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INTERVIEWS: Ocean City Today

Second annual 5k run/walk set for Saturday on the Boardwalk to benefit American Cancer Society PAGE 49

talks with two council candidates about their views on the town’s direction as November’s tight election nears PAGE 24

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LIFESTYLE . . . . . . . . . 49 OPINION . . . . . . . . . . 20 OUT&ABOUT . . . . . . . . 59 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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DIPINO TAPPED FOR SARASOTA POLICE CHIEF City will likely commission national search to replace 24-year OCPD veteran ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) The recent clustering of turnover at the city’s top levels continued this week with the announcement that current Ocean City Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino will be taking the top police position with the Sarasota Police Department in Florida. DiPino’s selection comes only a month after the city of Sarasota announced that it had narrowed its candidate pool for the position to five finalists, one of whom was DiPino. “Chief DiPino will bring the experience, passion and leadership to lead the

SPD in partnering with every citizen in Sarasota to keep this community the safe and special place that it is,” Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin stated in a press release. “As a state and national leader in her field, Chief DiPino epitomizes the concept, and walks the walk, that police officers are a part of, not apart from, the community.” DiPino’s first day on the job in Sarasota will be Jan. 1, 2013. Current SPD Chief Mikel Holloway was scheduled to retire Dec. 1 of this year after 30 years of service, but has agreed to delay his departure for a month. Although DiPino’s last day for Ocean City has not been announced, Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters said City Manager David Recor is likely to make a recommendation soon to the mayor and City Council for the appointment of an interim chief while DiPino’s permanent replacement

is sought. “More than likely, we’ll have a national search and we’ll promote someone internally in the meantime. But that is ultimately up to the mayor and council,” Waters said. At Tuesday night’s AARP candidates’ forum, the news from that afternoon out of Sarasota sparked one audience member to ask the political contenders what they would look for in a new chief. The consensus was that the new chief should be selected through a nationallevel professional search. Earlier this year, Ocean City commissioned corporate recruiter Springsted Inc. to hire Recor from his previous post as the city manager of Fort Pierce, Fla. Other high-level changes in the past months have included the appointment of former Communications Manager Donna Abbott as tourism director, following the departure of former tourism head Deb Turk, as well as the

Police Chief Bernadette DiPino

hiring of Convention Center Director Larry Noccolino after the departure of Rick Hamilton. Although the SPD has a larger fullSee DIPINO’S on Page 3

Original intent of ordinances stirs up union waters ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer

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Workers remove the old boards from the Boardwalk at Second Street on Wednesday. It is part of the current project to replace the Boardwalk from Somerset Street to 15th Street.

(Oct. 19, 2012) The debate over the city treatment of employee benefits and the desire for collective bargaining keeps going and going, as Monday night’s City Council meeting saw Councilwoman Margaret Pillas left to defend the council’s actions against union backers. City Parks and Recreation employee and union activist Greg DeMarco approached the council to “set the record straight” on what he said was the suggestion by Councilman Brent Ashley’s recent newspaper ads that unionized employees would be demanding more benefits. “I think we have very good benefits for the town of Ocean City,” DeMarco said. “This union movement never came in here asking for more benefits. We only said we wanted to keep our benefits and preserve them, because they were under attack.” DeMarco also objected to what he said See MOXLEY on Page 4

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time force and operating budget than its Ocean City counterpart, the fact that the OCPD more than doubles in size during the summer makes the scale of operations similar. The SPD, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has about 175 officers and a budget of $27 million. The OCPD has 105 full-time officers, but hires 110 seasonal officers each summer, and has a budget of around $19.5 million. DiPino’s salary with the OCPD is $144,676.89, versus Holloway’s current salary of $132,000. “Like Ocean City, Sarasota is also a unique resort area,” DiPino said last month. “There are a lot of similarities, and there are differences also. They have a bigger year-round police force, but if you look at how many officers we add in the summer, the scale is similar.” DiPino was already scheduled to retire next fall. Under the OCPD’s Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), officers who have reached the retirement threshold of 25 years of service are given incentives to commit to retiring on a certain date within three years. DiPino had been set to retire from the OCPD in October of 2013. “I am leaving the department with mixed emotions,” DiPino said in a press release. “I feel excitement about a new opportunity and challenge in beautiful Sarasota, Fla., but heartfelt sadness because I will miss the department, the of-

ficers, and the citizens with whom I’ve developed so many lasting friendships.” “I’d like to thank all the citizens, businesses, and law enforcement partners who have supported me and the OCPD over the years. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve this community.” A fourth-generation law enforcement officer, DiPino began her career with the Baltimore County Police Department in 1985. She moved to the OCPD in 1988,and advanced through the ranks to private first class in 1993, sergeant in 1995, lieutenant in 1998, and then to major and shortly thereafter chief of police in 2003. Her meteoric rise through the ranks, however, was said to have created some internal friction in the OCPD. In her job application, which the City of Sarasota has made public, DiPino answered the question, “What was the most difficult change initiative you have managed?’” by responding that it was the appointment of her own command staff. “After over nine years as chief, I finally have a command staff I personally tested and selected,” DiPino wrote. “When I first made chief I asked my supervisors, the police commission at the time, to allow me to revamp my command staff. I had four captains then. Three of the captains were not supportive of my appointment. Two of the three had competed against me for the chief’s job. The third captain made it clear that

he was not in support of my appointment. “Over the years, through management strategies and retirement, I was eventually able to hold processes to select my own staff. The one thing I would have done differently was to hold my ground and ask to change the commanders as a condition of my appointment.” Much of Sarasota’s interest in DiPino seems to have been centered on community relations. DiPino referred to that when she recounted her experience in dealing with Ocean City’s bar and nightclub culture. She said as chief she had abolished “a ‘hit’ list of establishments in our community with a zerotolerance mark behind their name.” “I just knew the practice of maintain-

ing a problem property list was not solving crime issues,” DiPino wrote. “Yes, we saw an increase in arrests, but I saw the businesses were not calling the police when they had problems. They didn’t want to end up on the problem property list. So when they saw a problem or potential problem they ignored it. The business owners pushed the patrons out the door and the problem became someone else’s responsibility.” After a business failed to call police when a woman was sexually assaulted 50 feet away from the property, for fear of being blacklisted, DiPino said she made changes. “I got rid of the list. That didn’t mean we didn’t address the properties. Instead, we developed relationships with the businesses,” she wrote.

Boggs announces town meeting (Oct. 19, 2012) Worcester County Commissioner Judy Boggs will hold her last town meeting of 2012 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Ocean Pines library. She will discuss issues such as natural gas, Route 589 and the Casino at Ocean Downs, among many other issues pertinent to Ocean Pines and Northern Worcester County. The guest speaker will be Worcester County’s director of economic development, Bill Badger, who will discuss a broad

overview of what is being planned for the Walmart/Home Depot area on Route 50 that will enhance this area as a “shopping Destination.” As always, there will be discussion about current and forthcoming development and issues. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend; however, it is suggested that guests arrive early as seating is limited, as is parking at the library. For more information, call Boggs at 410-641-6158.

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Moxley, DeMarco deride ‘scare tactics’ Continued from Page 1

had been Pillas’ inference that the managerial skills of former City Manager Dennis Dare had played a role in any alleged employee dissatisfaction. “It was told to me that it was a problem with Dennis Dare,” Pillas countered, in reference to her conversations with employees some time ago. “I said, ‘Did you go to the city manager?’” And they said, ‘Yes, and that’s the problem.’ That the problem had started back in 2005, and that it was not given enough weight.” DeMarco said that had not been his experience or that of anyone he knew, but that he was not the sole authority on the matter. “This started months and months before I ever got involved with it,” DeMarco said. “Overall, the driving force in this movement has been this majority … I don’t speak for every employee, but I speak for an overwhelming majority of them.” Pillas noted, however – as she has before – that the benefits of current employees had never been threatened. “All the initiatives that we brought forward were for new hires,” Pillas said. “That’s not true,” DeMarco replied. When the 11 ordinances that changed employee policy were brought forth at the Jan. 3, 2011 council meeting, it was clear at that time that the changes would only affect new hires. But some of those who opposed the council’s current majority have claimed that the original idea was otherwise. “Originally, when all those ordinances were thrown out there, I don’t believe that they discriminated between current employees and future employees,” said former Council President Joe Mitrecic in a recent interview, published in full in this week’s paper. “I think the words were just ‘employees.’ Whether it was meant to be that way or not, I can’t say.” In reference to any cuts to current employees, Pillas told DeMarco “that motion was brought forward by management.” In one of the most contested moves of the current council, a pair of ordinances closing both the city’s pension plan and retiree health plan to new hires were repeatedly vetoed by Mayor Rick Meehan, who negotiated an alternative health proposal that saw the retiree coverage kept open, but a three percent annual increase cap applied to the city’s contribution for all employees, current and future. Monday’s meeting also saw the return of James Moxley, a city employee who was one of the first to call for a union. Moxley also objected to the “scare tactics” being used in newspaper advertisements regarding benefit costs. He compared the relative value of the city’s personnel costs to that of its considerable capital improvement projects. “It seems to me that the city has great wealth and we are spending that wealth,” Moxley said. “We are right now running a great deal of projects, and taking bids on a great deal of projects, and these things cost major amounts of money. “Everybody out there who thinks that somebody wants more benefits or pay – it’s a fraction of what we’re putting out right now [in terms of capital bids] … if any of the members of this council count themselves as conservative spenders, I don’t think they know what a conservative spender is. And that goes for all the council.”

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“it [the desire for collective bargaining] started a long, long, long time before Dennis Dare. A lot of people tried to pin it on Dennis being ousted. …we’d been galvanized [on the issue] for a long time.” JAMES MOXLEY a city employee who was one of the first to call for a union.

Moxley also objected to Pillas’ suggestion that part of the general employees’ impetus to unionize was competition with the public safety, given the strong presence of the Fraternal Order of Police. “We were talking about different approaches that were made between general employees, not public safety,” Moxley said. “We were talking about rules being judged lenient on certain divisions, and more strict on certain divisions.” “But Mr. Moxley, that doesn’t’ have anything to do with your council. We’re here for accountability to the taxpayers,” Pillas said. “It’s your city manager that’s in control of that … your fair treatment has to come from your city manager. If there were departments that were being given things that other departments were not, that has to do with the city manager.” Moxley later clarified – outside of the meeting – that while a desire for employee equality included public safety, he resented the current union pushed being played against the FOP. “We would like to compare ourselves, but not pit ourselves, against them,” Moxley said. He said he and many of his colleagues consider their work “as, if not more, dangerous than being a police officer.” The core issue, Moxley said, was that

“certain groups of employees get away with certain things.” “There’s an ‘old boys’ club’ feel, a wink and a nod and who you know,” he said. “That is still happening and that’s really what we’re talking about. But she [Pillas] took that and wrapped in into the dissatisfaction with the job that Dennis Dare was doing.” “Any employee that you ask is going to tell you that they liked Dennis Dare,” Moxley said, although he cautioned that this was not necessarily an endorsement of Dare’s larger policy, as it has often been played. “I have a few instances where there were differences with him,” Moxley said. “I thought he should’ve seen this bubble coming with the real estate, that it wasn’t going to last forever.” But, Moxley continued, “it [the desire for collective bargaining] started a long, long, long time before Dennis Dare. A lot of people tried to pin it on Dennis being ousted. That took us by surprise, obviously, but we’d been galvanized [on the issue] for a long time.” He also objected to general sense that city officials were still using the union issue as a political tool, even though they had chosen to wipe their hands of it by passing it to the voters. “If they don’t want to make a controversial decision, they throw it back on the voters,” he said.

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Concession cap questioned following tax fraud case Ocean City Council votes 4-3 to proceed with beach equipment rental bids ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer

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(Oct. 19, 2012) Although the City Council moved Monday to go ahead with the auctioning of beach equipment rental rights for the north end of town, the revelation that the city’s largest beach equipment franchisee had been involved in long-term tax evasion may indicate that a policy change is in the works. Ocean City has a revolving system by which it takes bids for the rights of private operators to rent umbrellas, chairs, and other equipment on public beaches. The city’s coastline is divided into three zones – south end, north end and mid-beach. Each zone is further divided into parcels, consisting of one block’s worth of beach in the mid and south areas and several blocks on the less busy north end. Each zone is auctioned every third year, with contracts lasting for three years with the option to renew for another three years at a 10 percent increase over the first term’s price. This year, according to City Manager David Recor, 14 of the 18 north end parcels are up for bid, while the other four have been optioned for another three years.

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The issue at hand, however, was the fact that, following the 2008 economic downturn, the council had approved an increase in the maximum number of parcels one franchisee could hold at a given time. The previous cap had been 33 percent, to prevent a certain level of beach monopolization by one vendor. But that share was upped to 50 percent, in order to encourage an economy of scale. “One of the reasons the change was made in 2008 was that the number of people who bid on those parcels had decreased dramatically, and there were a number of parcels not being bid on,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “It has resulted in an increase in revenue received from the beach parcels.” Councilwoman Mary Knight later tabulated that this boost was to the tune of $125,000. “The cost saving for the operator is in the amount of equipment he can buy. If you can get enough stands, you can buy enough chairs and umbrellas to bring the cost down and make it worthwhile,” Council President Jim Hall said. “We did it for a reason. Some people weren’t bidding on streets and didn’t want them and an operator picked them up … Right now, I think go out to bid and see how it comes out,” Council Secretary Lloyd Martin said. “I would agree … we’re right up against the actual mail-outs and the actual auction time,” Hall said. “I would hope that we would leave it for this year and in the

next cycle take the time and really look at it.” The council voted 4-3 to proceed with the bids, with Joe Hall, Brent Ashley and Margaret Pillas opposed. Pillas said she had received several letters from beach stand operators on the matter, and that it warranted further discussion. “I felt it was a risk to move to 50 percent of the parcels when we did it in the first place,” Joe Hall said. During the public comments portion of the meeting, beach stand operator Will Edmonds told the council that he and other operators “feel pretty strongly about this one-third.” “We feel like our businesses have been very impacted over the last 10 years,” Edmonds said. “The operator who does own 50 percent of the concession just pled guilty to not filing federal income taxes, to the tune of $300,000.” On Oct. 5, local businessman Patrick McLaughlin was sentenced to 10 months in prison for failing to file tax returns and employment tax withholdings. McLaughlin operated 85 N Sunny, the town’s largest beach equipment rental, as well as two beach photo companies and an ice cream truck fleet. McLaughlin dodged $20,000 in Social Security and Medicare withholdings for 85 N Sunny. His total IRS tab for all four businesses, though, was $296,701.46. As a result of tax fraud-aided dominance, Edmonds said, “we have lost a lot of concessions and are paying a lot more.”

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MY POSITIONS ON ISSUES IMPACTING OCEAN CITY The Family Image Is Being Eroded:

The growth, both in size and frequency, of the car and motorcycle events have created significant challenges. Safety issues are a real concern as drag racing, excessive speeding and spinning tires on virtually all of our streets are going unchecked. The behavior of some (not all) of the participants and the excessive amount of noise is becoming much more than just a nuisance to our residents and visitors who are not here for these events. The Town Officials need to take a zero tolerance stance towards “out of control” behavior.

Sustainability Is Reached With A Strong Residential Base: Ocean City has much to offer residents and visitors. Much effort goes towards boosting tourism. Similar efforts need to be applied to retaining permanent and part-time residents. Encouraging people to live in Ocean City can only be beneficial to our community and our economy. There is no reason that we, as in other cities, can’t have thriving tourism and a substantial residential population.

The Budgeting Process Should Include An In-Depth Marketing Plan For Ocean City: Our annual budgeting process needs to be expanded to a multi-year Strategic Planning

process that includes an in-depth Marketing Plan that goes well beyond just advertising. This Plan would clearly lay out how to improve Ocean City as a premier family resort, in order to attract families from other destination choices that are available to them.

Conservatism Is Key To The Future: Going to the taxpayers to increase taxes needs to

be the last source for revenue. Fiscal conservatism is not just about the amount of tax dollars being spent but it is also about accountability for how the tax dollars are spent. With property values decreasing and health and pension benefits rising, we are seeing some states, counties and municipalities on the verge of bankruptcy. Ocean City's financial future depends on its voters and taxpayers insisting on a conservative approach to managing money from their elected officials.

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NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) Although it was a man who pleaded guilty on Oct. 11 to murdering her daughter in 2007, Lynn Dodenhoff’s rage was directed at the woman who knew about the murder, but said nothing. Of all three defendants in the case, Dodenhoff said in Circuit Court in Snow Hill last Thursday, “I hold the most contempt for this one.” She was referring to Tia Johnson. Johnson, now 32, had invited Dodenhoff’s daughter, Christine Sheddy, 26, of Milford, Del., and two of her three children to move in with her and her boyfriend, Clarence Jackson, now 38, in a ramshackle farmhouse on Byrd Road in Pocomoke in the fall of 2007. Johnson’s cousin, Justin Hadel, then just 17, from Texas, was also staying there. Just two weeks later, Sheddy went missing. Jackson called Dodenhoff to say Sheddy had taken off and left her children behind. Dodenhoff did not believe it. “My daughter would never leave her children, never,” Dodenhoff said.

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said. “What kind of mother would let a mother go through this pain and agony and not tell?” Johnson knew exactly where Sheddy’s body was located. She had driven her car, with her children sitting inside, and Sheddy’s body in the trunk, to a bed and breakfast in Snow Hill where she and Jackson had worked. Climbing up a fire escape and passing her children into a room, she stayed in the room while Jackson and Hadel buried Sheddy’s body in 18 inches of dirt adjacent to the building. They had killed her while Johnson was away from the farmhouse. Some time after that, Johnson and Jackson moved to Tennessee and Hadel returned to Texas. Jackson ended up in prison in Tennessee, but he wanted to be in Maryland so he could see his daughter, now age 9, so he came up with a plan to get back to this state. On Feb. 15, 2010, detectives talked to Dodenhoff, who had received a letter from a woman in contact with Jackson. She relayed a message that he would give Dodenhoff what she wanted, the location of her daughter’s body, in exchange for being moved to Maryland. Two days later, detectives went to meet with Jackson in the Tennessee prison. He pointed the finger at Hadel as the murderer, said he himself was the mastermind of the cover-up and told them where Sheddy’s body was located. Two days after that meeting, Sheddy’s

remains were located exactly where Johnson had said they would be. An autopsy revealed she had died of blunt force trauma. She had been struck at least four times with a blunt object. “But for Mr. Jackson, Christine Sheddy’s remains would still be at the bed and breakfast,” State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby said. Johnson could have put an end to Dodenhoff’s suffering, but did not, Oglesby said. Johnson’s defense attorney, Stephen Cox, said Dodenhoff’s pain “is beyond the depths of my comprehension.” Nothing could alleviate that pain, he said, but Tia Johnson was not unaffected by what had happened. Cox read from Johnson’s journal where she had written, “I live with this every day. I can’t imagine my children living without me.” As if she were writing to Sheddy, Johnson wrote, “Please forgive me for not telling so you could go home.” She also wrote, “I just want to die and be with her. If I had never brought her to live in my house, she might still be alive.” Johnson’s written words meant little to Judge Thomas Groton III, who said it is easy for people to write in a diary that they are eaten away, but most people would not be able to go without telling what occurred. “It’s not that she drove the car. It’s the fact that she knew what happened. She continued that cruel charade,” Groton said. “Ms. Johnson was up to her eyeballs

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Cyle Walker sentenced in death of West Ocean City bar owner Birthday celebration resulted in intoxication and altercation with Flynn NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) One week after his 27th birthday, Cyle Morgan Walker of West Ocean City was sentenced to three years incarceration in the death of bar owner Carey Flynn. That death occurred after Walker had been celebrating his 26th birthday by going out and drinking with his father and girlfriend. After being thrown out of the Harborside Bar and Grill at the commercial harbor, he went to Flynn’s establishment, the 707 Sports Bar and Grill on Old Bridge Road. During the July 11 trial in Circuit Court in Snow Hill, the 707 Sports Bar and Grill bartender testified that Flynn went outside,

as he did each night, to move his car from the back of the building to the side so his wife would not have to walk so far. The ritual changed when he saw Walker urinating on the side of the building. Flynn called for the bartender to join him outside and the bartender, closely followed by Flynn, walked in Walker’s direction to try to get him to leave the property. When they got close to him, Walker, who had been cursing at Flynn, grabbed Flynn’s shirt and threw a punch at him, although it was not clear whether the punch landed. Flynn retaliated by grabbing Walker’s shirt and all three men fell to the ground. Walker fell on his back or side with his knees up, the bartender fell to the side and Flynn fell on top of Walker. Unable to rise unassisted, Flynn was helped to his feet and to a nearby bench, where he sat, gasping for air as Walker cursed at him and made fun of him for having difficulty breathing. As Flynn’s symptoms worsened, he slumped forward and tumbled onto the ground. An ambu-

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In an apartment, police found 164 individually wrapped bags of heroin, 25 tablets of Alprazolam (Xanax), 3 grams of marijuana, various items of paraphernalia and $704 in cash. Jake L. Docca of Ocean Pines and Frank Wray King of Berlin were charged with possession of marijuana, possession of heroin, possession of Continued on Page 15

lance carried him to the hospital where he died. Autopsy results showed a tear in an adhesion near his intestines. The adhesion was caused by surgery a few years earlier and the altercation with Walker caused it to tear. The internal bleeding caused his death. Judge Richard Bloxom found Walker guilty of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. During the sentencing on Oct. 12, Bloxom sentenced Walker to three years in prison, with all but one year suspended, on the manslaughter charge. That sentence

will be served in the county jail. He also gave Walker credit for the 95 days he already served in jail. Bloxom also authorized work release, but limited it to five days per week. After his release from jail, Walker will be on supervised probation for three years. The assault conviction merged with the manslaughter conviction for sentencing purposes. For the conviction of disorderly conduct, Bloxom sentenced Walker to two months in jail and fined him $500. Walker must also make restitution of $9,549 to the estate of Carey Flynn.

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Assault A 25-year-old Ocean City man was charged Oct. 14 with second-degree assault after allegedly hitting a man. The men were arguing in a 33rd Street residence when the disagreement turned physical. The victim told police that Laquay J. Bird threw water on him, slapped him several times, grabbed him by the neck and hit him in his arm and leg. His shoulder was bruised and his leg was bleeding when police arrived. According to the charging document, Bird assaulted the man in the past and broke his leg. The door of the unit was cracked during an argument the previous night.

Assault A 48-year-old Ocean City man was charged Oct. 11 with second-degree assault after allegedly injuring a woman. Ocean City police said the victim had a laceration under her eye and her forehead was swelling when they arrived at the North Division Street apartment. The victim told police that John Michael Meadows beat her head into a doorframe.

Distributing marijuana Ocean City police charged a 41-year-old Berlin woman with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute it after finding approximately 25 grams of the drug in her possession. Narcotics officers watched as Connie Dale Smith-Deangelis left a downtown apartment with a man and entered a car. Police followed as she drove north and stopped her at 85th Street. A search of the car revealed five individually wrapped glassine bags and 13 empty glassine bags inside her car cleaning cloth.

Senior citizen arrest Members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed a search and seizure warrant at a Pocomoke apartment Oct. 2 as part of a drug distribution investigation. The subject of the investigation was Ralph Harmon, also known as Ralph Fedderman, 69, of Pocomoke. A search of Harmon’s apartment revealed approximately two grams of marijuana, approximately a half-gram of crack, approximately 35 scheduled prescription pills and various items of paraphernalia. Harmon was charged with possession of crack, possession of prescription pills, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

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Plaza Tapatia to open in Pennington Commons NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) A Mexican restaurant will be moving into the former Marina Deck site in Pennington Commons across from the South Gate of Ocean Pines. Plaza Tapatia is expected to open for business during the first two weeks of January. Its West Ocean City location, in the Bedtime Inn and Suites on Route 50, will close by Dec. 22, owner Armando Saldana told the Board of License Commissioners on Tuesday.

The board granted Saldana’s request to transfer the seven-day beer, wine and liquor license to the new location. Altogether, Saldana owns 10 restaurants. He said it is the family business. The interior of the new Plaza Tapatia will remain the same as it was when Marina Deck was open. The number of employees will depend on the amount of business, but Saldana said he expects to have at least four or five people working in the kitchen. Once a month, Saldana plans to have an acoustic five-piece mariachi band perform from 6-9 p.m.

New beer and wine business coming to Berlin NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) The town of Berlin is getting another new business, but this one is not located downtown. Pitt Stop Beer & Wine will be located in the former Sherwood on the Shore building on Route 113. Owner John Derrickson told the Board of License Commissioners in Snow Hill on Tuesday that his new store would be “something really classy.” The board granted his request for a seven-day beer and wine license. Because a person may not have an alcoholic beverage license in Worcester County in addition to another county, Derrickson’s license for Pitt Stop Beer & Wine in

Pittsville in Wicomico County would be transferred to his father. Derrickson said the new store, also named Pitt Stop Beer & Wine, would attract people leaving the county ball fields across Route 113 and from those picking up their children from daycare, another business on his property. He would like for the store to be open “for the spring market.” Berlin has two businesses, Cheers and Your Store Market, which sell beer and wine. Both are on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Many years ago, another business sold beer and wine on the property of what is now Worcester Preparatory School. Known as Menszaks, it also sold ice cream cones with three large scoops of ice cream for 12 cents.

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Route 589 corridor plan not dead, but in need of money NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) The Route 589 Corridor Vision Plan is not dead, but remains at a standstill. “Essentially, we’re in a holding pattern,” Greg Slater, director of Planning and Preliminary Engineering at the State Highway Administration, told the Worcester County Commissioners during their meeting in Snow Hill on Tuesday. Work to develop the Route 589 Corridor Vision Plan began in November 2009, after the State Highway Administration presented proposed scenarios for the entire length of Route 589, from routes 50 to 113, and held public comment sessions in Berlin and Snow Hill to obtain public opinion. In October 2010, the county commissioners conceptually approved the plan, subject to review by the Department of Development Review and Permitting. The plan called for Route 589 to be a four-lane divided boulevard with lanes for bicyclists and paths for pedestrians. Crosswalks were also planned at the Ocean Pines South Gate. One year later, the commissioners voted not to approve the state plans for Route 589 because of concerns that property owners might be unable to develop their land. They said the SHA’s proposal to have

a 160-foot-wide right-of-way would have taken away property rights. The following month, in November 2011, SHA planners agreed to determine what could be done to make improvements to Route 589 while keeping its 100-foot width or expanding the width to 111 feet. During Tuesday’s visit of state Department of Transportation officials to the Worcester County Commissioners’ meeting, Slater said the department was out of money for the project, but could “look at it in more detail” when money is available. “It’s specifics that we have to get down to,” Slater said. Donnie Drewer, traffic engineer for the State Highway Administration, said the state already had the 160-foot right-ofways it needed. “A lot of our concerns were misinterpreted,” he said of the October 2011 meeting. “I still think we’re on the right track.” Drewer also said that the proposed 111foot proposed width could be reduced to the existing 100-foot width. In an October letter to Gerry Mason, the county’s chief administrative officer, Slater wrote that the SHA might need to conduct a detailed analysis, similar to the ones held in Berlin and Snow Hill during the first visioning process. Until then, he and others could “coordinate with other areas within SHA to investigate opportunities for short

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NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer Oct. 19, 2012) Some commercial fishing operations that lease boat slips at the commercial harbor in West Ocean City will not be obligated to have $1 million in liability coverage. The county’s lease agreement obligates the lesee, the operator who leases the slip, to maintain that level of liability coverage, but some lesees are unable to obtain that coverage because of the size of their vessels. County attorney Sonny Bloxom told the Worcester County Commissioners

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GUEST EDITORIAL

Major cancer study needs participants What if we could personally participate in research that might help determine factors that cause or prevent cancer? What if our involvement, and that research, ultimately leads to the elimination of cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations? What if we could make it so just one family never has to hear the words, “You have cancer?” Residents of our community have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in cancer research this year. Enrollment for the American Cancer Society’s third Cancer Prevention Study will be taking place in Salisbury, Nov. 7 – 10. You can see all the locations and times of enrollment by visiting www.cps3tricounty.org. Individuals between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study are encouraged to sign up. Those who choose to enroll will simply fill out a comprehensive survey packet about health history, provide a small blood sample (to be collected by trained phlebotomists) and provide a waist measure. Participants will periodically be sent a follow-up questionnaire for the next 20 to 30 years. If you aren’t eligible to participate, you can still make a difference by telling everyone you know about Cancer Prevention Study-3. In this area, our goal is to have 450 participants. CPS1 established the link between smoking and lung cancer. CPS2 established the link between obesity and cancer. Through CPS3 we will find out the next thing that is effecting our population in regards to cancer. For anyone who has donated to the American Cancer Society, this is your donation at work through research. I hope you will consider joining me and participating in this study as we work toward a cancer free tomorrow! Sen. James Mathias Ocean City

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READERS’ FORUM

Defends city’s marketing effort Editor, In your May 12, 2012 interview, Ocean City Council candidate Bob Baker made several statements about the town’s tourism marketing efforts which were wholly incorrect. As the president of MGH, the town’s advertising agency, I have been intimately involved in every aspect of the town’s marketing for 10 years working with three different tourism directors and I am in a unique position to clarify these inaccuracies for your readers. 1: Mr. Baker stated, “What I think I see is a plan that is a very simple, elementary advertising plan where we hire an agency that puts together some clever advertising and goes out and does media buys.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Ocean City’s marketing is multi-layered and extremely complex. It encompasses everything from traditional media to data-driven online and mobile media buys that employ the most sophisticated targeting techniques. It includes a state-of-theart website and mobile application for both iOS and Android. It supports all the town’s tourism touch-points, including all major events, golf, the buses and the convention center. It employs an integrated social media effort and an active ambassador program which is the envy of our competitors. These plans have been presented to the council, Chamber and HMRA and have been widely reported in the local press. 2: Mr. Baker claims that we don’t know if our marketing is “ef-

fective or even efficient” and “we’ve never done any research.” In the last five years, six separate research studies were conducted. Here are a few highlights: In summer 2006 and 2007, an online visitor survey was conducted to gauge visitor satisfaction, behavior and brand equity. Our hotel/motel partners assisted this effort by handing out survey invitations to their guests. A PRISM analysis was also conducted which helped refine our media plans. In summer 2011, Equation Research was hired by the town to do a comprehensive research study, which will be repeated every two summers. Part of this study was specifically to measure the awareness, likability and intent of consumers exposed to our advertising. The study, conducted by an independent firm not hired by MGH, conclusively proved that our advertising was much more effective than any of our competitors. There were many other findings that were presented to the council in open session and widely reported in the local press. In summer 2012, we conducted a specific study to better understand how our visitors and Website users behave when booking online accommodations and how OCocean.com could better meet their needs. This study is in the analysis phase and will result in modifications to to the website which will increase the number and quality of leads delivered to local businesses. We’ve also conducted smaller research projects during Springfest and at Eagle’s Landing. I certainly agree that we don’t

have a good way to measure whether there are more visitors in town or not. Demoflush is certainly not accurate. Room tax has its supporters and detractors. Smith Travel Research only represents a small percentage of the town and cannot be used for easy comparison. What I do know is that the competition for tourism dollars has intensified and we are up against inexpensive options that didn’t exist 10 years ago. I also know that during the recession our numbers held up much better than our direct competitors based on widely reported statistics. I, too, am looking forward to the town’s planned development of a comprehensive strategic plan. Not as a first step in developing a marketing plan, we already do that. But as a means to guide our work in the years ahead. Andrew M. Malis President MGH, Inc.

Opposes bargaining for city employees Editor, It was a hot summer day during the second week of July 2014. Ocean City was busting with tourists who jammed the Boardwalk and drove up and down Coastal Highway. The mid-afternoon temperature was forecasted to be about 100 degrees. Unfortunately, many Ocean City union employees were upset because the budget that went into effect on July 1 contained just a 3 percent across-the-board pay rise. Recognizing that the law prevented them from striking or engaging in a work stopContinued on Page 21

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ployees are covered by union contracts and have friendly bureaucrats and politicians supporting their actions. You do not think this can happen. I remember the piles of trash on the already dirty streets of New York when the trash was not picked-up as scheduled. While many other states and local governments are attempting to better control the binding arbitration that is contained in many government employee union contracts, the Maryland Court of Appeals recently made it much easier to require the implementation of the decisions made by an outside arbitrator. In a Sept. 28, 2012, decision titled, Atkinson v. Anne Arundel County, the court ruled, 6 to 1, that the county executive must include in his budget and the County Council must approve money that is required to pay for the decisions made by an outside arbitrator. If Ocean City voting residents do not want an outside arbitrator telling a unionfriendly City Council the amount of salaries that must be paid to Ocean City employees,

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By Stewart Dobson The reason our candidate discussions, debates, forums and interviews are so boring is because the questions and answers are usually the same. Even when the questions change, you still get the same answers, since that’s what the candidates are programmed to do. As a result, all we get is recycled stuff, mostly about what the other guy did or did not do, along with assertions that a great calamity will befall the town, county, state, nation or the entire global community if a certain person is or is not elected. This makes for lousy viewing and listening. After all, if I enjoyed endless repetition, I would eat more Brussels sprouts. We all would be better off if we could somehow change the course of the discussion with real questions and answers that are, at the very least, a little more spontaneous than moss creeping into a shady spot. What interviewers and moderators need to do is interject a few good curveballs between the routine pitches, just to catch candidates off guard. Here’s how it would work: Interviewer: What is your tax plan, specifically? Candidate: My tax plan, which, by the way, will make life unimaginably wonderful for everyone, we’ll make money run out of our ears, and will make all other nations scramble for our dollars like junkyard dogs on a pork chop, will absolutely work better than the other guy’s and that’s pretty specific.” Interviewer: Great. How do you feel about zumba hookers? Candidate: What? Interviewer: About that tax plan. Can you give us some specifics? Candidate: What was that again? Tax plan, specifics? Um. No. Interviewer: Given the cost of health care, the problems of Medicare funding and the national debt situation, how would you address these three things in the most equitable manner? Candidate: First of all, I would address these things in an equitable manner. I want to be clear on that. I wouldn’t take anything away from anyone who is listening and/or reading at this time. Again, just to be clear. Interviewer: Super. How do you feel about inter-species marriage? Candidate: What? Interviewer: Can you be clearer on the previous question? Health costs, etc.? Candidate: Umm. I don’t know. Maybe not. Interviewer: On our relationship with China, how tough can we be on a country that holds billions in loans to us? Candidate: I think it’s very easy to be tough, in a non-tough way. I believe that we can deal with them with a straightforward approach that’s not too straightforward. It’s a delicate situation, but my plan is to be delicately tough. Interviewer: Like a zumba hooker? Candidate: Aghhhh! I don’t know anything about anything! Interviewer: Now we’re getting somewhere.

page, the employees decided to go on a citywide slowdown of providing services. The slowdown became very quickly evident in regard to the trash pickup. Many trash dumpsters are difficult to get to with the big trash trucks because of their locations. During the work slowdown, the trash truck drivers followed their driving and loading instructions to the letter. As a result, many trash containers were not emptied as scheduled and started to overflow. The stench of the overflowing trash caused residents and tourists to complain. Yet the employees continued with their work slowdown. Recognizing the consequences of the situation, the Ocean City Council, led by a union-supported friendly majority, decided to give the employees an additional 2 percent pay increase and raise the property tax to pay for the increase. While the above situation is fictitious, it illustrates what can happen when em-

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Thank you, Berlin Fire Company Editor, During the past few weeks there have been multiple news articles defaming the Berlin Fire Company and over 100 active, life and retired members by stating: they are ignorant, discriminatory, ludicrous and illogical, just to name a few. These articles have been written from the viewpoint of the Berlin mayor, Gee Williams. A newsletter sent to the citizens of Berlin from Mayor Williams, which was printed on Town of Berlin letterhead, quoted Edmund Burke stating, “Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.” The actual quote is, “All Continued from Page 22

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SHA to explain J-turns to Worcester residents

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READERS’ FORUM Continued from Page 21

NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) A state highway official said Tuesday that he would meet with residents of the Snow Hill and Girdletree areas, and other interested citizens, to discuss plans for the intersection at Route 113 and Route 12 in Snow Hill. Donnie Drewer, traffic engineer for the State Highway Administration, told the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday he would be glad to meet with people about plans to construct J-turns at the intersection. J-turns will be used to direct traffic away from the intersection. Instead of crossing Route 113, motorists on Route 12 who wish to continue on Route 12 on the other side of Route 113 would turn right onto Route 113 and then make a later turn left to reach the continuation of Route 12.

“It’s much, much safer,” Drewer said. J-turns would eliminate far side accidents, those collisions that occur in the median, because they eliminate cross traffic. With the existing, standard configuration of the intersection, a driver on Route 12 would reach the intersection, stop and look and proceed to the median, but instead of stopping and looking for approaching traffic again, the driver would continue through the intersection to Route 12. Too often, they would not make it because they would be struck by a vehicle on Route 113. The State Highway Administration decided to construct the J-turns after traffic studies, requested by the county commissioners last year, were done to ascertain whether improvements were warranted there because of the number of collisions. From 2001 through 2011, the intersection had 70 crashes involving 145 vehicles,

but Commissioner Virgil Shockley said during a September meeting that more than half of those crashes occurred after the State Highway Administration made that section of highway a divided four-lane highway. Shockley has repeatedly asked for an overpass at the intersection, but Drewer has said the cost of that would be prohibitive. Shockley has also asked for a traffic signal there, but Drewer has said, and said again Tuesday, that a traffic signal would not improve traffic safety. Although an inconvenience factor is associated with J-turns, that inconvenience is worth it, he said. After the State Highway Administration constructed J-turns at a troublesome intersection in another county, the number of accidents decreased 92 percent in five years, Drewer said. Construction of the J-turns is expected to take place next summer.

that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Who are the good men, who is evil? This Sunday’s Daily Times paper even quoted Mayor Williams stating, “We’re not going to be taken in by this garbage.” Again, I wonder who/what Mayor Williams is referring to when he states, “this garbage.” On behalf of the Berlin Fire Company members’ wives, mothers, sisters, sons and daughters, we take offense to these accusations and we are ready to defend our families. As wives we support and encourage our husbands to be respectful fathers, role models, upstanding citizens, peers of our community, and last but not least, VOLUNTEERS! Many holidays, birthdays, family dinners, etc. have been interrupted by an emergency call that requires our husbands to serve others. “Service to Others” comes first. This is the reputation the Berlin Fire Company has always upheld and will continue to do so, even through this current blaspheme. Please remember that when “pointing a finger at someone” there are three fingers pointing back at you. This finger pointing motion applies to Mayor Williams. Hopefully the public will begin to realize that there are two sides to every story. Thank you Berlin Fire Company for continuing to serve your community. You are appreciated! Lisa Brown Berlin

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Ocean City winter projects announced, expect some detours (Oct. 19, 2012) The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department is starting several projects this month that involve traffic lane closures or detours. The projects, which are scheduled to be completed between this December and next May, range from water main installation to road improvements. The projects are: n St. Louis Avenue repaving: On Oct. 15, Public Works closed St. Louis Ave. from Talbot Street to 1st Street to repave the road. This section, which goes under the Route 50 Bridge, is scheduled to open today (Friday, Oct.19), although weather or high tides could delay the re-opening. n 45th to 51st Street 24” raw water main: A contractor working for the town has begun installing a 24-inch raw water main, in the center lane of northbound Coastal Highway beginning at 45th Street and ending between 51st Street and 52nd Street at the site of a new production well, also being installed this fall. Multiple lane closures during the workweek and into the weekend are expected. The same contractor will also be performing road repairs on the asphalt, placed this spring, in the southbound fast lane of Coastal Highway from 49th Street to 26th. This work should not involve major long-term lane closures. Completion date for this project is Dec. 15. n St. Louis Avenue water, sewer, and road improvements 10th to 17th Street, Phase I: On Oct. 22, a contractor will begin rebuilding St. Louis Avenue from 10th to 17th Street. This is the first phase of a multiyear project. Areas of St. Louis Avenue will be closed during the week – including parking restrictions — to allow this work to be performed. Detours will be prevalent, with traffic being diverted to traffic controlled intersections on Philadelphia Avenue. All cross streets in the project area will remain open after hours and on weekends. Completion Date for this project is May 1, 2013. n Citywide potable valve exercising: Utility Services Company on Monday began water valve exercising, but will not require major or long-term temporary traffic control measures. While all 1,500 valves will be operated, noticeable water shutoffs should not be an issue. A fire hydrant flushing will also take place, in conjunction with the valve exercise operation. After valves are exercised, the hydrants will be flushed in the same area to remove any debris introduced by the valve testing. Due to the exercise project, there will not be a nighttime, major fire hydrant flushing operation this fall as usual, but will resume this coming March. Completion date for this project is May 14, 2013. n Old Landing Road wastewater pumping station improvements: Reconstruction of the Old Landing wastewater pumping station project will begin the later part of October. There will be no parking in the area so the construction can proceed, but normal traffic should not be affected. Completion date for this project is May 1, 2013.

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Former council president on health care, artificial tax breaks ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) Although technically a non-incumbent, council candidate Joe Mitrecic has as much, if not more, political backstory than any of the city’s current elected officials. Mitrecic served on council from 2002 to 2010, the latter part of that time as council president, and was typically on the majority side of several crucial budget votes. In 2010, however, Mitrecic lost his re-election bid by a narrow margin of just 41 votes to newcomer Brent Ashley, who’s arrival allowed the formation of a new majority that went on to make several controversial fiscal changes. Mitrecic’s re-emergence could, conceivably, undo the political reversal that has made for a prickly two years at City Hall.

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INTERVIEW WITH JOE MITRECIC Continued from Page 24 n MITRECIC: No. I didn’t support the FOP when they put their bid in for the union. I did sign the petition for both the FOP and the general employees to get it put on the ballot, because I think it is something that the taxpayers and the Town of Ocean City and the voters should decide. However, I don’t support it. I don’t think that it’s necessary. I can see where they feel it’s necessary after the political climate of the last two years. But overall, I don’t think it’s necessary. I think that they’ve been treated as fairly as the FOP and the firefighters union has been treated, up until recently. n OCT: Cost cutting measures – particularly the ones that involve employees and benefits – were kind of already a hot topic even when you were still in office. What of the cost-cutting measures that have been done since you’ve been gone have been good, and which would you have done differently? n MITRECIC: Well, the only cost cutting

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measures that have been done have actually been to balance the budget on the backs of the employees. Whether they’re current employees or future employees, that’s where the cost-cutting measures have been taken, with employee benefits, employee salaries, and so forth. We had no less than three different groups of people come in with studies as to what we could do with the employee health care, the employee pension plan, and so on and so forth. They all pretty much said the same thing, which is that in the long run this is going to cost money. I believe the cost-cutting measures that were proposed by the current conservative majority are short-term savings and are going to be longterm costs. The one number that stands out is the pension plan, which in the year 2030 will cost the taxpayers almost a million dollars. Because we have to keep funding that as long as those people continue to live, and there’s nobody coming in behind it to help fund it, so the taxpayers are going to end up funding it on their own. It’s a very shortsighted decision. n OCT: Before you left in 2010, there was already a hiring freeze and some salary reduc-

tions. Do you think those things do need to continue? n MITRECIC: It’s certainly something that you have to look at on a year-to year basis. You can’t make a decision, sitting in this office today, on what’s going to be able to be done in 2013, 2014, 2015. The general employees were told by management at the time, or even maybe by the council at the time, that once the FOP got their union, that they also would be looked after. There was a motion made – by council member Jim Hall – to fund the raises based on the Hendricks study, and seconded by council member Howard at the time, to fund the Hendricks study pay raises. So that’s where we got to the amount of money the employees were making at the time. They haven’t gotten a raise, they haven’t gotten a COLA. Everything else they ever got was based on the social security index, where everybody who received social security got that some COLA. So they have a hiring freeze on, and I would say that is probably going to continue into the future because the town is changing the way it does business. It no longer does its own con-

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struction, it subs that out. It no longer does a lot of its own lawn mowing, it subs that out. If you look at it in my business, we’re more like a general contractor who oversees a number of subcontractors. That’s the way the town is going. That’s one of the decisions that was made back in 2007 and 2008 to start to reduce government, reduce payroll, reduce these pensions and healthcare for cost. n OCT: The fire company issue that Jim has brought up again. Do you want to state your case on what happened there? n MITRECIC: That was 2006. We’ve moved on. That’s the past; I’m looking at the future. My ideas are not what for happened in 2006; my ideas are for what’s going to happen in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. That’s what I’m looking for. We keep going back and talking about the past, and it does nobody any good. When everything was said and done, it was a painful experience for both the fire company and the full-time firefighters, and the council and the mayor at the time. But we worked through it, we had a good discussion, and we came up with an excellent outcome. n OCT: One of the things that, when I look back and read what you said during the 2010 election season, one of the things you wanted to be a strong advocate for was a tax differential with the county. n MITRECIC: Absolutely. I think that we should fight for that every minute that you’re up there as a councilman, and the mayor, that’s something that needs to be worked towards all the time. We pay a tremendous amount of money to the county for services that we do not enjoy. n OCT: One of the things that always gets hit on is the motivation of employees towards the union. Have you spoken with employees, do you

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if we have to spend weeks or months going back and forth on whatever topic, we’re losing time. We’re going backwards. n OCT: You’ve been given what I guess you could call the de-facto endorsement of the FOP, given that they’ve gone to great lengths to attack people who are clearly gunning against you. They don’t endorse you, but do you have a sense of why they prefer your side to the other? n MITRECIC: Again, I don’t think I have a side. That’s the first thing. The FOP has endorsed me every time I ran, except for the first time, because I didn’t support the FOP’s referendum for collective bargaining. But I think the FOP, the IAFF, the general employees, the people at city hall find me easy to talk to, somebody that they can approach and [who will] listen to their concerns. I don’t always agree with them, but I’ll tell them that. They know exactly where they stand with me at all times. I think that any of the employees feel that way - that they may not like what I have to say, but I’m telling them that from my heart and that it’s the truth. So I would imagine that, yes, I would get the FOP endorsement. Maybe I don’t, maybe I do.

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OCT: If you are on council – because I know the FOP contract is coming up pretty soon – do you think that’s going to be a tough negotiation? n MITRECIC: I think the FOP has been outstanding with understanding the situation that the town is in [over] the last couple years. They could’ve pushed the issue, they could’ve made the town give them the raises that they had in their contract, but they didn’t, and I commend them for that. The IAFF also, both of them had raises and steps and COLAS built in that they could’ve forced the issue on. With that said, it wasn’t really the political climate to do so. But they decided not to. I’ve been through three negotiations, and I would go in with the same ideas and thoughts, whether they endorse me or not, that we’re there to protect the taxpayers of the Town of Ocean City. n OCT: It seems like, every time the FOP achieved a certain level of pay, everyone else wanted it. There is kind of an escalation pattern with the payroll. n MITRECIC: That’s not true. After the first FOP contract was done, we had a study done, as Continued on Page 28

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Continued from Page 27 I mentioned earlier, by the Hendricks company. They compared the city employees’ wages with the same 10 groups that the FOP used to compare their wages with. And salaries were adjusted from there on. After that, the general employees’ pay raises were based on COLAs and steps. The FOP’s raises were based on what they negotiated. n OCT: But there was a point in 2006 where Hendricks suggested that our department heads were being paid 30 percent too little compared to equivalent officer ranks in the police department, and thus there were significant raises given. Do you think that that kind of escalation is something that the city still needs to be worried about? I guess that’s what I mean by escalation. n MITRECIC: Absolutely. But I don’t think that you’re seeing comparable salaries out there with the other municipalities that we did our comparison with, I don’t think you see them escalating. So I would imagine that the FOP contract would be fairly bare-bones, just based on the economic climate of today. I’m not going to try to scare the taxpayers by saying that there’s going to be some big-suited lawyer that comes down here and negotiates to cause them to have to move out of their house because their takes are going to go so high. The town has the ability, that if they feel that it’s an outrageous request, they can in fact fight it and take it to arbitration if necessary. As far as the IAFF and the general employees, should they win the right to have bargaining, it will not having binding interest arbitration. So basically if they say, “We want this” and we say “no,” there’s really nowhere to go. You just hope you can work it out at the

table. n OCT: Anything else you want to cover? n MITRECIC: There’s a couple things I would like to add. One of them is that a couple of the people running want to label me as a big spender. The last year, they lowered the tax rate by a penny. It was an artificial lowering of the tax rate, because the money was just taken out of the fund balance. So, the last time it was lowered in a non-artificial way was in my last budget that I’d done. Every budget that I did for the eight years before that, the tax rate was lowered – through cuts, not through taking money out of the fund balance, not through robbing Peter to pay Paul, so to speak. The other thing I’d like to point out is that some people paint me as this gruff, non-friendly type person. I took my job as City Council president very seriously. I took my job as a councilman seriously. I took my job as City Council president even more seriously. I ran a meeting the way that a meeting should be run, and it takes a tremendous amount of concentration to keep those meetings running the way they should be run according to Robert’s Rules, and to treat everyone with the same amount of respect and dignity at all time. Did I take it too seriously? Maybe. Did I come off as too serious? Maybe. But I was there to do a job, and I took it as seriously as I could. I don’t come off jovial, but it’s a time that we need seriousness back at that council. n OCT: One of the things that I hear from your erstwhile opponents is that the race is trying to be made into a personality issue, where the success of the city depends on a council that is just nicer people, or is less arrogant in some way, or any of these terms that are thrown around. Do you think that’s overplayed as well, that the personality issues of the other side,

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INTERVIEW WITH JOE MITRECIC which have also been alleged, are that big of a deal? n MITRECIC: I hope it doesn’t come down to personalities. I would hope it comes down to the people who can get the job done and represent the taxpayers the best possible. If you ask anybody, other than probably the Halls at this point in time – or if you ask Jennie Knapp, if you went and just walked in Jennie Knapp’s office and asked, “Of all the councilmen who served, who knew the budget best,” she’s going to tell you it was me. I poured over the budget. I actually have the budget sitting on my desk right now from last year that I’m poring over. When I did the budget, there were questions asked. I’d ask, “Why are we buying boots for employees we don’t have anymore?” I was asking questions – “How come we’re buying all these rounds of ammunition for the police department? What’s left over from last year?” I was looking at each line item through whether it was cut at the city manager level, and when it came from the department head and was cut at that level, I wanted to know why it was cut at the city manager level. Why did we cut this out? Could we have done this and this instead of that? So that was my bailiwick. You have people like Mary Knight or Margaret; they’re more centered on the tourism aspect of it. Nancy Howard was another. When Rick was the City Council president, and even as mayor, his was zoning, he can quote zoning codes off the top of his head, things that I don’t do. I can tell you numbers from the budget once I read it - all year, and I can tell you if we talk about something that we approved in the budget and we talk about it in August or September or October, I can tell you what that number was. Because I read it and know it and I live

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to do that budget. So that was my thing. Lloyd, he’s more in tune with the police department, things like that. I think you just need the people who are going to move the town forward, need to be elected. The people who understand, who have actually worked on a municipal budget and understand it, can help you move that portion forward. Those are the type of things you have to look at, you have to look at moving the town forward. I put it in context with that, if you go to Best Buy and buy a computer, by the time you get home, it’s out of date. That’s where we are. There are people sitting outside the McDonald’s on their computer, using the McDonald’s WiFi, to find a hotel in town that they’re going to go to in five minutes. Technology has taken us so far; we have to stay up with all that. And being that tourism is our only business, we have to stay on the cutting edge of tourism, and we have to offer the people that come here cutting edge amenities. n OCT: Do you think the direction as far as how we’re marketing and who we’re marketing to is being done well? Because I know that the MGH contract renewal, for whatever reason, has become kind of a political issue. Do you think that the time that we’ve had under MGH has gone in the right direction? n MITRECIC: Look at the resorts around us. Look at national resorts – look at Disney, Atlantic City, look at their numbers over the last five years since the downturn. Atlantic City is down double digits, we’re up double digits. This whole “we’re not having any visitors come to Ocean City, the sky is falling, nobody’s moving” – it’s really starting to get old. Let me explain something about Demoflush. Demoflush is based on wastewater output. Close to 90 percent of the Continued on Page 30

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Continued from Page 29 units in this town – probably even close to 100 percent – have new toilets, new faucets in their kitchen, new shower diverters, which are all now water-saving entities. So if we’re getting the same amount of wastewater out of all these water-saving entities, doesn’t that mean there are more people in town? n OCT: I guess the idea with Demoflush is that it’s not necessarily accurate, but it should be consistently inaccurate. n MITRECIC: It was designed in the ’70s, when toilets flushed five gallons of water, when showerheads would allow whatever amount of water could come through the pipe to come through. All of those things have been cut back. Haven’t we redone the fixtures in the town enough that, if you’re still getting the same amount of gallonage, but you’re using less in the toilets and the sinks and the showers, doesn’t that mean there’s more people? In 1982, we had 21,200 calls for service for the police department. Last year, we had 70,000. 2012 we have 70,000, and it’s not complete. So how can you not have more people, and have three times as many calls for service. As far as the census, in 1980 the census said there was 4,946 fulltime residents of the Town of Ocean City. In 2010, there were 7,012. Doesn’t that mean there are more people living here? n OCT: There’s definitely been [long-term] growth. But it has tapered off by a few hundred people since the downturn. n MITRECIC: The difference with that, also, is that you have a lot of people retiring here. You have a lot of people who came here on vacation, fell in love with Ocean City, and they retired here. And they retired here for the amenities that are offered to them. And retirees, unfortunately, pass away. So, are we not backfilling with the same amount of people who are moving out or passing away? Maybe. But it’s not thousands, it may be hundreds, or it may be 50. It’s hard to say, I guess the census numbers will be done again in 2014. You have to go and base things on numbers and not just the Demoflush. Room tax was up, food tax was up or this year. And they’ll say, “Well, people are charging more for rooms, or they’re charging more for food.” Go to the hoteliers and ask them what they’re charging for their room as opposed to last year or the year before. I would venture to say that most of them are staying flat. As far as the demographics, when you put a marketing plan out there – and the advertisers know far better than I do who it targets – I think that if somebody sees an ad for Ocean City, they either like what they see, or they don’t. It doesn’t matter if they make $30,000 a year or $100,000 a year. n OCT: One of the other numbers thrown around there for the “doom and gloom” argument is that condo sales have been really slow. Do you think that makes a difference? Is the sale of real property here an issue? n MITRECIC: The sale of real property all across the country is bad. I’m a builder and haven’t built a new home in seven years. We’ve done a lot of renovations and we’ve luckily stayed very busy, but we haven’t built a new home. Now there are new ones going up, but it’s not like it was seven years ago, there’s not condos going up like there were seven years ago. I think, or I hope, more than I know, that things have leveled off and we’ll start to come around. I hope it doesn’t go any lower than it does. But we had a boom, where everybody was going to change their property into condos and sell it and make money. And some did, and some got caught. It wasn’t going to last forever, and you’re foolish if you though it was.

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INTERVIEW WITH JOE MITRECIC n OCT: Back during that heyday, when the revenue was more consistent, do you think the city could’ve done more to stash away for a rainy day? Do you think we’re doing okay now as far as sustainability? n MITRECIC: When the revenue started to climb, we had many infrastructure projects that had to be addressed at that time. Due to the fact that the council has always been mindful of the tax rate and the taxpayers, we had to look at a lot of these changes and upgrades that had to be made because they had been put off for previous budgets. So we had to address a lot of them. And they’ll have to still be addressed. It’s a balance that’s going to have to be made. I would say we have two more years in this assessment, and then there’s another three years after that, I wouldn’t look for the assessments to climb significantly. So we’re looking at a five-year cycle. The residents of the Town of Ocean City need somebody there who can understand the budget and what needs to be done, and can make the necessary cuts to make that budget balanced in the coming years.

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Rox pushes green initiatives as means for cost reductions, long-term growth ZACK HOOPES n Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) This election will mark the third time that businessman Sean Rox has run for City Council. Along with his wife, Cassandra, Rox owns and operates Rox Beach Weddings, which plans and performs exotic nuptials in Ocean City and the Delaware beaches. Rox has lived in the city since 1994. n OCEAN CITY TODAY: Why have you wanted to, and why do you now, want to get into politics? n SEAN ROX: Ocean City’s always been good to me, and now I have the opportunity to give back. Once I moved down here for good in my early 20s, and knew that I was going to spend the rest of my life here, this was something that I always knew I wanted to do. n OCT: What would you say are the top things you would want to accomplish if you are on the council, as far as policy or changes to policy? n ROX: My top ambitions are to implement smoke-free beaches, eco-friendly tourism, and conservative spending policies. The first thing I’d like to do is, if we have smoke-free beaches, see an increase in family tourism. We’ve seen that done in Bethany Beach, and their economy seems as robust as ever since they made the transition to nonsmoking beaches. Between the two of us, CasContinued on Page 32

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INTERVIEW WITH SEAN ROX Continued from Page 31 sandra and I worked on cruise ships for nine years. The only ships there were ever a waiting list for were the non-smoking ships. Our beach is the number one draw that we have here, and it must be protected at all costs. I walk the beach virtually every day during the season, and this season is the worst I’ve ever seen it in terms of cigarette litter up and down the beach. We tried to put trash cans and receptacles out - and I applaud the Surfiders in their efforts for the “leave your butts behind program,” but it hasn’t worked in the way we need it to, and I think we need to implement stronger measures to protect our number one asset. n OCT: Do you think that comes with any issues of enforcement, personnel, or any of the logistical problems that might arise? n ROX: From my own experience, being in the wedding industry, I have many ceremonies up in Bethany Beach. The wedding party goes right up to the beach. They’ll see the sign that says “$500 fine,” some people in the wedding

party smoke their last cigarette, they take the last puff, they put it in the can, and they go off to the beach. Nobody says anything, nobody breaks the rule. Nobody wants to be that guy to create a scene. It pretty much polices itself. Some of the eco-friendly policies would also combine cost-saving measures. This year, we’ve had a lot of pedestrian and bicycle accidents. People have said, “How can we fix this? Maybe we lower the speed limit from 40 to 35 miles per hour.” I think a better solution would be to start paving the roads, gradually, to change the roads and parking lots to concrete or another light-colored surface. At nighttime, the lights that we do have are going to reflect this much better than the traditional dark asphalt that we have now, so there is going to be more visibility at night, which would cause less fatalities. Also, it takes less street lamps to illuminate these lighter colored roads, which is going to save us electricity and energy costs. The third benefit, with a lightcolored surface, is that it will also create cooler temperatures. The sunlight will reflect off of it. Another example would be to implement white rooftops on the government buildings in

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Ocean City as a roof needs to be replaced, instead of replacing it with the traditional dark-colored roof. If you look at some of the countries in the Mediterranean, they’re starting to go with light-colored roofs because, when the sun comes down, it reflects off and its going to reduce your cooling cost significantly. This is just a simple change that lasts for years and will guarantee extra money into the city’s bottom line. Another thing I’d like to see is more wind power and solar power, when we have the opportunity. Right now, the city has already started working with some hybrid vehicles in its fleet. I’d like to continue that, until eventually we can have a majority or more be hybrid vehicles or even electric vehicles, since the city would have the capability of having electric charging stations, and it’s not like our city vehicles need to go long distances. Another opportunity is that, if we have a database down at City Hall – I believe right now we use the AS400 system – and were able to have a system that would enable people to do their forms online, whether they’re renewing their licenses, get their noise control permit, reg-

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ister their taxes, anything that they need to pay could be online. Instead of having us mail it out to the person, fill out the form, send a check, and process that. We’re going to eliminate human error, free up our valuable employees from menial tasks and allow them to be more productive with time they have, and save a significant amount of money on paper and mailing costs. If we were to gradually go mostly paperless – it’s impossible to go completely paperless – it would generate significant savings that could in turn lead to a tax reduction for the taxpayers. n OCT: When you say eco-friendly tourism, does that involve people coming here specifically for some sort of natural beauty or a certain environment? n ROX: I want to see the same amount of people coming to Ocean City, but I’d like to see significantly less cars. That would involve turning parking lots into parks, when we have the opportunity, and protecting our most valuable asset, which is the beach. Also increasing pedestrian safety and making it more bicycle-friendly. Perhaps instead of a family coming down in four cars, they’ll come down in one car and bring their bicycles with them or rent bicycles here, or Segways, or use the bus to get around town. If we increase the safety for pedestrians and cyclists down here, and make them feel more comfortable by expanding bicycle lanes when possible, lighting up the streets – with more streetlamps, or as I’ve suggested, lighten the color of the roadways themselves – people will come down and find alternate means of transportation. Our square footage is limited, and we need to maximize it. Another thing that I’d like to see, just for the aesthetics of the town, is to wherever possible take the above-ground power lines and put them underground. I was very disappointed a few weeks ago at the City Council meeting when they were doing the St. Louis Avenue Project. They said, “Well, right now it isn’t happening. Can’t we get the power lines underground?’ And I believe the council and the city engineer said, “If we’re going to give notice in the next week or two, we can’t do that.” And rather than take time and do that project right, they just put that through. That’s a safety issue, and it detracts from the natural beauty of the town. Any kind of a severe storm, you have the chance for power lines to come down and create safety issues and possible damage, as well as cutting power to the businesses and the people who need it. When we have the opportunity to get those underground, we have to take advantage of it. If I was on council, I would’ve made sure that that project did not get done until we could do it correctly. n OCT: How would you gauge the need to get things done that need to be done versus waiting until we have the money to do it, which is not necessarily guaranteed in this economy? n ROX: My solution is not a short-term solution; it’s a long-term answer. And I am the only candidate that will be in a position to make a difference 20 years from now. I’m in it for the long haul. n OCT: You mean because of your age? n ROX: Yes. n OCT: As far as the city’s previous cost-cutting measures, a lot of which have been contested over the last few years, particularly the salary and benefit issues – do you think those have been done well? What would you do differently? n ROX: I agree with the conservative costcutting measures that have been done. I was in favor with the reductions of benefits and salaries for new employees, and I applaud the fact that they did not take anything away from current employees. I thought it was handled in the right way. I’d like to continue that conservative policy towards new hires.

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INTERVIEW WITH SEAN ROX Ocean City is an amazing place to work, and that is one of the benefits that you get when you come here. You get to look out your office window and see the ocean. I would take less money to work in Ocean City than I would to work in, say, Salisbury. Even if it was the same job, would I take a little less? Yes, because there are certain perks to being in such a beautiful work environment, working in a safe environment, a family friendly environment, and with access to great restaurants. And any time you have a break, you can go out to look at the ocean. And that has to be part of the package that we’re selling to get employees here. n OCT: Do you think we can do similar things to get people to come here as residents? I think that’s something people generally agree really boosts business, having a residential base that’s here for more than just summer. n ROX: That’s going to be a challenge for any place that doesn’t have a school. The population, especially the younger demographic, are going to go where the schools are. So a school in West Ocean City, a school in Berlin —that’s where those population centers are. Could that change in my lifetime? Sure. I’d love to see a school in Ocean City. That’s probably what it would take to increase that. But it is what it is down here. We’re not surprised by the pattern of business or the seasonal nature. You know before you get into business down that that’s the way it’s going to be. You just have to know your business cycle. You know your business cycle and what you have to work with. Perhaps, when businesses are well run, they should survive on the amount of tourists we have. If your business right now says, “We have millions and millions of people

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coming in the summer, but it’s not enough, we need a few million more,� maybe you need to take a good look at your business plan. There is a point of diminishing returns, and there’s only so many people we can fit on this island. I would even say there’s only so many people we want to fit on this island. n OCT: Do you think we’ve reached the point of diminishing returns with the special events we have? That’s been brought up. n ROX: We are at the saturation point. I don’t want any more bikes in town, because I don’t need another 10,000 more bikes for bike week. We had enough; we don’t need to bring any more in here. There’s only so much square footage on the island. And it’s a great thing for the businesses, but the actual residents that live here may not be enjoying these events the same way that the hotels and restaurants are. And at the end of the day, it is the taxpayers we’re the ones that live down here, and we have to deal with the repercussions of this. n OCT: How would that, and your ideas about environmentally friendly tourism, affect our marketing? n ROX: Is there a point one day where you say, “Have we advertised enough?’ How much more can we advertise if we have a certain amount of people coming in? Is it wrong to back off the advertising budget a little bit and just see what happens? Sometimes there’s no problem with pulling back and just comparing your numbers to the year before. I’ve done this. I spend a lot of money on advertising online and in print advertising. And I said, “I’m about as booked as I can be. I really can’t schedule any more,� so I pull back on advertising 10 percent, and I say “did it affect the sales?� Pretty much, the numbers are the same. And that’s Continued on Page 36

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OBITUARIES Caleb Joseph Doughty NEWARK, DEL. — Caleb Joseph Doughty was born on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at 9:47 a.m. at Christiana Care in Newark. He was the precious son of Mark and Kristyn and beloved brother to his sister, Kinley. He weighed 2 lbs., 10 oz. and was 13.5 inches long. Mr. Doughty passed peacefully in his parents’ loving arms at 11:03 a.m., surrounded by many loved ones. He was a beautiful baby boy who touched so many lives in such a brief time. Funeral services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del. on Oct. 15. Burial followed immediately at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. Letters of condolence can be emailed via www.watsonfh.com. Robin A. Godfrey WILMINGTON — Robin A. Godfrey, 53, died Monday Oct. 8, 2012. Born in Millsboro, she was the daughter of the late Preston E. Godfrey Sr. and Hilda P. Godfrey. Mrs. Godfrey was employed in the hotel industry at numerous hotels both at the beach and The Hotel DuPont, in Wilmington. Mrs. Godfrey enjoyed gardening. Her love of animals lead her to shelter many

animals through the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Christine G. Whaley. She is survived by Robin Godfrey her sister Lorraine G. Weatherford of Richmond Va., and her husband, Bob, her sister, Dawn L. Godfrey and Dave Urian of Rehoboth Beach, and her twin brother, Preston E. Godfrey Jr., and his wife, Betsey, of Seaford Del. She is also survived by her Uncle George and Aunt Carolyn Godfrey of Fenwick Island, her Aunt Betty Mitchell of Millsboro, her nieces and nephews, Kim, Leigh Ann, Tiffany, Bryan, Cary and Tripp, and their families. Services were held Thursday Oct. 18 at Watson Funeral home in Millsboro, Del. Burial followed at Millsboro Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to a local animal shelter or to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com. William Oscar Walters FRANKFORD, DEL. — Mr. William Oscar Walters passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. He was 86 years old.

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www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Kathleen Marie Robinson OCEAN CITY — Kathleen “Cissy” Marie Robinson, 85, died Sunday Oct. 14, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was the daughter of the late Richard Lease and Mary Skelley. She is survived by her spouse, James F. Robinson; a daughter, Robin Jo McKenzie of Smithsburg, Md.; two grandchildren, Jessica Wilson and Angela McKenzie both of Smithsburg, Md., two great grandchildren; Tyler McKenzie and Lanie McKenzie both of Smithsburg, Md. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Louise “Doodle” Lease, and a granddaughter, Melanie McKenzie. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City. For more information, visit www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Edward J. Bivens FRANKFORD, DEL. — Edward J. Bivens, the son of the late Emerson Leroy Bivens and Martha S. Bivens, was born on June 19, 1943 in Dagsboro, Del. He departed this life on Oct. 10, 2012, at home at the young age of 69. He attended school at George Washington Carver in Frankford, Del. and later attended William C. Jason in Edward Bivens Georgetown, Del. Upon completion of his schooling, he went on to be a truck driver for various companies, including George and Lynch, Avon Distribution Center in Wilmington, Del., and Parker Block in Millsboro, Del. Mr. Bivens is survived by his siblings, Deanne S. Bratton of Frankford, Denver S. Bivens (Reva) of Frankford, Calvin L. Bivens (Rachel), a daughter, Annette “Baby Cake” Hallett, of Georgetown, a son, Kevin Fassett of New Jersey, his granddaughter, Lyeamita Hallett, and two great-granddaughters, Nakiya and Nakirha Copes of Georgetown. He also is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Elzey L. Bivens and Mervin W. Bivens. A viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Watson FuSee OBITUARIES on Page 35

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Dune patrol volunteers needed (Oct. 19, 2012) The Town of Ocean City is looking for volunteers for the Ocean City Dune Patrol. These volunteers will be assigned specific dune areas to help keep the dune area clean of trash and debris and to inspect the integrity of the fences, crossovers and vegetation. “They are our eyes on the front-line,” said city Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer. “We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who take the time

to clean up the dune areas and keep them in presentable condition so that all can enjoy the beach.” City official have long considered the volunteer efforts by the Dune Patrol to be an asset to the community, since its members not only perform cleanups but also are essential in keeping the dunes healthy and stabilized. To join the Dune Patrol or for more information, call Blazer, at 410-2898825.

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INTERVIEW WITH SEAN ROX Continued from Page 33 because you develop a lot of advertising though reputation, which is free, and word of mouth, which is free. Our number one asset is the beach, which sells itself. Everyone knows the beach is here. Rodney is nice in that he goes out and reminds people that, “Hey, here’s the beach.” But at the end of the day, there is only one Atlantic coastline and we’re on it. Whether we advertised or not, people have always come to the beach. They were coming here 100 years ago, and we didn’t have the million-dollar marketing campaign, and they’ll be coming here 100 years from now. Sure we should advertise, to bring in the right type of people that we want. We want people who are going to spend money and not create a nuisance here. The advertising and marketing is important to promote the events that we want people here for – Sunfest, Springfest, these are events that are unique to Ocean City. And we do not have a lot of extra police cost for these. They’re family-friendly events. So the marketing I’d use would be on the familyfriendly. But I think that, again, we could probably pull back a little on the marketing. And the private sector is going to step up. I have a business down here, and I spend a lot of money on advertising and marketing, and that’s just part of being in business. I think that the private sector will step up, and if they’re experiencing sales issues, they can go out and spend money too. But taxpayers should not be subsidizing any increase in advertising. n OCT: As everyone has to be asked, what’s your current take on the union push and the debate over city employees?

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n ROX: I personally will be voting against a union. The last time Cassandra and I were in Athens, Greece, we were there when they had a garbage strike. You had the beautiful Parthenon, sitting atop the Acropolis – and then you had all these garbage bags piled up everywhere. It really ruined the experience as tourists, and I’m sure for the locals, too. We can’t have that in Ocean City, and the way it’s structured right now it can’t. If we end up unionizing, we could have strikes in Ocean City, and I wouldn’t want that to happen on my watch. n OCT: Do you think there is an issue among the employee base that they’re being excluded or slighted somehow? That’s kind of become a he-said, she-said sort of thing in local politics. Do you have a sense of that? n ROX: I have a great relationship and a healthy amount of respect for all the employees. I understand their frustration, and I think a lot of that is that many are not able to vote in Ocean City, and feel like a lot of this is out of their hands. I think that’s where the frustration is, because it seems to me that the majority of our employees don’t live in Ocean City, and so they feel that their voice isn’t getting heard. n OCT: Do you think there’s a way to reduce the cost of living here so that that wasn’t the case? A lot of places have that problem, where their own employees can’t afford to live within the city. Is there an answer to that? n ROX: Sure. Reduce taxes for the residents, through green, environmentally friendly technology, through reductions in advertising. Why are we in the golf business? We have a golf course in Ocean City that could probably be leased for a profit. There are ways and solutions to actually give money to people who are here in Ocean City, and that would be the motivation to live here. It is expensive.

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Debate sees little new from wide field ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) Although the turnout was remarkably strong – nearly 200 people packed the upper-floor meeting room at the 137th Street Elks Lodge – Tuesday night’s municipal candidate debate seemed to do less to differentiate the contenders in the minds of audience members than it did to allow them to hear what is already being said. At one juncture, a question about citizen input in government devolved into listing capital improvements, with each candidate trying to outdo the other in volume of knowledge about public service facilities. “No parking garage!” yelled incumbent candidate Joe Hall as he ran out of time. It was unclear if Hall was arguing against the construction of such a downtown facility, which has been debated for some years, or if he was bemoaning the fact that it has not yet been built. His colleagues fared little better, however, especially since the size of the candidate field – Tuesday evening sported a field of 11 — limited the extent of any actual back-and-forth between the participants. Mayor Rick Meehan was joined by mayoral challenger Nick Campagnoli, as well as all four incumbent council members – Joe Hall, Mary Knight, Doug Cymek and Council President Jim Hall. Also in attendance were council challengers Dennis Dare, Sean Rox, Bob Baker, John “Frank” Adkins and Joe Mitrecic.

The debate was sponsored by Chapter 1917 of the American Association of Retired Persons, and, although all town voters were invited to atten, the audience definitely reflected the organization’s base, with the average age being well over 65. As was pointed out by more than one candidate, 90 percent o the city’s voting population lives north of 94th Street, making the location apt as well. Moderator Greg Bassett of the Daily Times gave each candidate one minute to make opening remarks. Answers to specific questions, provided both by Bassett and via handwritten cards from the audience, were allotted two minutes. Closing remarks were given two minutes as well. When each candidate had 30 seconds left to speak, Bassett’s assistant – seated to the candidates’ extreme right - held up a yellow card. When time was up, she displayed a red card. While effective in keeping order, most of the participants were rapidly glancing back and forth between the audience and the timekeeper. The first question – on how redevelopment of the city’s vacant spaces would be best approached – resulted in some concrete ideas. Dare and Mitrecic both endorsed the idea of extending the geographic authority of the Ocean City Development Corporation, the group that serves as the town-sponsored seed company for economic revitalization. “I feel as if they also have the talent to look at the balance of town,” Dare said. “I would give OCDC a new challenge.” See BATTLE on Page 38

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Battle over city’s fiscal history dictates tone Continued from Page 37

But Bassett’s second question introduced the city’s current electoral Death Star, unionization, the risks of which Bassett himself seemed keenly aware. “I don’t want you to say whether you’re for or against unionization,” Bassett cautioned. “I’d like you to give one positive, and one negative, about collective bargaining.” However, with the exception of Adkins, the only openly pro-union candidate, each participant took the opportunity to explain that the negative of a union would be having a union, and that the positive has been that the collective bargaining push showed that their opponents caused it. Because responses were given in seating order, with the starting end alternating between questions, Knight spoke after Joe Hall on half of the topics. For the other half, Mitrecic followed. “I don’t remember … that that’s quite how it happened,” he said after another of Joe Hall’s answers. The argument of the past also meant that, when confronted with questions about the city’s future, candidates were

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often left referencing nonspecific accomplishments that may or may not have happened in an undefined period of time. “A lot of us are saying the same things, so I guess that’s good,” observed Baker during a question on what the city’s biggest challenges would be in the next two to three years. “I don’t want to be redundant,” prefaced Cymek, who, due to the ordering system, was next-to-last on that question. The audience remained quite sedate throughout, with the only palpable reactions from those in attendance coming from remarks by Rox, whose radical ideas for eco-friendly development elicited a few quizzical rumblings from the gallery. Also contributing to Rox’s performance was the fact that his microphone seemed to be the only one that maintained a consistent volume, resulting in his comments often being frighteningly loud, while other candidates were forced to put down their microphones and yell. “The microphones worked great in rehearsal, I swear,” said Bassett during one particularly awkward pause.

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time last year. The increase triggers an automatic tax cut, based on a system set up by the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight. The idea was to keep the trust fund solvent in times of high unemployment. But some businesses have been choked by the tax, as owners were forced to pay the maximum amount of unemployment insurance taxes for the last several years, since unemployment skyrocketed in 2009. The maximum range chart, called Table F, makes the rate between 2.2 percent and 13.5 percent of the first $8,500 in annual wages paid to employees. The range beginning Jan. 1 will be between 1 percent and 10.5 percent, known as Table C. Each individual business’s rate is determined by the number of employees a business let go in recent years. In George’s case, he should see a nice cut in his tax rate. He has 12 employees now, up from 10 during the worst of the recession. But even those business owners who did have to let employees go will see their rate reduced, perhaps allowing them to spend that money on new employees. “The ability to lower the unemployment tax rates is a sign that the state’s economy is improving,” Tom Hood, CEO and Executive Director of Maryland Association of CPAs, said in a statement. “We must stay vigilant and continue working together to improve employment and return the Trust Fund to its $1 billion fully healthy position.” Ernie Brodbeck, CEO of Neschen Americas Corp., an Elkridge-based commercial display manufacturer, said the cut means businesses will be able to take a bigger bite out of Maryland’s unemployment rate, which has ticked up to 7.1 percent following several months of stagnant-to-moderate job growth. “That’s pretty positive,” said Brodbeck, a member of the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber’s board of directors. “The rates … had a significant impact on our employment costs.”

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(Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team wrapped up regularseason competition this week, not performing at the level Coach Michelle Fluty would have preferred. “Once again we’re refusing to mark. We’re giving up too many shots in a row. The more shots you give up, the more likely they are to score,” Fluty said after the Lady Seahawks’ 6-1 loss to the Kent County Trojans on Monday in Berlin. “We played OK in the midfield and we’re taking more shots on goal, which is good, but our play on defense is hurting us.” The Trojans led 3-0 in the first half. Just before the break, junior Cassidy Remmell scored for Decatur, but the home team was shut out in the second half. Goalie Abby Friedman, a junior, stopped three Kent Island shots in the first half. Freshman Sophia Clementi made six saves in the second half. The Seahawks head into the post season with a 2-10 record. The draw for playoff bracket seeding was scheduled for Thursday. The first round of the 3A East regional tournament is set for Tuesday. “We haven’t seen any of the teams, so we don’t know a whole lot about them. We’ll have to prepare for anything,” Fluty said. “We’re going to continue to work on marking up and taking quality shots.”

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Stephen Decatur junior goalie Ashley DePaul comes out of the net to pick off a loose ball during Tuesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. DePaul made 14 saves in Decatur’s 3-1 victory.

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(Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team fell behind early during Monday’s game against the Kent Island Buccaneers, but the Lady Seahawks bounced back and reeled off nine unanswered goals. “We tend to struggle the first 10 minutes of the game and teams take advantage of that,” said Decatur Coach Misty Bunting after her

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team’s 9-1 victory. “The first 20 minutes of the game we were flat. The last 60 minutes of the game were good.” Three minutes into the game, Kent Island scored. About 13 minutes later, senior Tori Whigham tallied a goal and then junior Rebecca Haskell put Decatur on top 2-1. Senior Brittney Calandra boosted the advantage to 3-1 before the halftime break. Whigham netted a shot about three minutes into the second half, followed by two

Calandra goals. Whigham recorded the home team’s seventh goal, and sophomore Jillian Petito and senior Alex Pinto rounded out the scoring for Decatur. Junior goalie Ashley DePaul stopped 15 Kent Island shots. “We came out in the second half and we were talking more and we played the ball on the ground,” Bunting said. The next day, the Parkside See SEAHAWKS on Page 42

Decatur golf team wins Dist. VIII title LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur golf team won the Bayside Conference championship match against the Kent Island Buccaneers by seven strokes last Tuesday, then two days later, the Seahawks edged out the squad by two strokes to capture the District VIII title.

“Districts went awesome,” said Decatur Coach Jim Krall. “A two-stroke margin is a missed putt here or a chunky shot there and the next thing you know we could be down. But this team is committed to staying focused and determined throughout the entire round.” Decatur and Kent Island joined the 16 other conference

teams (nine north and nine south schools) for the Oct. 11 district tournament at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. In 2011, Decatur finished second, two strokes behind Kent Island, but this year the Berlin team came out on top. Leading the Seahawks was their lone senior, Joe Iacona, with a 77. Also contributing to See FIVE on Page 42

(Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team fell to the Parkside Rams in four games on Sept. 25, but the Lady Seahawks were victorious in the second match-up, winning last Friday’s competition in five games. Decatur took the first game 25-21 and the second 25-17. The visiting Parkside squad won the third game 25-17 and the fourth 25-19, forcing a fifth game. The Seahawks outscored the Rams 15-8 in Game 5 to secure the victory. “We came out strong, moving well, communicating, playing a lot of balls Parkside was hitting. Then in Game 3, as it seems to be normal for us now, we fell apart. Communication stopped, we weren’t moving our feet and making very silly mistakes like letting balls drop between two players,” said Decatur Coach Sarah Zimmer. “Thankfully, in Game 5, the girls got it back together. We seem to have a problem being consistent. Nothing changed in those games; rotations and players were all the same, we just need to be confident and consistent in our play.” Senior Bianca Alvarado had nine kills. Setter Ashley Trice recorded 14 assists and fellow senior, defensive specialist Alexis Martinek, tallied 25 digs. Senior Casey Ortiz had six kills and 15 assists. On Tuesday, the Seahawks traveled to Snow Hill to play the Eagles. When the teams went head-to-head on Sept. 27, Decatur won in three games. This week, Snow Hill edged out its opponent in five games. The Seahawks won the first game 25-21 and the Eagles took the second 25-21. “We started off slow in the first game, but by the end we picked it up,” Zimmer said. “Snow Hill is a scrappy team and they were getting a lot of balls we were hitting. In the second game we lacked communication and our passes weren’t good.” Zimmer said her players picked up their level of play in the third game, which they won 2515. The home team earned a 25See LOSS on Page 41

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Decatur defense key factor in win over Parkside

Mallards score 3-0 win over Herons on Senior Day LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) Coach Jenny Frostrom was pleased with the Lady Mallards’ performance last Friday against the Gunston Day Herons. The Worcester Prep field hockey shut out its opponent 3-0 on homecoming at the Berlin school. “The girls played so well the entire game. They came out and they really dug in and focused on what they needed to do,” Frostrom said. Junior Meg Lingo put the Mallards on top 1-0 in the first half. Hannah Esham, a junior, scored off a corner in the second half and sophomore Jordie Loomis contributed the squad’s third goal. Goalie Claire Brown, the team’s only senior, recorded six saves. She was honored on Senior Day. Frostrom praised the defensive play of juniors Libby Truitt and Maddy Stearns and sophomore Carolyn Dorey. “There wasn’t a lot of action [in the defensive end], but when there was, [the Mallards defense] was on it,” Frostrom said. The Mallards hosted the Northampton Yellow Jackets on Tuesday and won their final regular-season home game 5-0. Junior Sarah Arrington assisted sophomore Caroline Lindsay’s and Lingo’s firsthalf goals. Loomis assisted Lingo’s goal as the Prep squad led 3-0 at the halftime break. Arrington scored off a Lingo pass in the second half to boosted the advantage to 40. Lingo tallied her third goal after.

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur football team’s defense held off the Parkside Rams’ offensive charge until late in the second half of last Saturday’s game in Salisbury. “The defense played outstanding. Their best game of the year,” said Decatur Coach Bob Knox after his team’s 34-13 victory. “They swarmed to the ball and didn’t let Parkside get anything going on offense. It was 340 before they scored. We held them scoreless until the fourth quarter.” Leading the Decatur defense was senior Pat Phillips with 13 tackles, three of which were quarterback sacks. “He was a beast,” Knox said. Chase Sams, a junior, and senior Ryan Kail made eight and seven tackles respectively. Senior Colin May tackled six and had one interception. The week before against Easton, the Decatur offense racked up 435 yards. Senior James Mapp contributed 311 of those yards on 28 carries. This week, the Seahawks’ offense was slow to get started, Knox said, See DECATUR on Page 43

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Decatur boys take down Rams 2-0 on Monday in Berlin LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team scored a 2-0 shutout over the Parkside Rams Monday to inch closer to a spot in next week’s Bayside Championship game. There was no score going into the second half of Monday’s match between the two teams in Salisbury. Junior David Bernal-Clark put Decatur on the board about 13 minutes into the half. “It was all created by [senior] Andrew Ternahan. The ball was on the right side rolling toward the end line and Andrew sprinted down and slid to keep it in,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “The pass ended up on the 6-[yard box] and at David’s foot and he took his time and buried it.” With about eight minutes remaining in the competition, junior Nick White scored an insurance goal, assisted by senior Sunny Aroh. Decatur goalie Logan Thumma, a junior, recorded seven saves. “We did not play well in the first half, but we stepped up in the second half,” Greenwood said. “Parkside didn’t have a whole lot of quality opportunities. My defenders played really well. The whole team played well.” The Oct. 18 contest against James M. Bennett determined the Bayside South champion. A win for Decatur would advance the squad – the 2011 Bayside champs – to the Oct. 23 title game against Queen Anne’s, the North leaders. “We need to play well the entire game to be successful again Bennett. We’ve talked about this game since Day 1 and now we have put ourselves right where we wanted to be,” Greenwood said Monday. “They have something on the line so hopefully, they’ll step up.”

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18 victory in the fourth game and took the fifth game 15-7. “We made silly errors in the fourth game. We just fell apart,” Zimmer said. “Snow Hill controlled the momentum in the fifth game. They wanted that game and they got it.” Zimmer said the loss was disappointing and tough to swallow. Trice recorded 16 assists and Martinek dug 24 Eagles’ hits. Ortiz had 10 kills and junior Katie VanBruggen tallied seven aces. Decatur will travel to Kent County to play the Trojans on Tuesday. The Seahawks will host Colonel Richardson on Thursday for their final match of the regular season. The Decatur seniors will be honored that day. “We need to play smarter and pay more attention to the other side of the court and find their weaknesses,” Zimmer said.

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Decatur boys’ team earns second place and girls take fourth LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) The Stephen Decatur boys’ cross country team earned second-place honors during the 11school Oct. 10 meet, while the Lady Seahawks finished fourth on their home course in Berlin. Kent Island won the boys’ race with 26 points. Decatur and Cambridge both scored 86 points, so it came down to a tiebreaker between the teams’ sixth-place runners. The Seahawks’ No. 6 runner, junior Kevin Herbert, finished 26th overall (21:47), ahead of Cambridge’s Jesse Bartrum, who crossed the finished line 42nd (23:18). Decatur’s top five runners were seniors Nick Molitor (10th, 20:02) and Dan Winters (17th, 20:53), sophomore Jake Gaddis (18th, 20:53) and seniors Noah McAleer (20th, 21:08) and Kyle Kelly (21st, 21:11). “The teams we hosted are the best in the Bayside Conference. The [Decatur] boys ran really well. I can definitely see an improvement in all of the boys, from top to bottom,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “All the boys are running together in a pack. That shows we have a complete team because they’re all running close and that helped us get second.” The Lady Seahawks finished in fourth place with 83 points. Kent Island was first with 36 points, followed by Cambridge (68) and James M. Bennett (78). Scoring points for Decatur were senior Lauren Buckman (seventh, 24:14), juniors Alex Saunders (12th, 24:59) and Alex Tushup (16th, 26:21) and sophomores Jordan Klebe (20th, 26:36) and Calais Rodriguez (28th, 28:45). “We ran OK. Alex Saunders ran really well. I can definitely see an improvement,” Stigler said. “[Fourth place] was right were I expected them to be. We’re nursing some injuries right now. Our goal is to have everyone healthy before Baysides.” The Bayside Conference championship meet is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24 in Cambridge. Stigler said both Kent Island’s boys’ and girls’ squads are favored to win the races. On the boys’ side, the battle for second place should be between Decatur and Cambridge. “Running at Cambridge makes me a little nervous, because usually teams run better on their home course,” Stigler said. “I think we can contend. It all depends on how we run.” For the girls’ competition, Stigler said Kent Island is the frontrunner, but Cambridge, Bennett and Decatur also have strong teams. “If we have all of our girls healthy, I wouldn’t be surprised with third place,” he said. “If we run really well, we could get second.”

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Prep squad victorious over Herons on Senior Day LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team outscored the Gunston Day Herons 5-1 last Friday on their home field in Berlin. “I thought their possession improved over the game and their overall patience in the attack prevailed,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. “It was Senior Day and our eight senior players and one manager were honored after the game.” Senior Gordon Abercrombie gave Worcester a 1-0 lead and junior J.B. Loomis scored back-to-back goals to increase the Mallards advantage by the halftime break. About five minutes into the second half, the visiting Herons cut the lead to two. Senior Seth Conboy capitalized on a penalty shot awarded to the Prep team with about 24 minutes remaining in the competition. At the 20-minute mark, junior Ryan Nally tallied Worcester’s fifth goal. Senior goalie Zander Farr stopped four Gunston shots. Freshman Charlie Pritchard took over in the second half and recorded three saves. On Monday, the Mallards traveled to

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Worcester Prep senior Harrison Brennan (14) challenges a Gunston Day player during last Friday’s game in Berlin. Worcester won 5-1 on Senior Day.

Delmar, Del. to play the Wildcats. The home team came out on top 4-1. Junior Jack Marshall scored for the Prep squad. Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Essex) is

scheduled for a trip to Berlin today, Friday, to take on Worcester at 4 p.m. The next day, the Mallards will head to Easton to compete against Sts. Peter & Paul.

Five Decatur golfers to compete in state competition Continued from Page 39

the victory were juniors Andrew Urban and Matt Ruggiere, who carded 79 and 82 respectively, and sophomore Delaney Iacona, who recorded an 82. She earned medalists honors for the lowest female score. As a team, Decatur tallied a 320 and Kent Island finished with a 322. “The team did phenomenal. We all played to our abilities and strengths and we all came in with really solid rounds. I was a little disappointed with my round, because I felt like I played well and my score did not show it,” said Iacona, a fouryear team member. “This was definitely the most exciting district win for me because it was more about the team this year. My freshman and sophomore year I was just focused on myself, and making it through to states, whereas the past two years I’ve been more focused on how the team does.”

The district tournament was a qualifier for the Oct. 22-24 state championship at the University of Maryland. If a team (four players) scores a 336 or lower during a district event, it advances to states. If a male golfer cards 84 (94 for females) or lower, he can qualify as an individual. Decatur’s foursome of Urban, Ruggiere and the Iacona siblings has advanced to 4A/3A state match as a team. Junior Audrey Affelder qualified as an individual, shooting a 91 at districts. Urban, the Iaconas and Affelder all competed in the 2011 tournament, as well. “I am really excited for states because this is my third year at the university course, so I have plenty of course knowledge,” Iacona said. “I think we have a lot of potential to do well as a team. We all have the ability to go really low; we just have to put it together over two days.” This will be Iacona’s fourth state appearance. Last year was the first time he

advanced to the state final round. “I would love to win, that’s my goal going in. I’m going to play my hardest and I want to leave it all on the course,” he said. “Realistically, I would like to shoot below 75 both days and try to finish in the top 10.” To compete at the state level and be successful, Krall said the Seahawks must “get in and stay in ‘The Zone.’” “They all have to be on top of their game to have a chance. They must stay positive and focused for 36 holes of competition,” Krall said. “They must be able to block out any negative thoughts ... They have to realize the magnitude of this tournament and give 100 percent on every stroke. It’s an honor for them to be there, competing with the best in the state.” The state semifinal round for 4A/3A schools is Monday and Tuesday for 2A/1A schools. The top golfers will advance to Wednesday’s finals round.

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Rams came to Berlin. When the teams met on Oct. 2 in Salisbury, Parkside won 3-1. Bunting said the Rams took advantage of her team’s mistakes, but the Seahawks’ didn’t do the same. Decatur also struggled to find the back of the net, she said. On Tuesday, Bunting said the Seahawks looked confident during warmups and they were ready to compete from the first whistle. Whigham shot the ball over the Parkside goalie to give Decatur a 1-0 lead 10 minutes into the contest. About two minutes into the second half, freshman Alexis McDonough

curved a free kick from the sideline near the corner into the box and Calandra deflected the ball in the goal. Three minutes later, Parkside cut the lead to one. With just under two minutes remaining in the competition, Whigham went one-on-one with the Parkside goalie, knocked it past her and found Calandra who had an open net to shoot on. DePaul recorded 14 saves. “The girls played great. It’s always an aggressive game and they maintained their composure,” Bunting said. “We played our game. I’m proud of the girls. They worked hard for it. It was a really good win for the team.”

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Stephen Decatur junior Rebecca Lederman (9) steals the ball from a Parkside player during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. Decatur won 3-1.

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Lady Mallards peaking at right time, coach says LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) It took some time for the Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team to find its groove last Friday, but when the Lady Mallards settled in, they were unstoppable. “It was Senior Day and all of our seniors started, so some of them were playing in different positions,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett after her team’s 4-1 victory over the Gunston Day Herons. The squad’s seniors were honored during halftime. “We played well in the middle part of the game. We were slow getting going, but once we hit our stride we were great.” Goals by juniors Frankie Willing and Lilly DiNardo gave Worcester a 2-0 lead in the first half. Senior Meredith Smith increased the Mallards advantage to three about seven minutes into the second half. With 16:39 remaining in the contest, sophomore Amanda Gabriel scored the home team’s fourth goal. Freshman Grace Tunis played in goal the first half and the beginning of the second half. She stopped six Herons’ shots. Sophomore Mikalah Potvin recorded two second-half saves. The Mallards’ final regular-season game before playoffs is Monday at 4 p.m. in Berlin against Sts. Peter & Paul. Competitions between the two teams are always battles. When they went head-to-head in Easton on Sept. 10, the Sabres won 2-1 in double overtime. Gabriel scored about 10 minutes into the contest and Sts. Peter & Paul tied it seconds before halftime. The Mallards suffered a major setback when they had to play the second half without Willing, who injured her foot in the first half. Neither team scored in the second half so the game went into overtime. The Sabres scored with about a minute remaining in the first 10-minute overtime period and held on to win. “We possessed the ball a majority of the game. We dominated the game,” Hartnett said after the contest. “We took a lot of quality shots, I just wish we could have finished better.” During the second match-up, Hartnett said the Mallards

Decatur passing game successful against Parkside Continued from Page 40

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Worcester Prep senior Molly Marshall, right, pokes the ball away from a Gunston Day player during last Friday’s competition in Berlin. Worcester came out on top 4-1.

must protect the ball, control the pace, have crisp passes, be consistent and finish the ball in the back of the net. Playing at home will also be a huge advantage, Hartnett said. “We’re peaking. We’re right where we need to be at this point in the season,” Hartnett said. “Everyone’s healthy, which is good. We just have to keep our momentum.”

and the running game wasn’t working, so they went with a throwing game. “I kind of like the way this is panning out,” Knox said of his team’s success with the passing game against Parkside. “We had about 200 yards rushing this week. We had double that the week before when James Mapp was the star. This week, more kids were involved.” Senior quarterback Collin Macomber was 5-for-8, passing for 170 yards and three touchdowns. He threw a 38-yard pass to senior Tim VanVonno for a touchdown and two to junior P.J. Copes – one for 40 yards and another for 25 yards. Macomber ran the ball eight times, tallying 67 yards and scoring a touchdown. Copes gained 37 yards on seven rushes. He ran the ball into the end zone once and caught two passes for touchdowns. Andrew Borradaile, a junior, produced 62 yards on eight runs. Mapp ran the ball five times for 38 yards. Due to the Maryland State Teachers Association Convention, Decatur was scheduled to compete Thursday (Oct. 18) instead of Friday on the road against North Caroline.

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CAR housing statistics look promising LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (Oct. 19, 2012) The Coastal Association of Realtors released September housing statistics to finish off the third quarter of 2012 — and the stats are promising. For three straight months, both Worcester and Wicomico counties had gains in the number of units sold during the third quarter and, overall, the gains were double-digit gains. The monthly housing statistics are reported by the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) and include figures the following categories: “Units” settled; “Pending Units” (includes units currently under contract, which will settle in the future); and “Active Inventory” (includes units that remain on the market). For Worcester County, there was a 10.2 percent gain in units sold for July; a 13.3 percent gain in units sold for August; and, a 19 percent gain in units sold for September. Another promising figure is the average sales price, which jumped 13.7 percent in September, from $247,501 to $281,442. This number can fluctuate, so we are still not reporting a consistent gain from month to month, but the figures are improving. The average sales price is the weighted average of sales prices in the county, calculated by weighting the price of homes by the number of homes sold. Also showing improvement were the “months of inventory” or, in other words, the amount of supply we are carrying. The months of inventory are based on current active inventory and monthly sales for the corresponding month. For all three months in the third quarter, the inventory See MARKET on Page 47

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KATHY’S OC PET SPA OPENS Full-service grooming and do-it-yourself station available LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) Kathy Slaughter wants clients’ fourlegged friends to feel relaxed and comfortable during their grooming session at her new business, OC Pet Spa. “I want people to feel that while they are here, they’re a priority and their dog is getting 100 percent of my attention,” she said. “It’s a personal experience. Pets are part of the family and people want them to be treated that way.” Slaughter worked for a chain pet store in the area where grooming was offered before opening Kathy’s OC Pet Spa in Assateague Square, off Route 611 in West Ocean City on Oct. 5. She has 27 years of experience as a pet groomer, so clients should feel at ease leaving their dog or cat with her. Slaughter also worked for Canine Partners for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to training service dogs, home companion dogs, and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. She trained guide dogs and seizure-alert dogs. Slaughter has also worked with a professional show dog handler. Full-service grooming is available at Kathy’s OC Pet Spa for dogs of all sizes, from teacups (under five pounds) to large canines. A bath, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, haircut and blow dry, are among the services provided through

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Kathy Slaughter opened Kathy’s OC Pet Spa on Oct. 5, in the Assateague Square Center, located off Route 611 in West Ocean City.

the grooming treatment. A do-it-yourself station is also open for clients to wash their own pets. Six different shampoos are available, and towels and a blow dryer are provided. OC Pet Spa has a lounge area if customers want to wait for their four-legged friend while it is being groomed. Several corrals have been set up inside the shop, with a bed, water fountain and toys inside each so pets feel more comfortable. “Some dogs have never been in a kennel before. This makes it feel more like they are at home,” Slaughter said. “I want the place to be tranquil and the environment to be friendly, so it’s not so stressful for pets.” She does have some kennels and cages for pets.

Slaughter’s daughter, Leanna, who is also a groomer, painted colorful paw prints to accent the mirrors and corrals. Day and overnight care is also offered at the spa. Delmarva Cat Connection will be setting up a cat sanctuary at the spa. The felines will be available for adoption. Kathy’s OC Pet Spa is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or a list of grooming prices, search “OC Pet Spa” on Facebook, or call 410-829-3240. A $5-off coupon is available at Paws & Claws in West Ocean City and at www.moneymailer.com. Clients will also receive a $5 discount off for referring a new customer to the business.

Restaurant Week under way, runs through Oct. 28 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) Ocean City’s fall Restaurant Week kicked off Sunday and the two-week promotion will run through Oct. 28. Last year, organizers tweaked the campaign a bit and the new format was well received by both diners and restaurateurs. Before the changes in 2011, resort restaurants fea-

tured two- and three-course lunch and dinner menus for $20 and $30, respectively, for one week in the fall. Last year, at the request of diners, the fall promotion ran for two weeks. They felt one week was not enough time to visit participating restaurants. Along with giving diners another week to check out additional establishments, the 2011 event, held Oct. 2-16, provided them with more choices. Different price points

— $10, $20, $30 and $40 — were created in order to include some of the HotelMotel-Restaurant Association’s smaller restaurants that do not offer “fine” dining. “It’s all about helping our members get business,” Susan Jones, executive director of the HMRA, said last week. “The promotion stimulates the local economy.” Twenty restaurants are participating in the 2012 proSee FALL on Page 47

Ranking lists AGH safest in Maryland (Oct. 19, 2012) Atlantic General Hospital was recently ranked 46th out of 46 hospitals in the state of Maryland on the MHACs scale. This is one time that being at the bottom is positive and it is good news for patients. MHAC stands for Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions and this particular ranking, announced this month by the Healthcare Service Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), is given to the hospital in the state with the lowest percentage of healthcare costs associated with medical conditions that develop after a patient is admitted for care. Each hospital in Maryland is assigned an estimated percentage of their annual revenue that is expected to come from caring for potentially preventable conditions – urinary tract infections or collapsed lungs, for instance. This figure is based upon the number of patients a given hospital sees each year and the complexity of the illnesses and injuries they treat. “The MHAC scaling levels the playing field and lets each hospital know where it stands in the effectiveness of its quality initiatives compared to others in the state, apples to apples,” said Bob Yocubik, director of quality at Atlantic General Hospital. The HSCRC, the state agency that governs the unique rate-setting structure that all Maryland hospitals follow, began calculating the MHAC scale for fiscal year 2009. They gave the healthcare organizations a year, and then, began linking hospital rates in fiscal year 2011 to performance during the previous fiscal year. Atlantic General’s operating revenue associated with treating potentially preventable conditions was actually 3.87 percent lower than expected by the HSCRC. Being ranked forty-sixth will result in $438,422 in additional revenue for the hospital during the following fiscal year. The 66 hospital-acquired See AGH on Page 47

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AGH among many to take part in quality initiatives Continued from Page 46

conditions tracked range from urinary tract infections to more serious blood stream infections to fall-related injuries and bed sores. For a full listing of the potentially preventable conditions tracked, visit http://www.hscrc.state.md.us/init_qi_ MHAC.cfm. The reduction in potentially prevent-

able complications shown on paper may be due, in part, to more accurate medical coding to ensure that conditions that are present upon patient admission are actually captured, but it is also because of the intense focus on improving the quality of care patients receive. It is estimated that healthcare costs for treatment of hospital associated in-

fections alone average $33 billion annually in the U.S., according to the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality. Atlantic General is among hospitals across the state and nation that are undertaking numerous quality initiatives to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness and safety of the care they provide for patients.

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motion. A majority of the establishments will feature one or two price points. “Bonus Bites & Beverages” will again be incorporated into Restaurant Week. It allows participants to include something extra for guests. Three restaurants will offer the additional promotion. After attending a conference in Baltimore, Jones pitched the idea for Restaurant Week to the HMRA board of directors, citing its success in other parts of the country. The first spring Ocean City Restaurant Week took place in 2007. Because the spring campaign was such a hit, a fall Restaurant Week was added. It has also proven to be successful. To view a list of participating restaurants and their promotion menus, visit www.OceanCityRestaurantWeek.com. The restaurants’ regular menus will be

available, as well. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. Diners who visit at least two participating restaurants can mail receipts (include e-mail address and phone number) to Ocean City Today, 8200

Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842 for the chance to win a gift certificate to one of the participating establishments. Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 9. The winner will be drawn on Nov. 12 and contacted by e-mail or phone.

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showed an approximate 30 percent decline in Worcester County, which means fewer homes for sale and less competition for sellers. These statistics are matching up with the national level as shown in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) recently released September Housing Scorecard. “As the September housing scorecard

indicates, our housing market is showing important signs of recovery—with homeowner equity at a four-year high and summer sales of existing homes at the strongest pace in two years,” said HUD Acting Assistant Secretary, Erika Poethig. — Lauren Bunting is a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors and a licensed Realtor® with Bunting Realty Inc. in Berlin, MD.

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Top producers ResortQuest Real Estate has announced the September top producers for its southeast Sussex County locations. Steve Alexander of the Edgewater Lobby at Sea Colony office received top honors for listing volume. Top listing volume awards for individual agents by office are: Alexander, Colleen Windrow of the Marketplace at Sea Colony office, Cindy Spieczny of the West Fenwick office, Dayna Feher of the Bethany Beach office and Marc Grimes of the Bear Trap Dunes office. Bill Hand of the Marketplace at Sea Colony office received top honors for sales volume. Top sales volume awards for individual agents by office are: Hand, Jen Smith of the Edgewater/Sea Colony Lobby; Anne Powell and Jen Hughes of the West Fenwick office; and Feher.

Office leaders The Mark Fritschle Group of Condominium Realty LTD has announced its sales, settlement and listing leaders for September. Wayne Phillips was the top listing agent in the number of new listings in units and in dollars and was the top agent in settled sales in volume. Rusty Molnar was the top settled sales agent in units. Sheri Smith was the top new sales pending agent by units.

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Fundraiser The public is invited to do its holiday shopping at the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines annual holiday auction to be held on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Assateague Room at Ocean Pines Community Center located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Baskets, baked goods, raffles, and new or like-new gift items will be available for sale or auction. This is an annual fundraiser to support its college scholarship program and community donations. For information or to donate items call 443-465-2400 or 410-208-0171.

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Approximately 700 walkers take off from the starting line near Hooters on Fifth Street and the Boardwalk during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event last year. A 5k run took place before the walk. An estimated 900 runners and walkers participated in the festivities, helping to raise approximately $90,000 for the American Cancer Society.

BIG STRIDES Breast cancer fundraiser produces $90k last year; organizers shoot for $125k in ’12 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) An estimated 900 runners and walkers registered to participate in Ocean City’s inaugural Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k run/walk last year on the Boardwalk, helping to raise approximately $90,000 for the American Cancer Society. “I’m overwhelmed with the generosity of everyone. We blew our original goal of $30,000 out of the water,” said co-chairwoman Beverly Furst after the 2011 event. “We had no idea what to expect last year. About a week out, we were way over our original goal so we moved it up to $70,000,” Furst said Monday. “We more than met our goal last year.” The 2012 run/walk will take place this Saturday and Furst said organizers expect an even larger turnout than last year. As of Wednesday morning, the online donation total was more than $64,000 and climbing. The goal this year is to raise $125,000.

“I think we can come close to it,” Furst said. “They’re forecasting great weather for Saturday.” Registration and the starting line were located in front of Hooters on the Boardwalk at Fifth Street last year. Because even more people are anticipated this year, the registration area has been moved to the inlet parking lot to accommodate the large gathering, with the starting line for the races near the tram station. Registration will run from 7:30-8:45 a.m. The cost to participate in the run is $25 and participants will receive a Tshirt, snacks and drinks. Awards will be presented to the top finishers and fundraisers. A Zumba warm-up will take place before the 5k run, which will begin at 9 a.m. Runner will race around the pier, then on the Boardwalk to about 14th Street and head back the same way. The 5k walk is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. There is no cost to participate in the walk, but donations will be accepted.

WHAT: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k run/walk WHERE: Registration at the inlet parking lot. Races on the Boardwalk WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 20. Registration, 7:30-8:45 a.m.; run begins at 9 a.m., walk 9:30 a.m COST: $25 for the run; free for walkers, although donations will be accepted FOR INFORMATION: Visit www.stridesoceancity.org, e-mail Furst at beverlyfurst@hotmail.com or stridesoceancity@gmail.com.

DJ Rupe will be the event’s emcee. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and Pink Ribbon merchandise will be sold in the inlet parking lot. All participants will receive a 15-percent discount coupon for Hooters in West Ocean City, good for use this weekend. South Moon Under’s 81st Street location will also donate 10 percent of sales on Saturday to the American Cancer Society. See ORGANIZERS on Page 50

The Worcester County Commission for Women and the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will hold a “Suddenly Single” program on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10-11:30 a.m. in The Ray Community Room at the WYFCS offices, located at 124 North Main Street in Berlin. This program will help people learn ways to rebuild their social lives after experiencing the loss of a relationship. It will focus on self-empowerment and having fun. Presenters will be Clinical Director Jennifer Leggour and Assistant Director Lori Carson. In addition, Pat Winkelmayer will present information about the Ocean Pines Widows and Widowers Social Club. To attend the workshop, call 410208-1272 or email f.daly@mchsi.com. Donuts and coffee will be available. The event is free but space is limited. Parking is available next door in the lot where the Farmer’s Market is held or across the street. The Commission’s mission of “Suddenly Single” is to assist single women who are widowed, divorced or separated to move forward, and to achieve social, educational, and economic equality while maintaining health and well-being. For information about “Suddenly Single,” call Barbara Passwater at 410-251-2886 or Beverly Thomas at 410-641-8299.

Park and ride Ocean City’s daily shuttle service to and from the Park and Ride facility and Tanger Outlets on Route 50 in West Ocean City has concluded for the season. The Greyhound ticketing office at the Park and Ride is also closed for the year. Greyhound bus service to and from Continued on Page 69

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A sign reminding people that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month hangs near the festivities taking place during the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k run/walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Participants can visit the Making Strides event page, www.stridesoceancity.org, and print a free parking pass that can be used in the inlet lot, Worcester Street lot and downtown Ocean City side streets from 6 a.m. to noon. For more information, e-mail Furst at beverlyfurst@hotmail.com or stridesoceancity@gmail.com. Since 1993, eight million cancer charity walkers across the country have raised more than $460 million through Making Strides events to help fight breast cancer. Last year alone, supporters raised more than $60 million nationwide to help the American Cancer Society save lives and create a world with less breast cancer and

more birthdays. The Making Strides 5k run walk is one of several events planned through the Pink Ribbon Classic Series. Each October, recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ocean City’s Pink Ribbon Classic Series provides an assortment of local activities designed to raise awareness, while garnering money for the American Cancer Society. The final Pink Ribbon Classic events include: n Golf Tournament: The 16th annual golf championship, presented by the Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association, will take place today, Oct. 19, at the Ocean City Golf Club. The cost is $100 per player ($400 for team of four) and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner, gift bag and prizes. Final registration for the ladies-only event will be at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. There will be three divisions based on handicap and one fun non-competing division. The lowest handicap in a foursome determines each team’s division. Prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin contests, and for all division winners. For more information, call Nancy Dofflemyer at 410-251-6555 or Judy Johnson Schoellkopf 443-235-4341 or e-mail See SINCE on Page 51

SDHD Reunion A Stephen Decatur High School reunion for classes of 1976, 1977 and 1978 will take place Saturday Oct. 27. Time is running out. For those who haven't received an invitation, contact Kim Hudson at 410-641-4410 or 410-713-2376 or sdhshudson@gmail.com For more information about the event, visit www.sdhsalumni.com

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Since Classic inception, nearly $1.2 million raised for ACS bers of the Executive Women’s Golf Association established the Classic in 1996. Since its inception, the series has raised nearly $1.2 million for the cause. While some of the money will be earmarked for national breast cancer research, the remainder will stay on the Eastern Shore, where it will be used for education projects, patient programs and services. Some of those include free wigs, hats and turbans for patients; the Look Good Feel Better program, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic sideeffects of treatment; Reach to Recovery, a one-on-one support visitation program by trained breast cancer survivors for new patients; Road to Recovery, which offers patients transportation to and from medical facilities for cancer treatments; Dietician On Call, in which a registered dietician provides free personalized nutrition counseling for cancer patients; and a 24-hour/sevenday information center with oncology nurses or social workers. All of these services are free. The American Cancer Society is the largest source of cancer research funds in the country, next to the U.S. government. For more information about the Pink Ribbon Classic, visit www.facebook.com/ pinkribbonclassic. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org, call 1-800-ACS-2345.

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ewgnancy@aol.com or jjoldpro@oldprogolf. com. n Jammin’ Out Cancer: The annual Jammin’ Out Cancer party will be held at Seacrets on 49th Street on Friday, Nov. 2. The cost is $20 and includes a “Taste of Ocean City” with food donated by area restaurants and beverage tickets. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live music provided by Funk-O-Licious from 5-9 p.m. For more information, contact Chairperson Amy Katz at amykatz@hotmail.com. n Pamper Yourself Raffle: For 15 years, Carol Withers, owner of A Perfect Face Day Spa, has organized an October fundraiser in honor of her mother, Elizabeth Chaney, who died from breast cancer. Tickets for the Pamper Yourself for Charity raffle cost $5 each (six for $25) and are available at the spa, 12638 Ocean Gateway Village in West Ocean City. The winner will receive gift certificates to local restaurants and retail stores, as well as limo service, jewelry, spa products, hotel stay and a designer handbag, among other items. The raffle drawing will take place Nov. 1. For more information, call 410-2139883 or visit www.aperfectface.com. All of the money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Dofflemyer, Schoellkopf and mem-

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Berlin Christmas parade set for Dec. 6 along Main Street Registration deadline for participation, Nov. 21; limit of 80 entries (Oct. 19, 2012) Berlin’s 42nd annual Christmas Parade will be held Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Rain date is Dec. 13. The parade officially kicks off a number of Christmas events scheduled for December in Berlin. This year’s theme is “Berlin’s Home Town Christmas.” The parade is sponsored by the Town of Berlin, in cooperation with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and town merchants. All costs of conducting the parade are covered by donations from Berlin area merchants. Due to time constraints, this year’s parade will be limited to 80 entries. Entries are reminded that the parade route will be the same as last year. All entries must enter the parade line-up at the intersection of Route 113 and Franklin Avenue, at the Berlin Intermediate School. Berlin Volunteer Fire Company and Berlin Lion’s Club representatives will be located along Franklin Avenue, and

will direct entries to their line up numbers. The parade will begin at the Berlin Fire Company on North Main Street and conclude at the corner of South Main Street and Tripoli Street. Categories for the parade include adult and student sponsored floats, adult and children’s marching & performing units, fire companies, commercial units, vehicle clubs, motorcycles, antique cars, school bands. ROTC marching units, crowned youth, and equestrian entries. In each category trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Individuals or organizations wishing to enter the parade must submit entry forms no later than Friday, Nov. 21. Anyone wishing further information about participating in the parade should contact JoAnn Unger at 410-641-3858 or Sharon Timmons at 410-629-1716. The Santa at the end of the parade is the “Only Santa Allowed.” In addition, no candy or items are to be thrown from any participants in this parade. Anyone who ignores this rule will be disqualified from competition and not asked back next year.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to speak out on a difficult situation. You’re known for your honesty, so people will listen and, perhaps, begin to make long-needed changes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s sharp business sense alerts you to question the positions of those trying to push the Bull into a deal. Demand to see proof of what they profess. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your quick thinking helps you get out of a troubling situation that was suddenly thrust upon you. Later on, you can expect to learn more about why it happened. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel you’ve dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s regarding that upcoming deal. But there might be some facts you’ve ignored. Check again. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Time for the Lion to be more physically active. It will help shake off any lingering Leonine lethargy and restore your energy levels, so you’ll be prepared for what lies ahead. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Helping those in need at this time is laudable. But don’t ignore your own needs, especially where it concerns your health. A medical checkup is a wise move. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news: Your outspoken views about a controversial on-the-job situation could find unexpectedly strong support from a most unlikely workplace faction. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to draw on your reservoir of spiritual strength to help someone special through a difficult time. Your loving attitude makes all the difference. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your proven leadership qualities make you the perfect person to take on an important workplace task. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although some compromise might need to be reached regarding your stand on an important issue, you’ll still be able to get the most crucial points across. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A chance to make a career change carries both positive and uncertain possibilities. Best advice: Check it out thoroughly and don’t be rushed into a decision. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re still a staunch supporter of one side of an important issue. But be prepared to deal with new information that could cause you to question your current stand. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re perceptive and quick to act when you sense that someone needs help. You are an always-dependable friend.

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O.C.toberfest features three free events in resort Beach maze, pet parade and pumpkin racecar contest scheduled LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) To show their appreciation to resort visitors, the mayor and City Council, Department of Tourism and the Tourism Advisory Board has collaborated with Special Event Productions Inc./TEAM Productions LLC to present the first O.C.toberfest. “There is so much to do in Ocean City all year long and the fall is a great time to visit,” said Meredith Herbert of Special Event Productions. “The mayor and City Council and the town are offering these free events as a way to say, ‘Thank you’ for visiting Ocean City this summer. We’re excited to have some fun, free Halloween events for the entire family.” Three activities are planned for residents and guests to take part in over the next two weekends. “We are looking forward to having a new fall event on the beach,” Donna Abbott, Ocean City’s tourism and marketing director, said. A “Halloween Beach Maze” the size of a football field, according to Herbert, will be set up on the sand for people to walk through from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this Saturday and Sunday and again Oct. 27-28.

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pet-related item for the Worcester County Humane Society. The parade rain date is Sunday. The final O.C.toberfest event will take place Saturday, Oct. 27. Registration for “The Great Pumpkin Race” will begin at 1 p.m. on the Boardwalk at North Division Street. The races will kick off at 2 p.m. The competition will feature tricked out pumpkin race cars. Families, friends, groups and individuals can design and construct their own racecar from a single pumpkin in any shape and size. Pumpkins will race side-by-side. A complete list of pumpkin racecar rules can be found online www.octoberfestmd.com. “It’s a spinoff of a soapbox derby,” Herbert said. Prizes will be awarded. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 28. For more information bout any of the activities, call 410-798-6304 or visit www.octoberfestmd.com.

Anniversary celebration Sunday (Oct. 19, 2012) Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin will observe its100th anniversary on Sunday with a celebration from 2-7 p.m. Located at the corner of North Main Street and Stevenson Lane, the church will mark the occasions with a worship featuring the Rev. Tom Gross, who served Stevenson from 1993 to 1999. In addition, the South-

ern Bluegrass Gospel group, “Sacred Sounds,” will perform and tours of the sanctuary, with its original stained glass windows dating back to 1912, will be offered. All this will be followed by food and fellowship. This event is open to the public at no charge. Contact Vicky Nock at 443 7359222 or Rev. Ron Schatz at 410- 641-1137.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Oct. 19: Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 20: Blake Haley, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21: Louis Wright, 9 a.m. to noon

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Oct. 19: Philly George Project, 9 p.m. Skye Bar Oct. 19: DJ Groove, 10 p.m. Oct. 20: DJ Rob Cee, 10 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Oct. 19: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Oct. 20: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. Oct. 24: Christopher Dean Band, 5-8 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Oct. 19: Red Solo Cup Night w/DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 20: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 21: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 25: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street oceanfront 410-289-6846 Oct. 20: Monkee Paw, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 21: Randy Lee, Jimmy & Friends, 2-6 p.m. COTTAGE CAFÉ Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 Every Friday: DJ Bump, 5-8 p.m. Every Tuesday: Pub Party Trivia w/DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20: The Stims, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Oct. 19: DJ, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jumper, 10 p.m. Oct. 20: DJ, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Kevin Poole, 5 p.m.; Fish Out Of Water, 10 p.m. Oct. 21: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24: Euro Night w/DJ Rob Cee, 11 p.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Oct. 19: Lowercase Blues, 9 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m. Oct. 20: DJ Zman, 9 p.m. HOUSE OF WELSH 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Friday: DJ Norm, 3-6 p.m.; Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Saturday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Sunday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m. Every Monday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 Oct. 19: Open Juke Box Oct. 20: Tommy Edwards, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. OC TRADING CO. 401 S. Baltimore Ave., Somerset Plaza 443-664-2512 Every Friday: Rock & Roll, Reggae Jam, 7-9 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Oct. 19-20: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 Oct. 19: Goodman Fiske, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Second Majesty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Longreef, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 20: Eleven Eleven, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Longreef, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 25: DJ Tuff, 10 p .m. to 2 a.m. SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Every Tuesday: Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m. Every Thursday: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 8 p.m. Every Friday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

MONKEE PAW Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2-6 p.m.

SECOND MAJESTY Seacrets: Friday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Members of Diakonia’s Special Events Committee, from left above, Mariana Nieman, Joanne Pruitt, Stacy Schaeffer, Phyllis LaBrie, chair of the committee Debbie Anderson, Sandra Venable, Rita Taylor and Kim Ruark Mihaly gather for a photo during the Diakonia 40th anniversary Red Ruby Celebration at Lighthouse Sound last Friday. (Left) At Diakonia’s 40th anniversary Red Ruby Celebration last Friday, board members, from left, Debbie Anderson, Rita Taylor, Executive Director Claudia Nagle, Father Michael Mayer and Ed Montgomery take a moment during their busy evening at Lighthouse Sound to pose for the camera.

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City Councilman Joe Hall, above far left, is pictured at last Thursday’s OC Chamber of Commerce crab feast alongside, from left, Justin McGinnis of Lasertone Business Systems, Kailynn McGinnis, Chamber Executive Director Melanie Pursel, Tyler Pursel, and GOLF Magazine’s Tom Perlozzo.(Right) Dean Bennett of Bennett Termite and Pest Solutions, center, took the opportunity to visit with former colleagues Wayne Ensor, left, and Kevin Burton.

Local political heavyweights also attending the feast were former City Manager and current City Council candidate Dennis Dare, center, former Council President and current council candidate Joe Mitrecic, far left, and incumbent councilwoman Mary Knight, far right. Also pictured are Elizabeth Dare, center left, and Carolyn Kennington of Senor Cigar’s, center right. (Left) Also enjoying the seafood festivities were CocaCola’s Karen Bresnahan, left, and Anne Marie Conestabile of United Work and Travel.

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What ingredient or antioxidants could be hidden in a seasoning IRISH KEMP ■ Contributing Writer Trust me folks, there’s not a chance of me getting out of the wrong side of the bed these days. Trying to avoid the little men in white coats ain’t easy. How did they find out I’ve been recycling cloves? Whatever you do if you cross paths with my kids don’t tell them. I’m not a cheap skate but I draw the line on the $7-plus price of a tiny jar of cloves. Should the Kemps have invested in McCormick’s? What natural ingredient or antioxidants could possibly be hidden in a seasoning as tiny as a clove? Hmmm. Maybe they’ll announce that cloves eliminate dark spots, freckles and belly fat from the inside out. Yeah, sure, as soon as we get rid of the belly fat, a fat belly will replace, todays’ ”redi-clue-less” fashion statement, big butts. Unbelievable musician Bob Hughes and his pretty wife, Diane, are celebrating 48 years of wedded bliss and blisters. Diane loves to iron, so much so, that younger-than-I-gal refuses to recycle her board for surfing. A good thing, really: the board is metal, with a million tiny holes and full of embedded starch that will ooze through and pollute the ocean. Deacon Ed Holson and the love of his life, Carlee, are making the social scenes around town, celebrating an incredible 58th. Due to the economy, the price of gas and a massive amount of debilitating political rhet-

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oric, I have had to cancel my Halloween mystery trip to downtown Williamsville’s underground bed and breakfast located 100 feet below the now “defunctified” general store. My broom is being held for an outrageous ransom: an unobtainable 10 eye of newts and 13 four-leaf clovers. Rumors abound that the local leprechauns are in on this scam ‘cuz I unwittingly, stumbled into their latest hangout. If they check with October and November specialoccasions kids around town, George Feehley, Donna Abbott, Stan and Mary Symkla, Henry Baranoski, Bill Morrison, Roland and Doris Murray or Delmarva’s Phil

and Dolores Gaurino, the Tribulls, Halseys, Werles and Jack Whitmer, they’ll assure them that I’m not a liar. My claim that I was pushed is so true. I have handprints as proof. I’ll admit to being clumsy but it was just another one of my cover-the-waterfront boo-boos. For sure, the folks who only believe half of what they read understand my dilemma — help I’m failing and I can’t get help. Be forewarned that the most fragile plant grows as bodaciously humongous in my yard that even my six-footers refuse to trim for Delmarvans of any age. That is if they’re lucky enough to have retained their balance and sense of humor.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-9204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Happy hour day 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Sunday brunch with Louis Wright. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants. com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ADOLFO’S, 13th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-4001 / www.ocadolfos.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Northern and southern Italian dishes, prepared fresh daily. Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the ocean. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ DEVITO’S ITALIAN DELI AND SUB SHOP, 143rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-1122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner. ■ DUFFY’S TAVERN, 130th Street, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City 410250-1449 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Unique Irish tavern serving the best steaks, seafood and over-stuffed sandwiches. A local’s favorite with authentic Irish specialities, including shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating available. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar

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/ Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FRESCO’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8202 / www.ocfrescos.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / On the bay, serving seafood, steaks and pasta in an intimate atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-MAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ GIUSEPPE O’LEARY, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City 410-213-2868 / www.submarinaoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Featuring homemade Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Open year-round. Happy hour food and drink specials Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round. ■ HALL’S SEAFOOD & STEAK, 60th Street, Ocean City 410-524-5008 / www.HallsOC.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving Ocean City’s finest breakfast buffet and all-you-can-eat sea-food buffet. Open 7 days a week, all summer. New menu serving old favorites and new treats. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MCAE-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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ 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

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entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, three Ocean City locations: 123rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-7081, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Fresh new menu items include ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces, healthy choice sandwiches and seafood. Fun children’s menu. Relaxed beach atmosphere. Full bar. Large flat screen TVs, attentive service by delightful Hooters girls. Wingfest: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., featuring 50-cent wings and awesome drink specials. Like us on Facebook. This is why we say Hooters makes you happy. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-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. ■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7499 / www.johnnys56.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Pizza, subs, wings, salads, beer, live music, high definition TVs, surf, movies, BlueRay. ■ JR’S THE ORIGINAL PLACE FOR RIBS, 61st and 131st streets, Ocean City 410250-3100, 410-524-7427 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981. Family-friendly dining. Angus steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, prime rib, seafood, chicken. Early bird. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB, 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org, www.theclubsofoceanpines.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean Pines Yacht Club and Marina is open to the public for casual waterfront dining. Fresh local menu, on-site catering and Sunday brunch. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, 20th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6821 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS

/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The original Phillips, serving the finest seafood since 1956. Complete with allyou-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Just minutes to the Delaware line. All-you-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking. ■ PONZETTI’S PIZZA, 144th Street, Ocean City www.ponzettispizza.com / $ / MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Italian dinners, subs and homemade pizza. Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Sports bar, live music on weekends. Light fare served till 1 a.m. Carry out available. ■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / 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 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MCAE-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-MC-AEDIS / 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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FRIDAY, OCT. 19 FAMILY FUN NIGHT PUMPKIN PAINTING — Community Center, in White Horse Park, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring own pumpkin or purchase for $6 (limited quantity available). All decorations and paint provided. Fee is $5 for residents and $6 for nonresidents. Info: 410-641-7717, Ext. 3050. BOOK OF THE MONTH — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 1 p.m. Featuring Mrs. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Free and open to the public. Info: 410-641-0650. LIVING WELL WORKSHOP — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free, six-week workshop that teaches how to live a quality life with chronic disease. Chronic conditions include diabetes, arthritis, migraine headaches, back pain, heart disease or any condition that hinders you. Pre-registration required: Laura Small, 410-629-6820. 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. YARD SALE, BAKE SALE, CHICKEN SALAD SALE AND SILENT AUCTION — Taylorville United Methodist Church, Racetrack Road at Adkins Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes

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Road, Berlin, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes collectibles, kitchenware, furniture, tools, toys, clothes, household items, etc. Info: Gail Freed, 410-208-6229.

ment, who will discuss a broad overview of what is being planned for the Walmart/Home Depot area on Rt. 50. All are welcome. Info: 410-641-6158.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DAY — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opportunity for one-on-one time with groups that provide services such as housing, counseling, treatment and health care. In addition to the regular soup kitchen, there will be hygiene products such as soap and toothpaste available. Info: Donna Taylor, 410-6414598.

DAY AT THE RACES — St. Andrew’s Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, noon to 5 p.m. Spaghetti and meatball lunch served from noon to 1 p.m. Cash bar - beer, wine and soda. Races start at 1:30 p.m. Specials include daily doubles and trifecta. Cost is $5 for lunch only, $5 for race only or $10 for both. Info: Knights of Columbus council home, 410-524-7994 or St. Andrews, 410-250-0300.

FREEDOM FUND LUNCHEON — Stephen Decatur Middle School, 9815 Seahawk Road, Berlin, 1 p.m. Guest keynote speaker is Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. Tickets cost $25. Sponsored by Worcester County N.A.A.C.P. Tickets: 443-944-6701.

DAY OFF SCHOOL — Northside Park, Old Pro Golf and Planet Maze, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boys and girls in grades kindergarten through 4th grade, will enjoy sporting activities at Northside Park then play golf at Old Pro Gold and play laser tag at Planet Maze. Cost is $24 for Ocean City residents and $34 for non-residents. Arcade games and concessions are not included. Pick up will be at Planet Maze, 33rd Street, between 3:30-4 p.m. Take a non-perishable lunch. Register online at www.oceancitymd.gov. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.

VIDEO ART SHOW — Six Eleven Salon & Gallery, 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway, Unit 125, West Ocean City, 8-11 p.m. Featuring movie posters by local artist Trevor Dunt. Event will also mark one-year anniversary of salon and gallery. Food and drinks. Raffling off the brand new Halloween poster by Dunt. Info: 443-664-2691.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20 YARD SALE, BAKE SALE, CHICKEN SALAD SALE AND SILENT AUCTION — Taylorville United Methodist Church, Racetrack Road at Adkins

YARD SALE — Lighthouse Church of God, 11742 Sinepuxent Road, Berlin, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 443-783-4246. COMMISSIONER JUDY BOGGS’ TOWN MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Boggs will discuss issues such as Natural Gas, Rt. 589, the Ocean Downs Casino and many other issues pertinent to Ocean Pines and Northern Worcester County. Guest speaker will be Worcester County’s Director of Economic Develop-

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-22, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196. CHICKEN & DUMPLINS HAITI MISSION FUNDRAISER — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 5-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a homemade dinner for a love donation to help fund the church’s team’s mission to Haiti. Info: 410-289-7430.

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100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION — Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 Main St., Berlin, 2-7 p.m. The worship celebration will feature guest preacher Rev. Tom Gross, who served the church from 1993-1999; and the Southern Bluegrass Gospel music of “Sacred Sounds.” Tour the sanctuary with its unparalleled original stained glass windows that date to 1912. Enjoy a great meal, memories and fellowship following the worship. Free and open to everyone. Info: Vicky Nock, 443-735-9222 or Rev. Ron Schatz, 410-641-1137. WORCESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL MEETING — Lighthouse Sound Restaurant, 12723 St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. Fine meal followed by a talk by Ted Evans of the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame. Learn about the museum and the men who made history on the Eastern Shore playing baseball. Reserve a spot: Mabel Rogers, 410-641--5883. BOARD SPORTS AND KAYAK EQUIPMENT SWAP MEET — Delmarva Board Sports, parking lot, 39084 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buying, selling or trading board sports and kayak equipment. Information, guidelines and to register, visit www.delmarvaboardsports.com or http://tinyurl.com/8ropl71. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAB FEAST — Hoopers, 12913 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 1-4 p.m. Crabs, corn, chicken and soft drinks, $35. Crabs, corn, chicken and draft beer, $45. Those ages 3-10, $10 and free to those 2 and younger. Benefits American Legion Auxiliary. Tickets: Starr Purnell, 443-235-3112 or 410-543-2898. NONPERISHABLE FOOD, PAPER GOODS AND TOY COLLECTION — The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County will be collecting nonperishable food and paper goods at the Ocean Pines South Side Fire Station from 1-3 p.m. These “Sharing Sunday” donations are collected on the third Sunday of each month and given to a local food pantry. In addition to the food collection, the group is requesting donations of unwrapped new toys for the “Santa’s Sack” program, which provides gifts for women inmates of the Worcester County jail to give to their children at Christmas. Info: 410-208-0825.

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Horse Park. Women interested in learning and singing in a barbershop format are welcome. Info: 410-208-4171. HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728. DEMOCRATS GATHER FOR WATCH THIRD PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE — Worcester County Democratic Headquarters, 11033 Cathell Road, Berlin, 8-11 p.m. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served and attendees may bring their own beverages. Info: 410-629-9107.

TUESDAY, OCT. 23 PLAYTIME FOR INFANTS THROUGH 5 YEAR OLDS — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Foster creativity and confidence with age appropriate toys, games and activities. Develop cognitive, physical and social skills through free play program. Info: 410-641-0650. LAP TIME FOR CHILDREN 2 YEARS AND YOUNGER — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Children introduced to songs, games, finger plays and movement activities. Parents and caregivers learn new and fun ways to communicate with their toddlers. Registration is necessary by calling 410-208-4014. YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, rotunda, 10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-6419734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24 EVERYTHING BLUEBIRD — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Birdwatcher Janice Ward talks about Bluebirds, their habitat and their place on Delmarva. Free and open to the public. Info: 410-208-4014. STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-524-1818. YOUNG AND RESTLESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Creative science, art and music activities. Dress for a mess. Registration is necessary by calling 410-208-4014. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, chapel, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 7-8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org. RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC — Worcester County Animal Control, 6207 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost is $5 per pet for Worcester County residents and $10 per pet for non-residents. Vaccinations available for dogs, cats and ferrets. A rabies certificate must be provided to receive a three-year booster shot. Otherwise, a one-year shot will be given. Dogs must be on a leash under the control of an adult and cats and ferrest must be in a carrier of box with air holes. Info: 410-352-3234 or 410-641-9559. HARVEST BINGO LUNCHEON — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at

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OUT&ABOUT 11:30 a.m., luncheon at 12:30 p.m. and bingo at 1:30 p.m. Tickets costs $40 and include luncheon of crab cake platter, non-alcoholic beverage and dessert; and bingo including 13 regular games, four special games and a $1,000 coverall game. Tickets: John Postanowicz, 302-436-3784. BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410250-2645. DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Skyline Bar & Grille at The Fenwick Inn, 138th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing until 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 4:45-6 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302436-3682.

THURSDAY, OCT. 25 FIRESIDE CHAT — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. Monthly book discussion. Take a book you’ve enjoyed or one that you want to discuss. Get ideas for new authors to try. Free and open to the public. Info: 410-641-0650. STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts. Info: 410-208-4014. FREE MEET AND GREET WITH DAN BONGINO — Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 4-6 p.m., rain or shine. Free appetizers. Cash bar. Everyone welcome. Donations encouraged. Info: Steve Ellis, 301-455-6880. BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Lighthouse Sound, 12723 St. Martins Neck Road, Bishopville, 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-957 or Kate, 410-524-0649. 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: 410-289-3166. ACRYLIC/MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOPS — Sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27, 1-6 p.m. No special art skills or equipment is needed. Cost is $75 for both days. Pre-registration required: 410-641-0809. DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m. After a brief social mixer, the Marylanders for Marriage Equality will speak on the Civil Marriage Protection Act. A presentation of all seven referendum issues will be made by Tom Wilson, member of The Worcester County Democratic Central Committee. Open to all Democrats and interested Independents.

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Main ingredient seared, simmered over low heat DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer Man’s ability to think defines reason and purpose. The pursuit of “why” is necessary. In other words, comprehension is a culmination of progressive thoughts and is a process crucial to achieving success. With this in mind, let us take a look at the art of braising meat. Braising is a cooking technique in which the main ingredient is seared and then simmered in liquid over low heat for an extended amount of time. Whether

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you choose to use the oven or the top of the stove, the results render unbelievable tenderness. Before we continue, here’s a brief analysis on the science of braising meat. The simmering low heat breaks down the tough connective tissue. With time, the collagen breaks down and dissolves into gelatin. But as this is happening, the heat is also drying up the meat and the muscle fibers start to contract and expel moisture. The outcome is tender but dry meat. However, in the braising process, the muscle fibers relax and the moisture and braising liquid is reabsorbed. Science is complicated, but in the end it prevails. The lengthy simmering process is often used as a way to cook less expensive, tough cuts of meats but it does have another advantage. After the initial searing and addition of liquid, the remainder of the cooking time does not require much attention. Once the heat is reduced, you can turn your attention to the next course. Crock-pots, pressure cookers, Dutch ovens, and large sauté pans can be used for braising. ‘Tis the season for pot roast but do not think in terms of predictability. Juicy, succulent chuck roast is delicious over creamy mash potatoes with a side of

sautéed mushrooms and spinach. If you’re counting calories, consider a mash that consists of potatoes and cauliflower. In other words, whatever strikes your fancy is perfectly acceptable and encouraged. Following is a basic recipe for the popular roast. The addition of dry white wine as opposed to red wine might be surprising. But white wine is lighter and allows the natural flavors of the meat to permeate the braising liquid. Also, pureeing half of the vegetables at the end helps thicken the sauce and acts as a fortified vegetable stock. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS canola oil 1 (4 to 5) pounds chuck roast 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon Herbs de Province 1 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes 12 baby carrots, green ends trimmed 2 large stalks celery, sliced at an angle 2 large sweet onions, quartered 1 large green pepper, seeded and stems removed, chopped 1 cup good quality dry white wine 2 cups beef stock 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons Wondra Quick-Mix-

ing Flour kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Generously season the roast with salt. In a large Dutch oven, heat 4 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat. Sear all sides of the roast until nicely browned. Remove the roast to a large plate. 3. Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, green pepper, onions, garlic, and celery and sauté for 7 minutes. 4. Add wine, stocks, tomatoes (including the juice), and herbs. 5. Put the roast back into the Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Cover and place in the oven for 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is fork tender. 6. Reduce the heat to 250 degrees and continue to cook for another hour. 7. Remove the roast and place on cutting board. Transfer half of the sauce and vegetables to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour puree back into the pot. Place on the stovetop over low heat, and return sauce to a simmer. 8. Add butter and Wondra Quick-Mixing Flour to sauce and mix thoroughly, stirring until sauce has thickened. 9. Cut meat into individual portions. Top with sauce and vegetables. Serve immediately. SECRET INGREDIENT: Simplicity. “Out of intense complexity, intense simplicity emerges.” … Winston Churchill

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Hope and Healing event Sat. (Oct. 12, 2012) The heartbreak of losing someone you love takes time to heal and when it is a child who is experiencing the loss, the process is even more difficult and unpredictable. To help children and their families cope with loss, Coastal Hospice will present “Hope and Healing with Horses” from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Kindred Spirit Farm in Salisbury. Hope and Healing with Horses is an equine-assisted activity during which children and their families are taught strategies to express their grief, reduce stress and isolation and connect with others going through similar experiences. Horses offer a pure, nonjudgmental relationship and allow children to connect to a living being without the risk of rejection or criticism. Coastal Hospice bereavement

help guides the children through their feelings. This activity is free and is designed for children, ages 6 and older, and their families. No horse experience is necessary and riding is optional, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This activity will take place rain or shine, and lunch will be provided. Advanced registration is preferred by calling 443-944-5846 or by e-mailing mdasher@coastalhospice.org. Kindred Spirit Farm is located at 31191 Johnson Road in Salisbury. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a private non-profit community program that provides traditional hospice services, palliative care, bereavement support, education and training to residents in Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester and Somerset counties.

‘FREEDOM FUND’ LUNCHEON Worcester County NAACP members discuss the upcoming Freedom Fund Luncheon during their September meeting. This yearly event will be held Oct. 20, at Stephen Decatur Middle School and will feature keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. Tickets cost $25. For more information, call 443-944-6701. Pictured, at back table from left, are Bertha Purnell, Laura Lassiter, NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis and Gabe Purnell; and at front table, Pat Warren, Linda Purnell, Ivory Smith and Barbara Richardson.

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On September 12, 2012, the Ocean City Lions Charities held a golf tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club to support our wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Over $25,000 was raised for their benefit. This was the seventh year for the Lions Club tournament, and our community made it successful for a most worthwhile cause. All proceeds of this tournament are for the benefit of our wounded heroes from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars through the U.S. Forces Overseas Casualty Assistance Program of the Ocean City Lions Charities Inc.

As of this date $200,000 and 19,000 items of new clothing have been sent to the hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, for their health and welfare. MEDAL OF HONOR SPONSOR Pam and Macky Stansell Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill PURPLE HEART SPONSORS Peninsula Rehab & Sports Medicine Dough Roller OC Crab Bag SPECIAL THANKS TO Buddy Sass & Staff Ocean City Golf Club Chris Brewington Asst Pro Ocean City Golf Club Culver’s Antiques Delmarva Printing & Design D3 Corp - Donation of Brochures Eastern Shore Distributors Lions & Lioness workers Maryland Coast Dispatch Ocean City Golf Club Ocean City Today Ruark Golf Super Fresh - N Ocean City The Framing Corner WaWa Food Stores Wicks Inc/ Ocean Promotion TEAM SPONSORS Bank of Ocean City Chris Tackacs & Others Decker Sales Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill #1 Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill #2 Main Street Wealth Mgt Mann Properties Mike Hooper & Others OC Real Estate Mgmt Peninsula Rehab & Sports Med. Race Track Auto Red Men Lodge Tribe 149 (3 teams) Richard Hagel IPA Region 58 Rob Magee & Others Ron Edelmann & Others Todd Joischek & Others Wayne Smith & Others TEE BOX SIGNS Acquest Title Service Atlantic Dental Assoc Anthony’s Beer, Wine & Deli Applebee’s Salisbury

Atlantic Gen Hosp Immediate Care Atlantic Gen Hosp - Care Givers Atlantic General Hospital Ayers, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand PA Bank of Ocean City Ben & Gloria Dawson BJ’s on the Water Bryan & Christine Selzer Burbarge Funeral Home Captains Galley II Casino at Ocean Downs Castle In the Sand Hotel Casual Designs Furniture Cathell Ins - Irquois Mid-Atlantic Cathell Ins -Farmers Mutual of Salem Co Central Reservations Charles & Terry Littleton Charlotte Cathell Cheers Beer & Wine Chesapeake Hearing Centers Clarion Resort Fountain Bleau Claudia Nicholls State Farm Ins Coastal Chiropractic Center Coates, Coates & Coates PA Commander Hotel Condominium Realty Inc Mark Fritschle Gp Cynthia Malament, Atty David Whittington Delagate Norman Conway Delmarva Printing DePalma Dental Dough Roller Empress Motel Fairway Services Limited First Home Mortgage - Kari Story Frick Accountants Fruitland Lions Club Gismondi Insurance Greg & Nancy Britt Inlet Lodge Jason Cook - Primary Residential Mortgage John’s Auto Body Jolly Roger at the Pier Katherine Wright Payne Kevin Decker Long & Foster Real Estate Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill Mann Properties Marine Corp League - First State Det Mary McCracken MD Title - Helene Parks Richardson Mike Wicklein - Home & Condo Show

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OC vintage license plate rally Saturday on Bdwk., gather after at inlet lot LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Oct. 19, 2012) A variety of automobile-themed parades have made their way along the resort’s Boardwalk over the years, including rides featuring corvettes, classic and custom cars and motorcycles. On Saturday afternoon, it won’t be the vehicles’ make, model, body or engine that’s the main focus, but rather one thing they all have in common — “vintage” Ocean City license plates. The resort has issued 1,300 vintagestyle “OCM” plates since the town launched the promotion in January 2009, according to City Clerk Kelly Allmond. Approximately 75 car owners who have an OCM plate have pre-registered to participate in the second annual rally event, sponsored by the Ocean City Downtown Association and the town of Ocean City. Cars with these plates will gather at 15th Street, and the ride will begin at noon. Each car will be photographed as it is driven along the Boardwalk toward the inlet parking lot. After the parade, a group photo will be taken at the inlet lot, where several resort organizations, such as the Ocean City Development Corporation, Art League, Downtown Association and AARP, among others, will offer information and other goodies. “This car rally is a very nice shoulder season special event. I can see it getting bigger each year,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “Nancy Howard deserves so much credit for the original OC license tag idea and also now for her efforts in coordinating this special event.” Photos of each individual car and the group will be available to view and purchase online. A Halloween theme has been added to this year’s event and participants are encouraged to decorate their cars and themselves. An award will be presented for the most creative decorations. “We were delighted with the turnout last year,” DTA President Brooks Trimper said in a press release. Approximately 100 cars rolled down the Boardwalk during the 2011 inaugural rally. “People throughout the state seem to have a special connection with Ocean City,” he said. “This parade and rally allows us an opportunity to say thank you to those folks.” For more information about the rally visit, www.downtownassociation.net or call 410-524-1881. To apply for a vintage license plate, call 410-289-8824 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov/City_ Clerk/licenseplate.html. The cost is $35 per vehicle. This amount includes a $25 MVA tag fee and a $10 administrative fee.

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OCES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPTIMIST DONATION The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Youth Foundation, Inc. contributed $12,000 to the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Youth Foundation Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES). This fund will help provide scholarships for Stephen Decatur High School students. Pictured, from left, is Fund Representative Richard Caproni, Community Foundation staff, David Plotts, Heather Towers, Sharon Dickson and Patt Strausburg, and Dr. Doug Wilson, president of the foundation.

As part of Fire Prevention Week at Ocean City Elementary School, Mrs. Kelly Gee’s third grade class wrote ‘Thank You” letters to Ocean City’s firefighters for all they do for the community. Pictured, top row, from left, Jessica Shoemaker, Rudy Engh, Monica Thornton, Mrs. Gee, Malik Hemmeian, Dimitri Anthony, Tommy Gjoni, Trystan Duffy; middle row, Leela Bacon, Trinity Colbert, Makayla Brown, Matthew Janson, Joseph Buxbaum, Lorelei Auker, and bottom row, Molly Randolph, Marina Bryan, Gavin Vent, Gus Emm, Logan Patrick and Kobe VanFossen.

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Forty-three Worcester Prep students honored for AP scores (Oct. 19, 2012) Forty-three Worcester Preparatory School students from the Classes of 2012 and 2013 were honored for their outstanding Advanced Placement Test scores. The Berlin school announced that five students were designated as AP National Scholars, fourteen students were named AP Scholars with Distinction, twelve students were Scholars with Honor, and 12 students became AP Scholars. AP National Scholars with average scores of at least four out of five on at least eight AP exams were: Ashley Foreman, Frankford; Olivia Massey, Greenbackville; Christopher Potvin, Snow Hill; Michelle Stickler, Lewes; and Patricia Twilley, Greenbackville. Worcester’s average score of its National Scholars is 4.38 out of 5. AP Scholars with Distinction with average scores of at least 3.5 on five or more exams were: Ellie Brown, Bethany Beach; Ashley Foreman, Frankford; Scott Gee, Millsboro; Casey Knerr, Berlin; Olivia Massey, Greenbackville; Ryan McGuire, Bishopville; Halie Murray-Davis, Lewes; Matteo Petrera, Salisbury; Christopher Potvin, Snow Hill; Erin Royal, Rehoboth Beach; Riddhi Sanwal, Lewes; Michelle Stickler, Lewes; Katelin Talbert, Eden; and Patricia Twilley, Greenbackville. AP Scholars with Honor with averages of 3 or higher on four or more AP exams: Carter Allen, Berlin; Talha Ehtasham, Lewes; Hannah Gaskill, Ocean City; Parker Kellam, Onancock; Caroline Klug, Salisbury; Kathryn Lawrence, Salisbury; Steven Lobo, Bethany Beach; Ian Marriott, Bethany Beach; Conor Nally, Ocean View; Katherine Pavlos, Salisbury; Elizabeth Sayan, Ocean City; and Meredith Soule´, Ocean City. AP Scholars with averages of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams: Alyssa Alicea, Seaford; Justin Canakis, Bishopville; Sarah Chaski, Lewes; Patrick Dowling, Ocean City; James Engel, Salisbury; Roland Gerachis, Ocean City; Brad Mullen, Seaford; Megan O’Donnell, Georgetown; Catherine Reilly, Selbyville; Sebal Tekman, Rehoboth Beach; Seth Wilgus, Bethany Beach; and Benjamin

Zito, Salisbury. Photo Caption: Class of 2013 Advanced Placement Scholars from Worcester Preparatory School: (row 1) Casey Knerr, Berlin; Talha Ehtasham, Lewes; Katherine Pavlos, Salisbury; Justin Canakis, Ocean City; Brad Mullen, Seaford; Parker Kellam, Onancock; (row 2) Patrick Dowling, Ocean City; Meredith Soule´, Ocean City; Kathryn Lawrence, Salisbury; Elizabeth Sayan, Georgetown; (row 3) Seth Wilgus, Bethany Beach; Roland Gerachis, Ocean City; Conor Nally, Bethany Beach; Scott Gee, Millsboro; and Steven Lobo, Bethany Beach. (Class of 2012 AP Honorees are now in college and universities throughout the country.)

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Located in the Montego Bay community this home features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and a large enclosed porch. Additional features include an eat-in kitchen, central air, a newer roof, a large walk-in closet in the MBR, Anderson insulated windows and a full size washer & dryer. The home is being sold with a deeded lot with no ground rent or ground lease attached. The community offers pools, tennis, miniature golf, shuffleboard and a bayfront boardwalk all for just $199 a year. The property is being offered at $139,900-furnished.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Continued from Page 49 the Park and Ride will continue with Greyhound ticketing services available in Salisbury. Shore Transit will stop at the West Ocean City Park and Ride to pick up passengers going into Ocean City and will make return trips to the Park and Ride upon request, enabling passengers to catch outbound Greyhound service. Coastal Highway “beach bus” winter schedule will begin Monday, Nov. 5. Frequency of service Sunday through Thursday will be every 40 minutes, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and every 80 minutes, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, frequency of service will be every 30 minutes, 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Passengers may ride Ocean City bus for $1 per-boarding or $3 for a ride-all-day pass. Exact fare is required. Discount coupon books are available at a cost of $15 for 20 coupons. Discount coupon books are available on any Ocean City bus (exact cash amount required). With cash or credit card, visit City Hall on Third Street, the convention center box office on 40th Street, Ocean City Police Department on 65th Street or Northside Park Recreation Complex on 125th Street. For more information about current or future transportation schedules, call the Ocean City Transportation Department at 410-7231606 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov.

Food drive Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is bringing back its “Gimme Five Food Drive” campaign to

combat hunger in all the towns and cities where it has Believe It or Not! Odditoriums. This year’s event will take place Sunday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 8. Guests who bring a donation of five nonperishable food items can get a ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City Odditorium for $5 (regular adult ticket price is $13.99). All the food collected will go to Diakonia. “This is a win-win situation,” said Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment Inc. “We’re able to help needy families put food on the table and also offer a great discount when families visit our Odditoriums.” Last year’s Gimme Five Food Drive netted more than 15,000 donations and helped feed tens of thousands of people across the country. Facts on hunger in the Lower Shore: Demand at the Diakonia food pantry has increased substantially over the last several months. Diakonia is now distributing roughly 500 bags of groceries to needy families each month. Many food bank clients say their children have to skip meals because there is not enough money for food. Suggested donations include juice, soup, beans, tuna, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, tomato sauce and baby food. Ripley’s Ocean City Odditorium is located in the Pier Building on the Boardwalk. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on weekends.

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PT Servers, Bussers and PM Dishwashers - Please apply in person, Dunes Manor, 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 410-289-1100

RESERVATIONISTS WANTED: Local golf travel company seeks detailed oriented people to fill seasonal PT/FT positions. Strong computer skills required & hotel front desk experience a plus. Email resume to sandrak@pamsgolfoc.com

Arctic Heating and Air is now hiring a full-time Install Technician - Top Pay. Benefits are provided after 90 days of employment. Interested applicants should fax their resume to 410641-1437. No phone calls please.

OC Winter Rental - 2BR/2BA Condo - Avail. Now! 3 blks. to boardwalk. Next to 9th St. pier. $600/mo. No smoking/pets/ groups. Refs. _ sec. deposit req’d. 410-544-6424

Yr … Tiburon, 139th St. 3BR/ 2BA w/cntrl. H&AC. Includes CATV, WiFi. Pool, tennis, freshly painted, furn. or unfurn. $1250. 410-213-8090

Winter Rental or Year Round2BR/2BA 142nd Street Winter Rental-3BR/2BA-28th Street-$700. Call 443-880-0510

Nite Club Taxi is hiring F/T & P/T Drivers. Call Michael 443373-1319.

Now hiring sales reps and promo models for weekend work. Paid travel, $100 a day + bonuses. J-1 welcome. Experienced sales managers for travel also needed for PT/FT salaried position. Please call 443-2917651

PT Office Manager - $15,000/ yr. Ocean City church seeks office manager, rackets 18 hr. per week for busy church office. Computer/data entry, people oriented and organizational skills necessary. Send resume to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842-2501 or fax 410-524-6009 Ищу помощницу по дому. В помощь входит готовка и персональная помощь. Все расходы по проживанию и персональная ванная комната включены. Компьютер и Интернет, и частичное покрытие персональных расходов предоставлены. 410-251-8420

Legal Secretary: Busy Ocean City and Ocean Pines law firm has an immediate opening for a motivated and experienced legal secretary. Experience in Estate Planning, Wills and Corporate matters and prior experience in preparation of Real Estate Settlements is preferred. Proficiency in word processing, written and oral communication skills necessary. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 739, Ocean City, MD 21843.

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Hiring servers and Delivery Drivers Come in for interview on Wednesday @ 11am., 5600 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

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WR or YR - 1BR/1BA Condo Canal view, $375/mo. for WR or $700/mo. for YR. Available Now! Compass Resort 410723-5200

YR or Winter Rental - 28th St. 2BR/1BA Condo - DW, W/D, $950/mo.-$1100/mo. + utils. + 1 mo. sec. dep. No pets. Call Mary 484-955-9976.

Winter Rental - 2BR/2BA $700/mo. Now thru May 5th. Call Bill 301-537-5391

WR - Direct Bayfront, 26th St. - Furn., 2BR/2BA, W/D, pets allowed. $900/mo. + utils. Oct. thru May. 443-783-6383

Berlin - 4BR/2BA - Remodeled Rancher, hardwood floors. Large yard, shed. $1300/mo. Call Bunting Realty 410-6413313

YR South Ocean Pines 4BR/2BA - All appliances. No pets/smoking. $1195/Mo. + utils. + sec. dep. Call Barry, broker/owner 302-275-9412

YR … West OC, 10144 Golf Course Rd. 2BR/1BA w/cntrl. H&AC. Includes CATV, WiFi. Freshly painted. Furn. or unfurn. $850. 410-213-8090

Clean 1BR/1BA - 33rd St. Bayview Condo Furnished, full kitchen, W/D, private balcony. $650/month + utilities. Available 10/15. Call 610-453-0670. No pets, no smoking.

Winter Rental - Two Pristine Condos. 3BR/3BA and 2BR/ 2BA. Call Bill 443-373-7232. Winter or Monthly • NOC, 3BR/2BA, furnished, nice, $800. • West OC, 2BR/1BA, nice, furnished $600. 410-2138090

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WR - 1BR Condo - Off 28th St. - Furnished, $650/mo. includes cable & utilities w/limits. Available now. No smoking/pets. 410-903-8169 YR-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath House, large yard, close to WalMart. $900/month. Call Dale 443-736-5589 or e-mail dale@ocrooms.com OC Vista Sunsets - OC - Y/R 2BR, furn. Bayfront w/deck. $900/mo. + utils. + sec. dep. 410-289-4146

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W/R-7th St., 1 Blk. to Boardwalk Spacious, 2BR/1BA, full kitchen, living room, porch, parking. $600/mo. 1 mo. sec. Avail. now thru April 30th. 410289-7888 Winter Rentals - 1BR Ocean Block Condos. 69th St. or 135th St. Includes cable. No smoking/pets. Avail. now. $550/mo. + electric. 410-596-7873. YR WOC, 4BR/4.5BA Penthouse, unfurnished, 3BR/2BA Oceanfront Condo, furnished, 1BR/1.5BA Oceanfront Condo, furnished. Available now! Income verification req’d. Call 443-521-3202. 3BR/2BA Mobile on Water Bishopville, unfurnished. No smoking. No pets. $950/mo. Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555. Downtown - 1BR - Fully furnished Condos for rent Sleeps 6, cable, all utils. included. $650-$750/mo. Avail. now. Call Richard 240-4752822. YR - 3BR/2BA - NOC - Furnished, 1800 sq. ft., house. Ready to move in. $1200 + utils. + sec. dep. 410-250-0865

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Legal Notices 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 11700 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #909 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Richard S. Lynard and Sheila L. Lynard dated November 24, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4310, Folio 384 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $356,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.500% 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, Snow Hill, on NOVEMBER 7, 2012 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. T-909 in the Carousel Center 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 $37,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults

under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-10/18/3t ___________________________________ 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 16 DECATUR ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Shireen Ramadan dated August 5, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3828, Folio 566 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $111,500.00 and an original interest rate of 5.000% 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, Snow Hill, on

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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-10/18/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $7,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any.

10330 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Matthew J. Schiftic and Robin Schiftic, dated December 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5042, folio 712 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on OCTOBER 29, 2012 AT 2:59 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 $18,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the

purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 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 #2012-24041) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, 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-10/11/3t ___________________________________ 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 13 71ST ST., UNIT #B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jacqueline Marie Cipriano dated November 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4833, Folio 438 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $585,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.11% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on OCTOBER 31, 2012 AT 2:10 PM

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Legal Notices 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 $65,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-10/11/3t ___________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

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OF VALUABLE IMPROVED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS PINES PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CATHELL ROAD AND ROUTE 589, HAVING ADDRESSES OF 11070 CATHELL ROAD AND 11206 FIVE-L DRIVE, NEAR OCEAN PINES COMMUNITY, BERLIN, MARYLAND Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Indemnity Deed of Trust from Berkley Trace, LLC and The Hampton Company, Inc., dated June 30, 2009, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 5302, folio 279, et seq., the Substitute Trustees having been appointed by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records as aforesaid in Liber S.V.H. No. 5945, folio 007, et seq., for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: AT THE PROPERTY 11070 CATHELL ROAD NEAR MD ROUTE 589 (RACETRACK ROAD) BERLIN, MARYLAND ON OCTOBER 24, 2012 AT 11:45 A.M. Parcel 1 (Lots 17, 20 and 25) Lot 17, 20, 25 on a certain Plat entitled “Five-L Park” which said Plat is recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book 53, folio 46, et seq., and also as shown on a Plat entitled, “Survey and Location Plan for Ocean Pines Shopping Center - Ocean Pines Plaza Limited Partnership Lot 17, 20, 25 and 7 (Resubdivided) Five-L Park” made by Adam-Kemp Associates which is recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book R.H.O. 146, folio 2 et seq., being a portion of the land which by Deed dated May 24, 1985, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 1090, folio 225, et seq., was conveyed by Calvert R. Bregel, authorized attorney to Pines Plaza Limited Partnership. Also being a portion of the land which by Indenture dated May 24, 1985, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 1090, folio 227, et seq., was conveyed by Lloyd O. Whitehead, Trustee in Bankruptcy, to Pines Plaza Limited Partnership. Parcel 2 (Lot 7) Lot No. 7 as shown on the Plat entitled, “Survey and Location Plan for Ocean Pines Shopping Center - Ocean Pines Plaza Limited Partnership Lot 17, 20, 25 and 7 (Resubdivided) Five-L Park” dated March 2, 1996, revised March 21, 1996, and made by AdamsKemp Associates and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Plat Book R.H.O. 146, folio 2, et seq. Being a portion of the land described in the aforesaid Indenture dated May 24, 1985 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, as aforesaid, in Liber 1090, folio 227, et seq., from Lloyd O. Whitehead, Trustee in the

Bankruptcy, to Pines Plaza Limited Partnership. Parcel 3 (Fifteen Foot Right of Way Along Lots 7, 9, Five-L Park) Right-of-Way Easement fifteen (15’) feet wide, for the purpose of laying, maintaining and replacing underground water and/or sewer pipes, which Right-of-Way Easement runs from Resubdivided Lot 7, Five-L Park, as said Resubdivided Lot 7 is shown and depicted on a Plat entitled “Resubdivision of Lot No. 7, Five-L Park” recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 99, folio 18; said Right-of Way Easement being more particularly described in a certain Deed of Exchange dated May 24, 1985, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 1090, folio 259, et seq., which said Right-of-Way Easement is more particularly shown, described and depicted on the aforesaid “Survey And Location Plan for Pines Plaza Shopping Center - Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland Pines Plaza Limited Partnership Lot 17, 20, 25 and 7 (Resubdivided) Five-L Park Third Election District, Worcester County, State of Maryland”, dated March 2, 1996, revised March 21, 1996, and prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc. (“Survey Plat”) which said Survey Plat is recorded as aforesaid among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book R.H.O. 146, folio 2, et seq. Parcel 4 (Sixty Foot Access and Water and Sewer Easement on Lot 9, Five-L Park) Right-of-Way Easement sixty (60’) feet wide, for the purpose of laying, maintaining and replacing underground water and/or sewer pipes, and for the purpose of access from Five-L Drive to Parcel 3 described above, which Right-of-Way Easement shall run alongside and adjacent to the northwesterly line of Lot No. 9 as said Lot No. 9 is shown on the plat of “FiveL Park” recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 53, folio 46, et seq., which said easement is located on Lot No. 9, Five-L Park, and which said Right-of-Way Easement is more particularly shown, described and depicted on a certain, “Survey And Location Plan for Pines Plaza Shopping Center - Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland Pines Plaza Limited Partnership Lot 17, 20, 25 and 7 (Resubdivided) Five-L Park Third Election District, Worcester County, State of Maryland”, dated March 2, 1996, revised March 21, 1996, and prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc. (“Survey Plat”) which said Survey Plat is recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book R.H.O. 146, folio 2, et seq. Parcel 5 (Right To Use And Maintain Sewer Utility Line Beneath 5-L Drive) The right to use and maintain a sewer utility line installed beneath the bed of 5-L Drive as shown and depicted on the aforesaid plat entitled “Survey And Location Plan For Pines Plaza Shopping Center - Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland Pines Plaza Limited Partnership Lot 17, 20, 25 and 7 (Resubdivided) Five-L Park Third Election District, Worcester County, State of Maryland”, dated March 2, 1996, re-

vised March 21, 1996, and prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc. (“Survey Plat”) which said Survey Plat is recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Plat Book R.H.O. 146, folio 2, et seq. Improvements on the Property The property being sold is improved by a commercial shopping center, on the south side of Cathell Road, near to but not abutting Maryland Route 589 (Racetrack Road) in the immediate area of the Ocean Pines community, in Berlin, Maryland. The site is afforded a frontage of approximately 493 feet along Cathell Road and is directly accessible from said Cathell Road. The site is improved with a multi-tenanted neighborhood shopping center, built approximately 1986, which totals 63,900 square feet more or less of gross building area. The structure is of concrete block and steel construction, situated on a concrete slab, with a brick veneer along the front. The roof is mostly flat and comprised of a mix of tar and chip, metal and rubber membrane. There are 18 commercial units in the shopping center, said units ranging in size from 750 square feet up to 24,650 square feet. In addition, the property contains a free standing five bay car wash facility (one automatic, four self-serve) totaling 3,034 square feet more or less positioned on a pad in front of the shopping center, near to Cathell Road. It includes six vacuum stations and a water recovery system. Site improvements include the asphalt parking lot and drives; concrete sidewalks and curbing, utilities, storm water management, exterior lighting and landscaping. The improvements are believed to be of average quality and appear to be in fair to average condition but, the property is being sold As-Is, without any warranty or representation as to the actual condition thereof. Reference is made to the site for a more complete description. Sewer and Water Matters The property is temporarily connected to the Ocean Pines service area water and waste water system, but is to be permanently connected thereto. On February 7, 2012, the Worcester County Commissioners passed Resolution No. 12-1 which provides for the intended provision of public water and sewer to the Ocean Pines Plaza commercial area from the Ocean Pines sanitary service area. The project which will provide such service will consist of a gravity collection system, containing pipe lines of eight inches in diameter, connecting to each property, including the subject property at the street right-of-way. Further information related to such proposed connection, the cost thereof, and the time at which it is proposed, to be built will be provided upon request by the undersigned, Substitute Trustees at 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. Information regarding such matters can also be obtained from the following persons: John Ross, Deputy Director, Worcester County Public Works Department, (410-641-5251, ext. 112) or Robert Mitchell, Director, Environmental Program for Worcester County, (410-632-1220, ext. 1601). TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s

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Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lizabeth C. Lind and Gordon P. Harrington dated March 26, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5082, Folio 621 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $308,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.37500% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on OCTOBER 31, 2012 AT 2:00 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 $33,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing,

Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-10/11/3t ___________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 7601 COASTAL HIGHWAY, #305 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-12-0951, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 7601 Coastal Highway. Ocean City. Maryland 21842. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012 AT 10:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, more particularly designated and distinguished as Unit No. 305 in the "Coral Seas Condominium", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated June 23, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber S.V.H. No. 4466, folio 91, et seq., and pursuant to the Condominium Plats recorded therewith in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 200, folio 2, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to 1) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4765, folio 350, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $407,920.00 on August 15, 2006, and 2) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4765, folio 371, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $50,990.00 on August 16, 2006. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier's or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, in-

cluding transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney's fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser's sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/4/3t ___________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 300 ROBIN DRIVE, #305 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-12-0978, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 300 Robin Drive. Ocean City. Maryland 21842. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012 AT 10:30 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, more particularly designated and distinguished as Unit No. 305 in the "KEY WEST VILLAS CONDOMINIUM", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated April 21, 1986, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber W.C.L. No. 1298, folio 337, et seq., and pursuant also to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book W.C.L. No. 111, folio 13, et seq., and pursuant to all subsequently recorded Amendments. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4691, folio 465, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $129,600.00 on April 11, 2006. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier's or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exer-

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Legal Notices cise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney's fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser's sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/4/3t ___________________________________ 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 12436 W. TORQUAY RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David Maizel dated August 3, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5463, Folio 406 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $139,858.00 and an original interest rate of 5.56% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on

purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-10/4/3t ___________________________________

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OCTOBER 24, 2012 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $25,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid by the

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY WILL HOLD A GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012. AT THAT ELECTION THERE WILL BE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED FOR DETERMINATION BY THE VOTERS. A FAIR SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZES THE COUNCIL TO ENGAGE IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH ALL TOWN DEPARTMENTS, IN ADDITION TO THOSE DEPARTMENTS CURRENTLY LISTED, AND WOULD ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES FOR ENGAGING IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. NEW MATTER TO BE ADDED TO THE CHARTER IS PRINTED IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS AND IS UNDERSCORED. CURRENT MATTER TO BE DELETED IS ENCLOSED BY BOLD FACED DOUBLE PARENTHESES. To amend Article X, Section C-1003 of the town charter – Merit system au-

thorized: right of certain employees to organize and bargain collectively, paragraph C, to include all Town Departments. C. The Council shall have the authority to recognize and engage in collective bargaining with one or more designed bargaining representatives of certain employees of the emergency medical services division of the Ocean City Department of Emergency Services, ((and)) the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Department, AND ALL OTHER TOWN DEPARTMENTS, and shall have the authority to enter into a binding collective bargaining agreement with said representatives, and shall further have the authority to enact by ordinance or amendment, a system of rules and regulations to govern this process, provided that the Council shall not have the authority to participate in binding interest arbitration with respect to these employees. “Binding interest arbitration” shall be defined herein as the process through which parties negotiating a collective bargaining agreement reach impasse on one or more terms, and call upon a third party to resolve the impasse and set a term of the collective bargaining agreement to which the parties are bound. Binding interest arbitration includes the impasse panel process described in § C-1003.B. Additionally, to amend Article X, Section § C1005 of the town charter by deletion of paragraph B - Prohibitions and penalties. ((B. No union, association, club, etc., or other collective bargaining organization shall be recognized as a bargaining agent or representative of any city employee, group of city employees or all of the city employees. No dues check off or other withholding of a portion of an employee’s salary shall be permitted except to the extent same is mandatorily required by federal or state tax or social security provisions or other federal or state laws and except to the extent that a program of employee benefits sponsored by the city may allow voluntary withholdings. The provisions of this subsection are not applicable to employees of the Ocean City Police Department, the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Ocean City Department of Emergency Services, and the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Department, as determined by the Council.)) OCD-10/4/4t ___________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14842 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PAULINE E. BABB Notice is given that Daniel Cathell, 10523 Woodlawn Road, Berlin, MD 21811 and Georgina Cathell, 10523 Woodlawn Road, Berlin, MD 21811, were on October 05, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Pauline E. Babb who died on July 9,

2012, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of April, 2013. 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. Daniel Cathell Georgina Cathell Personal Representatives 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: October 11, 2012 OCD-10/11/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 12-5 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 12-5 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 $6,200,000, TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE (1) THE PREPAYMENT OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COUNTY’S OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ACCRUED LIABILITY CONTRIBUTIONS RESULTING FROM THE TRANSFER OF THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL TO THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND ON JULY 1, 2008, TOGETHER WITH ANY PREPAYMENT PREMIUMS AND/OR ACCRUED INTEREST, AND (2) THE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SPECIAL ACCRUED

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Legal Notices LIABILITY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SUCH PLAN WHICH ARE PAYABLE BY THE COUNTY AFTER THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE; AND INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Lockfaw, Purnell and Shockley on October 2, 2012. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX "HH" BOND AUTHORIZATION TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE (1) THE PREPAYMENT OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COUNTY’S OUTSTANDING SPECIAL ACCRUED LIABILITY CONTRIBUTIONS RESULTING FROM THE TRANSFER OF THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL TO THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND ON JULY 1, 2008, TOGETHER WITH ANY PREPAYMENT PREMIUMS AND/OR ACCRUED INTEREST, AND (2) THE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SPECIAL ACCRUED LIABILITY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SUCH PLAN WHICH ARE PAYABLE BY THE COUNTY AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS LOCAL LAW. (a) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; recites Resolution No. 0810 of the Commissioners withdrawing the Correctional Officers of the Worcester County Jail from the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Contributory Pension Plan and transferring said officers to the Correctional Officers Retirement System of the State of Maryland (CORS) on July 1, 2008 and referencing the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of $4,667,231 which resulted from the transfer and was to be paid with interest by level annual payments of $412,245 for a 25-year period, commencing December 31, 2008; and recites the determination of the Commissioners to borrow not more than $6,200,000 through general obligation bonds to finance or refinance (1) the prepayment of all or a portion of the County’s outstanding special accrued liability contributions resulting from the transfer of the Correctional Officers of the Worcester County Jail to the Correctional Officers Retirement System of the State of Maryland on July 1, 2008, together with any prepayment premiums and/or accrued interest, and (2) the reimbursement to the County of special accrued liability contributions for such plan which are payable by the County after the effective date of this Local Law. (b) Declares that the County is obligated to pay to the CORS the remaining 21 CORS special accrued liability contributions in the aggregate amount of $8,657,145; declares that the County’s financial advisor, Davenport & Company LLC, has advised that the County may be able to realize significant savings by issuing its general obligation bonds for the purposes of financing or refinancing the CORS Prepayment and Reimbursement; declares that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; and declares that financing or refinancing the CORS

Prepayment and Reimbursement is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow $6,200,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing or refinancing the CORS Prepayment and Reimbursement, and related costs. (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 for severability provisions. A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 12-5 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/18/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14873 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE A. LIEBERT Notice is given that Jacqueline Spitzer, 9507 Country Roads Lane, Manassas, VA 20112, was on October 05, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Josephine A. Liebert who died on September 4, 2012, with a will. Further information can be ob-

tained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of April, 2013. 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. Jacqueline Spitzer 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: October 11, 2012 OCD-10/18/3t ___________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Shane L. Sales Amber L. Sales 3306 Johnson Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C12000713

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 11th day of October, 2012 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 3306 Johnson Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of November, 2012, 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 5th day of November, 2012. The Report of Sale states the amount

of the foreclosure sale price to be $93,500.00. 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-10/18/3t ___________________________________ Morris/Hardwick/Schneider, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237 MARK H. WITTSTADT GERARD WM. WITTSTADT, JR. DEBORAH A. HILL Substitute Trustees 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237 V Urika V. Mumford 9703 Peerless Road Bishopville, Maryland 21813 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE # 23-C-12-000196

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 12th day of October, 2012, that the foreclosure sale of the real property know as 9703 Peerless Road, Bishopville, Maryland 21813, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Mark H. Wittstadt, Gerard Wm. Wittstadt, Jr., and Deborah A. Hill, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of November, 2012. Provided a copy of this Order is inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 5th day of November, 2012. The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $146,026.60. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-10/18/3t ___________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, November 1, 2012. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Martin and Anna

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Cowan—Request No. 2012-73—Request to relocate existing PWC lift and existing boat lift, construct 6’ x 10’ pier extension and install four (4) mooring pilings not to exceed 23’ channelward. This project is located at 18 N. Pintail Dr., also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 50, Section 14A, Lot 80, Ocean Pines, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Pines Point Marina—Request No. 2012-74—Request to install five (5) mooring pilings adjacent to existing dock not to exceed 17’ channelward from existing dock. The project is located at Pines Point Marina, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 113, Ocean Pines, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 J. Stacey Hart and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Michael and Lois Manning –Request No. 2012-75 – Request to remove existing pier and replace with 6’ x 26’ pier with 6’ x 12’ “T” and install one (1) boatlift and associated pilings not to exceed 26’ channelward. This project is located at 33 Moonshell Dr., also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 157, Ocean Pines, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 Hidden Oak Farm, LLC on behalf of Kurtis Miller –Request No. 2012-76 – Request to install two (2) PWC lifts with associated pilings along existing dock not to exceed 12’ channelward. This project is located at 12401 Meadow Dr., also known as Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 35, Snug Harbor, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-10/18/2t ___________________________________ Paul J. Schwab, III, Esp. Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz, LLC 101 E. Chesapeake Avenue 5th Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21286

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 14881 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Circuit Court of Sarasota County, Florida appointed Amy Coughlin, 706 Oakwood Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45419 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Diane H. Fritschle who died on June 30, 2012 domiciled in Florida, United States of America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Paul J. Schwab, III whose address is 101 E. Chesapeake Avenue, 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21286. 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. Amy Coughlin 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: 10-18-2012 OCD-10/18/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Public Service Commission of Maryland in the matter of the joint application of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and The Eastern Shore Gas Company for Approval of an Agreement by which Chesapeake Utilities Corporation will acquire certain franchises, assets, rights and authority of The Eastern Shore Gas Company. (Case No. 9303) A pre-hearing conference in this matter is hereby scheduled for Thursday, November 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commission’s 19th floor hearing room, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland. At the prehearing conference, any preliminary matters, including the establishment of a procedural schedule, will be discussed. Individuals who seek to intervene in this proceeding that petitions to intervene shall be filed with David J. Collins, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by October 29, 2012. OCD-10/18/1t _________________________________

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