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MEOW Kittens at the Worcester County Humane Society occupy cages in the foyer area. Inundated with nearly 200 cats and kittens, the WCHS is trying to regroup after the financial dispute that saw the exit of former president Kenille Davies.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) In a move that could spell big changes for the city-county political dynamic, current Ocean City Councilman Joe Mitrecic has declared his intent to seek the District 7 seat in the Worcester County Commissioners.

“We haven’t been happy with the rapport we’ve had with the county for a long time,” Mitrecic said Tuesday morning. “It’s about Ocean City being treated fairly.”

What will more than likely be Mitrecic’s signature issue, and his most arduous one, is the push to achieve a tax differential policy between Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City.

For many years, the city has sought a policy whereby property in the resort would be taxed at a lower rate than the rest of the county, in order to compensate for services that the city provides for itself in lieu of the county-run services that are offered elsewhere in Worcester.

“I would love to be able to develop a consensus [with the commissioners] that this is the right thing to do,” Mitrecic said.

“Ocean City provides these services and they shouldn’t have to double-pay for them.”

However, since a tax differential will shift more financial burden toward other areas of the county, the rest of the commission is unlikely to be supportive unless other financial avenues are made available.

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The city’s Police Commission discussed this week whether or not “no swearing” signs, featuring a red slash over the typical string of symbols used to represent curses in comics and

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“There’s a big difference between putting up a sign as a public courtesy and making some type of law,” said City Solicitor Guy Ayres.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) Nearly two months after the controversial ouster of its former boarad president, the Worcester County Humane Society’s current leadership says it is trying to bail out the organization from the financial and administrative quagmire it is in.

Recently revealed financial information indicates that the shelter had experienced a long period of fiscal chaos, resulting ‘I’m just in a deficit of over $338,000 hoping they on its last avail- find a good able tax cycle. director Who exactly that can is responsible raise for that hole has money been a backand-forth mat- instead of ter since the spend departure of the money.’ group’s former headwoman, Kenille Davies, who resigned under threat of legal action pertaining to misuse of funds.

Regardless, the shelter’s remaining leadership is saying that they will forge ahead with trying to raise money and return the WCHS to solvency. “[Davies’ ouster] was something that’s been coming for years and years,” said board member Sandra Mitchell. “Else we were looking at there not being a humane society anymore.”

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Inside Business ....................................32 Calendar ....................................59 Commentary ..............................69 Community..................................53 Classifieds..................................41 Dining Guide ..............................50 Entertainment ............................47 Food for Thought ........................46 Insight Plus ................................43 Letters to the Editor ....................70 Obituaries ..................................31 Out and About ............................54 Police ........................................26 Public notices ............................61 Real Estate Report ......................32 Senior Slant................................** Sports ........................................35

EDITOR’S NOTE The column, Senior Slant, isn’t gone, it’s on hiatus, while longtime contributing writer Irish Kemp takes some time off. She has been writing this column in Ocean City Today for more than 20 years and has no plans to stop now. So, she’ll be back soon.

Continued from Page 1 side of Ocean City is going to do what’s best for their constituency, and I understand that,” Mitrecic said. “I’m not going down to the commission to cause problems or start a fight. I’m going down there to work for Ocean City.”

The city likely stands a better chance of getting the differential policy by lobbying in Annapolis for the state to change its code on the tax powers of counties. In all but three jurisdictions – Worcester, Wicomico, and Queen Anne’s – it is specified that counties “shall establish” some type of tax set-off with charter municipalities. In the remaining three, that language states “may establish,” creating a loophole to avoid the matter. “[Tax differential] is going to be a big pushup and a legal battle no matter what,” Mitrecic said.

Mitrecic also pointed to other issues that need to be addressed, such as the antiquated 911 system that routes calls to Snow Hill before transferring those in the Ocean City area to the town’s own dispatch center at 65th Street. Having the city’s 911 service be free-standing is a priority, Mitrecic said.

“I don’t want there to be any more lapses or lags or clicks on the line,” he said.

“This is a system where seconds count.”

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Current Ocean City Councilman Joe Mitrecic, pictured at City Hall with his family, announced this week that he will be seeking the city’s seat with the Worcester County Commissioners.

tonomous from the county. But this wealth of civic resources often leads to estrangement.

“The commissioners operate in their own little bubble, and unless you’re down in Snow Hill at the right time, you have no idea what’s going on,” Mitrecic said. “I would venture to say that most people in Ocean City don’t even know who all seven commissioners are, and may not want to know.”

One potential fix to this, Mitrecic offered, would be for the county to start providing an audio and video feed of meetings that can be watched online by interested citizens, as has been done for many years with Ocean City Council meetings.

Mitrecic, age 52, gained his current

council seat in the 2012 election for four years, meaning he could continue on the council even if his bid for commissioner fails. Running as a Republican, he will face a June 24 party primary and the Nov. 4 general election. He is the only candidate in either party currently in the race for the District 7 slot, as incumbent commissioner Louise Gulyas will be retiring.

If successful, the city would have to hold a special election to fill Mitrecic’s seat once he departs for Snow Hill. However, if his prospects are good, Mitrecic could always preemptively declare his intent to resign from council prior to the city’s filing deadline, allowing the election of his replacement to occur simultaneous with the regular ballot.

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Delmarva Power warning customers of fake invoices (Jan. 17, 2014) Delmarva Power has recently been advised by its sister utility, Atlantic City Electric, and the NJ Board of Public Utilities that scammers posing as third party energy suppliers are sending fake utility bills via e-mail to some New Jersey and Delaware utility customers. The e-mail asks that customers click on a link contained within the email. It is suspected that, by clicking the link, the customer’s computer could become infected with a virus or malware.

Delmarva Power asks customers to only pay their utility bills through the company’s My Account tool, by visiting delmarva.com or by sending the hard copy of the remittance portion of the invoice through the mail. Customers should not open any e-mail asking that payment be made on their utility bills unless sent

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Many companies, including Delmarva Power, contact customers in person or via phone for various reasons. If someone claims to represent a company, whether the company is Delmarva Power or another entity, it is important that customers take precautions to verify that the person is affiliated with the company, especially if that person is requesting an immediate monetary payment.

When addressing past due accounts, Delmarva Power never endorses a specific form of payment. Instead, multiple payment options are always given to the customer.

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Abusive language focus of signs Continued from Page 1 visitors there.

Councilman and Police Commission Chair Doug Cymek said Council Secretary Mary Knight had recently suggested that the possibility of such signs or something similar be floated by the Ocean City Police Department.

“The council secretary spoke with Virginia Beach and said that these have become very effective there,” Cymek said. “But Guy has been very clear that people still have their First Amendment rights.”

The power of any government body to legally restrict foul language is limited, given the basic right to free speech afforded across the U.S. The same issue has been brought up over the years in Virginia Beach, where the signs are part of a larger “No Bad Behavior” campaign that asks visitors to voluntarily mind their manners.

“Keep in mind that we would have to operate as if the signs weren’t there,” said OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro. “We would have to be sure that no type of probable cause was introduced because of the signs, which is a matter of training the officers.”

In Virginia Beach, a law against “abusive language” which is intended to inflame or start conflicts can be used against those using certain choice words, but rarely is, according to local media. But even then, the context created by the sign could not be used as any indication of potential criminality when it comes to police work.

“For instance, if someone is right underneath that sign and using profanity, that fact can’t be used to further any investigation because the sign itself has no standing,” Buzzuro explained.

“This would definitely be meant as more of a feel-good type thing,” said

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The signs would most likely go on the Boardwalk and other downtown areas, where most complaints are heard about rowdy visitors using profanity.

But the city is understandably gun-shy about any First Amendment conflicts, given that its attempt to regulate Boardwalk performers over the past few years has resulted in two lawsuits, both of which have gone against the city.

“I’ve learned over the years that you don’t make laws you don’t want to enforce,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. “I like the concept, but I just don’t want to cause [the OCPD] any issues.”

“I’d be wary of situations.” Dare said.

“Where someone is using profanity and someone else asks an officer ‘why don’t you arrest him,’ and when the officer explains that there aren’t any actual laws against it, people say ‘well why do you have the signs, then?’”

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Davies says not aware of mismanagement Continued from Page 1 placed selectively on her.

“I never knew there was anything that wrong,” she said this week. “[The Board of Directors] could all look at the checkbook.”

This new information comes from a packet sent by DC-area attorney James Hammerschmidt to the Town of Ocean City, and later obtained by this newspaper, detailing the WCHS’s financial situation and levying a number of accusations against Davies to the effect that it was her management that led the organization down a dangerous path.

Hammerschmidt was retained by shelter donors and part-time resort residents Bob and Silvia Winegard, who allegedly had concerns about the shelter’s financials after contributing several large sums of money. Their standing was backed by several members of the group’s Board of Directors, including Mitchell.

Hammerschmidt did not return a request for comment as of press time.

But the brief, in its own words, “is largely directed at the actions or omissions of Ms. Davies and to demonstrate the irresponsibility of a few board members and how difficult they have made it to get the shelter’s house in order.”

However, Hammerschmidt cautions, “the goal of my clients has never been to disparage Ms. Davies or others; rather, their main interest is the continued vitality of the shelter through proper fi-

nancial management and governance of the shelter and the humane treatment of its animals.”

Many of the issues raised by Hammerschmidt, while potentially damning to Davies and the WCHS, are impossible to verify independently by this newspaper.

Nevertheless, the shelter’s last available Form 990 tax return - compiled for the 2011-2012 fiscal year – show the WCHS operating at a $101,515 loss as a result of $347,313 in expenses but only $245,798 in revenue.

This increased its total unrestricted asset deficit to $338,938. However, the society’s final tally showed the organization in the black due to $791,267 in restricted assets. These are the result of an endowment given to the WCHS in 2009 by the estate of a deceased local resident, which was to be invested and the returns used as a continuous source of income for the shelter.

This reported endowment fund was not actually there, given that the society erroneously spent a considerable amount of principle investment.

The 2010-2011 Form 990 shows cash savings and temporary investments jumping by over $550,000, indicating a massive influx.

Hammerschmidt estimates in his brief that the WCHS has spent roughly half of the endowment.

As she has previously, Davies maintained that she was unaware of the reg-

ulatory stipulations placed on the endowment.

“We never knew we used the restricted fund,” Davies said. “I only wrote checks for what the bills were. All anyone had to do was look.”

Hammerschmidt contests that Davies “had plenty of knowledge about what was right and what was wrong and was instructed to seek a lawyer if she did not understand.”

As evidence, Hammerschmidt cites a Sept. 2009 letter to Davies from local attorney Randy Coates, who handled the estate of the deceased benefactor. In turning over the funds, Coates says that $43,948 are allocated as direct income that can be spent for general purposes.

The remaining $747,318, he notes, “is to be invested and re-invested with the ‘income’ generated by that fund to be usable by the Humane Society for so long as it continues to maintain a shelter in Worcester County.”

According to the WCHS’s current leadership, the society is working to reimburse its investment fund back up to the original level, to avoid penalties.

“When I read about what was happening, I renewed my membership, pulled the financials, and realized that they needed some help,” said Sandi Smith, an executive with Maryland Coastal Bays, who has volunteered to help the shelter with grant writing and bookkeeping.

Smith said the remaining endow-

ment funds have been invested with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and are being built back up.

“I’m trying to get some qualified volunteers to help with this back-of-house stuff,” Smith said. “There are so many ways for people to help other than scooping kitty litter.”

Further, Hammerschmidt cites the 2011 audit report provided to the society from accounting firm Pigg, Krahl & Stern, which notes that PKS “identified certain deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses and another deficiency that we consider to be a significant deficiency.”

Foremost, PKS notes a lack of defined duties within the organization, or that these duties are “combined and assigned to the available employees.”

Critically, it appears that the WCHS had been violating its own bylaws – and a key tenet of nonprofit governance – for several years by having Board of Directors members who were also paid employees. Davies’ compensation was reported at $12,360 on the aforementioned tax return, with Mitchell and one other employee receiving $7,488.

PKS also notes that the society does not compile and annual budget, and that “the Board of Directors, as a whole, is not active in the finances of the society” and does not review financial statements or approve expenses incurred by staff.

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Many of the WCHS’s cats are housed in open buildings. Documents indicate that the city has been lobbied by a DC-area lawyer in support of the ouster of former WCHS president Kenille Davies.

Shelter staff looking to future Continued from Page 6 The firm also warns that the WCHS does not reconcile its bank statements and relies on the auditing firm to add or adjust wrong entries. Further, unpaid veterinary bills are not recorded, and “the treasurer had to call several veterinary practices to receive statements showing the bills for the year.”

Hammerschmidt also points to a 2009 letter to Davies from then-City Manager Dennis Dare, noting that the WCHS has failed to submit an executed lease for the shelter building, which was built by the Town of Ocean City on the property of the municipal golf course.

The shelter had also failed to submit proof of insurance and tax filings, causing Dare to threaten to cut off the city’s annual $15,000 contribution to the group.

The sum of these records, Hammerschmidt contends, indicates that “while…the entire Board [of Directors] is not absolved of fault, the shelter can certainly be analogized to a fiefdom,”

which Davies controlled “with an informality that eliminates input received through proper governance or the consensus required of a membership organization.”

Davies says this interpretation is twisting the reality of her role.

“When the attorneys asked, they got everything I had,” Davies said. “All they had to do was ask. But now they’re trying to make it look like it was something more to justify bullying me out.”

With the departure of Davies, as well as other board members and volunteers who supported her, the remaining shelter staff said this week that they are looking toward the future. The WCHS is currently advertising for a new Executive Director with a full-time schedule and a salary of $50,000.

“I loved the woman [Davies] to death, but this place was incredibly unorganized,” said five-year shelter employee Karen Hendrix. “I’m just hoping they find a good director that can raise money instead of spend money.”

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Police Commission discusses Trikkes on Bdwk.

Will hear proposal from potential rental operator in March regarding devices

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) For a thoroughfare that essentially runs dead-straight for two-and-a-half miles, there seem to be a never-ending stream of new options to get from point A to point B on the Boardwalk.

A little over a year after the town relented to allowing skateboards on Ocean City’s signature attraction, the city’s Police Commission this week discussed the possibility of a new rental vehicle on the boards known as the “Trikke.”

Although reaction to the vehicle was generally negative, the commission will still hear a proposal from potential Trikke rental operator Bryant Hungerford in March regarding the devices.

But this week’s discussion did raise a number of points as to how the city can legally manage the increasing variety of vehicles that are arriving on the Boardwalk.

“To be honest, there’s just too much going on [on the Boardwalk] already,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. “Maybe we should be going back and revisiting the speed there overall. It’s difficult enough for the trams to be compatible with pedestrians, and how fast are they

even going?”

The Trikke is best described as a set of skis with three wheels and a steering handle. Two runners each have a wheel at the back, and are joined at the front with a third wheel, where a tshaped grip is mounted.

On the manual version of the vehicle, the rider stands on the runners and arcs his or her body from side to side to build momentum. But there is also an electric-powered version that one can simply stand on and go.

The former was considered to be a bad idea outright by the commission, given the sweeping motion required and the cramped quarters of the boardwalk during a summer morning.

“Watching the videos of it, it doesn’t seem like it would be safe on the Boardwalk with the way you move back and forth,” said Council President Lloyd Martin.

The latter, however, would most likely be what Hungerford would rent out.

“These electric Trikkes are very similar to a Segway, which is already permitted on the Boardwalk,” he said over the phone Monday. “They’re safe, stable, and very entertaining.”

Hungerford is a partner in Boardwalk Bikes, LLC, in Ocean City and also supplies Trikkes to another rental venture in Hollywood Beach, Florida.

“Hopefully, in March, I’m going to present some things that the commis-

sion isn’t aware of about this technology,” Hungerford said. “The city isn’t limiting the number of anything else on the Boardwalk, so what’s the difference with these being added to the mix?”

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allowed on the Boardwalk – and even then only at certain times – are “bicycles, pushcarts, and EPAMDs,” the latter being an acronym for “electronic personal assistive mobility device,” which is the definition under state traffic code for Segways.

“An EPAMD under Maryland terminology is defined as a pedestrian and operates under the same rules that govern pedestrians in roadways,” explained Lt. Scott Harner, the Ocean City Police Department’s head of traf-

fic enforcement.

To meet this special qualification, such vehicles cannot go faster than 15 miles per hour. The electric Trikkes are rated to 16 mph.

“The legal definition of these would be a ‘motorized minibike,’” Harner said.

Thus, the city would have to write a specific exception into the code in order to accommodate them, if it so chose.

But the code is non-specific when it comes to other non-motorized vehicles.

“Under the code as written, the non-motorized one would actually be allowed,” said City Solicitor Guy Ayres.

“You could take one up there right now and ride it. I think that’s more of an issue.”

In the case of the electric version, making speed the limiting statute was questionable, Ayres said.

“In the real world, other than having three wheels instead of two, what’s the difference with a Segway?” he asked. “I would question where we came up with the 15 mph speed limit to begin with.”

Hungerford said the electric version were typically governed down to 12 mph in Florida, and could be restricted further.

“That’s another advantage that these have over bicycles, safety-wise, is that you have absolute control over the speed,” Hungerford said. “But you can take a bike up to the Boardwalk and go as fast as you can pedal.”

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(Jan. 17, 2014) The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the loss of veteran police K9, Tacko, who passed away on Dec. 2.

Tacko, originally from the Czech Republic, joined the police department in early 2005 after attending 10 weeks of basic police K9 training with his partner, Pfc. Kevin Flower. He retired in November of 2012.

Tacko was certified eight times by the North American Police Working Dog Association and the National Law Enforcement Canine Organization. During his distinguished police career with the OCPD, Tacko had more than 1,500 deployments, which include building and vehicle searches, searches for suspects as well as open field searches for evidence resulting in the detection and recovery of illegal contraband and the arrests of hundreds of suspects.

In addition, Tacko has assisted other Maryland law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Customs Service with drug interdiction and detection.

In a press release announcing Tacko’s retirement, Pfc. Flower said, “I really believe he put a smile on everyone’s face that he encountered.

Tacko attended numerous shift rollcalls and greeted every officer he could.”

The Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police and the Ocean City Police Department recently presented Pfc. Flower with a commemorative urn and recognized Tacko’s accomplishments at the 2013 Neighborhood Watch Officer of the Year Banquet on Jan. 7.

“He worked so hard for so many officers,” Flower said. “He was the best partner an officer could ever hope to have and he will be truly missed.”

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More than 20k lost power during last Saturday’s storm Strong winds downed five electric poles near Atlantic General Hospital on Rt. 113

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A large tree leans on a house on Pitts Street following Saturday’s high winds.

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2013) More than 20,000 in the area lost power during last Saturday’s storm when strong winds downed five electric poles near Atlantic General Hospital on Route 113.

The downed lines caused four substations to lock out, causing the widespread outages reported from Ocean City to Bishopville and Berlin, Spokesperson for Delmarva Power & Light Company Matt Likovich said.

In addition to around 20,000 DP&L customers whose homes went

dark, the event halted power to about 2,100 Choptank Electric Cooperative customers and all of the Town of Berlin’s 2,400 customers, the companies said.

Outages began around 4:30 p.m. and DP&L workers headed to the scene within a half hour, restoring power to most customers by 6:45 p.m., Likovich said.

However, they could not bring electricity back to AGH and Berlin Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center due to their proximity to the downed lines and the centers stayed on their own backup generators through the night.

“Everything was incredibly smooth here. There were really no interruptions in patient care,” said James Brannon, Vice President of Professional Services at AGH. The hospital maintained full power in its 35 patients’ rooms until DP&L restored power around 10 a.m.

Sunday. It was the hospital’s longest span relying on the generator.

Berlin Nursing Home had a similarly smooth experience.

“Our generator kicked right on,” Administrator Don Boger said. “The patients were safe.”

From damaged light poles to destroyed signs, the gust wreaked havoc outside the nursing home, however.

When the power lines fell, they damaged an ambulance in the parking lot, though no one was hurt, Boger said.

“Whatever it was, it was a very unique event,” he said. “It had to have been some type of micro-burst or wind shear that snapped the poles in half.”

At least one area business shut its doors because of the outage.

“It was really dark and safety was a real concern, both for our guest and our staff,” said Jody Wright, coowner of The Shark on the Harbor restaurant in West Ocean City, though she said “a lot of businesses waited it out.”

Two trees fell on a house in Berlin, though tenant Anna O’Neill said the interior of her 201 Bay Street home is intact.

“It was a serious storm,” said O’Neill, who watched it from work at the Atlantic Hotel. “We could tell the wind was strong… We could see that there was a lot of damage — a lot of limbs down.”

Likovich said individuals reported gusts up to 80 miles per hour during the storm, though “that could just be hearsay.” Records at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, about 5 miles away, did not capture gusts above 31 miles per hour that day.

DP&L contract crews remained onsite Sunday pulling cables and finishing the cleanup job, which continued into Monday.

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Funding from Home Depot helps Beach Bots with project County robotics team preps for upcoming competition

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The county’s public high school robotics team the Worcester Beach Bots pose in their new workspace at Worcester Technical High School last week.

They will spend six weeks there working overtime to finish their robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition in Raleigh, N.C., in March.

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The Worcester Beach Bots and Home Depot are teaming up, providing the county’s public high school robotics team with $2,000 of materials for its six-week robot-building challenge.

The challenge, part of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, will culminate with a regional competition in Raleigh, N.C., in March, where teams will compete against each other in an “Aerial Assist” match.

“We have six weeks to go from nothing to a fully built robot,” said team co-captain Gary Qian last week, when the team was setting up shop at its new Worcester Technical High School location.

“This is their passion,” said Team Mentor Michele Kosin, a physics teacher at Snow Hill High School.

“We’re sometime here until midnight.”

Three years old, the Beach Bots tripled their membership this year and have 49 members. It is a studentled group, from the designing the website to securing travel plans for competitions.

Though they’re working overtime for the FIRST competition, the team enjoys more free time in the offseason, playing laser tag as a group and participating in challenges like the Battle O’ Baltimore in the fall.

The partnership with Home Depot started with Kosin’s trips to the Berlin store for supplies.

“We’d donate some materials to help with the builds,” Home Depot Operations Assistant Manager William Werner said — something that turned into a full-fledged partnership for the FIRST competition.

The Beach Bots wrote a wish list back in September that they delivered to the store.

“We thought we’d get one thing,” Kosin said, but “they actually did it all, and more. It was like Christmas.”

Just finishing the second week of the build, the team will continue to work overtime until the six-week deadline, when the robot is bagged, tagged and shipped to await the competition. This year’s Aerial Assist challenge requires the robots to pass a large, inflated ball back and forth and sink it into a goal, Qian said.

Home Depot plans to continue its partnership with the Beach Bots for future projects and competitions.

“We’ve really gotten involved, start to finish,” Werner said.

To learn more about the Worcester Beach Bots, visit www.worcesterbeachbots.org.

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County wins financial award for fifth consecutive year Certificate of Achievement highest recognition in financial reporting area

(Jan. 17, 2014) Worcester County Government was recently honored with an award and a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada.

The GFOA recognizes contributions to the practice of government finance that exemplify outstanding financial management, and WCG was honored with this recent recognition for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition awarded to local governments in the area of accounting and financial reporting. The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, including

demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. To be awarded the Certificate of Achievement, a governmental unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized CAFR, and its contents must conform to program standards.

“In a constantly changing financial reporting environment, this acknowledgement from the GFOA is a testament to the ongoing efforts made by the staff and Commissioners to provide consistent and transparent financial data to the public,” Finance Officer Phil Thompson said.

WCG was a recipient for this award with Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins, Finance Officer Phil Thompson, Budget Officer Kathy Whited, Assistant Finance Officer Jennifer Swanton, Enterprise Fund Controller Jessica Ramsay and Budget Accountant Kim Watts accepting the certificate on behalf of the county.

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A look at county’s public schools Changes on tap for 2014 and beyond, including new Common Core-based testing

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) It is the middle of the school year, but Worcester County Public Schools has several changes slated for 2014 and beyond. From new Common Core-based testing to the launch of a mobile app, here are a few changes taking place in the year ahead: Snow Hill High School Groundbreaking: A project to renovate and add to Snow Hill High School officially kicks off next Tuesday, Jan. 21, with a groundbreaking ceremony.

The project will double the size of the school to 121,000 square feet, eliminating the need for portable classrooms, and add updated classrooms, a new media center, computer labs, a science wing, a cafeteria and kitchen, and a new athletic complex to the campus.

The four-phase project will also install eco-friendly geothermal heating and cooling, motion activated lights and lowflow plumbing fixtures to the building.

Construction should end before the start of the 2016-2017 school year, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs for the schools Barbara Witherow said.

New Testing: With the first year of Common Core in full swing in Worcester County schools, pilot tests for a new standardized test will begin this spring.

A group of up to 25 students from different county schools will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, in March.

PARCC includes a Performance Based Assessment (PBA) administered in March and April, as well as an End of Year (EOY) assessment administered in May and June. Students taking a PARCC pilot will not have to take the Maryland School Assessment, the schools’ current standardized test.

Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, all students in grades 3 though 11 will take the PARCC, which will be administered online.

Visit www.parcconline.org for more information.

Communications: Worcester County Public Schools will launch an app providing the school calendar of events, news, athletics, meal menus and other information to mobile devices. Parents will be able to access information on their child’s grades, teacher comments and attendance through PowerSchool using the app.

They will also be able to receive texts through School Messenger, the schools’ automated notification system.

Worcester County Schools will set up a Facebook account this semester.

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The software provides instant data on students, allowing teachers to see individuals’ areas of mastery or struggle and cater their teaching based on that data.

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(Jan. 17, 2014) Susan G. Komen Maryland will offer a volunteer training session on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Marriott Courtyard on 15th Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City.

Komen Maryland relies on trained volunteers to provide free educational programs highlighting breast health, breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection.

A variety of opportunities are available to assist the organization, from attending health fairs to speaking events and helping with the Ocean City Race for the Cure® to be held on April 13.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The city’s Tourism Advisory Board has apparently floated, but decided against, a change to its funding scheme ahead of a pivotal upcoming determination as to how the city’s 2014 beach entertainment will be paid for.

At its December meeting, TAB reportedly broached the idea of giving up the $300,000 in discretionary spending that it is allotted by the city each year, and instead recommending funding on an as-needed basis. In a subsequent meeting, however, it was decided against this notion.

“I think the feeling was that it’s better to go to the city with them knowing that the money is already set aside,” said Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones, whose group is one of several that votes on the board.

“It puts the decision more on TAB and less on the town.”

TAB was conceived in 2010 after the city council voted to abolish the city’s Tourism Commission and instead replace it with a city-funded industry group that would be allocated $300,000 annually to seed new events and tourism initiatives.

With an electoral overturn in 2012, the Tourism Commission was re-established, but the two groups have continued to operate simultaneously.

Since 2012, the majority of TAB’s funds have been put toward the beach fireworks and laser shows organized by Bob Rothermel and Jack Hennen of T.E.A.M. Productions. The program, which ran twice per week during the height of last season, has been by all reports wildly successful, attracting thousands to the beach and Boardwalk every night.

“I think we’ve created, from scratch, a very successful slate of events that embrace what I think TAB was hoping to be able to do,” Rothermel said. “We keep embellishing and improving the program. We’ve got a nucleus that works well, and I hope the city will continue to facilitate that.”

However, the price tag for the program comes in at $285,000, leaving TAB with little money to fund other events, and making the dollar allowance somewhat of a moot point.

“The way I look at it is kind of a ‘shark tank’ system,” said TAB member Ruth Waters, sales manager for the Harrison Group. “Even when we do run out of money, we can still pitch new things to the city that they might decide to fund.”

Waters agreed that it was better to have a dedicated fund, even if somewhat restricted, rather than no money set aside at all.

“If you ask me, Bob and Jack’s program is a success,” Waters said. “At this point, you can’t not have the light show and the fireworks after you’ve already done them for two years, because then the city will seem like a lesser destination.”

From the first year it began, the city has heavily incorporated T.E.A.M.’s events into the town’s marketing materials, emphasizing the value of free entertainment and events in the resort and further locking the city into the program for the foreseeable future.

“Last year, we were able to find one small sponsor to fund a bit of it,” Rothermel said. “But I don’t really see it being completely independent anytime soon.”

For the 2014 season, Rothermel is proposing to again keep the program fresh by incorporating sand sculpture.

“The first year, we came in with fireworks and lasers, and last year we had more fireworks and lasers with more dates and locations,” he said. “This year, we’re hoping to have a sand art competition as well at the end of the summer.”

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Zoning panel OKs OC Brewery development Business slated to occupy former Adkins lumber yard located on 56th Street

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use application last week for the proposed OC Brewing Company on 56th Street – but postponed giving site plan approval amidst concerns over how the building’s multiple uses would be accessed.

“Why do we want to create a situation that’s going to be a problem?” queried Commission Chair Pam Buckley. “I don’t think any of us are very comfortable on approving this site plan tonight.”

The prospective brewery is slated to occupy the former Adkins lumber yard on the southwest corner of Coastal Highway and 56th Street – a cavernous warehouse, that in recent years, has housed only a summer t-shirt shop in its front portion.

The brewing company will not be doing any major exterior modifications to the space, which its owners are leasing, but will be doing interior renovations and constructing new walls to reconfigure the space for the new use.

The rear portion of the building will be the brewery itself, while the front space will house a bar and restaurant as well as a retail area for t-shirts and memorabilia.

Under city code, brewing is a “conditional use” allowed only with the express

approval of the P&Z Commission as well as the Mayor and Council, who must establish that the use is no more adverse in a given location than it would be elsewhere given the nature of the neighborhood.

“To most people, the manufacturing of beer is going to be a less intensive use than a lumber yard with tractors and trucks that was, in its heyday, quite active,” said the brewery’s attorney, Hugh Cropper.

Cropper had previously secured a waiver from the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals for the building’s parking. Although it does not have enough spaces for all three uses under city code, the code stipulation for manufacturing requires 24 spaces for the brewing area alone, which is unnecessary given the type of manufacturing being done.

At most, the brewery itself will only have five employees present at a time, said the company’s brew master, Mark Fesche.

However, the commission’s concerns were less with the volume of parking and more with the layout of it. The few parking spots at the building’s face will be handicapped spaces, with the majority of parking being two rows with a single aisle on the south side of the building.

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1,000-gallon batches of beer, Fesche said, with the brewery planning to make one to two batches per week. Even assuming unlimited demand, the size of the facility could only accommodate four batches per week.

“So even running at a peak you’re only looking at delivery once every two and a half weeks,” Buckley said.

Some of the commission was more forgiving in terms of how far the brewery should be required to go on contingencies.

“They can’t control when the food truck comes in, but they can control when the beer goes out, which I think is sufficient,” said Commissioner Joel Brous. “I think we’re looking at something that’s going to be a problem one percent of the time.”

“And if there is a jam-up, the impact only hurts [the brewery],” Cropper contended.

Others, however, submitted that the relative difficulty and expense of improving the delivery situation should not factor in to the board’s desire to better the project.

“If you think it’s expensive now, you’re going to wish you had access to the back of the building later on,” Buckley said.

Also of concern, but seemingly less so, was the potential for odor and refuse problems resulting from the brewing and the disposal of the fermented grains.

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“If this place is as busy as it potentially could be, you’re going to be packed for lunch and your trucks are going to have nowhere to go,” observed Commissioner Peck Miller. “All your deliveries and pickups are going to be coming through that one double row of parking.”

Miller and Commissioner Palmer Gillis suggested that a driveway be built looping behind the building out onto the west end of 56th Street, allowing trucks to drive through instead of having to stop on Coastal Highway to back in or out of the aisle.

However, Cropper noted, the structure is built on an elevated slab that drops off into a marshy area between the building and the adjacent Maresol Condominiums to the west. It was suggested by the commission that a few feet of the rear portion of the building be removed to make way.

“You’re going to have to massively raise the grade back there,” Cropper said.

“Even if you tear off the back of the building, it’s not like you’re going to get a tractor-trailer in there.”

Many places in the resort have lessthan-ideal access for food delivery trucks, Cropper noted. The only difference with the brewery was the additional delivery of grain, which would be stored in a silo on the west end of the parking lot, 10 feet in diameter and 31 feet tall.

This will hold enough grain for ten

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Philly trip results in jail time OC Brewery given OK by gets three years town’s zoning commission Simpson behind bars while still New company will not be doing any major exterior modifications to space Continued from Page 17 stacks that vent from the kettle out to the roof,” Fesche said. “There is some smell associated with brewing, but it’s no more offensive than what you’d get from a bakery. I would say one day a week, for four or five hours, there will be some odor.”

Further, Fesche said, the solids remaining after the brew process will be disposed of the same day, but will be placed in an open trailer “We would have a pig or chicken farmer come take those away on the same day that we brew to feed to his livestock,” Fesche said.

“Whether it smells or not, I think it just needs to be covered,” Buckley said.

“What’s defined as offensive is going to be what the people living near you find offensive.”

City Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith also suggested that any approval come with the condition that the city’s wastewater treatment plant is able to adequately handle the load form the brewery. Each 1,000 gallons of beer, Fesche said, will produce 7,000 gallons of wastewater.

This water will be filtered through two sediment tanks to remove any remain-

ing solids from the grain, but Smith said the chemistry of the post-fermentation runoff could place an undue burden on the city’s treatment system.

“I would say it needs to be part of the recommendation that city wastewater will be able to handle that effluent with that level of treatment,” Smith said.

With the conditions regarding odor and wastewater attached, the commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation for the use to the Mayor and Council.

However, the commission requested that the specific layout for the site be brought back, assuming the use was given a favorable vote by council, to address logistical issues such as parking and delivery.

“The site plan needs to be a whole site plan as if it was a new project,” said Commissioner Lauren Taylor. “It’s a whole new use. You’re rehabbing an old building, but it doesn’t mean you get a pass.”

Cropper said he still disagreed with the commission that the project should be treated as a whole new facility because of the change in use.

“From a planning perspective, it’s hard to encourage infill if you’re going to require modifications so extensive that they might as well build a new structure outside of town,” Cropper said after the meeting.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) A 23-year-old Snow Hill man was sentenced to three years in prison Jan. 9 for his participation in a trip to Philadelphia to buy heroin last August.

Patrick Michael Simpson must serve that sentence consecutively to two other sentences he is serving, also consecutively. Simpson is already serving a five-year sentence for violation of probation on an original charge of burglary and a two-year sentence for burglary.

“I didn’t learn,” Simpson told Judge Thomas C. Groton III in Circuit Court in Snow Hill.

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Now, however, he is behind bars at Eastern Correctional Institution, the state prison in Somerset County.

“It’s a totally different change,” Simpson said. “Things go on in there I wouldn’t wish on anybody.”

Judge Groton told Simpson he had had opportunities to change his ways.

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“You did so abysmally, you were rejected,” Judge Groton told him.

Simpson’s grandmother spoke on his behalf. She said he had been an honor student at Snow Hill High School, but was now with hardened criminals in prison. She had done everything for him that she could, including trying to get him on her insurance so he could get treatment for his drug addiction, but she had ultimately been unsuccessful.

Simpson had traveled to Philadelphia on Aug. 15 on a heroin-buying trip with Connor Wesley Bresnahan, 23, of West Ocean City; Amy Maureen Casey, 19, of Berlin, and Michael John Abbaticchio, 24, of West Ocean City.

They had been under investigation by the Criminal Enforcement Team of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Narcotics Unit of the Ocean City Police Department.

Bresnahan was in one car and Abbaticchio, Simpson and Casey were in a second car.

Detectives stopped both cars as the foursome crossed the Delaware line and were near Bishopville on the return trip. Although they found 411 bags of heroin in Bresnahan’s car, it was Abbaticchio who had purchased it in Philadelphia on his own. The others reportedly got a reduced rate from Abbaticchio for going on the drug-buying trip.

Abbaticchio pleaded guilty Dec. 10 to possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it and was sentenced that day to eight years in prison. None of that sentence was suspended. He had been on probation for just one week for a similar charge involving marijuana when he made the trip to Philadelphia to purchase heroin.

In court last week, Simpson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess heroin with the intent to distribute it and received the three-year sentence.

In court Dec. 4, Bresnahan pleaded guilty to possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it. He was sentenced Jan. 7 to eight years in prison with all but one year and six months suspended and credit for 145 days already served. After his release, he will be on supervised probation for four years and must pay a $500 fine.

Casey was in court Tuesday, Jan. 14, and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess heroin with the intent to distribute it. She was sentenced to six years in prison, with all suspended but 18 months.

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Jury finds Smith guilty of breaking into WOC house Disturbance terrified homeowner, who loaded his gun and fired a shot

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) A pre-sentence investigation was ordered Jan. 9 after a jury found a 35-year-old Dagsboro, Del., man guilty of breaking into a house on Porfin Drive off Route 611 on the way to Assateague Island last June.

The break-in terrified the homeowner, who loaded his gun and fired a shot through a door in his house.

After shooting, the homeowner called 911 to report the burglary. In court last Thursday, he recounted how he had been in his office on the second floor of his house when he heard the doorbell ring shortly before 9:30 p.m.

Looking out a window, he saw a white van parked in his carport. Then he heard a loud smashing sound as someone broke the door of his house.

The homeowner ran to the third floor, where he retrieved and loaded his .45 caliber handgun. He locked the door of the room he was in and tried to barricade it with a pole.

From behind the closed door, he heard someone walking up the stairs and then heard the unknown person pushing on the door. The noise sounded like someone was slamming his body against the door.

The homeowner then saw the door start to break open and he fired a shot through it. The next sound he heard was of someone stumbling down the stairs.

Slowly, he walked to the door and looked out because he thought the intruder was leaving. He saw a man on the stairs so he pointed his gun at the man, who turned around and walked down the stairs and out of the house.

The homeowner heard two honks from a vehicle horn and saw the man who had been on the stairs get into the white van. He then called 911.

A state trooper located the van on Route 50 near Route 113 at about 9:45 p.m. He tried to stop the van, but the driver sped away, with the trooper in pursuit. Troopers followed the van into Delaware, where the driver turned right just past Selbyville. After driving a short distance, the driver, later identified as Kente William Wilcox, 30, of Westover, got out and ran, but he was apprehended a short distance away.

Kemayne Smith, the passenger, remained in the van and was arrested.

During the investigation, it was learned that both men had been in the house. According to a court document, Smith said Wilcox drove to the house and said he wanted to show him something. Smith said Wilcox forced open the door and then both of them entered.

Smith also said he searched several drawers before hearing the gunshot and then heard the horn of the vehicle.

He went outside to the van, where Wilcox said he had to go and that he had been shot.

Then he drove away and tried unsuccessfully to elude capture.

Kemayne Smith In Circuit Court in Snow Hill last week, the jury started deliberating at 7:45 p.m. and reached verdicts at 9 p.m.

They found Smith guilty of first- and fourth-degree burglary. Judge Brian Shockley ordered the pre-sentence investigation.

Wilcox is scheduled to be arraigned in court on charges of first- and fourth-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary on Feb. 5.

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Jail time for intent to distribute Groton suspends all but two months and 29 days of Tunnell’s year sentence

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) A 24-year-old Berlin man was sentenced Jan. 2 to a year in jail after being found guilty of conspiracy to possess marijuana with the intent to distribute it.

In Circuit Court in Snow Hill, Judge Thomas C. Groton suspended all but two months and 29 days of that sentence for Byron Keith Tunnell. After Tunnell’s release from jail, he will be on supervised probation for 18 months and must pay a $500 fine.

That sentence is consecutive to the 30-day sentence Tunnell is serving for driving without a license. That sentence started Dec. 30.

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After police arrested them for trespassing,they searched the man and according to the charging document read in court, they found four bags of marijuana on Townsend and a digital scale with flakes of marijuana hanging from Tunnell’s wrist. Tunnell also had a cell phone containing text messages that indicated drug transactions.

Tunnell is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing in District Court in Snow Hill on Jan. 23. That hearing relates to charges of first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment placed against Tunnell on Dec. 27.

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Overeaters Anonymous, Living Well, T.O.P.S. and YOGA among classes (Jan. 17, 2014) Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin recently announced its education calendar for January.

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The workshop will be held Fridays, Jan. 10 through Feb. 14. Pre-registration is required. Contact Laura Small at 410-629-6820.

Sunday, Jan. 19: Overeaters Anonymous #169, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1. Our group is a 12-step program, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. We help anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem, whether it is weight gain, bulimia, anorexia, or if you are a parent of a child with one of these problems. We will be meeting each Sunday in conference room 1 at Atlantic General Hospital. There is no initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Any questions, contact Bett at 410-202-9078.

Monday, Jan. 20: CPAP Mask Fitting - appointment necessary Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts a monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. This is a free service, but requires the patient to call ahead to set up an appointment. To make an appointment, contact Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.

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Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, weekly. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Edna Berkey at 410-251-2083.

Tuesday, Jan. 21: YOGA, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

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Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1. We gather the fourth Wednesday of every month. Pre-registration is not necessary. For further information, contact Pastoral Care Services at 410-641-9725 or e-mail gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

Friday, Jan. 24: Living Well Workshop, noon to 2:30 p.m.

Indian River Senior Center, 214 Irons Ave., Millsboro, Del. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living Wellâ&#x20AC;? is a six-week workshop that teaches participants how to live a quality life with chronic disease. Examples of chronic conditions may include diabetes, arthritis, depression, asthma, bronchitis, pain, heart disease or any conditions that hinder you from living the life you desire.

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Sunday, Jan. 26: Overeaters Anonymous #169 2:30-3:30 p.m.

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Judge wants info on ill wife before sentencing husband Woman not able to care for herself appears in court in wheelchair with defendant

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) A Circuit Court judge wants documentation regarding a woman’s medical condition before sentencing her husband, who pleaded guilty Jan. 9 to distribution of heroin.

The woman sat in a wheelchair at the defense table as her husband, Brian William Jones Sr., 36, of Ocean Pines, occasionally stroked her hair.

Jones’ defense attorney, Edward Richitelli, told the court that the woman is homebound and wheelchair bound. The judge was unable to see the woman’s legs, but if he could, Richitelli said, he would see that they were about the size of the space he indicated by making a circle with his thumb and index finger.

Her disease causes her to vomit from 50 to a couple of hundred times a day and she is unable to eat. The 94-pound woman is fed through a feeding tube.

She said she is unable to get out of bed unassisted and needs help with essential needs such as bathing and dressing. Her husband, she said, is her sole caregiver.

Brian Jones was the target of an investigation into drug distribution by the Criminal Enforcement Team of the

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. A detective obtained his cell phone number, called and left a message. Jones called the detective and agreed to sell him eight bundles of heroin, with each bundle containing 12 to 13 bags of the drug, for $1,040.

The two met in a store parking lot in Ocean Pines on May 30, 2013. Jones was driven there by a 29-year-old woman who, according to court information, shares his address in Ocean Pines. Jones left that vehicle, got into the detective’s vehicle and handed him a black hat. Inside the hat were the bags of heroin.

The detective gave Jones money for the heroin and the two parted ways. As Jones returned to his residence in the area known as Sherwood Forest in South South Ocean Pines, other detectives followed.

Jones was charged with multiple counts of possession with the intent to distribute heroin.

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County libraries offering variety of programs (Jan. 17, 2014) An assortment of programs for all ages are being offered at Worcester County libraries in January.

Ocean City Branch: •Post-It Art Contest–all month: Submit a piece of art on a Post-It Note. Create work at home or visit the Ocean City branch on 100th Street where supplies will be available. Creations will be displayed in the library.

Prizes will be awarded in April for age groups: fifth and sixth grades, seventh and eighth grades, and ninth through 12th grades. Submission forms are available at the Ocean City Branch.

•Computer and eReader Instruction: Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment throughout the month. Call the Ocean City branch at 410-524-1818 to schedule a private training session.

•Nuno Felting: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m. Learn the ancient art of wet felting to create your own one-of-a-kind wearable work of art. Using only wool roving, silk, water, soap and some elbow grease you can make your own nuno felted scarf.

•Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. For children 2-5 years old.

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•Zentangle: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. Creating Zentangle art provides a fun and lighthearted way to relax and intentionally facilitate a shift in focus and perspective. The Zentangle Method of creating art is unencumbered by dogma and cost which can weigh on other approaches. Nevertheless, it is sufficiently structured and organized so you can enjoy and benefit from an activity that otherwise might be considered whimsical.

Artist, John Iampiere will instruct this class.

Ocean Pines Branch: •Lap Time: Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 28 10:30 a.m. Children will be introduced to songs, games, finger plays and movement activities. Parents and caregivers will learn new and fun ways to interact with their toddlers. For infant to children 2 years old.

•Fencing: 5 p.m. every Tuesday through Feb. 25. Learn to fence with Dave Griffin, former fencing coach of the Baltimore Fencing Club. Learn the techniques, scoring, theories, and moves of this fascinating sport. Wear comfortable clothing. Class size is limited to 12. Register at the Ocean Pines Branch.

•Introduction to Computers and the Internet: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m. The third of four sessions will include introduction to Microsoft Word

and accessing the Internet.

•Young and Restless “Celebrate Snow”: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. Experience creative science, art and music “Snow” activities. Dress to get messy. For children ages 3-5 years old.

•Story Time: Thursday, Jan. 23 and 30 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. For children ages 2-5 years old.

•Genealogy Assistance: Monday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Have you come so far tracing your ancestry and now you’re stuck and reached a dead end? This class is for the people who are already actively researching their ancestry and family history. Tom Dempsey, member of the Sussex County Genealogy Society, helps you to find your way around the block.

He will be available from 10 am to 12 noon to assist you. This is a “drop in” session and no registration is required.

•Introduction to Computers and the Internet: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 8 a.m. The fourth of four sessions will include introduction to Microsoft Word and accessing the Internet.

Snow Hill Branch: •Yoga: Every Tuesday through Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. Get fit with Yoga, a tranquil form of exercise while gaining mental and physical health.

•Young & Restless “Celebrate Snow:” Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m.

Experience creative science, art and music “Snow” activities. Dress to get messy. For children 3-5 years old.

•Fermentation Class: Jan. 29, 1 p.m. This class will include lacto-fermented demonstrations and recipes for fermented mayonnaise, baked oatmeal, ketchup, and kombucha.

There will be comparison of simple fermentation versus lacto-fermentation. Participants will learn to produce their own whey without making cheese. Discover how easy, nutritious, and inexpensive this process is of increasing healthy probiotics in your diet.

Berlin Branch: •eReader Tech Zoo: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. Learn how to download ebooks from your public library to your eReader–10 a.m. Kindle Connections, 10:45 a.m. Nook KnowHow, 11:30 a.m. iPad Info. No registration is required, but attendees will need to know their e-mail and device password.

•Story Time: Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. Children 2-5 years old are invited to visit the Berlin Branch to find new friends, hear stories and make crafts. A ranger from Assateague will bring a friend from the aquarium.

•Berlin Book of the Month: Friday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. “Same Kind of Different as Me,” by Ron Hall. Meet Denver, a man raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana in the 1960s; a man who escaped, hopping a train to wander, homeless, for 18 years on the streets of Dallas,

Tex. No longer a slave, Denver’s life was still hopeless until God moved.

First came a godly woman who prayed, listened, and obeyed. And then came her husband, Ron, an international arts dealer at home in a world of Armani suited millionaires.

And then they all came together.

•Kumihimo, Wednesday, Jan 22, 1 p.m. Discover the ancient art of trimming and accessorizing using Kumihimo, an ancient Japanese braiding.

Make a braiding tool and learn the basics while designing your own pattern.

•Play Time: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. Parents and children explore educational toys together in an interactive, free play program. A great place to make new friends and learn new skills while having fun! For infant to children age 5.

•Fireside Chat: Thursday, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. Join us for a lively chat about our favorite good reads. Want to find authors who write the kinds of books you like to read? Join us and make new contacts. Want to explore new authors and genres but don’t know where to start? Join our enthusiastic chat group and get some great ideas.

Pocomoke Branch: •“Maze Runner” Contest: Jan. 231, Check out any book from our “Maze Runner” by James Dashner display. Read the book and return the review to enter the drawing to win a Maze Runner Movie pack (two tickets to see the movie which will be released Feb. 14 and “swag” to go along with it.) All entries must be received

by Jan. 31. Winner will be notified Feb. 3. For ages 13-17.

•4H Robotics: Friday, Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m. Join the Worcester County Library and the Worcester County 4-H and learn about our LEGO WeDo Robotics program.

WeDo is a LEGO product that allows elementary age youth to build robots using LEGO pieces and then program the robot to perform specific functions on the computer.

Register by calling 410-957-0878.

For ages 6 -10 years old.

•LEGO at the Library Contest registration deadline: is Wednesday, Jan. 22. Contest date is Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. For more information and for rules and regulations, contact the Pocomoke Branch at 410-957-0878. Contestants must bring own Legos. For children ages 5 -12.

•Story Time: Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. For children 2-5 years old.

•The Art Studio: Friday, Jan. 24, 3:30 p.m. Learn to draw, paint and create with professional artist Dale Rohl. Registration is necessary. Call 410-957-0878 to sign up. For ages 7 and older.

•Tot Time: Thursday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. A variety of fun and educational activities for children 3-5 years old. Registration is necessary.

Call 410-957-0878 to sign up.

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Wind turbine prototype set for installation in Berlin Placement on Rayne’s Sand and Gravel Co. property on Old Ocean City Blvd.

By Sheila R. Cherry Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette (Jan. 17, 2014) If all goes well, the initial prototype of Berlin’s longawaited innovative wind turbine design will be installed at the Rayne’s Sand and Gravel Co. property on Old Ocean City Blvd. by the end of January, the exhausted inventor, Doug Richards of DDU Magnetics, Inc., predicted during a Jan. 10 interview.

It could prove to be a landmark invention that has the potential to drastically cut electric energy costs, according to Richards. He said its operating costs would be low, since the device would be virtually maintenance free once installed. It has an estimated lifespan of up to 15 years.

The direct drive turbine has two salient characteristics, Richards said.

First, it is quiet and does not develop rotor cog, which produces vibration that eventually limits the life of a motor.

Second, with its smaller size, Richards is hoping to bring the price points for the initial equipment and installation costs down considerably in relation to the turbines that are currently on the market.

The town agreed to contribute the up-front cost ($4,500) to install the turbine, an amount officials expect to recoup once the device begins to produce energy and cost savings in the form of reduced electric power rates.

Once the initial contribution has been fully reimbursed the town will split its costs with the turbine creator on a ratio of 70 percent for the town and 30 percent for the turbine manufacturer.

Richards and his sponsors and investors are bearing the estimated $120,000 to $130,000 cost for the project out of pocket.

Berlin Electric Director Timothy Lawrence and Richards originally received the town’s approval for the installation of the innovative project at the Savage Substation on Schoolfield Street, in February 2013, but a new location had to be found when residents in that neighborhood complained.

The 11th-hour setback was only one of several, Richards endured as he labored to take the patented design from paper to prototype. The project was waylaid by several challenges; at one point by Richard becoming ill, then there was the struggle to find investors with the patience to accept a long product development trajectory rather than expect a rapid return on investment.

Another was a trial-and-error correction that actually led to a second patented design, when the brushed motor designed to produce the direct current proved to be unreliable and subject to failure during testing.

In resolving the problem, Richards created a brushless diode component that converts friction from the genera-

tor’s own propeller to produce electricity much cheaper and exponentially more reliable.

Richards, 49, is an electrical engineer from Illinois. He said his family has been very supportive throughout the development process. He spoke about a personal goal: that of installing one of his turbines for his dad’s farm in Mississippi, where the wintertime electric bills can skyrocket to $600 per month. With the turbine, Richards envisions bringing those costs down to zero.

Asked how he would like to be compensated if the experiment proves to be a commercial success, Richards said he would like to sell kits of the assembly. He would also count as a form of compensation the satisfaction of knowing that something he invented could ultimately benefit society. He would like to see the design adopted in automobile motors.

“We are hoping to change the way that motors are built for wind turbines, alternators and other applications” Richards said. In exchange for taking the chance that is allowing him to make him dream a reality he would like to see Berlin likened to the semiconductor industry’s Silicon Valley.

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Items stolen from vehicles, Carjacker enters guilty plea locked and unlocked in OP Thefts happened outside of 21 different residences in area of Ocean Parkway

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) Many items, including credit cards and cash, were stolen from vehicles of several Ocean Pines residents, who left them unlocked, last month. In at least two cases, however, the vehicles were locked and the suspect is believed to have used a slim jim to break into them.

The thefts took place from vehicles at 21 residences on Ocean Parkway, St. Martin’s Road, Whaler Lane and White Horse Drive.

In one of those cases, the vehicle’s electronics were damaged and in another, damage was done to windows of both sides of the vehicle.

In four cases, the vehicles had been rummaged through, but no items were taken.

In one incident where the vehicle was locked, a suspect is accused of stealing a driver’s license, a birth certificate, two

credit cards, a Social Security card, two gift cards and a checkbook.

In an incident where a vehicle was unlocked, a suspect took a box of chocolates and a bottle of perfume. In another incident where a vehicle was unlocked, the suspect took a wallet containing 12 credit cards.

Stolen items in another case includes four credit cards, a GPS, a radar detector, a toy, a spice rack and three pairs of Joe Boxer pajamas. Stolen items in other incidents included an Ipad, cash, a yoga mat, a cell phone charger and a dive watch.

In a theft from a vehicle at an Ocean Parkway residence, a suspect took a compound bow valued at $2,000, a pair of Pentax binoculars valued at $1,500 and Maui Jim sunglasses valued at $240.

The thefts are believed to have taken place Dec. 18. On Dec. 19, an Ocean Pines police officer checked a database of pawn records and located a sale of the compound bow and binoculars from Devon Whittington, 20, of Marion Station, to Crazy Louie’s Pawn Shop.

Whittington was arrested Dec. 27.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The victim of last summer’s carjacking in Ocean City told the judge last Thursday that he has been traumatized by the event.

“It caused me a problem in my work,” said the Sudanese taxi driver through his interpreter. “Now I’m scared. The entire season I did not work.”

The taxi driver was working on the evening of Aug. 24 when he picked up Ian Edward Keim, 36, of Neville, Pa., at 49th Street. Keim asked to be driven to 94th Street.

When the taxi driver was near 91st Street, Keim grabbed him from behind with his left hand, placing him in a chokehold. The driver was pinned against his seat.

Keim held a knife in his right hand while maintaining the chokehold with his left and said, “I’m going to kill you.

I’m going to kill you.”

The driver slammed on the brakes, grabbed Keim’s right hand and held it down in the passenger seat. He then escaped from Keim’s hold, got out of the taxi, which hit the median curb, and walked to the back of it.

Keim got into the driver’s seat and started driving north. A couple in a vehicle behind the taxi and who had witnessed Keim taking off, told the taxi

driver to get into their vehicle and they followed Keim, who drove north to 120th Street and then turned onto Assawoman Drive. He stopped Ian Keim near 118th Street, got out of the taxi, which he had left in the middle of the street, and ran toward the beach.

A vacationing New York detective saw Keim running and called police, who found him kneeling in the water and arrested him.

Police charged Keim with armed carjacking and armed robbery. He was later indicted on charged of robbery, armed robbery, armed carjacking, taking control and possession of a vehicle by force and violence, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and first- and second-degree assault.

In Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Jan. 9, Keim pleaded guilty to armed carjacking, which carries a possible sentence of up to 30 years in prison.

His defense attorney, Sandra Fried, said, “He was extremely, extremely intoxicated” at the time of the crime.

Judge Thomas C. Groton ordered a pre-sentence investigation and said, “The facts as presented seem somewhat bizarre.” He also revoked Keim’s $250,000 bond.

Brown Box Theatre Project set to stage ‘Two Wrongs’ (Jan. 17, 2014) Brown Box Theatre Project has announced the inaugural show of its 2014 season, the contemporary comedy “Two Wrongs,” by playwright and “Hawaii Five-0” star, Scott Caan.

“Two Wrongs” presents the story of Shelly and Terry, whose love lives become entangled due to the unethi-

cal meddling of their therapist, Julian. This play’s sharp dialogue turns an amused eye on the couples’ suspicions, confessions, self-deceptions and self-deprecations, portraying the social hazards of living an examined life.

“Two Wrongs” made its world premiere at the Lounge Theatre in Los Angeles in 2010, to the enthusiasm of critics. The Los Angeles Times praised Caan’s writing as “clever… earmarked by bursts of ameliorating humor that are both welcoming and disarming.”

The play’s inclusion in Brown Box’s season demonstrates the company’s commitment to presenting fresh works from young playwrights.

“This play is different than anything you have seen from us before,” said Brown Box’s executive director, Kyler Taustin. “It is a fast-paced, witty love story, perfect for Valentine’s Day weekend.”

Brown Box’s production will run from Feb. 14-17 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Shows are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets cost $25 and are now on sale. Visit Brown Box’s Web site, brownboxtheatre.org, for more information.

Founded in 2009, Brown Box Theatre Project is a nonprofit theatre collaborative dedicated to bringing live theatre to schools and communities.

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‘Rain tax’ bill entered at session both the current method and the PMT. In Worcester County, 113 farm operations would be covered by the proposed rule, which would affect farm operations that either generate at least $2,500 in crops or raise least 8,000 animals in a single year. According to Eckardt, several of the phosphorus reducing BMP’s [best management practices] such as irrigation management, cover crops, poultry litter treatment and precision agriculture techniques, which Maryland farms already use, were are not calculated in the current model.

“The current model only calculates nitrogen reduction and provides no credit at all for nutrient management plans based on phosphorus limitation rather than traditional nitrogen based plans,” she said.

William Satterfield, executive director of Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., said during a Jan. 13 interview he was very pleased that the delegation was working on behalf of the commercial chicken growers. “We are waiting to see what the newest version of the proposed regulation will have,” he said.

Satterfield said the industry will be supporting legislation sponsored by Sen. Jim Mathias (38B) that calls for an economic impact analysis on the PMT (SB 27). The proposal would help answer the question of what the economic impact of the regulatory tool would be before implementation, he explained.

The industry will also support legislation by Del. Michael McDermott (R38B) that would broaden the current requirement that economic impact studies be conducted on emergency regulations to expand to all regulations.

The poultry industry will continue to monitor legislative action for proposals that would expand the reach of the newly enacted “rain tax” beyond the nine covered jurisdictions. According to a DPI newsletter, “There are reports that legislation will be introduced to expand the rain tax to include all Maryland counties and conversely there will be legislation to eliminate the state–required stormwater taxes.”

The newsletter stated, “Our policy is that DPI will oppose any legislation that expands the rain tax to include agricultural properties.”

The trade association vowed, “We’ll oppose other anti-chicken industry bills that will re-appear in 2014. We’ve fought

them in the past and will continue to oppose them.”

For Satterfield that could mean a rumored “chicken tax,” which he described as a possible per-chicken levy on what would be imposed on companies that have contracts with farmers to raise chickens.

Eckardt, in a recent press release, summed up the pre-election atmosphere, which likely will place additional pressure on incumbent legislators during the 2014 session. Candidates who are not currently serving in the legislature will be campaigning during session, raising funds and other activities that current legislators are prevented from doing by law, she said. February is the filing deadline, followed by June primaries.

“Mix in the fact that the Maryland Legislature has passed numerous taxes and fees on just about anything and everything,” Eckardt said. “On the Eastern Shore, businessmen, watermen, and farmers are concerned about increasing regulation without sound reliable science and practical, reasonable economic solutions,” she added.

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By Sheila R. Cherry Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette (Jan. 17, 2014) As the General Assembly convened on Jan.8, Eastern Shore legislation watchers seemed focused on legislation to modify a new regulation on chicken waste, the so-called “rain tax” intended to curb stormwater runoff, and a possible new “chicken tax” on commercially produced poultry.

Del. Addie C. Eckardt (District 37B), who chairs the Eastern Shore Delegation, is in the process of sending a letter to request a meeting with Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) to discuss a second regulatory bill to implement a new Phosphorus Management Tool to measure nutrients from chicken manure.

In the letter, which was dated Jan. 6, Eckardt pointed out that agriculture is a major Maryland industry and the largest on the Eastern Shore. “The shore continues to lag behind with job creation, and unemployment is still higher than elsewhere,” according to Eckardt.

“Our farm families are worried and should not have to live under the fear of being put out of business,” the letter stated. “We need your help as we continue to work with all parties involved to find reasonable solutions to maintain a sustainable and growing economy on the Shore while improving the condition of the Chesapeake Bay,” Eckardt said.

In the letter, she asked the governor to allow the poultry and dairy sectors time to adopt the changes required by the new PMT in a manner that will not disrupt the industry and /or jeopardize current accomplishments.”

The Maryland Department of Agriculture last October issued a proposed amendment to a previously published regulation that would change the method for calculating the amount of phosphorus farmers would be able to apply to their fields by using poultry litter.

The revised proposal gave farmers an additional year to transition from using an existing phosphorus site index, which is used to determine the level of phosphorus movement at a farm site, to the PMT, which officials said analyzes areas where excess phosphorus is present in the soil and identifies where a high potential for phosphorus loss exists. During the phase-in period, farmers affected by the proposed rule were directed to use

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OC summer shooter found guilty

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The 22-year-old Pennsylvania man who spent hours hiding in the bay beneath a private boat dock last June after shooting at two men, wounding one, will be spending time behind bars.

In Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Jan. 7, Judge Thomas C. Groton III ordered a pre-sentence investigation after finding Elvin Jovany Mendez-Espada, of Reading, guilty of use of a firearm in a crime of violence, attempted second-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault.

Mendez-Espada faces a possible 30year sentence on the attempted murder charge and a mandatory sentence of at least five years on the firearm change.

A friend who accompanied him will also be spending time behind bars.

Carwiln Duarte, 19, of Reading, Pa., pleaded guilty Monday, Jan. 13, to second-degree assault and was sentenced to three years in prison, with all but one year suspended.

On June 29, police officers were in the area of the Party Block at 17th Street because of the nightspotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closing time when they heard gunshots.

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Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Beau Oglesby told the court Jan. 7 he was uncertain as to what exactly was said, but disparaging comments were made and the six pedestrians continued walking.

Mendez-Espada and Duarte, who had been in the pool, caught up with the group and additional comments were made. Mendez-Espada lifted up his shirt, displayed the handgun there, then pulled it out and pointed it in the direction of one of the pedestrians.

One of them hit Mendez-Espada trying to stop him after seeing the gun and Mendez-Espada fell into a fence along the sidewalk between 18th and 17th streets.

Mendez-Espada then fired at least two shots. Duarte hit the man, who had tried to stop Mendez-Espada, in his face and Mendez fired additional shots.

One shot struck a man through his pants leg and grazed his calf. Another shot passed through another manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thigh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone flees at that point,â&#x20AC;?

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Police continued their search throughout the night and â&#x20AC;&#x153;once daylight is sufficient, they see Mr. Espadaâ&#x20AC;? in the water,â&#x20AC;? Oglesby said. He was treated for possible hypothermia and arrested. He told police he had seen the group of six people in the pool and they had â&#x20AC;&#x153;made disrespectful comments to him so he took his gun and chased this group down.â&#x20AC;?

The gun, a .45 caliber Smith and Wesson, had fallen into the canal and although two dive teams searched for it, it remained unfound.

Eduardo Gonzalez, the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense attorney, said his client disagreed with the process of events as stated by Oglesby. Instead of showing the gun, Mendez-Espada, he said, was punched, bear hugged and â&#x20AC;&#x153;put up against a wall.â&#x20AC;? He then pulled out his gun and fired a warning shot, Gonzalez said.

Mendez-Espada entered an Alford plea instead of going to trial because â&#x20AC;&#x153;he realized it would have been a roll of the dice,â&#x20AC;? the attorney said. In an Alford plea, the defendant does not admit guilt, but acknowledges that the prosecution had sufficient evidence for a conviction.

Judge Groton said he was faced with two different versions of the facts of the case, but Mendez-Espada and his attorney had agreed to go forward with accepting the stated facts of the case, so he found Mendez-Espada guilty and ordered a presentence investigation.

Mendez-Espada will remain jailed without bond.

On Monday, Judge Groton told Duarte that he should have assisted the man who was trying to stop MendezEspada. Instead, Duarte went to the assistance of the man with the gun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You assisted him in the shooting,â&#x20AC;?

Judge Groton said before sentencing him to three years in prison.

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Upset that his former girlfriend no longer wanted to see him, a 24-year-old Ocean City man punched a wall so hard that police could later see through the hole to the bedroom on the other side.

On Jan. 11, Justin Carl McCargo went to visit the woman at her 59th Street residence, but she did not welcome his visit and shut and locked the door.

Angered, McCargo reportedly punched and kicked the metal door so hard that the keyhole broke off on the floor inside the unit and the door was dented. He allegedly continued punching and kicking for about five minutes.

Inside the unit, the woman saw his foot go through the wall and into the bedroom on the other side. She told police he reached his entire arm through the hole.

When police arrived, they could easily see the bedroom through the 12-inch diameter opening.

Police charged McCargo with malicious destruction of property of more than $1,000, second-degree assault, trespassing and third- and fourth-degree burglary.

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A 31-year-old Ocean City man was charged Jan. 9 with having a concealed dangerous weapon.

Police stopped a truck on Philadelphia Avenue near the Route 50 bridge because its center light was not working.

Four people were in the truckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab and one, Ronald Lee Darling was in the truck bed. Darling told people he was being dropped off and police told him he could leave.

Police saw him reach for something beneath a toolbox in the truck bed and then put something in his pocket. When they asked what he had, he said he had a knife.

Police charged him with having a concealed deadly weapon.

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AGH Board files complaint OPA budget under review against town stormwater tax Proposed $15 hike in annual

By Sheila R. Cherry Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette (Jan. 17, 2014) n a letter to inform other town businesses, Michael A. Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, told members of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce that the hospital’s Board of Trustees had filed a declaratory judgment complaint to seek an exemption from the Town of Berlin’s new stormwater management tax.

Franklin noted that AGH was not contiguous to the town center and had already substantially renovated its 24acre campus on Healthway Drive to mitigate the potential for stormwater flooding in 2002 and 2011.

“In each instance, AGH has obtained all stormwater management approvals, and has constructed stormwater management facilities on site in accordance with the approved plans and specifications,” Franklin noted in the letter.

The trustees complained that despite the renovations that had been made to the property the hospital received no exemption credits for its environmental site design.

Neither Franklin nor Berlin Mayor Gee Williams wished to comment yet about the declaratory judgment complaint.

“We maintain that in-fill and redevelopment inside of an Existing Developed Area, such as AGH, should be promoted and incentivized to make these systems more attractive,” he continued in the letter. Franklin added that the ordinance instead seemed to discourage practices that similar state legislation seemed to favor.

Moreover, “According to the Ordinance, we will have the highest annual stormwater utility fee in the Town of Berlin, with the exception of those properties owned and operated by the Worcester County Board of Education,” Franklin wrote. He also made

the point that as a not-for-profit organization, AGH was obligated to invest its resources into providing quality healthcare and expanding services for the citizens of the Town of Berlin and other neighboring communities.

The Town Council unanimously approved the ordinance and resolution that began the process of establishing a stormwater utility department in January 2013 (Ordinance 2013-01). It authorized town officials to fund the utility by imposing a flat $50 annual fee for residential property owners and a $25 annual fee based on the impervious square footage of a commercial property.

The $25 fee for nonresidential properties was based on a formula that calculated a property’s landmass in equivalent residential units (ERU).

The fees would apply to each ERU increment, which would equate to an area of impervious cover within a 2,100-square-foot space.

“We firmly maintain that it is not fair and equitable, as required by the purpose of the proposed statute, to require AGH to pay an excessive annual fee, when we have already been required to design, permit and construct a stormwater management facility on our campus, which complies with all regulations,” the Franklin letter maintained.

Asked about the litigation, Berlin Councilmember Troy Purnell said on Jan. 14 he had not yet seen the complaint.

But he added that during the discussions that led up to the implementation of the stormwater management utility the mayor and council struggled to try to find a practical way to differentiate between assessments for landowners who had stormwater mitigation systems designed for their property and those who did not.

“We just couldn’t figure out a fair way to do it other than the way we did,” he said.

membership assessments, Yacht Club coupon discussed

By Sheila R. Cherry Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette (Jan. 17, 2014) As the Ocean Pines Association began to review General Manager Bob Thompson’s fiscal year 2014-2015 budget, which was presented on Jan. 6, two items are already facing resistance—a proposed $15 increase in annual membership assessments and a promotion to offer members a $25 coupon for the upcoming new Yacht Club.

The net increase in member assessments proposed would result in the fees for non-water lots rising from $914 to $929. Member assessments for waterfront lots would increase from $1,379 to $1,394 if the proposed budget is approved.

During a Jan. 6 work session of the OPA Board of Directors, Thompson explained the proposals to increase member assessments would fund increases in budget allocations for: General Operations, which would include an additional $10 for administration, $26 for public works, and $2 for recreation and parks; Amenity Operations, which would include an additional $2 for aquatics, and $4 for marinas; and An additional $7 for replacement reserves, $6 for new capital expenditures, and $10 for a coupon-based Yacht Club promotion.

Thompson said some of the per-lot assessment increases would be offset by proposed reductions for: General Operations, which would include cuts of $4 from compliance/permits/inspections, $1 from general maintenance, $20 from reconciling budgeted versus actual fire and ambulance costs, and $7 from reconciling budgeted versus actual Police Department costs; and

Amenity Operations, which would include cuts of $5 from racquet sports, $9 from golf operations, $6 from Beach Club parking.

The Budget and Finance Advisory Committee will not support the assessment increase or the coupon proposals, according to Chairman Dennis Hudson. However he said the committee would back most of the remainder of the budget proposal, especially proposed expenditures that were budgeted for the Golf Club.

Hudson gave qualified support to a proposal to create and designate four new positions in the Public Works Department to focus on stormwater mitigation and drainage improvement tasks. He said it was likely that by hiring its own staffers, rather than using contract workers, the OPA could save on the costs.

“But that remains to be seen,” he added.

Noting that recent statistics were indicating an increase in crime in the community, Hudson pointed out Ocean Pines Police responded to at least 445 calls for support from external law enforcement entities in 2013 and suggested that the OPA should request additional resources for law enforcement from the county.

OPA Director Bill Cordwell, who recently campaigned on a platform to oppose assessment increases and serves as the board’s treasurer, said on Jan. 14, “I really, really, really do not want any assessment increases this year.” He suggested an increase could be avoided by forgoing the $10 in assessment increase that was listed in the budget to pay for a $25 promotional coupon proposed for use by members in good standing once the new Yacht Club opens later this year. Cordwell added, “Hopefully we can carve enough from capital spending to avoid the other $5 of increase.”

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Thirty years for stabbing girlfriend All but 16 years of Ward’s sentence suspended; victim cries in court after verdict

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) A stabbing victim cried in court last Friday as she watched a judge sentence her former girlfriend to 30 years in prison for stabbing her. All but 16 years of that sentence was suspended.

“The victim has extremely conflicted feelings because she still cares about this person,” Deputy State’s Attorney Abigail Marsh said in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. “She does not understand why someone she cared about did that to her.”

The victim and the accused, Sharon Lee Ward, 47, lived together in a domestic relationship that had its ups and downs. The victim had obtained a restraining order against Ward, with whom she had been romantically involved for several years, but decided she wanted to be with her again. They worked as housekeepers at an Ocean City hotel.

During the early morning hours of May 9, 2013, the two got into an argument about money. The victim left the room for a few minutes, but when she returned to the main room near the front door, Ward stabbed her in the neck with a knife.

The victim grabbed Ward’s face and

then tried to leave, but felt a stab in her left upper shoulder. She then felt another stab to her shoulder. She managed to get outside and crawled up the stairs to the next floor. As the victim crawled, she could feel she was losing consciousness, Marsh told Judge Richard Bloxom on Oct. 29 before the judge found Ward guilty of attempted second-degree murder.

The upstairs neighbors heard the victim calling their names and asking for help. When police arrived, they found the victim on the floor at the top of the stairs, covered with blood and holding a towel to her neck. When the towel was removed, a deep, Sharon Lee Ward bloody puncture wound was visible.

The victim was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where she underwent surgery. Either of the stab wounds could have been fatal, Marsh said.

In court last Friday, Marsh played a recording made in jail of a Nov. 1 telephone conversation between Ward and a friend. In it, Ward said, “I do feel sorry for what I did to a certain extent,” but she also displayed little regret for her crime.

“I don’t owe her nothing,” she said of her former girlfriend. “She brought all this(expletive) on herself.”

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“And maybe control your anger a little bit,” her friend told her.

Her lack of anger control had landed in previous trouble with the law, but she had never served more than six months in jail. At age 24 or 25, Ward was charged with murder, but was acquitted of that charge even though she admitted stabbing someone.

If this case had gone to trial, public defender Kristina Watkowski would have raised the issue of self-defense.

Ward would have testified that the victim had a knife and she had grabbed it in self-defense.

“I was not trying to kill her or anything like that,” Ward told the judge last Friday. ‘I guess I could have used better judgement.”

Judge Bloxom said he was struck by Ward’s penchant for violence.

“You obviously have a short fuse and an inability to control yourself,” Bloxom told Ward before sentencing her to 30 years in prison. He suspended all but 16 years of that sentence. Because the crime was one of violence, Ward must serve at least eight years of that sentence before being eligible for parole. After her release, she will be on supervised probation for five years.

JANUARY 17, 2014

POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 26

Disorderly conduct

Police charged Adam William Tamaro, 49, of Baltimore with disorderly conduct after seeing him standing shirtless in the middle of Tunnel Avenue in north Ocean City and yelling, “I love you, Baltimore,” on Jan. 11.

After the arrest, an officer found two Suboxone film packets and charged him with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Reported assault

A 34-year-old Ocean City woman was charged Jan. 9 with first- and second-degree assault and felony child abuse after reportedly assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

According to the charging document, Julie Marie McCabe pushed the girl over the back of a sofa, grabbed her throat and pushed her into the seat portion of the sofa. McCabe reportedly tried to choke the girl.

After punching and slapping McCabe, the girl freed herself and ran into another room, where she called 911.

When she opened the door, McCabe pushed it, hitting the girl in her chest. McCabe then allegedly pushed the juvenile onto the bed and choked her again. McCabe told police the girl had hit her in the eye before she punched her into the sofa.

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OBITUARIES JOHN EDWARD SCHAEFER Ocean Pines John Edward Schaefer, age 82, of Ocean Pines and formerly of Millington, N.J. died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013.

He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Alfred H. and Catharine D. (Sindall) Schaefer.

Ed was a 1953 graduate of Johns Hopkins University and earned a Bachelor’s of Engineering Degree, and belonged to the ATO fraternity.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. While living in Levittown, N.Y. he was a Boy Scout Master.

After moving to Millington, N.J., Ed was president of the Long Hill Township Jaycees and also became a licensed airplane pilot.

Ocean Pines became home after retirement. He was past president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines and was an active member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan L. Schaefer of Ocean Pines; two sons, Gregg Schaefer of Stephens City, Va. and James Schaefer of Salisbury; three daughters, Wendy Schaefer of Greensboro, Ga., Daneen Dotterweich of Lanoka Harbor, N.J. and Katharine Borton of Washington, N.J.; a brother, Karl Schaefer of Whitemarsh, Md. and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Community Church at Ocean Pines with Rev. Boyd Etter officiating. Friends may call at the church an hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness), 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, Va. 22203 (www.NAMI.org) or to the Salvation Army, 415 Oak St., Salisbury, Md. 21801.

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

LOUISA S. QUILLIN Ocean City Louisa Savage Quillin, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at Atlantic Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Elton Savage and Evelyn Jeanette Webb Savage.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louisa Quillin John Henry Quillin in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Quillin Fisher, and her granddaughter, Stephanie Jeanette Fisher, both of Ocean City.

She was also preceded in death by her sister Edna Keener in 1975.

Mrs. Quillin was a 1937 graduate of Ocean City High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, Presbyterian Women, and Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Worcester Chapter Order of Eastern Star for over 60 years, and lifetime member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

Louisa was a lifelong resident of Ocean City. She loved doing sewing re-

pairs and needle work. She leaves many friends who loved her dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave. Rev. Alex Ayers will officiate. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: Louisa Savage Quillin Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of Ocean City, 627 William St. Berlin Md., 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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

WILLIAM RALPH NOBLE Ocean Pines William Ralph Noble, age 87, died Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014 at his home.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frederick Noble and Hilda Council Noble. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Robl Noble, and his children, Mary Sims and her husband George; Tammy Slaughter and her husband Michael Brooks; David Noble, Robert Noble and Jeffrey Noble, and his wife Rachael.

There are seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Muriel Gribbin, one niece and a daughter in law, Donna Noble. He was preceded in death by a son, William Ralph Noble, Jr. Mr. Noble had worked for many years for a wholesale distributor of building supplies. He was a Navy veteran. He had been a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Baltimore.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday Jan. 22, 2014 at 1 p.m., at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, Md. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Tex., 75231.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

HELGA “LOLLO” PENNEWELL Princess Anne Helga “Lollo” Lieselotte Pennewell, 84, died at Somerset Gardens in Princess Anne, Md., on Jan. 5, 2014.

An Eastern Shore resident for 52 years, Lollo was born to Alfred and Elsa Dallmann in Mühlhausen, Thuringia, Germany on April 1, 1929. She grew up in “East” Germany under Helga Pennewell Hitler’s rule, endured air raids and bombings, and lived through Soviet occupation.

A teenage champion swimmer, she was a member of her birth country’s Olympic swim team when the war prevented the 1944 Olympics. Lollo earned her bachelor’s degree in design and dressmaking at Staatliche Oberschuk in Mühlhausen, received her master’s in tailoring and design at Mode Academy in Kassel and modeled for European fashion houses through the late 40s and early 50s.

Shot in the leg during her first attempt to flee Russian occupation, Lollo and her family escaped East Germany in 1948. In 1951, she married then-Major Noah Ames Pennewell and, by 1961, became a full-time resident in his hometown of Snow Hill. Lollo obtained U.S. citizenship on Sept. 14, 1965 and voted to elect a national leader for the first time in 1966.

She soon began appearing area-wide at civic, community and professional club meetings, as well as in local schools’ civics classes, to speak about life “behind the Iron Curtain” and the importance of U.S. civil liberties. Within few years, under the sponsorship of Salisbury’s Samuel Chase chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lollo became the first Maryland woman to receive the DAR Americanism Award, which honors distinguished naturalized citizens who demonstrate extraordinary patriotic leadership stateside. At that time in 1971, only one other Marylander had received this prestigious national award.

The ardent activist became a prolific writer in local, regional and national publications, and over the following years, her work expanded beyond civil freedoms to advocate conservation, education and historic preservation.

For decades, Lollo spearheaded multiple movements that created local resources, from the availability of emergency services and swimming instruction to the expansion and relocation of the Snow Hill branch of Worcester County Library. Across Maryland, she is well remembered as the organizer and leader of a march, known as the “Outhouse Convoy,” on the Annapolis state house to protest gubernatorial disrespect toward the Eastern Shore in 1991.

She was the first person in Snow Hill to organize local swimming lessons and taught them as a Red Cross volunteer.

Lollo later served as swim team coach at Nassawango Country Club. She used her design and dressmaking skills to craft bridesmaid dresses for loved ones’ weddings as well as band and majorette uniforms for Snow Hill High School

students and she taught sewing classes in Salisbury..

Lollo also served as director of the Eastern Shore Heart Association, president of the Worcester County Library Board, co-founder of the Republican club of Worcester County, member of the Worcester County Republican State Central Committee and alternate delegate to the Electoral College.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan appointed Lollo to the Presidential Commission for the German-American Tricentennial, which marked 300 years of German-American immigration. In this capacity, she helped plan, finance and implement installation of an extensive friendship garden on the Washington Monument grounds.

Lollo visited Germany many times prior to the country’s re-unification, but in 1989, she took her children to Berlin during Thanksgiving. Between the Brandenburg Gate and “Checkpoint Charlie,” she and her family members took turns hammering at the Berlin Wall, breaking their sledgehammer in this effort during the month that the wall “came down.”

Predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Noah Ames Pennewell; parents and sister, Brigitte Dallman Euling, Lollo is survived by her son, Milton Pennewell of Snow Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Sabine Pennewell and Bruce Nichols of Hebron; daughter, Brigitte Pennewell of Snow Hill; grandchildren, Brandy and Florian Meresse Pennewell, Katharine Pennewell, Annette Pennewell, Jackalynn Pennewell, Emily Nichols, Bethany Pennewell, Grace Pennewell and William Pennewell and great-grandson, Paul Pennewell.

Pennewell’s funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 13 at Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. A procession was at Nassawango Church Cemetery on Pennewell Road in Snow Hill.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a local humane society of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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Foot traffic slows for businesses in winter season

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MAR hosts its annual Lobby Day at session

Retail outlets profit four times higher in summer

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) When asked how business has been lately, an idle worker at Trader Lee’s Village Store on Route 50 chuckled and replied, “Like everyone else’s.”

“It’s been consistent, but not like summertime by any means,” Clifton Rogers said. “A lot of the locals – we’ve seen their faces.”

Like Rogers, many employees and managers across the bridge say foot traffic slows, but remains steadier through the winter months than it does on the island, thanks to a year-round customer base in West Ocean City, Berlin and Ocean Pines.

“Almost everybody I know who owns a business lives in West Ocean City and Ocean Pines,” said Kasey Briggs, a bartender at Pizza Tugos on Route 50.

“We’re mostly a local business.”

Business can be up to four times higher in the summer months than in January, but it is not so slow that shops shut down this time of year, said Andy Paul, manager at Sleepy’s mattress store in the White Marlin Mall.

“Most of the business we get here is (from) Berlin, Ocean Pines. There’s a year-round population,” Paul said.

That’s different from Sleepy’s Fenwick Island, Del., store, where traffic is “very seasonal,” he said.

Wockenfuss Candies in the mall stays busy year-round, said clerk JoAnn Poremski. “It’s just a shift in what we’re doing.”

The store manages mailings for all of Wockenfuss’s eight locations, and holidays like Christmas keep employees “swamped,” she said. Once that rush is over, though, the store still stays open seven days a week.

One tactic businesses across the bridge use is slashing prices in the winter to draw shoppers.

Pier 1 Imports at the White Marlin Mall is decked with signs reading “ONE BIG SALE, “clearance” and “Save up to 75 %” — something standard for January, Assistant Store Manager Bill Quinn said.

“We run specials, all toward the locals,” said Jason Knipe, manager at Waterman’s Seafood Company down the street on Route 50.

Bungalow Seven boutique, also on Route 50, offers its products online so even summertime visitors can continue to shop there through the winter, Sales Associate Delaney Manning said.

“Obviously there’s more foot traffic in the summer,” she said, but “a lot of the locals — we’ve seen their faces” during the offseason.

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A small portion of funds generated by slot machines at the Casino of Ocean Downs are used by Worcester County, Ocean City, Berlin and Ocean Pines.

Towns using casino impact grants to fund area projects Ocean City uses monies on street repair; Berlin retired debt, OP paved its roads

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) Ocean City used its money on streets, Berlin used its money to retire debt on a property purchase, Ocean Pines used its money to pave roads and Worcester County used its money to pave roads, purchase vehicles and pay debt on Worcester Technical High School.

The money was a share of proceeds from the Casino at Ocean Downs.

Known as local impact grants, the funds were part of Senate Bill 3 in the 2007 special session of the Maryland General Assembly, and approved by state voters in the 2008 general election.

According to that legislation, the local impact grants must be used in the communities in immediate proximity to the video lottery facilities and may be used for infrastructure improvements, facilities, public safety, sanitation, economic and community development, including housing, and other public service and improvements.

In reports to the Local Development Council, a state-mandated group to oversee use of the local impact grants, each entity provided information about expenses, which council members reviewed during Monday’s meeting in Snow Hill.

Ocean City reported using $454,943.50 in its grant funds for street

paving in fiscal year 2013. It had no funds remaining at the end of that fiscal year and spent $41,994.88 of its own funds to complete that paving work. For fiscal year 2014, it anticipates spending $570,525 of impact funds on road paving.

Worcester County reported spending $202,050 in fiscal year 2012 for eight vehicles, five for the Sheriff’s Office, two for the Fire Marshal’s Office and one for the state’s attorney. On June 30, 2013, the county has $3.13 million remaining.

Funds of $2 million will be used to pay debt service on Worcester Technical High School during fiscal year 2014.

The Ocean Pines Association spent $571,545 on road paving from Dec. 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. It anticipates spending approximately $500,000 on road paving from Sept. 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015.

In a letter to the Local Development Council, Ocean Pines Association Controller Art Carmine wrote that until the homeowners association starts receiving pass through funds from the state for roads, the funds would continue to be used for road maintenance.

On behalf of the town of Berlin, Mayor Gee Williams did not fill out the county’s form as requested, but wrote a letter stating that the town received $227,474.35 in slots impact grant funds during fiscal year 2013. All of those funds were used to pay the principal and interest payments for the purchase of 5.25 acres of property adjacent to Route 113 and Bay Street extended.

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 17, 2014)Earlier this week, the Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) hosted its annual Realtor Lobby Day in Annapolis. Realtor Lobby Day provides a forum for real estate agents from all over the state to meet personally with state senators, delegates and staff. Numerous members from the Coastal Association of Realtors attended.

Local Realtors “lobby” legislators and staff about Realtor® and homeowner issues. Topics discussed included uniformity of homeowner and condo association laws, landlord liability, rental security deposit rates, possible regulations under consideration by the Maryland Department of the Environment that would impose additional fees on new developments, storm water fees and more.

Also released at this meeting was a report entitled “The Role of Real Estate in Maryland’s Economy.”

This study is the third assessment released by MAR that provides an assessment of the direct and secondary impacts produced by Maryland’s real estate industry. Some of the highlights of this report include: • Maryland’s real estate industry, including real estate, finance and insurance services and construction activities supported 234,500 jobs in 2012, more than 9 percent of the state total.

• Real estate related jobs were associated with more than $15 billion in associated wage/salary income— more than $66,000 per worker.

• Real estate services accounted for $45.2 billion of Maryland’s gross state product in 2011, an increase of 15.9 percent from the 2006 level of $39 billion.

• Local real estate related taxes generated $7.3 billion, 60 percent of the total local government revenue in fiscal year 2013, a significant increase from the 49 percent share in fiscal year 2010.

• Maryland ranks 10th among all states for its reliance on property taxes as a major revenue source.

— Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR® with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Promotions announced Raymond M. Thompson, president and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company in Berlin has announced the following officer promotions: Tina Kolarik, chief operating officer and Peggy Welsh, chief of branch administration. Their office is located in Berlin. Lori Simon, assistant vice president. Her office is located in Ocean Pines. Jamie Hill, assistant manager. Her office is located at the Snow Hill branch.

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Many stores, like Pier 1 Imports in the White Marlin Mall, use sales to draw visitors during the slower winter months.

Internet used to push inventories Continued from Page 32 The store also promotes new inventory on social media such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, “and that renews people’s interest in coming in,” Manning said.

She’s worked at several clothing shops on the island, and said that business in West Ocean City “definitely” stays steadier year-round.

“Locals… live in West Ocean City and Berlin, and there’s this sort of attitude that they don’t want to go across the bridge,” Manning said.

Ocean City makes Maryland’s list for sustainability

(Jan. 17, 2014) – The Town of Ocean City was recently added to Maryland’s list of sustainable communities, along with 16 additional communities in the state.

These 17 Maryland communities were recognized for their efforts to join the statewide initiative to strengthen reinvestment and revitalizing in Maryland’s older neighborhoods.

“Sustainable Communities seek to conserve resources; provide green spaces and parks for recreation and agriculture and conserve historical and cultural resources,” said Ocean City Planning and Community Development Director Matt Margotta.

“Being added to the state’s list of Sustainable Communities is a huge accomplishment for the Town of Ocean City. It is a positive reflection of our commitment to the town’s past, present and future.”

Governor Martin O’Malley’s Smart Growth subcabinet has approved 55 sustainable communities under Maryland’s Sustainable Communities Act of 2010.

Along with Ocean City, newly added communities included Towson, Taneytown, Annapolis, Cambridge, Thurmont and Chestertown.

For a full list of Maryland’s Sustainable Communities, please visit http://planning.maryland.gov/YourPart/SustainableCommunities.shtml.

For more information about Ocean City’s plan, visit http://planning.maryland.gov/YourPart/SustainableCommunities.shtml.

Fritschle Group Ed Wehnert and Mark and Lora Fritschle of the Mark Fritschle Group – Condominium Realty have announced its listing, sales and settlement leaders for November 2013.

Top Listing Agents By Unit: Joy Snyder, Kevin Decker, Rusty Molnar and Sheri Smith; Top Listing Agents By Volume: Snyder, Decker and Kevin Sasada; Top Selling

Agents By Units: Smith, Decker and Nick Bobenko; Top Settled Agents By Units: Smith, Kevin Burton and Nick Bobenko and Top Settled Agents By Volume: Lora Fritschle, Jon Barker and Mia McCarthy.

Associate of the Year J. Michael Riemann, P.E., civil engineer and senior associate at Becker Morgan Group, was honored as the 2013 Butch Alfieri Associate of the Year by the Homebuilder’s Association of Delaware. The award was announced at the Leadership & Legacy Ball Dec. 7.

Riemann has more J. Riemann than 12 years of experience in civil engineering with Becker Morgan Group and he has been on the HBADE Board of Directors for two years.

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Local towns find casino funds to make difference Continued from Page 32 The total purchase price of the property, $828,530, was paid off June 30, 2103, two years ahead of schedule.

The town will now begin using its share of impact grant funds to solicit and award design and engineering plans for a new municipal police station at the site.

After those planning costs are paid, money from the impact grant will be accrued to pay for the new police headquarters when it is built. Until that time, a small portion of the impact grant funds will be used to improve sidewalks in the town and to promote tourism in the town by targeting patrons of the Casino at Ocean Downs and the racetrack.

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Lady Seahawks easily take down Eagles, Clippers

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Danny Beck battles to put the ball in the basket during last Friday’s game against Snow Hill in Berlin. Beck logged five points, nine rebounds and four steals in Decatur’s 74-26 victory.

All Decatur players contribute during game against SH

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 17, 2014) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team was firing on all cylinders during last Friday’s game against its Worcester County adversary, the Snow Hill Eagles.

The Seahawks won the match, 7426, and all players contributed.

“That’s the whole objective, to get kids as much playing time as possible,” Coach Byron “BJ” Johnson said.

“Some games kids may not see as much time as they did [Friday], but in games like this, when the score is the way it is, we want to make sure the kids that don’t play much get to play.”

Decatur outscored Snow Hill 23-10 in the first quarter. The home team netted 27 points in the second quarter and held the Eagles to four to go into the halftime break on top 50-14.

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Stephen Decatur senior Chase Sams goes strong to the basket during last Friday’s game against Snow Hill. Sams finished the game with 13 points and five rebounds.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 17, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team went head-to-head with its Worcester County rival, the Snow Hill Eagles, last Friday, and the Lady Seahawks’ didn’t face much of a challenge, winning the game, 54-22.

“I thought we played well at times and sluggish at other times. I would put subs in and we would have to adjust offensively,” Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott said. “When we worked the ball on offense, we got great shots. Also, most of the first quarter our press was really effective.”

The Seahawks outscored the Eagles 27-10 in the first quarter. At halftime, Decatur led, 38-20.

The Berlin team shut out Snow Hill 13-0 in the third quarter.

Sophomore Dayona Godwin was Decatur’s top producer with 22 points and eight rebounds. Junior captain Marina Jones chipped in with 10 points. Senior captain Erin Florek and junior Payton VanKirk added nine and eight points, respectively.

Junior Jillian Petito had nine assists and six steals.

On Tuesday, Decatur traveled to Salisbury to play the James M. Bennett Clippers. The Seahawks topped the Clippers 58-30.

“We were pretty intense with our press,” Fenzel-Mergott said.

The Seahawks scored 20 points in the first quarter and held their opponent to four. Decatur led 31-17 going into the halftime break.

After three quarters, the visiting team boosted their advantage to 4524.

“I was happy with what they did and with their intensity,” FenzelMergott said. “On offense, they moved the ball very well.”

Godwin netted 22 points and pulled down nine rebounds. Jones tallied 10 points and nine rebounds and Petito had 10 points and 14 steals.

No. 2 Decatur will battle the top Bayside Conference team, the Mardela Warriors, on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

To win the game, Fenzel-Mergott said the Seahawks must play intense half-court defense, make the easy shots, capitalize from the free-throw line and grab rebounds.

“We’ve got to keep playing hard and we’ve got to keep improving,” Fenzel-Mergott said. “We’ve got to keep the moral high. We can’t look past any team.”

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Seahawks ‘keep climbing,’ reaching potential

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Tyler Hunter fires a jump shot during last Friday’s game against Snow Hill in Berlin. Hunter tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds in the 74-26 win.

Continued from Page 35 18. At the end of the third quarter, Decatur led 70-20.

“We had a great practice [Thursday] night in regards to getting every loose ball, hustle ball, and really setting down in our defensive stance and I think we did that well,” Johnson said.

Senior captain Tyler Hunter tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Berlin squad. Sams finished the game with 13 points and five rebounds. Junior Colen Gaynor contributed with 14 points and four rebounds. Senior P.J. Copes recorded 10 points and six assists. Senior captain Danny Beck logged five points, nine rebounds and four steals. Sophomore Torrey Brittingham chipped in with eight points, seven assists and four steals.

“We’ve got a tough game on Tuesday with Bennett, so the things we left on the court [Friday] we just hope to carry over,” Johnson said.

The momentum did continue Tuesday when the James M. Bennett Clippers came to Berlin to compete against Decatur. The Seahawks played their best game of the season, by far, Johnson said, trouncing the Clippers 95-48.

“The margin of victory was probably unexpected by a lot of people, especially me,” Johnson said. “The kids are clicking on all cylinders. We’ve been concentrating on being mentally tough and the kids are starting to un-

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The scores was 26-16 in favor of Decatur at the end of the opening quarter. At halftime, the Seahawks led 54-28. The home team was ahead 7640 after three quarters.

“Our motto is ‘keep climbing’ and I see us doing that,” Johnson said.

Hunter was Decatur’s top producer with 39 points–21 of which he scored in the first half–and 17 rebounds.

“Tyler was just phenomenal. We got on his back and he carried us,” Johnson said.

Gaynor chipped in with 16 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. Junior Randy DuPont had 14 points and Brittingham tallied 10 points and eight assists.

“It was a great effort by the kids,” Johnson said. “We knew they had the potential. We’ve been waiting for this.”

The Mardela Warriors will take a trip to Berlin Tuesday to face-off against Decatur at 5:30 p.m.

Lady Seahawks top Queen Anne’s

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 17, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ swim team logged an impressive 114-55 victory over the Queen Anne’s Lions last Thursday at the Pocomoke YMCA. “The girls worked hard prior to the meet and seemed physically tired, but we wanted to challenge them to swim fast when they are tired,” said Decatur Coach Joe Keefe. “Some of the girls pushed through and still hit personal records, while others are right where they should be after swimming that hard.”

Lady Seahawks who won their events were juniors Rachel Bourne (50-yard freestyle, 28.53 seconds) and Carly Deickman (100-yard freestyle, 1.03.48; 100-yard breaststroke, 1.13.04) and sophomore Hailey Williams (500-yard freestyle, 6.01.80).

Deickman, Williams, junior Molly Wooten and sophomore Marley Rakow took top honors in the 200yard medley relay race (2.08.69).

Bourne joined Deickman, Williams and Wooten for the 400-yard freestyle relay race, which they won in 4:21.84.

Bourne, Rakow and juniors Kailey Mihavetz and Maria Zweifel, a team captain, out-swam their competition in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1.59.72).

Decatur’s boys’ team came up a bit short, falling to Queen Anne’s, 90-76.

Senior captain Collin Bankert was the only Decatur swimmer to finish first in a race. He won the 100-yard freestyle (53.50 seconds) and the 100yard breaststroke (1:15.02).

Decatur Coach Damien Sanzotti said the overall performance by the Seahawks was sub-par.

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SD swimmers continue to improve Continued from Page 36 Warren. Practices are getting harder and swimmers will be a bit more fatigued during meets. It was evident that some swimmers did not swim at all over Christmas break,” he said.

“Those that did swim made improvements or maintained time. We had two ‘DNF’ which is unheard of in swimming. So, we have a lot of work ahead of us if we want to be contenders for the regional title. The Queen Anne’s team was flat out better than us, and we have to minimize the mental errors that cause DQ’s.”

The Decatur teams took a trip to Georgetown, Del. for a meet against the Indian River Indians on Tuesday.

The Seahawks outscored the Lady Indians 97-73 to boost their record to 6-0.

“We didn’t get a lot of first places, but we got a lot of seconds and thirds.

Our depth is what really helped us win this meet,” Keefe said. “Everybody had to have a good meet for us to do well.”

Seahawks who won their events were Wooten (200-yard freestyle, 2:19.55), Rakow (100-yard freestyle, 1:01.76), Williams (500-yard freestyle, 6:13) and Deickman (100-yard breast-

stroke, 1:12.95).

Wooten, Deickman, Bourne and Williams scored a victory in the 400yard freestyle relay race (4:25.61).

Indian River edged out the Decatur boys’ team 89-78.

Warren was the only Seahawk to finish first in an event. He was victorious in the 100-yard backstroke (1:05.3). “[The team score] was close because we got second and third in almost every race,” Sanzotti said. “They swam much better. There were a lot of improvements and best times. They’re doing well.”

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Mallards prevail over ‘hard-nosed’ STM Ravens’ team

(Jan. 17, 2014) Last Friday’s boys’ basketball game in Magnolia, Del. between Worcester Prep and the St. Thomas More Ravens was a battle, but the visiting Mallards prevailed, winning, 50-40.

“It was a great game. St. Thomas More was very physical [and] hardnosed. There was some shoving [and] some of their players left their bench and threatened our guys during the See WP Page 38

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WP Mallards persevere Continued from Page 37 game. They did everything they could to try and get us out of our game, and our players persevered,” said Worcester Prep Coach Keith Geiger. “It showed a lot of character and heart. It was one of the best games I’ve coached. Our guys never lost focus, never lost their cool.”

The Mallards led 16-6 at the end of the first quarter. They went into the halftime break ahead, 28-15.

After three quarters, the Prep squad had boosted its advantage to 39-23.

“We were down a starter, but other guys stepped up off the bench,” Geiger said. “Jack Pedigo, a senior, who doesn’t usually see a lot of minutes, was very impressive. He grabbed a lot of rebounds and played fantastic defense.”

Senior captain Ryan Nally led Worcester with 21 points and four steals. Matt Reilly, a senior captain, had 15 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Senior Jack Marshall chipped in with 11 points.

“Our half-court, man-to-man defense is really running at its peak. I couldn’t see anything wrong for the entire game.

No mistakes were made in our halfcourt defense,” Geiger said. “[And] very good rebounding. I was impressed with their performance. It was a great nonconference game to get us ready for some of the tougher teams we’ll face down the stretch in our conference.”

On Monday, the Mallards traveled to Westover to play the Holly Grove Eagles. Worcester came home with a 62-45 victory.

The Berlin squad scored 15 points in the first quarter, while Holly Grove netted nine. At halftime, the Mallards led, 27-17. Worcester went into the fourth quarter on top, 45-29.

Nally had 18 points and Reilly contributed with 17 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals. Marshall recorded 12 points and freshman Owen Nally had eight steals.

“Holly Grove switched their defense from the first time we played them to man-to-man. We adjusted very well and it was fun because we don’t face too many teams that play straight man,” Geiger said.

The Prep team did have some rebounding problems and the Mallards missed numerous lay-ups, Geiger said.

The squad also went 0-for-12 on threepoint shots, he said.

“We were never really in the groove.

We had a tough away game on Friday, then come back and played another late, away game on Monday. The game didn’t start until 6:30 p.m. [Monday], so everyone was a little stiff,” Geiger said. “But, with all that said, we still scored above 60 points. We make three or four of those three pointers and make a couple more lay-ups, we could have scored 80.”

PHOTO COURTESY BOB ZOGRAN

ELKS HOOP SHOOT Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645's Hoop Shoot took place Jan. 11 at Worcester Prep in Berlin. The contest was open to all students at Worcester Prep, Blessed Sacrament, Stephen Decatur Middle, and Berlin Intermediate between the ages of 8 and 13. The winners are eligible to compete in the Regional Division in Salisbury on Feb. 1. Pictured, from left, are Natalie Foxwell (Worcester Prep) 10-11 girls' division; Rachael Rodimak (Most Blessed Sacrament) 12-13 girls' division; Matt Kinsey (Stephen Decatur Middle)12-13 boys' division; Calvi Lorance (Berlin Intermediate) 8-9 boys' division; Jalen Planter (Berlin Intermediate) 10-11 boys' division, and Lily Baeurle (Worcester Prep) 10-11 girls' division.

Lady Seahawks finish fifth, boys 10th during Jan. 8 meet Decatur squads to compete in Bayside Conference championships next week

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 17, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track team finished fifth overall out of 20 squads competing in last Wednesday’s Pat Russo Invitational at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.

Senior Layla Fowler earned two top-four finishes during the meet, honoring the former Decatur coach. “[Pat Russo] definitely did a lot for our program and he built it to where it is today,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. Russo led the Seahawks’ cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams for nearly 40 years. “It wouldn’t be what it is without the contribution and work he and Mrs. [Kay] Russo did.”

Russo retired from coaching a few years ago, but he can still be found helping out during meets.

Fowler earned second place in the 500-meter race (1:25.01) and fourth in the 300-meter dash (45.15 seconds).

Juniors Jenna Leitgeb and Lauren Bodolus and freshman Christian Romano joined Fowler for the 1,600meter relay race. The girls ran to a third-place finish (4:32.9).

Senior Katie Collins’ pole vault of 8 feet 6 inches scored her third-place recognition in the event.

Romano’s high jump of 4 feet 8 inches earned her fifth place. Sophomore Emily Cook finished fifth in the 55-meter hurdles (10.19 seconds).

“The girls did pretty good, overall,” Stigler said. “Smyrna is the best girls’ team we’ve seen this year, by far.”

Smyrna, of Delaware, won the competition with 148 points. Caesar Rodney, also a Delaware school, placed

second with 68 points. Bayside Conference schools, Kent Island (67), North Caroline (51) and Decatur (45) finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

The Decatur boys’ squad placed 10th overall with 19 points. Caesar Rodney won the boys’ competition with 93 points.

“The boys did better than they’ve been doing. You can see a little bit of progress with them,” Stigler said.

Two Seahawks placed fourth or better in their events. Senior James Phillips took fourth in the 55-meter hurdles (8.63 seconds). Junior Jackson Mumford crossed the finish line fourth overall in the 500-meter race (1:12.69).

Mumford, Phillips, senior James Davidson and junior Ruben Ortega scored a fourth-place finish in the 1,600-meter relay race (3:51.3).

The Decatur athletes are now preparing for the Bayside Conference championship, scheduled for 2 p .m., Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Worcester County Recreation Center.

Stigler said Kent Island is favored in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions.

Decatur and North Caroline will most likely be battling for the secondplace spot in the girls’ meet, he said.

“The [Decatur] girls should be competitive. Definitely top three,” Stigler said. “Second would be nice. It’s an achievable goal.”

While Kent Island is the frontrunner in the boys’ meet, Stigler said there is not really a standout second-place team.

“After the first team, everyone else is pretty close,” he said. “Our boys could finish anywhere from third to sixth.”

Some of the top squads have a few “stud” athletes, but Decatur has a bit more depth, he added.

For the Decatur boys’ and girls’ teams to be successful, Stigler said the key will be individuals earning championship titles in their respective events.

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Lady Mallards top ESIAC rivals by four points Worcester Prep’s free-throw shooting in fourth quarter key to victory over Sabres

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 17, 2014) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team took a trip to Easton last Friday to face its Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference rival, the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres.

The Lady Mallards’ performance at the free-throw line late in the game was a key factor in the squad’s 34-30 win.

The Mallards found themselves behind most of the game. The home team led 7-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Sabres held a 21-15 advantage at the halftime break. After three quarters, Worcester trailed by just three points, 24-21.

The Mallards fought back, scoring seven unanswered points to pull ahead 28-24. The Sabres tied at 28.

Senior captain Meg Lingo sank two foul shots to give Worcester a 30-28 lead, but Sts. Peter & Paul evened it up.

With about 30 seconds remaining, sophomore Grace Tunis hit two free throws. Senior captain Kristen Shriver secured the victory, netting two foul shots in the final seconds.

“In the first quarter, we missed a few lay-ups, but the next quarters we made our lay-ups and the last quarter we made 11 out of 15 foul shots,” said Worcester Prep Coach Simona Holland. “Sts. Peter & Paul is a great team and the game was very competitive, but our really aggressive defense and the foul shots we made in the last quarter made the difference in the game.”

Junior Sophie Brennan scored 12 points for Worcester. Shriver had seven points and junior Natalie Twilley netted five.

“It was a really good game. Our girls played really hard, their defense was exceptional, we doubled and tripled their forward [Lauren Wilson] and did not let her score many points,” Holland said.

“I would like to congratulate the girls for their effort and performance.”

The Mallards held Wilson to four points Friday. When the two teams met Dec. 19, Wilson’s 17 points led the Sabres to a 29-21 victory.

On Monday, Worcester traveled to Westover to play the Holly Grove Eagles. The Mallards won, 60-20.

Ten of the 13 players’ on Holland’s roster scored.

“I think that’s pretty good,” Holland

said. “On defense we got a lot of steals and took the ball and scored.”

The Mallards netted 18 points in the first quarter and held the Eagles to five.

At halftime, the visitors led, 25-14. By the end of the third quarter, the Prep team boosted its advantage to 42-18.

“We missed some foul shots, but we made up for it with lay-ups,” Holland said. The Mallards went 8-for-16 from the charity stripe.

Shriver scored 12 points and senior captain Lilly DiNardo chipped in with 11. Brennan, Twilley and Tunis tallied 10, eight and seven points respectively.

“They’re playing pretty good together.

They’re playing well as a team,” Holland said. “They’re getting better every game.”

Worcester’s next game is against the Salisbury Christian Jaguars, Wednesday, Feb. 5, after winter break.

Decatur and Kent Island to do battle Jan. 22

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 17, 2014) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team made quick work of its opponents, the Cambridge South Dorchester Vikings and the Mardela Warriors, during Wednesday’s tri-meet in Cambridge. The Seahawks outscored the Warriors 65-9.

Decatur grapplers who pinned their competitors were freshman Robert Kaminski (106 pounds), sophomore Brett Kim (170), junior captain T.J. Scafone (126), Brandon Wooten, a junior (195), and seniors Jared King (182), Ethan Eibl (285) and Caleb Massey (220).

Senior captain Andrew Borradaile pinned his 160-pound opponent, Collin Cropper, to earn his 100th career victory.

Junior Dillon Goggin (113) and senior Nick Bennett (152) scored 17-1 and 15-0 technical-fall victories, respectively.

It was Bennett’s 100th career win.

Junior Nate Rosenblatt (132) logged a 9-1 major-decision victory. Freshman Andrew Mckahan (120) outscored his opponent 9-4.

Decatur improved to 6-0 with a 5115 win over Cambridge.

Kaminski (106), Goggin (113), Sca-

fone (126), junior Nevin McIntosh (152), Bennett (160) and Eibl (220) pinned their opponents. Mckahan (120) recorded a technical fall, 15-0. Borradaile (170) and Wooten (195) scored 8-2 and 5-2 wins, respectively. King (182) logged a 12-2 major-decision victory.

Stephen Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said the Seahawks’ performance was “very dominating.”

“We’re getting healthy [and] looking forward to the next two home matches,” Martinek said Wednesday night. “There seems to be a lot of wrestling fans in our area that have not seen us wrestle.”

Borradaile and Bennett will be honored before tonight’s (Friday’s) meet against the Kent County Trojans in Berlin. This is Decatur’s first home match of the season. It is set to begin at 5 p.m.

A much anticipated rematch with the Kent Island Buccaneers is scheduled for Wednesday Berlin. The two evenly matched squads will take to the mat at 5 p.m. “[Last year’s meet] ended with us winning a controversial 33-33 tie. They weren’t happy and neither were we, but they dominated us at the end-of-the-year conference tournament,” Martinek said.

Earlier this week, Martinek said the

Twisters’ gymnasts perform well during Ocean City meet

(Jan. 17, 2014) Twisters Gymnastics in Berlin, hosted its inaugural Blizzard at the Beach Invitational at the Ocean City convention center Jan. 5.

More than 130 gymnasts from various gyms across the state of Maryland participated.

Taking first place at Level 4 in vault, bars, and beam was Twisters’ Mia Cropper. Cropper also locked first place all-around, with a total score of 33.450.

Joey Guard, Twisters Level 4 gymnast, took first on beam, with a 9.325, the highest score for Level 4 in all age

groups. Also competing at Level 4 were Avery Beckelman (second beam), Kloe Cropper, Lily Johnson and Lexi Walker.

Competing at Level 7 were Amiyah Rounds who was first on floor with a 9.15, second on beam and bars and first all-around, with a 35.75. Kayla Janek’s 9.425 earned her first place on beam.

Maggie Mitchell scored a 33.825 allaround and Skyler Mahoney earned a 31.475.

Representing Level 9 was Ivy Stearn who finished first on beam in her division.

Seahawks are “trying to work hard and prepare all of our guys not just our ‘big guns,’ a.k.a. our state-ranked kids. They have a bunch and so do we. It’s going to be the other kids that make the difference in this match, [for example, the] fill-ins not getting pinned or kids that get bumped up a weight class, etc.”

Martinek said Decatur has an edge

in the 113-, 152- and 160-pound divisions that “feature some of the top kids in the state. If we can win two of those three it would be crucial. I think we can win all three.”

The key to victory, Martinek said, is to “not get pinned when we do lose and get pins when we put their kids on their backs.”

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Left, the Ocean City pier collapsed from damage during the ice storm of 1979. It has been replaced several times since, but never to its original T-shape, said Ocean City Life-Saving Station Curator Sandy Hurley.

Below, friends, from left, Mark Bodolus, Jeff Jester and Jeff Hurley pose for a photo at Indian River after the ice storm of 1979. According to the Maryland Coast Press, temperatures jumped to 40 degrees that day, melting much of the ice that had accumulated in Ocean City.

PHOTO BY SCOTT MURRELL/COURTESY OF OCEAN CITY LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM

Day the ocean stood still Fifteen inches of snow and freezing temps turned beach, breakers into frozen tundra

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) Imagine a lunar landscape speckled with house-sized blocks of ice and sub-freezing temperatures and you might conjure an image resembling Ocean City during the winter storm of 1979.

Locals still recall the February freeze that year, which led to the pier’s collapse and “freezing” of the ocean.

“We had a real bad cold snap,” said Sandy Hurley, curator at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.

“It was fun,” Hurley said. “Of course, I don’t think we were out very long.”

According to the Feb. 22 edition of the Maryland Coast Press from that year, about 15 inches of snow fell during a multi-day spurt of unusually cold weather.

Locals said temperatures didn’t dip below those brought by last week’s polar vortex, but lasted longer, causing the ocean to freeze.

“You could actually walk out onto the surf,” said Scott Murrell, a realtor

at Coldwell Banker who was living on Trimper Avenue at the time. “It was deadly quiet, you know? There was no pounding of the surf or the waves.”

Like many, Murrell and his roommate made the trek on foot — the roads were closed — to see the inlet in its deep freeze.

The notion the ocean froze over is not entirely correct, however. As Hurley explained, the fresh water in the Delaware Bay froze during the cold spell. When it disbanded, the ice drifted to Ocean City and turned the sea into slush “just as for as you could see,” she said.

“You could see it on the horizon — a band of ice in the distance, and the following day it had moved in where the entire ocean was frozen,” Murrel said.

House-sized blocks of ice floating in the saltwater smoothie made their way into the mix, pounding the pilings of the iconic pier until it collapsed into the water, he said.

The winter of ‘79 was not the only year the ocean “froze,” though, said Hurley. She remembers pulling sleds and building snowmen on the bay during the winter of 1961, and the Life-Saving Station Museum holds photos from the same event in 1948

PHOTO COURTESY OF SANDY DAVIS HURLEY

and 1917, she said.

According to the Maryland Coast Press, the Tuesday following the ’79 blizzard and ice storm saw a sunny, 40-degree day, melting much of the ice and snow that coated the city.

“After the storm passed, it was nice,” Hurley said. It was so nice, she and her husband and several friends ventured out to pose with the sevenfoot-tall ice blocks that took “awhile” to thaw, she said.

Condo owners from Baltimore and

Washington came to the city to see the icescapes and take photos, she said.

“It was pretty awesome,” Hurley said.

More than three decades later, the event still marks the minds of those who were here last time the sea stopped in its tracks.

Murrell keeps his photo of the pier collapsing into ice in his desk at work.

“It says, ‘The day the ocean froze,’” he said.

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Nautical & Wildlife Festival & Craft Show this weekend

PHOTO COURTESY OF LARRY RINGGOLD

Larry Ringgold will feature his driftwood sculptures during this weekend's Nautical & Wildlife Festival and Craft Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

By Donald Putnam Intern (Jan. 17, 2014) The Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show is being organized by Ami Hastings this year. Hastings father, Donald, owner of Donald’s Duck Shoppe in Ocean City, ran the event for 28 years before turning over the reigns to his daughter.

The event was formerly two shows in one, the Nautical & Wildlife Festival and the North American Craft Show.

This year, the shows have been combined into one.

Carvings, paintings, fine jewelry, ceramics and pottery, among others, will be on display throughout the show, which highlights the work of artists who have an environmental focus.

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“The key to judging the pieces allowed into this show is the handmade element as well as their unique appeal.

We are looking for original handmade pieces only and we certainly have found a good number of excellent artists this year,” Hastings said.

Among the 85 participants, approximately one-third will be new to the show, including Laura Cleminson, who has repurposed sail boat sails into “functional pieces of art.”

Cleminson is the owner of Hoist Away Bags of York, Maine. Her products are made from sails and sail bags that were formerly parts of retired sailboats. The bags range in size from small handbags to larger weekend duffel bags.

Another addition to this year’s show is Larry Ringgold of Turtle Point Driftwood from Chesapeake Beach, Md., who will be displaying his elaborate driftwood sculptures. The sculptures come from several pieces of driftwood Ringgold has found on the beach, which are then screwed together to create the final masterpiece that is treated with a unique waterbased preservative.

The sculptures Ringgold will have available at the show range in price from $250-$1,600.

The show is known for its unique artistry and Hastings believes that is what sets it apart from other art shows held in Ocean City.

“It has a reputation of true artists, certainly a standard that not all art shows have. All of our work is from original artists and is their original creations,” said Hastings.

Tickets cost $5 at the door. Children 12 and younger admitted free.

Visitors will receive $1 off when they sign up for the e-mail newsletter. The show will take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit www.ocshows.com.

Drop off Christmas trees through Jan. 25

(Jan. 17, 2014) The Solid Waste Division of Public Works will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through Saturday, Jan. 25. Residents can drop off trees at the Berlin and Pocomoke Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost, but should remove all decorations before disposal.

Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not be permitted to drop off trees at the centers, but may take them to the Central Landfill in Newark where a standard disposal fee of $70 per ton will be charged. For information, contact recycling manager Ron Taylor at 410-632-3177.

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Association’s annual expo runs through Sun.

By Donald Putnam Intern (Jan. 17, 2014) The Maryland Watermen’s Association will present its 40th annual East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Expo at the Ocean City convention center this weekend, beginning today, Friday, at 11 a.m.

The event, that welcomes more than 2,500 visitors each year, will feature numerous exhibits that pertain to the commercial fishing industry as well as aquaculture, the industry of raising seafood in ponds, tanks and net pens.

Some of the highlighted exhibits

and events at this year’s expo will be the annual Watermen of the Year competition which will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. The participants will compete against one another in activities such as net mending, rope splicing and knot tying. Cash prizes will be awarded.

The trade show will include two large commercial fishing boats, one with a length of 35 feet and another extending to 44 feet. Alongside these boats will be several vendors showcasing new marine engines.

Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Blue Crab Industry Design team will be in attendance to discuss Electronic Harvest Reporting, a revolutionary concept in today’s crabbing industry that will enhance the record keeping of Blue Crab and other marine harvests. This new system will

require watermen to keep a daily record of fish caught and report through DNR via the EHR. The voluntary system acts as an alternative to the current Daily Record of Commercial Crabbing report that is filed by paper.

Many of the same activities offered last year will also be offered at the 2014 expo, including Saturday’s Coast Guard demonstration, seafood chef sampling sessions and the Children’s Learning Center, which will be available throughout the weekend.

This year, children will have the opportunity to participate in the Phillip’s Wharf Touch Bus and touch tank, small habitats filled with many “critters” found in the bay that can be touched and examined by the children. Watermen will also discuss their daily lives and the work behind their careers with children.

Assist Diakonia, Art League of OC in battling hunger

(Jan. 17, 2014) Join the Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia on Friday, Jan. 31, from 5-8 p.m. to help battle hunger as the organizations host a “Starving Artist” Dinner at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

The dinner includes soup, bread and dessert. There will also be a cash bar and the option to purchase additional soup. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and there will be continuous seating throughout the evening. The cost for the “Starving Artist” Dinner is $20.

Advance registration is not required.

Proceeds benefit Diakonia and the programs of the ALOC. Throughout December and January, hundreds of volunteers have been making one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls in the pottery studio at the Center for the Arts. Guests who attend the “Starving Artist” Dinner will receive one of these original bowls to take home as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.

The restaurants donating to the dinner include Atlantic Hotel, Fresco’s, Pickles Pub, Hooked, Liquid Assets, Bull on the Beach and The Globe.

Any local restaurants that would like to donate soup, bread or desserts should contact Rina Thaler, executive director of the OC Center for the Arts at 410-524-9433.

The “Starving Artist” Dinner is part of the “Empty Bowl Project.” A grassroots effort to fight hunger. The “Empty Bowl Project” was created by the Imagine Render Group. It is an opportunity to use art in a way that helps the community. Events have taken place all over the United States and a dozen other countries, raising millions of dollars for organizations to help fight hunger.

For more information, call the ALOC at 410-524-9433.

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HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking some time out of your usually busy social life could be just what you need to help you focus on putting those finishing touches on your plans for a possible career change.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A misunderstanding about a colleague’s suggestions could create a delay in moving on with your proposal. But by week’s end, all the confusing points should finally be cleared up.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you suddenly have to take care of. But just say the magic word — help! — and you’ll soon find others rushing to offer much-needed assistance.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Finishing a current project ahead of schedule leaves you free to deal with other upcoming situations, including a possible workplace change, as well as a demanding personal matter.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Turn that fine-tuned feline sensitivity radar up to high to help uncover any facts that could influence a decision you might be preparing to make. Devote the weekend to family activities.

A state of confusion is soon cleared up with explanations from the responsible parties. Don’t waste time chastising anyone. Instead, move forward with your plans.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

You might feel obligated to help work out a dispute between family members. But this is one of those times when you should step aside and let them work out their problems on their own.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-

job problem without leaving too many ruffled feathers earns you kudos from co-workers. You also impress major decision-makers at your workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Newly made and long-

held friendships merge well, with possibly one exception. Take time to listen to the dissenter’s explanations.

You could learn something important.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be prepared to be flexible

about your current travel plans. Although you don’t have to take them, at least consider suggestions from the experts in the travel business.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A problem with a recent financial

transaction could lead to more problems later on unless you resolve it immediately. Get all the proof you need to support your position.

Daydreaming makes it difficult to stay focused on what you need to do. But reality sets in by midweek, and you manage to get everything done in time for a relaxing weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20)

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Homemade gravy adds new dimension

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The changing of the guards has blanketed mother earth; the sun takes its daily nap while the moon keeps a watchful eye. A glass of Sierra Madre “Santa Maria Valley” Pinot Noir warms the soul and puts me in the mood to reveal my most inner thoughts.

The glow of the nightlight beckons me to be still and feel my inner peace. The perception of silence does not always suggest serenity; tranquility can be an abundance of tangible thoughts. Another sip of wine strips away my shyness.

Is the concept of “one” a plausible idea? Contrary to popular belief, “one” can be a source of all and it is not always an individual entity. The grandest expression of a chef is the ability to see the pervasive spectrum of the culinary sphere. In other words, food is transformable and therefore relative. Being aware of the manifested framework of existence is the basis of creativity. The shadow of gastronomical doubt is casting its spell on the philosophy of “one.”

That being said, I ask myself is a recipe with two ingredients more challenging than one with many ingredients? There are arguments for both sides. The more ingredients that are used, the higher the level of complexity. However, if one is going to present a dish with only two components; contemplation of every possible detail is a must and also difficult to achieve.

I must confess I am enjoying my glass of Pinot Noir. The dark cherry edges coupled with pleasant forest aroma’s swirl my mood of inquisition to the subject of gravy. When gravy is deconstructed, it is simple and uncomplicated. But I fear the art of homemade gravy is diminishing. Yes, time is a factor and we are all quite busy. But I also believe the novice chef is not fully comfortable in preparing the luscious fortified sauce. Homemade gravy adds a whole new dimension to a dish.

A silky, smooth gravy depends on a roux, which is simply a mixture of butter or oil and flour. Browning the flour before adding the liquid avoids a pale gravy which is not appealing.

If one’s gravy is on the thick side, the addition of a liquid (water, stock or wine) will easily solve this problem. On the other hand, if it is too thin; thicken the gravy with more

roux or allow the sauce to reduce.

Be careful of the amount of sodium that is added in the beginning. As the gravy cooks, it will naturally reduce which increases the saltiness.

Lumpy gravy is not attractive and it is usually a sign the roux was not incorporated well enough into the gravy base. Use the back of the spoon and press against the side of the pan to disperse the pockets of flour.

This sounds elementary, but cold or room temperature gravy is not appetizing. Preparing the gravy should be the last thing you do and make sure it is served piping hot.

Chicken has become a big hit on my daily menu. A moist chicken breast smothered in gravy sounds yummy. A little gravy here and there during the blistery, cold winter is a welcoming change.

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9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Jan. 17: Dave Sherman, 7-10 p.m.

Jan. 18: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Jan. 17-18: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Jan. 17: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.

Jan. 18: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Scott’s New Band, 10 p.m.

Jan. 19: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jan. 20: Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Jan. 17: Ladies Night w/DJ Billy T Jan. 18: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Jan. 18: Howard on the Piano OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Jan. 17-18: On The Edge SCHOONER’S RESTAURANT In the Princess Royale 91st Street and the ocean 410-524-7777 Every Friday and Saturday: Harry O, 7-11 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 Jan. 17: High Five, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Jan. 18: Jon Maurer Band, 5-9 p.m.; Eleven Eleven, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

ON THE EDGE Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Jan. 17-18

SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Jan. 17: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys Jan. 23: Randy Lee Ashcraft

HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m.

Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Aaron Howell, Aaron Howell 7 p.m.

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J/R’S: Friday, Jan. 17

Fager’s Island: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 p.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Jan. 17: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m.

Jan. 18: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupe, 9 p.m.

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Jan. 17: 50 East Jan. 18: Old School JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 Jan. 17: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m.

Jan. 18: Eddie, 9 p.m.

J/R’s 131st Street 410-250-3100 Jan. 17: Bob Hughes

EDDIE Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 p.m.

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OUT & ABOUT

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Maggie Schaud mixes up a batch up pancake batter in the kitchen during the Grace Parker all-you-can-eat breakfast last Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church on 13th Street.

Volunteers Sally Bradford, left, and Donna Greenwood dish up an all-you-can-eat meal to more than 200 people — not including takeout boxes — at the Grace Parker breakfast last Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church on 13th Street.

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Christy Stephens, left, and Dawn Holloway enjoy all-you-can-eat eggs, biscuits, pancakes and other breakfast foods at the Grace Parker breakfast last Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church on 13th Street.

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Attendees enjoy eggs, biscuits, pancakes and other all-you-can-eat food at the Grace Parker breakfast last Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church on 13th Street. From left, Peggy Benzing, Betty Stiemly, Butch Stiemly and Tom Benzing share the meal.

Ceramics Director and Artist in Residence Erik Hertz shows visitors the pottery studio during last Friday’s Opening Reception for the January exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

OCEAN CITY TODAY/CLARA VAUGHN

Joan Roache, left, and Becky and Jason Simonds stand in front the “Views from Delmarva and Beyond” photography exhibit at last Friday’s Opening Reception for the January exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

OCEAN CITY TODAY/CLARA VAUGHN

Artist in Residence Faith Lord displays her mixed media and acrylic works at last Friday’s Opening Reception for the January exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

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Surfrider looks to become OCSC Group splinters from national environmental organization after 14 years of membership

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) The chairman of Ocean City’s Surfrider Foundation is going back to grassroots, soon splintering from the national environmental group he’s called home for 14 years to found the Ocean City Surf Club.

The two non-profits have analogous “for surfing, by surfing” mantras, Shelly Dawson said, but the OCSC will have a hyper-local focus, allowing it to stretch beyond Surfriders’ environmental message to any groups in need in Ocean City.

“We’ll raise as much as we can and give back,” Dawson said. “It’s going to be all about Ocean City, all the time.”

Membership in the Maryland

Surfrider chapter is approaching 600, the chairman explained. At that size and with a national scope, “they maybe miss things that we, as locals, want.”

That’s where the OCSC comes in.

Combining a love for waves with community service, the group “is like a surfing Parrot Heads (Club),” Dawson said. “They raise money for good causes and have fun doing it.”

He already has a few ideas for the OCSC’s inaugural projects — anything from scholarship startups for local seniors to pouring funds into the Life-Saving Station Museum — and some thoughts on how to fund them.

“If you can get a good member base, and a repeat member base, that’ll be where your basic funding and budgeting will come from,” he said. And with a membership fee around $25 a year, he thinks the club will draw a strong core of Ocean City residents as well as visitors.

OCSC fundraisers in the works include the well-known long board competition Dawson has organized through the Surfrider Foundation in the past and a golf tournament, he said.

Some local restaurateurs have already contacted him to get involved in funding the fledgling club, too.

The key will be getting locals to guide the direction of the club as it gets off the ground this spring, though, Dawson said. “I don’t want it to be me writing checks. I want it to be the Ocean City community.”

He’s looking for founding members to join the OCSC steering committee and help write its bylaws. Those interested should email him at lgbrdr@yahoo.com.

“It’s our way of giving back for all the good times we’ve had down here,” said Dawson, who’s been riding the waves here since he was 13.

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2. Sprinkle the flour, salt, and pepper into the pan. Constantly whisk for 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and brandy, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Add the wine and cream, season to taste and serve.

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Entertainment Friday through Sunday.

■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / 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-AEDIS / 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, 78th Street, Ocean City, 410-524-2020; 118th Street, Ocean City, 410-524-2020; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-4365661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails.

Dine in, take out and delivery available.

Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ CRABCAKE FACTORY, 120th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-4900; 25th Street, Ocean City 410-713-4180 / www.crabcakefactoryusa.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily at 8 a.m. Menu selections are Eastern Shore favorites: creamed chipped beef, omlettes and daily breakfast special crab dishes.

World famous Crabcakes served all day starting at 8 a.m. Other menu selections include Chicken Chesapeake, prime rib, steamed shrimp, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and homemade soups. www.crabcakefactoryusa.com ships Crabcakes yearround.

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / 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.

■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-5392500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission.

■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone!

Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta.

Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment.

■ HOOTERS, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-2131841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green

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salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!”

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open 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 / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab.

Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m.

■ J/R’S, 131st Street, Ocean City 410250-3100 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s Menu / Full bar / Carry-out / Early bird specials daily. This is the PLACE for ribs, steaks, chicken, seafood and steamed crabs. Try our Ribs in our family oriented spacious dining room or cheer on your favorite team in our new enlarged sports bar. You’ve tried the Rest- Now try the Best.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair.

Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get shipwrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available.

■ MIO FRATELLO ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 38018 Fenwick Shoals Blvd., West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-6400 / miofratello.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere, specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. Take out and delivery. Open for lunch and dinner.

■ 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 Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms. Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list.

■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.

■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties.

■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / 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 STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fabulous raw bar serving the freshest raw oysters and clams, steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and oyster stew, made to order.

“Fresh off the grill” items include rockfish, tuna, mahi mahi and salmon. Happy hour specials daily, 4-6 p.m.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m.

Nightly food specials.

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 17, 2014) From serious selfimprovements to lighthearted goals, resort merrymakers pledged many resolutions while they rang in the new year in Ocean City.

“I really want to try to be more forgiving this coming year,” said Karen Vail, of Bishopville, over an early evening drink with her husband Rick and daughter Samantha at Galaxy 66 Bar & Grill on 66th Street.

Across the floor, Ocean City locals Deborah Gully and Rachel Fiorello brought in 2014 together, with Gully pledging “to live every day anew” in the new year.

Fiorello is aiming to “be happy” and “have patience with people,” she said.

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Josh’s goal in 2014 is “to keep the Ocean Bowl Skate Park open yearround,” he said.

His mother pledged “to stay healthy and find a man,” to her sons’ chagrin.

Many groups traveled from other parts of Maryland to celebrate the new year in the resort, including Vicki Johnson and almost 10 of her friends, from Baltimore, who were also among diners at BJ’s.

Her 2014 goal was simple, “see more ponies,” and she was delighted to learn that a volunteer group called the “Pony Patrol” really does exist on Assateague.

At BJ’s bar, friends Kevin Cerd, Bryan Watts and Ryan Dougherty, also of Baltimore, had some trouble recalling their pronouncements for the new year.

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Ocean City locals, Wally Debord, Bonnie, center, and Boo Dietsch ring in the new year at Seacrets on 49th Street.

This Baltimore group, from left, Joe and Melanie Morris, Tom and Melissa Sloane and Sally and Joe Gentry catch the last sunset of 2013 at Seacrets on 49th Street, where they celebrated New Year's Eve.

OC revelers ponder resolutions for new year Continued from Page 51 “I had a resolution the other day, but I forgot it,” Dougherty said before settling for “shower more in 2014.”

“I hadn’t really thought about it yet,” Watts said, noting he still had a few hours to devise a worthy goal.

At Seacrets on 49th Street, three sisters and their husbands, also from Baltimore, watched the last sunset of

2014 over the bay as they shared their resolutions and captured the moment on camera.

“I just want to be nice to people,” Sally Gentry said.

“Fit in ’14,” her sister Melanie Morris resolved.

Joe Gentry’s goal is to see marijuana legalized in Maryland in 2014, while his brother-in-law Tom

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Sloane’s resolution is “to drink less.”

He pointed out that it was not yet 2014 at Seacrets.

Art Jackovics, of Fenwick Island resolved in 2014 to have his brother, who has been diagnosed with cancer, move from Myrtle Beach, S.C., to the area.

“I want to be a better person — to help other people,” said Sandy Scitti,

of Selbyville, at Seacrets.

Ocean City local Wally Debord is aiming “to cut out some of my casino visits” this year, he said.

George Henderson, of Fenwick Island, volunteered as designated driver for the trip home from Seacrets that evening as part of his goal “not to get arrested,” he said, “and so far I’ve been successful.”

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Some of Worcester Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seniors waiting to sing at the annual Choral Concert for Upper and Middle School students. Pictured, from left, are, Daniel Rosa, Saqib Khan, Lorenzo De Jesus, Mark Gee and Razaak Eniola.

Members of Worcester Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 4 and 5 Chorus, from left, are, Meredith Cummings, Waverly Choy and Hannah Perdue.

Before the Christmas Concert at Worcester Prep some of the members of the Upper School Chorus pose for a photo. Pictured from left, are, Lily Zechiel, Regan Lingo, Amy Lizas, Bethany Wolpin and Lauren Meoli.

Some of the members of the Grades 4 and 5 Chorus at Worcester Prep, from left, are, Kate Lindsay, Maggie Miller, Olivia Kondraschow, Brooke Emeigh, Ava Nally and Camden Rayne.

Worcester Prep students, under the direction of the Student Government Association, collected canned and packaged goods from all students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, at the school. Junior Nate Abercrombie, seniors Razaak Eniola and Chris Klug and sophomore Alex Choy help organize the donations. (Right) Worcester Prep senior Lorenzo De Jesus helps to organize foods donated by students The donated foods, along with hams purchased with more than $2,000 of donations from Worcester families, will be given to church and community food pantries.

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The 37th annual Stephen Decatur High School Children’s Theatre production of “Phylicia and the Pot of Pinks” thrilled thousands of children from all over the Delmarva region throughout December. Thespians Alex Cooley, Mattie Friedman, Emma Ditzel, Sadie Helvig and Ami Oliver perform a musical number during the production. (Right) Showell Elementary School first graders, Brooke Berquist and Jayda Taylor, pose with senior Sarah Hill, “Queen of the Woods,” following one of the many performances of “Phylicia and the Pot of Pinks” at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin.

Grade 1 students at Worcester Prep were the angels in the Lower School’s Nativity Scene.

Grade 5 students portrayed characters in the Worcester Preparatory School traditional Nativity Scene. Pictured, from left, are Natalie Foxwell, Nathan Oltman, Ryan Brafman, Kaleb Price, Mason Brown, Ben Brandt, Baylie Holmes and Brugh Moore.

Singing during the Christmas Candlelight Service under the direction of Worcester Prep Lower School Music teacher Alana Parker, are some of Tracey Berry’s and Cathy Auxer’s Kindergarten students.

Six of Worcester Prep’s little angels, from left, front row, Angeline Todorov, Yasmina El Sabbagh and Sydney Tingle, and back row, Isabella Metz, Danielle Carr and Maxine Ruggerio.

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PHOTO COURTESY TED PAGE

NARFE Chapter 2274 had its annual Christmas party on Dec. 19 at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant on 138th Street with entertainment by the Delmarva Chorus, led by Carol Ludwig, and several comedy skits by Charlie and Sharon Sorrentino. Pictured, from left, front row, middle, are Programs chairperson Anna Foultz and the Sorrentinos, and far left, Maryland Federation President Dan McGrath, Ludwig, and Chapter 2274 President Arlene Page.

Students from Grace Mitchell’s Pre-K class toured the Berlin Food Lion as part of their theme unit on food. The students learned about the different types of food, how a grocery store is organized, and toured the warehouse where groceries are received and stored. They even stood at the registers and scanned food items. In addition, the children received goodie bags with fruits, vegetables and a treat.

The Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club presented a check and several boxes of food to Diakonia before Christmas. For more than 30 years, Diakonia, located in West Ocean City, has been helping individuals and families in Worcester County and on the Lower Show by providing shelter, food, clothing and the resources to rebuild their lives. The Leo Club is a youth-based group sponsored by the Ocean City Lions Club and is based at Stephen Decatur High School. Pictured, standing, from left, are Susan Blaney, Diakonia Volunteer Coordinator; Leos Tyler Keiser and Collin Bankert; Diakonia President, Claudia Nagle and Executive Director, Leo, Katie Bear. Kneeling, from left, Leo Chloe Maykrantz, teacher, Nora Duke; Leo School Advisor, Leo Emily Cashman and Treasurer, Leo Grant Rosenblatt.

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American Legion Synepuxent Unit #166 in Ocean City held its annual Christmas party Dec. 17 with a buffet dinner and entertainment by Teddino Rozzano singing and playing guitar. Attending the party were five of the current and past presidents of the Post auxiliary. Pictured from left, are, Margaret Hudson, current president Mary Herl, Nancy Rummel, Chris Hawkins and Rosie Garlitz.

Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim chairman, Gary Miller, displays the firstplace trophy in the Adult Community Group Category for the New Year’s Day event, which benefits Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. The Roost donated more than $9,500.

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Veader retiring after 27 years of teaching classes

Art League of Ocean City since 2001.

Fine arts classes are held on Mondays at the Ocean City Senior Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in classes may contact the (Jan. 17, 2014) Jody Veader is re- Ocean City Recreation and Parks Detiring from teaching fine arts classes partment at 410-0250-0125.

Fine arts classes are just some of for the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department after 27 years of the activities the OCRP offers to both service. She began teaching classes at residents and visitors of all ages Northside Park on 127th Street in throughout the year.

1986 and moved to the Ocean City A complete guide can be found at Senior Center once it opened in 1991. www.oceancitymd.gov., under Veader will be missed by her stu- “Recreation and Parks/Recreation dents and staff.

Programs.”

Taking over fine arts classes for SUBMITTED PHOTO Veader will be Stasia Heubeck, who Jody Veader is retiring from teaching fine arts has been painting for more than 40 classes for the Ocean City Recreation and years and has worked locally with the Parks Department after 27 years.

Stasia Heubeck taking over fine arts courses offered at Ocean City Senior Center

Tri-County Go Red event planned (Jan. 17, 2014) Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and yet many women are not familiar with the symptoms and risk factors. The health departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties have teamed up with Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury

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The Go Red event is free and open to the public, and will feature health screenings, a heart-healthy cooking demonstration, success stories, vendors, dinner and door prizes. It will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from

5:30-8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, on the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street. Free parking is available in Garage B, next to the Center. Register by Feb. 3 at www.wicomicohealth.org, or call 410-334-3480.

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Atlantic General providing free flu shot clinics (Jan. 17, 2014) Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is providing free flu shot clinics for a second time this flu season. Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at one of the free clinics.

The clinics will be held from 3 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The flu shot clinics will be held at Atlantic General Hospital, in the Employee Health Office on the second floor. No appointment is necessary.

The vaccine is made from eggs. If you are allergic to eggs, consult with

your health care provider. Questions, contact the Employee Health Office at 410-641-9190 or e-mail cmumford@atlanticgeneral.org.

Influenza and complications resulting from the virus kill an estimated 20,000 people each year, according to the CDC. Although rates of influenza vaccinations have increased in recent years, health surveys indicate that less than half of the high-risk population receives a yearly vaccine.

Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious virus spread by inhaling droplets from an infected individual’s

cough or sneeze. Most symptoms emerge within 24 to 48 hours and are characterized by fever, chills, sore throat, cough and headache. Just one infected person can unknowingly pass on the flu to family members and loved ones because the virus can be transmitted 24 hours before symptoms appear.

Those at an increased risk for influenza related complications: •persons 65 years and older •nursing home residents and other chronic care facilities •adults and children with chronic

disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including children with asthma •people with metabolic diseases such as diabetes •those with blood diseases like sickle cell anemia, or impaired immunity.

•Children and teenagers on longterm aspirin therapy and anyone working or living with someone in a high-risk category should also get a flu shot every year.

•Since flu viruses mutate often, vaccines should be repeated each year.

Jesse Klump scholarship nominations open (Jan. 17, 2014) The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund has opened nominations for its annual scholarship, to be awarded to a member of the 2014 class of Snow Hill High School. The potential amount of the scholarship is $12,000.

“Candidates for the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship are young people who have demonstrated, without any expectation of reward, a willingness to put others ahead of themselves,” said Fund President Kim Klump. “They must have chosen a field of study which, as we like to say,

will ‘make the world a better place.’”

This year’s scholar will receive $3,000 per year for up to four years.

“We feel it important to support our scholars for their entire undergraduate careers, although there is no requirement that they be seeking a bachelor’s degree,” Klump said. “They must, however, be studying at a legitimate, accredited institution. Most scholarships are for one year only, leaving the student searching for support for subsequent years of study.”

Nominations are made by an adult member of the community, not by the

student. Participation by the student in the nominating process will render him or her ineligible. Nominating forms are available at www.jessespaddle.org or by calling 443-982-2716.

“The form is required for the nomination, but what sets one nominee apart from the others are the anecdotes we receive about the small acts of kindness this student has performed,” said Fund Vice President Leah Klump. “Nominations of past winners were accompanied by letters from family friends, neighbors, teachers, or from clergy, telling us

about times the student reached out to someone in need with a small deed or a small kindness. It is these stories that we seek, and it is always those stories that make the difference for a nominee.”

The deadline for nominating is May 1. Anyone who knows just the right candidate who is a member of the 2014 graduating class of Snow Hill High School may make a nomination. Multiple nominations for the same student are accepted, and the nominator may send in forms and references for more than one student.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI. Jan. 17 EAST COAST FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean City conven-

tion center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more. Info: www.marylandwatermen.com or 800-626-2326.

BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901

Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER AND SHOW —

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. The case of the “Family” business in Ocean Pines is performed by Get a Clue Productions. Cost is $40 and includes full dinner and the show.

B.Y.O.B. Tickets: www.OceanPinesChamber.org or 410-641-5306.

‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — OC Jamboree,

12600 Marjan Lane, Route 611, West Ocean City, 7 p.m. The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater to perform broadway musical, “Annie,” featuring 60 talented young people. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for students ages 5-18 and free for children 4 and younger. Advance tickets available at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

Info: opyouththeater@yahoo.com.

SAT. Jan. 18 EAST COAST FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean City conven-

Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. Longaberger Baskets & Pottery, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Totes, cash games, 50/50, raffle, special games and Chinese auction. Chili, chicken salad, hot dogs, chips, baked goods, hot and cold drinks available for sale. Tickets cost $20. Reservations: 410-603-1397 or 410-524-9000. Info: permitink@verizon.net. Sponsored by the Quota International of Ocean City, Inc. to benefit scholarships and community projects.

‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — OC Jamboree, 12600 Marjan Lane, Route 611, West Ocean City, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater to perform broadway musical, “Annie,” featuring 60 talented young people. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for students ages 5-18 and free for children 4 and younger. Advance tickets available at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

Info: opyouththeater@yahoo.com.

Church, Willards, noon. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults.

Carry-outs available. Info: 410-5438244 or 443-235-0251.

FREE HOME-BREWING BEER MAKING CLASS — Brews Up, 9028 Worcester

Highway, Berlin, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginner class. Brewing a Hopped Up IPA, 5 gallons in two hours. Reserve seat: 443513-4744 or www.brewsup.net. Other dates available by appointment.

INDOOR YARD SALE — Buckingham Ele-

NAUTICAL AND WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL —

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296,

INTERNATIONAL DINNER SERIES - POLISH NIGHT — Knights of Columbus, 9901

Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Two seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Featuring golabki, pierogi, kielbasa, kapusta, fresh rye and grain-breads, dessert and coffee. Cash bar available. Cost is $15 for adults and $9 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

9TH ANNUAL BASKETS AND MORE! BINGO NIGHT — Stephen Decatur High School, cafeteria, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin.

LECTURE, BOOK SIGNING AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOP — The Ward Museum of

Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, 909 South Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, 1-4 p.m. Elaine Eff, author of “The Painted Screens of Baltimore: An Urban Folk Art Revealed,” will discuss her book and offer signed copies for purchase. John Iampieri, renowned screen painter, will offer a hands-on workshop in which all participants will take home a painted screen of their own creation. Info: wardeducation@salisbury.edu or 410-7424988, Ext. 104. There is a $15 fee to participate in screen painting. Register online: www.wardmuseum.org.

SUN. Jan. 19 EAST COAST FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more. Info: www.marylandwatermen.com or 800626-2326.

NAUTICAL AND WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL — ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope United Methodist

tion center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more. Info: www.marylandwatermen.com or 800-626-2326.

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Info: 800-OCOCEAN.

Spence, OCPD Animal Control Officer.

Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the door. Info: Carolyn Heit-Miller, 302539-0592.

mentary School, 100 Buckingham Road, Berlin, 7-11 a.m. Coffee and breakfast available for purchase. Benefiting the BES P.T.A. 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3.

Info: 410-524-8196.

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Info: 800-OCOCEAN.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET FUNDRAISER — Berlin Fire Hall, 214 N.

Main St., 7:30-11:30 am. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits, cereals, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for carryouts, $5 for children ages 5-12 and children 4 and younger eat free.

‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — OC Jamboree,

12600 Marjan Lane, Route 611, West Ocean City, 2 p.m. The Ocean Pines Players Youth Theater to perform broadway musical, “Annie,” featuring 60 talented young people. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for students ages 5-18 and free for children 4 and younger. Advance tickets available at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

Info: opyouththeater@yahoo.com.

MON. Jan. 20 DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon. Produce, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more.

Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.

‘MEET AND GREET’ DEDICATED TO DONALD SPENCE — Adolfo’s on the

HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106

Ocean, 1301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 2-5 p.m. Dedicated to the late Donald

Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10

p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.

TUES. Jan. 21 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-

munity Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 5-6:30 p.m. Meeting is open to the public and women of all ages are welcome. Info: Donna Main, 410632-5040.

WED. Jan. 22

FREE WINE MAKING CLASS — Brews Up, 9028 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 6-7 p.m. Beginner class. Reserve seat: 443513-4744 or www.brewsup.net. Other dates available by appointment.

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB —

Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices.

Info: 302-337-3638.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.

THURS. Jan. 23

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m.

Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166,

2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-

munity Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served, followed by a presentation from Dave Coffland, founder of “Catch A Lift.” Coffland works with wounded post-911 veterans, to help them recover through gym memberships and gym equipment. All Democrats and interested Independents welcome.

WEST OCEAN CITY ASSOCIATION JANUARY SOCIAL — Waterman’s Seafood Restau-

rant, 12505 Ocean Gateway, West

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Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Current members, neighbors and friends are invited to come and discuss issues affecting the community.

WORCESTER COUNTY NAACP MEETING —

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road.

Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m.; speaker at 7 p.m. Ron Pagano, political activist and attorney, will discuss the Supreme Court case, Shelby County, Ala v. Holder. Info: 443-944-6701.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY GENERAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON — The Dough Roller Restau-

rant, 4103 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting begins at 11 a.m. Delegate Ron George, representing District 30 in the House since 2006, will discuss important issues facing this year’s Maryland General Assembly. Cost of the luncheon is $15.

Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net by Jan. 21.

ONGOING EVENTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-

nicipal Airport’s Terminal Building, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. Suggested donation is $5, as a fundraiser for the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display.

Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Cole-

man Bunting, 410-726-7207.

FREE JOB SEARCH SEMINAR — Wor-Wic Community College, Hazel Center Room 302, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, Jan. 23, 5:30-7 p.m. John Romanowski of Fruitland, author of the e-book called “Best Way to Find a Job is to Effectively Manage Your Job Search,” will be the presenter. To reserve a seat, contact Wor-Wic’s career services office at 410334-2903 or register online at http://tinyurl.com/ozkt5xk by Jan. 17.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP — Group meets the second Tuesday of

each month at Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Speakers, discussions, exercise, etc. No reservations, no fees.

GRIEFSHARE — Grief recovery support

group. Fall cycle begins Oct. 30, 6:308:30 p.m. Sign up: Carole, 301-5092002 or griefshare.org. Sponsored by SonRise Church, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin.

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES ON THE BOARDWALK — Weather and ridership

permitting. Passengers will board near Thrasher’s at the Inlet lot and travel around the pier and down the Boardwalk to Fourth Street and back, Fridays, Saturdays. Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through April 30. Cost is $10 per person, kids 3 and younger free. Info: Randy Davis, 443-783-1409.

JANUARY 17, 2014

DNR seeking submissions for stamp design contests Judging held in conjunction with 44th Ward Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition (Jan. 17, 2014) Wildlife and waterfowl artists are invited to submit original artwork for the 18th annual Black Bear Conservation and the 40th annual Migratory Game Bird stamp design contests now through April 18.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will judge the entries on April 27 in conjunction with the 44th annual Ward Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.

The Black Bear Conservation Stamp contest is open to Maryland residents and non-residents. Each contestant may submit one entry for a non-refundable $10 entry fee. Proceeds from the sale of these stamps and other related products are used to compensate farmers in Maryland who experience agricultural damage caused by black bears.

The Migratory Game Bird Stamp contest is open to Maryland residents only. Each contestant may submit up to three entries ($15 for one entry; $20 for two entries; $30 for three). Proceeds from the sale of these stamps

help fund waterfowl and migratory game bird projects and research.

To enter either contest, artists must mail their designs with required entry fee and forms to: Patricia Handy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service, 580 Taylor Ave., E-1, Annapolis, Md. 21401. Submissions must be received by 4 p.m. Friday, April 18.

All entries must be the artist’s original work, neither copied nor duplicated from any previously published paintings, drawings, prints or photographs by the contestant, or any other artist. For complete contest rules and entry forms, participants should contact Handy 410-260-8537.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 106 Payne Avenue Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1324 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Armand Golden and Bruce Kevin Raab, dated December 22, 2006, and recorded in Liber 4994, Folio 700 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on February 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS metes and bounds, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 01031732.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date

funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/ assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest.

Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #61171) Jeffrey Nadel and Scott Nadel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, 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. 105 CHANNEL BUOY ROAD OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001521 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Beverly J. Bishop and Richard E. Bishop recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4948, folio 188, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell,

Angela Nasuta, Thomas P. Dore as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 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 4948, folio 188, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4948, folio 183.

The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling.

The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property.

The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title.

TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price.

Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages.

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 Mort-

gagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit.

Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Thomas P. Dore, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10262 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 8, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4838, Folio 437 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $158,650.00 and an original interest rate of 4.50000% 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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 pur-

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PUBLIC NOTICES chaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 2135 WILDWOOD TRAIL POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 13, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4785, Folio 197 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $225,250.00 and an original interest rate of 9.25% 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AT 4:03 PM

ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $32,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit

without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10336 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dana D. Collick and Natoshia C. Collick, dated May 29, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3741, folio 224 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 JANUARY 27, 2014 AT 3:30 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 $9,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived.

Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the

purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

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

(Matter #2012-25965) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9836 HOTEL RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Bruce E. Franklin and Diana J. Franklin a/k/a Diana L. J. Franklin, dated April 25, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4917, folio 437 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 JANUARY 27, 2014 AT 3:31 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 $16,000 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

JANUARY 17, 2014 paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8.74% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

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

(Matter #2012-21023) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Benjamin Smith, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12915 LAKE PLACE RD. A/R/T/A 12915 LAKE PL. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 20, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4325, Folio 230 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $189,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door,

Ocean City Today One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Pur-

chaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 3819 NASSAWANGO HILLS DR. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 18, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3533, Folio 252 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $70,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.000% 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 JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:06 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All 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

PAGE 63 physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 74 BRAMBLEWOOD DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4860, Folio 157 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $255,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:09 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $26,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale.

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PUBLIC NOTICES gether 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 5947 SNOW HILL RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4594, Folio 284 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $135,700.00 and an original interest rate of 6.500% 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 JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:12 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell

the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 107 SEA LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5000, Folio 144 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.5% 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 JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $47,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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 ad-

justed 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2 DORCHESTER STREET, UNIT 304 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul W. Rutter, Jr. and Renette L. Rutter, dated July 3, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4962, Folio 379 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $910,000.00, and an original interest rate of 3.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Court-

JANUARY 17, 2014 house door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on January 21, 2014 AT 4:06 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property 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 $94,000.00 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. 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. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, 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.

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 legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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 expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer in-

Ocean City Today cluding, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 19 DECATUR ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 27, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5277, Folio 413 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $335,250.00 and an original interest rate of 2.94% 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 JANUARY 21, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer

charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 254 OCEAN PKWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Sharon P. Teagle, dated December 19, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4849, folio 378 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 31, 2014 AT 3:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-057836 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as

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Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 by cash or certified check.

Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.

If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest.

If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale.

Trustees’ file number 37356.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Kenneth Savitz, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 7 GATEHOUSE TRAIL OCEAN CITY A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 23, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4657, Folio 269 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $258,948.00 and an original interest rate of 1.61% 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 JANUARY 21, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage

to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11500 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1216 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 19, 1991 and recorded in Liber 1753, Folio 277 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $90,400.00 and an original interest rate of 2.87500% 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 JANUARY 21, 2014 AT 4:09 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit 1216, in Sea Watch 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 $6,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR, ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15419 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Register of Wills court of Sussex County, DE appointed Stephen W. Short, 35

John Andrews Drive, Harrington, DE 19952 as the Executor of the Estate of Patricia A. Gregg who died on May 8, 2013 domiciled in Delaware, 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 County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Stephen W. Short Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: January 02, 2014 OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JERRY E. MINARICK, SR. SUSAN L. BAILEY 8 Ebb Tide Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001064

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8 Ebb Tide Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 27th day of January, 2014, 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

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The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $459,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JUDITH A. WAGNER 17 70th Street, Unit #16 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001415

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 17 70th Street, 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 27th day of January, 2014, 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 20th day of January, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $65,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v.

George Edward Krug, Jr. 646 94th Street #140 Casa Del Sol aka 646 94th Street Condo Unit 0646 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-13-000639

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 27th day of December, 2013, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that

the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 27th day of January, 2014, 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 20th day of January, 2014.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $164,500.00. The property sold herein is known as 646 94th Street #140 Casa Del Sol, aka 646 94th Street Condo Unit 0646, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

GEORGE BONNEVILLE LENDORA BONNEVILLE 7 Bridge Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-1322

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of January, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 7 Bridge Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of February, 2014, 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 27th day of January, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $45,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR, ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15418 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Register of Wills court of Sussex County, DE appointed Carl J. Martin, 3741 Knollcroft St., Easton, PA 18045 as

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the Executor of the Estate of Mary J. Martin who died on April 10, 2012 domiciled in Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr., whose address is 108 8th St., Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Carl J. Martin Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: January 02, 2014 OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ KATHRYN V. WESTBROOK ESQ P.O. BOX 1109 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15406 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DIANE D. WAYMAN Notice is given that Michael Wayman, 555 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT 05495, was on December 30, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diane D. Wayman who died on November 27, 2013, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of June, 2014.

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.

Michael Wayman Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 09, 2014 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 13-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 13-4 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $45,000,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was passed by the County Commissioners on January 7, 2014.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX "JJ" BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST FOR RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2013 to FY 2017 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow $45,000,000 through general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the cost of renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School.

B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for the renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School; states the estimated cost of $50,000,000 for the renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual

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PUBLIC NOTICES interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds.

C) Authorizes the County to borrow $45,000,000 by issuance of bonds.

D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School.

E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year.

F) Authorizes the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes.

G) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt a Resolution which describes the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds.

H) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County.

I) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners.

J) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from certain provisions of Article 31 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

K) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds.

L) Provides that the signature of the officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds.

M) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County.

N) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds.

O) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities.

P) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners.

Q) Provides for severability provisions.

This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ROADS INVENTORY WORCESTER COUNTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 1-204 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland that the County Commissioners of Worcester County will hold a Public Hearing on January 21, 2014 at 10:20 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed inclusion into the Inventory of County Roads of the following public roads, all of which are located on the west side of Racetrack Road (Maryland Route 589), west of Ocean Pines, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland as shown on Worcester County Tax Map 21 as Parcels 61, 62, 93 and 144 and known as the Pennington Commons residential subdivision: 1. Pennington Place being approximately 0.21 mile in length; and 2. Emory Drive being approximately 0.15 mile in length; and 3. Commons Drive being approximately 0.10 mile in length; and 4. Manklin Creek Road being approximately 0.03 mile in length.

Copies of the plat for the above referenced roads are filed with the Department of Public Works - Roads Division, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland and are available during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, except holidays) for inspection.

The public is invited to attend the hearing and make comment.

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4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

GARY L. MILBURN 4 Upton Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000940

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of January, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4 Upton Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by

the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of February, 2014, 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 3rd day of February, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $89,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________

land, that the sale of 11855 Man O War Lane, Berlin, MD 21811-3361, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of February, 2014, 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 3rd day of February, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $335,937.64.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ JENSEN, HASSANI & FOCAS, P.A. ERIC T. FIFER 22 WEST PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE STE. 606 TOWSON, MD 21204

BID NOTICE BOARDWALK ARCH RECOATING Sealed BIDS for the construction of Boardwalk Arch Re-Coating will be received by the Mayor and City Council at the Office of the City Manager until February 11,2014 11:00 AM and then opened and read aloud at a Council Work Session this date. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the City Engineer. Located in City Hall. 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue. Ocean City. Maryland 21842. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall. 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue.

Ocean City, Maryland. The Work to be performed under this contract includes in general: Re-coating the Ocean City boardwalk arch and re-coating dumpster screen posts and frames.

OCD-1/16/1t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Angela M. Urban William J. Urban 11855 Man O War Lane Berlin, MD 21811-3361 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000741

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of January, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15435 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Probate Court of Dallas, TX appointed Kelly M. Gilliam, 1221 Ottawa Drive, Richarson, TX 75080 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Barbara Benway who died on May 28, 2013 domiciled in Texas, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Eric T. Fifer whose address is 22 West Pennsylvania Ave. Ste. 606, Towson, MD 21204.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Kelly M. Gilliam Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: January 16, 2014 OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________

Commentary

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OUR OPINION

Are signs the new foul line?

This week, the city’s Police Commission discussed whether “no swearing” signs, featuring a red slash over the typical string of symbols used to represent curse words in cartoons and comics, would have any impact in Ocean City.

These signs are being used in Virginia Beach, Va., and Staff Writer Zack Hoops reports that they have been “very effective.”

Foul language is arguably one of the most difficult parts of our free speaking, First Amendment protected society.

How many of us have taken our children to a sports arena only to cover their innocent ears when either the entire place disagrees with a referee’s call or inevitably the five drunkest guys in the history of sports bought the tickets in the row directly behind you and your children. They paid top dollar for their seats, not to mention their beverages, so they’ll say just about anything.

Sadly, when some people come over that Route 50 Bridge, they think it means “leave your decorum and brains on the west side.” It’s their one-week at the beach, so anything might ooze forth from the darker places of their vocabulary.

Thankfully, our city’s image as a family resort is strong.

Most reasonable adults don’t publically use expletives nor would they want to hear them on the Boardwalk or beach.

Would a “No Bad Behavior” or a “No Foul Language” sign curb their four-letter word oratory? We don’t think so. And like Councilman Dennis Dare said, if a person is cursing, can police arrest the foul mouth buffoons? We think not. But if as Council President Lloyd Martin added, the signs are “more of a feel-good type thing,” then we guess if it isn’t too costly for the city, then what the @#$%&? It couldn’t hurt.

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THE PUBLIC EYE

By Stewart Dobson

Already miss Walter and Jack EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

By Phil Jacobs

It all started with the show “24.”

My wife and I were invited to a small unofficial club of “24” viewers, yet we had not watched one season.

To catch up, we entered the world of Jack Bauer (“Guns don’t kill people, Jack Bauer kills people”). Remember Blockbuster Video? This is where I rented season after season to catch up. On one Saturday night, my wife Lisa, sent me back late before Blockbuster closed….for the second time that night, to get the next season. It wasn’t there.

I had to race like I was on a police chase to get to the nearest still-open Blockbuster where the DVD was located. We stayed up until after 3 a.m. I had to teach Sunday school the next morning at 9. I’m thinking it wasn’t my finest three hours of teaching.

Oh, about the Monday night “24” club.

There were rules. You couldn’t guess what would happen next, and you weren’t allowed to comment until commercials.

When Jack was finished saving the world for CTI in the season’s eighth year, our Monday’s changed. We actually got housework done, paid the bills. You know, that stuff.

After eight seasons of Keifer Sutherland, we were at a loss.

Then “Breaking Bad,” the discovery of discoveries. But I became obsessed. I had time to make up, years in fact before the final year was approaching its end. Quickly Walter White and Jesse Pinkman replaced Jack and Chloe. Each

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night, I’d finish work, eat dinner, and then binge on one, maybe two a night. I had so many questions, but I was afraid to look for answers online, because I didn’t want to know what would happen next. But alas, again a good thing came to an end. Breaking Bad ended for me. I now read online group chats about every nuance, and I’m now thinking about watching the six seasons over again.

I know, I know, get a life. But I can’t get over how incredibly written and acted Breaking Bad, the story of a high school chemistry teacher gone seriously astray. My wife never watched any of it, so I have Breaking Bad friends I found on Facebook.

In between Breaking Bad, Netflix started its airing its own series, “Orange is the New Black.”

This time my wife got hooked with me. We signed up for Netflix and are now waiting like a long lost love checking the mail each day for a letter.

So who would have guessed that PBS of all networks would grab our attention next? I go to PBS only when my grandsons are visiting, so we watch “Sesame Street” together. Okay, I confess. I think I could binge on Cookie, Bert and Ernie and Grover.

But “Downton Abbey” came along, and Lisa and I didn’t bite. Not until weeks before season four started, and we went through three seasons in like days.

A Netflix-sponsored study showed that over 60 percent of us binge. Wow. Hmmm. Anyone interested in a little “House of Cards?”

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ost people in this country are blissfully ignorant about what happens to female weather reporters once they reach the age of gray skies as opposed to being sunny and hot.

You will notice that all female weather reporters, who are referred to as “weather girls” by the unenlightened, are generally perky, cute or downright glamorous and frequently blond, suggesting a hiring process clause that says, “Preference give to applicants who look like they’re from Sweden.”

But while you will see any number of old weather guys, who are allowed to evolve into the broadcast team’s staff nerd and/or goofy uncle, you will not find anywhere an old “weather girl.”

Although I can’t prove it, I have heard that many of these women are being sent to “farms,” where they share the grounds with former dog track greyhounds and retired racehorses. They are not, I am told, employed in any kind of pet food.

A few do escape, such as Barbara Walters, who began as a “Today Show” weather girl around the turn of the last century or so, but the rest have not been as fortunate.

That being the case, I am proposing a humanitarian effort to save these discarded distaffers from having to wander the pastures with similarly unwanted greyhounds for the rest of their sad lives.

I’m launching “Weather Woman Rescue” an association that will attempt to save these once hot and sunny women weathercasters who have been given the cold front by their former employers.

So please, donate to my Weather Women Rescue shelter. Take an old weather woman home with you today.

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Letters Donations appreciated

Editor, This year I was able to donate 44 bikes to several organizations with the help of the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club and the Ocean Pines Police Department. To all the people from Ocean Pines who donate bicycles for this cause I thank you for your support. Have a happy New Year.

Roloof ‘Dutch’ Oovesteen Ocean Pines

Questioning Comcast franchise fee

Editor, As residents of Ocean City, many of us obtain our cable TV, Internet, telephone and other data services from Comcast. If you review your monthly Comcast invoice you will note on page two, a list of charges labeled: “Taxes, Surcharges & Fees,” under this heading you will note: “Franchise Fee.” Are you aware that this monthly charge ($4.11, plus tax) reflects income to the Town of Ocean City, collected by Comcast and forwarded to

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At a recent Mayor and City Council meeting, a Comcast representative provided a summary of Comcast services available to subscribers in Ocean City. In the course of questions from various council members, it became apparent that the services and equipment available to Ocean City customers of Comcast are less than optimal. The Comcast representative acknowledged that this is true, in part because of limited supplies of equipment, etc. currently on hand.

It also became apparent that some of the advertised Comcast services and equipment are available to “new” subscribers but not to “current” subscribers. This means that long-time Ocean City subscribers have not had their equipment updated to new technology while “new” customers are provided the very latest products and service.

The Council took no action in this regard, nor did the Council call upon its franchisee (Comcast) to remedy this situation on behalf of its residents. A recent call to Comcast local service number advised that number had been discontinued. Perhaps The Mayor and Council will schedule a discussion of this matter at an up-

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We invite you to share it, but all letters are subject to verification, so please include your name and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action. Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. For questions, call 410-723-6397. coming meeting, but don’t count on it.

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Angel Appeal gives thanks

Editor, We believe in angels. And we have proof they are everywhere on Delmarva.

Coastal Hospice’s annual Angel Appeal raises funds that allow us to provide charity care to our critically ill patients who lack the resources to

pay for the care they desperately need. Last year, we provided more than $776,000 in charity care to our patients.

This year, the angels of Delmarva donated $76,268 during our Angel Appeal. These gifts will bring comfort and support to those in need all through the year ahead.

We sincerely thank everyone who generously donated to our Angel Appeal drive. You are all truly angels.

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