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HURRICANE CLEANUP CONTINUES Atlantic Stonewall & Patio, Inc. and Timber Tree cut down a 110-foot tree Tuesday that fell onto a house in Ocean Pines during Hurricane Sandy. (At left) Ken Zuber assesses the situation from atop the tree. While several property owners are still ridding their yards of leaves, branches and trees, many others are traveling throughout the region to offer assistance to people hit by the storm.

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Margotta worked with OC city manager in Ft. Pierce; OCPD chief coming soon ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) Ocean City government is closing its top-end leadership gap, as the town announced this week that Fort Pierce, Fla. Director of Planning Matthew Margotta will be coming to the resort to replace former Ocean City Planning and Community Development Director Jesse Houston, who retired in September.

Incidentally, Margotta is being hired away from the same municipality, Fort Pierce, that current City Manager David Recor came from in May. Margotta also worked in Hilton Head, S.C. when Recor was employed there as well.

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No injuries were reported after a 2005 dump truck overturned on Route 589 at Beauchamp Road on Tuesday. According to Maryland State Police, the four-axle truck flipped over at 2:48 p.m. and traffic was shut down in both directions. The truck, owned by Melvin L. Joseph Construction Company of Georgetown, Del., was towed from the scene by Bunting’s Garage and traffic resumed at 5:10 p.m.

(Nov. 23, 2012) Despite a topsy-turvy election season that saw a major power shift in the City Council, the town of Ocean City will be keeping the same face, at least to the outside world, as it has for the last few years.

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Ocean City to seek tax differential legislation again ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) The town of Ocean City is likely to put the proverbial hot potato back in the political oven sometime within the next 17 days, as city officials discussed on Monday night their intent to again notify Worcester County government that the city will be seeking tax differential legislation from the state.

Given that several elected officials have recently stated their desire to continue to seek a differential policy, City Manager David Recor advised council at this week’s meeting that time is soon running out to notify the county formally that their tax base could change for fiscal year 2014.

“We may really want to be thinking about that next week and in the first part of December,” Recor said. “We have a statutory deadline that we must provide Worcester County with notice.”

A tax differential is a system whereby some sub-jurisdictions of a county — such as cities and municipalities — pay a lower tax rate than the rest of the county, in order to compensate the smaller jurisdictions for services they provide in lieu of duplicate county services.

Property owners in the town of Ocean City pay the same rate in county taxes as other Worcester County property owners, but as many city officials have bemoaned, resort residents receive relatively little benefit from some the county’s more costly public services.

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City provides its own police, fire, and EMS, and thus requires little to no coverage for those county. Thus, officials argue, the resort residents should not be paying for emergency services that it does not use.

Seeking such an allowance requires legislative action by the state, given that the powers of a county to tax are covered

by Maryland code. But before the city can even begin to seek support for such a measure in the State Senate and House of Delegates it must notify the county by a certain date that it is seeking to do so.

Maryland code specifies that this must be done at least 180 days before the county’s budget approval deadline. Given that Worcester’s code requires its budget to be passed by the first Tuesday in June, the city would have until Dec. 7 of this year to make a differential request for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

The city attempted to do the same in 2010, but Mayor Rick Meehan’s notification letter arrived on Dec. 23, 13 days after the Dec. 10 deadline.

Meehan said Monday that, regardless of what the city decides to pursue, the notification should be drafted and sent as a safeguard.

“Whether or not we end up moving in that direction or not, we should do that,” he said. “I think we need to put them on notice and then decide how we’re going to go about that as we move forward.”

“We absolutely need to protect our right in providing notice to Worcester County if we intend to go down that road,” Recor concurred.

Ocean City also requested differential consideration in 2007, after city officials commissioned a study to determine exactly how much it was paying for services it didn’t actually use. The tally came to $13.8 million, although the county contested the accuracy of the figure.

Even still, county staff tabulated at the time that Ocean City would require an approximately nine percent decrease on its county tax bill, for an annual savings of roughly $180 per property owner. However, in order to make up for the loss, property owners elsewhere in the county would see a 23 percent increase, with an average of $480.

The most heavily hit by the potential revenue drop, county officials said, would be the county school system — by far the county’s most expensive public institution — to the tune of almost $7 million.

These figures, however, would require substantial updating given the considerable decrease in assessed property values in recent years.

Although Ocean City did not obtain a differential for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, negotiation over the policy resulted in the county agreeing to provide the city with more grant funding as compensation for not receiving the tax break it wanted.

According to Meehan, the city received roughly $2 million annually in county grant funding prior to 2008. But after the tax differential negotiations, Meehan said, he was able to secure $4 million. “We can always work with the county commissioners for an alternative formula,” he said.

BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) The Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following issues during its Nov. 20 session:

Environmental education Marlyn Barrett, coordinator of science instruction, and Judy Rutkiewic, coordinator of early childhood instruction, gave a presentation to the board on the county’s increased initiatives towards environmental science education.

Under the state’s “Every Child Every Year” initiative, Maryland students are required to “receive a meaningful outdoor experience every year they are in a public school.”

To this end, Barrett detailed the staff training and student curriculum improvements made, beginning with teachers attending an environmental education conference in Allegany County that “allowed us to discuss with other science and social studies teachers all over the state what we thought was important.”

A teacher in-service academy at Salisbury University further involved educators in the sort of basic environmental research techniques that they were to teach students, including having to observe a particular group of animals for two hours a day, every day for four days at the Salisbury Zoo. Some teachers were so enthralled, Barrett said, that they stayed through a thunderstorm to have the opportunity to hear the wolves howl.

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“I have no doubt there will be a time when this person asks for help in paying his contracts,” beach stand franchisee Patti Murrell warned the City Council Monday night.

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 concession system has been highly rewarding for the city’s coffers over past decades, but bids for any given stretch of beach have declined since 2008, as the slow economy has reduced concessionaires’ profit margins.

Subsequently, the city increased 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 and keep the franchises attractive to larger investors.

The issue now, however, is that the vendor who ended up taking advantage of the expansion opportunity – and who has kept the city’s bid revenues buoyed – may have only been able to do so through criminal activity.

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, which had won rights to 50 percent of the beach. He also owned two beach photo companies and an ice cream truck fleet.

McLaughlin apparently 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.

“Most of us realize the stands will never do better than they’re doing now,” Murrell told council Monday. But McLaughlin, she claimed, has been bidding at prices so high that they will turn no profit – or operate at a loss – just to drive out smaller competitors.

“I don’t know how this owner is making it work, but it is a big risk to the town,” Murrell said.

The city’s coastline is divided into three zones – south end, north end and midbeach. Each zone is further divided into See PROBLEM on Page 5

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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, 14 of the 18 north end parcels are up for bid, while the other four have been optioned for another three years.

Beach concession owner Trudy Stock, who has been in the business in Ocean City since the 1970s, said because of the cap increase, “bids have increased drastically, even to the point that the 10 percent increase has become too much.”

Stock and Murrell also objected to what they said was a lack of publicity surrounding the change in 2008, which, according to Murrell, was done “without even giving the other beach stand owners the chance to voice their opinion or even notifying us of this request.”

“I am not aware of any other owner [besides McLaughlin] who was in favor of this,” she added.

However, Mayor Rick Meehan said the change was not at the request of McLaughlin, but was an idea brought forward by then-City Clerk Carol Jacobs as a way to boost bid revenue.

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Concession owners have also reported that much of the problem may come from the bid process itself.

Although the city code specifies a formal, sealed bid process for the beach parcels, it also contains a caveat wherein “in lieu of the sealed bid process, the mayor and City Council may conduct a public auction of the franchises in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as it may determine.”

According to City Clerk Kelly Allmond, this option has been exercised for at least the past five years. A public auction is also scheduled for Dec. 5 of this year.

Concession owners claim that this process has given the advantage to McLaughlin’s operation, as he is able to narrowly outbid his competitors without the risk of grossly overpaying in a sealed bid process, thereby assuring he is able to drive out competition at the lowest cost to himself.

Even if the auction continues as scheduled, however, the city appears to have grounds to revoke McLaughlin’s bids if he were to try to continue his enterprise. The city code gives the mayor and council the leeway to “reject any and all bids for any reason it deems appropriate, and may rebid upon such terms, conditions and manner it deems appropriate.”

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OCEAN CITY BRIEFS ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer The Ocean City Council discussed the following matters at its Nov. 19, 2013 meeting

Uptown landscaping Mayor Rick Meehan issued a formal commendation from the Town of Ocean City to Carol Hemp for her many years of effort in maintaining, landscaping, and beatifying the beach entrance at 133rd Street.

Hemp has led a group of North Ocean City residents in improving the street end and dune cut that is frequently used by North Ocean City residents to go on the beach.

“It’s really an example of some of our residents going the extra mile to make the area where they go to the

beach a little nicer,” Meehan said.

An Ocean City native, Hemp began work on the 133rd Street access area by herself, but was soon offered both labor and materiel assistance from neighbors.

“This is not only about my pride in Ocean City and my love of Ocean City, but also that I’ve made so many new friends,” Hemp said.

Parking dates clarified The council approved, on first reading, an ordinance to clarify when the city’s paid parking goes into effect.

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Mayor Rick Meehan commends Carol Hemp by presenting her with a copy of the city’s iconic beach conservation signs, which appear at every dune crossing. Hemp has led a group of neighborhood volunteers to landscape and maintain the street end and beach access path at 133rd Street.

garding the effective dates of the city’s Cale machines.

“So this is really housekeeping, changing language that we already enforce?” asked Councilwoman Margaret Pillas.

A 2010 city ordinance sought to eliminate the problem of weekends falling on different dates each year by defining the enforcement of paid parking as being “from the first Saturday in April or Good Friday, whichever occurs first, through the third Sunday of October.”

A 2012 ordinance, however, encourages the use of downtown in the shoulder season by creating free parking on weekdays only from April 1 to May 24, and from Sept. 4 through Oct.14.

The revised, master ordinance maintains the weekday allowances while eliminating specific dates.

Paid parking will be in effect on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only from the first Saturday in April or Good Friday until the Sunday before Memorial Day, as well as Thursdays before Springfest and the spring Cruisin’ car event.

Paid parking will be in effect seven days per week from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, with free parking Monday through Thursday coming back into effect from Labor Day through the third Sunday of October, except on Thursdays before Bike Week, Sunfest, and the fall Cruisin’.

Komen plans strong return Despite rain hampering last year’s highly anticipated event, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will return to the city on April 21, 2013.

“Even in really bad weather and rain, the emotion of the event and the connection of the community [was excellent],” said local event promoter Brad Hofman, who helped to coordinate the April 22 race in the resort.

According to Hofman, last year’s event raised $400,000 for breast cancer research and support.

Economic impact to Ocean City was estimated at $800,000 from the 3,500 participants of the 2012 race, and Hofman expects that, if this year’s event goes as planned, 5,000 to 6,000 will participate.

The city will also be working to develop a memorandum of understanding with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide for future races.

The 5k run/walk begins on the Boardwalk at Somerset Street and heads south, around the pier and inlet parking lot, then turns north up Baltimore Avenue before crossing on 12th Street, heading back down the boards to end in front of the Life Saving Museum.

Meehan pledged that the town would commit even more this coming year to promoting the spring event to its full potential.

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the rather tricky site, “being that it is surrounded by boats and a propane tank.”

OCEAN CITY BRIEFS “I think this is the year that this town really needs to be pink,” Meehan said.

“We need to have everyone know what this event is, what it’s for, when it’s taking place.

Water tank unsellable As anticipated, Public Works Director Hal Adkins informed the council that he was unable to sell the water tank on 66th Street, where the current water tower is soon to be demolished.

Adkins had posted the giant vessel on the municipal auction site GovDeals.com, but the auction ended last Thursday with no bidders.

Adkins sought permission from council last week to conduct another bid process, if that happened, to hire a contractor to take the tank away.

“I had a suspicion that that was going to occur,” Adkins said. “We had initially tried to see if we could sell the tank on GovDeals, because there are some tanks like this that have been sold ... and they reassemble them elsewhere.”

Adkins recommended that the city accept a $41,600 contract from Iseler Demolition, a Michigan firm that specializes in water towers.

Adkins said he already had $50,000 set aside as a contingency, anticipating such a need.

Adkins said Iseler is the country’s leading water tower demolition expert, and its estimated cost includes prepping

Boat ramp work awarded The council approved a $66,400 contract with Davis, Bowen, and Friedel for the engineering and design of the new boat ramp to be located at 64th Street.

The selection, according to City Engineer Terry McGean, was weighted with 80 percent towards the bidder’s qualifications and background, and 20 percent towards price.

According to McGean, DBF was found to have had the strongest proposal, and has completed numerous similar projects in the past.

McGean proposed the facility last year as a fix for the city’s otherwise-anemic boat launch at 94th Street, a small property in a residential area that has no room for trailer parking.

Not only would the new ramp have extensive parking, it would also be built on dredged land that could hold larger vessels.

The cost of the project was estimated at $4.15 million, although that number includes the cost of the land, which the city already acquired in 2010.

The rest of the project will be funded through a $750,000 bond sale by the city, as well as by $1 million from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, which the city learned earlier this year would be given in response to a grant request that McGean had submitted to the state.

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The value of those findings, however, balances upon whom one talks to and suggests a key difference between municipal government as a destination marketing enterprise and the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality industry itself.

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direction the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism base is moving, and what municipal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in that should be, it became clear that what the hotel industry sees as a viable standard is not necessarily the direction the city wishes to move as a marketer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The Smith Travel Report] has been used often to make comparisons that are apples to oranges,â&#x20AC;? said MGH President Andy Malis. MGH is the marketing firm that the city uses for the bulk of its advertising and promotional efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he [Malis] has a real different opinion of it than the lodging industry does,â&#x20AC;? said HMRA Executive Director Susan Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rely on it, whereas I think Andy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give it a whole lot of credence.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We like Andy very much,â&#x20AC;? Jones added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to make sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing in the right way.â&#x20AC;?

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Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to take into account that the room rates have risen. Are we really getting the occupancy increases that we want?â&#x20AC;?

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For July 2012, this revenue was $165.51, considerably greater than that of the next highest competitor resort, Virginia Beach at $137.47. Consistent with recent trends, however, Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occupancy rate was lower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 75.1 percent to Virginia Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 81.6. But Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average room rate was so much higher, at $220.38 to Virginia Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $168.41, that it was more than enough to make up the disparity.

Those results would indicate that Ocean City maintains a particularly strong draw for many visitors, despite its higher cost, and at a level sufficient to more than compensate for the slightly lower occupancy.

Interestingly enough, Ocean City subsequently saw a higher rate of occupancy in August, at 79.2 percent, while Virginia Beach dropped to 80.4. And while both resortsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rates decreased slightly by similar margins, Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue per available room was boosted slightly to $167.19, while Virginia Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dropped to $129.20.

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But at the same time, Harrison said, “for whatever shortcomings it has, the Smith Report is the best measure the city’s going to be able to get for occupancy.”

Although the report’s sample is exclusive to chain or franchise hotels, Harrison said that “the occupancy rate tends to move together” for both his company’s franchise hotels as well as its independents.

“It’s very rare to see a season where the franchises are up, say, three percent and the independents are down two,” he said.

The potential value of the Smith Report to the city, then, is in trying to separate the impact of rate versus the impact

of occupancy.

“The town of Ocean City uses room tax receipts, which, if you divide the tax received by the tax rate, will tell you for all hotels and condos the total revenue,” Harrison said.

One can then compare this to the hotel franchise hotel revenue provided by the Smith Report in order to gauge the hotels’ proportional fiscal impact relative to the movement in their occupancy “Other businesses,” such as restaurants, amusements and retailers, Harrison said, “are concerned about the number of people in town … that’s what’s driving their sales, not necessarily the hotel rates.”

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Local donations help hurricane victims in Somerset Co., Jersey NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) The outpouring of help for victims of Hurricane Sandy continues in the Ocean City area.

Since the “Frankenstorm” hit at the end of October, people have donated goods, money and hours of work to benefit others in distress.

The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is still collecting some items at its Route 50 office and visitors center.

“Our storeroom is full and I’m going to Crisfield again Wednesday,” Lisa Dennis, events coordinator for the chamber, said Monday. “We take anything like bleach, cleaning supplies, paint and building materials, but no clothing and no blankets.”

In addition to those items, the chamber also accepts gift cards, which it uses to buy supplies. Some gift cards were used to buy heaters.

“We’ve donated 40 heaters at this point,” Dennis said.

Dennis has been taking the items to churches in Crisfield and to the Somerset County office building in Princess Anne, where they are distributed to people in other towns. She has met some of the hurricane victims, including a couple of families that had just found places to move into.

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emphasize enough their thanks for the support from Ocean City and Worcester County. We’ll keep collecting until they say they don’t need it anymore.”

The chamber started its collection drives as part of Sandy Clean-up Across Delmarva, which is also continuing its work.

That group, started by Beach Patrol veteran Colby Nelson, took requests for help and filled them by soliciting volunteers to do work, such as cleaning out debris left behind by Hurricane Sandy. They also collected bags of clothing and other See VOLUNTEERS on Page 12

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on strong, and will continue his role as maritime mascot for at least another year.

“Nobody in a comparable place to this has done anything, consistently, over the years that has created some sort of a personality for the brand that is Ocean City, or the brand that would be Virginia Beach, for instance,” said MGH President Andy Malis.

MGH is the city’s marketing firm, handling the bulk of the city’s off-island advertising and promotional presence.

Malis’s firm was first accepted by the city 10 years ago, when the municipal advertising budget was a fraction of the $4,964,215 that was allocated for fiscal year 2012. MGH’s work currently encompasses roughly $4 million of that money.

The fiscal demand of advertising has never been an easy pill for the city to swallow. After 2007, when the real estate bubble began to deflate, the city positioned itself to respond by boosting its advertorial presence. Spending rose from $1,744,549 in 2007 to $2,201,664 in 2008; then to $3,672,775 in 2009.

Over the same period room tax revenues rose as well, though not nearly as steeply, from $10.2 million in 2007 to $12.2 million in 2012.

But some comparable, high-value resorts such as Atlantic City, N.J. have ramped up their ad spending to several times that of Ocean City’s, yet have seen

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“One of the things that we specifically were looking for [in doing market research] was the impression of Ocean City’s marketing, how it’s perceived, whether it’s actionable, likeable … everything short of people actually buying the item,” Malis said.

“Even though we were outspent [by other resorts], we’re more memorable.”

Earlier this political season, the council decided — and then recanted on the decision — to seek alternative marketing proposals before the renewal deadline for MGH’s contract came up at the end of this year. Although the then-majority voting bloc on council initially voted to go ahead with the bid process, the vote was reversed after the city’s Tourism Advisory Board said it would not have enough time to review the proposals before a decision would have to be in place.

During the debate, one suggestion was that the city start looking beyond the Rodney era. Not made clear in that argument was exactly what that meant: dropping Rodney or his creator, MGH. Malis objected to the suggestion that MGH and the Rodney campaign were one in the same.

“It’s silly. We’ve been the agency for over 10 years and we’ve done many campaigns,” Malis said. But Rodney, by all measures, is still doing well.

“It’s just difficult for me, as a marketer,

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Plans include ads in Pittsburgh market, Sandy relief efforts to go away from something that appears to have built some equity,” Malis said.

“The evidence would have to be compelling to walk away from this.”

“That doesn’t mean we’ll have Rodney in a wheelchair … eventually we’ll do something else, or the town will do something else.”

Added to the mix is the fact that costs for any given agency’s advertising proposal are highly subjective. What sort of advertising can actually be had, and what it will finally cost, are dependent on the circumstance and the skill of the negotiator, Malis said.

This caused a bit of a stir during the last city advertising contract renewal, at the end of 2010. The then-Tourism Commission recommended a three-year contract extension for MGH, but only specified MGH’s own fee of $180,000.

The indeterminable cost of actually purchasing media spots left some council members wary.

“The pricing is a complete negotiation.

It’s like the stock market,” Malis said. But because MGH handles multiple large contracts – to the tune of $70 million they have much more collective weight.

“The media licks their chops when a client goes direct … we’re using our buying power to lean on them,” Malis said.

“When you use an agency, you’re going to save.”

Additionally, Malis said, other advertisers may come in with a higher bid and claim priority airtime.

“You can place an order at a very low price, but it’ll get bumped right off the air,” he said. “It’s a question of how low you can go without losing all your spots.

It’s not like you can put out an RFP for television time.”

For the coming season, however, Malis said he plans to try to expand the city’s marketing westward.

“There were a number of people who suggested that we do more into western Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh market,” Malis said. “A lot of the hoteliers are saying they’re seen people coming from a little further away.”

His recommendation would be to concentrate the campaign “not so much inseason, but in the spring when people are planning their vacations. You don’t just get in a car and drive down to Ocean City for the weekend when you live that far away.”

Malis also said that he was in the early stages of considering how Ocean City could prepare for next season and the possible influx of tourists who would’ve otherwise gone to the now-devastated beaches of New Jersey. Malis said no one wants to give the impression that Maryland is taking advantage of the damage that Hurricane Sandy caused to the north.

“You can’t help but look at what’s going to happen to the Jersey Shore this summer,” Malis said. “I hate to say it, but it could benefit us.”

“We’re kicking around some ideas about how we can address that … some sort of a community effort to help people in those areas.”

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WORCESTER COUNTY BRIEFS NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics during the Tuesday, Nov. 20, meeting.

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Since then, county public works crews cleaned the vegetation from the structure so it could be inspected.

“The house was clearly overcome with vegetation,” said Ed Tudor, director of the Department of Development Review and Permitting.

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The county had requested $1 million in funding for the Coastal Bay Rural Legacy Area, but was awarded only $320,000. For the Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Area, they had requested $2.22 million, but were awarded just $130,631.69.

“Funding is nowhere near what we requested,” Tudor said. No county funds were required for either agreement.

The grant funds will be used to purchase a conservation easement, with matching funds already awarded by the federal Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program, on property on Ayres Lane Road, located south of Snow Hill.

For fiscal year 2013, the Rural Legacy Program received $5.6 million, which was divided among 10 Rural Legacy Areas throughout the state.

Commissioner President Bud Church executed the agreement with his signature so the county may proceed with the purchase of easements.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS Continued from Page 3 Seventh-grade students will be participating in extensive water quality testing this year.

“We compare those tests to what the state and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program say the standards should be,” Barrett said.

“This is a prime example of how you can make a mandate positive,” said Assistant Superintendant for Instruction Dr. John Gaddis. “When the state says that you must provide environmental education for graduation, you can hohum about it, or you can do all the work that Marlyn has done … they’ve taken us far beyond expectations.”

Multiple calendars Barb Witherow, coordinator of public relations and special programs, presented the board with three different draft calendars for the 2013-2014 school year.

The calendars differ in how students’ days off are distributed, with one set allowing for major holidays that are padded for those who frequently travel, while another has a more even spread of school closings.

Witherow also said that all school levels “have a lot of testing days,” reducing the amount

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“The present a hurdle, since you can’t end a marking period on those days,” she said.

Of particular concern is state standardized testing that must take place on Jan. 6, leaving the distinct possibility that students will have to test on the day that they return from a long holiday break.

“They’ll have no time to get acclimated before the January testing,” said Board Vice President Jonathan Cook. The only alternative, however, would be to have students come back on Jan. 2 or 3, which the board concurred many families may be reluctant to do.

Feedback from students, teachers, and parents at all schools will be gathered in the coming months, with a final calendar recommendation to be decided on in February.

certified by the state’s Minority Business Enterprise program.

This may affect Worcester, Price said, given that it will soon be embarking on the costly renovation of Snow Hill High School. Only projects with $50,000 or more of state funds must meet the minority participation minimums.

Board member Robert Hulburd questioned what would happen if the schools were simply unable to secure any bids from qualifying companies, given the relatively small pool of relevant businesses in the area owned by the specified ethnic groups.

“That is a problem that we’re going to have on the Eastern Shore,” Hulburd said.

Price said there is a process for documenting and proving that the county made an appropriate effort to reach out to such bidders.

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The board moved to incorporate a new state directive regarding goals for minority business participation in capital projects that involve state funding.

According to Facilities Planner Joe Price, a July 2011 directive from the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs specifies that seven percent of the total dollar value of state-backed contracts must go to African-American businesses, and four percent to Asian-American businesses, as

The board accepted a request from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education to join in urging the President and Congress to amend the 2011 Budget Control Act to avoid the default federal spending cuts that will occur in 2013 if a budget reduction agreement is not reached.

Under the 2011 law, the national debt ceiling was raised with the caveat that a legislative “Super Committee” would have to develop a

NEWS 15 plan to produce a $1.2 trillion savings for the next fiscal year. Since Washington has not been able to agree on such a plan, default budgetary sequestrations in certain areas, including education and defense, will kick in unless an agreement is reached, or the act is revised.

“I think what this group is trying to do is provide a lobbying effort to encourage Congress to act on some bills that would change the status on sequestration,” Superintendant Dr. Jerry Wilson said.

Federal audit passed Worcester County Schools Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert notified the board that the annual independent audit of the county schools’ federal grant funds usage, performed this year

by TGMGroup LLC, is complete.

The audit found that Worcester has been fully compliant with accountability standards for its use of federal grant money, which for fiscal year 2012 came to $9,830,737.

Assistant Superintendant for Instruction Dr. John Gaddis commended Tolbert and his staff on their meticulous records-keeping.

“The reporting requirements for some of these federal grants are unbelievable … a lot of the programs would not take place if we didn’t have the books that we have,” Gaddis said.

Wor.commissioners OK amendment to waterandsewerplan NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) A potential new water treatment plant for Ocean City could be built at the site of the existing 66th Street water tower, which will be dismantled.

The plant is included in the amendment in the county’s water and sewer plan approved Tuesday by the Worcester County Commissioners.

“It is not for expansion of the sewer area,” said Environmental Programs Director Bob Mitchell.

The amendment added technical data and updated Ocean City’s capital improvements plan.

The resort government wants to plan future capital projects, said Jim Parsons, Ocean City’s chief deputy director of the Public Works Department.

“The new production well at 51st Street is actually beginning,” Parsons said.

A well and pump house will be installed at that site. Neighbors were consulted during the planning stages regarding the design and visual appearance. The pump house will be made to look like an outbuilding for one of the condominiums.

Also under way is the construction of a new water main from 45th Street to 51st Street. Soon, Parsons said, the water tower at 66th Street will be taken down.

Before voting on the amendment, the county commissioners held a public hearing, but no one from the audience spoke.

The Worcester County Planning Commission had reviewed the proposed amendment and found it to be consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan during its Oct. 4 meeting.

The amendment will be sent to the state Department of the Environment for review and approval. It will then be incorporated into the county’s comprehensive water and sewer plan.

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MCBP assessment of local bay health in ’11 shows positive steps (Nov. 23, 2012) The Maryland Coastal Bays 2011 Report Card, a detailed assessment of the health of the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague, is now available.

The report card scores six indicators, each measured on a 100point scale, with 100 representing healthy ecosystems.

A Habitat Health Index, a Water Quality Index and a Biotic Index are factored for the final grade.

While the northern bays and western tributaries continue to struggle, there are signs of improvement in some areas.

However, the southern bays — historically the more pristine of the Coastal Bays — are still showing signs of degradation.

The first collaborative effort of a report card which gave Maryland’s coastal bays a C+ grade was launched in 2008, finding sea grasses rebounding but still at levels little more than half of those seen earlier in the decade and varying water quality. The goal of the latest report card is to provide a transparent, timely, and geographically detailed assessment of the Coastal Bays health using 2011 data.

The report card is a collaborative effort between the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, UMCES – Integration and Application Network and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Several partners including the town of Berlin and Ocean City received “Gold Stars” in recognition of their contributions to ensuring the health of our bays and the valuable work they do in coordination with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program.

Hundreds of volunteers, including local residents and visitors, supported environmental initiatives to protect, promote, and preserve our coastal bays, by volunteering more than 2,500 hours last year to count horseshoe crabs & birds, collect water samples, search for reptiles & amphibians, clean neighborhoods, wetlands, & dunes of trash, and assist many other activities.

Part of the National Estuary Program, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a non-profit partnership between the towns of Ocean City and Berlin, the National Park Service, Worcester County, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environment & Planning. One of only 28 such programs nationwide, the goal of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is to protect and enhance the 175-square mile watershed, which includes Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin, and Assateague Island National Seashore.

Report cards can be found at the Maryland Coastal Bays office and area visitor information locations. To obtain copies, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297, Ext. 107.

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“As David was leaving here, he asked me to keep it in mind if a planning job opened up in Ocean City,” Margotta said.

“He let me know that the position was out there [after Houston announced his retirement, and I put in my resume.”

“I wasn’t looking to move. I didn’t send my resume all over the place,” Margotta added. “But Ocean City has got a lot going for it … it looks like they’re trying to expand into more things that OC can be, and I’d love to be a part of that.”

Margotta will begin his new post on Jan. 7, 2013. Before his time at Fort Pierce, Margotta was the senior planner for the town of Bluffton, S.C. and Hilton Head (the current town manager of Bluffton is Ocean City’s first city manager, Tony Barrett).

He is a graduate of University of South Carolina, with a bachelor of arts in geography. He is also a major in the U.S. Army Reserves, with 25 years of military service.

“I am very pleased to welcome Matthew to the Planning and Community Development director position,” Recor said in a press release. “His knowledge, experience and leadership will be a great asset to the citizens in the community, as well as the future of Ocean City.”

The city is currently in the midst of a strategic planning process that is Recor’s signature program, having pioneered a similar method in Hilton Head and Fort Pierce to develop goals that are fully integrated throughout all levels of municipal government.

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“It’s a priority for the mayor and council to get that started … so we can reach the most candidates and have the largest pool of qualified people possible,” she said.

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 hiring of Convention Center Director Larry Noccolino after the departure of Rick Hamilton.

Although the weather may be a bit different, Margotta will be no stranger to the lay of the land in Ocean City.

“My entire career has been in coastal communities that have tourism-related issues,” he said.

Ocean City, however, is somewhat of a reverse mirror of Fort Pierce. The central city of Florida’s coastal St. Lucie county, it maintains a larger permanent resident population of over 35,000 people. Any demographic swing it sees is largely in the winter.

“The fact that you have such a defined season in Ocean City, with a Memorial Day-to-Labor Day-type of event [is different],” Margotta said. “Our season [in Fort Pierce] is just the opposite. It’s actually this time of year [that attracts visitors].

The snowbirds come down and we get big and busy now.”

Margotta was never heavily involved in Recor’s prior work, as he was not in an administrative position in Hilton Head and, during Recor’s last planning process at Fort Pierce, Margotta was on duty in Iraq.

He is, however, is looking forward to being highly involved with the current strategic planning process.

“I was never in on the ground floor [with the strategic plan], so that’s what’s so exciting,” Margotta said. “Ocean City was important to me because of the strategic plan, because they’re just starting that. It’s an exciting time to be the planning director.”

The filling of the planning position comes on the heels of another high-level vacancy opening in the resort. Ocean City Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino was selected last month to head the Sarasota, Florida Police Department beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

According to Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters, an interim replacement for DiPino will be announced “if not by the end of the month, then in the very near future,” with the goal of having a permanent replacement before the 2013 summer season starts.

The city aims to do a national search for a new chief, although it has not determined if that process will be done inhouse or through an outside recruiter.

“In the past, there have been incidents in which we have used a search firm and other incidents in which our HR department has handled the search themselves,” Waters said in a recent email.

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donations that they took to Crisfield to help storm victims there.

People find out what is needed, where to go to volunteer and what fundraising events are being held by going to www.facebook.com/SandyDelmarvaCleanUp. They helped clean an Ocean City business, an area on Ayres Creek and the yard of an elderly man in Delaware.

Some people used the group’s Facebook page to offer help. While many in this area were donating items for people in New Jersey, one woman from central New Jersey wrote that she had received a lot of clothing donations for babies, teens and adults, and wanted to know if this area was in need of clothes.

The volunteer group has branched out and is helping victims of other disasters. In mid-November, it was seeking donations to help victims of a fire in Roxana, Del. Those donations were being accepted at Glen Riddle Pro Shop.

Its next event is Christmas for Crisfield, to be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Brandywine Senior Living off Route 54 in Fenwick, Del., and at Pizza Hut in Ocean Pines. The group will be collecting new toys, wrapping paper, bows and gift cards for the older children. Toys will be wrapped and given to Crisfield children by Maple Shade Youth and Family Services.

Meanwhile, Crisfield residents held a drive of their own to help others. Last weekend, they held a Toys for Tots col-

lection drive. It had always been held that particular weekend and they did not change the date just because many of them had become hurricane victims.

In Ocean Pines, the communitywide collection effort continued until Thursday, Nov. 15. People could take their donations to the Ocean Pines Community Center, the police headquarters in the administration building or the Sports Core.

When the Ocean Pines relief effort began, the list of requested items included clothes, playing cards, toys and games, food and many other items.

Toward the end of the collection, the list of items was narrowed to canned goods, dry goods, cleaning supplies, baby supplies and gift cards. A large room at the Public Works Building was overflowing with donations that were placed in labeled boxes and placed on pallets, ready for transport.

Last Friday, trucks donated by Shelby Trucking and Construction were loaded with donations, which were taken Saturday to three towns in New Jersey. The first stop was in Little Egg Harbor, the second stop was in Toms River and the third stop was in Brick.

“The community effort was truly amazing,” said Teresa Travatello, public relations manager for Ocean Pines, on Monday. “I wasn’t sure how fast the community could pull together to fill the truck of relief until I started receiving phone calls with donations less than a minute from sending out the e-blast and

posting it on Facebook. I continued to receive dozens of e-mails and phone calls from the community wanting to let us know how proud they were to live here and be a part of helping out our neighbors and how else could they help.

“The effort seemed to remind folks why they moved here. It was overwhelming to see how much of the community pulled together to bring the resources to help those in need.

“The last stop hit home. We passed by a community with everything in the front lawns.”

A massive collection effort named OC for NJ concluded Sunday, Nov. 11. Congregations of Ocean City Worship Center, Ocean City Baptist Church, SonRise Church, Atlantic United Methodist Church and Crossway Church plus Mountaire Farms in Selbyville, Del., Home Depot, and Scotts Lawn Service worked in collaboration with several businesses to supply items to New Jersey victims of Sandy.

At Home Depot that Saturday and Sunday, volunteers were in the parking lot from 7 a.m. until dusk accepting donations. Volunteers with OC for NJ had obtained a list of needs from New Jersey and only accepted those items. Most of the donors were aware of the requested items from newspapers, radio, television, Facebook, mass e-mails or fliers handed out to shoppers before they entered WalMart or Home Depot. No clothes were accepted for the trip north.

Although a few businesses made

large donations, “individuals donations are what actually filled the truck,” wrote volunteer Laura Lee Purnell in an email. “Cars drove through a drop-off and we met them at the car and unloaded for them, so they would not have to park.”

Purnell also wrote that people “were amazingly generous with their donations.”

Boxes were labeled for items to go into and as they were filled, they were taped up and relabeled.

On Monday, Nov. 12, the donations were loaded into a donated Mountaire tractor-trailer and on Tuesday, they headed north at 5 a.m. Those making the trip north that day were the truck driver, Purnell and eight other volunteers.

The donations were taken to Grace and Peace Church, which was used as a staging area in Toms River, N.J. That church had organized Home – Jersey Shore United and acquired five other off-site locations to store supplies to be distributed to people in the hardest hit coastal areas of the state.

“On the receiving end they were amazed and so thankful,” Purnell wrote.

“Grateful at how the boxes were organized so they could be put right on pallets and not need to be sorted. This helps them not to use volunteers to sort, and put volunteers at more needed areas.

They also were thankful we brought help to unload the tractor-trailer. They had men ready working on this 16 hours a day.”

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Funds available to non-profits profits to apply for the foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund.

That fund was set up to provide grants to nonprofit agencies providing critical support to local families, senior citizens and others in meeting basic needs as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Funding will be awarded to support services and programs that benefit residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties with special consideration for coastal regions and efforts to meet emergency needs.

Grants will range from $500 to $2,000 and organizations may reapply as long as funds are available. The funds are made possible because of the generosity of local individuals, businesses and civic organizations. The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore will match the first $5,000 received.

For additional information about how to make a donation, contact Erica Joseph, CFES program and development director, at 410-742-9911 or by email at ejoseph@cfes.org.

For information on how to donate items such as furniture and appliances to Crisfield residents or for information about how to volunteer time, go to www.crisfieldrecovery.org. Opportunities include participating in a community cleanup day, joining a work crew to clean out and repair damaged homes, sorting donated goods, serving food or distributing clothing, participating in intake and community needs assessments and doing clerical work.

After unloading the truck, the volunteers attended one of two daily orientations for people like themselves who travel from all over the country to help the New Jersey victims by cleaning homes and communities.

Homes they went to that day had been flooded with about 4 feet of water.

“Every home on the street had all the carpet, furniture, and piles of destroyed personal things on the curbs,” Purnell wrote. “The team went in with a job foreman and began to bust up tile, cut down dry wall, and take out debris.”

All volunteers working in people’s homes under the auspices of Samaritans Purse must wear orange T-shirts.

“Samaritans Purse is an amazing organization, very organized and no waste,” Purnell wrote. “Everything is free to all who ask for help (no red tape or tons of paper work) and volunteers are most of the manpower. They access your capabilities then apply you to the need. They also have strict safety regulations in compliance with federal and state agencies.”

Although most of the collection drives benefited people in Crisfield and other towns in Somerset County and residents of New Jersey, some Worcester County and Wicomico County residents were also affected by Hurricane Sandy. In Worcester, flooding was especially bad in Snug Harbor and some areas of Cape Isle of Wight in West Ocean City.

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Serious thought should precede tax differential bid As the town of Ocean City keeps its options open on whether to seek legislative approval of a separate county rate for Ocean City taxpayers next year, property owners and city officials should consider a couple of issues.

There’s more to this than simply getting a break on county taxes.

The separate tax rate, governmentally referred to as a “tax differential,” essentially would deduct from resort taxpayers’ bills the amount they pay for county services that the town of Ocean City also provides.

The value of the differential to taxpayers, however, would depend on two unknowns. One would be how much of a decrease resort taxpayers would see in their total – not just the county’s – tax payments. In the years ahead, for instance, were city officials to raise the municipal rate while contending that resident taxpayers were still receiving a net reduction, the worth of the differential itself would be diminished.

Another concern is how county elected officials and those in surrounding communities would react. With these officials facing constituents who are angry about having to pay the difference between Ocean City’s savings and what the county needs to operate, there is no telling what they might do. One thing they can’t do and survive politically is side with Ocean City on virtually anything, while doing whatever they can to save money and to increase the county’s tax base and revenues, perhaps at Ocean City’s expense.

This is not an argument against the differential, which every resort property owner would welcome – and that includes nonresident property owners whose legislators are likely to support such a request – but it is a word of caution based on the premise that there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

The idea of a tax differential is good for Ocean City. How it translates into net savings for resort taxpayers and the nature of any political blowback from the county will determine how good it truly would be.

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Company thanked for service Editor, I wanted to take the time to send a letter of appreciation about a local company called Coastal Mobility, a family owned and operated business based out of Bishopville. They offered my family a professional, caring and cost effective answer to extend my mom’s happiness by enhancing her mobility. I want to explain why I feel the need to express my gratitude.

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. The cancer has unfortunately spread throughout her body taking a major toll on her quality of life.

As she continued her battle, she looked forward to getting out of the house to live life. She enjoyed going to dinner with friends on a weekly basis and going to the Boardwalk with her family for her Dumser’s milkshakes and Thrashers french fries. Her ability to walk down the stairs to exit her home had gotten to a point that she could not accomplish this simple task without help. My family wanted to find a way to continue the joy of getting her out of the house to do the things she loved. It was at this point that I was in contact with Paula Ross from Coastal Mobility.

Paula and Jamie Ross, owners of Coastal Mobility, offered a caring hand. In a very cost efficient and professional manner we had a handicap stair lift installed in my parent’s home in a timely

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manner. This lift allowed my mom to no longer have to walk the steps, which became an impossible obstacle to her leaving her home. Jamie personally installed the lift and Paula handled all financial correspondence for our rental. Renting rather than purchasing a chair deemed to be a better choice in our case although they offer both, in addition to many other services.

Thanks to Coastal Mobility, my mom’s quality of life was enhanced because she was able to leave her home. I highly suggest and encourage anyone needing this type of service to contact Coastal Mobility and speak to Paula or Jamie to discuss how they can help bring you or your family more comfort to live life.

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Donations provided to those in need Editor, I would once again like to thank those members of the Worcester County Bar Association who donated to the Bar’s Community Foundation Thanksgiving Fund. Also, a special thank you goes to the Ocean City Elks

Lodge, Ocean City Lion’s Club and the Humphreys Foundation for their generous donations.

As a result, we were able to purchase food for Thanksgiving for 382 needy families right here in Worcester County, providing in excess of 5,000 individual meals. Our focus on needy families with children enabled us to provide food to 100 families with children attending Pocomoke Elementary School, 55 families with children attending Buckingham Elementary School, 35 families with children attending Snow Hill Elementary School and 20 families with children attending Showell Elementary School. Additionally, food was provided to 150 families who are clients of Worcester County G.O.L.D. Unfortunately, the number of those in need seems to increase each year. Fortunately, however, our Bar Association and those caring, community minded organizations mentioned above continue to rise to the challenge and meet those needs.

David C. Gaskill Committee on Charitable Endeavors Worcester County Bar Association

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By Stewart Dobson I have always admitted I’m no English language expert and that my knowledge of grammar is even worse, limited as it is to understanding that if you’re going to buy a vowel on “Wheel of Fortune,” you have a limited selection from which to choose.

So bad was I at English in my high school days that I nearly did not escape what I then considered and still believe to be some kind of punishment for being born.

It’s as if the Voice from Above says, “You’ve been born, now it’s time to go to school.”

“Awwww.”

The sad fact is, I never learned the rules or the various particles of speech, as I eagerly demonstrated on my final English exam: Question: What is a transitive verb?

Answer: Does it involve wearing the clothes of another gender?

Question: What is a reflexive pronoun?

Answer: It winces when you touch it.

Question: What is an antonym?

Answer: The larva of a small insect, as in, “Look at the ants and all their little nyms.

Even so, there are certain words and expressions that drive me crazy, even though I couldn’t tell you in grammatical terms why that is.

Take, for instance, the expression “reach out.” I hate it. This expression is primarily used by people, organizations and governments that want to say “communicate,” but prefer what they think is a warmer term that suggests not only are they going to communicate with you, but there’s going to be a group hug afterwards.

Besides, if “reach out” really does mean “communicate,” and it does because I looked it up, then I haven’t been in the communication business for the past 42 years, I’ve been in the “reach out” business. I used to work for a newspaper outfit called Coastal Communications, which in today’s parlance, would be Coastal Reaching Out.” And then there’s the worst of all words, “unique,” the use of which is not unique at all. What it means is “being one of a kind” except that everyone these days employs it to label anything they think is interesting.

“We offer many unique (fill in the blank).”

All I know is if these are the only (fill in the blank) in the world, then whoever has them ought to be charging more for them.

I’m not beating up on the people outside the Reaching Out business who routinely apply these expressions, but we in the business ought to know better.

On the other hand, maybe I’m just being intransitive. Which means stubborn, I think.

SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS Kelly Gee’s third-grade class at Ocean City Elementary School is researching animals for science fair projects, which will be transformed into a PowerPoint and submitted Dec. 6, for the school’s science fair. Later, they will add sound and graphics to submit the projects to Tech Fest. (Above) Rudy Engh, Tommy Gjoni, Malik Hemmeian, and Marie Griffiths research the life cycle of a lady bug.

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Suspects make bombs in truck, throw them in GlenRiddle NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer

Maid at Arms, a quiet residential street in the GlenRiddle community, was the site of a bombthrowing incident last Friday.

(Nov. 23, 2012) Four juveniles and one adult were arrested last Friday after allegedly tossing explosive devices from a pickup truck as they drove in GlenRiddle, the development just off Route 50 near Route 589.

No injuries or damage to private property were reported in the incident.

Maryland State Police went to GlenRiddle after getting calls from residents at about 11 p.m. pertaining to the explosives. Troopers located the suspects shortly afterward and stopped their truck just outside the community.

The investigation revealed the suspects had been throwing homemade bombs. They reportedly made the bombs using household products they bought at a local convenience store just before

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According to investigators with the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, who assisted troopers in the case, the explosives were “hydrogen gas bombs.”

Some of the suspects allegedly made the bombs while riding in the truck. Then they passed the bombs to others who threw them out of the truck while a chemical reaction was occurring. Several of the bombs exploded on roads and near houses and vehicles in GlenRiddle.

Maryland State Police stated that not only were the suspects putting people and property at risk, they were putting themselves in danger while making and handling the bombs, which, in addition to exploding, can cause severe chemical burns.

The four juveniles and the adult were each charged with manufacturing a destructive device, possessing an explosive device and reckless endangerment.

The juveniles were released to the custody of their parents. The adult was taken before a district court commissioner and released on personal recognizance.

Maryland State Police did not release the identity of the adult suspect because of the ongoing investigation.

The manufacturing and possession of explosive devices are felonies and carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The crime of reckless endangerment carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

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Brutal attack alleged in Berlin; victim remains paralyzed NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) A Berlin man who allegedly beat another man so badly in September that he is paralyzed and remains hospitalized was arrested Saturday.

Ruben Ferreyra Palacios and Orlin Noel Barnegas Garcias lived in the same Bay Street apartment complex. When Garcia arrived at the complex during the evening of Sept. 16, he was confronted by Ferreyra-Palacios, 32, who was wearing a pair of black gloves.

According to the charging document signed by Garcias, Ferreyra-Palacios accused him of having an affair with his wife, but before he could respond, Ferreyra-Palacios “jumped on me and struck me in the back of the head. He then hit me two times on the left side of my head with his fists. I collapsed to the ground and Ferreyra began to kick me in the head and mouth area.”

When Garcias’ sister tried to intervene, Ferreyra-Palacios hit her and she realized something hard was in the knuckle area of the gloves. She thought her brother was dead on the ground and started yelling for help. She told Ferreyra-Palacios that she was calling police and he ran away.

Two friends carried Garcias inside his apartment. When Berlin police and an ambulance crew arrived, Garcias’ sister and brother-in-law told police what had

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happened, but because their English is limited, a neighbor interpreted for them.

Later, the family learned that the interpreter had not told police or the ambulance crew that Garcias had been kicked in the head or about a hard object in the gloves.

According to Garcias’ charging document, police assumed that he and his attacker had been in a fistfight and he had become unconscious when he hit the ground.

When Garcias became conscious, he was in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, where he remains. He has no feeling on his left side and is unable to walk or speak. He wrote in the charging document that doctors have told him he is paralyzed on the left side of his body because of a dime-sized blood clot in his brain.

He wrote that doctors have been giving him medications to help shrink the

blood clot and told him there is a high risk of brain damage if he has surgery.

They have also told him, he wrote, that he might regain some feeling, but he will never return to normal.

Garcias also wrote that he did not know if his attacker was a citizen of this country and he was afraid he would flee and never be held responsible for the attack if he was not arrested soon.

The charging document was filed for Garcias on Nov. 5 and Ferreyra-Palacios was arrested Nov. 17. He was charged with first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

He was being held in the Worcester County jail on $50,000 bond, but it was reduced Tuesday to $25,000 and he bonded out of jail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 in District Court in Snow Hill.

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Wrong unit Drinking too much alcohol apparently confused a 26-year-old man who could not find his apartment Saturday.

Ocean City police were called to a unit on Jamaica Avenue at about 4 a.m. The caller said someone was trying to push the front door open and that the person had also tried to open the bedroom window.

The police officer who went to the residence saw a man, later identified as Philip Mark Anthony, trying to open the door. The officer also saw that a window screen had been pried away from its frame and the screen was significantly bent.

Anthony lived in the same building.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It appeared as though Anthony was so intoxicated he did not realize he was trying to enter the wrong unit,â&#x20AC;? the police officer wrote in his charging document.

Anthony was charged with malicious destruction of property and being intoxicated to the point of endangering himself or others.

Biting and punching The Ocean City police officer who went to 75th Street on Nov. 17 in response to a call about an assault saw Ana Conceicao Stewart, 30, of Princess Anne, running out of a unit screaming.

Stewart ran to the police officer with her hands clasped in front of her and told the officer to arrest her.

She said a man kicked her in the head, but

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Scorsher Williams, 35, was mad at her because of calls and text messages from the father of her oldest son.

According to the woman, Williams shoved her onto a bed, grabbed a kitchen knife and accused her of still dating the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father.

In a written statement, she wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He held the knife in the air as if he was going to stab me with it but really I think it was just to scare me.â&#x20AC;?

Later, she told the police officer that Williams held the knife up briefly and then held it down by his side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think he would have used it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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that turned out to be untrue.

The man told police they argued because she wanted the car keys and he did not want her to drive because she was intoxicated. Stewart, he said, bit him and the police officer saw fresh bite marks on the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right hand and left shoulder.

Two witnesses confirmed what the man told police, who charged Stewart with second-degree assault.

Stewart allegedly admitted biting the man and said she also punched him.

Photos lead to argument Text messages and photos on a cell phone led to an argument that allegedly escalated to an assault with a knife on Nov. 13.

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MSP forensics lab issues affect print identifications statewide NANCY POWELL â&#x2013; Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) Personnel issues and an increased workload at the Maryland State Police Forensic Science Division lab led to the two-year-delay in the fingerprint identification of the suspect in multiple vending machine thefts in Ocean City, but such delays are expected to cease in the coming months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hopeful we can speed it up,â&#x20AC;?

Maryland State Police spokesman Greg Shipley said Nov. 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do expect it to change in the coming months.â&#x20AC;?

Ocean City police took prints from the

coin box of a vending machine at the Holiday Inn on 17th Street on July 15, 2010 after someone forced several of the machines open to gain access to the coins inside. Both soda vending machines and snack vending machines on several floors of the hotel had been forced open during that summer. In each case, someone used a drill to gain access to the interior of the machines.

This past August, Ocean City police were notified that a palm print matched Todd Edward Vennemann, 42, of Easton. According to the charging documents, Vennemann denied forcing open the machines and said he had seen a soda machine unlocked, so he reached inside to get a soda.

Police charged him Nov. 6 with engaging in a scheme of theft of less than $1,000 and three counts each of second-degree burglary, theft of less than $1,000 and malicious destruction of property. The charges came more than two years after the crime.

Shipley said that two years ago two senior latent print examiners left the forensics department, creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;a big holeâ&#x20AC;? that has yet to be filled.

The State Police did hire two trainee replacements, but the training period for such work is about two years, so those trainees will not be ready until early 2013.

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The improved software led to about three times as many positive comparisons, so that added to the examinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work load, but it also led to the identification of Vennemann, whose palm print had been submitted.

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OBITUARIES Arthur Sachs OCEAN PINES — Retired Col. Arthur “Art” Sachs, 81, of Ocean Pines died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at his home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., Mr. Sachs earned a bachelor’s degree from NYC and a master’s from Richmond University. He also studied Mandarin Chinese at the Presidio of Monterrey.

Mr. Sachs served with Arthur Sachs the 1st Infantry Division in the occupation of Germany. He also served in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the National Society of Pershing Riffles.

Mr. Sachs moved to Northern Virginia in 1970. When he retired from the Department of Justice, he and his wife, Billie Jo, moved to Ocean Pines. There, he was a member of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club and he served on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. He was active with Make A Wish foundations and his Temple Bat Yam He enjoyed his retirement by staying active in the community, watching the Redskins, fishing with his friends and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Jo Sachs; daughters, Deborah L. Kelley and Sharon L. Sachs; and grandson, Ryan Cook, all from Northern Virginia area.

Mr. Sachs will be truly missed by his friends and family. He was a man of integrity with a love for life and an easy laugh.

Burial and services to follow at Arlington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Michael Dennis ‘Mike’ Martz BERLIN — Michael Dennis “Mike” Martz, passed away peacefully in his home in West Ocean City on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, due to complications from liver cancer. Born July 31, 1943, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Evelyn T. Martz.

Mr. Martz is survived by his wife, Terry and children, Bobby Ferguson, Dana Marie Rose and her husband,

Kenny, and Angie Principe and her husband, Andrew. There are seven grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Kaulin, Nino, Nick, Sophia and Angelina; a sister, Pat Martz; and many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Martz served in the United States Air Force directly from high school. He worked in the printing industry for 40 years, but his true love was woodworking.

He loved to fish, cook and watch TV. His true happiness was spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boys/Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Development, Department Headquarters, 4103 Benning Road NE, Washington, D.C. 20019.

For additional information, visit www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Lillian F. Chaney OCEAN PINES — Lillian Florence Chaney, née Walston, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at her home. Born in Fairmont, Md., she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Dize Walston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles George Chaney in 2009.

She is survived by her Lillian Chaney sons, Raymond Francis Chaney and his wife, Patricia Ann, and Charles Richard Chaney and his wife, Karran, all of Baltimore; and daughters, Charlotte Anne Hall and her husband, James M. Hall Jr., and Valencia Lee “Lynn” McLaren and her husband, Richard, all of Ocean Pines. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. She also leaves a dear sister-in-law, Lillian “Sis” Fairley.

Mrs. Chaney had worked at Eastern Aircraft during WWII as a riveter. She was an avid bowler and had been a member of the Bowling Belles in Parkville and St. Michaels, the Arch Angel Church, in Overlea, Md. A celebration of her life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, in the Assateague room. Arrangements are in the care of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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Daloratta Ferlo ‘Della’ Wilson OCEAN PINES — Daloratta Ferlo “Della” Wilson, 59, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2012, at her home. Born in Rome, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Ferlo and Isabella Daloratta Ferlo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Francis Wilson, in 2012.

She is survived by her D. Wilson son Joseph “Joe” Wilson of Ocean Pines. Also surviving are brothers, Thomas Ferlo and his wife, Patricia, of Rome, N.Y., Sen. Jim Ferlo of Pittsburgh and Leo Ferlo and Sue Farmer of Trenton, N.J.; sisters, Lyn Ferlo of Pittsburgh, Patricia Thron and her husband, Jim, of Rome, N.Y., and Carol Ferlo of Rome, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends Paul and Sharon Ziminski of Rome, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Adrian, Frank and Andrea Ferlo.

Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Salisbury University. She had been a real estate agent for many years with Prudential Realty, a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors, a supporter of Diakonia shelter in West Ocean City, and the Worcester County Humane Society.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. The Rev. Stanislaeo Esposito officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen cemetery in Berlin.

Donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811, or to Diakonia, 12747 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

William J. Molnar LIBERTYTOWN — William J. “Bill” Molnar, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Libertytown, he was the son of the late Julius Molnar and Irene Massey Molnar. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally Anne Molnar, and children, Bonnie Mae Evans and her husband, Dr. William Evans Sr., of Baldwin, Md., Julie A. Rooney and her husband, Dr. James Rooney, of Portola Valley, Calif., and Daniel Molnar and his wife Holly of Dacula, Ga. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Hillary Grace Evans, William “Will” Evans, James William Rooney, Zachary Molnar Rooney, Marcus Johnson Rooney, Abigail Irene Rooney, Rachael Molnar, Andrew Molnar, Alex Molnar and Clara Molnar; a brother, Richard Andrew Malnor and his wife, Nancy, of Libertytown; and a special cousin, Ina Dennis of Berlin.

Mr. Molnar had been a building contractor, farmer and poultry grower, master plumber and master electrician. He had been the president of Liberty Builders, Inc. He had served as a member and director of the Snow Hill Advisory Board of the First National Bank of Maryland. He had also been the chairman of the first Electrical Board of Worcester County. He was a member of Faith Chapel Presbyterian Church.

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A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The Rev. Shirley Evans and Pastor Phil Timmons officiated. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Libertytown.

A donation in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Eastern Shore Division, 800 E. Main St., Salisbury, Md. 21804; Faith Chapel Presbyterian Church, 8006 Ironshire Station Road, Berlin, Md.; or Bowen United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Newark, Md. 21841.

Raymond C. McAllister Jr. BERLIN — Raymond Clinton McAllister Jr., 83, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at his home. Born in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Raymond Clinton McAllister Sr. and Edna Parsons McAllister Quillen. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Carey McAllister in 2007.

He is survived by his sons, Steven R. McAllister and R. McAllister Jr. his wife, Helen, of Milford, Del., and Randy McAllister of Berlin; his grandchildren, Michelle McAllister and Taryn McAllister; nieces, Betsy Clendaniel and Sandy Phillips; a nephew, John McAllister; and brother-in-law, C. Kenneth Carter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel G. McAllister and sister, Betty Ann Carter.

Mr. McAllister was a graduate of Goldey Beacom Business School in Wilmington, Del. He had worked for Scott and Wimbrow, Inc., in road construction for 31 years

and later owned and operated McAllister Sand and Gravel Company for 20 years.

He was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of Boggs-Disharoon Post #123 in Berlin for more than 60 years, and a member of the Improved Order of Redmen in Fruitland.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The Rev. Dr. Olin Shockley officiated. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Evelyn Louise Hallowell BERLIN — Evelyn Louise Hallowell, 75, of Berlin, died peacefully on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lindsay Phoebus and Jennie Hughes Phoebus. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Barry Hallowell in 2008.

Mrs. Hallowell is surE. Hallowell vived by her sons, G. Scott Hallowell and his wife, Lorraine, of Hanover, Pa., G. Bradley Hallowell and his wife, Jennifer, of Berlin, and Daniel Patrick Hallowell of Kent Island, Md.; as well as five grandchildren.

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A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Glen Burnie, Md. Arrangements are in the care of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Mary Hazel Martin SNOW HILL — Mary Hazel Martin, 89, of Snow Hill, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Snow Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Charles Albert Hodges and Susie Jane Watkins.

She is survived by a son, Bill Martin of Little River, S.C.; a daughter, Connie Gordy and her spouse, Chip, of Ocean City; a brother, N.M. Hodges of New Market, Tenn.; a sister, Teresia Murph and her spouse, Jim, of New Market, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Gina Buckner and Tonya Nelson; two greatgrandchildren, Ty Buckner and Carlah Nelson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Tyonna Buckner and Ty Buckner Jr. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, Tenn. Entombment will follow on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Jefferson City, Tenn.

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NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) One of five Pennsylvania residents involved in the hold-up of the Raceway Citgo station at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 589 in August pleaded guilty to the crime last Friday.

Payne Stewart Prasnikar, 21, of Stillwater, pleaded guilty to the charge of armed robbery P. Prasnikar in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended.

Prasnikar was one of the passengers in a car driven by Sarah Jean Gryskevicz, 19, of Wilkes Barre, on Aug. 3 when she drove a stolen 1998 Chevy Malibu to the Citgo station. He and Charles Richard Conden III, 19, of Edwardsville, entered the business. Conden walked toward the counter and pointed a silver handgun at the clerk’s head. He told the clerk to give him money while Prasnikar wanted at the entrance.

After stealing money and the cash register itself, Conden and Prasnikar returned to the waiting Chevy.

In the car with Gryskevicz were Aliya Jasmine Hill, 17, of Edwardsville, and Antonio Suarez, 18, of Allentown. According to police, all five had discussed and planned the robbery.

Gryskevicz headed east, driving to Ocean City, where police had been alerted about the robbery, the suspects and the car. A police officer spotted the Chevy on Coastal Highway near 70th Street and that officer and others pursued Gryskevicz as she drove north at more than 80 miles an hour.

Conden jumped from the car near 100th Street, but the other passengers remained inside while Gryskevicz continued speeding toward Delaware. She made it as far as 120th Street, where she tried to make an abrupt right turn but collided head-on with a Lexus R330.

The driver and her three remaining passengers ran from the car toward the beach, but two of them bumped into a man standing outside the Crabcake Factory eatery. The man, a former District of Columbia policeman who is a summer resident of Ocean City, grabbed two of

them, Hill and one of the males, but let Hill go, figuring he could catch her later.

The former policeman later said he grabbed the pair because they were trying to leave the scene of an accident and that he was unaware that they had been involved in an armed robbery. At about the same time, the Crabcake Factory manager saw Hill running and went after her. A couple of blocks away, an off-duty Pennsylvania policeman, who had seen the collision, captured her.

After those two suspects were taken into custody, Gryskevicz and the other male were arrested on the beach where they had tried unsuccessfully to blend in with beachgoers. Conden was captured three days later near Wilkes Barre.

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Another factor in the delay of working with the prints submitted by Ocean City police was that the case was not as critical as some others, which are rated according to a triage system.

Fingerprints or palm prints in cases that involve an imminent threat to public safety are worked on first. Second are the cases involving crimes against victims and in third place are crimes investigated according to the time the prints were received.

Shipley said examiners look at a print to see if it is usable. If it is, they enter it into the Maryland Automated Fingerprint Identification System. If a match is made, the examiner prints out a hard copy of a known set of prints and makes a visual comparison.

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Conden also pleaded guilty to armed robbery Nov. 8. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. After his release from prison, he will be on supervised probation for three years. He had been scheduled for a jury trial Dec. 3.

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WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES BOYS’ BASKETBALL Nov. 27: Holly Grove, (A) 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 30: Greenwood, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 3: Chincoteague, (A) 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 7: Salisbury Christian, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 10: Greenwood, (A) 7 p.m.

Dec. 12: Holly Grove, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 4: DCHS, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 9: Sts. Peter & Paul, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 11: Gunston, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14: Chincoteague, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 16: Salisbury Christian, (A) 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 18: Salisbury School, (H) 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 6: Salisbury School, (A) 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 8: Gunston, (A) 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 11: Sts. Peter & Paul, (A) 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 15: DCHS, (A) 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 20: ESIAC Playoffs, (A) TBA Feb. 22: ESIAC Finals, (A) TBA

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Nov. 27: Holly Grove, (A) 5 p.m.

Nov. 30: Greenwood, (H) 4 p.m.

Dec. 3: Chincoteague, (A) 4 p.m.

Dec. 7: Salisbury Christian, (H) 4 p.m.

Dec. 10: Greenwood, (A) 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 12: Holly Grove, (H) 4 p.m.

Dec. 14: Sts. Peter & Paul, (A) 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 4: DCHS, (H) 4 p.m.

Jan. 9: Sts. Peter & Paul, (H) 4 p.m.

Jan. 11: Gunston, (H) 4 p.m.

Jan. 14: Chincoteague, (H) 4 p.m.

Jan. 16: Salisbury Christian, (A) 4 p.m.

Jan. 18: Salisbury School, (H) 4 p.m.

Feb. 6: Salisbury School, (A) 5 p.m.

Feb. 8: Gunston, (A) 4 p.m.

Feb. 15: DCHS, (A) 4 p.m.

Feb. 20: ESIAC Playoffs, (A) TBA Feb. 22: ESIAC Finals, (A) TBA

LADIES READY FOR ACTION Mallards have leadership and are confident going into 2012-13 season LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Nov. 23, 2012) Worcester Prep girls’ basketball Coach Page Watts Rogers has 10 Lady Mallards on her roster this year, eight of whom competed for her last season.

“This year we’re more top heavy with juniors and seniors. We have a lot of leadership and a lot more confidence because we have so many Prep Coach returners,” said the third-year coach. “We Page Watts can pick up where we left Rogers off last year and that’s a big help. We don’t have to spend time on the fundamentals and Xs and Os. We’re already in a really good place.”

Leading the squad will be its two senior captains, Molly Marshall and Meredith Smith, both four-year players. Rogers said having two strong forwards will be a key factor in the team’s success. Marshall and Smith were captains last year, as well.

“I’m excited for the season. I’m looking forward to playing,” said Smith, who admits she leads by example, while Marshall is the more vocal leader. “We definitely want to have a winning season.”

With her experience, Marshall said she can help and encourage her teammates.

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Worcester Prep girls’ basketball Coach Page Watts Rogers chats with players during Monday’s practice at the Berlin school.

(Right) Worcester Prep senior captain Molly Marshall (3) and sophomore Cecily Sass battle for the ball during practice.

See MALLARDS on Page 34

GEIGER NEW BOYS’ COACH American history and literature teacher excited to get started LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor

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Ryan Nally (3) is defended by fellow Worcester Prep junior Billy Brittingham during Monday’s practice.

(Nov. 23, 2012) When Mike Grosso was named head of the Worcester Prep Middle School and would no longer coach the varsity boys’ basketball team, Keith Geiger wanted the job.

It was officially announced at the beginning of the school year that the America history and literature teacher would take over the program.

“I’ve been looking forward to it since I found out,” Geiger said. “I’m nervous and excited about getting started.”

Geiger led the JV program for four

season before taking last year off, so he has coached and worked with about half of the players on his current roster.

The transition for Prep Coach both Geiger and the players has been Keith Geiger smooth, he said. The Mallards have been receptive to his teachings, and so far, things are going well, Geiger said Monday.

“He’s come in and done a phenomenal job so far. It’s been great,” said senior captain Harrison Brennan. “Grosso did a great job and Geiger’s in a great

position to take us to the next step.”

Added junior Matt Reilly, “He interacts with us and tell us the little things that will help make us great players.”

Nine of the 10 players on Geiger’s roster are program veterans so the team should be strong, he said. The Mallards ended the 2011-12 season with an 11-8 record, falling 56-51 to Holly Grove during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament semifinals.

“We have a few ‘true’ basketball players and a lot of good athletes and we’ll use that to our advantage this See COACH on Page 33

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Worcester Prep boys’ basketball Coach Keith Geiger talks to his players during Monday’s practice at the Berlin school. (Right) Matt Reilly, right, and fellow Worcester Prep junior Billy Brittingham participate in a drill.

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year,” Geiger said.

Brennan was named to the All-ESIAC First Team last year and led the Worcester offense, scoring 225 points. The four-year player will run the point guard role with junior Ryan Nally, or play at the No. 2 spot.

Geiger said Brennan has done a good job motivating and encouraging his teammates.

“This year we have me and Ryan. It’s not just going to be me running the point guard so it’s going to be a little different and if one of us has an off game we can switch things around,” Brennan said. “Never before have we had a fully balanced team with four or five guys that can put up 20 points a night. My job is going to be to find whoever is open, or if I’m playing the 2 [position], to just make the shots. I’m just going to do whatever it takes to help my team win the game.”

Senior Conor Nally will share captain duties with Brennan. Geiger said Nally can play any position.

Senior forward Zander Farr (All-ESIAC Second Team) will join Reilly (Honorable Mention), who will also play center, down low. Last season, Farr scored 172 points and had 120 rebounds. Reilly was the Mallards’ top rebounder with 130.

“This year I really want to be a leader and help out some of the guys who haven’t been on the team as long as I have,” said Reilly, a three-year player. “We’ve got all the pieces. We have a great team and players who can play multiple positions.”

Veterans also returning are seniors Scott Gee (guard) and Josh Moyer (center) and juniors Billy Brittingham (center) and Jack Marshall (forward).

Joining the squad is freshman guard Wyatt Richins.

“Our experience and athleticism are big strong points. It’s also a huge positive when you have two guys who can play point, dribble, move the ball and score,” Geiger said. “I’m pretty optimistic about this team.

We just need to continue to improve and stay focused during the season.”

Added Brennan, who also plays soccer and lacrosse for Worcester, “We should be competing for the ESIAC championship.

Basketball is the only sport I haven’t won [a title]. I guess I’m thirsty for a championship. That’s kind of our main focus.”

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nervous, but we’ve gotten a lot better,” Marshall said. “We have the same group as last year so we should be pretty good.”

Veterans also back to compete include sophomore point guards Sophie Brennan, the team’s leading scorer as a freshman last year, and Molly Soulé, as well as junior guards Lilly DiNardo and Frankie Willing and sophomore forward Cecily Sass.

Junior guard Cynthia Delaney moved up to the varsity team from JV at the end of last season for playoffs and also returns.

The team welcomes two newcomers, point guard Meg Lingo, a junior, who played on JV last year, and freshman forward Grace Tunis.

The Mallards are known for their stellar defense and will again be strong in the back court. The girls have speed, athleticism and endurance, Rogers said, which is why the team will full-court press and play man-to-man defense a majority of the time.

“We’re not known for being good shooters so we have to make up for it on the defensive end. We are getting better.

Our shooting is the best it has been,” Rogers said. “The girls have drive and motivation. This should be our year to do well because of all the returning players and senior leadership.”

The Mallards finished the 2011-12 season with a 6-12 record, falling to the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres 35-25 during first-round action of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament. Worcester received the ESIAC sportsmanship award at the end of the season and Brennan was awarded AllConference Honorable Mention accolades.

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Ashley Trice, First Team

Eight Decatur volleyball players receive All-Conference honors LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Nov. 23, 2012) The All-Bayside Conference award recipients for volleyball were announced Monday. Eight Stephen Decatur players were recognized.

Senior setter Ashley Trice was named to the All-Conference First Team.

“Ashley was our most consistent player.

She had the leadership qualities we were looking for at the beginning of the season,” said Decatur Coach Sarah Zimmer.

Teammates named Trice “team mom” this year because she said “everyone feels comfortable coming to me if they need anything.”

Zimmer said Trice was a standout offensively and defensively.

Senior Casey Ortiz also received First Team accolades.

“Casey played all around [every position] every minute of the game. She was able to make some plays a lot of us didn’t think could happen,” Zimmer said. “She got us out of a bind quite a few times.”

Junior Taylor Black, a First Team member, had more confidence this year, Zimmer said, compared to 2011 when she competed at the varsity level as a sophomore.

“She was able to prove herself this year,” Zimmer said.

Katie VanBruggen, a junior, was awarded Second Team honors. Zimmer said VanBruggen stepped up this year at her new position.

“She was a right-side hitter last year and this year we moved her to the left side,” Zimmer said. “She accepted [the position] and worked hard at improving her game.”

Honorable Mention distinction went to defensive specialist Alexis Martinek and Bianca Alvarado, both seniors, junior Kiley Cooke and sophomore Hannah Adkins.

Zimmer said Alvarado took on a leadership role this season. Martinek also led the Lady Seahawks, using her experienced to assist teammates in the back row.

This was Adkins first season playing at the varsity level and Zimmer said she improved and gained confidence. Cooke also made her varsity debut this year and Zimmer said she will be a strong force at the

middle hitter position as her confidence grows.

The Seahawks finished the season 10-7.

Zimmer took over as head coach for Bertha Ortiz, who was at the helm for 12 seasons.

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Tax Relief Act set to expire in December ’12 LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) With Congress returning soon to Washington, one of the looming items to decide on is a housing issue that could affect nearly 25 percent of all real estate transactions, according to the Maryland Association of Realtors. The housing issue in question is the expiration of Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief (MFTR) on Dec. 31.

The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act was enacted in December 2007 and provides relief to troubled borrowers when some portion of the mortgage debt is forgiven by a lender in the event of a short sale, foreclosure or modification. Prior to the enactment of the MFTR, the amount of forgiven mortgage debt would have been treated as income, and taxed at ordinary income rates.

Example: Assume a family purchased a home for $175,000 with a mortgage of $150,000. Later, they need to sell the home. They find that the value of homes in their area has declined and they can sell for only $120,000.

At the time of the sale, the outstanding balance on their mortgage is $132,000. Thus, there will not be enough cash at settlement to repay the lender the full balance of the mortgage. If the lender forgives the entire difference between the amount owed and the sales price, the amount that could be taxable is $12,000.

So, a seller who experiences a true economic loss would have been required to pay tax on this “phantom income.” It’s been labeled “phantom income” because it is considered income even though no cash has changed hands and the seller has experienced a loss.

Under the MFTR current law, the forgiven amount is not subject to income tax.

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TOY SAFETY REPORT RELEASED Some products may pose dangers to children LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Nov. 23, 2012) When purchasing toys for children, the goal is to provide that youngster with entertainment and joy. But some toys may pose dangers to those children.

The objective of an annual report recently published by Maryland Public Interest Research Group (MaryPIRG) is to assist parents and others in making safe choices when shopping for children.

Maryland PIRG Foundation, a statewide, citizenbased nonprofit consumer advocacy group, released its 27th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report on Nov. 20, It is a nationwide survey that warns consumers of possible hidden toy hazards and provides guidelines for people buying toys for small children, as well as examples of toys that pose potential safety hazards. MaryPIRG members visited numerous national toyshops, malls and dollar stores in September, October and November to identify potentially dangerous toys.

According to Jenny Levin, MaryPIRG advocate, the organization’s toy safety reports have led to more than 150 recalls and other regulatory actions in the last 27 years.

The group also offers an interactive tool accessible from mobile phones or computers at www.toysafety.mobi or www.toysafety.net to help toy buyers avoid common hazards. Consumers can also report dangerous toys on these sites and at www.saferproducts.gov.

“Parents and toy givers need to remember that while the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) is doing a good job, no government agency tests all toys before they hit store shelves. Consumers should also remember that toys that are not on our list of examples could also pose hazards,” Levin said.

“We want to let the public know that we should be able to trust that the toys we buy are safe. However, until that’s the case, parents need to watch out for common hazards when shopping for toys.”

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Ribbon cutting The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Main Street Sweets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30.

Main Street Sweets has been open for over two months with much great success. The local customers as well as the local children and the visitors all have been happy to have a candy sweet shop here and I have to say, so am I,” said owner Connie Mayers.

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Maryland PIRG, a statewide citizen-based nonprofit consumer advocacy group, released its 27th annual Trouble In Toyland report Nov. 20, warning consumers of possible hidden toy hazards. Pictured is a toy that poses a noise hazard. Prolonged exposure to loud noises harms small children’s hearing.

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Ocean Pines Chamber will host an informative public workshop on how to start up a small business at the Ocean Pines Library from 5-7 p.m. Local professionals will walk through the processes including licensing, certifications, financing, human resources and insurance.

Attendees will then have an opportunity to network with Chamber members and other business people to learn about the resources they will need to start a new business.

For more information call the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce at 410-641-5306 or visit www.OceanPinesChamber.org.

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Some toys that may pose choking hazards.

The MaryPIRG report focuses on several categories of toy dangers.

“We encourage parents to look very carefully at toys,” Levin said.

■ CHOKING: Choking on small parts, balls, marbles and balloons remains the leading cause of toy-related injuries and deaths. According to the report, between 1990 and 2011, more than 200 children died after choking on a toy or toy part.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of toys containing small parts that were intended to be used by children younger than 3. Despite the ban, MaryPIRG still found toys available in stores that pose choking hazards.

Levin suggests parents and

others use an empty toilet paper roll, which is 1.75 inches in diameter, to see if toys could cause their child to choke. If the toy fits inside the roll, it is a possible choking hazard and inappropriate for children younger than 3.

■ MAGNETS: This year MaryPIRG has highlighted the continued dangers that magnet toys pose. Magnets are extremely strong and can cause severe internal damage if swallowed. The CPSC has estimated that between 2009 and 2011, 1,700 emergency room cases occurred nationwide involving the ingestion of high-powered magnets.

According to the report, more than 70 percent of cases involved children between the ages of 4 and 12.

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage® recently announced that Kelley Bjorkland has been named branch vice president of the company’s 120th Street office in Ocean City.

Bjorkland has more than nine years of experience as a Realtor and previously served as the sales director for Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA where she supervised all branch operations including management of staff, sales associates and evaluating financials.

Hall recognized Susan B. Megargee, broker/owner with RE/MAX congratulates Mark J. Hall of RE/MAX Crossroads in Ocean City for five years of service with the RE/MAX network of professionals, a significant milestone in his career. The outstanding effort and dedication Hall displays makes him a tremendous part of the RE/MAX network and the success of the RE/MAX Crossroads team at the beach in Ocean City and the Eastern Shore.

Hall also has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales.

For more information, call Hall at 410-726-0912 or 410-726-3600.

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Group encourages adults to examine toys before buying Continued from Page 38

n TOXIC CHEMICALS: Two of the toxic chemicals the report places emphasis on are lead and phthalates, which are used in plastics. Lead poisoning affects the nervous system and can cause learning disabilities, lower IQ, delay mental and physical development and cause behavioral problems. If a child is exposed to high levels, it can be fatal.

The current federal legal lead standard is 100 parts per million (ppm), though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a lead limit of 40 ppm.

Levin also warns adults to avoid toys made of (polyvinyl chloride) PVC plastic which could contain toxic phthalates posing developmental hazards.

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act permanently banned three phthalates from use in toys, and set temporary limits on three others while tests continue. No toy or childcare article can contain more than 1000 ppm of each of the six phthalates. n NOISE HAZARDS: The American Society for Testing and Materials adopted a voluntary acoustics standard, which set the loudness threshold for most toys at 85 decibels, and 65 decibels for products intended to be used close to the ear.

Adults should be aware of noise volume of toys, because if it is loud for them, it’s also loud for children.

The third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed one in five U.S. children will have some degree of hearing loss by the time they reach age 12. The National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders advises that prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels will cause gradual hearing loss in any age range, the MaryPIRG report said.

Toys and children’s products posing strangulation hazards were also mentioned in the report.

The full Trouble In Toyland report is available online at www.ToySafety.net.

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Act provides relief to troubled borrowers Continued from Page 38

end of the year, millions of families who are faced with selling a distressed property could be required to pay a large tax bill for trying to modify their mortgage or to seek a short sale through their lender.

If you agree that no taxpayer should be forced to pay tax on money they’ve already lost with cash they never received, please contact your local representatives and senator to urge them to vote for an extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief.

— Lauren Bunting is a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors and a licensed Realtor with Bunting Realty Inc. in Berlin.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2013 through FY 2017 Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013 through FY2017. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. Copies of the Worcester County REQUESTED Capital Improvement Plan for FY2013 through FY2017 summary may be obtained from the Worcester County Administration Office, Room 1103 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 6321194.

The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland

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Forget crazy Black Friday crowds, hit OC Shopper’s Fair (Nov. 23, 2012) Spending the days after Thanksgiving shopping for gifts is an annual tradition for many people.

The day after the holiday, known as “Black Friday,” kicks off one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.

Shoppers in search of unique merchandise are invited to this weekend’s 30th annual Holiday Shopper’s Fair at the Ocean City convention center, where handmade wares, arts, crafts and collectibles, among other items, will be offered as reasonable prices.

Guests can do most, if not all, of their shopping in one location.

The first fair was held in 1983 in an effort to draw visitors to the resort during the off-season. The inaugural event featured 66 vendors and attracted about 2,000 guests. Last year, approximately 10,000 people attended the three-day shopping event.

More than 160 vendors are scheduled to showcase their merchandise this year at the 40th Street venue, according to show producer Melanie Collins.

“I would say that this fair is three days of shopping in a holiday-themed atmosphere complete with music and decor as well as the perfect place to find unique gifts,” Collins said. “We have a little bit of everything for sale.”

At the fair, shoppers will find festive clothing, a wide selection of jewelry, paintings, photography, leather and quilted handbags, florals and arrangements, specialty gifts, toys, sports memorabilia, stained glass, country woodcrafts, wrought iron, furniture, ceramics, sculptures and Christmas items. Several vendors will be selling homemade fudge, chocolates, honeyroasted nuts, dip mixes and pre-packaged cakes and cookies.

There will be a large array of merchandise to choose from so shoppers should have no problem finding a gift for everyone on their list. Some of the vendors make their merchandise by hand, so there will be many one-of-akind items for sale.

Several nonprofit organizations will promote their organization and sell merchandise. Delmarva Cat Connection and Town Cats will have cat and kitten adoptions, as well as educational materials. Also on hand will be Believe in Tomorrow’s Children’s House by the Sea and Ocean City Aviation.

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A tree-lighting ceremony will kick off the holiday festivities in downtown Berlin tonight, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Atlantic Hotel. Visitors are also invited to take a stroll through the town, where shops and galleries will host local and regional artists as part of the annual Holiday Arts Night.

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Berlin kicks off holiday celebration with tree lighting LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Nov. 23, 2012) The town of Berlin will ring in the holiday season with a treelighting ceremony and annual Holiday Arts Night tonight, Friday, in the quaint downtown area.

The town’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Atlantic Hotel.

Mayor Gee Williams will officiate the lighting of the tree. The Delmarva Chorus is scheduled to perform.

Many of the businesses will be open until 9 p.m.

for this year’s day-afterThanksgiving Holiday Arts Night tradition. Some shops and galleries will host local and regional artists. Refreshments will be offered at various participating businesses and music will be played throughout town. Musical duo MoonStruck will be strolling the streets entertaining the crowd.

The Worcester County Arts Council, located on Jefferson Street, will host its annual “Holly-Days” exhibit and sale of holidaytheme paintings, jewelry, ornaments, cards, pottery

and silk scarves created by approximately 25 members. “Holly-Days” exhibit and sale opened Nov. 9, and will continue through December.

“Artists are bringing in new items on a daily basis,” said Anna Mullis, executive director of the Worcester County Arts Council. “It’s prefect for people looking for something original and one-ofa-kind that you can’t find in a mall.”

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The Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department is hosting a Breakfast with Santa in the Ocean Pines Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8-11 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, pastries, coffee, juice and milk. The breakfast is free to kids 4 and younger, $4 for guests ages 5-10 and $6 for those 11 and older.

Santa will arrive around 8:30 a.m. and be available for photos. Cost for photos is $5.

New this year will be a Gift Shop for kids to buy their parents or loved ones presents for the holidays. The donated gifts will all be priced under $1. Donations such as jewelry, coffee cups, lotions and other new items for men and ladies are appreciated for the gifts.

Attendees are encouraged to take an unwrapped gift (toys, games, books, etc., for boys and girls) or nonperishable food that will be donated to the Worcester County Sheriff Department’s program for the needy.

These items will be donated to local families that need a little extra help during the holidays.

The Ocean Pines Community Center is located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. For more information, call 410-641-7052 or visit www.oceanpines.org.Sports Core

Pines pool to host ‘Swim with Santa’ While the weather outside may be frightful, the Sports Core’s Heated Pool is delightful. Take the family to Ocean Pines on Saturday, Dec. 15, for the annual Swim with Santa.

The jolly old elf himself will swap his red suit for a Hawaiian shirt, swim trunks and flip-flops. Join Santa in this tropical setting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while he floats in the pool.

Donations of food and/or unwrapped toys will be accepted on behalf of the Worcester County Sheriff Department’s Christmas needy program.

The event is open to the public.

Cost is $3 for swim members and $5 for non-members. Guests who are not swimming may enter at no charge.

For more information or to register for this event, call 410-641-5255 or e-mail info@oceanpines.org

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WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS OPENS A crowd gathers to listen to the Ocean City Elementary School’s “OC Stars” perform during the opening ceremony of the 20th annual Winterfest of Lights last Thursday at Northside Park on 125th Street. The children then assisted Mayor Rick Meehan in a countdown to light the winter wonderland, which features more than 100 glittering and animated displays. (At left) Santa surprises the crowd attending the opening ceremony and the “OC Stars,” rush to hug Old St. Nick. (Far left) Tom Shuster, director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, says a few words during the event.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ve let yourself be distracted from what’s really important. But love finally gets your attention this week. However, it comes with a challenge that could create a problem.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to bully others into following your lead. Best advice: Persuade, don’t push, and you’ll get the cooperation you need to move forward with your plans.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Resist the urge to gloat now that you’ve proved your detractors wrong. Instead, charm them back into your circle. Remember: A former foe can become your best ally.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might want to claim all the credit for making this holiday season special.

But is it worth producing a lot of hurt feelings by rejecting offers of help?

Think about it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Ignore a co-worker’s questionable behavior. Instead, put your energy into making your own project special. Then sit back and purr over your well-deserved applause.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might not want to accept those suggested changes in your workplace.

But don’t chuck them out before you check them out. You could be happily surprised.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your holiday planning might have to take a back seat for a bit so that you can handle a problem with a friend or family member. Your schedule resumes by the 8th.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Relationships in general benefit during the early part of the week, including in the workplace. Also expect some overdue changes in a personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) “Prudence” should be your watchword this week. Best not to be too open about some of the things that are currently happening in your life.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Money is on your mind, so you’d best mind how you’re spending it. Take another look at that holiday budget and see where you can make adjustments.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resolving to revive an old friendship could open some old wounds.

Are you sure you want to risk that?

Think this through before making a commitment.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your need to know more about a new friend could lead to some startling revelations. Best advice: Keep an open mind about what you learn until all the facts are in.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your loyalty to friends makes you a very special person to those whose lives you’ve touched.

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Well-being properties make coconut oil ‘miracle’ ings. In the world of knowledge, coconuts are classified as fibrous, oneseeded drupes. Botanically speaking, coconuts are considered a fruit, but they are also believed to be a nut.

Health care officials and the media have been preaching methodically that saturated fats are bad for you and lead to a host of negative consequences. That being said, the proverbial word “however” makes its presence known once again.

According to an article, “Coconut Oil Benefits: When Fat is Good for You,” all saturated fats are not created equal. Some saturated fats occur naturally, which has many health benefits while other fats are artificially manipulated into a saturated state through the process called hydrogenation. These engineered saturated fats are also called trans fats and they should be avoided.

Coconut oil has been dubbed the “miracle” oil because of its unique well-being properties. One might be taken back when he or she reads the label and see how high it is in saturated fat. But the saturated fat in coconut oil is unique because it is composed of medium-chain triglycerides rather than long-triglycerides.

Medium-chain triglycerides are in the class of healthy fats because they are immediately used by our bodies as energy, rather than being stored as fat. It might be noted that most of the common vegetable

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Exotic oil perfect for frying tropical coconut shrimp DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer (Nov. 23, 2012) The island of plenty is a whimsical fantasy that glistens even in the heat of the night. Passion fruit’s sweet nectar is a sample of what is to come. Bananas tempt more than one’s appetite and add to the spectrum of variety. Coconuts’ hard shells protect the virgin, white flesh.

Maybe the natural fortification is one reason the member of the Arecaceae family is a deep mystery.

The ocean’s tide gives and takes, but a gentle parting imparts a little light on an ingredient that graces menus worldwide.

Where do coconuts come from is a precise question, but the answer is somewhat ambiguous. Coconuts are prehistoric plants that scientists believe either came from the northwestern region of South America or the South Pacific. Because of their water resistance, coconuts were able to stay afloat over the ocean and thus spread. Years later, sailors and explorers spread the growth of coconuts even farther by taking the drupes with them for food.

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ON THE EDGE Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24, 9:30 p.m.

19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 Nov. 23: TBA, 6-10 p.m.

Nov. 24: Johnny Mojo, 6-10 p.m.

Nov. 25: Louis Wright, 9 a.m. to noon BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 Nov. 23: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m.

Nov. 24: Chest Pains, 9 p.m.

Nov. 28: Aaron Howell, Aaron Howell 5-8 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.

Nov. 24: Fustercluck, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 Nov. 23: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; Kevin Poole, 4 p.m.; Chest Pains, 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 24: Kevin Poole, sunset; DJ Kevin Poole Groove,

9 p.m.; Animal House, 10 p.m.

Nov. 25: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nov. 28: Euro Night w/ DJ Rob Cee, 11 p.m.

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 4107236762 Nov. 23: Philly George Project, 7-11 p.m.

DJ Rob Cee Nov. 24: DJ Rob Cee, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Nov. 23: Red Solo Cup Night w/DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

DJ Bigler Nov. 24: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Nov. 25: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Nov. 29: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.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 Nov. 23-24: Open Juke Box OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 Nov. 23-24: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900 Nov. 23: Love Seed Mama Jump, 10 p.. to 2 a.m.

Nov. 24: Joe Bachman & the Crew, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Rew Smith, 5-9 p.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.

17TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST GALA The 17th annual, and final, Winterfest Gala was held Friday, Nov. 16, at two Ocean City locations. The black tie-optional gala kicked off at 8 p.m. at the Coconut Malorie on 59th Street, where guests were entertained by the UMES Jazz Symphony Orchestra, at left, and Apple & Britt.

The Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association provided food. At 10 p.m., the party moved next door to Fager’s Island, where music was provided by The Quake, DJ Hook and Dark Gold Jazz. (Above) Laura Powell, left, and Danielle Lucas. (Below) Stacey Sweeney, left, and Donna Haffer of Comcast.

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Bev Furst of Gold’s Gym, center, and Dina Persico look stunning Friday at Fager’s Island, where they were joined by friends, from left, Pino Tomasello, Fausto DiCarlo, Paolo Calcara and Greg Poulos for the Winterfest Gala.

Todd Dundore, above, pulls his wife, Patty, in close for a photo at Fager’s. (Left) Also on hand are Corey Pierson, left, Chris Keenan and Julie Purcell.

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Bartenders Jeff Keenan, left, and Barry Holmes greet Gala guests with an open bar at Fager’s Island. (At right) Trevor Steveman of the Ocean City Fire Department, center, looks dapper in his Celtic attire. He is flanked by Drew Melson, left, also of the OCFD, and Mike Keiser, of Ocean City Communications.

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Keeping the peace at Fager’s on Friday are Ken Federighi, left, and Mitch Scott.

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“The non-shopper’s lounge is a popular spot for people who don’t want to shop or just need to stop and take a break. There are a couple of cable TVs in the lounge,” Collins said.

Activities scheduled throughout the weekend for children include arts and crafts, games, face painting and magical puppet theater shows.

Santa will be at the fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday and until 3

p.m. on Sunday, so children should take their Christmas wish lists. Youngsters will also have the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap and have their pictures taken with him.

Door prizes will be given away every hour on the half-hour throughout the weekend. Winners must be present to receive their prizes.

The $3 admission cost is good all weekend. Children 13 and younger are admitted free.

The Shopper’s Fair will be open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 410-289-2800.

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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. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday.

■ 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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■ 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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contest, and more than a dozen will be on display during Arts Night. The winners of the contest will be announced at 6 p.m. and awards will be presented. All wreaths will be available for sale. Proceeds will benefit the Arts Council’s Scholarship program.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the Around Sound Music group.

“The highlight of the event will be the children singing. It’s going to be a special touch,” Mullis said. “We’re very excited to have them.”

The Globe on Broad Street will feature Patrick Henry and his newest exhibit, “My Eastern Shore: In Different Lights.” The show, which includes a variety of oil paintings, debuted last Saturday in the Balcony Art Gallery.

“It was incredible. People’s response to it was really gratifying,” Henry said. “For years my tag line was ‘intimate and nostalgic images of the Eastern Shore. The past few years I’ve assessed the images I have and I’ve realized that it’s not as important to identify a specific location or place, but I want it to be more about the setting, the atmosphere and lighting.”

Henry and poet/writer Karen Prengaman recently publishing the first edition of “Still Images of the Eastern Shore.” The pair signed books last Saturday and will do so again tonight.

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Baked Dessert Cafe & Gallery will offer a “Holiday Bubbly Tasting,” with Dibon Brut Reserve and some samples of its allnatural holiday treats.

Bruder Hill will feature the artwork of Liz Lind, and The Maryland Wine Bar will display jewelry designer Tracy Collins’ collection.

A number of other shops and galleries will be open for business, as well.

Holiday trees decorated by Berlin business owners will be displayed in store windows throughout December. Windows have also been festively designed.

“I like everything about the holiday season. So many people come to Berlin for the Victorian Christmas atmosphere. It’s just a beautiful tradition,” Mullis said.

“The windows of the shops, everything is so nicely decorated.”

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FRIDAY, NOV. 23 HOLIDAY SHOPPER’S FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique handmade merchandise, nautical, candles, photography, florals, jewelry and ceramics. Gift and household items. Art and craft items, hand painted furniture, quilted handbags, ornaments, candles, jewelry, florals, toys, pet items, sports related memorabilia, nautical items, stained glass, country woodcrafts, lighted baskets and ceramics. Also, honey-roasted almonds, homemade fudge and chocolates, dip mixes, assorted cakes and cookies. Adoptions and sale items from Delmarva Cat Connection and Town Cats. Raffles and children’s activities. Photos with Santa, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Door prize drawings every hour (must be present to win). Non-shopper’s television room showing football games. Admission costs $3 for weekend, children ages 13 and younger admitted free. Info: 800-626-2326, www.ococean.com, 410-289-2800 or mcollins@oceancitymd.gov.

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: 410-5247994.

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www.oceancitytoday.net Berlin’s annual Holiday Arts Night and tree lighting, starting at 5:30 p.m., with Mayor Gee Williams officiating the lighting of the Christmas Tree in front of the Atlantic Hotel. Most shops and galleries will be open till 9 p.m. with a featured artist and refreshments. The duo “MoonStruck” will be strolling the streets. Worcester County Arts Council showcase holiday wreaths.

Live music provided by Around Sound Music group. Baked Dessert Cafe will host “Holiday Bubbly Testing.” The Globe will feature Patrick Henry and his newest show. Dark Gold Jazz will perform from 7-10 p.m. No cover charge.

Bruder Hill will feature the artwork of Liz Lind.

The Maryland Wine Bar will host jewelry designer Tracy Collins.

SANTA CLAUS TO GREET SHOPPERS — White Marlin Mall, 12641 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 2 p.m. Preview of what’s in store for the holiday season can be seen at the mall’s new Web site at www.whitemarlinmall.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 24 HOLIDAY SHOPPER’S FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique handmade merchandise, nautical, candles, photography, florals, jewelry and ceramics. Gift and household items. Art and craft items, hand painted furniture, quilted handbags, ornaments, candles, jewelry, florals,

toys, pet items, sports related memorabilia, nautical items, stained glass, country woodcrafts, lighted baskets and ceramics. Also, honey-roasted almonds, homemade fudge and chocolates, dip mixes, assorted cakes and cookies. Adoptions and sale items from Delmarva Cat Connection and Town Cats. Raffles and children’s activities. Photos with Santa, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Door prize drawings every hour (must be present to win). Non-shopper’s television room showing football games. Admission costs $3 for weekend, children ages 13 and younger admitted free. Info: 800-626-2326, www.ococean.com, 410-289-2800 or mcollins@oceancitymd.gov.

BALTIMORE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Guest conductor is Mayor Rick Meehan. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: 410-524-7474.

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.

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Street, second floor, Ocean City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Each item filled with other items. Also, 50/50, instant bingo, silent and Chinese auctions. Refreshments available. Proceeds benefit LAOCFVC and OCFVC Cadet program. Advance tickets cost $20 or $25 at the door. Tickets: 443-5232370 or 410-251-7224.

SANTA CLAUS TO GREET SHOPPERS — White Marlin Mall, 12641 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 1 p.m. A preview of what’s in store for the holiday season can be seen at the mall’s new Web site at www.whitemarlinmall.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 25 HOLIDAY SHOPPER’S FAIR — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique handmade merchandise, nautical, candles, photography, florals, jewelry and ceramics. Gift and household items. Art and craft items, hand painted furniture, quilted handbags, ornaments, candles, jewelry, florals, toys, pet items, sports related memorabilia, nautical items, stained glass, country woodcrafts, lighted baskets and ceramics. Also, honey-roasted almonds, homemade fudge and chocolates, dip mixes, assorted cakes and cookies. Adoptions and sale items from Delmarva Cat Connection and Town Cats. Raffles and children’s activities. Photos with Santa, 11

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OUT&ABOUT Continued from Page 53 a.m. to 3 p.m. Door prize drawings every hour (must be present to win). Non-shopper’s television room showing football games. Admission costs $3 for weekend, children ages 13 and younger admitted free. Info: 800-626-2326, www.ococean.com, 410-289-2800 or mcollins@oceancitymd.gov.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to noon. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, children 11 years and younger eat at half price. Info: 410-524-7994.

MONDAY, NOV. 26 POCOMOKE ANNUAL PARADE — Parade will begin at 14th Street, and head north to the Pocomoke River, 7-9 p.m. More than 100 units from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Cash prizes and trophies awarded following the parade. Entrants register at pocomokechristmasparade.com. Info: Mike Shannon, 410-957-0802. Rain date is Nov. 27.

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, 302-5410728.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines

Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning and singing in a barbershop format are welcome.

Info: 410-208-4171.

TUESDAY, NOV. 27 ‘DECORATE THE PINES’ EVENT — Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:30 a.m. Wreathes and swags created on-site and then hung throughout the community. Fresh greens welcome and volunteers needed to create and/or hang the wreathes and swags. Chili lunch follows morning activity. Everyone welcome. Info: 410-208-3992.

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WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Worcester Preparatory School, Guerrieri Library, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, 9 a.m. Tours of the school, pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.

Info: Tara Becker, 410-641-3575.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 WORCESTER CHORALE’S FALL CONCERT Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 7 p.m. The Worcester Chorale presents holiday concert, concluding with “Handel’s Christmas Messiah: A Cantata.” Refreshments served. Info: 302-524-8084.

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 Continued on Page 54

Please join us on Saturday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a community Toy Drive!

New toys for all ages are being collected for the Crisfield community that was severely affected by Hurricane Sandy.

The new toys will be delivered to the Maple Shade Community Center on Sunday, December 2nd for distribution for Christmas. Uncle Sugars Moving Company has donated a 24 foot box truck and our goal is to fill it!

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and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302436-3682.

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Info: 302-337-3638.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, last Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410524-7994.

WORCESTER COUNTY BRANCH NAACP UNIT 7029 MEETING — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 6:15-8:15 p.m. Election of officers will be held. Regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

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, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-5414642.

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.

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.

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ONGOING EVENTS 20TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, through Jan. 1, 2013, Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Take a ride through an animated wonderland on the Winterfest Express. Visit the Winterfest Village, located inside a festive, heated pavilion. Buy a cup of hot chocolate at OC Recreation Boosters cafe, browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop. Live entertainment scheduled on some nights. Santa available for photos every night until Dec. 23.

Advance tickets to ride the Winterfest Express may be purchased at the Ocean City Community Center and the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $5 for adults and free for children 11 and younger. Info: 800-626-2326.

Also drive along the Avenue of Trees on Baltimore Avenue from 15th to 32nd streets. Info: http://oceancitymd.gov/recreation_and_parks/ specialevents.html or 410-250-0125.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE FUNDRAISER — Annual Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale begins Nov. 24. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and weekdays from 3-7 p.m. Located on Route 589 across from the Steer Inn in Berlin. All proceeds go into the scholarship fund for Stephen Decatur High School students.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open Nov. 24, 25, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features handcrafted home decor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER Noel Community is preparing for their 15th annual dinner on Christmas Day. Volunteers serve a free turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea in Ocean City. The dinner is an important part of the Christmas celebration for many including the homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in and those who are alone. Noel provides gifts and toys to many who attend. Meals are delivered to those who cannot leave their homes and police, fire departments, and other who serve our community on Christmas Day. For monetary donations, make checks payable to the Noel Community and mail to P.O. Box 1207, Ocean City, Md. 21843. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals or organizations will be collected Dec. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea. Businesses or organizations who are willing to sponsor a collection drive of non-perishable food or toiletries can call the Noel Community to arrange for the items to be picked up. Info: 410-289-3453.

‘EARLY BIRD’ TICKETS FOR CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CONCERT — The Berlin Heritage Foundation announces an “Early Bird” special price for the 6 p.m. seating at its Classical Christmas dinner and concert fundraiser on Dec. 3. For $50 per person, that’s $10 off the regular price, attendees receive a gourmet dinner at Berlin’s Atlantic Hotel followed by a candlelight concert in the 1832 Calvin B. Taylor House. Featured musicians are the Salisbury String Trio. Reservations are required by contacting 410-641-1019 or taylorhousemuseum@verizon.net.

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‘Holiday Wrappings’ luncheon, fashion show to benefit American Cancer Society Deadline to reserve tickets for fundraiser is Nov. 27 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (Nov. 23, 2012) A fashion show featuring clothing from local retailers, silent and Chinese auctions and a 50/50 raffle are among the festivities on tap during the 24th annual “Holiday Wrappings” luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Ocean City convention center.

Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

“It should be a fun event,” said Holiday Wrappings chairwoman Dawne Pappas, who has been involved with the cancer society for about 20 years. “It’s an elegant luncheon and fashion show highlighting local retailers. It’s a ladies event to kick off the holidays.”

Holiday Wrappings is one of the largest women’s events on the shore that raises cancer awareness and promotes the American Cancer Society.

Approximately 560 ladies, and a few men, attended the 2011 event, helping to garner close to $50,000 for the organization.

Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Batman. Silent and Chinese auctions will feature items donated by area businesses. Attendees may also participate in a 50/50 raffle during the luncheon. Models will walk the runway wearing clothing from several Salisbury, Berlin, West Ocean City, Ocean City and Fenwick

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Cupcakes In Bloom of Berlin will provide the centerpieces.

Bonita Pennino, state government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, will serve as the guest speaker. She has been employed with the American Cancer Society since 1997.

CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. It is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization working to make cancer issues a national priority.

“Because this is a holiday luncheon, I want to keep it light as well as informative.

I will talk a bit about the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and our

work as the nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society and how we carry out our mission of supporting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions that will eliminate cancer as a major health problem,” said Pennino, a beast cancer survivor. “I’ll talk about how we encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national, state and local priority.

“And lastly, I will cover how the audience can become empowered to fight cancer by making their voices heard,” she said.

Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. The cost to attend is $40 per person. The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Tickets are available at the convention center box office on 40th Street or online at www.acsholidaywrappings.com.

Money raised during the luncheon will help fund the American Cancer Society’s local education projects, patient programs and services, as well as national research.

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 side-effects of treatment; Reach to Recovery, a oneon-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/seven-day information center with oncology nurses or social workers.

All of these services are free.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization and the largest source of cancer research funds in the country, next to the U.S. government.

For more information about Holiday Wrappings, e-mail Pappas at dpappo@comcast.net or call 443-8802310. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 800-ACS-2345.

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Inaugural ‘Light Up Downtown’under way in OC nice to have something downtown when people come over the [Route 50] bridge,” said Brian McCarthy, owner of Atlantic House Bed & Breakfast, on Baltimore Avenue and Fifth Street, and chairman of the Downtown Association’s Light Up Downtown Celebration committee.

The celebration is sponsored by the Downtown Association, Ocean City Development Corporation and Town of Ocean City.

“The Light Up Downtown Celebration is a nice, family-oriented special event that will help bring back some of the holiday feel to the downtown area for this season,” said Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “We hope this new event will grow larger each year.”

Added Jessica N. Waters, Ocean City’s communications manager, “The town of Ocean City is excited to be partnering with the OCDC and the Downtown Association to highlight the holidays in the downtown

LISA CAPITELLI n Assistant Editor (Nov. 23, 2012) Residents and business owners in the downtown Ocean City area from the inlet to 15th Street are encouraged to decorate and adorn with lights their homes and buildings this holiday season.

According to a flyer distributed by the Downtown Association, “For the last several years, the downtown has gone dark during the holidays. Some businesses and some homeowners have strung lights during the holidays but since the city stopped decorating the inlet lot, some of the spirit has gone out of the area.”

The Downtown Association’s mission is to illuminate the area with the inaugural “Light Up Downtown Celebration.”

“We thought there could be more lights downtown. The city has a big investment in Winterfest [of Lights] uptown [125th Street, Northside Park] and it would be

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“This is another wonderful, familyfriendly event for our residents and visitors to enjoy during the holiday season in Ocean City,” Waters said.

This Saturday at 5:30 p.m., the Sunset Park tower (tree) will be lit to start the holiday festivities. The event is open to the public. Each Friday and Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 15, there will be musical entertainment, dance performances, carriage rides, bake sales and hot cocoa, among other activities at the park off South Philadelphia Avenue on the bay at South Division Street. Santa will be also be on hand, and on Dec. 8, he is scheduled to arrive by Coast Guard boat. There is a small fee for carriage rides, while all other events are free.

Donations through the “Donate to Decorate” fund are being accepted to assist with reviving the holiday spirit downtown. For a number of years, the “Tunnel

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of Lights,” filled with nautical style holiday displays was set up in the inlet parking lot for visitors to drive through. The objective of the “Light Up Downtown Celebration” is to bring holiday displays back to the inlet and downtown area. For more information, call the Downtown Association at 410-289-1413 or visit www.downtownassociation.net.

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Personal Assistant needed-to check mail, banking and bill payment. Run miscellaneous errands. Paid $400/wk. send your resume asap to resumes@kbzaverigroup.com

PT/Clerical Position-for HVAC company in Ocean Pines. Must be dependable, have computer/experience & good customer service skills.

Email resume to mkennedy@acch4hvac.com.

No phone calls please!

Dynamic Church Secretary needed-to organize, manage and perform office procedures for a busy beach area church.

Atlantic UM Church is seeking a church secretary. Resume with your salary history and requirements must be emailed by NOVEMBER 29th. Candidates should have at least 5-7 years experience. Must possess a professional demeanor, use of all of the Microsoft Suite products, and be internet savvy. Experience in church environment, Power Church Software, and managing a website will be a plus. Email your resume to beachpastor1@atlanticumc.org.

No phone calls please.

Part/Time Lead Generator$9/hr. + Incentives. Interested applicants should fax their resume to 410-641-1437 or call our office at 410-641-1434.

YR 2 to 3 BR Home w/garage-Willards-unfurnished $850/mo. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555

3BR/2BA Mobile on Water Bishopville, unfurnished. No smoking. No pets. $950/mo.

Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.

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

Dunkin Donuts Now Hiring

Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning is hiring a Full Time Maintenance Technician Benefits following 90 days of employment. Competitive pay, please fax resume to 410-6411437 or call our office at 410641-1434.

Assistant Manager Starting @ $9/hr.

In our Ocean Pines and West Ocean City locations.

Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

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Now Hiring Part-Time, Year Round

(Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun.) Applicants may apply online at www.princessroyale.com and click on the job link or in person Mon.-Fri., 9am to 4pm

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Sales & Marketing Manager Benefits include paid vacation, 7 paid holidays, medical, dental, life & disability insurances & 401K plan.

Please apply in person at 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Md. 410-289-1100

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kitchen Help Location: 9919 Golf Course Road, OC, MD

Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com Applications or resumes will not be accepted thru Email or fax.

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DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO? Interested in a career in Real Estate?

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Pre-Licensing classes forming NOW! Contact Copenhaverat at410-524-6111 410-524-1203 Contact Pete Copenhaver @cbmove.com OR or or pcopenhaver pcopenhaver@cbmove.com OR Maryellen Rosenblit atat410-524-6111 Jennifer Cropper-Rines 410-524-1203 or maryellen.rosenblit@cbmove.com or jlcropper@cbmove.com or visit www.careerscb.com Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

Now hiring Stay at Home Moms, Senior Citizens or anyone who wants to work F/T or P/T, setting your own hours in your area & surrounding areas.

For just a $10 investment you can make up to 50%.

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3BR/2BA Rancher. Fenced yard, CAC, fireplace, screened porch plus two decks. $1,250/ month plus security deposit.

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

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Carmella’s Kids Learning Center and Twisters Gymnastics are currently expanding and hiring energetic people for the following positions: Preschool Teachers, Infant Toddler Teachers, Administrative Assistants, Learning Center Assistant Directory, Learning Center Director, Gymnastics Instructors (all ages/levels), Gym Director. Call 410-629-1630

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

The condo association of a highly regarded, mid-rise, Ocean City building is seeking an experienced, full-time Resident Management Team to replace a husband/wife team that will be retiring in the spring of 2013. Applicants must have computer skills, maintenance experience, outgoing personalities, and the ability to interact with owners, tenants, contractors and government officials.

This is a seven day a week position during the summer season. References required, as well as an excellent credit history and resident management experience or equivalent. Veteran’s preference is a positive in the applicant evaluation process. Salary and benefits to be negotiated. Financial and police checks may be performed. Resumes will be accepted until December 31, 2012; interviews will be scheduled beginning in December, and the anticipated start date for the new team is about March 1st, 2013. Please send application including desired salary to: ccacondo@verizon.net.

1BR Nicely Furnished, 28th Street w/great canal view.

New/carpet. W/D. Now to 6/1/13. $600/month + Sec. Deposit. Incl. util, HBO & ShowTime. 10% off if paid in advance! 302-448-9999 Winter Rentals-2BR $600/mo.

Utils. included w/limit. Security req’d. Call Neil 847-274-7806

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Ocean Pines, Y/R or Seasonal- 3BR/2BA, gas fireplace, sunroom, deck, shed, pets/ok. avail. Dec. 1st, $1400/mo.

Owner/RE agent 443-250-6155 Y/R Rental Beautiful Bayfront Townhome-adjacent to Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Water views out front and back decks.

3BR/3BA, den, gated community, elevator, fireplace, garage.

Partially furnished or unfurnished. Pets considered. 443523-2838 OC Yearly Rental. Fully furnished 1BR/1BA condo. 127th St. bayside. The Raffles. $800/ month + utilities. References required 1-410-320-4017/1-410827-3170 Winter Rental or Year Round2BR/2BA 142nd Street Winter Rental-3BR/2BA-28th Street-$700. Call 443-880-0510 Year Round Ocean City Condo - Gullway Villas, $1050/mo. Price Reduced! 2BR/1BA, W/D. Pool, parking. jlaw32@gmail.com or Jason 443-373-1419.

2BR/2BA Bayfront condo 47th St., W/D, DW. Parking, pool. Great views of bay. No Smoking/Pets. $900/mo. + utils. + Sec. Dep. 443-693-2216 YR-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath House, large yard, close to WalMart. $900/month.

Call Dale 443-736-5589 or e-mail dale@ocrooms.com YR Rooms, $125-$150 North OC. Util. incl., W/D, cable, furnished. Move in today! 410250-0050

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We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

WR or YR - 2BR/2BA Bright, spacious, newly remodeled, Furnished House in WOC. Nr Harbor. Potential studio in loft.

Vaulted ceilings, fireplace & deck. 240-620-3041 Berlin - 4BR/2BA - Remodeled Rancher, hardwood floors.

Large yard, shed. $1300/mo.

Call Bunting Realty 410-6413313 Winter Rental - Two Pristine Condos. 3BR/3BA and 2BR/ 2BA. Call Bill 443-373-7232.

WINTER RENTAL - OCEAN CITY 2BR/1BA - Sleeps 6, Bayshore Drive. $600/month plus utilities. Non smoking, no pets. Holtz Property Mgmt.

443-359-9863.

Year Round Rental-43rd St. 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath Apartment. Coin-op washer and dryer on site. Family friendly building. $900 per month. Call Dale at 443-736-5589 or e-mail to dale@ocrooms.com.

Winter Rental - 1st St. and Philadelphia Ave. Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment. $600/ month, $600 S/D, utilities not included. Call Dale 443-7365589 or e-mail to dale@ocrooms.com.

Winter Rental-135th St., 2BR/1BA, full kitchen, LR, W/D, parking. $500/mo. + Sec Dep. Call 443-235-6770 Winter OC Rooms for Rent!

Lg. rms. $100. Furnished and all utilities. Call 410-430-1746.

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YR WOC, 4BR/4.5BA Penthouse, unfurnished, $2000/mo.

3BR/2BA Oceanfront Condo, furnished, (Rent negotiable) Available now! Income verification req’d. Call 443-521-3202.

Furnished, available early Dec. 2 bedroom townhouse, 12th St, $825 per month, 3 bed townhouse 123rd St, $1200/mo. 2 bedroom, oceanview 139th St. $1100/mo.

Utilities and Security Deposit extra. No/Pets.

Resort Rentals, 410-524-0295

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Legal Notices JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 12 45TH STREET, #401 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-12-1371, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 12 45th Street. Ocean City. Maryland 21842. on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 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, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 401 in the "Royal Beach Condominium", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 4481, folio 92, et seq., and pursuant also to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 200, folio 40, 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 a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4589, folio 496, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $900,000.00 on November 25, 2005.

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, 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-11/22/3t ___________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 311 ROBIN DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Robert Davis and Jeannie Keefer, dated May 14, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3724, Folio 304 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $229,500.00, and an original interest rate of 5.500%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on December 12, 2012 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute

Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ 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 300 ROBIN DR., UNIT #213 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Linda M. Ropka dated September 29, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3889, Folio 330 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $84,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.500% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 12, 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 described as Unit Number 213 in the “Key West Villas 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 $8,000 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-11/22/3t ___________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 209 TRIMPER AVE., UNIT #12 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael B. Stambaugh a/k/a Michael Bruce Stambaugh, dated October 23, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4804, folio 384 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub.

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Legal Notices Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 7, 2012 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 12 in the “Yellow Bird Condominium”, Tax ID #10-297400 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $23,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.

If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation

involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 28147.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 502 BONNEVILLE AVENUE POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Theresa L. Stoudmire, dated March 21, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5082, Folio 198 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $106,051.93, and an original interest rate of 1.700%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on December 12, 2012 AT 2:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute

Trustees may, in addition to any other available legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ 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 2307 POINT’S REACH, UNIT #2307 BERLIN A/R/T/A OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Douglas D. Galloway and Sandra J. McAlisterGalloway dated September 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4550, Folio 115 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $368,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.875% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on DECEMBER 3, 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 described as Unit No. 2307, Phase Three, in the “Point’s Reach 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, re-

strictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $34,000 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-11/15/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 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

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Legal Notices 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 DECEMBER 3, 2012 AT 2:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $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-11/15/3t ___________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 108 A Franklin Avenue Berlin, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dianne M. Sinclair and Warren L. Sinclair, dated October 20, 2006, and recorded in Liber 4817, Folio 478 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on November 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS Lot 1. Berlin, Subdivision of lands of Vinod Alka Patel and James Tingle & Jeffrey S. and Malia Z. Ricks situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 03-031810.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any rea-

son, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest.

Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #17701) Jeffrey Nadel and Scott Nadel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-11/8/3t ___________________________________

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 11000 COASTAL HIGHWAY, UNIT 1511 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-12001206 Covahey, Boozer, Devan, and Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from James A. Hopkins and Maureen D. Hopkins recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4944, folio 703, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon Menapace, and Erin Gloth as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4944, folio 703, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 3451, folio 80. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition,

subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.62500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit.

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TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 225 26TH STREET, UNIT 21 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-12-001124 Covahey, Boozer, Devan, and Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Joseph Delawder and Susan Delawder recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4746, folio 181, and Deed of Appointment of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon

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Legal Notices Menapace, Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel as Trustees, the Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4746, folio 181, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4746, folio 176. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. Neither the Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Trustees shall convey insurable title.

TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $24,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 8.25000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser.

Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser.

Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor.

Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon Menapace, Erin Gloth, and Christine Drexel, Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com A-4323344 11/08/2012, 11/15/2012, 11/22/2012 </P></div> </body></html> OCD-11/8/3t ___________________________________ Legal Advertising 410-723-6397 • 410-723-6511 or legals@oceancitytoday.net

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14912 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARRY T. MALKIN Notice is given that Steven L. Malkin, 10140 Nightingale Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20882, was on November 05, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Barry T. Malkin who died on October 15, 2012, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of May, 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.

Steven L. Malkin 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: November 08, 2012 OCD-11/8/3t ___________________________________ Ayers, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 GUY R. AYRES III Plaintiff v.

ROUTE 50 WEST BUSINESS PARK, LLC and U.S. 50 WEST, LLC Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO: 23-C-12-01059

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 1st day of November, 2012, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and known as Lot 25A, formerly Lots 25, 26, 27 and 28 plat of Charles Lewis Farm, 10049 Waterview Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Guy R. Ayres III, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of December, 2012, provided a copy of this Order is published in the Ocean City Digest, a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, before the 26th day of November, 2012.

The Report states the amount of sale to be $95,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales, Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/8/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE 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 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 passed by the County Commissioners on November 7, 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

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This bill becomes effective forty-five (45) days from the date of its passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/15/3t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

DAVID MAIZEL (DECEASED) 12436 W. Torquay Road Ocean City, MD 21842-9142 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-001106

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 8th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12436 W. Torquay Road, Ocean City, MD 21842-9142, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of December, 2012, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of December, 2012.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $175,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Courts for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales

Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/15/3t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

DANIEL J. HUBBARD MARIAN D. HUBBARD 14 139th Street, Unit # 3W arta Unit #3 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000356

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 8th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 14 139th Street, Unit # 3W arta Unit #3, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of December, 2012, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of December, 2012.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $327,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Courts for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/15/3t ___________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 CORAL SEAS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION c/o Mann Properties 220 16th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs.

JEFFREY NENGEL LAURA NENGEL 1404 Eagle Ridge Run Bel Air, MD 21014-1871 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-12-0951

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 8th day of November, 2012, that the foreclosure sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 7601 Coastal Highway, #305, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of December,

2012 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 3rd day of December, 2012.

The Report states the amount of the sale to be $100.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-11/15/3t ___________________________________

the Register of Wills.

Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 11/15/2012 OCD-11/15/2t ___________________________________

James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 KEY WEST VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, INC. c/o Paul Enterprises, Inc. 3 Moonshell Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Plaintiff vs.

PHYLLIS BENNETT 104 Dundee Place Fredericksburg, VA 22405-2085 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-12-0978

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 8th day of November, 2012, that the foreclosure sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 300 Robin Drive, #305, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of December, 2012 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 3rd day of December, 2012.

The Report states the amount of the sale to be $100.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-11/15/3t ___________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: NICHOLAS RYAN CREIGHTON ESTATE NO. 14917

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Lou Mazzulli, Jr., of Health Care Support Services, Inc., 1020 Stiles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 on 12/04/2012 at 10:30 a.m.

This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of

AUCTION NOTICE 2012 Beach Equipment Franchise Auction The Town of Ocean City will conduct a public auction of Beach Equipment Rental Franchises on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located on 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland. The following mid-beach parcel franchises are up for bid: 85th, 86th and 87th Streets 88th, 89th, 90th Streets and 91st Street end 92nd end (north) 93rd Streets and 9400 Condo Century I, English Tower and Marigot Beach Condos Atlantis, Quay and Golden Sands Condos Capri, Irene, and Rainbow Condos Fountainhead, Carousel and 118th Street 119th, 120th and 121st Street s and Rainbow Condos 125th, 126th and 127th Streets 128th, 129th and 130th Streets 134th, 135th and 136th Streets 137th, 138th and 139th Streets 140th, 141st, 142nd Streets 143rd, 144th, 145th and 146th Streets to MD/DE Line On auction day, the successful bidders must: (1) Provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal age (i.e. Driver’s License or Photo ID) (2) Pay a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) deposit for each successful bid. Please bring cash, cashier’s checks or certified checks payable to the Mayor and City Council. PERSONAL CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. Following the auction, all successful bidders must: (3) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel (minus the $500.00 deposit) by close of business on Monday, December 10, 2012.

(4) Sign a statement authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of funds paid on auction day.

(5) Provide the Clerk’s Office with a credit report by January 6, 2012. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of funds paid on auction day (6) Submit Proof of Insurance: $1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit for Comprehensive General Liability insurance and Products Liability insurance for the same amount. The Mayor and Council for the Town of Ocean City must be included as an ad-

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(7) Sign a three year contract for each parcel. (Contract includes one three year renewal option with a 10% increase to the annual fee.)

Bid Packets are available upon request. Please contact Deputy City Clerk Kelly Allmond @ 410 289 8824 or email kallmond@oceancitymd.gov for questions.

OCD-11/22/2t ___________________________________ 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, December 6, 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 Superior Boat Lifts, Inc. on behalf of Scott Hardy and Yvonne Deardorffâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Request No. 2012-77â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Request to install one (1) boat lift on existing pilings not to exceed 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; channelward. This project is located at 13031 Hayes Avenue, Unit 2., also known as Tax Map 5, Parcel 15, Lot 22, Townes of Nantucket, Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 2 Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of David Berganâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Request No.

2012-78â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Request to install one (1) PWC lift with all associated poles and one (1) PWC float with all associated poles not to exceed 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; channelward.

This project is located at 14 Teal Circle, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Lot 72, Section 4, Ocean Pines, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

OCD-11/22/2t ___________________________________ Town of Berlin

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION December 5, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: November 7, 2012 Regular Meeting 4. Applications: Case #12-5-12-48 Bunting Realty Sidewalk Sign 5. Comments from the Public 6. Comments from Staff 7. Comments from the Commissioners 8. Comments from the Chairman 9. Adjournment OCD-11/22/1t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

KATHRYN T. SKARZINSKI 23 Offshore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000454

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as

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23 Offshore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of December, 2012, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of December, 2012.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $104,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

RANDALL R. HENIGIN MARY E. HENIGIN 105 120th Street, Unit #35 arta 105 Edward L. Taylor Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000603

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of November, 2012, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 105 120th Street, uint #35, arta 105 Edward L. Taylor Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of December, 2012, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of December, 2012.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $275,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-11/22/3t ___________________________________

NOTICE Sealed BIDS for MARINE STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL will be received by the City Engineer at the Office of the City Engineer until November 30, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM and then opened and read aloud immediately thereafter.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer located in City Hall, Room 105, 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City Maryland or, online at www.oceancitymd.gov.

The Work to be performed under this contract includes in general: removal of debris from canals and tidal wetlands within the corporate limits of Ocean City, Maryland.

OCD-11/22/1t ___________________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City that ORDINANCE 2012-31 was introduced for first reading in the November 19, 2012 Regular Session.

A fair summary is as follows: PARKING RATES FOR ALL PARKING SPACES WITH CALE MACHINE PARKING ARE AS FOLLOWS: A. $1.50 per hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting the first Saturday in April or Good Friday, whichever occurs first, through the Sunday prior to Memorial Day weekend, except that said charge shall also be in effect on the Thursday before each weekend of Springfest and Car Cruizing, with all other days in said time period without charge. B. $1.50 per hour from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. C. $1.50 per hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the Friday after Labor Day through the third Sunday of October, except that said charge shall also be in effect on Thursday before each weekend of Bike Week, Sunfest and Car Cruizing, with all other days in said time period without charge. D. During the dates parking charges are in effect, the times the charges are effective are as follows: 1.

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