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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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SNOW HILL – Citizens will have a chance to weigh in on whether Worcester County should purchase land for a sports complex at a public hearing in April.

On April 19 at 6 p.m. at Stephen Decatur High School, the Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing regarding plans to purchase 95 acres adjacent to the school—currently owned by the Harrison family—for a sports complex.

“People should let their commissioners know how they feel,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.

The county announced on Tuesday that the commissioners would host a public hearing on a proposal to purchase

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95.521 acres of property next to Stephen Decatur High School to develop a sports complex. The purchase would be funded with a portion of the proceeds from general obligation bond funds of $11,198,830 to fund acquisition, design and development costs.

“The main purpose for the sports complex, which is included in the FY23FY27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), is to provide county residents and guests with more recreational programming and event opportunities by providing additional field space,” a news release from the county reads. “Conceptual plans for this project include multi-purpose fields, with restrooms, parking, and concessions for recreation and travel sports.

Additional park amenities would include walking trails, ponds, and a playground.”

County officials have talked about a

potential sports complex for years, with studies indicating such a facility could result in as much as a $24 million economic impact.

“It’s going to be an economic benefit to the entire county,” Mitrecic said.

While Mitrecic has been a staunch advocate for development of such a facility, other commissioners have expressed concerns. Commissioner Chip Bertino says there are too many unanswered questions. While he believes it’s a good idea in theory, he said it wasn’t clear how it would be paid for and what use citizens would get out of it, as it’s been primarily referred to as tournament space for travel sports. He doesn’t understand why the county should spend $7 million on land when concrete details haven’t been presented. Bertino compared it to a person buying a mansion on the hope

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that they’d win the lottery.

“It doesn’t make sense to move forward to me,” he said. “Once we buy this property it comes off the tax rolls.”

Bertino is concerned that once the facility is built, its expenses will eventually be folded into the general fund budget and just become another line item the county is responsible for.

“I have no idea what the costs are going to be,” he said.

He’s also noted that with room and food tax, the facility would generate revenue but that it wouldn’t come close to what the county’s annual debt service payment would be.

Bertino added that the issue of whether the county can use Program Open Space funds from the state for the project—something proposed by Tom Perlozzo when he was the county’s head of tourism, economic development and recreation and parks—has still not been resolved.

“He also told us there were two businesses in Worcester County that were willing to put up $3 million toward this,” Bertino said. “That never came to fruition.”

Mitrecic, however, believes the commissioners have to look at the big picture. Beyond the direct room and food tax income, the county businesses would see increased economic activity and be able to employ more people.

“It’s going to be a revenue generator throughout the county,” he said. “Sports tourism is the future of tourism.”

He added that a facility here would give underprivileged kids who might not be able to travel for sports a chance to play in a tournament atmosphere.

According to Mitrecic, the public hearing will give the commissioners a chance to hear from citizens regarding the plan.

Following their input, the commissioners will determine if they want to go ahead and buy the property. Mitrecic said the commissioners would vote that night on whether to proceed.

As far as specifics regarding the complex, Mitrecic said a possible layout was being developed. He expects that to be shared during an informational presentation at the start of the April 19 public hearing. He said a website with answers to frequently asked questions was also under development.

“This is a huge boon for Worcester County,” he said. “With Ocean City wanting to partner with us, it could be huge for the county.”

The sports complex is one of many projects in the county’s $200 million fiveyear CIP. A separate public hearing will take place during the commissioners’ regularly-scheduled April 5 meeting to receive comments on proposed bond bills for additional CIP projects to be completed in the near term, including the Stephen Decatur Middle School addition, Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School roof replacement, public safety logistical storage facility design and development, jail improvements, and a belt filter press water and wastewater project in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area.

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Resort Officials Support County Land Acquisition April 1, 2022

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week threw their support behind Worcester County’s proposed purchase of a vast tract of land along Route 50 in Berlin for the development of a future sports complex.

On Tuesday morning, Worcester County announced through a news release a public hearing has been scheduled for April 19 to get input on the proposed purchase of 95-plus acres along Route 50 just west of Stephen Decatur High School for the development of a future sports complex. The property would come with an estimated $11 million price tag for acquisition, design and development costs using a portion of the general obligation bonds in fiscal year 2023.

On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Rick Meehan announced the county’s public hearing on the land acquisition set for April 19 at 6 p.m. at Stephen Decatur High School and asked his colleagues to support the proposed project.

Ocean City has long desired the development of a sports complex somewhere on the island or at a location somewhere in northern Worcester County to tap in the rapidly-growing youth sports market. Meehan said the SEE NEXT PAGE

Worker Falls Off Balcony In Construction Accident

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MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A construction worker was injured at a project at 11th Street on Wednesday afternoon and fell to the ground multiple stories below.

Around 12:17 p.m. on Wednesday, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to a serious industrial construction accident at 11th Street and Edgewater Avenue.

According to Ocean City Fire Department Public Information Officer Ryan Whittington, a construction worker was injured by construction equipment at the project, causing serious injuries to his upper body.

The injured worker then fell from the third-floor balcony to the ground below.

Ocean City paramedics treated the priority-one male patient at the scene, and he was transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore by Maryland State Police helicopter Trooper 4 with life-threatening injuries.

No update on the victim’s condition was known as of late Wednesday.

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county’s proposal for the site along Route 50 in Berlin presented an opportunity to make that a reality.

“I’m asking the council to take some action,” he said. “The Town of Ocean City is interested in being a partner with the county on this. I’m asking the council to vote to support this project and the purchase of this property.”

Council President Matt James asked just what the town’s role would be in such a partnership.

“If we’re going to support it, do we have input on what goes in there?” he said.

Meehan said the county’s proposed land acquisition and sports complex development plan represented a chance to achieve what the town has been seeking for years.

“This is something we’ve talked about for a long time and it’s identified in our strategic plan,” he said. “This is our opportunity to be a partner with the county on this.”

Councilman John Gehrig, who has championed the idea of delving deeper into the youth sports market for years, agreed.

“This goes back to 2017,” he said.

“This is a great opportunity to achieve the goals we’ve talked about.”

The council voted 6-1 with James abstaining to support the county’s land acquisition plan. In a second piece of action requested of the council on Tuesday, the mayor asked his colleagues to

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support a letter to the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) asking to update the study they conducted in 2019 and begin to develop cost estimates for the future sports complex.

In 2019, the Town of Ocean City partnered with the MSA on an economic impact study for a youth sports complex in or near the resort, but the results were never made public. When COVID came around, the consultant, Crossroads, had completed the study, but was unsure if certain assumptions made prior to the pandemic were still valid.

Crossroads then pulled back the study to revisit some of the post-COVID issues.

Meehan said on Tuesday with the county announcing its land acquisition plans, the time was right to press the MSA on an updated study. City Manager Terry McGean said an updated study could cost as much as $50,000.

“We’ve also been working with the MSA to update their study,” said Meehan. “With your approval, I’d like to get them a letter as soon as tomorrow formally requesting the MSA update their study and come up with a cost estimate.”

The council voted unanimously to send the letter to the MSA. James explained his abstention from the first vote.

“I support the sports complex project,” he said. “I’d just like to see more of the details.”

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Berlin Council Delays Tax Rate Hearing To April 11

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials delayed a hearing on the tax rate until April 11 in an effort to get a better understanding of the budget.

After contentious discussion Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to table the public hearing on the tax rate until April 11. The move came after much discussion of the $462,000 deficit in the current draft of the budget and Mayor Zack Tyndall’s disappointment in staff for not proposing cuts.

“What I will say is the disappointment is that there was no feedback,” Tyndall said. “I didn't receive anything from any department that even said ‘I can’t budge.’”

Earlier this month, the town introduced an ordinance that would maintain the current tax rate of $0.815 per $100 of as-

sessed value. On Monday, however, Tyndall asked the council to delay adoption of the tax rate. He said he wanted the town to pursue the concept long advocated for

by Councilman Jack Orris of working on the budget and tax rate in unison. He said that with a more than $400,000 deficit in the proposed budget, cuts needed to be made. He said he hadn’t heard from staff or the majority of the council about how the budget could be balanced.

“I did not receive anything back from our department heads which I am rather disappointed about,” he said.

Tyndall said Orris had the right idea when he proposed developing the tax rate during the budget process and not before.

“Then we can set a tax rate and a budget side by side, looking at what those revenues are, what the expenditures are and where we need to actually come in,” he said.

Police Chief Arnold Downing said departments had all met with the mayor and two council members to talk about their budgets. During those sessions, they told officials they were presenting bare bones budgets and Tyndall did not question what they’d proposed, according to Downing.

“We don’t want to go ahead and blindside anybody but we don’t appreciate someone saying I’m disappointed in you,” Downing said. “I’m looking across here, and these folks work hard every day. For someone to go ahead and make a statement like that it's truly not appreciated. I don’t think it's fair.”

He added that while Tyndall had reached out to some departments, he had not reached out to Downing. He stressed that departments had been advised to put forth their needs, not wants, and that that was what they had done.

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Downing’s comments. She said she hadn’t even been consulted regarding the budget presentation Tyndall had displayed Monday.

She said staff hadn’t suggested cuts because there were none.

“Those are must haves,” she said.

“There is no room to wiggle. The cost of material, chemicals, services, professional services, everything went up through the roof… Every single department head called me assuring that what they have requested and discussed is what they need to operate and provide services to the town.”

Tyndall urged the council to come together and to delay the tax rate hearing until May. He said the currently proposed rate would leave the town with a deficit.

Councilman Troy Purnell called for an increase.

“We've been kicking this can down the road,” he said.

Councilman Dean Burrell said it was the mayor’s duty to propose a realistic tax rate.

“I have heard from the department heads that the budget they presented is bare bones, no wiggle room, so I would expect from you a legitimate tax rate,” Burrell said.

Tyndall agreed that it was his duty to present the budget and tax rate.

“But what we have in front of us this evening is a tax rate without any dialogue, other than a sit-down session with department heads to discuss what their requests were, that's it,” he said.

Councilman Jay Knerr said Tyndall wanted to keep the tax rate the same even though the issue of the deficit couldn’t be solved unless taxes were raised.

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ting a tax rate unless the council had all the relevant information. Tyndall said that information could be discussed at the budget work sessions.

Burrell asked if Tyndall would keep the tax rate consistent if it meant jeopardizing services or safety.

“I’m going to do everything I can possibly do so those fees and taxes do not have to go up but if there was no other way, that’s why we have taxes, we have fees,” Tyndall said. “To that example I recommended to this body that we pursue fee increases for our enterprise funds. Because we can’t even cover a $15,000 infrastructure improvement. I disagree with having to do that but it is an obligation that we have.”

Burrell called on Tyndall to be a leader.

“A leader is someone who inspires passion and motivation in followers,” Burrell said. “A leader is someone who ensures their team has support and the tools to achieve their goals. Mayor, right now I’m asking for your leadership.”

Tyndall said he just didn’t feel officials were fully prepared to make a decision on the tax rate this week.

Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said it was “very unrealistic” to cut $462,000 in expenses from the general fund.

“I disagree,” Tyndall said. “The only way we’re going to truly find the answer to that is hard work. Right now we’ve got to put some hard work into the budget, look at requests before us and at what we need to do to bridge that gap.”

Resident Tony Weeg said he heard department heads saying there was nothing they could cut.

“Aren’t you already aware through many years of knowledge of this town, kicking the tax can down the road is going to bite us in the butt and we cannot do it on the backs of our employees…,” Weeg said. “I just don’t understand it Zack, and I’m a full supporter of you man but I don’t get this.”

Tyndall said the town always had budget work sessions in order to have conversations about expenditures and how they could be adjusted.

When asked what tax rate would cover the deficit, Tyndall said it would require a 9-cent increase. Staff disagreed and said that a 3.5-cent increase would generate more than $300,000 in additional revenue.

Tyndall continued to advocate for a tax rate discussion on May 9. Staff said that made it difficult to meet timing requirements.

“It’s becoming a big snowball if we’re pushing it that far,” Saleh said.

Instead, the council agreed to delay the tax rate hearing until April 11. That will ensure it occurs after the town’s budget work sessions, one set for April 4 and one set for April 11, have been held.

In a budget work session held in February, Saleh explained that property tax revenues would increase $143,948 even if the tax rate remained the same at $0.815 because the assessable base had grown. At that meeting, Saleh also included projections that showed how much the revenue would increase with different tax rates. A rate of $0.82 would bring in $311,973 in extra revenue while a rate of $0.83 would bring in an additional $360,127.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – Parking concerns forced resort officials this week to withhold approval on a proposed mixed-use facility for the police department in the downtown area.

On Tuesday, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) made its annual presentation to the Mayor and Council. Out of that larger presentation came a discussion about a pair of projects proposed in the downtown area by the OCDC, including a mixed-used facil-

ity at Somerset Street for the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) and a future seasonal housing facility on a portion of the model block.

For years, the OCDC has been piecemeal acquiring properties in the downtown area known as the model block.

The OCDC is proposing a mixed-use facility at Somerset Street, which would include new storage and space for the OCPD bike patrol, an improved private bus stop, public restrooms and as least 25 beds of seasonal housing for the OCPD. The other project is proposed for a

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portion of the model block at Dorchester Street. The proposed mixed-use facility would include 200 beds of seasonal housing along with new offices for the OCDC along with other uses. Mayor Rick Meehan said he supported the projects, but voiced concern about losing existing parking spaces at the Somerset Street location.

“With the Somerset project, we’re going to lose 15 parking spots on that lot,” he said. “Do you have a plan to find more parking at the model block? I’m hoping you can supply more than 15 spaces, especially if you’re going to have 25 beds.”

Councilman Mark Paddack agreed the downtown parking issues related to the project needed to be vetted.

“I think parking in lieu of fees should be discussed,” he said. “You’re going to get 15 spots from the model block. We are going to need parking downtown.”

OCDC President Kevin Gibbs said the organization is always looking to add parking downtown for whatever project it is doing.

“We’re always looking to add as many spots as we can,” he said. “We are working as hard as we can on that. We have a parking problem, but we also have a housing problem and we’re trying to fix both.”

The OCDC’s financial contribution to the project comes from a pre-established formula including a portion of the parking

revenue generated at the Inlet lot. Gibbs said the larger seasonal housing project was still a few years from coming to fruition.

“We’re probably three years away from the model block project,” he said.

“We will have the parking revenue for it for at least three years.”

Gibbs said the combined projects met a critical housing shortage need and the parking issues would be addressed.

“We’re trying to get a handle on what the downtown parking looks like,” he said. “It’s a chicken-egg thing. We need parking, but the benefits of this project will far outweigh the loss of those 15 spaces.”

Gibbs said the Somerset Street project meets an immediate need for two key city departments.

“The police department needs more space and the beach patrol needs more space,” he said. “We’re solving some major problems with these projects. Those benefits outweigh the negatives. After we exhausted the aquarium idea and the children’s museum idea, this is the best use for this property.”

OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin said the organization shares the Mayor and Council’s concerns about the loss of parking, but the Somerset Street project meets a demand for more housing.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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SNOW HILL – The county’s education spending is set to increase by close to $4 million in the coming year’s budget.

In a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Worcester County Board of Education officials reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2023 spending plan. With $1.8 million more in required maintenance of effort funding and $2.1 million in additional recurring expenses, the budget is 4.1% higher than last year.

“I want to assure you of my confidence that the FY 2023 budget is one that addresses the needs of all our students as they progress into their educational futures,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said.

The school system’s proposed FY 23 budget of $124 million includes $101,188,605—or 81.43%—from Worcester County and $22,287,191—or 17.93%— from the state. Vince Tolbert, the school system’s chief financial officer, said expenditure increases included $4 million for raises. That would provide a step, a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for certificated staff and a 4.5% cost-of-living adjustment for support staff.

“Our support staff are our lower paid employees and we always try to give an extra half percent for those employees when we can,” Tolbert said.

The budget also includes an increased board member allowance. School board members are currently paid $6,000 and the school board president is paid $6,500. The proposed budget would increase those rates to $7,000 and $7,500.

The budget also includes funding for five new positions—three secretaries, an instructional technology coach and a nurse—as well as money for some capital projects. The school system plans to spend $80,000 on roof design at two schools and $125,000 on a feasibility study for Buckingham Elementary School, which is the school system’s next major construction project.

The proposed budget also includes rate increases for bus drivers. The budget would bump the hourly rate for bus contractors from $22.58 to $25. It would also increase the mileage rate from $1.60 to $1.62 and the per-vehicle-allotment (PVA) from $20,115 to $20,920. Because bus drivers shared pay concerns with the commissioners at a recent meeting, Tolbert reviewed the budget meetings the school system held with the bus contractors.

“Their initial ask was $1.5 million which is about a 25% increase,” Tolbert said. “I said at the time that’s a huge ask in one year and probably would not happen.”

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contractors’ pay but amended that to $247,000 in the budget. He said the average bus contract in Worcester County would be worth more than $76,000 next year, which is higher than the average contract in Somerset or Wicomico counties. Tolbert noted they also received an extra fuel allotment when prices fluctuated the way they have in recent weeks.

Commissioner Ted Elder, a retired bus driver, said he still had concerns with the rates drivers were paid. He said that since 2019, the portions of the school system’s budget devoted to instructional salaries and administration had increased at a greater rate than the portion related to student transportation.

“So there definitely is a problem,” he said. “There’s a reason the bus contractors have been here. We need to straighten that stuff out.”

Lori Thompson of the Worcester County School Bus Contractors Association also voiced concerns. She outlined the PVA, as that rate was questioned by the commissioners earlier this month.

The $20,115 PVA is paid to the contractor each year, she said.

“Most buses are in service for 12 years,” Thompson said. “That’s $241,000.”

A $2,000 monthly bus payment, however, means contractors are spending $24,000 a year on bus payments for the first eight years.

Thompson added that bus drivers did-

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n’t get retirement and were able to get health insurance through the school system only if they paid the entire cost themselves. Thompson urged officials to take into consideration the concerns being raised by the contractors who’d spent decades transporting local children.

“I don’t mean to be disrespectful but quite frankly saying that we’re better than Somerset, better than Wicomico, is like saying we’re the best horse in the glue factory,” Thompson said.

The county’s overall budget was introduced with an $11 million shortfall this month. In recent weeks, the commissioners have asked departments to start presenting budget cuts to eliminate the gap. While several departments presented possible cuts during Tuesday’s work session, Tolbert said the school system had made its cuts before submitting the budget. He said the school system was covering a half a percent of the cost-ofliving adjustment with $355,000 it had on hand. He said Taylor had also worked with principals to reduce the number of new positions requested from 15 to five.

The school system also negotiated teacher salaries.

“These steps resulted in major reductions, approximately $7 million less in the proposed budget than would have been submitted to our county commissioners had we not taken those steps to keep our budget reasonable and fiscally responsible,” Tolbert said.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Snow Hill’s riverboat will likely be docked for the summer as it awaits repairs.

A Coast Guard inspection in Norfolk revealed extensive repairs were needed on the Black-Eyed Susan, the riverboat the Town of Snow Hill purchased in 2020. Jim Washington, the riverboat’s operator, says he’s waiting to hear how the town plans to proceed.

“They found more work than we anticipated,” he said. “I don’t know enough yet to say what’s going to happen.”

The town purchased the riverboat in the fall of 2020 after being approached by Tom Perlozzo, who was at the time the county’s director of tourism, economic development and recreation and parks, with the possibility of buying the boat to encourage economic growth in Snow Hill.

Though some of the Worcester County Commissioners expressed concerns about what they felt was a rushed proposal that hadn’t been properly vetted, in a 5-2 vote they agreed to provide the town with a $400,000 no-interest loan to buy the boat.

After spending several months undergoing repairs at Murtech Marine, the Black-Eyed Susan began offering cruises down the Pocomoke River in August.

At the close of the 2021 season, the boat was taken out of the water for routine inspection.

“The paddleboat is currently in Norfolk

The Black-Eyed Susan is pictured last summer.

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for inspection and tune up which is required by the U.S. Coast Guard every five years,” Snow Hill Mayor Jennifer Jewell told the Worcester County Commissioners March 1. “We just happened to purchase the boat in the fourth year. The Black-Eyed Susan will return shortly for the 2022 season.”

Though cruises were set to begin in April, county staff confirmed this week that the boat would need repairs before resuming cruises. It would reportedly take about $300,000 in repairs to put the boat in sufficient condition to be towed back to Snow Hill and docked to serve as a floating restaurant. It would take about $600,000 in repairs to ensure the paddleboat was fully operational.

The Town of Snow Hill did not respond to requests for comment this week.

OC Officials Highlight Need For Full-Time Firefighters

April 1, 2022

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – A critical need for more full-time firefighters and paramedics in the resort became evident this week during a budget presentation by the fire department.

On Monday, the Ocean City Fire Department presented its proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, revealing a critical need for more full-time personnel. Last year, there was a 12% increase in EMS calls in the department’s service area.

However, the department was out of crews on 52 occasions, representing a 28% increase.

Emergency response crews had reduced staffing and were placed out of service on 70 occasions in 2021. There were 220 times during last year when the department was down to only one unit responding to emergency calls. The department was often unable to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and was unable to consistently meet federal safety mandates.

Part of the problem is filling the ranks with part-time personnel. Many of the part-time personnel have full-time jobs with other departments in the area and it’s often difficult to have them show up consistently to fill shifts. As a result, the full-time personnel often must work overtime and extended shifts.

There could be relief on the way, however. The department has applied for 18 positions through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant program, although realistically it appears that final number might be closer to 12. Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) Assistant Chief Eric Peterson explained some of the challenges during Monday’s budget presentation.

“It doesn’t give us the ability to comply with NFPA standards, which are the response time guidelines for volunteer combination fire departments,” he said.

“The standards for an urban environment is 15 people on a call within nine minutes 90% of the time. For a suburban environment like West Ocean City, the standard is 10 people on a call within 10 minutes.”

Peterson explained the department’s ability to consistently meet response times had declined in recent years.

“In 2018, 2019 and 2020, we were right around 55%,” he said. “The other mandate we can’t consistently comply with is two people inside and two people outside ready to go in.”

Peterson said the response time challenges were related to the decline in the number of part-time personnel.

“Two years ago, we had 84 part-time members on the rolls,” he said. “Going into this summer, we have 53 on the rolls.

They’re pretty much guaranteed 36-hour shifts every time they go to work.”

OCFD Chief Richie Bowers said the result is often long shifts for the full-time personnel.

“Unfortunately, there is a lot of forced overtime,” he said. “We have to force them from going home, or we have to bring them back.”

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Bowers said the possible remedy is getting more full-time personnel through the SAFER grant program.

“We had a work session a couple of months ago and I highlighted some of the challenges we had with part-timer personnel not showing up,” he said. “The mayor asked if we need more full-time personnel and the answer is yes. It’s just

like the other departments.”

Even if the SAFER program provides funding for 12 new full-time personnel, there is a long-term cost associated with the additions, City Manager Terry McGean pointed out. When the grant funding runs out, the city would be on the hook to pay salaries and benefits.

“It’s important to remember the grant

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program does not go on forever,” he said.

“After three years, we have to pay 100%.

When we talked about this, it was a combination of 12 operational personnel and six more at a higher level. My feeling was we get the 12 and can promote from within. They can do whatever they want with the 12.”

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FROM PAGE 15 Councilman Mark Paddack pointed out the council in recent years approved the addition of 10 new full-time police department officers, and that is coming to fruition.

“It was very positive when we heard from the police chief about the 10 full-time officers this council approved,” he said.

“The full-time employees are worth every dime they get paid. When I hear Fire Chief Peterson talk about the response guidelines and we’re only making 55% compliance, that’s a little alarming. We should be in a higher realm than that.”

Paddack said the OCFD has to keep trying to fill its ranks with more full-time personnel.

“We should never drop the ball,” he said. “Keep trying to get them. The presentation clearly identifies we need more.

There is a liability concern for our employees and our citizens if we are not keeping up with the recognized standards for response times. We’re clearly falling short.”

Mayor Rick Meehan agreed.

“I think we need to maximize the number of people we can hire under the SAFER grant,” he said. “We need to continue to expand our full-time personnel numbers because it’s evident we need to move in that direction.”

Peterson said there is potential to eventually fill out the full-time personnel rolls from within.

“I’m teaching a firefighter course right now,” he said. “I’m encouraging these kids, and they are 16- to 18-year-old kids, to take the EMT training because that’s what we’re going to have to do,” he said.

“We’re encouraging the kids coming up in the volunteer status to do that also. We can look at our cadets and start molding them for the future.”

Peterson said filling out the ranks with part-time personnel is increasingly challenging.

“We’re in so much competition with everyone else now,” he said. “When I started, we used to have 100 applicants and test 60 to 70. Now, we have 18 to 20.”

He said potential part-timers are going where they earn the most money and respond to the fewest number of calls.

“You can go to Somerset County and make $25 an hour and maybe you don’t get a call,” he said. “You can go to Westside and make $20 an hour and you probably won’t get a call on a shift. Every department around here hires part-time personnel. They have the pick of where they want to go. Most people are going to go where they make a little more money, or the same amount of money and don’t necessarily have to do the same amount of work.”

Councilman John Gehrig said with the growth in the town and the associated increase in calls for service, going with a more full-time fire department appears to be the direction in which the town is headed.

“This is what we call growing pains,” he said. “We need to make a decision and be committed to it. We’re going to be in the millions of dollars with this and we need to figure out how we’re going to pay for it.”

Berlin Officials Approve Short-Term Rental Regs

April 1, 2022

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – In an effort to protect the quality of life for Berlin’s residents, town officials approved short-term rental regulations that include residency requirements this week.

Following a two-hour public hearing Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2, with Councilmen Troy Purnell and Dean Burrell opposed, to approve shortterm rental regulations that include the requirement that short-term rentals in the R-1 and R-2 district be an owner’s primary residence per state records.

Though the requirement was in early drafts of the legislation, it was removed

by Mayor Zack Tyndall prior to introduction. The majority of residents who spoke at Monday’s meeting said they felt the residency requirement was critical.

“I just ask that you protect our small neighborhoods, our small-town living— what we’re used to,” resident Anne Pollack said. “If you feel the need for businesses like Airbnb in our neighborhoods it must be owner occupied, making the owner responsible—not our police department—for all the little petty calls.”

Since 2019, Berlin staff and officials have been researching short-term rental rules in an effort to get something on the books in Berlin, as short-term rentals previously weren’t addressed in the code. The ordinance under consideration this week allows short-term rentals in the residential and some of the business zoning districts. The ordinance also sets up a licensing process and outlines fines for when violations occur. Dozens of residents were in attendance to share their thoughts on the proposed regulations.

Resident Mike Hickman, who lives next door to what is marketed on Airbnb as the “Brewhouse on Main Street,” described his experiences.

“Ninety percent of the time everything’s fine,” he said. “It’s that 10% that’s why I felt compelled to come here.”

Hickman said he’d had one person staying at the Airbnb house come into his yard in an attempt to wrestle one of his German shepherds. Another time, he found a family chasing fireflies on his lawn.

Though his dogs don’t leave his yard, he said his attorney had advised him to install cameras, post “no trespassing” signs and take out a $1 million liability policy in case people came onto his property.

“I’ve lived 50 years in this town,” he said. “It broke my heart to put a no trespassing sign in my yard. It’s all because of the short-term rental next to my house … This week in, week out not knowing what you’re getting, it’s insane.”

Broad Street resident Ryan Nellans asked that the owner-occupied provision be returned to the ordinance. He said he didn’t see a proliferation of short-term rentals benefiting the town.

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FROM PAGE 17 enough money,” he said. “I see older members of our community without neighbors who can shovel the snow from their driveway or bring their trash bins up from the curb when it’s raining.”

Resident Carol Jacobs said she supported the ordinance as presented, without any owner occupancy provision.

“To require that you can only have a short-term rental if the resident agent also lives in the house would in my opinion defeat the entire purpose of an Airbnb,” she said. “All you’re doing is maybe allowing a bedroom or two bedrooms in your house with you living there. That’s not what most people are seeking when they want vacation time with their families.”

Resident Tony Weeg, noting that he owned a condo in Ocean City and understood the short-term rental business, expressed concern with the ordinance as proposed. He said businesses weren’t permitted in residential zones.

“There’s not a pizza shop next to my house,” he said. “There’s a house on either side and across the street. Families live in all of them.”

He said that Ocean City was built for the rotating tenants that short-term rentals brought to town.

“I hope that you can see the difference between Berlin and Ocean City…,” he said. “The inclusion of the owner-occupied provision is a crucial step—one

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that was there, discussed, taken out in a silo of sorts, and now we’re all here telling you something. We want it back.”

Resident Devon Voisine said no one wanted Berlin to become Ocean City but that there had to be a way to allow shortterm rentals while ensuring they didn’t negatively impact the town. He suggested a strike system for violations or a limit on the number of short-term rental licenses.

He said the opposition to short-term rentals came from a small percentage of people, not the entire town.

“If it did there would be 4,500 people in this room,” he said. “The opposition being shown is by an extremely vocal few.”

Resident Todd Martinek told the council he managed a variety of short-term rentals for property owners in Berlin and Ocean City. He reviewed 322 Berlin stays at the properties he manages and said the demographic was 36 years old with 1.6 children.

“The people that come here love Berlin,” he said. “If they want to party this is not where they come.”

Deeley Chester said he owned property on Burley Street and that he’d never had any issues with his short-term rental.

“I have a lot of strict guidelines,” he said. “We do vet some of the renters.”

When he asked how many 911 calls last year related to short-term rentals, Police Chief Arnold Downing said there

had been three calls.

Other property owners who offered their homes as short-term rentals said they’d never had problems either and talked about how renting their homes had enabled them to earn extra income.

Several of them used that money to enhance their properties.

“Maybe we’re making a mountain out of a molehill,” said Keith Sargent, who has a property on Westminster that he lists on Airbnb.

Many residents, however, continued to object. Debi Cook said the people speaking on behalf of the ordinance as written all had financial investments in short-term rentals. Resident Ed Hammond said allowing more short-term rentals would remove housing stock for families. He said if people wanted to make money with their homes they could rent them long-term, as that would generate revenue and would install people who as long-term tenants could be functional parts of the community.

Resident Barb Stack said short-term rentals should be permitted the same way bed and breakfasts were—through a conditional use approved by the board of zoning appeals.

Councilman Jay Knerr said he’d heard from constituents regarding the ordinance and that they wanted the residency requirement worked back in.

“Overwhelmingly they wanted to protect the sanctity of our neighborhoods,”

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he said.

The council voted 4-1, with Purnell opposed, to amend the ordnance to incorporate the residence requirement.

Burrell said he understood the concerns about property rights and how people relied on generating income through renting. He said there was also the issue of quality of life to consider.

“Rules are not made for those conscientious renters that check folks out, that never had an issue,” he said. “Rules are made for those exceptions. Those exceptions to the rules that may impact negatively on my quality of life. The vote we’re going to take now can impact the Town of Berlin for decades to come. I would ask my fellow councilpersons to please consider that when they cast their vote.”

Following other minor amendments, a motion to approve the ordinance and have it go into effect July 1 failed, with two in favor and three opposed. When Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols made it clear she’d voted against the motion because she wanted to see the regulations implemented sooner, staff said that wasn’t possible. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said he still had to create the short-term rental application and get the rest of the implementation process underway. Another motion to approve the ordinance with an effective date of July 1 passed 3-2, with Burrell and Purnell opposed.

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Local Developer’s Donation Launches New Land Fund

April 1, 2022

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

WEST OCEAN CITY – A local developer’s donation of land will allow the Lower Shore Land Trust to launch a new conservation fund.

In 2019, Blue Water Development owner Jack Burbage gifted a stretch of forested buffer to the north of the Ocean City Airport to the Lower Shore Land Trust. And this week, the organization’s leaders announced the recent sale of that land will allow for the creation of the Jack Burbage Conservation Land Fund.

“This is a big deal for our organization,” said Kate Patton, Lower Shore Land Trust’s executive director. “We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with Mr. Burbage and recognize his gift.”

The gift of commercial real estate was the first of its kind for the Lower Shore Land Trust. According to Hugh Cropper, chairman of the Board of Directors, it prompted the organization to review gift policies and asset management before accepting the donation.

The organization also spent time waiting for the right conservation-minded buyer to come along, according to Treasurer Suzy Taylor. So officials say it came as a pleasant surprise when the Town of Ocean City decided to purchase the property.

“The settlement happened in late January …,” Patton said. “That means it’s going to stay relatively undeveloped and provide a buffer for the airport.”

But officials say the accomplishments don’t stop there. Proceeds from the sale of the property will allow the Lower Shore Land Trust to address stringent accreditation goals for stewardship of the organization’s land portfolio.

“Because we have a lot of properties under easements – about 25,000 acres, working with over 130 landowners – we need to be able to provide ongoing stewardship for those easements …,” Patton explained. “In order to meet accreditation standards, we have to maintain those assets to meet those requirements.”

The sale of the land will also allow the nonprofit to launch the Jack Burbage Conservation Land Fund, which will allow the organization to seize opportunities to protect vulnerable conservation lands throughout the Lower Shore.

“This is the type of gift we dream of, and now we can set our sights on utilizing the new Jack Burbage Conservation Land Fund to expand our land preservation programs,” Patton said.

In an interview this week, Burbage said he was happy to support the Lower Shore Land Trust in its conservation efforts.

“The Land Trust is a very worthy cause. They are trying to support a lot of environmental programs and they need the money to do it …,” he said. “It was a way to help them out.”

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Burglary Arrest For Squatting OCEAN CITY – A Delaware man was arrested last weekend on burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a downtown residential unit.

Around 7:20 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on Philadelphia Avenue for a reported breaking and entering. The officer met with the owner of the residence, who reported he saw the front door of his residence wide open with two males inside the unit. The owner reportedly told police the two men did not have his permission to be inside the unit and they walked away prior to the officer’s arrival.

The owner told police the two men, including Jacob Harden, 51, of Ocean View, Del., had been in his unit on Feb. 22 without his permission, but because of the extreme cold temperatures, he allowed them to stay in the unit for one night only. The officer located the two men, gave them trespass warnings and released them from the scene.

The officer advised the property owner OCPD officers would complete regular checks of his unit. Around 11:40 p.m. last Friday, an OCPD officer conducted a check of the property and knocked on the door, according to police reports.

Harden reportedly answered the door and was asked to step outside. Harden reportedly told the officer he needed to turn off the stove burners as that was how he was heating the unit. Harden told the officer he spoke with the property owner a week before and the owner gave him permission to stay in the unit for one week, according to police reports.

The officer spoke with the property owner, who reportedly said the only inter-

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COPS & COURTS action he had ever had with Harden was that night in February when he allowed him to stay in the unit for just one night.

He did not corroborate Harden’s story and told police he did not have permission to enter the unit. Harden was arrested and charged with fourth-degree burglary.

Woman Kicking Door OCEAN CITY – A Delaware woman was arrested for malicious destruction of property this week after allegedly kicking the door of a condo during a verbal altercation.

Around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a residence on 123rd Street for a reported assault that had already occurred. The officers met with a male who advised he had been in a verbal altercation with a female, later identified as Jennifer Lichtenberg, 41, of Frankford, Del. The male told police after the altercation, he shut the door on Lichtenberg, who was not welcome in the residence, according to police reports. A short time later, Lichtenberg reportedly began to aggressively kick the unit’s front door multiple times. The male advised police he told Lichtenberg to stop kicking the door, but she continued nonetheless, according to police reports.

The OCPD officer observed three dents and scuff marks on the front door, indicating it had been kicked. Lichtenberg left the area before police arrived on the scene. About half an hour later, OCPD officers lo-

cated Lichtenberg at a residence on 144th Street. She told police she had a verbal altercation with the male victim, but denied maliciously defacing the door, according to police reports.

Traffic Stop Nets Cocaine Busts OCEAN CITY – Two female suspects were arrested last weekend when cocaine was found in their vehicle during a traffic stop.

Around 2:30 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the midtown area observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign

at 62nd Street. The officer observed the vehicle travel north before making a Uturn at 65th Street and pulled over the vehicle at 63rd Street.

The officer made contacted the driver, identified as Elizabeth Kendall, 22, of Clayton, Del., who advised she and her passenger, identified as Angela Alexander, 23, of Church Hill, Md., were out getting pizza.

Alexander was reportedly asked if there were any weapons or drugs in the vehicle, and Alexander reportedly hesitated and looked at Kendall before replying there were not.

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... COPS & COURTS FROM PAGE 23 ing marijuana. Kendall was also asked to step out of the vehicle at that point.

During a search, officers reportedly located a red bag containing powder cocaine in the center console. Also in the center console was located an empty baggie and a marijuana pipe.

Suspended Sentence For Setting Off Fire Alarm OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man, arrested in December for setting off a hotel fire alarm, throwing furniture from the ninth floor to the hotel’s pool deck and assaulting two guests, pleaded guilty this week to setting off a false alarm and was sentenced to 180 days, all of which was then suspended.

Around 10:35 p.m. on Dec. 8, Ocean City police officers were dispatched to a hotel at 32nd Street for a reported individual removing and discharging a fire extinguisher on the ninth floor. Ocean City Communications advised the Ocean City Fire Department had also been dispatched because a fire alarm had been activated.

Rudash pleaded guilty to setting off a false fire alarm and was sentenced to 180 days in jail, all of which was suspended.

He was placed on supervised probation for two years.

Domestic Assault Arrest OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly strangling his pregnant girlfriend and threatening to burn her house down.

Around 9:10 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel room at 33rd Street for a reported domestic assault that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers met with a female victim who advised her boyfriend, identified as Jordan Lescalleet, 23, of Greencastle, Pa., and strangled her and punched her in the stomach.

The victim, who was nine weeks pregnant at the time of the assault with Lescalleet’s child, said Lescalleet had pushed her five-year-old son into a table in order to forcefully place him in a chair, according to police reports. The victim reportedly told police she was in the bathroom when she heard her five-year-old crying.

OCPD officers observed visible signs of injury on the five-year-old, according to police reports. The victim told Lescalleet to leave the unit and he refused. The victim eventually grabbed Lescalleet by his hair and smacked at him to get him to leave the hotel room, but he continued to refuse, according to police reports.

When the victim threatened to leave Lescalleet in Ocean City, he reportedly threatened to burn down her house in West Virginia where she lives with her three children if she left him in Ocean City.

Lescalleet then pressed his extended arm against the victim’s upper chest and lower neck area and pushed her backward. Lescalleet then punched the victim in the stomach and got behind her and put her in a choke-hold, according to police reports.

Lescalleet denied the assault and told police he was joking about threatening to burn the victim’s house down. He was arrested and charged with first- and seconddegree assault and threat of arson.

Ocean Pines Board To Consider Policy On Social Media Use

April 1, 2022

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN PINES – Association officials say they will consider a board policy on social media usage.

Director Doug Parks presented the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors last week with a proposed social media policy. He argued protocols for the use of social media platforms would ensure information shared by directors would be consistent.

“I’m generalizing here, but sometimes there may be a source of confusion as to where the official pieces of information regarding Ocean Pines reside …,” he said. “I think it’s very important we make sure the community knows while we’re not dismissing any of the other sources, that we do make sure everybody is aware there is an official information source.”

Association President Colette Horn said she was against a proposed social media policy, as the board had already agreed to what information should be shared online.

“I guess we did make a consensus agreement that our personal postings on non-OPA websites would be factual information sharing, sharing what’s available on the OPA website or other governmental websites that have the authority over whatever topic we are posting, and that it be referenced,” she

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said. “Is there an appetite for creating a policy for that?”

Director Larry Perrone said he didn’t agree with establishing a social media policy.

“I think the board has agreed that official statements will come out through the president,” he said. “We also agreed any posting we put on any social media site would be factual. I’m just loath to start making procedures because a couple people, 1%, are confused.”

During last week’s public comments, Ocean Pines resident Dinah Hoffmeister came before the board to share her concerns regarding private Facebook messages sent to her by Director Amy Peck.

The messages involved comments about 2021 board candidate Stuart Lakernick and his wife Esther Diller.

Parks argued the incident could have been avoided by having a policy.

“Just think about that public comment that was made,” he said. “Perhaps we could’ve avoided that if we had more guidance, is all I’m saying. As much as you want to provide information, it could be misinterpreted.”

Director Frank Daly said he respected both views, but believed board members did not need a policy when interacting online. He noted the association’s attorney had already provided guidance on social media usage.

“Number one, he said speak for yourself only and make sure you are speak-

ing for yourself only. Number two, avoid rumor, speculation, innuendo or coat tailing. Number three, if you’re asked a specific question, you owe this person nothing, but give only factual information available in the public domain,” he said.

“If you follow those guidelines, we’re in good shape. If you don’t follow those guidelines, we’re not in good shape.

He continued, “It’s common sense, and I don’t think we need to write common sense down as a policy.”

Horn agreed.

“You’ve been an individual who consistently has said let’s not create bureaucratic burden for ourselves, and this policy might be bureaucratic burden for us for enforcement,” she told Parks.

“What we have done in the past is we have discussed in our director orientation meeting general expectations for how we conduct business as directors and how we conduct ourselves as directors, and I think this is a practice that could be discussed at that point.”

Parks, however, said a policy would simply document those expectations.

“Frank, I would agree with your comment regarding common sense, but I dare to say – and people can hate me for it – not everybody that walks up here has common sense …,” he added. “If you hate the word policy, let’s call it guidance. But the idea is having something we can reflect on and be consistent. We are talking about something

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that can go from board to board to board.”

Peck said she supported the creation of a code of conduct, and Director Rick Farr said he had submitted a draft policy for the board’s review.

“I think it is something we should definitely take a look at,” he said.

Daly said if the board were to create a policy, it should take the advice of legal counsel.

“If we are going to codify it, we should take the advice the attorney gave us and that would be the guidelines for us in some form of resolution,” he said.

But Perrone argued the creation of a board policy would be no different than Resolution B-08, a policy regarding officer ethics and conduct that was rescinded by the board last year.

“We’ve been down this road with the code of ethics,” he said. “B-08, while its intentions were good, was a disaster.

By making this a policy, we have no enforcement mechanism if someone decides to go against that policy. I think it’s just creating problems that don’t exist at this point.”

With no further discussion, Horn recommended consulting with the association attorney. She asked Peck to lead the effort.

“What I’m proposing is we do further study on this, … and maybe come back with a more concrete proposal,” she said.

Fenwick Reviewing Agreements For Guards, Ambulances Pocomoke High Educator

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STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they are reviewing a contract to provide lifeguard services on the unincorporated beaches of Fenwick Island.

During last week’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Natalie Magdeburger announced the town’s plans to renew a professional services agreement with the state of Delaware.

“The state has continued to ask us to take over the unincorporated part of Fenwick Island, so we are working with them,” she said. “The contract that we had had in the past has expired.”

Magdeburger explained the town receives compensation to guard the unincorporated beach each season. She noted, however, that the town was losing money on the service agreement.

“The proposals we have back to the

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state – we’re in negotiations – did have an increase in the total revenue we are expecting back to break even,” she said.

“We’re not looking to make money on it, but certainly we don’t need to put lifeguards on the beach at taxpayers’ expense when that’s not Fenwick beach.”

The contract would also result in a pay increase for Fenwick Island lifeguards, Magdeburger said.

“They also raised their hourly rate for their lifeguards on state beaches to $17.25 …,” she said. “We can’t have some guards taking care of the state beach and other guards being paid less for taking care of our beach, so we have to make sure everything is equitable. We raised the rate to $17.25, which is about a $1 increase per hour.”

Officials last week also discussed plans for renewing an ambulance service agreement with the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company.

“Years ago, the Town of Fenwick Island

entered into a contract with Fenwick Island, South Bethany, Bethany and Sea Colony for ambulance service with Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Department,” said Town Manager Pat Schuchman. “It was brought to our attention that the contract would be renewed again in 2024, and they just wanted to start having discussions with all the municipalities and communities about an increase in the ambulance service fee, which is $53. It’s attached to your tax bill and everyone pays it.”

Magdeburger, however, said she wanted the town to consider the current agreement.

“Initially, they really relied on the local towns to financially support them, but I think they are getting more and more Sussex County and state funding. It’s a wider network now …,” she said. “I think times have changed since this was first initiated, and I think we need to get a better handle on it.”

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Named Teacher Of The Year

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Education officials recognized Pocomoke High School’s Kristin Cashman as the 2022 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.

At its annual Teacher of the Year celebration last Friday, the Worcester County Board of Education crowned Cashman, KRISTIN an English teacher at Po- CASHMAN comoke High School, as the county’s top teacher for 2022.

“I am so proud of both Kristin and all of the incredible teachers we have honored this evening,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said in a news release. “Kristin will be a fantastic representative not only for her school, but our entire school system as she progresses to the state-level program. Her passionate advocacy for equity in education is to be commended.”

During Friday’s celebration, the school system recognized all 14 school-level teachers of the year and their commitment to education. Cashman was named the winner out of a group of finalists that also included Steven Deakyne of Stephen Decatur High School, Lindsay Harrington of Stephen Decatur Middle School and Michael Levy of Worcester Technical High School.

“A champion for all her students and colleagues, Kristin ignites the entire building with energy and enthusiasm for this work,” Pocomoke High School Principal Jenifer Rayne said. “Every school, every county, and every state needs a Kristin Cashman.”

Cashman, a graduate of Salisbury University and adjunct professor in the education department, is an English teacher at Pocomoke High School and serves as leader of the school’s equity team. She strives to make her classroom a safe space for all who enter and incorporates historical texts into her teaching to create healthy dialogue among students.

“No matter your race, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation or identity, once you cross the threshold into my classroom, we become a family,” Cashman said in her portfolio.

Outside the classroom, Cashman is a coordinator for the Worcester on Wheels program, a mobile engagement and outreach program that won $1 million in the state’s competitive program to support innovative education solutions and learning recovery following the pandemic. Cashman also facilitates Women Who Rise, a program developer with higher education partners that creates a pipeline for future female educators.

Cashman was selected by a panel of judges representing experts in the field of education including higher education partners, retired Worcester County Public Schools’ personnel, and the current reigning 2021 Worcester County Teacher of the Year. All candidates were judged based on a rigorous set of criteria in alignment with both the state and national level Teacher of the Year programs.

Ping Pong Park Work To Begin

April 1, 2022

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

Berlin – A groundbreaking ceremony for Burbage Park’s ping pong tables is set for April 2.

The public is invited to Burbage Park on William Street Saturday, April 2, at 9 a.m. for a groundbreaking ceremony for what will be known as “The Tables at Burbage Park.” The project, spearheaded by the nonprofit We Heart Berlin, will include the installation of two ping pong tables at the small park.

“Once we start it will only take a week to finish,” said Tony Weeg, president of We Heart Berlin.

Weeg and We Heart Berlin have been working since last year to bring ping pong to Burbage Park, the typically overlooked green space in front of the town’s power plant on William Street.

With the town council’s approval of a memorandum of understanding last week, the project is now set to move forward.

While the tables themselves were purchased by We Heart Berlin and have been in storage awaiting installation, a local company is set to help install a small brick wall between the tables and the street as well as a brick path.

Though installation is getting close,

Restaurant Week Kicks Off April 3

OCEAN CITY – Get your appetites ready as April 3 marks the beginning of a delicious time of year, Ocean City Spring Restaurant Week.

Numerous area restaurants will be offering savory selections to kick off the season.

Typically, the Restaurant Week concept has been to offer fixed price menus, and some will continue to offer such. However, given that restaurants are in pandemic recovery, organizers are continuing to be flexible and there will be a wide range of menu options.

Restaurant Week has always provided a wallet-friendly opportunity for diners to try restaurants they may not have previously considered.

From fine dining to breakfast treats, this year’s restaurants are looking forward to continuing taking steps to get back to normal. Restaurant Week is actually two weeks of dining discounts, from Sunday, April 3 through Saturday, April 16.

This event allows patrons to choose the culinary delights from local chefs at reasonable prices. To view participating restaurants, visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

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We Heart Berlin is still selling personalized bricks for the project. For $100, sponsors can purchase a brick engraved with text (and emojis) of their choice. For more information, visit weheartberlin.org.

Weeg said 21 bricks had been sold so far.

“And they’ll be for sale forever in groups of 25 at a time,” he said, “so there’s not a sense of ‘too late’ just maybe have to wait a bit.”

After the success of the renovation of the Henry Park basketball courts— which now feature a mural—We Heart Berlin plans to incorporate art into all of its projects. As a result, Weeg said plans are in the works for a mural to be painted on the grey concrete wall between the power plant and the park space.

“Having that would be such a cool addition,” Weeg said, “and all of our projects are going to include art in them.”

Weeg founded We Heart Berlin in 2021 to promote healthy and sustainable activities and to support the improvement of recreational opportunities to benefit Berlin and its residents.

Following last fall’s basketball court renovation and the upcoming installation of the ping pong tables, the nonprofit plans to focus on bringing a skatepark to Berlin.

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COMMUNITY News In Photos

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines on March 16. Tyndall, a native of Berlin, talked about a proposed community center on Flower Street, the town’s “Take Pride in Berlin” campaign in April and plans for a bike and pedestrian trail along the railroad tracks. Tyndall, right, is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund.

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club welcomed four new members at a recent meeting. Pictured, from left, are new members Steve Howse, Kathy Cater, Irene Kordick and Lynne Barton.

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The Worcester County Commissioners presented a retirement commendation to Dorothy Lynn Hill. During her 16-year career, Hill played an integral role as an office assistant III, and her expertise and experience, as well as her use of independent judgement and mature discretion, were instrumental in the overall management of office operations within the Worcester County Jail.

The Bank of Ocean City offered support to Chesapeake Housing Mission recently. Employees and some family members gave a helping hand in building a ramp in Ocean Pines. Founded in 2009, Chesapeake Housing Mission is a nonprofit organization that provides vital home repair to low-income families in the Chesapeake region of Maryland.

Cato, Inc. marketing representative, Gordon Abercrombie (WPS ‘13, Furman University ‘17, Clemson MBA ‘19), presented a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program grant to Worcester Preparatory School. This year’s grant will be applied toward the Upper School AP Biology program, taught by science teacher Mrs. Jenn Corron. Pictured from left to right, the $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program grant was accepted by Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, WPS sophomores Dylan McGovern (Salisbury, Md.) and Carson Rayne (Willards, Md.), science teacher Mrs. Jenn Corron, WPS sophomore Sara Freih (Rehoboth, Del.), Head of School Dr. John McDonald and Gordon Abercrombie (WPS ’13) of Cato, Inc.

The Worcester County Commissioners presented a retirement commendation to Worcester County Jail Corporal Lamont M. Smith. During his 15-year career, Corporal Smith’s expertise and experience were instrumental in providing for the security and welfare of the inmate population, as well as the overall management of the Worcester County Jail.

Stormwater Runoff Project Begins Fenwick To Form Parking Committee

April 1, 2022

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say motorists can expect lane closures as work begins to address stormwater runoff near the intersection of Route 54 and Coastal Highway.

On Monday, crews with the Delaware Department of Transportation and Artesian Water Company launched a construction project to address stormwater runoff and road flooding in the area of Route 54 and Coastal Highway.

In a council meeting last Friday, Mayor Vicki Carmean told residents to expect construction to last through April 8.

“As we know a lot of storm water tends to go onto Route 54,” she said. “They are taking a look at this and trying to fix it.”

In a statement Monday, Town Administrator Raelene Menominee said road closures on Virginia Avenue from Route 54 to Delaware Avenue are expected over the course of two or three nights between March 28 and April 1.

Beginning April 4, work will move further north.

“The week of April 4th through April 8th, Island Street from Delaware Avenue to Maryland Avenue, one lane will remain open with flaggers,” she added.

“There could be a potential Phase 3 dependent on how much work is completed in these two weeks.”

Carmean told residents last week that work not completed by April 8 could re-

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sume in the fall months.

“The gentleman that spoke to us said if they weren’t done by the 8th they would postpone it and get it done later,” she said.

She added that water service could also be disrupted during construction.

“Please note that the town has nothing to do with this construction other than being informed that it is going to take place,” she said. “It will mean an interruption in water service for people in that area … I would imagine some customers should be prepared for some water quality issues They assured me that wasn’t going to happen, but I’ve gone through too many of these to expect anything different.”

Construction work along Route 54 and Coastal Highway is just one of many projects taking place to address flooding in and around Fenwick Island.

Just last fall, for example, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a three-part flood improvement plan that includes the installation of new backflow preventer valves, the development of a flood-reduction project on Farmington Street and the creation of a pipe and drain master plan.

“We have an issue, bayside flooding, that’s been going on in this town forever, and little Band-Aids have been put on the problem for years and years,” Carmean told community members at the time. “We can no longer do BandAids.”

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

FENWICK ISLAND – A new committee is expected to address parking issues in Fenwick Island.

Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to establish an Ad Hoc Parking Committee to explore potential parking solutions in town.

“I would like to form an Ad Hoc Parking Committee to review some situations and problems with the idea of coming up with a creative solution,” said Mayor Vicki Carmean. “I’m asking council to authorize this committee at this time.”

Carmean told council members last week that while the issue was initially brought to the town’s Charter and Ordinance Committee for review, she was recommending the creation of a separate workgroup.

“Parking is one of the big problems we have in this town,” she said. “At first, I thought I couldn’t do anything about our existing problems, all I could do was plan for the future to make sure we don’t come up short on parking places for any new business. But I started thinking about it, and I talked to Pat [Schuchman, town manager], we talked about it some more and we decided we would like the town to consider a plan B to address current parking problems.”

Councilwoman Natalie Magdeburger said she supported the creation of a committee, particularly to address park-

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ing concerns within the commercial district.

“I think we absolutely need to do this …,” she said. “So much of the tension that’s in town stems from or is created by this perceived and real problem with parking. I think it’s very important to get the businesses involved to take a look at some solutions that everyone can live with. We may need to be creative and think outside the box.”

Officials noted that some Fenwick Island business owners had expressed an interest in working on a committee.

Councilwoman Janice Bortner, however, noted the timing was less than idea.

“Unfortunately, with these businesses going into their season, they really can’t concentrate on this until the fall,” she said.

After further discussion, the council voted unanimously to create an Ad Hoc Parking Committee.

Carmean also encouraged volunteers to apply for a seat on the committee. She said those interested can contact Town Administrator Raelene Menominee.

“I’m going to reach out to the community. If you are inclined to volunteer your time and you're not afraid to think outside the box, we would appreciate hearing from you …,” she said. “I’m looking for at least seven good people. And I know businesses may be at a disadvantage right now, but if we get started early we can think of some solutions and move on from there.”

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People in Society A variety of Italian Specialty items were available for purchase from Elaine Ferguson, Deb Reda, Bonnie Oliverio, and Marie Grimes, in the St. Joseph Day Festival Merchandise Corner.

by Jeanette Deskiewicz Featuring Those Helping Causes In The Resort Area

The basket raffles were bountiful at the 10th Annual St. Joseph Day Festival with JoAnn Steward, Teri Antonini, and Eileen Salafia selling the tickets.

Giving big “saluto” to attendees coming into the 10th Annual St. Joseph Day Festival were Jean Delcher, Palma Devic, and Susan Palamara at the Welcome Desk.

Getting their green on at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club were Katie Krynitsky, Tyler Horton, and Max Hume for the Thursday Night Trivia on St. Patrick’s Day.

Stephen Decatur High School student volunteer Pim Noperat and Cathy Russo kept supplies stocked in the carryout area of the 10th Annual St. Joseph Day Festival.

Serving sodas with a smile at the 10th Annual St. Joseph Day Festival were Joe Tamberino and Chuck Poggioli at the refreshment station.

Staying busy at the very popular cannoli station during the 10th Annual St. Joseph Day Festival were Kathy Miller and Brenda D’Antuono.

Selling the 50/50 and Lottery Tree raffles at the Downtown Association Committee of OCDC Pancake Breakfast were George Phillips and Jack Salanardo.

Cathy Gallagher and Jack Ferry dressed in their festive best for the St. Patrick’ Day themed trivia night held last Thursday at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

The Dough Roller’s Marshall Coulbourne, Kevin Gibbs and Maybel were happy to host the Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Ocean City Development Corporation.

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New Hire, Promotion SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is pleased to announce the official hiring of Economic Development Director Lorissa McAllister, who has been serving the town as interim media, marketing and promotions coordinator since October 2021.

Recognizing the need for this position’s restructuring as well as the town’s increasing need for economic development leadership, town leadership created the new position of economic development director. After the position was advertised, three candidates were interviewed and carefully considered. The mayor, council and town manager unanimously supported the decision to hire McAllister, who has dedicated her work to the town’s forward progress through several programs and initiatives, such as managing Arts on the River 1st Fridays, hosting the kick-off meeting for the revival of the Arts & Entertainment District program, actively serving and leading on the Main Street Committee, and creating the first Business Incentives package for the town, to name a few.

McAllister had the following comments after the announcement: “In recent months Snow Hill has gained enormous momentum towards sustainable growth and community building. I have been fortunate enough to be involved in many of the projects and initiatives behind that momentum for the past six months as interim media, marketing, and promotions coordinator. I am greatly looking forward to continuing my involvement and contributing my skillset to fortify the business climate in Snow Hill as the director of economic development. Snow Hill is my home, and seeing it prosper is my passion. I am elated to be a member of the strong team of town hall staff and community stakeholders who are working so hard to strengthen our town!”

Additionally, the mayor and town manager decided to promote Margot Resto from administrative assistant to deputy town manager to better recognize the responsibilities and unique challenges faced on a daily basis compared to those of a typical administrative assistant. They wanted to recognize Resto for the tasks that she had already been performing as well as additional responsibilities taken on over the more than two years of her service to the town.

“I am truly grateful for the mayor, council and town manager’s recognition and promotion, and I treasure the opportunity to come to work every day for the town and together with town staff,” she said.

“It’s an excellent team of people whom I admire and respect.”

Rick Pollitt, the town manager of Snow

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Wor-Wic Community College was named as a gold-level Military Friendly School in the small community college category for 2022-2023 by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned company whose mission is to assist military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The Military Friendly Schools list honors the colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. Wor-Wic was one of just 282 schools nationwide to receive the gold-level award for its leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. More than 1,800 schools participated in the organization’s survey. Pictured, from left, are veteran student Chelsea Ward, Director of Veterans Services Fred Howard, and veteran students Jessica Panuco and Yezmin Rogers in Wor-Wic Community College’s veterans and military student lounge.

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Hill had this to say about the newest changes: “In my brief time with the Town of Snow Hill, I have to say that I have been extremely impressed by the high quality and dedication of all our town staff.

Ms. Resto has truly served the citizens well for quite a while covering every town issue from one end to the other and keeping the process of government transparent and responsive to the peoples’ needs and is already performing as a deputy town manager.”

He continued, “Ms. McAllister wears so many hats, all designed to improve the economic climate of the community, that appointing her as our first economic development director was just an acknowledgement of the great work she has been doing for many months. So happy the mayor and council have recognized their good work in this way.”

Expansion Announced OCEAN CITY – Leading outdoor hos-

pitality specialist, Blue Water, announced that its valued partner, Sea Rocket, has expanded their operations to a new location in Bradenton Beach, Fla., as well as added a second boat to their fleet in the existing Fort Lauderdale, Fla., location.

The popular water activities organization will now be providing parasailing sessions from both Florida locations in Fort Lauderdale Beach and from their new slip at the Bradenton Beach Marina.

As of last month, guests visiting the Bradenton Beach Sea Rocket location can experience parasailing above some of the most beautiful waters and beaches in America. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the incredible views of Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and Longboat Key from above, and will also see many unique coastal treasures of the area during the trip including Egmont Key, the historic Cortez fishing villages, and the abundance of wildlife that frequents Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Page 33 “The Anna Maria/Bradenton area is an incredible vacation destination that attracts millions of tourists a year. The area is unique in how it has maintained its historical roots,” said Will Wangel, general manager of Sea Rocket. “We are excited to work with Bradenton Beach Marina, which already offers an array of first-class adventures on the water and can’t wait to add parasailing to the offerings.”

Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale’s Sea Rocket location has added a second boat to their fleet, so they can serve even more customers and keep up with the demand of this highly sought-after vacation experience.

The new boat can carry up to 12 passengers and two crew members and represents a significant expansion for Sea Rocket’s Fort Lauderdale Beach location, which was initially opened at the beginning of 2021.

“We have an irreplicable location in magnificent Downtown Fort Lauderdale, right next to the Bahia Mar Resort,” Wangel said. “The first-class team at Suntex Marinas, which owns and operates all the dockage of the resort, has been a great partner to us. We look forward to working with them into the future.”

“Sea Rocket has been helping guests experience the sights and thrills of the ocean in Ocean City since 1986. We are so excited to have Sea Rocket expanding to new and fantastic destinations while carrying on the standard of service and knowledgeable staff that takes this attraction to the next level,” said Todd Burbage, CEO of Blue Water. “We look forward to watching Sea Rocket grow alongside Blue Water, so we can bring these unforgettable experiences to guests at many of our waterfront destinations.”

Assistant Vice President Named OCEAN CITY – Reid Tingle, president and CEO of Bank of Ocean City, along with the Board of Directors, has announced the promotion of Amanda Maness to the position of assistant vice president.

Maness joined Bank of Ocean City in March of 2019 and works in the West Ocean City branch as the applications specialist. Maness has over AMANDA MANESS 16 years of experience in the banking industry. In addition to her work at the bank, Maness is immersed in community service and it is her passion to be involved in many forms of community outreach.

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The Hamilton Hotel, a 68-year-old Ocean City landmark on the corner of 3rd Street and the Boardwalk, burned to the ground on Dec. 14, 1969.

The early Sunday morning blaze was discovered by Sergeant James Baker of the Ocean City Police Department as he made his rounds. The fire department was on the scene about five minutes later. With flames up to 100 feet in the air and fanned by a strong southwest wind, it appeared the whole block between 3rd and 4th streets was at risk. Sparks from the fire were landing as far north as 9th Street. Mutual aid from Berlin arrived and joined the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company in finally controlling the blaze three hours after it began.

The Hamilton was in ruins but the firefighters had saved the rest of the block. The good news was the hotel was closed for the winter and thus unoccupied. No lives were lost or serious injuries suffered. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson.

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SNOW HILL – A propane leak on Friday and a house fire on Saturday kept emergency responders busy over the weekend.

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to Balte Road in West Ocean City on March 25 for a significant propane leak, according to a release from the fire marshal’s office. Upon arrival Friday night, fire units observed a 250-gallon underground propane tank at 40% capacity that was leaking before the shut off valve feeding the residence.

After consulting with the Maryland Department of the Environment Emergency Response Division, responders determined that because the location of the leak was unknown the best course of action would be to burn off or flare the remaining propane in the tank. After a lengthy operation, Maryland Department of the Environment Hazmat specialists from Baltimore responded with specialized equipment and rendered the situation safe early Saturday morning, according to the fire marshal’s office. The tank was owned by Sharp Energy of Dover and no injuries were reported in the incident.

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On Saturday around 10:30 a.m., the Berlin Fire Company was alerted to a residential structure fire on Carey Road in Berlin. Responding units reported smoke and fire coming from the attic of the home, according to a release from the fire marshal’s office. When responders entered and searched the residence, two dogs were located though one died as a result of the fire.

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At the south end of the county, the fire marshal’s office is investigating a shed fire that occurred Sunday night around 9 p.m.

The Stockton Volunteer Fire Company responded to an alert and arrived to find a 10x10 shed fully involved with fire. A family dog located in the shed at the time of the fire was saved. The cause of the fire remains undetermined and anyone with information is asked to call the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office at 410-6325666.

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OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials say they will not support a state bill allowing for expanded wildlife boundaries and planning for a walking and biking trail in Snow Hill.

Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed not to send a letter of support for Maryland House Bill 882.

Director Doug Parks said the legislation, brought to the board’s attention by members of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, authorizes the expansion of wildlife boundaries and planning for a raised walking and bike trail through the Pocomoke State Forest to the town of Snow Hill.

“There’s already a groundswell of support for this,” he said, “and we wanted to discuss amongst ourselves whether or not we should make an official support of House Bill 882.”

Director Amy Peck noted the bill could allow for future biking trails between Snow Hill and the Berlin area. She added, however, that she did not agree with sending a letter of support.

“The way Ocean Pines falls into this, or might fall into this project, is that in the future it could allow a future trail between Snow Hill and Berlin,” she said. “My concern in sending a letter of support is that HB 882 does not impact Ocean Pines directly.”

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“Governor [Larry] Hogan has already authorized funding for the preliminary study on the Route 90 bridge. It does directly affect OP and the Route 90 bridge has a major crossing at 589 in what is essentially the middle of Ocean Pines …,” she said. “I’d like Ocean Pines to send a letter of support regarding the renovation or replacement of the Route 90 bridge.”

Director Frank Daly said he also did not support the endorsement of House Bill 882.

He did, however, suggest an online petition for residents who wanted to support the legislation.

“This is one of these areas where I think we need to first stay in our own lane.

We deal with Ocean Pines …,” he said. “I don’t think we have any business getting involved with that as a board and as an association.”

Parks agreed.

“Unless there is some specific benefit to doing this, I would prefer to stay in our lane …,” he said. “I don’t like being the one to overstep our bounds.”

Perrone said he supported the idea of a trail system, but didn’t think it should have the association’s support.

“While I think this is a great project, it doesn’t affect Ocean Pines,” he said. “And I don’t think we ought to be taking a position on it.”

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FROM PAGE 10 he said. “The parking at the model block was an interim use. We always wanted to build this facility.”

Councilman John Gehrig said he was more concerned with how the project would be paid for. Again, the OCDC would make a contribution from the Inlet lot parking revenue, but the town would be on the hook for the balance, likely as an addition to the town’s capital improvement plan (CIP).

“Where does this fit in the capital improvement plan?” he said. “There have been projects on that list for 20 years. I just think we need to figure out how we’re going to pay for it. The parking is another issue.”

There have been discussions at different times over the years about developing a downtown parking garage and that issue resurfaced again on Tuesday.

Gibbs said a future parking garage would be ideal, but the OCDC was ready to go forward with the proposed Somerset Street project for the OCPD and other mixed uses.

“We’ve worked closely with the city and I think we’re at the point where we’re

ready to build this,” he said. “We have solved a problem now. I would like to build a parking garage tomorrow, but we’re not at that point yet.”

Irwin explained the OCDC’s contribution to the Somerset Street project.

“We’re hoping to bring $1 million to the table,” he said. “It’s a little aggressive, but if we don’t get started soon, we’ll be looking at 2024 or 2025.”

Paddack said there was support from other departments for the Somerset Street project.

“We did receive two letters, one from the police department and one from the beach patrol,” he said. “This solves a problem for both of them.”

City Manager Terry McGean sought direction on a future downtown parking garage concept.

“We can certainly reach out to the appropriate consultants if the council is interested in revisiting the parking garage concept,” he said.

McGean also explained the potential funding source for the proposed Somerset Street project.

“Assuming it’s $3.4 million job, the OCDC would provide $1 million,” he said.

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“The balance would come from fund balance or it would be bonded.”

There was a motion to approve the Somerset Street project, but it was later withdrawn so it could be discussed more. The council on Thursday met to discuss the CIP as part of a larger budget wrap-up session and Councilman Tony DeLuca questioned if it was more appropriate to discuss the project at that point.

“I certainly approve of this project,” he said. “Can we wait until Thursday to approve this? We haven’t talked about the CIP yet. That discussion happens on Thursday.”

Meehan said whatever process the council wanted to take to approve the project, the parking issues will never go away.

“Whether it’s approved today or Thursday, I approve of this project,” he said.

“Whenever we look at good projects, it’s all about partnerships. When you look at the Art League building, it was a great partnership. I was on the first parking committee I think in 1974 and here we are all these years later having the same discussion.”

Gehrig said he did not want to push the project too far on the backburner.

“I support this project, but I don’t want to wait five years for it,” he said. “What does the parking look like in five years?

That’s what we have to consider.”

Gibbs agreed parking will always be an issue, but urged the council not to hold up the project.

“In general, I think we’re all frustrated with the parking issue,” he said. “It’s not just a downtown issue. We’re going to try to put forward to the council something that solves the problem. I’d like to see some positivity going. Let these departments have the beds they need so they can recruit.”

Gehrig said he was uncertain how the immediate need for the project came up.

“I didn’t know we had a housing problem with the police department,” he said.

“Suddenly, this came out of nowhere. It’s a major project. Let’s take our time and get it right.”

In the end, the council decided to withhold approval for the project on Tuesday and revisit it when the CIP discussions were held.

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SALISBURY – More than 3,500 eighthgrade students were given an opportunity this week to explore various career paths available to them on the Eastern Shore.

On Tuesday, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore kicked off its fourth annual JA Inspire event, a day of career exploration for students entering high school.

“We have over 100 exhibitors providing experiences for these students,” said Jayme Hayes, president and CEO of Junior Achievement, “highly immersive and hands-on interactive experiences, so students can truly see what it is like to have that job.”

Mock emergency rooms, television studios and many other displays filled the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center over two days this week as eighth-grade students from Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline and Accomack counties were able to interact with business representatives. Leading up to this week’s event, Hayes said students spent time in the classroom exploring career options, identifying their likes and dislikes and developing questions to ask em-

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“We want them to see what they like, what they don’t like, and do a hands-on interactive component, so when they pick their high school coursework they are at least in the right industry,” she said.

Officials noted the event also gives local employers an opportunity to engage with the future workforce.

“These kids need to interact with the businesses community, and touch, feel and see what opportunities are here on

the shore,” Hayes said. “They don’t have to leave the shore for opportunity, it is right here.”

Ashley Miller, deputy communications manager with the Ocean City Police Department, said she was eager to educate students on the opportunities available to them in law enforcement.

“We decided to join the Junior Achievement event to help spread the word about the options we have, especially with our seasonal program,” she said. “They can get started with us at 17-and-a-half years old … and we’re trying to get out, spread the word and let them know of options they have after high school and what all they have to have for minimum requirements.” Ørsted’s Zach Finucane said his company hopes to raise awareness about careers in offshore wind.

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BERLIN – In recent months, Procter & Gamble has raised prices for its Tide, Gain, Downy and Bounce product portfolio. It recently announced that this spring, consumers also will start paying more for many of its personal health care brands.

The company is hardly alone. Nestle, Danone, Unilever and other consumers goods giants say their prices will continue to rise due to high inflation.

Inflation is a two-faced beast. On one side, a healthy increase in prices indicates a growing economy. However, when prices increase substantially over a short period of time, it can signal other problems. The obvious problem is the world is still in the throes of a pandemic, and periodic flareups cause supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages. Also, the Federal Reserve has altered its monetary policy to allow higher levels of inflation in order for slow-growing areas of the economy to benefit. The sum total of these factors is that, right now, we are seeing greater inflation than we have in more than 20 years.

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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.

Every Tuesday: Dancing The Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvahanddancing.com.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Elks Lodge 2645, corner of Sinepuxent Avenue and 138th Street in Ocean City.

Has bingo all year. Doors open 4:30 p.m. with first game sharply at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open for light fare. 410-250-2645.

Every Thursday: Beach Singles Join the club, 55 plus, at Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, 4-6 p.m. 302-4369577 or BeachSingles.org.

Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church. Play every game for just $24. Light refreshments available.

Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.

April 2: Spring Food Drive Join the Bikers Without Borders Foundation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Food Lion in Ocean Pines. Members will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, toiletries and monetary donations for local food banks. Food banks receiving donations this month include St. Mary’s/Holy Savior Church and St. Vincent de Paul Society (Ocean City), Sarah’s Pantry & Community Church (Berlin), Delmarva’s Homeless Helpers (Salisbury), Chincoteague Island Food Closet (Chincoteague, Va.), and Shepherd’s Office (Georgetown, Del.). The needed items include ready-to-eat and microwave-ready meals, single-serve cereals, shelf stable milk, breakfast and granola bars, fruit cups, juice boxes, individual snack packs, cases of bottled water, and microwave rice cups. Additionally, baby/infant needs include formula, diapers, and wipes and one of the recipients is able to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables. Paper products, such as paper towels and toilet paper, and personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush and paste in regular or

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8 am – 1 pm. Online orders encouraged. Explore ActForBays.org/PlantSale to view a wide selection of native sun and shade plants. New for this year, Assateague Coastal Trust is offering a few native grasses and sedges for those looking to ascent their property.

travel size, are also needed. Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional food items to ensure well-rounded donations are provided to each organization.

April 2: Drive-Thru Fried Chicken Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Willards will host starting at 11 a.m.

Menu includes breast, drumstick, thigh, wing, mashed potato, green beans, apple sauce, cole slaw and dessert. $14, stay in car.

April 8: Annual Cash Bingo The Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding their annual cash bingo at the main station on Friday, April 8. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds begin at 5:45 p.m. Regular games begin at 7 p.m. There will be 20 regular games, two specials and jackpot and a 50/50 raffle. Food and beverages available for purchase. Call 619922-9950 to reserve your limited tickets.

April 8: Crab Cake Dinner Stevenson United Methodist Church will hold a carryout only crab cake dinner 4-6:30 p.m. Cost is $14, crab cake sandwich with green beans, baked potato and cole slaw; $24, two crab cake sandwiches with green beans, baked potato and cole slaw; and $10, crab cake sandwich.

April 15: Good Friday Fish Fry The American Legion Auxiliary will hold at noon till it’s all gone including fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried flounder, hush puppies, fries, cole slaw and dessert.

April 21: OP Boat Club Meeting The Ocean Pines Boat Club's annual Spring General Meeting in the Ocean Pines Community Center's Assateague Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and light refreshments. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Speaker is Michael Castoro and his subject is “The History of the Pride of Baltimore.” Public invited.

April 23: Bikers For Autism Join the Bikers Without Borders Foundation for the Inaugural Bikers for Autism

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ride. This premier event will raise funds for the Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County. Bike registration will be held from 9-11 a.m. at The Cork Bar (motorcycles park along Wicomico Street) followed by the ride, escorted by the Wicomico and Worcester County Sheriff’s departments. Following the ride, join the Bikers Without Borders Foundation and other enthusiasts from noon to 3 p.m. for a block party sponsored by The Cork Bar, The Bearded Clam and Crawl Street Tavern with live music from The Chest Pains. The $25 registration fee includes a buffet lunch and non-alcoholic beverages. All are welcome to join the ride and the block party. There will be silent auctions, raffles, and a 50/50 raffle.

April 23: Drive Thru Church Lunch From 10 a.m. until sold out at the Powellville UM Church located at 35606 Mount Hermon Road, Powellville. Drive thru luncheon features oyster fritter sandwiches, homemade chicken salad, homemade soups including peas and dump-lings and veg. beef. Bake sale items will be available. No pre-orders.

Call 410-835-8796 or 443-880-8804 for more details.

April 24: CRICKET Center Walk The CRICKET Center, Worcester County’s only Child Advocacy Center, will hold the 9th annual “5K Fun Walk for Kids” event on the Ocean City Boardwalk from noon until 3 p.m. A rain date has been scheduled for Saturday April 30. Proceeds from the event will directly support children that have witnessed or experienced abuse in Worcester County. Registration is $25 per person and includes the walk, admission to a reception following the walk with refreshments, swag bag, and other kid-friendly activities. Trophies will be awarded during the reception for both the top individual fundraiser and team fundraiser. www.thecricketcenter.com to register or call 410-641-0097 or on the day of the event beginning at 11 a.m. at Hooters Restaurant, 5th Street and the Boardwalk.

May 7: Native Plant Sale Assateague Coastal Trust’s 23rd Annual Native Plant Sale will be held at its office at 10959 Worcester Hwy. in Berlin from

May 11: Hospice Fundraiser Coastal Hospice will be hosting its annual signature event, Taste of Finer Things! featuring a pairing of fine wine and delectable food from local restaurants. This spectacular evening is a chance to sample some of the best that the Ocean City area has to offer. Reservations for this sell out event are $100/person and includes open bar, wine and food pairings, live entertainment and dancing by “On the Edge” Band, free play, and so much more at the Ocean Downs Casino 6-9 p.m. To learn more about Taste of Finer Things, sponsor or attend www.coastalhospice.org/taste/.

May 12: Wine Night At Museum The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum is partnering with The Buzzed Word to bring “Wine Night at the Museum.” Free from 5-7 p.m, offering wine, refreshments, music by Jack Worthington and book signing with local author and historian Bunk Mann.

May 14: Plant Sale Worcester County Garden Club Plant Sale and Gathering at Windmill Creek Winery in Berlin, noon-3 p.m. Rain date is May 21. Club will have seed and bulb planting workshops for kids and adults, floral demonstrations, 50-50 raffle and ask a local gardener and Master Gardener table.

June 11: MAC Walk Registration is under way for MAC’s Soles for Seniors, a one-mile walk stepping off from the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Registration and check-in starts at 8 a.m., the walk begins at 9 a.m., and awards and food are planned for 10 a.m.

Registration is $10 and includes a visor, breakfast and the awards ceremony. Donate a total of $50 (which includes registration) and also get an event T-shirt. All ages are welcome. Children under age 5 walk for free and don’t need to register.

Proceeds will benefit MAC’s Life Bridges Dementia Dare Day Program and Connections senior center activities. To register, visit www.macinc.org.

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Pictured, from left, are WPS Head of School Dr. John McDonald, WPS senior Tristan Weinstein, Sacred Heart University senior Nathan Kim, WPS seniors Brice Richins and Jarett Sofronski and Sacred Heart University Men’s Golf Assistant Coach Bob Mordecai.

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BERLIN – A group of local students found and returned a wallet last week to a Sacred Heart University student who was in town competing in a golf tournament.

Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Seniors Brice Richins, Jarett Sofronski and Tristan Weinstein visited Chipotle in West Ocean City during their senior lunch break where they found a wallet in the parking lot. They found the Sacred Heart University student ID of Nathan Kim inside and looked to the social media platform, Instagram, to search for

Nathan Kim’s profile, messaging him to let them know they had found his wallet.

A short time later, Kim along with Sacred Heart University Men’s Golf Assistant Coach Bob Mordecai came to WPS to retrieve the wallet. Upon arrival, Kim and Mordecai couldn’t thank the young men and praise them enough for their heroism, values and good decision making.

Kim helped to place Sacred Heart University in seventh out of 22 collegiate teams at the Battle of Rum Pointe Golf Tournament last weekend in Berlin.

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SPORTS Worcester Freshman Headed To Golf Nationals In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team got its 2022 campaign off to a good start last week with a 10-9 win over Parkside.

The Mallards trailed for much of the

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game, but battled back to tie it at 9-9 late. Worcester scored scored late to snag the 10-9 win. Jack Gardner led the way with five goals while Dylan McGovern added two. Griffin Jones scored a goal and contributed three assists, while Ryan Mann and Hunter Simons each scored single goals.

Decatur Track Teams Solid At Cambridge Meet

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances last week at the Cambridge Invitational.

On the boys’ side, Owen Mielnik finished first in the pole vault. Ethan Justice was second in the 1,600 and fourth in the 800. Rynell Brittingham finished 13th in the shot put.

On the girls’ side, Maya Garner was

third in the high jump, while Summer Brenner was sixth. Carolina Novelli came in fifth in the 3,200, while Amber Marshall finished sixth. Danera Collick finished fourth in the shot put, while Breanne Ferguson finished ninth in the long jump. Macy Woroniecki was sixth in the 1,600 and 10th in the 800.

Ferguson finished 14th in the 800, while Mackenzie Cathell was 21st in the 1,600. Brenner finished 10th in the 100-hurdles and 13th in the 300 hurdles.

Worcester Prep freshman Michael DePalma is competing this weekend in the Drive, Chip, Putt National Championships in Augusta, Ga. Submitted Photo

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep freshman golfer Michael DePalma is heading to the Drive, Chip and Putt Nationals in Augusta, Ga. This weekend.

Last September, DePalma placed first in the boys’ 14-15 division of Drive, Chip and Putt (DCP) in the regional event in Rochester, N.Y. to earn a sport in the national competition, which takes place this week in Augusta. DePalma started playing golf with his father and grandfather at the age of 9. He realized his passion for the sport and started playing competitively a year later.

He started playing at Worcester Prep in the seventh grade and is now a member of the varsity team as a freshman.

In addition to playing for Worcester Prep, DePalma also plays in the Under Armour Junior Tour’s Eastern Shore League, where he has won several tournaments. This fall, he will be competing in the Hurricane Tour.

At the DCP qualifier last fall, DePalma came in first in his age group to qualify for the nationals. Each golfer is given three attempts, and DePalma scored the highest in his division with a 69 in drive, 40 in chip and 45 in putt for a total qualifying score of 153, good enough for first place. DCP participants advance through local, sub-regional and regional events to earn a place in the national finals, which are held the Sunday before the Masters at Augusta National. The DCP nationals will be televised on the Golf Channel.

Stephen Decatur alumni and Delaware State University freshman Olivia Brown of Berlin was awarded Freshman of the Year in the Eastern College Athletic Conference last week. Brown rides on the equestrian team at Delaware State where she recently closed out an impressive first season for the Hornets. She was also named to the ECAC All-Conference team for fencing, the only freshman to earn a spot.

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Lynne Taylor Murray BERLIN – Alma Lynne Taylor Murray, 81, passed away on March 26, 2022 at Atlantic General Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Jesse Jarvis Taylor and Dorothy Hudson Taylor of Berlin.

Murray was a life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, having served as Maryland State Registrar from 2003 to 2006. Other state offices she held were Maryland Advisor to Eastern DAR Schools and Chairman of the Maryland Luncheon at Continental Congress in D. C. She was a member of the hereditary Maryland organization of the national DAR Cameo Society along with her mother and daughter. Murray was Vice-Chairman of the Maryland Room Restoration project at national DAR headquarters at 1776 D Street in Washington and a member of the national and state speakers' staffs. She was national Eastern Division Program winner for her original composition, "An Eastern Shore Patriot's Christmas." She served as LYNNE TAYLOR MURRAY Regent of the General Levin Winder Chapter in Worcester County from 2001 to 2003 and held other chapter offices and committees.

As a representative of the General Levin Winder Chapter, for many years she presented the DAR Good Citizens Award at Worcester Preparatory School graduations, stressing the DAR goals of patriotism, education, and historic preservation. She was also a member of the DAR Nanticoke Chapter and served as treasurer. She was a member of the Delaware State Society Daughters of the American Colonists, having served as Delaware State Regent from 2019 to 2022.

Murray was a founding member of the Board of Trustees of Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, serving on that board for over 40 years before asking to be placed on the Honorary Board. She served on several board committees, including technology, and was active during the school's largest building expansions. She participated in spring musicals, assembling hunt attire for the cast of "Mame," and designing an original coat for "Joseph and the

OBITUARIES Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat."

Murray was an amateur architect, having designed her home and horse barn.

She served for several years on the Wicomico Hunt Club Board as representative of the social membership.

She attended the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary, now known as VCU, and Salisbury University. Murray owned the Empress Motel in Ocean City, built by her mother, and sold to her sister in 1998. She was a life-long member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin and served as a Trustee and as Church Historian. Murray was a member of the Calvin B. Taylor Museum, Ocean City Lifesaving Museum, and Worcester County Historical Society.

Her immediate surviving family includes daughter, Teresa Lynne Murray of Bishopville; sister Susan Taylor Cropper and husband Hugh Cropper III of Berlin; nephew Hugh Cropper IV and wife Jennifer of Ocean City and twin great-niece and nephew Myra Cropper and Hugh Thomas Cropper of Berlin; and niece Dorothy Amanda Cropper of Baltimore. Her husband, Elisha Warren Murray, died in March 2012.

A service will be held at Buckingham Presbyterian Church at 20 South Main St. in Berlin on April 1, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Those wishing to make donations in Lynne's memory may send them to Buckingham Presbyterian Church at PO Box 248, Berlin, Md. 21811. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Vernon. She was known as “Cookie” to her grandchildren, “V”, Megan, and Nick and to her great grandchildren Josh and Alyssa. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who refer to her as Auntie Char.

Charlotte graduated from Eastern High School and attended Salisbury State. She was a fantastic cook and homemaker. She enjoyed playing bridge and became a Certified Bridge Director of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). She owned and operated the Severna Park Duplicate Bridge Club for 23 years. As a bridge player, she attained the rank of Diamond Life Master with the ACBL. She was kind, loving, welcoming and a friend to all, and, quick with a joke, she was always the life of every party. She en- CHARLOTTE K. HAHN joyed cruising and loved Broadway musicals. Everyone who knew her loved her. She lived her life to the fullest.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Services in Berlin. To send condolences to the family and for more information, please visit easternshorecremation.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Charlotte’s name can be made to the SPCA or Alzheimer’s Association. Any questions regarding the celebration of life, please contact the family.

Charlotte K. Hahn

Charles Victor Littleton (Red’s)

OCEAN CITY – Charlotte K. Hahn, 91, formerly from Pasadena, Md., passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City, Maryland on March 8, 2022.

Born in Baltimore on Feb. 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Minna Kammer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John of 16 years, and her three sisters, Wilhelmina Dolan, Ruth Parrish and June Herthum. Charlotte is survived by her partner, Eli Solomon, and her two daughters, Verna Marlow, husband Rick and Wendy Brumfield, husband

Stevenson United Methodist Resuming In-Person Church Services Every Sunday At 9 a.m.

– Sunday School Back in Session

Stevenson United Methodist Church

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

– Service Also Livestreamed On Facebook

IRONSHIRE – Red’s Littleton passed away peacefully in his home of 37 years in Ironshire on Friday, March 25, 2022. Red’s wish to be home in his final days was easily granted and he was cared for lovingly and deeply by his family.

Red’s was born on Jan. 16, 1954 in Pennsylvania, but home was on West Street in Berlin. He is survived by his father, Victor Charles Littleton, and wife, Joanna, of Gumboro, Del. whom Red’s loved with all of his heart. He is also survived by his Sister, Donna Tull

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(David), who helped care for her big Brother, her hero.

Red’s shared his life on Earth with his wife Terry Phillips for 46 wonderful years. The two of them spent a lifetime together, creating cherished memories filled with love, family and music. Red’s is also survived by his daughter, Meaghan Poulin (Shaun) and two grandchildren Cadie Littleton and Charlie Poulin and who can forget the grandpuppy Peaches. In addition, Red’s was blessed with numerous other family members, whom all loved him dearly.

Red’s was preceded in death by his Mother, Alice Littleton and his grandparents, Parley and Mary Littleton of Friendship, Maryland; and Calvin and Catherine Coffin of Willards, Maryland.

Red’s graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1972. He was a loyal and proud employee of Worcester County Liquor Control for 43 years.

Red’s began his career as a clerk in the Berlin Store in 1974 and worked his way up to Warehouse Operations Manager in Snow Hill. He truly loved his job and all of the many employees that he cherished as his own family.

Red’s loved to hunt, fish, spend time with his family and friends playing music. He was a drummer in the band Cabin Fever, with his brothers-in law, Bill Phillips, Glen Phillips and their cousin, Kevin Brown.

Red’s was baptized by Rev. Barry McCready in 1973 at the First Baptist Church in Berlin, Maryland and later became a member of St. Martin’s United Methodist Church while Dr. Rev. Brooks Reynolds served as Pastor for the charge.

Red’s was a proud and committed donor to the Blood Bank of Delmarva, contributions in Red’s memory made be made to The Blood Bank of Delmarva. In addition, contributions could also be made to Coastal Hospice or St. Martin’s Fellowship Church.

A funeral service was held and officiated by the Dr. Rev. Vicki Gordy-Stith.

Burial immediately followed the service at a Family Cemetery in Campbelltown, Md. Funeral arrangements were made

by Kirk Burbage of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Isaiah 25:8 - “He will swallow up death in Victory and the Lord GOD will wipe always tears from off all faces”.

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STUDENTS In The News

Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Chair Frances Pilarski visited Worcester Preparatory School to award this year’s International Essay Competition winners.

Angeline Todorov (‘25) of Berlin placed first and Jayden Scopp (‘25) placed third.

The topic of this year’s essay was, “How Does an Optimistic Mindset Change My Tomorrow?” Pictured, from left are WPS Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Scopp, Todorov and Pilarski.

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Teachers Erin Shimko and Kim Jankowski’s fourth grade classes met with Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall over Zoom to discuss this year’s Mayor Essay Contest.

Each year Worcester Preparatory School students enter the “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest, and this year’s theme is “Celebrating the Soul of Maryland.” Tyndall talked about his role as the mayor as well as the essay contest. Above, front row from left, are Sebastian Correa, Keller Hoch, Nonda Gjikuria, William Doran and Taj Sands; second row, Arjun Verma, Teaghan Weinstein, Estelle Damouni, Anna French, Elena Kappes, Emma Mealy, Alessia Zima and Shimko. Below, from left, are Jankowski and her students, Jack Hornung, Landon Carmean, Sadie Kremer, Mara McClanahan, ViviAnna Grinestaff, Isabella Rice, Clara CollinsEllingsworth, Raia Gorfinkel, Elif Tekmen, Lillyan White, CJ Labin and Nick Cippolone.

Worcester Preparatory Middle and Upper School students celebrated the “22-22” date by dressing up as twins with friends or their actual twin. Fun was had during lunch, when students played games such as "Two" trivia and twin dice games. There was also a "Two" Scavenger hunt throughout the middle school hallways. Above, front row from left, are Wesley Wisniewski, Ayven Browne and Johnny Crossett; and, back, from left, Mac Miller, John Lynch, Jack Tunnell, Chase Thompson, Ben Rafinski and Luke Mize. Below are Will Wells, Briar Parsons and Frank Miller.

Buckingham Elementary School families had a fun evening at Sun Outdoors Frontier Town playing in the arcade, enjoying mini golf and eating ice cream to raise money for the PTA. Above, Corie Cohee was excited to win the jackpot.

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The position is a full-time Seasonal Position that runs from April 1st to October 1st, (no benefits offered).

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PLEASE CALL 443-614-0234 Beautiful Community in Ocean View, DE is seeking part-time seasonal staff to work in our clubhouse and pool areas, May through Mid-September.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE/CASHIER Looking for Fun, Energetic, Fun-Spirited Person to work Day or Night.

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Serious Inquires Only. 410-250-5678 Associa is currently hiring for an Experienced Community Association Portfolio Manager in the Ocean City, MD Area!

This position will be responsible for providing the overall supervision of assigned community association(s). The Community Manager interacts with internal and external customers including homeowners, vendors, board members and committee members, as well as staff. This position is a fulltime salaried position with benefits.

If interested please apply on-line at Associaonline.com or Email your resume to msmith@associaonline.com

Sunset Island, Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Part-Time, Seasonal Position.

Must be able to work day shifts and weekends. Excellent people skills and Microsoft Office skills are a must! The position starts April 15th and runs through October 1st.

Please send resume to - Olivia.Smith@casinc.biz Salary: $13.00 - $13.50 per hour Location: Ocean City, 67th Street, Bayside

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Office Coordinator for Specialty Contracting Company Looking for motivated, energetic individual to help with the organization and running of the daily administrative operations of the company. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure, including answering phones and working closely with customers. Must be self starter with high work ethics, and have working knowledge of office equipment; excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills; analytical and problem solving abilities; and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.

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FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal Banker position available at our West 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 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: jennie.rice@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 4-11-2022 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

FULL-TIME PERSONAL BANKER FLOATER Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal Banker/Floater position available for our North Ocean City and Millsboro locations.

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April 1, 2022

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch

The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966.

Third Insertion THOMAS J MALONEY ESQ COCKEY, BRENNAN & MALONEY, P.C. 313 LEMMON HILL LANE SALISBURY, MD 21801 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19124 To all persons interested in the estate of CATHERINE M. CANNON, ESTATE NO. 19124. Notice is given that JOHN M. CANNON, 123 RAMBLEWOOD DRIVE, GLENMOORE, PA 19343, was on, MARCH 09, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CATHERINE M. CANNON, who died on OCTOBER 20, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022

JOHN M. CANNON Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19125 Notice is given that the SURROGATE COURT of GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ, appointed SHARI RUSSELL, 333 BUCK ROAD, GLASBORO, NJ 08028, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of BENNIE COATES JR., who died on SEPTEMER 05, 2021, domiciled in NEW JERSEY, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is JUVSON LYONS, whose address is 8161 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SEVERN, MD 21144.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 SHARI RUSSELL Foreign Personal Representative

CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811

True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion THOMAS K. COATES ESQ COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19133 To all persons interested in the estate of LOUIS E. CATALFAMO, ESTATE NO. 19133. Notice is given that MATTHEW C. CATALFAMO, 25661 WINNER CIRCLE DRIVE, SEAFORD, DE 19973, was on, MARCH 14, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LOUIS E. CATALFAMO, who died on OCTOBER 14, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension

provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 MATTHEW C. CATALFAMO Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion KATHRYN A WHITEHEAD, ESQ. CALDWELL & WHITEHEAD, P.A. 109 CAMDEN STREET PO BOX 4520 SALISBURY, MD 21803-4520 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19136 To all persons interested in the estate of BESSIE MILDRED BISHOP, ESTATE NO. 19136. Notice is given that MELVIN J. CALDWELL ESQ., 109 CAMDEN STREET, SALISBURY, MD 21801, was on, MARCH 14, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of BESSIE MILDRED BISHOP, who died on FEBRUARY 26, 2022, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

Page 51 (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 MELVIN J. CALDWELL ESQ. Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21-000194 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

DODD FANALE, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-21-000194 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM the following timeshare intervals: Time Condomimium Unit Interval 402 402 402

45 48 52

403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 404 404 404 404 404 404 405 405 405

1 3 8 10 12 15 37 45 46 48 50 51 6 7 8 44 47 49 1 6 7

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: The full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such payment to be made by e-check or credit card. Bids for intervals will open at $50.00. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the payment made may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-6728107, or email at afletcher@mdpropertyattorney.com.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court

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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information call 410-641-4563 or email classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000005 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

GROUPWISE INC., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000005 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 11:15 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 409 409 409

20 22 36

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded

among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: The full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such payment to be made by e-check or credit card. Bids for intervals will open at $50.00. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the payment made may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-6728107, or email at afletcher@mdpropertyattorney.com.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000029

BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

JAMES SMITH, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000029 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 11:30 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Unit 206 206 206 208 301 301 311 311 401 403 409 409 410 410 410 411 411 411 501 501 501

Time Interval 49 51 52 39 2 6 38 39 6 37 22 36 20 25 36 27 38 39 1 2 4

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000045 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

JAMES LANDIS, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No.

April 1, 2022 C-23-CV-22-000045 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 11:45 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 205 205 205 205 205 205 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206

14 40 43 45 50 51 2 6 7 9 11 14 16 18 31 34 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without for-

feiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000049 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

DANIEL HARRIS, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000049 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 12:00 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502

8 11 13 14 16 17 18 33 50 51 1 2 3 6 14 15 17 18 21 38 40 41

April 1, 2022

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The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

The deadline is Tuesday at noon. For more information call 410-641-4563 or email classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com 502 502 502

42 43 45

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000055 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

MILDRED BUTT, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000055 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 12:15 PM the following timeshare intervals: Time Condomimium Unit Interval 409 409 409 410 411 412 412 507 508 508 508 509 509 510 510 510 510 510 511 512

17 18 20 18 17 18 19 17 17 18 20 20 37 18 19 20 36 38 19 18

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club

Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Third Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000062 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs.

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CYRIL BYRON, SR., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000062 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 02, 2022 at 12:30 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 207 208 210 210 210 211 211 211 212 212 307 308 308 309 309 310 310 401 405 407 407 407 408 408

18 19 18 19 21 17 18 38 17 21 18 20 36 18 19 17 19 46 16 17 18 20 17 36

Each time interval being one week per year in the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Bay Club Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration of Condominium and Timeshare recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as to each condominium unit and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement

costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 18, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 03-18, 03-25, 04-01

Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19137 To all persons interested in the estate of BENJAMIN ALEXANDER COLEMANRAMMER, ESTATE NO. 19137. Notice is given that ALANNA CRAWFORD, 105 THOMAS COURT, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on, MARCH 17, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of BENJAMIN ALEXANDER COLEMANRAMMER, who died on MARCH 04, 2022, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

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 17TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-

sented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 25, 2022 ALANNA CRAWFORD Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-25, 04-01, 04-08

Second Insertion MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, SUITE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19140 To all persons interested in the estate of CAROL MARIE HOLDER, ESTATE NO. 19140. Notice is given that JULIE MARIE ALLEN, 13209 MANOR DRIVE S., MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771, was on, MARCH 17, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CAROL MARIE HOLDER, who died on FEBRUARY 24, 2022, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from

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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch of the decedent's death; or

The Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch.

The deadline is Tuesday at noon. For more information call 410-641-4563 or email classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication MARCH 25, 2022 JULIE MARIE ALLEN Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 03-25, 04-01, 04-08

First Insertion SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19095 To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH ROSETTA JOHNSON. ESTATE NO. 19095. Notice is given that WILLIAM C. GREEN, 6307 DUNHAVEN COURT, SALISBURY, MD 21801, was on MARCH 24, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of RUTH ROSETTA JOHNSON, who died on DECEMBER 09, 2021 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this pub-

lished 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 APRIL 01, 2022 WILLIAM C. GREEN 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 04-01

First Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19144 To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERTA V. BOWEN, ESTATE NO. 19144.

Notice is given that CHARLES E. BOWEN JR., 1142 BERKLEY STREET, HANOVER, PA 29410, and JAMES RUSSELL BOWEN, 6054 WORCESTER HIGHWAY, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 was on, MARCH 18, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ROBERTA V. BOWEN, who died on MARCH 14, 2022, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 01, 2022 CHARLES E. BOWEN JR. Personal Representative JAMES RUSSELL BOWEN Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 04-01, 04-08, 04-15

sonal 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 APRIL 01, 2022 GEORGE TEST 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 04-01

First Insertion SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19151

First Insertion SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19146 To all persons interested in the estate of DONNA TEST. ESTATE NO. 19146. Notice is given that GEORGE TEST, 22 CANDY TUFT LANE, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MARCH 21, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of DONNA TEST, who died on FEBRUARY 24, 2022 with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the per-

To all persons interested in the estate of THOMAS T. LYNCH SR. ESTATE NO. 19151. Notice is given that JULIA LYNCH, 223 WEST STREET, BERLIN, MD 21811, was on MARCH 23, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of THOMAS T. LYNCH SR., who died on AUGUST 28, 2020 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; 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

April 1, 2022 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 APRIL 01, 2022 JULIA LYNCH 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 04-01

First Insertion RAYMOND D. COATES JR., ESQ COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19152 Notice is given that the ORPHANS’ COURT of FAYETTE COUNTY, PA, appointed CORTNEY PATEK KEZMARSKY, 45 RUBLE DRIVE, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401, as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of ELIZABETH M. GUZY, who died on APRIL 09, 2019, domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is RAYMOND D. COATES JR., whose address is 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following MARYLAND counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 01, 2022

CORTNEY PATEK KEZMARSKY Foreign Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 04-01, 04-08, 04-15

First Insertion A GILLIS ALLEN II, ESQ ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, CHTD 207 DOWNTOWN PLAZA PO BOX 990 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0990 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19156 To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIS DAN REDDEN, ESTATE NO. 19156. Notice is given that WILLIS E. REDDEN SR., 3218 STOCKTON ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 was on, MARCH 24, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of WILLIS DAN REDDEN, who died on JANUARY 29, 2022, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 01, 2022 WILLIS E. REDDEN SR. Personal Representative

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The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon.

For more information call 410-641-4563 or email classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 04-01, 04-08, 04-15

First Insertion

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19159

To all persons interested in the estate of AUDREY MARIE GRIFFIN AKA: AUDREY BIVENS. ESTATE NO. 19159. Notice is given that TARVONIA LOUISE AMIN, 7007 PUBLIC LANDING ROAD, SNOW HILL, MD 21863, was on MARCH 28, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of AUDREY MARIE GRIFFIN, who died on MARCH 01, 2022 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the

TARVONIA LOUISE AMIN 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 04-01

First Insertion Date of Publication APRIL 01, 2022

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B. RANDALL COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES, & COATES 204 WEST GREEN STREET PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

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.

J. SCOTT MORSE, ESQ.

9 NEWBURG AVENUE SUITE 201 CATONSVILLE, MD 21228 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000067 KEVIN BURIAN Plaintiff vs.

DONALD DAVIDSON; FANNIE DAVIDSON; WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND; AND ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE TAX ROLLS OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY AS FOLLOWS: 38’X100’ E SIDE 723 SIXTH ST & FIFTH AVENUE ACCOUNT NUMBER

Page 55 01021028 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Baltimore and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: 38’X100’ E SIDE 723 SIXTH ST & FIFTH AVENUE ACCOUNT NUMBER 01021028 The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

Worcester County once a week for three successive weeks, before the 18th day of April, 2022, warning all persons interested in said property to be and appear in this Court by the 22nd day of May, 2022, and redeem these property, and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the said property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 01, 2022

It is thereupon this 23RD OF MARCH, 2022 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County,

BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

ORDERED, that this notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some daily newspaper having general circulation in

TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-01, 04-08, 04-15

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Educating For ‘An Everchanging World’ Editor: The March 17 issue of The Dispatch reported on the March 15 Worcester County School Board meeting, in which once again criticisms were raised about a particular high school library book.

Speakers presented opinions on both sides.

I’m sure that all Worcester County residents want our schools to be “a safe, student-centered, educational environment in which our diverse community of learners develops positive relationships and is prepared for an everchanging world,” the stated mission of Worcester County Public Schools.

When we begin demanding review process on one high school library book, a memoir by a black LGBTQ person, I wonder what happens next? Will demands for the review process spread from high school libraries down to elementary school libraries? Will all books about LGBTQ children, and children with same sex parents be next? What about children living with only one parent, or being raised by grandparents?

Don’t we need books that reach the ‘diverse community of learners’ that live in our county?

Parents can, of course, limit their children from borrowing specified books from the library.

Preparing children for our “everchanging world” means they need to understand all sorts of differences and learn to study, work and live with our diverse community.

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Letters To The Editor Gail Jankowski Berlin

Taxpayers Should Not Subsidize Sports Complex Editor: On March 11, Mr. John Fager wrote a letter to the editor in this newspaper stating that I was on the wrong side of the issue regarding the construction of a sports complex in Worcester County near Ocean City. Earlier, I had written that both Hagerstown, Md., and St. Mary’s County, Md., are considering similar facilities. In his letter, Mr. Fager posed the question, “Do you think that tournament promoters would prefer to have events booked in Hagerstown and St. Mary’s County or Ocean City and the beach?”

Mr. Fager is an astute businessman, whom I respect. However, he missed the point. In three studies by the same consultant, it is clear that there is a potential for over-saturation of the region with sports complexes. In both the Worcester County study completed in 2017, and the Ocean City study completed in 2020, the consultant cautioned that county and town officials should be a-

ware of the growth of similar facilities as competition to the one proposed locally.

Now, we learn that there may be another sports complex built in Elkton, Md., which is even closer to Ocean City.

According to the local studies, there are certain factors that indicate the potential success of building a sports complex. The consultant points out that drive-time to major markets, local population base, number of households in the county, age distribution and income distribution are just some of the items to consider when planning such a facility.

Below are some of those factors: It is noted that St. Mary’s County is about a one-hour drive from Washington, D.C., and that Baltimore is two hours away. Ocean City is a three-hour drive from both.

In 2019, the population base within a 30-minute, 60-minute, 120-minute and 180-minute drive time to St. Mary’s County is reported as approximately 125,000, 416,000, 7 million and 13 million people, respectively. The Ocean City study has Ocean City as approximately 65,0000, 367,000, 851,000 and 9.2 million people for the same drive time periods.

TO OUR READERS: The Dispatch welcomes any and all letters from our readers. All letters are encouraged typed, but not required, and we reserve the right to edit each letter for clarity, accuracy and brevity. Letters should include writer’s name, address and day and evening telephone numbers. If we are unable to reach the writer, we will have to withhold the letter. Due to space restraints, letters under 500 words in length will be given top priority. Letters can be mailed to The Dispatch, P.O. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811, emailed to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com or faxed to 410-641-0966.

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Population base is significant for tournament promoters. In 2019, the consultant has St. Mary’s County population at 116,000, as compared to Worcester County at 52,000.

In 2019, the consultant reports 42,000 as the number of households in St. Mary’s County, while Worcester County is at 22,000.

The consultant has St. Mary’s County with a population spread of 76% of its people age 18 and over. and 24% under 18. St. Mary’s median age is 37 years.

Worcester County’s spread is reported as 84% of the population at 18 and older, with 16% under 18. Worcester’s median age is 51.

The 2020 Ocean City study specifically points out that we may face market challenges and threats since we have a small year-round population, a high median age base and a low population base under the age of 18.

Under income distribution, the consultant has St. Mary’s average income at $107,000, compared to $86,000 in Worcester.

An interesting statistic is that in 2019, the average daily rate for a hotel room in St. Mary’s County was $102 per night, while it was an average of $161 per night from 2016 to 2018 in Ocean City.

If private developers want to take on the risks of building a sports complex, then let them do it. However, the taxpayers of Ocean City and Worcester County should not be asked to subsidize it.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

April 1, 2022

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Inflation Rate Hits Hard On All Fronts

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How We See It

Everyone is impacted by inflation and the worst news of all is it’s permanent.

Once a new price for a good, service or tax is set, it typically becomes the rule.

The rising cost of everything is the new norm as it would be foolish to think the costs we are paying today for goods and services as well as owning property will be reduced over time. There is hope gasoline prices will return to prices more easily stomached in the future, but it will take time and what exactly the new range will be is unclear. It seems a certainty gallon prices will remain over $3 for the foreseeable future as opposed to a year ago when it was about $2 on average.

While rising fuel costs is a serious problem for all consumers, the extenuating impacts of a consistent rise in the general inflation rate are complex. As of February, the inflation rate is 7.9%, compared to 1.7% a year ago and 5.4% six months ago. It’s the largest 12-month change since August 1982. The prolonged effect of these soaring price increases should be worrisome, but the long-range permanent impact is property owners are getting hit hard through the taxes they pay.

This is the time of year when government budgets are taking shape, and most officials are working through the expenditure side of the ledger outstripping the revenues. The situation is unavoidable for some departments due to rising fixed costs, despite booming property values resulting in new tax revenue. Inflation in most cases is causing expenditures to soar above and beyond the property value increase level. It’s disappointing because this was to be when booming property values should at a minimum keep tax rates flat and even lead to some officials lowering the tax rate to the constant yield level – which brings in the same amount of revenue as the year prior.

Most disturbing is decision makers cannot keep pace with the inflation rate.

For instance, a 7.9% inflation rate will pale in comparison to typical annual salary increases of 2% to 3%. For a teacher in Worcester County, for example, the school system budget calls for a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for teachers (in addition to a step increase that varies by length of service and certification). This is a nice and worthy bump, but the reality is in today’s economy the increase will be a wash or even a deficit amid rising monthly expenses for food, energy, taxes and regular household necessities.

Everything associated with living is going up faster than people’s income.

Harsh decisions will have to be made.

It’s a disturbing model to observe costs escalating while quality and service time fall. The pandemic cannot be blamed for the entire predicament. There’s more that must be done.

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Between The Lines

by Publisher/Editor Steve Green What the future holds is unclear, but it doesn’t look good for the Black-Eyed Susan paddlewheel boat. There was some excitement last year over the prospects of the vessel becoming a draw for Snow Hill, which was acquired for the town by the county for $400,000. The boat was purchased by the town officially, but the funding came from the county in the form of a no-interest loan. Therefore, local government certainly has a major interest in this venture.

From the beginning, the riverboat was a risky proposition, but the thought was the goal of helping Snow Hill with new tourism opportunities was important and worthy of the funding commitment. This summer was going to be a solid indicator of its potential success or failure, but the concern all along was going to be whether there would be enough people to turn a profit. An influx of interest from out-of-town visitors was always going to be needed for it to be a financial success.

As it stands today, the reality is the boat is a lemon and in serious disrepair. The purchase is regrettable. Another $600,000 will be needed to get the boat operational, according to a mandatory five-year Coast Guard inspection. The blindside will likely end this operation. The town might just want to sell it as is and move on. It will take $300,000 in repairs before the boat could even be towed back to Snow Hill to simply be used as a stationary restaurant of some sort. Neither expense will turn out to net a return on investment. It’s a worst-case scenario situation for the town, county and the private operator.

Four years ago, the property tax rate in Berlin was 68 cents per $100 of assessed property value. In 2019, the town raised its tax rate to 80 cents, an 18% increase. The pandemic derailed the town’s stated intention to increase the tax rate again the next year. Last year, in what appeared to be a compromise and over the objections of Mayor Zack Tyndall, the rate jumped to 81.5 cents. Early budget talks seem to indicate a will among the council majority (encouraged by town staff) to increase the tax rate to at least 85 cents in the next budget. If this tax rate goes through, it will mean the property tax rate in Berlin has increased by 25% in four years. This is not sustainable.

During this week’s meeting, Tyndall made it clear he thinks the current general fund budget requests from the town departments can and should be trimmed. Town staff objected, saying there is nothing that can be cut or at least no expenses they are willing to consider eliminating from their proposed budgets. Town departments say they followed the mayor’s orders to submit “bare bones” budgets for review, and administrators resent being asked to make further cuts when there is no fat to speak of in their requests.

Toxic would be an apt way to describe the relationship between Berlin’s appointed officials and Tyndall. The disdain certain department heads have for Tyndall is obvious. At this week’s discussion over the tax rate, there were different instances when antipathy was made clear. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood, Finance Director Natalie Saleh and Chief Arnold Downing voiced clear frustration with Tyndall and his approach to the budget process. The reactions came after Tyndall said he was “disappointed” in staff at one point. Tyndall is clear he wants to hold the property tax rate flat – which would still bring in new revenue due to assessments increasing -- but there is about $460,000 in general fund expenses that will need to be cut to keep the tax rate flat at this time. Tyndall is right to want to make all efforts to retain the same tax rate because town residents have already been warned water, sewer and stormwater rates will increase in the next fiscal year. However, the disconnect between the mayor and town administrators is unhealthy. A morale problem at town hall is obvious and a team approach is needed over a dictating style. Consensus and compromise are secret sauces behind productivity and both are lacking.

A property tax rate of 85 cents per $100 is needed, according to town staff, to close the gap. Based on his own calculation, Tyndall thinks it’s more like 90 cents to address the budget overage as stated Monday. For a property with a $350,000 assessment, an increase of the tax rate from the current 81.5 cents to 85 cents represents an increase of $122.50 annually, from $2,852.50 in paid taxes to $2,975. If a compromise is possible and new revenues are identified, there seems to be a potential for a smaller increase to 83 cents, which would only mean $52.50 more in annual tax expenses for that same $350,000 assessed property.

Since the 2020 election, it’s been interesting to observe the strained relationships between Tyndall and staff. It’s not a surprise, as town staff clearly did not want him elected mayor. Tyndall believes he is representing his constituents by fighting to keep their taxes in check after the big bump in 2019, while staff contends their budgets are needed to keep operating the town at a safe and healthy level. It will require a balance from the council, the ultimate decision makers. At one point, Tyndall said a nine-cent property tax rate increase was needed to meet expenditure requests with a town staff member joking that would be great. The increasing cost to live in Berlin every year is not a laughable matter. It’s serious business. The town has a general fund budget meeting set for Monday at 5 p.m. at town hall.

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onday was one of those days.

There were a handful of stressful situations throughout the day involving my kids. Individually minor and forgettable, but merge them all into a short time span and stress, pressure, second guessing and frustration ensues.

What makes handling these matters complicated is the communication side of things and varying ways we need to address errors in judgments or missteps in my household.

With Carson, his disabilities require a different tact. We communicate simply and make everything a learning lesson. Consequences are imposed, and we move ahead. We hope the message resonates and the next day is a better day.

With Beckett, the struggle is balancing our own expectations with what we know is a complicated time in his life. As a 13-year-old boy, puberty is in full effect. As he says, “puberty is raging and kicking my butt.” Over the last year, I have learned micromanaging him is a recipe for disaster for his parents as well as him. It doesn’t work to overanalyze and ride him. All it does is alienate.

It’s his nature to do things his way.

He’s tough to parent because he’s stubbornly independent. I have used several examples in my life to try and teach him how to manage situations. I have showed him how I poorly handled something in my past and why I erred. He does not learn through conversations, however. It’s a shame, but he needs to figure things out on his own through his own experiences. It’s an unfortunate reality. I think it’s a parent’s role to guide and help as needed, but he is intent on doing life his way. It’s upsetting to me because I think it’s foolish not to listen and learn.

It’s all mental warfare these days. He has a great heart, but there have many instances of late when I think he is in-

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tentionally making the wrong choice.

It’s like he’s trying to find the problems in the minefield. Maybe I wouldn’t even know about most of these situations if we were not helicopter parents.

Most difficult at times to accept is my teen’s unquenchable desire to get away from his parents. It’s a real challenge for me. I now read advice pieces on giving the appropriate distance to your kids as a result. I realize it’s important for their maturation, but the constant dynamic of rushing to get away versus needing me when it’s convenient or helpful for him is a struggle. There are times when I boil over with frustration and lose my cool. It usually involves lack of proper attention to school, a disrespectful tone and the unruly state of his bedroom.

I try to keep the proper perspective by celebrating the positives and addressing the negatives as they come. Every day is a new day, and each one is different from the last. I think a key piece of advice I got from a friend was consistency is the best ally when raising kids. In a world of changes and inconsistencies, it’s best to be your kids’ center or norm. I remember this conversation well and it’s become particularly apt during the middle school years.

I came across a post on a parenting page written by Susannah B. Lewis, who I do not know, but it was shared wildly. It hit home so I thought I would share it here.

Last night my husband told me, "The Bible says don't provoke your children to anger. You've got to back off of her."

Wow. I reflected on that for a good long while. Why am I giving her such a hard time? Nitpicking? Constantly on her about something? Why am I making everything a battle?

Thing is, she's a great kid. She's an A student, a go-getter, straight-laced.

Her drive and determination leave me in awe. She's obedient, she makes good decisions, she's kind.

So what is the reason I keep coming at her this way? In hysterics because her room is a mess or she made me wait 10 minutes for her after practice?

Why am I so angry all the time?

And then it hit me.

I don't want to let her go.

I'm trying to keep control. Her independence scares me. Her social calendar is full and I'm not on it. Grounding her over her messy room keeps her home with me. Yelling about petty things keeps her under my thumb. It keeps me in charge.

My anger is a product of fear.

I told her last night, "I've never done this before. I've never raised a teenager.

I'm learning as we go."

And she gives me grace. Time and again. When I fly off the handle in an attempt to keep her under my wing. To keep her little. To keep her in my sight and in my reins.

In two years, her room will be empty.

She'll be away at college and the very thought makes me nauseated. I have a literal physical reaction at the notion of her not being in her bed upstairs when I go to sleep at night.

But it isn't about me. It's about her and the young woman God created her to be. He has good plans for the future.

And I can't get in the way.

I have to back off. Before she backs away from me.

Lord, help us to humbly and gracefully loosen our grip on these precious children you've entrusted in our care since their birth.

And entrust them, fully, unto You. In other words, our kids will ultimately write their own stories. The journey is theirs to lead with us providing unconditional support. I underestimated how difficult this truth would be, however.

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

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