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What A Winter: This season is proving winter at the beach can be beautiful. Above is a scene from Northside Park last weekend. Ocean City Wants Funds To Continue Covering West OC Emergency Calls
Berlin Water Main Break Keeps Crews Busy Over Weekend With Major Repairs
Exhibition Driving Targeted In Revised Special Event Zone Bill Under Review
Eight Months Later, Berlin Park Looking To Reopen Next Week After Chemical Spill
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Faces In Places PAGE 28
People In Society
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Community
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Editorial PAGE 42
Things I Like PAGE 45
Sports
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Crossword PAGE 47
Fatherhood PAGE 48
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Music
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Ocean City, County Officials Talk WOC Emergency Services
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
SNOW HILL – Ocean City officials told county leaders this week the resort would no longer be subsidizing emergency medical service in West Ocean City. Mayor Rick Meehan asked the Worcester County Commissioners to decide whether they wanted Ocean City to continue providing EMS service to West Ocean City. He said that if the county did, the commissioners would need to cover the cost, as Ocean City’s responders were struggling to keep up with demands within town limits. “We are one call at times away from a disaster,” Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers said. Meehan said he was approaching
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the commissioners directly after a November letter and a meeting with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic and Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins yielded no results. He said that while Ocean City had provided EMS service to West Ocean City for years, the cost had risen as development there had increased. Ocean City currently has 42 full-time EMS employees and numerous part-time responders but is still struggling to meet demand. “We’re in a critical situation in Ocean City where we don’t have units available to service residents of Ocean City at all times because we’re out of units… ,” he said. “Many times that’s because those ambulances are in West Ocean City, which means we have to have more personnel, more ambulances, to provide those services.”
According to Meehan, in 2018 Ocean City responded to 828 calls in West Ocean City. That call volume represented 13% of the calls Ocean City EMS staff responded to in 2018. While Ocean City received some revenue from patients and through the county’s annual ambulance grant, Ocean City still covered $395,089 of the cost of West Ocean City calls in 2018. Adding in the calls that have been covered by the new Paramedic Unit 7, the response to West Ocean City has cost the resort $458,843. “The most important question I need to ask is do you want us to provide EMS service to West Ocean City area?” Meehan said. “When you provide a service you have to be paid for providing that service. The taxpayers of Ocean City can no longer subsidize
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half a million dollars a year to provide service outside the municipality.” Bowers said that every time EMS responders went to a call in West Ocean City it depleted the available personnel and increased response times. “A third of the time we run out of crews is because I have units in West Ocean City running calls,” Bowers said. “That means there’s no units available to run 911 calls at times.” Commissioner Jim Bunting said he wasn’t prepared to make a decision on the issue yet. “Let’s put our cards on the table,” he said. “If you don’t get an answer today what action are you going to take?” Meehan said the city would not be including funding to serve West Ocean City with EMS service in its budget. “There is a real economic issue here,” he said. Meehan said that if the county were to put together its own crew that would come at a cost of $1.6 million. “And that’s just for personnel,” he said, adding that Ocean City was willing and able to continue providing service to West Ocean City if it was compensated. Commissioner Chip Bertino said the issue wasn’t uncommon and that the county should research state guidelines before making a decision. He pointed out that all the local departments were struggling to fund EMS services. “We’re looking at just one sliver of this situation,” he said. “I think we should be looking at it holistically and not piecemeal.” Meehan pointed out that the county and Ocean City had discussed the issue years ago. “I realize batting the ball back over here is a political move but that’s ok,” he said, adding that the issue had been discussed when Sonny Bloxom was president of the commissioners 20 years ago. “We brought this to President Bloxom, you know what he told us? He told us to stop providing the service.” Meehan said Ocean City hadn’t done that because municipal leaders didn’t think it was the right thing to do. Bertino reiterated that EMS funding was a countywide issue not just a concern in Ocean City. He acknowledged that Ocean City and the county hadn’t always had the best relationship. “It always seems like we’re trapped in the past about what happened before,” he said. “We need to let that go.” Mitrecic said that the discussion needed to continue, particularly since Ocean City had to develop its budget before the county’s was finalized. Bunting said county fire chiefs had discussed the concept of EMS districts at a recent meeting. “I think that’s something we need to talk about,” he said. “We can’t make a decision today but there are some good ideas here.” The commissioners agreed to meet with county fire chiefs and then continue the discussion at a work session.
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Major Wallops Launch Sunday
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – Local residents and visitors on Sunday evening could have a front row seat for what should be quite a spectacle with a major rocket launch from NASA’s nearby Wallops Island Flight Facility scheduled. NASA and its private-sector partner Northrup Grumman is expected to launch the Antares rocket on Sunday evening at roughly 5:39 p.m. The Antares rocket will be carrying the Cygnus spacecraft, which will be delivering roughly 8,000 pounds of cargo including supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. The Antares measures about 131 feet tall, or roughly the equivalent of a 13-story building, and it’s the largest rocket launched from the Wallops Island Flight Facility. Depending on a variety of factors including the weather, the launch is expected to be visible across much of the eastern U.S. from South Carolina to Massachusetts and as far west as Ohio. With the Wallops Island Flight Facility just about 30 miles south of Ocean City, Assateague and the rest of Worcester County, residents and visitors in the resort area should have perhaps the best view of the spectacle. When NASA last launched at Antares rocket from Wallops in November, thousands gathered around the Inlet in Ocean City and at Assateague Island to watch the rocket arc its way across the sky. The Antares rocket and its cargo bound for the International Space Station was rolled out to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport launch this week and is on target for the Sunday evening launch. The mid-week forecast for Sunday predicts clear skies, but if the mission is scrubbed for any reason on Sunday, the next available launch window is Monday at around 5:15 p.m. A major launch from Wallops is always met with anticipation for many in the resort area and across the Lower Shore. The last successful Antares launch carrying the Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station went up in November. Sunday’s planned Antares launch will be the first resupply mission to the International Space Station in 2020. The Cygnus spacecraft is expected to reach the ISS by around 4:30 a.m. eastern standard time on Tuesday. It is expected to remain at the space station until May. The Antares launch carrying the Cygnus spacecraft to the ISS scheduled for Sunday will be carrying numerous research projects to the ISS in addition to its resupply mission to the space station.
Fatal Accident On Route 113
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The scene of a fatal accident on Route 113 is pictured Thursday morning.
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – A Parsonsburg man died in a collision on Route 113 in Berlin Thursday morning. Parsonsburg resident Johnnie Derrickson, 73, was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street in Berlin. According to the Berlin Police Department, Derrickson, who was driving a Chevy S10, was crossing Route 113 when the collision occurred. The other
vehicle involved, a 2017 Freightliner rollback tow truck, was traveling south on Route 113 when the collision occurred. The driver of the tow truck, 58year-old Robert Kressman from New York, was not injured and refused medical treatment. The cause of the collision, which left Route 113 closed for four and a half hours Thursday, is being investigated by the Berlin Police Department with the assistance of the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department.
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Some Residents Lose Water After Valve Failure
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BERLIN – A number of Berlin homes were without water much of the day Saturday as town crews performed an emergency repair of infrastructure on Broad Street. Town staff responded to the intersection of Broad and West streets early Saturday morning upon reports of water spurting onto the road. They spent the next 24 hours making repairs and resumed work during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Repairs were completed and the disturbed portion of the roadway was repaved Wednesday. “It’s like it never happened,” Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said. According to Fleetwood, the problem town staff identified Saturday was that a water main valve had failed. Though a nearby valve on West Street was replaced a few years ago, the infrastructure at the intersection of Broad and West Street dates back to the 1960s, Fleetwood said. “It’s just old infrastructure,” he said. Crews from the town, Goody Hill Groundworks, the Maryland State Highway Administration and Chesapeake Utilities were on hand as the broken valve was replaced. Town officials opted to replace two other valves in the same location as a preventative measure. It’s the final of those two valves that crews returned to replace in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Fleetwood said that while many homes and businesses were affected Saturday, including Rayne’s Reef and DiFebo’s, crews did what they could to minimize impact by leaving the water on as long as possible. “They tried to work with the leak happening as long as they could,” Fleetwood said. Residents are grateful the issue was repaired immediately but said there was little information provided by the town during the course of the lengthy outage. “I’m definitely thankful for all those guys putting in the overtime to make sure we all have water,” resident Bill Todd said. “I just wish the town could’ve updated people more so they wouldn’t get as many hairy eyeballs while they’re working. I’m sure that would make their job easier.” As far as the financial impact of Saturday’s repairs, Fleetwood said it was too early to say what the cost would be. He said he was confident that the cost could be covered with the water department’s contingency funds.
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Broadband Frustrations Continue For Worcester County
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
SNOW HILL – County officials again expressed their commitment to bringing broadband to Worcester County. At their last meeting in January, the Worcester County Commissioners asked CTC Technology & Energy to return to them with a proposal to monitor the performance of Bloosurf, the county’s current broadband provider. A proposal from CTC had not yet been received. “I don’t mean to be indignant, but we know what needs to be done…,”
Commissioner Chip Bertino said. “There are a number of clocks that are underway. Where is CTC? Do they not want the business? We had two weeks. This is an issue that's a priority for the commissioners.” In the wake of CTC Technology’s presentation of a broadband feasibility study in late January, Director of Information Technology Brian Jones presented the commissioners with a variety of recommendations this week. The first of those, as discussed at the last meeting, is undertaking an effort to map Bloosurf’s actual coverage in the county. Though the company re-
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ceived federal funding to bring broadband to Worcester County, officials say it isn’t doing what it advertised. “As noted during the last Worcester County Commissioners meeting and as Worcester County residents frequently report to us, there are ongoing challenges with Bloosurf's coverage and substantial parts of the county where service is not available even though the federal broadband coverage maps suggests the entire county is served by Bloosurf,” Jones said. Jones said the county should issue a request for information (RFI) to identify partners willing to work with the county to fill broadband gaps in the event it was determined Bloosurf was not doing what it was required to. “The goal of the RFI would be to identify entities willing to invest in the county to build communications networks and to apply for state and federal funding,” Jones said. “Of course this could be over multiple years if necessary.” Jones said the county should also support Choptank Electric Cooperative’s efforts to move into broadband service. “I feel that Choptank may be the most viable potential partner for our broadband efforts,” he said. Bertino said he was under the impression the commissioners had asked CTC Technology’s Joanne Hovis at the
last meeting to submit a proposal regarding testing Bloosurf’s coverage. “Where is it?” he said. Jones said he asked as recently as Tuesday morning for the proposal but had not yet received it. He added that Hovis had been busy finalizing the feasibility report presented last month. Kelly Shannahan, the county’s assistant chief administrative officer, said he would check back in with CTC. “We do want to be sure the proposal we get from CTC is a comprehensive proposal that will address the concerns that we have,” Shannahan said. “Honestly two weeks is a bit of a push up for a consulting firm like that to get a proposal back to us.” Commissioner Jim Bunting questioned the feasibility of working with Choptank if Bloosurf was still in the area. “My understanding of the way it works is Choptank could put the service in and provide that service,” Shannahan said. “What they can't do is apply for federal funding to cover their cost for that because Bloosurf is the sole provider under the federal grant. If we want Bloosurf out of the picture, we need to prove to the feds they're not providing the service they said they would provide …” The commissioners voted to accept the recommendations from Jones and work toward getting a proposal from CTC Technology as soon as possible.
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OCEAN CITY – While the legislation makes no specific reference to a tragic incident in late October that claimed the life of one of the resort’s young pillars of the community, a bill was introduced in the General Assembly this week allowing food-service operations to administer auto-injectable epinephrine, or EpiPens, in the event of an emergency. In late October, local businessman Chris Trimper suffered an extreme allergic reaction during a fundraising reception at the food service operation in the Ocean Downs Casino and did not survive. Trimper was administered an EpiPen at the scene when paramedics arrived, but continued to suffer seizures and did not survive. Such tragedies are often followed by what-ifs as mourners attempt to come to grips with a loss. In the wake of Trimper’s passage in October, resort officials began to question if the outcome might have been different if the restaurant stored and maintained EpiPens and had staff on hand trained in their usage. Research confirmed Maryland is one of just 14 states that currently do not allow private entities to obtain, store and utilize EpiPens during emergency situations. To that end, resort officials called
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for potential legislation that allowed certain private entities such as food service operations to obtain, store and train certain employees in the administration of EpiPens and, taking it a step further, suggested the legislation be called “Chris’s Law,” in honor of the late Trimper family pillar. Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) at the time vowed to research the issue and explore potential legislation. As promised, Carozza this week introduced Senate Bill 477. The bill would “authorize food service facilities to store and make available for administration auto-injectable epinephrine for a certain purpose under the program, authorize participating food service facilities, except under certain circumstances, to obtain a certain prescription for and supply of auto-injectable epinephrine, and require participating food service facilities to store a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine in a certain manner.” The bill would also “provide that certain individuals may not be liable for not taking certain actions,” and “provide immunity from civil liability for certain individuals under certain circumstances.” The bill defines anaphylaxis as a sudden, severe and potentially lifethreatening allergic reaction that ocSEE NEXT PAGE
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curs when an individual is exposed to an allergen. The bill would allow a participating facility to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals who are experiencing or are believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis when a physician or emergency medical services are not immediately available. The legislation also defines auto-injectable epinephrine as a portable, disposable drug delivery device that contains a pre-measured single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat anaphylaxis in an emergency situation. The bill would require eligible food service institutions to obtain a certificate allowing it to obtain, store and administer auto-injectable epinephrine in an emergency situation. The certificate holder would designate certain eligible agents certified in administering the EpiPens. For example, the agents would have to be at least 18 years of age and would have to successfully complete an educational training program. Under the legislation, the participating facilities would designate the employees who are certificate holders who will be responsible for the storage, maintenance and control of the supply of auto-injectable epinephrine. A participating facility may not obtain or store auto-injectable epinephrine unless it has at least two employees or designated affiliated individuals who are certificate holders. The bill includes language regarding liability against a certificate holder or agent who is acting in good faith while administering auto-injectable to an individual in distress. “In October, it was brought to the attention of local legislators that restaurants and other food service facilities do not have the authority to store and administer auto-injectable epinephrine during medical emergencies,” said Carozza this week. “This legislation would allow restaurants and food service facilities to obtain and store epipens under specified circumstances and for trained and certified employees to administer it during emergency situations. The legislation also provides immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances.” Carozza said while the bill has not been named Chris’s Law as suggested last fall, the tragic incident was the catalyst for the legislation. “We in our home community are still grieving the tragic and untimely death of our friend, Chris Trimper,” she said. “Afterwards, local leaders and community members brought to light that our restaurants do not have the authority to store and use EpiPens, and that it would require legislation for restaurants to have the option of carrying EpiPens on their premises. This bill gives restaurants and other food service facilities the option to do so on a voluntary basis, and may save lives in the future.”
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
SNOW HILL – A proposal to install a telecommunications tower near Route 90 failed to get the support of the Worcester County Commissioners. At the close of Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Bud Church made a motion to approve a request from Verizon to install a pole on county owned property near the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion failed to get a second. When contacted after the meeting, Church declined to comment on the issue. “It’s going to be brought back up,” he said. “I don’t want to jeopardize it.” The proposal from Verizon was included in Tuesday’s meeting packet but was pulled from the agenda. The
proposal, for a 115-foot tower to enhance wireless service along Route 90, was not the first to be submitted by Verizon. Plans for a 160-foot tower in Ocean Pines were rejected by the commissioners in 2018. When he brought the issue up at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, Church said Verizon had been in touch with him. “They’ve assured me that the pole they’d put up is necessary to keep the communications open for cell service coming in,” he said. “Cell service is growing in that area.” He added that he’d looked at the site of the proposed tower and found it appropriate. When he made a motion to approve the proposal, however, it failed to get a second. According to Joe Mitrecic, president of the commissioners, the Verizon proposal was pulled from Tuesday’s agen-
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da because Commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting had asked that it be tabled so they could have more time to review it. Mitrecic said it likely would not come back up, though, now that Church’s motion to approve it had failed. “Unless it comes up in some other form or fashion technically it died when he made that motion,” Mitrecic said. Bertino said he was relieved to see the lack of support behind the proposal. When the idea of a cell tower at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant came up in 2018, he said there were many area residents opposed to the proposal. “When we discussed it before, we had gotten a number of folks who were very concerned and did not want to see a tower constructed in their backyard,” Bertino said. “I’m very pleased we upheld that decision.”
Punkin Chunkin Seeks Shore Return
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – After a one-year hiatus in Illinois, the popular World Championship Punkin Chunkin event is seeking a new venue and a return to Delmarva. For decades, the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association (WCPCA) hosted the iconic fall event in rural areas of neighboring Delaware, but had been without a home since 2016 when a television producer was injured and later sued. That case was ultimately dismissed and the association was cleared, but finding a new home remained a challenge. Last year, the WCPCA pitched the idea of hosting Punkin Chunkin at the Inlet in Ocean City in October, and despite logistic and safety concerns associated with launching pumpkins thousands of feet into the ocean from downtown Ocean City, resort officials at least entertained the idea. Instead, the association moved the event to a rural area in Illinois last year. While the event went off without a hitch in Illinois last fall, the association is now seeking a return to its native roots on Delmarva and is looking for a new location somewhere in Maryland, Delaware or Virginia. “While we consider the 2019 ev-
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ent a success, we also realize the distance from our home base in Sussex County precluded many people from attending,” the statement reads. “Before we commit to taking the world championship on the road in 2020, we want to see if Delmarva can help bring this event closer to home and closer to our dedicated base of volunteers, vendors, teams and fans that supported us for so many years. To do that, we need somewhere willing to hold the event with lots of open space.” The statement asserts liability issues continue to present challenges for a potential relocation back to Delmarva, particularly Delaware. “Our roots will always be in Delaware, but without needed legislation limiting the liability that nonprofit organizations and landowners leasing their property may be exposed to from frivolous lawsuits, holding the event on private property within the state is not feasible,” the statement reads. “If Delaware is once again not an option for the World Championship Punkin Chunkin, we will continue to expand our search outside of the state, looking throughout the Delmarva region for a suitable property. Maryland, Virginia and beyond hold untapped potential for the WCPCA and, in some cases, already have legislation in place that Delaware lacks.”
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Enhanced Special Event Bill Includes Exhibition Driving
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – As expected, a bill aimed at strengthening the resort’s motorized special event zone legislation was introduced this week in the General Assembly, including, for the first time, certain offenses for which suspects can be arrested. State Senator Mary Beth Carozza this week introduced Senate Bill 878, which includes under exhibition driving operating a vehicle in a manner that produces abrupt acceleration or deceleration, skidding, swerving, raucous engine noise, gear grinding or wheels losing contact with the ground. For the first time in the evolution of the special event zone legislation, the potential penalties described in the bill include potential jail time. For example, violations could result in a term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days, or a fine of $1,000 or both. Delegate Wayne Hartman is expected to drop cross-filed legislation in the House late this week. If the crossfiled bills are ultimately approved by the General Assembly, exhibition driving, as defined by the bill, could become an arrestable offense with a maximum term of imprisonment of 60 days. “We’re looking to add exhibition driving,” Hartman said. “It would make
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it an arrestable offense. The individual charged with it could ostensibly be taken out of the event for the weekend. … It would provide more of a hammer. Hopefully, it would create a change in the attitude of some of the participants somewhat.” Another issue with some of the violations and citations issued during events in which the special event zone has been implemented is the lack of reciprocity with other states. While the hefty fines do hit violators in the pocket somewhat, the tickets and associated points on driver’s licenses that go along with them are not always reciprocal in the violator’s home state. “When you look at the data for the citations issued to out-of-state participants versus in-state participants, a considerable number of them are from out-of-state,” said Hartman. “This would make these things enforceable basically right away.” Hartman said he has been working with his colleague in the House, some of whom have a dog in the fight, to help ensure the success of the enhanced legislation this year. “I’ve been working with legislators who own property in Ocean City or who are familiar or sympathetic to some of the problems,” he said. “I feel like we have a good shot at getting this through.”
Although the special event zone has been implemented during a handful of motorized events since it was first adopted two years ago, the catalyst for the enhanced legislation continues to be the unsanctioned H2O International (H2Oi) event each late September. Again, H2Oi has never been officially sanctioned by the town of Ocean City and the formal event moved to Atlantic City two years ago. However, the unofficial hangerson associated with the original event continue to make their presence felt in Ocean City on the last weekend of September each year. After a particularly troublesome unofficial H2Oi event last September, resort officials promised everything was on the table in terms of attempting to curb some of the lawlessness. Armed with testimony, pictures and video footage, Hartman said he believes state lawmakers will grasp the importance of the enhanced special event zone legislation this year. “We’ve had a hard time in getting the General Assembly to approve harsher penalties,” he said. “With what happened last year and some of the new footage we have, it’s obvious we’re still having the same problems. I feel very optimistic we’ll have success this year.” Meanwhile, Carozza said this week
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the bill has its roots in the unsanctioned H2Oi event although the enhanced special event zone legislation could be applied to other motorized special events in the resort. “This is a priority local public safety bill which strengthens the current special events law by defining and increasing the penalties for exhibition driving,” she said. “We had an absolutely unacceptable and unsafe situation with the latest H2Oi event in Ocean City and this bill is one of the necessary actions we need to take to keep our residents and visitors safe during these types of events.” Carozza said prior to the committee hearing on Senate Bill 878, she will share a video link provided by the Ocean City Police Department of the reckless and unlawful actions taken by some participants in the unsanctioned motorized special event. “This bill will help keep Ocean City residents and visitors safe and family friendly, and I am encouraged by the support of my Senate colleagues for this legislation,” she said. Senate Bill 878 has been introduced as emergency legislation and Hartman’s companion bill in the House will presumably be the same. As such, it would need to be passed by a threefifths majority of each chamber in the General Assembly and the effective date would be the day it is enacted.
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Berlin Church Now Offering Blessing Box For Community
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BERLIN – A new pantry on the grounds of Buckingham Presbyterian Church is now open to members of the community. Located at the entrance of the church parking lot, the Little Free Pantry – or blessing box – provides a place where community members can both take and donate food and toiletries at any time of day or night. Similar in concept to the Little Free Library, the Little Free Pantry offers access to free resources utilizing community support. Lindsay Ashton, Buckingham Presbyterian’s youth coordinator, credits members of the church’s youth group for establishing the pantry. “We asked our youth group to come up with an idea to do in the community,” she said. “They ultimately decided
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they wanted to do some sort of food pantry.” In November, the church’s youth began constructing the pantry. And throughout the holiday season, they collected canned foods through a reverse advent calendar. In January, the church also held a Souper Bowl of Caring project, collecting canned goods to donate to the pantry. Macy Woroniecki, a member of the church’s youth group, said the group learned about the Little Free Pantry concept online. She noted that the pantry can serve members of the community when places like the Spirit Kitchen, located at Stevenson United Methodist Church, are closed. “We always say that hunger lives closer than you think it does,” she said. “We have the Spirit Kitchen at Stevenson United Methodist that’s open each Wednesday. But we thought, ‘What do
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Officials said the church’s pantry is also used to provide food for its new Adopt-A-Senior program. Deacon Carol Neal said late last year Berlin Police Officer Joseph Kerr asked the church to participate in a program delivering food to senior citizens in need. “Of course we said yes,” she said. Neal said pantry donations, coupled with food purchased from the grocery store, is delivered to two seniors in the community twice a month. “I think that’s what community is,” she said, “reaching out and taking care of each other.” Neal explained the pantry is one of many community programs offered at Buckingham Presbyterian. She noted that the church also provides rent and utility assistance to families identified by Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The congregation also helps families in need during the holiday season. Ashton added that the youth group also participates in family nights and monthly mission projects, raising funds and making or collecting items for those in and around the community. “It’s basically a way for them to get out in the community and do different things …,” she said. “It also brings families together in a world where families are so busy.” For more information on the Little Free Pantry, or any of Buckingham Presbyterian’s community projects, visit buckinghampcusa.org or the church’s Facebook page, or call 410641-0234. Ashton said all are welcome to participate in any of the church’s programs. “I think this pantry is going to help the community by providing a way for families to get food without having to jump through hoops,” Woroniecki said. “It also provides a space for the community to take, donate and support each other.”
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SALISBURY – A student’s efforts to collect 100 pictures for a class assignment received the support of several law enforcement agencies. In recent weeks, Rhett Staples, a kindergarten student at Asbury Child Development Center in Salisbury, has been on a mission to complete a class project. The assignment – to bring in 100 of something for the 100th day of school – was made more challenging when Rhett decided he wanted to take 100 pictures of himself with law enforcement personnel and display them on a “thin blue line” flag. “For the 100th day of school they are supposed to bring in a project that represents 100 of something …,” Kristin Staples, Rhett’s mother, said. “So he wanted to do 100 pictures with police officers.” Staples said Rhett’s interest in law enforcement began a few years ago, when he first toured the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office with Sheriff Mike Lewis. “Ever since then, whenever we went somewhere and saw a police officer, he would ask to get pictures with them,” she said. “He has been saving those pictures in an album.” Staples said Rhett began collecting new photos for his school project in recent weeks, visiting police departments,
sheriffs’ offices and police barracks throughout the lower Eastern Shore. In January, Staples also started a Facebook page to share her son’s efforts. “The response has been overwhelming,” she said. “We had police chiefs and officers and sheriffs reaching out to us. So just about every other day we’ve been visiting different departments and taking pictures.” To date, Rhett has taken pictures with officers from Baltimore County, Berlin, Salisbury, Seaford, Pocomoke and several other jurisdictions. He’s also been photographed with county sheriffs and state troopers. “It started as a really cool idea and with Facebook it’s blown up,” Staples said. “We are really grateful to everyone that has invited us to come out.” Staples said her son’s project is due on Feb. 7, but noted that Rhett will continue visiting law enforcement agencies. In the coming weeks, for example, he will visit agencies in Annapolis, Talbot County and Anne Arundel County. “He had a limited view of law enforcement before this, and I think he now knows it’s a much larger network and that different departments do things differently,” Staples said. “He has also enjoyed meeting new people.” For more information, or to follow Rhett’s efforts, visit “The Epic Police Adventures of Officer Staples” Facebook page.
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SNOW HILL – A Worcester County grand jury last week indicted an Ocean City man on 55 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography following a long investigation dating back to 2017. Jarrett John Wise, 52, was indicted last week by a Worcester County grand jury on five counts of felony distribution of child pornography and 50 total counts of possession of child pornography. Last summer, a Maryland State Police trooper executed a search warrant at Wise’s Ocean City home and seized a computer. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued and served last Thursday. Wise was held initially without bond. However, following a bail review hearing on Monday, he was released after posting a $25,000 bond. The charges against Wise date back as early as October 2017 including the felony counts of distribution of photographs of a minor engaged in sexual conduct. The indictment also includes 50 counts of possession of photographs depicting an individual under age 16 engaged in sexual conduct, possession of videos depicting an individual under age 16 engaged in sexual conduct and possession of visual representations of an individual under the age of 16 engaged in sexual conduct. The felony distribution counts carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. The misdemeanor possession charges carry a maximum penalty of five years and/or a $2,500 fine. It is unclear from court documents just when the search warrant was executed at Wise’s home. However, a letter dated July 2 to Dorchester County State’s Attorney Bill Jones introduces Wise’s attorney to the special prosecutor, suggesting the pending indictment dates back several months. Dorchester has handled the case from the beginning after Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser asked he be appointed as special prosecutor. Because Wise was a local law enforcement officer in the county for 13 years, Heiser requested Jones be appointed special prosecutor to avoid an appearance of conflict or impropriety in the case. Wise has been a Realtor for the last 18 years. During the bail review on Monday, several conditions were placed on Wise’s release on bond. For example, he is to remove all electronic devices with access to the internet from his home and is required to refrain from using any electronic devices with internet access. In addition, Wise is required to continue in his current sex offender mental health treatment program.
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FENWICK ISLAND – An application to construct an 18-slip marina to the south of Fenwick Island will be the subject of a public hearing later this month. On Feb. 20, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold a public hearing on an application to construct a minor marina to the south of Fenwick Island. The permit application – submitted by Christopher at the Townes At Bayshore Village, LLC – outlines plans for a community docking facility associated with the redevelopment of the former Lighthouse Cove Residential Community, located on the north side of Route 54. The redevelopment project, to be known as The Townes At Bayshore Village, will consist of 18 townhomes and 18 boat slips, according to the subaqueous land and marina permit application submitted to DNREC. Mooring of homeowner-owned vessels and the reconstruction of an existing pier are proposed along the property’s lagoon frontage. The developer has applied to construct and operate a new 18-slip minor marina by installing a 16-inchwide, 700-foot-long boardwalk, two 6-foot-wide, 24-foot-long piers and five boat lifts with four associated pilings, according to DNREC. The application also calls for dredging a portion of public subaqueous lands and two unnamed lagoons southeast of Lighthouse Cove and disposing the dredged material onsite. A representative with DNREC’s Division of Water, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands said this week that the application was submitted by the same developer that withdrew an application late last year for a 22-slip marina along the bulkheads of the same property. At the time, members of the Fenwick Island Town Council outlined their concerns regarding the 22-slip marina. While the property is located outside town limits, officials said they were concerned the proposed marina – specifically, the six slips to the north of the development – would impact incorporated properties, as well as navigation. A public hearing on the developer’s application will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at Fenwick Island Town Hall, located at 800 Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island. For more information, visit fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
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First-Degree Assault Charge For Attack OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly attacking another man with a golf club in the parking lot of a downtown residence. Around 1:40 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the downtown area and observed a suspect, later identified as Frank Jenkins, 43, of Ocean City, allegedly striking the rear and passenger side of a vehicle with his hands, according to police reports. The officer observed as the vehicle attempted to leave a downtown apartment complex parking lot and observed two females standing near it attempting to stop Jenkins from hitting it. As the officer approached the scene, he observed one of the females start to walk away. The officer reportedly observed Jenkins approach the female from the rear and forcibly grab her by the hood of her sweatshirt, causing her body to jerk backwards. The officer intervened and separated the parties. Jenkins was handcuffed and was instructed to sit on the curb. The officer approached the vehicle and observed a metal golf club on the
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ground adjacent to it. The officer made contact with the male driver of the vehicle, who was reportedly in extreme pain. The driver informed the officer while he was seated in his vehicle, Jenkins allegedly approached him and struck him numerous times in the left arm with the golf club, according to police reports. The officer noted in the report there was damage to the driver’s side window area and roof consistent with being hit with a golf club. Ocean City paramedics responded to the scene and treated the driver for a possible fractured left forearm and separated left shoulder. The driver refused any further treatment and was not transported to the hospital.
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The officer interviewed the female whose hood Jenkins grabbed. The victim told police she had been in a relationship with Jenkins for several months. The victim reportedly told police she had arrived at the apartment complex that afternoon to remove her personal belongings and that an argument ensued with Jenkins, according to police reports. During the argument, Jenkins reportedly grabbed a golf club and approached the female victim’s friends, who were waiting outside in the vehicle. The female victim told police she yelled “drive, drive, drive,” to her friends in an attempt to alert them of Jenkins’ approach with the golf club. The female victim told police that
February 7, 2020 was when Jenkins allegedly struck the male driver multiple times with the golf club. Shortly thereafter, the OCPD officer arrived on the scene. The officer was able to locate another unaffiliated witness who corroborated the story of Jenkins hitting the male driver with the golf club. The officer noted in the report the golf club was bent in a manner consistent with hitting the victim and the vehicle. Jenkins was charged with firstand second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property.
Drugs Found In Bag Left At Police Station OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested on multiple drug charges last weekend after allegedly going to police headquarters to retrieve his backpack filled with various narcotics. Around 10:30 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the front desk of police headquarters in the Public Safety Building at 65th Street for a reported drug violation. The responding officer met with a custody officer, who advised a gray book bag had been left at the front desk. The custody officer told the responding officer a search of the bag prior to his arrival turned up a white powdery substance inside. The officer took possession of the bag and completed an inventory of its contents. According the police reports, the search turned up Maryland DWI paperwork for Robert Conner, 44, of Ocean City. The search also reportedly turned up 16 one-gram vials of liquid marijuana used for vapor smoking in a black and red watch box, a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine in a cellophane bag and a crinkled piece of wax paper containing suspect cocaine. The search also revealed some change, a laptop computer, an iPhone and some District Court paperwork belonging to Conner. The custody officer who found the bag advised that the owner, Conner, had been notified to collect his property. A short time later, Conner arrived at the Public Safety Building to retrieve his property. Two OCPD officers observed Conner enter police headquarters and SEE NEXT PAGE
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asked the suspect if the bag was his. Conner told the officers it was his bag and provided an inventory of its contents including District Court paperwork with his name on it along with the laptop computer. At that point, Conner was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana over 10 grams.
Bar Disturbance Arrest OCEAN CITY – A York, Pa., man was arrested on disorderly conduct charges this week after allegedly causing a disturbance at a downtown bar. Around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a bar on Wicomico Street for a reported disorderly individual. When the officer arrived, he observed through the bar window an individual later identified as Austin Bentley, 21, of York, Pa., attempting to engage bar staff in a physical altercation. Upon entering the bar, the officer could distinctly hear Bentley yelling and screaming and disturbing other patrons in the establishment, according to police reports. Based on observation, the officer arrested Bentley for disorderly conduct. According to police reports, Bentley exhibited signs of intoxication and continued to be confrontational. While the officer walked Bentley to his patrol vehicle, Bentley allegedly continued to yell and scream that he knew his rights. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Downtown Squatter Charged With Burglary OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury woman was arrested and charged with burglary and theft last week after allegedly breaking into a downtown apartment and taking up residence last fall. Kenesha Alvira-Encarnacion, 24, of Salisbury, was arrested last week and charged with fourth-degree burglary and theft stemming from her alleged break-in at a downtown apartment on Baltimore Avenue last October. According to police reports, a maintenance man who worked for a downtown restaurant went to the apartment on Oct. 30 to remove window air conditioning units for the winter season. The maintenance man entered the locked unit in question using his keys and found Alvira-Encarnacion in the kitchen cooking pizza, according to police reports. The maintenance man questioned the suspect about her being in the apartment and the suspect reportedly told him she was let in by another man to do some cleaning. According to police reports, the maintenance man called the apartment’s owner, who confirmed no one had permission to be in the unit, which was a seasonal rental and had been
The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch closed up since mid-September. While the maintenance man was on the phone with the apartment owner, Alvira-Encarnacion fled the area on foot. An OCPD officer located AlviraEncarnacion a short time later near 4th Street and questioned her about being in the apartment. Alvira-Encarnacion told the officer a similar story about being let in the apartment that morning by another man in order to do some cleaning. Alvira-Encarnacion was in possession of a key to the apartment at that time and was able to provide other pertinent information about its owner. At that point, the OCPD officer retrieved the key from Alvira-Encarnacion and she was free to leave. However, further investigation revealed Alvira-Encarnacion did not know the maintenance man or the man who allegedly let her in to clean, nor did she enter the unit with a key. Instead, she reportedly entered through an unlocked window and had taken up residence in the apartment until she had been discovered. As a result, she was located last week and was taken into custody. She has been charged with fourth-degree burglary and theft.
Disorderly Arrest Nets Probation OCEAN CITY – A Chestnut Hill Cove, Md., man arrested in October after getting kicked out of a midtown nightclub and causing a scene while refusing to leave, pleaded guilty last week to disorderly conduct and was placed on probation. Last Oct. 17, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to the area of 50th Street for a reported disorderly male. When the officers arrived, he observed the suspect, later identified as Ryan Budka, 32, of Chestnut Hill Cove, Md., being held down on the ground by security personnel from a nearby nightclub. According to police reports, Budka was flailing on the ground and screaming “don’t hurt me,” and “get off me.” Security staffers told police Budka had been falling over in the nightclub and had attempted to expose himself to patrons, which is why he was told he had to leave. According to police reports, Budka did leave the area in a taxi, but returned a short time later and refused to leave the area. Security staffers attempted to walk Budka off the premises, but he escaped their grasp and ran back toward the entrance to the nightclub, which is when a security staffer took him to the ground. While on the ground, Budka reportedly kicked a nearby parked vehicle, causing damage. Based on the evidence and testimony, Budka was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment. During a search incident to the arrest, suboxone was found in Budka’s wallet and additional charges were tacked on. Last week, Budka pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was placed on probation for one year.
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OCEAN CITY – Satisfied the plans met all the code requirements, resort planners this week signed off on a new outside gazebo bar for a midtown restaurant. The Planning Commission had before them on Tuesday a site plan review for a roughly 800-square-foot gazebo and outside bar requested by the Bayside Skillet at 77th Street. The plan includes the construction of a gazebo and outside bar along the bayside of the property on the northwest corner of an existing outdoor deck. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy explained the business owner had first applied for a building permit and the
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project had nearly made it through that approval process before it was determined it needed the oversight of the planning commission. “It came through as a building permit application and all of the other permitting agencies had approved it before we realized it required a site plan review,” she said. “Almost everything had been worked out. This one is pretty straightforward.” Gordy said the town’s environmental engineer and the fire marshal’s office had already approved the expansion and it was only after a final review was it determined the additional square footage mandated a site plan review. She said the project met all of the code requirements, including the park-
ing requirements. With that said, the planning commission unanimously approved the site plan approval for the Bayside Skillet’s outdoor gazebo bar. “I think it’s a great idea,” said Planning Commission chair Pam Buckley. “It looks like it will really take advantage of those beautiful bayfront views.” The approval of the outdoor gazebo bar was the only item on Tuesday’s agenda that required action, but the planning commission began a dive into some proposed draft amendments to the city’s code. Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville presented the commission with a laundry list of potential code amendments that could require public hearings and ultimately approval by the Mayor and Council.
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For example, Neville explained the code needed some clarification on building heights in the downtown area. The current code allows for four-story buildings with 40 feet in height, although some taller projects are allowed through a special exception. Neville said the intent of the potential code amendment was to provide incentives to developers to design buildings with pitched roofs and dormers in keeping with the desired downtown design standards. As an incentive, the four-story, 40-foot height requirements could be relaxed somewhat. “It’s a housekeeping issue and really a simple change,” he said. “If you use a pitched roof with dormers, you can use that space instead of it being considered an attic. You could ostensibly gain a fifth floor, but the trade off is we get the design standards we want down there.” Planning Commissioner Peck Miller said the issue was not a new one. Miller said encouraging pitched roofs on new buildings was better than the alternative. “We’ve talked about this for a long time,” he said. “The fear at the time was that we’d get a lot of flat roofs at four stories. We’re trying to encourage pitched roofs where possible because we wanted to avoid a bunch of flat roofs in the downtown area that aren’t in keeping with the design standards.” In a related issue, the planning commission discussed a possible change in the percentage of a top floor of a new building in the downtown area that could be counted in the formula for occupation. Out of a desire to get new development projects in the downtown area with aesthetically-pleasing pitched roofs with dormers and gables, for example, a formula was created to designate what percentage of the top-floor space could be dedicated to housing. Neville said the issue could be revisited, but said discussions at the staff level led to the belief the existing language in the code addresses it. “The feeling from the design committee is that there’s enough flexibility in the language that would allow a developer to utilize a percentage of that attic space as employee housing,” he said. “The understanding is they would still have to meet all of the other requirements of the code including parking in order to utilize that space for anything other than storage. We could get some nice architectural features in exchange for some flexibility on how that space can be utilized.” Neville said a new hotel at 1st Street and Baltimore Avenue provided an example. “They were able to use 50% of the space for employee housing and still have 50% set aside to meet the other requirements,” he said. “The thing to remember it’s an incentive program and there will likely be trade-offs.”
County Worried Over Immigration Detention Bill
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It was great to get out and about and catch up with some friends on Super Bowl Sunday, including stops at the Crabcake Factory Bayside in Fenwick Island, Harborside (reopening after a winter break renovation) and Hooters West OC.
Crabcake Factory Bayside: Carroll Cilento, Peggy Cilento, Rick Langdon and Mary Ann Langdon By Tyler Horton
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Harborside: Jo Collinson, Connie Hall and Debbie Winter
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Berlin Hoping To Reopen Heron Park Next Week
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BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – Heron Park could reopen as soon as next week. Town staff were finishing up cleanup efforts at the park this week. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said that as long as work is complete, he plans to suggest reopening the park at Monday’s meeting of the town council. “I think it’s ready to reopen,” he said. “All perceived and known safety concerns based on noncompletion of the demolition have been addressed.” The park on Old Ocean City Boulevard has been closed to the public for months. A contractor was in the midst of demolishing several obsolete buildings at the 60-acre park in June when a chemical spill was identified. The town spent close to $300,000 on cleanup of the spill but was advised it would cost even more to clean up the debris left from the interrupted demolition work. Rather than spend the $55,000 quoted by a contractor to clean up the debris, Fleetwood had town staff do what they could at the site. Town employees were able to remove the bulk of the debris. The biggest project they accomplished was removing the rebar and concrete from the clarifier tank leftover from the property’s days as a chicken plant. After the metal and concrete remnants were removed, dirt leftover from the creation of the submerged gravel wetland on Graham Avenue was spread over the area. In the spring grass seed will be planted. Fleetwood said there were plans to add picnic tables to a concrete platform between two of the park’s ponds. The only area of the park town employees weren’t able to address was the small dilapidated building at the edge of one pond. Fleetwood said that would be fenced off. Amy Field, chair of the park’s advisory committee, toured the site with Fleetwood this week. “I was pleased and encouraged to see firsthand the work that has been done to clean up the park and remove the debris,” she said. “When the park opens, I hope visitors will be patient in waiting for every last task to be completed. But if they're like me, they are ready to get back to walking the paths and doing some bird watching. My dog has been missing the park too... so we'll be eager to get back to enjoying it.”
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Dolores Cavanaugh Kenny BERLIN – Dolores “Dee” Cavanaugh Kenny, 88, entered her eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 with her sons Steve and Guy snuggled on both sides of her. Born on Sept. 16, 1931 in the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, she was one of three daughters (Clare, Dolores and Jacqueline) born to the late Thomas and Clare Cavanaugh. Dolores graduated Downingtown High School in Pennsylvania in 1949. Dolores began her service to the community in 1952 when she graduated from the Chester County Hospital School of Nursing where she worked in the Emergency Department as a DOLORES CAVANAUGH Registered Nurse and KENNY became Charge Nurse of the Department. Dolores was then offered a job with the Pennsylvania Department of Health where she continued to focus on the health and wellbeing of others. Married in 1953 to Thomas Joseph Kenny of Newfoundland, Canada, Dolores and Thomas moved to Exton, Pa., where they birthed their first son Thomas Joseph, Jr. in 1955 followed by Stephan Michael in 1968. Shortly after
the passing of her husband in 1991, Dolores moved to Ocean City where she was an active part of her community. Dolores was a member of St. Luke’s, St. Andrew’s and St. John Neumann Catholic Church and was founding treasurer of The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Dolores was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Ocean City. Dolores continued working with her son, Stephan Kenny, in Ocean City. Dee was an avid sports fan and a ferocious reader. She especially enjoyed March Madness, watching every college basketball game and often correctly predicted who would win the bracket. Her love for basketball started in high school where she was the high school sports editor for the newspaper. She went on to write for the Downingtown Archive and West Chester Daily Local News. Dolores loved the Baltimore Rav-
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ens and you could find her dressed in glistening purple jewelry and clothing anytime the Ravens were playing. Dolores loved animals, especially dogs, and most recently her grand-dog Cole-Haan, a Black English Lab. In 2017 Dolores’ health began to decline requiring 24-hour care while residing at the Berlin Nursing Home. Dolores showed so many what it meant to care for others. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Dolores was elected president of the Resident Council at the Berlin Nursing Home in 2018 and re-elected in 2019. If you saw Dolores in the hallways of the nursing home as she carried around a journal, planning events for her fellow residents, you would have thought she was the administrator of the facility. Each year she found joy in organizing Christmas gifts for each resident and always wanted a few extra gifts for
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BERLIN – Frank Joseph Geppi, age 90, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frank D. Geppi and Catherine Gutman Geppi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Zoltowski Geppi, and son David W. Geppi. He is survived by his children, Steven Geppi and his wife Kathy, Gary Geppi, Timothy Geppi and his wife Debra, and Kevin Geppi and his wife Kelli, FRANK JOSEPH Susan Crownover and GEPPI her husband Tom, Kathy Liddle and her husband Rick and Carleen Geppi. There are 20 grandchildren, 19 greats and one great-great grandchild. Mr. Geppi was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and had been a Baltimore City fire fighter for 27 years. As a Berlin resident, he also served in the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire De-
The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch partment. He was an avid Ravens fan. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A donation in his memory may be made to the Baltimore City Fire Department, 401 East Fayette St., Baltimore, Md. 21202. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Penny Lee Baker SNOW HILL – Penny Lee Baker, age 76, died on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at her home. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late James and Emma Taylor Scarborough. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J.P. Bak-
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er, Jr., in 2017, and her son, James “Buddy “Baker, III, in 2006. Surviving are her daughters, Sheila Rivera, Peggy Windsor and Hope Waidner, all of Snow Hill. There are seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Walter “Buck” Scarborough of Salisbury and PENNY LEE BAKER his wife Sylvia, and Jimmy Scarborough and his partner Chip Futrell of Wilson, N.C.; sister Flora Brittingham and her husband Wayne, of Pocomoke; nieces Wendy Bowman and Carla Barfield; and nephew Tom Brittingham. She leaves her two “special sis-
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Taking a break from the pizza to pose for a picture were Ocean Pines General Manager Don Viola, Bob Long and Scott Wheatley at the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council Happy Hour Party.
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Having a ball at the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council Happy Hour pizza party were Bernie and Ginger McGovern with Bunk and Bonnie Machen.
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The Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council hosted a pizza party happy hour for its members with Susan Morris (OPLGA Chairman), Don McMullen (OPMGA Chairman) and Past Chair Ann Shockley in attendance.
Pairing up with their sweet and savory dishes were Crock Off contestants Robin Carey (apple pie) and Denise Cooper (chicken sliders) at Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery.
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room Manager Jerry Connolly and General Manager Katie Duke were happy with the turnout for their Meals on Wheels fundraiser.
Team Yum! Members Sarah Heinicke and Gavin Wierschke dressed in their chef best for the 4th Annual Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery Crock Off benefiting Meals on Wheels Cheer Center.
Ocean Pines Board of Directors Treasurer Larry Perrone and Director of Golf John Malinowski enjoyed the happy hour event put on by the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council.
Breakfast cooks Rob Eckenrode and Paul Fohner did a great job keeping up with the crowd at the Holy Savior Parish January breakfast.
At the 2019 Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery Crock Off for Meals on Wheels, Shannon Hutson and Ted Dick presented Shannon’s Stuffed Pepper Soup.
The Holy Savior Parish monthly breakfasts are always wonderful with Sharon Rittmeyer and Penny Gugliuzzo behind the buffet line.
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Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly gettogether to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month. Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com. Second Tuesday of Month: Eastern Shore Stamp Club Meeting 6 p.m. Salisbury branch, Wicomico County Library. Meetings held in basement.
Every Wednesday: Delmarva Hand Dance Club Dance To Sounds of ’50s And ’60s Music 5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddaning.com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-208-1151. Every Wednesday: Rotary Club The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club meets Wednesdays on a weekly basis at the Residence Inn in Ocean City at 6 p.m.
Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting 2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. No meetings June, July, August. 410-723-2639 or 410-250-2548.
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First Saturday Of Month: Writers Group 10 a.m.-noon. Berlin branch, Worcester County Library. Anyone interested in writing is invited to join the group and share a story, poem or essay or just come and enjoy listening to others. This is a free activity. New members are always welcome. The group is comprised of amateur as well as professional, published writers willing to share their knowledge and offer tips on being creative with words. February 7: Oyster Fritter Sandwiches American Legion on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin will offer from 2 p.m.-until for $9. Public welcome.
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February 7: February 7: Chicken/Fish Dinner St. Paul United Methodist will hold 11 a.m.-until, eat-in or carry-out, fried chicken platter for $8 or fried fish dinner for $8. February 8: Soup & Sandwich Lunch Whaleyville United Methodist Church will host an all-you-can-eat soup and salad lunch from noon-2 p.m. Cost $7 for adult and $4 for child.
February 8: Central Committee Meeting Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County to meet from 9-11 a.m. at the Pocomoke Library. All interested persons are welcome to attend. 410-213-1956.
February 8: Craft Club Opening The Pine’eer Craft Club Artisan Gift Shop is scheduled to reopen in its new location. The brand-new building is adjacent to White Horse Park, near the site of the weekly farmer’s market. Shop open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
February 9: Rededication Event The Ocean City Power Squadron will rededicate the power squadron’s display of its members many achievements and community contributions throughout the years at 3 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.
February 9: Friends, Family Day New Bethel United Methodist Church will hold at 3:30 p.m. featuring guest speaker Pastor Lemuel Franklin Dixon, a 1964 Worcester High School graduate.
February 11: Plein Air Demo Local artist Marthia Peleggi will lead a demonstration at 3:30 p.m. at the Berlin Library loft. Event will be repeated March 17 at 3:30 p.m. She will answer questions about plein air and oil painting process.
February 13: AARP Meeting The local Ocean City AARP chapter will meet at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. for social half hour and refresh-
ments. Guest speaker will discuss Medicare. Optional luncheon will follow at Crabcake Factory on Route 54. February 14: Crab Cake Dinner Stevenson United Methodist Church will host 46:30 p.m. with carryouts available and a bake sale table.
February 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner Sons of the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City will host from 5-8 p.m. Dinner includes New York Strip steak and assorted sides. Cost $18/person. Call 301-943-9722 or 410-289-3166.
February 15: Annual Foreman’s Day Calvary United Methodist Church will host guest speaker Minister Betty Foreman-Gibbs at 3:30 p.m. with dinner at 2 p.m.
February 15: AYCE Fried Chicken Dinner New Hope United Methodist Church in Willards will host from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost $13 for adults. Carryouts available. Baked goods for sale.
February 16: Italian Dinner St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church offering tickets for its authentic Italian dinner prepared by the Francesco Candeloro family from 1-5:30 p.m. Tickets $15/adults, $7.50 for children 6-12 and free children under 5. Carry out available. Advance tickets recommended, call 410-289-3453.
February 20: NAACP Meeting Worcester County NAACP will meet at the North Worcester County MAC Senior Center in Berlin at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Debbie Smullen of Worcester Goes Purple.
February 22: Pancake Breakfast Kiwanis will host in the Ocean Pines Community Center Assateague Room, 8-11 a.m. Carryout available.
February 22: Gospel Sing & Dinner Powellville United Methodist will serve BBQ or crab cake platters from 4-6 p.m. followed by music from Pastor Danny Travers in the sanctuary. February 22: Family Fun Day
Page 33 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 will host 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come learn about the legion family through fun, games and demonstrations featuring face painting 11 a.m.-1 p.m., prizes, arts and crafts and more.
February 22: Bingo Willards Volunteer Fire Company will hold at the Willards Lions Club with doors opening at 5 p.m. and early bird games at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. with $125 payouts per game. Food and desserts for sale. February 25: Retirees Meeting Wicomico Retried Educational Personnel’s winter meeting will be held at the Salisbury Moose Lodge. Social time from 11:30 a.m.-noon followed by lunch. The cost is $10 person, with Wicomico County School staff receiving a complimentary meal if this is their first time attending. Call 410-883-2292 to RSVP by Feb. 10. Please bring school supplies to this meeting to replenish local latch-key tutoring programs.
February 25: Pancake Supper All Hallows Episcopal Church in Snow Hill continues a decades tradition with its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets for dine-in service, $8 for adults, $5/kids. All take-out orders are $8. Advance tickets only, call 410-632-1216.
February 27: Luncheon, Meeting The Republican Women of Worcester County will host luncheon and general meeting at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Cost of the luncheon is $20/person. Doors open at 10:30 am with meeting beginning at 11 am. To make your reservation, go to www.gopwomenofworcester.org. March 3-5: Md. Basic Boating Course The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering at the Ocean Pines Library. There is $15 fee for all three evenings. Register by calling Barry Cohen at 410935-4807, or Email CGAUX1205@Gmail.com March 5-8: OC Film Festival Tickets are available for the fourth annual event showcasing 100 films by regional and international filmmakers at venues throughout Ocean City. Tickets on sale through Eventbrite.com
March 12: AARP Meeting The local Ocean City AARP chapter will meet at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. for social half hour and refreshments.
March 21: Steak Dinner American Legion Post 123, Boggs-Disharoon Squadron 123 and Sons of the American Legion hosting 4-7 p.m. in Berlin.
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Conservation Easement Approved
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BY BETHANY HOOPER
STAFF WRITER
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County approved the acquisition of a conservation easement on Porter Mill Road this week. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to approve a Rural Legacy Area easement acquisition on Porter Mill Road. Frank McKenzie, chief of technical services and environmental planning for Wicomico County, said the landowners will receive $405,000 in exchange for a conservation easement that limits development potential on the property. “What we are requesting tonight is your approval for us to proceed with this acquisition to purchase the easement of 270 acres,” he said. As part of the easement agreement, the property owners will be allowed to retain an existing dwelling unit and establish one new single-family dwelling and one accessory dwelling unit on existing parcels. However, they would forfeit rights to any further subdivision activity on the site. McKenzie told the council the county’s zoning code allowed 17 dwelling units on the Porter Mill Road property. “Ultimately, we are reducing development potential in an area that is
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agricultural in nature,” he said. For this project, McKenzie said the county would partner with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Chesapeake Conservancy, the Lower Shore Land Trust and the Department of the Navy, which contributes to the purchase of conservation easements that fall under its flight paths. He noted that the Navy would contribute $202,500, while the Chesapeake Conservancy and the Wicomico Forest Conservation Fund would contribute $150,000 and $15,000, respectively. “In this project, we are only requesting $37,500 from the Rural Legacy Program,” he said. With administrative costs, appraisal work and legal fees, the conservation easement for the Porter Mill Road property totaled $460,270. “They estimate that the easement value is $1,495 per acre, for a total of $405,000 …,” McKenzie said. “In addition to that, there are other funds that are necessary to make this deal happen, and that includes legal work, the cost of appraisal, survey work and several other items.” The council voted 5-0 to approve the acquisition of the conservation easement. Since its inception in 2002, the Wicomico County Rural Legacy Program has has protected more than 4,500 acres of land.
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District Governor Bill Ferguson recently installed two new members into the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured, from left, are Gina Shaffer, Brian Shockley, Ferguson and the new members’ sponsor, Margaret Mudron. The club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Ocean City.
Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews initiated 27 new members into Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 last month in the Flaig-Wagner Banquet Hall at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue. After the ceremony, new members along with family and friends, enjoyed camaraderie and fellowship in the downstairs lounge.
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The Worcester County NAACP hosted Census spokesperson James Jones at its January meeting. Jones emphasized the significance of the 2020 Census as the results help determine our state's representatives in Congress. The NAACP meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at the North Worcester County Senior Center in Berlin. Jones is pictured with NAACP officers.
Lower Shore CASA, a division of Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc., has announced the appointment of three new Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs, to the program. The newly certified volunteers are Doreen Angelo Haynes, Cynthia “Cyndy” Smoak and Regina “Reggie” Chapman. CASA volunteers are court appointed, trained and committed adults who represent and advocate for a child’s best interests within the child welfare system. Pictured from left, are Judge Peggy Kent, CASA Volunteer Supervisor Nina Tomaselli, Hayes, Smoak and Chapman and Family Magistrate Cathi Coates.
The Lions Club MD District 22 B Governor John Lawrence visited the Ocean City Lions Club and shared his message, “Experience the Joy of Service.” Lawrence is pictured with Ocean City Lions President John Topfer.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your natural Arian leadership qualities make you the person others will follow in tackling that important project. But don't get so involved in the work that you neglect your personal life. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Aspects favor sorting through your possessions, both at work and at home, to start giving away what you don't use, don't need or don't like. Relax later with someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): The issues are not quite as clear as they should be. That's why you need to avoid getting involved in disputes between colleagues at work or between relatives or personal friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22): You'll get lots of support from others if you own up to your mistake quickly and include a full and honest explanation. Learn from this experience so that you don't repeat it. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): There might be some early confusion over a major move, whether it's at work or at home. But once you get a full breakdown of what it entails, it should be easier to deal with. Good luck. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Creating order out of chaos, even in the most untidy spaces, should be no problem for organized Virgos. So go ahead and do it, and then accept praise from impressed colleagues. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Whether it's for business purposes or just for leisure, a trip might be just what you need right now. You would benefit both from a change of scenery and from meeting new people. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): While things generally go well this week, a romantic situation seems to have stalled. But you can restart it if you want to. Then again, maybe this is a chance to reassess the situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): A meeting that was promised quite a while back could finally happen. So be sure you're prepared with everything you'll need to make your case sound convincing and doable. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A workplace blunder could create a problem down the line unless you deal with it right now to see how and why it happened. Don't be surprised at what you might learn. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): This is a good time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjustments are called for. Be honest with yourself as you decide what to keep, what to discard and what to change. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Letting yourself be bathed in the outpouring of love and support from those who care for you will help you get through a difficult period sooner rather than later. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an uncanny gift for reaching out to all people and creating bridges of understanding among them. Š 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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HELP WANTED KITCHEN STAFF:Coins Pub now hiring Kitchen Staff, Full & PT. Apply within 2pm Thurs-Sun. 28th St & Coastal Hwy. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DENTAL HYGENIST: Family friendly dental office seeking Registered Dental Hygienist. Please email resume to: dentistryinthepines@gmail.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GENERALS KITCHEN: Now Hiring Part Time Busser. Call 443614-0516. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TILE SETTER FOR CONDO BATHS: Call Ron at 443-7831966. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOUTHSIDE GRILL WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious, willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy. 410-2131572. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GO-CART SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED: FT/YR. Call 410-289-4902 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SALON PROFESSIONALS: The Boulevard has space available for independent booth renters. We offer full week, 1/2 week and daily pricing. Send confidential inquiries to Theboulevard21811@aol.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCESSOR Ocean City law firm has a position for a Real Estate Settlement Processor. Experience with the Title Express Program preferred but not required. Monday through Friday 9:00 to 4:30. Salary will be based upon qualifications. To apply, please send resume to Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
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Ocean Pines Early Bird 4 Large bedrooms and great room w/ cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Master bdrm. & bath w/jet tub & seperate shower. Large kitchen with lots of cabinets. All-purpose room. 2 car garage and large deck. Overlooks golf course.
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$359,950 Showing by Appt. Call 410-726-0698 FSBO DIRECT OCEANFRONT Lrg. 1BR Condo. Fabulous view of Ocean & Bay. Top Flr. New stainless appls. Realtors Welcome. Firm at $255,000. 717-580-8261. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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HAROLD H THOMAS REVOCABLE TRUST D. 5/2/2001
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SHOREAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC C/O KENNY LAW GROUP, LLC 11426 YORK ROAD, 1ST FLOOR COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND 21030
SERVE: THOMAS H HAROLD, TRUSTEE AND STONE HARBOUR VILLAS CONDOMINIUM COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS SERVE: PRESIDENT
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MAUREEN L. HOWARTH, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: 13266 STONE HARBOUR LN, 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 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. 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 in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: List No. 37, Parcel No, 10384435, Property Description: UNIT 33 PH 7, JEFFERSON AVE, STONE HARBOUR VILLAS CM, Assessed to HAROLD H THOMAS, REVOCABLE TRUST and THOMAS H HAROLD, TRUSTEE, also known as 13266 STONE HARBOUR LN, 3307, OCEAN CITY, Maryland 21842, on the Tax Roll of the Director of Finance. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 21st of January, 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 three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21st day of February , 2020 warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 26th day of March, 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 JANUARY 24, 2020 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY JUDGE
SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD TRUE TEST COPY 3x 1-24, 1-31, 2-07
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-19-000381 SHOREAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC C/O KENNY LAW GROUP, LLC 11426 YORK ROAD, 1ST FLOOR COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND 21030 Plaintiff vs. WILLIAM W. WRIGHT, MANAGING MEMBER OF SW CONDOMINIUM LLC, A MD FORFEITED LLC AND ELIZABETH ZAJIC, TRUSTEE AND WELLS FARGO BANK, NA F/K/A WACHOVIA BANK, NA AND (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property situate and lying in Worcester County and known as:) 11500 COASTAL HWY #607 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SERVE ON: MAUREEN L. HOWARTH, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: 11500 COASTAL HWY #607 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842
The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch tion: U 607 BEACH HWY, SEA WATCH CM, Assessed to SW CONDOMINIUM LLC, also known as 11500 COASTAL HWY #607, OCEAN CITY, Maryland 21842, on the Tax Roll of the Director of Finance. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 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 three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21s t day of February, 2020, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 26th day of March , 20 20 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 JANUARY 24, 2020 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY JUDGE SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD TRUE TEST COPY 3x 1-24, 1-31, 2-07
THIRD INSERTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-19-000380 SHOREAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC C/O KENNY LAW GROUP, LLC 11426 YORK ROAD, 1ST FLOOR COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND 21030
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.
Plaintiff vs. DAVID CARABELLI AND SIESTA VILLAS CONDOMINIUM COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS AND (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property situate and lying in Worcester County and known as:)
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 in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: List No. 90, Parcel No. 10143667, Property Descrip-
5104 COASTAL HWY, 101N OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SERVE ON: MAUREEN L. HOWARTH, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: 5104 COASTAL HWY, 101N OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
21842 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. 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 in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: List No. 17, Parcel No. 10289858, Property Description: U 101 N BTW 51st & 52ND STS SIESTA VILLAS CM, Assessed to DAVID CARABELLI, also known as 5104 COASTAL HWY, 101N, OCEAN CITY, Maryland 21842, on the Tax Roll of the Director of Finance. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 17TH OF JANUARY, 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 three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21ST day of February, 2020, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 26th day of March, 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 JANUARY 24, 2020 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY JUDGE SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD TRUE TEST COPY 3x 1-24, 1-31, 2-07
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-19-000379 SHOREAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC C/O KENNY LAW GROUP, LLC 11426 YORK ROAD, 1ST FLOOR COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND 21030
Page 39 Plaintiff vs. JUNE F STIELPER AND PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A BANK OF DELAWARE SERVE: CSC-LAWYERS IN CORPORATING SERVICE COMPANY RESIDENT AGENT AND MONTEGO BAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. SERVE: JAMES W. ALMOND, ESQ., RESIDENT AGENT AND (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property situate and lying in Worcester County and known as:) 503 NAUTICAL LN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SERVE ON: MAUREEN L. HOWARTH, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: 503 NAUTICAL LN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 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. 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 in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: List No. 88, Parcel No. 10194555, Property Description: LOT 213 SEC 6A NAUTICAL LANE PL, MONTEGO BAY MOB HM PK, Assessed to JUNE F. STIELPER and FRANCIS G. STIELPER, also known as 503 NAUTICAL LN, OCEAN CITY, Maryland 21842, on the Tax Roll of the Director of Finance. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 21ST OF JANUARY, 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 three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21ST day of February, 2020, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 26th day of March, 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 JANUARY 24, 2020 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY JUDGE SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD TRUE TEST COPY 3x 1-24, 1-31, 2-07
THIRD INSERTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-19-000378 SHOREAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC C/OKENNY LAW GROUP, LLC 11426 YORK ROAD, 1ST FLOOR COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND 21030 Plaintiff vs. LORA N COHILL TRUST SERVE: DONALD E COHILL, TRUSTEE 3206 MORNING GLORY COURT APT 108 PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 SERVE: DONALD E COHILL, TRUSTEE 6 MOBY DICK DR OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 SERVE: KATHLEEN C. SMITH, TRUSTEE 3206 MORNING GLORY COURT, APT 108 PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 SERVE: KATHLEEN C. SMITH, TRUSTEE 6 MOBY DICK DR OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 AND OCEAN PINES ASSOCIATION, INC. (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property situate and lying in Worcester County and known as:) 6 MOBY DICK DR OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND 21811 AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SERVE ON: MAUREEN L. HOWARTH, COUNTY ATTORNEY ONE WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1103 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: 6 MOBY DICK DR OCEAN PINES, MARYLAND
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21811 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. 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 in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: List No. 46, Parcel No. 03046079, Property Description: LOT B-06-566 12664 SQ FT, MOBY DICK DR PL OCEAN PINES, SEC 6, Assessed to LORA N COHILL TRUST, also known as 6 MOBY DICK DR, OCEAN PINES, Maryland 21811, on the Tax Roll of the Director of Finance. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. It is thereupon this 21ST OF JANUARY, 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 three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21ST day of February, 2020, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 26th day of March, 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 JANUARY 24, 2020 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY JUDGE SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD TRUE TEST COPY 3x 1-24, 1-31, 2-07
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-CV-19-000377 SHOREAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC C/O KENNY LAW GROUP, LLC 11426 YORK ROAD, 1ST FLOOR COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND 21030 Plaintiff vs. KAREN M RIDGE AND ISLAMORADA CONDOMINIUM SERVE: JAMES W. ALMAND, ESQ. AND (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property situate and lying in Worcester County and known as:) 402 144TH ST, 203 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 AND WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SERVE ON: MAUREEN L. HOWARTH, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: 402 144TH ST, 203 OCEAN CITY, MARY1AND 21842 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. 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 in the State of Maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: List No. 66, Parcel No. 10302528, Property Description: U 203 144TH ST, ISLAMORADA CM, Assessed to KAREN M RIDGE and JOHN A RIDGE, also known as 402 144TH ST, 203, OCEAN CITY, Maryland 21842, on the Tax Roll of the Director of Finance. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been
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SECOND INSERTION MARIANNA BATIE, ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18141 To all persons interested in the estate of SANDRA JONES FERGUSON ESTATE NO. 18141. Notice is given that GARY EDWARD FERGUSON, PO BOX 785, NAGS HEAD, NC 27959, was on, JANUARY 22, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of SANDRA JONES FERGUSON, who died on FEBRUARY 4, 2016, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of JULY, 2020. 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 follow-
ing 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 tha 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 JANUARY 31, 2020 GARY EDWARD FERGUSON 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 1-31, 2-07, 2-14
SECOND INSERTION MARIANNA BATIE, ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18142 To all persons interested in the estate of MARY ANN H. CULVER, ESTATE NO. 18142. Notice is given that BARBARA VAUGHN, 2811 STOCKTON ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, was on, JANUARY 22, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARY ANN H. CULVER, who died on NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 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 22nd day of JULY, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must
February 7, 2020 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 tha 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 JANUARY 31, 2020 BARBARA VAUGHN 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 1-31, 2-07, 2-14
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VICTOR H. LAWS, ESQ LAW OFFICE OF LAWS, INSLEY & BENSEN, P.A. 209 E MAIN STREET, PO BOX 75 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0075 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
2020. 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 JANUARY 31, 2020 MARGARET A. BRADFORD 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 1-31, 2-07, 2-14
FIRST INSERTION WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, STE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
ESTATE NO. 18145 ESTATE NO. 18154 To all persons interested in the estate of DOROTHY CATHERINE HOLZWORTH, ESTATE NO. 18145. Notice is given that MARGARET A. BRADFORD, 10403 GOLF COURSE ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on, JANUARY 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DOROTHY CATHERINE HOLZWORTH, who died on JANUARY 10, 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 23rd day of JULY,
To all persons interested in the estate of GREGORY MICHAEL RIDDLE, ESTATE NO. 18154. Notice is given that STEPHEN JOSEPH RIDDLE, 36003 PUFFIN DRIVE, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975, was on, JANUARY 28, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the small estate of GREGORY MICHAEL RIDDLE, who died on JULY 28, 2017 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the puli-
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cation of this Notice. All persons having an 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 to 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 claims 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 FEBRUARY 07, 2020 STEPHEN JOSEPH RIDDLE 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 2-07
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MICHAEL B MATHERS ESQ WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE, LLP PO BOX 910 - 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 218030910 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
ESTATE NO. 18170 To all persons interested in the estate of FREDERICK J. VAIL, ESTATE NO. 18170. Notice is given that KAREN A. VAIL, 12740 HEALTHLAND DRIVE, BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813, was on, JANUARY 31, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the small estate of FREDERICK J. VAIL, who died on DECEMBER 27, 2019 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the pulication of this Notice. All persons having an 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 to 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 claims 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 FEBRUARY 07, 2020 KAREN A. VAIL Personal Representative
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tor 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 FEBRUARY 07, 2020 BARBARA A. ROSS 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 2-07, 2-14, 2-21
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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 FEBRUARY 07, 2020
S. MICAH SALB ESQ. LIPPMAN, SEMSKER & SALB, LLC 7979 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD SUITE 1100 BETHESDA, MD 20814 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18171
MARGARET A. BRADFORD 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 2-07, 2-14, 2-21
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J. HARRISON PHILLIPS III ESQ 115-72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
VICTOR H. LAWS, ESQ. LAWS, INSLEY & BENSON, PA 209 E. MAIN STREET PO BOX 75 SALSIBURY, MD 218030075
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ESTATE NO. 18145
IONA MAE FOREMAN
To all persons interested in the estate of IRVIN WALTER KUNZE, ESTATE NO. 18156. N o t i c e is given that BARBARA A. ROSS, 11645 MANKLIN CREEK ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811was on, JANUARY 29, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of IRVIN WALTER KUNZE, who died on JANUARY 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 29th day of JULY, 2020. 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 credi-
To all persons interested in the estate of DOROTHY CATHERINE HOLZWORTH, ESTATE NO. 18145. Notice is given that MARGARET A. BRADFORD, 10403 GOLF COURSE ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on, JANUARY 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DOROTHY CATHERINE HOLZWORTH, who died on JANUARY 10, 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 23RD day of JULY, 2020. 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
NOTICE (ADULT) (DOM REL 61) The above petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from CRYSTAL FOREMAN to IONA MAE FOREMAN. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: PETITIONER HAS BEEN KNOWN AS IONA MAE FOREMAN HER WHOLE LIFE. SHE WANTS HER LEGAL NAME TO BE IONA MAE FOREMAN. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 25th day of FEBRUARY 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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MD C-23-FM-19-000034 IN THE MATTER OF CRYSTAL FOREMAN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO
Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication FEBRUARY 07, 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 2-07
To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN J. MATTA, ESTATE NO. 18171. N o t i c e is given that ELIZABETH JENNINE MATTA, 406 MAPLE FOREST DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21228, was on, FEBRUARY 03, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN J. MATTA, who died on NOVEMBER 21, 2019, 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 3RD day of AUGUST, 2020. 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 FEBRUARY 07, 2020 ELIZABETH JENNINE MATTA 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 2-07, 2-14, 2-21
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Offshore Wind Not Worth It Editor: Two billion dollars. That’s how much the residents of Maryland will be paying a foreign wind power company to put bird-killing machinery in our viewshed. I’ve got a better idea. Give me the money. My company does environmental work, and we have been involved with planting thousands of trees over the last 30 years. All those trees sequester carbon and require no maintenance. Trees are certainly a lot easier on the eyes than industrial junk that starts degrading from the moment it becomes operational. If we’re going to subsidize jobs, watch how many local contractors I could put to work. And, to sweeten the deal, I’ll settle for a measly $1 billion. Spencer Rowe Berlin
Clarification From Hospice Editor: It was reported this week that a Worcester County caregiver was sentenced for theft of money from a patient for whom she was caring. In those reports, the offender was incorrectly identified as a “hospice” worker based on a news release issued by the Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County. It is important that we make clear that Ms. Fedia Dorlus is not, nor has ever been an employee or volunteer of
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR hospice. State’s Attorney Kris Heiser has since clarified that Dorlus was working as a home health aide for another company that provides private duty and is not a hospice. While it is important we clear up this misunderstanding so that the public may remain confident in Coastal Hospice and our employees, there’s an equally essential message we want to share. Having cared for tens of thousands of patients across Delmarva during the last 40 years, we know it takes tremendous trust to let anyone into a home to care for a patient. You can be assured that as a licensed and certified hospice agency, our staff have rigorous training and background checks. We are surveyed by both the State of Maryland and the Joint Commission to affirm our compliance in our employee records as well as many standards of patient care. Coastal Hospice is the only hospice organization operating in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties. Families should also know that most hospice care is covered by insurance at no or minimal charge to patients. Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance usually cover hospice, and in cases where it is not covered, charitable support may be available. We encourage anyone with questions to reach out to us at 410-7428732, and we thank the residents of the
Lower Shore for their support. It is our honor to work for and with you. Alane Capen Salisbury (The writer is the CEO of Coastal Hospice.)
Objective Reports On Wind Farms Sought Editor: The decision to allow or block shore wind farms affects so many people such as residents, visitors and businesses that it is not a decision to be taken lightly. It requires much discussion by the people who will be affected by this. They need real information that is well researched and objective. The only information I have found is quite biased one way or another. I would love to know of a source for information that is based on scientific studies that are not prejudiced or skewed to ensure a predetermined outcome. One letter I read was very passionate and opinionated, but was not based on scientific facts that could be verified. The writer seemed to cherry pick sources and information that only served to further the opinion that was already held. They also relied on personal, firsthand observations that were presented as facts but were of course not real, verifiable, scientific studies. The writer called the wind turbines
February 7, 2020 “terribly expensive, inefficient monsters.” People who are working to solve the problems caused by climate change were referred to as “environmental wacko extremists” and “super nut jobs” and the claim was made that “liberal progressives are always wrong.” While the writer is certainly entitled to hold and express an opinion, such language and opinions do nothing to help educate people about wind farms and give them the real information they need to make a decision about the subject. People have strong opinions on this subject, but even a sincerely held, passionate opinion is no way to make a decision about something so important. I would welcome any real, objective, scientific studies to help me and others learn about the impact of shore wind farms. Opinions are fine, but nothing can replace facts to enable the making of intelligent, informed decisions about this or anything else. Carol Rydel Selbyville, Del.
Endless Overdevelopment Editor: It is a shame that the Worcester County Commissioners have approved Mr. Gerardi’s plans to develop the tiny spit of land at Route 346 and Route 50. To call the development the “Berlin Gateway’ is laughable. A welcome mat of strip malls, storage sheds and convenience stores will not attract visitors to Berlin. It seems the commissioners are determined to develop every square inch in West Ocean City which invariably will result in more development creeping towards Berlin. Already, development has changed the drive from Salisbury to Ocean City dramatically. The nightmare of endless strip malls, car dealerships, convenience stores and fast food restaurants stretching from the “bury” to “OC” becomes more and more a future probability, even with the abundance of vacant store space in West Ocean City. In the meantime, wind turbines off the Atlantic coast cause consternation because they might spoil the “viewshed.” The development that has happened and is happening along Route 50 relegates our natural landscape and vistas to history. Georgianna McElroy Berlin
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What would happen if the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) started only answering emergency medical calls originating within municipal limits? Who would cover a majority of the West Ocean City service calls? It’s an unknown at this time. At a meeting this week, Ocean City officials told the Worcester County Commissioners the OCFD would only continue to cover West Ocean City emergency medical calls if the county provided the city with the funds it requires to provide the service. It’s an understandable request, but county officials are not ready to provide an answer because it carries huge financial ramifications. Along with the huge expense, another major issue facing the county is the precedent it would set because there are other fire departments in the county that also provide emergency service outside their municipal limits. However, their service pales in comparison to the call volume the OCFD responds to for West Ocean City requests. The demand is only going to increase in future years. It was reported this week Ocean City responded to 828 calls for emergency medical service in West Ocean City in 2018, representing 13% of the calls Ocean City EMS fielded that year. According to city officials, the cost to provide the service is now $458,843. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan summed up the problem before the commissioners this week when he said, “The most important question I need to ask is do you want us to provide EMS service to West Ocean City area? When you provide a service, you have to be paid for providing that service. The taxpayers of Ocean City can no longer subsidize half a million dollars a year to provide service outside the municipality.” Along with the financial aspect, a pressing matter for the OCFD is West Ocean City responses often leave crews shorthanded on the island, raising serious public safety questions for residents and visitors in Ocean City. Compensation is a must to ensure the city has the resources to protect its own people and properties. Ocean City and Worcester County officials must work together here. The problem is simple, but the solution is complicated. We see the only realistic answer as a compromise. We favor a phased-in payment plan over five to seven years from the county to fund Ocean City’s expenses for West Ocean City service. This will relax the county’s budget ramifications while creating a fair response to the city’s hardship.
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Budget time is looming for local governments and there seems to be a lot to be concerned about in Snow Hill for Worcester County. Along with the ongoing West Ocean City emergency services issue, the county learned this week potential legislation in Annapolis could hit the budget hard. House Bill 677 would stop the practice of counties contracting with the federal government – namely the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency -- to house immigration detainees while court matters proceed. This partnership resulted in big bucks for Worcester County, which annually gets about $5 million for housing detainees. The bill reads, “Given implications on foreign relations, immigration enforcement and detention are inappropriate exercises of a state’s police powers. Issues of liability, accountability, and cost warrant a prohibition on the ownership, operation or management of detention facilities by private contractors, as well as a phasing out of the involvement of state and local officials in civil immigration detention to the fullest extent permitted under state law.” The bill seems to reference issues that arise when injuries or worse occur in custody. Recent history tells us Worcester County understands this well. For instance, a Nigerian detainee, who entered the country lawfully in December 2017 on a non-immigrant visa but failed to comply with admission terms, died in the Snow Hill jail last December. He was being held while removal proceedings took place before federal immigration courts. Similar legislation failed last year, but this year’s bill still has the county concerned, resulting in local officials planning to send a letter of opposition to state legislators. As of this week, the county jail was holding 119 ICE detainees at a rate of $87 per inmate per day. ““That would be a big hit to the budget,” Commissioner Chip Bertino said. “Worcester County needs to protect its revenue source.” Berlin property owners will want to be aware of discussions at Town Hall in the coming weeks. Town officials have already made it clear another property tax increase will be coming this year following last year’s 18% increase, from 68 cents per $100 of assessed property to 80 cents. During talks last year, another property tax increase this year in the range of six to 10 cents was discussed informally to ensure the town has adequate reserves in the case of an emergency. It’s too early at this point to say if that will pan out once the final budget is signed. What does appear certain is the town’s stormwater fees for residential and commercial properties will be heading up this year. Last year increases to the town’s sewer (25%) and water (5%) fees were passed, but stormwater was left out of the increase party. A financial report presented to the town council last week confirms 2020 will be the stormwater fee’s turn to be increased. Finance Director Natalie Saleh told the council, “the service charges, which is the stormwater residential and commercial (fees), it’s barely enough to cover the personnel and the day-to-day operating costs.” After hearing her report, Mayor Gee Williams said, “It’s something we’re going to have to look at.” The mayor then announced the proposed tax rate for the coming fiscal year would be announced March 9, but the town will talk finances at next week’s work session on Feb. 10. Gov. Larry Hogan touched on a number of topics during his State of the State address this week, but one I kept waiting for him to discuss was his “Universal School Start Act of 2020.” The legislation reverses what the Maryland General Assembly did last year in striking down Hogan’s 2016 Executive Order mandating all public schools ring their first school bell after Labor Day. The legislature’s action has resulted in many school systems in the state planning to return before Labor Day next August, while some will continue to start after Labor Day this year. “The Universal School Start Act will repeal the legislature’s 2019 misguided bill and return our state to what the citizens actually want and have been demanding for years: the return of the school start to after Labor Day,” the governor said last week. “We have taken a lot of actions over the past five years, but I can’t think of a single one that has more widespread, enthusiastic support across the state,” said Governor Hogan. “But after two years of it working very well, and after the 2018 election was completed, last year in 2019 special interests snuck a bill in and legislators reversed himself and ignored the people again by reversing this commonsense action with a misguided piece of legislation, which has the potential to cause mass confusion this fall and in future years with a potential for 24 different start dates spread over several weeks.” Though I agree with the governor, the bill will almost certainly be rejected by the legislature this year.
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Margaret Mudron and Reta Collins of Taylor Bank recently taught a “JA in a Day” to Michael Johnson’s class at Showell Elementary as part of volunteer efforts through Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore.
Thanks to the generosity of Worcester Prep parents Jennifer and Jason Ludt, a grant from the WPS Parents Association and an expanded budget, the new WPS Virtual Reality Club received cutting edge equipment. The new hardware includes the coveted Oculus Quest headsets, accessories for adaptation, storage/maintenance, and an Insta360 Evo 3D-360-degree camera. The VR equipment allows students to visit remote museums, travel through time, tour distant realms, experience career paths first-hand, and conduct labs with other students and professionals across the planet. Above, from left, at a $3,540 check presentation are Cayden Wallace, Parker Tingle, Meeta Agarwal, Parents’ Association V.P. Courtney Baeurle, Parents’ Association President Mary Beth Hebert, Cooper Ludt, Amna Iqbal, Jason Todorov, Arnav Sehgal, Brody Bushnell, Middle/Upper School technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas, Jennifer Ludt and Ian Lewis. Below, eager students opening their donations are Cooper Ludt, Amna Iqbal, Arnav Sehgal and Jason Todorov. Submitted Photos
The Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum hosted 8-year-old Newfoundland Jeffrey last week during the Little Learners program. The young participants, pictured above, learned all about Newfoundlands and their life saving skills. Right, Jeffrey is pictured with owners Luca and Bryan Russo.
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BERLIN – A formal changing of the guard took place on Monday with former Cambridge-South Dorchester Coach Jake Coleman officially announced as the new head football coach at Stephen Decatur. Coleman, 38, was formally announced as the new head varsity football coach at Decatur on Monday, replacing popular Coach Bob Knox, who ran the program for over three decades and whose name graces the new turf field at the Berlin high school. Coleman coached at CambridgeSouth Dorchester for 14 years after taking the head coaching position at just 23 years of age. Last year, Coleman joined Knox’s staff at Decatur as offensive coordinator after a one-year hiatus from coaching high school football and became the heir-apparent to lead the Seahawks. Although he was formally announced as the new head coach on Monday, Coleman has already been working on the smooth transition. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to transition,” said Principal Tom Sites on Monday. “We’ve been through very few coaches in our football history and we expect Jake to be here for a long time. We feel blessed and fortunate to bring Jake down here from Cambridge.” Coleman played football and baseball at Cambridge-South Dorchester in the mid- to late-1990s and won a handful of state championships at the school. He continued his athletic and
academic career at Salisbury University, where also played football and baseball, before returning to coach and teach at Cambridge-South Dorchester. Coleman became the school’s youngest head football coach ever at the age of 23 in 2003 and continued a remarkable legacy at the Dorchester County school. Coleman’s teams won 10 straight 1A Bayside Conference titles and made the state playoffs in 10 straight years, claiming two regional championships. His teams went 92-51 during his tenure. He stepped down from CambridgeSouth Dorchester following the 2018 season, citing a need to be closer to his son’s football teams. After a oneyear hiatus from coaching at the high school level, Coleman joined Knox’s staff last year as offensive coordinator before being formally named the new head coach at Decatur this week. Coleman said academics, character and accountability will come first and success on the football field should naturally follow. “I’ve been blessed to surround myself with unbelievable coaches and I’m building my team here at Decatur,” he said. “Academic standards are huge for me. I always try to transcend from being just a coach to a mentor and even father figure. We’re going to have a team GPA standard and we’re going to stick to it. This is about doing what’s best for our student-athletes.” Coleman said one of his early goals in creating a renewed enthusiasm around Decatur football. “One of the early things I’m trying to do is recruit more kids to come out
Stephen Decatur last Friday honored the 1970 men’s varsity basketball team on the 50th anniversary of winning the Maryland state championship. Pictured above, players, coaches, and other members of that championship got together to commemorate the anniversary during the Seahawks’ game against Pocomoke. Submitted photo
Stephen Decatur High School this week announced Jake Coleman (center) as the new varsity football head coach. Coleman, who joined the staff of Coach Bob Knox (right) last year, came to Decatur from Cambridge-South Dorchester.
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for football,” he said. “We want to get 33% more student-athletes out there initially and I hope to double it. That’s a lofty goal but I think we can do it.” Again, Coleman spent last season on the sidelines at Decatur as an assistant and said he plans to retain the same basic building blocks while implementing his own program. He said Knox was responsible in part for his transition to Decatur. “I was fortunate to work with Coach Knox last season and get a behindthe-scenes look at Decatur football,” he said. “Coach Knox was largely responsible for this. He came to Cambridge-South Dorchester and we talked about this opportunity. His teams have always been disciplined and physical and we’re going to stick to that tradition.” Coleman said he would adjust and adapt his program based on the personnel year in and year out, and even from game to game. “As far as schemes, we’re going to mold them to the student-athletes we have,” he said. “We’re going to change
and adapt to the talent and depth we have.” Coleman was reluctant to set finite goals in terms of number of wins or post-season expectations initially, but will go through the process. Judging by his track record, that process will pay dividends. “As far as goals for next season, that’s hard to answer,” he said. “I tend to focus on the next day and the next week. I don’t want to tie myself to something unrealistic. We’re going to take some baby steps and go through the process. If we do all of those things, the wins will take care of themselves.” Coleman said expectations were always high at Cambridge and he hoped to return Decatur to that standard. “Cambridge was a pressure cooker and I put a lot of pressure on myself,” he said. “I am a Seahawk now, but I will always bleed Cambridge. I want to become a fixture in this community. I’m going to focus on outworking people and doing the things no one else is willing to do. I’m up early and up late studying film. I’m all about the grind.”
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road. The Seahawks beat the Indians, 42-25, in a relatively low-scoring game. Bullock scored a game-high 22 points, or more than half of the Seahawks’ total output. Garner scored 10 and Engle added seven. After dropping a pair of games to Bennett and Parkside in mid-January, the Seahawks have now reeled off four straight wins with the sweep of Pocomoke and Indian River this week. The streak also includes wins over Snow Hill and Washington. Decatur opened the season with a five-game win streak. The Seahawks faced Wicomico at home on Thursday in a game played too late to be included in this edition. The Decatur girls face Queen Anne’s at home next Monday, followed by a road game against Mardela on Tuesday. The Seahawks beat Mardela on the road, 82-12, back on January 10.
Seahawks Sweep Two, Run Streak To Four
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BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team swept two games this week in impressive fashion to run its current win streak to four games. The Seahawks beat Pocomoke, 7127, on the road last Friday, the second of three straight road wins. Decatur got balanced scoring from up and down the roster led by 17 points from Mayah Garner. Nadia Bullock scored 13 against the Warriors, while Shelby Rosemond added 11, Jessica Janney scored eight and Sarah Engle and Summer Vorsteg each scored seven. On Tuesday, the Seahawks played a rare non-conference game against Delaware’s Indian River and continued the four-game win streak, the last three of which have come on the
Decatur Wrestlers Stay On Major Roll
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team swept Easton and Snow Hill in a dual meet last week to remain unbeaten on the season. With the sweep, the Seahawks improved to 12-0 on the season. Decatur beat Easton, 76-6, and Snow Hill, 78-6, on the same night last Wednesday. Against Easton, Austin Miller beat Jonathan Bolainez at 106, then the Seahawks won three straight by forfeit including Logan Intrieri at 113, Shamar Baines and 120 and Jagger Clapsadle at 126. Nico D’Amico beat Res Bagstahler at 132 and Dustin Morrow won
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by forfeit at 138. Noah Reho beat Tyler Brinsfield at 145, but Ethan Kalchthaler fell to Eric Milhollan at 152. Alex Koulikov beat Fubonuh Sama at 160, James Parana beat Charlie Muellor at 170 and D.J. Taylor beat David Ludwig at 182. John Hofman, Jonathan Church and T.D. Ortega won the heavier weight matches by forfeit. In the same meet, Decatur beat Snow Hill, 78-6. Nine of the 14 bouts were won by the Seahawks via forfeit. In the contested matches, Miller beat Justin Hurney at 106, D’Amico beat Damon Hardy at 132, Morrow beat Curtez Schoolfield at 138, and Koulikov beat Clayton Gaskill at 160.
Decatur Swimmers Solid In Baysides
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
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BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams turned in solid performances last weekend at the Bayside Conference Championships in Cambridge including a handful of individual titles. The Decatur boys finished second overall as a team in the conference championships at the Dorchester County YMCA last weekend with 357 points. Easton was first with 369 points, while Kent County was third with 283. The Decatur girls finished third overall with 385 points, but just 22 points separated the Seahawks from first. Kent Island was first with 407 points, while Queen Anne’s was second with 398. On the boys’ side, Caleb Vaxmonsky finished first in the 200-individual medley, while Patrick O’Halloran was sixth. Vaxmonsky also finished first in the 500-freestyle, while O’Halloran was eighth. Gavin Stearn finished first in the 100-freestyle, while Luke Bahlman was eighth. Stearn was second in the 200freestyle, while Nick Cardamone fin-
ished fourth. Richard Poist was second in the 100-butterfly and Cardamone finished seventh. Jack Slaysman was second in the 50-freestyle, and second in the 100-breaststroke. Poist also finished second in the 100-backstroke. In the relays, the Decatur boys team of Stearn, Slaysman, Vaxmonsky and Poist finished first in the 400freestyle relay. The Decatur boys also finished second in the 200-medley relay and third in the 200-freestyle relay. On the girls’ side, Natalie Canham finished first in the 100-backstroke, while Gracie Coker was third. Emma Sperry finished second in the 100-butterfly. Katelyn Pizlo finished fourth in the 200-freestyle, while Emma Coyman finished sixth. Mikayla Denault was fourth in the 200-individual medley and Kiley Hamby finished fifth. Sperry finished fifth in the 50-freestyle, while Coker was sixth. Canham finished fourth in the 100freestyle and Pizlo was fourth in the 500-freestyle. The Decatur girls finished third in the 200-medley relay, fourth in the 200-freestyle relay and fourth in the 400-freestyle relay.
Seahawks Rout Indian River, 73-36 BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team fell to county rival Pocomoke last week, but rebounded on Tuesday with a win over Delaware’s Indian River. The Seahawks fell to Pocomoke, 71-45, at home last Friday on the day when the school recognized its 1970 Maryland state championship team. The loss to Pocomoke was the second in a row for the Seahawks, who had just come off a four-game win streak. On Tuesday, the Seahawks traveled to Indian River for a rare mid-season non-conference game and rebounded from the mini-two-game skid with a 73-
36 win over the Indians. Decatur led 24-6 after one quarter and 45-20 at the half and cruised to the rout over Indian River. Drew Haueisen, who has led Decatur’s offense all season, went off for 35 points in Tuesday’s win over Indian River. Koby Higgins scored 10 and DeCameron McAfee added eight. With the split this week, the Seahawks hovered right above the .500 mark with a 7-6 record. The Seahawks faced Wicomico on the road on Thursday in a game played too late to be included in this edition. Decatur faces Queen Anne’s and Mardela on the road next week before returning home against Bennett on February 14.
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The Adventures Of Fatherhood By STEVE GREEN
eaving behind a house my kids were raised in was a lot harder than I imagined. The problem is there’s really no time to focus on the gravity of it all amid the subsequent moving process. There was time this week to reflect a bit on the home, which was where I proposed to my wife and the only house my kids have ever known. It was odd this week walking through it without any of our pictures, furniture and keepsakes. There was nothing about it that was ours any longer. The memories were there, however. Over the last few months, while our home, built in 1906, has been listed, the kids have expressed their excitement for living in a home a lot younger. Beckett has been clear with his eagerness to live elsewhere, “somewhere more modern,” he says. Though I personally share the sentiment, we encouraged our 11-year-old kid to embrace the reality of what was happening in his life. A major chapter was about to close in his life. He will always remember his childhood home. As the years go by, he will forget about the aspects he found annoying and wished were different. He will remember the Christmas mornings, especially that one requiring an emergency room trip on Christmas morning for stitches. He will fondly recall learning to swim in our pool and the time he had to go to the ER for jumping in backwards, resulting in more stitches and a scar on his chin. He will tell stories about how his old street was mobbed on Halloween each year with thousands of trick-or-treaters and how his parents dressed up the house. For Carson, our neuro special child, he seemed to get it as well. Through the move process, we tried to keep things as normal as possible for him. Kids on the spectrum require a routine
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and schedule, so we had to approach it differently with him. While we wanted him to understand the significance of the move, we didn’t want to harp on it. We instead wanted to keep things as normal and stress-free as possible for him. For me, the “old” house represents incredible memories. From the first day we moved in 14 years ago, I have had a love-hate relationship with it. There are many things I truly love about the old house. There’s a true charm to it and I am proud of how we transformed it over the years with home renovation projects. Along the way, there were aspects I came to dread about it, too. One thing is for sure I will never forget our years in that house. As the stress and work of the move abated this week, I began to reflect on our life there. I am excited about our new journey, but it was impossible to not be sentimental about leaving behind this place. Though my kids truly grew up mentally and physically in the house, I, too, matured psychologically and emotionally. I became a husband and father there. I learned so many life lessons in that house about patience, love and partnership. Not every day was great, and some were miserable, but that’s life. What can’t be diminished is the lifetime of memories within that house. We must now take them with us and leave the abode to its new owners, who will undoubtedly make their own memories and find it to be as special as we do. When I drive by that house, which I did twice this week by mistake thinking it was still my home, I will always think about the memories of raising my kids there. I will never forget where each of them took their first steps in the house; the numerous birthday parties; the tears over loved ones lost; all the Hal-
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loween festivities; the special Christmas morning screams of excitement; transforming their cribs into big boy beds; the first time I gave them a bath at the same time; watching them swim on their own without my help in the pool; teaching them sports in the backyard; watching them flip and be lunatics on the trampoline; watching them learn to bike on our street; the many nights sleeping in their room when they were sick; building a custom fire pit in the backyard; getting schooled by one or both of them in a video game; hitting my head every single day coming down the steps from their room; the difficulty we had moving big pieces of furniture in and out of the house due to the narrow door frames; their excitement when we surprised them one Christmas morning by transforming our basement into a playroom; the many nightly challenges over homework; and dinners around the kitchen table. As the final days in our home came and went last week, we continued to remind the boys to be aware of what was happening in their lives. Those reminders were just as much for us as they were for them. Busy and distracted by the tasks at hand of packing and moving, I don’t think Pam and I processed the huge life change as well as we should have. It’s going to take time. It’s going to take those mistake drive-bys thinking it’s our home still after quick runs to the grocery store. It will take new memories and experiences in our new home to truly understand what has taken place in our life. I’m looking forward to them while reminiscing all the while.
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Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced its board of directors elected officers. Bethany Didriksen was elected president; Donna Nordstrom was elected vice president; Amanda Kiesewetter was re-elected to treasurer; and Shannon Wright continues in her role as Secretary. Pictured, front from left, are Donna Nordstrom, Wright, Bethany Didriksen, Carol Jacobs and Terri Westcott; and, back, Nicole Selby, Caleb Miller, Amanda Kiesewetter, Chris Woodley, Barry Laws and Pam Marshall. Submitted Photo
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rison House of Georgetown and Harrison House of Snow Hill, are being recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their achievements in the quality of care they provide. Both communities earned recognition for their work in two specific areas -- Functional Outcomes and Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics. The focus on functional outcomes is specific to increasing mobility and self-care abilities of those who Harrison Senior Living communities serve – helping them to achieve or maintain a healthy level of independence. “Many people assume that being in a skilled nursing community means that you will lose your independence, our teams work hard every day to ensure that our residents are doing just the opposite and being recognized by the AHCA/NCAL in this area is proof,” said Sharon Raynor, executive director for Harrison House of Snow Hill. The other achievement both Harrison communities are being recognized for is limiting the use of antipsychotic medications. The challenge to safely reduce the use of antipsychotics in skilled nursing is tough. These types of medications are often given to manage behaviors displayed in residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. “We believe in taking a more holistic approach to managing behaviors that our residents might display and closely monitoring for indicated usage,” said Harrison House of Georgetown Executive Director Kori Bingaman. “We recognize that these behaviors are often a way our residents are communicating with us and take a different approach to caring for or treating them.”
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Annual Chamber Expo OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 13th Annual Expo on Feb. 20 at The Grand Hotel & Spa. This event features over 65 vendors and is open to everyone. The chamber recognizes 2020 event title sponsors Ocean Downs Casino and venue and food sponsor The Grand Hotel & Spa. There will be something for everyone a the 13th Annual OC Chamber Business Marketplace Expo, whether you are looking for a particular type of service or great local merchandise to purchase through The Marketplace. Many of the vendors at the expo offer deals that you can only get by attending, representatives are onsite for all vendors to personally answer your questions and assist you with your needs. There is such a great variety of vendors to visit for a diverse group of services including HVAC, plumbing, home improvements, flooring, marketing and promotional products, web design, social media, health and wellness, education, banking, aerial advertising, mini golf, catering and events, amusements, employment and payroll services. In the Marketplace you can expect to find local goods that include food, clothing, accessories, décor and so much more! Members of the business community can register for an afternoon seminar on the latest Paid Leave & Overtime Compliance regulations. The expo is free to attend and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend. No pre-registration for attendees is required.
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WeSt OCeaN City-BerliN-OCeaN PiNeS aSSateague DiNer rte. 611 & Sunset ave., West Ocean City 443-664-8158 www.assateaguedinerandbar.com Inspired by a classic diner culture, this new hotspot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu here features classic comfort foods prepared and executed with a modern coastal trust. Be sure to check out the exceptional coffee program and the Westside Bar within features delicious craft cocktails throughout the day. BlaCKSmitH reStauraNt & Bar 104 Pitts St., Berlin • 410-973-2102 Located in the heart of America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin, Md., Blacksmith has established itself as one the area’s most loved dining and drinking destinations for foodies and wine, spirt and craft beer enthusiasts. Chef owned and locally sourced, Blacksmith keeps the main focus on Eastern Shore tradition. Everything here is homemade and handmade. Cakes and baked goods are delivered daily from down the street. Cozy and modern, traditional and on trend; Blacksmith has risen to the ranks of the area’s finest casual eating and drinking establishments. Visit and see why folks from Baltimore, D.C., Chincoteague and locals alike think Blacksmith is worth the trip. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, dinner and bar snacks. Closed Sunday.
BreaKfaSt Cafe Of OCeaN City 12736 Ocean gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmosphere makes a meal. I like to think we have many “House Specialties” which include our Crab Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese and mushrooms, our Sunfest Omelet, Swiss cheese, ham and mushrooms; Cafe or French Sampler, pancakes or French toast, with eggs, bacon and sausage. Homemade creamed chip-ped beef on toast and sausage gravy on biscuits with browned potato home fries, with onion, excellent cheesesteak subs and fries and more! We use Rapa Scrapple fried on the grill the way you like it for all our breakfasts, sandwiches and sides. Summer hours, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy! CariBBeaN jOe’S Bar & grille 12614 Ocean gateway Next to alamo Hotel 443-664-8509 Completely renovated and under new ownership, we are proudly located at the first ever motel in Ocean City, “The Alamo.” You truly will not believe what we’ve done! Thursday we have fresh 1/2-lb. burgers served on a delicious Hawaiian Roll for only $5. Wash it down with a natural light for only $1. We also have tender pulled-pork sandwiches and unique chicken salad to die for. We’re open 7 days a week when the season kicks in. Come see our Caribbean atmosphere, 7 flat-screen TVs and the coolest pool bar in Ocean City. CraB alley golf Course rd., West Ocean City Head Of Commercial fishing Harbor 410-213-7800 • www.craballey.com Just close enough to be out of the way-located at
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the head of the commercial fishing harbor in West Ocean City, Crab Alley has it all! Spectacular view, casual and fun atmosphere, super service and mouth-watering food combine to make “The Alley” a true locals’ favorite. Enjoy our light fare and full menu of unbelievably fresh seafood, chicken and steaks indoors or on our upper deck. We offer appetizers, sandwiches and a children’s menu too. Our name says it all -”crack’em and attack ‘em”. Big Fat Crabs both by the dozen and all you can enjoy specials. Check out our website for our fantastic happy hour food and drink specials or find us on Facebook. Having a special affair? We can handle your group, large party or special occasion. Make Crab Alley your first stop! DumSer’S DairylaND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. You’ll find an impressive array of kid-favorites, along with fried chicken and seafood options, wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and mac-and-cheese wedges.
fOx’S Pizza DeN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials and awesome drink specials. Enjoy incredible weekly chef specials along with our extensive regular menu. Check out foxspizzamd.com for a list of our regular menu items.
full mOON SalOON 12702 Old Bridge rd., West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups. Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events.
greeNe turtle-WeSt rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving
West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables. With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out. Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking.
HarBOrSiDe Bar & grill South Harbor road • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as sandwiches or entrees. It’s the home of the original fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course. HOOterS reStauraNt rt. 50 & Keyser Point rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning. ligHtHOuSe SOuND St. martin’s Neck rd. • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended.
rutH’S CHriS Within the glenriddle Community 410-213-9444 • www.ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris specializes in the finest custom-aged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.
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tHe SHarK ON tHe HarBOr 12924 Sunset ave., West Ocean City 410-213-0924 • ocshark.com We make real food from scratch. We believe that great food and healthful ingredients are not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring local organic produce and seafood. All natural products – clear of preservatives and antibiotics. Whole grains and whole foods are used in the preparation of our menu – which our chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh, available and delicious. Fresh. Local. Organic. Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round, Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. Reservations suggested. iNlet tO 94tH Street
28tH St. Pit & PuB 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment.
32 Palm 32nd St. Oceanside in the Hilton 410-289-2525 • www.32palm.com Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
45tH Street taPHOuSe 45th St. & the Bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse, the best views of bayside Ocean City, MD are the backdrop where craft beer meets Maryland cuisine. This is vacation done right, all year long. Wash down a Crabby Pretzel or homemade crabcakes with one of our 35+ craft beers on tap, all made right here in the USA. Not feeling crabby? Pair your craft brew with our award-winning wings or even our brand new breakfast menu. Anyway it’s served, come get tapped with us.
BONfire 71st St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-524-7171 www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet. A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It’s all here. The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steam-ed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more! Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Currently closed. Opening in February. Plenty of free parking. See Next Page
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February 7, 2020 BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th St. • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, piero-gis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials. COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th St. Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cook-ed to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 36 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking. DRY 85 OC 12 48th St. • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate. DRY DOCK 28 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews. Outdoor seating is available. Carry out available and beer and wine to go. Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment. FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th St. On The Bay 410-524-5500 • www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable. Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, Friday-Saturday, off-season. Open every day, year-round. A Fun Place! GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-723-0477 Join us at our new bigger and better location. Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.
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HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st St. & Coastal Hwy. • 410-289-2581 There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house special-ties include all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon. North location reopens mid-March.
JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB 56th St. & Coastal Hwy. 410-723-5600 • www.johnnyspizzapub.com The Official Pizza of OC, Johnny's Pizza & Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City and its surrounding communities 365 days a year. Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your doorstep. Our comfortable dining room features ample seating for small groups or large parties and our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot, delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo for your added convenience. From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer. MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd St. in the DoubleTree Oceanfront 410-289-1201 • www.marlinmoonocmd.com Eat where the locals eat. Marlin Moon is back in town with the talented Executive Chef, Gary Beach, creating his legendary food magic. Marlin Moon combines an eclectic atmosphere of ocean views and a fresh vibe with creative seafood and steak dishes you won’t forget. Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the original classics, such as Mom’s Shrimp and Freddy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th St. • 443-664-6801 • redredwinebar.com Steps from the beach. Fresh coastal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced seafood and hand tossed pizzas. Artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ Wines By the Glass. Full bar. Craft beer. Late night bar. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Casual atmosphere. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named Best Wine and Beverage Program in Maryland by the Restaurant Association. PICKLES PUB 8th St., Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork,
Page 51 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com 302-539-3095 No reservations required. Harpoon Hanna’s features a children’s menu & full bar. We are a casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch & dinner including fesh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open yearround.
grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula. SEACRETS • On The Bay At 49th St. 410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices until 7 p.m.and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere. Please check our website www.seacrets.com for a complete list of live bands and daily food and drink specials or call 410-524-4900. Find us and get lost! 94TH ST. NORTH-FENWICK-BETHANY CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th St. & the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus. Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials. Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactory-online.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations. GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th St. & Coastal Hwy • 410-723-2120 www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City Tradition, since 1976! A fun and friendly Sports Bar & Grille, where every seat is a great spot to watch sports with 50+ High Def. TVs up & downstairs! Menu favorites include homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Join them for weekday lunch specials 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and happy hour 3-7 p.m. Popular features are game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, nightly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Powerball and DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone! Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round. HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE
HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Located Inside The Clarion Resort 101st St., Ocean City • 410-524-3535 Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have Chef Rob Sosnovich creating beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. Our new all day menu, available 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites and some exciting new creations with a local flare – from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is open year-round and our “famous” all-you-can-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer. We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!” Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites! LIGHTHOUSE SOUND RESTAURANT 12723 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, MD • 410-641-1199 Join us for dinner tonight and enjoy the best views of Ocean City, overlooking the Assawoman Bay and the Ocean City skyline. We feature our signature crab cakes, sizzling steaks and fresh fish entrees. Join us for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Specializing in weddings and banquets. For more info visit www.lighthousesoundrestaurant.com or call 410-641-1199. NANTUCAKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Celebrating our 30th season serving the beach great food and spirits. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty. There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few. SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 • www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting. Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities available. Open seven days a week. We never close! SURF’S EDGE DELI & PIZZERIA 100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island 302-537-5565 Best Salads award by Coastal Style 4 years in a row. Healthy, casual dining featuring home-made salads, fresh salads, subs, paninis, sandwiches and pizza. Open for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu, take-out and delivery available.
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Who’s Where When 28tH/127tH St. Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 443-664-7482 28tH St. & COaStal HWy. 127tH St. & COaStal HWy. Friday, Feb. 7: Elvis The Man atlantiC HOtEl 410-641-3589 2 nORtH Main St., bERlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on Piano
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buxy’S Salty DOG/ DRy DOCk 28 410-289-0973 28tH St. & COaStal HWy. Winter Break: Reopen Feb. 13 ClaRiOn HOtEl 410-524-3535 10100 COaStal HWy. Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8: First Class Fridays & Saturdays: DJ Dusty
CRabCakE FaCtORy baySiDE 302-988-5000 Rt. 54, FEnWiCk iSlanD, DE Friday, Feb. 7: Lauren Glick Duo Wednesday, Feb. 12: Jason Lee FaGER’S iSlanD 410-524-5500 60tH St. in tHE bay Friday, Feb. 7: DJ Greg, DJ Hook Saturday, Feb. 8: DJ Groove Thursday, Feb. 13: Bryan Clark
GREEnE tuRtlE nORtH 410-723-2120 11601 COaStal HWy. Friday, Feb. 7: Kaleb Brown, 3 p.m. DJ BK, 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8: DJ Wood, 10 p.m.
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Ray WROtEn Pickles Pub: Saturday, Feb. 8
GREEnE tuRtlE WESt 410-213-1500 RtE. 611, WESt OC Tuesdays: Bingo w/Blake Haley
HaRbORSiDE 410-213-1846 South Harbor Road, West OC Fridays: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Saturday Feb. 8: TBA, 2 p.m., DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. Sundays & Thursdays:
ElviS tHE Man 28th St. Pit & Pub: Friday, Feb. 7
bEatS by Wax Pickles Pub: thursdays
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Who’s Where When Opposite Directions Wednesday, Feb. 12: Dust N Bones, 6 p.m.
FIRST CLASS Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 7 & 8
HARPOON HANNA’S 302-539-3095 RT. 54 & THE BAY, FENWICK ISLAND, DE Friday, Feb. 7: Dave Hawkins, The Chest Pains Saturday, Feb. 8: Dave Sherman & Tranzfusion Thursday, Feb. 13: Kevin Poole
UNTIL SUNRISE Seacrets: Friday, Feb. 7
HOOTERS 410-213-1841 12513 OCEAN GATEWAY, RTE. 50, WEST OC Saturday, Feb. 8: Blake Haley Sunday, Feb. 9: Trailer Park Romeo
TRANZFUSION Harpoon Hanna’s: Saturday, Feb. 8
RANDY LEE ASHCRAFT & THE SALTWATER COWBOYS Smitty McGee’s: Thursdays & Fridays Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Sunday, Feb. 9 & Wednesdays
FULL CIRCLE Seacrets: Saturday, Feb. 8
LAUREN GLICK DUO Crabcake Factory Bayside: Friday, Feb. 7
OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Harborside: Sundays & Thursdays
this week’s WEST OCEAN CITY 12521 Whisper Trace Dr Oyster Harbor Sat 10-1 4BR/3.5BA/3884SF Single Family Home Desirable Neighborhood Eka Suryadi Keller Williams 443-735-6032 DAGSBORO 37064 Seagrove Way Seagrove Sat & Sun 12-4 Model Home Sale 3BR/2BA/2067SF Wooded Homesite Oversized Garage NV Homes 302-459-4493
open houses
THE CHEST PAINS Harpoon Hanna’s: Friday, Feb. 7
JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 410-723-5600 RT. 54, FENWICK ISLAND, DE Wednesdays & Sunday, Feb. 9: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8TH ST. & PHILADELPHIA AVE. Friday, Feb. 7: Beats By Jeremy Saturday, Feb. 8: Ray Wroten Mondays: Karaoke W/ Jeremy Wednesdays: Beats By Skyler Thursdays: Beats By Wax SMITTY MCGEE’S 302-436-4716 37234 LIGHTHOUSE RD., WEST FENWICK IRELAND, DE Thursdays & Fridays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49TH ST. & COASTAL HWY. Friday, Feb. 7: DJ Tuff, Until Sunrise Saturday, Feb. 8: Full Circle, Lima Bean Riot, Dj Bobby O, DJ Cruz
“Your Friends At The Beach”
CALL AGENTS FOR DIRECTIONS
View more open houses at www.mdcoastdispatch.com/open_houses.php FRANKFORD The Estuary Islander Beach Rd Daily Noon-4 New Construction Model Homes Woods/Pond Lots Many Amenities Ryan Homes 302-321-9194
OCEAN CITY The Latitudes 25th Street Bayfront Thurs-Mon 10-4 New Construction 3BR/3BA/Garage Townhomes Mary McCracken Long & Foster 410-430-7302
AGENTS:
List Your Featured Properties And Open Houses On Our Website For Just $20/Month. Call Jeanette, 410-641-4561, For More Information.
OCEAN VIEW 22748 Grebe Lane Bay Forest Sat & Sun 12-4 Model Home Sale 5BR/3.5BA/3511SF Marina View 2 Rear Porches NV Homes 302-459-4493 OCEAN VIEW 37461 Bella Via Way The Reserves Sat & Sun 12-4 Model Home Sale 3BR/3BA/2670SF Wooded Homesite Front & Rear Porch NV Homes 302-459-4493
Resort Property Management
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•Administrative Management •Financial Management •Building Maintenance Service •Custodial Services •Pool Services •24-Hour Emergency Service
410-213-7144 9923 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Suite D-6, Ocean City, Md. 21842 Steve@OceanPointLtd.com • www.OceanPointLtd.com
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WE HAVE FRESH, LOCAL CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS
FRIED, STEAMED, ON THE HALF-SHELL, BAKED
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP & RIBS $23.99
SWIM UP TO OUR RAW BOAT SPECIAL
Family Friendly
Kids’ Menu Availble
HIGGINS SOUTH
31ST ST. & COASTAL HWY. 410-289-2581 OPEN FRI 2:30, SAT & SUN NOON
Just A Few Blocks South of the Convention Center
WITH BUNK MANN
Oysters, Clams, Large Chilled, Steamed Shrimp $1.50 Each
Call For Crab Prices And Availability
www.higginscrabhouse.com
OCEAN CITY vanishing
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HIGGINS NORTH
128TH ST. & COASTAL HWY. 410-250-2304 RESTAURANT REOPENS MARCH 2020 Liquor Store Reopens February 14
President Bill Clinton made his only visit to Worcester County on Memorial Day weekend of 2000. He visited Assateague State Park to announce federal initiatives to protect America’s beaches, reefs and shoreline from pollution. Clinton arrived by helicopter and never actually set foot in Ocean City, but the publicity generated by his speech brought national attention to the cleanliness of the local beaches and the ongoing work to preserve them. More than 200 local dignitaries and environmentalists, including members of the Ocean City Council and the Worcester County Commissioners, were bussed over to Assateague to attend the ceremonies. To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishinPhoto courtesy Vince Gisriel goc.com.
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