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OCEAN CITY – After approving the hiring of 10 additional full-time Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council this week began discussions on how to pay for them.

Two weeks ago, at the request of OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro, the Mayor and Council approved the hiring of 10 new full-time officers. Buzzuro said at the time he could envision hiring as many as 30 new officers over the next several years, but was only requesting 10 at this point.

The currently authorized number of full-time officers is 107, but that number has declined through attrition and retirements. Adding 10 new officers at this time would make up for the losses because of attrition, while augmenting that target 107 figure.

Buzzuro explained the need for more officers was twofold, including an expansion of the off-season with additional special events and the steady decline of the seasonal officer program. By and large, the request for additional officers boils down to a ratio of the number of people in town at any one time and the level of personnel needed to police them,

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Buzzuro explained.

“We have 200,000 people here on any given summer weekend,” he said.

“One-percent of that number is 2,000 folks that we need to keep an eye on.

Drilling down even further, one-tenth of that 2,000 is 200 folks we really have to keep a close eye on, which is still a big number. It comes down to having the personnel to mitigate that.”

Buzzuro said the expanded offseason has facilitated the needed for more full-time officers. He pointed out the number of full-time officers has been stagnant for years.

“In terms of the shoulder season, in 2005 we had 50 special events,” he said. “Now, there are over 100 special events. The elongated season from where we were to where we are now is significant.”

A study conducted years ago predicted the eventual need for a larger fulltime police force in the future. Councilman Dennis Dare said despite the age of that study, many of its findings were applicable 15 years later.

“Some of the things in that 15-yearold study are still valid,” he said. “One of the things that drives it the most are response times. If you’re happy with 10 minutes, we need less. If you want oneminute response times, we probably need even more than the 10.”

Dare also pointed out the request for more officers should have been approved earlier. With five officer candidates entering the police academy in January, Dare said they won’t likely be ready for one of the most challenging parts of the season for the OCPD, referring to a particularly violent and troublesome month of June this summer.

“It will be the Fourth of July before they’re ready to hit the street,” he said.

“We know the problems we have in June, but they won’t be available to help with that. I think we missed an opportunity. We should have had them in the academy now.”

Buzzuro explained the initial request approved unanimously by the council was for 10 new full-time officers. However, that does not mean all 10 will be hired, and paid, in the current fiscal year.

For example, the five officer candidates will enter the academy in January, while perhaps five more could enter the academy next July, which would fall in a new fiscal year. Whatever timetable is followed, Buzzuro said there would not be a rush to fill the positions just with warm bodies.

“That’s a good number of officers we’re trying to hire, but the one thing we are not going to do is drop our standards,” he said. “We are not going to sacrifice quality to fill those positions.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said whether it’s additional full-time officers, seasonal officers, public safety aides (PSAs) or a combination of all three, the town’s police force has to step up enforcement of city ordinances and increase visibility in SEE PAGE 6

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“We all agree on the need,” he said.

“It’s more than just the calls for service.

We fell behind a little bit this year with enforcing our ordinances. That’s where we get the most complaints. We need to reinforce the tone and enforce our ordinances. We’re hearing all the time we’re not a family destination. We need to get back to that.”

Each additional full-time officer will cost roughly $86,000 in salary and benefits. When the cost of training and equipping the new officers is added, that number goes to roughly $113,000. If just five new officers are added in the current fiscal year because of the academy timelines or the ability to find suitable applicants, roughly $565,000 would be needed this year.

There is already some savings in the reduction of the number of seasonal officers, dropping that number further.

Councilman Tony DeLuca outlined his four proposals for generating new revenue to offset the cost of adding fulltime police officers.

One proposal is raising the room tax from the current 5% to 6%, which would generate an estimated $3.2 million in new revenue. Another option is raising the room tax just a half-a-percent to 5.5%, which would generate $1.6 million.

DeLuca pointed out the room tax rates in similar coastal resort communities to illustrate his point. For example,

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the room tax in Rehoboth is 8%, Virginia Beach is 8%, Atlantic City is 13% and Myrtle Beach is 13%. DeLuca suggested a modest hike in the room tax with a portion of the proceeds dedicated to public safety. He also suggested cutting down on overtime. Other suggestions included pursuing state and federal grant money for additional law enforcement officers and taking a deeper dive into the sale of surplus property.

Councilman John Gehrig said yet another avenue to increase revenue needed to offset the cost of expanding the police department is hiring a fulltime economic development director to really market the town and bring in larger, more desirable events, an effort that is already underway.

“Obviously, we need this economic development salesperson, and that’s just what he or she should be, a salesperson out there selling Ocean City,” he said. “A couple of big events could pay for a lot of public safety. If we get some of these big events, we don’t have any problem keeping Ocean City safe and clean, which has to be our top priority.”

Council President Lloyd Martin said the first discussion on funding the new officers was a productive one with the possibility of funding just five in the current fiscal year and five more next year and a discussion on potential funding sources. The issue will be brought back for further discussion at a future work session.

Resort’s Seasonal Officer Interest Continues To Decline

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A takeaway from the recently requested and approved 10 additional full-time officers in Ocean City is the steady decline of interest in the seasonal officer program.

Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council approved the hiring of 10 new fulltime Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers at the request of Chief Ross Buzzuro and his command staff.

This week, the town’s elected officials began a series of work session discussions on how to pay for the additional full-time officers, which could come at a cost of around $1 million annually.

The need for 10 new officers is based on a variety of factors, including the steady increase in special events and the expansion of the off-season. However, the request is deeply rooted in the steady decline of the once-popular seasonal officer program. For decades, the OCPD has augmented is year-round workforce with as many as 100 seasonal officers or more in some years.

The seasonal officers naturally have less training and experience and also less authority than full-time sworn officers, but they provide depth in the height of the summer season, and perhaps more importantly, a high degree of law enforcement visibility on the Boardwalk and in other densely populated areas.

Buzzuro said this week the seasonal officer program decline, coupled with the expansion of the off-season necessitated the request for more full-time OCPD officers.

“The two main culprits are the offseason special events and the drain on the seasonal officer program,” he said.

“The overwhelming cause is the seasonal officer program. There has been a 75% reduction since I started eight years ago.”

The numbers bare that out. For example, there were 646 applicants for the seasonal officer program in 2014, a number which declined to just 158 this year.

Granted, recruiting efforts were curtailed by COVID-19 last spring and there are other fairly recent societal changes regarding law enforcement, but even in pre-COVID, there were only 200 candidates for the seasonal officer program.

“We believe it will be even more difficult with the societal changes with regards to law enforcement,” he said.

“When you look at police reform, the Maryland legislature is already considering changes, changes that could lead to us considering eliminating the seasonal program. Whether it is reduced severely or non-existent is the primary reason for the need for additional fulltime officers.”

This year, of the 158 applicants, just 50 were hired, or 30 less than the 80 that were budgeted. Buzzuro attributed some of the decline this year in a reduced ability to go out and recruit because of COVID limitations, but also said there is a growing disdain for law enforcement around the country among some seg-

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ments of the populace, which is contributing to the challenges of hiring seasonal officers.

“It’s a recognition of the state we’re currently in and we need to fortify ourselves,” he said. “We had at least 100 seasonal officers for 20 straight years.

It’s not an exact science, but we believe 10 full-time officers is roughly the equivalent of 30 seasonals. That 1:3 ration is reasonable. We gain knowledge and experience, but we lose some things in terms of depth and visibility. We would never want to turn away seasonal officers, but we are just not going to see those numbers.”

OCPD Captain Mike Colbert outlined the recruiting, vetting, hiring and training efforts for the seasonal officer program.

Colbert said part of the problem was the inability to effectively recruit during COVID, but also pointed to the societal chang-

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es in attitude toward law enforcement.

“In 2019, we visited 78 colleges and universities,” he said. “In 2020, we visited zero. There is also a significant anti-police bias among our target audience, which are college-age adults. This is an uprecedented challenge with no clear path to follow. There is no playbook on the shelf.”

Colbert said there has been a general decline in interest in law enforcement careers in the current climate.

“There is a declined enrollment in college criminal justice programs and a decreased interest in careers in law enforcement,” he said. “When you throw in police reform with increased standards and mandated testing, we don’t see it turning around in the long term. That’s why we’re looking at decreasing our reliability on the seasonal officer program.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca said the town had to find a way to expand the

seasonal officer and public safety aide (PSA) programs, not shrink them.

“I think we need to get back to 100 seasonals and 50 PSAs,” he said. “I don’t want to see less. I want to see more.”

Buzzuro said as much as the department would like to see that, it isn’t going to happen.

“I’m advising you we’re not going to get 100 seasonal officers,” he said. “It would be disingenuous for me to suggest that. It isn’t getting easier. It’s getting harder.”

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“We’ve been very fortunate with the seasonal program,” he said. “It’s like the minor leagues. You get to observe them all season and the very best get called

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals this week ruled in favor of Worcester County in the longstanding dispute with Ocean City over the tax differential issue, effectively ending one of the town’s last legal remedies.

In January 2018, after years of veiled threats, the Town of Ocean City and the majority of its elected officials filed a petition for declaratory judgment against Worcester County seeking judicial relief on the long-standing tax differential issue. A tax differential, or a tax setoff, may be granted by a county to a municipality for services and programs duplicated by the two jurisdictions.

A Worcester County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of the county on the

most salient aspect of the suit. At the heart of the issue is a portion of the state law under the Municipal Home Rule Amendment of the Maryland Constitution that designates some counties in the state as “shall” counties, which require those counties to provide tax setoffs for services provided or duplicated by its municipalities.

Other counties, including Worcester, are designated as “may” counties, meaning the granting of tax setoffs is optional. Ocean City argued the distinction between “shall” counties and “may” counties is unconstitutional. The Worcester County Circuit Court disagreed, and the state’s Court of Special Appeals later upheld the lower court’s ruling.

Ocean City then attempted to get the case in front of the higher Court of Appeals to no avail. The suit then went

back to the Court of Special Appeals, which this week issued yet another opinion the distinction between “shall” counties and “may” counties is constitutional.

“Ocean City is located in Worcester County, one of the counties in the second category that may, but is not required to, give municipal residents a tax setoff,” the opinion reads. “For at least the last several years, Worcester County has, however, refused to give Ocean City a tax setoff. To avoid this outcome, Ocean City challenges the constitutionality of these tax setoff laws pursuant to Article XI-E of the Maryland Constitution, which broadly compels the General Assembly to treat municipalities uniformly.

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violate the uniformity requirement of Article XI-E.” The appeals court opinion lays out the tax setoff, or tax differential, issue in its simplest terms.

“Taxpayers in Ocean City pay property taxes to both Ocean City and Worcester County, but receive governmental services mostly from Ocean City,” the opinion reads. “To compensate its taxpayers for this tax differential, Ocean City sought a tax setoff from Worcester County. Worcester County declined.”

The Court of Special Appeals opinion lays out a significant amount of case law on the home rule issue. Essentially, the appeals court ruled because a tax setoff for Ocean City would have a detrimental effect on taxpayers in Worcester County outside of the municipality, it cannot simply be a local issue, but rather, must be decided by the state.

“If the effect of local rules or municipal control is not great upon people outside the home-rule city, the matter is apt to be deemed local,” the opinion reads.

“On the contrary, if the effect of the regulation or the administration of a particular matter is likely to be felt by a considerable number of people outside the city and in a rather strong degree, courts are probably going to conclude that the concern is for the state.”

For various reasons, the Court of Special Appeals deemed the distinction between shall counties and may counties to be constitutional.

“Ocean City’s view is that the tax setoff laws are unconstitutional because they treat different municipalities differently on the basis of the county in which they are located,” the opinion reads.

The appeals court ruled Ocean City’s dispute with Worcester County cannot be simply deemed a local matter.

“As a simple matter of math, that outcome compels the conclusion that this cannot be purely a local matter,” the opinion reads. “If Worcester County is required to grant tax setoffs to Ocean City, either as a rebate to the Ocean City taxpayers or a subsidy to Ocean City’s government, property owners in Worcester County outside of Ocean City would necessarily have to pay more.”

Indeed, one formula included in the appeals court opinion outlines just how much a tax setoff for Ocean City would affect residents in the county at-large.

For example, the county tax rate for Ocean City residents would be 64 cents per $100 of assessed value, representing a tax cut of six cents. However, the property tax rate for the rest of Worcester County would have to go to 86 cents per $100 of assessed value in order to offset the discount to Ocean City residents.

“We therefore hold that the question of whether counties must or may offer tax setoffs is not purely a local affair and need not comply with the restrictions on state legislation concerning local affairs found in Article XI-E,” the opinion reads.

“We affirm the judgment of the circuit court.”

Mixed Report On Pandemic’s Impact On Resort’s Budget

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – It was good news, bad news this week as the Town of Ocean City closed out fiscal year 2020 with an increase in the general fund balance, but budget shortfalls are already looming through the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Much of the latter half of fiscal year 2020 was affected by the ongoing pandemic in so many way and shortfalls in the budget were anticipated. Most of the spring and a good bit of the early summer were lost because of COVID19 restrictions and many of the town’s key revenue sources were expected to take a beating.

However, Finance Director Chuck Bireley and Budget Director Jennie Knapp on Tuesday presented a somewhat rosier picture on the close of fiscal year 2020, which ended on June 30. The fiscal year closed with $88 million in revenue and $86 million in expenses, for a net gain of $2 million.

“It was a good year,” said Bireley. “It was better than anticipated, which is really good news. The general fund balance increased by over $2 million.”

Knapp agreed increasing fund balance in the midst of a pandemic was something to celebrate.

“The fund balance increased by $2 million,” she said. “That’s not something we anticipated.”

The increase leaves the general fund balance, a rainy-day fund of sorts, at around $23 million, which is about $10 million over the mandated goal of 15%.

Knapp said the fund balance should be in the range of $21 million to $25 million to maintain the town’s solid AA bond rating, which allows it to issue general obligation bonds at attractively low interest rates.

“As a tourism-based economy, we get a lot of questions from the bond rating agencies,” she said. “They expected us to use some fund balance because of COVID-19 shortcomings, but we actually expanded our fund balance.”

While there was good news on the final numbers for fiscal year 2020, the impact of economic struggles in fiscal year 2021 is unknown thus far. The August room tax revenue figures have not yet been compiled and the books are not yet closed on the summer season in a variety of other seasonal revenue sources.

Knapp reported as of this week, reductions have been made in the general fund, the transportation fund and the convention center, while all other funds are performing adequately. Budget shortages in the general fund are currently projected at around $258,000.

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this summer. There is also a shortage in the convention center budget of around $127,000.

Among the key revenue sources in fiscal year 2021 showing a decline are the paid parking fees for July and August, which are coming in around $1 million under what was budgeted. Room tax in July was down about $430,000, and the projected revenue loss for cancelling Sunfest is around $445,000. The total for underperforming revenue sources thus far in FY21 is a little over $2 million.

However, some of those losses are being offset by gains in other revenue

sources. For example, the town is getting around $255,000 from the county CARES Act grant, along with another $300,000 grant from Worcester County for providing ambulance service in unincorporated West Ocean City. Parking fines came in about $200,000 over what was budgeted and the town gained another $50,000 from beach bonfire permits, for a total of around $805,000.

Thus far in FY21, the town is realizing a significant reduction on the expense side of around $970,000. So, some key revenue sources are down about $2 million, but others are up about $805,000

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and expenses have been reduced by $970,000. That leaves around $258,000 that must be made up in one of several ways.

Knapp laid out the options for the Mayor and Council on Tuesday. One option is to reduce the amount of fund balance allocated to street paving this year by about $158,000. Another option is to put the brakes on the ongoing storm drain cleaning project, which would net another $100,000 in savings. The third, and preferred option, is to simply transfer the $258,000 shortfall from the general fund balance, which increased by $2 million in fiscal year 2020.

Councilman Dennis Dare said he preferred to leave the fund balance alone and make up the shortfall by cutting back on the storm drain cleaning allocation.

“I don’t see a critical need for storm drain cleaning,” he said. “It’s a three-year project and I trust the most critical areas have already been taken care of. I’d like to take a more conservative approach. It’s more important to have an adequate fund balance. I can’t convey just how important that is to the bond rating agencies.”

However, Councilman John Gehrig supported making up the $258,000 shortfall from fund balance and made a motion to do so. Gehrig said he wasn’t keen on putting off the storm drain cleaning project.

“We made a commitment to keep that going,” he said. “Storm drain clean-

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ing is one of the things we need to do.

I think we all agree we don’t want to cut the funding for street paving either.”

Councilman Mark Paddack agreed the storm drain cleaning budget should not be reduced to help make up the budget shortfall.

“The storm drains haven’t been cleaned in 30 years,” he said. “We budgeted for three years and this is the last year of a three-year plan to get our highway free of flooding. It’s the last year and we should finish that project. We can’t keep bouncing around.”

However, Councilman Matt James said the fund balance should be protected and preserved because there would be additional shortfalls in the budget before the end of the fiscal year, especially with the pandemic still lurking.

“We all know the August room tax is going to be atrocious,” he said. “We’re going to have to pull those funds for other things.”

Gehrig ultimately withdrew his motion to make up the current $258,000 shortfall from the general fund balance.

“We have to be tight now,” he said. “If we can save $75,000 here and $100,000 there, we have to do that.”

Dare then made a motion to ensure the $158,000 earmarked for street paving is left untouched. That motion was passed unanimously. In the end, it was left open how to make up the anticipated $258,000 shortfall in FY21 thus far.

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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) fire-rescue boat is currently dry-docked and out of action while officials explore options to replace a “blown motor.”

Since 2013, the OCFD’s fire-rescue boat, moored at its berth along the bayside at 13th Street, has been an important weapon in the department’s arsenal. However, during an emergency response in the ocean in mid-August one of the vessel’s two inboard motors blew. The fire-rescue boat has been dry-docked as department officials consider the most efficient and economic way to get it back in the water and into service.

“The fire boat is currently and temporarily out of service,” said OCFD Chief Richie Bowers this week. “It has a blown motor and we’re looking into all of the options.”

Assistant Chief Will Savage said this week the fire-rescue boat blew an engine while responding to a reported parachute incident in August. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) and the Coast Guard also responded to the same incident, but the OCFD did not find any evidence of a parachuter in distress and returned to the dock, which is when one of the inboard engines blew. The crew was able to return the vessel to shore on one engine.

“We were making an emergency response on a request from the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP),” he said. “There was a report of a parachuter down in the ocean and we were responding to offer assistance.”

The fire-rescue boat was put into service in 2013. It has twin 350 horsepower diesel engines along with twin pumps for fire suppression that can pump 1,250 gallons per minute. It also has an integrated 25-gallon foam suppression system for flammable liquid fires. It also includes state-of-the art EMS and patient care equipment, onboard rescue swimmer equipment and dive team equipment.

The fire-rescue boat has the unique ability to respond to fire and EMS incidents in shallow areas not always navigable for larger fire boats.

The total project cost nearly $540,000 when the vessel was developed over a decade ago. Savage said the OCFD is exploring cost-efficient ways to get it back in the water, including replacing both boat engines.

“We’re looking at all of the options,” he said. “One of the twin inboard engines blew. What we know from experience is if one engine blows, likely the second one is not far behind.”

Savage said the department leadership is working with a consultant to determine the best path going forward.

Perhaps the best option is replacing

the two inboard motors with outboard motors.

“One of the options we’re looking at is replacing the engines with outboards,” he said. “Another option was to sell it outright, but that has been eliminated as an option because it wouldn’t be the best use of the taxpayer’s money.”

As far as the fire-rescue boat being dry-docked and out of service temporarily, the timing could be worse.

The recreational boating season is largely dormant heading into fall and winter and the demand for the fire-rescue boat goes down in kind. Nonetheless, Savage said time is of the essence to make the repairs.

“The sooner the better,” he said. “I’d like to have had it done yesterday. It will be an undertaking with hull modifications needed, but it will certainly be available before next summer.”

Repairing the fire-rescue boat will come with a cost, obviously, but Savage wasn’t certain of the bottom line until all options are explored. The department is already seeking grant money to help fund the needed repairs.

“We’re exploring all of the options,” he said. “Right now, we’re working within our existing budget. We’ve applied for a state waterways matching grant and we’re hoping to get around $50,000 from that.”

The original plan for the fire-rescue boat dates back to April of 2008 when the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) commissioned a study to document the current waterborne fire/rescue responsibility and future needs of the OCVFC. The study recapped several maritime fire and rescue challenges the OCFD faced, such as shallow and difficult navigation due to changing sandbars, heavy pleasure boat traffic in main channels during peak season, a densely populated shoreline with many buildings, numerous marinas and West Ocean City having a large opportunity for brush and marsh fires with limited access and hydrant water supply.

In July 2009, a Fireboat Workgroup was assembled that included representatives from OCFD, the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the NRP, who were tasked with evaluating current OCFD marine resources, reviewing recommendations for vessel specs, coordinating with USCG and NRP to avoid duplication of capabilities and developing preliminary specifications and cost estimation to begin sourcing.

Moore Boats, a side project of Ocean City restaurateur Leighton Moore, was commissioned to develop the firerescue boat and donated much of the funding for the vessel, the boat lift and the dock at 13th Street along with High Tide Marine.

Casino Overlay Zone Public Hearing Set For Next Week

October 16, 2020

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Citizens will have a chance to share their thoughts on a proposed casino overlay zone at a public hearing next week.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on a text amendment that would create a casino overlay zone for the A-2 district. The change, proposed by Ocean Downs Casino, would allow for more entertainment uses on the casino property on Route 589. Bobbi Sample, general manager of the casino, has said the change would allow for a responsible expansion of the property.

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The text amendment received a favorable recommendation from the Worcester County Planning Commission and was the subject of a work session of the county commissioners last month. According to county staff, the overlay zone would allow for a holistic look at the property and future development on it.

The commissioners, however, expressed concern with the impact development would have on traffic and whether the overlay zone could be applied to other properties.

“The A-2 zoning was created for a reason, because it was a buffer between the A-1 and different other types of zoning which are heavier,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said during the work session. “I’m a little concerned about the integrity of the A-2 district.”

Sample said this week she’s heard some concerns from people who don’t

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understand the proposal and she is working to answer questions within the community. She’s attending a meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors Saturday to make a brief presentation regarding the text amendment and answer any questions residents there have.

“It might save some people from making the trip to Snow Hill on Tuesday,” Sample said, adding that most objections she’d heard had been allayed once people had more information. “It’s just trying to explain to people we have no plan to create Las Vegas here in Worcester County.”

The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) is currently in the process of collecting feedback on the proposal from its members.

“The change would allow for potential new developments including addi-

tional gaming facilities, restaurants and hotels, and outdoor arenas and performing arts centers,” OCHMRA Director Susan Jones wrote to members in an email. “While they are good neighbors, Allied members, provide jobs and revenue to surrounding municipalities, the proposed text amendment is broad and would allow many uses. Therefore, we are seeking feedback.”

The survey issued by OCHMRA asks respondents how they’d feel about a hotel on the casino property, whether they’d support additional food venues or a nightclub there, and what attractions they’d like to see on the site. Jones said the survey would assist in the development of the association’s comments regarding the proposal.

Tuesday’s public hearing on the casino overlay zone is set for 10:30 a.m. at the government center in Snow Hill.

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

WEST OCEAN CITY – The connections of Mad Fish are now planning an open-air restaurant built with shipping containers to replace the restaurant destroyed by fire last year.

On Wednesday, the Worcester County Technical Review Committee approved Mad Fish plans for an 11,302-squarefoot facility made of shipping containers.

The unique setup will be used to serve food, drinks and ice cream and will offer outdoor seating.

“It’s a great new concept,” attorney Hugh Cropper said. “It’ll be a lot of open area that’ll provide opportunities for social distancing. It’ll be a great complement to the West Ocean City Harbor.”

The committee shared minor concerns with representatives of Mad Fish during a teleconference Wednesday.

County staff said the project was being treated as a minor site plan because its size was based on wall-to-wall area and that as such it would not need to go to the planning commission for further review.

“That’s a big help,” architect Keith Iott said.

When asked if the restaurant was abandoning its previous plans submitted earlier this year, Iott said it was not.

“Our intention was to treat this as a first phase so as not to lose the prior approval,” he said.

The committee granted the plan preliminary approval and said final approval would come once all staff comments were addressed. Cropper said Mad Fish owner Cole Taustin was anxious to get moving on the project, which he believed would prove popular with the public.

“It’ll be a great attraction,” Cropper said, adding that the restaurant would continue to accept boat traffic and would remain a docking location for the Alyosha, a sailboat offering tours of the local waterways.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Although the same special event zone designations were in place and there was a strong police presence, last weekend’s Endless Summer Crusin event paled in comparison to the pop-up rally.

In advance of last weekend’s Endless Summer Cruisin classic car event, the special event zone was implemented throughout Ocean City beginning last Tuesday. The special event zone legislation was enhanced by the Maryland General Assembly last winter to include the offense of exhibition driving and making certain violations arrestable offenses for the first time ever. Ocean City also beefed up its towing ordinance.

A look at some of the statistics from last week shows the classic car Cruisin event paled in comparison to the riotous pop-up car rally weekend. The fall Cruisin event has traditionally not attracted the same amount of hangers-on as its spring counterpart. To be sure, there was plenty of noise with last weekend’s event and spectators did line the streets to gawk at their favorite hotrods, but the weekend was considerably tamer than September’s pop-up rally.

Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Deputy Communications Man-

ager Ashley Miller characterized last weekend as “relatively calm,” and that it “flowed like a normal weekend.” Obviously, it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison, but the statistics were interesting nonetheless.

For example, during a four-day stretch of the pop-up event from Thursday through Sunday, there were 277 total arrests including 127 on Saturday night alone. By comparison, there were 85 total arrests during the popup car rally in 2019. By way of further comparison, there were 36 total custodial arrests during last weekend’s classic car gathering from Thursday through Sunday.

During the pop-up car rally late last month, there were 2,800 calls for service over the four-day period. Last week during the classic car cruising event, there were 1,262 calls for service, a number further reduced because routine business checks were included among the statistics.

Perhaps the most glaring difference was in the number of vehicles towed during the events. Armed with an enhanced city towing ordinance, a total of 345 vehicles were towed and impounded during last month’s pop-up car rally. By comparison, a measly 32 vehicles were towed during last weekend’s classic car event, or less than 10% of the total during the pop-up car rally.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – A report on police statistics for September highlighted the impact of last month’s unsanctioned pop-up car rally.

On Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with a report on police activity for the month of September.

Compared to the same time period last year, officer calls for service increased 12.4% and citizen calls for service increased 8.9%. In the top 25 calls for service, Buzzuro noted city ordinance violations increased from 394 to 714 and disorderly calls increased from 787 to 905.

Traffic stops, however, decreased from 2,607 to 1,954.

“These numbers were bolstered in September because of the pop-up car rally,” he said.

Buzzuro noted weapons arrests increased from 12 to 40, criminal citations increased from 10 to 82 and custodial arrests jumped from 293 to 455.

“That is significantly higher and is also attributed to pop-up,” he said.

Councilman Matt James questioned if the increased number of weapons arrests were attributed to the car rally.

“I would say yes,” Buzzuro replied.

“It had to be because of the number of arrests that we made … I’m sure some

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But Buzzuro explained weapons arrests did not necessarily mean the possession of a firearm.

“A spring-assisted knife is usually number one in terms of what we find as far as a weapon, say, versus a firearm …,” he said. “Spring-assisted knives are prohibited in Ocean City, so we’ll see a number of arrests that are attributed to charges of a spring-assisted knife.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight also questioned why the number of traffic stops had decreased from last year.

“The number of traffic stops is significantly less,” she said. “Does that indicate there were less people in town?”

Buzzuro noted the police department’s focus this year was not only on traffic operations, but on field operations as well.

“For us, it was twofold,” he said. “We weren’t only addressing the traffic issues, we were addressing the field issues. So some of that is field operations versus traffic options. That’s why it was slightly less than last year.”

Mayor Rick Meehan suggested the police department provide the resort’s motorized special event task force with a breakdown of arrests and citations attributed to the unsanctioned car rally.

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OCEAN CITY – A Worcester County man remains behind bars this week on first-degree assault and other charges following a 17-hour stand-off with allied law enforcement agencies when he allegedly fired a gun in the direction of officers.

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As a result of the continued investigation, a warrant was issued for Tatterson, charging him with two counts of first-degree assault. Tatterson was taken into custody on Tuesday and was taken before a District Court Commissioner, who initially ordered him to be held without bond. Following a bail review hearing, Tatterson was ordered to be held on a $50,000 bond and he remained behind bars as of mid-week.

“This incident, while unfortunate, is a textbook example of how cooperative law enforcement is accomplished,” Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said. “All agencies involved worked as a single cohesive unit to ensure that the situation was concluded without injury to any person. I am proud and grateful of the professional manner in which the incident was resolved.”

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October 16, 2020

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SNOW HILL – The legal case regarding occupancy at White Horse Park continues to move forward despite a judge’s ruling on a related appeal.

A judge on Wednesday granted Worcester County’s motion to dismiss the administrative agency appeal filed regarding White Horse Park. The decision removes the county’s department of development review and permitting from the ongoing lawsuit, which is currently slated for trial Dec. 15 and 16. With the lawsuit, a group of full-time residents are fighting the county’s plan to begin enforcing seasonal occupancy restrictions.

“The case is moving forward and we still have trial set in December,” said attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents the residents. “The year-round residents still feel good about the trial.”

In a two-pronged approach, Cropper filed a lawsuit and an administrative agency appeal last year after the county announced plans to begin enforcing the park’s seasonal occupancy restrictions.

Residents, many of whom have lived at White Horse Park for years, were advised they would face daily fines if they didn’t abide by the park’s zoning restrictions, which don’t allow year-round occupancy. Judge Daniel Long denied motions for summary judgment and dismissal of the lawsuit in August.

Cropper filed the administrative appeal after the county’s department of development review and permitting rejected applications made to the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) regarding the county’s plan to fine full-time residents of White Horse Park. The department head concluded the BZA didn’t have jurisdiction because the fines were outlined in a letter from the president of the Worcester County Commissioners, not from the department. Long agreed with that conclusion in his ruling.

“In addition, the notice issued by the Worcester County Commissioner President provided no action upon which an appeal could be processed,” Long wrote. “Rather, the notice outlined potential future action should the residents fail to comply with the existing zoning ordinances. That notice was not a final decision from which an appeal could be taken.”

Though the appeal has now been dismissed, the lawsuit filed against Worcester County will still move forward.

Preliminary settlement talks are underway with the White Horse Park Community Association, which joined the county as an interested party in the lawsuit.

“We have entered into pre-settlement negotiations with the association,” Cropper said. “They’re very preliminary, very conceptual, but at least we’re talking.”

A settlement hearing is set for next week but if no agreement is reached, a trial is expected to take place in December.

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STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials this week thanked Gee Williams for his dedication and commitment to Berlin during 12 years as mayor.

After being sworn in Tuesday, new Mayor Zack Tyndall presented Williams, who served first as a councilmember and then as mayor, with a proclamation recognizing his years of service to the town. Tyndall credited Williams with helping Berlin earn its 2014 title as America’s Coolest Small Town and with

promoting the town’s “19th century charm and 21st century living.”

“Thank you,” Tyndall said. “It’s been an honor to serve underneath you as a councilmember. I’ve learned a lot.”

Tyndall worked with Anchor Wood Creations to present Williams with a shadowbox—built with wood salvaged from a walnut tree that went down on Burley Street—containing the gavel and sound block Williams used during his tenure as mayor.

“I think he should have something to remember his work here,” Tyndall said.

Town staff also thanked Williams for his guidance and leadership. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said he had nothing but respect for Williams and had always appreciated the fact that Williams never told him what to think but rather asked him what he thought.

“We’ll miss your wisdom and your guidance and your leadership,” he said.

Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said her most treasured memory of Williams was when he’d donned his top hat and agreed to take part in a flash mob in Berlin.

“I remember thinking we have the coolest mayor of all time,” she said. “I still echo that. I respect everything that you’ve done. I am actually in awe of what you have done for this town. When I came here six years ago Berlin was the talk of the state. Whenever Berlin gets mentioned they always say ‘do you still have that awesome Mayor Gee’ and I say yes he’s still here. Now I’ll report our new Mayor Zack will take over. I’ll never forget you and hope we can enjoy a beer sometime.”

Police Chief Arnold Downing joked that in spite of his peers’ comments about missing Williams, he’d still be in Berlin.

“You have more to offer it’s just going to be in a different capacity,” he said.

Downing, who in more than 29 years in Berlin has served under seven mayors, said he’d enjoyed his time working with Williams.

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things you’ve taught me about Berlin, taught me about ourselves and what we are inspired to be,” Downing said.

He added that Williams had left a mark on Berlin.

“We can definitely say you have built a legacy,” Downing said. “When we go ahead and look at the buildings your name is going to be upon them. You’re not going to be forgotten.”

Elroy Brittingham, who served 32 years on the town council before stepping down this month, recalled seeing Williams at council meetings as a reporter when he’d first been elected.

“Gee started with the newspaper when I came on the council,” Brittingham said. “Then he turned around and ran for council. Then I served under him as the mayor. We’ve been together a long time but I enjoyed every bit of it. I learned a lot from Gee. I hope he learned something from me.”

Williams said he wished Tyndall and the new councilmembers the best and said he was grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the town.

“Being mayor was never on my to do list,” he said. “I never thought I’d be doing that, never knew I’d go from one side of the room to the other, but it’s been a very rewarding experience and I have so much optimism about the future of this town.”

Williams served as mayor from 2008 to 2020. He believes some of the town’s biggest accomplishments during his tenure included the electric utility overhaul that resulted in dramatic rate reductions and the creation of the town’s economic and community development department.

“The direct impact has been to establish and organize numerous successful town events,” Williams said. “This innovative department has been very effective in revitalizing Berlin's businesses, plus opening and operating the Berlin Welcome Center on Main Street. Ultimately, this department plays a major role in the unprecedented economic prosperity of our town.”

Williams believes other highlights for the town in the last decade included the construction of a new state-of-the-art police station and the establishment of the town’s stormwater utility to help reduce flooding.

“The continuing expansion of this effort has the potential to have one of the most far-reaching impacts on improving the quality of life for our town's citizens and property owners,” he said.

And while it remains controversial, Williams considers the purchase of Heron Park an accomplishment for the town.

“This is a multi-year project that can have major economic and environmental benefits to our town,” he said. “It is now in the hands of the elected leaders of Berlin to transform this large property that was for decades an albatross for our community into a permanent asset for generations to come.”

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SALISBURY – School system officials this week announced plans to return all students to the classroom in a hybrid model by Feb. 1.

On Tuesday, Superintendent Donna Hanlin presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with the school system’s plans for bringing all grade levels back into the classroom on a hybrid schedule by the second semester.

“All of this is subject to change based on health metrics or other factors in our community,” she said.

On Oct. 5, small groups of students – including English language learners and those in special education, career and technology education, secondary math tutoring and some Advanced Placement science labs – returned to school in small numbers as part of the school system’s ongoing recovery efforts.

As of this week, Hanlin said, roughly 600 students have returned to inperson instruction. And on Oct. 19, prekindergarten students will join the first group, returning to the classroom in small numbers four days a week.

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ing in the school buildings,” Hanlin told board members on Tuesday.

On Oct. 26, kindergarten students will return to the classroom in a hybrid model, with either Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday in-person instruction and virtual instruction on Wednesdays and on days a student doesn’t attend in person. That same week, students receiving daily special education services will also switch to the same hybrid schedule.

On Nov. 9 first and second grades will return to school in a hybrid model, with third through fifth grades following on Nov. 30. Students would also attend Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday with virtual Wednesdays.

And while middle and high school students will not return to the classroom until after the new year, Chief Academic Officer Rick Briggs noted their virtual schedules will be extended in the weeks prior to their return.

“In order to help them acclimate themselves and their sleep schedules, they will resume a more traditional schedule from like 8 to 3,” he said, “understanding that they will not be engaged online the whole time.”

Beginning the week of Jan. 4, sixth through eighth grades will begin a hybrid schedule. And on Feb. 1 – the first day of the second semester – high school students will begin a hybrid schedule. These students would also attend schools two days a week – either Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Fri-

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day with virtual Wednesdays.

But Hanlin noted that parents will have an opportunity to choose for the student to participate in hybrid learning or to continue with all virtual learning.

Several weeks before a grade level would return to the classroom in a hybrid schedule, parents must inform the school system if a student plans to participate in hybrid learning and if they would be using school transportation.

They must also provide a signed COVID-19 parent/guardian agreement.

“A hybrid schedule will be assigned by household, school and transportation needs to ensure social distancing,” she added.

In the hybrid model, Hanlin said students and teachers will bring their laptops and chargers to and from school each day, and masks must be worn from arrival through dismissal and on school buses.

In addition, schools will adhere to strict cleaning and physical distancing protocols, and meals primarily will be eaten in the classroom.

“Meals this year will be available free of charge to all students,” she said.

For more information on the school system’s return-to-school schedule, visit wcboe.org.

“Essentially by Feb. 1, all students will be back in school – if they so choose – in a hybrid model subject to health metrics,” Board Vice Chair Gene Malone said.

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OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man faces 32 separate charges this week after leading resort police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

Around 11:30 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of Jamestown Rd. when he observed a black and silver Go-Ped brand motor scooter with no lights zoom across multiple lanes of Coastal Highway in between moving vehicles. All of the illicit activity was going on in an area designated as a special event zone because of last weekend’s classic car cruising event.

The OCPD officer followed the scooter operator, later identified as Steven Warner, 20, of Lewes, Del., as he allegedly drove through a red traffic signal at 120th Street. The officer activated emergency lights in an attempt to affect a traffic stop, but Warner accelerated away and continued to flee, according to police reports.

Warner drove north on Assawoman Drive, running through numerous stop signs in the process. Another OCPD officer observed Warner re-enter northbound Coastal Highway at 123rd Street and attempted to stop him. According to police reports, Warner made a large circle around the ocean-block streets at

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126th Street and 127th Street before re-emerging on Coastal Highway at 127th Street.

According to police reports, Warner drove across several lanes of traffic in a northwest direction, causing multiple motorists to activate their brakes in order to avoid a collision. Multiple motorists slammed on their brakes to narrowly miss Warner as he crossed several lanes of traffic.

Warner then drove through the intersection of Coastal Highway and 127th Street before continuing north in the southbound lanes against oncoming traffic. He reportedly drove north in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway for four blocks from 127th Street to 131st Street.

OCPD officers continued to pursue Warner west on 131st Street to Sinepuxent Avenue, where he reportedly abandoned the scooter and fled on foot. One officer caught up to Warner and activated his conductive electrical weapon, or taser, to gain compliance and take him into custody. He was apprehended on 130th Street after running between buildings.

Warner was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding police, exhibition driving under the enhanced special event zone legislation and numerous traffic violations. All in all, Warner faces 32 separate counts.

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Cab Fare Theft Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man was arrested last weekend after allegedly refusing to pay a cab fare and launching an expletive-laced tirade at the driver and the officers attempting to diffuse the situation.

Around 1:30 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a downtown convenience store for a reported theft. The officer was waved over by a cab driver, who reportedly told police he had just completed a fare and the rider, later identified as Keith Junior, 62, of Wilmington, Del., refused to pay the roughly $9 fare. The cabbie reportedly told police he picked up Junior, who had been thrown out of a downtown bar for being intoxicated and fighting with a bouncer.

The cab driver reportedly told police Junior began arguing with him in the taxi and wanted to fight, so he pulled over in the convenience store parking lot and ordered Junior out of the cab. The cabbie told police Junior refused to pay, but when the officers’ arrived on scene, Junior was holding up his cell phone and told the officers he was paying using his phone, according to police reports.

Junior reportedly told police he had cash, but preferred to pay by phone.

When the cabbie told Junior he only accepted cash payments, Junior reportedly launched into an expletive-laced tirade at the driver. When he was told he was going to be arrested if he didn’t pay the fare, Junior reportedly launched an expletive-laced and racially charged tirade at the OCPD officers. He was ultimately arrested for theft and disorderly conduct.

Couple Arrested For Assault OCEAN CITY – A Delaware couple was arrested on assault charges last weekend following a domestic incident at a downtown motel.

Around 1;30 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a motel on 5th Street for a reported domestic dispute.

Occupants of a neighboring motel room called police and reported fighting in the unit next to them. When OCPD officers arrived, they heard two people yelling inside a unit on the second floor.

One of the occupants, identified as Ashley Garrett, 22, of Newark, Del., answered the door and was crying, shaking and visibly upset, according to police reports. OCPD officers separated Garrett from the male occupant in the room, identified as Timothy Harper, 43, of Newark, Del., for the purposes of hearing their version of the incident.

Harper reportedly told police Garrett hit him in the face, but he didn’t want to get her in trouble. According to police reports, Harper’s eye was red and swollen, and he reportedly told the officers “she has a mean left hook.” Harper said he got into an argument over Garrett wanting to look at his phone. Harper did reportedly acknowledge throwing Garrett’s phone off the balcony to the street below, but denied striking her or laying his hands on her.

Garrett was also interviewed about he version of the events, but offered little in the way of evidence. She did reportedly tell police Harper was wrestling around with her, but did not claim that she was struck by Harper, nor did she

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strike him.

Because Harper’s eye was red and swollen, Garrett was arrested for second-degree assault. During a search of Garrett incident to her arrest, OCPD officers reportedly saw several injuries on her lower back and on her hands.

Harper was also arrested for seconddegree assault.

Another Domestic Assault Arrest OCEAN CITY – A New York man was

arrested on assault and other charges last weekend after a domestic incident at a downtown hotel.

Around 9:50 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel on 16th Street for a reported domestic incident.

Upon arrival, OCPD officers met with three people in the lobby, including a male and female victim and the suspect, identified as Christopher McGuirk, 26, of South Glens Falls, N.Y. The male victim reportedly told police

Page 25 he had been assaulted by McGuirk and had physically injuries to his chest. The male victim reportedly told police he had watched McGuirk assault the female victim and throw her cell phone from the hotel room balcony. The male victim reportedly told police he was attempting to defend the female victim, who was McGuirk’s girlfriend. The trio was staying in the hotel room together.

The male victim told police McGuirk had assaulted the female and had left the room. When McGuirk attempted to come back in the room, the male victim fought with him in the hallway, which is when he was injured, according to police reports.

When interviewed separately, the female victim told police she had been in an argument with McGuirk because she suspected he had been cheating on her.

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OCPD officers located McGuirk a short time later. McGuirk reportedly told police he had been in a physical fight at the hotel, but that the other male had hit him first. At that point, McGuirk was arrested for second-degree assault. McGuirk reportedly told police his service dog was alone in his running car.

McGuirk reportedly told police he would not divulge where his car was parked because he was afraid it would get towed. Officers eventually located the running vehicle with the service dog in the back seat. The officers also located the female victim’s smashed cell phone on the ground below the seventh-floor room where the incident occurred. McGuirk was arrested on two counts of second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property and the appropriate citations for leaving a dog alone in a running vehicle.

Two Arrested For Fighting OCEAN CITY – Two men were arrested early last Sunday morning following a melee at a downtown convenience store parking lot.

Around 2:45 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers patrolling in the area of 26th Street observed a fight in progress in a convenience store parking lot involving three men battling with four other men. Upon arrival, officers reportedly observed one of the combatants, later identified as Andrew Jackson, 24, of Ocean City, allegedly run toward a white pick-up truck with a full-sized shovel and smash out the rear window.

Jackson ran from the scene with the four males with whom he had been fighting giving chase. An OCPD officer followed and discovered one man on the ground with another man later identified as James Piotrowski standing over him and cussing. According to police reports, the victim, who was part of the group with Jackson, was attempting to cover up as Piotrowski allegedly kicked him multiple times in the head and torso.

The officer announced himself as a police officer and ordered Piotrowski to stop and get on the ground. However, Piotrowski reportedly charged toward

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When the officer placed his hands on Piotrowski’s shoulders and ordered him to stop, Piotrowski reportedly pushed away and struck the officer in the torso.

Piotrowski then ran north toward Sunset Avenue where he was caught after a brief foot chase. He was arrested and charged with two counts of assault. Jackson was also arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property for allegedly smashing out the rear window of the truck with a shovel.

Cocaine Dealer Sentenced SNOW HILL – The third of four local residents indicted by a Worcester County grand jury last November on various drug distribution charges after a monthslong investigation in the Berlin area pleaded guilty this week and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but four of which were suspended.

Last November, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team completed a three-month cocaine distribution investigation culminating with the execution of a search and seizure warrant at a residence on Flower Street in Berlin.

The search resulted in the recovery of 147 grams of cocaine, a handgun and various packaging items consistent with drug distribution.

Simultaneously, a traffic stop was conducted related to the investigation at Old Ocean City Boulevard and Main Street in Berlin, resulting in the arrest of another suspect wanted in connection with the investigation. All told, four local suspects were arrested in connection with the investigation and each was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury.

Among those indicted following the investigation were Dashon Drummond, 27, of Berlin; Charles Johnson, 31, of Berlin; Elizabeth Rosario, 25, of Berlin; and Joshua King, 24, of Snow Hill. This week, King pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine and was sentenced to 10 years, all but four of which were suspended. He was also placed on supervised probation for four years upon his release.

In September, Rosario entered an Alford plea to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and was sentenced to three years in jail. In an Alford plea, a defendant does not plead guilty, but acknowledges the state has enough evidence to prosecute the case.

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In August, Johnson pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He was sentenced to 15 years on the cocaine distribution count, which was suspended, and five years on the firearm charge.

Drummond in March entered an Alford plea to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and sentencing has been set for Friday.

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Around 5:10 p.m. on Aug. 1, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the beach at 12th Street for a reported fight in progress. Upon arrival, the officer met with a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, who escorted him to the scene of the fight. The officer reportedly observed a suspect later identified as Rasheed Gray, 36, of Philadelphia, irate and yelling and screaming while pacing back and forth on the beach.

The officer reportedly observed a 13year-old juvenile female leaning up against an older female, who had her arms around the victim. According to police reports, several members of Gray’s family were crying and visibly upset.

Beach Patrol officers told police Gray got mad at his daughter and punched and kicked her, according to police reports. Beach Patrol officers told police they observed a goose egg-style bump on the juvenile’s forehead as a result of the assault.

OCPD officers also observed a bald spot on the victim’s head and it became evident Gray had pulled out her braidedstyle hair. Gray was interviewed and told police the juvenile was being disrespectful to him, so he was “punishing her the way he feels right,” according to police reports. The adult woman with the child shook her head at Gray and told him he was wrong for his actions, according to police reports.

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SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to sell the Shore Spirits Liquor Mart without competitive bidding last week.

On Oct. 6 the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 to dispose of the store in Pocomoke for $675,000 plus the cost of its inventory. The vote came after attorney Hugh Cropper, representing multiple clients, argued that it should be put out to bid.

“You’ll get more money for the taxpayers,” he said.

In 2017, the commissioners agreed to sell Shore Spirits as the county made its exit from the liquor business. A lawsuit delayed the sale until this summer, however, and the intended buyer backed out of the purchase in August. On Tuesday, county attorney Roscoe Leslie told

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the commissioners that because they’d advertised their plan to dispose of the store, they just had to hold a public hearing and get a vote of support from at least five of the seven commissioners to move forward with the sale of the property. The resolution in last Tuesday’s meeting packet stated the property would be sold for $675,000 plus the cost of inventory.

“Are we obligated to put this out for bid again?” Commissioner Chip Bertino asked.

Leslie said that if five of the seven commissioners voted that it was impractical to go to bid, the property could be disposed of.

“Didn’t we already vote on this a cou-

ple sessions ago?” Commissioner Josh Nordstrom asked.

Leslie said the commissioners voted to move forward with the plan, but the county had to advertise and host a public hearing for objections.

During the hearing, Cropper was the only person to voice objections to the sale. He said county code stated the commissioners had to invite competitive bids unless it was impractical to do so.

“This case is the opposite of impractical,” he said. “There’s nothing to stop you from putting this out to competitive bids.”

He added that one of his clients—who had bid unsuccessfully on the store back in 2017—was willing to offer $700,000

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for the property. He said that if the store was put out for bid again, his client would bid even more than that for the property.

“What’s happened over the past two years is commercial real estate’s gone up,” Cropper said. “I don’t think anybody would dispute that.”

He added that liquor licenses were more valuable than they had been and that the economy in Pocomoke was picking up, so the store should be worth more than it was in 2017.

“How can you justify leaving money on the table in violation of the county code?” Cropper said, stressing that it was not impractical to get bids. “I understand you’re tired of fooling with it but it’s the right thing to do.”

Bertino pointed out that Cropper represented the person who had filed the lawsuit, delaying the sale of the store for more than two years.

“Don’t be punitive against me because you don’t like me exercising my client’s legal rights,” Cropper said.

Bertino said the county was exercising its own rights now.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the property had been put out to bid, just not in 2020.

“It was done two years ago,” he said.

“It was transparent two years ago.”

Bertino agreed and said that if the sale had gone through when the bids were initially made the county would have gotten more than $900,000 for the property.

“It got held up,” he said. “We right now have the right, we were told it is within our authority, by a 5/7 vote to move forward. This is not an auction. To say ‘we’ll offer $700,000, we’ll offer even more than that,’ it gives the sense this is an auction. It is not. It is the opportunity for us to either accept the deal that was worked out by our attorney or not.”

Cropper asked what about the situation made it impractical to get competitive bids for the property.

“I guess we’ll see what the vote is,” Bertino said.

Commissioner Ted Elder said that because the county had been trying to get out of the liquor business for years, he felt the current offer should be taken.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said that Cropper with his offer had made bidding impractical.

“I believe it’s been compromised today by throwing number out at the podium and saying that we will absolutely bid more and here’s a number right now,” Nordstrom said.

Commissioner Jim Bunting said he’d brought up the issue of bidding the last time the commissioners had discussed the sale.

“I felt very strongly it should have been put out for bids but we were assured there was probably no problem with not putting it out to bid,” he said.

“After reading this and talk about being impractical, I wish I’d been thinking back then it might have been the wrong thing to do by not putting it out to bid, but that’s water under the bridge.”

The commissioners voted 6-1, with Bunting opposed, to approve the sale of the property.

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BERLIN – If you received a stimulus check last spring to help cope with the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus on your household, there’s something you should know. Those funds are technically an advance rebate of a special 2020 tax credit.

Many taxpayers will be able to reconcile that rebate on their 2020 return to equal the tax credit allowed. How-

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ever, there will be some for whom credits exceed their rebates and they can claim the balance as a refund, and others for whom their rebate exceeds their credits — although tax professionals do not believe those payments will have to be repaid.

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them, 15% indicate they may leave the workforce altogether. As you plan, be aware that you may be eligible for paid leave to care for your children through a provision included in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Passed in March, this provision grants up two weeks (80 hours) of emergency paid sick leave at two-thirds pay (capped at $200 per day) for parents unable to work because of a need to care for a child under the age of 18 if their school or care provider is closed or unavailable due to the pandemic. If schools open with an intermittent schedule, parents may be able to take COLLIN paid leave only on the MACOMBER days their children are at home.

In light of the amount of people who need to need to stay home because they are either sick, quarantined for possible exposure to COVID-19 or at high risk if they do contract the virus, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has relaxed rules regarding inhome care and medical services. Specifically, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants can now provide home health services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries — previously unavailable unless cer-

tified by a physician. They can now order, establish and review a plan of care and certify eligibility for home health services.

If you’re a business owner and planning for your own care needs in retirement, be aware that Sub-Chapter C Corporations can deduct long-term care (LTC) insurance premiums on behalf of employees, business owner spouses or dependents. Self-employed workers also may deduct 100% of LTC premiums up to certain age-based limits. Unfortunately, individual tax filers may deduct LTC premiums only if they itemize tax deductions and only to the extent those premiums exceed 7.5% of their adjusted gross income. Note that some states allow for limited deductions on state tax returns.

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Edith Ann Brennan OCEAN CITY – Edith Ann (Edie) Brennan of Ocean Pines died on Oct. 12, 2020. Edie was a star in the field of real estate and a star of the local stage.

Her real estate career spanned more than 40 years. She was the first woman “on the line,” working for Boise Cascade selling lots in Ocean Pines in the early to mid-70’s. She and one other Realtor sold alEDITH ANN most all of the units at BRENNAN the Capri condominium in Ocean City right after it was built. She received many accolades over the years including Realtor of the Year in 1985, the Coastal Realtors Lifetime Achievement award in 2015 and the National Realtor Emeritus award in 2018. Edie loved getting to know her clients and she took pride in delivering professional service.

She was most recently an Associate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/PenFed Realty.

She entertained audiences with the Ocean Pines Players as a lead actor and she worked behind the scenes as a director. She was involved with more than 50 productions. She loved musicals and singing. She was also a pastpresident of the community theater group. Her favorite role was that of Gypsy Rose Lee. Edie is survived by her husband James Bentley (Jim) Adcock; a daughter, Amy Brennan and son-in-law Ron Ohringer; and two grandsons, Casey and Derek Ohringer. Edie was very close with her nieces Marilyn Wellington (Mark), Amber Burgess (Randy) and Katrina McDonald, and all of their children. Edie was also a step-mom to Jim’s children, Jason Adcock and Jessica Dziemburski (Bob) and grandmother to their children Makenna and Kara Dziemburski.

Edie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Marilyn Miller DeHoff and Albert Bixler DeHoff, and her sister, Kristy McDonald. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care in gratitude for their love and good care of Edie. http://www.coastalhospice.org A celebration of life for Edie will be held in the future. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Deanna Juliet Noble-Bulkley OCEAN CITY – Deanna Juliet NobleBulkley, age 75, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at her home in Ocean City.

She was born In Spokane, Washington, the daughter of the late Dana Wagner and Margaret Gilbert. She is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Bulkley, and children, Daniel A. Noble and his wife Cara of Sugar Hill, Ga., Kimberly L. Noble of Bozeman, Mont., Amy M. O’Connell and partner Rick DEANNA Cernak, of Ocean City, JULIET NOBLEand Mary E. Hunter and BULKLEY her husband Al, of Severna Park, Md. She was loved by her 13 grandchildren,

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Maureen, Peighton, Jack, Danica, Charlie, Grace, Paige, Tommy, Zachary, Randi, CA, Steven, and Samantha, and five great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Janice Berquist and her husband Peter of Seattle, Wash., and nephew Tom and nieces Karen and Susie.

Dee, as she was known by family and friends, was an amazing, mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was first mate to Mike and they brought each other happiness in all of the adventures that their life had taken them on.

Despite all these roles she always made herself available, she could make a stranger feel like a family member and most of the time had a smile on her face.

The smile that could light up a room.

Dee could tell a story that had you feel-

ing like you were right there or at least got to see it through her eyes (sometimes more than once).

She was proud of all of her kids and the kids they have raised. She stayed on top of all of the graduations, achievements, promotions, sports activities, weddings and looked forward to being at as many as she could.

Dee was a successful business woman who worked as a marketing manager and ran a successful sport fishing and vacation rental business with Mike.

In addition to loving and caring for her family, she also enjoyed traveling, deep sea fishing, boating, gardening and being a wonderful hostess.

A Catholic mass was held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev.

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Donald James McPhaul SYKESVILLE – Donald James McPhaul, age 84, of Fairhaven Retirement Community, Sykesville, Md., died Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

He was born Nov. 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., DONALD JAMES the son of the late Jules MCPHAUL “Julius” Verne McPhaul and the late Ruth Ann McPhaul (nee SEE PAGE 32

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He was the husband of Marguerite Jane McPhaul (nee Strigle) of Fairhaven in Sykesville.

He served in the United States Navy, worked as a technician for Proctor and Gamble and received several special awards and was a member of the American Legion in Woodsboro.

In addition to his wife, surviving are children Elaine Carmichael and husband Brian, Michael McPhaul and wife Roberta, Ruth McPhaul, Donald Ports and wife Ginger and the late Thomas P. McPhaul; daughter in law Kim McPhaul; sister Ruth Ann Mulroy and the late Nancy Gill; grandchildren Brittany, Briana, Tyler, Bethany, Stephen, Courtney, Erin, Tiffany and Jesse; and great grandchildren Noah, Charlotte and Ryder.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Carroll County, SPCA, www.hscarroll.org/donate. The Humane Society of Carroll County, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Md. 21158.

Arrangements made by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com.

Ella Lee Campbell

BERLIN – Ella Lee Campbell (Aydelotte) age 84, of Berlin has passed away.

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The devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother went to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 7,2020.

She is survived by her faithful and loving husband of 60 years, Horace F. Campbell; son Frank and wife, Carolyn of Berlin; grandchildren Wayne and wife, Sarah of Whaleyville, Mona and Tyrique Powell of Salisbury; as well ELLA LEE CAMPBELL as several bonus grandchildren including Penny Carr; greatgrandchildren Paisley, Trentt and Troy; brother-in-law Merrill Campbell of Libertytown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ethel (Parker) Aydelotte; brother Clarence and wife Margaret; in-laws Herman and Edna Campbell; daughter-in-law Lana (Thomas) Campbell; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

In her earlier years she worked at American Sales, a local shirt factory and was also a poultry grower. Later in life as a homemaker Ella enjoyed spending time with her husband and family. She was fond of taking the scenic routes and taking trips to Pennsylvania. She enjoyed talking with friends and eating oyster fritters, going to fund raiser dinners at local churches.

A graveside service was held Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 in the Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Condolences may be shared

with the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Steve M. Maltese

OCEAN CITY – Steve M. Maltese of Ocean City passed away on Oct. 6, 2020.

He was born on July 14, 1934 in Baltimore to Michael S. Maltese and Lena D Scallio. He worked many years as a merchant vendor in the Ocean City area.

Being a local, he loved to sit on a bench and people watch. Those that knew him looked forward to seeing what was in his magic trunk. We will miss him and his stories, but they will live on in the Ocean City history of characters.

Stephen is preceded STEVE M. in death by his beloved MALTESE son, Jason Maltese. He is survived by his loving life partner, Renee Serra; daughters Danielle and husband John Oldaker, Lena and husband Eric Roth; and sons Mike and wife Charlene Maltese, Steve Maltese Jr. and Chris and wife Kristy Serra. He had many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also had many loving family members from the Serra side of the family.

There will be no funeral service at this time. Condolences may be sent to the family via, www.burbagefuneralhome.com

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peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020.

Griffin was born in Roberts, Md. on Aug. 29, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Griffin B. and Hattie Mae Ervin Conley; his wife of 49 years, Mary Catherine “Datie”; his brothers, James Conley and Roy Conley; and his sister, Beverly Ann Conley.

Griffin enjoyed racing horses after he retired. He was an avid fox hunter.

Griffin also enjoyed traveling and bird watching his purple martins.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Helen Conley; his son, Craig S. Conley; his daughter, Brenda Sue Young (Pete); his stepdaughter, Sue Hudson; his grandchildren, Jessica Lyn (Chip) Eaton, Pam (Derek) Caraballo and Aaron (Beth) Forkum; 10 great grandchildren; and a step grandson, Jeremy (Lindsey).

A visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, 106 W. Sunset Ave., Greensboro, Md. 21639. Services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Greensboro Cemetery in Greensboro.

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Carole Ann Cropper Smith

BERLIN – Carole Ann Cropper Smith, age 82, slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late Hugh T. Cropper, Jr. (former mayor of Ocean City) and Mildred Baker Cropper. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, William D. (Bill) Smith, and daughters, Deborah Frene and her husband Steve of Berlin, Diane Brissey of Ber- CAROLE ANN lin and Jennifer Amrhein CROPPER SMITH and her husband Jack of Belair. There are eight grandchildren, Jason Parker, Lindsay Ashton, Lauren and Sarah Brissey, Rachael Burdeshaw, Matthew Brissey, Eric and Laura Amrhein; several great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Also surviving is her sister, Virginia Denayer of Salisbury, and a brother, Hugh T. Cropper, III, of Berlin. She was preceded in death by her son, Roger Smith.

Carole was in the first graduating class of newly built Stephen Decatur High School. Before retiring, she and Bill were owner/operators of Smith Real Estate and Insurance in Berlin.

She enjoyed a long, happy life together with husband Bill, playing golf, traveling, playing cards, and spending quality time with family. A devoted wife and mother, she found time to be a volunteer at Atlantic General Hospital, Diakonia, member of Compassionate Friends, and Berlin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

Due to concerns about COVID-19, a small family-only service will be held at Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin. Pastor Mark Piedmonte and Rev. Olin Shockley will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family would love to receive letters sharing fond memories of Carole. They may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Restaurant Files For Reorganization Berlin Planning Oktoberfest Saturday

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BY STEVE GREEN

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OCEAN CITY – A long-time restaurant has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization this week after a tumultuous start to the year.

Satellite Restaurants Inc. owns and operates the 120th Street Crabcake Factory USA, which turns 25 years old next year.

“Crabcake Factory is an Ocean City icon and we don’t plan on changing a thing in regards to ability to deliver the delicious food and drinks that Ocean City knows and loves. This is a COVID and business issue that requires a reorganization solution. Our quality and service will not be compromised. We are not going anywhere,” said Johnny Brooks, owner and CEO of Crabcake Factory USA since 1996. “Unfortunately recent events relating to COVID-19 and the restrictions placed on restaurants coupled with some long standing wage and tax liabilities have tied our hands going into an uncertain offseason. We want to be proactive protecting the legacy of Crabcake Factory for another 25 years in Ocean City.”

Chapter 11 reorganization allows the business to consolidate its liabilities and protect its assets while developing a long-term business plan.

Satellite Restaurants has utilized a new bankruptcy designation known

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as Chapter 11 Subchapter 5, which is commonly known as a “baby bankruptcy” in accounting and legal circles and designed to expedite a reorganization and swift exit from bankruptcy.

“This designation was not available until recently, generally we didn't want to have the negative connotations of a bankruptcy attached to such an iconic local location, but on the advice of legal counsel Paul Sweeney of Yumkas Vidmar Sweeney & Mulrenin and our trusted accounting partners we have elected to use the best legal and accounting options available to us,” said Brooks.

“This year has been a huge struggle as everyone knows. I owe this to my family, my employees and my loyal customers to alleviate any uncertainty about the future of Crabcake Factory in Ocean City. This allows us to make a manageable plan and move forward.”

The decision only relates to the original 120th Street location. There are two other Crabcake Factory locations both independently owned -- Crabcake Factory Bayside in Delaware and Crabcake Factory Poolside on 4th Street in downtown Ocean City.

“This is a whole new world today in the hospitality business, you either adapt and utilize the tools made available to small businesses or you fall by the wayside,” said Brooks. “Crabcake nation is strong and we aren’t going anywhere.”

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – A modified Oktoberfest will allow visitors to enjoy traditional food and drink while exploring all that downtown Berlin has to offer.

As COVID-19 remains a concern, officials in Berlin have adjusted the town’s annual Oktoberfest and fall sidewalk sale set for Saturday, Oct. 17. While the event will go on, food and drink tents will be spread throughout the downtown and will not be centralized as they have been in the past.

“This is more of a mingle and move event to keep people enjoying the entire town,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director.

Based on the success of Peach Day, the first event held in town since the onset of the pandemic, Wells said organizers figured out ways to alter Oktoberfest so that it could still be held.

“We wanted the community to be able to come out and enjoy a day downtown,” Wells said.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors are invited to celebrate Oktoberfest in Berlin with traditional food such as pretzels, brats and German chocolate cake.

Popular Oktoberfest music will played

by Ocean98 DJ Big Al Reno. Tents will be set up across the downtown area by participating eateries, which include

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Baked Dessert Café, the Atlantic Hotel, J&M Meat Market & Grille, Gilbert’s Provisions and Island Creamery. Outdoor bars will be set up at the Atlantic Hotel and Fins while The Buzz Meadery will be set up next to Baked Dessert Café serving Apple Cysers (apple cider made with honey).

In addition, artist booths will be set up on Artisans Green, the grassy area near Health Freedom & HOUSE. Wells hopes visitors will spend the day moving between tents and shops, enjoying Berlin while maintaining the social distance needed during the pandemic.

“The weather looks great for Saturday,” she said. “We’ve reconfigured it and were as resourceful as we could be.”

Streets will not be closed for Saturday’s event. To provide more space for the sidewalk sale, on-street parking will be prohibited. Attendees are encouraged to park their vehicles at Stephen Decatur Park and walk to Main Street.

Following this weekend’s event, the town is expected to host live music on Nov. 13 for Second Friday in Berlin. On Nov. 27, though the town will not hold its traditional tree lighting ceremony, Berlin will feature ice sculptures throughout town as holiday shopping is encouraged. Wells said the town is also planning a new “Light Up Berlin” holiday home light display contest.

Wicomico Extends Storage Tank Moratorium By A Year

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SALISBURY – After agreeing to extend a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for certain agricultural storage tanks, county officials last week outlined their plans for exploring potential zoning code amendments.

In a work session last week, the Wicomico County Council agreed to extend a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for dissolved air flotation (DAF) storage tanks that hold poultry rendering waste. The moratorium, which will be introduced at the council’s next meeting, will last one year as officials work with the county’s planning and zoning department to consider possible zoning amendments.

“The purpose of the moratorium was to allow further study and action to change the zoning code,” council attorney Robert Taylor said. “So I’m not going to say we are at ground zero, but we haven’t progressed very far from that.”

Last year, Wicomico County Planning, Zoning and Community Development issued a building permit that allowed a

Wicomico County farmer to construct a three-million-gallon storage tank containing poultry by-products on his property in the area of Porter Mill Road. Since that time, several nearby residents have shared their concerns with the council regarding the smells and potential hazards associated with the tank. There is also litigation in Wicomico County Circuit Court challenging the validity of that storage tank and the permit issued for its construction.

While the moratorium – first passed in November 2019 – does not affect that particular project, officials in Wicomico County argued it would allow for further review of the permitting process and zoning issues related to DAF storage tanks.

Citing the need for additional time to consider possible zoning code amendments, the council in April extended the moratorium another six months. And with that second moratorium set to expire in November, the council last week agreed to introduce legislation at its next meeting extending the moratorium another year.

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code, the process would be to suggest an amendment to the planning director.

The planning director will then issue a report on the proposed amendment that would go to the planning commission.

The planning commission would make its recommendation, and then it would come back to council …,” Taylor said.

“That process is probably going to take the better part of six months, even if you started very quickly to move forward, because the first thing you have to do is decide what you want to do, what you want to propose as an amendment.”

Councilman John Cannon attributed recent delays in exploring zoning amendments to the council’s inability to meet with county planning and zoning. Under the former administration the council was barred from speaking with county staff.

“This council hasn’t really been stalling on this issue …,” he said. “Planning and zoning over the last year has not been allowed to sit with the council to review this. I think things may be different now, where we can work hand in hand with planning and zoning to figure out what the solution might be.”

Cannon added Queen Anne’s County

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had developed a permitting process for DAF storage tanks that required a special exception and public hearings.

“What we really need to talk about instead of tanks is the storage of this material …,” Councilman Joe Holloway added. “Somebody could come in and say they are building a silage tank or building a tank for a hog farm and it be used as a DAF tank in the future. Instead of addressing the tank issue itself, it’s the storage of the product.”

With the extension of the moratorium, Taylor encouraged the council to act in a timely manner.

“There’s a general risk in imposing any kind of moratorium on land use that to some extent it is a deprivation of someone’s right to use their property … ,” he said. “The courts are rather lenient as long as the legislative body is proceeding in a reasonable and serious way to address the underlying issue that caused the moratorium, but it can’t go on endlessly forever. My suggestion is if you are going to extend the moratorium you need to be more actively involved in this and see if you can’t get it wrapped up in a reasonable time period.”

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Online Town Hall Forum Planned With OC Candidates

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OCEAN CITY – Ahead of the Nov. 3 municipal election in Ocean City, The Dispatch will host a virtual town hall with Ocean City Mayor and Council candidates next week.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., the seven candidates for the four open Mayor and Council seats will be featured in an extensive question-and-answer session with Editor Steve Green and Managing Editor Shawn Soper. Each candidate has been invited to participate in the Zoom session, which will be recorded and a link provided through The Dispatch’s website and Facebook page the day after the meeting for residents to watch as their schedule allows. The town hall will not be live, but the entire session will be recorded with a link distributed immediately after it occurs.

Invited to attend the session will be Mayor Rick Meehan, who is unopposed, as well as council candidates Peter Buas, incumbent Tony DeLuca, Nicholas Eastman, incumbent John Gehrig, Jr., Daniel Hagan and Frank Knight. There are four open council seats in the Nov. 3 election.

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Daughter and mother artists Erin Alexander and Cris Rushing sold their creations against a beautiful backdrop during the OC Center for the Arts Fall Marketplace.

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FEATURING THOSE HELPING CAUSES IN THE RESORT AREA

Come see Ann Foglesong, Kathy Foote, and Karen Hook serving the delicious breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 99th Street on October 25.

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The main fundraiser for Knights of Columbus OC Council #9053 in 2021 will be the lottery calendar raffle with David Hesch and Tom Irwin selling the numbers at the 1st October breakfast.

SunFunOC was a successful event for Denise and Tim Amontree and their Swirly Bracelets.

The Tom Croppers (III and Jr.) of Croppers Farm sold toffee and peanut brittle made from their family’s old English recipe at Trimper’s SunFunOC Festival.

At the OC Center for the Arts Artisan Marketplace, Virginia and George Bojanowski sold her mixed media handcrafted boxes.

Welcoming in hungry diners into the Knights of Columbus Hall for the monthly breakfast were Dee and Jim Matthews.

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THIRD INSERTION MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP PO BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18443

forceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 LAURA LEE MILLER Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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To all persons interested in the estate of ERIC PATRICK CHANEY, ESTATE NO. 18443.

Notice is given that LAURA LEE MILLER, 2003 WEST MARKET STREET, YORK, PA 17404 was on, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ERIC PATRICK CHANEY, who died on FEBRUARY 8, 2020, without a will.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-19-000020

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.

CARRIE M. WARD, ET AL. 6003 EXECUTIVE BLVD., SUITE 101 ROCKVILLE, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs

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 28TH day of MARCH, 2021.

vs.

STEPHEN R. ALLEN MEGAN E. ALLEN 111 76th Street Unit 105 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendants

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:

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 111 76th Street, Unit 105, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 26th day of October, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 19th day of October, 2020.

(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 unen-

BWW LAW GROUP, LLC 6003 EXECUTIVE BLVD., SUITE 101 ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $420,000.00.

SUSAN R. BRANIECKI CLERK CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18419 To all persons interested in the estate of KENNETH WILLIAM LEWIS, ESTATE NO. 18419. Notice is given that SUSAN BALLARD, 10500 DONCASTER COURT, LARGO, MD 20774 was on, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of KENNETH WILLIAM LEWIS, who died on AUGUST 31, 2020, 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 25TH day of MARCH, 2021.

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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020

THIRD INSERTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD IN EQUITY C-23-CV-20-0062 Katie Redmond 8354 Langmaid Road Newark, MD 21841 Plaintiff vs.

Benjamin D. & Danielle E. Smith & Redevelopment Solutions 2015 LLC 8310 Newark Road Newark, MD, 21841 and Worcester County Office of Treasurer and Worcester County, MD (for Maryland Annotated code 14-1836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) and Any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the property and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls Worcester County Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 8310 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841 Fourth (04) Election District, as follows: 1.604 ACS NORTH SIDE R-113 South of Newark, Deed Reference: 05152/00374, SAID PROPERTY ASSESSED TO Benjamin D. & Danielle E. Smith Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 8310 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All the land and improvements known as 8310 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841, Deed Reference: 05152/00374, SAID PROPERTY ASSESSED TO Benjamin D. & Danielle E. Smith.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

SUSAN BALLARD Personal Representative

It is thereupon this 24TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks warning all persons inter-

October 16, 2020 ested in the property to appear in this Court by the 24th day of November, 2020 and redeem the property 8310 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841 and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD IN EQUITY C-23-CV-20-0063 Katie Redmond 8354 Langmaid Road Newark, MD 21841 Plaintiff vs.

Cleophas L. Waters, Sarah Jackson & Eva Mae Deshields 8205 Newark Road Newark, MD, 21841 and Worcester County Office of Treasurer and Worcester County, MD (for Maryland Annotated code 14-1836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) and Any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the property and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls Worcester County Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 8205 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841 Fourth (04) Election District, as follows: LOT WEST SIDE OLD R-113 SOUTH OF NEWARK, Deed Reference: 00606/00484, SAID PROPERTY ASSESSED TO Cleophas L. Waters, Sarah Jackson & Eva Mae Deshields Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 8205 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in

this proceeding: All the land and improvements known as 8205 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841, Deed Reference: 00606/00484, SAID PROPERTY ASSESSED TO Cleophas L. Waters, Sarah Jackson & Eva Mae Deshields.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 24TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property 8205 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland, 21841 and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff’s title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000098 PURYEAR’S HUT LLC 59 WINTER STREET RENO, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

The Molock Group, Inc. Ronald Molock, Resident Agent 9849 Wallerton Road Mardela Springs, MD 21837 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 37, Account No. 01016032, Property description 75’ X 180’ X 77’ X 175’ W SIDE

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712 2ND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 04433/00330, Assessed to The Molock Group, Inc., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 37, Account No. 01016032, Property description 75’ X 180’ X 77’ X 175’ W SIDE 712 2ND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 04433/00330, Assessed to The Molock Group, Inc. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 37, Account No. 01016032, Property description 75’ X 180’ X 77’ X 175’ W SIDE 712 2ND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 04433/00330, Assessed to The Molock Group, Inc. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication

OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000099 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

The Molock Group, Inc. Ronald Molock, Resident Agent 9849 Wallerton Road Mardela Springs, MD 21837 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 36, Account No. 01015982, Property description 92’ X 168’ W SIDE 710 2ND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 04433/00316, Assessed to The Molock Group, Inc., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 36, Account No. 01015982, Property description 92’ X 168’ W SIDE 710 2ND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 04433/00316, Assessed to The Molock Group, Inc. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below

and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 36, Account No. 01015982, Property description 92’ X 168’ W SIDE 710 2ND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 04433/00316, Assessed to The Molock Group, Inc. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000100 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Harry Coston 3252 Sheephouse Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 9, Account No. 01032844, Property description 85’ X 100’ E SIDE 713 SIXTH ST

POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00858/00085, Assessed to Henry Coston, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 9, Account No. 01032844, Property description 85’ X 100’ E SIDE 713 SIXTH ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00858/00085, Assessed to Henry Coston.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 9, Account No. 01032844, Property description 85’ X 100’ E SIDE 713 SIXTH ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00858/00085, Assessed to Henry Coston.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY

Page 39 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000101 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Emily Ward P.O. Box 4205 Salisbury, MD 21803 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 74, Account No. 01016083, Property description 52’ X 127’ X 65’ X 97’ E SIDE 823 SECOND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 02695/00387, Assessed to Emily Ward, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 74, Account No. 01016083, Property description 52’ X 127’ X 65’ X 97’ E SIDE 823 SECOND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 02695/00387, Assessed to Emily Ward.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 74, Account No. 01016083, Property description 52’ X 127’ X 65’ X 97’ E SIDE 823 SECOND ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 02695/00387, Assessed to Emily Ward.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem

the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000102 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Allen B. Blount, Jr. 4702 Snow Hill Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 L. Dean Guy 1621 Colona Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 4, Account No. 01020609, Property description 50’ X 100’ 510 YOUNG ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 05075/00136, Assessed to Allen B. Blount, Jr., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 4, Account No. 01020609, Property description 50’ X 100’ 510 YOUNG ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 05075/00136, Assessed to Allen B. Blount, Jr. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County

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of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

John P. Johnson, Jr. 208 E. Martin St. Snow Hill, MD 21863

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ing is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 43, Account No. 02022990, Property description 49 1/2 X 100 111 PURNELL ST SNOW HILL, Deed Reference: 03013/00335, Assessed to Charles Edward Newnam.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

Item No. 4, Account No. 01020609, Property description 50’ X 100’ 510 YOUNG ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 05075/00136, Assessed to Allen B. Blount, Jr.

Angelo M. Villani 301 Tuna Lane Ocean City, MD 21842 Rita J. Villani 301 Tuna Lane Ocean City, MD 21842

BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863

TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000104

ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 28, Account No. 02022141, Property description 5706.36 SQ FT 208 E MARTIN ST SNOW HILL, Deed Reference: 03035/00527, Assessed to John P. Johnson, Jr., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 28, Account No. 02022141, Property description 5706.36 SQ FT 208 E MARTIN ST SNOW HILL, Deed Reference: 03035/00527, Assessed to John P. Johnson, Jr. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Item No. 28, Account No. 02022141, Property description 5706.36 SQ FT 208 E MARTIN ST SNOW HILL, Deed Reference: 03035/00527, Assessed to John P. Johnson, Jr.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000103

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

vs.

ORDERED, That notice be

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

vs.

Charles Edward Newnam 111 Purnell Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 43, Account No. 02022990, Property description 49 1/2 X 100 111 PURNELL ST SNOW HILL, Deed Reference: 03013/00335, Assessed to Charles Edward Newnam, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 43, Account No. 02022990, Property description 49 1/2 X 100 111 PURNELL ST SNOW HILL, Deed Reference: 03013/00335, Assessed to Charles Edward Newnam.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceed-

BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000105 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Bryant E. Planter P.O. Box 1078 Salisbury, MD 21802 Mercantile Peninsula Bank 7 St. Paul Street, Suite 1660 Baltimore, MD 21202 Worcester County, MD

October 16, 2020 Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 52, Account No. 01016458, Property description 134.5 X 172.0 X 95.5 X 22.2 X 44 X 149.10 E/S 713 SECOND ST, Deed Reference: 02899/00534, Assessed to Bryant E. Planter, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 52, Account No. 01016458, Property description 134.5 X 172.0 X 95.5 X 22.2 X 44 X 149.10 E/S 713 SECOND ST, Deed Reference: 02899/00534, Assessed to Bryant E. Planter.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 52, Account No. 01016458, Property description 134.5 X 172.0 X 95.5 X 22.2 X 44 X 149.10 E/S 713 SECOND ST, Deed Reference: 02899/00534, Assessed to Bryant E. Planter.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 22nd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY

SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000106 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Leroy Smith 807 Second Street Pocomoke, MD 21851 Ethel Smith 807 Second Street Pocomoke, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 67, Account No. 01016202, Property description 30.33’ X 110.5’ X 30’ X 110.5’ E SIDE 807 BONNEVILLE AVE, Deed Reference: 00245/00014, Assessed to Leroy & Ethel Smith, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 67, Account No. 01016202, Property description 30.33’ X 110.5’ X 30’ X 110.5’ E SIDE 807 BONNEVILLE AVE, Deed Reference: 00245/00014, Assessed to Leroy & Ethel Smith.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 67, Account No. 01016202, Property description 30.33’ X 110.5’ X 30’ X 110.5’ E SIDE 807 BONNEVILLE AVE, Deed Reference: 00245/00014, Assessed to Leroy & Ethel Smith.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

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It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000107 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff

1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 1, Account No. 01022830, Property description 70’ X 150’ 403 MARKET ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00801/00543, Assessed to Arcadia Bible Church, Inc., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 1, Account No. 01022830, Property description 70’ X 150’ 403 MARKET ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00801/00543, Assessed to Arcadia Bible Church, Inc. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 1, Account No. 01022830, Property description 70’ X 150’ 403 MARKET ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00801/00543, Assessed to Arcadia Bible Church, Inc. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

vs.

Arcadia Bible Church, Inc. 700 Second Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Pocomoke Lodge No. 1624 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, Inc. P.O. Box 174 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105

ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property,

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000122 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Ward Construction, Inc. 1947 Orchard Drive Pocomoke, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 73, Account No. 01021931, Property description 61’ X 113’ S SIDE 412 MARKET & FIFTH STREETS, Deed Reference: 05655/00018, Assessed to Ward Construction, Inc., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 73, Account No. 01021931, Property description 61’ X 113’ S SIDE 412 MARKET & FIFTH STREETS, Deed Reference: 05655/00018, Assessed to Ward Construction, Inc. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

Item No. 73, Account No. 01021931, Property description 61’ X 113’ S SIDE 412 MARKET & FIFTH STREETS, Deed Reference: 05655/00018, Assessed to Ward Construction, Inc. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000123 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

James Wright 415 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Mary E. Wright 415 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Sherman Coston 415 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Charles Q. Coston 415 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851

Page 41 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 79, Account No. 01023381, Property description 55’ X 147’ N SIDE 415 OXFORD ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00132/00266, Assessed to James H. Wright & Mary E. Wright, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 79, Account No. 01023381, Property description 55’ X 147’ N SIDE 415 OXFORD ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00132/00266, Assessed to James H. Wright & Mary E. Wright.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 79, Account No. 01023381, Property description 55’ X 147’ N SIDE 415 OXFORD ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00132/00266, Assessed to James H. Wright & Mary E. Wright.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE

CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000124 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Cherrie C. Revel 508 Young Street Pocomoke, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 58, Account No. 01020439, Property description 48’ X 81’ 508 YOUNG ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 02750/00477, Assessed to Cherrie C. Revel, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 58, Account No. 01020439, Property description 48’ X 81’ 508 YOUNG ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 02750/00477, Assessed to Cherrie C. Revel.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 58, Account No. 01020439, Property description 48’ X 81’ 508 YOUNG ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 02750/00477, Assessed to Cherrie C. Revel.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester

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County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000134 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Sherwood Belote 719 Short Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Anthony J. Mohan and Athena K. Akexandrides, Trustees for the benefit of the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of prop-

erty described as Item No. 11, Account No. 01020358, Property description LOT 22 E SIDE SHORT ST PLAT ATKINSONS ADDITION, Deed Reference: 02852/00438, Assessed to Sherwood Belote, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 11, Account No. 01020358, Property description LOT 22 E SIDE SHORT ST PLAT ATKINSONS ADDITION, Deed Reference: 02852/00438, Assessed to Sherwood Belote.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 11, Account No. 01020358, Property description LOT 22 E SIDE SHORT ST PLAT ATKINSONS ADDITION, Deed Reference: 02852/00438, Assessed to Sherwood Belote.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 24th of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper:

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amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000135 Puryear’s Hut LLC 59 Winter Street Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Ella D. Topping 406 Oxford Street Pocomoke, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 92, Account No. 01027727, Property description 50’ X 80’ W SIDE 806 FIFTH ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 05393/00472, Assessed to Ella D. Topping, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 92, Account No. 01027727, Property description 50’ X 80’ W SIDE 806 FIFTH ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 05393/00472, Assessed to Ella D. Topping.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 92, Account No. 01027727, Property description 50’ X 80’ W SIDE 806 FIFTH ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 05393/00472, Assessed to Ella D. Topping.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the

ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000137 Puryear’s Hut LLC 59 Winter Street Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Edward V. Deshields, Wordell Carey, Clifton Harmon, Clifton H. Waters, and James C. Waters, Trustees of Snow Hill Masonic Lodge Number 105, Free and Accepted Masons 1014 South Delano Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 1307 Eutaw Place Baltimore, MD 21217 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 93, Account No. 01006592, Property description LOT E SIDE MD 359 NE OF

October 16, 2020 POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00199/00629, Assessed to Trustees of Snow Hill Masonic Lodge #105, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 93, Account No. 01006592, Property description LOT E SIDE MD 359 NE OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00199/00629, Assessed to Trustees of Snow Hill Masonic Lodge #105.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 93, Account No. 01006592, Property description LOT E SIDE MD 359 NE OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 00199/00629, Assessed to Trustees of Snow Hill Masonic Lodge #105.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 24th day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON,

LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000138 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Margaret George-Ayres P.O. Box 23307 Birdsnest, VA 23307 Patricia Pierce or Wayne Wolfe, Trustees, Citifinancial, Inc. 2002 N. Salisbury Blvd., Suite C Salisbury, MD 21801 Patricia Pierce, Trustee, Citifinancial, Inc. 1915 N. Salisbury Blvd., Suite 14 Salisbury, MD 21801 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 8, Account No. 01022717, Property description 77.5’ X 158’ X 75.5’ X 150.5’ E SIDE 101 FOURTH & OXFORD STS, Deed Reference: 04901/00001, Assessed to Margaret George-Ayres, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 8, Account No. 01022717, Property description 77.5’ X 158’ X 75.5’ X 150.5’ E SIDE 101 FOURTH & OXFORD STS, Deed Reference: 04901/00001, Assessed to Margaret George-Ayres.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 8, Account No. 01022717, Property description 77.5’ X 158’ X 75.5’ X 150.5’ E SIDE 101 FOURTH & OXFORD STS, Deed Reference: 04901/00001, Assessed to Margaret George-Ayres.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been

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paid.

Snow Hill, MD 21863

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

THIRD INSERTION

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000139 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Mary Elizabeth Robinson 704 4th Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 James H. Robinson 704 4th Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Flora A. Johnson 704 4th Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St.

Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 67, Account No. 01016474, Property description 7756.5 SQ FT 704 FOURTH ST ADD’T TO JAMES ROBINSON LOT, Deed Reference: 01899/00556, Assessed to Mary Elizabeth Robinson for life, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 67, Account No. 01016474, Property description 7756.5 SQ FT 704 FOURTH ST ADD’T TO JAMES ROBINSON LOT, Deed Reference: 01899/00556, Assessed to Mary Elizabeth Robinson for life.

Defendants

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Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000140 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Kevin R. Reynolds 700 Second St. Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Tammy M. Reynolds 700 Second St. Pocomoke City, MD 21851

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding:

Mary Carr and Anthony J. Mohan, Trustees for the benefit of the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032

Item No. 67, Account No. 01016474, Property description 7756.5 SQ FT 704 FOURTH ST ADD’T TO JAMES ROBINSON LOT, Deed Reference: 01899/00556, Assessed to Mary Elizabeth Robinson for life.

Deborah N. Guy 1621 Colona Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of re-

L. Dean Guy 1621 Colona Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851

Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 65, Account No. 01015869, Property description 75’ X 80’ W SIDE 700 SECOND & LAUREL STREETS, Deed Reference: 04737/00563, Assessed to Kevin R. Reynolds & Tammy M. Reynolds, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 65, Account No. 01015869, Property description 75’ X 80’ W SIDE

700 SECOND & LAUREL STREETS, Deed Reference: 04737/00563, Assessed to Kevin R. Reynolds & Tammy M. Reynolds.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 65, Account No. 01015869, Property description 75’ X 80’ W SIDE 700 SECOND & LAUREL STREETS, Deed Reference: 04737/00563, Assessed to Kevin R. Reynolds & Tammy M. Reynolds.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000141 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Robert S. Elmer

Page 43 605 Second Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 29, Account No. 01017063, Property description 45.10 X 105.8 X 47 X 106 603 SECONT ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06241/00371, Assessed to Robert S. Elmer, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 29, Account No. 01017063, Property description 45.10 X 105.8 X 47 X 106 603 SECONT ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06241/00371, Assessed to Robert S. Elmer.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 29, Account No. 01017063, Property description 45.10 X 105.8 X 47 X 106 603 SECONT ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06241/00371, Assessed to Robert S. Elmer.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020

BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000142 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

James Randolph Finney 3804 Egerton Road Baltimore, MD 21215 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 32, Account No. 01020897, Property description 40’ X 80’ W SIDE 724 SIXTH ST & FIFTH AVENUE, Deed Reference: 01739/00369, Assessed to James Randolph Finney, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 32, Account No. 01020897, Property description 40’ X 80’ W SIDE 724 SIXTH ST & FIFTH AVENUE, Deed Reference: 01739/00369, Assessed to James Randolph Finney.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 32, Account No. 01020897, Property description 40’ X 80’ W SIDE 724 SIXTH ST & FIFTH AVENUE, Deed Reference: 01739/00369, Assessed to James Randolph Finney.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

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It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000143 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Joyce Church Harris 202 Laurel St. Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 38, Account No. 01016660, Property description 58’ X 80’ 618 CLARKE AVE X LAUREL ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 01404/00580, Assessed to

Joyce Church Harris, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 38, Account No. 01016660, Property description 58’ X 80’ 618 CLARKE AVE X LAUREL ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 01404/00580, Assessed to Joyce Church Harris.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 38, Account No. 01016660, Property description 58’ X 80’ 618 CLARKE AVE X LAUREL ST POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 01404/00580, Assessed to Joyce Church Harris.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY

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JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

trators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest

TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 98, Account No. 01044079, Property description LOT 9-9671.46 SQ FT NEAR B K JONES LD ON RR NINETH STREET ESTATES, Deed Reference: 04205/00341, Assessed to Ward Construction, Inc. Defendants

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000144 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Phillipe Redmond 6543 Kindred St. Philadelphia, PA 19149 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 64, Account No. 01020749, Property description LOT 32 & NE 1/2 LOT 33 W/S 716 & 718 6TH ST PL ATKINSONS ADD, Deed Reference: 06334/00451, Assessed to Phillipe Redmond, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 64, Account No. 01020749, Property description LOT 32 & NE 1/2 LOT 33 W/S 716 & 718 6TH ST PL ATKINSONS ADD, Deed Reference: 06334/00451, Assessed to Phillipe Redmond.

Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 64, Account No. 01020749, Property description LOT 32 & NE 1/2 LOT 33 W/S 716 & 718 6TH ST PL ATKINSONS ADD, Deed Reference: 06334/00451, Assessed to Phillipe Redmond.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the

ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 23rd day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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PETER S. BUAS, ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-20-000145 Villa-Spina Holdings LLC 1650 Caughlin Creek Road Reno, NV 89519 Plaintiff vs.

Ward Construction, Inc. 1947 Orchard Drive Pocomoke, MD 21851 Wade H. Insley, III and Robert A. Benson, Trustees, for the Bank of Delmarva 2727 North Salisbury Blvd.

Salisbury, MD 21801 Worcester County, MD Treasurer's Office Government Center Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 98, Account No. 01044079, Property description LOT 9-9671.46 SQ FT NEAR B K JONES LD ON RR NINETH STREET ESTATES, Deed Reference: 04205/00341, Assessed to Ward Construction, Inc., The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, adminis-

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 98, Account No. 01044079, Property description LOT 9-9671.46 SQ FT NEAR B K JONES LD ON RR NINETH STREET ESTATES, Deed Reference: 04205/00341, Assessed to Ward Construction, Inc. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 23rd of September, 2020 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 24th day of November, 2020 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 02, 2020 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x, 10-2, 10-9, 10-16

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NOTICE THE ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended AUGUST 31st, 2020, the L. FRANKLIN and GERTRUDE H. PURNELL FOUNDATION, INC., is available for inspection at the office of the foundation, 227 Powell Circle,

Berlin, MD 21811, during regular business hours for a period of 180 days from the publication of this notice.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS REPORT SHOULD CONTACT JASON D. PARKER SECRETARY, AT 227 Powell Circle BERLIN, MD 21811 TELEPHONE 443-614-6928 1X 10-16

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18448 To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN H. SCHLEICHER, AKA: JOHN HENRY SCHLEICHER, SR. ESTATE NO. 18448.

Notice is given that DOLORES DIANE TAYLOR, 8215 BOX DRIVE, ORCHARD BEACH, MD 21226, was on, OCTOBER O2, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN H. SCHLEICHER, who died on AUGUST 16, 2020, 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 2ND day of APRIL, 2021.

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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 16, 2020 DOLORES DIANE TAYLOR Personal Representative True Test Copy

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TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 10-16, 10-23, 10-30

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18451 Notice is given that the CIRCUIT COURT of PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA, appointed MICHAEL GERARD GATTI, 1420 N. ST., NW #903, WASHINGTON D.C. 20005, as the EXECUTOR of the Estate of MICHAEL ANGELO GATTI, who died on JULY 02, 2020, domiciled in VIRGINIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is VALERIE A. CAREY, whose address is 7407 QUIXOTE COURT BOWIE, MD 20720. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER. 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, ex-

cept 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 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.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 16, 2020 MICHAEL GERARD GATTI Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTOCTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 10-16, 10-23, 10-30

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18441 To all persons interested in

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the estate of DONNA SNYDER. Notice is given that TESSA SNYDER, 6128 JACK DRIVE, SALISBURY, MD 21804, was on OCTOBER 02, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: DONNA SNYDER, who died on JUNE 19, 2020 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days 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 claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 16, 2020 TESSA SNYDER Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 10-16

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MD 21863 C-23-FM-20-0305 IN THE MATTER OF STEPHANIE ANN RINCK FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO STEPHANIE GENEVIEVE RINCK NOTICE (ADULT) (MD RULE 15-901) The above petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name fromSTEPHANIE ANN RINCK to STEPHANIE GENEVIEVE RINCK. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: GENEVIEVE IS MY GRANDMOTHER NAME AND SHE WAS MY FAVORITE PERSON. Any person may file an ob-

Page 45 jection to the Petition on or before NOVEMBER 09, 2020.

The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to fine an objection.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 16, 2020 SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County Room 104 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 1x 10-16

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C. BRIAN CARLIN, ESQ. OPPENHEIMER, FLEISCHER & QUIGGLE, P.C.4419 EAST WEST HIGHWAY BETHESDA, MD 20814 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18455 To all persons interested in the estate of FRANK WILLIAM CULLER, ESTATE NO. 18455.

Notice is given that LAURA GENE COMFORT, 6 VILLAGE WAY, BERLIN, MD 21811 and CLAIRE ELLEN MACK, 9869 WILDERNESS LANE, NORTH LAUREL, MD 20723, were on, OCTOBER 08, 2020, appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of FRANK WILLIAM CULLER, who died on AUGUST 22, 2020, 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 8TH day of APRIL, 2021.

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.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication OCTOBER 16, 2020 LAURA GENE COMFORT CLAIRE ELLEN MACK Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x, 10-16, 10-23, 10-30

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City Hall Changes Needed Editor: When I first learned of the scope of the Ocean City Public Works and Transit Facility Upgrades, or “Campus Plan,” I questioned the excessive cost estimates associated with this massive undertaking. When the bids were opened in early 2018, total costs for the Campus Plan rose from an estimated $25.4 million to $35.8 million. The cost of the five-story employee parking garage alone increased 34%, up from an estimated $8 million to almost $10.7 million. To their credit, the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) scrapped plans for the garage. However, in its place the M&CC approved a Surface Parking Lot with Guard House & Security Controls, saving nearly $3.8 million in Town costs.

I wanted to know where this savings was being spent.

In March of 2019, I attempted to obtain answers to my questions regarding increased costs. When I could not get answers from Public Works, I tried to figure it out on my own. I soon surmised that it was being absorbed by the other increases in cost. For example, the Administration Building which was estimated to cost $4.8 million came in at bid over $7.8 million, up over 60%.

I also wanted to know why the Town pursued building the Service Facilities and Public Safety Storage Building which rose from an initial combined estimate of $2.3 million to over $8 million.

Initially, the town was to pay $212,000, but after the bids were opened our costs increased to over $3.2 million. I noted that the formula changed from a 95% Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA) share with a 5% Town share, to a revised MTA/Town split of 60%/40%. I questioned why the M&CC would pursue construction of these projects when they had scrapped plans for the employee parking garage due to an exorbitant increase.

In March of 2019, I spoke before the M&CC bringing these questions and issues, and my verbal cost analysis presentation to them. I also raised the matter of where the displaced Impound Lot would be placed and the costs associated with it. When I finished speaking, no one challenged my analysis; not then or since. The mayor said that

they would have Hal Adkins, Director of Public Works, view the video of that meeting and get back to them, so that they could provide answers to my questions. Over 15 months went by, and I still had not heard from anyone.

After reading an article in a local newspaper published in July 2020, on the progress of the Campus Plan construction, I sent an email to Hal requesting to know just what is being paid for with the $11,000,000 in Bond proceeds that the town sold in January of 2018, for the town’s portion of the Campus Plan. Again, I inquired about the status of the Impound Lot and costs involved.

For two more weeks, I received no answers to my latest questions.

On July 20th, 2020, I went to the M&CC meeting prepared to speak about my lack of answers and to express my frustration about receiving no feedback. Prior to speaking, Adkins handed me an apparent revised “Project Cost Analysis” spreadsheet that frankly raised even more questions.

After reviewing the information, I wrote two letters to Adkins in August of 2020, requesting specific answers to questions and noting observations.

I sent copies of both letters to the M&CC, as well as to the city manager.

Now, after 19 months, I have still not heard from anyone within the Town of Ocean City regarding my initial inquiries, nor my recent questions.

Earlier this year, I filed complaints with Maryland’s Open Meetings Compliance Board about the M&CC’s failure to conduct public business in open sessions on another matter. The Compliance Board found that the City Council had consistently violated the Open Meetngs Act on multiple occasions over an eighteen-month period. This M&CC has a horrible record when it comes to transparency. I am convinced that too much public business is conducted in closed sessions. The M&CC’s refusal to answer questions about the finances related to the Campus Plan is another example of their cavalier attitude about openness and transparency.

On Nov. 3, we have a municipal election. Change cannot come fast enough.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

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Some weighty decisions are on the horizon in Ocean City as officials are most likely facing a multi-year right sizing of the resort’s police force.

At a meeting last month when the hiring of an additional 10 police officers was approved by the Mayor and Council, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro outlined his reasons for needing more police manpower. The chief pointed out the town’s increase in special events have stressed the existing police force and the seasonal police officer program has seen a 75% decrease in interest. Buzzuro also pointed out his force has been at 107 full-time officers for the last 15 years, while special event crowds have surged and June crime has intensified, leading to increased requirements for police.

In his report last month, the chief said he was requesting 10 new officers be added over the next two fiscal years with an ultimate goal of added 33 more bodies over future years. The council was quick to approve the request, but began this week discussions on how to fund the increased expenditures. Each officer is expected to cost about $113,000 annually when salary, benefits, training and equipment are considered. Therefore, the city is looking at more than $1.1 million in increased expenditures in the near future. If 33 more police officers are needed, more than $3.6 million will be required.

The council is united on the need for more police officers. This week’s talks of how to fund it were preliminary but interesting nonetheless. It has been intimated a property tax increase may be needed with the current fiscal year sure to be impacted by the pandemic. Councilman Tony DeLuca pitched the idea of raising the current 5% room tax rate by 1%, which would raise an estimated $3.2 million in a normal year, or by half of a percent, which would net $1.6 million. We believe a half of a percent increase to the room tax, taking it to 5.5% compared to Virginia Beach’s 8% and Atlantic City’s 13%, should be considered. We would support dedicating half of a percent of room tax dollars to public safety. The need for increased officers is due to more demands, which are directly linked to visitors.

Opposition to the increase could come from those who suggest the cost of vacationing in Ocean City is already too high. While those arguments have validity, room rates increase every year no matter the room tax rate as a result of increasing costs to provide service.

We see a slight adjustment to the room tax as a reasonable proposal for the city to give full consideration.

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By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

Concerns over marijuana smoke often wafting over the Boardwalk last summer were discussed again this week, although the discussion was long on identifying the problem and short on solutions.

This is a tricky situation all around. For one thing, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is essentially decriminalized in Maryland and users have become more and more emboldened about lighting up in public areas. In addition, medical marijuana in all its forms is legal in Maryland. It’s not a bad thing because of its many medicinal benefits, and more and more people are acquiring their medical marijuana permit cards from physicians. As a result it was difficult to tell the difference between the Boardwalk and Haight-Ashbury on some days.

The issue has been discussed multiple times this year, and Ocean City Councilman John Gehrig broached the topic during a larger discussion of expanding the police force Tuesday.

“I don’t care if it’s CBD or medical marijuana, there is no reason to smoke medical marijuana,” Gehrig said. “If somebody is stressed out and needs some marijuana, they can eat a gummy bear or something. … We need to get rid of the smoke. It’s affecting what we’re trying to do here. We have to enforce what we have and we have to work with the state on something. I know how hard it is, but if it smells like marijuana, it’s marijuana in the public’s eyes.”

That public perception is what concerns Gehrig the most.

“We need to beat that somehow because it’s bad,” he said. “I don’t take my kids anywhere where we have to walk through marijuana. Somehow, we have to enforce it. We need a task force on marijuana because that went to a new level this year. This can destroy our family image. We have to start working on a plan for how we are going to attack pot.”

During the police commission meeting in July, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said it wasn’t as easy as simply writing a citation. He noted the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana was decriminalized in Maryland and that it was difficult to differentiate marijuana from CBD, a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant.

“We have seen an increase in marijuana and marijuana activity on the Boardwalk,” he said at the time. “What can get confusing at times is the CBD plant, which is cannabis sativa. It’s sold within stores throughout Ocean City. So, it’s accessible to the public, and the smell of CBD plant is the same or consistent as traditional burning of marijuana.”

During the same police commission meeting in July, Captain Elton Harmon said smoking weed on the Boardwalk is only part of the problem.

“We’re also seeing an increase in people who have medical marijuana cards, and all up and down the Boardwalk and the balconies we have people who are smoking marijuana with that as well,” he said. “When the legislation changed and opened this up, it’s made it more prevalent in public.

We are seeing it all over because of that, between the CBD and legal medical marijuana. Then, we have a lot of visitors who are coming here from other jurisdictions where it’s not enforced, ...”

All indications are this might just be one of those instances when Ocean City can warn and talk tough, but there is little that can be done practically from an enforcement standpoint.

During a break from office work last Friday, I took a walk around Heron Park in Berlin and came across a large group of people birdwatching. I enjoy walking and running the property and look forward to a true path being provided on the property. It will take money to create a reasonable pathway, and the town already has $200,000 in annual debt payments on it.

It’s obvious there is an appeal to the property for green space fans, but the Town of Berlin must break this parcel up. During his campaign, Berlin Councilman Jay Knerr openly advocated for demolishing the decrepit buildings on Old Ocean City Boulevard (a $500,000 grant is being sought currently) and subdividing the property. He is right.

“We need to get those grant monies, tear down the building, and then market that property, that section where the building is, for sale,” Knerr said. “We could market it in such a way that we get a desirable building, something that we want to see happen in the town. The other large section of land sits behind the Croppers auto repair place, there’s a huge tract of land back there right before the ponds. To me that could be used as an entertainment venue.”

I like the concept of taking those dollars from a sale and keeping them in the park to provide for a pump track for skaters and bikers – as candidate Tony Weeg suggested – and making a path around the ponds on the property. Some other mild uses could easily improve the area.

It’s easy in hindsight to opine the property should not have been purchased by the town six years ago. Last year’s chemical spill, the subsequent seven-month closure and $300,000 cleanup operation certainly dampened my optimism. However, back in 2014 there was no mountable outcry from the public about buying the property. The Berlin Parks Commission was supportive of the buy and numerous citizens came out in favor of it. It’s true the town purchasing the property kept the land from falling in the wrong hands, but I think a strategic approach from the town to selling some parts along the road would help ease the financial strain.

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was told repeatedly to enjoy the early years with my kids because once they get older life will get tougher.

There are daily tastes of these harsh realities with our 12-yearold Beckett, who seems to be craving independence in all things but especially with his school work. However, the fact is he requires constant monitoring. It drives him crazy that “we care about every single thing he does,” but that’s who we are. I venture to assume most parents – at least the kind I would want to associate with – are like us in that way.

When I realized he forgot to turn in an assignment, I spent the better part of the afternoon figuring out how to talk to him about it. When asked, he made it sound like he turned it in on the due date. When pressed, it was discovered he had not completed the project on the due date, a Friday, had planned to finish it over the weekend and then forgot about it altogether.

How hard to come down on kids when they screw up is always a moving target. It truly needs to be a caseby-case basis. In this situation, both Pam and I were seeing red because he seems to find time in his busy schedule to talk with his friends each night, to play video games and skateboard around the neighborhood. In this case, though, it seems like he forgot about a big project, and he will pay the price for sure with his final grade when the late penalty is applied. He needs to refocus on what’s important, which does not involve Snapchat. He doesn’t seem to agree about his priorities, however.

I needed a therapeutic approach when I sat down to write this column this week. Being distressed over the whole tough, yet complicated, approach we needed to take with our kid as well as reflecting on a conversation with a friend about her teenager’s per-

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•July 1, 2009: On most mornings, Beckett, like any other kid, expects breakfast soon after he wakes up. He plays on his own for a bit, but it’s likely he will let you know he’s hungry soon after. Although he may be only 13 months old, he’s aware of his morning routine and knows when it’s time to eat.

He may not wear a watch or be able to read a clock, but he most certainly has a concept of time.

Although eating always excites him, I think the highlight of his morning time is when he walks freely around the house. This is when the volume of noise in the house reaches its apex. He gets so excited to be loose and allowed to cruise. His favorite place continues to be the kitchen. More than likely it's because of all the drawers that he likes to try and open, all to no avail as the place is kid-proofed now to the point there are places I cannot even get into.

When he's not trying to pry open cabinet doors and kissing his reflection in the dishwasher in the kitchen, he is running into furniture in the living room with reckless abandon and then looking up at me with a smile, waiting for me to seemingly approve in one way or another. Of course, I do just that.

•Feb. 2, 2010: There’s nothing like being smacked in the face by your son.

This is not one of those cherished parenthood memories. I find it to be one of the more frustrating chapters in this adventure. It’s no coincidence it started when Carson was born and is surely a result of jealously and frustration. It often arises when he’s tired as well.

Nonetheless, while I understand this, it’s difficult to accept at times.

The other night was one such exam-

ple. Beckett’s patience was wearing thin, while I was trimming his toenails in his room after his bath. It eventually got the best of him as he yanked his foot out from my hand and kicked me directly in the rib cage. When I let him know that was unacceptable, he slapped me, again with a strong rightleft combination (he always leads with his right). Besides the behavioral issue, the most immediate concern is he’s getting big enough now that it actually hurts when he hits or kicks. It goes without saying being put in pain by your 30-pound toddler is neither enjoyable nor tolerable.

If there is any silver lining in this rebellion phase, it’s that he spreads it around evenly. He’s certainly an equal-opportunity hitter, as my wife and I both are targets, resulting in him becoming one with the time-out rug of late.

As I proceeded to tell Pam the story, I asked, “What if he’s just mean?” She laughed and assured me he’s not, telling me plenty of other stories of parents she knew who went through this adjustment. “It’s just a phase,” she said.

•March 9, 2011: Watching Beckett with our youngest son, Carson, 15 months old, is always entertaining.

The behavior can range from sweet and pleasant to angry and rough from Beckett. One day recently, I caught him pulling with force on Carson’s fingers.

He saw my face and immediately started softly petting Carson on the head, gave him a kiss on the cheek and said, “see Carson I’m gentle, I love you.”

It’s worth noting a couple minutes later he was back yanking on his fingers.

(The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)

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with Scott Lenox Over the past week we’ve had all of the fall weather with warm temps and sunny skies one day and then cool, blowing rain the next and almost everything in between. If you’ve lived in the area as long as I have, you know that is part of the program and you plan your fall fishing trip accordingly. We’ve still got some great offshore fishing with mahi, tuna, tilefish and swordfish still being caught, and based on the fish we saw in our Ocean City Inshore Classic, inshore fishing is off the Richter. We saw rockfish, flounder, tautog, bluefish, sheepshead, black drum and trout and everything was caught in the back bay or ocean inside of three miles. We also had a crazy story with a fish that I won’t soon forget that is the biggest of the species that I’ve seen in my 30 years in Ocean City.

This past Saturday and Sunday we held our 4th Annual Ocean City Inshore Classic Tournament and we had an unbelievable, record breaking event. Fortyfour teams competed for $14,500 in prize money and we saw some of the largest fish we’ve ever had in the tournament. First place in the open division

was a big 11.8-pound sheepshead caught by the crew of On the Run who also won third place open division with a 7-pound bluefish and second place in the rockfish division with a 9.6-pound rock. On the Run won a total of over $1,900 for their combined wins. First place in the tautog category was won by the crew of Big Stick with Captain Ronnie Fields on the pole. Ronnie’s 3.6-pound tautog was good for first place in the division and over $2,300 in prize money. First place in the rockfish division and this year’s big money was won by the crew of the Dat’s Hoo who caught a 10-pound rockfish good for over $4,600. The big story of the OC Inshore Classic came from the adventures of team Miller Time with Captain Brandon Miller, Cleon Aitkins and Jeff Murdorf who have a couple of incredible tales to tell about the one that got away and the one that didn’t. Miller Time arrived at the scales on Saturday to weigh in a rockfish and a flounder and after fighting to catch them in the live well, they placed the fish in a bucket to transport to the scales. Team memSEE PAGE 52

Angler Cleon Aitkins, Captain Brandon Miller and mate Jeff Murdorf won the flounder division of the OC Inshore Classic in grand style when they weighed in this 13.2 pounder that is the largest flounder caught in Ocean City in several decades.

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Top left, Captain Andrew Dotterweich and the crew of Fish On put this beautiful 296-pound swordfish on the scale at Sunset Marina. Top middle, this lady angler was all smiles after she landed a jumbo triggerfish on board the Morning Star with Captain Monty Hawkins. Top right, Bob Telford caught his limit of flounder while fishing on the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak at the helm. Above left, Captain Joe Drosey of Rhonda’s Osprey teamed up with Captain Mike Burt of the Pumpin’ Hard to land swordfish of 70 and 188 pounds. Above right, this nice keeper red drum was caught on the Fish Bound with Captian Kane Bounds and mate Kevin Twilley.

Opposite page, top left, the crew of Big Stick with Captain Ronnie Fields on the pole won top tautog honors with a 3.6-pound fish that netted the team over $2,300 in prize money. Opposite page, top right, Captain Dave Caffrey and the crew of On the Run won over $1,900 for second place rockfish, third place open division and first place open division that was a beautiful 11.8-pound sheepshead. Opposite page, middle left, the crew of Dat’s Hoo won top money in the OC Inshore Classic with this 10-pound rockfish that netted them over $4,600. Opposite page, middle right, the crew of Sea Nick Route had an awesome tournament with rockfish, bluefish, flounder and won over $500 in prize money. Opposite page, bottom left, Mike G of Fin City won second place flounder and $684 for this 5.4 pounder.

Opposite page, bottom right, the OC Inshore Classic Jr. Angler prize of a custom JPR Rod went to 11-year-old Ryan Neves for his 3-pound flounder.

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FROM PAGE 51 ber Cleon Aitkins had fish transport duty and on his way to the scales he went to squeeze by our table and Miller Time’s rockfish literally jumped out of the bucket into the Commercial Harbor and swam away. I don’t know if I would have believed it if I hadn’t watched it happen. Cleon was obviously dejected as his team watched what I believe was a rockfish that would compete with the eventual winner swim away, but he and his team took their photos, smiled all the while and then went back to it and fished hard. On Sunday morning, on calm water at the Route 50 Bridge, with a sunrise starting to the east, Cleon dropped a live spot down looking

to replace the rockfish that had escaped to freedom the day before and redeem himself with his friends. Cleon didn’t catch that rockfish, but what Cleon did catch was the biggest flounder I have seen in my 30 years in Ocean City. We heard rumor of the fish at the scales early on, but that didn’t prepare us for what we would eventually see. The Miller Time arrived at the scales on Sunday afternoon and (very carefully) greeted us with a 31-inch flounder that tipped the Atlantic Tackle scale out to 13.2 pounds and bested the second-place fish by 7.8 pounds.

It’s definitely the largest flounder caught in Maryland and Delaware this year and the largest flounder I’ve seen in my 30 years here. The doormat flounder was good for a great story, first place in the flounder division and $3,300 in prize money. Congratulations to Cleon on the fish of a lifetime and to the Miller Time crew for a great tournament.

Sticking with flounder, fishing for Ocean City’s most sought after inshore fish is still very good in the back bays and in the ocean. Back bay flounder are making their way to the inlet to begin their journey offshore for the winter so they can be found mostly in the east channel, at the route 50 bridge and in the OC Inlet. Flounder can be caught on live minnows, shiners and Gulp baits, but bigger fish can be caught on live mullet, spot and bunker. We probably won’t see another 13-pound doormat anytime soon, but if we do see anything close it’s probably going to be caught on a live bait like the spot Cleon’s fish was caught on.

There are still plenty of mahi and tilefish being caught in our offshore canyons and there are still some very nice swordfish being captured by offshore deep drop fishermen. Captain Joe Drosey of Rhonda’s Osprey jumped on the Pumpin’ Hard with Captain Mike Burt

last week and helped the crew land two swordfish on the trip. Captain Andrew Dotterweich continues to have a great year with the swordfish and added a beautiful 296-pounder to his resume last week.

The first ever Bishop Broadbill Bash Tournament is Oct. 16-18 with scales action at Sunset Marina each day. This swordfish and tuna tournament was started to help my good friend Rena Bishop who is battling cancer so hopefully the weather cooperates and lots of teams enter. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the John H. Burbage Cancer Center at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. I’ll be there all weekend so if you’re around make sure you say hi. Until next week, tight lines.

(The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Some flashes of Aries ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewildering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper under control as you work through it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): That marriage 'twixt the arts and prac-ticality that Taureans excel at once again highlights your enjoyment of much of the week. However, you need to watch any sudden urge to splurge.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Even with all the plusses apparently outweighing the minuses, you still might want to defer an important decision to make sure you have all the facts you need.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): One or two problems might threaten to derail otherwise smoothly running situations at work or at home. But a few well-placed words should help get things back on track quickly.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): This could be a good time for all you Leos and Leonas in the spotlight to open your generous Lion's hearts and share the glory with those who helped you accomplish so much along the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): You might want to get advice from someone who's been there and knows these situations better than you do, before investing time or money (or both) in a questionable matter.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Be careful how you handle a workplace

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matter that seems out of place in the schedule you've prepared. Before you act, one way or another, find out who set it up and why.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Your entertainment aspect is strong this week. Besides providing a wonderful break from everyday obligations, sharing fun times brings you closer to those you care for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Having a weekend fun fest? Your friend or relative who's down in the emotional dumps could perk up if you find a way to include him or her in your plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): If you're in one of those "the Goat knows best" periods, you might want to ease up and try listening to what others have to say. You could learn something.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): That new challenge is getting closer, and you should be out there now showing facts and figures to potential allies to help persuade them to rally to your support. Good luck.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Getting a head start on holiday plans could help free up some time later to spend on other projects. Meanwhile, a colleague has some ideas that you might find worth discussing.

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Granville D. Trimper was the grandson of Windsor Resorts/Trimper’s Rides founder Daniel B. Trimper. Long active in the family business, he was the public face of the famous amusement park for many years prior to his death in 2008. Granville is credited with bringing rides such as the Tidal Wave roller coaster and the Himalaya to the park as well as conceiving the idea for Trimper’s Haunted House on the Boardwalk.

He also founded the Wheels of Yesterday car museum in West Ocean City.

Granville served on the city council for 18 years and became interim mayor following the death of Harry Kelley in 1985. He was a lifetime member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, a past president of the Ocean City Lions Club and served as a Worcester County Commissioner. In 2000, he was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Ocean City’s Citizen of the Year.

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The Dispatch Crossword Puzzle

By Steve Green

Empathic kids

The SNL skits on the debates

Intentionally funny obituaries

NFL player Alex Smith’s comeback story A fact-based social media debate

When it’s obvious young athletes are having fun on the field Dinner hot off the grill

The sounds of kids laughing from their rooms

Political ads that aren’t negative against the opponent Non-wrinkle pants Big, healthy trees

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