December 6, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 7 . . Mayor: Facts Contradict Claims FROM PAGE 6 mail from Tina Galdieri of Epic, and pointed out the sentence, “…we are always exploring other options…” “I got to wonder if all the facts have come out and if the council knows, according to the email, Epic went from a three-year contact to being obligated to one-year, and as Tina states they are always exploring other options,” Christ said. “That would have a profound effect, and should have been known before a Resolution was passed and money was spent [to construct the PAC] in late August at least for discussion.” Meehan, again, pointed to the remainder of the email from Galdieri dated Nov. 22 in response to an email from Christ. “Tony had sent them a letter, and actually to try to prove his point he goes as far as trying to talk people out of coming to Ocean City and discourage them. That is what is really becoming apparent to some of our users as I receive comments back from them,” the mayor said. Galdieri’s response began, “I’m not sure where you heard that Epic Brands had a three-year contract with the Roland E. Powell Convention Center but it’s entirely untrue. We have a one-year contract with them covering February, March and April of 2014 and holding dates for the same months for 2015 and 2016.” Galdieri admits Epic was unhappy with the initial news of the new PAC but were satisfied once meeting with Ocean City representatives and made minor adjustments to the stage/seating area were made not only to appease Epic but other groups. “We can let you know that we are very happy with the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and the Town of Ocean City and have no intentions of leaving,” Galdieri said. Meehan added last week the Maryland State Fireman’s Association was in town and sat down with the mayor, Recor and McGean, who addressed all their concerns on how their event would be mitigated through construction, as well as all the space would be available they had requested. Christ had previously said the MSFA was unhappy over the building redesign as well. “We have not lost any business at the convention center, and I don’t think you are going to see us lose any business at the convention center due to the efforts being made,” the mayor concluded on Monday evening. Meehan submitted to The Dispatch on Tuesday, Christ has not been right about anything he has said, on any topic, in the past six months. “He is just throwing something up there each week hoping something sticks, trying to disrupt and discredit the council,” he stated. Locals’ Christmas Party Tuesday, Dec. 10 • Starting at 4pm Carmel’s Dessert Table Karen’s Famous Egg Nog JJ the DJ Starts at 4:30pm ✘✫✷✵✧✤✺ All Day: $6 Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches ☛✬✧✤✺ ✘✷5✵✧✤✺ All Day: $7 Cheesesteaks 1/2 OFF Crab Dip & Buffalo Chicken Dip ✯✠✆✣¤❄¤✶✑✙¤✧✔✌✖✠ Bring a New Toy and Dry & Canned Goods Donating to Toys For Tots & OCPD Toy Drives, Diakonia and Shepherd’s Crook Mitch’s AND A VISIT FROM SANTA $ 1 BEERS ALL DAY Domestic Drafts, Bottles & Cans All Day: 3 For $3 Tacos $9 Crab Cake Sandwiches 10pm-2am JJ THE DJ $6 Jager Bombs ✗✤✶✷✧✤✺ 5-10pm: $14.95 Ribs & Crab Cake You may start dropping off items now & we’ll be taking food donations all winter! ✛5✧✱5✵✧✤✺ 50+ TVs • 16 Drafts On Tap Game Room • Kids Menu MD Lottery • Party Trays All Day: 1/2 OFF Big Salads 5-10pm: 1/2 OFF All Entrees 10pm-2am DJ WOOD ✠✎¤✛✤❙¤x¤✷5✵✶¤✞✤✶5✱✧5✵ 9pm-2am ❏✾✼✼¤✬✯✵¤✠✤✱✦5¤✟✲✱✶5✵✶ $3 Craft & Import Drafts ✗✷✱✧✤✺ All Day: $5 Crushes HOLIDAY EVERY NIGHT! 8pm-Close *Except Tuesday* 5-10pm: 1/2 OFF All Entrees ✝✳✳✤5✯¤✗✝❚✡ Every $20 Spent, ✑✲✱✧✤✺ All Day: $7 Cheesesteaks $9.95 Meatloaf Dinner 116th St. & Coastal Hwy., OC, MD 21842 410-723-2120 thegreeneturtle.com gtoc@thegreeneturtle.com facebook.com/originalgreeneturtle 5✶¤❏✽✼¤✍✱¤✘✷✶✯5¤✞✷✦✮✵q 6-8pm ✞✍¤✗5❙✺¤✞✬✱✪✲