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BERLIN – Residents voiced frustration over municipal expenses and concern regarding a pending tax increase at a special budget meeting this week.

On Tuesday, more than a hundred Berlin residents attended a public budget listening session hosted by the town’s elected officials at Stephen Decatur High School. Attendees expressed concern about the impact the proposed property tax increase – which is expected to range between 20 and 34 percent – would have on seniors living on fixed incomes. Others criticized the 2016 purchase of Berlin Falls Park and the town’s rising operating costs.

“You should stop and think of the senior citizens,” longtime resident Betty Hudson said. “Quit spending money that you don’t have.”

In a late February work session, town officials began discussing potential tax and fee increases for the coming fiscal year. Citizens were quick to begin voicing concern when they learned a 34-percent property tax increase was being considered. Tuesday’s listening session was scheduled to provide residents with a chance to share their thoughts on the issue.

Resident Don Fletcher told the council that if the issue was the fact that the town’s utility funds hadn’t been breaking even for years and had instead been supported by loans from the general fund, the council should have addressed the issue.

“How could we not know for seven years?” he said.

Mayor Gee Williams replied that in hindsight he wished the town had been able to adjust its sewer fees more frequently to address the expense of spray irrigation. He said the process was expensive and had increased utility costs more than expected.

Fletcher said that nevertheless, gradual rate increases would have been the way to go.

“Rates would have been better going up year to year than all at one time,” he said, drawing applause.

Franklin Knoll resident Barb Ogurcak agreed. She said she was trying to sell her house – partially because she was tired of dealing with the special events in town – and a buyer had backed out upon hearing the news that the town was exploring a 34-percent tax increase. She said that if the town raised taxes that much, the market would be flooded with homes for sale.

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FROM PAGE 4 sures,” she said. “We’re going to be living 2008 all over again. You can’t do this. You can’t do this all in one tax increase. It’s not fair to us.”

Resident Barb Gallagher said she was a retired widow and wouldn’t be able to afford the proposed increase.

She added that she wouldn’t be able to sell her house because it was in a neighborhood known for its flooding.

“People in my situation can’t afford to live here, can’t afford to leave,” she said.

Cameron Drew, a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors board of directors, said she was speaking on behalf of 1,000 real estate professionals. She said for a $265,000 home, a 20-percent tax increase would mean about $300 more in property taxes while a 34-percent increase would be more than $500.

“From the lender’s point of view, these increases are going to affect buying power because they’ll be facing a higher monthly mortgage payment that may not be affordable,” she said. “For people that already live here, this increase is going to impact their escrow calculations.”

She said the number of local homes sold had increased slightly in recent years.

“Your market is recovering just like everyone else’s, but it’s a slippery slope especially when you’re possibly pricing an entire income bracket out of your market,” she said.

Hudson expressed concern about town spending and asked if the town was supporting the Berlin Fire Company (BFC).

“We provide more money per capita than any town anywhere around here,” Williams replied. “Our grant this year is $605,000. Compare that to Ocean Pines or other communities.”

Resident John Holloway, a member of the Berlin Fire Company, said he wanted to correct the mayor’s statement. He said that in fiscal year 2013, the fire company received no funding from the town. In fiscal year 2014, it received just $200,000. He said that from 2013 to now, the fire company’s funding from the town had been reduced by $1,520,000.

“You do not support the fire and EMS services of this town,” he said.

“I’d like to know where that $1,500,000 went. What did you use it for? Why are we still in the hole? That money could have been used for something else.”

Williams said the year and a half that the town had not funded the fire company was because it did not want to be a part of the lawsuit the BFC faced at the time. The harassment lawsuit, filed by former BFC member SEE PAGE 38

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Task Force Reviews Paid Parking Expansion Proposals

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – While certain parts of the consultant’s recommendations could include paid parking in at least some ocean blocks the entire length of town, the town’s parking task force is no closer to reaching a solution after its third meeting.

From the beginning, parking task force members have asserted the goal was not to automatically jump to an increase in the amount of paid parking in Ocean City. At the task force’s second meeting two weeks ago, the focus changed to finding ways to increase parking revenue to close an anticipated $1.7 million budget deficit and expanding paid street parking in cer-

tain areas, especially ocean blocks, was deemed a potential solution.

At Wednesday’s third task force meeting, consultant Dan Kupferman of Walker Consultants, who was hired by the city to direct the exercise, laid out a series of recommendations based on the data collected and the input of task force members. Among other things, Kupferman recommended adding paid parking in the ocean block from 11th to 33rd streets. That area, which has been explored in the past, was targeted for demand reasons because of its proximity to the beach and Boardwalk.

The recommendation included a set-aside for spaces held by local residents and property owners with permits in a ratio yet to be determined,

although a 50-50 split was bandied about for purposes of discussion. That proposal would increase revenue by an estimated $600,000, although there were many variables to work out.

Perhaps more eye-opening was a recommendation to add some paid parking in the ocean block from 34th Street to the Delaware line. Following a similar formula that would allow for a proposed 50-50 split between metered spaces and free spaces open for residential permit holders, that proposal would raise an estimated $1.2 million. Combined, the two proposals would raise an estimated $1.8 million, or just around the stated goal of $1.7 million in new revenue.

The target of the proposed paid parking expansion appears to be the

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day-trippers. The conventional thinking has always been the three basic pillars of revenue for the town are property taxes paid by the resident and non-resident property owners, the room tax paid by vacationers who choose to rent accommodations and parking revenue, which is largely borne by day-trippers, although the case can certainly be made paid parking is also an expense borne by the latter two in many cases. To that end, expanding parking revenue can offset some of the responsibilities carried by property tax and room tax revenue.

During the last task force session, a recommendation was made to simply raise the hourly rate at the areas where paid parking already exists by 50 cents or a dollar, which could meet the revenue needs without expanding paid parking in traditional areas of free parking. However, Kupferman re-emphasized on Wednesday there is also a fairness issue with paid parking concentrated in the downtown area.

“Parking revenue can take care of some of the major elements of your budget,” he said. “That’s the goal here.

At least that’s what I’m getting from these meetings and listening to the task force. You have a unique situation here. You have a downtown core area that has paid parking, and you have vast other areas that aren’t paid parking. That’s the inequity.”

Kupferman pointed to the Inlet lot as an example. He said increasing the hourly rate from the current $3 per hour to $4 per hour on the weekends in the summer could increase revenue by $300,000. Or, increasing the hourly rate at the Inlet lot by 50 cents every day could increase revenue by $400,000. However, Kupferman pointed out the rather modest gains would not offset the added confusion and the possible public relations hit.

“I’m not sure hammering away at the Inlet lot is worth it,” he said. “That’s really a healthy situation. It’s a crowded lot with healthy revenue and it fills up sometimes but not always. I think it’s right-sized and right priced.”

That brought the discussion back to the proposal to add paid parking in the ocean-block. Kupferman said the majority of the town’s available parking is free, which was somewhat unheard of in a tourist destination.

“Sixty-one percent of your parking supply is unpaid,” he said. “That’s 3,975 ocean-block spaces. It doesn’t make sense to me. We’ve not seen a situation like this before.”

City Engineer and de facto parking guru Terry McGean said the focus of the task force was on ocean-block parking and bayside street parking was not included in the exercise.

“The goal is for day-trippers to pay their fair share,” he said. “I don’t know that the day-trippers are parking back on the bayside. Theoretically, we could meter every space in town, but that’s SEE PAGE 8

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FROM PAGE 6 not the goal here.”

Mayor Rick Meehan, who has reiterated his displeasure for an increase in paid street parking, pointed out even with 50 percent set aside for residential permit holders, that still wouldn’t meet the demand during the summer.

“So, we would have roughly 1,500 paid spaces in the ocean-block and 1,500 available for permit holders.

That’s 50,000 people trying to park in 1,500 permit spaces. How is that going to work? I know how the residents and taxpayers think because I get all of the calls and emails. They’re going to say ‘I have a permit and I can’t find a space to park.’”

Instead, Meehan advocated for

other alternatives or a combination of alternatives for meeting the parking revenue goals including but not limited to making the shuttle from the Parkand-Ride in West Ocean City free to encourage day-trippers to use that underutilized resource.

“I know we’re looking at revenue, but I don’t think that’s the primary reason,” he said. “Some of this is a way of life in Ocean City and part of the Ocean City experience. How much of that do we want to change?”

Kupferman pointed out his role, as directed by the desires of many on the task force, was closing that stated $1.7 million budget shortfall and that he did not advocate for a complete overhaul of the town’s parking system.

“I’m trying to create a revenue

stream,” he said. “That was the direction I got from this task force. We’re looking at closing that $1.7 million gap.”

He said the proposal to increase paid street parking with the set-asides for residential permit holders met those stated goals.

“Yes, we’re considering expanding it,” he said. “The 50-50 split is logical and it doesn’t dramatically change the parking situation in town. It meets the shortfall and it’s equitable. I heard from somebody at the last meeting to just raise the rates where paid parking already exists. That might be more popular politically, but it doesn’t address the fairness issue.”

Kupferman said the permit process would need to be refined, but it allows

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for ample free parking for residents and property owners while extracting the necessary parking revenue from day-trippers and other visitors who don’t necessarily contribute to the cost of maintaining the town and its beaches and Boardwalk in other ways.

“The reason we recommend doing it this way is we want to protect the residents,” he said. “We want to set aside some free parking for the residents.”

However, Meehan cautioned against a broad-brush approach that would add paid parking in at least some areas of the ocean-block in the resort.

“When we try to solve the whole problem all at once, it usually fails,” he said. “When we try to implement something town-wide, it typically fails.”

Councilman Dennis Dare suggested a compromise of sorts and used an airline passenger analogy to illustrate his point. He said there should be an expectation to pay for certain parking spots immediately adjacent to the beach.

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“I liken it to an airline,” he said.

“Some people ride coach and some people pay more to go first-class.

Some people will pay for oceanfront parking if they want premium parking and some people will stay in coach and drive around and park on the bayside. If there are 50 spaces on a given street in the ocean-block, maybe a dozen closest to the beach are metered. That can be the premium parking and there is a cost associated with that. Maybe that’s a first step.”

Task force member and resort hotelier G. Hale Harrison said the challenge is not extracting more revenue from vacationers and condo renters who already contribute so much to the town’s task force in other ways.

“I’d be cautious about doing anything that would greatly impact our visitors because they are already paying room tax, or indirectly property tax if they are renting a condo,” he said.

“There is already a lot of tax being generated in that ocean block. I just think the solution could be worse than the problem.”

In the end, the task force was no closer to reaching a consensus. It will meet again to take a deeper dive into some of the existing data, explore some of the issues associated with the Park-and-Ride and take a closer look at the cost of enforcing expanded paid parking, for example.

The recommendations also come with possible trade-offs for visitors and residents including relaxing the paid parking rules in the offseason in April and October, for example. It has been pointed out any proposed changes that come out of the task force would not be implemented in the upcoming summer season.

OC Air Show MOU Approved

March 29, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for future Ocean City Air Show events after concerns raised last week were resolved.

Last week, the proposed MOU outlining the responsibilities of the town and the promoter of the Ocean City Air Show for 2020 and 2021 was derailed after concerns were raised about certain language regarding the flexibility of the dates. Councilman John Gehrig said the MOU as written allowed for the promoter to ostensibly move the air show dates, a responsibility he believed belonged to the town because of its fiscal contribution to the event and possible schedule conflicts with other special events.

It was pointed out the air show’s headliners, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, for example, often set their schedules as far as two years in advance. It was said affording the promoter some flexibility to move the event from one weekend to another helped ensure the resort got at least one of them each year. For his part, Gehrig said he understood the complexities of securing the top jet teams, but wondered if the restrictive language of the MOU was necessary.

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As a result, the air show MOU was pulled from the council’s consent agenda last week. This week, Special Events Director Frank Miller came before the council to further explain the complex booking process for the major jet teams and offer alternatives.

“After several conversations since last week, the MOU has been revised with that paragraph taken out, but there is a better way to do this,” he said. “The secondary date provision has been removed based on the timeline, since the date change request would occur so far in advance, or roughly one-and-a-half years prior to the event. “This would allow for an MOU date modification to be coordinated through standard process.”

Miller explained Department of Defense requirements on the scheduling for the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds including a Request for Military Aerial Support require a primary date and a secondary date that must be approved months or even years in advance. In other words, the air show promoter couldn’t willy-nilly switch the dates just prior to the event with or without the language in the MOU. Satisfied the amended MOU met the town’s needs as well as the complexities of securing one of the top jet teams, the council voted unanimously to approve the document with the primary and secondary dates for 2020 and 2021.

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OCEAN CITY -- After a significant drop-off in Inlet lot parking revenue on the Fourth of July last summer, resort officials this week tweaked the formula with an increased hourly rate on the popular holiday.

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For several years, the Town of Ocean City charged a flat rate to park on the Inlet lot on the Fourth of July to, among other things, alleviate the congestion often associated with hundreds of vehicles leaving at the same time and paying before leaving at the exit booths. For example, for years the July 4 Inlet lot rates were set on a graduated scale including a $50 fee for cars entering the lot between 6 a.m. and noon, a $30 rate for cars entering the lot between noon and 3 p.m. and a $20 rate for vehicles entering the lot after 3 p.m.

In the last year of the sliding flat rate system, the Inlet lot grossed nearly $83,000 on the Fourth of July alone. Last year, however, the town implemented a new pay-by-plate parking system at the Inlet, thereby alleviating the need for paying at the exit booth when leaving the lot. Incidentally, the traditional back-ups leaving the Inlet lot after the fireworks on the Fourth were not alleviated, not as a result of any shortcomings of the new parking system, but rather the inability of Baltimore Avenue and downtown streets to absorb hundreds of vehicles leaving the lot at the same time.

Nonetheless, the Inlet lot on July 4th last summer generated just over $58,000 last year. Over 4,200 vehicles entered the Inlet lot last July 4 and the average stay was around six-and-ahalf hours, which is more that twice the average length of stay on the lot on a typical summer day.

As a result, City Engineer Terry McGean and staff reviewed the drop-off last year and recommended going back to the flat-rate system so successful in prior years.

“We didn’t do the flat rate this year

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because of the new system,” said McGean on Tuesday. “We’re recommending going back to a flat rate of $40 all day on the Fourth because the new system has problems with the sliding scale. The $40 flat rate on the Fourth would be in effect all day from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.”

However, Councilman Dennis Dare suggested raising the hourly rate at the Inlet lot on the Fourth of July from $3 to $5 to achieve the desired revenue results and alleviate the congestion of hundreds of vehicles leaving.

“What if you did $5 an hour all day?” he said. “Can the new machines do that? You could actually make more money if the average stay on that day is over six hours. Also, for those who paid the $40 flat rate and only stayed for say three hours, they wouldn’t feel like they were getting ripped off. It’s just a thought.”

Councilman Mark Paddack made a motion to adopt Dare’s $5 hourly rate on the Inlet lot on the Fourth of July.

“We looked at various different options,” he said. “To go from over $80,000 two years ago to $58,000 last year was disappointing. The reason we used to have the staggered rate is some people would come at 6 a.m. and leave at 4 p.m. and others would come at 4 p.m. and stay for the fireworks. I think this $5 hourly rate is a good idea and it’s a reasonable price for a holiday. Some of the private lots in town are charging $50 or even $100 to park all day on the Fourth of July.”

Mayor Rick Meehan agreed the proposed $5 per hour rate at the Inlet lot on July 4 would likely meet the town’s revenue expectations while being equitable for visitors.

“A lot of people really do stay from the time they come to the beach in the morning all the way through the fireworks at night,” he said. “They really do stay all day.”

The council voted unanimously to set the parking rate at the Inlet lot on July 4 at $5 per hour all day, essentially from midnight to midnight on the holiday.

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Mid-Year Financial Report Recaps Berlin’s Expenditures, Revenues

March 29, 2019

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A mid-year fiscal review shows the Town of Berlin’s expenditures through the first half of the current fiscal year.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – As interest in the town’s budget remains high, officials provided a mid-year financial update at this week’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council.

Finance Director Natalie Saleh on Monday presented a financial report for July through December, the first six months of the current fiscal year. The report shows overall revenues at 68 percent, as the town has collected about two-thirds of budgeted revenue, and expenses at 45 percent.

Saleh said the town was trying to be moderate with expenses and save where possible.

“Any extra will basically go back to reserves,” she said.

Through the first six months of the fiscal year the town has collected $3.8 million of its projected $5.7 million in revenues. Expenditures, which are budgeted at $7.2 million for the year, were at $3.2 million through the first six months. For the July through December time period, the police department accounted for 33 percent of the town’s expenditures while general government accounted for 26 percent of expenditures. Other departments that impacted spending included public works, 16 percent, planning and community development, 8 percent, debt service, 7 percent, fire and EMS, 5 percent, capital outlay, 4 percent and recreation and parks, 1 percent.

As for the town’s enterprise funds, Saleh reported that electric revenues were at 44 percent while expenditures were at 40 percent. Water revenues for were at 46 percent while expenditures were at 39 percent. Sewer revenues were at 45 percent while expenditures were at 38 percent.

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prompted discussion among those present at Monday’s meeting, as revenues were at 44 percent while expenditures were at 5 percent. Saleh explained that the stormwater budget was based on the town receiving grants for capital projects. The town budgeted $1.2 million in grants for stormwater.

“As of right now we are not there yet,” she said.

Mayor Gee Williams said it was only because the town had created a stormwater utility and started charging an annual fee that it had been eligible for grants.

“If we don’t collect those stormwater fees, we can’t even apply for the grants,” he said.

Resident Jason Walter asked how competitive the grant process was.

“There aren’t that many municipalities with a separate stormwater fund,” he said.

Town Administrator Laura Allen said in a recent grant application, in which the town was unsuccessful, it was one of 26 applicants. She said the applicants weren’t necessarily all municipalities but they did all have resources they could leverage.

“These are generally larger jurisdictions that have other resources they can draw on …,” she said. “The fact that we’re a smaller municipality with a stormwater utility does help us when it comes to applying for grants.”

Williams said that while the town might not be successful with every grant application, officials were optimistic Berlin would eventually receive the funding it needed.

“I don’t think we’re thinking we’re going to be shut out because part of what they take into account is what you’ve done so far,” he said, adding that the town had completed $3 million in stormwater improvements.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – With the connection of a natural gas pipeline across the bay and into Ocean City nearing the long-awaited finish line, resort officials this week approved a request from Sandpiper Energy to work through the summer to expedite the process.

Sandpiper Energy officials this week presented an update on the process of bringing natural gas across the bay from West Ocean City to downtown Ocean City and the extension of the mains and future connections to properties all over town. The process of extending natural gas lines into Ocean City is now in its final phases with pipelines extending northward from a substation in the south end of town.

In recent years, the lines have been extended southward and eastward, taking in communities such as Berlin, Ocean Pines and West Ocean City, for example, before Sandpiper undertook the process of extending lines beneath the bay floor and into south Ocean City. There have been a few speed bumps along the way including challenges with making the connection under the bay floor, which was delayed at different times during the process.

“This all began with the bay crossing, which was no small task,” said Sandpiper Energy’s Steve Ashcraft on

A natural gas line is pictured in West Ocean City. The line runs along the floor of the bay and connects in Ocean City on 1st Street.

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Tuesday. “We thought we’d be done

by December 2016, but it took twice as long and cost twice as much money. We had our challenges, but we got it done.”

The overall project has been done in three major phases. The first phase was to make the connection of the natural gas main from Routes 611 and 707 to a bayfront area near Hooper’s.

The second and most challenging phase was making the connection under the bay floor from West Ocean

City to a substation near 1st Street, which has now been completed.

The third and final phase is making the connections from the downtown substation northward through residential and commercial areas throughout the resort, a process that is now cruising along. Ashcraft explained connections to individual neighborhoods and even individual streets and homes is now ongoing, but some flexibility was needed in the scheduling to allow Sandpiper to meet its goal of having

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Ocean City completely piped and connected by 2023.

“Our intention was to not do any work during the tourist season,” he said. “Since we’ve gotten to the more densely populated residential portion of this project, we would like permission to work during the season. There is no underground work and what we have left to do is pretty low impact stuff. It will really expedite this project.”

Ashcraft said Sandpiper was handling about 350 accounts in Montego Bay and the company can make connections with about a dozen accounts in a week, which would take them through the summer. He said with most of the accounts, the existing tanks are at the rear of the property and there would be little disruption or even visibility from the resident and visitor standpoint. He said the next and last section to tackle is around the densely populated 94th Street corridor with around 542 connections anticipated.

“Those 542 will take about 27 weeks to complete if all goes according to plan,” he said. “That would allow us to finish up late in 2020 and by early 2021, Ocean City would be completely done.”

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“Our intent is to have every property in Ocean City supplied with natural gas,” he said. “The town has a fiveyear program for repaving and we’ll coordinate with public works and identify the streets that are on the same schedule. We’re here for the long haul until Ocean City is completely piped.”

Ashcraft extolled the economic benefit of converting from propane to natural gas for many customers as well as the environmental benefits.

“When we’re finished, we will have displaced 3,700 tons of propane in Ocean City,” he said. “That’s the equivalent of 900 cars taken off the road, of the equivalent of 1,200 emissions.”

The next major step in the process is converting residential and commercial accounts to the natural gas system.

Local residents and property owners should start receiving postcards from Sandpiper in the coming weeks outlin-

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ing how the conversion process works.

The last step will be running lines from the street to individual residences and ultimately converting gas appliances from propane to natural gas. Council Secretary Mary Knight said the conversion process has already been completed in her neighborhood and praised the company for its efficiency.

“At the end of this process, customers will see a reduction in cost once the conversion is completely done,” she said. “We had our home converted with multiple appliances and gas fireplaces and it was seamless. It was an extremely good process.”

Knight made a motion to allow Sandpiper Energy to work through the summer months to expedite the completion of the project. The motion passed unanimously.

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A worker is pictured at a downtown natural gas substation in Ocean City.

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Police officers in Fenwick Island will now carry Narcan as emergency calls outside the resort increase.

Last Friday, Fenwick Island Police Chief William Boyden announced all officers in the department will soon carry Narcan.

“About a month ago we started the implementation of a Narcan program,” he said. “For somebody who doesn’t know what Narcan is, it’s an antidote for an opioid overdose, which can either be accidental or on purpose.”

As part of the program, Boyden said each officer had been trained to administer Narcan when needed.

“We coordinated with the state and the county and this week we finished up with each officer being trained,” he said. “Currently we are waiting for supplies from the state.”

In the last 24 months, Boyden said two overdoses were reported within town limits, one at a nearby gas station and another at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Route 54.

“We haven’t had any major problem in town,” he said.

But Boyden noted the Fenwick Island Police Department was assisting in more emergency calls outside the resort.

“As you can see in my reports, we are being dispatched more and more outside of town,” he said. “There have been more instances out on Route 54 and we figured we would get ahead of the game. We should be up and running by April 1.”

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OCEAN CITY – After considerable debate over the last several weeks, resort officials this week took a necessary first step in the process of potentially rebranding the Ocean City area as a youth sports destination.

For the last several weeks, much of the debate about raising the room tax in Ocean City from 4.5 percent to 5 percent has focused on dedicating a portion of the anticipated revenue to pursuing the burgeoning, billion-dollar youth sports market. Earlier this month, the Mayor and Council did agree to raise the room tax largely following the existing formula that dedicates much a portion of the revenue to advertising and marketing the resort.

However, during that process, the majority of the council expressed a desire to pursue the growing youth sports market with some set-aside from the room tax revenue. That started to come to fruition this week when the Mayor and Council approved a request to initiate a study of a potential sports complex, either indoor, outdoor of a combination of both, to attract youth sports leagues and tournaments.

The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) already contracts with the private-sector consulting firm Crossroads on such studies. On Tuesday, at the request of Tourism Director Donna Abbott, the council approved having Mayor Rick Meehan send a letter to the MSA requesting a study by Crossroads to begin exploring the feasibility of a sports complex in or around the Ocean City area.

For the record, Ocean City has worked with Crossroads in the past during a study to explore expanding the Roland E. Powell Convention Center a few years back. Crossroads also conducted a similar sports complex study for Worcester County although that project has little traction.

The county’s initial plan was to develop a mid-sized arena to attract a lower-level professional hockey team along with an associated indoor-outdoor sports complex. Abbott said the hockey arena concept was not recommended, although Crossroads did tell the county there was potential for a sports complex somewhere in Worcester to attract the growing youth sports market.

The county never acted on its own Crossroads study for a variety of reasons, but the same company will now explore the possibilities for the Town of Ocean City with a separate study.

The potential exists for a partnership between the town and the county on a sports complex somewhere off the island, likely in the north end of Worcester, but for now, Ocean City is moving forward on its own path.

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STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Citing recent struggles with the town’s aged zoning code, officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to move forward with a planning study of the commercial district.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a request from town staff to move forward with planning services not to exceed $25,000 for the town’s commercial areas.

Town Manager Terry Tieman said the planning study, conducted by Jeff Schoellkopf of JSD Inc., will explore possible design guidelines for the commercial district along Coastal Highway, conceptual and schematic design studies of possible model buildings and site planning in the commercial areas and a zoning analysis to

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recommend possible changes to the ordinance that would achieve a more desirable outcome.

“Normally we would put this in the capital plan for next year,” she said.

“Because of the timing of the issue, and since we have residents here in the summer, we thought it would be best to get the feedback from them as soon as possible so that the process can be conducted and finished by July.”

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean, however, questioned the need for design guidelines in the commercial district.

“We’re just a small town and the commercial area is a small area,” she said. “Is that a waste of time and money to come up with designs the businesses can build from?”

Tieman explained the council would decide what to do with the design guidelines once they are created.

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Tieman noted the guidelines would better define Fenwick’s vision for the commercial district.

“I hear all the time what we don’t want, but I think we need to start defining what we do want,” she said. “With this, we can say ‘This is what we like, this is okay if you do ‘x,’ ‘y’ and ‘z,’ and this is what we don’t accept.’”

Councilman Richard Mais, a member of the town’s planning commission, agreed.

“When our comprehensive plan was written, this was one of the issues we addressed,” he said. “Do we make strict guidelines, or do we give people some options? The idea is to go with one consistent look, like the town belonged together, and we felt it was something that was missing.”

Carmean said she wanted to be certain the design guidelines agreed

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with the town’s overall plan for the future.

“I do feel we need some sort of guidelines for the commercial area,” she said, “so people who live in a residential area know what to expect and the people who are buying into the commercial area know what to expect.”

Tieman added any design guidelines would not only aid in future development, but in future redevelopment as well.

“My concern, as your manager, is we have aged shopping centers, aged infrastructure in our commercial area and some of that will have to be redeveloped at some point,” she said.

“Once that gets here, this would be invaluable to guide us.”

Tieman noted that Schoellkopf had assisted Bethany Beach and downtown Ocean City with design guidelines and was qualified to do the job.

“He has an idea of what’s out there and looks at things with an architectural eye that we don’t have the expertise for,” she said.

Carmean agreed that someone with architectural and planning expertise was needed to evaluate the town’s commercial district.

“Personally, I’ve been upset with some of the knee-jerk reactions we’ve had about some ideas,” she said, “so I would appreciate a plan.”

Councilman Roy Williams questioned the community’s response to a planning study.

“Are the property owners okay with it?” he said. “Have you talked to any of them?”

Tieman, however, clarified that property owners would have a chance to participate in public meetings and workshops as part of the study.

“They would be included in the process …,” she said. “It’s up to you to say this is the process we want to go through, but it’s up to them to participate.”

With no further discussion, the council voted 5-1, with Williams opposed and Councilwoman Julie Lee absent, to approve the planning study.

Berlin’s Future Intentions On Street Repairs Questioned

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – A resident brought his concerns about deteriorating street conditions to the Berlin Town Council this week.

Cape Circle resident Larry Smith approached the council Monday to express frustration over the worsening condition of his street, which he says is filled with potholes and has been for years.

“If you’re on that side of the highway, especially where I’m at, we’re like the red headed step children there,” Smith said. “I brought this up two years ago. It depends on who you are and where you live if anything gets done in this town.”

Smith said he initially approached officials about the condition of Cape Circle two years ago. He said that while some potholes had been fixed, others had not and that the overall condition of the street was poor. He said he’d been told initially that the town couldn’t afford to fix the street unless taxes were raised.

“Well now you’re getting ready to raise taxes,” he said. “When are you going to fix my street?”

Mayor Gee Williams said that was a good question.

“It’s very interesting that many of the streets we’re having trouble with were never built to town standards,” he said. “Basically, they’re streets that

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Town Administrator Laura Allen said that an engineering firm had evaluated the town’s streets last April and had ranked them based on condition. She said there were 10 streets slated to be improved before Cape Circle. Those improvements are expected to cost close to $600,000.

Smith said the patches on his road were crumbling and he was frustrated to find out there were so many streets deemed to be in worse condition than

Cape Circle.

Councilman Elroy Brittingham said that the streets were prioritized based on the advice of professional engineers.

“That’s what we’re going by,” he said. “It’s not where you live.”

Brittingham, who lives on Flower Street, added that street concerns were what had prompted him to run for a council seat years ago.

“My street takes more traffic than any street in Berlin,” he said. “It takes 30 school buses a day. Not counting the parents that go from school to school.

You can’t even get out of my driveway in the morning and afternoon. That street was so bad at one time, that’s the only reason I’m on the council right now.”

He stressed that the town was doing what it could to improve roadways.

Allen pointed out that Berlin was only

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expecting $212,000 in highway user revenues, which it typically uses to repair streets, in the coming fiscal year.

“We try to stretch those dollars as far as we can,” she said.

Anything beyond the $212,000 to pay for street repairs would come from the town’s general fund. Allen said one project that’s been discussed, the realignment of Flower Street and Decatur Street, would cost $500,000 on its own.

“I don’t think any of us are going to jump on that when we’ve got all the other needs,” Williams said.

Allen said officials would have difficult decisions to make during budget development.

“One of the challenges to the budget process is to what extent do we tap from other resources within the general fund to maintain the roadways,” she said.

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MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The city’s elected leaders got an overview this week of the first year of the town’s new “pay by plate” parking system, which revealed revenue was generally down across the board although some areas did better than others.

It was good news, bad news, or perhaps bad news and worse news, when the Mayor and Council this week reviewed the final numbers for parking revenue in 2018 under the new payby-plate system. Prior to the start of the last summer season, Ocean City transitioned from the old pay-and-display system to the more modern payby-plate system.

Under the old system, visitors and residents would pay at kiosks at the Inlet lot, the various municipal lots around town and in certain areas on public streets and display the receipts on their dashboards. Last year, however, the Mayor and Council approved a new system in all areas where paid parking was available. Residents and visitors would pay for a certain amount of time at the new kiosks and the payment amount and time allotted were assigned to the vehicle’s license plate.

The new system was implemented on the streets where paid parking was

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available, at the municipal lots and at the Inlet lot. At the Inlet lot, the new system also included a license plate reader at the entrance to record when a certain vehicle entered and left the lot in order to capture those that came in and parked but did not utilize the new Parkeon pay-by-plate kiosks.

The end result of the changes was a net loss in parking revenue for the town in the first year, although some areas did better than others. Overall, parking revenue in the first year under the new system was down about 1 percent over the prior year.

For example, the Inlet lot netted $2.3 million in parking revenue in 2018 compared to around $2.4 million in 2017, representing a decline of about 4 percent. Net revenue from the paid street parking in 2018 came in at around $1.14 million, down from the $1.22 million collected in 2017, representing a decrease of around 6 percent. Finally, the parking revenue from the various municipal lots dropped from $1.08 million in 2017 to $904,000 in 2018, for a decrease of about 16 percent.

“Parking revenue was down in 2018,”

City Engineer Terry McGean told the Mayor and Council on Tuesday. “It was down across the board in each location.

It was nothing to do with the new system but was much more weather-related. Everything was down slightly or flat last year.”

McGean said some areas saw larger declines in parking revenue than others and, again, it was largely attributed to the often-rainy weather last summer. For example, the various municipal lots saw revenue decline by as much as 16 percent.

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The county will begin development of the new Center for Innovation complex early this spring. The 7,200square-foot hangar will accommodate drone aircraft that have a wingspan of up to 70 feet and an overall tail height of up to 25 feet.

“This is the next step in the redevelopment of the airport and very exciting moment for Wicomico County,” added Culver. “We look forward to opening the facility by the spring of 2020.”

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BERLIN – The public is invited to attend a Social Security information event hosted by the Town of Berlin next month.

On Thursday, April 18, Berlin will host “Social Security 101,” an informational event designed to address Social Security questions and concerns.

The free event, which will be held in the council chambers at town hall, is open to town staff as well as area citizens.

“We have an aging workforce,” Managing Director Jeff Fleetwood said. “I thought it’d be a good idea.”

Fleetwood said he reached out to the Social Security Administration to see if a representative could be in attendance during the town’s open enrollment event in May. While that wasn’t possible, the administration did agree to schedule a representative visit for April 18. Matt Baxter, a public affairs specialist with the Social Secu-

rity Administration, will be in town from 10 a.m. to noon. He will make a presentation regarding Social Security benefits (retirement, disability, survivors and family) and will also speak with individuals regarding questions and concerns.

“He’ll do an open presentation and then if folks have questions he’ll take them one on one,” Fleetwood said.

The event is designed to provide town employees and members of the community with an easy way to get their concerns addressed. Fleetwood said the closest Social Security office was in Salisbury.

“That could be an all-day affair,” he said. “This is convenient.”

Fleetwood said the seminar would be of interest to essentially anyone, whether they were just starting their career, were approaching retirement or were dealing with disability or survivor’s benefits.

Seating for the April 18 event is limited. Those who wish to attend must pre-register by calling 410-641-2770.

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FROM PAGE 18 “The municipal lots are where we really saw a drop,” he said. “When the weather is bad, people try to park as close to their destination as possible and bypass the municipal lots that might be a few blocks away.”

Largely because of confusion with the new system and the associated learning curve for residents and visitors, McGean explained revenue from parking tickets also declined.

“One of the reasons for the drop-off in ticket revenue, quite frankly, is because we were very flexible and generous while implementing the new system,” he said. “We erred on the side of don’t issue a ticket if there was a problem in the lots in the first year of the new system because we knew there would be a learning curve.”

That was not necessarily a bad thing, according to McGean, who said the intent of implementing the new system was never to issue more tickets and collect more revenue in that way.

“Fines are not where we want to make our money,” he said. “The goal is actually to reduce fines by making the new system easy to navigate and raise the revenue in other areas.”

Overall, McGean said despite some of the obvious hiccups with the new system, it achieved the desired results in the first year and plans were in place

to address some of the lessons learned heading into season two.

“The system did what we expected it to do,” he said. “It reduced operational costs and it saved us money.

Overall, we were really pleased with the results although there are things that need to be addressed.”

Overall, the new paid parking system, especially at the Inlet lot, was fraught with issues, largely because of the learning curve. For example, many guests were not certain how to use the new kiosks or waited in line to get to the kiosks. Other waited in line, only to realize they had to enter their license plate numbers which they hadn’t memorized.

In addition, there were peak times when it appeared there weren’t enough kiosks available to serve the traffic flow.

McGean explained there were plans in place to eliminate some of those issues. For example, two kiosks will be moved from lesser-used areas in the municipal lots or on the street.

In addition, the proposed budget calls for the addition of another parking “ambassador,” or an individual who assists visitors with navigating the new system.

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Though public participation at council meetings is typically rare, a handful of residents were in attendance Monday to question spending as the town prepares for a tax and utility rate increase.

“I’m glad to see there’s more interest than there’s been in years,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “That’s because we’re changing the tax rate for the first time in 12 years.”

As officials asked for public comments at the close of Monday’s meeting,

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resident Jason Walter praised the town’s efforts to involve the public with a special budget session set for Tuesday but criticized Councilman Thom Gulyas.

“It’s great to hear you welcome comments and criticism,” Walter said.

“It’s also good to meet new people but when you meet new people because a councilman calls you to trash your character for having a differing view than the town had on its spending, it’s not really appropriate. Mr. Gulyas, do you have anything to say about that?”

Gulyas made no reply, but when contacted Tuesday offered a brief comment.

“My obligation is to all the citizens of Berlin,” he said. “My job is to listen with both ears, evaluate information the best I can and speak with my vote.”

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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FENWICK ISLAND – A street resurfacing project will commence in Fenwick Island early next month.

In the coming months, construction crews will conduct patching repairs,

utility adjustments, crack sealing and microsurfacing on several side streets in Fenwick Island.

In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last Friday, Town Manager Terry Tieman announced crews would begin patching side streets in April ahead of microsurfacing work in May, weather permitting.

“We sent letters this week to businesses, contractors and trash companies notifying them of the street work,” she said. “Beginning in April you will start to see some patching and seal cracking and then in May we are scheduled to begin microsurfacing.”

Tieman said streets under repair during that time will be closed off to traffic. Residents will receive hang tags on their doors 48 hours before road work on their street begins so alternate parking arrangements can be made with either nearby businesses or nearby street parking.

“Next week we will be sending letters to residents that are affected,” she said. “But we wanted to send them to the contractors and businesses first because we are asking for their cooperation to allow residents to park in their lots when their area will be paved.”

Streets slated for repair and resurfacing include Atlantic Street, Bayard Street, Dagsboro Street, Essex Street, Farmington Street, Georgetown Street, Houston Street, Indian Street, James Street, King Street, Lewes Street, Delaware Avenue, Island Street, High Tide Lane, Mermaid Street, Bayside Drive, Madison Avenue, Oyster Bay Drive, South Carolina Avenue, Bayard Street Extension and Bunting Avenue.

Patching work will also take place on Delaware Avenue, East Indian Street, East Lewes Street, West Houston Street and Oyster Bay Drive.

“As we get more information we will be posting it online,” Tieman said. “We are trying to put as much information on the website and Facebook as we can.”

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FROM PAGE 20 Williams told Walter Monday that elected officials were happy to answer any question citizens had. He added he appreciated everyone being civil.

“Listen, no matter if we’re celebrating good times or we’re meeting new challenges mutual respect and civility is so important,” he said. “I want to thank you again for your attendance tonight and encourage you to come again.”

Resident Samantha Pielstick said she wanted to know when the council would make a decision regarding whether to go with a single tax rate or a two-tier rate that would be higher for commercial properties than residential properties.

Williams said he’d be making a recommendation April 1.

“I’ve made the decision, and I’ve not shared it with anybody because nobody has really asked, that I’m going to recommend one tax rate across the board,” Williams said. “We have to start somewhere and I feel it’s my responsibility to set the baseline and then see if that meets the needs.”

Officials pointed out there would be a public hearing on the proposed tax rate once it was put forth. Williams added that the town wasn’t required to announce its proposed tax rate until May. “That’s what you’re legally required to do but what we’re trying to do is have a community discussion about it so you understand – everyone understands – the whats and wherefores and why we’re considering a rate increase,” he said.

When asked what sorts of input would be permitted, Williams said the town was open to all ideas.

“Collectively we’ll just make the best judgment we can,” he said, adding that the town was encouraging participation, something that occurred infrequently. “I’ll be frank. Through the last several years – it’s happening everywhere, not just Berlin – I think it’s the pace of life. People are so caught up in just trying to get through day by day… I think a lot of people said, ‘I don’t want to get involved.’ That’s not helpful either. As long as we’re civil, we can talk about anything.”

Walter said citizens didn’t think elected officials valued their input.

“I think a lot of people don’t feel that you really want to hear from them,” he said. “That’s from talking to people in our neighborhood. I’m still here. Despite the efforts of Gulyas, I’m still going to express my opinion. And we can have the dialogue.”

Williams said if people thought the town didn’t want their input that was an impression they’d formed on their own.

“We have never told people that they can’t speak to us and that goes way beyond this administration,” he said.

He said officials were trying to find ways to ensure residents were kept informed regarding what was happening

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in town. He said the town was experimenting with social media and livestreaming.

“Rather than trying to bemoan change we’re going to try to adapt to it,” he said.

Town Administrator Laura Allen said that in response to Pielstick’s earlier question regarding when the tax increase would be approved, it would be introduced April 22 and adopted on May 13. The public will have the opportunity to speak at both of those meetings. She added that newspapers typically publicized what the town was doing.

Williams agreed.

“We have two newspapers covering this small town,” he said. “Most small towns don’t even have one. We have two very credible newspapers,

and quite frankly, they’re not going to know everything but you’re going to be able to keep a pretty good pulse on what’s going on. They’re both online as well. You can go online and get either paper every week. I’d encourage you to do that. We’re trying to get every bit of information out. That’s the irony.”

Resident Larry Smith said citizens he talked to felt elected officials already had their minds made up regarding the proposed tax increase.

“We haven’t even discussed it among ourselves,” Williams replied.

Walter said he couldn’t believe that.

Williams said the only discussion had occurred at a public meeting in February when council members had explored the impact of a variety of tax levels.

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“You have to start somewhere,” Williams said. “It can’t all be theoretical.”

Walter said that when the potential increases were discussed, officials had compared Berlin’s current rates to Worcester County and Salisbury, among other jurisdictions. He said the town should compare its rates with towns that were similar in size to Berlin.

“There are a hell of a lot of tax rates that are lower than ours as they are now,” Walter said.

Williams thanked him for the suggestion. He added that while property values had increased, that would not have a significant impact on the town’s finances.

“This year we pick up an additional $28,000 from the state for rising values of property,” Williams said.

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OCEAN CITY – A long-established job fair will return to the Ocean City convention center this weekend.

The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Ocean City and the Lower Shore American Job Center, will host the 34th Annual Ocean City Job Fair on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the convention center.

Lisa Layfield, events director for the

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Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said the job fair will feature more than 100 employers and thousands of open positions.

“It’s not just seasonal jobs,” she said.

“We have year-round full- and part-time positions. There’s really something for everyone.”

Layfield said the employers from restaurants, hotels, construction and re-

tail companies, the Town of Ocean City, the police department and more will be available throughout the day to meet with applicants and hold interviews.

“It’s essentially one-stop shopping for those people looking for employment,” she said. “They can have 100 employers at their disposal and a lot of employers hire on the spot. It’s a great service to have.”

Layfield noted the Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program will also be at the job fair to assist attendees.

“They can answer questions about choosing a provider through a network or finding a cost that is suitable to them,” she said. “They really assist a lot of people that go through there.”

Laser Tone will be on hand again this year to provide additional copies of resumes, applications, identification and more, while representatives from the Lower Shore American Job Center – previously known as One-Stop Job Market – will host resume workshops.

“A ‘resume doctor’ will be there to help build a resume or help tweak an existing resume,” Layfield said. “They are really great to work with.”

Layfield encouraged those attend-

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ing the job fair to arrive early and come prepared.

“Make sure you dress for success and bring your resume, identification and a pen,” she said. “It’s a small thing, but very important.”

Layfield highlighted the event’s growth in recent years. What was once a showcase for seasonal job opportunities in now recognized as a fullfledged career fair.

“It’s grown from being, 10 or 12 years ago, a group of 50 or 60 employers offering seasonal jobs to college kids to now over 100 employers who are hiring for everything,” she said.

“This is really a benefit to everyone.”

Layfield said spots are still open for employers wishing to attend Saturday’s job fair. Those interested should contact her directly at 410-213-0144, ext. 104.

The Ocean City Job Fair will take place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 30. For more information or to view a seasonal housing list, visit www.OceanCity.org. Generic job application forms will also be available online.

“It’s a great opportunity to find something that is a good fit for the summer or a good fit for a long period of time,” Layfield said. “There’s a variety of employers. They can find a career, not just a summer job.”

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BERLIN – A public hearing on the town’s cable franchise agreement yielded input from a handful of residents.

Residents used the opportunity to express concern about cost, customer service and the company’s lack of fiber capabilities.

Town Administrator Laura Allen stressed while the town was collecting input, it would not be able to address rates during its Comcast negotiations.

“People can complain about the rates but we’re not in a position to do anything about it in this franchise agreement,” she said. “The federal government has taken away our rate regulation ability many years ago.”

South Main Street resident Neil Winn told the council he was happy with the speed of Comcast’s internet service but questioned the data caps being implemented by the company. He also pointed out that fiber optic cable was already installed in the Berlin area.

“I’m wondering why we don’t have fiber optic service,” he said.

Sam Card of Cards Technology also expressed interest in fiber optic service in an email read into the record by Allen. He outlined the benefits fiber had over coaxial cable and suggested it would improve communication among the town’s various remote sites, such as its electric and utility facilities.

“Fiber is the clear choice in reliability,” he wrote. “Lots of municipalities with remote sites are moving to fiber connectivity to tie their offices together for more effective communication. Beyond providing faster access to competing resources, fiber can be utilized to more tightly integrate utility systems.”

Councilman Elroy Brittingham said that he’d been contacted by a resident who thought Comcast’s rates were too high, while Councilman Dean Burrell said he thought the company’s service could be better.

Councilman Zack Tyndall said he’d received an email from the Berlin Fire Company, which was asking to have its cable fees waived.

Resident Jason Walter asked whether the franchise fee had been set yet.

When Allen said it was still under development, Walter said he wanted to point out that though the company would be paying the town that fee, it would be passed on to consumers.

Allen said franchise fees were typically charged by cities for the right to access their right of way. She acknowledged companies like Comcast did pass that cost on to the consumer.

She added, however, the franchise fee in this case had not yet been developed.

Allen said the franchise agreement would return to the council for review and public comment before it was formally approved.

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Cab Ride To Drug Market Leads To Arrest OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested on heroin possession charges last week after an undercover Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer allegedly observed him taking a cab to a known distribution location in Delaware.

Around 10:45 a.m. last Thursday, an OCPD officer working in an undercover capacity responded to a condominium on 30th Street after an incident regarding tampering with an automobile was reported. The officer conducted surveillance on the area for most of the day.

Around 5:15 p.m., the officer observed Joshua Collins, 24, of Ocean City, exit one of the condo units and enter a taxi cab.

OCPD officers followed the cab as it transported Collins to the area of Polly Branch Road in Selbyville, a known open-air drug market that has been an issue for years, according to police reports. OCPD officers observed the taxi park near a mobile home. When the officers drove by in an unmarked police vehicle, they allegedly observed Collins interacting with an unidentified male.

According to police reports, Collins then got back in the cab, which returned to Ocean City. The investigating officer called for uniformed officers to assist and stop Collins, and he was detained once he got back to his residence. The original officer approached Collins and asked if he could speak with him. According to police reports, the officer asked Collins to walk with him to a less visible location and told him he was not under arrest, but that the officer merely wanted to speak with him.

The officer told Collins he had been watching Collins’ unit because of the report of tampering with an automobile from the night before. According to police reports, Collins denied any involvement with the tampering case.

The officer then told Collins he had followed him to Polly Branch Road and that it was no secret what people went there for and asked Collins what he bought, to which he responded “$50 worth,” according to police reports.

A search of Collins revealed at least 13 wax envelops of suspected heroin with various known markings. Collins was ultimately arrested and charged with possession of heroin.

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OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man was arrested on assault and other charges this week after allegedly head-butting a woman, resulting in a wound that required stitches, and later throwing her phone in a pool.

On Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer met a woman in the lobby of the Public Safety Building in reference to an alleged assault that had already occurred. The female victim told police a day earlier, she was walking in the area of 23rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue with Jeremy Giordiano, 23, of Ocean City, when an argument ensued.

According to police reports, the victim attempted to leave, but Giordiano allegedly grabbed her arms to prevent her. The victim told police the argument escalated when Giordiano allegedly head-butted her, causing a wound to open above her right eyebrow that required four stitches to close. Giordiano then left the area, according to police reports.

Later that night, the victim met Giordiano again at a midtown hotel and the argument escalated again. According to police reports, during the argument Giordiano allegedly took the victim’s cellphone from her and threw it in the hotel pool. Based on the victim’s testimony and the evidence, Giordiano was charged with second-degree assault, false imprisonment and malicious destruction of property for the alleged incidents this week.

Domestic Dispute Leads To Broken Hotel Door OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania woman was arrested for malicious destruction of property after allegedly de-

stroying a door frame at a midtown hotel during a domestic incident.

Around 3:20 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a midtown hotel in response to a 911 call. According to police reports, a male caller reported a woman had been hitting him and throwing drinks at him and was currently banging on the hotel room door while he had locked himself in the bathroom.

When police arrived, they found Karen Miller, 65, of Pennbrook, Pa., in the hallway of the hotel with all her belongings on the floor. OCPD officers observed the door frame of the room to be broken and separated. Miller also exhibited signs of intoxication, according to police reports.

When police asked Miller what had happened, she began shouting in the hallway to the point other guests were coming out of their rooms and she was asked to lower her voice, according to police reports. Once calmed down, Miller told police she had been in an argument with the male in the room and he had locked her out.

Miller told police she began shouting for the male inside to let her back in. When asked if she had used her body to damage the door, Miller admitted that she had, according to police reports. The door was valued at over $200. She was charged with malicious destruction of property and intoxicated endangerment.

Hotel Assault Plea OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man, arrested in January after assaulting a female at an uptown hotel and shoving the hotel manager who attempted to intercede on her behalf, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault.

Around 4:15 a.m. on Jan. 14, an

March 29, 2019 Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a hotel at 112th Street for a reported domestic assault that had already occurred. Police communications advised the responding officer a male in his late teens had assaulted a female in her late teens and the two left the area in a vehicle headed southbound on Coastal Highway. The responding officer met with a front desk staffer who told police he had heard a disturbance from above and viewed surveillance video of a male and female engaged in a physical altercation on the fourth floor.

When the hotel staffer went to the fourth-floor unit, a suspect later identified as John Burch, 18, of Harrington, Del., opened the door and shoved the employee, telling him nothing was wrong, according to police reports.

When the hotel staffer followed Burch, he turned around and shoved him again, according to police reports.

OCPD officers viewed the hotel’s surveillance video of the incident and observed the female victim attempt to use the elevator on the fourth floor. The video reportedly showed Burch shove the victim into the elevator door, grab her by the shirt and throw her on the ground before dragging her back toward their room. When the victim broke free and attempted to get back to the elevator, Burch allegedly grabbed her again and dragged her back to the room, striking her in the chest several times, according to police reports.

OCPD officers stopped the vehicle at 78th Street and the female victim corroborated what was observed in the hotel surveillance video. She also had injuries consistent with the alleged attack at the hotel. Burch was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree assault on the female victim and the hotel staffer. Last week, Burch pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault.

Convenience Store Tirade Results In Guilty Plea OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man, arrested last month after screaming profanities inside a northend convenience store, pleaded guilty last week to disorderly conduct.

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FROM PAGE 24 orderly male. A witness in the parking lot told the officer Jorge Farinhas, 40, of Northampton, Pa., had been shouting profanities.

The officer approached Farinhas as he left the store. According to police reports, Farinhas told police he had done nothing wrong and was only at the store to buy cigarettes and scratch-off lottery tickets. According to police reports, Farinhas became confrontational and shouted at the officer in the parking lot.

When a vehicle came into the store’s parking lot, Farinhas began shouting profanities at its occupants to the point they drove away. The officer spoke with the store employee, who reportedly told police Farinhas began shouting as soon as he got in the parking lot and continued his expletive-laced tirade inside the store.

According to police reports, Farinhas continued yelling to the point a female customer in line behind him ran out of the store and called police. Farinhas pleaded guilty last week to disorderly conduct.

Guilty Plea For Weapons OCEAN CITY – A Willards man, charged in January with weapons violations, fleeing police and other counts, pleaded guilty last week.

Around 11:15 p.m. on Jan. 19, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the Gold Coast Mall

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch for a reported suspicious vehicle. OCPD Communications advised the officer a woman had been parked in the mall parking lot when she was approached by a man driving a white truck. The victim told police she became terrified when the man began screaming at her.

The victim provided a description of the suspect and the vehicle, which she reported was last seen heading south on Coastal Highway. A short time later, OCPD officers located the vehicle parked diagonally across two parking spaces in front of a bar at 94th Street. The investigation revealed the vehicle was owned

by Nelson Jenkins, 32, of Willards.

About a half an hour later, the OCPD officer observed the vehicle leaving the parking area, spinning wheels and raising a large cloud of smoke in the process. The vehicle then left the parking lot without stopping and drove west on Arctic Avenue. The OCPD officer followed and prepared to make a traffic stop. According to police reports, the vehicle then turned into a private driveway and Jenkins exited and disappeared from sight. Other OCPD officers arrived to assist. One of the officers noted a large portion of a vinyl fence in the backyard to be broken. OCPD officers utilized a K-9 to track the suspect to no avail.

During an inspection of the vehicle, OCPD officers noted the butt of a rifle inside. OCPD officers gained entry to the vehicle and located a shotgun, a carrying case and a large amount of currency. A background check revealed Jenkins was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore is officially retiring on Friday after nearly three decades and Tuesday’s meeting was the last in a long series of meetings the chief rarely missed.

“Some are a little quieter than others about how they end their careers in Ocean City, but nonetheless they should be recognized,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “One of them is Chief Larmore. As you know, the chief is retiring and this is his last week. This is his last meeting before the Mayor and Council.”

Larmore was hired as fire chief in 2008 during a turbulent time when the Town of Ocean City combined its career paid division and its volunteer division and had led the department for over a decade. Serving as the merged department’s first chief, Larmore oversaw the various divisions including the career division, the volunteer division and the fire marshal’s office.

He was a member of the department for nearly three decades. Meehan on Tuesday praised Larmore for his role in navigating the merger during what were often challenging times.

“I want to thank Chief Larmore for being the chief to help merge our volunteer company with our career firefighters and paramedics,” he said.

“That was a difficult job during difficult times and he did a great job of doing that.”

Meanwhile, the search is on for Larmore’s replacement. Since the chief announced his retirement, the position has been advertised in several fire and EMS trade publications. City Manager Doug Miller said this week the recruitment efforts are being handled internally instead of hiring a human resources, or headhunter, firm to assist in the process.

Miller said as of this week, the town has received about 50 responses, although it is unclear if the potential candidates are from outside the area or in-house. In the next few weeks, the list of potential candidates will be winnowed down to a list of interviewees and interviews will likely begin in early May. Miller said the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company will have two representatives in the process that will review the applications with Miller and develop a short list of interviewees.

Miller said he anticipates robust competition for the position.

“Ocean City is an excellent opportunity, both professionally and personally, for those who have the ambition to be a fire chief,” he said. “I’m confident that we will attract a group of very fine candidates.”

The recruitment and hiring process is expected to be wrapped up before the start of the summer season. In the meantime, Ocean City Fire Marshal David Hartley will serve as interim chief.

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FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island approved four ordinance amendments last week eliminating the town’s building committee from several approval processes.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved on first reading two ordinances eliminating the Fenwick Island Building Committee from approving and issuing residential building permits and considering the duration of building permits. The tasks would be delegated to the building official and town manager.

“It’s the process of eliminating the building committee from residential construction permits, but keeping the building committee for the approval and inspection of building permits for

the commercial zone,” said Bill Weistling, chair of the town’s charter and ordinance committee.

The council last week also adopted two ordinance amendments on second reading to eliminate the building committee’s role in approving permits for small cell technology and inspecting properties with nonexistent or insufficient erosion control structures. The responsibilities will now fall to the town manager and an appointed individual.

The town’s building committee is tasked with reviewing building permit applications for construction costing more than $20,000.

The group’s role, however, was called into question last year after it was argued the process was inefficient and time-consuming. At the suggestion of the council, the town’s charter and ordinance committee was then tasked

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It was ultimately recommended the town eliminate the building committee except for reviewing and approving

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Councilman Roy Williams, however, told the council last week he could not support any changes that “weaken the town” and eliminate a check system.

“I’ve voted against it before and I’m voting against it again,” he said. “I think it eliminates a check system. I’m just concerned about what the future will bring.”

The council ultimately voted 5-1, with Williams opposed and Councilwoman Julie Lee absent, to approve the ordinance amendments.

The council last week also opposed a motion to refer the use of the word “shall” in the town code to the charter and ordinance committee.

In January, the council voted to eliminate the word “shall” in all new or amended ordinances in the town code after officials argued its meaning was vague.

At the time, Williams also suggested that all existing uses of the word “shall” be defined as “mandatory” in the nomenclature of the town code.

Back on the agenda for discussion and possible action last week, Williams made a motion to refer the use of the word “shall” to the town’s charter and ordinance committee.

According to a letter from the town solicitor, the word was commonly used in legal circles is used at the state and federal levels to mean mandatory. Yet she reinforced that defining the word would not be recommended.

“I don’t know if I would want to proceed that far,” Weistling added. “That’s just my opinion.”

Councilwoman Vicki Carmean, however, disagreed.

“I don’t think it would hurt to put one little section in there indicating that when the words are used, this is what it means,” she said. “We have a committee, and that’s the purpose of the committee, for you to work through some of those things rather than come up with one person’s opinion. I think it’s up to the committee and the council to make the final decision.”

The motion to refer the use of “shall” to the charter & ordinance committee failed, with Mayor Gene Langan and Councilmen Richard Mais, Gardner Bunting and Bernie Merritt opposed.

… resort asks mSa For Study approval

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FROM PAGE 15 “They did a study for Worcester County to explore a hockey arena and outdoor fields,” Abbott told the Mayor and Council on Tuesday. “It was determined the hockey arena was not feasible, but the possibility exists for an indoor-outdoor sports complex.”

The first step in initiating the Crossroads study is having Meehan send a letter to the MSA requesting it, which the council approved on Tuesday. The study comes with a $49,000 price tag, which will be funded through the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) budget as an extension of the room tax increase.

Meanwhile, Crossroads has already prepared and submitted an outline of its study to the MSA for the potential Ocean City project.

“It is our understanding that the primary purpose of this study is to assess the merits of an indoor fieldhouse from a market and economic perspective and an outdoor field complex that could accommodate youth/amateur leagues and tournaments from an economic perspective,” the proposal reads. “In addition, the study will consider the potential impact that these proposed new sports facilities may have on other existing and planned State-owned assets.”

The Crossroads outline for the Ocean City study does not have any pre-conceived notions, despite a similar study conducted for the county.

“Further, it is our understanding that a primary operating objective of both projects is to generate incremental new economic activity related to sports tourism,” the proposal reads. “Although these projects could potentially be located proximate to each other, it is our understanding that this analysis will be non-site specific. While several research tasks will apply to both the proposed new indoor fieldhouse and outdoor field complex, it is our understanding that each project should be evaluated separately.”

Nonetheless, it appears Crossroads will utilize some of the information and data it collected in the county study for Ocean City’s study where still applicable.

“In addition, we will utilize, and augment as appropriate, the market and economic research previously conducted for a proposed new outdoor sports field complex in Worcester County,” the proposal reads. “As such, the direct new research completed for this study will be relatively limited as it relates to the proposed outdoor field complex as the scope of work will focus on updating the estimated economic and fiscal impacts associated with the project. It is assumed that the previously recommended program for a minimum of eight tournament quality, multi-purpose fields and other related factors will remain the same.”

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Regional Digest Paid Parking Begins In Resort On Monday OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s paid parking season begins on Monday, April 1 and will remain in effect until Oct. 31.

Rates are $2 per hour on the street and in municipal parking lots and $3 per hour in the Inlet parking lot. Handicapped vehicles, with a handicapped plate or visible placard, may park for up to one hour at no-charge on-street or in municipal lots only.

Last year the town converted the old “pay and display” system to new solar powered kiosks with a “pay by plate” feature. Under the new system, users must first enter their license plate number before paying for the desired amount of time, eliminating the need to place a receipt on the dashboard.

Inlet parking lot visitors can pay for the desired amount of time when they park or before they leave a parking space by paying for the amount of time you stayed.

You do not need to display a receipt on your dash. Instead, you enter your license plate at a nearby kiosk and the system will recognize the “paid time” based on a vehicle. Visitors are encouraged to download and pay with the Park Mobile app, which can streamline the process and allow users to add more time remotely if necessary.

A violation of Inlet lot parking will result in a mailed bill of time spent in the lot at $3 per hour, plus a $25 administrative fee. This fee will escalate to $50 if not paid within 30 days. Patrons must pay for expired time prior to leaving the Inlet lot to avoid being billed for additional administrative costs.

Pines Wins Marketing Award OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Department has been named a 2018 All Star Award winner by Constant Contact, a nationwide leader in business marketing solutions.

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Lower School art teacher Rebecca Tittermary’s third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students recently participated in the 4th Annual Artist Trading Card Swap organized through Minnesota resident Nic Hahn’s MiniMatisse.blogspot.com.

Students created miniature pieces of art on tiny cards (2.5 inches by 3.5 inches) using all mediums, such as stamping, painting, drawing, collage, etc. The back of each card contains information about the artist, school and country.

Tittermary collected all the newly designed WPS cards and sent them to Minnesota where Hahn divided and redistributed the trading cards to different schools around the world. The cards were also shared on various social media outlets. A total of 122 schools participated this year, including 94 nationally and 28 internationally, creating a total of 13,593 cards.

Some of the countries included Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Morocco, Canada, Belgium, Thailand, Australia, Slovakia and Japan. The one-of-a-kind Art Trading Cards were a new art form that began more than 20 years ago in Europe. It began with artists trading their work and has trickled into schools to reach young students and inspire creativity and global connection with peers through the arts.

Above, Tittermary is pictured with fifth-graders, front from left, Ashton Browne (Dagsboro), Anisha Batra (Rehoboth Beach), Ayla Yonker (Ocean City), George Sapna (Laurel), Paxton Mault (Ocean City), Ellie Windrow (Bishopville); and, back, Stephen Carullo (Ocean City), Preston Adkins (Selbyville), Jacob Brasure (Frankford), Rebecca Tittermary, Linnea Poulsen (Rehoboth Beach), Hailey Bushnell (Berlin) and Livi Owens (Pittsville).

At left, Jacob Brasure shows off the card he received from a student in Rome, Italy; Hailey Bushnell, bottom, shows one of her card creations in her right hand and the “Wonder” trading card in her left hand that she received from Willets Road School in New York; and Ayla Yonker, right, was shocked when one of her art trading cards was discovered on social media by an established artist in New York who requested to trade cards with her.

Yonker is holding the trading card she received from the New York artist in exchange for her card (shown on the iPad).

Handy’s Retirement From Ocean City Celebrated

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‘Hondo’ A Mainstay In Local Recreation For 39 Years

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Regional Digest FROM PAGE 30 drive results for their organization, are recognized each year.

“Communication is so important in all we do, especially working within a large HOA, to get all the great programs, events and notifications out,” said Colby Phillips of the OPA. “Denise and her team do a fabulous job in keeping the community advised of all the happenings and deserve to be congratulated for this wonderful award.”

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Pictured, front from left, are Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito, Regina and Al “Hondo” Handy and Mayor Rick Meehan; and, back, Council members Dennis Dare, Mark Paddack, John Gehrig, Lloyd Martin, Matt James, Mary Knight and Tony DeLuca.

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MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Long-time Ocean City Recreation and Parks fixture Albin “Hondo” Handy, called the heart and soul of the department for nearly 40 years, was feted with an emotional ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday.

Hired in January 1980, Handy came to Ocean City from the Harford County Recreation and Parks Department. He started as a public grounds specialist, but it soon became clear Handy’s strong suit was interacting with kids, parents and coaches, and he quickly moved to recreation supervisor and recreation manager.

For the next couple of decades, Handy was seen in the gyms and fields at Northside Park or running youth programs on the beach and Boardwalk and everywhere else people young and old gather to recreate and play sports in Ocean City.

A standout athlete in his own right, Handy was a key player on Stephen Decatur High School’s 1970 state championship team.

Mayor Rick Meehan on Tuesday outlined Handy’s long journey through the Ocean City recreation department.

“Hondo played basketball in this very building before it was City Hall,”

he said. “I played softball with Hondo and over the years my kids and now my grandkids have gone through his programs. He has been the heart and soul of the recreation and parks department for almost 40 years.”

Meehan said Handy’s reach went far beyond the boundaries and limitations of the town of Ocean City.

“Everybody in Worcester County knows Hondo,” he said. “He has had a positive influence on everybody he has ever come in contact with. We’re happy for him, but we won’t ever be able to replace him.”

Along with his professional responsibilities, Hondo has had active roles with the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee’s Play it Safe program and the National Alliance for Youth Sports. He has received numerous Governor’s Citation Awards and has been named Ocean City Citizen of the Year twice, as well as Best Youth Organization Director.

To add to his accomplishments, in 2019 the Town of Ocean City’s sportsmanship program was renamed the “Albin Hondo Handy Sportsmanship Counts Program” in dedication of his passion for sportsmanship.

Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said she prepared a long script for her comments outlining Handy’s accomplishments over

the years for the department and beyond, but went off the script in the interest of brevity during Tuesday’s retirement ceremony.

“How do you encapsulate an incredible 39-year career?” she said.

“He has loved this community, but it’s obvious this community loves him.

Whether it was preparing ballfields or running programs, whatever needed to be done, Hondo was there.”

Petito said Handy’s influence reached countless individuals during his nearly 40-year career with the department.

“He has touched the lives of thousands during his dedicated work with the department,” she said. “He has preached the virtues of teamwork and sportsmanship and he has won many, many awards and recognitions over the years. He radiates enthusiasm to all who come in contact with him and he has mentored and nurtured so many relationships.”

Petito said Handy will not be easily replaced and borrowed from the department’s own slogan to illustrate her point.

“We will miss him as the face of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department and we expect him to continue to help others discover an ‘ocean of fun’ in whatever he does in his life,” she said.

OCEAN CITY – Five new Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers have graduated from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class.

The newest Ocean City officers are Margaret Hall, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Schob and Jacob Street. The officers were formally recognized as certified police officers of the OCPD after six months of intense training. Miller was appointed early on in the academy as the class president and spoke at the graduation ceremony.

Additionally, Street earned an award for exceptional emergency vehicle operation.

“Each of our newest officers are former seasonal officers so we are excited to have them join us on a full-time basis,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “We know that they are very capable of serving the Ocean City community to meet our high standards.”

After graduation, the new officers enter a nine-week field training program. During this time, they will perfect the skills they have acquired in the police academy under the direct supervision of veteran OCPD field training officers.

Seacrets Spirits Awarded OCEAN CITY – The 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held last weekend with Seacrets Distilling Company landing a handful of awards.

Almost 3,000 spirits were judged this year. Seacrets Distilling Company took home three awards. Seacrets Handcrafted Vodka was awarded a gold medal, with Seacrets Lemon Drop Vodka and Seacrets Spiced Rum taking home bronze medals.

This is the first Gold Medal awarded to Seacrets Handcrafted Vodka. The ultra-clean, corn-based, gluten-free vodka serves as the base for many Seacrets Spirits and has become a prominent liquor served at Seacrets. Seacrets Lemon Drop Vodka and Spiced Rum are multi-award winning and among the top selling products. They have been recognized for their excellence in nose, palate, balance and finish.

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Reassessment Project To Wrap Up In Fenwick

March 29, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

MBS To Perform Musical:

Disney’s The Lion King Jr. will be performed at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School April 5-6 at 7 p.m. Admission is just $5 for this 60-minute musical. The MBS cast of 30 students is led by Jackie Selba, MBS drama teacher. Pictured, from left, cutting fabric for costumes are sixth-graders Alicia Walker, MaryAnn Rutzler and Danaya Arzadon and eighth-grader Amanda Nicasto.

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FENWICK ISLAND – Field work for a months-long revaluation project is wrapping up in Fenwick Island.

Last Friday, Fred Pearson of Pearson’s Appraisal Services presented the Fenwick Island Town Council with an update on ongoing efforts to reassess all properties within the town’s corporate limits.

“We’ve gone out to the properties, we have reviewed all the exterior information on the property record cards and have taken pictures,” he said.

“That’s considered field work, and we’ve got less than 70 parcels left.”

In January, the town selected the appraisal firm to reassess all town properties after it was discovered Fenwick’s last revaluation project took place in 1976. Officials noted that 580 residential properties, or 75 percent of the people in town, paid less than $1,000 in taxes each year.

Pearson told the council last week that officials with Pearson’s Appraisal Services were making visits to review roughly 800 parcels in town.

“My objective is to make sure everybody gets a fair and equitable assessment,” he said.

Pearson’s firm will also create a database for all information that is collected. He anticipates having all the data in by April 19.

“That’s going along slowly,” he said.

“You’ve got a lot of complicated homes here … It just takes time to do all that.”

Pearson said notices will be mailed to all property owners in May, with appeals to be heard in mid-May. “Everybody has been extremely nice, and I’m sure they will be until they get their notices,” he joked. “I do this all the time. I’m very reasonable and if I’ve got something wrong, I’ll be the first one to change it. I welcome input. Anybody with information to help me do my job better I would like to know.”

According to the town’s website, licensed assessors will review information from the property inspection and analyze and compare all recent property sales in each neighborhood.

Those comparable sales, as well as variables such as age, size, condition and amenities, are used to formulate the valuations in that specific neighborhood.

Property owners will receive a new valuation through an assessment letter, which will include instructions on how to proceed.

For more information, visit fenwickisland.delaware.gov/projects/ or call Fenwick Island Town Hall at 302-5393011.

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Mathias Named To UMES Government Relations Post

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STAFF WRITER

PRINCESS ANNE – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has named former elected official Jim Mathias its new government relations director.

Mathias served in municipal government in Ocean City for decades, including as mayor from 1996 to 2006, before he was appointed to fill out the House of Delegates term for the lateDelegate Bennett Bozman. For more than four years, he served in the House of Delegates representing District 38-B, which encompasses all of Worcester and Somerset counties and a section of eastern Wicomico.

Mathias then represented District 38 in the state Senate for eight years before losing a re-election bid to then-Delegate Mary Beth Carozza last November.

It was the combination of local- and state-level government experience that made him the university’s top choice when President Heidi Anderson decided the University of Mary-

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land Eastern Shore (UMES) needed a promoting the university and procuring stronger presence in the state capital. and protecting appropriations that will “Clearly, his deep roots in Eastern allow UMES to thrive. He highlighted Shore political circles, particularly in ongoing efforts to secure funding for the state legislature as well as Ocean the construction of a new School of Pharmacy and Health ProfesCity, made him an ideal candisions building and advocate for date,” said David Balcom, the additional monies in the state university’s chief fundraiser and budget, among other things. vice president for institutional “It ultimately comes down to advancement. “He's well-conthe students,” he said. “I want nected in state government.” them to get the very best eduSince taking on the role of cation and the best opportunigovernment relations director more than two weeks ago, Ma- JIM MATHIAS ties they can on the Eastern thias said he has “hit the ground run- Shore.”

While the task is no easy one, ning” as the university’s point person Mathias said the decision to take the on public policy issues.

“I was very fortunate while in public position of government relations direcservice to establish a dialogue with U.S. tor was simple. He said UMES was senators and representatives, state the representation of Eastern Shore senators and delegates and local gov- ideals and industries he worked tireernment leaders,” he said. “As someone lessly to support and promote as an who’s been able to build solid, trusting elected official.

“The programs at UMES are in relationships with them, I can bring the school’s needs to their attention in order sync with the Eastern Shore and its economy …,” he said. “There’s a for us to grow successfully.”

Mathias said he has been charged nexus in where a person studies and with reaching out to elected leaders, where they call home, and UMES of-

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While the 2019 General Assembly session ends on April 8, Mathias has already been reconnecting with state lawmakers and agency heads. Balcom said Mathias has a deep understanding of UMES’ role as a public, historically black university and its unique role as a landgrant institution in the heart of a region heavily reliant on agriculture. Balcom noted both of Mathias’ grown children are graduates of institutions in the University System of Maryland, of which UMES is a member.

“He is a good fit for this campus,” he said. “Mathias is knowledgeable about the key players in state government and the process of lawmaking.”

For his part, Mathias said he was excited for what the next chapter will bring.

“This is about the success of the next generation,” he said. “Education is important, enlightening and sharpens rational behavior. And to be a part of that atmosphere with an energetic leadership team is a dream come true.”

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SALISBURY -- Wor-Wic’s newly-redesigned website aims to give visitors an inside look at the college, offering access to information in an easy to use, more attractive package.

Videos and testimonials of department heads and graduates are included to give prospective students a more in-depth view of what they can learn at the college and the jobs they can pursue after graduation.

The new website, www.worwic.edu, provides a more intuitive way for wouldbe students to find information about programs, courses and services offered by the college. Users can search for credit programs and non-credit courses in several ways, learn the difference between credit and non-credit offerings and explore learning pathways to find what is best for them. The design process used input from various departments at the college and included the answers to questions most frequently asked by prospective students and parents.

Support services, application, registration and financial aid processes, as well as how to schedule a tour, are

easily accessible from the home page, as are current news and events, and links to Wor-Wic’s official social media accounts.

Wor-Wic also recently launched a new mobile app. The college-branded app also provides easy access to college information and services. Prospective students and community members can find frequently-needed phone numbers, a calendar of upcoming events and current news. Prospective students can also search for courses. Visitors can sign up for inclement weather and

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Current credit students can view their class schedules or look up their grades. Students who are eligible for online registration can also register and pay through the app.

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JAG President Jill Ferrante, left, presented a check along with members of the JAG Executive Committee to AGH President/CEO Michael Franklin; Todd Ferrante, as chair of the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation; Greg Shockley, chair of the Board of Trustees; and Toni Keiser, AGH vice president of Public Relations.

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BERLIN – The Junior Auxiliary Group recently presented a check to Atlantic General Hospital at their recent new member social at Marlin Moon restaurant as a pledge toward the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Campaign for the Future.

Members of the Junior Auxiliary Group, along with family and friends, joined together at Marlin Moon to recognize the group’s significant contribution to the hospital’s $10 million philanthropic community support initiative. This was the group’s third installment toward its $25,000 pledge.

The Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects planned under the organization’s 2020 Vision five-year strategic plan. Among them is construction of the new 18,000-square-foot full service John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, the completion of the women’s health center in West Ocean City, renovation of existing surgical facilities and expansion of emergency services within Atlantic General Hospital as well as improvements to inpatient care areas.

Ballet Theatre To Present Peter Pan

SALISBURY – The Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre (ESBT) will debut its newest full-length ballet production, Peter Pan, on April 4, 5 and 6 in the Wicomico High School Auditorium.

For the first time in its 28-year history, the pre-professional ballet company is combining classical and contemporary ballet choreography through collaboration with Flying by Foy. See Peter Pan and Wendy fly through the air to mysterious Neverland on a thrilling adventure with a lively cast of characters that includes villainous Captain Hook, his pirates and the dazzling Tinkerbell.

Bringing classical ballet productions to audiences on the Eastern Shore since 1991, ESBT’s repertory includes Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Coppelia, the annual Nutcracker, and many others. Membership is open to all dancers from Delmarva, up to age 18, studying ballet twice a week at any studio. Auditions are held every year in September.

For tickets and for more information, visit www.ESBT.org or contact esbt3084@gmail.com.

Church Announces Grand Opening

BERLIN – Coastal Community Church announced the grand opening of its new facility on Route 50 east of Berlin on Sunday, April 7, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

For over 25 years, the church as served the Berlin/Ocean City area while meeting in homes, schools, storefronts and carpet stores. Now the congregation is excited to announce the completion of a new worship center on a 25-acre campus off Route 50.

Lead Pastor Bryan Pugner said, “This is an exciting season for our entire congregation and our community.”

The new 20,000-square-foot facility includes children classrooms, a state of the art sanctuary and coffee café.

“We are very excited about this new facility,” added Pugner, “It will allow us to serve our community better.”

As part of the grand opening celebration next weekend, the church will feature special music from children.

The public is cordially invited to attend the celebration. For more information, visit the church’s website at www.coastalcc.org or contact the church office at 410-641-3325

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March 29, 2019

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Putting yourself in someone else's shoes isn't easy for you. But if you do it, you'll gain a better perspective of what you need to do to achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There are still some problems you might have to deal with before moving on to your next project. It's a good idea to accept help from those who share your objectives.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): It's time to recognize the difference between those who are truly concerned for you and those who simply plan to use your good nature to their advantage. New ideas become increasingly attractive.

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But that doesn't mean you should tolerate an ill-mannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, and you'll earn the respect of others.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Disappointment darkens the Goat's mood. But close friends rally to pull you through with words of encouragement.

Use their confidence in you to rebuild your own self-esteem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): An upcoming decision might be more difficult with inaccurate information.

Best to recheck the data you have at hand right now to be sure it won't mislead you later.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): An offer you previously turned down might no longer be available. But if you do some checking around, you could find something else that would suit you just fine.

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… Berlin Citizens Express Concerns At Budget Meeting

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FROM PAGE 5 Zack Tyndall (who is now a councilman), was settled for an undisclosed amount in 2015.

“So you put people’s lives in jeopardy by not funding the services,” Holloway said.

Williams said lives were never in jeopardy.

“That’s because we continued to do our job …,” Holloway said. “The fact of the matter is people pay taxes for fire and ambulance service in this town.

Those services have still been provided, but our funding has been reduced. I don’t want to have that be a reason our taxes are going up. I don’t want to hear that excuse.”

Robin Tomaselli, owner of Baked Dessert Café, shared her thoughts as a business owner. She said the increases proposed would affect merchants as well as residents. She expects landlords to increase what they charge business owners in rent if their taxes and fees go up. She said that Berlin remained a seasonal town and that small business owners already struggled to get through the seasons.

“I have to save every dime I can from the busy season to survive the winter,” she said.

Longtime resident William Campion, 85, said he was a retired lock-

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Pictured at Tuesday’s budget listening session were, from left, Berlin Town Council members Thom Gulyas, Zack Tyndall, Elroy Brittingham, Mayor Gee Williams and Dean Burrell. Councilman Troy Purnell was not in attendance.

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smith who lived on a fixed income. If he can’t afford whatever increases the town approves, he’ll be forced to become a charge of his children.

“You should have raised every year 2 or 3 percent,” he said. “You shouldn’t have waited this long. The only thing I can say about it all is there’s an election coming up.”

Councilman Dean Burrell said that while residents might say the council had been slow to act on issues, they

should acknowledge that officials were listening to what residents had to say.

“I wish that we had been getting this type of input for those years that have passed,” he said. “Hindsight’s 20-20.

When you have public meetings – two public meetings a month – and except for the newspaper the attendance is three to four individuals, we think your silence is your approval. That has evidently been a misconception.”

When the issue of the town’s $2.5

million purchase of Berlin Falls Park was raised by residents, Williams explained that selling it would not have a significant effect.

“It would not impact the reserves at all,” he said. “All it would do is pay off the loan.”

Resident Jason Walter told the council he’d used a website, cleargov.com, to compare Berlin’s budget and tax rates to comparable towns throughout Maryland. He said Chestertown, which had a slightly larger population than Berlin, had recently increased its tax rate to .42.

“Our current rate is .68,” Walter said. “You want to claim it’s low. That’s just not true.”

He added that Berlin spent more than Chestertown on general government as well as more on police, economic development and salaries.

“I think my opinion Berlin spends too much is actually fact,” he said.

Resident Brittany Jarman said the town should focus on new ways to increase its revenues. She suggested charging residents to park at Berlin Falls Park during the town’s special events or charging entrance fees at town events.

Williams thanked her for the ideas.

“Most of the input we get is when something’s wrong or somebody needs something,” he said. “Up until these last few weeks it’s been sort of like trying to read tea leaves.”

The Globe owner Jennifer Dawicki acknowledged that the lack of citizen feedback had been interpreted as approval and said it was imperative that residents stayed involved. She asked that the town maintain its single tax rate – not moving to a two-tiered system that would tax residential and commercial properties differently – and that an incremental increase be pursued.

Resident Joe Shelton called for officials to cut the town’s expenses.

“Trim some of your budget to help the taxpayers of this town,” he said.

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FROM PAGE 38 Resident Marie Velong said she resented the fact that town officials had kicked off tax increase discussions with a 34-percent increase. She said they were just trying to shell-shock residents so they wouldn’t object when a 20-percent increase was finally approved. She suggested the town start with a 5-percent increase.

“Then you might get more cooperation and less agitation,” she said.

Velong added that the town should also stop accumulating property it would be responsible for maintaining.

She referenced the Flower Street Multi-Purpose Building and Berlin Falls Park.

“It seems like it’s not the beautiful park we thought it should be,” she said. “We should think about selling it.”

Washington Street resident Jim Manley said that if the cause of the town’s financial problems were water and wastewater expenses, the town should just increase those rates and not adjust tax rates.

Williams said the budget, even if it was cut the 10 percent officials planned to cut it, still needed to be replenished. That, he said, could only be done through a property tax increase.

Manley said he appreciated the fact that the town had scheduled Tuesday’s session but asked why Councilman Troy Purnell was not in attendance.

“What was more important than being here to answer to the people?” he said.

Another resident asked if the evening’s comments would even impact whatever rates the council approved.

Williams stressed that officials hadn’t even discussed the rate beyond the February work session where the range of potential increases was first reviewed. He said the whole reason the town had brought the issue up early was so that residents would be aware.

“Normally we’d be talking about this in early May,” he said.

Councilman Zack Tyndall told those in attendance he’d been “taking notes vigorously” and hoped to make improvements to the budget process in the future.

Resident John Paul Adkins told the council that its auditing company should have identified the financial strain caused by the town’s utility operations.

“They should have been telling you that it looked like there was going to be a problem,” he said. “If they didn’t I’m not sure about the folks that represent you.”

Resident Linsey Parker said the numbers Walter shared indicated the town’s expenses were greater than necessary considering its size. She was also critical of Berlin Falls Park and pointed out that the town was paying employees to support it and was spending money to tear down the old buildings located on the property.

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“It seems to have been bought without any concrete plan,” she said, adding once it was developed, there was the issue of it taking business away from Main Street. “Is it time to cut bait and go so we don’t continue to drain money down the pit?”

Williams said all concerns would be considered though it was unlikely they’d all be solved in the next few months.

“It’s amazing,” he said. “I never heard, less than half a dozen people even talk about that until we had the proposed increases.”

The mayor stressed that the property, which used to be a poultry plant, had been a problem for years before the town purchased it.

“If you lived in the northern part of town, there were times you’d have to

go to the restroom and throw up because of the stink being so awful,” he said. “It wasn’t just for a few minutes.

It was day after day.”

Parker said that if the property had been bought for the good of the town it was still a lot of money.

Williams maintained that the town now had control of what had been an “environmental nightmare.”

“Is the town going to purchase every derelict property?” Parker said.

Williams said that buying the former poultry plant was the only way the town could get control of the property.

“If we don’t take responsibility, there’s nothing that can be done,” he said. “Property rights trump everything.”

Resident Patsy Adkins praised Walter’s efforts to compare Berlin’s ex-

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penses to other towns. She suggested town leaders visit the towns he’d mentioned that had lower costs than Berlin.

“Figure out how they are doing it,” she said.

Another resident suggested the town hold its department managers accountable.

“Managers are the ones spending the money,” he said.

Tyndall said he’d made a good point.

“You got one thing wrong,” he said.

“The buck stops here on our shoulder.

Not our department heads. If we go over budget, it’s our fault. We have a lot of great employees. I stand by them.”

The council will next meet April 1 for a general fund budget work session.

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Obituaries

March 29, 2019

Sally Lee Filling OCEAN CITY – Sally Lee Filling (Klemm), age 71 of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019, surrounded by her three children in her eldest son’s home in The Plains, Va. She was born to the late Ernest and Norma Klemm on June 25, 1947, in Baltimore.

Sally graduated from Eastern High School in Baltimore before attending the Community College of Baltimore where she received her Associate’s Degree in Art. She was a very talented artist.

SALLY LEE FILLING Some of the ways she expressed herself artistically were through designing hats and floral arrangements, creating unique Halloween costumes for her children and grandchildren, planning special events, and her penmanship was beautiful. Sally lived a full life being a wonderful homemaker and raising her children.

After her children were grown, she worked as a floral designer at Forthubers, Flowers by Jane and Windsor’s Flowers. OC Sal had strong ties to Ocean City, spending each summer vacation there as a child. Loving the

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beach so much she continued the tradition with her own family. As she got older, Sally’s dream of living at the beach came true. She socialized with wonderful friends, played cards and pickle ball, line danced and smelt the salty air with her toes in the sand.

Sally was an amazing cook, teaching all three of her children to follow in her footsteps. Friends and family were Sally’s delight. She threw her children the most wonderful birthday parties, made every holiday special with close family and friends and loved entertain-

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A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthews by the Sea United Methodist Church located at 1000 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, Del. 19944. Immediately following the service and luncheon there will be a celebration of Sally’s life at Northside Park Recreation Center located bayside at 125th Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to provide financial medical support for Ernie Perryman, Sally’s childhood friend, who cared for Sally two different times during her recovery and is now battling similar cancers herself. Josh Filling will be collecting funds for Ernie and donations can be mailed to 2555 Veronica, Dr., Chester Springs, Pa.

19425. Donations in Sally’s memory can also be made to St. Matthew’s by the Sea.

William "Shawn" Willcott OCEAN CITY – William "Shawn" Willcott, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. He was born on Aug. 31, 1947, in Modesto, Calif. He served in the United States Air Force from 1972 to 1976, stationed at Andrews Air Force Base.

He retired from the Department of the Army after 26 years as a civilian analyst working in military personnel management.

After many vacations in Ocean City, he became a part-time resident in 1997 and a full time resident when he retired in 2002.

WILLIAM He enjoyed spend- WILLCOTT ing time on his pontoon boat, fishing, riding his bike and watching the sunset over Assawoman Bay. He valued his time with his family and friends and enjoyed talking to his many neighbors on 94th Street.

He is survived by his wife, Joan, of 44 years. Other members of the family include his daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, two sisters and one brother.

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The Dispatch Marks 35 Years In Circulation HOW WE SEE IT

This month marks 35 years in circulation for this newspaper. Whenever we encounter these sorts of milestones, we can’t help but think about our founding publisher, Dick Lohmeyer, who was also our current leader’s stepfather.

To mark the occasion of the newspaper’s 20th year in business, we featured an interview in a special publication with Lohmeyer, who first got ink on his fingers as a young man in the 1950s with the Ocean City Post.

He later started The Resorter magazine and operated a motel before it was destroyed in the ’62 storm. When that storm ruined his hotelier aspirations, he developed the Pier 7 condominium on Edgewater Avenue, started the Maryland Coast Press and then this publication. In all, he spent 50 years in this industry before his May 5, 2005, death. It was an amazing run. The business of reporting the news inevitably causes one to become jaded over time. Lohmeyer was quite the curmudgeon over the last half of his career, but he was an honorable newspaperman who should be credited for being the first to start a free publication here. He figured out a model of giving away the paper in exchange for generating revenue to pay staff and print-

ing costs solely on advertising.

On the occasion of our 35th anniversary, we wanted to share some highlights from an interview Managing Editor Shawn Soper did with Lohmeyer about 12 months before his death in 2004. While there have been some significant shifts in our industry since this interview, many of Lohmeyer’s thoughts remain on point today. You can find the full interview on our website by simply typing “Lohmeyer Q&A” into the search bar.

“The Maryland Coast Press was a real newspaper – a good newspaper with some great writers. But I decided why can’t I bring out a newspaper with free circulation that’s a real newspaper? Just because it’s free doesn’t mean it has to be the history of the hard crab. So I brought out a real hard-core, first-class newspaper with free circulation after selling my interest in the Coast Press. The Dispatch was unheard of at the time. People were suspicious because anything that is free can’t be any good, right? But they found out they could pick up a free newspaper and it was the best newspaper down here.

“The role of a newspaper has not changed, it is to just report the news. If ever my kids were picked up in a drug raid, my wife would disagree, but it has to go in the paper. The paper is like a reli-

gion to me. I don’t want to put it in the paper, but it’s news and it has to go in there. It’s a public trust, and if the trust is broken, you’re not worth the paper you’re printed on.

“The one time I strayed from that was when an old friend got picked up for DWI and he called me. Now he didn’t want me to keep the story out of the paper, but he did ask me to leave out his age, and I obliged.

“The newspaper is like a religion.

There are things you can do and things you can’t do. A lot of times, we’d just as soon not run this story or that one, but that is religion. I got to do it because I’m a newspaperman. It’s public trust and if you lose that trust, you don’t have anything. I take this business very seriously.

“The Dispatch is what it was, and The Dispatch will be what it has always been. It’s never going to be a frivolous, puffy thing. It’s going to be a predictable, dependable companion that you can turn to every week and there are no shocks or anything. It’s a newspaper, and 20 years from now it will probably look exactly like it does now. If you want to be a real newspaper, that’s it. The content will not change.”

We remain committed to that approach today and for the foreseeable future.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Selling Park Not Answer Editor: Berlin has a budget problem. According to the mayor, for the last five years the town has been borrowing from savings to pay for higher than expected costs at the sewer utility.

That this ongoing problem has not previously been addressed by our elected representatives is an issue that the town’s residents need to take up with the council and mayor, and the council and mayor need to address with the town.

But I am not writing to debate the ins and outs of how we got to this point. I’m writing to defend the town’s purchase of the parcel that has come to be known as Berlin Falls Park, which I believe is being unfairly scapegoated for problems that go well and above the purchase of the property.

I did not live here when the chicken plant was in operation. By most accounts I’ve heard, the smell from the plant made the annual spread of chicken manure on the fields, and the monthly odors from the dog food plant, seem like grandma’s apple pie in comparison. When I arrived in Berlin in 2013, the plant was already shut down, the main building crum-

bling, the ponds covered in layers of scum. From the street the plant was an eye sore. And behind it an environmental disaster was looming.

My wife and I moved here because we wanted to raise our children in a small town where they could walk the streets on summer evenings, where they could run outside, where they could play in grass, where the public schools were better than most, where neighbors talked to one another, where community was more than the street where you lived. We were fortunate to find, almost by accident, this wonderful little town. We have called Berlin home for more than five years, and we plan on continuing to call Berlin home well into the future.

Long after our current budget crisis is a distant memory, Berlin Falls Park – despite its ill-fitting name – will stand as a point of pride for Berlin and will provide immeasurable benefits for future generations. The park is a boon, a gift to our children and our children’s children, an open space that needs to be protected, programmed, and carefully planned. The Falls has the potential to be a community gathering space, a place where we come together as one, where we recreate and celebrate all that makes Berlin great.

As we move forward with a plan for

our future, we must remember that the Falls is a jewel in the crown of our town.

Throwing it away for the sake of stopgap financial relief is short sighted and continues the poor planning that has brought the town to the deficient fiscal position in which it now finds itself.

Jeff Smith Berlin

Overspending Continues Editor: The Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of Ocean City continue to overspend taxpayer money. Just recently, we learned that the $34.4 million Convention Center expansion is now going to cost $37.5 million. Originally, the town was to contribute $14 million; now, it is $15 million. Earlier, the state was to contribute $20.4 million; now, it is over $22 million.

Two years ago, the town announced plans to spend $25.4 million on the Public Works and Transit Facility Upgrade Plan at 65th Street. The Town was to contribute $10.2 million, and the Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) was to add another $15.2 million.

A year ago, when the bids were opened, the total cost rose to $35.8 million, a 41-percent increase over previous estimates. Apparently to contain SEE NEXT PAGE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 42 costs, the M&CC scrapped plans for the $10.6 million employee parking garage which was 34 percent over an earlier estimate. In place of it, they decided on a $1.3 million ground level parking lot and gatehouse.

There should have been additional reductions in the project. For example, the bids revealed the bus storage structure increased from $3.4 million to $5.4 million, up over 58 percent.

Further, the bids revealed that the new administration building increased from $4.8 million to $7.8 million, up over 62 percent. Finally, the bids revealed that the service building and accessory structures increased from the original $2.2 million estimate to at least $8.1 million, up an astounding 268 percent. This particular service building with accessories was originally to cost the Town approximately $212,000. Now, it is to cost over $3.2 million, apparently due to a change in the funding formula between the town and the MTA. The MTA portion of the total project increased from $15.2 million to $18 million, up over 18 percent.

Why doesn't the M&CC abandon these projects when the costs rise so dramatically? More importantly, when is the M&CC going to stop overspending?

Vincent dePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City

Officials Fail Ocean City Editor: The inability to get the “Enhanced Special Event Zone Bills” passed in Annapolis just might be a very good lesson in politics. Delegate Hartman introduced (HB789) and Senator Carozza introduced (SB682). These bills would have increased the types of violations associated with the motorized special events bill which passed last year.

While both legislators expected their proposals to pass easily, only Delegate Hartman could deliver his part in the House. Senate Carozza could not deliver in the Senate and the bill was killed.

The last general election continued a trend on the shore, whereby Republicans ran up large gains. While some may celebrate this, I hope the failure of SB682 to even get out of committee may open the eyes of the voters that elections have consequences.

While we will never know for sure, I can’t help but wonder if SB682 would have been introduced by former Senator Mathias if we would have had a different outcome. Jim worked hard for us while mayor of Ocean City and carried that work ethic on to Annapolis as senator. I was saddened to see him go.

If the 2019 motor event weeks in town are crazy again, those who tossed Mathias in favor of Carozza may want to rethink what they did in November of 2018.

M. Scott Chismar Crofton and Ocean City, Md.

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Letter to Congressman Editor: (The following letter was addressed to Congressman Andy Harris with a copy sent to this publication.)

I am writing to you today to express my extreme disappointment in your vote on House Joint Resolution 46 regarding the National Emergency declared by the President on Feb. 15, 2019. Although the Resolution managed to pass the U. S. House of Representatives and was subsequently passed by the U.S. Senate, it was vetoed by President Trump. When faced with a vote to override the President’s veto, you again elected to allow the President to divert funds previously appropriated by Congress for other projects, to now use these funds to construct his border wall. This is in direct violation of Article 1 of the United States Constitution which specifies that Congress alone shall authorize funding of the various agencies of the federal government, not to mention the oath of office you took to uphold the Constitution of the United States.

President Trump had requested funding from Congress for construction of the border wall. When the level of approved funding did not meet with the President’s requested level of funding, he proudly shut down part of the federal government hoping to bully Congress to meet his funding demands. To now permit the president to do an end-run around Congress in order to construct his vanity border wall project sets a dangerous precedent. What is to prevent this or future presidents from declaring national emergencies relating to such matters as climate change, gun violence, the opioid crisis, etc.

In order to declare a National Emergency, it is my understanding that the “crisis” needs to meet five tests. It must be sudden, unforeseen, urgent, necessary and not permanent.

It is my belief that this border wall does not meet any of these criteria.

The Republican Party used to stand for such things as free trade, deficit reduction, entitlement reform and nationalism.

And speaking of the national debt, it stood at $19,947,304,555,212.49 on Jan. 20, 2017, and as of March 25, 2019, stood at a whopping $22,027,998,543,525.24. Instead, today’s Republican Party stands for, among other things, voter suppression and defending any position that President Trump tweets. And, in my opinion, far too many members of the party blindly follow the president to the point that they might be seen as his cheerleaders or perhaps they check their brains at the door when entering the House or Senate Chambers.

Instead of draining the swamp in Washington, all this action has resulted in the swamp becoming even deeper.

I look forward to your response to this issue.

Harry W. Yeich Ocean City

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With the paid consultant offering his recommendations this week on how to raise $1.8 million in new revenue, the Ocean City parking task force will soon need to make some recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

Paid parking begins in Ocean City on Monday. Therefore, it was made clear this week whatever the task force decides will not be implemented this summer season. I was honestly surprised to hear that this week because it seemed officials were trying to raise new revenue for the next fiscal year’s budget.

While it’s disappointing none of this work will bear fruit until 2020, the task force should still come to a conclusion soon on what to recommend to the Mayor and Council. As history shows us, there’s no guarantee the task force’s chosen course of action will be what the full council approves, particularly once the full business community weighs in at future public hearings.

The city’s paid consultant basically suggested adding paid parking to all ocean blocks where there currently is none. First, there was adding paid parking in the ocean blocks from 11th to 33rd streets with 50 percent of the spots possibly being available for property owners through a permit system, resulting in an estimated $600,000 in new revenue. Secondly, using a similar 50-50 split with spots reserved for permitted property owners, the consultant suggested paid parking in the ocean block from 34th Street to the state line, raising an estimated $1.2 million. Together, the two proposals would generate $1.8 million in revenue in the first year, according to the consultant.

Although no vote was taken, neither measure appeared to have the support of the majority of the task force members, especially the broader concept.

Ocean City Councilman Dennis Dare is where I am on paid parking. He knows the final solution will ultimately be a compromise and used an airline passenger analogy to sum up the parking discourse.

“Some people ride coach and some people pay more to go first-class,” the former city manager said. “Some people will pay for oceanfront parking if they want premium parking and some people will stay in coach and drive around and park on the bayside. If there are 50 spaces on a given street in the ocean-block, maybe a dozen closest to the beach are metered. That can be the premium parking and there is a cost associated with that. Maybe that’s a first step.”

The public hammering of the Berlin Mayor and Council continued this week at Monday’s regular meeting and Tuesday’s listening session.

It was nice to see some passionate residents questioning their elected officials, who deserve a nod for taking the oft-harsh criticism in stride and not getting overly emotional. The robust criticism was not lost on the elected officials. Councilman Dean Burrell even said the town has taken the silence from the community over the years as a show of support for their actions and direction. The reality is it was just apathy. That’s why I always giggled to myself when unopposed town council people maintain in interviews they must being doing a great job since nobody opposes them. It’s not the case at all. The people just weren’t interested enough to run. I don’t think that’s the case any longer.

“I wish that we had been getting this type of input for those years that have passed,” Burrell said. “Hindsight’s 20-20. When you have public meetings – two public meetings a month – and except for the newspaper the attendance is three to four individuals, we think your silence is your approval.

That has evidently been a misconception.”

A majority of the criticism expressed at Tuesday’s budget listening session was warranted, but there were many off-base comments that were completely false. The new Berlin library was caught in the crosshairs at one point.

At one point, I began to wonder if anyone was going to pounce on the town officials for the ridiculous signs on Route 113 that warn motorists they are entering an “urban area.” Like the library, which is county run, the town had nothing to do with this decision. The call on those lamebrained signs – wellintended to get drivers to reduce their speed, of course – was the State Highway Administration’s.

Despite all the rhetoric and wishful thinking boasted by state Republicans, the same old scenario is playing out in Annapolis. The governor is largely powerless on most matters, including the minimum wage increase and the post-Labor Day school start bill.

On his Facbeook page yesterday, Hogan seemed to show his frustration, saying, “Inexplicably, the Senate just voted against the will of the overwhelming majority of Marylanders - they have overturned my veto of legislation that reverses our common sense initiative for a post-Labor Day school start.

“In 2016, after years of public outcry, I took action to return to the tradition of starting school after Labor Day. These partisan legislators are now turning back the clock on years of bipartisan recommendations, including a 12-3 vote by an expert task force created by the legislature and the previous governor.

What is even worse: beyond this reversal by the legislature are heavy-handed tactics to unfairly influence the ballot process and any petition to bring this issue directly to you, the Maryland voters.

“Legislators in the Maryland House of Delegates should heed the calls of the overwhelming majority of Marylanders and uphold my veto.”

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A talented group of Worcester Preparatory Upper School students, under the direction of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and Music Director Christopher Buzby, performed the musical The Pajama Game to rave reviews. Beautiful and creative pieces of art, created by Upper School students in George Zaiser's art classes, were on display throughout the room for all to admire. Pictured are Anthony Reilly, Bryn Elliot, Jacob Osias, Devin Wallace, Anderssen Taylor, Natalie Foxwell, Ian Betterson and Kaitlyn Hamer. At right, musical leads Dominic Anthony and Annika Larsen are pictured.

Berlin Intermediate School and Beyond After School Academy welcomed parents to Lights On After School last month. Bob Hulburd led students through designing and painting a new mural in the school. Pictured, from left, are Estefanie Hernandez Contrerez, Sofia Abu-Zaid, teacher Wendy Nash, parent Allison Carmack, Sir Judah Ponds, Alyssa Monteverde, Mallory Kerrigan, Hulburd, Rachael Plata and Julia Knerr.

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Stephen Decatur High School students earned first, second and third place out of 50 participants in the annual Ocean City-Berlin Optimist essay contest.

Pictured, from left, are Ocean City-Berlin Optimist President Charles Smith, Optimist Francis Pilarski, first-place winner of $500 Dori Krasner, second-place winner of $300 Joshua Miller, third-place winner of $200 Lydia Woodley, English Department Chair Sabra McIntosh and Assistant Principal Trevor Hill.

MaryAnn and MadaLynne Rutzler joined Olivia Evans during a recent St. John Neumann Catholic Church Lenten dinner on Friday, March 22. The Most Blessed Sacrament students helped serve dinner to over 150 diners.

The Stephen Decatur High School Kids Against Animal Abuse and Testing (KAAAT) club sponsored its annual pet food drive benefitting animals at the Worcester County Humane Society and Kenille's Kupboard and collected over 600 pounds of pet food. Pictured are Hanna Beck, Julissa Astudillo-Cuevas, Seth Zamm, Nicole Kornetti and Nate Bradford.

Stephen Decatur High School seniors Grace Beres (basketball) and Kevin Beck (track) were named Premier Driving School February Athletes of the Month.

Also pictured are Assistant Principal Dr. Curtis Bunting and Premier Driving School representative Geri Riden.

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Decatur Boys Hold Off Mallards Late

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Wednesday’s annual backyard brawl between the Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep boys’ varsity lacrosse team produced another classic in the long series with the Seahawks hanging on for a tight 5-4 over the Mallards.

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The Seahawks had not beaten Worcester since 2015 although the games are traditionally close. Last year, for example, Worcester edged Decatur in overtime in a game that went back and forth. In 2017, Worcester held on at home, 11-9.

As if there weren’t enough storylines in annual grudge match, each team had new head coaches on the field this year experiencing their first taste of the rivalry. Worcester got a goal from Alec Dembeck and Decatur answered with a goal by Chase Porter as the two teams were tied through much of the first quarter. However, Owen Tunis scored to give the Mallards a 2-1 lead with seven seconds left in the period.

Decatur’s Eric Gwinn gets by a Worcester defender during the first half of Wednesday’s annual rivalry game.

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Decatur’s Tiernan Weinstein scored less than a minute into the second quarter to knot the game at 2-2 again.

Seahawk Austin Airey then scored with 4:38 left in the first half to give Decatur a 3-2 lead. The first half ended with Decatur leading, 3-2, and nobody in the big bipartisan crowd was going anywhere as the sun started to drop and the winds picked up.

Airey put Decatur up, 4-2 with a goal at the 9:41 mark in the third quarter. Tunis then pulled the Mallards to within one again with a fast-break goal on an unsettled situation with just over six minutes remaining in the third to cut the lead to 4-3.

The Seahawks answered quickly with a goal by Eric Gwinn less than two minutes later to push the Decatur lead back to 5-3. Worcester had scoring opportunities throughout the rest of the third quarter and into the fourth, but were repeatedly turned back by the Decatur defense and keeper Tony Scafone.

Decatur’s Brittyn Leonard attacks the goal against Worcester Prep defender Chloe Ruddo during Wednesday’s game.

Meanwhile, with a two-goal lead, the Seahawks were patient on offense and worked the ball around the perimeter while eating up big chunks of clock in the fourth quarter. Worcester’s Cole Berry scored a long-stick goal with just 18 seconds left to cut the Decatur lead to 5-4.

The Mallards forced a turnover and called their final timeout with about five seconds left in the game. Worcester drew up a play and got a look late, but Decatur held on as time expired, touching off an on-field celebration for the Seahawks.

Worcester Prep’s Alec Dembeck makes a move from behind the goal during the Mallards’ 5-4 loss to Decatur on Wednesday.

Decatur Girls Cruise Past Mallards, 15-8

March 29, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team took control early in its game with crosstown rival Worcester Prep on Wednesday, withstood a comeback attempt by the Mallards and ultimately cruised to the 15-8 win in the annual neighborhood clash.

Players from both teams are very familiar with each other from youth leagues and travel teams, making the annual meeting each season special.

The series has gone back and forth over the years with neither team gaining much separation over each other, but in Thursday’s rivalry game, the Seahawks were clearly in control.

Decatur already led 4-1 about halfway through the first half and extended its lead to 5-2 with about 10 minutes left on a goal by Elizabeth Dutton. Darby Moore put Decatur ahead, 6-2, about a minute later. By halftime, the Seahawks had extended their lead to 8-3.

Worcester’s Myranda Beebe cut the Decatur lead to 9-4 just two minutes into the second half, and Abby Reynolds added another goal about three minutes later to cut the lead to 9-5. That was as close as the Mallards would get, however, as the Seahawks continued to score and maintain a comfortable margin.

Decatur led 13-7 late before another goal by Worcester cut the lead to 13-8 with about seven minutes remaining. The Seahawks continued to apply the pressure down the stretch and pulled away for the 15-8 win. For the Seahawks, it was at least the third straight win over Worcester.

The two teams play almost every year, creating a natural rivalry for the two schools just a couple miles apart.

The private school Mallards play in a different conference than the Seahawks, so the game has little bearing on the standings or post-season positioning, but because most of the players grew up in the same youth programs and travel teams at different times of the year, they are familiar with each other and the annual contest goes a long way in terms of bragging rights in the community for the next year.

Familiarity breeds contempt and that goes for the annual matchup between the Worcester and Decatur girls. They might play on the same travel teams or even be heading to the same colleges, or maybe the players hang out with each other on weekends, but when the whistle blows it’s all business between the lines and that showed again on Wednesday.

For Decatur, Wednesday’s win over Worcester avenged a heartbreaking loss to Cape Henlopen on Monday in the season opener. Wednesday’s game with Decatur was the first of the season for the Mallards.

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Decatur’s Anya Knappenberger finished third in her bracket in the USMC girls’ nationals in Oklahoma to earn All-American honors.

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BERLIN – Stephen Decatur wrestler Anya Knappenberger finished third in the USMC girls’ nationals last weekend in Oklahoma City to earn AllAmerican honors.

Knappenberger competed in the 112-pound bracket at the USMC nationals last weekend in Oklahoma City and took third-place by beating Artemesia Matera of California. Knappen-

berger essentially won double AllAmerican honors by finishing third in the grades 9-10 bracket and fifth overall in the girls’ 9-12 bracket.

Earlier this year, Knappenberger, who battled week in and week out on the unbeaten Decatur varsity team, got her moment in the sun when she won the girls’ state championship at 112, the first-ever state title for a female wrestler from the school. Knappenberger swept three matches and didn’t give up a single point on her way to the title.

Seahawks Edge WiHi In Season Opener

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team opened its 2019 season with a win over Wicomico, 31, on the road on Monday.

The Seahawks will rely on strong pitching and solid defense this year as they hope to match last year’s 18-4

record and did both well on Monday in the opener. Hayden Snelsire hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to break up a 1-1 tie and the Seahawks tacked on another run for the 3-1 win in the opener.

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e enjoyed a relaxing family vacation last week.

That’s the first time I can ever recall thinking that way after a trip with my children. I usually am relieved to a degree to get home because I’m so exhausted.

Family vacations with kids, ages 10 and 9, are simply not known for being restful, but in our case last week truly was for the most part.

We took the boys on our third Disney cruise last week with stops in ports in the western Caribbean. On this cruise, we were thankful for the time we had to enjoy ourselves while our kids took part in all the supervised and planned activities aboard. The kids were taking part in gatherings with other kids every day of the cruise. Disney understands entertaining the kids for portions of the day and evening helps to make a wonderful vacation for the parents.

Since the parents are not allowed in the areas where these kids activities are taking place, we were on our own with assurances we would be reached if they needed us. We assumed with our special needs son, Carson, in the mix we may hear from them a couple times a day for behaviors or not understanding what he wants because he’s non-verbal. Truth be told, we were only contacted once by the kids club folks, and it was about an accident involving an exit sign falling on Beckett, who jumped to touch it in one of the hallways.

•When we were not in port, and sometimes even when we were, our days involved breakfast with our kids, some pool time or game playing on the sports deck and then lunch with them.

By mid-day, the boys were ready for the kids club for afternoon activities.

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It was during one of these lazy afternoons when I recalled thinking five years ago I was not a cruise person. I was wrong. I thought the crowds in a confined area would be too much.

That is not the case at all on a Disney cruise. While there are 4,000 customers on board the massive ship, it doesn’t feel like it one bit.

The whole concept behind the cruise is to provide opportunities for parents and kids to enjoy themselves independently. In our case, Pam and I were able to relax alone together for hours at a time each day while the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A vacation should be about making family memories, but there’s certainly nothing wrong with a heaping dose of rest and relaxation. This cruise checked both boxes.

•On the ship, Carson had an entire culinary team at his disposal. It was amazing.

Being gluten and dairy free, eating out for him can be challenging. We can always find something for him, such as a hamburger or grilled chicken, but his options are typically limited.

On this trip, Carson ate like a king.

He had a wide range of options, including pizza, pasta, chicken tenders, seafood, cookies and breads. The best part for him was the gluten- and dairy-free dessert options the chef made available for him daily. Each night he was surprised with different sweet selections.

When it came for the last night and the choice was his for his final dessert, it was an easy call – a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sundae. While there was certainly sugar in it, the sundae was made so he could have it. The delight on his face each night when the desserts came out was priceless.

To top things off the kitchen team gave us six boxes of cookies he could eat on the way home because they knew we had a long drive home.

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•Like most parents, we always ask our kids the favorite part of their trips.

For Carson, it was the kids club and having his own private chef all week.

For Beckett, it was the late-night rides on the onboard water coaster ride with me. One night I even lost our room key on the ride, leading to a massive search and quiet knocks on our room door to try and wake up Pam without awakening Carson. We retraced our steps a couple times while laughing hilariously at the fact it was almost midnight before finally heading to guest services and getting a new key. When I asked the attendant if there were any security questions for me, she made me feel silly, which Beckett loved. He likes when I’m made fun of, I think. She said, “No, Mr. Green, we have numerous photos of you right here to confirm who you are.”

The other highlight for him was nightly karaoke appearances in the club. Pam would take him each night.

He would sit with the teenagers and carry on waiting for his turn. He evidently learned some new terms, which we are not crazy about. Nonetheless, when his time came to sing, he thrived and relished the applause. He was a star, even if it was just for a few minutes late night in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. •What was the highlight for me?

Along with all the fun memories made with my family, I have to say it was afternoon napping, which is a foreign concept to me. With the kids occupied, no Internet service purchased and nothing but blue skies and a breeze every day, I enjoyed short daily siestas in the adult-only area.

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Worcester County Humane Society held its 2nd Annual Bingo Fundraiser on March 2. Funds raised directly benefited the homeless cats and dogs at the nokill shelter. Pictured are event co-chairs Mary Martinez and Diana Snyder.

The i.g. Burton company of Berlin recently presented a check for $2,500 to the Worcester County Education Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Pete Renzi, Wayne Weir, MJ Lofland, all of i.g. Burton; Steve Price, assistant superintendent of safety and WCEF Board member; Charles Burton, owner of i.g. Burton; Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor; and Ray Thompson, Worcester County Education Foundation chair.

Submitted Photos Maureen Kennedy gave a presentation on attracting hummingbirds to backyards at the March 14 meeting of the Ocean Pines Garden Club. Kennedy, left, is pictured with Linda Baker, club president.

In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) annually recognizes a woman who has made a difference in her community. This year, the chapter honored member Jeanne Donaldson Townsend for being the first woman in the state of Maryland to occupy the position of supervisor of assessments in April 1977.

Pictured, from left, are Gail Weldin, regent; Townsend; and Janet Simpson, Townsend’s daughter and vice regent.

Raven Roost #44 Ocean City President Eric Waterman, right, recently presented checks totaling $1,000 to Diakonia Program Director Jennifer Traeger on behalf of the Council of Baltimore Raven Roosts and OC Roost #44.

School’s Soup Bowl Project Benefits Sunshine Fund

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Students at Berlin Intermediate School gathered for a good cause last week as the school hosted its eighth annual Soup Bowl Project.

Last Thursday, students, parents, teachers and community members visited Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) for the Soup Bowl Project. Visitors purchased bowls made by BIS students and then enjoyed a meal together. Proceeds from the event benefit the BIS Sunshine Fund, which is used to help students in need.

“Our children are making bowls for charity,” said Kathi Stevens, art teacher at BIS. “For a lot of them it’s their first experience making something to give away.”

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According to Stevens, the event began years ago after her parents donated funding for a kiln to the school’s art program. As students have had the opportunity to create pottery in the years since, staff came up with the idea of having students sell their projects as a fundraiser.

“They’ve made a piece of art and given it up,” Stevens said. “They’re giving back in more than one way.”

While many students came to last week’s dinner to buy their own bowls, many of the bowls were purchased by teachers and community members.

Sixth-grader Anika Karli came to buy the bowl she’d made but said she’d first become aware of the project last year, when she’d purchased a bowl made by an older student.

“I think it’s a really cool idea,” she

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said.

Karli said that to make their bowls, students started with a hunk of clay and then spent hours shaping and designing bowls before they were eventually fired and glazed.

Karli said what she most enjoyed about the project was how creative it allowed her to be.

Dozens of creations were available for sale at last “You get to de- week’s annual Soup Bowl Project at Berlin Intermediate Photo by Charlene Sharpe sign it like you want,” School. she said.

Principal Ryan Cowder said the Soup opportunity to support a positive cause.

“I love it because with us being an Bowl Project provided students with a valuable art experience as well as the arts immersion school, it gives the kids something really neat to put their hands on,” he said. “They’re proud of their bowls and it’s for a good cause. It’s an art project, and without knowing it they’re helping other kids. It’s a win-win.”

The money raised by the sale of the bowls at Thursday’s dinner goes into the BIS Sunshine Fund. In the past, the fund has been used to buy things like winter jackets and backpacks for students who might not otherwise have them.

“Every year, we identify kids in need and figure out ways to help them,” Cowder said.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 3 Church Street Berlin, Md. 410-641-4066

Worshiping Sundays

At 8:30 And 10:30 a.m. www.stpaulsberlin.org

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Things I Like ...

By Steve Green

Experiencing southern hospitality

A buffer day between vacation and work That my kids will eat vegetables

Listening to a book on a long road trip

People who like what they do for a living What the St. Patrick’s Day parade means for OC’s economy The amazing food on a Disney cruise A few days in a row without rain The DARE program in schools Buds returning to a tree

A tired, wet and sandy dog leaving the beach

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Who’s Where When 28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal hwy.

Friday, March 29: Otto Grundman, 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

(28th St.) Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)

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BRYAN CLARK Fager’s Island: Monday, April 1

OTTO GRUNDMAN 28th St. Pit And Pub: Friday, March 29

DJ DUSTY Clarion/Ocean Club: Every Friday & Saturday

AtlAntiC hotel 410-641-3589 2 north Main St., berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on Piano buxy’S SAlty Dog Dry DoCk 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal hwy.

Friday, March 29: Smooth & Remy Saturday, March 30: Opposite Directions

AARON HOWELL 45th St. Taphouse: Wednesdays

FIRST CLASS Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30 ROBCEE Fager’s Island: Saturday, March 30

CAPtAin’S tAble 410-289-7192 Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 15th St. & baltimore Ave. Every Thursday Thru Saturday: Phil Perdue On Piano ClArion hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal highway Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30: First Class Every Friday & Saturday: DJ Dusty

DJ BILLY T Harborside: Fridays

FAger’S iSlAnD 410-524-5500 60th St. in the bay Friday, March 29: DJ Hook, 9 p.m., Bye Felicia, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m., Victoria Watts Band, 9:30 p.m.

Monday, April 1: Bryan Clark, 6 p.m. greene turtle north 410-723-2120 11601 Coastal hwy.

Friday, March 29: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: Chest Pains, 9 p.m.

DJ BATMAN M.R. Ducks: Friday, March 29

BYE FELICIA Fager’s Island: Friday, March 29

BINGO W/ BLAKE Greene Turtle West: Tuesdays

RANDY LEE ASHCRAFT & SWC Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Wedesdays Smitty McGee’s: Thursdays & Fridays

TRANZFUSION M.R. Ducks: Saturday, March 30

BEATS BY WAX Greene Turtle North: Fridays 127th St. Pit & Pub: Saturday, March 30 28th St. Pit & Pub: Wednesdays Pickles Pub: Thursday

KEVIN POOLE Harpoon Hanna’s: Thursdays

greene turtle WeSt 410-213-1500 rte. 611, West oC Saturday, March 30: Rogue Citizens Tuesdays: Blake Haley

hArborSiDe 410-213-1846 South harbor road, West oC

DAVE SHERMAN Harpoon Hanna’s: Saturdays

CHEST PAINS Green Turtle North: Saturday, March 30

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Who’s Where When Fridays: DJ Billy T Saturday, March 30: Chris Button/Side Project Sundays: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m.

Thursdays: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

EVENT HORIZON Seacrets: Friday, March 29

SMOOTH & REMY Dry Dock 28: Friday, March 29

GYPSY WISDOM Seacrets: Saturday, March 30

FLOWERS FOR TACO Seacrets: Saturday, March 30

VINYL RHINO Fager’s Island: Saturday, April 6

SWELL FELLAS Pickles Pub: Saturday, March 30

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Dry Dock 28: Saturday, March 30 Seacrets: Thursday, April 4 Harborside: Sundays & Thursdays

VICTORIA WATTS BAND Fager’s Island: Saturday, March 30

ROGUE CITIZENS Greene Turtle West: Saturday, March 30

GLASS ONION Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6

hArPoon hAnnA’S 302-539-3095 rt. 54 & the bay, Fenwick island, De Friday, March 29: Dave Hawkins, 5 p.m., Glass Onion, 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: Dave Sherman, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2: DJ Rupe Thursday, April 4: Kevin Poole hooterS 410-213-1841 12513 ocean gateway, rte. 50, West oC Friday, March 29: DJ BK

johnny’S PizzA & Pub 410-723-5600 56th St. & Coastal hwy., bayside Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys M.r. DuCkS 410-289-9125 311 talbot St. Friday, March 29: Opening Party With DJ Batman Saturday, March 30: Tranzfusion

PiCkleS Pub 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Friday, March 29: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: The Swell Fellas Mondays: Karaoke With Jeremy Thursdays: Beats By Wax SMitty MCgee’S 302-436-4716 37234 lighthouse rd., West Fenwick ireland, De Thursdays & Fridays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys

SeACretS 410-524-4900 49th St.& Coastal hwy.

Friday, March 29: DJ Tuff, 9 p.m., Event Horizon, 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: The 19th Street Band, 5 p.m., Flowers For Taco, 9 p.m., Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m., 2 DJs Thursday, April 4: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.

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Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation

Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mac Center, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocomoke branch library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Appointment: 443-373-2667.

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting

5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting

7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-6416876.

Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following meeting and hosts a hands-on workshop the last Thursday of each month. Professional and amateur photographers and new members welcome. Meets second Monday of each month.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting

5:30-7 p.m. Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com.

Third Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Dr., Berlin. Free caregivers group. 410-629-6123.

Every Wednesday Through April 17 Lenten Bible Study

6 p.m. Eastern Orthodox Community of Saint Andrew Church, 33384 MacKenzie Way (off Plantation Road), Lewes, Del. “The Gospel of Mark: The Way of the Cross and the Challenge of the Empty Tomb.”

Everyone welcome. 302-645-5791 or www.orthodoxdelmar.org.

Every Wednesday: Delmarva Hand Dance Club Dance To Sounds of ’50s And ’60s Music

5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Dance lessons with Certified Hand Dance instructor Diane Engstrom on first and third Wednesdays of every month, 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing afterward until 9 p.m,.

All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com or http://-delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-2081151.

Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting

2-4 p.m. Columbus Hall. Anyone of Polish or Slavic descent is welcome. No meetings June, July, August. 410-723-2639 or 410-250-2548.

Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club

10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Visitors and new members welcome.

Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo

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Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994.

Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry

6:30-8:30 p.m. FORGE Center, 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Designed for kids ages 5-65, the program provides a meal, music, games, activities and a life lesson that can be of use to anyone. Christianbased program but does not require the practice of faith to attend. 443-366-2813.

First Saturday Of Month: Writers Group

10 a.m.-noon. Berlin branch, Worcester County Library. Anyone interested in writing is invited to join the group and share a story, poem or essay or just come and enjoy listening to others. This is a free activity. New members are always welcome. The group is comprised of amateur as well as professional, published writers willing to share their knowledge and offer tips on being creative with words.

March 29: Greyhound Bookstore Author Signing

Noon-3 p.m. 9 S. Main St., Berlin. Retired Johns Hopkins University Vice President Ross Jones will be signing copies of his groundbreaking biography, “Elisabeth Gilman: Crusader For Justice.” Come meet the author and have your book signed at this catered event. www.greyhoundindiebookstore.com, 410-641-0291.

March 30: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

7-10 a.m. Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Rd., Whaleyville. $8/adult; $4/child. Buffet includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, has brown potatoes, toast, fruit, assorted beverages. 410-726-0603.

March 30: FORGE Youth And Family Quarter Auction

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., auction begins at 6:30 p.m. 7804 Gumboro Rd., Pittsville. Paddles are $10 for first, $5 for each additional. Refreshments will be available. To contribute items for the auction: 443513-1048 or info@forgeyouth.org.

March 30: Luncheon And Bake Table

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Powellville Volunteer Fire Company.

Soups and sandwiches, oyster sandwiches, bake table. Benefits Friendship UMC. All are welcome.

443-235-1381.

March 30: St. Joseph Festival

11 a.m.-6 p.m. St. Andrew’s Hall, 144th and Sinepuxent streets, Hosted by OC Sons and Daughters of Italy. Lodge members invited to honor St. Joseph, patron saint of workers, and raise funds for local charities, student scholarships. Free admission. Italian specialties, ravioli with meatballs or sausage,

meatball and sausage subs, salad, minestrone soup, zeppoli, cannoli, gelato, fried dough, salami and cheese trays available for purchase. Music by Mario Monaldi Band. Basket and silent auctions, expanded seating area.

March 30: Women’s History Month Luncheon

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tyree A.M.E. Church, 9004 Germantown Rd., Berlin. Free, but donations accepted.

Keynote speaker: Cambridge Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley; host: WMDT TV 47 Good Morning News anchor Erica Murphy. Speakers: Worcester County 2018 Teacher of the Year Karen Holland; Worcester County Public Schools COO/Assistant Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace; Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser; Pastor Ambassador For Christ International Ministries, Berlin, Dr. Rev. Roxie Dennis-Acholonu; Maryland State Conference NAACP Education Chair Dr. Barbra Dezmon. 410-213-1956,

April 6: Ocean City Senior Center Fundraiser

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Carrabba’s Italian Grill. $16 per person. Menu: Chicken marsala with broccoli or mashed potatoes; chicken Bryan with broccoli or mashed potatoes; spaghetti with meatballs and meat sauce; linguine positano; or chicken Caesar salad. All come with a side Caesar salad or minestrone soup and a mini cannoli. Tickets available at the center or at the door. 410-289-0824 or fax 1-855-230-5496.

April 11: Annual Arbor Day Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony, Luncheon

10:30 a.m. Pintail Park, Ocean Pines. Hosted by Ocean Pines Garden Club. A tree will be planted in memory of garden club members, relatives and friends who passed away during 2018. Open to all.

Ceremony includes bagpipe musician, chorus, poems, proclamations and tolling of a bell as each name is recited and soil is placed around the tree being planted. Luncheon at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club follows ceremony. 410-641-5295 or rexerann@gmail.com.

April 11: Free Breast Health Event

5-8 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, in partnership with Susan G. Komen Maryland, offering a free breast health discussion and dinner for area women. Residence by Marriott, 61st Street and the bay, Ocean City. Three-hour “Hope In Bloom” event will address early detection, treatment and survivorship.

Presentations will be given by Roopa Gupta, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist, and Manoj Jain, M.D., radiation oncologist. Keynote address by cancer survivor Darlene Jackson-Bowen, Ph.D., PA. A panel of survivors will also be held for discussion and Q&A. Advance registration required: www.agh.care/hope or 410-629-6820.

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April 11: Friends Of The Berlin Library Meeting

4-6 p.m. Berlin branch’s Dr. Mary E. Humphreys Community Room. Includes business and library information. Guest speaker: Branch Manager Alice Paterra discussing history of libraries in America and the new library. Snacks will be served. Everyone welcome.

April 11: AARP Meeting

10 a.m. Ocean City Senior Center, 41st Street and Coastal Highway (behind the Dough Roller). Please arrive early at 9:30 a.m. for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will discuss good kidney health. Optional luncheon will follow the meeting at a local restaurant. New members welcome.

410-250-0980.

April 13: Breakfast Sandwich Sale

7-10 a.m. or until sold out. Berlin Fire Company, 214 N. Main St., Berin. Breakfast sandwiches only: Choose from bacon, egg and cheese or sausage, egg and cheese. Milk, orange juice, coffee. Cost: $5 for one breakfast sandwich and one drink item. The public is invited to support the Berlin Fire Company.

Berlin Little League Opening Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. Any Berlin Little League member in uniform will receive a free breakfast sandwich and a free drink. 410-641-1977.

April 13: All-You-Can-Eat Chicken And Dumplings

5-7 p.m. Bishopville Fire Department Auxiliary Main Station. Adult: $12; children under 11: $6. Chicken, hand-rolled dumplings, cole slaw, green beans and sweet potatoes, water, tea, coffee. Soda, bottled water and desserts sold separately. Eat-in or carryout. 443-880-6966.

April 13: Bridge Bash And Games Galore

9:15 a.m. Doors open for registration and breakfast (homemade cinnamon rolls, pastries, juice, coffee; playing begins at 9:45 a.m.; lunch, short program and door prizes at noon. Asbury United Methodist Church, Salisbury. P.E.O. Chapter V, a philanthropic organization where women celebrate advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. $30 per person, space is limited.

Four two-hour classes will be offered in March for 4100, location to be determined. 410-873-2126 or cowall@comcast.net.

April 14, April 18, April 19, April 21: Easter Activities

April 14, Noon-2 p.m.: Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, snacks and egg hunt for children up to fifth grade. April 18, 7 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Service, includes Holy Communion. April 19: Noon-3 p.m., Good Friday Service and Prayer Vigil; April 21: Easter Sunday Services at 8 a.m. (informal/traditional), 9:15 a.m. (contemporary worship, child care provided), 10:30 a.m. (formal, child care provided).

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin. 410-641-5433 or CCAOP.org.

April 15: Democratic Women’s Club Of Worcester County Meeting

9:30 a.m., coffee and converstion; 10 a.m., meeting.

Ocean Pines Commnity Center in Ocean Pines.

Food donations for local food banks encouraged.

April 20: All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Dinner

11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. New Hope United Methodist

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Church, 7338 New Hope Rd., Willards. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert, coffee. Cost: Adults/$13. Carry-outs available. 410543-8244 or 443-235-0251.

April 15: Burley Oak Charity Night For Assateague Island Alliance

6-9 p.m. Burley Oak Brewing Company, Berlin. Win prizes, enjoy iive music courtesy of Michelle and Kathy from Full Circle, and enjoy a fresh brew or root beer. All funds raised benefit Assateague Island National Seashore.

April 26-28: Assateague Nature Photography Workshop

Friday: 7 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. Join world-class instructor Irene Sacilotto to focus on strategies and techniques required to produce high-quality wildlife images while capturing moments in nature. Limited spaces available. This workshop will utilize Assateague for field work. Fee. Registration: AssateagueIslandAlliance.org.

April 28: Italian Dinner

4-6 p.m. Church of the Holy Spirit, 100th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Catered by Carrabba’s. Includes chicken Bryan, penne pomodoro, Caesar salad, garlic breadsticks, iced tea, lemonade. Desserts will be available for $1. Tickets: $15, available at the church and at the door on the day.

410-723-1973 or 443-235-8942.

April 30: Registration For Sussex C.A.R.E.S. Conference

“Creating Awareness Of Resources For Every Senior In Sussex County” conference set for May 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Crossroad Community Church, Georgetown, Del. Keynote speaker will be Patricia W. Griffin, Master, Delaware Court of Chancery. Includes lunch and door prizes, vendors. All are invited to learn how to ensure that final wishes are carried out.

Register: 302-396-9518 or http://bit.ly/2019caresconference.

May 9: AARP Meeting

10 a.m. Ocean City Senior Center, 41st Street and Coastal Highway (behind the Dough Roller). Please arrive early at 9:30 a.m. for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will discuss the Living Legacy Foundation. Optional luncheon will follow the meeting at a local restaurant. New members welcome. 410-250-0980.

May 11: Horseshoe Crab Ecology And Tagging Demo 11 a.m. Join Assateague Island Alliance volunteer and citizen scientist Dick Arnold for an informative, hands-on program encounter with horseshoe crabs.

Discover how valuable this living fossil is to the global ecosystem and humankind plus how horseshoe crabs are tagged and why. Refreshments at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Assateague Environmental Education Center, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin.

June 13: Gardens Of Ocean Pines Tour

9 a.m.-noon. Those interested in showcasing their beautiful gardens, large or small, should contact 410-973-1423 or plookner@gmail.com to discuss placing your garden/yard on the tour.

June-Sept. 8 Saturdays: Yoga On The Beach

9 a.m. Enjoy low-impact exercise to increase balance, flexibility and reduce stress to the sound of ambient waves. All levels welcome. Free but park entrance fees are in effect. Donations benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. Bring your own beach towel. Meet at the Shade Pavilion in North Beach parking lot, 6633 Bayberry Dr., Berlin.

Things To Do activities are printed free of charge. To ensure that an event is listed in a timely manner, please submit information as early as possible, since all items will be listed in advance as space permits. Be sure to include the date, name of event, time, location, address and a contact number. Email to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com; fax to 410641-0966; or mail to The Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811.

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St. Patrick's Day festivities were so big I had to spread out the pictures over two weeks. In the second part of my series, I went to Pickles Pub, 28th Street Pit and Pub, Buxy's Salty Dog, Dry Dock 28, Coins Pub, Johnny's Pizza and Pub, Fager's Island and The Original Greene Turtle North

dry dock 28: Karen and Terry Wiles, owner annie Buxbaum and Teresa and Bruce poyner

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Faces

SpoTlighT on The regional reSTauranT and Bar Scene

pickles pub: Bartenders Kyle hutchings, Sarah cooley, douglas Mayhorn, Mike latona, logan dow, Frankie ritsua and colin Topping

coins pub: chef Kim Willey, dawn holtman and owner and chef charlotte Kuti

greene Turtle north: Madalyn Koehler and ryan lafferty

In Places

Fager’s island: Staffers Brooks Wingert, ryan peterson, amy casey, christian cropper, Brittany grove and andrijana Smith

Johnny’s pizza and pub: owner John and hunter hofman, dave gookin and patti Sides

pickles pub: peyton houdeshell and owner Brittney acita

28th Street pit and pub: Bill gallagher, Stephen Masten and Stevie hoffman

coins pub: Bartenders Tim eckert, denise deroche and colleen cerniglia

Buxy’s Salt dog: Bridgette Buxbaum and caela Berrie

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spring in For our FresH seaFood we Have local Chesapeake Bay oysters

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Register online to start your fundraising team or join a team, then join us on event day to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back!

saturday, may 11 • 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Frontier town Campground, Berlin www.relayforlife.org/northworcestermd www.facebook.com/NorthWorcesterRelay dawnhodge@comcast.net or 443-497-1198 djthom421@gmail.com or 443-366-5440

Come Join Us On Sunday

EVERY SUNDAY 8:30 a.m.: Fellowship In The He Brews Cafe

Stevenson United Methodist Church

123 North Main St., Berlin, Md. 410-641-1137 • www.stevensonchurch.org

9 a.m.: Blended Sunday Worship Service

9:30 a.m.: Children And Youth Sunday School

mon.-Fri. 2:30 p.m., sat. & sun. noon

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open 6:30 a.m. 4 days a week Closed Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday

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Voted Best Breakfast In The Washington Post 2005 “Best Of Ocean City” GOLFERS WELCOME • RIDE THE BUS TO US!

Your Hosts, Bob Noll And Law Adkins

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And Real Estate News Monthly Market Update

BERLIN – New local inventory saw a slight boost in February, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal).

New listings that went on the market in February 2019 were up seven percent compared to the same time last year in all three counties. That translates to 580 new listings. Individually, new available units were up by 0.6 percent in Worcester, by 6 percent in Wicomico and by 50 percent in Somerset.

However, active inventory is still lower than it was a year ago. In all three counties, there was a total of 3,053 active listings, which is 20.2 percent lower than it was in February 2018. Active listings were down by 16 percent in Worcester, by 30.3 percent in Wicomico, and by 10 percent in Somerset.

New residential settlements in January were down by 6.4 percent overall compared to the same time last year in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Individually, settlements were down by 24 percent in Wicomico, but were up by 4 percent in Worcester and by 29.4 percent in Somerset. Year-todate settlements across the Tri-County area totaled 235, which is 6.4 percent lower than the same time last year.

List prices reached an average of $228,547 in all three counties, which is 22.6 percent lower than the same time last year. The average sale price, however, was $197,716, which is 10.6 percent higher than the same time last year.

“The local market slowed down a bit in February, which is relatively normal for this time of year,” said Coastal President Bernie Flax. “The decrease in list prices definitely opens a good window for anyone who is considering buying anytime soon.”

5-Star Ranking Achieved BERLIN – BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s premier bank rating firm, has saluted 5-Star Taylor Bank for its continued financial excellence.

Not only has Taylor Bank earned Bauer’s highest rating for financial strength and stability, it has maintained that top rating for 115 consecutive quarters. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates this bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and maintaining this top rating continuously for over 25 years gives Taylor Bank the added status of being a “Best of Bauer Bank.” This designation is reserved specifically for banks that have earned Bauer’s highest rating consistently for 100 consecutive quarters or longer.

“What I find particularly encouraging,” said Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, “is that it’s community banks, like Taylor Bank, that are achieving this status. Community banks base decisions on relationships, not just on numbers. We seem to be coming to a point where human interaction is regaining importance. Technology is an invaluable tool, but only when it enhances the customer experience. Taylor Bank has never lost sight of that.”

Promotion Announced SALISBRY – John W. Breda, president and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced Geri Beigler has been promoted to assistant cash-ier/senior relationship associate.

She will continue working from the bank's administrative offices on Northwood Drive in Salisbury and from the loan GERI production office in Re- BEIGLER hoboth Beach.

Hotel Names New Manager OCEAN CITY – Traci Huggans, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, has joined Dunes Manor Hotel as its guest relations and marketing manager. In her new role, Huggans will be running the hotel’s digital marketing initiatives for its social media channels and websites, creating and implementing seasonal and year-round guest activity schedules and overseeing its public TRACI HUGGANS relations, email marketing, and business networking efforts.

“Traci brings a wealth of energy, creativity, and digital marketing expertise to our team,” says Joanne Cunningham, director of Sales and Marketing at the Dunes Manor Hotel. “Our guests will be thrilled with the inventive activity options that she’ll be devising for them, and we know that her experience and ideas will enable the Dunes to continue to be the preferred hotel among visitors to Ocean City.”

Huggans is the recipient of two Associates Degrees in Hospitality and Business Management from Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury.

“As an Ocean City native who was born and raised here, it’s an honor to be part of the Dunes Manor, which throughout my life has been regarded as a true local tradition,” said Huggans.

“I grew up having tea in the lobby with my mom on summer afternoons and taking part in Christmas festivities as well, so I’ve always had a personal SEE NEXT PAGE

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 6, AT 10:00 AM 11812 GUM POINT ROAD, BERLIN, MD

From Page 58 connection to this historic and elegant landmark hotel. I’m looking forward to making my skills available to my coworkers and to the Dunes’ guests.”

WATERFRONT PROPERTY FOR AUCTION

THIS 26,353 SQ FT WATERFRONT LOT WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL VIEW WILL BE AUCTIONED ON SATURDAY, APRIL 6, AT 10:00 AM.

Internal Auditor Welcomed OCEAN CITY – Reid Tingle, president & CEO of Bank of Ocean City, along with the Board of Directors, has welcomed Amy Catlin as internal auditor/assistant vice president.

Catlin joins the Bank of Ocean City with over nine years of banking experience, specializing in internal audit. She is an AMY CATLIN audit professional who has completed multiple banking courses through ProBank, Wilmington University and Independent Community Bankers of America. She will graduate this year with a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University and also from Maryland Banking School.

Hospital Recognized SALISBURY – Vermont Oxford Network has awarded a “Center of Excellence in Education and Training for Infants and Families Affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome” designation to Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

The award recognizes that at least 85 percent of the multidisciplinary care teams participating in the Maryland Patient Safety Center’s “Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Collaborative: Improving Care to Improve Outcomes” completed universal training for care of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

Neonatal abstinence syndrome is drug withdrawal syndrome experienced by infants exposed to opioids while in utero. Infants born with NAS are more likely to have respiratory complications, feeding difficulty, low birthweights, and extended hospital stays.

“By providing our NAS caregivers quality, evidence-based education, we help our community in several ways, including improving the health of infants affected

by NAS, reducing associated health care costs, and most importantly, improving the patient and family experience,” said ANGELA HOUCK Angela Houck, DNP, RNCNIC, clinical supervisor of PRMC’s Special Care Nursery. “Our overall goal is to reduce total length of stay, while empowering families to be active providers in their child’s transition to home.”

Maryland Patient Safety Center partnered with VON to provide 32 hospitals in the state universal training designed to standardize care policies. The collaborative approach to universal training included rapid-cycle distribution of current evidence-based practices to the entire interdisciplinary workforce engaged in caring for substance-exposed infants and families.

This approach has been proven to reduce length of hospital stay and length of pharmacologic treatment while increasing family satisfaction.

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PROPERTY OPEN FOR INSPECTION: THURSDAY, APRIL 4 - 3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM For private showing call 410 546 2425

**Due to the extreme renovations needed for the home located on the property, the Estate is crediting $18,000 to the new owner for demolition, if desired.**

WWW.PRAUCTIONS.COM 5% BUYER’S PREMIUM, $25,000 DOWN

This property features beautiful views of Turville Creek & Glen Riddle Golf Course. With a large waterfront yard, this property is only a short distance from Ocean City Inlet and is surrounded by several golf courses. Ocean Downs Casino & Race Track is only one mile away!! There is piling for a dock, a private boat ramp and a very rare boat house in Worcester County complete with a large room on the back. This unique property is located in a great Blue Ribbon School District. Worcester County Tax Map 21, Parcel 20.

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Winning the People’s Film Award at the 3rd Annual OC Film Festival Sunday Award Ceremony were Eric Myrieckes, JaVenna Myrieckes, and Kyle Tingle with their documentary “End the Silence.”

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch

People

By Jeanette Deskiewicz

FEATuRiNg THOSE HELPiNg CAuSES iN THE RESORT AREA

Featuring his film “Leap of Faith” in the Locally-Sourced Short Film category, was filmmaker Nick Szpara, hanging with Faith Erline and Kathy Kreft at the OC Film Festival Friday Night Kickoff Party.

In Society

March 29, 2019

Driving vehicles in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Sgt. Mance McCall and Ofc. Bobby McCauley of Maryland Natural Resources Police.

At the Friday Night Kickoff Party, Ocean City Film Festival Director William Strang-Moya celebrated the event’s success with his proud grandparents, Joan and Chuck Strang.

Promoting the March 30 St. Joseph’s Festival at St. Andrew’s Hall, were Deb Reda and Denise Buccheri during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The 3rd Annual OC Film Festival wrapped up at Sunday’s Award Ceremony with local filmmakers Brett Hammond and Michael Healy in attendance.

The 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade grand marshals, Frances and Michael Patrick Kelly, got ready for the festivities to begin.

Long & Foster Real Estate participated in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade with Manager Stan Zaremba and Senior VP Cindy Ariosa leading the way.

Highlighting this year’s OC Film Festival was the feature “The Biggest Little Farm” with Director John Chester and Executive Producer Erica Cramer taking home the Damn Fine Film Award at Sunday’s Ceremony.

Ocean City Art League staffers Su Fiske and Katie Brown welcomed guests into the Friday Night Kickoff Party for the 3rd Annual OC Film Festival.

The Dispatch Classifieds

March 29, 2019

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

HELP WANTED

PICKLES PUB: Liquor Store and Kitchen help needed. Apply within.

8th St & Philadelphia Ave. OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PT/FT CLEANING PERSON $15/Hr. for a large Ocean City home. Must be honest, reliable, meticulous, drug free, intelligent.

Fax resume to 410-208-3633 or email atlanticptrehab@aol.com.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FULL MOON SALOON: Hiring Food Expeditor. Great Salary.

Apply in person. 12702 Old Bridge Road. West Ocean City. ___________________________ HOUSEKEEPERS: Sun Hospitality is now hiring Year round Housekeepers. Apply in person starting March 5th. Coconut Malorie, 200 59th St. Bayside, OC ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE: Now hiring Landscape/Hardscape employees in Bishopville, MD. 2-4 spots open. Must be able to pass a bckgrnd ck. & have valid DL. Please call Erin at 410-251-7351 for any information or inquiries.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DENTAL OFFICE: Busy Dental Office looking for Dental Assistant with Radiology Cert, good clinical & keyboard skills. Also, Front Desk position. Dental knowledge and good keyboard skills required. M-F, FT w/ many benefits. Fax 410-213-2955 or Email: contact@atlanticdental.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOUTHSIDE GRILL WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious,

Assawoman Ale Shoppe Hiring for all positions.

Apply within store.

52nd Street, Bayside, OC.

Busy Berlin Internal Medicine Practice Now Hiring PT MEDICAL ASST

Patient Friendly & EHR Knowledgeable.

Fax resume to: 410-629-0544

Now hIrINg!

all posItIoNs

applY IN pErsoN The Spinnaker 18th St & Baltimore Ave 11am-2pm

NOW HIRING AWESOME PEOPLE

Holding open interviews

EVERDAY! 11am-2pm for:

•SERVERS •HOSTS •BUS STAFF •KITCHEN STAFF •SECURITY

Come by and join our 2019 family!

54th ST OCMD 410-723-5565

Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop

PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

Deadline For Insertions, Cancellations And Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard. willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy, 410-2131572.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OFFICE MANAGER: FT/YR. Seeking bright, energetic individual for our small office. Exp w/Word, Excel and QBooks. Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills. Rental experience a plus. Send resume to Fred@paradiseoc.com.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YARD WORK - Full time, year round position. Berlin-West Ocean City area private residence. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, errands and light handyman chores. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Must be experienced, dependable, trustworthy, and have excellent references.

Call for interview Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm 410-289-4444 Ext. 119.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD NORTH: Hiring Year Round Full Time Server. Must have experience and be flexible with hours and shifts. Apply North Ocean City Location, 130th Street, Wed-Sun. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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NOW HIRING SUMMER 2019

• Make lifelong Friends • housing assistance & paid Internships available • live & work at the Beach

Come see Us at the ocean City Job Fair on March 31 From 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

applY Now MyTelescopePictures.com/Employment

NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $12-$16 per hour.

Flexible Hours, Great Working Atmosphere.

Apply within, Downtown location 710 Philadelphia Ave, OC, 410-289-1200

Are you a motivated hard-worker interested in kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing?

Coastal Kayak in Fenwick Island is hiring for the 2019 season! Guides, instructors, beach staff, office staff if you are willing to learn... we can train you!

Email Info@CoastalKayak.com for app.

Come Join Our WinningTeam!

Now accepting applications for the following positions: FRONT DESK RESERVATIONS RECREATION ROOM INSPECTOR ROOM ATTENDANT MAINTENANCE PAINTER SERVER BARISTA HOSTESS LINE COOK We are looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk.

We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Full Time Customer Service Associate (Bank Teller and Desk Duties)

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity in the banking industry at a company with a great reputation, then consider this position. Taylor Bank is seeking individuals that thrive in a team-focused, variable-paced, and supportive work environment.

Our employees want to make a positive impact in their community and strive to put extraordinary into everything they do. Branch staff refer products and services, if these meet the needs of our customers, which supports our relationship banking philosophy.

This is a year-round, variable hourly (30-40 hours) position. Branch locations include our Worcester County and Chincoteague, Virginia markets.

Banking experience not required.

Come join our team! To apply for available positions and learn more about our amazing benefits and culture, please go online to taylorbank.com, click on about us and visit our career page.

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$15/Week For Minimum Of Five Lines • $2 Thereafter Per Line Display Classified Ads: $20/Week Per Column Inch (Contract Discounts Available)

Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal Banker position available at our North Ocean City location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to Kelly Drexel at 12831 Coastal Highway, OC, MD 21842 or email: kelly.drexel@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 4-8-2019 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

Work With the Best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We Invite You to be a Part of our Family!

Year round - Full/part time ~POOL MANAGER ~SERVER ~BARTENDER ~HOSTESS/HOST ~BUSSER ~ROOM ATTENDANT ~HOUSEKEEPING HOUSESTAFF ~MAINTENANCE ~PAINTER ~INCOME AUDITOR FREE EMPLOYEE MEALS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

FAX RESUME & SALARY REQ. to: 410-723-9109 Online at www.clarionoc.com APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL 10100 COASTAL HWY. OCEAN CITY, MD. 21842 EOE M/F/D/V

LOOKING FOR A CAREER WITHOUT THE STUDENT DEBT?

Consider a career in plumbing!

We are looking for a FT Plumbing Apprentice to join our team. Starting pay $13-15/hour Health Insurance, Paid time off, 7 paid holidays & retirement REQUIREMENTS: - Must have hand tools, clean driving record -Must pass drug test and background check Email your resume/work experience to: seasidelauren@gmail.com Or apply online at: www.SeasidePlumbingInc.com

PUT YOUR LOGO IN COLOR FOR JUST $10

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

Deadline For Insertions, Cancellations And Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is Required. We Accept Visa & MasterCard.

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER

March 29, 2019

CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS

Must have : Tools, Trans Driver’s License Exp. Required!

PATTERSON & SONS BUILDERS Call 410-641-9530

DELIVERY DRIVER

Weekly newspaper seeks reliable, experienced DELIVERY PERSON with covered van.

Early morning work once a week.

Solid Pay

Email letter of interest to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com

Seeking YR, EXPERIENCED

LINE COOKS SERVERS BARTENDERS Apply within Wednesday - Sunday 11 AM - 10 PM

RESTAURANT MANAGER YR/PM Entry Level Position Banquet exp. a plus

Inquire Within 32 Palm at Hilton Suites 3200 Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, MD

Now accepting applications for the following

Full Time, Seasonal Positions BARTENDER HOST/HOSTESS SERVER AM LINE COOK PM/OVERNIGHT HOUSEPERSON ROOM ATTENDANT 2 15th Street, Ocean City, Maryland Apply in person or email resume to duran.showell@marriott.com No phone calls, please All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

www.courtyardoceancity.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVERS HOSTESSES

ALL POSITIONS!

Apply In Person Nantuckets Fenwick Island

Apply In Person Lobster Shanty Fenwick Island

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Classifieds

watEr daMagE rEstoratIoN tEChNICIaNs & MaNagErs

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WORK ON THE BEACH IN OCEAN CITY, MD.

Immediate openings:

OVERNIGHT PREP MGR. KITCHEN STAFF Apply in Person or Online www.smittymcgees.com 302-436-4716 The Moore Companies Now Hiring

The Moore Companies of Berlin, MD are in need of Landscape Laborers & persons with Irrigation knowledge.

Our serving areas include Selbyville & Millsboro, De and Ocean City, WOC, OP & Berlin, MD. Valid driv.’s lic. required.

Call 410-641-2177 or email office@themoorecompanies.com to schedule an interview

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST (FULL TIME)

A caring. dependable person with excellent communication skills in person and on the phone. Dental experience in insurance and dental procedure knowledge is required.

Fax resume to 302-732-3855 or email to brafmanfamilydentistry@mchsi.com Immediate opening with benefits.

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER

Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal Banker position available at our Talbot Street location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to Jennie Rice at 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: jennie.rice@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 4-8-2019 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

•NIGHTWATCH

•FUEL DOCK/DOCK HAND

BOOKKEEPER

Busy hotel is seeking a year round full time Sales Secretary. Must have hotel sales experience. Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate, proficient in Excel, Word & Publisher. Sales CRM experience a plus. Exceptional people skills, professional phone & email etiquette a must. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: SALES SECRETARY P.O. BOX 467 BERLIN, MD 21811 EOE M/F/D/V

11PM-7AM SHIFT

For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

salEs sECrEtarY

dECK CoatINg applICators INtErIor rEModElINg proFEssIoNals lEad CarpENtEr/FraMErs

Now Hiring

IND IA N RIVE R M A RI NA NOW H IRING !

• Rent Umbrellas & Chairs To Beachgoers • Now Hiring Students For Over 80 Positions • Make Friends & Memories • Earn Valuable Sales & Customer Service Skills • Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips

IICrC certifications a plus

Please apply in person 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD or online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours

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Local real estate company is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and numerous rental accounts. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and accuracy are important qualifications.

Good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly is a must. Proficiency in QuickBooks, Word and Excel is required. Real Estate office experience a plus! The position is Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM (some flexibility in hours).

Please email resumes to: bookkeeper19930@gmail.com

aUtoMotIVE

grEat opportUNItIEs! In business for 35 years - we have auto/Marine parts stores, service Centers and a Used Car dealership and still growing! due to some recent retirements along with expansion, we are hiring for additional: - Experienced technicians - Up to $27.00 hr.

- oil lube - tire techs - Maryland state Inspector - Experienced tow truck drivers-Very competitive pay!!

- auto parts and service Counter associates locations in the Bethany Beach, rehoboth Beach and ocean City Maryland areas.

Company matched retirement plan and much more!!

Call: 443-373-1324 or 443-497-0465 Come grow with us ...Plenty of room for advancement!!

DENTAL ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Experienced Dental Assistant for busy dental office in Dagsboro, DE. Self-motivated, responsible, and good communicator. Hours M-T 8-5 Friday 8-1. Benefits available.

Call 302-732-3852 or email resume to brafmanfamilydentistry@mchsi.com

PART-TIME DEPOSIT ACCOUNT RESOLUTION/ RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Farmers Bank of Willards has a part-time Deposit Account Resolution/Research Specialist position available. Looking for professional and detail oriented individuals with extraordinary communication and organizational skills. Banking experience preferred.

Please send resume to Terry Sparrow at P.O. Box 10, Willards, MD 21874 or email: terry.sparrow@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 4-8-2019

“Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

CONSTRUCTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER Responsibilities include, but not limited to… organizing, purchasing, receiving, facilitating deliveries, scheduling vehicle & equipment maintenance.

Please apply in person at :11935 Hammer Road, Bishopville, MD Email your resume to: AllStates@AllStatesConst.com Apply online:http://allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

Experienced Screen Print Operator

Position open immediately as a press operator on automatic screen printing presses for t-shirts. Excellent salary and paid vacation. Full-Time position. Must be experienced in press set up, ink matching and all aspects of screen printing in a commercial environment.

Please send email with job history, and contact info to: bregan@redsuncustom.com

B.E.S.T. Motels Now Hiring

Desk Clerks

for 2019 Season

Apply In Person, ONLY 12 noon-3pm Tuesday –Friday ONLY Executive Motel 3001 N Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD

All Shifts Available

higgins Crab house now taking applications:

•Exp. lIqUor storE attENdaNt please apply in person Fri-sun, 10am-7pm 128th st., ocean City

Selbyville Goose Creek Fenwick Goose Creek Hiring for all positions.

For Both Locations Apply Online www.mygcjob.com

B.E.S.T. Motels Now Hiring

Housekeepers

for 2019 Season

Apply In Person, ONLY

12 noon-3pm Tuesday-Friday ONLY

Executive Motel 001 N Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD

rENtals

WEEKLY RENTAL:4BR, 2 1/2BA. Fully furnished. W/D, Pool, Tennis Court. Quiet community. 7 miles from the beach. $2,500 per wk.

Call Mike for details. 410-877-3894 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAL BAYSIDE RENTAL: Sleeps 4-6, 2BR, 2BA, AC, W/D, WiFi, fully furn. $14,000 + sec. dep & util’s. Call Mike 410-603-6120.

Avail. May-Sept 12th.

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LOOKING EVERYWHERE? CHECK HERE FIRST!

The Dispatch classified pages can point you in the right direction.

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Classifieds

rooMMatEs

SEASONAL ROOMMATES:Looking for College age female roommates for seasonal rental. Call Tricia 443-610-4644.

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rENtals waNtEd we want Your rentals!

We manage nice and updated long term rentals in Mid-North Ocean City area.

Our business will take care of all the details in renting your property. please contact us: “JNBINVESTMENTS-HILDA” on 302-222-6310 We have references available

rEal EstatE

HOME FOR SALE: Ocean Pines.

4 Lrg. BR, 2BA. Great floor plan.

Lrg. kitchen, FP, Deck. Golf Course Lot. $349.000. Call 410726-0698 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––-

CoMMErCIal

WEST O.C. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES AVAILABLE: 3 Offices/Retail and 2 Warehouses.

Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

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hopINg to BUY Looking to Buy

E.D.U.’s West Ocean City Call David 443-880-0089

sErVICEs

HANDYMAN SPECIALIST: General maintenance of all types, All powerwashing. Build/Stain/PWash Decks. Drywall repair. Painting.

Property Management. Call for any other odd jobs! Joe 443-610-4644.

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Ceja’s Landscaping

& More!

•YARD MAINTENANCE •PAINTING •POWER WASHING 410-251-3425 410-202-2545

Boats

SEEKING BOAT SLIP: Seeking Seasonal Boat Slip in OC for a 22’ Pontoon Boat. Call Dan 717-7994456.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––BOAT SLIP RENTAL: Robyn Drive Bayside. $2,000 for season.

Hose & water access. Call 717870-8454.

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Yard salEs

ESTATE SALE: Sat. 3/30, 8am1pm. Everything must go! Yard equip., tools, hshld, records, books, furn. Too much to mention!

13329 Nantucket Rd, Montego Bay, Ocean City.

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For salE

SADDLE FOR SALE: Circuit Elite, English. Brown. Used but in great condition. Call for details.

410-713-9139.

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RIDE THE B.

ANYWHERE IN OC

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March 29, 2019

Legal Notices

LEGAL RATES

Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. Deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information, call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000065

JOHN WOOD PLAINTIFF V THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. DUCKETT (Deceased) DEFENDANT and JOHN H. DUCKETT Personal representative of the Estate of WILLIAM F. DUCKETT (Deceased) DEFENDANT and WILLIAM C. DUCKETT Personal representative of the Estate of WILLIAM F. DUCKETT (Deceased) and WORCESTER COUNTY Defendant and Unknown owner of property described as 1 ACRE N SIDE ST MARTINS NECK ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, Parcel No. 05-004489, the unknown owner's heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title, and interest Defendants and All persons that have or claim to have an interest inproperty described as l AC N SIDE ST MARTINS NECK RD, BISHOPVILLE, Parcel No. 05-004489, Deed Ref. 233/118, Assessed to William F. Duckett Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following parcel, sold by Phil Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and Treasurer of Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, and described as follows: 1AC N. SIDE ST. MARTINS NECK ROAD, BISHOPVILLE; Parcel No. 05-004489; assessed to WILLIAM F. DUCKETT. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to re-

deem the property has not been paid.

It is thereupon, this 7th of MARCH, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in The Dispatch for Worcester County, once a week for three successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court and answer the Complaint or redeem the property by MAY 12, 2019; and that the failure to answer the Complaint or redeem the property within the time limit set forth above may result in a final judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 15, 2019

BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY JUDGE FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 3x 3-15, 3-22, 3-29

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17751

To all persons interested in the estate of AUDREY H. SNYDER, AKA: AUDREY JOHNSON SNYDER, ESTATE NO. 17751. Notice is given that KATHY A. EITNER, 808 OAK DRIVE, MOREHEAD, NC 28557 was on MARCH 05, 2019 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of AUDREY H. SNYDER, who died on FEBRUARY 28TH, 2019 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the

Register of Wills on or before the 5TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Any persons having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned persona representative or file their objections with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the 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.

Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 15, 2019 KATHY A. EITNER Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-15, 3-22, 3-29

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17749

To all persons interested in the estate of LORRAINE SWENA SCHOOLFIELD, ESTATE NO. 17749. Notice is given that ED L. MARSHALL, 402 CEDAR STREET, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 and TOMMY R. MARSHALL, 908 LAUREL STREET, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 and DEBORAH MARSHALL REVELS, 908

LAUREL STREET, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 was on MARCH 07, 2019 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of LORRAINE SWENA SCHOOLFIELD, who died on FEBRUARY 12TH, 2019 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Any persons having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned persona representative or file their objections with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the 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.

Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 15, 2019

ED L. MARSHALL TOMMY R. MARSHALL DEBORAH MARSHALL REVELS Personal Representatives True Test Copy TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-15, 3-22, 3-29

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GREGORY P. JIMENO, ESQ. JIMENO & GRAY, PA 7310 RITCHIE HIGHWAY SUITE 900 GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17740

To all persons interested in the estate of DONNA FRAGER, AKA: DONNA L. FRAGER, ESTATE NO. 17740. Notice is given that MICHAEL T. DAMERON, 1184 GREEN HOLLY DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409, was on MARCH 11, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DONNA FRAGER, who died on JANUARY 12, 2019 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

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Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 22, 2019 MICHAEL T. DAMERON Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-22, 3-29, 4-05

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THE LAW OFFICE OF ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, PC ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, ESQ. 213 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 206 SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17759

Notice is given that the REGISTER OF WILLS COURT of NEW CASTLECOUNTY, DE, appointed ERIC R. KRAWCHUK, 38 WAGNER LANE, COATESVILLE, PA 19320, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of ALEX KRAWCHUCK, JR, AKA: ALEXANDER KRAWCHUK, JR., who died on NOVEMBER 15, 2018, domiciled in DELAWARE, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, ESQ., whose address is 213 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 206, SALISBURY, MD, 21801.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other writ-

ten 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 22, 2019 ERIC R. KRAWCHUK Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESTOCTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 3-22, 3-29, 4-05

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DAVID B. DOUSE, ESQ. WEBB CORNBROOKS WILBER VORHIS DOUSE & LESLIE LLP 115 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 610 SALISBURY, MD 21803 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17774

To all persons interested in the estate of ANITA REEVES, ESTATE NO. 17774. Notice is given that RICHARD C. HONOUR, 19211 64TH PLACE NE, KENMORE, WA, 98028, was on MARCH 19, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ANITA REEVES, who died on MARCH 9, 2019 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 19TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 22, 2019

RICHARD C. HONOUR Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-22, 3-29, 4-05

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LAW OFFICES OF COATES, COATES & COATES, PA 6200 COASTAL HWY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000062

JOHN WOOD PLAINTIFF V THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. DUCKETT (Deceased) DEFENDANT and JOHN H. DUCKETT Personal representative of the Estate of WILLIAM F. DUCKETT (Deceased) DEFENDANT and WILLIAM C. DUCKETT Personal representative of the Estate of WILLIAM F. DUCKETT (Deceased) DEFENDANT

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and WORCESTER COUNTY Defendant and Unknown owner of property described as .5 ACRES N SIDE ST MARTINS NECK ROAD, BISHOPVILLE, Parcel No. 05-004497, the unknown owner's heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title, and interest Defendants and All persons that have or claim to have an interest inproperty described as .5 AC N SIDE ST MARTINS NECK RD, BISHOPVILLE, Parcel No. 05-004497, Deed Ref. 233/118 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following parcel, sold by Phil Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and Treasurer of Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, John Wood, and described as follows: .5 AC N. SIDE ST. MARTINS NECK ROAD, BISHOPVILLE; Parcel No. 05-004497; assessed to WILLIAM F. DUCKETT. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem the property has not been paid.

It is thereupon, this 14th of MARCH, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in The Dispatch for Worcester County, once a week for three successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court and answer the Complaint or redeem the property by 13th of MAY, 2019; and that the failure to answer the Complaint or redeem the property within the time limit set forth above may result in a final judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 22, 2019 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY

JUDGE FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

True Test Copy Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 3-22, 3-29, 4-5

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LAW OFFICES OF COATES, COATES & COATES, PA 6200 COASTAL HWY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000086

JOHN WOOD 216 N. 32nd Street, Apt. B Richmond, VA 23223 PLAINTIFF V HARRY SCHEMINANT 1802 Woodrail Drive Millersville, MD 21108 DEFENDANT and TODD SCHEMINANT 1802 Woodrail Drive Millersville, MD 21108 DEFENDANT and WORCESTER COUNTY Serve on: Maureen Howarth, Esq. One West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant and Unknown owner of property described as Lot 255 WHITE PINE LANE PL WHITE HORSE PARK PH 2, Parcel No. 03-122344, the unknown owner's heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title, and interest Defendants and All persons that have or claim to have an interest inproperty located in Worcester County, MD described as LOT 255 WHITE PINE LANE PL WHITE HORSE PARK PH 2, Parcel No. 03-122344, Assessed to Harry Scheminant and Todd Scheminant Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following

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parcel, sold by Phil Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and Treasurer of Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, and described as follows: LOT 255 2000 SQ FT WHIE PINE LANE PL WHITE HORSE PARK PH 2; Parcel No. 03122344; assessed to Harry Scheminant and Todd Scheminant.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem the property has not been paid.

It is thereupon, this 14th of MARCH, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in The Dispatch for Worcester County, once a week for three successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court and answer the Complaint or redeem the property by MAY 13, 2019; and that the failure to answer the Complaint or redeem the property within the time limit set forth above may result in a final judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 22, 2019 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

True Test Copy Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 3-22, 3-29, 4-5

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B. RANDALL COATES, ESQ. COATES, COATES & COATES PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

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ESTATE NO. 17579

To all persons interested in the estate of GEORGE HENRY MASON, ESTATE NO. 17579. Notice is given that BERRY L. MASON, 91 FLETCHER AVENUE, FLOOR 2, MT. VERNON, NY 10552, was on SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GEORGE HENRY MASON, who died on SEPTEMBER 2, 2018, 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 27TH day of MARCH, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 29, 2019 BARRY L. MASON Personal Representative

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TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-29, 4-05, 4-12

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CHRISTOPHER G. MANCINI, ESQ. 115 72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17775

To all persons interested in the estate of ELINOR VIRGINIA HUTTON, ESTATE NO. 17775. Notice is given that JOAN HUTTON ALEXANDER, 8 MORNING MIST DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MARCH 19, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ELINOR VIRGINIA HUTTON, who died on FEBRUARY 24, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 19TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will

be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 29, 2019 JOAN HUTTON ALEXANDER Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-29, 4-05, 4-12

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PATRICK J. FITZGERALD, ESQ. CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 1006 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17780

To all persons interested in the estate of HARRIET R. FISHER, AKA: HARRIET RUDIGIER FISHER, ESTATE NO. 17780. Notice is given that RAI INDER K. KHALSA, PO BOX 1288, SANTA CRUZ, NM 87567, was on MARCH 21, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of HARRIET R. FISHER, who died on JANUARY 24, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the

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Register of Wills on or before the 21ST day of SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 29, 2019 RAI INDER L. KHALSA Personal Representative

True Test Copy TERRI WESCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3X 3-29, 4-05, 4-12

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CHRISTOPHER G. MANCINI, ESQ. 115 72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17786

To all persons interested in the estate of EDWARD JOHN SAS. Notice is given that TONJA MARIE SAS, 211

144TH STREET, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on MARCH 25, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of: EDWARD JOHN SAS, who died on FEBRUARY 16, 2019 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. 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 claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 29, 2019 TONJA MARIE SAS 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 3-29

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2018 Town Of Berlin Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

IS MY WATER SAFE?

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800426-4791).

WHERE DOES MY WATER COME FROM?

The Town of Berlin pumps your drinking water from three separate wells in town, The source of this water is the Pocomoke aquifer, which is ground water drawn from about 125 feet below the earth's surface. An aquifer is somewhat like an underground sponge composed of rocks, sand and of course water. The area between the surface and the water helps to filter and purify the water before it actually reaches the aquifer and pumped into our system.

SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT AND ITS AVAILABILITY

The Town of Berlin has completed its well head protection report and passed an ordinance establishing protection areas and criteria. A copy of the well head protection program and ordinance is available at town hall.

WHY ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN MY DRINKING WATER?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals

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and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity: microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please feel free to contact Marvin Smith, Superintendent of Water at 410-641-2414 or email him at msmith@berlinmd.gov.

SOURCE WATER PROTECTION TIPS

Protection of drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. You can help protect your community’s drinking water source in several ways: •Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides - they contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.

•Pick up after your pets.

•If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to a public water system.

•Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center.

•Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization in your community and volunteer to help. If there are no active groups, consider starting one. Use EPA’s Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your community, or visit the Watershed Information Network’s How to Start a Watershed Team.

•Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier. Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people “Dump No Waste-Drains To River”or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and distribute a flyer

for households to remind residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR LEAD

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.

Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Town of Berlin is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/-safewater/lead.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NITRATE

Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask for advice from your health care provider.

WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions below the table.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Contact Name: Marvin Smith • Address: 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811 Phone: 410-641-3845 • Fax: 410-641-3576 • E-Mail: msmith@berlinmd.gov

Note: Test results are for year 2018 or as otherwise indicated; all contaminants are not required to be tested for annually.

A copy of report can be obtained at Berlin Town Hall, Berlin Library and at www.berlinmd.gov.

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BLACKSMITH RESTAURANT AND BAR 104 Pitts Street, Berlin • 410-973-2102 Located in the heart of America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin, Md., Blacksmith has established itself as one the area’s most loved dining and drinking destinations for foodies and wine, spirt and craft beer enthusiasts. Chef owned and locally sourced, Blacksmith keeps the main focus on Eastern Shore tradition. Everything here is homemade and handmade. Cakes and baked goods are delivered daily from down the street. Cozy and modern, traditional and on trend; Blacksmith has risen to the ranks of the area’s finest casual eating and drinking establishments. Visit and see why folks from Baltimore, D.C., Chincoteague and locals alike think Blacksmith is worth the trip. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, dinner and bar snacks. Closed Sunday.

BREAKFAST CAFE OF OCEAN CITY 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmosphere makes a meal. I like to think we have many “House Specialties” which include our Crab Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese and mushrooms, our Sunfest Omelet, Swiss cheese, ham and mushrooms; Cafe or French Sampler, pancakes or French toast, with eggs, bacon and sausage. Homemade creamed chipped beef on toast and sausage gravy on biscuits with browned potato home fries, with onion, excellent cheesesteak subs and fries and more! We use Rapa Scrapple fried on the grill the way you like it for all our breakfasts, sandwiches and sides. Summer hours, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy!

DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus

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(breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. You’ll find an impressive array of kid-favorites, along with fried chicken and seafood options, wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and mac-andcheese wedges.

FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight.

FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge Road, West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups. Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon.

Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events.

GREENE TURTLE-WEST Rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables. With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out.

Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL South Harbor Road • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as sandwiches or entrees. It’s the home of the original fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room. Apparel and souvenir shop.

Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wing-fest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

LIGHTHOUSE SOUND St. Martin’s Neck Road • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner.

One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended.

MAD FISH BAR & GRILL 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City West Ocean City has welcomed a new concept created by the team of The Embers and Blu Crabhouse. Located conveniently on the harbor with tremendous views of the Inlet and sunsets, the menu offers something for everyone. Fresh fish and classic seafood dishes will tempt most, but the Filet Mignon from the land side never disappoints.

Lighter options, like Certified Angus Beef burgers and fish and shrimp tacos, are also offered along with a diverse kids menu. Check out the outdoor decks for drink specials and live music.

RUTH’S CHRIS Within the GlenRiddle Community 410-213-9444 • www.ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris specializes in the finest custom-aged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal.

Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

THE SHARK ON THE HARBOR 12924 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City 410-213-0924 • ocshark.com We make real food from scratch. We believe that great food and healthful ingredients are not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring local organic produce and seafood. All natural products – clear of preservatives and antibiotics. Whole grains and whole foods are used in the preparation of our menu – which our chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh, available and delicious. Fresh. Local.

Organic. Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round, Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.

Reservations suggested.

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28TH STREET PIT & PUB 28th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment.

32 PALM 32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 45th Street and the bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse, the best views of bayside Ocean City, MD are the backdrop where craft beer meets Maryland cuisine. This is vacation done right, all year long.

Wash down a Crabby Pretzel or homemade crabcakes with one of our 35+ craft beers on tap, all made right here in the USA. Not feeling crabby?

Pair your craft brew with our award-winning wings or even our brand new breakfast menu. Anyway it’s served, come get tapped with us.

BONFIRE 71st Street & Coastal Highway 410-524-7171 • www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet

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A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years. It’s all here. The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more! Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza.

A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Open Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at 3 p.m. Plenty of free parking.

BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th Street • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street & Baltimore Avenue 410-289-7192 One of Ocean City’s premier restaurants is back with a new and improved atmosphere and a brand new home. However, the mission to provide the same fresh, quality food and attentive service has not changed. Excellent chefs, who inspect each dish for culinary perfection, prepare the meals here. The finest seafood is guaranteed and nothing but the best in black angus beef is served. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials and check out the new bar and lounge area. They have the kids covered as well with a quality kids menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking.

DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted.

It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate.

DRY DOCK 28 28th Street and Coastal Highway 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews.

Outdoor seating is available. Carry out available and beer and wine to go. Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment.

EMBERS RESTAURANT 24th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-3322 • www.embers.com The Embers is stepping it up again with their Famous ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD AND PRIME RIB BUFFET! New buffet selections from our Executive Chef and Sous Chef paired expertly with all the old favorites! MASSIVE CRAB LEGS, LARGE SHRIMP, and over 100 additional items including our Raw Bar, Steamed Clams, various fish selections and a continuous array of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The Embers also offers an excellent HAPPY HOUR with some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar! Open daily at 4 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th Street On The Bay 410-524-5500 • www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable.

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Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, FridaySaturday, off-season. Open every day, year-round.

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GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-0477 Join us at our new bigger and better location.

Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.

HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street & Coastal Highway 128th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2581 There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include allyou-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon.

JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB 56th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-5600 • www.johnnyspizzapub.com The Official Pizza of OC, Johnny's Pizza & Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City and its surrounding communities 365 days a year. Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your doorstep.

Our comfortable dining room features ample seating for small groups or large parties and our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot, delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo for your added convenience. From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer.

MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd Street in the DoubleTree Ocean City Oceanfront • 410-289-1201 www.marlinmoonocmd.com Eat where the locals eat. Marlin Moon is back in town with the talented Executive Chef, Gary Beach, creating his legendary food magic. Marlin Moon combines an eclectic atmosphere of ocean views and a fresh vibe with creative seafood and steak dishes you won’t forget. Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the original classics, such as Mom’s Shrimp and Fred-dy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood.

Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILLE Talbot St. & The Bay • 410-289-9125 www.talbotstreetpier.com

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A world-famous, open-air gazebo bar on the bay.

Deck seating available for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. No cover and plenty of parking. Wings, crab dip, burger, steamed shrimp, crab cakes and much more. Kid-friendly menu. Great sunsets and cool drinks. One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street 443-664-6801 • redredwinebar.com Steps from the beach. Fresh coastal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced seafood and hand tossed pizzas. Artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ Wines By the Glass. Full bar. Craft beer. Late night bar.

Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Casual atmosphere. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named Best Wine and Beverage Program in Maryland by the Restaurant Association.

PICKLES PUB 8th Street, Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.

SEACRETS On The Bay At 49th Street 410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices everyday until 7 p.m.and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere. Please check our website www.seacrets.com for a complete list of live bands and daily food and drink specials or call 410-5244900. Find us and get lost!

94TH STREET NORTH-FENWICK BETHANY BILLY’S SUB SHOP • 410-723-2500 140th Street, Oceanside • 410-250-1778 Rte. 54, Fenwick Shoals • 302-436-5661 Now the best just got better because they deliver fresh-dough pizza, subs and shakes to your door and have three locations to serve you better.

Washington Magazine wasn’t lying when it said Billy’s had the best milkshakes and fresh ground beef hamburgers at the beach and they don’t stop there. Fresh-dough pizza, cones, shakes, sundaes and more. More cheese steaks sold than anyone else in Maryland. Billy’s accepts MC/Visa.

CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL AND CONDOS 118th and the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the

Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus. Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials. Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, Bayside 410-250-3337 Now serving lunch and dinner, trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The crabs are fat and never disappoint and are available eat-in or carryout. The BBQ ribs are also worth a try as well as any of the char-grilled specialties. Remember “Super Happy Hour” offered seven days a week, all day. Plenty of bargains available on drinks and food.

THE CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street/Beachside (Serene Hotel) 410-250-4900 Voted “Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and Virginia” by The Washington Post. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. The Crabcake Factory started out as a breakfast house in 1996 and still serves one of the best and most creative breakfast menus in Ocean City. Try Eastern Shore favorites prepared daily by Chef-Owner John Brooks including a chipped beef, skillets, omelettes and their famous lump crab creations. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast. Try Sue’s Spicy Bloody Marys to start the day with a kick. Full breakfast menu available for carry-out. Online at: www.CrabcakeFactoryUSA.com. See other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-round.

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available.

Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactoryonline.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-2120 www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City

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Tradition, since 1976! A fun and friendly Sports Bar & Grille, where every seat is a great spot to watch sports with 50+ High Def. TVs up & downstairs!

Menu favorites include homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Join them for weekday lunch specials 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and happy hour 3-7 p.m. Popular features are game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, nightly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Powerball and DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone!

Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round.

HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, DE www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com 302-539-3095 No reservations required. Harpoon Hanna’s features a children’s menu & full bar. We are a casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch & dinner including fesh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Located inside the Clarion Resort 101st Street, Ocean City • 410-524-3535 Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have Chef Rob Sosnovich creating beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. Our new all day menu, available 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites and some exciting new creations with a local flare – from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is open year-round and our “famous” all-youcan-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer. We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!” Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites!

NANTUCKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests.

Everything here is a house specialty. There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few.

SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 • www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting.

Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities available.

Open seven days a week. We never close!

TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island 302-436-2305 • www.twiningshanty.com “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England Fare, Lobsters, Steaks & Burgers, Children’s menu. Bird watching, magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.

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The Commander Hotel was built by the Lynch family in 1930. Located at 14th Street, it was the northernmost hotel on the Boardwalk until Harrison Hall was built in 1951. In the years before the Convention Hall, the Commander hosted many small conventions.

The Commander was considered one of Ocean City’s most elite hotels and was famous for its dining room. To dine at the Commander was a special occasion for both tourists and locals alike. For many years, the beachfront clambakes delighted guests and added to the legend of this fine hotel.

The original building was razed in 1997 and the “new” Commander Hotel built on the site in 1998.

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