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Aquarium will drop petition if locals balk CEO says aim to reach understanding on marine sanctuary for Balto. Canyon
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) The National Aquarium has heard and responded to the sports fishing industry’s outcry over the possibility of establishing the Baltimore Canyon as an urban marine sanctuary, and has not only promised to cooperate with the angling community, but will withdraw its application altogether if an agreement can’t be reached. “If the communities of our Eastern Shore feel a national marine sanctuary is not the right idea, we have little interest in pursuing such a course,” National Aquarium CEO John Racanelli said in an open letter issued to local publications. “We will only seek solutions that have the support and backing of the entire community and its leaders.” Months earlier, the National Aquarium launched a petition to name the Baltimore Canyon, 28-mile long submarine canyon roughly 60 miles off the Ocean City Inlet, as its first urban marine sanctuary. This would protect the ecosystem and restrict the offshore exploration of minerals, oil and gas. Local anglers and the charter boat community criticized the petition and feared it could lead one day to a prohibition of recreational fishing there. That could cost the resort economy millions of dollars, opponents of the designation argued. In the weeks since, the recreational fishing industry convinced the Ocean City Council to send a letter making its opposition clear. Last week, a coalition of congressmen, including Maryland’s representative Andy Harris, sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expressing concerns that there was no provision to protect fishing. It also said that the deep-sea corals are already protected through the MidSee DESIGNATION Page 3
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Designation not intended to limit traditional uses Continued from Page 1 Atlantic Fishery Management Council, despite the National Aquarium’s claim that the sanctuary designation is needed to safeguard them. “We respectfully request that any federal policy changes are considered very carefully and with a specific focus on limiting disruptions to the traditional activities taking place in our waters,” the letter reads. “The waters surrounding the Baltimore, Hudson and Norfolk Canyons support a number of ocean industries that are key economic drivers including tourism, commercial and recreational fishing.” Also on Tuesday, at the suggestion of Merry Mears, Worcester County’s economic development director, the county commissioners voted to send their own letter opposing the designation. Last Friday, Racanelli attempted to assuage concerns in his letter, writing that he hoped to maintain communication with local fishing community. “I take full responsibility for this miscommunication,” he wrote. “As a former commercial fisherman myself, I want to stress three important points to those in the fishing community who have concerns: We hear you; we want only what’s best for Maryland; and we stand ready to work with you to figure out how to best meet the important goal of preserving fragile treasures like the Baltimore Canyon.” He reassured local fishermen that their concerns were vital, and in the end both parties wanted “clean, safe, fishable waters for ourselves, our children and grandchildren.” “The National Aquarium would never support any new restrictions or limitations on current activities in the waters of the canyon, such as recreational and commercial fishing, boating, diving and other marine tourism activities,” he wrote. “I look forward to meeting and engaging with anyone who has concerns about this well-intentioned proposal. “If, in fact, we come to agreement that a national marine sanctuary is not the best way forward,” he continued. “I will ask that our application be withdrawn.”
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Different measure protects coral Recreational fishing, and certain trapping, crabbing methods exempt from rule (Dec, 23, 2016) The deep sea corals that the National Aquarium in Baltimore has wanted to preserve by having Baltimore Canyon declared a marine sanctuary were given one layer of protection last week by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management council. Its parent agency, NOAA Fisheries last Wednesday announced publication of the final rule for the council’s decision to designate large offshore area in the Mid-Atlantic off limits to certain kinds of deep sea commercial fishing. The action, known as the “Deep Sea Corals Amendment to the Mack-
erel, Squid, Butterfish Fishery Management Plan in 2015” aims to protect deep sea corals from the impact of bottom-tending fishing gear. The statement from NOAA said most deep sea corals are slow-growing and fragile, making them vulnerable to damage from certain types of fishing gear that contact the sea floor. This final rule designates a large “deep sea coral zone” in areas where corals have been observed or where they are likely to occur. Under the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), regional fishery management councils have the discretionary authority to designate zones where fishing may be restricted to protect deep sea corals. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is the first of the eight U.S. regional fishery management councils to use this dis-
cretionary authority, according to NOAA. The council named the protected area, which stretches from Connecticut to Virginia, in honor of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a five-term United States senator from New Jersey who was responsible for several important pieces of ocean conservation legislation, including the MSA provisions allowing for deep sea coral protections. The Frank R. Lautenberg Deep Sea Coral Protection Area encompasses areas of known or highly likely coral presence in underwater canyons or slope areas along the continental shelf edge, as well as deeper areas where the presence of corals is uncertain, but where little or no fishing effort currently occurs. See PROTECTION Page 5
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Named for five-term New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg, the deep sea coral protection area is about the size of the state of Virginia.
Protection zone defined by NOAA Continued from Page 3 In total, the coral zone encompasses more than 38,000 square miles of federal waters off the MidAtlantic coast, an area approximately the size of the state of Virginia. Within the protected area, commercial fishermen are prohibited from using most types of bottomtending fishing gear such as trawls, dredges, bottom longlines, and traps. The rule does not apply to recreational fishing, the American lobster trap fishery and commercial gear types that do not contact the sea floor. An exemption is provided for the deep sea red crab commercial trap fishery. Vessels may transit through the area if fishing gear is stowed and not available for immediate use. Development of the deep sea coral protection area was informed
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Ocean City hotel repositions on former Cropper property By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) A different version of the downtown hotel and restaurant combination on the former Cropper concrete plant property could be taking new shape, as site designers presented the Planning and Zoning Commission a design concept on Tuesday. Months earlier, the commission and Ocean City Development Corporation endorsed, and the City Council approved, rezoning the long-vacant George B. Cropper Concrete Plant on St. Louis Avenue from manufacturing (M) to inlet (I-1). The rezoning was based on a tentative plan for the Cambria Hotel and Ropewalk restaurant, which would cap out at eight-and-half stories tall. The building would also take up 50 percent of the four-acre parcel, or 42,343 square feet. The new concept for the Cambria Hotel and the Ropewalk fit those requirements, but included a reconfiguration. Attorney Joe Moore, who represents Ropewalk Bel Air Properties LLC, told the commission that the building would move towards the center of the property rather than being crammed against St. Louis Av-
enue. The building would be a square-configuration rather than in a V-shape. “The eastern part of the hotel was 163 feet [from] St. Louis, which caused some concern from our neighbors… so what we have done is move the hotel substantially to the west,” Moore said. That would open access to the hotel and restaurant on that avenue as a secondary entrance. Focal entrances would be from the south, under the Route 50 bridge, and from First Street. The new plans also decrease the building’s footprint by reducing the Ropewalk restaurant’s space from 14,000 square feet to 4,000. That puts the overall structure at 18,408 square feet. At the same time, however, the Cambria Hotel added nearly two dozen hotel rooms, capping out at 130 units, and will still be eight-andhalf stories tall. “I can’t think of any place in Ocean City that has less lot coverage than that,” Moore said. Despite these points, commission member Lauren Taylor took issue with the width of the hotel facing the See COMMISSION Page 7
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Commission approves of site changes, despite concerns Continued from Page 6 bay. In this concept, the Cambria hotel is 150 feet wide, while earlier drafts had it at 120 feet. “I feel like I’ve been betrayed, to have this come back with this orientation at this time,” Taylor said. “The only reason I [approved this] was that it was redevelopment and that it was small to the rest of the size of the property and it gave a view of Ocean City when coming across the bridge.” She added that she had concerns that the Cambria Hotel would stick out in the downtown’s seaside décor. “OCDC has worked to maintain that quality, and you’re going to throw a modern building in the middle of it,” Taylor said. “The bridge goes up every half-hour and people [in traffic] are going to see this lowseaside town and this.” Moore argued that the main concerns of Bay Haven condominium residents were the building’s height and that it could infringe on their right to enjoy their property.
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Burglary in Pocomoke Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested and charged Larry Marshall Jr., 27, of Snow Hill, with thirddegree burglary, theft and malicious destruction of property, during the early part of the morning on Dec. 12. According to the report, police were called to Cropper Court in Pocomoke City after a suspicious vehicle was spotted behind an unoccupied residence. When police arrived, Marshall was allegedly removing property from the residence. In addition, police noticed the rear door was forced open because the glass window and locking mechanisms were damaged, the report stated. After being arrested, Marshall was held on a $15,000 bond at the Worcester County Detention Center.
Two assault charges In the early morning hours of Dec. 15, Dallas Godman, 22, of Ocean City, was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree assault and disturbing the peace. According to the report, Godman as-
saulted two of his coworkers. Police reported Godman invited his coworkers to his home to continue celebrating after a holiday party. Allegedly, an intoxicated Godman became angry at the amount of people in his home, which was then taken out on his girlfriend before his coworkers rescued her, the report stated. Police reported the fury was then placed on his two intervening coworkers. Godman allegedly punched both men in the face before police arrived. Godman was also uncooperative and screamed at police during their investigation, the report stated.
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David Brown, 34, of Ocean City was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and false imprisonment on Dec. 16. According to the report, Brown slapped his girlfriend on the back of her head before wrapping his arms around her body and refusing to let her get away from him. According to the report, Brown has threatened to kill his girlfriend if she ever pressed charges against him, in addition to burning his former place of employment to the ground if they do not lie to his parole officer, the report stated.
The Worcester County Sheriff is investigating a report of police impersonation, which occurred outside of Snow Hill on Dec. 21. This is the second incident of police impersonation in this area. At 10:45 p.m. a female reported being stopped by a sedan with red and blue flashing lights on Route 12 in the area of Carmean Rd. just north of Snow Hill. The suspect told her she had been speeding and demanded her driver’s li-
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) An official report by the Maryland State Police has been released that includes details surrounding the officer-involved death of a man who was crossing Coastal Highway last spring. Around 1 a.m. on May 3, Jeffrey Delong, 67, was struck by a marked Ocean City Police cruiser as he was crossing the highway at 94th Street. The cruiser was being operated by Officer Xeniya Patterson. According to police statements, Patterson was headed south on Coastal Highway for a routine patrol. Delong was taken by Ocean City Emergency Medical Services to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, where he was declared dead. Patterson, who was wearing a safety belt, was not injured in the crash. Delong was walking in the marked crosswalk, east to west against the See VICTIM Page 10
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) With help from Gov. Larry Hogan, the Ocean City Police Department will be able to place a permanent license plate reader at the foot of West Ocean City’s entrance. In the first round of recipients of the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants from the governor’s office, Ocean City received $50,000 to cover some of the cost for a new plate reader at the Route 50 bridge. “The remainder of the cost will be covered by other funds including a grant from Homeland Security,” Ocean City Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay
Richard said. “No city tax dollars will be going towards this project.” The reader scans thousands of vehicles’ plates in a short time and enters the information in national and state databases. Each plate is cross-referenced against wanted persons, missing persons, gang members and national sex offender lists. If a plate is included in the database, the system can provide the vehicle’s location and direction of travel. Digital images can also provide the car’s make and model, the driver and passengers and distinguishing features of the vehicle. “The information is housed at the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center and the alerts will automatically
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Gun sale arrests lead to two charged with car theft scheme By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Two people who were arrested last week in an illegal gun sale in Ocean City now face charges for allegedly stealing from unlocked cars in Ocean Pines. Following a joint investigation with the Maryland State Police, the Ocean City Police, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Criminal Enforcement Team and the Ocean Pines Police Department, Bennett T. McNeil III, 26, of Ocean City, and Jenna L. Vermillion, 24, of Ocean City, were charged with running a theft scheme under $10,000, and conspiracy to commit a theft scheme, according to press releases. McNeil and Vermillion also face two counts of theft of under $10,000, two counts of theft less than $1,000 and eight counts of theft less than $100. Ocean Pines police also charged the pair with 12 counts of rogue and vagabond. Both were arrested on Dec. 13 after Ocean City Police and the sheriff’s office launched an investigation of McNeil in connection with an illegal gun sale. Detectives concluded that he had stolen a .22 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver from a car in West Ocean City and was attempting to sell it. Undercover Ocean City detectives contacted McNeil and arranged a meeting to buy the gun that evening. When McNeil arrived for the sale at Sunset Drive and Philadelphia Avenue, he was arrested. Vermillion, who was in McNeil’s car during the sale, was also arrested along with Arno R. Arndt, 57 of Snow Hill and Patricia L. Miller, 52, of Bishopville. Detectives interviewed the suspects, which led to a search warrant being executed at a West Ocean City residence. As a result, the suspects were linked to several thefts from cars in Ocean City, West Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Glen Riddle. Police believe the suspects broke into 200
vehicles, according to press releases. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) detectives recovered dozens of purses and wallets at the West Ocean City residence. The wallets and purses had no identification in them. Ocean Pines Police linked McNeil and Vermillion to 13 of the 15 thefts from unlocked vehicles in the area. The thefts occurred in south Ocean Pines in the King Richard, Camelot, Robin Hood Arlo Arndt areas, as well as in north Ocean Pines in the Sandyhook and Birdsnest areas. Ocean City Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said eight vehicle thefts occurred in the Patricia Miller resort, but the people who were arrested in the gun sale are not suspects. “We have not found any reason to connect these four individuals with any thefts from vehicles Bennet McNeil that we have had here within city limits, only cases just outside of town in the Route 50 West Ocean City corridor outside of our jurisdiction,” she said. OCPD charged McJenna Vermillion Neil and Arndt with illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, possession of a stolen regulated firearm, possessing a handgun in a vehicle, and possessing a handgun on person. Miller has been charged with possession of heroin and possession of paraphernalia. Vermillion faces the See OC Page 12
Victim’s BAC was over legal limit when OCPD car hit him Continued from Page 8 pedestrian signal, the state police said. He had a blood alcohol content of .10, above the legal limit. Patterson had a BAC level of 0.0. The state police investigation also found that Patterson had a green traffic light and the vehicle was moving at constant speed. The police cruiser had front-end damage and was still functional after the crash. The state police also said it was raining at the time of the crash and the road was wet. Delong was crossing Coastal High-
way with two people, including a relative, to catch a city bus. After examining the report, the Worcester County State’s Attorney Office declined to file charges against Patterson. An internal investigation conducted by OCPD’s Crash Review Board, determined that the crash was non-preventable. Patterson was placed on administration leave for three days following the incident. Ocean City Police determined that no additional disciplinary action or additional training was needed.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) A 22-year-old Herndon, Virginia woman thought her car was in reverse on the morning of Dec. 11, when she accidently went forward and drove her Lexus into the window of TCBY on 56th Street. No customers were in the shop at the time, since it has been closed for the winter season since October. “She accidently drove through the store and mangled the structure,”
said Owner Mo Salem. “It was thousands of dollars in damages. We plan to have the store back up and running by St. Patrick’s Day.” According to a police spokesperson, a building inspector for Ocean City determined TCBY did not have any significant structural damage and no citations were issued. Meanwhile, TCBY and Shmagel’s Bagels in Berlin near Wal-Mart are open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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OC vehicle break-ins not linked Continued from Page 10 same charges, in addition to the theft charges. Each suspect was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and transferred to the Worcester County Jail. Arndt and Miller were given a bond of $25,000 and $7,500 respectively. McNeil was given a $50,000 bond. Vermillion was given a $40,000 bond. Police recommend that people make sure to lock their vehicles doors, even if they plan to be gone for a moment, and to never leave windows down. Residents are also encouraged to not put packages or
shopping bags in plain view, as visible packages increase the chance of a vehicle break-in. Anyone who has been a victim of a theft from his or her vehicle should contact local law enforcement as soon as possible. Residents will be asked to provide a complete description of the items that were stolen and should know the vehicle’s license plate number, a detailed description of the vehicle, the VIN number and insurance information. To report a theft, contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410723-6610, Ocean Pines Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1111 or the Maryland State Police 410-641-3101.
County to put signal at Rt. 50 By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Worcester County Board of Education requested, and the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to support the installation of a signalized crosswalk at the intersection of Route 50 and Seahawk Road on Tuesday. The project will be tackled in stages. First, a crosswalk will be painted, and in early spring the State Highway Administration will modify the existing sidewalks to accommodate the crossing and install electronic signaling devices.
Kelly Shannahan, assistant county administrator, said he had word from now-retired SHA district engineer Donnie Drewer that the signal would only activate when someone turns it on. The board of education and county are concerned with the flow of students across the busy highway to patronize the new Arby’s or soon-to-open Royal Farms locations there. Commissioner Ted Elder, also a school bus driver, said he deals with traffic in that area every day, and that it was “an accident waiting to happen.”
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Youth groups finish 2016 strong
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin put a bow on 2016 last week by holding an end-of-year celebration for members of two of its youth programs. Program coordinator Amanda Chaffee said about 80-90 children and their families attended, including members of the Berlin Youth Club and SAGES (“Strengthening Adolescent Girls with Education and Support”). The youth club is designed to offer cultural, educational and wellness experiences to area children during gaps in the school year, while SAGES supports girls who are having difficulty or conflict in their homes or schools. Both programs include entertaining and educational trips and events throughout the year, as well as opportunities to take part in community-improvement activities in and around Berlin. During the event last Thursday at the offices in Berlin, Dana Marie Photography provided a photo booth, which Chaffee said was a huge hit, and children painted ornaments and picture frames and undertook craft projects. Emming’s BBQ in Whaleyville catered. Chaffee said the event was largely designed to get to know the families at little better. “Many of them of know exactly who I am, but with SAGES starting in September and me going on maternity leave [around
then] I didn’t get to meet many of the new parents, so this was our opportunity to get together just for a fun event,” she said. Worcester Youth Executive Director Steven Taylor, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Director Brigitte Southworth, CASA Volunteer Coordinator Angela Manos and Communications Coordinator Lauren Davis helped organize and carry out the happening with Chaffee. Robin Tomaselli from Baked Dessert Café also pitched in. “[Tomaselli] actually worked with the SAGES this week to make the desserts and she donated everything,” Chaffee said. Members of the SAGES programs also decorated the space at Worcester Youth and helped make appetizers. “We had a good turnout, which was really nice, and everybody seemed to have a good time,” she said. “The kids loved the photo booth and the parents seemed really excited that the kids were enjoying themselves. Overall, it was really good. “At BYC we see [the children] all summer long, but we really haven’t seen them consistently since the end of August,” Chaffee added. “This is a nice event to get everybody together again, and it was as if they picked back up where they left off. They were running around taking pictures together, they were making crafts together. You have some kids during the summer kind of chuckle at making crafts, but then they were the first ones painting ornaments.” SAGES girls also helped during the
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recent “Meals for the Hungry” on Flower Street in Berlin. “All 10 SAGES girls came to that event,” Chaffee said. “Each one was told prior to the event that if they didn’t want to do it they didn’t have to – it was not mandatory. We only wanted them to come if they were actively participating. “Every single one of them was awesome,” she added. “They handed out the food, they made to-go containers, they helped clean up, they refilled coffee – they were very respectful and that was definitely my favorite community service event that we’ve had so far. I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better.” The girls apparently did so well that Globe owner Jennifer Dawicki offered them all jobs when they turn 14. SAGES will break during the holidays and then resume for regular Thursday meetings. The SABERS (Strengthening Adolescent Boys with Education and Resources) group, currently on hiatus, will restart in January. All Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services activities are supported by grants and donations. “We’re always looking for donations for both groups or if someone is interested in having the kids do something, whether it’s community service or to expose them to a new opportunity,” Chaffee said. For more information, call 410 6414598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) A public hearing on an amendment to the county’s water and sewer plan became a forum of sorts to discuss a sudden spate of recreational vehicle and traditional campground requests in the county. The amendment was brought by attorney Hugh Cropper on behalf of Sun Communities, the Michiganbased manufactured home and recreational vehicle resort that purchased Frontier Town in 2015 and Castaways near the Ocean City Airport in 2014. The amendment would pave the way for Fort Whaley to add 63 more campsites to the existing 210, and was approved by the commissioners with a contingency. Bob Mitchell, county environment services director, said the approval was conditional, based upon soil testing during the rainy season to ensure the campsites water and sewer systems could handle the increased capacity effectively. Commissioner Ted Elder wondered aloud how many new campsites were in the pipeline between this proposal and others at places like Frontier Town, the Bay Club and Ayres Creek. Though no exact figure was available, the best estimate is between 700-800 new campsites. “All of these are located in the north end of the county,” Elder said. He then wondered how many sites the area could support. Cropper said he had spoken with Mitch Parker, former owner of Frontier Town, on that subject, and Parker told him Worcester was vastly underserved by campgrounds in relation to nearby markets — particularly in Cape May, New Jersey, which supports a couple of dozen independently owned campgrounds. Yet another proposal for a campground, this one located at Ayres
Creek, was not directly addressed by the commissioners, as it is only a concept at this point. The defunct golf course is being developed into a campground by owner Todd Burbage. The campground could include between 275-300 campsites, with a little more than half suited to recreational vehicle camping. Some, according to Burbage, will be rented seasonally and the owner can install, by code, cabins up to 25 percent of the total number of sites. The property is currently zoned E1, which permits single-family residences at a density of one unit per two acres. Burbage said the property is 99 acres, so about 50 houses could be built on the site. Also by code, Burbage said, the campground is required to be closed five months out of the year, with zero occupancy and the utilities turned off. Burbage also promised that every area would enjoy at a minimum of 100 feet of vegetative buffer landward from the mean high water line. In other areas, the buffer will be increased to 300-400 feet. “It’s like going into Ocean City and asking how many hotels are too many,” Burbage said. “Tourism keeps everyone in business. Personally, I’m thrilled Coastal Highway is packed 75 days per year. I wish it was longer.” Opposition to Burbage’s proposal, however, has been mounted by residents adjacent to the property. Organizers of the campaign called “Save Our Ayres Creek” have a meeting scheduled for Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. The group also has a Facebook group of the same name that is open to the public. They list their concerns as possible impacts to natural habitats both from the construction of the campground and increased traffic along the road. Critics believe the campground proposal is not consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan, and say that Route 611, the access road to the property, cannot handle the increased traffic and pollution a campground would bring.
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By Kerin Magill Coastal Point Staff Reporter (Dec. 23, 2016) Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at the Goose Creek convenience store in Selbyville hit the jackpot on Saturday, when the winning ticket, worth $121.6 million, was drawn. At press time, the winner had not yet come forward, which is not surprising, given the size of the jackpot. Since the drawing, the mystery surrounding the identity of the winner has grown, particularly in Selbyville and especially at the Goose Creek store. Kristy Muir, general manager of the store, said neither she nor any of her five employees know exactly when the winning ticket was sold. Muir said that because of the store’s location, next to the Arby’s on Route 113, the winner could be a resident, or could just as easily be someone who stopped in for gas on their way to somewhere else. Either way, Muir said, “It’s definitely exciting. It’s the first time anything like this has happened here,” added Muir, who has worked at the Selbyville Goose Creek store for two years. “It’s big news.” She said the state Lottery Commission notified the Goose Creek corporate office, which in turn contacted the Selbyville store regarding the winning ticket. Delaware Lottery Director Vernon Kirk acknowledged the cause for excitement around the winning ticket. “For one lucky winner in Delaware, this holiday season marks the begin-
ning of the start of their life as a multi-millionaire,” he said. “This is an incredible life-changing event, and the Delaware Lottery encourages the winner to take the time they need to make the decisions regarding prize claim options, and perhaps consult with a tax accountant or an attorney.” Odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292 million, according to lottery statistics. The Dec. 17 drawing represents the second-highest Delaware jackpot winner on a single ticket. The highest was in 2004, when a winner of the $214.7 million jackpot took the cash option of $116.9 million. The winner will have the option to choose a 20-year annuity or the cash value of their share of the jackpot. If the annuity option is chosen, the winner will receive the $121.6 million jackpot annuity, which will be paid over 20 years. If the winner chooses the cash option, he or she will receive a lump sum payment of $72.1 million. Since Powerball began in 1992, Delaware has had nine jackpot winners, which will increase to 10 if the winner from Saturday’s drawing comes forward. “Our Retailer Goose Creek is also a winner today for helping to make this amazing experience happen, and we are pleased to add them to our growing list of lucky Retailers,” Kirk added. Along with the grand-prize winner, two players matched all five white numbers drawn to win $1 million. Those tickets were sold in California and New York.
OC zoning administrator set to retire, at post since 1985 By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Ocean City will be losing a long-time employee – and immeasurable knowledge on the resort’s development – when Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith retires in February. Smith announced his impending retirement in the final moments of Tuesday’s R. Blaine Smith Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. He told the commission that he wanted to spend time with his family and would be ending his decades-long career with the city as of Feb. 28. “I look around Ocean City and see what has been built, and it was by design, not by mistake. It’s been good to be a part of it,” Smith said. A native of Whaleyville, Smith has been involved in local planning and zoning since 1969. That year, he started working for the city as an assistant zoning and building inspector and serving on the Worcester County Planning Commission.
He then left the resort to become the county’s zoning administrator fulltime in 1972 until 1977. He returned to become Ocean City’s zoning administrator in 1985. Smith has also been involved in several national organizations, including the American Association of Code Enforcement. The non-profit organization has roughly 1,500 members from more than 40 states and Canada who are involved in code enforcement and the regulation of health and safety codes. Since he became a member of the AACE in 1991, Smith had held the offices of sergeant-at-arms, vice president, president and treasurer. He also was president the Coding Enforcement and Zoning Officials Association for Maryland and a member of the Maryland Municipal League’s legislative committee. The commission thanked Smith for his service to the town, but noted they still have some time to rely on his knowledge of Ocean City’s development. “You will be the best expert witness we will call,” Commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley joked. “At least we have a few more months with you.”
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Mitrecic gives city council update Co. commissioner’s final quarterly report Monday reviews Liquor Control dept. By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) In his last quarterly report of 2016, Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic updated the mayor and City Council Monday night on several items, including the Liquor Control department, funding for the fire departments and design standards for the Route 50 corridor. He told the council that the two county liquor stores in the resort, one near the Gold Coast Mall and one on 16th Street, will be under new management on Jan. 1. As part of an arrangement, county officials will come in that day and conduct inventory before turning it over to the new owners. “As part of the deal, the owners will take the existing stores and purchase up to $300,000 worth of stock to stock those stores for the next year,” Mitrecic said. “If you haven’t been yet, there’s a huge sale going on. It seems like they’re giving it away.” In other business, the volunteer fire company is seeking additional grant funding. Mitrecic said that it might be time to revisit the grant
structure for Worcester County. “Ocean City has five fire houses and they receive the same amount as Stockton or Girdletree, which has one house.” Volunteer fire companies received $225,000 in a county fire and ambulance grant in the fiscal year 2016 budget. According to the county’s budget documents, the state also provides the volunteer companies $31,990 in funding. Fire/EMS facilities are crucial to the resort’s argument for a lowered county tax rate, as Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company provides service to unincorporated West Ocean City. Every time the city sends an engine across the Route 50 bridge, the county reimburses the resort $1,000 for that call. As for ambulance calls, Ocean City is paid $748 for every time a patient is transported to a hospital outside city limits. Non-transport calls are reimbursed $187 per call. Additionally, Worcester County repays the city $5,000 per full-time paramedic provider and $10,000 per ambulance in each of these calls every fiscal year. “West Ocean City is growing rather rapidly with four hotels and so many residential and commercial properties out there,” Mitrecic said to the council. “At some point, it’ll become out of the
realm of Ocean City to cover that area. I want to bring the discussion soon so possibly when we do an ambulance cruise out there, maybe we could rent from Ocean City volunteer firefighters to help fund things.” Moving to West Ocean City as a whole, he mentioned that the commissioners were preparing to present the new design guidelines for Route 50 corridor. The guidelines had been updated 12 years earlier, but county officials found them so restrictive that several big-name stores passed on opening in Worcester County. Councilman Wayne Hartman said that the resort was concerned with waterfront development and hoped to see those worries were heard. “There was a lot of influence of coastal style, and hopefully that’s retained,” Hartman said. “It’s the gateway to Ocean City. It’s certainly important as there is rapid development.” “The county has been looking for economic development, and we lost stores that would be beneficial not just to visitors, but residents, over design standards,” Mitrecic answered. The public hearing on the Route 50 corridor design guidelines is on Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Worcester County Government Center on 1st W. Market Street, room 1201.
County liquor license classes revised By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) In what was described as a housekeeping measure, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved two new liquor license designations because of changes in state law. Owners of class B and D licenses that are restricted to on-premises sales only will see their class designa-
tions change to class H and I respectively. Development Review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor explained the changes were necessary because state law now allows holders of class B or D licenses to sell alcohol both on and off site. The fees remain the same, Tudor said, with a six-day class H license requiring payment of $2,250, and a
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) The Ocean City Council has cleared the way for the last step in the beach ball water tower project by awarding a contract to build a new Internet system that doesn’t depend on the two old downtown water tanks. The council unanimously voted Monday to award the bid to establish a fiber optic network to the Celerity Integrated Services Inc. of Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Celerity was one of a few companies that made a proposal in line with the resort’s budget at $87,710. At the moment, the city government’s network is maintained by a wireless connection provided by antennas on the Worcester Avenue and 15th Street water tanks. The 15th Street water tower is the access point for the City Hall’s backup Internet connection. The Beach Patrol’s office and the Dorchester fire station link to the tank on Worcester Street. For decades, Ocean City officials have been seeking to replace those 50-yearold tanks with a new water tower. Last summer, the beach ball water tower on First Street took shape. Before city officials proceeded with contracts to demolish the two water tanks, City Engineer Terry McGean asked the council to solicit proposals to upgrade the Internet network. Instead of keeping the wireless links, the city will use fiber links to connect City Hall, the Beach Patrol headquarters and the fire station. Those facilities will be attached to the existing Boardwalk fiber network.
City Hall, which has two connection paths, will have a wireless link to the First Street tower for backup. On Nov. 29, the council accepted seven proposals for review. Submitting proposals were: Celerity, TRG Group of Berlin, J.W. Tieder Inc. of Cambridge, Maryland, Comcast of Ocean City, Southern Maryland Cable Inc. of Tracy’s Landing, Maryland, FTS Fiber of West Ocean City and Assurance Media LLC of Wilmington, Delaware. The council had set aside $135,000 in the fiscal year 2017 budget for this project, but roughly half of the companies asked for more. The TRG Group asked for $136,116 and FTS sought a contract for $160,153. John W. Tieder submitted a proposal for $210,369. Southern Maryland Cable was at $232,507. Assurance Media and Celerity submitted the only bids within the budget at $118,593 and $87,710, respectively. Comcast’s proposal was disregarded as the company did not provide a bid bond, which is debt secured by a bidder that shows that they have the means to provide for the project. This is the final bid to be awarded in regards to demolishing the aging water tanks, as the council named contractors to handle that project earlier this month. Iseler Demolition of Michigan will complete the above-ground demolition and Johnston Construction of Dover, Pennsylvania will conduct the underground demolition and water main renovations. Combined, that project cost is $258,834. Tank demolition is set for February.
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(Dec. 23, 2016) While the holiday spirit has been circulating through town for several weeks, Ocean City officials are reminding citizens that the town’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The normal trash pickup schedule will be in effect. Also beginning Dec. 26, the Town of Ocean City will once again provide a Christmas tree drop-off site at the 100th Street Municipal Parking Lot. Trees can be placed in the northeast corner of the 100th Street lot Dec. 26 through Jan. 15. Remove all tinsel, ornaments and other non-wooden items from the tree. Trees collected at the site are recycled at the county landfill. Town of Ocean City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Also modifying its normal schedule for the holiday is the Town of Ocean City’s Transportation Department, which will offer free bus service from 6 a.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, bus services will run
every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Buses on New Year’s Day will also run every 20 minutes from 4 a.m. until 7 a.m., at which time they will resume a normal winter service schedule of every 40 minutes. Along with free bus services, the Town of Ocean City will be hosting a free fireworks show on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the beginning of 2017 and the conclusion of the 24th annual Winterfest of Lights. The show will begin promptly at midnight and will be accompanied by musical entertainment, warm hot chocolate (for a small fee) and the opportunity to ride the Winterfest of Lights prior to midnight. New Year’s Eve festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Winterfest Pavilion, and continues until midnight at Northside Park. For more information about the Winterfest of Lights and the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show, visit www.ococean.com/events. For more information about Town of Ocean City services and holiday closings, visit www.oceancitymd.gov.
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Wor-Wic Community College announces grads Students successfully end programs with certificates, degrees this past summer (Dec. 23, 2016) The following students from Worcester County completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past summer. Berlin: Asiya Abdrakhmanova, AA, Business; Zachary Bounds, AA, General Studies; Morgan Brown, CT, Nursing; Lauren Buckman, AA, General Studies; Kelly Renae Clary, AA, Business; Timothy J. Coyle, AAS, Computer Studies; Michelle
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Green granted probation before judgment Former Pocomoke Police Chief Sewell convicted of misconduct for incident
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) In the second trial stemming from the same November 2014 incident that saw former Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell convicted of misconduct in office and sentenced to three years’ probation, his subordinate, former Lt. Lynell Green, was granted probation before judgment on conspiracy to conduct misconduct in office for a term of one year. Green was found not guilty of the other charge he was indicted on: misconduct in office. The defense chose to have the case heard by Judge W. Newton Jackson, rather than a jury. Sewell’s case was heard by a jury. Jackson said in rendering his verdict he didn’t believe that when a supervisor, in this case Sewell, had decided to engage in misconduct that
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every other subordinate officer was required to formally protest that action in order to avoid official sanctions. Jackson said that decision rested on Sewell’s shoulders, not Green’s. However, Jackson said the conspiracy charge was a different game, where a meeting of the minds — not any sort of acknowledgement, formal conversation or agreement needed to take place for the charges to stick. Jackson said such a meeting of minds occurred between Sewell and Green during the course of their conversations on that evening. Maryland State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt recommended Green be sentenced the same way Sewell was, a reduction of his original recommendation of three years in jail with all but six months’ worth sus-
pended, but Green’s attorney successfully argued that his client’s cooperation with the investigation plus other factors warranted probation before judgment. Jackson added that Green must consent to the ruling, and waive the right to appeal in order for the decision to take effect. Green agreed. Probation before judgment is not a conviction. It places the charges on hold for a finite amount of time, in this case one year, of probation either supervised or unsupervised. If the defendant is able to meet the terms of the probation for the specified amount of time, the defendant will then be very likely to get the records of the matter expunged. The facts of the incident were never disputed. Close to midnight on Nov. 21, 2014 Doug Matthews, a
guard at Eastern Correctional Institute at the time, was returning home from the Masonic Lodge in Pocomoke City. As he was making the drive, which was only a matter of blocks, his car struck two others but he continued to his residence, about another three blocks, before the car stopped functioning. The owners of the damaged cars discovered what Matthews testified he did as he exited the car — the right front wheel among other parts had been torn from the vehicle by the impact, and was laying in the street where the collision occurred. Matthews was never charged in connection to the incident. The behavior of both Sewell and Green during the course of the investigation led the grand jury to indict the pair in July.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) As one company begins to install cell phone poles throughout the resort, Ocean City zoning officials are starting to weigh new restrictions on where and how they are placed. At the City Council’s request, City Engineer Terry McGean presented the Planning and Zoning Commission with changes to the zoning ordinance that amends restrictions on utility companies. This suggestion comes months after mobile operator company Crown Castle told resort officials it was going to install several cell towers in the city. A majority of these poles, some 30 feet tall, would be in residential and mobile home districts. “Crown Castle has been declared a public utility in Maryland, which gives them the authority to install in right-ofways,” McGean said during Tuesday’s meeting. “We still have the right to regulate them to an extent. Rather than going to 90 individual property owners to put these things in, they only have to negotiate with the Town of Ocean City.” The company approached the resort in 2015 about installing cell towers to expand the city’s bandwidth to improve Internet accessibility. The first proposal, which city staff was hesitant to accept, involved 80 poles, with a majority of them on existing Delmarva Power utilities. When Crown Castle returned last spring, however, it asked to install 90 new stand-alone poles because Delmarva Power could not support the new technology on its existing poles. McGean said that the resort’s current cell hardware on standing utility poles and water towers do provide adequate coverage, but it’s not enough to supply the bandwidth that will be needed with upcoming technology. “The way the technology is moving forward, people want to sit on the beach and watch a movie from their phones,” he said. “We use them for mobile terminals and police cars. We no-
tice that in heavy times in the summer, we have problems. It’s in everyone’s best interest to move forward, but to move forward in a responsible way.” The city provided Crown Castle with a set of guidelines that it needed to abide by before proceeding with residential installation. Under these guidelines, the singlefamily residential (R-1) and mobile home (M-H) districts, cannot have new poles or antennas if there are underground facilities. A compromise can be negotiated with the community associations and the council to install them in disguised manner such as a tree or a flagpole. No new poles are permitted in medium residential (R-2), general residential district (R-3) and moderate residential (R-3A) zones, unless it replaces an existing light pole. In that case, the poles must be the same height in R-2 districts. In R-3 and R3A, poles could be 50 feet or maximum allowed by zoning. All other zones with existing underground utilities prohibit new poles or antennas, and replacement of existing light pole is preferred. Areas that have existing aboveground utilities are more flexible. Some zones, like R-2 and R-3 allow replacements on the council’s approval. In regards to R-1 and mobile homes neighborhoods such as Montego Bay, McGean said that there was more interest in disguising the poles. “It’s going to be a community by community basis,” he said. “But you know, where I live, if someone came and put in a 30-foot pole, I don’t care if it looks like a tree. I’d go crazy. But respecting the neighborhood is the direction we’re going.” The commission agreed to review the guidelines. The vote was 6-0, with commission member Palmer Gillis absent, to move it to a future work session and a public hearing before moving it back to the council. Crown Castle has already started installation and will move into some residential districts. The project has a summer 2017 completion slated, so it could sustain Comcast’s services.
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members who made Worcester County Public Schools their career, and Taylor. Cook ended his speech with a favorite quote from a French philosopher about how life is short and we only have a limited amount of time on Earth to make people in our lives happy. In addition, Cook reflected on how the past year has been challenging. He said that the board has faced some of the most difficult decisions of his career, yet they persevered and should continue that momentum moving forward. “Thank you, it’s been an honor and a privilege,” Cook said. “I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart.”
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) After a groundswell of support from local and, eventually, state agencies in support of an excursion train connecting, at minimum, Berlin and Snow Hill, mayors Gee Williams of Berlin and Charlie Dorman of Snow Hill said they’ve decided to take the idea back to the drawing board. “Basically the three key players in getting started are Berlin, Snow Hill and the railroad. We’re going to go back to the original premise of building the train, and if it grows from there — great,” Williams said. “The state had added many layers beyond our capacity and financial wherewithal. I’m glad the state is excited but we want to build a solid foundation.” One aspect added to the train proposal, which had not been confirmed before, was a hot air balloon festival in Worcester County. Another aspect of the burgeoning train proposal, Williams said, was an agreement to run freight for Tyson Foods using the rail to Frankford, Delaware. “We’re getting the cart before the horse. It’s not what we’re about. We know we have an excellent market for a train. Ocean City would be a benefactor but our towns have to be at the forefront of the benefits, like jobs and revenue. There’s plenty to accomplish without the other expectations,” he said.
Williams said he was committed to working with Dorman every step of the way. “There’s not much happening,” Dorman said. “We’re ready to go, Berlin is ready to go, but the railroad isn’t, and the railroad is the key.” Calls to the Maryland Delaware Railroad seeking comment were not returned. “I had conversations with them last week, and we have very much the same thinking but from different perspectives,” Williams said. “Investment is needed, and we may need to start in our own backyards. The track south of Berlin to Snow Hill needs help. It’s a wonderful opportunity for a public/private partnership.” But not every offer that comes down the pike will be accepted, Williams said. “There’s an opportunity to benefit both communities and the county but we need other parties to get on board and benefit our communities first. The towns have been taken for granted in the whole thing — we’re not so desperate as to agree to anything,” he said. Williams said the train project wasn’t a drag race that needed to go from zero to 120 mph. in seconds. “We don’t have to start at the very beginning because we’ve done good research. Partners in other governments will join when they see we have a good solid plan,” he said. “Eventually, the bell will ring — it just hasn’t rung yet.” Dorman said he will further the conversation with the state in January, when the next session of the General Assembly begins.
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(Dec. 23, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council has awarded $15,250 in Community Arts Development Grants to nine art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit arts organizations during the six-month granting cycle beginning Jan. 1. Funding will support a wide variety of creative and innovative projects that are of outstanding artistic quality and demonstrate community benefit enhancing the lives of everyone living and visiting Worcester County. This program is funded and supported by the Maryland State Arts Council. Grant projects are evaluated based on overall quality of cultural excellence, community outreach and public impact, and financial/administrative merit. The following is a list of organizations and their projects that are being awarded a Community Arts Development Grant for the current granting period: Art League of Ocean City - various
art exhibits Assateague Native Peoples Tribe Drums on Pocomoke Pow-Wow Brown Box Theatre Project 2016/2017 season Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra - various performances Pine Tones Chorus - Spring Concert Series Pocomoke High School Drama Club - “Aladdin” Snow Hill High School - Spring musical Town of Ocean City Special Events - Children’s art workshops The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art - Carving Competition and Art Festival The next deadline to apply for Community Arts Development Grants is April 15. Revised grant application and guidelines will be available at www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org in the middle of January.
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Anyone looking for a last-minute gift item may want to check out the various styles of holiday soap baskets created by Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) employees in Newark, Maryland. “We have been making the soaps for three years. This is our second holiday season of sales and we are up from last year,” said Jack Ferry, executive director of WCDC. “It’s a great product. The soap is pure, plantbased glycerin, which is very soothing for your skin. The scents are subtle, but refreshing and the designs are perfect for the shore.” There are a number of different styles from seashells, shorebirds and crabs to starfish and sand dollars, ranging in sizes from two to seven ounces. Among the most popular are the traditional green seaweed soap or the See WCDC Page 26
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social independence by providing work opportunities and a support system. “It provides employment for adults with disabilities. You are also buying a local product. The money the clients earn is spent on rent, groceries and entertainment in the area, so the purchase also strengthens the local economy.” Purchase soaps year-round and learn more about the WCDC by visiting www.wcdcservices.org. “We get a bump in sales every holiday, and, of course, the summer is our busiest time, but once people use the soap and feel how good it is on their skin, it becomes a regular purchase and not just for a special occasion,” Ferry said.
(Dec. 23, 2016) Ocean Pines resident Mary Ann Alston will be among the judges at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City in February. Alston will officiate over several breeds from among the nearly 2,800 dogs, representing 202 breeds, during the daytime competition held at Piers 92/94 in New York City on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 13-14. Alston will be judging in a segment of the hound division and retrievers, including three spaniel breeds. All “Best of Breed” winners she selects will go on to compete in the Hound Group on Monday evening
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OCFD offers fire prevention tips this holiday Christmas rush often leads to home blazes; evergreen trees cause several incident (Dec. 23, 2016) For most, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few consider is that the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to the Ocean City Fire Department, many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the leading causes of U.S. home fires. Christmas trees, candle usage and holiday decorations significantly contribute to the seasonal causes of home fires. Add to that the hectic nature of the holidays, when people are trying to accomplish multiple tasks at one time, and the chance
for home fires grows even more. “As everyone gets busier during the holidays, we often become rushed, distracted or tired,” Ocean City Fire Marshal David Hartley said. “That’s when home fires are more likely to occur. Our main priority is to ensure the safety of our citizens and visitors while making the holiday season an enjoyable one” According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 210 home structure fires caused by Christmas trees per year. One of every three of them is caused by electrical problems, and one in six result from a heat source that’s too close to the tree. On average, one of every 34 reported home Christmas tree fires results in a death. Fortunately, with a little added awareness and some minor adjustments to holiday decorating, the season can remain festive and safe for everybody.
“By taking some preventive steps and following simple rules of thumb, most home fires can be prevented,” Hartley added. The Ocean City Fire Department offers the following advice for picking, placing and lighting the tree: If you have an artificial tree, be sure it’s labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant. If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don’t fall off when touched; before placing it in the stand, cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water it daily. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, space heaters, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights. Use lights that have the label of a
recognized testing laboratory, and make sure you know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the home or going to bed. After Christmas, get rid of the tree. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer. Note: Live trees are not permitted See INSTALLED Page 28
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Hearing set for Rt. 50 design rules
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) Fearing continued loss of business, as Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic pointed out to the Ocean City Council during his quarterly report to that body on Monday, a task force of citizens and county staff members has presented the commissioners with a new draft of Route 50 design guidelines. These new standards make changes to two previous documents: the Design Guidelines and Standards for Commercial Uses, adopted in 2009 and the U.S. Route 50 Trans-
portation Corridor Plan, adopted in 1997 and last changed in 2004. Each document will need its own public hearing before it can be adopted by resolution by the commissioners. The hearings are both scheduled for Jan. 17. Tudor said the proposals are the recommendation of eight of the nine task force members who regularly attended the monthly meetings. The meetings have been ongoing for most of the year, and the ninth member of the task force was not identified. The members of the task force are
David Dypsky, John Peters, Keith Fisher, Mark Cropper, Marlene Ott, Elbert Davis, Merry Mears, Steve Engel and Wayne Lambertson. County attorney Maureen Howarth and staff members Phyllis Wimbrow and Jennifer Keener were also involved. “While there certainly was disagreement and spirited discussion at times with respect to particular items, we were always able to reach agreement on the final product and I believe the end result is one that is beneficial to all,� Tudor wrote in a memo to the commissioners.
Farm land use discussed by county
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Worcester County commissioners are considering a couple of ways to permit commercial hosting of certain non-agricultural functions such as weddings, family reunions, children and corporate parties on farms or in agricultural buildings zoned A1 or A2. The major difference between the two proposals currently before the board and scheduled for public hearings at the Feb. 21, 2017 meeting is of scope.
One proposal, brought by Barry Mariner, would allow these uses in established wineries. The second, brought by Mark Cropper, would allow such uses as a special exception. The current structure, according to county documents, only allows for these uses as special exceptions for transient use, which limits the approval to a timeline of one year, with a one-time extension available for an additional year. If allowed by special exception, the owners of the property could engage in these uses indefinitely.
According to a memo by Phyllis Wimbrow, deputy director of development review and permitting, discussions of this kind of use on agricultural lands have been ongoing for quite a while. County staff has concluded that this type of use is reasonable so long as certain restrictions are in place and the use is clearly an accessory to a working farm, rather than a stand-alone commercial operation. Proposed restrictions include compliance with existing fire, building, health, zoning and environmental codes.
Installed alarms, home upkeep will keep parties safe Continued from Page 27 within hotels or assembly occupancies (bars/restaurants/nightclubs). Although good maintenance of holiday equipment can help lessen the risk of a home fire, it cannot entirely prevent it. Working smoke alarms are vital in notification of a fire. Install at least one smoke alarm on every floor of a home (including the basement) and outside each sleeping area. It’s a good idea, especially if sleeping with the doors closed, that a smoke alarm is also installed inside the bedroom. Alarms mounted on the wall should be positioned 4-12 inches from the ceiling, while ceiling-mounted alarms should be positioned four inches or more away from the nearest wall. Alarms must be tested every month, and have their batteries replaced twice a year. By following these fire prevention tips and measures, the Ocean City Fire Department says residents can greatly reduce the risk of fires in the home, and enjoy a safe holiday season. For more tips on how to make this holiday season a safe one, or to inquire what decorations are permitted in businesses, visit www.nfpa.org or contact the Ocean City Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal at 410-289-8780.
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OBITUARIES BRAD ELLIOTT Willards Brad Elliott, 45, died on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Betsy Rayne Ruark and the late Archie Burton Elliott. His wife, Alice Callahan Elliott, preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Peter Bradford Elliott, Alicen Elaine Elliott, and a sister, Kimberly Shockley. There is one grandchild, Dakota. Elliott was a farmer. A longtime resident of the Berlin and Worcester County area, he loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Brad was a big fan of country western music, especially Conway
Twitty. He also enjoyed taking “road trips” with his family to West Virginia and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Daryl McCready officiated. Interment was private for the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com. AMY MICHELLE POLLARD Berlin Amy Michelle Pollard, 41, passed away at her home suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the
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daughter of Michael and Sharon Abbott. In October her husband, Shawn D. Pollard, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Shawn M. Pollard and Savanna D. Pollard; a sister, Jennifer Potter; niece, Lindsey; nephew, Raymond (JJ); a great niece, Ava; and great nephew, Anthony. Pollard was a homemaker who enjoyed socializing with friends and family, having a good meal and fast cars. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. A donation in her memory made be made to The Autism Society. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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of people in the parking lot when several shots were fired into the crowd. Police believe Blake was the only one struck by the gunfire, but police weren’t ready to conclude she was the intended target. Later on Saturday, police arrested Jesse L. Copes, 26, of Princess Anne and charged him with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. He is being held in the Somerset
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WP Lady Mallards undefeated, 8-0, to wrap up 2016
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Members of the Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team pose for a photo after their 44-26 victory over Woodbridge in Bridgeville, Delaware, on Monday. The Lady Mallards finished 2016 undefeated, 8-0. “We don’t have a superstar,” Coach Scot Dailey said. “We have seven [senior] veterans, two sophomores and a freshman who contribute. They all have their roles and contribute in their own way.”
Seahawks working hard, continue to dominate on court
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team continues to dominate every opponent that steps on the court to face the Seahawks. Decatur recorded its fifth win of the season, defeating the Washington Jaguars 83-49 on Monday in Berlin. Decatur started the game with a 120 run, courtesy of six points each from captains Keve Aluma, a senior, and junior Kevon Voyles. At the end of the first quarter, the home team led 20-7. The Seahawks extended their advantage in the second quarter, and at halftime the home team was ahead 39-20. Voyles scored 11 of Decatur’s 21 third-quarter points. After three, Decatur was on top 58-38. The Berlin squad scored 25 points during the final quarter and held Washington to 11. “I know these kids are giving a great effort,” Decatur Coach BJ Johnson said. “I don’t think we played particularly well and I don’t know if it’s a psychological thing – the fact that we See DECATUR Page 32
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Stephen Decatur junior captain Kevon Voyles makes a layup during the first half of Monday’s game against Washington in Berlin. Voyles led Decatur with 28 points in the 83-49 victory.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team finished 2016 with a victory Monday night to go into the Christmas break with an 8-0 record. On Monday, the Lady Mallards took a trip to Bridgeville, Delaware to play the Woodbridge Blue Raiders and came back to Berlin with a 44-26 win. “I thought we played great,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said. “I thought we passed the ball well. We got a ton of shots, but we’re still missing a lot of shots.” Worcester was competing without senior forward Melissa Laws, who was unable to attend the game. Sophomore Hannah Merritt started in her spot and joined senior captains Leigh and Regan Lingo, freshman Emily Copeland and senior Karlie Southcomb on the court. The visiting Mallards led 11-9 at the end of the first quarter. “We built up a good lead and then they made some shots,” Dailey said. Worcester scored 10 points in the second quarter, while Woodbridge tallied five. At halftime, the Berlin squad was ahead 21-14. “We’re making more plays and ball movement is good. We’re being a very unselfish team,” Dailey said. The Mallards increased their advantage in the third, and at the end of the quarter they were up 30-19. “We keep getting better, but we’re still missing shots,” Dailey said. “We’re getting close to finishing – we’re getting the looks and executing. The shots will fall.” Leigh Lingo led Worcester with nine points, six steals and three assists. Southcomb chipped in with nine points, seven rebounds and three assists. Merritt added eight points, four rebounds and three blocks. Her twin sister, Hailey, also had eight points. “We hang our hats on our defense. Our defense wreaked havoc on them tonight,” Dailey said after the game against Woodbridge. Closing out 2016 with an 8-0 record is a “great start,” Dailey said. The Mallards are scoring an average of 40.5 points per game and holding opponents to about 22.3 points per game. “We’re winning by an average of 18 points per game,” Dailey said. “We don’t have a superstar. We have seven [senior] veterans, two sophomores and a freshman who contribute. They all have their roles and contribute in their own way.” Dailey will be giving his players the Christmas break off. They will come back to school and practice on Tuesday, Jan. 3, then have a game the next day. The Mallards will host the Holly Grove Eagles on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m.
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Decatur to compete in Governor’s Challenge Continued from Page 31 have an early lead and the kids, it’s hard for them to get up? “The kids know they have a lead and they don’t put forth as much energy as I think they should,” he continued. “We’ve got to improve in some areas if we’re going to be that dominant team.” Voyles led Decatur with 28 points and five rebounds. Aluma added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Senior captain Gary Briddell Jr. contributed with eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals. “I think we share the ball extremely well. Our help-side defense was pretty good,” Johnson said. “I think our kids play hard, I just think they get a little complacent.” Decatur improved to 6-0 with a 7836 win over the Mardela Warriors in
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Salisbury on Wednesday. The Seahawks led 25-6 at the end of the first quarter and 50-15 at halftime. After three quarters, Decatur held a 65-21 advantage. Aluma led his team with 19 points. Senior Demond Mills had 12 points and Voyles scored 11. “These kids are working hard. I love them,” Johnson said. “Our motto is ‘unfinished business’ and we’re going to just keep plugging.” Decatur will be competing in the annual Governor’s Challenge tournament, slated for Dec. 27-30, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and surrounding high schools in Salisbury.
The Seahawks are in the DMVelite Showcase division, which includes 16 of the top teams from around the region. Decatur will battle Bishop Sullivan of Virginia, on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. On Thursday, Dec. 29, Decatur will take on Potomac High School of Virginia at 6:45 p.m. “It’s going to be really good competition. I’m very confident that our kids are going to step up to the level of play, and if we do that, we’ll be fine,” Johnson said. “We’re fortunate enough to be in the showcase games. We’re playing against a very good Bishop Sulli-
van team out of Virginia Beach and Potomac, they are the 5A state champions. I heard they are really good.” The Governor’s Challenge is the largest holiday basketball tournament on the East Coast, featuring 101 teams from Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Virginia this year. Other activities during the five-day competition include slam dunk, threepoint and skills challenge contests, giveaways for fans and video games. Admission cost is $10 per day, or $30 for a five-day pass. For more information and game schedules, visit www.govchallenge.org.
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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior captain Gary Briddell Jr. fires a three during Monday’s game against Washington in Berlin. Briddell scored eight points in Decatur’s 83-49 victory. (Right) Decatur senior Demond Mills puts the ball in the basket.
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Decatur wrestling team tops CR and Easton
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team earned victories over the Colonel Richardson Colonels and Easton Warriors during Tuesday’s tri-meet in Federalsburg. Decatur faced off against Easton first. The lead changed hands several times, but the Seahawks pulled out a 44-32 win. Although he wasn’t completely satisfied with the performance, Decatur Coach Todd Martinek was happy to come away with the victory after the
Seahawks lost 34-32 to the Warriors last year. “It’s good to get a little revenge,” Martinek said. Easton scored a pin at 106 pounds and a decision at 113 to take a 9-0 lead. Senior captain Josh Lawson pinned his 120-pound opponent and Robert Kaminski, also a senior captain, won by forfeit at 126 pounds to provide Decatur with a 12-9 advantage. Easton logged a technical fall at 132 pounds and went ahead 14-12. Junior Jeremy Danner outscored his 138-pound opponent 3-0 and Decatur
pulled in front, 15-14. In the next match, Easton recorded a pin at 145 pounds to regain the lead, 20-15, but it didn’t last. Senior Andy McKahan pinned his 152-pound opponent and Decatur gained a 21-20 advantage. Easton took a 26-21 lead with a pin at 160 pounds. Decatur sophomore Lukas Layton earned a technical fall at 170 pounds to tie the score 26-26. Senior Alan Means pinned his 182-pound competition and Decatur went ahead 32-26. Easton tied it again (32-32) with a
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team is ready to compete in the annual Governor’s Challenge tournament, held Dec. 27-30, in Salisbury. In bracket six, Worcester is slated to play Harford Christian on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m. at James M. Bennett High School. “I don’t know too much about them, but I’ve heard they are a pretty strong team,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said. “I think if we come out confident and loose we can be successful. “Our defense is good and usually is what gives us that spark for our offense,” he continued. “If we can hit a few shots early and get our shooters some confidence, I think we can be successful.” Mardela and Salisbury School will go head-to-head on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Wicomico High School. The winners of both games will face off on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. at Bennett. The losers will match up on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at Wicomico High School. “I’m hoping that we don’t play Salisbury School on Wednesday, not because I don’t enjoy playing them, but because we already play them twice
during the year, and potentially a third time in the playoffs,” Geiger said. “I would love to play Mardela again.” The Mallards are 3-1 in Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference play (3-3 overall) going into the tournament. “Except for the loss to Salisbury School, I think we had a good first third of the season,” Geiger said. “Even that game, there were things to be happy about. The kids are getting more and more comfortable and confident with each game and each practice.” Once the Mallards start shooting the ball like Geiger knows they are capable of, the squad will be tough to slow down, he said. “Last year, we kept getting better and better as the season progressed, so I think we’ll do the same this year,” Geiger said. “Also, we haven’t had our full team yet this year. Hopefully by January everyone will be back and healthy.” The Governor’s Challenge is the largest holiday basketball tournament on the East Coast, featuring 101 teams from Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Virginia this year. For more information and game schedules, visit www.govchallenge.org.
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Wrestling Box Scores
Stephen Decatur (STDE) 44 Easton (EAST) 32 106: Max Bentley (EAST) pinned Austin Miller (STDE) (2:22) 113: Jack Heinlein (EAST) won 105 over Cade Solito (STDE) 120: Josh Lawson (STDE) pinned Corey Wazniak (EAST) (3:17) 126: Robert Kaminski (STDE) won by forfeit 132: Zach Danils (EAST) 15-0 tech fall over Kyle Elliott (STDE) 138: Jeremy Danner (STDE) won 30 over Sam Woertz (EAST) 145: Darrin Moon (EAST) pinned Caden Massey (STDE) (4:36) 152: Andrew McKahan (STDE) pinned Josh Valdez (EAST) (4:27) 160: Colby Palmer (EAST) pinned Jaron Purnell (STDE) (4:23) 170: Lukas Layton (STDE) 15-0 tech fall over Jeremiah Gardner (EAST) 182: Alan Means (STDE) pinned Zach Paugh (EAST) (5:15) 195: Zack Strand (EAST) pinned Caleb Bourne (STDE) (4:23) 220: Jian Joobeen (STDE) won by forfeit 285: Ean Spencer (STDE) pinned Darius Sarvis (EAST) (0:44)
Stephen Decatur (STDE) 66 Colonel Richardson (CORI) 12 113: Cade Solito (STDE) won by forfeit 120: Josh Lawson (STDE) won by forfeit 126: Robert Kaminski (STDE) pinned Brandon Draper (CORI) (1:43) 132: Michael Greenage (CORI) won 7-4 over Kyle Elliott (STDE) 138: Jeremy Danner (STDE) pinned Mason Lambert (CORI) (4:38) 145: Andrew McKahan (STDE) won by forfeit 152: Dylan Wilson (CORI) won 3-2 over over Dominic Klebe (STDE) 160: Lukas Layton (STDE) pinned Chandler Walters (CORI) (1:28) 170: Jacob Caple (STDE) pinned Jacob Wencloff (CORI) (0:39) 182: Ryan Mitchell (CORI) pinned Alan Means (STDE) (1:07) 195: Caleb Bourne (STDE) won by forfeit 220: Jian Joobeen (STDE) pinned Colby Willis (CORI) (0:40) 285: Ean Spencer (STDE) pinned Skyler Wockenfuss (CORI) (0:44) 106: Austin Miller (STDE) won by forfeit
Decatur grapplers to battle in South River tournament Continued from Page 33 Layton (160), senior Jacob Caple (170), Joobeen (220) and Spencer (285) pinned their opponents. Junior Cade Solito (113), Lawson (120), McKahan (145), junior captain Caleb Bourne (195) and freshman Austin Miller (106) won by forfeit. “[We did] OK. We have some young guys filling in getting better and not getting pinned, but later in the season they need to start winning matches,” Martinek said. “Jian and Ean are looking really good at 220
and heavyweight. They will be tested over the break.” Decatur will compete in the South River Duals in Edgewater, Maryland, Dec. 29-30. Ten teams will be participating so Decatur will wrestle nine dual meets in two days. During practices leading up to the competition, Martinek said his grapplers will be working on “setups on our feet and getting off of the bottom.” To be successful, the Seahawks need to “make weight, stay healthy and not get pinned,” he said.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Stephen Decatur boys’ swim team won handily, 113-58, over the Queen Anne’s Lions on Monday at Washington College in Centreville. The Lady Seahawks had more of a challenge, but prevailed, edging out the Lions 84-82. “Overall they swam great. We had several swimmers out this meet which required some of our other swimmer to step up and they rose to the challenge,” Decatur girls’ team Coach Mary Malone said. “We had many personal bests and I think swimming a team that pushes the girls really helps.” Decatur held a slight lead the entire meet, at times by only one point. The competition came down to the last event
– the 400-yard freestyle relay race. “We were up four points going into the relay, but we needed both our A and B relays to place in order to keep our lead. They did,” Malone said. Decatur’s A relay team of juniors Jamie Ditzel and Jenna Shumate, senior Holly Adelhardt and sophomore Ally Hunter finished in second place (4:27.51) and the B relay squad of freshman Elizabeth Berkey, sophomore Samantha Stephan, senior Ariel Morris and junior Coleen LeKites took third (4:58.15). “The combination of points from second and third was enough to keep our lead,” Malone said. Only two Decatur swimmers won their events. Junior Kirsten Graham See TECHNIQUE Page 36
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Seahawks play ‘complete game’ against Jags
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team logged win number six of the season on Monday in Princess Anne, when the Lady Seahawks came out on top over the Washington Jaguars, 67-33. “After last week’s two games against Pocomoke and Snow Hill, we looked a lot better tonight and it was more of a complete game for us, which is really good for us going into the break,” Decatur Coach Kate Coates said Monday evening. “After talking with the girls, we just felt like it was too inconsistent [last week against Pocomoke and Snow Hill]. There were moments of good things, but there was still a lot of sloppiness and [against Washington]
it was just pretty clean all around.” Decatur scored 25 points during the opening quarter Monday and held Washington to seven. The visiting Seahawks tacked on 14 points in the second quarter to go into the halftime break with a 39-12 advantage. After three quarters, Decatur led 51-23. “Again they found Kate Coates the open girl and we took our shots with confidence. I thought we did a great job of running the floor and when we got steals our transition was great. We played really good defense, however, their best player (Danasia Roberts) scored 24 points, which is too much.”
Junior Amya Mumford led Decatur with 31 points. “She came off of a game against Snow Hill where she only had six points and I know that was frustrating for her because she’s used to being definitely an offensive threat,” Coates said of Mumford. “Watching her come alive [against Washington], it was really good to see that for her.” Senior captain Lexie VanKirk chipped in with 18 points, four rebounds and four steals. Freshman Sarah Engle, who Coates brought up to varsity from the JV team, had four points and three assists. Junior Chloe Sass also scored four points. “We’re starting off 6-0, so we’re off to a great start. It’s very exciting,” Coates said.
Decatur will compete in the Governor’s Challenge tournament, held Dec. 27-30, in Salisbury. In bracket two, Decatur will face St. Andrew’s Episcopal at 11:45 a.m. at James M. Bennett High School on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Southern Garrett and Thomas Wootton will go head-to-head at 3:15 p.m. The winners of both games will play the next day, at 3:45 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The losers will battle at 11:45 a.m. at Bennett. “We just need to continue to play great defense like we have been, but we’re going to have to really have confidence in our offense and run our offense against these teams because they’re going to be pretty tough,” Coates said.
SD athletes perform better in second meet
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Dec. 23, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track squad placed ninth, while the boys’ team finished 11th during last Wednesday’s 22school competition at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “Performances were better for the most part when comJody Stigler pared to the first meet. I changed a lot of things around,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “Since there were so many schools, they did not allow B-relays in this meet. That really adversely affects our team because we are one of the largest teams in the conference. “My plan was to try to get everyone in this meet … Basically, we were not able to put our strongest runners in as many events as usual due to the restriction on entries (three per event and no B-relays),” he continued. Smyrna won the girls’ competition, scoring 115 points. Cape Henlopen was second with 74 points and North Caroline took third with 73.5. Decatur tallied 33.5 points to finish in ninth. Decatur Lady Seahawks who placed eighth or better in their individual events and scored points for their team were: seniors Bethany Williams (high jump, tied for first, 4 feet 10 inches; triple jump, fifth, 31 feet 8.5 inches), Jillian Mitrecic (pole vault, second, 8 feet 6 inches) and Christina Romano (high jump, fifth, 4 feet 10 inches) and sophomores Adriana Serpe (55-meter hurdles, eighth, 10.38 seconds) and Dana Kim (pole vault, tied for eighth, 6 feet). Romano and her sister, Alyssa, a freshman, senior Claire Billings and sophomore Ivy Stearn placed third in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:34.34). Seniors Brigitte Ardis and Peyton Dunham, junior Laila Mirza and sophomore Dori Krasner crossed the finish
line seventh overall in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:57.6). Caesar Rodney took top honors in the boys’ competition with 88 points. North Caroline was second with 73 points and Kent Island came in third with 65. Decatur scored 28 points to finish in 11th place. Decatur athletes who scored eighthplace finishes or better to record points
for their team were: seniors Cameron James (800-meter run, fifth, 2:11.45), Jared Massey (triple jump, third, 40 feet), Patrick Miller, (shot put, eighth, 34 feet 2 inches) and Wyatt Davy (pole vault, eighth, 8 feet), junior Jack Reimer (3,200-meter run, fifth, 11:19.2) and sophomore Kevin Beck (1,600-meter run, seventh, 5:02:3). Sophomore Chad Fischer, junior
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Technique, endurance training during break Continued from Page 34 out-swim her competition in the 200yard freestyle race (2:12.32). Hunter earned a victory in the 100-yard freestyle event (1:01.25). “As you can see by the small number of first-place wins, this was a whole team effort,” Malone said. “The depth of our team and the skill of our ‘B’ swimmers really is what won the meet for us.” The Decatur boys’ squad topped Queen Anne’s by 55 points. Decatur swimmers who won their individual events were: junior Kevin Williams (200 IM, 2:23.03; 100-yard
breaststroke, 1:08.35), sophomore Chase Deickman (50-yard freestyle, 25.16 seconds; 100-yard butterfly, 1:04.34) and senior Dustin Berkey (100yard backstroke, 1:04.26). Berkey, Williams, Cordial and Deickman touched the wall first Mary Malone in the 200-yard medley relay race (1:53.43). The boys also logged a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (3:53.4). Freshman Hunter Grunewald, jun-
iors Liam Deck and Hayden Zaiser and senior Patrick Reid came in first in the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:45.99). “They did really well. There were some good times and not just from our No. 1 guys, but from the other swimmers as well,” Decatur boys’ Steve Deakyne team Coach Steve Deakyne said. “There were some best times for this season. We had a solid start, we’ve just got to keep working hard and not get complacent.”
Decatur’s next meet is not until Thursday, Jan. 12, when the Seahawks will take on the Easton Warriors at the Pocomoke YMCA at 3:30 p.m. During the Christmas break next week, Decatur swimmers will continue to work on technique and endurance to stay in shape. They will also get an opportunity for some much-needed rest, Malone said. “Our hardest meet of the year is our first meet back in January and I want to make sure they are conditioned and well rested to face off against Easton,” Malone said.
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Mortgage activity drops as interest rates start to rise
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Local musician Kasey Briggs shows off his recording studio area inside Marlin City Music Supply and Coastal Screen Printing in West Ocean City, next to Trader Lees on Stephen Decatur Highway.
Marlin City Music offers wide variety for creative types
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Local musician Kasey Briggs began his latest venture on Dec. 9 when he officially opened Marlin City Music Supply and Coastal Screen Printing. The store carries necessities for live shows in West Ocean City next to Trader Lees on Stephen Decatur Highway. “The whole concept is for the working musician,” Briggs said. “We are concentrating on accessories under request from fellow working musicians.” Strings, picks, sticks, various adaptors, wires, microphones and effects pedals with a number of settings can all be purchased in West Ocean City. Any items the multifaceted store does not carry, but is requested, Briggs will make sure to order and continue to have available. “We’re trying to have every accessory - all the whatchamacallits and doodads that we working musicians need,” Briggs said. In addition to accessories, Joel Watsky takes care of the merchandise aspect of Marlin City Music Supply and Coastal Screen Printing by producing vinyl cut signs on stickers, banners of all sizes, T-shirts and drum heads. “We put a band logo on the front
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Strings, picks, sticks, various adaptors, wires, microphones and effects pedals with a number of settings can all be purchased at Marlin City Music Supply and Coastal Screen Printing in West Ocean City on Route 611.
of a drum head and it took 30 minutes,” Briggs said. “Logos on cars. Anywhere vinyl will stick.” The vinyl-cutting machine allows for merchandise to be created in minutes at the store in addition to lettering for signs. On the opposite side of the intimate shop, Marlin City Music Supply has three PA set ups in addition to individualized pieces of equipment available for rent. “We are trying to get a saxophone and a clarinet in student’s hands,”
Briggs said. “Anyone who wants to learn or try it out for a period of time. We are all about supporting the local music and it is a part of life.” Briggs and Watsky make themselves accessible for working musicians through an after-hour crisis hotline. Band members can call or text if they forgot equipment and it will be delivered to the event. “We have PA amplification or backlines,” Briggs said. “We have the capabilities of setting up as an See WORKING Page 38
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Interest rates are on the rise, and according to the results of the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Dec. 9, mortgage applications decreased 4 percent from one week earlier. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 57.2 percent of total applications from 56.2 percent the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity increased to 6.2 percent of total applications. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 57.2 percent of total applications from 56.2 percent the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity increased to 6.2 percent of total applications. The FHA share of total applications increased to 11.6 percent from 11.3 percent the week prior. The VA share of total applications decreased to 11.9 percent from 12.6 percent the week prior. The USDA share of total applications remained unchanged at 0.9 percent from the week prior MBA reported also that the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixedrate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($417,000 or less) increased to its highest level since Oct. 2014, 4.28 percent, from 4.27 percent, with points decreasing to 0.36 from 0.37 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loanto-value ratio (LTV) loans. Low mortgage rates have played a critical role in the recovery of the real estate market nationwide, but as interest rates rise, first time homebuyers will be especially affected. Even an increase of just a few percentage points can push a loan out of reach for some buyers who have tight debt to income rations in their pre-approval. For example, on a $200,000 loan, every .25 percent increase in rate adds $32 per month to the payment, which requires an extra $1,200 per year in income to qualify. Put another way, for a buyer with a $50,000 annual income, that .25 percent rate increase reduces borrowing power by $8000 (similarly, $40,000 income gets reduced by $7,000). — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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PHOTO COURTESY KASEY BRIGGS
Local musician Kasey Briggs began his latest venture on Dec. 9 when he officially opened Marlin City Music Supply and Coastal Screen Printing. The store carries necessities for live shows in West Ocean City, next to Trader Lees on Stephen Decatur Highway.
Working musicians can gear up at new shop Continued from Page 37 acoustic all the way up to a sevenpiece concert and do full service for events. You can totally hire me to set up your whole stage and run it.” Briggs will come to events, set up equipment and even take care of the lighting and sound for bands. In the near future, Marlin City Music Supply is slated to have a recording studio inside the retail
store offering bands the opportunity to make demos and videos. “I am in three bands and we practice in here,” Briggs said. “The goal is to have the recording studio ready after the New Year.” Briggs plays in the alternative rock band, the Phantom Limbs, the Ramones tribute band, Remains, and a band dedicated to making people dance, Three on the Tree.
Three on the Tree performed at a grand opening party for the shop at Trader Lees last Friday. “There is a concert venue here with a sound stage and bar,” Briggs said. “The goal is to bring new alternative bands and have events here further down the road. I’ve been at this for 10 years and have made connections.” Briggs also runs a booking agency called Morning Glass Entertainment Management and plans to make a YouTube channel exhibiting different bands who come through the shop to perform and be interviewed. “I am doing whatever it takes to not be a bartender [at Pizza Tugos] for the rest of my life,” Briggs said. The music supply store features local artists on the walls including Briggs first couple of CDs, which he calls “a working man cave.” “We’re trying to do it all that’s related to local music and musicians,” Briggs said. “Come in and see it. People say the same thing. It is a comfy spot they want to come and hang out.” Kids of all ages including high schoolers who are in bands are encouraged to check out the space, jam
out, record music or make a video. Rod Vara, owner of Trader Lees, wanted a retail music store on his property, but did not have the time to build it up. “It was an opportunity and something I wanted to do,” Briggs said. “It was sudden and totally fell in my lap two months ago.” Briggs built the spot with the working musician in mind. Marlin City Music Supply has booking, merchandise, accessories, performances, recordings and videos all under one roof. “It is connected to a music venue, which is the only one in West Ocean City,” Briggs said. “My favorite part is all the possibilities. We could have a festival with vendors and a beer garden.” Marlin City Music Supply and Coastal Screen Printing is located in West Ocean City next to Trader Lees on Stephen Decatur Highway. “This is my passion, workshop and vision,” Briggs said. The music retail store is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Call or text 443-373-7013 for more information.
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New Surgical Associates and Bariatric Center
(Dec. 23, 2016) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System recently held an open house at the new location for its Surgical Associates and Bariatric Center offices in the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building in Berlin. Atlantic General Surgical Associates and the Atlantic General Bariatric Center provide advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures performed by board certified doctors including bariatric, oncology and vascular surgeries. The bariatric center is led by Alae Zarif, MD, who performs gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures for Atlantic General Bariatric Center and general surgeries. Zarif is certified by the American Board of Surgery and performs multiple advanced laparoscopic procedures. Xin Zhong, M.D. recently joined Atlantic General Surgical Associates and the staff of Atlantic General Bariatric Center from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, where she completed a minimally invasive surgery fellowship in robotic and bariatric procedures. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and specializes in advanced laparoscopic procedures, hiatal hernias, complex abdominal wall hernias and bariatrics. Meshach Heenatigala, M.D. recently joined Atlantic General Surgical Associates from York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, where he completed a rural track surgical residency. Heenatigala is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American College of Phlebology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in surgical procedures involving the head and neck, thoracic, breast, skin/melanoma, abdominal, colorectal, endoscopy, vascular/veins, carpal tunnel anal incontinence. Angela Simmons, CBN, CRNP is a seasoned nurse of 15 years. She is credentialed as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a certified bariatric nurse. Simmons has worked with surgical patients for the past six years and serves as the program coordinator for Atlantic General Bariatric Center. More information about Atlantic General Surgical Associates can be found at www.atlanticgeneral.org/surgicalassociates. Information about Atlantic General Bariatric Center can be found at www.atlanticgeneral.org/bariatrics. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care See STATE Page 40
Atlantic General Hospital and Health System recently held an open house at the new location for its Surgical Associates and Bariatric Center offices in the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are Todd Ferrante, chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation; Meshach Heenatigala, MD; Honorable Charlotte Cathell; Xin Zhong, MD; Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Lou Taylor; chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Board of Trustees; Alae Zarif, MD; Angela Simmons, CRNP; Krystle Lewis; Cheryl Aydelotte; Amy Gehrig; Daniel Hakeem, PA-C; and Michael Cylc, Atlantic General Hospital Foundation member.
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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 58 years old. This year, I have been naughty (but nice!). What I would like most this Christmas is world peace and cure for cancer. And I promise to leave out my homemade choc. Chip cookies for you! Love, Char P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mr. Bumble for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is Baby Dolls and Barbies. And I promise to leave out cookies and chapstick for you! Love, Addie P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I wold like most this Christmas is bike and 4 wheeler. And I promise to leave out cookies for you! I will do better in school. Love, Eric P.S. Please say “Hi” to Redelfe for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 8 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a drum set and a big Buzz Lightyear action figure. And I promise to leave out carrots, milk and cookies for you! Love, Nathan Lavin P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph and your elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 9 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is silcon baby and AmericanGirl. And I promise to leave out milk and cookes for you! Wallden my elf is doing grate
waching us. My Mommy want’s a relly fussy robe. Love, Brylie Geiser P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Claus and Wallden for me! Dear Santa Claus, * I would like a instant camera * I would like a snowball maker * I would like Thinking Putty Bah Humbug and Twinkling Tree Thinking Putty * Drama by Raina Telgemeier * Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm * and any thing else you want to give me Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Sofia Kraska age 9 and my dog Summer age four months
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 9 years old. This year, I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is The American girl doll camper and a microscope. And I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you and carrots for the raindeer! Love, Brianna P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is my adoption to be finished and a firetruck. And I promise to leave out fudge for you! Love, Zayne M. P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Clause for me!
Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a big lego set 1,200 pieces at least please, and a new Wii lego dimensions game. I promise to leave out cookies and carrots and milk for you! Love, Ryan Buckler P.S. Please say “Hi” to Buddy the Elf for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old. I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a computer and legos. I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you! Love, Nate Hoffman P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Claus for me!
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Inside going out Taylor Sloan a.m. and New Year’s favors. If you would just like to drop by for the party, a $20 admission gets you in the door and includes the champagne toast and breakfast buffet. Masquerade masks are encouraged, but not required. For more information and to make a reservation, call The Big Easy at 410-524-2305. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, has Pompous Pie playing Friday, Dec. 23, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. BJ’s is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Wednesday, Dec. 28 catch Monkee Paw at 5 p.m. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the bar. Enjoy drink specials including $1.75 domestic draft mug; $3 domestic draft pints; $2.25 Natural Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite cans; $3.50 rails and premium beers; $4.25 house wine; and $4.50 imports. Happy hour food specials include a pretzel dog and fries, $4.99; hot fingers and fries, $5.99; and pork barbecue sliders, $7.99. Enjoy half-price specials starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, try a fried seafood platter. Monday, enjoy crab imperial, and Tuesday, have a twin crab cake dinner. Wednesday, indulge in a stuffed flounder dinner, and Thursday, have flash fried shrimp or stuffed founder. Ring in the New Year at BJ’s with the entire menu being served from 11-1:30 a.m. There will be no cover charge and reservations are not required to celebrate 2017 here. DJ Fast Eddy will spin from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., and a midnight champagne toast will be given along with party favors. Sunday, Jan. 1, watch all of your favorite teams play on one of the 18 TV screens. While there, indulge your taste buds in one of BJ’s famous Bloody Mary’s. For more, visit www.BJsontheWater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day from 4-7 p.m. which includes
$2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers. For more, visit www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Enjoy music provided by Phil Perdue on the piano Friday and Saturday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. To make reservations, call 410289-7192. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant get 50 percent off dinner menu entrées, 5-7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 30 percent off from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Saturday, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7-10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and 3 and younger are free. Sunday, indulge in a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat holiday buffet at Horizons on Christmas Eve from 5-9 p.m. and Christmas Day, 1-8 p.m. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children 4-12 years of age. Reservations are recommended. Also, Christmas Day, enjoy an allyou-can-eat deluxe breakfast buffet in the crystal ballroom, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95. Breakers Pub offers happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. Celebrate 2017 in style at the
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Clarion with a gourmet dinner buffet, dancing and entertainment. Tickets cost $145 per person and includes a gourmet dinner buffet 810 p.m. with an open bar 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dancing and entertainment will begin at 9 p.m. and goes until 3 a.m. Power Play will entertain in the crystal ballroom and On The Edge will rock the Ocean Club Nightclub. A cash bar will start at 1 a.m. Hats, horns and noisemakers will be provided and a champagne toast will be given at midnight. Reservations are required. To participate in the party with barstool seating the cost is $90. Call the Clarion at 410-5247500. The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road,
has lunch, dinner, a variety of drinks and a children’s menu as well as brunch offered on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, The Cove features “Date Night,” where a couple can share one appetizer, get two entrées and have a dessert, along with a bottle of wine for $60. Friday, Dec. 23, listen to Tommy Edward play from 6-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 hear Kevin Poole at 6 p.m., and Tuesday catch Kaleb Brown at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 hangout with DJ Donnie Berkey and enjoy Karaoke from 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, listen to Sean Loomis at 6 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 30 enjoy the talented Bryan Clark. See INSIDE Page 44
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Ring in the New Year at the Cove starting at 7:30 p.m. with a cocktail party downstairs, followed by a plated dinner at 9 p.m. upstairs including a festive salad and a surf and turf entrée with dessert consisting of an assortment of holiday cannoli. The Good Foot Band from Philadelphia will provide entertainment for a dance party that goes until 1 a.m. Reservations cost $100 per person and includes beer, wine, a midnight champagne toast, dinner and dessert. Call 410-641-7501 to purchase tickets. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Fager’s 60th Street, catch DJ Hook spinning at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. Come enjoy a fabulous night at Fager’s for New Year’s Eve. Admission for the bar and deck cost $40 and includes a 2017 V.I.P. card, champagne toast and favors. No one will be admitted without a reservation after 7 p.m. Everett Spells will be playing on stage at 7 p.m. DJ Rob Cee will be spinning on the deck at 9 p.m., and hear Jumper on stage at 10:30 p.m. There will be three dinner seatings in fine dining available: a sunset seating, a middle seating and a late seating. Call 410-524-5500 to make a reservation. The sunset seating is 4:15-5:30 p.m. featuring appetizers, fine dining selections and a New Year’s menu (items are to be purchased a la carte). The middle seating is 6:15-7:30 p.m., and costs $75 per person, plus alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuities. The late seating is 9-10:30 p.m., and costs $85 per person, plus alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuities. For more information, visit www.Fagers.com. Fin Alley, located at 300
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Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware, offers a variety of menu items for anyone’s palate. The restaurant is closed Sunday through Thursday and will close for the season after New Year’s Eve. While there indulge in honey sriracha lime wings for $10 for your appetizer, and try parm encrusted chicken with blackened shrimp served with vegetables and fingerling potatoes for $20. To view Fin Alley’s menu, visit www.finalleyfenwick.com. Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV). Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $2.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3 rail drinks, $3.75 house wines, $4 call drinks and $5.50 crushes. Food specials include $6 steamed shrimp, wings, mini burgers, boom boom shrimp, chicken fingers, chicken salad sliders and mozzarella sticks. Thursday, enjoy burger and pint night with $6 burgers and $4 craft drafts with live music by Kevin Poole from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, hear Dave Hawkins playing from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 24, catch Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, enjoy a plated Christmas dinner, $24.99 for adults and $8.99 for children. A limited menu will be available on Christmas day. For all things happening at Harpoon Hanna’s, visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com. Pickles Pub, Eighth Street, will host a New Year’s Eve party with
Bond and Bentley playing at 10 p.m., no cover and a champagne toast will be given at midnight. To hear more, call 410-289-4891. The Princess Royale, 91st Street, offers a New Year’s celebration with three different celebration choices. The first is the Palmetto ballroom gourmet dinner party with a five-course dinner including a sixhour open bar, filet mignon and crab cake entrée pairing, an assortment of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, salad, potatoes and vegetable medley. Entertainment will be provided by Comfort Zone and party favors along with a champagne toast. The cost for this seating is $129 per person and excludes taxes and service charges. Coat and tie are required for entry, so I would dress to impress! The Atrium Stars party includes a dinner buffet, six hours of an open bar and Sir Rod performing. A champagne toast will be given and upscale casual attire is requested. The cost for this party is $109 per person and it excludes taxes and service charges. Enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner at Schooner’s Restaurant with a special menu including a three-course dinner served from 5-9 p.m., drink specials all night and lite fare menu after 9 p.m. The cost is $29 per person and excludes taxes and service charges. To make reservations, call 410524-7777. Seacrets, 49th Street, has Element K on the Tiki Stage at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. Seacrets is closed Christmas Eve through Monday, Dec. 26 and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. Ring in the New Year at Jamaica U.S.A. while indulging in a delicious See INSIDE Page 45
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, no one can fool you this week and this is quite an advantage. Make the most of your renewed sense of awareness and use it to make some important decisions.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
A change of scenery could be just what you need, Taurus. Get out of town for a few days and recharge your personal batteries. This respite can do wonders.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Work in conjunction with a coworker to accomplish a difficult task, Gemini. Embracing your cooperative, team-first side is the right approach in the week ahead.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Big changes are ahead for you, Cancer. Are you ready to turn your schedule on its head for the time being? You will have to make a series of changes in the coming weeks.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, a hectic schedule on the horizon has you feeling some pressure to get everything done. It’s understandable, but afford yourself some time to have fun as well.
IRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, uncertainty has you considering some options you never gave much thought in the past. Be open to new experiences and embrace this chance to start anew.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, think about exploring your creative side and find out ways to make the most of that exploration. The reward will be well worth the investment.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, just when you think some miscommunication has been smoothed over, you find yourself needing to explain a situation all over again. Remain patient.
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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, do not overlook information that is right in front of you. This info can help you get through a tricky situation at work that pops up unexpectedly.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, try to schedule a fun diversion that takes you away from the daily grind. A brief getaway may be ideal, or even a night out with friends.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, take a step back and reassess a situation that has frustrated you thus far. A new perspective might do the trick.
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meal. Four seating times are available 5:30 p.m., $69; 6:30 p.m., $79, 7:30 p.m., $89 and 8:45 p.m. $89. Dinner reservations can be made online at www.Seacrets.com or by calling 410-524-4900 and ask to speak to Christine Komlos. Cover costs begin at 4 p.m. and it is $20, then $30 at 6 p.m. and $40 at 8 p.m. Enjoy Full Circle in the tiki bar 4-8 p.m., Rew Smith 8 p.m. to midnight, followed by 9 Mile Roots midnight to 3 a.m. In Morley Hall nightclub, my all-time favorite band, Garden State Radio, will play at 8 p.m. to midnight followed by The Benderz, 1-4 a.m. For more information, visit the website www.Seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, will host a New Year’s Eve party Saturday, Dec. 31. A land and sea buffet will be available with two seatings. The first is at 7 p.m. and the cost is $50 per person. The second at 9 p.m. with 9:30 p.m. dinner costs $65 per person, reserving your table for the entire night. Call 410-723-6762 to make reservations. I wish everyone a Merry Christ-
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Hanging out during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation and Ocean 98.1 Listener Party held at the 49th Street restaurant/night club on Dec. 16, from left, are Garrett Connell, John Wulff, Chelsey Chmelik, Jason Clem and Chance Ebel.
mas and happy holidays! I hope you take the time to appreciate what you have, and hopefully you’ll express gratitude after receiving gifts from loved ones and friends. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is simply letting someone know you care about them.
If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
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David “Bulldog” Rothner, general manager of Irie Radio, Inc., right, is joined by Touch of Italy owner Bob Ciprietti, “Big Cip,” during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation and Ocean 98.1 Listener Party, at Seacrets, 49th Street, Dec. 16.
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OC Councilman Matt James attends Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation Party with Nikki Carpenter on Dec. 16 at the 49th Street venue.
Having fun during Seacrets’ Customer Appreciation and Ocean 98.1 Listener Party held at the 49th Street restaurant/night club on Dec. 16, from left, are Seacrets owner Leighton Moore, Sunset Grille owner Buddy Trala and Ocean City Today Publisher Stewart Dobson.
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Paul and Audrey Fohner and Kitty Herr, right, wear ugly sweaters for Pit and Pub’s Believe in Tomorrow prom court fundraiser at the 28th Street restaurant, Dec. 16.
Pit and Pub employees, from left, Dawn Skiles, Abigail Gish, Rose Ray and Madeana Clark pose for a photo during the 28th Street restaurant’s “Ugly Sweater” fundraiser on Dec. 16 for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, an organization that provides hospital and housing services to critically ill children.
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Friends, from left, in back, Rob, Marie and Dan Betz, Lisa and Sean Stevenson, and Jim Fernt, and in front, Alix Cochran, Pete Kaz and Amber Mitchell attend Duffy’s customer appreciation Christmas party on Dec. 17 at the 130th Street restaurant.
Damian Noordhoorn, left, and Rip Van take care of customers during Duffy’s customer appreciation party on Dec. 17 at the 130th Street restaurant.
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NOEL Community to serve Christmas dinner, Dec. 24 By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) The NOEL Community will present its 19th annual Christmas dinner at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, for anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shut-in or needs a friend. “Our community is very supportive for those in need with food or financial donations,” said Monica Martin, an organizer of the NOEL planning committee. “There are three hours of enjoyment and socialization among a diverse group of people, especially with how things are in the world today.” A hot breakfast will be served, featuring bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, doughnuts and coffee in the parish hall. Christmas Eve dinner will come in cloth bags with two options: sliced ham, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and corn, or diners can choose two sub sandwiches with chips and canned fruit. Selections include turkey and ham. Tables will be set up in the parish hall for visitors to enjoy their meals, where there will be music, holiday decorations and a visit from Santa Claus. Attendees will also have the option to select from an assortment of sweet treats on the dessert table. “The dinner helps people having a rough time, whether they are lonely, unemployed or underemployed,” Martin said. “We encourage people to come in, sit down and eat.” In 2015, donations and efforts from the community helped NOEL (Noth-
ing Other than Eating and Loving) to serve 240 breakfast sandwiches and 100 doughnuts to diners. In addition, 315 carry-out meals were distributed to residents in need on Christmas Day and more than 50 meals were delivered to first responders, public service workers and town employees. The NOEL Community provides lunch every Saturday in addition to most Tuesdays and Thursdays. About 3,300 meals were served last year, which included sit-down and carryout lunches from the church’s Shepherd’s Crook food pantry. Volunteers actively work with the local food pantries, shelters and social service groups to identify what is most needed in the area. Thousands of canned goods, dry goods, fruits, desserts, toiletries, clothing, paper products, cleaning supplies, baby products and other items are donated to families and individuals in need. The NOEL Community is asking for monetary and food donations. Checks can be mailed to: 302 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. Donations of non-perishable food and toiletries from individuals and organizations will be accepted on Friday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea. NOEL organizes events throughout the year and its gLOVEs drive will take place in February. The gLOVEs drive is Valentine’s Day themed, and NOEL asks the public to donate new gloves, hats, socks and blankets to those in need. For more information about the NOEL Community or the Christmas Eve dinner, contact the parish at 410289-3453.
New Year’s Eve celebration, fireworks at Northside Park By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Residents and visitors are encouraged to head over to Northside Park and check out the Town of Ocean City’s New Year’s Eve celebration and midnight fireworks show to ring in 2017. The event is in its fifth year with live entertainment from Baltimore’s DJ Kutt, hot chocolate for a small fee, dozens of giveaways and an opportunity to ride through the Winterfest of Lights for the final time in 2016, which will extend its hours until midnight for the special occasion. “There will be a deejay and dancing in the pavilion with an interactive video wall,” said Frank Miller, special events superintendent for the Town of Ocean City. “Come dance and see yourself on the big screen as you count down to midnight before a fireworks display set to music.” Coca-Cola is a major sponsor of the event and Jamaica Avenue from Abbey Burger’s deck to the Winterfest
tents will be one large viewing area. “You have to be in ear shot of the music and see the visuals to go along with it,” Miller said. “The music during the fireworks has a theme. It is all about making the best out of life and changing the world as you go.” Winterfest of Lights has become a tradition for residents and families visiting during the holiday season. Many check out the award-winning nighttime festival each year to take the guided open-air tour through the 125th Street park accompanied by holiday tunes. The New Year’s Eve festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. inside the Winterfest Pavilion. Winterfest of Lights runs nightly through Jan. 1, 2017 at Northside Park. Hours of operation are 5:309:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The cost to ride the train is $5 for adults. Children 11 and younger ride for free. “We have all kinds of cool items to See RING Page 49
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Dec. 23: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
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130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Dec. 23: DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Dec. 25: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m. Dec. 28: Bryan Clark, 6 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Dec. 23: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.
Dec. 28: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy Dec. 29: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Dec. 23: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Dave Sherman Dec. 24: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 29: Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Dec. 23: Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Ocean City 302-703-3090 Every Tuesday: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com Dec. 23: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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Ocean Pines platform tennis celebrated the holiday season recently at the Yacht Club in Ocean Pines. More than 60 people attended the festivities. Pictured, from left, are holiday planning committee members Sue Walters, Dawn Gallick, Ardell McNult, Jane Simcock, Audrey Wahl and Tracy Jones.
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WPS SELECT CHORAL ENSEMBLE PERFORM Worcester Prep Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby and his Select Choral Ensemble treated residents of three local retirement homes in Berlin, Snow Hill and Salisbury to singing performances on Dec. 2. To cap off the day, the ensemble even pulled off a flash mob in The Centre at Salisbury during their lunch break at the food court. The group is pictured performing holiday songs for Gull Creek Senior Living Community residents in Berlin.
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Walker provides options for Christmas Day dinner menu By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Christmas is officially around the corner and panic mode is in full swing. Before you grab that case of wine and speed dial your psychiatrist; get out your trusty pen and a piece of paper. A few suggestions may save your sanity and allow the true spirit of the holiday season to manifest itself.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecans Brussels sprouts have always received a bad rap, but boy have things changed. The tiny cabbages have worked their way onto menus and are a favorite amongst those with discerning palates. Roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta and toasted pecans are as decadent as it gets. Ingredients 2 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon bacon drippings ¼ cup chicken stock kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup chopped pancetta 1 teaspoon bacon drippings See SEVERAL Page 53
Ring in 2017 with fireworks and ride through Winterfest Continued from Page 47 provide our patrons at Winterfest of Lights,” Miller said. “It is a special fireworks show and a really cool experience.” For information, call 410-250-0125 or visit www.ococean.com/events. Ocean City’s Transportation Department will offer free bus services from 6 a.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, bus services will run every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Jan. 1. Buses on New Year’s Day will run every 20 minutes from 4-7 a.m., at which time they will resume a normal winter schedule of every 40 minutes.
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Dr. Daly guest speaker for Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
(Dec. 23, 2016) The 2017 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, slated for Friday, Jan. 13, from 7-9 a.m., is presented by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce along with the Ocean Pines, Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke chambers of commerce. This event has been such an inspiration, an uplifting morning where the entire community comes together, including local Lou Ann Daly citizens, community and business leaders, elected officials, church congregations, police and fire departments, the Board of Education, educators and school representatives and nonprofit organizers. It truly is the only event that spans the entire breadth of the community. Chambers of commerce are conveners in the community, bringing people and businesses together, so it proved to be a perfect fit and great partnership with area organizations coming together for the event. Last year was a great success with guest speaker Marc Mero, as everyone left with such hope and positivity for the new year. The 2017 annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Friday, Jan. 13 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street. Dr. Lou Ann Daly will be the keynote speaker for the event. Daly is a sought-after teacher and public speaker. She delivers public
and keynote addresses on leading from the heart, effective use of personal voice, unique challenges and opportunities for women leaders, and how to create desired results in personal and professional lives with ease. She is the author of several books including “Humans Being: Creating your life from the inside out.” A former chair of Communication Arts at Salisbury University, she also served on the faculty of the school for managing and leading change as well as in internal leadership and management positions for a global company. Her career also includes working as an organization and leadership development consultant before starting two entrepreneurial ventures, one of which continues today. She continues to pursue ways of reaching all who seek their paths and want laser insight into ways to live into their gifts and passions with ease and laughter. Ticket cost $20 and are now on sale Sponsor tables cost $300 and includes 10 tickets, name on table and in sponsor listing in program or $100 to be an open seating sponsor (name on table and in sponsor listing in the program). Purchase tickets from the Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Snow Hill or Pocomoke chambers of commerce. Tickets are also available online at www.OceanCity.org. For information, contact Ocean City Chamber Events Director Lisa Layfield at 410-213-0144 ext.104 or email lisa@OceanCity.org.
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(Dec. 23, 2016) Multi-platinum selling country singer and song writer Sara Evans is coming to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Friday, Feb. 10, where she will perform at 8 p.m. Evans has been called “one of the most compelling vocalists of her generation.” She has had five No. 1 songs, including “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” four others appearing in the top 10, two No. 1 Billboard Country Albums and numerous awards. Her newest single, “Slow Me Down,” is her biggest first week country radio single ever and was named by Billboard as one of the “10 Best Country singles.” Evans will be joined on stage at the 40th Street venue by special guest Jackie
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Hollywood film and TV editor to conduct workshop at WPS (Dec. 23, 2016) Hollywood entertainment professional and Berlin native, Josh Chamberlain, will host the inaugural Film and Television Workshop at Worcester Preparatory School on Saturday, Jan 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is open to the public and tickets must be purchased in advance. The ticket fee for this one-of-a-kind workshop is $34, which includes lunch. Seating is limited to 100 people. Tickets can be purchased online at https://goo.gl/XlU01x. Chamberlain is a global marketing content film and television editor with over a decade of professional entertainment experience including postproduction on TV shows such as
“Ellen” and working with celebrities including Will Smith. His upcoming workshop is for all ages and skill levels looking for tips on how to pursue a career in the entertainment field of editing trailers, composing music, sound design, color correction, motion graphics, pre-visualization, directing, producing, managing, writing, acting and working behind the camera. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University, Chamberlain recently moved from Los Angeles to his hometown of Berlin, to raise his family and run his company Stickman Productions. For information, visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410-641-3575.
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FLAG RETIREMENT Boy Scout Troop 261 and Cub Scout Pack 261 conducted their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines on Nov. 18. Scout Master Ken Nichols and Cub Master Nick Busko led the opening ceremony and then proceeded to manage the burning of all flags with the respect that they deserved. The Ocean Pines Public Works Department dug the fire pit and the OP Volunteer Fire Company set the fire and maintained safety vigilance. Hundreds of worn and tattered flags were submitted for proper disposal. The vast majority were the stars and stripes ensigns. Glen Reely of Post 166, center, and Kenneth Morris of Post 231 assist Scout Nicholas Coleman fold one of the hundreds of flags.
DONATION As its nonprofit organization partner in this year’s Ocean City Development Corporation/Art Davis Memorial Golf Tournament, held on Oct. 5, the OCDC provided $2,000 of its golf tournament proceeds to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation. Pictured are Chris Trimper, OCDC president, left, and Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program. The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness.
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‘OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD’ “Operation Christmas Child” shoeboxes were recently filled by the congregations of Wilson and Zion United Methodist churches in the Bishopville area. They contained hygiene items, school supplies and small toys that will be delivered to children around the world. As they are distributed, the children also receive the Good News of Jesus Christ in their native languages. Since 1993 more than 113 million gift-filled shoeboxes have been delivered to needy children around the world as part of the Samaritan’s Purse organization, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Pictured are youth members and advisors who filled shoeboxes with items collected during their summer Vacation Bible School.
Worcester Prep seventh grader Pranay Sanwal won first place in the K-8th grade category U1000 and took home a second-place team trophy with his WPS Chess Club during the 2016 Delaware National Chess Day Scholastic tournament on Oct. 8. The event, sponsored by the Delaware Chess Association, was held in Wilmington, Delaware. Pranay is the son of Drs. Pankaj and Vibha Sanwal of Lewes, Delaware.
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KIWANIS SHOW SUPPORT The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City has long been a supporter of Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), collecting donations from club members during the weekly meetings. As a result, the club is able to earmark two $600 donations to Worcester G.O.L.D. annually. The donations are used in line with the Kiwanis International Program Priority One which supports children from pre-natal to age 5. Worcester G.O.L.D. has a pantry that serves this purpose. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club President Barbara Peletier, Worcester G.O.L.D. board member Dr. Aaron Dale and the club’s Young Children: Priority One Program Chair Jim Spicknall during a recent check presentation.
PROGRAM GRANT Cato Inc. representative Kathleen Abercrombie and her daughter, Delaney, a 10th grader at Worcester Prep, present Upper School science teacher Tom Westcott with a $500 Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program grant. Exxon Mobil believes in investing in educational programs for the next generation to pursue studies and careers in fields involving math and science. Westcott plans to use the grant to take his AP Biology students on an ecology canoe trip.
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AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK Maryland Del. Mary Beth Carozza, standing in center, visits Stephen Decatur High School Advanced Placement United States history students during American Education Week, Nov. 14-18. Del. Carozza shared her professional experiences in government, politics and public relations with the students.
During American Education Week, Nov. 14-18, at Ocean City Elementary School, Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino stopped by Eliza Mason-Burt’s third grade classroom to see what they were learning about. Pictured with Bertino is Adriana Staley who personally wrote the letter inviting him to their classroom.
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Several dishes suggested to spruce up Christmas dinner Continued from Page 49 ½ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat to 500 degrees. Toss Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons olive oil, bacon drippings, 2 tablespoons chicken stock, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste in a large bowl until Brussels sprouts are coated. Transfer sprouts to a rimmed baking sheet, cover with aluminum foil and roast for 15 minutes. 2. In the meantime, cook pancetta in a medium skillet over mediumhigh heat until crispy. Transfer coked pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate. 3. Remove foil and continue cooking until Brussels sprouts are well browned and tender. Toss Brussels sprouts with remaining oil, chicken stock, pancetta and toasted pecans. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a serving platter and serve immediately. Serves 6 Horseradish Sauce Let us move onto the main course. Prime rib is a popular option and is typically served with au jus. Beef us jus is a French term meaning “with juice,” the term is used to describe the serving of meat with its natural juices. Fiery shavings of fresh horseradish is a classic companion to beef. However, fresh horseradish is not always available. Horseradish sauce is a nice touch and can easily be made with prepared horseradish. Remember, the side dishes and condiments help the “star” of the meal shine. Ingredients 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1. Stir together sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours and allow to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Serve horseradish sauce on the side of the prime rib.
Snowy Coconut Cake Embellished with Fresh Holly Simplicity elevates the bounties we are about to receive. A gorgeous snow white coconut cake embellished with fresh holly is a decadent ending to any Christmas dinner. When it is time to cut the dessert, simply remove the holly and serve as usual. The following recipe is based on Ina Garten’s classic coconut cake. For the cake: ¾ pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature plus more for greasing the pan 2 cups sugar 5 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 ¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoons pure almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup whole milk 4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut ½ cup apricot preserves
For the Frosting: 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract 1 pound (16 oz.) confectioners’ sugar sifted 6 ounces sweetened shredded coconut 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two (9-inch) round cake pans; then line them in parchment paper. Grease them again and dust lightly with flour. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl during the mixing process. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. The mixture might look curdled; do not be concerned. 3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the batter in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula. 4. Pour the batter evenly into two pans and smooth the top with a knife. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the tops are browned and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on baking rack for 30 minutes; then turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish the cooling process. 5. For the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and almond extract on low speed. Add the confectioners’ sugar and mix just until smooth. Do not whip. 6. To assemble, place one layer on a flat serving plate, top side down, and spread the apricot jam. Place the second layer on top, top side up, and frost the top and sides. To decorate the cake, sprinkle the top with coconut and lightly press more coconut onto the sides. Embellish with fresh holly and serve at room temperature. In closing, entertaining is a wonderful way to share time with loved ones and friends. Do not allow the stress of the holidays to dampen the spirit of true fellowship. On that note, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Secret Ingredient - Giving. “For it is in giving that we receive.” – Francis of Assist
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AGH’s 23rd Penguin Swim on New Year’s Day
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) The annual Penguin Swim takes place on New Year’s Day every year with hundreds of people dashing into the ocean off 91st Street to benefit Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “The community involvement is overwhelming, whether you are a volunteer, visitor, local, business or organization,” AGH Event Coordinator Joy Stokes said. “All ages are coming together to ring in the new year, have fun and make memories for a great cause. The 2017 Penguin Swim promises to be filled with fun and excitement.” There will also be carnival games, girls dressed as mermaids, costume contests, live entertainment, Lollipop the Clown and ice art from Erik Cantine. In 2016, a record-breaking 1,035 people on 60 teams plunged into the surf for the swim and raised more than $106,000 for the hospital. There were also 46 sponsors, Stokes said. There were 125 teams and individuals confirmed as of Monday afternoon, but many people sign up late and register on New Year’s Day. Organizers expect more than 1,000 people to take the plunge, Stokes said. “The Penguin Swim is one of our largest fundraisers in support of Atlantic General Hospital’s mission to create a coordinated care delivery system
that will provide access to quality care, personalized service and education to improve individual and community health,” Stokes said. “All proceeds from this event benefit the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation.” Besides knowing that it’s all for a good cause, swimmers will have other incentives and each registered participant will receive an official 2017 Penguin Swim T-shirt. Penguins who raise anywhere from $26 to $99 have the choice of a bag or swell bottle while those who collect $100 to $129 will take home an official Penguin Swim long-sleeve shirt. Swimmers who collect $250 to $499 will be given a Penguin Swim beach towel, and anyone raising $500 or more will be able to choose one prize from each level, Stokes said. The top three donors from each category, which includes individuals and adults, teams, businesses, community groups and 18 and under, will be awarded trophies and prizes. There will be a costume contest in five categories and special recognition will be given to the oldest and youngest penguins. For the fourth year, participants who will be out of town on New Year’s Day can engage in a “virtual swim.” These penguins still raise money and register online, but must take a photo of their dip wherever they are and post it to social media sites. The photos will be
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shared at the event through a live feed. To show out-of-town photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, use the hashtag #OCPenguinSwim. Before swimmers take the plunge, the Bull on the Beach team will parade down the beach in honor of being “the Emperor Penguin” and a legacy sponsor who has participated for 23 consecutive years. Registration and check-in for the 2017 Penguin Swim starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, at the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street, with the swim taking place at 1 p.m. The cost is $25 per swimmer. Early registration and advance check-in will be available on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 2-4 p.m. at the hotel. An award ceremony will follow the swim inside the Princess Royale atrium and there will be dollar carnival games including frog hop, hoop shoot, football toss, bottle ring toss and cover the spot. In addition, there will be girls dressed as mermaids in the pool, Lollipop the Clown will offer face painting, there will be a cash bar and apparel sales in addition to a selfie station. To sign up for the 23rd annual Penguin Swim or to make a donation, visit aghpenguinswim.org or text PENGUIN to 51555. The event can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/penguinswim or call the hospital foundation office with questions at 410-641-9671.
Organizers are always looking for sponsors and checks can be made out to the AGH Foundation and mailed to: 9733 Healthway Drive Berlin, Maryland, 21811. “Any individuals, business or organizations can still sponsor and help make the event a great success,” Stokes said. “The Penguin Swim is one of our largest fundraisers in support of Atlantic General Hospital.” For more information on event sponsorship opportunities, call 410641-9671 or email penguinswim@atlanticgeneral.org. Proceeds from the event support strategic plans started by Atlantic General Hospital and back its mission to improve individual and community health. “The 2016 Penguin Swim raised more than $106,000, which will enable the Atlantic General Hospital and Health System to strengthen programs, enhance services and medical technologies, attract the best clinical staff, fund renovation projects and maintain a healing environment in the coming year,” Stokes said. The hospital has been providing health care to residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland as well as Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Since its inception, the Penguin Swim has raised more than $1 million for the hospital.
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Mayor’s New Year’s Day Concert
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Dec. 23, 2016) Ocean City is celebrating new traditions while harkening to the old with the annual Mayor’s Open House, now named “Mayor’s New Year’s Day Concert,” on Sunday, Jan. 1, from 1-3 p.m. “For 20 years, the Mayor’s Open House has offered the perfect opportunity for our citizens to meet with the elected officials that serve our community,” Mayor Rick Meehan stated in a press release. “The event has become an opportunity to allow residents and visitors to enjoy an extraordinarily venue and great local talent, free of charge.” The Mayor’s Open House became a custom in 1997, where property owners and residents had the opportunity to meet with elected officials, members of city departments and community partners. New Year’s Day 2015 signaled a break with tradition. The event was held at the Performing Arts Center, which opened in the convention center on 40th Street just weeks before the holiday. The change-up was a success, and paved the for future New Year’s celebrations. By Meehan’s estimations, about 1,200 people attended the 2016 event. But in 2017, it’s time for another change, according to Ocean City’s Communications Manager Jessica Waters. “The last two years we stuck with the open house theme and had an informal variety show, with skits from Stephen Decatur High School students,” Waters said. “Now we’re having a meet-and-greet and a concert.” The doors will open at 1 p.m., giving residents and visitors a chance to informally meet the mayor and City Council members and other community partners.
The concert will begin at 1:45 p.m. and will feature local acts, Delmarva Big Band and Bryan Russo’s Bargain Scotch. In addition to entertainment, several organizations will be present, including Ocean City Beautification Committee, the Ocean City Development Corporation, the Art League of Ocean City, the Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum Society. Other important agencies, such as the beach patrol, police department and the Community Response Team, will be represented and mingling in the crowd. “I can’t think of a better way to welcome the new year then enjoying a free concert in Ocean City,” Meehan said in the release. “No matter your music preference, we invite you to bring your family and enjoy the afternoon with performances by extraordinary local musicians. It’s going to be a great show” The Mayor’s New CROSSWORD Year’s Day Concert is a free event and Centerplate will provide light refreshments. The meet and greet starts at 1 p.m. and the theater doors will open at 1:30 p.m., giving attendees a moment to find seats before the performance. The concert starts at 1:45 p.m. For more information, contact Waters at 410-289-8967.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials.
Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant
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serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served from 11 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Lunch special daily from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tues-
day, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s best spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / New Orleans style restaurant with an amazing patio and great atmosphere. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, every day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try our traditional Louisiana dishes from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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Calendar SAT, DEC. 24 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-6417717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Boardwalk Inlet area, 809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a ride with Santa in his big red sleigh on the Boardwalk! Rides available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18 and 24. Cost is $10 per person. Kids 3 years and under ride free. Randy Davis, 443-783-1409
HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES WITH SANTA
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 North Baltimore Ave., Ocean City,, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For anyone who is homeless, unemployed, underemployed, shutin or needs a friend. Free, hot breakfast meal including bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, donuts and coffee. The church hall will be decorated and set up for guests to sit down, eat and enjoy live entertainment. Guests will be provided with a cloth bag filled with food to have for Christmas Day including: sliced ham, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, rolls and corn that can be prepared at home or two sub sandwiches with chips and fruit. Guests will also be able to select desserts. 410-289-3453
19TH ANNUAL NOEL COMMUNITY MEAL
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Includes a children’s nativity pageant, Christmas carols, Holy Communion and candle-lighting. Rev. Connie Paulson, wesconnie55@gmail.com, 410-641-5195
SUN, DEC. 25 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
MON, DEC. 26 Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
NO SHAVE FOR A CAUSE The month of November gave several faculty members at Stephen Decatur High School the opportunity to help a colleague. “No Shave November” allowed some of the male staff to abandon their razors for a month while raising over $200 to help the family of long-time history teacher and football coach Bob Knox, whose grandson, Eli, is battling cancer. Pictured in back, from left, are Assistant Principal Ryan Cowder, Larry Ryan, Jason Pylypczuk, Tyler Riley, Assistant Principal Mark Flynn, Stan Griffin and Tom Hinkle, and in front, Fred Billings, Dale Krantz, Knox, Principal Tom Zimmer, Dan Stearman and Brian Phillips. Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
TUE, DEC. 27 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. Holiday art and games for ages 3 to 7 years. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘REINDEER GAMES’
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, DEC. 28 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 6:30 p.m. Show support in preserving Ayres Creek and sparing it from environmental destruction by developers proposing to build a campground upon its shoreline. If unable to attend, show support by emailing Donald
SAVE AYRES CREEK PUBLIC MEETING
Bounds at luv2fish3@verizon.net.
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Sports Core Pool, 11143 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children, ages 7 and older, will learn lifeguarding skills, play games, visit the local fire department and enjoy a pizza lunch. Cost is $75 and includes a T-shirt, whistle, first-aid kit, lunch, snacks and drinks. Register: Ocean Pines Aquatics Department, 410-641-5255. http://www.OceanPines.org
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM
Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Meets every Wednesday. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-6411700 Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin,
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is not necessary. Pastoral Care Services, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
THU, DEC. 29 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-4369577 or 410-524-0649
BEACH SINGLES
American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org
BINGO
SAT, DEC. 31 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-6417717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
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CALENDAR NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS AND WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 p.m. The fireworks display, which will begin promptly at midnight, will be accompanied by live entertainment, hot chocolate and the opportunity to ride through the Winterfest of Lights. Hours for the Winterfest of Lights will be extended until midnight. 800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125
SUN, JAN. 1 Princess Royale Hotel, 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 11:30 a.m. Annual dip into the Atlantic Ocean benefits Atlantic General Hospital. Registration and checkin begins at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. swim. Pre-registration and advance check-in from 2-4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. There will be carnival games and other fanfare in the hotel’s atrium. Special recognition for best costume and oldest and youngest penguins, plus first, second and third place trophies awarded to top fundraising individuals and teams. Same-day registration is available at no extra charge. penguinswim@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9671, http://www.aghpenguinswim.org
PENGUIN SWIM
OC Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Featuring a meet and greet with the Mayor, City Council and representatives from several community organizations from 1-1:30 p.m. The Delmarva Big Band and Bryan Russo’s Bargain Scotch will perform a free concert beginning at 1:45 p.m. Doors open to the Performing Arts Center at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Jessica Waters, 410-289-8967
MAYOR’S NEW YEAR’S DAY CONCERT
MON, JAN. 2 Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, JAN. 3 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410-5461978 for more information.
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St. Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 3 to 7 year old children. 410-957-0878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘PAINTING FUN’
Worcester County Health Center, 9730
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
LEARNING ABOUT THANKSGIVING Leading up to the holiday, Ocean City Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten students learned about Thanksgiving. They discovered how the Native Americans helped the pilgrims grow food and live off the land and how the Pilgrims showed the Native Americans how to build houses and preserve food. They also learned that people from different backgrounds and cultures can become friends. Students in Grace Mitchell’s Pre-K class enjoyed their own classroom Thanksgiving luncheon in celebration of the new friendships and the colony’s first successful harvest. Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Meets every Wednesday. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
WED, JAN. 4
THU, JAN. 5
GRACE PARKER ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
PLAY TIME
BINGO
First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, md, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eggs any style, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, country ham, homemade biscuits, hash brown potatoes, grits, coffee and tea. Cost is $8 to eat in or $6 to carry out. Milk, soda and orange juice available. 410-289-9340
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 3 to 7 year old children. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘PAINTING FUN’
Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug,
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-6411700
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years, will learn new skills while playing with educational toys. 410-2084014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available at 5:15 p.m. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org
BINGO
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-4369577 or 410-524-0649
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ONGOING EVENTS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, through Jan. 1, 2017. Board the Winterfest Express and tour hundreds of animated, lighted displays. The heated, Winterfest Village pavillion features hot chocolate, Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop and photos with Santa. Admission is $5 or adults and free to children 11 and younger. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Info: 800-6262326 or 410-250-0125.
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Along Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 33rd Street, through Jan. 1, 2017. Info: 410-250-0125.
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DECEMBER 23, 2016 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
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EPA Certified HVAC Technician Needed.
Competitive Salary: $16-$20/hr. depending on experience. Health, 401K, Vacation, Sick Time. Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199/ Apply online: https://www.delmarvadd.com/DunkinDonuts/construction.html Comfort Inn Gold Coast Ocean City
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Seeking a full time, year round maintenance person. Candidate should have experience in Hotel or Condo maintenance or the trades. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Competitive pay and benefits. Please apply in person at The Comfort Inn Gold Coast located at 112th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City No phone calls please
PROJECT MANAGER We are looking for someone with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the construction and project management industry. Associates degree preferred but you will not be disqualified with the proper experience. The ideal candidate would be PMI certified. A plus, but not mandatory. And have experience with completed projects ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, as well as experience managing 10-100 employees. A clean background (no felonies) and driving record are necessary. Starting salary is $60,000- $65,000 and includes a bonus program with other incentives.
email resume: SLucido@GaleForceInc.com or call: 302.539.4683 Maintenance Man Looking for reliable individual to work hotel maintenance. Pool knowledge helpful. Must be personable, hardworking and possess a valid drivers license. Exp. in plumbing, electrical, HVAC a plus but not necessary. Weekends & Evenings required. Lifeguard Part-Time Lifeguard for Indoor Pool. Must be available weekends, including Sundays. Must be Red Cross Certified with Valid Certificates. Applications available at the Front Desk or email info@fskfamily.com
HELP WANTED
Sea Watch Condominium is seeking a dependable conscientious individual for our inhouse “Unit Services” department. Applicant should have strong experience in plumbing, light electrical, painting and drywall. This is a full-time position with benefits. Resume required. Call 410-524-4003 or apply in person at 11500 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Part-Time Church Secretary - First Baptist, Pocomoke, MD. Seeking Christian applicant with computer skills. For Job Description/Application Check: www.fbcpc.us or stop by church @ 204 4th St.
A busy contractor company in Ocean Pines, MD is currently hiring HVAC Maintenance Technicians, Plumbers and Plumber’s Helpers. START IMMEDIATELY. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777.
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YR, WOC-3BR/1.5BA Home, C/A, W/D, DW, attached 1-car garage. $1200/mo. plus utilities. Call 443-880-4053.
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Townhouse Outside of Ocean Pines. Water view. 2BR, 2BA. Partially furnished. No smoking. $1250/mo. Includes water. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555. Move In Today! Month-ToMonth Winter Rental on 57th St. Oceanside and steps to bus. Clean and Cozy. 2BR/1BA, Fully furn. All util. No pets. Adults only. 2 max per apt. $700 plus $350 sep. sec. Also $325-375 a month for 1/2 apt. Call 410-4224780 for more details. If I do not answer, please leave a detailed message. See at BlueTurtleApartments.com.
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Roommate Wanted. Single occupancy. $550 monthly + 1/2 electric bill. W/D, cable & WiFi included. Off-street parking. 74th St. area. Call 410251-6678. Roommate Needed. Call 443-996-1069.
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
2BR, 1.5BA Mobile on 1/2 acre in Bishopville. Garage & 12x60 storage unit. $119,000. Make offer! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555.
Condo For Sale By Owner. 1BR/1BA Orleans Court. 140th St. & Coastal Hwy. Furnished, second floor, elevators, 2 pools & courtyard. Great rental unit. Priced to sell. $117,500. Call for details 410-598-1194.
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Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-6414300. 2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
Downtown Boardwalk Business for Sale Turn-key T-shirt shop. 930 sq. ft. $29,900.00 Inquire to: ttgeez@gmail.com
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
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Let’s make a deal! This home demands very little of you but gives you so much. Little upkeep so you have time to enjoy the nice yard just right for relaxing or an outside BBQ. This comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath has formal dining room, large living room, enclosed front porch. Located in the heart of a fabulous resort community with 3-pools and 2-tennis courts. EZ to own at $209,000. To see it today call now. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists since 1971.
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Are you L@@KING for comfort and charm, then this is the for you. It was thoughtfully designed and is spacious and comfortable with 3-bedrooms, 2-full baths, formal dining room, family room plus it has a den. You will love the fully equipped kitchen along with the breakfast bar. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy year round. Little care required so you can enjoy your time at the beach or pool. It will be the perfect place to relax and enjoy. PRICE WAS JUST REDUCED. WOW $284,500 FURNISHED. Pick up the call NOW. THE ORIGINAL Montego Bay Specialists Since 1971.
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This well maintained 1 bedroom condo is located in North Ocean City. The location is within easy walking distance to the beach, busline, many restaurants and the beautiful 58-acre Northside Park. Features include an enclosed porch, a private courtyard, cen. air, an updated kitchen and newer carpet. The complex features an outdoor pool, an abundance of off-street parking and low condo fees. Listed at $135,000.
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This 3BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City. Located close to the beach, this home features an enclosed porch, an open floorplan, an eat-in kitchen, gas heat and central air. The community features pools, tennis, min. golf and a bayfront boardwalk. The HOA dues are just $209/yr. The property is listed at $179,900 and is being sold fully furnished.
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PUBLIC NOTICES McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 723 LAUREL AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joann Campbell, dated October 18, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4809, folio 452 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 9, 2017 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $55,000 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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the
ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-602001). The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 508 ROBIN DR., UNIT #38 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Patrick McCarthy a/k/a Patrick J. McCarthy and Thomas McCarthy a/k/a Thomas B. McCarthy, dated April 10, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4692, folio 669 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 9, 2017 AT 3:41 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as Unit Number 38 in the “Bayshore Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 7.375% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-602431). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/22/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 106 S. BALTIMORE AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 13, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5023, Folio 75 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $880,000.00 and a current interest
rate of 2.5%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $87,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The de-
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PUBLIC NOTICES faulted 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. (Matter No. 206356-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 27, 2016 AT 1:42 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $20,000 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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the
rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 306 13TH ST., UNIT #1 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 23, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4610, Folio 679 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $252,000.00 and a current interest rate of 3.625%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 3:33 PM
ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 1, “Aronimak Condominium - Number Four” and the exclusive use of Dock Limited Common Element No. 1 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $25,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said de-
faulted 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. (Matter No. 303864-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 62 PINEHURST RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Kay J. Windsor, dated January 17, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5060, folio 208 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 27, 2016 AT 1:41 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $19,000 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 County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.375% 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 pay-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #16-600859). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10 TRINITY PL. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4683, Folio 173 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $207,000.00 and a current 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 County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situ-
ated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $19,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if 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. (Matter No.
148079-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/22/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 1191 OCEAN PKWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from L. Douglas Reed and Jeanne A. Reed dated October 5, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4563, folio 662 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 6, 2017 AT 2:42 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-099652. 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 $20,000 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 County. 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 61732. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/22/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8 SHORE POINT DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Katie Lee Douglas and Duncan Douglas, dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $960,000.00, and an original interest rate of 2.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on December 27, 2016 AT 3:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF
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PUBLIC NOTICES GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $80,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and 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 without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8543 TINDLEY RD. NEWARK, MD 21841 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Irma Foreman Hammond a/k/a Irma Foreman Wessells, dated November 17, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4297, folio 348 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on DECEMBER 27, 2016 AT 1:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, 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 $10,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the
final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-611145). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________ Maria Worthington McKenna, Esquire Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A. 125 West Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16759 Notice is given that the Probate Court of Richland County, South Carolina appointed Doreen A. Leigh, 4010 Carter Street, SW, Shallotte, NC 28470 and Karen E. Brown, 15824 Phillips Oak Drive, Spencerville, MD 20868 as the CoPersonal Representatives of the Estate of John Leroy Leigh, Jr. who died on November 29, 2015 domiciled in South Carolina, United States. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Karen E. Brown
whose address is 15824 Phillips Oak Drive, Spencerville, MD 20868. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Doreen A. Leigh Karen E. Brown Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: 12-8-2016 OCD-12/283t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Beverly O. Mason 6946 Cherrix Road Girdletree, MD 21829 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000176
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 1st day of December, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 6946 Cherrix Road, Girdletree, MD 21829, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of January, 2017, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 26th day of December, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $85,500.00.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/8/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF 7 DAY CLASS “B”, “C”, AND “D” ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Article, Section 9-2005 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County has determined that all premises holding 7 Day Class “B”, “C”, and “D” alcoholic beverage licenses shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY until 4:00 a.m. on January 1, 2017. This notice shall not be construed as enlarging or broadening any other privilege conferred under said license except the two (2) additional hours of sale for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON NEW YEAR’S EVE. BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, William E. Esham, Jr., Chairman R. Charles Nichols, Member Marty W. Pusey, Member ********************** April R. Payne, License Administrator OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, 2017-2026 WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the 10-Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for Worcester County, Maryland, 2017-2026 (the Plan) as prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.03.03 and as required by Section 9-503 and Section 9-1703 of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The overall goal of the Plan is to provide for a system of solid waste management and resource recovery that will handle the County’s current and anticipated future volume of solid waste as economically as possible, while protecting environmental quality and preserving public health and safety, and thus maintaining a better quality of life within the County. The Plan addresses existing and projected solid waste management, including solid waste collection systems and recyclable
materials collection, assessment of County needs, and a plan of action to address those needs. The Plan was originally developed in 1990 and was updated by EA Engineering in 1999 and 2010. The current update includes new data from the latest period, incorporates changes in operations, and addresses the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) comments on the latest update of the Plan. Once adopted, the Plan will serve as the County’s solid waste disposal guideline throughout the 10-year planning period, 2017 through 2026. The County Commissioners have scheduled the PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101- Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 at which the Plan will be considered for adoption. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on this matter. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/15/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BRENDA Y. LAWRENCE 1532 Unionville Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15000517
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of December, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1532 Unionville Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of January, 2017, 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 2nd day of January, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $98,700.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________
COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 442095 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Victoria A. Ryan, Victoria Kisloski 119 Seafarer Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000737
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of December, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of January, 2017, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of January, 2017. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $130,515.00. The property sold herein is known as 119 Seafarer Lane, Berlin, MD 21811. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________ DIANE K. KUWAMURA, ESQ. 1010 WAYNE AVENUE, SUITE 350 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16706 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY M. STEVENS Notice is given that David M. Stevens, 122 Central Parke East, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 12, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary M. Stevens who died on October 5, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal 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 12th day of June, 2017. 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. David M. Stevens Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 15, 2016 OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16761 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DALE M. BEHRENS Notice is given that David L. Bradford, 3315 Grays Corner Road, Ste. 9, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 07, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dale M. Behrens who died on November 1, 2016, 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 7th day of June, 2017. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. David L. Bradford Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House
Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 15, 2016 OCD-12/15/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16756 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BERNADETTE C. FISCHER Notice is given that Carol L. Deal, 4221 Division Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336, was on December 15, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bernadette C. Fischer who died on November 1, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in
the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of June, 2017. 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
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Commentary
A little good will sure wouldn’t hurt
Peace on earth and good will toward … Oh, right, that’s out the window these days. How about this then: peace on my patch of the earth and good will toward people who agree with me. For reasons sociologists will spend lifetimes trying to sort out, political and religious differences are no longer just sensitive subjects that could provoke arguments at inopportune times — the dinner table, social gatherings, the grocery store or the gas station — they are the matches for our very short fuses. We have reached the point where a disagreement is no longer a matter of two parties refusing to see things each other’s way, while still remaining on speaking terms, it has become the source of intense personal dislike and worse. Case in point: not long after the national election, a driver pulled into a local gas station and engaged in casual discussion with an attendant about the election results. As is the case throughout the country, they disagreed on the outcome. Rather than each having their say and leaving it at that, as would have been the case at one time, the conversation erupted into a screaming match complete with unflattering characterizations of each other, as if volume and personal insults would win the day. These people didn’t know each other, and yet became embroiled in an intensely personal conflict because … well, there is no good reason except that maybe we all are inexplicably angry about something, or maybe everything, and are looking for a fight. Yet, here we are, repeating what has become a naive and meaningless platitude this time of year: peace on earth, etc. It’s a shame that we don’t really mean it, because life would be so much better if we believed in that as easily and with as much passion as we seem to with everything else that feeds whatever our anger happens to be.
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Tool-time Christmas
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher This time next week, with any luck, I will still be trying to figure out how to use the new shop tool I got for Christmas. Whatever it is, I want it, even though I will never learn to use it properly. But more importantly, I’ll have it because … well … it’s cool. In a way, having great shop equipment that you don’t know how to use is like owning one of those miniature horses — you can’t ride it, you can’t eat it and you can’t use it. It’s purely decorative. Besides, tools are much easier than miniature horses to hang on the wall and admire. In addition, they are useful in manly conversations. “Yeah,” a guy will say as he goes on about his latest woodworking masterpiece, “I cut down this walnut tree with my chainsaw, ran it through the bark stripper, milled it, chop-sawed it, turned it on a lathe, ran it on the sander, broke out the spray gun and applied 45 coats of clear finish. Yesterday.” And you’re going to say, “I have a miniature horse?” No, you’re going to reply, “Yeah, I have those in my garage too. Cool, huh?” I asked for and received a router one year because I thought it would be fun should I ever need to cut precise grooves in a piece of wood, which, so far, has been never. What I did do was create a flying cloud of wood chips as I cut squiggly lines, irregular circles, various trenches and divots in a clear piece of pine for “a project.” Just because I am not a shop guy — I did make a wooden fishhook holder, which, as it happens, features squiggly lines, circles, trenches and divots – doesn’t mean that I don’t want to be one. Unfortunately, I am hampered in this pursuit by: 1. Lack of ability; 2. Disdain for directions; and 3. My wife’s ability to write a check and get the job done before I get a shot at it. It’s a family trait. My brother once decided to
install a new garbage disposal and, in the process of wiring it (and forgetting to switch off the breaker), found himself running the 100yard-dash under the kitchen sink while lightning shot out of various places on his person. Witnesses reported that just about the time he said “Nnnghgh!” it looked like he had seven or eight legs, all moving in different directions. I refer to it as the 110-volt tango, which is why I’m not allowed to mess with electricity, although my tendency to ask, “Hmmm, where does this wire go?” might be a contributing factor. No, plumbing’s my game and if you show me what’s broken, I am ready to make it worse. I did succeed in fixing a leaking toilet tank at one point, but by filling the tank with inches of fiberglass resin, I inadvertantly created a semi-functional low-flush fixture. Semi-functional is not good in this instance. The new commode was nicer anyway. Which leads me to the present and leaks of varying volumes under the kitchen sink. I was informed of the situation and immediately began to consider the tools I would need: hydraulic jack to lift the sink. Check. Hacksaw. Check. Fiberglass resin. Check. Pipe threader. Check. Ratchet come-along because it’s cool. Check. Wrenches, wrenches, wrenches. Check. Check. Check. I then heard someone on the phone. “Yes, could you send someone over to umpty-eleven My Place Drive? Yes, it’s an emergency — my husband says he’s going to do it himself. Hahahaha. You get a lot of that do you? Hahahaha. Thanks.” She hung up the phone, turned to me and said, “check.” This year for Christmas, I want a torch to hook up to the air compressor. That would be something. Besides, I could always use another fishhook holder, especially if it has squiggly little burn marks and circles.
Letters Finding common ground on Baltimore Canyon
Editor, A couple of weeks ago, with an abundance of good faith, the National Aquarium submitted a proposal to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to consider establishing a national marine sanctuary in the Baltimore Canyon, 70 miles off Ocean City’s shores. A mile beneath the surface, the canyon is home to ancient deep-sea corals and cold methane seeps, which support a rich food web that’s irresistible to migrating sportfish and billfish. Aware that invasive practices like oil drilling or gas fracking could wipe out this ancient ecosystem, we joined others who wanted to provide better protection against such assaults by seeking its designation as a national marine sanctuary. With good intentions, we reached out to some members of Ocean City’s fishing and recreation community to discuss the idea and hear their views. Regrettably, I believe our efforts fell short and numerous leaders have since expressed strong concerns about the wisdom of such a designation. I take full responsibility for this
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miscommunication and, as a former commercial fisherman myself, I want to stress three important points to those in the fishing community who have concerns: We hear you; we want only what’s best for Maryland; and we stand ready to work with you to figure out how to best meet the important goal of preserving fragile treasures like the Baltimore Canyon. Please allow me to briefly address each of these points. We hear you. Your concerns are vital to any discussion about issues that affect the health of our offshore waters. In fact, they are central to this conversation. If the communities of our Eastern Shore feel a national marine sanctuary is not the right idea, we have little interest in pursuing such a course. We will only seek solutions that have the support and backing of the entire community and its leaders. For the record, sanctuary or not, we would gladly join our partners in the fishing and recreation industries to resist any attempts to establish prohibitive restrictions on their livelihoods. We want only what’s best for Maryland’s people and natural places. That’s our mission: to inspire conservation of aquatic treasures. Our exhibits, educational programs and
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conservation efforts are all focused on creating connections between our guests and those treasures that have made the Chesapeake Bay region famous. Generations of Marylanders have relied upon our bay and ocean resources for recreation, sustenance and livelihood, and we’re committed to ensuring that this never changes. Many leaders have told us that no other Maryland institution cares or does as much as the National Aquarium to ensure that the ecosystems that support our recreational and commercial fisheries remain robust, resilient and healthy. Since 1981, more than 51 million aquarium guests have learned about these special places. We’ve hosted three million students, trained teachers and volunteers, supported watermen, cleaned up beaches, removed invasive species, planted native trees and grasses, and promoted local, sustainable seafood. We’ve rescued, treated and released over 150 stranded seals, turtles, dolphins and a manatee named Chessie, marshaling a network of volunteers and staff who respond 24/7/365 anywhere in the mid-Atlantic. It’s what we do, and that, too,
will never change. We stand ready to work with you. Ultimately, we all want the same thing: clean, safe, fishable waters for ourselves, our children and grandchildren. As I’ve said, the National Aquarium would never support any new restrictions or limitations on current activities in the waters of the canyon, such as recreational and commercial fishing, boating, diving and other marine tourism activities. I’ve been fortunate to travel our state and meet many who, like me, care deeply about the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. I look forward to meeting and engaging with anyone who has concerns about this well-intentioned proposal. If, in fact, we come to agreement that a national marine sanctuary is not the best way forward, I will ask that our application be withdrawn. One thing I am confident about is that our shared vision of healthy, abundant waters for future generations far outweighs any debate about how best to achieve it. After all, as goes the health of the ocean, so goes our own. We’re in this together. John Racanelli National Aquarium Chief Executive Officer
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