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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – Resort tourism officials this week got an early look at a new “Enjoy Every Little Moment” advertising campaign from its new advertising agency. On Monday, the Tourism Commission got an overview of the new campaign being rolled out BVK Advertising through a Zoom meeting. In December, the Mayor and Council confirmed BVK Advertising as the successful bidder following a months-long process to find a new firm, and the company hit the ground running earlier this year. BVK Advertising will ultimately be charged with working with resort tourism officials on an overall branding effort. For

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this first year, however, with the season rapidly approaching, the company is rolling out a simple, yet potentially successful campaign with its own fingerprints on it. The campaign centers on “Enjoy the Summer,” and “Enjoy Every Little Moment.” It borrows a little from the resort’s approach to marketing somewhat, but there also appears to be a different approach from the norm, according to BVK account executive Kristin Wood. “The situation is we’re trying to develop a new campaign with an updated look and feel for the destination,” she said. “A gap approach is needed to

bridge the new campaign.” BVK Creative Director Nick Marrazza explained the essence of the new campaign. “Ocean City is really a place you can relax and leave your life on the other side of the bridge,” he said. “Life can ask a lot of us. All we ask is that you just enjoy.” Marrazza said the campaign focuses on everything Ocean City has to offer. “We want to express the surprise and delight and all of the things Ocean City has to offer,” he said. “Just come and relax and enjoy the summer.” BVK Media Buyer Jeremy Whitt said

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the agency has a $5 million budget for this year, about 70% of which would be directed at summer advertising and the other 30% during the fall and winter months. He identified Ocean City’s key markets as Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Scranton-Wilkes Barre and Johnstown, for example. “The idea is to increase awareness of Ocean City,” he said. “Are we reaching enough people? We are looking at where people are coming from and when, and looking to target people who are going to spend more.” Ocean City Marketing and Communications Director Jessica Waters said the campaign includes elements from prior campaigns, with BVK’s own signature on them. “There is an opportunity to take what we have and give it new life,” she said. “We’re working on a rebranding strategy.” Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo promised it would not be the same old thing with the advertising campaign. “There are some surprises and things we are doing,” he said. “That presentation is like a tenth of what we’re doing. We have some really exciting things we’re going to roll out.” Waters said the “enjoy” campaign should resonate with visitors who are coming out of the pandemic. “After two years of kind of a somber feeling, the ‘enjoy’ campaign is refreshing,” she said. “People are ready to get out there and enjoy.” Councilman and commission member John Gehrig said it appears the campaign reaches out to all of the town’s target audiences. “Each person chooses what they want to enjoy,” he said. “It seems like the campaign is personalized to everyone’s different interests. If you want to golf, that’s in there. If you want to fish, that’s in there. If you want to dine and enjoy the nightlife, that’s all in there too.” Waters said BVK will be directing resources at promoting the offseason as a time to really enjoy all the resort area has to offer. “There is a lot of focus on the offseason,” she said. “Traditionally, we really stop advertising after Labor Day.” Perlozzo said BVK’s initial campaign includes a wide variety of platforms, from television and radio to print and banner ads, and from social media to video. “The media mix is way different than what we’ve done in the past,” he said. “I think this is a really good plan and I’m excited about it. It’s a different take on our destination.” Perlozzo said BVK has been very thorough just a few months into their contract on identifying Ocean City’s target audiences, and the “enjoy” campaign makes the adjustments necessary. “They have their own researchers,” he said. “They are on top of who is coming and from where, and how much they are spending when they get here.”

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Bull Riding Promoter Seeks Funding State’s Attorney Seeks Offices In OC

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – When professional bull riding comes to Ocean City in June, the promoters could be looking for a little extra funding from the town in exchange for a revenue-sharing program. During Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting, members got an update on the Bulls on the Beach event scheduled for June 3-5 on a portion of the Inlet parking lot. Bulls on the Beach is a Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Bull Riding and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo. An arena and bleachers will be constructed on a portion of the Inlet parking lot. Several truckloads of dirt will be hauled to the Inlet lot in advance of the bull-riding event in June, creating an eight-inch surface on which the rodeo

will be held. Event organizers will haul the dirt back out of the Inlet lot and restore it to its pre-event condition after the rodeo is completed. The bulls themselves will be housed off the island during the event and trailered in on the days of the competition. The rodeo’s producer, Triple Creek Events, will be responsible for the event set-up and breakdown, hauling the dirt in and out and restoring the Inlet lot to its pre-event condition after the event is over. Because of the scope of the set-up, including setting up bleachers and hauling in tons of dirt, the producers will start setting up the event in the days prior to the actual rodeo, including creating the arena of sorts on the Inlet lot even before Memorial Day weekend. Special Events Director Frank Miller said on Monday the event’s footprint will

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OCEAN CITY – Growing pains have necessitated the shifting of space needed in Ocean City facilities for two departments including the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office. The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a pair of requests to approve memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for two uses of townowned property in the midtown area. The first request came from the Wor-

be smaller in the days leading up to the rodeo, minimizing the impact on Inlet lot revenue. Miller also said although the memorandum of understanding for the event is still in draft form, the producers

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are seeking a financial contribution from the town due to unexpected expenses. “They are looking for financial assistance,” he said. “This is a large undertaking for a first-year event and they are looking for roughly $75,000. It would come with a revenue share of $5 per ticket. They are expecting to sell out and we are working on a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU).” Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo explained the reason why the producer was seeking extra financial support. “The bleacher provider came in higher than expected,” he said. “They are looking for some extra help with that.” Perlozzo said early interest in the rodeo has been brisk thus far. “They had sold over 1,000 tickets as of this morning,” he said. “It’s general admission, so there’s no real urgency to get in early. It’s a new event and it’s creating a lot of buzz out there. We’re just looking for some direction.” Council Secretary Tony DeLuca said he could support the financial assistance request, but likely not at the same level the producers are seeking. “The recommendation is to take it to the council,” he said. “I think it’s a great event. My motion would be for something more realistic like $30,000.” Perlozzo said the rodeo was the exact kind of event the town was seeking when they created his position. “With the first two weeks of June, you gave me the direction to find some things for families,” he said. “This is one of them. That’s why Jellyfish moved up. That’s why Fiddler on the Roof is on June 16. There are a lot of things I’m trying to do.” Miller said the event set-up was complicated. “The bleachers have to go in before the soil comes in,” he said. “There are some logistics to consider. This is an event that is going to bring in new visitors. This is a demographic that doesn’t typically visit Ocean City.” Commission member Kevin Gibbs downplayed concerns about the preevent set-up on the Inlet lot. “I don’t think it’s that big of a deal,” he said. “I think you can put a positive spin on it. People will see the event getting set up and it creates a positive buzz. They’re saying, “Hey, we’re going to bring bulls in here in a week.’”

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City. For that reason, the SAO is seeking additional space in the district court building as part of the larger Public Safety Building campus. City Manager Terry McGean explained the space in the district court building desired by the SAO has been vacant after being used by the Department of Juvenile Services in the past. “When the district court was originally put in the Public Safety Building, we actually had space in there for the way juvenile services operated at that time,” he said. “They have since changed how they operate and no longer use that space, so that space has been vacant for a couple of years.” McGean said the SAO request was the first of two related requests to come before the Mayor and Council on Tuesday. “The State’s Attorney’s Office has indicated their desire to have space within the district court to improve the efficiency of their operation,” he said. “This first request is to approve a memorandum of understanding with Worcester County to allow the State’s Attorney’s Office to occupy what is essentially a reception area and two offices in the northwest corner of the district court building.” The council voted unanimously to approve the proposed MOU with the county to provide the space for the SAO. McGean said the second request was a similar one and related to the Department of Juvenile Services use of townowned property during the summer sea-

son. “The second item relates to how we have been accommodating juvenile services,” he said. “For the last few years, they have been using temporary trailer space.” McGean said when the public works campus was redeveloped, space within the facility was identified for juvenile services. When juveniles are arrested or detained during the summer, they are often held by juvenile services until a parent or guardian can arrive to pick them up, often from hours away. “We have identified with public works and the police department that there is space within the public safety support building,” he said. “In the offseason, it is used by the police department, but it is not used during the season.” McGean said the space available for juvenile services at the public safety support building on the public works campus could be utilized by juvenile services and recommended the council approve the MOU with the department outlining each party’s responsibilities. He said the proposed location would significantly expand the space used in Ocean City by the department. “We can allow juvenile services to use that space based on their operations,” he said. “This would be an MOU with the Town of Ocean City and the Department of Juvenile Services. It’s about twice the size of the space they had in the district court building.” The council ultimately approved the proposed MOU with juvenile services.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY– A proposed reorganization to the city’s pecking order, including the creation of a deputy city manager position, was approved this week by resort officials. Just a couple months into City Manager Terry McGean’s tenure, it has become apparent his office needs a lighter workload, including fewer direct reports. As it stands now, all 15 of the town’s departments report directly to McGean. Under the proposal presented this week, a deputy city manager position would be created and that individual, among other roles, would have five departments reporting directly to them. “We originally discussed this during the budget process,” he said. “There has

been a realization for a while now that the city manager has too many direct reports.” There was a time when 23 town departments reported directly to the city manager. That number was reduced when the town’s tourism-related departments were merged under the umbrella of the business and economic development department, according to McGean. “The council and the previous city manager did an excellent job last year when a number of departments were consolidated in the tourism department,” he said. “Having sat in that chair upstairs for a couple of months, there are still too many direct reports. We now have 15 direct reports plus the city clerk reporting directly to the city manager.” McGean said he reviewed private and

public-sector averages in terms of the number of direct reports. “When you look at it in terms of management resources and what that number should be, you get some different opinions,” he said. “The traditional thought is the average in the corporate world should be 11. The typical number for a city manager is between eight and 12.” “The second thing is the continuity of operations,” he said. “If for whatever reason I am unable to be here or I’m on vacation, who’s in charge? I think right now that’s still a source of confusion. If something were to happen to me, there would be a clear chain of succession.” Yet another element is grooming a potential candidate to take over as city manager in the future, McGean said. “Finally, in the longer term, it could

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be about grooming someone or having someone to take over in the future,” he said. “That’s not a guarantee that person would get the position, but we would have somebody who knows the town.” The five departments that would become direct reports to the new deputy city manager would be recreation and parks, planning and community development, risk, information technology and grants and special projects. All others would remain direct reports to the city manager. “There are some that I felt strongly always need to be direct reports for the city manager,” he said. “The five I’ve identified are diverse. I think it’s important this position has direct reports to it. I don’t want to create a city manager, deputy city manager and then everybody else situation. Then, I’ve just moved the problem to somebody else.” McGean asked the council for approval to create the new position along with the reorganization chart. “I would like to move forward with advertising the position,” he said. “I would like to do it internally only. At this point, I believe we have some great resources in the Town of Ocean City. I’m also seeking approval for the reorganization.” Council Secretary Tony DeLuca praised the thoroughness of McGean’s proposals. “Before I make a motion, I would just like to say, Terry, you really have done a great job with this,” he said. “I’ve been here seven years and you know we have gone from 23 to 15 and 10 direct reports. It just makes so much sense. It’s just spot on.” Councilman John Gehrig asked specific questions about the new position’s job description. “I certainly support it,” he said. “What is this person actually going to do? When you look at the job description, there is a lot of guidance and advising and relationships. You’re the city manager and you’re going to be doing a lot of heavy lifting. This high-level person needs high-level responsibilities. Leadership is important, but getting deep into the mud is important too.” McGean agreed, and said that’s why he designed the reorganization chart the way he did. “Essentially, I agree with you 100%,” he said. “That’s why I specifically put those five departments under that position. Some of those departments have significant challenges.” McGean said the new position and the reorganization will allow him to be proactive in his position as the city manager. “I’m sitting up here most of the time reacting,” he said. “I would like to have more time for planning and being proactive. That person is going to be in charge of five departments. There is a lot of responsibility for that person.” With that said, the council voted unanimously to approve the new position and the reorganization chart.

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County Plans Vote After Sports Complex Public Hearing

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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BERLIN – Area residents can share their thoughts on a sports complex proposed near Stephen Decatur High School at a public hearing Tuesday. The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing at Stephen Decatur High School at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, regarding plans to buy 95 acres adjacent to the school for a sports complex. “The main purpose for the sports complex, which is included in the FY23-FY27 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.” Ocean City has been a strong proponent of the project and is using social media to encourage citizens to attend Tuesday’s public hearing to voice their support. An accompanying website, www.WorcesterFamilies4Sports.com, features testimonials in support of a sports complex as well

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cility will pay for the operations on an annual basis,” the website reads. “It will provide over and above economic value as well. … The space would compete with any facility within our geographic region.” The commissioners will vote Tuesday following the public hearing on whether to move forward with the land purchase. Decisions tied to the sports complex, including approval of the county’s CIP and approval of a bond bill, have been made with split 4-3 votes from the commissioners. Those in opposition have expressed concern regarding the unanswered questions and whether Program Open Space funding can offset the expense.

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BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital has named Donald Owrey as its next president and CEO. On Thursday, the Atlantic General Hospital Board of Trustees announced Donald Owrey has accepted the position to become the next president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System. His tenure begins June 1. Owrey brings more than 30 years of health care experience leading regional health care strategy to his new position, officials say. Most recently Owrey served as chief operating officer for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), a health system comprised of six hospitals, 5,000 employees, a 450-provider medical group practice and a regional EMS service provider.

While at UPMC, Owrey was responsible for establishing direction and providing operational leadership for the system’s hospital and providers, resulting in consistent operating margin improvements year over year advances in Press Ganey patient experience scores and notable Leapfrog ratings and reductions in hospital total harm scores, among other things. He was also responsible for managing DONALD OWREY $90 million in capital improvement projects that included a cancer center expansion, a 30-bed impatient rehabilitation unit, an imaging expansion and an operating room renovation. Prior to his role as chief operating officer at UPMC, Owrey served as president of UPMC Jameson and president of UPMC Horizon. There, he was responsible for a

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newly acquired community hospital serving two counties and organizing clinical services across three hospital campuses. He was also directly responsible for the expansion of cardiology, surgical and surgical specialty services, as well as the launch of the Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute at Horizon. Owrey graduated from Thiel College Greenville and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh. “The board is confident that Don and his wife Kelly will be a breath of fresh air for the hospital and health system,” a release reads. “Both Don and Kelly are very excited to become a part of the AGH family and are looking forward to working collaboratively with everyone.” Last September, a search began for the position of president and CEO following the departure of Michael Franklin, who led the hospital since 2005.

Berlin Maintains Current Tax Rate

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 to maintain the current tax rate. The municipal tax rate will remain $0.815 per $100 of assessed value following a vote at Monday’s council meeting. The lone dissenter, Councilman Troy Purnell, argued that the town should increase taxes to address growing needs. “There’s a lot of stuff that needs to get cut out to do 81.5 (cents)…,” he said. “I don’t think we need to be cutting out things we’re planning on doing. I don’t think we need to be cutting out an incremental tax increase that everybody swore we needed to do.” After delaying adoption of the tax rate last month, elected officials resumed the discussion Monday. Councilman Jay Knerr quickly made a motion to maintain the current rate. Department directors, however, said they hadn’t seen the latest draft of the budget and weren’t sure what they’d be working with at the current tax rate. Planning Director Dave Engelhart urged the council to learn from the mistakes of the past. He said staff had been told to “share in the pain” when the town had approved a 12-cent tax increase in 2019. “We did share in the pain, but we didn’t create the pain,” he said. “That was because previous mayors and councils for 12 years had not raised incrementally the real estate tax rate, which is a planning tool for any municipal body for their future spending.” He said the public wouldn’t have had to face such a huge tax increase then if officials had considered smaller increases on a regular basis. “Unless you make a concerted effort to consider a 1.5- or a 2.5- or a 3-cent tax (increase) each year,

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you’re never going to catch up,” he said. ‘That’s how we got in the boat we’re in, where there was public outrage about a 12-cent increase in one year.” While staff weren’t given the latest budget draft, Engelhart said he doubted it included the pay increase staff had requested. “Our understanding, without seeing numbers, if you pass this rate as it is, once again the employee group gets left out in the dark with nothing,” he said. Mayor Zack Tyndall apologized for not sending staff the budget draft but said it did include funding for a 5% raise. Town staff asked for a 10% increase at the start of the budget process. “That increase is designed to offset what we’re going to work toward which is a step system,” Tyndall said. He said the budget included $130,000 that would be split among the 43 general fund employees. “This is designed to get us through fiscal year 23,” Tyndall said. He added that the employees’ base salary would be unchanged but that they would receive one-time payments of nearly $100 each pay period. With that change and some other tweaks, the shortfall in the proposed budget has dropped from more than $462,000 to $25,000. “But you’ve stripped so many things out of the original proposal, which everybody says was a need,” Purnell said. Purnell said staff and the town’s auditing firm had indicated the town needed an incremental tax increase. “We’ve got so many paid people we’re not listening to,” he said. “They’re telling us we’ve got to do a little SEE PAGE 14

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The Berlin Town Council, pictured above, voted this week to maintain the current tax rate after a discussion on the town’s growing needs. Photo by Charlene Sharpe

FROM PAGE 13 bit more. We’re not listening to the employees. I think we need to do more. I’d like to see a three-cent tax increase.” When the vote was called for Knerr’s motion to maintain the existing tax rate, it failed with just two votes of support. Purnell subsequently made a motion to raise the tax rate three cents, arguing that increase would equate to less than $100 a year for most homes, but got no second. Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols told her peers she’d voted against Knerr’s motion only because she didn’t like the way the pay increase was proposed as a one-time payment. “I don’t want to see where it’s in a place this could not benefit in the longterm, when it comes to retirement and whatnot,” she said. Tyndall said the way the pay increase was implemented didn’t need to be decided until the budget was formally introduced. Finance Director Natalie Saleh agreed that the tax rate was the issue that was up for discussion. She said in balancing the proposed budget to allow for a consistent tax rate, officials had cut capital

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WEST OCEAN CITY – A local nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless individuals and families is celebrating 50 years of service to the community. This year, Diakonia celebrates its 50th year of operation in West Ocean City. Since its inception, the nonprofit has become the only comprehensive service provider for homeless individuals on the lower Eastern Shore. “It takes a community,” said Executive Director Bee Miller. “We’re just a part of it.” Seeing a need for homeless services in the community, a group of young Mennonites launched Diakonia in 1972. With a two-story house and four small cottages, Miller said the program started as an emergency shelter and food pantry. “They saw a need for shelter and a need for food,” Miller said. “That’s how it initially started.” By 1983, Diakonia became a nonprofit with its own volunteer board of directors. And as the need grew, so did its services. In 2001, for example, the deteriorating cottages were replaced with transitional housing. And over the last decade or so, Diakonia has expanded to include programs such as case management, homeless prevention, veteran services and a thrift shop. Today, Diakonia provides up to 50 beds, including family units that allow families to stay together. In 2021, the nonprofit served nearly 2,500 individuals. “Homeless doesn’t discriminate, and neither does hunger.” Miller said. Miller noted that the organization’s work would not be possible without the help of volunteers and community members. She said grant funding, financial contributions and in-kind donations allow Diakonia to continue its mission year in and year out. “The support of the community is what’s made Diakonia successful over the last 50 years,” she said, “no doubt.” But as Diakonia reaches its 50th anniversary, Miller said there is still work to be done. With the ongoing COVID pandemic and lack of affordable housing, she said the nonprofit is facing some of its biggest challenges. “Demand for our services has increased. The lack of affordable housing is driving that,” she said. “We need people who are willing to be landlords, to rent a room. People can’t get on their feet if there’s nothing for rent.” She noted that the COVID outbreak has also put a strain on staffing. During that pandemic, Diakonia served roughly 3,600 individuals. And last month alone, it doled out $400,000 in funding through its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. “We never shut our doors because of COVID, which has definitely worn on our team …,” she said. “When everyone shut down and went home to isolate, where was everybody else supposed

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to go? Our team continued to answer the phones and provide the services for those that were hungry and homeless.” But despite those challenges, Miller said the organization’s work is rewarding. “Diakonia is a Greek word that means ‘to serve’ …,” she said. “That’s what everyone has done. They serve those that are in need.” To better meet the needs of the community, Miller said the nonprofit is planning projects that will take Diakonia into the next half-century. In the near future, the nonprofit hopes to build a new office along Route 611. “We’re hoping to have a one-stop access with our thrift store, pantry and case management in one place, so the shelter can concentrate on their programs at that location,” she said. “We would also really like to see affordable housing. It’s the greatest need.” For information on Diakonia and its services, call 410-213-0923 or visit www.diakoniaoc.org. Miller said updates regarding a 50th anniversary celebration later this year will be announced online. She added that donations can also be made through the nonprofit’s website by clicking the “Donate Now” button. “There are some people who give $20 a month,” she said. “It doesn’t sound like much but it’s critical.”

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OCEAN CITY – City officials this week took no action on a requested motion to remove Councilman Mark Paddack after an incident last weekend, but the issue will likely be revisited next week. Around 6 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a north-end restaurant for a reported minor vehicle collision. It was reported a parked vehicle was struck in the private parking lot. According to a press release, OCPD officers met with the individual who had reported the collision and the owner of the vehicle struck by Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack, a retired cop. According to police reports, the owner of the struck vehicle exchanged the appropriate information with Paddack, who was discovered inside patronizing the restaurant when police arrived. Officers reportedly observed Paddack inside the restaurant consuming alcoholic beverages when they arrived. The investigating officer completed an official information exchange form from the collision and the officer did not observe any evidence Paddack was impaired prior to the collision, according to police reports. A concerned citizen then informed the investigating officer Paddack was inside the restaurant yelling at his child, a 14-year-old boy. The officer entered the restaurant and attempted to de-escalate the disturbance, according to police reports. At that point, Paddack agreed to leave the restaurant and was taken home by a sober individual, according to police reports. The child was taken to police headquarters for his safety and the Department of Social Services was notified. The child’s mother picked up her son, according to police reports. Paddack was not charged with any violations related to the vehicle collision or the subsequent domestic dispute with the child inside the restaurant. However, during Tuesday’s work session, Councilman Peter Buas made a motion requesting Mayor Rick Meehan remove Paddack from any boards and commissions. “I want to start a discussion on this now,” he said. “A month ago, this council censured Councilman Paddack on some social media comments that he made. There has been an investigation, but no explanation has ever been given. Now, a month later, we have another incident this past Friday night that I’ve had dozens of calls over the weekend about. There appears to be a pattern developing that does not reflect this town.” Buas said Paddack’s alleged actions last Friday, along with an unrelated social media post late last year, merited consideration for removing him from office. “It’s really starting to be a distraction from all of the good work this council has done,” he said. “To the public, I just want to answer the question I got over the weekend, which is how can a sitting councilmember be removed. I think we SEE NEXT PAGE

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Evictee Trashes Residence OCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested last week after allegedly trashing a residence after being evicted and stealing items from the residence. Around 5 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on 33rd Street for a reported theft that had occurred. The officer reportedly met with the female complainant, who advised she was in the court process of evicting her tenant, identified as Robert Hill, 71, of Berlin. The property owner provided paperwork stating Hill had to be off the property by April 7, according to court reports. The victim said she went with her friends to the residence to clean it up, but noticed Hill had not yet vacated the premises. The victim told Hill to pack his things and

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Refused To Leave OCEAN CITY – An Eden, Md. woman was arrested last weekend after refusing to leave an uptown restaurant and bar. Around 1:20 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a bar at 132nd Street for a reported disorderly female late identified as Courtney Creasy, 29, of Eden, Md. The officer met with the bar manager, who advised he had been trying to get Creasy to leave the premises for about 30 minutes, according to police reports. Creasy was reportedly intoxicated and was sitting outside at one of the restaurant’s tables. The manager told her she was trespassing and that she needed to leave. Creasy refused to leave and began screaming profanities, according to police

reports. Creasy reportedly opened the door and entered the business after being told multiple times she had to leave. At that point, Creasy was arrested and charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct.

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Jail Time For Drug Possession OCEAN CITY – A Snow Hill resident, arrested in February after drugs were found in her purse and in the vehicle in which she was traveling, and for providing false identification to police officers, pleaded guilty this week to possession and was sentenced to 53 days in jail. Around midnight on February 5, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the area of 9th Street observed a vehicle making numerous traffic violations before crossing out of Ocean City on the Route 50 bridge. The

officer conducted a traffic stop in West Ocean City. The officer approached the driver and observed a female passenger later identified as Sandra Elliott, 36, of Snow Hill, laid over in the front seat trying to conceal something. The officer observed Elliott reaching under the front seat, according to police reports. The officer reportedly observed Elliot’s left arm wrapped around a pink purse as if she was attempting to obscure the purse from the officer’s view. According to police reports, the officer observed one orange syringe cap and one complete syringe sticking out of the purse. Elliott continued to make furtive movements in the vehicle. The officer asked both occupants to exit the vehicle for a weapons search and they complied, according to police reports. When Elliott moved away from the passenger side door, the officer observed a glass pipe with burn marks lying in the grass directly beside the vehicle, according to police reports. In the vehicle, the officer located various amounts of cocaine and crack cocaine, five syringes and other paraphernalia, according to police reports. When asked for identification, Elliott reportedly told police she did not have any on her person and provided her sister’s name and date of birth, but officers located Elliott’s driver’s license in her purse. She was arrested for possession of cocaine and providing false identification information to avoid arrest. This week, Elliott pleaded guilty to possession and was sentenced to 53 days in jail.

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Pictured above, a dormitory style housing campus in Lake Delton, Wis., is owned and operated by Holtz Companies. The project includes 1,421 beds in 444 units. Submitted Image. BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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WEST OCEAN CITY – A Midwest company is exploring a variety of West Ocean City properties as it works to develop student housing to serve the resort. While a presentation in front of the Worcester County Commissioners last week focused on a Route 707 property, Wisconsin-based Holtz Companies is looking at multiple sites as it works to bring seasonal housing to Ocean City. Holtz Companies President Dan Bullock said the first step in the process is determining if the state would support the project with a low-interest loan. “That’s the key piece,” Bullock said. “When we build, one of our primary objectives is to make sure we can keep the rents low.” The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce opened discussions with Holtz Companies last year, according to Executive Director Lachelle Scarlato, in an effort to address the resort’s lack of workforce housing. With 8 million annual visitors, Ocean City needs 12,000 to 15,000 employees each summer. “That’s just to get the job done,” Scarlato said. “That’s not by any means to offer an exceptional experience.” With roughly 7,000 year-round residents, the resort fills the gap with seasonal workers. Some are local college kids while others are J-1 student visa workers. While the resort has received as many as 4,000 J-1 workers in past years, this year Ocean City is only expecting 1,600, Scarlato said. “That is solely as a result of the lack of workforce housing,” she said. She believes COVID-19 created a perfect storm. During the pandemic some property owners transitioned their seasonal housing to online rentals. At the same time, the price of real estate rose. So now, while workers still want to come spend a summer at the beach, the challenge is finding them a place to stay. To address the growing issue, the chamber began trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together and introduce the relevant parties. As a result, Bullock and James Bergey, representing a West Ocean City

property owner, met with the commissioners last week. Bergey outlined plans for dormitory style workforce housing to accommodate more than 2,400 workers. In order for the project to become a reality, however, he said it would need longterm, low-interest financing from the state. At his request, the commissioners agreed to send the state a letter of support for the concept. Following last week’s meeting, Bullock confirmed that there were several West Ocean City properties the company was looking at, not just the one SEE PAGE 46

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN CITY – A resort commission voted this week to support a road closure application, as well as a request to eliminate a paid parking spot. On Monday, City Manager Terry McGean came before members of the Ocean City Police Commission seeking approval for a road closure. He noted the request, submitted by Special Events Director Frank Miller and T.E.A.M. Productions CEO Bob Rothermel, seeks permission to close a portion of Dorchester Street between St. Louis Avenue and the bay on May 21. “They have an event there that’s going to be from noon to 3, and they’d like to close it to parking starting early in the morning to 3 p.m,” he said. “It still needs to be coordinated with the fire marshal, but it also needs to come to you all as well to make sure you are OK with it and that council is OK with it.” Both McGean and Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro said they had no concerns regarding the request. “Provided the fire marshal is alright with it, I have no problem with it,” McGean said. With no further discussion, the commission voted 3-0, with Mayor Rick Meehan absent, to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council. The commission this week also approved a request from Sportland operator Jerry Greenspan to convert a paid parking spot along Worcester Street to a free parking spot. “Right now, on Worcester Street there are two existing at Sun’Spot Ministries,” McGean said. “Jerry Greenspan has requested that the one next to that also be exempt.” McGean told commission members this week a town ordinance establishing parking meters also allows property owners to request the deletion of a paid parking space. “It doesn’t mean the parking space is reserved for you,” he explained. “It just means anyone can park there for free.” If approved, McGean said the town would have to amend its ordinance. “If you all are OK with it, then I think what would need to happen is we would need to amend ordinance 1995-2 to change the number of paid parking spaces on Worcester Street between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk,” he said. “Right now it says seven, and there are only six paid parking spaces. We need to change it to five.” After further discussion, the commission voted unanimously, with Meehan absent to forward the request to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation. It should be noted the Police Commission serves concurrently as the Traffic Commission to regulate pedestrian and vehicle traffic as well as parking.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN PINES – A review of a community survey and a discussion on next steps highlighted a recent meeting on the development of a strategic plan. Earlier this month, members of the Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Advisory Committee met with board members to discuss the development of a strategic planning document. Chair Bernie McGorry told officials input from the meeting would be used in developing five-year goals for the community. “The goal today is to review and provide feedback on the situation analysis that this team has completed, in particular the conclusions and recommendations …,” he said. “Secondly, we’d like to brainstorm on preliminary goals.”

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In December, the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee released the results of a strategic planning survey, in which more than 1,800 respondents identified issues most important to community members. And in the months since, committee members have been analyzing survey responses as they develop a strategic plan. “There isn’t a strategic plan at this point,” McGorry said. “So it’s not like we’re fixing something, we’re creating something from scratch. It’s a lot of nuts and bolts, looking at data and going through a strategic planning process.” McGorry told board members last week the assessment phase of the strategic planning process was nearing its end. As a result, he said committee members were seeking the board’s input on conclusions gleaned from the commu-

nity survey. “Depending on the progress of this meeting, we want to go and establish goals and start to get consensus on those goals …,” he said. “It’s important to really get to that step.” In his presentation last week, McGorry told board members the survey identified Ocean Pines as an older, less diverse community with several amenities and low crime rates. He encouraged the association to continue to invest in the community, embrace diversity and stress the importance of safety. “We recognize this as a communication opportunity and to educate the community going forward,” he said. Committee members also concluded property owners were satisfied with the Ocean Pines community and prioritized maintenance of infrastructure, commu-

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nity appearance and HOA fee value. McGorry said the association should continue to invest in infrastructure improvements and community appearance and strive to keep assessments reasonable and appropriate. Committee members also concluded there was support for investing in current amenities. “There was lukewarm interest for new amenities or services …,” McGorry said. “When we looked at amenities, our conclusion was those who used the amenities were very satisfied with the amenities they used.” The committee also concluded that community members placed a high importance on transparency. Several of the committee’s recommendations involved communications strategies to inform residents of the work being done in Ocean Pines. “It was interesting to me to see how much of this relates back to communication,” said Association President Colette Horn. “When I look at these 10 conclusions, something I take away from this … is that the public is not as aware as they should be on what their return on investment gets them. And I think that’s a communication opportunity to explain how the strong financial performance in each of the amenities, how that impacts our assessment … This isn’t just about being profitable, it’s that profitability benefits each of us financially.” McGorry noted the next meeting will focus on developing goals for the strategic plan. “We don’t want to overcomplicate things,” he told board members. “We see it as a one-page plan that includes a vision statement, what your key goals are, what your key strategies are and eventually [key performance indicators] and everything else. There’s also something called enablers in there, which is what we have to have in place in order to enable us.”

Commissioners Forum Announced

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host a Worcester County District 5 & 6 Commissioner Public Forum with all four candidates on May 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Library. Don Rush of Delmarva Public Media will be the forum moderator. Incumbents Chip Bertino (District 5) and Madison “Jim” Bunting (District 6) are running opposed this year by Grant Helvey and Richard Addis, respectively. The Worcester County election will be held July 19. The public is invited to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions of all candidates.

Wicomico Executive Salary Increased

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Council Approves 26% Pay Adjustment

BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SALISBURY – Wicomico’s county executive position will receive a $22,000 salary increase following the 2022 election. On April 5, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-2, with Councilmen Joe Holloway and Larry Dodd opposed, to increase the annual salary for the Wicomico County executive by 26%, from $85,000 to $107,000, commencing with the 2022-2026 term of office. The decision came after months of back-and-forth discussions on proposed salaries ranging from $100,000 to $124,000. “In good faith, and trying to come to a consensus so we can move on, I would encourage the $107,000 amendment,” said Councilwoman Nicole Acle. “It’s within reason for us to come to a consensus and move on.” In December, members of the Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Commission came before the county council with recommended pay increases for the county executive, county council and the Wicomico County sheriff. Beginning in 2022, the commission recommended an annual salary of $124,000 for the county executive position (currently $85,000), $25,000 for the Wicomico County Council president (currently $18,000), $23,000 for the Wicomico County Council vice president (currently $17,000) and $21,000 for council members (currently $16,000). The commission also recommended increasing the sheriff’s salary from $95,000 to $121,000. Since that time, the council has voted to increase the sheriff’s salary to $117,000. And last month, officials voted 5-1, with Holloway opposed and Dodd abstaining, to approve the recommended salary increases for the county council. At the center of the salary debate, however, was the proposed 46% pay increase for the county executive. Those opposing the commission’s recommendation of $124,000 argued the salary was too high, while those in support argued it wasn’t enough. “They have recommended the executive’s salary to be increased substantially every four years, going back four consecutive cycles, and it’s always been unanimous,” Councilman Bill McCain said this week. “This is a commission that’s a cross section of our community.” During a public hearing on Tuesday, resident Mary Ashanti urged the council to support the commission’s recommendation. “There’s no reason why the county executive should not be paid the salary recommended by the commission that studied the issue …,” she said. “That po-

sition governs the county. For him to get less than what was recommended by the commission is unacceptable.” However, resident Julie Giordano – a candidate in this year’s county executive race – said she supported a $100,000 salary. “The position is an elected position, a position to represent the people in this county,” she said. “What has been offered at $100,000 I think is more than adequate.” During council deliberations, Holloway made a motion to amend the annual salary from $124,000 to $100,000. Acknowledging a compromise, Councilman Josh Hastings then made a motion to bring the salary to $107,000. “I’d love to see it a little bit higher than that,” he said. McCain agreed, noting that the county sheriff would be paid more than the county executive. “No one had a problem with that [salary], but it’s more than we’re paying the executive,” he said. “And the executive’s the CEO of the county.” After further discussion, the council voted 5-2 to amend the executive’s salary to $107,000. And a motion to approve the legislative bill as amended passed by the same vote count.

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Lifeguard Shortage Not A Crisis

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OCEAN CITY – With the season rapidly approaching, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is facing a personnel shortfall, but if the ranks are not filled, there will not be any noticeable changes in coverage. During a beach patrol budget presentation late last week, it was learned the department was coming up short on its projected staffing levels. Last year, the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) had a total of 206 surf rescue technicians (SRTs), or lifeguards. As of the budget meeting late last week, the OCBP was projected to have around 180 to 190 SRTs, or about a 10% difference. However, there are still at least two more recruiting events and that number could change. The reasons for the shortfall are many, including competitive wages, increased recruiting incentives, and perhaps most importantly a critical affordable seasonal housing shortage. The OCBP and the town have increased the starting salary to $17.75 per hour this year, but the other challenges have proven difficult to overcome. The OCBP does have a high return rate approaching 90%, but the challenge has been to fill out the ranks with new recruits. With two recruiting events remaining and a little over a month before the guards hit the beach, the num-

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ber of new SRTs appears to be falling short, according to longtime Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin. “Last year, we had 40 new,” he said. “As of this session, we have 18 new. We do have about 90% of our staff from last year who want to return.” Arbin said part of the staffing problem is because, for competitive wage reasons, many of the OCBP staffers work other jobs in the resort and work for the department on a part-time basis. It comes down to simple economics for many of the guards. “Unfortunately, we have a number of part-time people living and working in Ocean City working another job and working for the Beach Patrol part-time,” he said. “I’m talking about people work another job and then the Beach Patrol on a temporary basis. About 45 of our returnees do that.” Another issue is the competitive nature of recruiting lifeguards and a shrinking potential recruit pool. Arbin summed up the situation with an analogy. “The problem is the pond we’re fishing in is getting smaller,” he said. “The same number of people are fishing in it and they have the best boats.” The $17.75 per hour wage increase is helping though, according to the OCBP captain. “For the first time, I think we’re going to be competitive with other beaches in the area,” he said. “We have been behind for a couple of years compared to smaller beach patrols in the area.” Another problem is there currently is no real incentive to return for first-year lifeguards. “We have no second-year increases,” he said. “There is no real incentive to come back a second year. We’re the only beach patrol in the area that doesn’t have a retention bonus.” However, Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald assured the Mayor and Council if there is a personnel shortfall, there will be no shortage of lifeguards in the stands on the beach. “If we have a 10% decrease in the availability of personnel this year, it is what the world is these days,” he said. “The public will be sufficiently guarded, just as they are every year. We will simply realign programs. We will put officers in the stands if we have to. You’re not going to see any difference. You will still have all of the stands out on the beach.” During the presentation, the Mayor and Council considered different incentive options to help the OCBP recruit. There is already a rental assistance program in place, but the council is considering other options, including a rental stipend, or a referral bonus, if the current staffer brings in another recruit that is hired. If there is a personnel shortfall, the savings on payroll could be redirected toward recruiting incentive programs. Councilman Peter Buas suggested that could be considered something to look at during the budget wrap-up session a SEE NEXT PAGE

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day later. “Is that something we can look at during budget wrap-up?” he said. “If they actually have a 10% decrease, is there a way to incentivize that to get more people interested? We need to find a way to help them recruit.” Arbin said the rental assistance program has been successful. “One of the things the city has done is a rental assistance program where we play all of the upfront costs,” he said. “They are required to pay full security upfront by May 1, which they often cannot do. That’s already in place and it’s working great.” Councilman John Gehrig said the pay hike this year should help, but questioned if it was enough to offset the rising cost of housing and other expenses in the resort. “The pay increase is nice, but it’s still not covering it,” he said. “We talked about that OCDC seasonal housing project. We paid for that land. Any seasonal housing there, our people should take priority.” Council Secretary Tony DeLuca said the picture could become clearer after the OCBP hosted two more recruiting events. “I think we need to discuss it more at budget wrap-up, but that might be premature,” he said. “We can get an update in a work session right after they have recruiting events on Saturday and Sunday.” The very next day, the Mayor and Council took up the issue again during the budget wrap-up session. Theobald said the OCBP was open to any possible incentive program. “We’re looking for something to offset the cost of housing,” he said. “It’s certainly not something that is unique to the beach patrol, but the city as a whole. If we’re going to consider doing something like this, I’m happy to entertain any direction you want to go.” Theobald said the OCBP is very resourceful when it comes to covering the beach with less when necessary. “They’re pretty good at what they do on an annual basis,” he said. “I’m assuming there are other ways to do that. There are all kinds of directions we can go. It depends on the dollars you want to spend.” Buas said any of the incentive options on the table were potentially good ones. “I think the rental housing stipend is the best way to go,” he said. “I’m not sure how sustainable that is. I also like the referral idea. It incentivizes the guards to bring in their friends.” Theobald said if the projections hold up as expected, there will be no visible coverage change on the beach. “We’ll be in the area of 180 to 190, with which we will be able to cover the beach safely,” he said. “The public will be safe. It will take some internal chang-

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es with programs, but personally I am not concerned with the numbers.” Councilman Mark Paddack said recruiting incentives have been successful in other town departments. “On the transportation committee we have bounced around a whole lot of ideas over the last couple of years to improve our recruitment of bus drivers and tram operators and this year, we have a really good performance out of transportation. You mentioned a cash stipend for a referral. Is that currently being implemented when an SRT brings in somebody?” Paddack said the referral bonus has been successful in the transportation department. “You’re not doing that right now?” he said. “Can’t there be a consideration for that? We’re doing that with transportation. If a city employee brings in an applicant who is hired and works through the summer, they get a referral stipend. It’s $500.” At budget wrap-up, the council took no immediate action on any of the proposed incentive programs on the table. Instead, they will wait to see how the final numbers play out and reconsider some of the options at a future work session.

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WPS Student Spent Spring Break Near Ukraine Border

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BERLIN – While many students spend Spring Break on the beach in the sun, for Worcester Preparatory School sophomore Vanesska Hall it was much different. She spent her time volunteering on the border of Slovakia and Ukraine, selflessly assisting Ukrainian refugees as they entered into Slovakia escaping from war. Hall, who is a dual citizen of the United States and Slovakia, traveled to Slovakia during Spring Break in March to visit with her grandfather. Her family’s travel plans kept being postponed for the past two years as a result of COVID, and as their trip neared she was looking forward to spending time with her family and indulging in Slovakian and Hungarian food. However, when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Vanesska’s plans quickly changed. “My family and I were watching on TV in horror as the war unfolded,” she said. “Our hearts were broken seeing the people in Ukraine suffer.” Given the political situation, family and friends urged Hall and her family not to travel to Slovakia as it borders Ukraine but as the news unfolded, watching Ukrainians flee into neighboring countries, they couldn’t help but feel they needed to do something. Once arriving in Slovakia, they took a long drive from West of Slovakia to the eastern border with Ukraine and signed up to volunteer with the Greco-Catholic

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“It is unimaginable to have to suddenly leave one’s entire life and home to flee violence,” said Vanesska Hall of her time near the Ukraine/Slovakia border.

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Church in the city of Kosice who were assisting refugees cross the border near the Ukrainian city of Uzhgorod. “Their seminarians were working tirelessly, frequently taking over 24-hour shifts, and really needed all the help they could get,” Hall said. Upon arrival, Hall was assigned to a tent where she greeted Ukrainian refugees with coffee, tea, soup and other necessities needed. As they were arriving

by bus or by foot, all they had were the clothes on their back. Only 50 feet away from the tent was Ukrainian soil. Currently, about 300,000 Ukrainians have passed through Slovakia before being transported to other points throughout Europe. “Many have no place to go, and no money to take care of themselves. There were women, children, and the elderly who were looking for things like diapers,

baby wipes, and personal hygiene items, which we gave to them gladly. Many tried to offer money although all of the items were free. I received a few Ukrainian chocolates from two especially grateful women. It was heartbreaking,” Hall recalled. “It was extremely cold. At times I couldn’t open tea packets because my hands were freezing. It's a really surreal scene and brought things into perspective for me. I truly saw how lucky we are to live in a safe country. It is unimaginable to have to suddenly leave one’s entire life and home to flee violence.” In speaking with many of the refugees, Hall noted that many were in shock of what is taking place in their country. It was only a few weeks ago they were living normal lives. “They're terrified for their relatives they left behind,” she said. “Some were crying as they came up to us. They don’t know where they will be going, or when they will be able to return to Ukraine. It’s impossible to tell what will be left of Ukraine when they get back.” While the unknown is frightening, the Ukrainians were very appreciative for the warm welcome on the Slovak side. “Many gave exhausted and thankful smiles of relief as they were glad to have finally escaped the violence occurring in their home country,” Hall said. “I am so glad I was able to help and to be a small part in these refugees’ journeys.”

New Restaurant Venture Set For Old Crab House Property

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

OCEAN CITY – The owners of an uptown eatery are looking to make their mark with a new operation at the old Phillips Crab House property. Nearly a year after opening Fast Eddie’s Corner Bar & Grill, co-owners Frank Raffo, Jon Latta and Eddie Johnson are setting their sights on a second business venture – Union Chesapeake Seafood House. Located at the former Phillips Crab House property, the operators say they hope to open the all-youcan-eat seafood and prime rib buffet before Memorial Day. “We’re not going to veer too far from what Brice and Shirley Phillips started,” Raffo said. Raffo, Johnson and Latta are no strangers to the local restaurant industry. With decades of experience among them, they joined together last year to open Fast Eddie’s, located in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center off 120th Street. And while they plan to continue operating that business, they say they are eager to install a new restaurant at the 21st Street property. “Myself and Jon are going to be down there running it, with Jon as the chef … ,” Raffo said. “Eddie will be staying here and operating Fast Eddie’s. His name is on the building.” The operators say the chance to open a new establishment at the Phillips prop-

The former Phillips Crab House property is pictured this week.

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erty was nothing short of a miracle. With the help of a friend, the trio was connected to the property’s new owner. “The guy who bought the property didn’t want to knock this building down, and he doesn’t run restaurants, especially not large ones …,” Raffo said. “That’s why I say it’s God that made this happen. Somehow it got to us nobodies, and within five minutes I was on the phone with him. From that point on, it just clicked.” Latta said Union Chesapeake will continue what Phillips Crab House started. “They were really the ones who start-

ed the dining scene here,” he said. “Ocean City is about seafood and crab, and they were the ones who really put it on the map for people to come here.” The operators say the new establishment will start upstairs with an all-youcan-eat buffet featuring seafood, prime rib and steamed blue crabs, among other things. Later this summer, the downstairs will open as an a la carte and seafood restaurant, with crabs by the dozen, steam pots and other Maryland seafood staples. “It’s going to be heavily focused on crab and seafood,” Latta said. “Down

here, crab is everything. That’s what people come down here for every summer … But we will have other stuff, like steak and chicken.” Raffo said Union Chesapeake will also do its part to support small restaurants in Ocean City. Using QR codes on the restaurant’s menus, the operators say they hope to direct patrons to other local eateries. “We have each other’s back and we’ll do anything to help each other …,” he said. “And now that we’ve been blessed and we’re getting one of the biggest restaurants in the state of Maryland, we are going to attempt to pay it forward.” With the opening of Union Chesapeake fast approaching, operators say they are now hiring all positions. Employee housing is available, and those interested should contact fraffo167@gmail.com. “The one thing we do have is a ton of employee housing, and we haven’t rented any of it yet,” Raffo said. “I think there are over 200 beds – two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom apartments and even dormitory housing.” Raffo acknowledged Paul McKinley and the Phillips family, who made it possible for Union Chesapeake to open. “They left everything turnkey for us,” he said. “The Phillips crew has been unbelievable, and Paul McKinley has been a godsend. He’s run that company for a very long time and has helped us tremendously. He wants us to be successful.”

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Musicians Visit Snow Hill Elementary

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

Elena Urioste and Tom Poster are pictured performing for Snow Hill Elementary School students last week as part of a visiting artist program. Photo by Charlene Sharpe

SNOW HILL – A pair of world-renowned musicians shared their skills with Snow Hill Elementary School students last week through a visiting artist program. Violinist Elena Urioste, who is also artistic director for Chamber Music by the Sea, and pianist Tom Poster, who is the artistic director of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, traveled from London to perform for third-grade students at Snow Hill Elementary on April 8. The visit was part of the Worcester County Education Foundation’s visiting artist program. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of Chamber Music by the Sea and the Paul M. Angell Foundation, we are happy to bring masters in the world of classical music, right to our students,” said Olivia Momme, manager of operations and community relations for the Worcester County Education Foundation. “The look of pure amazement on the faces of our students is truly what this is all about. Inspiring them to dream big, because they could be up there one day.” The visiting artist program, started last year with virtual sessions, was created to give students a chance to interact with musicians from around the world. Students have the chance to hear the artists perform and are also able to participate in a question and answer session

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with them. Urioste and Poster performed pieces by several well-known composers, including the female African American composer Florence Price, and talked about their instruments as well as about music and the feelings it could inspire. Principal Matthew Record said the event illustrated the school’s commitment to fine arts. “Our third-grade students experienced a lively display of classical music from diverse composers,” he said. “Students received an appreciation of the musical arts and interacted with world renowned composers.” Record said the school was grateful to the Worcester County Education Foundation and Chamber Music by the Sea for providing the unique opportunity to Snow Hill’s students. He added that the question and answer session, as well as the way the musicians encouraged students to draw what the music made them think and feel, showed the children the power of music. “Students interacted with the music by creating visual imagery, proving music is a universal language,” he said. According to Momme, the Worcester County Education Foundation’s mission is to enhance achievement inside and outside the classroom and prepare students for current and future success through the effective utilization of innovation, relationships, and resources.

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People in Society Hats off to Robert Smith and Robert Paul for a great job organizing this year’s First Responders Awards Program at American Legion Post #166.

by Jeanette Deskiewicz Featuring Those Helping Causes In The Resort Area

Helping out at the Knights of Columbus March Community Supper were Bernadette Sohn, Donna Kiniry, and Jean Temple at the serving station.

Breading and frying the chicken back in the kitchen were the “Three Davids” (Williams, Diehl, and Fitzgerald) at the Berlin Fire Company March Friday Night Carryout Dinner.

In the flock shop for the Delmarva Shorebirds Open House, were Gina Essick and Terri Martini with a 10% discount on purchases.

With over 50 years at the Berlin Fire Company, Charlie Townsend and Joe Pylypczuk had things under control for the Fried Chicken Carryout Dinner last month.

Delmarva Shorebirds Mascot Sherman and Community Relations Manager Sam Lehman were on hand for fan photos at the Open House last week.

American Legion Post #166 Commander Tom Wengert thanked Chaplain Ben Dawson for his participation in the First Responders Awards Program.

At the American Legion Post #166 First Responders Awards Program, Sam Wiley and Penny Matthews, were proud to serve dinner to the honored guests.

At the Delmarva Shorebirds Open House Gracie Lewis and Mindy Carl assisted young fans enjoying the inflatables, while the team practiced on the field.

Knights of Columbus member Gene Dore chatted with Grand Knight Tom Herwig during the group’s March Community Supper to benefit the people of Ukraine.

Major Emergency Damages Discussed

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – There has been much debate lately about the appropriate level of fund balance the resort should have in reserve, and town officials last week considered the potential impact of a potential impact. Ocean City’s existing policy has set the minimum threshold for fund balance at 15%, but there has been discussion about increasing it to 20%. In reality, the current fund balance is closer to 30% of the operating budget, which provides a comfortable cushion in the event of a major storm. During an earlier budget work session, Councilman Peter Buas questioned if there was any way to determine what the town might need in reserve in the event of an emergency. “We tried to come up with some ways to quantify that,” City Manager Terry McGean said last week. “COVID might be similar to losses from a storm or other disaster. We have about $12 million in revenue losses due to COVID.” McGean said each catastrophic event was different, but pointed to Hurricane Sandy as an example. In addition to physical damage from a major storm, the town could suffer significant revenue losses if a peak summer weekend was knocked out. “If we looked at just what we lost to government facility damage due to Hurricane Sandy, it was around $1.3 million,” he said. “It’s very hard to quantify. As I mentioned, the projected $22 million in room tax revenue could be gone. Parking revenue could be gone. The impact could be very substantial.” Ocean City can, and does, receive state and federal relief grants in the event of an emergency, but the funds are often slow in coming, said McGean. “For COVID, we got the grants almost immediately,” he said. “With FEMA, sometimes there is a lag with grants and we have to use fund balance.” Councilman Mark Paddack said the fund balance issue is similar to personal or business financial practices – three to six months of operating expenses if nothing else is coming in. “Applying that same principle, if the town took a direct hit from a hurricane, we would want to have that three-to six-month cushion,” he said. “Sandy skirted by us and will still had $1.3 million in damages to our facilities. It did billions in damage in New Jersey. How long would it take the town to get back up and running to start collecting that revenue again? If we did have a catastrophic event, how much do we really need to have in that fund balance?”

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SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week voted to extend a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for certain agricultural storage tanks. Following a public hearing last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously in favor of a legislative bill extending a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for dissolved air flotation (DAF) storage tanks that hold poultry rendering waste. The moratorium will span a period of six months. “This is not a delay,” said Councilman Josh Hastings. “We are thoughtfully going through legislation and have had good back-and-forth discussion. We will continue to do so, so we make sure we get a good product at the end of the day. This is just part of that process.”

The topic of DAF tanks was first introduced in 2019, when Wicomico County Planning, Zoning and Community Development issued a building permit allowing a local farmer to construct a three-million-gallon storage tank containing byproducts on his property in the area of Porter Mill Road. Several nearby residents, however, have since shared their concerns with the council regarding the smells and potential hazards. There has also been litigation in Wicomico County Circuit Court challenging the validity of that storage tank and the permit issued for its construction. While the moratorium – first enacted in 2019 – does not affect that particular project, officials in Wicomico County agreed it would allow for further review of the permitting process and zoning issues related to DAF storage tanks. In recent months, for example, the county council

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and planning and zoning staff have met to discuss proposed zoning amendments relating to agricultural storage tanks. Two Porter Mill Road residents came before the council last week urging the county to extend its moratorium. When asked last week what the county’s next steps would be regarding DAF tanks, Council President John Cannon said the council would hold additional work sessions in the coming months. Councilman Bill McCain added that discussions would resume in May. “We’ll continue with work sessions,” Cannon replied. “As you remember, planning and zoning was in front of us last time and we had to cut that short … We’ll have another work session coming up relatively soon.” The council voted unanimously to extend the DAF tank moratorium by six months.

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OCEAN CITY– As recruitment efforts conclude, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said he remains confident the resort will have adequate coverage ahead of the summer season. On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the town’s Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts. For decades, the OCPD has enhanced its workforce with seasonal officers and public safety aides (PSAs) during the summer. And while officials have been vocal about recruitment challenges in recent months, Buzzuro told commission members Monday he remains optimistic heading into the summer season. “All in all, it’s a challenging environment,” he said. “But we are going to be at an acceptable level.” As of the March testing date, OCPD reported having 115 seasonal officer applicants, with 49 total failures, 26 conditional hires and 17 remaining in the process. “Of that 17, 15 have passed a polygraph, one has failed, and one has been

offered a PSA position,” he explained. “However, we don’t know if that individual will accept that position.” Buzzuro noted, however, that the number of seasonal officer applicants was significantly less than in years past. The police department received 198 applicants in 2021, 158 applicants in 2020 and 200 applicants in 2019. “Our best estimate is we will have around 41 new seasonal officers,” he said. “We have five return seasonal officers.” On the PSA side, Buzzuro noted that the police department had 50 applicants, with 18 total failures, 22 conditional hires

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and 13 remaining in the process. “Our best estimate is there are going to be 35 new public safety aides,” he said. “Add on the 21 saying they would be returning, and the total number is 56.” In total, Buzzuro said the OCPD could have 102 seasonal officers and PSAs this summer. “That is the absolute best possibility,” he said. “I still believe we’re going to be in that 80 to 90 range once we get to the start date and hit the ground running.” He noted, however, that the department had 110 full-time officers. “I believe we are going to see the num-

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Expanded Delmarva Birding Weekend Event Returns To Area

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BERLIN – The 2022 Delmarva Birding Weekend has evolved into Delmarva birding week when hundreds of nature enthusiasts will flock to the shore April 20-25 to enjoy the full array of mid-Atlantic birds as the region welcomes warblers, tanagers, and other spring migrants and prepares to say goodbye to its loons, falcons, and waterfowl as they head north. Registration for the expanding event is now open at www.delmarvabirding.com. New this year is a new walk into the depths of the 60,000-acre Nassawango woodlands where songbirds still cling to the vestiges of the once-mighty eastern forest. Trips will again include birding the Harriet Tubman Byway, a jaunt around the wildlands by Phillips Landing near Laurel, Del., and a stroll through the Delaware Botanic gardens where folks will be fascinated by the profusion of feathers and flowers. As always, the Shorebird Explorer with traverse the coastal bays behind Ocean City and Assateague from Talbot Street in Ocean City, and a day-long trip to Smith Island will include their worldfamous cakes in the form of crab and confection. Spring Birding Weekend staples continue to include an Ocean City Inlet and Berlin Heron Park trip, the Chincoteague Bay Landings trip, and Ayers, Pocomoke, and Nassawango paddles. Nature lovers can register for just one field trip, or multiple field trips each day. Guided by local fun-loving birders with decades-long experience, the trips will accommodate visitors from the curious nature lover to fowl fanatics. Every year, birdwatchers from surrounding states descend on Delmarva for the event. “This is one of our biggest nature-oriented weekends,” said Melanie Pursel, tourism director for Worcester County, Maryland. “People go crazy over the number of warblers and shorebirds, but they will see a lot more than that birding with our guides around Assateague Island and our cypress swamps near Snow Hill. Newport Farms and Ayers Creek are especially beautiful this time of year.” “The April weekend is spectacular,” added Southern Delaware Tourism Director Scott Thomas. “Imagine hiking a trail at Redden State Forest to be met with one of the most beautiful crimson reds you’ve ever seen in the form of a Summer Tanager. Or spend an afternoon at Prime Hook or Bombay National Wildlife Refuges followed by happy hour in Lewes. That’s what the weekend is all about.” Social events for new and experienced birders are scheduled throughout the weekend. These socially distanced "Tally Rallies" are held at local breweries, bars, and restaurants, and allow participants to add to the species checklist and swap nature stories with new friends. Indeed, participants recount the event in terms of experiences rather than

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simply observing birds – a majestic Bald Eagle soaring over the marsh, a tri-colored Heron in breeding plumage catching fish, or the eerie hoot and shadow of a Barred Owl at dusk. An outdoor experience is the true draw. The Delmarva Peninsula is one of the country's premier birding areas, thanks to an extensive variety of habitat protected by our coastal parks, refuges and wildlife management areas. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the region and previous Weekend tallies have topped 200 species. If boasting that many species isn't enough, participants should feel even better knowing that they’ve helped Delmarva's birds by promoting birding and habitat conservation. Birders, both novice and experienced, make an important

statement about the economic value of birds and their habitats through the money they spend in local hotels, restaurants, and shops. Participants are encouraged to remind local businesses that they are here to enjoy Delmarva’s natural areas and the birds that inhabit them. This is more important now than ever. “It’s our vast shallow bays and large tracts of protected marshes and bald cypress forests that make the Delmarva Peninsula one of the finest birding regions in the nation,” said guide and organizer Dave Wilson. “During the Weekend, our guests will hike on private farmland and woodland that are normally offlimits to birders, and our waterborne trips go where the birds are.” Wilson added that most trips are not physically taxing and that the event provides a rare opportunity to tally 100 spe-

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cies in a day in places that are normally inaccessible to the public. Sponsors for the events include the Dogfish INN, Maryland’s Coast (Worcester County Tourism), Southern Delaware Tourism, the Boardwalk Hotel Group, Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, and Somerset County (MD) Tourism. Special thanks also go to the private property owners who allow us access to their properties for this weekend. Additional sponsor and registration information, field trip descriptions and other resources for Delmarva Birding are available at www.delmarvabirding.com. To become a sponsor or for additional information, please call 443-614-0261 or email dmvbirds@gmail.com.

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PCs for People, a national nonprofit, partnered with the Maryland Department of General Services to bring 90 personal computers to students enrolled in WorWic’s Maryland high school diploma and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Wor-Wic adult education student Ashley Brummell, right, is pictured getting her free computer from Warren Gatewood of PCs for People.

Dimitrios Cavathas, chief executive director of the Lower Shore Clinic (LSC) and Go-Getters Inc., recently spoke at the Ocean City Lions Club meeting. LSC provides an integrated outpatient mental health, addictions, and primary care clinic as well as residential rehabilitation programs, supported employment and health home services serving 2,000 members of the lower four Eastern Shore counties. Pictured left to right are Cavathas, OC Lions President Scott Stark and OC Lion Joe Myles. Submitted Photos

Worcester County NAACP Branch #7029 helped with the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Inspire 2022 event at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The career exploration event exposes eighth graders to jobs on the shore. Worcester NAACP members were part of the Welcome & Exit Team, greeting students and showing them where to report. Pictured are Catherine Freeman, Ivory Smith, President, Linda Hilliard, and Christine Clark.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City heard from representatives of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) at its meeting March 30. CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children going through the court system. Kiwanis President Tim Lund, center, presented a $500 donation to CASA Volunteer Coordinator Kayla Figueroa, left, and CASA Director Jerrona Smith, right.

In March, the OC Lions presented a $1,000 donation to the Worcester County Developmental Center. Pictured left to right are OC Lions President Scott Stark, Worcester County Developmental Center Executive Director Jack Ferry and Lions Past District Governor Norm Cathell.

Nancy Howard, board member of the Worcester County Arts Council, and Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, present filmmaker Fiona O'Brien of Bishopville, with a $1,500 grant award funded jointly by the Arts Council and the Ocean City Film Festival. The grant supports O'Brien's creation of a new film that will interpret through dance the formation of the Ocean City Inlet during the Hurricane of 1933.

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FROM PAGE 25 Bergey referenced. The first step in developing the kind of affordable housing the company specializes in, however, is securing the necessary financing. “Our hope is if this works out with the state we can mobilize on two,” he said. Scarlato said there were several parcels that presented themselves for seasonal housing in the West Ocean City area. “We need at a minimum 5,000 beds just to be able to accommodate the present need,” she said. “That does not accommodate growth.” According to Bullock, Ocean City is the number one host for Bridge USA J-1 students during the summer. In 2019, the resort hosted 4,100 J-1 students. “The demand is definitely there,” he said. Wisconsin Dells, the area where Holtz Companies first developed workforce housing 10 years ago, is the number one Bridge USA host on an annual basis, bringing in 5,300 students. Bullock said Holtz Companies has been successful with its employee housing there and other places because it takes a measured, careful approach. Scarlato agreed the company’s experience made it a good candidate for a project in Worcester County. “The key item is not only their ability to be the general contractor, but they have navigated all of the items to get there and have a form of management that works quite well,” she said. A concern voiced by the commissioners last week related to the potential waiver of what could be $500,000 to $600,000 in annual property taxes for the project. Bullock said it was really too early to say whether development would hinge on a tax waiver or not. He said if the financing that was worked out was aggressive enough a tax waiver might not be needed. “It will depend on how the financing plays out,” he said. “I’m looking at this holistically.” Scarlato agreed that talk of a tax waiver was premature. She added, however, that if the project wasn’t built out there wouldn’t be any tax revenue anyway. As far as timing for a seasonal housing project, Bullock said the first step in the process was determining if the state would help with financing. If a financing program is worked out, Holtz Companies will begin developing a pro forma and timelines for construction. Ideally construction would begin in August, as any building would need to be complete before the next summer season. “We really need to shoot for a spring opening,” he said. “But this is step one here and there are multiple steps. The fact that we’ve done this before will help us.” Holtz Companies includes Holtz Builders Inc. (HBI) and International Residence Hall Inc. (IRH). HBI has done 15 workforce housing projects, nine owned and operated under the IRH flagship and six that are privately owned.

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Announcements BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases regarding local students. • Gideon Plamondon of Berlin was one of 316 SUNY Oneonta students who earned Provost's List honors for the fall 2021 semester. Plamondon is studying music industry. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. • The University of Tampa has honored 2,056 students who were named to the dean's list for the Fall 2021 semester including Madison Van Orden, of Berlin, who is majoring in Finance BS; Kennedy Duke, of Ocean City, who is majoring in Accounting BS; and Maddison Olley, of Selbyville, who is majoring in Biology BS. • Two local students were named to the fall semester dean's list at Frostburg State University -- Abbie Baker of Berlin and Brittyn Leonard of Ocean City. • Aurora University has named Phillip Gianelle of Salisbury to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Gianelle is majoring in Accounting, Finance. • The following students were named to the Dean's List at Hood College for the fall 2021 semester. Samantha Hill of Berlin, McKayla Staley of Berlin and Kennedy Barrett-Phillips of Fruitland. • The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has named more than 300 students to its fall 2021 Dean's list including Eunice S. Adjapong, a sophomore economics student from Salisbury. • Abigail Yesko, a forensic science major from Berlin, has been named to the President's List at Youngstown State University for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average in the Fall Semester 2021. • The University of Hartford has announced Lily Belle Baker of Berlin has been named to the President's Honors List and the Dean's List for Fall 2021. • Dickinson College has announced the following students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2021 semester. Berlin’s James van Kuilenburg, a junior history and women's, gender and sexuality studies major, is a graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School and is the son of Marinus van Kuilenburg of

Berlin and Nicola van Kuilenberg of Frederick. Also recognized was Snow Hill resident Drew Haueisen, a sophomore quantitative economics and mathematics major. Haueisen is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and is the son of Craig and Amy Haueisen of Snow Hill. • Sarah Ashmore of Bethany Beach, Del. is among the students named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. The requirement to make Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Ashmore is majoring in Journalism and is a member of the Class of 2022. • College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,000 students who were named to Fall 2021 President's List and Dean's List. The following local students earned honors: Rachael Weidman of Berlin was named to the President's List and is majoring in Psychology, and Maya Ziashakeri of Berlin was named to the Dean's List and is majoring in Public Health. • Jillian Griggs of Berlin has been named to Adelphi University's Fall 2021 Semester Dean's List. • Arran Mills of Ocean Pines recently

received a Bachelor of Science degree in Music from Frostburg State University during its 159th commencement ceremonies. • More than 5,000 Baylor University students have been named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters including Bishopville’s Ella Peters, Hankamer School of Business. • Shea Griffin, of Berlin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus in Madison, N.J., has been named to the Honors List for the Fall 2021 semester. • Zachary Tucker of Fenwick Island, Del., is one of more than 200 studentathletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen during the Winter 2021-22 season. Tucker, a graduate of Century High School, is pursuing a master of business administration in business administration at The Valley. Tucker was a member of the men's basketball team. He is one of eight Lebanon Valley College student-athletes named to the Winter Middle Atlantic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team. • Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2021

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BERLIN – The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra concludes its 20212022 season in April with a program featuring Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major, with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet Yao Guang Zhai as guest soloist. The concert also includes Weber’s Overture to Euryanthe and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. “We bring our 24th season to its finale with some of the most uplifting, energetic and rousing of the classical and romantic repertoire,” said Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Music Director Julien Benichou. “We are particularly pleased to have Yao Guang Zhai join us for the Clarinet Concerto, one of Mozart’s most haunting and technically challenging compositions.” The concert will be presented on Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at Easton High School in Easton; on Saturday, April 23 12 at 7 p.m. at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del.; and on Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Ocean City. Individual tickets are $50. In addition, a limited number of free tickets are available for students 18 years and under, with accompanying parents admitted for $10 each. Reservations are required for the free tickets, and may be made by calling 888-846-8600 or visit www.midatlanticsymphony.org. To ensure the safety of its audience members and musicians, the Orchestra requires proof of COVID19 vaccination for everyone entering venues. German composer Carl Maria von Weber, best known for his operatic works, created Euryanthe between 1817 and 1823. Although the full opera is seldom performed today, the Overture is celebrated as an outstanding example of the early German Romantic style. It features themes that appear throughout what Weber described as a “grand heroic-romantic opera”. Johannes Brahms composed his Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 in the summer of 1877, remarkably quick work given the 21 years he labored over his First Symphony. The Second Symphony is one of the most cheerful of his works. Perhaps reflecting its composition while Brahms was living on the shores of a beautiful Austrian lake, the Symphony is sometimes called his “Pastoral”, an obvious reference to the Beethoven symphony with the same name. The Clarinet Concerto was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last major instrumental composition before his untimely death at the age of 35. He composed it for the clarinet virtuoso Anton Stadler, a friend and a fellow Freemason. The soloist’s second theme in the first movement explores the entire range of the clarinet.

Glass Artist To Serve As Fellow For Art League Of Ocean City

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OCEAN CITY – The Art League of Ocean City has announced glass artist Aric Snee will serve as the 2022 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement. The fellowship comes with a $1,500 stipend, a solo gallery art show, and opportunities to curate, judge and create additional programming for the Art League. “We are excited to continue this fellowship for a fourth year, thanks to Laura Jenkins, who endowed this position in memory of her parents, Orem and Harriet Robinson,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. Snee, who was born and raised in Bel Air, Md., and is a current resident of Salisbury, Md., is associate professor and head of the glass department at Salisbury University. The artist works with glass in studio, academic, and factory environments, and his work creates a dialogue between fine art and industrial design. After studying glass at SU and the Canberra School of Art in Australia, Snee worked in several private studios in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he began to develop a dialogue between studio glass and his traditional factory training and technique. Snee has also worked as a master glassworker at Steuben Glass in Corning, N.Y., and as a gaffer at the Corning Museum of Glass. He subsequently received a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Alfred University in New York. Since 2014 he has worked as a designer for the Danish glass company Holmegaard. Plans for Snee’s fellowship year include a bus trip, lectures, an exhibition of his glasswork, and opportunities for

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community engagement at events such as Art X. “During my time as the Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement, I hope to share my passion for glass with the Art League of Ocean City, its members, and the community at large,” Snee said. “We are planning a bus trip to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Va. to explore their collection of historic and contemporary glass, and to the Perry Glass Studio, a state-of-the-art facility that hosts narrated glassmaking demonstrations and visiting artists from around the world. Prior to the trip, I will present a lecture about my own work and to frame the trip and give some context to the works that we will see in person. I will present a solo exhibition of my work called ‘I Can Here the Ocean’ towards the end of the year.”

Aric Snee has been named this year’s Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement, which is named after the parents of Laura Jenkins, left. Submitted Photo

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BERLIN – The 15th Annual Native Plant Sale is underway, hosted by the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT). Orders are being accepted until April 29 and will be filled and ready for pickup on May 6-7. There will be more than 125 varieties of native plants, shrubs, and trees – an offering of plants with blooming times from March through October. Native plants beautify landscapes and support a healthier environment. The populations of pollinators like bees, butterflies, dragonflies, etc., have been on a sharp decline over the past decade. Declines in pollinating insects and birds is a big problem because one out of every three bites of food requires pollination. Furthermore, more than 90% of all known flowering plants, and almost all fruits, vegetables and grains, require pollination to produce crops. This event seeks to celebrate pollinators and educate the public on their vital importance. Orders for this event must be placed by Friday, April 29. The order form is available at www.lowershorelandtrust.org on the News and Events page.

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Accreditation Renewed

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SNOW HILL – Worcester County Health Department has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Re-Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Worcester County Health Department underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on February 7, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with behavioral health standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, treatment and care, and quality improvement. The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews. “As a private accreditor, The Joint Commission surveys health care organizations to protect the public by identifying deficiencies in care and working with those organizations to correct them as quickly and sustainably as possible,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Worcester County Health Department for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care.” “We are proud to once again be accredited by the Joint Commission,” Worcester County Health Officer Rebecca Jones added. “Despite the challenges of the last two years, our staff has continued to improve plans and processes and will continue these efforts to provide quality care to Worcester County citizens. This re-accreditation would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of our staff. I am grateful to work with such an amazing team to provide exceptional services for our community.” Worcester County Health Department earned esteemed Joint Commission reaccreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in behavioral health care and hu-

SALISBURY – The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation recently welcomed Allen C. Brown Sr. and Thelma Orr of Salisbury and Matt Powell of Berlin to its board of directors. Brown retired as assistant superintendent for student services at Wicomico County Public Schools. He is a member of the Wicomico County Board of Education, the Wicomico County Recreation Commission and the Wicomico County Personnel Board. ALLEN BROWN He previously served on the college’s Local Advisory Council and the Salvation Army Advisory Board. Brown is a current member of the board of directors at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Hazel Farm Property Foundation, the Donnie Williams Foundation and the Chesapeake Housing Mission, in addition to many other volunteer positions. He is past president of the Rotary Club of Salisbury and the Pine Bluff Village Advisory Board. He received a bachelor’s degree from Bowie State University and a master’s degree from the former Salisbury State College, now Salisbury University. Orr retired as the Somerset County director of Go-Getters in Princess Anne. A member of St. James AME Zion Church in Salisbury, she has been president of the St. James AME Zion Missionaries for 10 years and is a mentor for the Wicomico County Board of Education. Orr is the former presTHELMA ORR ident of the Mental Health Association of the Lower Shore. She currently serves on Wor-Wic’s “Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow” campaign committee. Orr earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Powell is a commercial banker with Bank of America in Salisbury and serves on the boards of Junior Achievement of the MATT POWELL Eastern Shore, Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development and the Greater Salisbury Committee. He is a member of Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City. Powell received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and his master’s in business administration from Salisbury University.

BUSINESS And Real Estate News

The Coastal Association of REALTORS® announced that it has awarded $5,500 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation during its latest round of funding. Recipients include the Art League of Ocean City, Coastal Hospice, Eastern Shore Running Club Scholarship Fund, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, Most Blessed Sacrament School Eagle Scout Project and Wyatt’s Warriors. Since 2019 Coastal REALTORS® Foundation has given more than $25,000 to local charities in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. Pictured above are Coastal Association members with representatives of recipient organizations. Submitted Photo

man services. Achieving accreditation from the Joint Commission is a team effort that brings confidence to patients and provides a framework for the best care possible.

Bank Promotion SALISBURY – John W. Breda, President and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced that Sonia Baker was promoted within the corporation. Baker joined the Bank in March 2017. She was recently promoted to the role of vice president – new business developSONIA BAKER ment, relationship manager in their 26th Street Ocean City office. Sonia previously served as assistant vice president – relationship manager. Baker resides in Berlin, with her husband Frank.

Advisors Welcomed SALISBURY – CFS, Inc. (Comprehensive Financial Solutions) provides personalized solutions to its clients across Delmarva and throughout the United States, including Financial Planning, Small Business Retirement Plans, Tax, Insurance, and Wealth Management.

Brett Harrison, CEO at Cetera Advisors, and Kate Mills, regional vice president of growth at Cetera Advisors, visited the CFS office in Salisbury last month. Cetera Advisors is CFS’s broker/dealer. As a broker/dealer, Cetera Advisors supports financial professionals, branch offices, and ensemble practices looking to expand their business and enhance their offerings. Cetera Advisors is part of Cetera Financial Group, one of America's largest networks of financial professionals. “It is always a pleasure visiting our advisor representative offices across the country and ensuring we are providing the best support as a broker/dealer,” Mills said. “Visiting CFS is such a wonderful experience because of their commitment to clients, their growth and development as a firm, and their outstanding company culture. Spending time with their team always feels like friends getting together – we are thankful to have them on board with Cetera Advisors.” As the recipient of Best Investment Firm in Wicomico County for 2021 by Coastal Style Magazine, CFS’s focus on the client experience is evident. CFS is excited for the opportunities in the Delmarva region and with the support of their broker/dealer, CFS looks to continue its recent growth pattern as a trusted financial firm.

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In the fall of 1969 Ocean City residents could drive to 112th Street and watch the beginning of a new era in the town’s history. There on the beachfront a uniquely designed building was being constructed by visionary developer John Whaley’s Caliban Corporation. Known as the High Point (and later as the High Point South when the neighboring High Point North opened in 1972) at 11 stories high, it replaced the George Washington Hotel as Ocean City’s tallest building. Within a few years 17 other high-rise structures would go up between 94th and 118th streets and the area would become known as the Gold Coast. Construction abruptly ceased in the fall of 1973 as the gas crisis and overbuilding put an end to the heyday of condo sales. Within a year only a few of the existing high-rises would escape the auctioneer’s gavel. Today the Gold Coast is thriving again and property values are high. While the High Point South is no longer Ocean City’s tallest building, it will always claim a place in history as the town’s first high-rise condominium. To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com. Photo of High Point South courtesy of Gail Whaley

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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 15: Good Friday Fish Fry The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 will hold at noon till it’s all gone including fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried flounder, hush puppies, fries, cole slaw and dessert. $15 eat in or carry out. Post 166, 23rd Street, OC. April 15: Oyster Fritter Sandwiches American Legion Post 123 will hold from 2 p.m. until for $9 each. Public is welcome.

April 18: Monthly Meeting Democratic Women's Club of Worcester County general meeting and special presentation on "Allyship" with Salisbury University professors Erin Stutelberg and Rebecca Anthony. All members and prospective members are welcome to attend. Coffee at 9:30 a.m. followed by meeting at 10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. April 21: OP Boat Club Meeting The Ocean Pines Boat Club's annual Spring General Meeting in the Ocean Pines Community Center's Assateague

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Things To Do 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 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 St.) 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, home-made soups including peas and dumplings and veg. beef. Bake sale items will be available. No pre-orders. Call 410-835-8796 or 443-880-8804 for more details. April 23: Fenwick Cleanup Fenwick Island Environmental Committee to sponsor Bay to Beach Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. Gather at Town Hall for refreshments, assignments, supplies and a commemorative token.

April 23: Church Rummage Sale Ocean City Presbyterian Church on 13th Street will host from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 23: Zoo Stampede 5K The Salisbury Zoo will host the Zoo Stampede 5K sponsored by VP Shoes at 9 a.m. The run/walk starts at the zoo’s east gate and runs through the City Park and its wooded trails. This

race is catered to all runners and walkers and is fun for the whole family. Race awards and random prizes will be given after the race. Prizes will be given to the top finishers in every age category. A free race tech shirt will be given to the first 150 participants. Participants can pre-register for $25 at VP Shoes or search online for event. Participants may also register on the day of the race for $30 between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. at the Zoo’s East Gate (opposite Ben’s Red Swings).

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.

April 30: Breakfast Buffet AUCE breakfast buffet at the Whaleyville United Methodist Church located at 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road. $8/adult and $4/child from 7-10 a.m. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages.

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 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 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.

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May 6: Spring Dinner Meeting The Worcester County Historical Society will hold its annual spring dinner meeting at the Pocomoke Community Center on Market Street. Dinner guests will learn about Worcester County’s past from Dr. Ray Thompson, retired history professor at Salisbury University while enjoying a delicious meal of chicken and dumplings with all the fixings prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. Doors will open for the event at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased by sending a check to Robert Fisher, WCHS Treasurer, 230 South Washington St., Snow Hill, Md. 21863. The deadline for reservations for the dinner, which is open to the public, is April 29.

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.

May 14: Town Cats Food Drive Join Town Cats and the Ocean City Jeep Club at 1 p.m. at the PetSmart parking lot for a cat food drive. There will be raffles for a Jeep quilt, Huk bucket, auto supplies basket and golf package. Bring cat food, litter, supplies.

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FROM PAGE 17 words spoken between my son and I, and at that point I asked the supervisor to call the mother and come and get the son and they took him to the Public Safety Building. Social Services is involved and has been involved in the past. This is something that is nobody else’s business except my son, myself and my ex-wife …” However, Council President Matt James, with whom Paddack has sparred on social media, said the issue was far from over. “It’s not the end of the story with the language that you used,” he said. “You should be held to a higher standard than the general public when you’re out there causing a disturbance.” Paddack replied, “If I was creating a disturbance, Mr. President, the police were right there and could have arrested me.” James responded, “They probably should have from what I’ve heard,” he said. Paddack then responded James was reacting to what he read and heard on social media. “That’s your opinion, but you weren’t there,” he said. “You’re going off what you heard on Facebook.” James said councilmembers had received an email from a witness and concerned citizen who was a social worker. “We received an email from a social worker who said the scene at the restaurant was the worst experience she has ever seen in 25 years as a child advo-

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cate,” he said. “What you did was the worst she’d ever seen the way you treated your son and the words you spoke. We all got the email. It went on for quite some time and you were very loud and you were creating a disturbance. She said it was the worst case of abuse she had seen in 25 years as a child advocate. As councilpersons, we are held to a higher standard.” Paddack asked, “Did she see make break the law? It’s hyperbole. You just don’t know. There are people disturbed with your actions when you put your little marks on stuff.” Gehrig attempted to diffuse the tense interaction among the council and attempted to persuade Paddack to step away from the public eye for a period of time. “… How do you feel about maybe just getting out of the public eye for a little while?,” he said. “Take some time to reassess and allow for some healing to happen. I’m not saying you should resign, but maybe just take a month off.” Paddack did not entirely dismiss the recommendation. “I’ll think about it,” he said. “We can talk about it again at the meeting on Monday. I know they’re going to be here throwing knives and sticks. … but what happened on Friday should not have happened the way it did, but it was not criminal and there are underlying circumstances personally with our broken family that have not been totally addressed.”

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Robert William Chester OCEAN CITY – Robert William Chester, lovingly known as Rob Chester, 56, of Ocean City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. He was born in Seaford, Del. on May 2, 1965. He is preceded in death by his older brother, Michael J. Chester, who passed away April 20, 1992. He is survived by his two children, Michael Sky and Skyler; his grandchildren, Oliver and Julian; two brothers, Chris and Phil; five nephews, Cory, Nathan, Shiloh, Robbie, and Joshua; a niece, Cloe; his cousins Tracey and Paula; his mother and stepfather, Harriet and Allen Roach; his father, Bob Chester; and many other family and friends. Those who knew Rob knew how hard he worked for his family. He had his own business, Rob’s Custom Wall Coverings. He was multi-talented and enjoyed customizing bicycles. His love for bikes became another business venture, Chester’s Customs. He was also the founder and president of O.C. Ryderz B.C. He attended 3C Church in Delmar, Del. Rob loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He was an Ocean City local who will be missed by many. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at 3C Church, 38238 Old Stage Rd, Delmar, Del. 19940. There will be a live stream link made available for those who cannot attend.

George M. Heinecke BERLIN – George M. Heinecke “Sonny” passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home in Berlin. Born on May 26, 1939, he was the

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daughter of the late William Heinecke and Mildred Hardy. He was a retired fire captain of 32 years from Baltimore City out of Truck 15. He loved to fish. He completed multiple running marathons in his life. He enjoyed all of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his retirement years to the fullest. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay Heinecke; his two sons, John Kevin Heinecke and Matthew Heinecke; and two daughters, Sybil Shipley (Timothy) and Margaret Busch (Monroe). Also surviving are his brother, Ronnie Heinecke (Sandy); sister Darlene Hampton; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons,

Michael and Mark Heinecke; daughter Deustches Heinecke; brother Terry Heinecke; and sister, Sharon Wiles. Services were held with interment at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Elkridge. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

Elinor Scheeler OCEAN CITY – Elinor Scheeler (Tipton), 89, of Ocean City, sadly passed away on March 10, 2022. She was born on Dec. 18, 1932 in Baltimore. She was the daughter of Christian and Margaret Scheeler. She retired from

April 15, 2022 Bell Atlantic (Verizon). After she retired she later moved to Ocean City and later worked part time at Alaska Stand then as a hostess at Dumser’s Dairyland. While living in Ocean City, she loved having family down for vacation and her grandchildren down for the summer where they had summer jobs. She also enjoyed time with her friends and members of the red hat society She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Tipton, and her sons William (Bill) G. Tipton and Charles Tipton. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Tipton-Erb, Barbara Tipton and Patricia Scott. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Gregory Tipton, Carrie Foskey, Christopher Tipton, and Nadene Hitch, and her great grandchildren, Nevaeh Tipton, Jerimiah Goddard, Thor and Maverick Foskey and Kaylei Kahoe. A celebration of life will be held at the Community Church of Ocean Pines at 11227 Racetrack Road on April 23, 2022. Guests are welcome at 11 a.m. and the service will begin at noon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Heart Association or Worcester County Humane Society.

Gail Turner Lewis OCEAN CITY – Gail Turner Lewis of Ocean City passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd B. Lewis of Ocean City, Maryland in 2021. Gail, originally from Easley, S.C., was also preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Helen Turner, and a sister, Ann Turner Hannon, of Tampa. She is survived by sons John Carl Lewis (Kathleen) and Stephen Turner Lewis (Kristin), all of Ocean City, GAIL LEWIS and a brother Carl Bruce Turner, Jr. (Cheri) of Easley, S.C. Also surviving are grandchildren Alexandra Lewis Berkey (Blake) of Houston, Texas, John Carl Lewis, Jr. (Abby), and William Turner Lewis, great granddaughter Vivian Ann Lewis, all of Ocean City, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gail graduated from Dacusville High School in Easley, S.C. and Draughon’s Business College in Greenville, S.C. Upon graduation from college, she met her husband Lloyd Lewis, an Air Force pilot, who was stationed in Greenville, S.C. When the base closed, they moved to Savannah, Ga. and ultimately to Ocean City. Gail became prominent in business in both Ocean City and Berlin, as a home and condo decorator, as a salesperson and design specialist at Donaway Furniture Company, and she was instrumental along with her husband in founding and operating the nationally-known M.R. Ducks business. She and her husband opened M.R. Ducks Gazebo Bar and Grille in 1982, and in the following year began the openings of what grew to be numerous retail stores in Baltimore, Ocean City, South Carolina, Annapolis, Rehoboth Beach and Christmas holiday locations in Owings Mill, Towson, Salisbury (all in Maryland) and also Dover, Del. Gail served as president of the retail stores and was the daily hands-on general manager of the stores. Additionally, in 1995 the wholesale division was formed, and M.R. Ducks exhibited in Las Vegas, Atlanta and numerous other venues. Later in 2006, Gail opened Abigail’s Home AcSEE PAGE 58

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... OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 56 cents, an upscale boutique, and the Water’s Edge Gallery, both in Berlin. The gallery featured the works of many locally known artists. Gail remained an active participant and owner/manager of M.R. Ducks retail stores until her death, being known for her creativity and business acumen. She enjoyed hosting personal parties at home as well as company parties for work. She was also known for her gracious Southern style. Gail leaves a legacy of many friends at work and devoted family members whom she deeply touched. She was a member of Atlantic Methodist Church, DAR Chapter of Samuel Chase, the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club and a former member of the Worcester County Federated Garden Club. Late husband Lloyd Lewis was a founding member of Worcester Country School (Worcester Preparatory School) where Gail co-chaired the first and second Christmas Bazaars and she remained active in the support of the school. In her spare time, she enjoyed genealogy research, tennis, golf, travel (especially abroad), entertaining and interior design. Services were held this week. To honor Gail’s memory, remembrances may be made to Bascolm Eye Institute, P.O. Box 016880 (D-880), Miami, Fla. 33101-6880, Worcester Preparatory School at 508 South Main Street, Berlin, Md. 21811, or Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Arrangements in care of the Burbage Funeral Home.

Michael Myers STUART, Fla. – Michael “Mike” Myers, age 75, of Stuart, Fla. passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022 at Hay Madeira House in Stuart. Born in Westminster, Mike was the son of the late Paul Raymond Myers and Margaret “Peg” Ruth Brown-Myers. Upon graduation from St. John’s Catholic School in Baltimore in 1964, Mike attended and graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Baltimore where he studied business, and went on to achieve his masters in psychology. He later served in the US Army for several years MICHAEL and went on to receive an MYERS honorable discharge. Although he was a resident of Florida, Mike spent his first 50 years in Maryland residing in both Baltimore and Ocean City. You could find Mike in the resort town either playing music at Gable’s or Bayside Pub, or perhaps just going around town in one of his beloved classic cars. Mike owned and operated what was known originally as Penn Jersey in Berlin but went on to be Myers Power Tool and Auto, which operated for many years. Mike was an avid antique and classic car collector and he loved his firearms. He also loved supporting the Stuart VFW and American Legions. If you had the pleasure of knowing Mike, you know he is a perfect example of a life lived to the fullest. He is survived by three daughters, Michelle Myers Melson (Andrew) of Sebastian, Fla., Murrie Myers Wall (Chris) of Ocean City and Elisha Myers Onysko (Kevin) of Punta Gorda, Fla. Mike also leaves behind several grandchildren, Han-

nah, Matthew, Celina, Mary, Sarah and Rachel. In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is survived by brothers Timothy P. Myers (Cindy) of Eldoret, Kenya and Allen C. Myers (Dr. Xiaoru Yang) of Lynchburg, Va., and sister Paula M. Myers (Robert R. Lipella) of Clear Spring. Cremation is to follow Mike’s death and no formal services are planned at this time.

Leonardo Rodriguez OCEAN CITY – Leonardo Rodriguez passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at AGH in Berlin. Born on Dec. 12, 1941 in Mar del Plata, Argentina, he was the son of the late Leonardo and Blanca Rodriguez. Leo and his family arrived in the US in 1965, settling in Montgomery County where he grew his family. Leo relocated to Ocean City where he began a successful caLEONARDO reer as a plumber until he RODRIGUEZ retired in 1989. Leo enjoyed laughing, golfing, fishing from the Route 50 Bridge and most of all, spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maria; two sons, Osvaldo “Bill” Rodriguez and Jeff Rodriguez (Rehab); and three daughters, Patricia Fowler (Tom), Michelle Helvig (John) and Jenice “Cece” Chester; 11 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother, Abel Rodriguez, and sister, Isabel Wright. No formal services are planned at this time. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of the Burbage Funeral Home.

Rose Mary Boteler McAleer OCEAN PINES – Rose Mary Boteler McAleer passed on to Eternal Life on Friday, April 8 at home surrounded by her children after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Rose Mary will be fondly remembered, not as a celebrity on the movie screen, although she had the beauty of a screen idol, but for her selfless giving of her time and talents with her family, friends and church community. She was a lector extraordinaire at Sunday Masses and many other church services at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines, as well as maintaining the church library. As a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, her volunteering at Atlantic General Hospital and at Joseph House with the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, it was a wonder that she kept so busy, but never missed writing thank you notes, letters and all those birthday cards, some of which were home made with her artful talent. Rose Mary was lay Carmelite and lived her life with a strong Catholic faith, alongside her husband, “Jack”, of 60 years rearing and educating a large close-knit family. Born in Washington, D.C., on March 1, 1929 to Bernard Lamar and Kathrine Rose Boteler, the eldest of three in a home of faith, hard work and love during the Depression. Rose Mary graduated in 1947 from St. Anthony Catholic School in N.E., growing up on Shepherd Street in Brookland. Rose Mary was athletic and could be found playing tennis on the courts at Turkey Thicket with the Franciscan Brothers. She married Jack in 1949 and moved

to Wheaton, Md. to raise their family. St. Catherine Laboure was the family parish, school and hub of activities from the fifties through the eighties. Rose Mary was active with many of her children’s activities at school and served as Prefect of the Sodality. In 1989, the move to Ocean Pines brought her much joy, loving the sunshine and the ocean, as well as her natural yardscape and habitat. Rose Mary was predeceased by her parents, Bernard L. and Kathrine; her husband John (Jack) H. McAleer; infant daughter, Bernadette Marie McAleer; brother Bernard Boteler; and step mother Alma Boteler. Rose Mary is survived by her children, John Kevin, Thomas Michael (Kathy), Patrick Bernard (Sally), Janet Marie Bradford (Alan), Andrew Joseph (Barbara), James Arthur, Robert Francis (Kathy), Michael Anthony, Stephen Jerome (Beverly) and Kathleen Marie Lorance (Keith)l her brother John Stanton Boteler; brother Robert Eugene Boteler (Mary); sister Mary Elizabeth DeMattia (Anthony); 32 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. A Christian Mass will be held at St. John Neumann in Berlin on Tuesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, April 20, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. a viewing will be held followed by a memorial mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Norbeck, Md. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery following Mass. Donations can be made in Rose Mary’s name to The Joseph House, The Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary (website) or 401 N. Poplar Hill Ave., Salisbury, Md. 21801.

Sharon Melinda Winter OCEAN CITY – Sharon Melinda Winter “Shari” died unexpectedly on April 1, 2022 in her home in Ocean City. She was born on May 13, 1971 in Baltimore and raised in Linthicum. Sharon was the beloved daughter of David and Jacqueline Winter. Also surviving is her dearly loved son, Henry John Winter; brother Michael David Winter, Sr. and his wife Beverly and nephew Michael David Winter, Jr. Sharon spent most of SHARON her adult life residing in WINTER Ocean City where she had many friends who adored her. She graduated college and opened a jewelry store in old “Shantytown,” which were some of her most cherished accomplishments. Shari also traveled festivals and flea markets to display and show her unique merchandise. Additionally, Shari enjoyed working in the local restaurant community. Some of her passions included fashion, clothes, jewelry, arts and crafts, music and movies. She was a one of a kind free spirt fashionista who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Joanne Faber BERLIN – Joanne Faber, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born on February 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John Shilling and Evelyn Ruth Gill. She was the stepdaughter of the late Robert Mennow. Joanne was blessed JOANNE with a wonderful zest for FABER life, the warmth and empathy that made

April 15, 2022 her an excellent educator and counselor, and a strong belief in the importance of family. She received her professional degrees from the Ohio State University, Cleveland State University and Loyola University. She also attained national certification as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and served as the Chairperson of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Her professional life as an educator and counselor was spent at Dundalk Community College and as a counselor and therapist for several private psychological practices. She was an avid scuba diver and with her husband served as a volunteer scuba diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore for 15 years while also enjoying a variety of diving adventures in warm tropical waters. She also enjoyed quilting, knitting, cooking, pickleball, biking and beach time. She was an active participant in church activities and services. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Faber, and four sons, Bob Weber (Tami), John Weber (Monica), Keith Faber (Tabby West), and Mark Faber (Amy). She is also survived by a brother, John Shilling (Noel); a sister, Marjorie Jackson (Paul); 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held April 22, 2022 at the Community Church at Ocean Pines with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and the memorial service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a donation to one of Joanne’s favorite non-profit groups that does impressive charity work: Quilters by the Sea Guild of Ocean Pines, 10 Spruce Court, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. Make the check payable to Quilters by the Sea Guild of Ocean Pines, MD and specify QBS Volunteer Day.

Douglas Raymond Cobb OCEAN CITY – Douglas “Deacon” Cobb, 69, of Ocean City, formerly of Baltimore, was called home to the Lord on March 22, 2022, after a valiant and courageous three-year battle against pancreatic cancer. Prior to retirement, he worked in a number of restaurants in northern Ocean City and Fenwick Island, Del. Doug was the type of person who always tried to make people smile or laugh especially if they were not having a good day. He was an avid cyclist, enjoyed working in DOUGLAS his garden and sharing RAYMOND COBB his vegetables, fishing, and watching sports as he was a true “generic” jock having played so many different sports throughout his life including semi-pro football. He was invariably asked to be on numerous teams even when he moved to Ocean City. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Roann; his mother, Bertha Bergan, of Rising Son; older sisters Sheila and Robin; younger sisters Shelley and Kim; an older brother, Gary; and a younger brother, Kevin; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an older brother, Michael, and Michael’s son, Mikey. The Burbage Funeral Home handled the arrangements and a private ceremony was held at Parkwood Cemetery in Baltimore. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

OC Council Supports Housing Effort

April 15, 2022

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week showed support for a proposed seasonal workforce housing project in West Ocean City. Last week, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to send a letter of support to the appropriate state agencies for a proposed seasonal workforce housing project in West Ocean City. Holtz Builders out of Wisconsin is proposing to develop a seasonal workforce housing project in West Ocean City totaling over 2,400 beds. This week, the Mayor and Council agreed to send a letter of support to the state for special financing, a letter similar to the one the county commissioners are sending. City Manager Terry McGean laid out some of the accommodations the town would provide to make the seasonal workforce housing project a reality. He said one of the provisions included extending municipal bus service to the proposed area. “They came to us with a couple of requests,” he said. “One is that we would extend our bus service out to where the proposed projects would be. They’re in pretty close proximity to the Park-andRide and we believe we can do that relatively inexpensively.” McGean added, “The second thing is

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they would need assistance with sewer capacity in West Ocean City. Right now, Worcester County’s sewer capacity is capped. Based on an agreement the city has with the county, it caps the amount of effluent that can be taken from West Ocean City at one million gallons per day.” McGean said the city currently has the capacity to support the proposed 2,400-plus bed housing project. “West Ocean City sewage is actually treated in the Town of Ocean City,” he said. “The next thing they would look to the town for is to work with the county to allow this project to move forward and mitigate the increases in sewage flow. We do have the physical capacity at the plant to accommodate it. We would have to work out a number of legal details.” In order to make the project a reality, Holtz Builders would need special financing from the state, which is why they were seeking support letters. “What they need to make this happen is special funding through the state of Maryland,” he said. “Holtz Builders has asked Worcester County to send a letter to state agencies and elected officials to help their ability to work with the state to get the special financing for this project. They’re asking for a similar letter of support from the Mayor and Council.” SEE PAGE 61

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games to remain perfect on the season. The Seahawks blanked Kent Island, 10-0. Decatur then edged county rival Snow Hill, 5-4, in their tightest game of the season to improve to a perfect 7-0.

Seahawk Track Teams Solid In Parkside Meet

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team this week swept a pair of

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MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances last week in a Bayside South meet at Parkside. On the boys’ side, in the 100, Zimere Handy was 14th and Ke’nai Floyd was 17th. James Uebel was 15th in the 200. Solomon David was 11th in the 400, while Brandon Fitzgerald was 14th and Alex Ward was 15th. Ethan Justice came in first in the 800, while Joseph Cillipone was sixth, Evan Justice was 13th, and Brandon Karvoski was 17th. Ethan Justice was second in the 1,600, while Liam Hugues was seventh, Cillipone was eighth, Evan Justice was 18th and Aaron August was 20th. Brian Herbert was eighth in the 3,200, while Jake Gillespie was 10th and Graham Field was 11th. Luke Leffew was seventh in the 110me-ter hurdles, while Zarek Coyman was eighth. Patrick Haines finished 11th in the 300-meter hurdles, while Leffew was 12th and Coyman was 14th. In the field events, Handy was fifth in the high jump, while Fitzgerald finished ninth. Ziquase Duffy was 11th in the long jump, while Uebel

was 12th, Jaden Holland was 15th and Floyd was 16th. Curtez School-field finished eighth in the triple jump. Bryce Solomon was 14th in the discus. Rynell Brittingham finished ninth in the shot put, while Xavier Arnold was 11th. On the girls’ side, Miah Schwind was 13th in the 100, while Summer Banks finished 19th. Banks was 10th in the 200, and Tiara McDonald finished 12th and Allison Swift finished 18th. McDonald was second in the 400, while Carolina Novelli was ninth, and Swift was 10th. In the 800, it was Macy Woroniecki finishing third, with Emmalyn Fetters coming in 11th. Novelli finished fourth in the 1,600, while Amber Marshall was seventh, Clarice Piela was eighth and Alessandra Fernandez was 12th. Marshall was second in the 3,200, while Piela finished third, Chloe Resnick was sixth and Daniela Carrasco-Gonzalez was eighth. In the field events, Julliana Wooden was fifth in the high jump. Schwind was seventh in the long jump. Danera Collick was 12th in the discus, while Adelaide Weber was 14th. Collick was sixth in the shot put, while Tanner Ellis was 11th and Weber was 14th.

Worcester Prep’s Dylan Simons, who competes in gymnastics for Twisters in Berlin, last week became a Level 10 Maryland state champion and competed in a regional Junior Olympic event last weekend. Submitted Photo BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep sophomore Dylan Simons last week became a Level 10 Maryland state champion on rings and high bar in gymnastics and last weekend competed in the region seven championships. Simons, a sophomore at Worcester Prep, competes for Twisters Gymnastics in Berlin. He has been building strength as a gymnast at Twisters from

a young age and works out at the Berlin gym six days a week while maintaining great grades at Worcester where he competes in cross country and tennis. Last week, Simons became the Level 10 Maryland state champion on rings and high bar and also placed second on floor and third all-around in the highest level of the junior Olympic program overseen by USA Gymnastics. He competed in the regional meet at West Point in New York last weekend.

Worcester Girls Rout Indian River, End Skid

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MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded from a mini- two-game skid this week with a 19-3 win over Indian River in a nonconference game. The Mallards lost to Caravel, 10-4, last week. Worcester got two goals from Caitlyn Hoen and Emma Zajdel in

the loss. The Worcester girls then lost to old rival Saints Peter and Paul, 201. On Tuesday, the Mallards worked off a little frustration with a 19-3 rout of Indian River. Hoen led the way with five goals, while Zajdel and Myranda Beebe each scored three goals. Brooke Emeigh and Madilyn Nechay each scored two goals, while Nazli Unal and Isabella Marinelli each scored single goals.

… Project Would Get Resort Services

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FROM PAGE 59 Councilman Peter Buas wanted assurances a letter of support sent to the state did not commit town resources to the project. “With a letter of support, we’re not committing to any terms related to town services for this area?” he said. “I just want to make sure Holtz Builders will not be relying on any specific charge or lack thereof for services.” McGean explained the proposed seasonal housing project would be treated just like any other user of the town’s sewer capacity. “We would provide the capacity, but they would still have to pay the standard sewer rates that anyone else in the county is required to pay,” he said. The council ultimately voted 7-0 on the provisions requested by Holtz Builders including the letter of support to the state, along with working with the county on sewer capacity for the project. Councilman John Gehrig then started a larger conversation about various seasonal workforce housing projects in the planning pipeline. “It just seems like this is a hot topic,” he said. “We have multiple developers with projects. I’d like to meet with the developers on the projects, the locations, how many beds they are talking about, what the funding mechanisms are going to be. I’d just like to identify all of the players.”

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Gehrig said the town needed to be out in front of the various proposed seasonal housing projects. “There has been so much talk about government support and funding,” he said. “There are multiple projects being discussed. What are the unintended consequences of overdevelopment too. We just to get a plan. It’s certainly a primary need, but it just seems like there are so many questions and unknowns.” Councilman Frank Knight outlined some workforce housing projects underway or in the development stage in the downtown area. “There are projects going on around the model block,” he said. “Some of already have beds in them. OCDC has a plan for Dorchester Street plus they’re going to have 25 beds or so on Somerset Street. There are 150 or so beds in that immediate area.” Councilman Mark Paddack said an inventory was needed of just how many seasonal housing beds are required to meet demand. McGean said he would explore the issue and come back to the Mayor and Council with some firmer data on the number of seasonal housing beds needed. “I’ve heard a couple of different numbers in the last year or so,” he said. “I’ll go back and see where those numbers are coming from. We’ll try to put that all together for you all.”

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The Dispatch Classifieds CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.O. Box 467, Berlin MD 21811 Beautiful Community in Ocean View, DE is seeking part-time seasonal staff to work in our clubhouse and pool areas, May through Mid-September. Availability to include days, nights, weekends & holidays. Excellent people skills a must! Some computer skills preferred. Competitive salary offered. Perfect position for individuals looking for extra income.

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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 4-25-2022 “Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer”

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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 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 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 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

Third 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

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date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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(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.

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

Third Insertion

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

A GILLIS ALLEN II, ESQ ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, CHTD 207 DOWNTOWN PLAZA PO BOX 990 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0990

WILLIS E. REDDEN SR. Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

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

True Test Copy

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:

Third Insertion 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

April 15, 2022 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. It is thereupon this 23RD OF MARCH, 2022 by the 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 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 BEAU H. OGLESBY JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-01, 04-08, 04-15

Second Insertion DON E. RICHARDSON ESQ. P.O. BOX 258 SALISBURY, MD 21803 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

vs. ESTATE NO. 11729 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 01021028 Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the estate of ANNA MARY COARD AYRES, ESTATE NO. 11729. Notice is given that DEBORAH J MILES, 29994 GREENSPRING DRIVE, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853, was on, MARCH 31, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ANNA MARY COARD AYRES, who died on DECEMBER 18, 2004, 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 30TH 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 08, 2022 DEBORAH J MILES 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 04-08, 04-15, 04-22

Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19088 To all persons interested in the estate of MICHAEL LOJEWSKI, ESTATE NO. 19088. Notice is given that DIANNE DENMARK, 508 BAYSHORE DRIVE #3, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, was on, MARCH 28, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MICHAEL LOJEWSKI, who died on DECEMBER 27, 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 28TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must

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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 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 08, 2022 DIANNE DENMARK 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 04-08, 04-15, 04-22

Second Insertion ARLETTE K BRIGHT ESQ. THE LAW OFFICES OF ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, PC 1002 EASTERN SHORE DRIVE, #B SALISBURY, MD 21804 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19111 To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN YODER JR., ESTATE NO. 19111. Notice is given that NICOLE GROFT, 31784 SCHOONER DRIVE, MILLSBORO, DE 19966, and SARAH LOY, 146 JAMES STREET, LANDISVILLE, PA 17538 and DANA MOORE, 4090 COLUMBIA AVENUE, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 was on, MARCH 30, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN YODER JR., who died on DECEMBER 8, 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 30TH 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 08, 2022 NICOLE GROFT Personal Representative SARAH LOY Personal Representative DANA MOORE 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 04-08, 04-15, 04-22

Second Insertion BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

JUDICIAL PROBATE To all persons interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by YALONDA SHERESE WHITE, 721 BISHOP ISSAC JENKIN STREET, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, for judicial probate of the will dated JULY 14, 2014 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at ONE W MARKET STREET, COURT ROOM 4, COURT HOUSE, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 on MAY 10, 2022 AT 10:00 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 08, 2022

jection 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 30TH 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.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows:

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§ 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester County Sports Complex, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose.

Date of Publication APRIL 08, 2022 LAWRENCE FINERAN Personal Representative ANNA MARY FREEMAN 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 2x 04-08, 04-15

Second Insertion PATRICIA CLEARY, ESQ. LAW OFFICES OF PATRICIA CLEARY, LLC 10294 ERIE WAY NEW MARKET, MD 21774 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19160 To all persons interested in the estate of MARGARET P. TRESSA, ESTATE NO. 19160. Notice is given that LAWRENCE FINERAN,3740A MADISON LANE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041, and ANNA MARY FREEMAN, 205 SENATORS WAY, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on, MARCH 30, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARGARET P. TRESSA, who died on DECEMBER 6, 2021, with a will.

IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN L COSTON, ESTATE NO. 19128

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.

NOTICE OF

All persons having any ob-

Page 67 OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,560,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Church, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 04-08, 04-15, 04-22

Second Insertion NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 22-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-8 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,198,830, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE

APPENDIX “SS” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS

(a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds. (2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester County Sports Complex. (3) The Board has determined to borrow up to $11,198,830 and to evidence such borrowing by the issuance, sale and delivery of its general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester

County Sports Complex. (4) Pursuant to Section 19207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds. (5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow up to $14,560,000 by the issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds. (6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, as applicable, hereby determines and declares that: (1) There is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester County Sports Complex. (2) The estimated cost for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester County Sports Complex, including activities not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $15,584,381. (3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester County Sports Complex can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County. (4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Worcester County Sports Complex is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of issuance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be

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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 borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County. (6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $11,198,830 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19-211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $11,198,830 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow upon its full faith and credit an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,560,000 and to evidence such borrowing by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,560,000, subject to the provisions and conditions of this Local Law.

(g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time

to time, deem desirable and appropriate.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

(s) Provides severability provisions.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 08, 2022 2x 04-08, 04-15

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-8 Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Stephen Decatur High School Auditorium 9913 Seahawk Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 08, 2022 2x 04-08, 04-15

Second Insertion NOTICE OF PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR WORCESTER COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on a proposal to purchase property to develop a sports complex using a portion of the proceeds from general obligation bond funds of $11,198,830 in FY23 to fund acquisition, design, and development costs. The main purpose for the sports complex, which is included in the FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), is to provide county residents and guests with more recreational programming and event opportunities by providing additional field space. 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. The County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed purchase of property for the Worcester County Sports Complex Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Stephen Decatur High School Auditorium 9913 Seahawk Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410)-632-1194 or visit the County website at: online at www.co.worcester.md.us.

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First Insertion IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL NO. C-23-CV-22-000069

Second Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19172 To all persons interested in the estate of COLLEEN LAWSON HEARN, ESTATE NO. 19172. Notice is given that MARCIA LYNN DAYTON, 8077 FARM HOUSE DRIVE, HEBRON, MD 21830, was on, APRIL 04, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of COLLEEN LAWSON HEARN, who died on MARCH 19, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 4TH day of OCTOBER, 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 08, 2022 MARCIA LYNN DAYTON 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 04-08, 04-15, 04-22

ROBERT JAY HUDSON 58 Lookout Pt. Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Plaintiff VS. DONALD L. FRANCIS 2680 Shadow Ridge Kamas, UT 84036 And WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Serve on: Phillip G. Thompson, Treasurer, P.O. Box 248, Snow Hill, Md. 21863 And All persons or Corporations having or claiming to have interest in the hereinafter described properties situate in Worcester County, Maryland 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 Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: "The property located in Worcester County, further described as List Number: 27 Parcel Number: 10025893 Property Description LOT 127 24467 SQ FT FOX RUN & KNOLL HILL assessed to: Francis, Donald L." The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. IT IS thereupon this 5th day of April, 2022 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 5th day of June, 2022, and redeem, "The property located in Worcester County, further described as List Number: 27 Parcel Number: 10025893 Property Description LOT 127 24467 SQ FT FOX RUN & KNOLL HILL assessed to: Francis Donald L." and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Failure to answer or redeem this property within the time allowed may result in a Judgment foreclosing the right of redemption. Judge Beau H. Oglesby

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 15, 2022 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Worcester County 3x 4-15, 4-22, 4-29

First Insertion NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Propane Gas Worcester County Government Facilities and Generators The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of propane gas for County Government buildings and emergency standby generators located throughout the County for a period of two years plus informational pricing for additional years of service. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday May 2, 2022 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes will be marked “2022 Propane Gas Bid” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities herein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with county contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries will be directed to Michael N. Hutchinson, Maintenance Superintendent via email at: mhutchinson@co.worcester.md.us or office at (410) 632-3766. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 15, 2022 2x 04-15, 04-22

First Insertion NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Petroleum Products

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The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of petroleum products via delivery service for County Government buildings, generators in various locations throughout the County, and off-road vehicles for the Public Works Solid Waste Division for a period of two years, with an option to extend for up to a total of five years. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available at www.co.worcester.md.us or from the Office of the County Commissioners Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2022 the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes will be marked “2022 Petroleum Products Bid” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities herein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with county contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries will be directed to Michael N. Hutchinson, Maintenance Superintendent via email at mhutchinson@co.worcester.md.us or office at (410) 632-3766.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 15, 2022 2x 04-15, 04-22

Maryland Proposal for South Point Boat Ramp Bulkhead Design The County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland are currently soliciting bids for engineering services for the South Point Boat Ramp Bulkhead Design project. This project consists of the complete design for 500+- feet of bulkhead, all associated drawings, all associated permits, and assisting with bid specifications for construction. Interested engineers are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the South Point Boat Ramp located at 5820 South Point Road, Berlin, MD 21811. Last day for bid questions shall be Friday, May 6, 2022. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Monday, May 9, 2022 in the Office of the County Commissioners, at Room 1103, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for South Point Boat Ramp Bulkhead Design" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of subcontractors being considered, previous experience of subcontractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. Bid documents are available by contacting the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department at 410-632-2144 Ext. 2521 or by email at jstephens@co.worcester.md.us

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First Insertion NOTICE TO BIDDERS Custodial Services Worcester County Government The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for Custodial Cleaning Services for 26 county-owned or leased office buildings. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room I I 03 - Worcester County Government Center, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held on Thursday April 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Worcester County Government Center's 3rd Floor Training Room A, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland where the county's Department of Public Works-Maintenance Division will explain the scope of the bid specifications and answer questions about the bidding process. After the pre-bid meeting, bidders are encouraged to visit each county building to meet with the facility manager where they will be required to sign in. During the site visit, the facility manager will provide a walk through so each bidder can evaluate the building's requirements, current condition, hours of operation and limitations. A property listing with address and point of contact shall be provided as part of the bid specification package. Each bidder shall contact the building facility manager to arrange their independent walk through. Additional requests for information (RFI's) will be accepted by Worcester County's Department of Public Works Maintenance Division until 04:00 PM on Friday April 29, 2022. RFI's will be responded to promptly via email and will be made a part of the bid. Only written responses shall be considered binding. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, May 9, 2022 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All sealed bid envelopes shall be marked "Custodial Services Bid" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities

herein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with county contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries should be directed to Michael Hutchinson Maintenance Superintendent at mhutchinson@co.worcester.md.us or (410) 632-3766 or by facsimile at (410) 6321753. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 15, 2022 2x 04-15, 04-22

First Insertion NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19036 To all persons interested in the estate of NANCY MILLIONIE, ESTATE NO. 19036. Notice is given that KATHERINE TWEEDLE, 1812 HILLCREST ROAD, GLENSIDE, PA 19038, was on, FEBRUARY 03, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of NANCY MILLIONIE, who died on JANUARY 07, 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 3rd day of AUGUST, 2022. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the 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.

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First Insertion SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19175 To all persons interested in the estate of IRENE C. SCHEPERS, AKA: IRENE CECELIA SCHEPERS, ESTATE NO. 19175. Notice is given that DEBORAH A. CLARKE, 5 LEIGH DRIVE, OCEAN PINES, MD 21811, was on APRIL 06, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the SMALL ESTATE of IRENE C. SCHEPERS 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 15, 2022

DEBORAH A. CLARKE 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 04-15

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-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 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 402 402 402 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 403 404 404 404 404 404 404 405 405 405

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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 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 APRIL 15, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-15, 04-22, 04-29

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000005 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 30, 2022 at 11:15 AM the following timeshare intervals: Time Condomimium Unit Interval 409 409 409

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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 APRIL 15, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-15, 04-22, 04-29

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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 30, 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. 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 APRIL 15, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-15, 04-22, 04-29

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000045 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. JAMES LANDIS, ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000045 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 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

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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 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 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 501 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502

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The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties and guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to withdraw any interval from the sale and/or to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of the sales price per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, 2022 maintenance fees and all other settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: Ayrika Fletcher, Esq., Trustee, at 443-672-8107. Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 15, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-15, 04-22, 04-29

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, APRIL30, 2022 at 12:15 PM the following timeshare intervals: Condomimium Time Unit Interval 409 409 409 410 411 412 412 507 508 508 508 509 509 510 510 510 510 510 511 512

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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 APRIL 15, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-15, 04-22, 04-29

First Insertion AYRIKA FLETCHER, ESQ. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3307 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000062 BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 3307 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21843-3307 Plaintiff vs. CYRIL BYRON, SR., ET AL. Defendants TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME SHARE INTERVALS IN BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY, MD By virtue of a certain Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-22-000062 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the BAY CLUB RESORT, located at, 302 32ND STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND the following described property located in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, on SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022 at 12:30 PM the following timeshare intervals: Time Condomimium Unit Interval 207 208 210 210 210

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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 APRIL 15, 2022 TRUE TEST COPY SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD 3x 04-15, 04-22, 04-29

NEPA/S106 PUBLIC NOTICE American Towers LLC is proposing to increase the ground space for an existing telecommunications tower compound by 9'10" x 19' along with a 30ft buffer surrounding the current and proposed lease area at 9696 Mill Haven Road, Berlin, Worchester County, MD. American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to: enviro.services@americantower.com. Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801.Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact concerns and must be received on or before May 15, 2022. This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project. 2x 4-15, 4-22

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April 15, 2022

A Second Main Street Vision For Berlin How We See It

Berlin is currently awaiting updated appraisals on portions of the Heron Park property up for sale. The wait time is beneficial, as it allows town officials time to truly weigh the integrity of each proposal and evaluate financial ramifications while envisioning the big picture. Are the two proposals – a 78-home single-family residential community vs. a largely commercial space – the best the town can do? Maybe, but we must see this endeavor as an opportunity to maximize the town’s chance to get better. The Town of Berlin bought the old chicken plant property eight years ago for one stated reason – to control its future. The time is now. After initial review, we opined here the commercial redevelopment proposal – contingent on the developer purchasing the property at a fair market price – was the better of the two presented proposals. We prefer commercial redevelopment over 70-plus single-family residences. However, with some time to digest the intricacies of the proposals presented, we are reminded the town has one chance to get this right. Once the property is sold, the control is yielded. The developer will work within the framework of the plans presented to town, but significant changes could occur. A savvy developer could attempt to rezone the property in order to raise value, which usually comes by increasing density through an up zoning, allowing more units per acre. It will take time and money with an unknown outcome through the rezoning process. Maybe it’s time for the people of Berlin to be their own planners and developers, allowing them to reap the rewards of increased land value through up zoning and a better project. The land could then be sold

with a better outcome. When considering this land’s future, we must reflect on what makes Berlin special. It’s the small town, quaint feel provided largely by the mixed-use downtown district. We would like to see something akin to the successful formula of our downtown space implemented on the park site. Old Ocean City Boulevard could serve as the artery leading to another Main Street corridor, named perhaps “The Crossings,” “The Boulevard” or “North District.” The model of our Main Street can be duplicated to a degree with one single thoroughfare (albeit wider for safety) with brick structures on both sides with a welcoming arch off the boulevard. With ample parking to the east behind the buildings, the design layouts could include the bottom floors featuring restaurants and retail; the second floors being commercial space for businesses and offices or apartments; and the top floor being solely for residential use. This replication of our traditional Main Street would be a game changer, creating two downtowns with eventual trolley service between. There is potential here. Imagine the possibilities of a second downtown district with a variety of uses, including an attractive walkway to the park’s path area. Mixed-use development works, especially when it’s featured within a unique place and has modest density. Studies have proven this all over the country. Berlin has what everyone wants. If the town were to buy into a mixeduse concept like this or something similar, the town could approach any interested parties with the plans and even present a permit-ready development. Grants could help offset expenses along

the way. There are also consultants who specialize in this sort of redevelopment and speakers who discuss the process of creating new downtowns, or an “uptown” for Berlin. Creating a traditional, mixed-use, walkable, bike-able corridor is appealing and charming, befitting of Berlin’s current culture. Mixed uses are a perfect fit for this space. Demand – residential and commercial – will continue to run high as it is currently in downtown. It’s understandable for town officials to be anxious to move ahead with unloading this property because of its debt service. But we need to be cautious here and not let desperation guide our decision-making abilities. Short-term patience could be rewarding if we widen our lens with a deeper scope. Density works and there will be benefits to the town’s accessible base with a new Main Street. There could be a solid Return on Investment for the municipality. The infrastructure is already there and the cost to provide services to the new district will not be a major expenditure concern for the town. Berlin bought this property to keep it from becoming a potential pickle plant or another use unbefitting of our historic town. The concept was to control its use. We have the opportunity here to provide a new downtown (or uptown) district that leads to a potentially celebrated greenspace at the north end of the property. It’s not too late for the town to rethink its hopes, steer the developers on a better course and to dream beyond what’s on the table today. A new vision can take hold and one of a “new” downtown corridor is what we see as a potential use worthy of a deeper dive.

Letters To The Editor More Details Needed Editor: I applaud our Commissioners' leadership and dedication to helping Worcester County continue to prosper. However, their recent 4-3 vote in favor of the sports complex project compels me to publicly share my perspective on this large capital investment. I would have also voted NO because of the chosen funding approach and lack of important decision-making information. Let me elaborate on these two points. 1. Funding: If the majority is convinced in the project's economic success then why fund it via general obligation bond? The chosen method appears to pass multi-million dollar financial risk to us, the taxpayers. Therefore, I have asked our Commissioners to explore alternative financing. Since the sports complex is expected to generate a long-term revenue stream, the project is ideally suitable for a joint venture (JV). This approach, if properly

structured, will spread the business risk to each JV member according to their investments and roles. 2. Lack of important decision-making information: Worcester County is the only county in Maryland that borders the Atlantic Ocean. It also has beautiful natural resources, i.e. Assateague Island. Establishing the right Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria is becoming a broad priority for many governments and businesses. And, many of us know that ESG initiatives are gaining a greater importance by many in the public and private sector including coastal communities. To my surprise, when searching the county’s website, I was unable to find any information on its ESG efforts. Therefore, I have encouraged our Commissioners to develop an ESG policy/strategy and make sure the proposed sports complex complies with it. Integrating ESG into the county's investment planning process will ultimately facil-

itate the right decisions, secure longterm benefits and sustainability. I hope my views and concerns, along with others who decide to speak out, will give the Commissioners reason to pause. Conducting additional due diligence on this expensive sports complex is a textbook case of what I would call good governance. Slobodan Trendic Ocean Pines

Sports Complex Support Editor: The question is simple. Do you want your elected officials to seek ways to make money to pay their bills or do you want them to keep raising your property taxes? The cost of running a household, a business, and a government continue to rise. An elected official has to identify ways to pay for the public safety, public works, and services that all residents, SEE NEXT PAGE

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Letters To The Editor businesses, property owners, and visitors expect and deserve. We have a gigantic opportunity to ride the wave of a $20 billion per year youth sports industry. This is bigger than the NFL and some experts project it to grow to $77 billion by 2026. These are all family visitors. We are built for this, located within 5 hours of over 50 million people with all the infrastructure needed to host world-class events… a variety of hotels and accommodations, restaurants, attractions, a Top 10 Boardwalk in the USA, the beach, and all Worcester County has to offer. Promoters want to come here but we do not have the facilities to accommodate them. We have a competitive advantage if we just take it. We are literally bursting at the seams with demand, and we need our leaders to have the courage to act so that we can fulfill it. This is the biggest opportunity the county has had in decades. Plus, the revenues generated are used throughout the entire county to provide services and improve the quality of life for all taxpayers while keeping property tax rates constant or lower. Funds will be used to aid children throughout Worcester County to ensure they have affordable access/transportation to recreation programs and activities at the Sports Complex and local facilities. This keeps our youth safe and productive and allows all Worcester County children to do what they do best… play. So back to the question… do you want your elected officials to make money, or take your money? Please attend the public hearing to give your answer to the county commissioners and express your support for the Worcester County Sports Complex. John Gehrig Ocean City (The writer is an Ocean City councilman.)

Commissioner Way Off Editor: I don't usually voice my opinion when it comes to local politics, but as a mother, a Worcester County resident and the president of Beach Lacrosse Club, I find it hard not to comment on this ludicrous “commentary” by Commissioner Bertino. I find his comments to be disappointing, shortsighted and quite frankly untrue. Perhaps it has been a while since he has had children in recreational sports, but as a parent of two very active children, I can assure you there is no greater reason for spending taxpayer dollars than providing recreational opportunities for Worcester County kids. I am unsure why he believes it is not the county’s responsibility for funding a sports complex. It is my opinion that providing recreation facilities and ensuring taxpayers have spaces to exercise, play and do other activities to improve their community and quality of life are absolutely the responsibility of the county. Parks and recreation encourage more healthy and vibrant communities; they also benefit the local economy. He also said that “additional visitors

coming to Northern Worcester County should concern us all.” Why? Because of traffic? We live in a resort area. We deal with traffic at times but is that really an excuse to deny local children recreational opportunities because of “traffic.” If that’s the case, maybe we should cancel the Fourth of July celebrations or the Air Show because of the traffic. Using traffic as a scare tactic to deny kids recreational amenities is pathetic. As for the location of the complex, when was the last time Mr. Bertino attended a Berlin Little League Game or Beach Lacrosse Tournament? Both are recreational leagues for local Worcester County kids and both are bursting at the seams using the Northern Athletic Complex. There simply is NOT enough field space at that location and our local kids have to travel to places like Wicomico County and Delaware to participate in recreational sports. Not to mention, as Mr. Bertino knows, this has been studied. The overwhelming need for this facility is in the north end. Again, a pathetic excuse to deny Worcester County kids more opportunity to play sports in Worcester County. Further, I have taken the time to read the Crossroads Study and it clearly states the overwhelming annual fiscal impact generated from this project is approximately $500,000. I find the financial comparisons in Mr. Bertino’s “commentary” to be wildly misleading and contrary to the reports from the Maryland Stadium Authority - who last time I checked were experts in this area. The County has the option of seeking additional funding sources and Mr. Bertino knows this. Lastly, Mr. Bertino’s comment about “government has neither the expertise nor the entrepreneurial passion to sustain a business effectively and profitably” is a slap in the face to every department head and employee of the county. If they are uninspired (which I don't believe they are) it’s because he has left them unempowered. What a shameful thing to say about county workers. I find it disgraceful that an elected official cannot see how much this facility is needed in our county. Not for me, not for him – but for our children. To say there are “so many blanks yet to be filled in” is absurd. The county has been studying this for years, and yet he continues to find weak excuses to vote against it. Our kids deserve a world class recreation facility. They shouldn't be smooshed on fields for practice or canceled for every drop of rain. Families of Worcester County, if you want this project for your kids as much as I want it for my kids – please write to your county commissioners or attend the public hearing on April 19. I want to thank those commissioners who are planning to vote for this facility. Their vision and foresight are appreciated by many Worcester County taxpayers, by our Beach Lacrosse club and by my family. My two children are the most thankful, as their vote in support of this project is a vote for their future. Jessica Waters Berlin

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Between The Lines by Publisher/Editor Steve Green As a long-time travel sports parent, I believe in a sports complex’s success and viability in northern Worcester County. Many weekends have been spent in Lancaster, Pa., Baltimore and Virginia Beach for large tournaments. Dozens of Sundays have also been spent traveling to the western shore to participate in higher competition sports leagues. Sports tourism is a major economic development engine, and many regions have capitalized on it. Worcester County and Ocean City are right to partner on becoming more of a player in the industry. What’s giving most people pause is the chosen site off Route 50 west of the high school. Understandable traffic safety concerns have been expressed as well as legitimate questions as to what types of sports fields will be provided and whether an indoor facility is included in the plans. While there are many questions remaining to be answered, the county appears bent on pushing forward. The votes are currently there for the Worcester County Commissioners to move forward, and it’s not expected any public comments will sway the four supporting commissioners’ opinions on the matter. Timing is important because this year’s election could well change the majority opinion. After Tuesday’s hearing, the commissioners are expected to proceed with the vote to include funds for the property acquisition in a bond bill. It’s been interesting to see the process play out ahead of this public hearing. A small straw poll posted on the We Heart Berlin Facebook page last weekend showed support for the project from 63% of the 162 respondents, 11% opposed and 23% saying they, “Love the idea, but needs more thought and maybe new location.” I voted in the latter category in full transparency. I believe this complex will benefit families and the economy but would like more details. Both sides have been dramatic trying to build support for their side of the argument. Commissioner Chip Bertino has been the most outspoken critic of the project, largely because of his belief taxpayer dollars should not be spent on it. In a recent commentary, however, he made some assumptions that are not proven, saying, “You may think this sports complex would be open to the public, similar to our many parks like Showell Park. That’s likely not to be the case. … When taxpayer money is involved, the public should have access to it …” This month, on the flip side, a website from the Town of Ocean City also chimed in with theatrics. An example came in the Frequently Asked Questions page with the reply to the question, “How does this project compare to others within the area?” The answer read, “This project would be the most successful project ever conceived within the state.” This claim is so bold it’s laughable considering the property is just 95 acres. Additionally, the website indicates traffic will not be impacted by the project. The statement read, “The proposed location of the sports complex will come from Rt.50 and Rt. 113 from the Northern part of the county. All other traffic from the southern end of the county will be via Rt. 113. There should not be any significant impacts to Ocean Pines.” This is another bold claim that’s difficult to believe. There is still time to right a wrong at Town Hall in Berlin. During this week’s discussion of the tax rate, which ultimately was approved at the same rate, much conversation was had on employee raises. It was agreed more compensation was needed but how to go about it was debated. Mayor Zack Tyndall wants to give town employees essentially an across-the-board 5% bonus throughout the year, amounting to about $100 in new pay every two weeks after taxes. Whether a department head or a lower level employee, the increase will be the same for all 43 staffers on payroll. The rub here is the base annual salaries of the employee would not go up. Tyndall said, “That increase is designed to offset what we’re going to work toward, which is a step system. This is designed to get us through fiscal year ’23.” Council members seem opposed to this plan and will rightly so battle the mayor on his proposal in future meetings. The bonus concept was also understandably frowned upon by nearly every staff member who spoke at this week’s meeting. It’s clear Berlin employees feel “disrespected,” in the words of Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart. Administrative Director Jeff Fleetwood admitted morale is “terrible.” Berlin needs to move ahead with formalizing its human resources payroll process, evaluating a pay grade step system like many other governments utilize. There are plenty of resources to study and consider. This will bring stability and fairness to the town’s employee base, while allowing elected officials to see concrete numbers each year when it comes to forecasting percentage raises. In small business, your co-workers become family. The work life challenges, the daily grind and shared personal experiences result in a lasting bond. It’s why it’s tough when a long-time employee, like Jeanette Deskiewicz, moves on to a new position as she will this week. The Dispatch is better off for having her with us the last 15 years. She will be missed dearly, and we wish her the best in her new career at Perdue Foods.

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OMO is a real thing with kids. It stands for Fear Of Missing Out. I had to research to learn more about it. According to ChildNEXUS, FOMO is “a pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent. FOMO is characterized by the desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing.” I suppose everyone has a touch of this, but as we get older it becomes less and less important. I tend to like missing out on things nowadays. There’s no need to be anywhere and everywhere, but I recall as a kid not wanting to miss shared time with friends at the movies, a party or sleepovers. With kids, as in the case of my 13year-old son, we have had several instances when he hits a state of panic when he finds out a group of his friends are in all one place and he can’t go. The comments go like this – “everyone is at the skate park,” “there’s a bunch of people at Island Creamery right now, I want to check it out,” or “how come everyone is at the park and I can’t go?” My favorite comment of late was, “Can you take me to the Outlets? All my friends are there.” It was puzzling. I reminded him how much he despises shopping and how tortured he seemed an hour before while at Dick’s in Salisbury for lacrosse equipment. Of course, he didn’t want to go shopping with his friends. They just want to walk around the place together without parents with their heads buried in their phones. We have all seen this. Last summer it was a similar thing. We were on the beach in Ocean City and he questioned why we did not go to Assateague, showing a Snapchat map with hundreds of his friends scattered on the beach. He assumed they were all together when they were not. When he had school this week and

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some of his friends did not, he had another fit. He hinted at skipping school because he didn’t have any tests. He thought better of it before I even said no way, remembering he had a lacrosse game. He did comment how he was just going to stay off Snapchat because it will just bum him out. I reminded him he doesn’t even take his phone to school so that would not be a problem. This FOMO is rooted in social media, and the pressures it brings on. As adults, we understand there is some boasting that takes place. Some lives are not always the same as portrayed through social media. It can be about image cultivation and playing a part. Parents get this and know it well. Young teens do not have the perspective yet. It’s important for us to be patient and aware FOMO can lead to feelings of isolation and paranoia. We just need to remind them of what’s real and not. It also would help if social media had an age limit.

very few years I like to share an essay called “Welcome to Holland” by Emily Perl Kingsley. A friend’s recent post about the “loss” she has been feeling of late about her special needs child and the memorable experiences – those others take for granted -- that have been taken from their family reminded me of it. We all have our unique journeys in this thing called life. It’s oftentimes not what we thought it would be. While there are magically memorable moments, there are other daily hurdles reminding us life is full of more unimaginable challenges. It can be difficult at times to handle, let alone accept without unhealthy feelings. This column applies to so many things in life and I think it’s worthy of sharing again. I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability - to try to help people who have not

shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It's like this...... When you're going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip - to Italy. You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It's all very exciting. After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland." "Holland?!?" you say. "What do you mean Holland?? I signed up for Italy! I'm supposed to be in Italy. All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy." But there's been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland and there you must stay. The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of that. Holland has windmills....and Holland has tulips. Holland even has Rembrandts. But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy... and they're all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say "Yes, that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned." And the pain of that will never, ever, ever, ever go away... because the loss of that dream is a very, very significant loss. But... if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things ... about Holland.

(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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