: widows, orphans/fatherless, poor/needy, oppressed/sick and imprisoned.

Meet for team assignments at 8 a.m. at The Worship Center. This year the group will also be distributing hot meals from the parking lot adjacent to Seaside Christian Academy in West Ocean City. Rain date is June 18.

Jennifer Mitchell, servefest2013@gmail.com, 410-603-3628, https://sites.google.com/site/servefest2013/

Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Identify as many species as possible in the park including birds, aquatic sampling, reptiles and amphibians, plants, GIS, shells,

Ocean City convention center and Ocean City Inlet Lot, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Featuring more than 3,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Boardwalk parades on Friday and Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. Admission cost is $15 per day on Friday and Saturday and free for children 13 and younger, with an adult. Tickets are good at all locations.

Berlin Coffee House, 6-8 p.m.

Author Caroline Ailanthus will be signing copies of her first published novel, “To Give A Rose.”

BOOK SIGNING

SAT., MAY. 21 Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring breakfast, lunch, baked goods, silent auction, clothing, furniture, housewares and garden stuff. Vendors welcome.

Cost for space is $10, bring own table.

Gail, 410-208-6229

BIOBLITZ FUN DAY

SERVEFEST

26TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY

410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.cruisinoceancity.com West Ocean City Public Boat Ramp, 12806 Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines Ocean City Hot Dog Team will be selling their food and drinks for the kickoff of National Boat Safety Week.

HOT DOG TEAM SALE

Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, West Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Saturdays through May 28. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, hangar flying.

Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial Fund.

Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m.

Commissioner Chip Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county as well as answer questions with Commissioner President Jim Bunting. Jonathan Cook, president of the Worcester County Board of Education will be the guest speaker.

BERTINO TO HOST TOWN MEETING

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carrie Dupuie, AAMS, a financial advisor at Raymond James, will discuss educating children on financial life skills. Registration required: 410-641-7052

FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

West Ocean City Public Boat Ramp, 12806 Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Event includes free vessel inspections; tours of the USCG, OC Fire Department and MNRP boats; and exhibits on marine safety, fishing, communications, life jackets, the environment, knot-typing, towing services and safety equipment. Special group photo of everyone in a life jacket to break the Guinness World Record at 10:30 a.m. Hot dogs and sodas available. Bring your life jacket.

NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK EVENT

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower Street, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m.

Cost is $8 for 1/2 BBQ chicken and a roll.

Benefits the St. Paul United Methodist Church Men’s Ministry.

Patrick Henry, 443-880-4746

CHICKEN BBQ

Snow Hill Lions Club, 5458 E. Market St., Snow Hill, MD, 12 to 4 p.m.

The barbecue is available for carry-out 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 in the community.

Kirk Hudson, 410-632-2931

ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE AND AUCTION

American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 12 p.m.

ARMED FORCES DAY

A day to take a moment for our Armed Forces past and present. Included in this years event will be the Synepuxent Post #166’s Legion Family as well as OC’s Coast Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, First State U.S. Marine Corp League, Boys Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Ocean City Lions Club and the Ocean City Elks. Open to the public. Light refreshments served.

Commander Sarge Garlitz, commander166@msn.com, 443-735-1942 Pure Power Studio, 12417 Ocean Gateway, Unit #20, West Ocean City, MD, 2 to 4 p.m.

Try sample classes at no charge. There will be vendors as well as complimentary refreshments. No reservations required. The studio offers a variety of classes, including pole fitness, aerial fitness, DNCE Fitness and POUND Fitness, suitable for all ages and fitness abilities. http://www.purepowerstudio.com

PURE POWER STUDIO OPEN HOUSE

SUN., MAY. 22 Coastal Kayak, 36840 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, All Day Explore the Ocean City commercial harbor and paddle along the north end of Assateague Island. For intermediate paddlers, ages 13 and older. Donations to the Delaware Cancer Support Community will be collected in lieu of registration fees. Kayaks will at supplied at no charge. Registration is required: info@coastalkayak.com, 302-539-7999, http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org

15TH ANNUAL PADDLE FOR A CURE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 8:3011:30 a.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. Info: 410-524-7930.

410-524-7930 Ocean City convention center and Ocean City Inlet Lot, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Featuring more than 3,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, manufacturers vendor midway and more. Admission cost is $10 for adults and free for children 13 and younger, with an adult. Tickets are good at all locations.

410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.cruisinoceancity.com

26TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY

Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, West Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sundays through May 29. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, hangar flying.

Suggested donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Huey Veterans Memorial Fund.

Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department,

FRIED CHICKEN CARRYOUT

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10709 Bishopville Rd, Bishopville, MD, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Half chicken (4 pieces) costs $8 and full chicken (8 pieces) costs $12. Bake table available. For remade carryouts, call 443-235-2926 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m.

Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients.

Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

HORSESHOE CRAB ECOLOGY AND TAGGING DEMONSTRATION

Assateague Island Visitor Center porch, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, MD, 1 p.m.

Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m., prior to the demonstration. Join scientist, Dick Arnold, for an informative and handson program discovering horseshoe crabs and how valuable this creature is to the global ecosystem. And participate in a live tagging demonstration. For all ages. outreachAIA@gmail.com Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2:30 to 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.

Bett, 410-202-9078

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

MON., MAY. 23 Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly.

Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 5:30 p.m.

Workout starts by 5:45 p.m. Come workout with the famous trainers you’ve seen on T.V., such as Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese and others. Cost is $5. Take water and a mat (optional).

Sandy, 443-340-0988

LIVE BETTER FIT CLUB

Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Lessons and dancing. Cost is $8 per person.

BYOB. Sandy, 443-340-0988

LINE DANCING

Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m.

Guest night for ladies who love to sing.

301-325-0113

DELMARVA ACAPELLA CHORUS GUEST NIGHT

Ocean Pines Community Center,, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m.

The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

410-641-6876

TUES., MAY. 24 YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘BUILDING HOUSES FOR THE 3 LITTLE PIGS’

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m.

Engineering experience, pre-school style for children ages 3 to 7 years.

410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MDd, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m.

The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is offering master gardeners to help with gardening questions.

Take your bagged samples by to find solutions to your plant problems.

410-208-4014

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m.

Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. dillon128@aol.com

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

WORCESTER COUNTY WARRIORS AGAINST OPIATE ADDICTION MEETING

OC Worship Center, 10736 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD, 6:30 p.m.

The group is organizing to fight the heroin epidemic in our community.

Heidi McNeely, Heidi_anne@verizon.net, 302-381-0569

MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING

Ocean City Lions Den, 12534 Airport Road, West Ocean City, MD, 7:30 p.m.

Jim Sternberg from Burrbenders Company and Big Bird Cropper will speak on various techniques to use artificial lures for top and bottom fishing. Open to the public. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

WED., MAY. 25 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m.

Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m.

410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m.

For children ages 2 to 5 years.

410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME

CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Senior Center, 4767 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, MD, 12 to 3 p.m.

Free, interactive, six-week program that helps those with chronic pain discover how to lead a life less affected by their chronic pain. Registration required: 410-641-9268 WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 12 p.m.

Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. dillon128@aol.com

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Professional senior advisor Robbin Gray will share how a reverse mortgage can be used to convert home equity into cash. Registration required:

FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR FOR SENIORS

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m.

Takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Cost is $7. Cash bar.

410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SIMPLE SUPPER

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Featuring watery science experiments and crafts.

410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FAMILY NIGHT ‘WATER’

Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City, MD, 6 to 9 p.m.

Guest bartending event to benefit the Ravens Roost’s Penguin Swim team. Live music provided by Tommy Burdette and the Riffshakers. Admission is free. Happy hour food and drink specials and a 50/50 raffle.

GUEST BARTENDING EVENT

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard

by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m.

The group meets every Wednesday. kbates@taylorbank.com, 410-641-1700

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

PAGE 71 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m.

Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families.

410-251-8163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY MAY LUNCHEON MEETING

Captain’s Table Restaurant, 2 15th St., Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m.

Speaker wil be Patty Miller, President of the Republican Club at Salisbury University.

Cost is $18. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting begins at 11 a.m. Reservations: Pat Addy, gorpataddy@ail.com, 410-2080171 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m.

Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed.

Dawn Denton, ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9268

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3 to 6 p.m.

Featuring local in season produce, baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, soaps and more.

410-713-8803

FARMER’S MARKET

Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m.

Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour.

Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-5240649

BEACH SINGLES

American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public.

410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org

BINGO

Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday. Located at the rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo.

410-250-2645

DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m.

The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Pastoral Care Services, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

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BINGO

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

THURS., MAY. 26 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m.

For children ages 2 to 5 years.

STORY TIME

Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Lou Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of the County Board of Education, will speak on the board’s efforts and challenges in maintaining the high ratings of county schools.

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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

HELP WANTED

Fall Soccer Coaches

Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking coaches for the following fall sports: Head Middle School Girls Soccer, Head Middle School Boys Soccer and Asst. Varsity/JV Boys Soccer.

Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required.

Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis @worcesterprep.org

HELP WANTED

Deep end Pool Bar Line Cook

Work in a great atmosphere with great pay.

17th St. & the Boards located @ The Holiday Inn & Suites ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS MON.-FRI.

J o i n TTee a m D u n e s ! Noow w H i ri n g : DI R EC TOR OF FOOD A N D BEV E R AGE AS ST CH I E F

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2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore … The Best Place to Work”

Hotel & Suites tes

Please apply online aatt www.real a hospittalittyyg ygroup up.com

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Front Desk Night Audit Housekeeping Maintenance recreation Server Bartender Line Cook Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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

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

Year round • Front Desk Manager • Assistant Director of Engineering

2 years experience required Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

HELP WANTED

FT/PT Experienced Designer/Sales Associates.

Furniture sales experience and references required.

Apply in person: Perfect Furnishings, 39597 Jefferson Bridge Road, Bethany Beach or email resume: perfectfurn@aol.com

Local Berlin Company is accepting applications to work in SCreeN PriNt DePArtMeNt Please call 410-641-2738

OIL TECH/TIRE TECH Must have Front End alignment experience. Must be dependable for a Fast paced, busy shop only getting busier!! Hourly paid position, benefits and uniforms available. call 410641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811

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Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

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NOW HIRING Front Desk Agent, Night Audit, Valet/Bellman, Night Maintenance Looking for experienced, outgoing and friendly IDFHV WR MRLQ RXU WHDP &RPSHWLWLYH SD\ EHQH¿WV for full time employees Applications accepted in person from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday Apply online at realhospitalitygroup.com/careers BBOCEANSUITES.COM 302-539-3200

99 HOLLYWOOD ST., BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

Model Att./Admin. Asst. for New Home Builder. 2-4 days per week. Some weekends req’d. Answer phone, greet customers, marketing and admin. duties. Call 410-2131099 to set up interview.

Now Hiring AM Buffet Cook PM Dishwasher AM Prep Cook

Please apply in person at 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton, Ocean City, MD

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Maintenance Supervisor; reporting to our Director of Maintenance. Must have maintenance and supervisor experience. For busy hotel with 40,000 square foot conference center, 3 pools, 250 hotel rooms and 84 condos.

Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V

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requirements: • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must have a current and valid Driver’s license • Must have CDL with Passenger Endorsement PAID TRAINING!!

WALK iN APPLiCANtS WeLCOMe! Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm Location: 20055 Shuttle rd., rehoboth Beach, De 19971 Questions?? Please call 302-236-9635 OR apply at careers.mvtransit.com

Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required.

MV Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

MV Transportation, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

HELP WANTED

New restaurant in Ocean City.

Now Hiring All Positions including Management. 5909 Coastal Highway. MondayFriday, 9-5; Saturday, 9-1.

Ocean Pines Yacht Club

Hiring For All Positions Dishwashers, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Servers, Hostess, Bartenders, Bar-Backs Please apply in person.

1 Mumford’s Landing Rd., Ocean Pines, MD 21811

Castle in the Sand

employment Opportunities

The Castle in the Sand is now hiring room Attendants, Laundry Staff and a Housekeeper Supervisor. These are full time seasonal positions with some lifting reqired. Compensation is based on experience which is preferred.

Please contact Bob at 410-289-6846, extension 600 for interview information.

Looking for a great Summer job? We have an immediate opening for a Part time retail/Carryout Position available at our outdoor tropical boutique, Palms. This position will be for both day and evening shifts.

Please contact Patricia at 410-289-6846, extension 615 for interview information.

Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

Maintenance Supervisor

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

A Residence Inn® by

HELP WANTED

Assistant General Manager

Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, MD Opening Summer 2016.

We are looking for a person that has previous Assistant General Manager hotel management experience in an upscale setting. This positions requires preparing employee schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Ensuring proper and complete training of Guest Representatives and front office staff. This position does require excellent customer service skills. We are looking for individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team! We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?

Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Licensing Classes Now SPACE IS LIMITED

Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-723-6063 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.CBRBSchool.com Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment relationship.

Any affiliation by you with the Company is intended to be that of an independent contractor agent.

Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

Now you can order your classifieds online

MAY 20, 2016

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Hiring Cook Fulltime 8am-3pm West Ocean City 631-949-3342

Immediate Openings for Line Cooks. Salary will be based on experience. Apply in person Mon.-Fri. @ Fishtales, 22nd St. & Bayside.

Painters Wanted

Full time for the next few weeks. $15/hour, $600/ week. Must be fast and extremely neat. Must be willing to do other tasks: moving furniture, cleaning, gardening. Driver’s license a plus.

Must have experience.

410-289-7873

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

Year Round • Restaurant Manager • Common Area Maid • Cook • Housekeepers

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for HVAC Maintenance Technicians. Start immediately. Great hourly pay plus sales commission. Call Marc, 302-682-1777.

GROUNDKEEPING. Reliable and own transportation. Good pay. Females are welcomed to apply. Call Donna 301712-5224.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FT/PT Landscape, Lawncare and Irrigation Positions Available

Only experienced applicants need to apply.

Email Bob@pgmsinc.com or call 443-365-5195, leave message and call will be returned

TOW TRUCK DRIVER Must live near Berlin, Ocean City area to be able to reach our customers fast when they call. must have DOT medical card, CDL not required, but valid drivers license is, and a smart phone as we dispatch digitally. We are a fast paced business and only getting busier with summer coming. Come join our team!!

Benefits and uniforms available, call 410-641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED

Comfort Suites, 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Now Hiring for Room Attendant & Front Desk night shift from 4pm-12am. Apply in person

EXPERIENCED CLEANER. MUST have OWN source of transportation AND cleaning supplies. Call Donna 443513-4024.

Food and Beverage Manager

We are looking for a person that has previous Food and Beverage Management experience. This position requires computer skills and knowledge of excel. This position does require excellent customer service skills and the ability to work within budgetary guidelines. We are looking for individuals to join an exciting new hotel and management team! We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Please send all inquires and resumes to smcmahon@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

Job Opportunities

OC 360 Eats & Drinks Looking for F.O.H./B.O.H. Experienced Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers. F.O.H./ Hostess, Servers, Bartenders.

138th St. & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD. Contact Heather @ 410-250-1100.

Top Dollar Paid

Chef

Barn 34 Now accepting applications for Experienced Line Cooks & Dishwashers. Day & evening shifts. Year round work available. Apply in person @ 3400 Coastal Hwy., Friday thru Sunday.

Send resume to: P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843

Join the Northeastern Supply Team!

Working Chef for busy restaurant. Top salary.

Excellent benefits.

Hiring Nurses RN’s & LPN’s

All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m .

Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE

Opening Summer 2016

Ocean City, MD Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

HELP WANTED

Accepting Applications for Breakfast Line Cooks, Servers, Hostess and Dishwasher/Bus Positons Located in the Francis Scott Key Family Resort 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 Email: info@fskfamily.com or fax 410-213-2854

We have an immediate opening for a Driver in our West Ocean City Brach!

To be considered, bring a copy of your current driving record during the hours of 9AM and 3PM to: 9731 Stephen Decatur Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

Local Residential Construction Company

is seeking a seasoned Construction/Maintenance Carpenter with 5 years experience in general construction tasks. Must be a motivated self-starter with valid driver’s license and own transportation and tools.

Call Dale @ 410-259-5686 for interview

LANKFORD HOTEL Now Hiring Fulltime Housekeepers

Looking to work for a family run business where people care? We are looking for seasonal employees. Experience is a plus but good attitude and appearance is a must. Shifts run 9am–3pm and weekends are necessary. We offer salary pay for qualified individuals. Located 8th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City MD. Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or stop in for details

Castle in the Sand

Employment Opportunities

The Castle in the Sand has immediate openings for Front Desk Personnel for all shifts. These will be full time, seasonal positions. The candidate should have good communication and technology skills. Experience using RoomMaster Hotel Software would be preferred, but not a required skill.

The candidate should be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Salary is competitive and will vary on experience of the candidate. Please contact Bob at 410289-6846, extension 600 for interview information.

Interesting people, a lively environment, savory aromas & delicious espresso beverages.

This is the exciting world of coffee and you can be part of it. Starbucks of Ocean City (16th St. & Oceanside) is now hiring full and part time positions.

Please call 410-289-6388 for appointment or send resume to sbuxoc@harrisongp.com

---Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: HVAC Mechanic, Maintenance, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Room Attendant (van will pick up in SBY), Line Cook, Condo Supervisor, Bartender, Night Auditor Seasonal: Security Guard, Server, Bartender

Free Employee Meal and Excellent Benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

HELP WANTED

Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for Telemarketers/Sales Associates.

Start immediately. Pay: $8.25 per hour plus sales commission. Mon-Fri, 9-4pm. Serious inquiries only. Call Marc, 302-682-1777.

Experienced Cleaners needed for part time work in Ocean City. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887.

Nite Club Taxi hiring P/T & F/T workers. Good driving record required. Earn up to $1000 weekly. Call 443-3731319, 240-281-5288.

Atrium Café Hiring motivated AM Cook

Please apply Atrium Café at Quality Inn, 54th St., OC, MD

NOW HIRING!!

New location in Berlin

Crew and Assistant Managers Up to $14/hr. + Tips Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

RN Supervisor

Seeking part time supervisors for all shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m .

Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE

Position available for full-time

Carpenter

Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license.

Apply in person.

Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862

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.

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HELP WANTED

Mann Properties, Inc seeks FT/YR Community Manager min. of 2 yrs. exp. in portfolio mgmt.

FT/YR Admin Assistant exp. preferred but not req.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Customer service oriented.

Proficient with Microsoft computer systems. Strong organizational skills. Understanding of financials statements/budgeting. Must be available to work weekends.

Email resume to Info@ocmannproperties.com Mann Properties, Inc., 220 16th St., Ocean City, MD.

Mature, Full-Time, Sales Help. Now thru Oct. Apply @ SOMERSET JEWELERS, 412 South Boardwalk.

PM Chef

3 yr. experience required

91employment@ gmail.com

P/T Customer Service Representative

Looking for a cheerful, friendly, smiling face to join our office team. Greet/assist customers, sell gift cards, general office duties, administer marketing promotions., database upkeep, etc. Good typing and computer skills required. Must be dependable and willing to work all shifts - day, night, weekends.

Apply online at TangerOutlets.com/careers.

No phone calls please.

Tanger Outlets Ocean City EOE. DFW.

Accepting Applications for the following positions: Maintenance Staff ~ Must have Valid Drivers License/ Pool exp. a plus Recreation Supervisor ~ Lifeguard Certification or First Aid Safety Certification Required. Year Round Position to oversee Children’s activities and Lifeguard Rotations.

Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD 21842 Resumes may be emailed and for more information send request to info@fskfamily.com

Rental Office Assistant Needed

Full-/Part-time Positions Busy rental department looking for someone who has strong office skills, will work in Ocean Pines and Ocean City offices.

• Good Team Worker • Professional/Friendly Telephone Skills • Good Office Skills • Ability to go out of office as needed to inspect and list properties.

• Must work weekends as needed.

• Real Estate License a plus** Rental Experience a plus* Not Required Please fax resumes, letters and references to Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris Fax. # 410-208-9562 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE !!!!!!

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HELP WANTED

Ocean City, 91st St., Princess Royale Hotel Gift Shop Hiring Cashiers, FT or PT for summer season. Also Winter hours, January-April: Fridays, Saturdays & 1/2 day Sundays.

Please call 410-723-0110 or 443-373-1436.

Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night shift taxi & shuttle drivers. Call 302-569-4959.

PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks Apply Within after 11:00 am

Hiring FT Sales Associate/ Design Coordinator.

Please call 800-477-1400.

Blind Factory, Selbyville, DE. Talbot Inn 311 Talbot St. Now Hiring Front Desk Night Auditor Housekeeping Please apply in person 410-289-9125

Local Real Estate Office is seeking a Part Time Inspector to work weekends and is able to handle a flexible work schedule. Will be responsible for inspecting properties before and after check ins; handle minor maintenance repairs, must be able to communicate with people, must have a car and hand tools.

Please send resume to: CENTURY 21 New Horizon, Attn: Kim Morris, 8606 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842 or email kimm@ century21newhorizon.com.

HELP WANTED

Y/R Maintenance Technician Excellent Benefits & Pay. Exp. pref. Must have own transportation. Apply in person @ Ocean Club Villas II, 105 120th Street.

Rental Agent - CENTURY 21 New Horizon is seeking a full time Rental Agent. Previous experience in vacation rentals required. Must have good computer skills, excellent customer service skills and be able to handle stressful situations. Must work weekends and have reliable transportation. Please send resume to kimm@century21newhorizon.com.

Safari Motel now accepting applications for Front Desk, Housekeeping & Night Audit.

Must be flexible with hours.

Must have personnel & customer service skills. We require satisfactory preemployment, drug testing & background checks. Apply in person.1-13th Street & Boardwalk, OC, MD 21842.

RENTALS RENTALS

MAY APT RENTAL Blue Turtle Apt., 57th St. 2BR/1BA, fully furn. and all util. $300 a week till June 4th only. See at Juneweek.com 410-422-4780 WOC - Boat Slip $850/season. includes electric & water. Waterfront cottage also avail. 443-831-9898

WOC, Y/R 2BR/1.5BA Townhome - Great location, unfurn., W/D, DW, pool. No smoking/pets. $1200/mo.

856-430-6842

RAMBLER MOTEL

Five Guys Burgers

9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for

All Positions

at 64th Street location.

Stop in to fill out an application!

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To order Product or to Become an Avon Representative Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net

WOC - Waterfront Cottage Avail. May to Sept. Includes utils. Boat slips also avail.

443-831-9898

WOC. Waterfront, Private Home Rental. Week, Summer, Yearly. 2BR+. Bring your own Boat. Access to Ocean. $1400 neg. 410-9673145.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Own Spacious Room in upscale home in SOP. $450/mo.

Security and half utilities.

Text if interested, 443-7279018.

Professional Females. YR/ Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. $750 private suite. 2 rooms w/shared bath @ $600 ea.

Includes utilities/WiFi. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. 410-208-3570

OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE

LOOKY, LOOKY, LOOKY. Need a professional address?

Virtual or private offices available. $200 a month, all inclusive.

Ocean Pines.

410-208-4800

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

3BR/1BA Mobile Home Remodeled kitchen, $13,000.

Needs TLC. Lot rent $400/ month includes water/sewer, trash and taxes. Located in Bishopville.

Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Mobile Home For Sale Completely remodeled. C/A, gas/heat. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Screened in deck.

Ground rent $400 montly.

443-564-1318

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Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

Classifieds 410-723-6397

VA C AT I O N S

for our WOC kitchen facility $14-16/hr.

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

RENTALS

Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. June 7, 8, 9, 2016 Pt. 2. June 21, 22, 23, 2016 8:00am-5:30pm

Maryland 800.633.1000 Delaware 800.442.5626

NOW HIRING!!

Overnight Box Truck Drivers

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RENTALS

Single Family Homes Starting at $1075 Condos Starting at $1200 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

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LOTS & ACREAGE

MAY 20, 2016

SERVICES

926 Sq. Feet of Office Space in West Ocean City along Route 50. $850 a month. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service.

410-352-5555

COMMERCIAL

Ladies Boutique Going Out Of Business. Clothing, accessories and display inventory for sale. Great value. Start your own business quickly.

For more info., call 814934-4184.

COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space for Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/mo., utils. included. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-7265471 or 410-641-4300.

Berlin Professional Center 306 Franklin Ave., Berlin. 5700 sq. ft.

Call for more information 443-614-4007

Decatur Business Park

Route 611, WOC. 800 sq. ft. of Office Space.

Call for more information 443-614-4007

LIQUIDATION LIQUIDATION

DONATIONS DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hardworking international student.

We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be tax-deductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

Classifieds 410-723-6397

FOR SALE

Surplus Restaurant Equipment. Plates, furniture, equipment. May 23rd and 24th, 9-5. 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

YARD SALE YARD SALE

Yard Sale. 5/29, 8am-2pm.

10016 Carey Rd., Berlin.

Furniture, antiques, household items, tools & much more. Everything must go.

Community Yard Sale - Sat., May 21st, 8am-12pm. Whispering Woods, WOC. Rt. 611S. Look for signs.

BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC

Pelican Bass Boat (10ft.) Includes minnkota motor. Battery upgraded, cushioned seats, fish finder, life vest. $550. Call Bob, 410-2081053.

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PUBLIC NOTICES McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 18 SEAGRAVE LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Marie A. Caldwell, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 649 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 6, 2016 AT 2:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $26,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the

ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-616664) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 206 8TH ST., UNIT #22 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Irfan N. Faizi and Isabel D. Faizi, dated February 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4885, folio 458 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 6, 2016 AT 2:16 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 22 in the “Surfside 8 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 $10,000 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 7.25% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2012-28587) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ 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 10900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #914 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4437, Folio 517 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $212,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W.

Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 7, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 914 in “Golden Sands Club Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 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 improve-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ments 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-5/19/3t _________________________________ J. Richard Collins, Esquire 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE AND IMPROVED TIME SHARE INTERVAL WEEKS IN THE POINTE ON THE BAY CONDOMINIUM By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland (Case No. 23C16000295) the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the parking lot of the Pointe on the Bay Condominium, 2209 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

UNIT 305 306 308 200 400 304 306 200 404 309 203 300 209 305 400 309 401 407 300 200

WEEK 19 32 6 25 13 49 26 14 44 52 36 48 18 43 46 42 44 14 15 19

with a remainder over in fee simple absolute, as tenant in common with the other owners of all the other unit weeks listed in that percentage interest, as determined and established by the listed percentage interest contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions in Pointe on the Bay Condominium, and all amendments and supplements thereto.

The properties will be sold subject to all prior encumbrances, covenants, restrictions, easements and rights of way of record and to any amendments of this advertisement announced at the time of sale.

A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit and/or pay-

ment requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any and all time share interval weeks for sale at the time of sale. Each time interval will be sold, as is, without any warranties or guarantees.

TERMS OF SALE: Payment by cash, certified check, cashier’s check or funds acceptable to the Trustee equal to the amount of the purchase price shall be paid at the time and place of sale. Final settlement shall be within 30 days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, unless said period is extended by the Trustee, for good cause shown, time being of the essence. The property will be sold subject to all restrictions, liens, covenants and encumbrances of record. In the event that the Purchaser fails to go to settlement as required, the property shall be resold at Purchaser’s risk and expense. The Maintenance Fee, which includes taxes, water, sanitary charges and all other municipal, county and State charges to which the property may be subject to, will be adjusted at date of sale. Should a secured party be unable to convey the property, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be a refund of money paid. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and documentation preparation and title fees and insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser.

The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, without any warranties, express or implied. Risk of loss passes at date of sale. For further information, please contact the Trustee.

J. Richard Collins Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-289-3553 Trustee OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 511 ROBIN DRIVE, UNIT 204 F/K/A 511 EAGLE DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas Earl Chakalakis, dated July 17, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3822, Folio 286 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $50,000.00, and an original interest rate of 6.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on May 31, 2016 AT 3:30PM

ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’s discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and ex-

penses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________ Duane Morris LLP Laurie B. Goon, Attorney 111 S. Calvert Street, Suite 2000 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-949-2900

TRUSTEE’S SALE MULTI-USE PROPERTIES AND LOT USED FOR PARKING 200, 202 & 204 N. WASHINGTON ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 By virtue of a Decree of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD, Case No. 23-C-16-0160, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, and will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 25, 2016 AT 2:00 PM

ALL THOSE FEE-SIMPLE LOTS OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in a Mortgage dated February 7, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4638, folio 570 and modified in a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated May 2, 2011 (as modified, the “Mortgage”). Tax ID Nos. 02-016842, 02-016850 and 02-016818.

200 N. Washington Street (at the corner of E. Market St.) is believed to be improved by a detached 2-story mixed use building containing 3,600± sq. ft.

202 N. Washington Street is believed to be a 6,045± sq. ft. lot used for parking.

204 N. Washington Street is believed to be improved by a 2-story, 10,832± sq. ft. multi-use building containing 5 storefront units and sec-

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ond floor apartment. Additional improvements include a 3,000± sq. ft. garage in the rear of the property.

The real properties and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to agreements, easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record affecting the same, as well as existing buildings and/or environmental violations, if any, and with no warranty either expressed or implied as to the description of the condition of the real properties or improvements. The properties will be sold subject to existing leases, if any.

Terms of Sale: deposit of $35,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order, at the time of sale will be required of the purchaser other than the holder of the Mortgage or its successors or assigns. The deposit(s) must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days after the sale at the office of the auctioneer in the same form as the original deposit.

The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in immediately available funds, within ten (10) business days after the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, except that if the holder of the Mortgage, or its successors, assigns, or affiliates is the purchaser, a credit will be allowed for the lien debt. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days after ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the properties will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the properties. In the event the properties are purchased by someone other than the holder of the Mortgage or its successors, assigns, or affiliates, interest shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the rate of the Mortgage from date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Trustee. In the event the settlement is delayed for any reason and the properties are purchased by someone other than the holder of the Mortgage or its successors, assigns, or affiliates, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. Taxes, water, sewer, ground rent, condominium fees, and/or homeowners association dues, if applicable, to be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. All other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, are to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser.

Cost of all documentary stamps, recordation taxes and transfer taxes shall be borne by the purchaser.

The properties will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or descrip-

tion. Neither the Trustee, the holder of the Mortgage nor any other party makes any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the properties. The purchaser at the sale shall assume the risk of loss for the properties immediately after the sale.

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

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

The Memorandum of Purchase between the Trustee, as seller, and the purchaser (the “Memorandum of Purchase”) shall include, by reference, all the terms and conditions contained herein, specifically including, but not limited to, the following provisions: “Purchaser agrees and represents that the purchaser is purchasing the properties subject to all matters known and unknown, in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition. In executing and delivering the Memorandum of Purchase, purchaser recognizes purchaser has not relied upon nor been induced by any statements or representations of any person, including the Trustee, the holder of the Mortgage or an affiliate or their respective servicers, heirs, personal and legal representatives, agents, employees, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”), in respect of the condition of the properties, including the environmental condition to the properties, unless such representations or statements are specifically set forth in the Memorandum of Purchase. Purchaser has not relied on anything in the advertisement, but rather has relied solely on such investigations, examinations or inspections of the properties as purchaser has made. Purchaser waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all claims Purchaser or its successors and assigns may have now or in the future may have relating to the condition of the properties. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this provision was a negotiated part of the Memorandum of Purchase and serves as an essential component of consideration for the same. The parties specifically acknowledge and agree that this clause bars all claims

by Purchaser against Released Parties, arising from the condition of or releases from the properties pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and all other actions pursuant to federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations for any environmental condition of or releases from the properties. Further, Purchaser agrees to indemnify the Released Parties for any liability the Released Parties may have to any third party for an environmental condition of the properties. Notwithstanding the parties’ intent that this clause bars all such claims, should a court of competent jurisdiction deem otherwise, Purchaser agrees that the presence of this clause should serve as the overwhelming, primary factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs under applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.”

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

Prospective purchasers are urged to make their own inspection.

Laurie B. Goon, Trustee ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ 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. 8404 LITTLE BROWN ROAD EDEN, MD 21822 CASE NUMBER 23-C-16-000084 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Norman Gregory Wilson, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6235, folio 079, 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 31, 2016 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 6235, folio 079, also being fur-

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ther described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6068, folio 019.

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 $13,000.00 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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-5/12/3t _________________________________ 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.

KEVIN DALY LORRAINE DALY 10427 Brighton Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001025

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10427 Brighton Road, 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 6th day of June, 2016, 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 30th day of May, 2016.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $230,100.00.

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-5/12/3t _________________________________

NOTICE The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berlin, MD will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider an Annexation Resolution. The Resolution reads as follows: ANNEXATION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLlN, A MUNlCIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, PROPOSlNG THE ANNEXATION TO THE

TOWN OF A CERTAlN AREA OF LAND SITUATED AND CONTIGUOS TO AND ADJOlNlNG UPON THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF BERLlN AND PROVIDlNG FOR THE CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES APPLICABLE TO THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN WHEREAS, The Town, as owner, has petitioned the Worcester County Commissioners to annex certain property parcels known as Worcester County Tax Map Number 25, Parcel 52, Parcel 410 and the Northern portion of Parcel 57.

WHEREAS, Upon annexation the properties are to be zoned R-1 Residential District.

WHEREAS, The Town will serve the properties with municipal water, sewer, trash collection, police protection and all other related services afforded to properties within the corporate limits of the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin as follows: The above described property shall be added to the Town, subject to the provisions of the Berlin Municipal Charter and the conditions referred to herein. day of , Approved this 2016 by the Mayor and the Town of Berlin, Maryland, by affirmative vote of to opposed, with abstaining.

Elroy Brittingham Sr., Vice President Wm. Gee Williams, III, Mayor ATTEST: Laura Allen, Town Administrator OCD-4/14/4t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16483 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUTH NUOVO Notice is given that Gregory J. Nuovo, 15 Lookout Point, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 25, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ruth Nuovo who died on April 6, 2016, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of October, 2016.

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

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

Gregory J. Nuovo 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 05, 2016 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ ARMISTEAD, LEE, RUST & WRIGHT, P.A. JORHEA N. WRIGHT ESQ 114 BAY STREET, BUILDING C EASTON, MD 21601

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16492 Notice is given that the Register of Wills court of Chester County, Pennsylvania appointed Mark Rollins Donnelly, 707 West Pine Street, Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty Ann Donnelly, AKA: Betty Wellman Donnelly who died on August 15, 2015 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Jorhea N. Wright whose address is 114 Bay Street, Building C, Easton, MD 21601.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Mark Rollins Donnelly Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by

personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 5, 2016 OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ 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.

WILLIAM BYRD NOCK, JR. FAYE BENSON NOCK 315 East Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001534

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 315 East Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of June, 2016, 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 30th day of May, 2016.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $128,000.00.

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-5/12/3t _________________________________

REQUESTS FOR BIDS NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND The Town of Berlin, MD is soliciting bids from qualified General Contractors for the construction of the new Berlin Police Department Building to be constructed on a site in Berlin, Maryland. Bids must be submitted on a Lump Sum basis in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents for the project. Bids to be submitted on the forms provided in the Bidding Documents on or before June 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at the Town offices at 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on May 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at the Town Hall of Berlin, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland. All General Contractors

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PUBLIC NOTICES wishing to submit bids for this project are strongly encouraged to be in attendance.

Bid documents are available at the following locations: ACE Printing and Mailing, 10026 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 3, Berlin, MD 21811, (410) 641-3636 DiCarlo Digital Copy Center, 109 S Division St, Salisbury, MD 21801, (410) 749-9901 Postal Suites Plus, 101 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD 21601, (410) 4430380 The Copy Shoppe, 100A Market Square, Cambridge, MD 21613, (410) 228-2679 Maryland Reprographics, Inc., 2217 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, (410) 467-8000 Windswept Enterprising, 251 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, (302) 678-0805 Additional information about the bidding process can be obtained at www.berlinmd.gov or by contacting Project Architect: Alan J. Brock, abrock@ca-aia.com. EOE OCD-5/5/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAM, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16509 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FRANCES EMMA DIEHL NICKELS Notice is given that John Frances Nickels, 207 Pinetree Court, Pottstown, PA 19464, was on May 05, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frances Emma Diehl Nickels who died on November 21, 2014, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of November, 2016.

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

unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

John Frances Nickels 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 12, 2016 OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________

setback is proposed as 1.2’; and at the northeast corner of the proposed structure, in a manner identical to the southeast corner, a setback of 1.1’. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 225, of the Sundowner Mobile Home Park Plat, further described as located on the northeast corner of 135th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, and locally known as 124-135th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOHN & TERESA PRICE (BZA 2456 #16-09400005) 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-5/12/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 At 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to install a 10’ x 20’ outdoor walk-in cooler with fence screening in the required 10’ front yard setback, providing a minimum setback of 3”. Also, pursuant to Section 30-554(8)h(iii) Environment, Article VII. Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program, Afforestation, the applicant seeks a variance to the 2.5’ landscaping requirement. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 2-8, Block 82, Bayside Shoparama Condominium Plat; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 137th and 138th Street, Unit #12 being specifically located on the south side of 138th Street, and locally known as Kirby’s Red Onion, 13729 Coastal Highway, Unit 12, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: KIRBY’S RED ONION – (BZA 2455 #1609500005) At 6:10 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting special yard exceptions similar to adjacent properties to the required 5.0’ setbacks from all site lines to place a new mobile home.

On Sinepuxent Avenue, the proposed placement will provide a setback of 1.1’; on 135th Street, the minimum

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Division 6. Changes and Amendments, Section 110-143.

Procedure for map amendments, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City – an application has been filed for a change in zoning classification for properties with a combined site area of approximately 4.4 acres that are currently zoned M-Manufacturing, and DMX-Downtown Mixed Use to the I-1 Inlet, Zoning District. The MManufacturing property is described as Map 110, Parcel 3968, Lots 1-7, 11-13, 17-31 and A-E and a portion of St. John’s Avenue (closed), Block 39N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; and further described as located on the south side of 1st Street, north side of North Division Street, and eastern side of Sinepuxent Bay, and locally known as 309-1st Street, formerly Cropper Concrete Company, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. The DMX property is described as Map 110, Parcel 3969, Lots 33-36, Block 39N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; and further described as located on the south side of 1st Street, and west side of St. Louis Avenue, and locally known as 305-1st Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ATTORNEY FOR ROPEWALK BEL AIR PROP., LLC CONTRACT PURCHASER (FILE #1614100002)

No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-5/12/4t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR. ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16515 Notice is given that the Surrogate’s Court of Mercer County, NJ appointed Carol McKenzie, 269 Fenwood Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08619; and Robert Winthrop, 6 County Greens Drive, Holtsville, NY 11742 as the Executors of the Estate of Janet M. Winthrop who died on December 13, 2015 domiciled in New Jersey, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr. whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Carol McKenzie Robert Winthrop Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

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NOTICE Town of Berlin Public Hearing Ordinance 2016-04 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2016, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland for the purpose of approval of the FY17 budget. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed FY17 Budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

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NOTICE Town of Berlin Public Hearing Ordinance 2016-03 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, in Town Hall, 10 William St. Berlin, Maryland for the purposes of amending Chapter 26, Article III, Division 4, Section 26-156(B), as fol-

lows: (b) Inspections shall be made and documented for each environmental site design (ESD) planning technique and practice at the stages of construction specified in the design manual by the town, or its authorized representative. or certified by a professional engineer licensed in the state.

Copies of the complete Ordinance may be obtained at the address above during regular business hours, or by calling 410-641-2770.

OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: MAE BELLE FISSEL ESTATE NO. 16519

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Rikki Drykerman, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on

07/12/2016 at 10:00 a.m.

This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 5/19/2016 OCD-5/19/2t _________________________________ 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 Jennifer Rochino 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Estate of Richard Dennis King 107 Windjammer Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001489

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 13th day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 107 Windjammer Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of June, 2016, 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 16th day of June, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $90,850.00.

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-5/19/3t _________________________________

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16514 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RONALD L. SEESE Notice is given that Jeffrey S. Seese, 2190 Reservoir Heights Drive, Hanover, PA 17331, was on May 06, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ronald L. Seese who died on May 5, 2016, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal represen-

tative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 6th day of November, 2016.

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

Jeffrey S. Seese 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 12, 2016 OCD-5/12/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

Todd A. Mitchell and Michele C. Mitchell Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001332

NOTICE ORDERED, this 12th day of May, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 6 Aurora Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of June, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 6th day of June, 2016, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $97,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki

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PUBLIC NOTICES CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Berlin Board of Appeals Pursuant to the requirements of §108-191 of the Code of the Town of Berlin, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland on WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 6:30 PM 1. Approval of Minutes – August 5th, 2015, April 6, 2016 and April 27, 2016 2. 123 Austin Circle requesting a variance for a garage Applicant: Charlene Adams Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed to the Berlin Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-641-4143.

Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland.

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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION June 01, 2016 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: May 4, 2016 4. 14 South Main StreetNew signage, front windows and door and facade 5. 16 South Main Street- Brooklyn Baking Barons- Signage and addition of a window 6. Comments from the Public 7. Comments from Staff 8. Comments from the Commissioners 9. Comments from the Chairman 10. Adjournment Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland.

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THE COLLINS FIRM JAMES J. COLLINS, ESQ. 1501 FARM CREDIT DRIVE, SUITE 2000 MCLEAN, VA 22102

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16442 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Prince William County, VA appointed Dolores J. Morrow, 14060 Timothy Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard C. Morrow who died on March 06, 2014 domiciled in Virginia, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Damian J. O’Connor whose address is 4803 Bennington Place East Jefferson, MD 21755.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Dolores J. Morrow Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 19, 2016 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16448 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE W. FOLLMER Notice is given that Pamela W. Marshall, 12940 Shoal Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 10, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Josephine W. Follmer who died on February 24, 2016, with a will.

Further information can be ob-

tained 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 10th day of November, 2016.

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

Pamela W. Marshall 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 19, 2016 OCD-5/19/3t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 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 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 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 10, 2016 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 1 10-057078 and 1003496116: Described as Golden Gate Condominium, Apt 2 S 5, Assessed to Carlos B. & Dendry L. Aguilar, Assessed Value $111,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $863.01.

Item 2 10-250897 and 6088138796: Described as Jamaica Condominium II, Unit 310, Assessed to Roxanne E. Berry, Assessed Value $161,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $864.49.

Item 3 10-215544 and 10537932656: Described as Osprey Way Condominium, Unit 4, Assessed to Judy L. Blowe, Assessed Value $224,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,410.34.

Item 5 10-389313: Described as Island Cabana Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to John J. Cauley III & Ronald G. Mitnick Sr, Assessed Value $307,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,453.65.

Item 6 10-197384 and 13090329696: Described as PL Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Assessed to Joseph Coratolo, Assessed Value $116,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,029.75.

Item 7 10-080312 and 1164679948: Described as Sunset South Condominium, Unit 3, Assessed to Susan E. Davis, Assessed Value $158,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $794.75.

Item 8 10-146933 and 2936721370: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit 5-1109, Assessed to Duane J. Farley, Assessed Value $288,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,269.50 Item 9 10-287235 and 10527145216: Described as Harbor Sails Condominium, Unit 108 P 1, Assessed to Monica B. French, Assessed Value $122,933, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,134.16.

Item 10 10-327431 and 5250351086: Described as Lighthouse Cove Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Craig L. Garfield Jr., Assessed Value $165,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,218.16.

Item 12 10-375053 and W11130341: Described as Harbour Club Condominium, Unit 8 B C P9, Assessed to GLB Real Estate LLC, Assessed Value $233,500, Interest and Penalties Due $323.69.

Item 13 10-431751 and 11123367731: Described as Coral Seas Condominium, Unit 407, Assessed to Robert W. & Vicki K. Hall, Assessed Value $320,533, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,646.26.

Item 14 10-140854 and 2832520306: Described as High Point North Condominium, Unit 4G, Assessed to Russell E. Jr. & Joann Hamill, Assessed Value $207,400,

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Item 15 10-090172 and 8979111590: Described as Oceana Condominium, Unit 708 B2, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $298,467, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,233.45.

Item 16 10-389984 and 9869561301: Described as Wild Dunes Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $733,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,967.93.

Item 18 10-223806 and 11788334126: Described as Sea Witch Condominium, Unit 106 P1, Assessed to Peter & Barbara Johnson, Assessed Value $204,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,347.68.

Item 20 10-085659 and 10666710866: Described as Beachcrest Condominium, Unit 21, Assessed to Kenneth B. & Jennifer Maher, Assessed Value $221,100, Wastewater,

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Item 25 10-361214 and 10044156162: Described as Royal Place Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Robert W. Miller IV, Assessed Value $92,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $953.23.

Item 26 10-117445 and 7523516278: Described as Century I Condominium, Unit 1007, Assessed to Richard & Eleanor Minor, Assessed Value $269,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,233.45.

Item 27 10-194636 and 12070929198: Described as PL Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Lot 1112 Sec 3, Assessed to Oliver Stanley & Robert Kenton, Assessed Value $114,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,053.20.

Item 28 10-194873 and 685929244: Described as PL Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Lot 1131 Sec 3, Assessed to Margaret A. Patterson, Assessed Value $127,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $934.64.

Item 31 10-279275 and 10536943864: Described as Our Place at the Beach, Unit 203 B P6, Assessed to Ralph & Gwendolyn Polifroni, Assessed Value $200,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,589.98.

Item 32 10-751837 and 11475573243: Described as Clammers Cove Villas Condominium, Unit 1, Assessed to James N. & Stacey M. Porter, Assessed Value $312,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties

Due $1,251.45.

Item 34 10-205239 and 10752131092: Described as Old Port Cove West Condominium, Unit 24 P 4, Assessed to Thomas R. & Vickie J. Rohrer, Assessed Value $160,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $863.01.

Item 35 10-225914 and 9823734500: Described as Seaway Condominium, Unit 14, Assessed to Thelonious T C & Susana G. Rudd, Assessed Value $160,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,229.94.

Item 36 10-122090 and 9612317114: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 606, Assessed to Mike Mehrzad Sami, Assessed Value $197,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,132.96.

Item 37 10-367077 and 637993026: Described as Royal Palm TH Condominium, Unit 23B, Assessed to Charlotte I Scott, Assessed Value $118,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $737.19.

Item 43 10-239397 and 12152136824: Described as Le Lisa Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Splinter Holding LLC c/o Marilyn Shaughnessy, Assessed Value $226,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,173.64.

Item 44 10-239990 and 3939536934: Described as Marlin Cove Condominium, Unit 704, Assessed to Donald Sr. & Donald Jr. Stifler, Assessed Value $204,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due

$1,260.23.

Item 45 10-432383-10691167597: Described as The Garden Condominium Sunset Island, Unit LUG-AT-3D PH6, Assessed to Jeffrey D. Thomas, Assessed Value $316,367, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,260.23.

Item 46 10-098262 and W07383953: Described as Ponte Vista Condominium, Unit 207, Assessed to Treeline LLC, Assessed Value $208,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $672.81.

Item 48 10-390362 and 8865561429: Described as Ocean Break Condominium, Unit 401, Assessed to Martin J. Welsh, Assessed Value $538,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,414.69.

Item 49 10-221757 and 3657333754: Described as Tobins Quarters Condominium, Unit D, Assessed to Karen Pedersen & Barry Wright, Assessed Value $114,233, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,426.19.

Item 50 10-230268 and 3789535262: Described as Ocean Point No 2 Condominium, Unit 311, Assessed to Paula E. Yurcisin, Assessed Value $108,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $773.87.

Item 51 10-214629 and 10329732496: Described as Ocean Loft Condominium, Unit 6 N B, Assessed to Marion F. Zulty, Assessed Value $197,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $898.40.

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Downtown health benefits everyone

At 16 years old and counting, the Ocean City Development Corporation has come a long way since its creation in 2000, and it’s done so without a great deal of fanfare.

Although downtown businesses and residents know the nonprofit organization well, as do local government officials, most residents living in the midtown and northern areas of the resort probably aren’t that aware of it, except that its name is in the news from time to time.

That’s because they don’t see a direct connection between the OCDC’s efforts and their own personal circumstances. Of course, they would be wrong.

What the OCDC has done that affects every property owner in Ocean City is add to the tax base, substantially, by helping to breathe new life into what once was an economically stagnant section of the community.

Over the course of its existence, the OCDC’s efforts have contributed to a multi-million-dollar increase in property values in the extreme southern portion of town alone. This, of course, translates into more tax revenue for local governments and, consequently, relieves midtown and uptown taxpayers from having to pay more to cover governments’ expenses.

That was the idea all along when the City Council, back in 2000, called on a group of 34 active and retired business people to come up with a better way to address downtown’s sad economic situation after previous attempts at revitalization accomplished little.

Since that time, the OCDC has grown into one of the most effective and influential economic development engines in the area, with its paid staff of three and scores of volunteers.

No, it doesn’t make everyone happy all the time as it seeks to enhance downtown’s image via common themes and standards, but everything it does is with the good of downtown in mind.

Considering that its fiscal impact on the resort goes well beyond that one section, it can also be said that what the OCDC does for downtown is good for Ocean City overall.

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Letters to the editor City tax rate outpaces county

Editor, In recent years, I have complained to the Mayor and Council of Ocean City that my town property tax bills have gone up at a greater pace than my Worcester County property tax bills.

For example, using a base year of Fiscal Year (FY) 09, my town tax bill was up almost 48 percent in FY15, as compared to a 32 percent increase in my county tax bill over the same period. In FY16, my town increase was over 50 percent above the base year, as compared to a county increase over 47 percent.

However, in FY17 the situation could change. The Worcester County Commissioners are considering adopting a proposed property tax rate of 87 cents/$100 of assessed value. If adopted, my county bill will increase over 58 percent above the base year, while my town tax bill will decrease slightly.

I call on all Worcester County property owners to contact the County Commissioners and request that they hold the line on the property tax rate increase. Hopefully, they will adopt the constant

yield rate of 82.45 cents/$100, but certainly no more than the current rate of 83.5 cents/$100.

If the Commissioners hear from enough citizens, they may not increase the rate.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

Acme donates surplus to charity

Editor, Those of us in Ocean City are lucky to have the new Acme supermarket at 94th Street. Their assistant manager, Rene, offered excess Easter stock to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Open Kettle and Food Pantry.

Volunteers picked up four van loads of merchandise, which we were able to share with those in need with the assistance of five additional local churches and Diakonia in West Ocean City. Also, volunteers distributed candy, toys and stuffed animals to Atlantic General Hospital, the Johns Hopkins Children’s Cancer Ward and Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea. St. Peter’s assisted Acme in distributing bags of groceries to people needing assistance that had been purchased by Acme customers.

Summer visitors will enjoy Acme’s friendly service and weekly specials as much as those of us who live here full time.

Linda Harry St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Ocean Pines

Komen thanks race supporters

Editor, Susan G. Komen Maryland would like to express our gratitude to all those who participated in and supported the fifth annual Ocean City Race for the Cure for 2016. This year the event took place on Saturday, April 16 — a warm sunny spring day, which brought out over 2,000 participants and spectators along the Boardwalk, pier and inlet race village.

We are extremely grateful to Maryland State Senator James Mathias, who was recognized as Honorary Chairperson of the event. Sen. Mathias spoke from the main stage in the race village, and from the start line stage prior to the race, inspiring the gathered race participants with his enthusiasm and energy for the cause.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 85 to Mayor Rick Meehan, and the Ocean City Town Council and agencies, including Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Public Safety and Transportation, for making this event possible. These many individuals enable us to utilize town resources such as the inlet parking lot and Boardwalk to hold the event and assist in creating a safe environment for the many attendees at the race.

A very special thanks to Councilwoman Mary Knight for her continued support over the past five years, and for taking part as a speaker on the main stage to announce the Parade of Pink honoring over 200 survivors.

It is through the cooperation of the town of Ocean City, many generous local business sponsors, Sparks Productions, committee members and volunteers, that Komen Maryland is able to create this successful annual event, which raised $175,000 this year.

The income from the race supports local grant funded breast health programs across the state of Maryland, providing direct support for breast cancer education, screenings, diagnosis and treatment, as well as support for survivors and their families. Komen Maryland also contributes a portion of all income from the race series to clinical research at national institutions, including Maryland-based hospitals

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such as Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Medical Center.

We are also proud to acknowledge that since 1998, Komen Maryland has invested more than $4.2 million in programs specifically serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland. These programs provide everything from education, screening, treatment and survivor support to access to clinical trials for women right here on the Eastern Shore affected by breast cancer.

As a breast cancer survivor living on the Eastern Shore, I continue to be inspired and energized by all the families and teams who work to make this event a success. Their drive to make a difference in the lives of their loved ones shines with exuberance and enthusiasm on race day, as we all gather to run or walk with the “promise of a world without breast cancer” in our minds and hearts.

As a staff member of Komen Maryland, I have the great privilege of seeing where and how our contributions touch individuals in our local community every day, and how we further the science to make the advances possible, so there will be ever more survivors, better outcomes and a future where no one will die from breast cancer.

Lori Yates, Community Health Manager Komen Maryland

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Now, a dry eye

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I was sitting in the dark, alone and afraid. What, I asked myself, will become of me? Have I accomplished anything in life? What will my friends, if I have any, say? Will they pity me?

Should I even tell them?

Such is the baleful and woeful circumstance of those who suffer from — Dry Eye Disease.

You laugh, but while the world’s media seems focused on pandemics, plagues, virus spreads and, not to be left out, acid reflux and over-active bladders, millions of people are going through life without batting an eye, because, apparently, their lids get stuck.

I do not, to be honest, have Dry Eye Disease, but if I did, I wouldn’t be going to a doctor who looks like the one treating dry-eyed victims in the television commercials.

Every time I see her, I’m reminded of that classic “Twilight Episode” with child actor Billy Mumy as a messed up, but supremely powerful kid who could send people into the ground with his mind.

The actor in the commercial has some seriously strange iceberg-blue eyes that make you want to say to her clients, when she walks toward them smiling, “Go back it’s a trap! She’ll wish you into the cornfield! Aaaaaaaaagh!”

Don’t get me wrong. I know dry eyes can be a pain in the … which is some-

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what incongruent, because you wouldn’t have eyes there, or if you did, you would be setting the talk show world on fire.

But is it a disease? That makes it sound as if it’s something that might descend on huge segments of the population, along with locusts and whatnot, rendering much of civilization blinkless.

I could be mistaken, but I don’t think there’s a U.N. committee working to prevent a major outbreak of parched pupils in any of the developing nations.

Iris irrigation seems to be more of an affliction of the affluent segments of society, at least judging from the people seen in the commercial. Not to stereotype anyone, but none of them look like bricklayers to me.

I am happy to report, however, that in addition to prescription medicines that employ actors with spooky eyes for their commercials, there is another treatment, according to various institutes dedicated to telling people what’s wrong with them.

Primarily, that would be to blink on a regular basis.

I realize that, according to the National Institute of Health, I’m running the risk of making eight percent of the dry-eyed public mad at me.

In fact, I bet if they had their druthers, they would wish me into the cornfield.

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