October 4, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 27 . . Boggs Will Not Seek Re-Election FROM PAGE 26 er is at an end, Boggs isn’t sure exation of Counties (MACo) board of actly what her next pursuit will be, directors, the drive to spay and though she isn’t planning on moving neuter cats and dogs and protecting on to state or federal politics. Step Up and Reach for the Stars “I have come to terms that I can’t when those programs lost their ini- solve the problems of the world or tial funding and had to come under even the country and probably not the county’s wing. Boggs has also the state,” she said. “Well, definitely been satisfied with her appointment not the state. But I can make a difof competent individuals on several ference, and I think I have, here in of Worcester’s boards and commis- Worcester County.” sions from District 5. The time after leaves “Ocean Pines is making public office will involve a a difference in Worcester focus on family and on takCounty through its voluning advantage of all of the teers in boards and comsmall things that Boggs missions, in Atlantic Generexpected when she and al Hospital, in the library,” her husband, Bill, retired she said. “Ocean Pines has from the professional world become a volunteer source but had to put on hold due for the whole county.” to public service. In the time that she has JUDY BOGGS “As in the early retireleft as a commissioner, Boggs said ment Bill and I took from our profesthere are loose ends that she will sional careers some 21 years ago, endeavor to tie before leaving, es- there comes a time in your life when pecially regarding natural gas. nothing is more important than your “I would like to continue to pursue time,” Boggs said. “Then, we took a natural gas and make sure it gets chance, moved to Ocean Pines and here and to everybody,” she said. have never regretted that decision. “It’s a huge and complex operation Now it is again time to look forward so I would like to see that continue.” to the next phase in my life.” Also on the list for 2014 is discusThat next phase will include sion over county water and sewer some much-deserved time with her extending to the Pines Plaza, which three children and four young Boggs is sure will revitalize the area grandchildren, Boggs said. When it as well as what moves Ocean comes time for a new District 5 repDowns might make in expanding resentative, Boggs “has a lot of contheir casino and adding more fami- fidence in the people of Ocean ly-friendly options to their property. Pines” and their ability to elect a Once her time as a commission- suitable replacement. COMING SOON Welcome Ravens Fans BIGGER, BETTER & MORE at 131st Street & Coastal Highway OCEAN CITY’S NEWEST SPORTS BAR! FREE WI-FI HOT STEAMED CRABS Dine-In or Carry-Out Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at Noon WALK-IN OR CALL 410-250-3131 (Available in J/R’s 131st Street Only) HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS BAR FOOD & DRINKS ALL DAY LONG Watch All Your MLB & NFL Action On Plenty Of Large HD TV’s With Plenty Of Seating. Plenty Of FREE Parking For J/R’s Customers SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 RAVENS VS DOLPHINS 1 P.M. EAGLES VS GIANTS 1 P.M. PATRIOTS VS BENGALS 1 P.M. BRONCOS VS COWBOYS 4:25 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Open Friday And Sa turday At 4 p.m. JETS VS FALCONS 8:30 P.M. VS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 GIANTS BEARS 8:25 P.M. BOB HUGHES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 • 6 P.M. HOWARD ON THE PIANO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 • 5 P.M. The Best Place for Ribs, Seafood & Steaks 410-524-1111 • OCJIVE.COM Full Dinner Menu In Our Spacious, Separate Dining Room Open Year Round! Open Monday-Friday 4 p.m • Saturday & Sunday At Noon 131st St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-250-3100 • www.jrsribs.com Carry-Out Available 410-250-3131 • Cold Beer • Bags Of Ice OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT 4 P.M. Enjoy Spectacular Sunsets, Lite Fare Menu And A Great Wine List Entertainment Saturday 8 p.m.-Midnight Saturday: One Night Stand OPEN EVERY DAY AT 4 P.M. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED CALL 410-524-8202 OR BOOK ONLINE: WWW.OCFRESCOS.COM 82ND ST. & COASTAL HWY., OCEAN CITY