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NEWARK – Concerns about book banning dominated a school board meeting this week. Dozens of citizens attended Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting to share various concerns, the majority of which related to a library book under review. Though two community members asked the school system to review inclusion of the book “All Boys Aren’t Blue” in high school libraries, most citizens at Tuesday’s meeting objected to any books being pulled from shelves. “Restricting access to queer education and resources will not rid the Eastern Shore of LGTBQ youth,” said Berlin resident Allison Barton. “Instead, removing queer narratives from vital places of learning will promote the idea that these stories and the characters in them are less valuable than their white, heteronormative counterparts.” After people shared explicit passages from “All Boys Aren’t Blue”—a memoir of “growing up Black and queer in America”—at a recent meeting, the school system received two requests for review of the item. Both asked that it be removed from library shelves. At Tuesday’s school board meeting—one of the first to be held in the evening—numerous parents and community members said they didn’t want to see any books removed from school libraries. Parent Amy Gooding said checking out a library book was a choice. “Trust your children, you have raised them,” she said. Cass Dasher, a Salisbury resident who said she worked in libraries, told the board that the book had been widely praised by various literary critics. “If we were to remove every book that had something to offend someone from our school libraries, there would be no books left on the shelves,” Dasher said. Raquel Ndirangu, a Pocomoke High School student, said students currently had the freedom to choose what they wanted to read in school libraries and taking that freedom away would do a grave disservice. “Having different works of literature that represent all walks of life is important to us,” she said. “It gives us a chance to see a more realistic view than what’s been pushed in the past.” Angela Manos, parent of a Stephen Decatur Middle School student, read what she called a salacious passage from the Bible. “My point in sharing this is to demonstrate how misleading and dangerous it can be to take text out of context from a book,” she said. She said the attacks on the book were part of a political agenda. Her husband shared experiences they’d had with their daughter after she told them she was gay. “She’s been told to kill herself on three separate occasions in your school system…,” Matthew Manos said. “She’s SEE PAGE 7
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OCEAN CITY – Maintaining the sanctity of the resort’s R-1 single-family residential neighborhoods was the subject of an informal discussion by the Planning Commission this week. The Planning Commission this week had a discussion on a handful of code amendments that will be coming up for public hearing. The particular amendments up for discussion on Tuesday were tandem parking, as it relates to valet parking. There are a few significant redevelopment projects potentially on the horizon in the resort that will likely be seeking approval for tandem, or valet, parking. Other code amendments ripe for public hearings are the farmers market and
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the definition of non-accessory uses. However, the proposed code amendment that got the most discussion was a revised definition of a family as it relates to rental properties in the R-1, or singlefamily home district. It’s certainly not a new issue. About three years ago, city officials debated creating an R-1A district that would have essentially banned short-term rentals in the traditional single-family home neighborhoods, but the idea got little traction. Recently, with the proliferation of online short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, for example, the problem with large groups of unrelated people renting a property in an otherwise quiet, year-round neighborhood has grown more acute. The code defines what constitutes a family and how many unrelated people may rent and stay in a
short-term rental, and the proposed amendment would better define that. Currently, the town’s code defines a family as it pertains to a short-term rental as not more than four related adults, or not more than four unrelated persons living together by joint agreement. The town’s Fire Marshal’s Office has its own standards in terms of a definition of a family. Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville explained both his office and the Fire Marshal’s Office are responsible for enforcing different sections of the code as it relates to occupancy issues. In addition, the police department enforces issues such as noise and parking, for example, for shortterm rentals in the R-1 district. Neville said the current code does not exactly jibe with the Fire Marshal’s definition,
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and the proposed code amendment would correct that. “Right now, when we enforce occupancy, the code says four unrelated adults,” he said. “Our thought was to fix that and coordinate our code with the Fire Marshal’s standards.” Planning Commission Chair Pam Buckley, who has long championed tightening the occupancy restrictions in the R-1 single-family home district, related a story from personal experience on the issue. Buckley said with the proliferation of online rental platforms, they weren’t always limiting the number of people who can stay in a rental in the R-1 district. “The problem we had last year in Hidden Harbour is two adults would show up with a 20-person cheerleading team,” she said. That led to a discussion of the code as it related to unrelated adults renting in the R-1 district and the number of children allowed by code. Planning Commission Attorney Maureen Howarth said she would check what the Fire Marshal’s regulations said. “We can see what the fire code says,” she said. “I don’t think they count children in the calculation.” Buckley was adamant the code amendment was needed because more and more groups of multiple families were flooding short-term rentals in the R-1 district. “This is about maintaining the R-1 district,” she said. “They can show up with six or seven cars out there and there are 14 people. We’re not going to have an R1 district if we don’t maintain the integrity of it.” Planning Commissioner Palmer Gillis agreed, pointing out the traditional R-1 single-family home district makes up such a small portion of the barrier island and should be preserved. “There are little enclaves of single family homes,” he said. “It’s maybe 5% of the island.” Planning Commissioner Joe Wilson pointed out the traditional short-term rental companies are supposed to regulate how many people are supposed to be in a unit. “Rental companies are required to maintain a list of everybody that is supposed to be staying in the unit,” he said. Neville said the exact number of visitors in a short-term rental could be adjusted in the code amendment depending on the results of an upcoming public hearing. “When we go out, the Fire Marshal maintains no more than four unrelated persons,” he said. “For us, we’re willing to go to six unrelated persons. It gives them more flexibility.” Buckley said the issue is the shortterm rentals and not seasonal rentals. She said if one was a neighbor of a seasonal rental, he or she would get to know the neighbors and talk to them over the fence. “The short-term rentals are the issue,” she said. “I don’t have any problem with the seasonal rentals because you get to know who they are and there is accountability.”
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FROM PAGE 4 coming home demoralized. She’s begging us not to go to school so she doesn’t have to deal with this. It’s not just her it’s her and all her friends.” He said the school system’s first responsibility was to provide a safe learning environment. “We’ve got bigger issues than removing a book off the shelves because some people don’t agree with it,” he said. Bishopville resident Richard Addis shared concerns about the fact that local students were graduating from Worcester County’s public schools and needing remedial education at the college level. He said that in spite of that the public seemed to be focused on one particular book. “If this book is that much of a controversial issue remove it,” he said. “Obviously it’s creating problems and distracting people, distracting our educators, distracting our kids, from the core subjects they are here to learn. This is a school. This is not a social justice league. Kids are here to learn math, science, reading, writing. That’s what they are here to do.” Retired teacher Gwen Lehman said school librarians were dedicated to their roles in schools and worked to ensure books represented all students. “Selectively removing materials that have been properly vetted by professional staff undercuts efforts by all those who work in schools to acknowledge, to value and to represent all children,” she said.
Sharnell Tull, a poet who grew up in Pocomoke, talked about literature that had inspired her and said students needed access to books that they saw themselves in. “To ban is to hold back,” she said. “To hold back is to deny and to deny is to limit and to limit with a banned book is ultimately to oppress.” Parent Kate McCloskey, who submitted one of the requests that the book be reviewed, said it wasn’t about banning books but was about keeping age inappropriate material out of kids’ hands. “It breaks my heart that they can walk into a school library and check out a triple-x material book. They can’t go to an R-rated movie if they’re under 18 but in our school system there are triple-x rated books. It’s not about banning it’s about keeping the health, the mental health of our children, keeping it a safe environment.” She said she’d been upset by the email she received from the school system Tuesday advising her that a school committee had reviewed the book and recommended it stay on the shelves. “I wanted to cry, throw up….,” she said. “You’re gatekeepers. I hope I don’t care more about our schools and our kids than you do.” McCloskey said the book had been removed from other school libraries. “There are plenty of parents I’m standing for that are afraid to come because they’re afraid their kids will be bullied by standing up,” she said.
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SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to hire legal counsel to fight what they consider an unfair education funding formula. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to try to find legal counsel to find a way to address the state’s funding formula for education. The formula currently in place will require Worcester County to spend an additional $1.8 million on education this year. “It’s time for us to stand up for Worcester County,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. At Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Chip Bertino brought up the issue of the state’s education funding formula, which has long been criticized by local officials. Bertino said this year the county was required to spend an additional $1.8 million above maintenance of effort (MOE) funding. “We continue to be the recipient of this unfairness,” Bertino said. “I asked that we seek legal counsel from a law firm that could handle this to let us know what our options are as a county to be able to have the state look at this again.” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic agreed that the funding formula was unfair but said he understood the difficult position of the delegation, as they represented other counties as well as Worcester. “What could help us could in fact hurt them,” he said. “They are walking a very tedious line to say the least.” Nevertheless, he said a diplomatic approach might be better. “I don’t think that suing the state would be a productive move for this,” he said. Bertino said he wasn’t advocating for a lawsuit, but wanted to see what the county’s options were. He said Worcester spent more than other counties per student and yet the state had forced an escalator clause on it. “We’re a home rule county,” he said. “I know I’m a little radical, but I’d be willing to tell the state we’re not going to pay it and that’s it. See what happens.” Mitrecic agreed in theory, but didn’t think it was an option. “I say we run our education program like we want to run it and don’t take any money from the state,” he said. “Certainly we’re not going to lose that much in the long run but I’m not sure that that’s an option.” Mitrecic said that was because of Worcester’s tax rates. “As long as we have the lowest property tax rate in the state of Maryland and some other tax rates in the state of Maryland they will continue to use that against us,” he said. The commissioners voted 5-2, with Mitrecic and Commissioner Ted Elder opposed, to explore hiring legal counsel.
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – Following up on a lengthy discussion that began at the Mayor and Council level last week, the Recreation and Parks Committee on Tuesday debated revisiting the fee structure for certain special events and sports tournaments. Last week, the council unanimously approved a significant new sand soccer tournament proposed for August on the beach between Dorchester Street and 3rd Street. The beach sand soccer tournament has been a big success in Ocean City each summer for decades, drawing thousands of participants and spectators, but the event approved for August is a new event from the same promoter. Before the council could vote on approving the event last week, however, Mayor Rick Meehan questioned if it was time to reconsider the town’s fee structure for special events. While he strongly supported the beach sand soccer event in August, the mayor pointed out the tournament’s success has created what appears to be a wide gap in the amount of revenue the private promoter raises from the existing sand soccer tournament and the relatively low fees they pay to host the event on the beach in Ocean City. Meehan said he crunched the numbers for the for-profit event. At an estimated 1,600 participants with 10 players per team, per the tournament’s registration form, that comes out to an estimated 650 teams. The application fee per team is $500, meaning the tournament raises somewhere in the neighborhood of $325,000, according to the mayor’s estimation. The town’s fee for the private promoter for the August sand soccer tournament is $1,285. While he strongly supported the event and praised its success, Meehan said it could be time to take a closer look at the town’s fee structure for special events, which haven’t been altered in years. Last week, the council unanimously approved the August sand soccer tournament, pointing out the promoter had gone through the application process with the current fee in place. However, the council also remanded the fee structure issue back to the Recreation and Parks Committee for further review to determine if there was room for growth. The Recreation and Parks Committee briefly took up the fee structure issue this week at the close of their meeting on Tuesday. Last week, Meehan said the idea occurred to him after a tour of a recreation complex in Virginia Beach, where officials in that resort town hold their own beach sand soccer tournament and used the money raised to help fund other recreation programs. At Tuesday’s committee meeting, Councilman and committee member Mark Paddack broached the fee structure issue.
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“At our last meeting, the mayor brought up how the convention bureau in Virginia Beach is the promoter for their sand soccer tournament,” he said. “It was a discussion about fees versus income. He asked us to take a look at maybe some profit-sharing structure for our large tournaments with the revenue going to fund our recreation programs.” Councilman and committee member John Gehrig said the mayor’s point was really more about the fee structure for special events in general. “Rick’s question really was to take a closer look at the fees,” he said. “The promoter doesn’t want to be our part-
ners. They want to be our customers.” Gehrig emphasized the private sector promoter in this case was a partner with the town, each with its own responsibilities to the success of the event. It should be noted the town shares in the tournament’s success through room nights and room tax generated by the thousands of participants and their families. “We work together to provide a great experience for the participants,” he said. “They are our guests. They are not our partners.” After considerable debate, Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito
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Committee Chair Donna Greenwood said in a statement this week. For the last two summers, the program was suspended because of the pandemic and restrictions on gatherings. With the pandemic apparently waning, Greenwood said a lack of volunteers has now made the program unsustainable. “Sadly, that came to an end in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck our nation,” she said. “We made the decision in both 2020 and 2021 to not hold our events in an abundance of caution for the grads, committee members, our partners and volunteers. Even today, there are many uncertainties about the virus and what is acceptable and what is not as far as gatherings of large groups of people.” Greenwood said the lack of volunteers for the program was causing its demise, if not permanently, at least temporarily. She also thanked Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito and department representative Travis Davey for working on a way to somehow return the program in some shape or form in the future. “Our committee has dwindled to just a couple and I am the only officer left,” she said. “At this point, we do not have enough people to continue. Travis Davey and Susan Petito at the Recreation and Parks Department have been a great support and sounding board during these difficult times. For that, I am extremely grateful.” Greenwood fondly recalled the Play it Safe program’s early days and how it
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grew over the years. “When the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee began with Marty Pusey in the lead and Al ‘Hondo’ Handy at her side, never in our wildest imagination did we think that we could carry on this project for 30 years,” she said. “Projects of this type just did not sustain themselves for that long a period of time.” Greenwood in the statement thanked the many volunteers who made the program possible over the years. “To each of you who supported Play it Safe in so many different ways, I am very appreciative of all that you gave to the committee and me over all those years,” she said. “There was always so much fun and laughter at our events. The great volunteers enjoyed them as much as the graduates. We will miss that.” Greenwood held out hope the program could return in the future and continues to work with Worcester County Health Officer Becky Jones and others on a possible solution. “Before making this final decision, I conferred with Becky Jones at Worcester Health and Susan at the Recreation Department,” she said. “Becky contacted the Worcester County Drug Commission to see if they could pick it up, but they cannot and nor can the health department. Nothing seems feasible for this year, but it is not totally off the table. We don’t see it returning as we once knew Play it Safe, but there are other possibilities.”
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BERLIN – The weekend took a tragic turn when two separate car accidents resulted in two fatalities in Worcester County. Shortly after 11 a.m. last Friday, Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers from the Berlin barrack responded to a reported traffic crash on Route 12 near the Pocomoke River Bridge in Snow Hill. Upon arrival, MSP troopers and EMS providers were advised by a witness that a truck was fully submerged in the middle of the Pocomoke River, according to police reports. Responding members from the Salisbury Fire Department Dive Team located the vehicle and recovered the victim, identified as Robert Jarrell, 73, of Snow Hill. EMS personnel pronounced Jarrell deceased at the scene. He was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The preliminary investigation indicated Jarrell was traveling southbound on Route 12 and crossed over the northbound lanes for reasons unknown. The vehicle, a GMC Denali truck, then entered a roadside parking lot and continued traveling into the Pocomoke River, where the vehicle came to rest, according to police reports. Jarrell was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cause and contributing factors involved in the crash remain under investigation this week. All possible causes are being considered, according to police reports. At around 6:15 a.m. the following morning, MSP troopers responded to a reported single vehicle crash on Route 113 at Germantown Road in Berlin. Upon arrival, troopers located a Ford Crown Victoria engulfed in flames in the center median, according to police reports. The vehicle’s passenger, who had not been named pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. The driver of the vehicle is identified as Miguel Carrion, 33, of Snow Hill. After a trooper on the scene pulled Carrion from the burning vehicle, he was transported to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury where he was treated for injuries. The driver’s condition was not known as of late this week. According to a preliminary investigation, the driver was traveling northbound on Route 113 when the vehicle spun off the roadway, into the trees, and came to rest in the center median. MSP troopers investigating the crash believe inclement weather may have been a contributing factor in the crash, although the investigation remains open this week. All lanes on northbound Route 113 were closed during the investigation and as the crash scene was cleared.
Pickleball Court Expansion Discussed
March 18, 2022
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – While Ocean City continues to move forward with an effort to rebrand the resort as a sports destination, could ever-growing pickleball be the answer? That was a question the Recreation and Parks Committee had before them this week. Ocean City over the last few years has been seeking ways to rebrand the town’s image as a youth sports destination to varying degrees, including an effort to develop a new sports complex. The assumption all along has been the growing youth sports market should be the target, and that has not changed, but could the vastly popular sport of pickleball be part of the solution? During a meeting on Tuesday, the committee heard from U.S.A. Pickleball Association Ambassadors Barbara and Keith Johnson, part-time residents in the resort and avid pickleball enthusiasts, about the growth of the sport and the apparent lack of suitable courts in the resort area. While the dozen courts at Northside Park are bustling with activity nearly every day, the Johnsons said there was a lack of accessible outdoor courts in the resort. At Gorman Park uptown, for example, there is one dedicated pickleball court and two tennis courts that can be
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converted for pickleball use. However, the pickleball players are often at odds with tennis players over access to the courts. Barbara Johnson related the story of a back-up and long wait times at Gorman Park when it was redeveloped and courts were added. “We always have our paddles and nets in the car,” she said. “It’s a very open community. We went to the Gorman Park courts to play and we sat for one-and-a-half hours because it has gotten so big. Our Facebook group has over 400 people on it. That’s how big it has gotten here.” Barbara Johnson provided a brief history of the growth of the sport. “It was developed in the 1960s and it gradually grew,” she said. “There are now millions of new players every year. It’s become the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Until five years ago, it was mostly older people playing. That is changing. It’s now being taught in schools. Parents are dragging their young people out to play with them.” Keith Johnson said the sport crosses age and gender lines, with some active players still able to play into their 90s. He also discussed how many tennis players, partly because of the appeal of the sport and partly because of the constant challenge for court time, were switching over to pickleball. “The other cool thing is men and woSEE PAGE 16
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more than 50% of life left on them. One major repair could completely wipe out an entire year’s net income. These drivers have had to open high interest loans and credit cards to pay for repairs in order to keep their commitment to the board of education and our community and stay on the road.” Thompson said that during the last five years, school system salaries increased an average of 2.75% a year while bus driver pay increased an average of 1% a year. “We are at a crossroads where it is no longer economically sustainable for Worcester County school bus contractors to continue under current financial conditions,” Thompson said, adding that the drivers simply wanted to be paid a living wage for the service they provided the community. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the drivers were paid a PVA (per vehicle allotment) that amounted to more than $20,000 a year for the life of their bus. He said that if the bus had a lifespan of 15 years, that would amount to more than $300,000. Thompson replied that most buses went out of service after 12 years and said gross pay wasn’t the issue. “Many of you are business people, you understand the difference between the gross and the net,” she said. Commissioner Chip Bertino said Worcester County’s average bus contractor
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Composting Program To Grow In 2022
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BY BETHANY HOOPER
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OCEAN CITY – New food waste goals, partnerships and pilot programs are just some of the ways organizers of a resort composting initiative hope to expand operations in 2022. In a press conference held Tuesday, Go Green OC founder Josh Chamberlain and Ocean Compost LLC owner Garvey Heiderman, proprietor of The Hobbit Restaurant, announced plans to expand their resort composting program ahead of the summer season. In 2018, Chamberlain partnered with Heiderman and The Hobbit to launch a pilot composting program. Since that time, the organizers have secured donations and partnerships with other local restaurants to divert nearly 100,000 pounds of food waste from the town’s waste stream. But Chamberlain and Heiderman said they don’t want to stop there. This week, they announced plans to expand their operations in 2022. “This year we have seen a record interest in the program, from volunteers to restaurants. To date, we have nearly 40 restaurants willing to participate in composting, and in the past six months we’ve had numerous people across the country reaching out to us regarding our efforts …,” Chamberlain said. “In 2022, our goal is to divert nearly 250,000 tons of food waste, which is equivalent to about 500,000 pounds. Of course, with more food waste we will need to ramp up operations.” Garvey noted his company has purchased a box truck this year to haul more food waste. Ocean Compost and Go Green OC also announced new partnerships with the Ocean City Surfrider Foundation and the Lower Eastern Shore Sierra Club, which presented a $1,000 check on Tuesday to support the composting program. “With the help of organizations like the Sierra Club, we’ll be able to buy more exterior roller cans,” Heiderman explained. “We’re also adding on some really significant restaurants in town, which is going to allow us to see how we can better utilize this program.” This year’s composting participants include The Hobbit, Mother’s Cantina (both north and south locations), The Bonfire, Dough Roller (70th Street), Bayside Skillet, Longboard Cafe, Macky’s, Fish Tales, Real Raw Organics, Annabelle’s BBQ & Creamery, and Barrio Taco. Fish Tales owner Shawn Harman said the decision to enroll his restaurant into the composting program was an easy one. “This will take a huge amount of waste out of the landfill,” he said. “When they came to me, it was a no-brainer. We fully support it.” Officials this week also announced the introduction of a pizza box collection program in partnership with Dough Roller. “Go Green OC and Ocean Compost is proud to introduce the pizza box, the
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first pizza box collection receptacle in all of the county,” an organizer announced at Tuesday’s conference. “Normally, pizza boxes take up large spaces in trash cans and cannot be recycled at all. These pizza boxes will be diverted to the farm and turned into healthy compost.” Organizers this week said the expansion of the composting program wouldn’t be possible without the support of restaurant staff, donors and volunteers, which have tripled in recent years. Heiderman also recognized the Town of Ocean City for partnering with Ocean Compost to create a pilot program last year. More than a decade ago, Ocean City moved away from its traditional curbside recycling program and began working with Covanta, a waste-to-energy operation. As part of the agreement, the town pays Ocean Compost the same per-ton rate it pays Covanta for any compost that is removed from the waste stream, making it a cost-neutral option for the town. “All of this would not be possible without some revenue streams,” Heiderman said. Ocean City Councilman Peter Buas applauded the composting program. “Frankly, as much waste that can be diverted to Ocean Compost is a win-win for everybody, and it doesn’t cost the town any money,” he explained. “So I look forward to keeping it growing.”
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FROM PAGE 13 men play together,” he said. “There really is no advantage. The sport has converted so many tennis players. They don’t want to wait to get on a court.” Barbara Johnson said Ocean City could be missing the ball if it did not embrace the sport. She said in their uptown neighborhood it was always challenging to find a parking spot on the street. She said that has changed in recent years. “What does pickleball mean to Ocean City?” she said. “Where we live, nobody wants to park in the parking lot, but there is now plenty of street parking. That tells me Ocean City is not attracting as many people. When you look at the social media pages, people are saying they aren’t going to Ocean City. It’s not as busy as it used to be.” Barbara Johnson said she wasn’t sure expanding access to pickleball courts would solve the perceived decline in visitor numbers, but said that it certainly couldn’t hurt with the sport growing as fast as it is. “I don’t know if pickleball will solve that,” she said. “We play in Baltimore County and we are always talking to pickleball players. What we’re hearing is people are saying they won’t buy in Ocean City or won’t visit Ocean City because there is no pickleball.” Barbara Johnson urged Ocean City
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to keep up with its resort neighbors in terms of embracing pickleball. “What’s your competition here?” she said. “Virginia Beach just opened a huge pickleball facility. Pickleball is rebuilding Atlantic City. It had really become a dump. They are now hosting the largest indoor pickleball tournament in the country.” Barbara Johnson pointed to people who already own property in Ocean City who might go elsewhere if there is not increased access to pickleball. “People say they pay huge taxes here,” she said. “All I want to do is play pickleball. If you want to make Ocean City a year-round destination, you’re going to need pickleball. I know space is limited, but Ocean City is just not competing. I think the lack of courts will keep people from coming here.” Committee members listened intently to the Johnsons’ presentation. Recreation and Parks Department Director Susan Petito explained Ocean City already has a strong pickleball presence, but there are opportunities. “We are building four pickleball courts when we redevelop the downtown park,” she said. “There are 12 pickleball courts here at Northside Park and one dedicated court at Gorman Park and the tennis courts can be converted. It might be a while, but we have the opportunity to create more courts and we’re looking
at all of them.” Councilman and committee member Mark Paddack said he understood the concerns, but there was limited available open space for more courts on the barrier island. “There is only so much land in Ocean City,” he said. “It’s just a 9.5-mile island. That’s why the value of land is what it is in Ocean City, but we have talked about pickleball extensively in this committee.” While the floor surface inside the west gym at Northside Park has recently been replaced, Barbara Johnson raised concern about the surface of some of the outdoor courts. There was also significant discussion about creating more indoor pickleball courts, potentially at the convention center. There are already various basketball, indoor volleyball and indoor soccer tournaments at different times of the year at the convention center, and Paddack said that might be an opportunity worth exploring. “During the week, there is potential space at the convention center that could be utilized, especially in the offseason,” he said. “We will look into the possibilities. I like the idea of a tournament.” Recreation Supervisor Kate Gaddis said there is already a considerable amount of pickleball being played in O-
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cean City, particularly indoors at Northside Park. She said the department can sign up 80 players for the courts daily and there is almost always a waiting list. “We have 1,600 people coming through here playing pickleball,” she said. “We will sell out every single day. Pickleball is going on here six days a week.” Gaddis pointed out pickleball is just one of the daily activities going on at Northside Park, which also includes indoor soccer, basketball and a myriad of other activities. She said she understood the Johnsons’ concerns, but said the facility had to be shared with other sports and activities. In addition, the department hosts numerous camps, for which there are often waiting lists. “We’re a multi-use facility and we’re trying to meet the needs of everybody,” she said. “I think we are doing everything we can with the resources we have. It’s a need that’s really hard to meet.” Councilman and committee chair John Gehrig said the committee and the town in general would continue to explore ways to improve access for pickleball players. “Thanks for coming in,” he said. “We appreciate your passion. We will brainstorm ideas and see what we can come up with.”
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SNOW HILL – County officials asked staff to begin eliminating an $11 million shortfall as the annual budget process begins. As proposed, Worcester County’s fiscal year 2023 budget includes an $11 million deficit. In anticipation of next week’s budget work session, the commissioners voted unanimously to have staff begin making reductions in expenditures. “I think department heads should have the opportunity to demonstrate how they would handle this,” Commissioner Chip Bertino said. On Tuesday, Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young presented the Worcester County Commissioners with the coming year’s budget, which has to be approved by June 7. Budget work sessions are set for March 22 and March 29. “Our general fund revenue estimate is approximately $218 million,” Young said. “The requested operating expenditures total approximately $229 million. The difference between the estimated revenues and requested expenditures of the county departments and associated agencies is $11 million.” Bertino said that while it wasn’t what was typically done he wanted to see staff make cuts before the work sessions. “I think it would be a more productive
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SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County say they have pulled a book from its media circulation following concerns about its content. Last week, several community members came before the Wicomico County Board of Education to share their concerns regarding inappropriate reading materials, including sexually explicit content in the book “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson. During public comments, in which audio recordings of the book’s passages were shared, citizens called on the school system to remove the title from its media centers. “As a parent, future grandparent, as a taxpayer and concerned citizen, I’m concerned our kids are sexualized everywhere they go. A school needs to be a haven of safety …,” one community member said. “It’s preposterous that this is available to our children in our schools.” In recent weeks, calls to remove “All Boys Aren’t Blue” from school libraries took center stage at a recent board meeting in Worcester County. As of last week, the school system had launched a formal review of the book, which is described as the author’s “memories of growing up Black and queer in America.” Following the public comments portion of last week’s meeting, Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin told community members the book had been removed from its media centers. “We agree with you, this book has no place in our media centers,” she said. “It was in two libraries. I went so far as to check on how many students had checked the books out because I was concerned. One, since it’s been here. One too many.” In a statement late last week, Tracy Sahler, public information officer for Wicomico County Public Schools, noted the book, included in the media collections of two high schools, had been pulled after concerns were expressed in other school systems. “A review of the book was done by the media specialists at those schools, and they recommended it be pulled from the shelves,” she wrote. “After a review of the content of those books, the Superintendent of Schools on Feb. 24 agreed with the recommendation not to return the two copies of ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ to the school media centers due to concerns about some of the book’s content not being suitable for students.” Sahler added that the school system has procedures for reviewing and selecting media resources, as well as handling concerns. “Media resources should provide a global perspective in order to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the policy reads. “Media resources should offer a broad background of information, including opposing sides of controversial issues to foster critical thinking in students.”
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OCEAN CITY – Despite seasonal recruitment challenges, Ocean City’s police chief says he hopes to have a full complement of officers on the job this summer. In Monday’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season. For decades, the OCPD has enhanced its workforce with seasonal officers and public safety aides (PSAs) during the summer months. And while interest in the seasonal program gained some momentum last summer, Buzzuro told commission members that recruitment efforts remained a challenge. “If there’s good news, it’s we have less immediate failures than we’ve seen in
years past,” he said this week. “Obviously, our vetting process continues to work for us, and we are attracting some really good people.” To date, the police department has received 115 applications for seasonal officer positions and 47 applications for PSA positions. Those numbers, Buzzuro noted, were down from 198 seasonal officer applicants and 65 PSA applicants in 2021. Buzzuro told commission members, however, that the goal was to have just as many seasonal officers and PSAs as last year. “We want to try to get to as many as we can,” he said. “But if we’re right around 100 we’ll be pretty close to where we were last year.” Buzzuro added that seasonal recruitment challenges would be mitigated by the hiring of 10 additional full-time officers.
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“There’s a tradeoff and that’s a pretty good tradeoff to have,” he explained. “If we’re going to be at a deficit with seasonal police officers, our new full-time officers will be able to fill whatever void that may bring.” Officials reported this week that recruitment challenges continued to plague other resort departments as well, including public works and beach patrol. In a report to the commission, Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald noted that beach patrol was 35% behind on its recruitment. “Right now, we’ve tested 34 candidates, and we’ve offered 14 …,” City Manager Terry McGean told commission members this week. “At this time last year, we tested 77 and offered 41. But we are one academy behind right now.” He noted, however, that 90% of the 117 guards that responded to a survey said they were returning in 2022.
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BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – A bill in the Maryland General Assembly that would clarify the rules for developing a shrimp fishery pilot program in the state with implications for the resort area and the Lower Shore got favorable reports this week from state Senate and House committees. Shrimp, a staple in most resort area restaurants in many forms, has heretofore always been considered a southern transport and hasn’t been targeted for commercial harvesting in Maryland. However, in recent years, shrimp have been showing up more and more in local waters, off the Atlantic coastline and in the lower end of the Chesapeake Bay. To that end, last year the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation that would allow the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create a pilot program to establish a commercial shrimp fishery in the state. Last year’s bill established a potential pilot program for a commercial shrimp industry. This year, a companion bill now filed in the Senate and House will create a framework by which the pilot program could be implemented by the DNR. Sponsored by state Senator Mary Beth Carozza and others, Senate Bill 537
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had its first hearing this week in the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, which responded with a favorable report on Monday. The cross-filed House Bill 1149 also got a favorable report from the Environment and Transportation Committee. “This bill is clarifying the Department of Natural Resources authority to adopt regulations for the new shrimp fishery,” Carozza said during testimony. “You may recall, the Maryland General Assembly with the support of this committee passed a bill last session to create a new shrimp fishery requiring licensing and gave the DNR broad authority to manage the fishery.” Carozza during the committee hearing explained a commercial shrimp fishery in Maryland had not been considered before and there is no licensing procedure or regulations in place. “Previous commercial shrimp harvesting was believed to be only feasible in southern waters,” she said. “However, recent findings have concluded that shrimp are in our Atlantic coast waters and harvesting them will create a new economic boost as well as contribute to local and state revenues.” Carozza said during testimony there is a renewed interest in developing a commercial shrimp harvesting industry locally. “During these current uncertain times
with supply chain issues and food shortages, our commercial seafood harvesters consistently provide local, relatively inexpensive, unprocessed healthy food choices,” she said. “Our watermen are taking a risk when they engage in a new fishery. They deserve our support in making this pilot program a workable, flexible alternative.” Carozza called on longtime Ocean City commercial fisherman Sonny Gwin, captain of the Skilligalee out of the West Ocean City harbor, to testify on behalf of the legislation. “As a lifelong commercial fisherman, I fish for lobsters down in Ocean City, Maryland,” he said. “When I come in, the tourists and consumers alike come down to enjoy fresh lobsters right off my boat.” Gwin said during the hearing the same situation could evolve if Senate Bill 537 is approved and a commercial shrimp industry is created in Maryland. “Now that we’re seeing shrimp along our coast, we would to see the DNR have the authority to allow us to catch and sell these shrimp, just as we’ve been doing right off the boat so the tourists and consumers can enjoy them just like they are enjoying seafood down in Ocean City for a lot of years,” he said. Maryland Oystermen’s Association President Jim Mullin testified the current
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bill would establish a framework for creating a regulated commercial shrimp industry in the state. “We are in favor of this bill since the shrimp fishery is an emerging new industry,” he said. “It’s beginning to provide some guidance moving forward for setting up the goals and objectives for a sustainable fishery. This bill could help set up some comprehensive plan maybe or some type of bylaws. It is very helpful moving forward to set the structure up.” Carozza said Senate Bill 537 is the next step in the process to create a commercial shrimp industry in Maryland. “Last year, we passed legislation that established a shrimp fishery, which was the first step,” she said. “Now, we’re coming back to say we need to put the guidelines and regulations in place for the second step to move forward with the pilot program.” Maryland Watermen’s Association President Robert Brown said vessels are currently catching shrimp, but without regulations and licensing, it’s not targeted at this point. “Right now, it’s a bycatch,” he said. “There are no regulations on the emerging shrimp fishery. It doesn’t say we can’t keep them, but it does say we can sell them. There is no license for them or regulations.”
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BERLIN – The town could begin using casino revenue to fund a pension system for law enforcement officers. On Monday, Berlin officials discussed the possibility of using the town’s share of casino revenues to enroll Berlin’s police in the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS). “Everybody else around us has it,” Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said. “Federalsburg, Snow Hill, Crisfield and us are the only ones that don’t.” In recent years, the town has received between $300,000 and $400,000 in annual casino impact funds associated with Ocean Downs Casino. Since 2017, that funding has been used to pay for construction of the town’s new police department. Mayor Zack Tyndall told the council this week the payoff date on that was coming in December of 2022. “With that being said it’s important for the Town of Berlin to identify our priorities as it relates to that funding,” he said. Tyndall said the town had explored LEOPS for its law enforcement—who are currently enrolled in the state’s retirement system—more than 10 years ago but hadn’t been able to afford the estimated $250,000 annual cost. With the police station payoff date nearing, Tyndall said he wanted to include funding for a LEOPS study in the budget so the town could consider implementing it in the future. “That’s required to bring the numbers current, to understand the cost of what LEOPS would be for implementation,” he said. “Once we have an up-to-date study we’d be able to move forward with that benefit for our officers.” Councilman Jay Knerr said while the town could explore LEOPS it should also look at other necessary expenditures. Staff noted that the last administration had discussed the idea of using casino revenue to build a community center. Councilman Jack Orris said LEOPS might not take all of the town’s annual casino revenues. Tyndall agreed. “Once we understand what that full
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cost is, it doesn’t say that future revenue that exceeds whatever that amount is could not be reallocated,” Tyndall said. Orris added that even if the town did choose to use casino revenue for LEOPS, a backup plan to fund the pension system should be in place. “Whatever we decide to do, we should probably develop some sort of sustainability plan,” he said. Downing said the town would have some funding to launch its enrollment in LEOPS because it had money leftover from the employer contribution to officer retirement. “Right now you have a big pot of money just sitting there because employees have left before being vested,” he said. Downing said the first step was to get the study complete. Once that is done, officials can determine if the town can afford the cost. “I think we really want this study to happen,” he said. “When you see the numbers in front of you you get to go ahead and make a decision.” Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood recalled a conversation he’d had with Downing regarding LEOPS previously. “He shared with me that all these entities have LEOPS, we do not,” Fleetwood said. “It’s called priorities.” Tyndall said that when the town initially explored the concept of LEOPS, few local agencies were enrolled. “Now that has totally shifted to where Berlin is one of the few without it,” he said. Tyndall said he just wanted to initiate discussion regarding the town’s casino revenue before the police station was paid off. “I just wanted to have a discussion to put this on everybody’s radar,” he said. “We do need to have the discussion before the payoff point hits.” Finance Director Natalie Saleh said the town would need a backup plan for LEOPS funding in case casino revenues dropped. She pointed out that the cost of LEOPS could go up and down as could the town’s casino impact grant. “They’re both variable numbers,” she said.
Town Council Introduces Tax Rate BY CHARLENE SHARPE
STAFF WRITER
BERLIN – Town officials this week introduced an ordinance that would maintain the current tax rate. The Berlin Town Council on Monday held a first reading of an ordinance to set the tax rate at $0.815 per $100 of assessed value. That’s the same rate approved last year. “The public hearing will be held March 28,” Mayor Zack Tyndall said. Finance Director Natalie Saleh told the council the ordinance proposed would set the tax rate at the same level as fiscal year 2022, $0.815 per $100 of assessed value. “This rate applies for residential and commercial properties at the same level,”
she said. Saleh noted that this rate was above constant yield, the rate at which town revenues would be unchanged. Because the town is seeing an increase in property tax revenues, even with no change to the tax rate its revenues will increase by $144,740. “This is the first hearing, it’s an introduction,” Saleh said. Town officials kicked off budget discussions last month with a work session. Following a vote on the tax rate March 28, elected officials will host additional budget work sessions in April. A general fund budget work session will be held April 4 and a work session for the utility funds will be held April 18. The budget is scheduled for introduction May 9 and a public hearing on the budget is slated for May 23.
Suspended Sentence For Knife-Throwing Incident
March 18, 2022
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury woman arrested last October on first-degree assault charges after allegedly throwing a knife at her boyfriend during a domestic incident at a midtown hotel pleaded guilty last week to reckless endangerment and was sentenced to one year in jail, all of which was then suspended. Around 9 p.m. last Oct. 2, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel on 37th Street for a reported domestic incident in progress. OCPD officers met with two individuals who called in the complaint. The witnesses said the incident was ongoing in a room on the second floor and that they heard a male voice yelling, “the knife is broken,” and “stop trying to stab me,” according to police reports. OCPD officers went to the room in question and separated the male victim and a female suspect identified as Natalie Wade, 42, of Salisbury, for questioning. Wade reportedly told police the couple had an argument because the male victim told her she had been drinking too much alcohol. Wade told police the argument escalated, and she slapped the male in the face, but that he never touched her during the altercation. During the officer’s interview with Wade in the hotel room, he observed a kitchen knife on the floor. OCPD officers asked Wade if any objects were thrown during the altercation, and she told police she threw a knife at the victim, but it hit the floor and broke. When asked to clarify her statement, Wade told officers she threw a fork, and not a knife, at the male victim. OCPD officers interviewed the male victim, who advised the couple had gotten into an argument because of her level of intoxication, according to police reports. The couple had reportedly been drinking at the hotel bar, and when the male victim told Wade it was time to go back to the room, she reportedly became upset because she wanted to drink more, according to police reports. The male victim reportedly told police when the argument continued, he poured a bottle of alcohol down a drain. That only incensed Wade more and she began slapping the male victim, according to police reports. When the male victim pushed Wade onto a bed and told her to go to sleep, she retrieved a steak knife from the kitchen and threw it at the victim, according to police reports. The victim reportedly told police the knife missed him and fell on the ground and broke. When pressed again for her version, Wade reportedly told police it was a fork she threw at the victim and not a knife. Wade was arrested and charged with first-and second-degree assault. Last week, she pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and was sentenced to one year, which was then suspended. She was placed on supervised probation for one year.
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OCEAN CITY – A Williamsport, Md., man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly striking another man over the head with a beer bottle during an altercation in a downtown Boardwalk bar. Around 10:40 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a Boardwalk bar at Talbot Street for a reported assault with a beer bottle. OCPD officers arrived on scene and observed a large and chaotic group of individuals screaming and yelling at each other, according to police reports. One of the males involved in the altercation had on a green shirt covered in blood and a large contusion over his right eye, according to police reports. That male victim was trying to push his way through the crowd to get to the suspect, later iden-
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tified as Jaden Brady, 21, of Williamsport, Md. As officers arrived, the victim advised Brady was the one that struck him in the head. Officers interviewed Brady, who advised that while he was in the bar, he observed the victim “attack” his mother. However, Brady couldn’t specify how the victim had attacked his mother. Brady advised as a result to the victim attacking his mother, he had assaulted the victim, according to police reports. Brady reportedly told police he could not remember how he hit the victim, but that he thought he struck the victim with his fist. When officers asked Brady if he could have hit the victim with a bottle, Brady said he could not remember, according to police reports. At that point, Brady was arrested and charged with firstdegree assault. The victim was transported to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment of a lacera-
tion on the top of his head and the contusion above his eye. OCPD officers conducted a follow-up call to the victim’s girlfriend, who advised the victim needed eight staples on the top of his head. The victim’s girlfriend advised officers the altercation ignited from an ongoing family feud, according to police reports. Brady’s mother and the victim’s mother are reportedly cousins. The victim’s girlfriend told officers the victim was attempting to play peacekeeper during an argument that began at the bar and that when she saw the situation escalating, she attempted to escort the victim out of the bar. The victim’s girlfriend told police as she and the victim were exiting the establishment, Brady pushed her from behind, causing the couple to fall to the ground. The victim’s girlfriend told officers while she was on the ground, she saw Brady hit her boyfriend on the top of his head with a beer bottle.
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BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan for an expansion and addition at Berlin Activities Depot. Last Wednesday, the commission approved plans for upgrades to the Berlin Activities Depot on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The project, which will be done in phases, will start with an addition on the side of the building closest to Old Ocean City Boulevard. “The plan is to develop the north expansion with the restaurant and the gym,” said Jesyl Silva of George, Miles & Buhr LLC. Last month, Berlin Activities Depot owner Carmella Solito told the commission about her plans to add on to two sides of the existing building and build a new standalone structure at the corner of Nelson Street and Graham Avenue. The 13,000-square-foot addition on the Old Ocean City Boulevard side of the building will include gym space, a family support center and restaurant. Commission members questioned stormwater management plans for the site, as drainage in that neighborhood is a problem. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said final stormwater plans hadn’t been submitted yet but that George, Miles & Buhr staff were working with the town’s stormwater engineer. “The concept they want to pursue is
doable, but no formal submittal has been made yet,” Engelhart said. “If you look at the corner of Graham and Nelson there’s a best management practices stormwater pond. Back toward the left, toward the addition closer to the grain silos, there’s also a submerged gravel wetland. Those are new features to the property to handle the stormwater on site.” Area property owner Eric Fiori encouraged the town to look closely at the site’s stormwater as changes were planned for the site. “You have to address the original stormwater issue on the property before it can be expanded,” he said. Engelhart said the stormwater plans would be closely reviewed and that stormwater features would be designed to meet 100-year storm requirements. He added that drainage problems in the area were on the town’s radar, as much of the flooding related to the fact that the pipes under the street aren’t big enough to handle stormwater. “The pipes were never sized large enough back in the ‘50s or ‘60s,” he said. The commission approved the site plan after making minor changes to the sign proposed for the expanded building. Berlin Activities Depot first opened on Old Ocean City Boulevard in June of 2017, after years of planning. The facility was initially constructed with 30,000 square feet of space to accommodate gymnastics and fitness programming, as well as childcare.
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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief attributes an increase in arrests and calls for service to proactive enforcement initiatives. On Monday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of February. Buzzuro noted that officer calls for service decreased from 1,221 in February 2020 – the most recent pre-pandemic data – to 1,141 in February 2022, and citizen calls for service decreased from 567 to 429. “We were down on both sides, both officer and citizen calls for service,” he told commission members. Councilman Lloyd Martin, commission chair, noted citizen calls for service reflected the police department’s efforts. “I appreciate when calls from citizens are down,” he said. “When citizens don’t call, it means you guys are out there doing your job.” Overall, calls for service decreased from 1,788 to 1,570 in February. In the top 25 calls for service, suspicious activity calls decreased from 74 to 59, citizen assists decreased from 119 to 110 and welfare checks decreased from 89 to 44. Disorderly calls, Buzzuro noted, increased from 23 to 33. “Some of the indicators look pretty good …,” he said. “Disorderly calls were
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slightly up but the numbers don’t represent anything that is glaring or anything that’s out of a degree of normality.” Buzzuro added that traffic stops had also increased from 472 to 565. He noted, however, that the increase was a result of traffic monitoring initiatives throughout town. Since late last year, for example, the police department has ramped up its traffic enforcement measures after receiving complaints of speeding along 142nd Street, a pass-through road of sorts for motorists traveling between Route 54 and Coastal Highway. “There has been a noticeable increase in traffic stops …,” he said. “That is the result of proactive enforcement, especially in certain neighborhoods, one being Caine Woods, where we have had traffic details around the 142nd Street corridor. That continues as it has throughout several months.” Under February enforcement, DUI arrests increased from 13 to 19, custodial arrests increased from 71 to 89 and weapons arrests increased from three to nine. “Weapons arrests are up, another example of proactive enforcement …,” he said. “We have encumbered nine guns so far this year.” Buzzuro continued to stress the police department’s proactive enforcement efforts. “Officers are doing their jobs out there, being very proactive …,” he said. “All in all, very productive enforcement efforts for the month of February.”
Resort To Hold Hearing On Bike Plan
March 18, 2022
BY BETHANY HOOPER
STAFF WRITER
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are planning to hold a public hearing next month to discuss plans for bike path improvements along two resort corridors. Last Wednesday, City Engineer Paul Mauser, president of the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), presented committee members with an update on the town’s bike strategic plan, which will be used to expand Ocean City’s bicycle network off Coastal Highway. In February, the Ocean City Mayor and Council reviewed plans for possible bike path improvements along 94th Street, 146th Street and alleyways from 27th Street to 94th Street. As a result of those discussions, Mauser said, the town plans to hold a public hearing on the proposed corridor improvements at 94th and 146th streets. “The public hearing is in April for those two projects …,” Mauser said last week. “It does extend the project out a little bit, but at least we’re able to get solid feedback from the community.” Earlier this year, the town hired Toole Design Group, a national consultant, to develop a strategic plan that will be used to expand its bicycle network. In recent years, the resort has embarked on a multi-phased initiative to install a continuous bike path from one end of town to another without using Coastal Highway. With the help of a strategic plan, officials say the town will have designs and cost estimates for several proposed biking corridors, including Coastal Highway, 94th Street, 146th Street and town alleys from 27th to 94th streets. It should be noted the town had also explored a 10-foot construction easement west of the primary dunes from 94th to 118th streets for a proposed bike path, but eliminated those plans following an outpouring of opposition from property owners. As part of its strategic planning process, Mauser and Toole Design came before the council in February to present
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options for three significant bike path projects – one at 94th Street, one at 146th Street and another along the town alleyways from 27th to 94th streets. After considerable debate, however, the Mayor and Council agreed to throw out plans for utilizing the town alleyways after it was learned the proposed bike path called for the elimination of 125 parking spaces. “The way it boiled down was pretty much as expected,” Mauser told BPAC members last week. “Utilizing the town alleys for a bike route was going to result in 125 oceanside parking spaces being lost from 27th to 94th streets. We didn’t figure that was going to be well received, and it was not.” Mauser noted, however, that the town had supported design options for bike paths along 94th and 146th streets. “We had an alternative option already baked into that discussion, and that was essentially transferring the use of that [alleyway] money into further development of the 94th and 146th Street corridors,” he said. “The town council thought that was the most appropriate use of the funding for this project … Essentially we presented three options for each of those two corridors. Council did like some of the specific options, but recommended we have public hearings before proceeding forth.” Mauser said he would be sending out information on the public hearing to residents in nearby neighborhoods in the coming weeks. “On my list right now is to provide letters to the Little Salisbury neighborhood, as well as the Caine Woods neighborhood, and set up public hearings in April to get their feedback on the proposed biking improvements to their neighborhoods,” he said. “That way we have a solid plan going forward.” When asked how long it would take to begin construction on the proposed bike paths, Mauser said it would depend on the responses gathered at the public hearing. “I can see 146th Street really coming to fruition rather quickly if it’s well supported by the neighborhood,” he added.
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OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort committee say they hope to reapply for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation. In 2019, the Town of Ocean City submitted its application to become a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC), a national designation spearheaded by the League of American Bicyclists to honor cities and towns taking steps to develop bikeable communities. For Ocean City, the BFC designation aligns with its efforts to establish a continual bike route along the resort’s side streets and minimize the need for bicycles to interact with vehicles on major roadways throughout town. But gaining entrance into the program is challenging,
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The Legend Ball was held Feb. 19 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau where community members came together to recognize, affirm and celebrate the careers and accomplishments of the African American community in Worcester County. More than 140 people attended, including Betty Smith, left, and Elder Davida Washington. Submitted Photos
On March 1, the Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month to Commission for Women (CFW) members, honoring the contributions of these and other exemplary women to the economic, cultural, and social well-being of Worcester County. Those pictured include CFW members Terri Shockley (front row, from left), Chair Tamara White, Laura Morrison, and Co-Chair Coleen Colson; and Commissioners Chip Bertino (second row, from left), Jim Bunting, Joe Mitrecic, Ted Elder, Diana Purnell, Josh Nordstrom, and Bud Church.
Only Positive Stories founders, Dylan Simons and Hunter Simons, working with their classmates at Worcester Prep have collected items needed for the local homeless to support Worcester Goes Purple’s outreach. Pictured are Dylan Simons, Hunter Simons, Dillon Scopp, Jayden Scopp, Ryan Lenox, not pictured, Gavin Conaway, Ava Conaway, Alesky Klimins, Claire Windrow, Moorea Phillips, Izzy Huber, Venesska Hall, Connor Ferguson, Sara Freih and Cole Myers.
On March 1, the Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing this month as March for Meals Month to recognize Worcester Commission on Aging (WorCOA) volunteers and staff, in partnership with MAC, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging as the backbone of the county’s Meals on Wheels program. As a direct result of their services, nutritious meals are delivered to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are at significant risk of hunger and isolation. Those pictured include COA Nutrition Manager Shelia Jackson (first row, from left), Executive Director John Durrough, and Deputy Director Brandy Trader; and Commissioners Chip Bertino (second row, from left), Jim Bunting, Joe Mitrecic, Ted Elder, Diana Purnell, and Bud Church; and Commissioner Josh Nordstrom (third row).
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Tim Lund, left, named Kitty Wrench, right, Kiwanian of the Month for February. She's someone who is always there and always doing things, lots of which are behind the scene. Last fall, Wrench again chaired the successful annual coat drive. This award is above and beyond things like the coat drive.
Patrick and Velda Henry, pictured, were among the 140-plus who attended the Legend Ball at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on Feb. 19. The event, for which Henry was a guest speaker, brought community members together to recognize, affirm and celebrate the careers and accomplishments of the African American community in Worcester County.
Pines Residents Urge Board To Delay Bylaws Referendum
March 18, 2022
BY BETHANY HOOPER
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OCEAN PINES – Community members urged the board last week to delay a referendum on proposed changes to the association’s bylaws. Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a public hearing on several proposed bylaw revisions. “The proposed changes provide language that aims to eliminate inconsistencies, add clarity, and correct deficiencies in our bylaws identified in lawsuits going back several years in the Association’s history,” Association President Colette Horn said in a statement. “The final step in this process will be the referendum vote on the proposed changes.” In February, the board voted to support several motions involving amendments to sections of the association’s bylaws, including general manager and director responsibilities and the resignation or removal of a director. The board also considered motions related to the candidate verification process and certain candidate eligibility requirements. Nearly 30 motions that were supported last month advanced to a public hearing, held last Saturday. During public comments, resident Slobodan Trendic agreed the association’s bylaws could use some improvements, but argued some of the proposed revisions were better ad-
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dressed through policy manuals and operational changes. “Unfortunately, I wonder if your proposed changes will produce the desired results or make the matters more complex,” he said. “Therefore, I recommend you postpone your planned referendum mailing and dedicate more time and consideration to this important undertaking.” Both Trendic and resident Joe Reynolds said they would both be voting no for all revision changes presented through referendum. “I think all of this has been a bit of a knee-jerk reaction,” Reynolds said. “There’s no rush for any of this. Nothing we are doing here is critical to this association, not one thing.” Reynolds also questioned if a new definition for “owner of record” would have allowed Director Rick Farr to run for the board in the 2021 election. As proposed, an owner of record is defined as a person listed on a recorded deed as the owner, a trustee or co-trustee of a trust listed on a recorded deed, or an officer of a corporation, a living member of a limited liability company, or a living partner of a partnership listed on a recorded deed. “I have people tell me you support the definition of owner of record being proposed here …,” Reynolds said. “If it had been in effect when you were running for the board of directors, it would have made you ineligible.” Farr and other board members noted
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the proposed definition would’ve made Farr eligible to run for the board. “It outlines that a co-trustee, a trustee of the trust, is eligible to run for the board,” Farr said. Jim Trummel also came before the board in his role as chairman of the association’s Bylaws and Resolutions Committee seeking an amendment to the definition for owner of record. “The co-trustee and trustee of property would remain as eligible to run [for election] but not the corporate partnerships and representatives,” he said. “The reason for this is that those representatives have an inherent conflict of interest.” Several community members told board members last week that they wanted to see the association postpone a referendum on the proposed changes, arguing that the delay would give both officials and residents time for review and consideration. Horn, however, disagreed. “This has been in process for two years …,” she said. “I think the perception that this is being rushed is not an accurate perception.” Reynolds told board members last week he would vote no for the proposed changes because he believed the intent of some of the proposed changes was to target certain community members. “There’s a lot of personal stuff going on here behind the scenes …,” he said. “Given the current situation, it’s the only
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reasonable thing to do because too much of this involves political controversy, political and personal animosities on both sides of this. I think the association members need to say stop.” Director Doug Parks offered that the association give residents more time. “There are some people out here, in this meeting, that are interested in this,” he said. “But if this is the only amount of interaction we have with the membership regarding these important rules, chances are they are going to vote no. Then what have we accomplished? Nothing.” Horn reiterated that voting no across the board to the proposed bylaws changes would undo hours of work. “I think it’s extremely disrespectful of our Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, of our workgroup, of the individuals that have put hundreds of hours into studying these bylaws by discussing them and discussing with counsel just to say, ‘vote against all of them,’” she said. “If there are individual bylaws changes that you are not in favor of, vote against them.” Director Larry Perrone agreed. “There is nothing nefarious here, it’s not a knee-jerk reaction,” he said. “This is not as has been alleged in some social media that this is in retaliation against anyone. It has been going on for well over two years and we’re at the point where some conclusion has to be made. And the community will make that decision.”
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STUDENTS In The News
Members of Worcester Preparatory School’s junior class were inducted into the WPS chapter of the International Thespian Society, the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in Theatre. Pictured, front from left, are inductees Cayden Wallace, Parker Tingle, Cooper Ludt and Christopher Todorov; and, back from left, Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Middle/Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby, standing senior class members Brooke Phillips, Sydney Lamson-Reich, Anderssen Taylor, Grace Baeurle, Nicholas Hearne, Upper School Dance/Drama Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and Head of School Dr. John McDonald. Ocean City Elementary School recently held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive. This year, the students, faculty and staff collected $1,188.55 as well as many boxes of treats, toys and supplies to help keep the shelter clean. The most exciting part of the 2022 pet drive was the grade level cat food competition which brought in 1,218 cans of Friskies canned cat food. A special thank you to third grade teacher, Jen Spicer for organizing this year's fundraiser. Third grade students and staff are pictured gathering the donations.
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Worcester Preparatory School announce this year’s Upper School Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Ocean City – Berlin Optimist Club essay and art contest winners. James Haley (Class of ‘25) placed first and Travis Netting (‘25) placed second in this year’s local DAR American History Essay Contest. Angeline Todorov (‘25) placed first and Jayden Scopp (‘25) placed third in the Optimist competition. The students are pictured with teacher Megan Leslie.
Worcester Preparatory School’s Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 essay contest winners were recently recognized and presented their checks. Congratulations to sixth graders Ellie Phillips for earning first place and Rani Yonker who earned second place in the Grade 5 & 6 division. In the Grade 7 & 8 division, seventh graders Caleb Walston won first place, Gavin Mann received second place and Gabriella Damouni earned third place. Phillips and Walston will advance to the district level.
Izzy Huber, right, (‘24) placed first 1st and Aria Islam (‘22) placed second in this year’s Worcester County High School Arts Contest sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club. This exhibition featured 27 pieces of student artwork submitted by art teachers from Pocomoke High School, Snow Hill High School, Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School.
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Grants Administrator Welcomed SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is pleased to announce the hiring of its newest Grants Administrator John Rankin, who began working for the town on February 15. Rankin gained seven years of grant experience from working as the grants manager for Women Supporting Women (a nonprofit in Salisbury); as a grant consultant for the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore; and as a program analyst with a Rockville, Md., accounting firm which performed federal grant audit resolutions for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park. Rankin describes his two priorities for working with the town as “maintaining the considerable grant funding received by the town last year, and supporting a high level of financial integrity and transparency within the overall grants program.” Rankin’s first project will be working alongside a four-member grant scoring committee which will score 25 applications competing for funding under the Community Legacy Grant program. The grant provided $60,000 to aid the town’s revitalization for businesses and homeowners. The program emphasizes improvement of the town’s historical character.
New Leadership Roles SALISBURY – Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates (POA) is pleased to announce that several of the practice partners have taken on expanded leadership roles TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, as of the new year. Dr. Anthony Adrignolo has been named the president of the medANTHONY ADRIGNOLO ical staff, Dr. Patrick “Andy” Holt is the new chief of department of surgery and Dr. Scott McGovern is the chief, division of orthopaedic surgery. These physicians have been with Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates for over 30 years combined and practicing surgeons for a combined 41 years. Adrignolo joined Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates in June 2009 after a decade of running his own successful orthopaedic practice in Salisbury, Md. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in the depart-
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BUSINESS And Real Estate News ment of general surgery at New England Deaconess Hospital, and his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedics Surgery program at Massachusetts General. He also completed six months of post-residency training concentrating in trauma and adult reconstruction at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Adrignolo has also served in many capacities at TidalHealth while partner at POA including the Physician Excellence Committee, Professional Review Committee, assistant chief of surgery, chief of surgery, secretary/treasurer, vice president, and now president of the medical staff. Holt joined POA in September 2018. Prior to joining POA, Holt completed his fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Duke University as well as his orthopaedic residency at the University of Utah. He also completed a Ph.D. PATRICK HOLT degree at the same time he attended medical school at the University of Louisville. Holt shared, “It is with gratitude and humility that I accept the role of Chief of the Department of Surgery. We look forward to continuing our tradition of providing outstanding surgical care of patients on the Eastern Shore." McGovern joined POA in 2009 and brings the most advanced, innovative diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and techniques to the practice from his advanced orthopaedic and neurosurgical SCOTT MCGOVERN spinal fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and UCLA.
Investment Team Met SALISBURY – Recently, Robert Jeter, CFP®, CRPC traveled to Scottsdale, Ariz., for a two-day due diligence trip with Meeder Investments. Part of Jeter’s role at InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. is a member of the investment committee. In this role, he regularly speaks with and visits invest-
ment managers to evaluate their firm, process, investment capabilities and team to determine suitability for client investment. He heard from and met many members of the team including CEO Bob Meeder, as well as Vice President of Private Wealth Angelo Manzo, CFA. Meeder provides customized separately managed account solutions for high-net worth individuals with significant embedded capital gains. During his trip, Jeter was able to evaluate the unique solution and the team behind the process. Meeder Investments provides customized solutions and separately managed accounts that deliver customization and tax-management. Meeder was founded in 1974 and is located in Dublin, Ohio. InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. is an independent financial services office located in Salisbury, Md. and Georgetown, Del. They primarily work with individuals who are nearing or already retired across the Delmarva Peninsula. Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services are offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker dealer and a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.
Physician Assistant Hired SEAFORD, Del. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome James “Jimmy” Hjorth, PA-C, ATC, to TidalHealth Orthopedics in Seaford, Del. He will practice alongside Dr. Doran and his team of certified physician assistants. Hjorth received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in Athletic Training from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He later earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky. Hjorth is a certified physician assistant and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery. He has eight years of clinical experience in or-
March 18, 2022 thopedics and primary care sports medicine. In past years, Hjorth has provided medical coverage at the finish line of Sprint and Olympic triathlons. He has completed multiple half marathons himself, as well as a full marathon and several triathlons. He also enjoys hiking, campJAMES HJORTH ing, and skiing. Most of his spare time is spent helping his wife manage their kids’ busy schedules with different sports.
Brand Partnership Announced HANOVER – George’s Beverage Company™ has partnered with Old Bay®, a brand of McCormick & Company, Inc. to launch Old Bay® Vodka. Crafted at McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Md., Old Bay® Vodka is made from corn and six times distilled for maximum purity and smoothness. The vodka perfectly highlights the quintessential flavor of the iconic Old Bay® spice blend. Fans will have one more way to enjoy the beloved taste of Old Bay®, starting in March 2022. “The idea to collaborate to craft Old Bay® Vodka made perfect sense from the start,” said Greg David, co-owner of George’s Beverage Company™. “We already had national distribution with top liquor distributors and a sustainable supply chain. The next step was identifying a local craft distillery that we could trust and that shared the same commitment to quality, craftmanship and sustainability. We found all this in McClintock Distilling.” “Old Bay® has been a fan-favorite for over 75 years in the Chesapeake Bay region and beyond,” said Jill Pratt, chief marketing excellence officer at McCormick. “Our fans are loyal and passionate when it comes to all things Old Bay®. We’re thrilled to work with George’s to bring the one-of-a-kind flavor of Old Bay® to fans in entirely new, exciting, and innovative ways.” Old Bay® Vodka is seventy proof or 35% ABV. It is distributed by Breakthru Beverage MD and Breakthru Beverage DE starting in March 2022. George’s Beverage Company™ was founded in 2011 in Berlin, Md. The company started out as an award-winning microbrew of craft natural Bloody Mary’s & Margarita’s. George’s Beverage Company™ products are now sold and served across the U.S.
Retired Worcester Teacher Turns 102
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Community members and local leaders gathered last Thursday to celebrate Josephine Anderson on her 102nd birthday. Above, Anderson speaks with Commissioners Ted Elder and Diana Purnell. Photo by Charlene Sharpe BY CHARLENE SHARPE
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BERLIN – The community gathered last week to honor a well-known former educator on her 102nd birthday. A standing-room only crowd surprised Josephine Anderson as she arrived at the Berlin library last Thursday. Dozens of community members wanted to share well-wishes and fond memories with Anderson on her 102nd birthday. “Because of the pandemic she really wasn’t able to celebrate her 100th birthday,” said relative Cassandra Brown, who organized the festivities. “We wanted to really brighten her day a little bit.” Anderson, who now lives with her daughter in Bowie, was born March 10, 1920 in Whaleyville. As a child, she attended a one-room school and Flower Street School before graduating from Salisbury High School. After graduating high school with honors, Anderson completed a three-year education at Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie in 1939 and later returned to earn a bachelor of science in education in 1941 as a member of the college’s first four-year graduation class. “When Josephine went to college she got room, board, tuition and laundry for $165 a year,” a member of the local alumni chapter at Bowie State University said at Thursday’s celebration. “Can you believe that?” In 1946, Anderson returned to Worcester County where she taught at Mount Wesley in Snow Hill and Germantown School in Berlin. From there, she went to Flower Street School, where she taught until Worcester County schools were integrated in 1970. She spent the final 13 years of her career as a sixth-grade social studies teacher at Berlin Middle School. Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said he was a fifth-grader when he first met Anderson and still
recalls the look she’d give students in the hall. Taylor started his own teaching career at Berlin Middle the same year Anderson retired. “She was walking out the door as this young 22-year-old was walking in the door,” he said. “It’s great to be in this position now to be able to celebrate her.” Anderson is now the oldest living retired Worcester County Public Schools teacher and the last surviving principal of Germantown School. Anderson’s daughter, Anita Hall, said she’d told her mother they were going to lunch with her cousin, 102year-old Mary Gladys Jones, who is also a retired educator who started her career in Worcester County. “She’s very surprised,” Hall said. Jones and Anderson were seated together at the front of the room as friends and family recited poetry, sang and played music last Thursday. Others simply shared fond memories with Anderson. “She taught me in fifth and sixth grade. She was a good teacher and everybody loved her,” said Harry Henry, a former Germantown School student. “If you didn’t show up she’d come look for you.” Carol Rose, who presented citations from the state on behalf of Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, recalled Anderson teaching her son at Berlin Middle. Gee Williams, who served as Berlin’s mayor from 2008 to 2020, also praised the impact Anderson had in Worcester County. “Now she serves as an inspiration to all of us,” he said. Worcester County Commissioners Ted Elder and Diana Purnell also presented Anderson with a commendation. “I’ve met so many of your students ...,” Purnell said. “You educated them, you put something in them, you made them strong. That’s what education means.”
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It’s been said that a true community is not just about being geographically close to each other. It’s about coming together in times of need. Stephen Decatur High School would like to thank our local businesses and organizations, our friends and family, and our incredible community for their amazing support of the Draheims and our school. 360 automotive designs A Bagel And Action Island Imprinters Alley Oops Midtown Auxer Designs Bad Monkey West OC Barn 34 Bearded clam Berlin Auto Wash Berlin Beer, Wine & Liquor Blue Water Hospitality Service Blue Water Paddle Boarding Boulevard Buxys Castle in the Sand/Coconuts Cheers Comfort Inn Decker Sales Deeley Ins Desserts by Rita DJ Wax Dunes Manor Eastern Shore Pysical Therapy Fager's Island Fishin in OC Five Guys west OC Fractured Prune Frontier Town Frosted Globe Bistro Greene Turtle West Greene Turtle West Staff Guest Bartenders Tom Hinkle & Jess Shue Happy Jack Harborside Integrative Family Consulting Jen Mitsch and friends Jim & Marilyn Blaine Jody Stigler Kait's Picture Patch Kendal Furniture Kid to Kid Laundro'Mutt Layton's Family Restaurant (16th Street) Longboard Cafe Mark and Kathy Drew Mark Hurley MBS Michaels
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Things I Like... By Steve Green
Eating healthy at the beginning of the week A smooth road trip
When a good deed does not come back to bite in a bad way Seeing my boys hug good night
Hearing good economic reports
Watching my friends’ kids grow up Learning something new every day Smell of an old baseball glove A restful vacation
Sunday brunch after church
Eating not so healthy at the end of the week
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Watterson “Mack” Miller (1902-1985) was one of Ocean City’s legendary characters. A member of a prominent Louisville, Kentucky family, he dropped out of Dartmouth College and traveled the world. Arriving in Ocean City in 1942 he was employed by the CP Cropper Fish and Oyster Co and later as a handyman for the Showell family at the Castle in the Sand Motel. Mack marched to the beat of a different drummer. He lived alone in a plywood shack on the edge of the harbor in West Ocean City and drank raw eggs for breakfast each day. He never wore socks, even in the winter, and his belt was a piece of nylon rope. Mack was an excellent swimmer and would swim the Inlet up into his late 70’s. During his lunch break at the Castle in the Sand he would often swim far out into the ocean and back. On several occasions, Mack narrowly escaped being hit by boats while navigating the Inlet. When Mack Miller died at the age of 83, his ashes were scattered upon his beloved ocean. To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishinPhoto courtesy of Fritz Pielert goc.com.
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Hotel Office Destruction Rampage OCEAN CITY – A local homeless man was arrested last week on burglary and malicious destruction of property charges after an alleged destructive rampage at a downtown resort hotel office. Around 12:35 a.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the downtown area and heard the sound of glass shattering in the area of 2nd Street. The officer began searching the area of a downtown hotel and other buildings currently under renovation. Ocean City Communications advised a front door motion detector and a hallway motion detector had been triggered. The officer approached the building and observed broken glass in the hotel parking lot. The officer noted in the report it appeared the window had been broken from the inside of the building based on how the glass was shattered on the sidewalk. OCPD officers determined the front entrance facing Baltimore Avenue to be unlocked. Officers set up a perimeter around the building and one officer observed a male walking west toward Baltimore Avenue. The suspect was identified as Harold Snead, 37, of no fixed address. The officer noted because of the time of morning and the day of the week in the offseason there was no other foot traffic in the area and there was no reason to be in the area of the hotel and its other buildings as it was closed. The officer noted Snead had on no shoes or winter clothing, despite it being cold and raining. Snead had fresh blood on his arms and legs, which would be consistent with someone who recently broke a window, according to police reports. When Snead observed the officer, he sprinted away despite orders from the officer to stop, according to police reports. Snead ran east onto the Boardwalk, but he was detained a short time later. He reportedly told the officers he had been released from jail that day and wanted the judge to hold him in jail and not release him. Snead was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. At the hospital he was polite and cooperative toward the officers interviewing him. He told the officers “I smashed the window to get the help I need,” and “you should see what I did to that place,” according to police reports. Snead had admitted being inside the building belonging to the hotel and causing extensive damage, according to police reports. OCPD officers inspected the damaged building and located a large, wooden desk with the drawers
ripped off and the frame damaged with office supplies thrown around the room and plastic and metal containers destroyed. Two wooden doors were destroyed with one broken in half and the other ripped off its hinges and lying on the floor. Several broken wooden chairs were scattered throughout the building, three glass windows were shattered with the screens and blinds destroyed, according to police reports. Several computer chairs were damaged along with a computer monitor. In addition, a printer was destroyed, and a microwave, toaster oven and coffee maker were all damaged along with other items damaged or destroyed. OCPD officers spoke with a representative from the hotel group that estimated the damage at around $5,000. About an hour earlier, an OCPD officer had been dispatched to another nearby motel for a reported burglary which had already occurred. The officer spoke with the property manager, who reported maintenance staff had been working in one of the rooms and determined someone had been inside of a unit on the second floor. The worker found food, clothing and pile of paperwork with Snead’s name on it. There was no damage reported in that motel room. Snead was charged with thirdand fourth-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property and malicious destruction of property scheme.
Knife Pulled On Boardwalk Merchant OCEAN CITY – A Bel Air, Md., man was arrested last weekend after allegedly pulling a knife on a Boardwalk merchant attempting to help him up when he fell into a clothes rack. Around 5:45 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a store on the Boardwalk in reference to a man with a knife. The officer arrived and met with the complainant, who advised he had attempted to help up the suspect, later identified as Joshua Peters, 33, of Bel Air, Md., who had fallen into a clothing rack in his store. According to police reports, the complainant identified Peters, who was now walking north on the Boardwalk, as the man who had the knife. The complainant told police that while he was attempting to assist Peters to stand up, Peters got extremely hostile, pulled a folding knife from his pants pocket and brandished the blade portion, according to police reports. The complainant told police he backed away from the situation and called 911. The victim said Peters began waving the knife in his direction with the blade SEE NEXT PAGE
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... COPS & COURTS extended within a few feet of him, and if he hadn’t backed up when he did, he believed Peters would have stabbed him. The victim told police Peters eventually stopped waving the knife at him and began stumbling north on the Boardwalk. The victim told police Peters was acting crazily and seemed unpredictable and threatening, according to police reports. The officer observed Peters walking north on the Boardwalk. According to police reports, Peters fell over multiple times and was unable to take more than three steps without grabbing hold of something to assist him in maintaining his balance, including Boardwalk business fences and street signs, for example, according to police reports. Peters left the Boardwalk and began walking in the roadway at 1st Street without any care about vehicles driving on the road, according to police reports. At that point, Peters fell down on the sidewalk with his legs in the roadway, according to police reports. Peters laid there half in the roadway and began fumbling for his cell phone. The officer arrested Peters at that point. During a search of his person incident to the arrest, the officer located a black and silver spring-assisted knife, matching the description provided by the victim. Peters was charged with second-degree assault, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, reckless endangerment and intoxicated endangerment.
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officer noted an abrasion on Radinsky’s cheek, but he did not require any medical attention. Officers interviewed the driver, who told police he was stopped at a red traffic signal at 33rd Street and observed Radinsky on the sidewalk, but Radinsky made no attempt to cross the street. When the light turned green, the driver proceeded forward, and Radinsky was then immediately to the right of his vehicle. The driver told police he continued through the intersection and pulled into his residence. The driver reportedly told police he saw Radinsky sprinting after him and continued to shout at him, including that he was going to stab him in the neck. Fearing Radinsky meant to do him harm, the driver got back into his vehicle and locked the doors. The driver told police Radinsky approached the vehicle and began banging on the hood and the mirrors. Fearing Radinsky was attempting to gain entry into the vehicle, the driver attempted to pull away, but Radinsky kept moving in front of the vehicle, according to police reports. The driver was ultimately able to pull away, and as he was driving off, he saw Radinsky fall over a parking curb as he was chasing the vehicle. A witness told police he heard yelling outside, including threats about stabbing someone. The witness also told police he observed Radinsky banging on the driver’s vehicle. Radinsky was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and malicious destruction of property.
OCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested last weekend following an alleged pedestrian-vehicle confrontation during which he chased and threatened to stab the driver. Around 2:20 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a residence at 33rd Street for a reported man with a knife. Ocean City Communications advised receiving multiple calls about a man later identified as Justin Radinsky, 28, of Ocean City, threatening to stab another male. Communications also advised they had spoken to Radinsky, who stated he did not have a weapon. OCPD officers arrived and located Radinsky walking in the parking lot and he was detained, according to police reports. A frisk of Radinsky revealed no weapons on his person. Radinsky reportedly advised the officers he had been walking on Coastal Highway and was about to cross 33rd Street when a white SUV nearly struck him as it traveled west on 33rd Street. Radinsky reportedly told police he yelled at the driver, who pulled into a parking garage. Radinsky said a confrontation and shouting match ensued and he did threaten to stab the driver, but he did not have any type of weapon with him at that time. Radinsky told police the vehicle lurched forward at that point, knocking him to the ground. The
OCEAN CITY – A local homeless man arrested for burglary in January after allegedly squatting in a vacant downtown condo unit pleaded guilty this week to fourth-degree burglary and was sentenced to 60 days, 18 days of which were then suspended. Around 1:20 p.m. on Jan. 25, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a residence at 6th Street for a reported breaking and entering that had already occurred. The officers met with a complainant, who advised while he was in town he decided to check on his unit because he had some work done in December, according to police reports. The victim said no one had been in his unit since Dec. 15 when his son-inlaw went to check on the progress of the work being done. The victim said when he opened the door to his unit, he observed a suspect later identified as Alex Alexis, 32, of no fixed address, inside. The victim reportedly told police he told Alexis he needed to leave. Alexis grabbed some of his personal belongings and left. The victim did a walk-through of his unit to check if anything was missing. The victim reportedly told police when his son-in-law left the unit, he was sure to lock the door. The victim also told police the contractors were always sure to lock the door.
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The only way for one to enter the unit was through the front door. The victim did not find anything missing in the unit. Alexis had reportedly been staying in the northwest bedroom and there were blankets on the floor, a cloth face mask, gloves and a phone charger in the bedroom that did not belong to the victim. There were empty liquor bottles in the bathroom of the unit that also did not belong to the victim. Meanwhile, around 4 p.m., OCPD officers located a suspect matching Alexis’ description at a nearby hotel, and when they asked for his identification,
he provided an address for which there is no building. At that point, Alexis was free to leave, but he was detained a short time later after he sprinted across Baltimore Avenue and was found on the Boardwalk. He was taken into custody at that point for fourth-degree burglary. At the time of his second stop, Alexis provided a different address then what he had provided at the first stop. OCPD officers knew Alexis from previous encounters, including one first-degree burglary charge for which he did not appear in court.
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SALISBURY – County leaders voted this week to approve Wicomico County’s Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with amendments. The five-year capital planning document now features a $300,000 reduction for software updates and the removal of a landfill
construction project in fiscal year 2023. “This is for cells seven, eight and 10 projects,” Council Administrator Laura Hurley told council members this week. “This project was funded in the fiscal year 2022, so the funding is not needed in fiscal year 2023.” In November, Acting County Executive John Psota and Finance Director Pam Oland introduced Wicomico’s proposed CIP. The capital planning document, totaling more than $145 million, included $11.3 million for recreation and parks projects and $9.46 million for improve-
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ments at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, though most of those requests will be funded with state and federal grants. The CIP also included $7.5 million for a new applied technology building at WorWic Community College, funds to develop a planning document for a new Pittsville library, and $21.2 million in requests from the Wicomico County Board of Education. The school system said the county’s contribution would be used to fund an $18.8 million renovation at Mardela Middle and High School, a $1.48 million roof replacement at Wicomico High School
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SALISBURY – Officials received a positive report this week on the financial health of Wicomico County. On Tuesday, representatives with PKS & Company presented the Wicomico County Council with a clean, unmodified audit report for fiscal year 2021. “I’m happy to report our opinion on the county’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2021 is unmodified,” said Mike Kleger, partner at PKS. “This means the financial statements presented fairly the financial position of the county in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This is often referred to as a clean opinion and is the highest level of assurance we can provide as auditors.” Kleger told county officials, however, that the audit did reveal two findings. “We did not note any instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations, however, we did identify one material weakness and one significant deficiency …,” he explained. “Those two issues really related to accounts and bank reconciliations. Last year, I believe we ended up
with five findings, so this year we are at two. We see that as a significant improvement.” PKS Partner Ashley Stern noted the county reported an unrestricted net position totaling $37 million in 2021, representing a $10.5 million increase from the prior year. Under the general fund, the county had an unassigned fund balance of more than $52 million. Revenues, she reported, increased by $12 million, while expenses increased by $228,000. “There was an increase in our fund balance, or the health of the government or
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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444. Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church. Play every game for just $24. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions. Every Tuesday: Dancing The Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvahanddancing.com.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Elks Lodge 2645, corner of Sinepuxent Avenue and 138th Street in Ocean City. Has bingo all year. Doors open 4:30 p.m. with first game sharply at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open for light fare. 410-250-2645. March 18: Fried Chicken Dinner Berlin Fire Company will hold carryout dinner 4:30-7 p.m. (until sold out) featuring fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, string beans and roll for $12.
March 18: Fish Dinner Bowen United Methodist Church in Newark is having a fish dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. Platters are $10 and include flounder filet, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cornbread and dessert.
March 18-20: Annual Home Show Home, Condo & Outdoor show plus art & craft fair at the Ocean City Convention Center, 40th Street. Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas...decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, and more. Hours Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission. oceanpromotions.info. March 19: St. Joseph’s Festival In less than a month, Ocean City’s largest Italian-American festival will reopen its doors for the first time in two years. Inside, the aroma of homecooked Italian foods will greet visitors, from minestrone soup to pasta and meatballs and sausages, fried dough specialties, and baked goods, breads, cakes, muffins and more. All from the kitchens and recipes of local Italian-American home cooks. Event will
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Things To Do be held in St. Andrew’s Hall, Sinepuxent Avenue and 144th Street, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The festival is sponsored by the Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy. Proceeds are used to fund scholarships and charitable causes. Food may be the essence of this annual celebration, but it is not the only attraction. As in past years, the St. Joseph’s Festival will feature raffles for over-stuffed gift baskets, silent auctions with local bargains from restaurants, local stores and grocery stores, the sale of specialty Italian items, and St. Joseph articles for sale. Also available to bid on will be tickets from area professional sports teams, as well as team-themed gift baskets. All of this will come with a backdrop of Italian music provided by Baltimore’s Mario Monaldi band. March 19: Fried Chicken Dinner Drive-thru pickup only at New Hope United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. until in Willards. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, roll and dessert. Cost $14. 410-543-8244.
March 19: History Lesson What did African American education look like in the early 20th century? Join Dr. Clara Small (Salisbury University professor emeritus) at the Germantown School (10223 Trappe Road in Berlin) from 10 a.m.-noon to learn about the role of Rosenwald schools in shaping Worcester County education. Meet students who attended the Germantown School, one of 11 Rosenwald schools in Worcester County and tour the school museum. Seating will be limited. COVID protocols will be followed. Register by email germantownschool@gmail.com or call Karen Prengaman (443-235-9803). For more information, visit the Germantown School Facebook page. March 19: Drive-Thru Luncheon From 10 a.m. until sold out at the Powellville UM Church located at 35606 Mount Hermon Road. Features oyster fritter sandwiches, homemade chicken sal-
ad, homemade soups including peas and dumplings and veg. beef. Bake sale items will be available. No pre-orders. Call 410835-8796 or 443-880-8804 for more details.
March 22: Medicare Class If you are getting ready to turn 65 in the next 6 months, or will be signing up for Medicare soon, MAC’s “Aging Into Medicare” class is for you from 2-4 p.m. Registration is required and class size is limited. Masks must be worn while in the MAC building. Turning age 65 is a time when major Medicare planning takes place. This free class will provide you with in-formation needed to make your best Medicare decisions, and how to avoid possible penalties and delays in coverage for failure to enroll during the specified Initial Enrollment Period. Discussion also will include how Medicare works, what it covers, and how and when to apply. The class will be presented by Michelle Parker, coordinator of MAC’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). To register for a class, call 410-742-0505, Ext 150.
March 22-24: Safe Boating Course The Ocean City Power Squadron will present a three-night comprehensive safe boating course. This nine-hour course will be given on three nights. This includes a review and exam on the last night. There is a $20 fee for the course material. Middle and high school students can take the course, including material, for free. Registration information can be obtained by emailing ocpsabc@gmail.com. The course will run from 6-9 p.m. each night. Anyone born after July 1, 1972, is required to satisfactorily complete a safe boating class to operate a recreational vessel or personal watercraft in Maryland (Jan. 1, 1978 in Delaware). March 24: Pfizer Vaccine Clinic From 6 to 8 p.m. at Atlantic Health Center. 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin. This clinic is for those ages 5 and older. Registration is required. To register, please visit www.agh.care/vaccine.
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March 24: Card, Game Party The Republican Women of Worcester County will hold the fundraiser and luncheon at The Grand Hotel, 2100 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To order lunch and sign up for a game table go to gopwomenofworcester.org, download the February newsletter, print the registration form, fill out your players Card and Game information and mail it along with your group’s payment to RWWC Card Party, P.O. Box 1292, Berlin, Md. 21811. All are invited, $25 per person. March 26: Annual Oyster Roast The Snow Hill Oyster Roast has become a town staple over the past 11 years. This all-you-can-eat style event features local vendors who serve up unique, and delicious, oyster-based dishes. In addition to the amazing food, attendees will enjoy two live bands, bottomless beer, prizes, and more. Tickets sell out quick though so be sure to grab yours while you can! This event is one you will not want to miss. Purchase tickets at snowhillchamber.com. March 26: Bull and Oyster Roast Sons of the American Legion Post 166 on 23rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue will host from 4-7 p.m. Includes pit beef, oysters, hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, cheese tray, dessert and draft beer. Music with DJ Mikey Cost $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight. Tickets available at the post or call 410-289-3166. Tickets are limited. March 26: Lincoln Day Dinner The Worcester County Republican Central Committee will host the Ocean City Fontainebleau Hotel. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. $75 per person. Make checks payable to WCRCC, PO Box 1432, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. For reservation form and to select your meal choice between beef medallions grilled salmon and chicken breast, call Loretta 443-614-4953 or Mary 443-880-3740.
March 26: AUCE Breakfast Buffet AUCE breakfast buffet at the Whaleyville United Methodist Church located at 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road in Whaleyville, MD. $8/adult and $4/child. Saturday, March 26th from 7am-10am. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages.
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The Sixth Annual Ocean City Film Festival took place March 3rd-6th with live screenings of over 100 independent films. The four-day event also featured Q&A sessions, panels, nightly receptions, and after parties so filmmakers had a chance to network with each other and interact with attendees. Below is a snap-shot of some of the festivities.
People in Society Rosie Bean joined her mom, Elaine Bean, Marketing and Publicity Director for the Art League of Ocean City, in welcoming attendees to the Red Carpet Opening Reception.
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Celebrity Guest Sayuri, who starred as Brandy in “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”, was a hit all weekend, is seen here with her handlers Matt and Monique Klosowski at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.
Kicking things off at the Opening Reception were Director of the Maryland Film Office Jack Gerbes, Art League of Ocean City Executive Director Rina Thaler, and Film Festival Director B.L. StrangMoya.
Celebrating at the Saturday Night Happy Hour, were cast and crew of “Slaughter Beach” Brett Taylor, Jim Cannatelli, Jon McKay, Jaysen Smith, and Daniel Davis.
Ocean City Film Festival Poster Artist Ian Postley took center stage at the Movie-Mania themed art show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts First Friday Opening Party.
Lead actors of the funny short, “Don’t Jump”, Loring Murtha and Laura Petersen, dressed the part for Saturday’s Happy Hour at Ocean Downs Casino.
Author and Panelist Brent Lewis promoted his book “Stardust By The Bushel”, along with the Publisher, Ron Sauder, at the Opening Reception held at the Performing Arts Center.
Leonardo Brito was at the Saturday Happy Hour supporting his best friend, director Max Radbill before his film “El Poso” was screened later that evening.
Ready for Hollywood were Kyle Hasting and Art League of Ocean City Development Director Nancy Dofflemyer at the OC Performing Arts Center on Thursday Night.
The wife and husband filmmaking team of Laterra and Torrez Wise, were ready for their film “Nothing Makes Sense” to be shown at Ocean Downs Casino on Saturday night.
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COATES, COATES, & COATES, P.A. RAYMOND D. COATES JR, ESQ. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19092 Notice is given that the ORPHANS COURT of CHESTER COUNTY, PA, appointed BRIAN P BOWIE, 128 SPUR LANE, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of BETTY ANNE BOWIE, who died on MARCH 21, 2020, domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is RAYMOND D. COATES JR, whose address is 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842.
Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-04, 03-11, 03-18
Third Insertion B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19098 To all persons interested in the estate of MARIE ELIZABETH KING, ESTATE NO. 19098. Notice is given that JAMES EDWARD KING, 30059 FOSKEY LANE, DELMAR, MD 21875, was on, FEBRUARY 23, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARIE ELIZABETH KING, who died on JANUARY 16, 2022, with a will.
At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY.
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 claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:
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 AUGUST, 2022.
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 04 , 2022 BRIAN P BOWIE Foreign Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County
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; 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 MARCH 04, 2022 JAMES EDWARD KING 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 03-04, 03-11, 03-18
Third Insertion SUSAN J. LAND ESQ. 7310 RITCHIE HIGHWAY SUITE 704 GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19100 To all persons interested in the estate of JANICE LYNN SPIELER, ESTATE NO. 19100. Notice is given that ELLIOT SPIELER, 1903 CATALINA AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, was on, FEBRUARY 25, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JANICE LYNN SPIELER, who died on JANUARY 11, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25TH day of AUGUST, 2022. 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; 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-
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The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. The deadline is Tuesday at noon. For more information call 410-641-4563 or email classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com 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 MARCH 04, 2022 ELLIOT SPIELER 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 03-04, 03-11, 03-18
Third Insertion W. HANK FISHER III, ESQ. COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000044 KHURRAM RIAZ 429 W. MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Plaintiff vs. DONDA LEE SHOWELL 1101 MAPLE STREET DELMAR, MD 21875 AND BETTY JEAN BROWN SHOWELL 1101 MAPLE STREET DELMAR, MD 21875 AND GLENDORA BURTON 1101 MAPLE STREET DELMAR, MD 21875 AND FRANK SHOWELL 1101 MAPLE STREET DELMAR, MD 21875 AND BETTY MAIZE 1101 MAPLE STREET DELMAR, MD 21875 AND
ANTHONY MAIZE 1101 MAPLE STREET DELMAR, MD 21875
foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 04, 2022 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-04, 03-11, 03-18
AND WORCESTER COUNTY ATTN: PHIL THOMPSON, COLLECTOR OF TAXES 1 W. MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 AND ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PROPERTY SITUATE IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MD DESCRIBED AS: 75 X 80 X 70 X 90, 409 DIGHTON AVE. SNOW HILL, TAX ACCOUNT NO. 02-017717 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: ACCOUNT NO. 02-017717, PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 75 X 80 X 70 X 90, 409 DIGHTON AVE, SNOW HILL, DEED REFERENCE: 6587/218, ASSESSED TO DONDA LEE SHOWELL AND BETTY JEAN BROWN SHOWELL, BUT ALSO OWNED BY GLENDORA BURTON, FRANK SHOWELL, BETTY MAIZE, AND ANTHONY MAIZE, DEED REFERENCE: W.C.L. LIBER NO. 1280, FOLIO 442 ET SEQ. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 2nd of March, 2022 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 30th day of APRIL, 2022, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgement will be entered
Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19101 To all persons interested in the estate of SUSAN PEARSON, ESTATE NO. 19101. Notice is given that ASHLEY LAZAR, 314 BUENA VISTA AVENUE, FEDERALSBURG, MD 21632, was on, MARCH 01, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of SUSAN PEARSON, who died on FEBRUARY 18, 2022, 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 1ST day of SEPTEMBER, 2022. 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; 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 MARCH 11, 2022 ASHLEY LAZAR 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 03-11, 03-18, 03-25
Second Insertion I. WILLIAM CHASE 1190 W. NORTHERN PKWY, SUITE 124 BALTIMORE, MD 21210 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000052 WILBARGER, LLC P.O. BOX 2367 DENVER, CO 80201 Plaintiff vs. RMB HOLDINGS, LLC C/O ROBERT E. BROOKS, JR. LAST KNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND MEMBER 29022 REDFOX DRIVE SALISBURY, MD 21801 AND WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST MORTAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-4 C/O CSC-LAWYERS INCORPORATING SERVICE CO. RESIDENT AGENT 7 ST. PAUL STREET SUITE 820 BALTIMORE, MD 21202 AND AMY MANDART, TRUSTEE 3250 BRIARPARK DRIVE, SUITE 400 HOUSTON, TX 77042 AND UNKNOWN OCCUPANT RESIDING AT 508 BONNEVILLE AVENUE POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 AND THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER SERVE ON ROSCOE LESLIE COUNTY ATTORNEY 1 W. MARKET STREET ROOM 1103 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 AND ALL OTHER PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN 508 BONNEVILLE AVENUE, POCOMOKE, DISTRICT 01, ACCOUNT NUMBER 020293 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, 508 BONNEVILLE AVENUE, DISTRICT 01, AC-
Page 47 COUNT NUMBER 020293, assessed to the RMB Holdings, LLC, and sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiffs in these proceedings: 508 BONNEVILLE AVENUE, POCOMOKE, DISTRICT 01, ACCOUNT NUMBER 020293 The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although the required time for filing a Complaint has elapsed. It is thereupon this 4TH OF MARCH, 2022 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 once a week for three successive weeks, before the 3rd day of May, 2022, warning all persons interested in said property to be and appear in this Court by the 3rd day of May, 2022, to redeem the property, 508 BONNEVILLE AVENUE, DISTRICT 01, ACCOUNT NUMBER 020293, and answer the Complaint of or thereafter a final decree will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff, WILBARGER, LLC a title, free and clear of all encumbrances, except for ground rents. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 11, 2022 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-11, 03-18, 03-25
Second Insertion BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN YODER, JR., ESTATE NO. 19111 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all persons interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by NICOLE GROFT, 31784 SCHOONER DRIVE, MILLSBORO, DE 19966, for judicial probate of the will dated APRIL 10, 2018 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at ONE W MARKET STREET, COURT ROOM 4, COURT HOUSE, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 on APRIL 26, 2022 AT 10:00 AM.
This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 11, 2022 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 2x 3-11, 3-18
Second Insertion FREDERICK R FRANKE, JR, ESQ. 151 WEST STREET, SUITE 301 ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19102 Notice is given that the CHANCERY COURT of NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, appointed VIVIENNE DELANO, 25 SLASHPINE CIRCLE, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of RAPHAEL SARAWESKY, who died on OCTOBER 22, 2021, domiciled in DELAWARE, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is FREDERICK R FRANKE, JR, whose address is 151 WEST STREET, SUITE 301, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 11, 2022 VIVIENNE DELANO Foreign Personal Representative True Test Copy
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The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. The deadline is Tuesday at noon. For more information call 410-641-4563 or email classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-11, 03-18, 03-25
Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19117 To all persons interested in the estate of DANIEL L JACKSON, ESTATE NO. 19117. Notice is given that PATRICIA D JACKSON, 6369 WORCESTER HIGHWAY, NEWARK, MD 21841, was on, MARCH 04, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DANIEL L JACKSON, who died on JANUARY 30, 2022, 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 4TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022. 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; 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 MARCH 11, 2022 PATRICIA D JACKSON 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 03-11, 03-18, 03-25
Second Insertion WILLIAM M. GATESMAN 8209 JONNIE LANE GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19122 Notice is given that the CIRCUIT COURT of PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, appointed SALLY B. SHARBAUGH, 4 YACHT CLUB PLACE, TEQUESSTA, FL 33469, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of EDGAR J SHARBAUGH, who died on FEBRUARY 05, 2021, domiciled in FLORIDA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is WILLIAM M. GATESMAN, whose address is 8209 JONNIE LANE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.
Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 11, 2022 SALLY B. SHARBAUGH Foreign 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 03-11, 03-18, 03-25
MERI RICHARDSON 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 03-18
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THOMAS J MALONEY ESQ COCKEY, BRENNAN & MALONEY, P.C. 313 LEMMON HILL LANE SALISBURY, MD 21801
SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19124
ESTATE NO. 19123
To all persons interested in the estate of CATHERINE M. CANNON, ESTATE NO. 19124. Notice is given that JOHN M. CANNON, 123 RAMBLEWOOD DRIVE, GLENMOORE, PA 19343, was on, MARCH 09, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CATHERINE M. CANNON, who died on OCTOBER 20, 2021, without a will.
To all persons interested in the estate of BOBBIE J RICHARDSON. ESTATE NO. 19123. Notice is given that MERI RICHARDSON, 931 CLARKE AVENUE, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, was on MARCH 07, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of BOBBIE J RICHARDSON, who died on JANUARY 15, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022
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 9TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022. 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; 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 MARCH 18, 2022 JOHN M. CANNON Personal Representative True Test Copy
March 18, 2022 TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19125 Notice is given that the SURROGATE COURT of GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ, appointed SHARI RUSSELL, 333 BUCK ROAD, GLASBORO, NJ 08028, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of BENNIE COATES JR., who died on SEPTEMER 05, 2021, domiciled in NEW JERSEY, USA.
SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19127 To all persons interested in the estate of CAROLE POIST. ESTATE NO. 19127. Notice is given that LISA KAY POIST PHILLIPS, 11839 MAN O’WAR LANE, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MARCH 10, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of CAROLE POIST, who died on JANUARY 18, 2022 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.
At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY.
All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.
All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:
All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
The Maryland resident agent for service of process is JUVSON LYONS, whose address is 8161 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SEVERN, MD 21144.
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.
(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022
Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022
SHARI RUSSELL Foreign 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 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion MART K. KUHN, ESQ. PETER ANGELOS LAW, P.C. ONE CHARLES CENTER 100 N. CHARLES STREET 22ND FLOOR BALTIMORE, MD 21201
LISA KAY POIST PHILLIPS 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 03-18
First Insertion THOMAS K. COATES ESQ COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
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Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 MELVIN J. CALDWELL ESQ. 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 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19133 To all persons interested in the estate of LOUIS E. CATALFAMO, ESTATE NO. 19133. Notice is given that MATTHEW C. CATALFAMO, 25661 WINNER CIRCLE DRIVE, SEAFORD, DE 19973, was on, MARCH 14, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LOUIS E. CATALFAMO, who died on OCTOBER 14, 2021, 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 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022. 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; 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 MARCH 18, 2022 MATTHEW C. CATALFAMO 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 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion KATHRYN A WHITEHEAD, ESQ. CALDWELL & WHITEHEAD, P.A. 109 CAMDEN STREET PO BOX 4520 SALISBURY, MD 21803-4520 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19136 To all persons interested in the estate of BESSIE MILDRED BISHOP, ESTATE NO. 19136. Notice is given that MELVIN J. CALDWELL ESQ., 109 CAMDEN STREET, SALISBURY, MD 21801, was on, MARCH 14, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of BESSIE MILDRED BISHOP, who died on FEBRUARY 26, 2022, 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 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022. 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; 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
AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000194 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. DODD FANALE, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-21-000194 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit 402 402 402 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 404 404 404 404 404 404 405 405 405
Time Interval 45 48 52 1 3 8 10 12 15 37 45 46 48 50 51 6 7 8 44 47 49 1 6 7
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: The full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such payment to be made by e-check or credit card. Bids for intervals will open at $50.00. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the payment made may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-6728107, or email at afletcher@mdpropertyattorney.com. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000005
Page 49 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. GROUPWISE INC., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000005 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 11:15 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit 409 409 409
Time Interval 20 22 36
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: The full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such payment to be made by e-check or credit card. Bids for intervals will open at $50.00. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the pay-
ment made may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-6728107, or email at afletcher@mdpropertyattorney.com. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000029 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. JAMES SMITH, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000029 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 11:30 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit 206 206 206 208 301 301 311 311 401 403 409 409 410 410 410
Time Interval 49 51 52 39 2 6 38 39 6 37 22 36 20 25 36
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Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000045 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. JAMES LANDIS, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000045 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 11:45 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 205 205 205 205 205 205 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206
14 40 43 45 50 51 2 6 7 9 11 14 16 18 31 34 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
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March 18, 2022
ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000049 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. DANIEL HARRIS, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000049 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 12:00 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502
Time Interval 8 11 13 14 16 17 18 33 50 51 1 2 3 6 14 15 17 18 21 38 40 41 42 43 45
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in
an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000055 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. MILDRED BUTT, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000055 the un-
dersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 12:15 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit 409 409 409 410 411 412 412 507 508 508 508 509 509 510 510 510 510 510 511 512
Time Interval 17 18 20 18 17 18 19 17 17 18 20 20 37 18 19 20 36 38 19 18
Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call:
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First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000062 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. CYRIL BYRON, SR., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000062 the undersigned Trustee will offer
for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 12:30 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit
Time Interval
207 18 208 19 210 18 210 19 210 21 211 17 211 18 211 38 212 17 212 21 307 18 308 20 308 36 309 18 309 19 310 17 310 19 401 46 405 16 407 17 407 18 407 20 408 17 408 36 Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.
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The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01
In The News
Three Mallards Swimmers Qualify For Junior Olympics
Seahawks Collect All-Bayside South Honors Three Worcester Prep swimmers representing the Mako Swim Club are competing this weekend in the Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympics with the National Championships in Florida looming next month. Pictured above, from left are Anna Mumford, Gabriella Damouni and Jude Damouni. Submitted Photo
BY SHAWN J. SOPER
MANAGING EDITOR
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball was well-represented in the Bayside South awards announced last week. The Seahawks went a perfect 19-0 in the regular season and finished with a remarkable 21-2 record overall. Decatur was rewarded for their outstanding season when the Bayside South conference post-season awards were announced. Nadia Bullock and Parkside’s A-
manda Ballard were named Co-Bayside South Players of the Year. Decatur’s Scott Kurtz was named Bayside South Coach of the Year. Mayah Garner, along with Parkside’s Amanda Beard, were named Co-Bayside South Defensive Players of the Year. Named to the All-Bayside South First Team were Bullock and Garner. Named to the All-Bayside South Second Team from Decatur was Sam Boger. Shelby Rosemond and Allison Swift. Named to the All-Bayside South Defensive Team were Bullock, Garner and Rosemond.
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March 18, 2022
Letters To The Editor Disappointed Again Editor: The annual Sunfest (end of season celebration in Ocean City) date has been changed again by the local officials. This is a slap in the face to all faithful attendees who have already made vacation reservations based on dates announced in 2021. Changing reservations, employment vacation time and weather certainly make it hard for us and others to meet the new dates of Oct. 20-23, 2022. This is also a hardship for all concerned, vendors, performers and hotels to try and make changes. The pop-up, unscheduled and unsanctioned events appear to run the city and it should be the other way around. We have been attending Sunfest for 33 years and our families, clubs and bus trips are sadly disappointed. Roe and Carolyn Halbert Atco, N.J.
Berlin Cat Issue Addressed Editor: I am writing in response to the article published last week, regarding the missing pet cats. I am the director of Community Cats Coalition. We are a 501(c)-3 non-profit cat rescue organization. We are devoted to the rescue, care and adoption of stray, feral and abandoned cats. We practice, preach and promote trap-neuter-return (TNR) as the only humane solution to the overpopulation of cats. We TNR 1,200 to 1,500 cats per year. We work with another 501 organization, Forgotten Cats, based in Delaware, which also has clinics in Philadelphia. Forgotten Cats has been awarded the Maryland Department of Agriculture Spay/Neuter grant and has been approved by the state of Maryland to trapneuter-return cats in Snow Hill, Berlin, Ocean Pines, Ocean City, WOC, Bishopville, Girdletree, Stockton, Whaleyville, Pocomoke City and Salisbury. Any resident of these areas can get stray or feral cats they are caring for fixed for free. While our two local humane societies do offer low cost spay/neuter services, they are usually booked three months out and can only do so many cats per clinic. Forgotten Cats offers three clinics per week and can handle 90 cats per clinic. Forgotten Cats spay/neutered 15,000 cats in 2021. They rescue from the Eastern Shore, all of Delaware, Philadelphia and New Jersey. The director of Forgotten Cats is currently trying to find property here on the shore to open a clinic that can handle high volume to help as many cats as possible. Our goal is to help as many residents of all the counties to get the cats they are caring for fixed in order to prevent more litters of kittens being born. In doing so, we take the burden off our local shelters. The more cats we are able to fix, the less number of kittens will be born. We receive 10-16 calls per week from residents asking for help and who cannot afford to get the cats they are caring for fixed. We currently have a waiting list of 52 residents. We are receiving more calls than usual as we have begun kitten season. Now, to address the situation with the
pet cats, a local resident feeds all the strays that come on her porch in the town of Berlin. She loves cats and understands that unfixed cats will breed. All the "pet cats" would show up on her porch every morning. She would feed them and began to worry that they were going to breed. So, she trapped them and called us to make sure they would be fixed and not reproduce. She had no way of knowing these were "pet cats" as they had no ear tips, no collars, not even a flea collar that would alert her that these cats were owned and, subsequently, we found out that none of these missing cats were even microchipped. Worcester County Animal Control laws state that cats cannot roam free and must stay on their owners’ property and remain supervised at all times. These pets lived on Branch Street, but were allowed to roam three streets over to Bay Street. Four out of the six missing cats were not even fixed. One of the two that were fixed was so emaciated and ill-looking that had this resident called Animal Control instead of us, this cat would have been euthanized. Forgotten Cats immediately put this particular cat into the medical ward, gave it intensive care, fluids, antibiotics, bloodwork, tested for FIV/FeLv and made every effort to stabilize this cat. Why was this pet cat allowed to roam the neighborhood when he looked so ill? Forgotten Cats fixed the four cats that weren't fixed, so those owners received free medical care. These unfixed cats would have gotten pregnant and would have wound up having litters. So, you have irresponsible pet owners allowing their unfixed cats to roam the neighborhood, which is against the law. All the missing “pet cats” were returned and while we are sorry that the owners went through the anxiety of not knowing where their pet cats were, we feel the owners are responsible for what happened by allowing their pets to roam free three streets away from their homes without any identification. Copied from Worcester County Animal Control laws: Animals not to run at large; impoundment. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit a dog, cat or other animal owned or harbored by him to run atlarge. Any such animal running at-large may be apprehended by the Animal Control Warden or other designated officer and may be impounded in the animal pound. Any animal so impounded shall be held at the animal pound not less than three business days unless sooner redeemed by the owner. The owner of such animal may redeem it from the animal pound after its seizure upon the payment of a redemption fee and fine as established by resolution of the County Commissioners, subject, however, to the consent of the Warden as provided in Subsection (H) above. Any animal presenting symptoms of infectious or communicable disease constituting a health threat to other animals in the pound may be euthanized prior to the expiration of the holding period. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog or cat to permit such animal to be off the property of the owner without having its individual license tag attached
to a collar or harness worn by the animal. We cannot hold the cats we were called to trap for a three-day quarantine in order to see if they are someone's pet cat, nor can we take pictures of every cat, nor can we scan a feral cat thrashing about in a trap. When we receive a call from a resident concerning the cats they are caring for, we ask the resident to inform their neighbors that we will be trapping in that area and to please keep their pet cats inside. We trap the cats and they are driven to the clinic where they are scanned for a microchip, fixed, vaccinated for rabies, given a distemper shot, pain meds, flea meds, worming meds, ears are cleaned, and nails are trimmed. Ms. Stearns states that there is “No feral cat problem” in the town of Berlin. I beg to differ with her. We fixed 17 cats on Vine Street, 15 cats on Broad Street, 12 cats on Franklin Street, eight cats near the Atlantic Hotel and Bay Street is a huge problem with people abandoning cats. We just today received a call from a resident on Washington Street who is caring for eight stray cats. Left unaltered these cats that we fixed would have bred out of control. We are doing a service to the neighborhood, a free service I may add. She also stated that the resident who trapped the cats did so as she didn't care for them. The resident was concerned enough to call us instead of animal control. She wanted to make sure they were fixed and vaccinated and would not reproduce. There are some people who don't like cats and are tired of their neighbors allowing their pets to run all over the neighborhood and who get a trap, trap the cat and drive it an hour away and dump it. This resident loves cats and was trying to do what was best for the cats. In speaking with Chief Grandstaff of Animal Control in Snow Hill, he stated that these pet cats should not have been roaming the neighborhood and that he could issue each one of these owners a citation of $100 for allowing their pet cats to roam free. I have read the comments on the Facebook page “We Heart Berlin.” I am saddened that people have to make comments without knowing the true facts. We do not set out to kidnap peoples pet cats. I have spent 42 years of my life in rescue. Every single day I get up to face another day of saving cats’ lives, of fighting for them, advocating for them, worrying for their safety, making shelters for them so they stay warm, feeding 10 colonies out of my own pocket, climbing under decks, into drains, up in lofts, under wood piles to rescue cats. It's exhausting backbreaking work. There are days where my rescue partner and I don't get home till 2 a.m., as we are answering calls, driving cats to clinics, taking care of our colonies, driving three hours up and three hours back from Philly, responding to emergency situations. It is never ending and is emotionally, physically, and financially draining. We are all volunteers, no one gets a salary, we are not governmentfunded, and we pay for the cats needs out of our own pockets, yet we continue to fight for them, so that they can have a better life as they did not ask for the one SEE NEXT PAGE
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Letters To The Editor they are living now. If anyone would like to come and spend one day with us, to see what we do, to get an idea of what goes into rescue, we would gladly welcome you. Come on out, get involved, help save a life! Susan Coleman Director Community Cats Coalition
Town’s Marketing Budget Over-Inflated Editor: The Mayor and City Council of the Town of Ocean City are about to adopt fiscal year 2022 Budget Amended number one. We just learned that there is an additional amount of room tax collected totaling $1,520,000, which is earmarked for advertising. This raises the current advertising budget from just under $8.3 million to over $9.8 million. Any funds not spent this fiscal year will carry over into fiscal year 2023. As I went door-to-door on the recent petition drive to bring Ordinance 2021-24 to referendum, I stated to voters that the Mayor and Council were on track to spend $8.3 million in advertising this year. Prior to beginning the petition drive I wrote in an earlier Letter to the Editor, “Based on the trend of room tax increases over many years, and based on the increased formula found in the new ordinance, a conservative estimate is that funds dedicated to the broad category of 'destination marketing' which includes advertising will be in excess of $8.7 million in fiscal year 2024 and over $9.5 million in fiscal year 2025.” The $9.8 million for advertising now in the amended budget already exceeds my conservative estimates for the future. This insane amount of money for tourism advertising is the result of a flawed ordinance adopted in 2007. We have long passed the point of diminishing returns when it comes to these expenditures. Ordinance 2021-24 only exacerbates the situation. Who knows how high the advertising budget will climb in the years to come? Hopefully, the voters will have a say on this issue in November.
We also just learned that the Mayor and Council now have in excess of $15.9 million in unassigned reserve funds, over and above their 15% reserve policy. It is the equivalent to 17 cents on the current property tax rate. Thus, the Mayor and Council could have cut the property tax rate by over 37% for the current budget year, while still maintaining adequate reserves. Hopefully, major changes will be made on election day. Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City
Outlaw Declawing Cats Editor: Maryland has the opportunity to take a humane step forward for the cats in our state by outlawing declawing, a cruel and painful procedure that can cause lifelong harm to cats. Our state should approve the declawing ban currently under consideration by the General Assembly. Declawing is a needless, inhumane surgery on cats. It is painful and stressful, and its harmful long-term effects are so disruptive that cats can end up being relinquished to shelters. Declawing is not as simple as trimming your nails. It is a surgical amputation of the last joints of a cat’s toes, as many as 20 amputations altogether. Not only are the bones cut off, but tendons, nerves and ligaments in each paw are also severed. Side effects can include hemorrhaging, paw pad lacerations, swelling, radial nerve damage, lameness, infections, reopening of wounds, chronic pain, biting, and urinating outside the litter box. Declawing has already been outlawed in New York state and 13 major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver and Pittsburgh, plus many countries including Switzerland, Israel and the United Kingdom. Maryland can take its place at the forefront of this movement by becoming the second state to outlaw this inhumane procedure. Becky Robinson President and Founder Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, Md.
Editor’s Note: The weekly Between The Lines column will return next week, as the writer is on vacation.
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Obituaries James Burke Wheatley OCEAN PINES – James Burke Wheatley, age 92, died on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Born in Towson, Md., he was the son of the late James Wheatley and Bertha (Raver) Wheatley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Margaret (Walton) Wheatley and, children; Bruce Wheatley and his wife Laura of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Robert Wheatley and his wife Josette of Berlin, Md., and daughter-in-law Kathy Wheatley of Summerville, S.C., and several nieces and nephews. There are seven grandchildren, Margaret Talucci, Ashley Wheatley, Colin Wheatley, Thomas Wheatley, Anthony Nowicki, Anna Wheatley, and Helen Wheatley; as well as four great-grandchildren, Rocco Talucci, Lila Talucci, Owen Wheatley, and Adelyn Smith. He was preJAMES WHEATLEY ceded in death by his son Gary Wheatley, and sisters Helen Kaufman and Janet Carnes. Mr. Wheatley was a 1947 Graduate of Towson High School. He received his college degree and law school degree from the University of Maryland and University of Baltimore by 1953. He also served 17 years in the Army National Guard in the Office of Army Judge Advocate General (JAG). He was a member of the Maryland Bar Association, Kiwanis Club of Ocean City and Ocean Pines, 32nd Masons- Mt. Moriah, and Shriner Boumi Temple Scottish Rite. Mr. Wheatley served as President of the Towson Shrine Club and President of the Seminar Club. He was also a member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines. A funeral service will be held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Md., on Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Dale Brown will officiate. A donation in his memory may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital. Letters of condolence may be
sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Thomas L. Oneto OCEAN PINES – Thomas (Tom) L. Oneto, 91, passed away at home on March 3, 2022. Tom was married to Ellen Mary for almost 75 years. He was the proud father to 10 children: Elena, Anna (deceased), Adrienne (Alexander), Elissa, Vincent, Paul, Mary Claire (Victor), Christopher (Donya), Francesca (Kevin), and Thomas S.; a proud grandfather to 17 grandchildren; and a proud great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren. Aviation was close to Tom’s heart. As a young man, he obtained his private pilot’s license, instrument rating, ground school and flight instructor ratings. He went on to achieve a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor Certificate and ratings. He taught flight school and then became an airline pilot. He managed his own consulting firm specializing in training curriculum and accident reconstruction until his retirement in 1996. One of the many memorable experiences Tom had in his life was flying the original seven Mercury astronauts between Langley Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral in addition to other locations in the United States. His career path also included senior administrative positions in various aviation associations plus authoring many aviation operations, maintenance, and training manuals. He was a monthly contributing author to Aviation Digest until his death. As past President of the Ocean City Aviation Association, Tom was instrumental in obtaining the historic Huey helicopter, which is now on display at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. A private ceremony was held on March 10. Donations in his memory may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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(This article is a reprint from June 21, 2011) ediatrician visits with little ones are always interesting, but when both kids go on the same day things are even trickier. In this particular case, taking the efficient route was not the path of least resistance, and we learned a valuable lesson in the process. A while back, Pam had the option of scheduling routine checkups for Beckett, 3, and Carson, 19 months, on the same day and same appointment time. Figuring it was a 30-minute drive to our pediatrician’s office, she figured having them come on the same day would save us two trips within a short period of time. I thought it was a solid move as well. Well, within a couple minutes of being in the doctor’s office, we learned that was a mistake, as Beckett and Carson were both lunatics in the room, resulting in their parents scrambling all around the place and walls seemingly closing in around us. I can’t speak for my wife, but the voice inside my head was spewing all sorts of foulness. Between Beckett making constant jail breaks out of the room and sprinting to the exit door and Carson trying to repeatedly climb in a trashcan, pull a blind down and explore a cabinet, it was quite challenging. We were regretting this move from the early going. Usually, it’s easy to say who was most challenging between our kids (Beckett is proud to claim top honors in that department more often than not). On this particular day, it was only Beckett by the tip of his nose, as Carson was being uncharacteristically challenging. What made matters even worse was the fact the appointment took place at naptime. Therefore, both kids were particularly zany and out of sorts. At the time the appointment was made, we thought it would be worth it to get it
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arms were flailing. His legs were kicking. His head was rocking. He was in assault mode. I knew if I let him go altogether he was heading straight out the door and to the car and the scene would have been even uglier getting him back into the room. What was funny was after all was said and done and the Band-Aids had been placed on the appropriate places on his body, Beckett said, “thank you” to the nurse, for some reason. Meanwhile, I was moving my jaw back and forth to make sure he hadn’t done any damage. By the time everything was taken care of, my shirt was wet, Pam was visibly shaken (if not scarred) and Beckett and Carson each had their share of stickers for their war wounds. By the time we had gotten the kids strapped into the car and pulled away, there was a lot of huge exhales and a strange quiet. After experiences like this, Pam and I don’t really have a lot to say to each other. We go through these types of situations together. I can’t say it’s always with a smile, but we get through it. Our facial expressions and body language pretty much say it all. There’s really no need to say the obvious about that kind of nightmare. We know what each other are thinking. However, after a few minutes of silence and we noticed the kids had both fallen asleep, she did say, “I guess we will never do that again.” All I could muster at that point was something along the lines of, “sounds great to me.” A couple days later, we talked a little bit more about it. The trauma had started to wear off a little by then, and we even shared a laugh or two, I think. (The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)
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