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Council Balances Budget With Constant Tax Rate

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council agreed to maintain the property tax rate for the fiscal year 2020 budget at the same rate as last year, which, depending on semantics, represents a modest increase for the first time in several years.

At the conclusion of a marathon budget wrap-up session this week, after final cuts had been made and a few late additions were put back in, the Mayor and Council had before them a decision on the tax rate for fiscal year 2020. The budget was introduced two weeks ago at the constant yield tax rate of .4585 per $100 of assessed value, which is lower than the fiscal year 2019 constant yield rate of

.4656 largely because property assessments were flat or increased slightly in some cases.

For the record, the constant yield rate generates the same amount of municipal funding needed to maintain the same level of services and programs as the prior year. For at least a decade, it has been the council’s policy to set the property tax rate at the current yield.

Politically, it has been anathema for the current council and those that preceded it to consider touching the sacred cow that property tax has become. However, with unexpected deficits and unforeseen costs in some areas, along with the mandated minimum wage increase handed down by state legislators, the town’s elected officials this week discussed breaking

from tradition.

After considerable debate, the council voted 5-2, with Councilmen Tony DeLuca and Matt James opposed, to set the property tax rate for fiscal year 2020 at .4656, the same rate as the current fiscal year. Lowering it to the constant yield would have set the rate at .4585, which would represent a tax decrease for most property owners.

To put the approved tax rate in context, it would add about $1.78 a month to the tax bill on a $300,000 property, or a little over $21 per year. Maintaining the current tax rate would generate about $600,000 more per year than if the property tax rate was lowered to the constant yield. While the impact on property taxpayers and the expected $600,000 gain appears modest, par-

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ticularly in the context of an $85 million budget, the councilmembers were clearly passionate about the change.

Councilman Dennis Dare said because of the importance of maintaining a healthy fund balance, a safety net of sorts in place for storms and maintaining the town’s strong bond rating, setting the fiscal year 2020 tax rate at the same level as last year was likely prudent. He also pointed out the uncertainties surrounding the minimum wage hike, which could cost the town $1 million per year before it caps out at $15 an hour.

“I think we need to grasp the opportunity for a constant tax rate this year,” he said. “We’re assured of a financial impact with the minimum wage increase. I just think we need to hold the tax rate constant.”

Dare made a motion to set the property tax rate at the current .4656 level, a motion seconded by Councilman Mark Paddack.

DeLuca opined maintaining the current tax rate and not setting it at the constant yield was a tax increase in disguise.

“With that motion comes a $600,000 tax increase,” he said. “There is an easy way and a hard way. The easy way is raising taxes. The hard way is carefully planning year after year. … A property tax increase is for the non-residents, but I’d like to see them move here. The property tax increase is for commercial, but I’d like to see them stay here and grow business here. We have huge revenue possibilities. We’ve approved a room tax increase, but we dropped the ball on the start date.”

DeLuca was referring to a recently approved half-percent increase in the room tax rate, which will go into effect on Jan. 1 for the latter half of fiscal year 2020. Meanwhile, a parking task force is exploring ways to generate more revenue from the town’s municipal lots and paid street-parking areas. Also on Tuesday, a modest increase in the Boardwalk tram fare was approved.

DeLuca said all alternatives should be fully vetted before resorting to a property tax increase.

“We have opportunities for our visitors to help pay for one of the best beaches in America,” he said. “I think we continue to look at ways to grow revenue. If we can’t, then we take the ugly way and cut programs.”

However, Paddack said the current method of making cuts to the budget still left the town with a shortfall, particularly with the pending minimum wage hike.

“The ugly way is the way the council has been doing this the last four years,” he said. “You’ve cut and cut and cut some more. I was in your boat a week ago until state legislators rammed the minimum wage increase down our throats.”

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FROM PAGE 4 which was reason for supporting the current tax rate.

“The fire union just got an increase in pay, the trash collection contract went up, we’re paying step increases and benefits to employees, and all of this is happening in a positive market,” he said. “What happens when the market cycles down again? We talk about passing the cost on to the consumer, but we just raised tram fees and we’re talking about increasing parking. Let’s face what we are. We’re facing $1 million a year keeping the same employees.”

Gehrig said the budget on the table left little room for more cuts and philosophically questioned how the town would continue to provide services residents and visitors expect.

“What do we sell?” he said. “Why do people want to come here? Our business is to provide a world class destination. Going through this process, did anybody up here see big pieces of fat to cut out? I don’t think so. If we’re going to continue to provide a world class product, let’s manage our expenses and not play politics. We’re talking about $1.78 a month for a $300,000 home. That just pays the increased cost of doing business. Things are not getting cheaper, so if we’re not responsible today, we’re going to have to come back with drastic moves that hurt everybody.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight said setting the tax rate at the current level will likely be viewed as an increase by some, but pointed out there was a cost associated with just maintaining the status quo.

“You are going to get some people that see it as an increase,” she said.

“We are going to continue to have pristine beaches and we’re going to have a Boardwalk without trash overflowing. It will allow us to continue to respond to emergencies in three minutes. There are so many things we’d like to do, but we can’t without this. I can support this.”

However, DeLuca said it could not be viewed in any way other than a tax increase.

“Saying this is not a tax increase is kind of ridiculous,” he said. “That $600,000 is going to come from taxpayers. When you say it is just $1.78 a month, that sounds like a sales pitch. That sounds like the old Hoover vacuum cleaner guy making his pitch.”

For his part, Paddack said that was merely a perception in the big scheme of things.

“For $600,000 out of an $85 million budget, I don’t look at this as a tax increase,” he said. “I’m astonished, reSEE PAGE 40

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OC Council Lowers Taxi Fees

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – In the interest of bolstering a taxi cab industry amid mounting competition, resort officials this week voted to relax some medallion costs and inspection fees.

During last week’s Oecan City Police Commission meeting, members sent a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council to reduce the annual taxi cab medallion renewal fee from the current $500 to $250. The police commission also recommended reducing the annual taxi cab inspection decal fee from the current $150 to $100 with a sliding scale that goes up the later cab companies wait to have their vehicles inspected.

The intent of both measures is to help buoy up the town’s private-sector taxi industry, which in recent years has come under increased pressure from Uber and Lyft, for example. On Monday, the Mayor and Council unanimously approved both recommendations from the police commission.

In 2010, Ocean City adopted a taxi medallion system in an attempt to better regulate the town’s cab industry and as a means to generate revenue. At the peak of the system, there were 175 town-issued tax medallions on the streets in town. The intent was to limit the number of cabs that operate exclu-

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sively on the island, eliminate rogue cabs from other areas that showed up during peak times and add stronger regulations in the interest of public safety.

Nine years later, the number of active, privately-held taxi cab medallions now stands at 124, perhaps indicative of the changing transportation climate in the resort. The reduction of the annual medallion fee from $500 to $250 approved on Monday is expected to ease the financial burden on the private sector cab companies, but the change is not entirely a handout, according to Councilman Matt James.

“We’re trying to help the cab industry, but it’s not a charity,” he said. “It’s basic economics.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight said residents and visitors rely on the town’s cab system when ride-share programs, such as Uber, for example, aren’t always available.

“In the dead of winter, people really rely on the cabs when the ride-sharing services aren’t readily available,” she said. “It’s a nice service provided in town. I feel strongly about that.”

Also on Monday, the council approved a reduction in the annual inspection fee for cabs from $150 to $100. The inspection fees will go up incrementally as the summer season moves closer.

“It’s an incentive to get people to get their cabs inspected earlier,” said James. “It goes up the later they wait.”

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Beach Bonfires Jump 50% With Online Program

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – One of the takeaways from the Ocean City Fire Department budget presentation last week is the growing success of the beach bonfire permit program.

Roughly two years ago, the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office adopted an online platform to allow visitors and residents to apply for beach bonfire permits, streamlining the old in-person method. As a result, the number of beach bonfire permits has spiked since.

“The online permit program has been a huge success,” Deputy Fire Marshal Josh Bunting said. “It provides better customer service and it has increased the activity. It has been incredibly successful. It used to take a week or so to get a bonfire permit, but with the online program, it can be done in a couple of hours.”

Bunting said the permit process better fits the changing travel habits of visitors, many of whom might decide to come to Ocean City for the weekend at the last minute.

“People plan their vacations differently these days,” he said. “They might decide on a whim to come down on a Friday and they can get a permit for a beach bonfire before they get here.”

Bunting said the bonfire program allows visitors to enjoy the beach in the evenings with friends and family as a quiet alternative.

“It’s an incredible experience,” he said. “It’s a totally different experience to be out on the beach at night with a fire than driving up and down Coastal Highway. We encourage it, especially with the safeguards we have in place.”

Those precautions include a digital permit issued via email or text that would automatically control the date, time and location. The system would carefully explain the rules, collect the permit fee and automatically advise other agencies such as the Ocean City Police Department, the beach patrol and the Coast Guard, for example. The system could also provide a conduit for the Fire Marshal’s Office to cancel a permitted fire because of weather.

Bunting said there were 326 permits issued for bonfires last year, up 50% from 218 the previous year. He said he expected that number to exceed 400 this year. A check of the town’s website showed there were already bookings for the coming year including three on this Saturday alone.

The cost of running the permitting and inspection program is around $2,200 annually. The cost of an individual bonfire permit is $75. If Bunting is right and the number swells to 400 this year, the program would take in $30,000.

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New WOC Movie Theater Granted Beer, Wine Sales

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BERLIN – In what will be a new concept for Worcester County, a movie theater in West Ocean City will include a small bar following approval from officials this week.

The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) agreed to grant Flagship Premium Theaters a beer and wine license Wednesday.

The license will allow the theater, which is expected to open May 15, to install a small bar in its lobby.

"This is a new concept for Worcester County, but I think you'll find it's a very benign concept," said Joe Moore, the theater's attorney.

Moore told the board that Flagship Premium Theaters, which will occupy the space previously occupied by Michaels in the White Marlin Mall, was seeking a beer and wine license to set up a modest bar in a portion of the theater's lobby. The space, to be called the Pig and Whistle, would serve beer and wine as well as light fare. Moore said the company already had a Pig and Whistle bar in its Wareham,

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Mass., location and that it had been successful.

He stressed that patrons would not be able to take their alcoholic drinks into the theater.

Paul Wenger, president of the company, said that the bartender on duty would monitor patrons to ensure they drank responsibly. He said they'd also be required to provide identification, which would be scanned, each time they purchased a drink.

"The scanner will identify any fraudulent IDs," he said, adding that it would also ensure that patrons did not exceed the two-drink limit the bar was mandating.

Board members asked how the theater would ensure that those purchasing drinks didn't in turn hand them off to minors. Wenger explained that the entire lobby had been designed with a open floor plan, with just low walls surrounding the immediate bar area, so that employees could monitor everyone inside.

"It's a very controlled environment," he said, adding that there were also several other employees, including a doorman and the clerks, who would oversee patrons.

Wenger said bar patrons would be allowed to move throughout the lobby with their drinks. He added that employees would be able to identify the customers drinking alcohol because they'd

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be served with clear cups, not the traditional paper cups used for soda.

"We've been doing it in Wareham with great success for a year and a half," he said. "The lobby is twice the size of the Ocean City facility."

William Esham, chairman of the BLC, said his concern was that patrons could potentially hand off drinks to others who weren't old enough to drink.

Moore said that while there were four or five counties in Maryland that already allowed the sale of alcohol in movie theaters, Flagship had opted not to request that.

"We felt constricting it to the lobby was quite conservative," Wenger said.

"It's very common to have alcoholic beverages in auditoriums."

Moore added that the proposed situation was no different than that which existed in any restaurant, where some customers were old enough to drink and others were not.

"Our control is probably much better than in a restaurant," he said.

The BLC voted unanimously to approve the license after Wenger agreed to reduce the number of access points to the bar area.

At Wednesday's meeting the BLC also approved a transfer of the beer and wine license from the Royal Farms at 8307 Coastal Hwy. to the Royal Farms at 12826 Ocean Gateway.

Juveniles Charged In School Threat

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Investigation Confirms Shooting Plan

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

SNOW HILL – Two juveniles were charged last week with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder after a credible school shooting plot at Snow Hill Middle School was uncovered last month.

On Friday, March 22, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was contacted

by Worcester County Public Schools officials after a potential threat at Snow Hill Middle School was brought to the attention of school administrators.

The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI), made up of members of the sheriff’s office and allied law enforcement agencies, was called in to conduct an investigation, which revealed the existence of a school shooting plot.

As a result of WCBI’s investigation, a juvenile was detained at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. A second juvenile was detained on the morning of Monday, March 25.

At a press conference last Friday, Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli announced the two juvenile suspects have been charged by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office with conspiracy to commit firstdegree murder and other counts related to the thwarted incident.

Crisafulli said during the press conference any threat at Snow Hill Middle had been dissolved.

“The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office are confident that any threat to Snow Hill Middle School has been contained,” he said.

“Our continuing investigation has not revealed any indication that any weapon or destructive device was actually brought onto school property.

That Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office and Worcester County Public Schools are confident that do to the combined efforts, there is currently no active threat to

Snow Hill Middle School or any other school within Worcester County.”

According to officials, the threat was uncovered by other students at the school, who reported it to administrators and ultimately the appropriate law enforcement agencies in the county.

During the press conference last week, Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said the school system’s protocols were followed and deemed successful.

“In terms of this event, our safety practices and protocols were effective,” he said. “The importance we place on fostering relationships with our students has paid dividends in terms of school safety. While we acknowledge that there is always more work to be done, I am proud to say the system works. See something, hear something, say something. It works.

Our standing before you today is evidence of that. We are here first and foremost today to honor the bravery of several young people who prevented what otherwise could have been a tragic event for Snow Hill Middle School and our entire school system.”

Taylor said trauma counseling services are available to students and staff affected by the incident. Crisafulli also praised the students who came forward and reported the potential incident.

“A tremendous tragedy was prevented by the actions of the students who had the fortitude and courage to step forward and relay their concerns and fears,” he said.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Mark Titanski asked for the public’s partnership in safeguarding the privacy of those involved in the case.

“While public safety is our goal first and foremost, we would also ask for privacy for the families and children involved,” he said. “The challenges that they face in coping with these events are significant and we acknowledge that moving forward in a healthy fashion will be considerable easier without the spotlight of media attention.”

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BERLIN – While special events are one of the many areas of spending that have drawn criticism from residents during Berlin’s recent budget discussions, merchants continue to tout their importance.

During recent budget discussions, residents have questioned the importance of special events, which cost the town roughly $90,000 a year. The business they bring to downtown shops often comes with traffic residents have to deal with, street closures and trash town employees have to clean up.

Downtown merchants, however, say Berlin’s special events bring them anywhere from a 20% to 500% increase in business. According to Steve Frene, president of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, each event brings an immediate return on investment – with increased sales the day of the event – as well as a long-term benefit, as tourists who were drawn to town by an event return in the future to shop.

“Once you visit Berlin, you always come back,” Frene said.

As the town faces the biggest financial challenges it’s experienced in years, citizens have come out to protest what they consider frivolous spending. Some have called for the sale of Berlin Falls Park while others have simply asked for more budget cuts as officials consider the mayor’s proposed 29% property tax increase.

Several residents have brought up the issue of town events as expenses have been discussed.

“I’d like to know, what is the benefit to residents?” resident Sue Beaman said.

Beaman, who lives on West Street, says she’s stopped attending Berlin’s events in recent years as they’ve become more frequent and more crowded.

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In a story last week, Berlin Council, Citizens Continue Heated Tax Hike Talks,” outlining budget concerns voiced by Berlin residents, Samantha Pielstick spoke in favor of a two-tier tax system that would provide relief to senior citizens on fixed incomes. Contrary to what was reported, she does not support a two-tier tax rate system for residential and commercial properties. We regret the error.

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FROM PAGE 12 through, and have even blocked her driveway in the past.

“When I started here 21 years ago, the town had a few quality events and not all involved drinking,” Beaman said, adding that she valued quality over quantity.

She commended the clean-up efforts of town staff after each event but pointed out those efforts came at a cost.

“These are tourists coming to town,” she said.

“They may or may not come back. What does that benefit the residents?”

According to Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, the town only began tracking the exact costs associated with various events two years ago. Now, however, each event’s labor, support and vehicle costs are recorded.

While some events are technically not hosted by the town, they still result in costs to the town through clean-up or support. The Peach Festival, which is hosted by the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, cost the town $2,245 in 2018 because support was provided by the town’s economic development, police, administration, electric and water resources departments. The Berlin Fiddlers Convention, which is a chamber event, cost $8,568. Even Halloween cost the town $5,422, with the majority of that – $4,405 – in police expenses. The most expensive event, which the town only took over in recent years, is the Berlin Christmas Parade. The event cost $18,996 in 2018.

Wells – who points out that her role in town is to foster economic and community development – maintains that the multitude of events benefits those who live in town as well as those who run shops in town.

“The events not only benefit the business community but they bring community to the residents,” she said. “It’s a chance to see your neighbors. It re-

ally brings the entire community together.”

Frene, who’s been involved in the Berlin business community for more than two decades, said that years ago events in Berlin were primarily handled by downtown merchants.

“Our events were done by businesses to bring visitors to town,” he said. “One of the things we found was that if you held an event, people would come to town, many for the first time.”

In recent years, Frene said the town had added events geared more toward residents. He said the fireworks and Touch a Truck day, for example, did little for businesses. He stressed that until this spring’s budget discussions, the town’s business community had no idea what Berlin’s events cost the town. Though the chamber never had any surplus funds in the past, during the last few years, with its ability to sell alcohol at certain events, it has accumulated some extra cash.

In recognition of that, the chamber donated $5,000 to the town at its last installation dinner. Going forward, Frene said the chamber would work closely with the town to provide further financial support for events.

“We are certainly willing to do that in the future because for the first time we’ve been made aware of what the costs are,” he said. “We don’t want to burden the town or the residents. What we propose to do is work with the town.”

If the town’s clean-up costs are significant, for example, he said the chamber could explore contracting the task out.

“We’re business people,” he said. “We know how to make money and conserve money. When we lose money, we don’t have the luxury of raising taxes.”

He added that the business community was committed to partnering with the town.

“The beautiful thing about Berlin is we work together to solve problems,” he said.

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Brewery’s Beer Garden Plans Tabled For Now

BERLIN – Officials said they needed more information before they could approve a local brewery’s plans to use shipping containers to expand its beer garden.

The Berlin Planning Commission did not make a formal decision regarding a request from Burley Oak Brewery owner Bryan Brushmiller to add shipping containers to the perimeter of the establishment’s beer garden. Members of the commission said they wanted to see elevation measurements and landscape plans for the containers.

“Personally, I like your concept but I think you need to give us a lot more to get there,” commission member Pete Cosby said.

Brushmiller approached the commission Wednesday seeking approval to add five shipping containers around Burley Oak’s outdoor beer garden area.

The tops of the containers will be covered in vegetation. Brushmiller said the idea was to add rain shelter for patrons while not increasing impermeable surface at the site.

“We’re busy when it rains …,” he said. “This’ll alleviate some of the pressure on the indoor area.”

Commission members said the proposed changes needed to be reviewed by the fire marshal as well as the board of license commissioners.

“I want to make sure you guys are happy before I go further,” Brushmiller said.

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modate brewery patrons.

“There’s a whole industry into retrofitting these sea containers,” Brushmiller replied. “We don’t want anyone to not be safe.”

Stack also asked how Brushmiler would ensure the soil and plantings on top of each container didn’t wash away during a heavy rain. Brushmiller said the plants and soil would slow drainage and added that there would be a ledge to contain them.

Commission member Ron Cascio said he thought the proposal needed additional review by a civil engineer.

“If it does work, we could be a showpiece of Maryland,” Brushmiller said. “There’s no moving parts. I’m not sure what you’re worried about. If it doesn’t work, you’re not losing anything.”

Cascio maintained that someone certified and qualified should review the plan.

“I don’t want to make a mountain out of a molehill,” Brushmiller said. “I didn’t want to cost the town more money.”

Stack told him such review would be at his expense, not the town’s expense. She went on to point out the commission had had stormwater concerns about the brewery property for several years. Cosby agreed and said this would be the ideal time for a stormwater plan for the property.

Brushmiller said he’d be happy to have a plan done.

“What I’m proposing is more than any stormwater consultant would require,” he said. “We came to you with this plan to be good neighbors. To hire a stormwater consultant would be icing on the cake.”

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OCEAN CITY – Increased competition in terms of starting wages and the cost of seasonal housing has created recruitment challenges for the Ocean City Beach Patrol, resort officials learned last week.

During a budget work session on Thursday, April 11, long-time Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin presented his agency’s fiscal year 2020 spending plan under the larger umbrella of the town’s emergency services de-

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partment. Through the discussion of the beach patrol budget, which is largely unchanged from last year save for some inflationary increases related to salaries and benefits, it came to light recruitment efforts for the upcoming season have presented challenges for a variety of reasons to the point Arbin is not entirely confident he will start the summer with the optimum number lifeguards, or surf rescue technicians.

“It looks like we’ll have less guards manning less stands on Memorial Day weekend this year as we did last year,” he said.

Arbin described the three basic legs of the beach patrol’s three-legged stool as education, in the form of teaching visitors to “keep their feet in the stands until the lifeguards are in the stands,” prevention, or daily seminars on the beach to inform visitors of daily and even hourly changes in ocean conditions, and finally, intervention, which covers a multitude of interactions from pulling swimmers from rip currents to intervening in medical emergencies to locating and reuniting lost children with their families.

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ties with aplomb and also serves as ambassadors for Ocean City to the countless number of visitors each summer. Arbin said recruitment challenges, particularly in the shoulder parts of the summer season, has forced his department to be creative in terms of covering the 10-miles of beach with the resources available.

“We’re one of the most efficient beach patrols on the East Coast,” he said. “We’ve come up with a formula where we look at how much it cost per mile per day and we’re among the SEE NEXT PAGE

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FROM PAGE 16 lowest in the country.”

Nonetheless, when asked how recruitment was going for the upcoming summer season, Arbin said there have been challenges related to a variety of factors.

“Recruitment has been difficult,” he said. “We’ve had recruitment drives at different colleges and other locations and what we’ve learned is it’s easy to sign up but hard to show up. We had a testing event at York College where we had 34 online applications filed and just 17 showed up.”

It’s no secret the cost of seasonal housing in Ocean City is a deterrent for many potential employees for private businesses and the municipal government and the beach patrol has not been immune. The beach patrol does offer start-up assistance for seasonal housing for returning employees, which is paid back incrementally over the course of the season, but the challenges remain.

“One of the most difficult things is the cost of living in Ocean City,” he said. “We help with some of the upfront costs for returning employees, but most renters require at least a third up front along with security deposits.

Housing remains a big issue. There is less seasonal housing available than in recent years and in most cases, seasonal housing costs more than a year-round rental.”

On top of that, there is apparently increased competition for the pool of potential qualified candidates for lifeguard positions in the area, contributing also to the recruitment challenges.

“There is a wage war going on in Delaware for lifeguards,” he said. “That is hurting us. Lifeguards in Delaware are getting anywhere from $15 to $25 per hour starting. We’re around $13 starting.”

Arbin explained the Ocean City Beach Patrol pays a training wage of around $13 that remains in place until the new hire completes certification and testing, essentially a probationary period. That process can take a month in some cases, or about a third of the summer for many. After the probationary period ends, the hourly wage goes to $14.65, which is still under the basic starting wage in some neighboring Delaware resorts.

According to the employment section of the beach patrol’s website, there are still a handful of pre-employment physical skill testing and evaluation periods before the summer season. The next is set for April 28 at the Sports Core pool in Ocean Pines with another slated in Ocean City on June 1. Arbin said on Thursday already 37 potential candidates had preregistered for the April 28 testing period at Ocean Pines.

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OCEAN CITY – After years of debate, a successful referendum last November and a lengthy negotiation period last month, a divided council on Monday approved a new contract for the town’s firefighter-paramedic union, but it certainly wasn’t easy.

Way back in February 2016, the clock expired on negotiations between the town and the Career Firefighter Paramedics Union of Ocean City, or IAFF 4269, on a new three-year contract, resulting in the town’s best and final offer becoming the new contract by default. Those negotiations broke down over the town’s unwavering position on the elimination of the paramedics’ long-standing 24-hour shifts.

Unsatisfied with the result, the IAFF successfully petitioned to referendum the right to collectively bargain on the new contract with binding interest arbitration if a similar impasse was reached.

Last November, the town’s electorate approved binding interest arbitration for the firefighter-paramedics.

This week’s approved contract, which did not need arbitration to resolve, was narrowly approved by a 43 vote. The sticking point for two of the three nay votes was the re-appearance of the 24-hour shifts, which are negotiated back into the contract as part of a hybrid shift rotation.

“I support our firefighters and paramedics and hold them in high esteem,” said Councilman Dennis Dare.

“In all good consciousness, I cannot support paramedics working in 24hour shifts. I can’t vote to support this contract.”

Council Secretary Mary Knight agreed, saying, “No research or data supports human beings working in 24hour shifts. I can’t support this contract because of that.”

Councilman Matt James, who served on the town’s negotiating team, said he could not support the contract on the table because he didn’t believe it represented the best interest of the town. He supports the 24-hour shift schedule.

“I also can’t support this for different reasons,” he said. “They are not proactive. They don’t go out looking for sick people or looking for fires.

They are reactive when the calls come in. I know this contract could have been reached with a significantly lower cost. It came in around $800,000 and I think it could have been done for $300,000.”

Councilman John Gehrig said if the council was clearly divided on the proposed contract, maybe the entire negotiating process was flawed.

“I wonder if this is the best way to negotiate,” he said. “We have three councilmembers who have now said they are not for it. I wonder if this should be negotiated right out here in front.”

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like it was handled by independent lawyers and not those who would be affected by the outcome the most.

“We’re certainly not comfortable with the contract as it is written, but the lawyers did the negotiating,” he said.

“We work with our firefighters and paramedics like partners, like family, but this almost feels like we’re getting a divorce. The fact that we’re split on this shows the negotiation process is broken.”

At that point, it was uncertain how the vote was going to go. Dare, Knight and James had already said they could not support the new contract, but others on the council had not yet played their hands. Gehrig asked what would happen if the contract was not ratified on Monday. City Solicitor Guy Ayres explained the IAFF contract was intrinsically tied to the ongoing fiscal year 2020 budget deliberations.

“If the resolution fails, we don’t have a collective bargaining agreement,” he said. “The city manager presents a budget based on the terms of this agreement. He wouldn’t know what to set the budget at if we don’t have a collective bargaining agreement.”

Ayres supposed if the contract was not ratified, it could go back to renegotiation, but questioned what could be gained if the 24-hour shifts were truly a deal-breaker.

“If this is a stand-off over the 24hour shifts, then I don’t know what you’re going to bargain for,” he said.

“I’ll check with our labor lawyers, but if that is the impasse, I don’t know what different agreement you can reach.”

Councilman Mark Paddack, who served on the town’s negotiation team and drew from his experience with negotiating collective bargaining agreements for the police department, said he was satisfied with the IAFF deal on the table.

“I’m confident in this contract,” he said. “It is 49 pages long and it took five long meeting days. I can tell you for the 28 years of my career, I wasn’t home with my family on weekends. I was working. The firefighters and paramedics over here will have to work some weekends. We’re a resort town and the police and the public works people all work weekends.

That’s how we got to the 24-hour shifts.”

Paddack said the alternative to reaching the agreement with the IAFF was hiring more personnel, the salaries and benefits for whom would not offset the cost of the contract on the table.

“This is a hybrid,” he said. “It’s not all 24-hour shifts. It’s a hybrid schedule to fill the personnel needs on weekends. The recommendation was to hire 18 new personnel, but I can tell you that’s not going to happen. I wish we could have given you everything you asked for, but that’s not going to happen. These things need to be done incrementally and you got a big bite of SEE NEXT PAGE

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FROM PAGE 18 it with this contract.”

For his part, Gehrig said he supported the firefighter-paramedics and could get behind the contract on the table, but continued to question the process.

“They are our partners and our friends, I just think the process is broken,” he said. “We had three councilmembers on the negotiating team and even they can’t agree.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca, who served on the town’s negotiation team, said he supported the contract and the shift rotations it included because they were formulated and endorsed by two fire chiefs who sat in on the process.

“I strongly support this resolution and both sides support it,” he said.

“What did it for me more than anything is that we had two fire chiefs on the team and they both support the schedule.”

However, James pointed out the fire chiefs who served in the negotiation process were predisposed to adding 24-hours shifts back into the rotation.

“The chiefs were able to make that schedule because they were given a directive,” he said. “If you tell someone what you want the result to be, that’s what you end up with. That’s what happened here. The town is scared to go to collective bargaining and I don’t think they wanted to either.”

In the end, the council voted 4-3 to ratify the contract with Dare, Knight and James opposed and DeLuca, Gehrig, Paddack and Council President Lloyd Martin in favor.

The members of the council who served on the negotiation team signed the contract along with representatives of the IAFF. For his part, IAFF President Ryan Whittington thanked the majority of the council for ratifying the contract.

“Thank you for agreeing to sign this contract,” he said. “The last thing we need before the summer season is turmoil with the council.”

In terms of the 24-hour shifts, Whittington said it has been an ongoing issue since the last contract negotiation ended in an impasse and suggested an open dialogue to resolve it one way or the other.

“Four years ago, I came before you and said the schedule wasn’t working,” he said. “We have commissions and task forces for everything. Let’s have a task force or a commission on the firefighter-paramedic schedule and let’s have an open dialogue. We are more than willing to do that. Let’s not let the signing of this contract end the conversation. Let’s keep the discussion going and get it done.”

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OCEAN CITY – While they didn’t stroke a check, resort officials this week remained open to expanding the police department’s vehicle take-home policy if a pending staff report warrants it.

The discussion of expanding the Ocean City Police Department’s vehicle take-home program for officers who live in the resort is not a new one, but it has simmered off the back-burner during recent budget deliberations. The take-home program, known as the Police Saturation Patrol (PSP) program allows certain sworn officers to take home their marked police vehicles in the interest of enhancing visibility in the residential neighborhoods, deterring crime and improving efficiency.

Currently, just four officers have marked take-home vehicles they park in the neighborhoods in which they live. The program is only in place during the offseason because all police vehicles are pressed into service during the summer. The debate about expanding the program began anew last week during the department’s budget presentation and continued over into this week’s budget session.

During last Thursday’s OCPD presentation, it was learned the department had requested six new vehicles and five had been included in the budget.

The cost of the sixth unfunded vehicle would come in at around $60,000 when it was fitted for police duty. Councilman Dennis Dare, who has advocated for expanding the PSP, asked if finding a way to include the vehicle in

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the budget would allow the department to expand the take-home policy.

“We’re talking about $60,000 to add one more vehicle,” he said. “You mentioned there are four participants in the saturation patrol program. Is that limited by the number of patrol officers living in town or by the number of vehicles available?”

Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said the number of available vehicles did curtail the PSP program somewhat.

“The number of vehicles is really a restraint from allowing them to take them home year-round,” he said.

“That’s because of the demand in the summer season. We just aren’t able to accommodate that.”

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Dare wasn’t suggested adding more police vehicles in the fiscal year 2020 budget at that point, but was trying to nail down just how many were needed to expand the program.

“I’m just trying to get to a number,” he said. “Currently, you have four marked patrol cars in the saturation patrol program. What if we wanted to make them year-round so that even in the summertime, they are providing that service to the neighborhoods? It would probably take four more vehicles at around $60,000, or about a quarter of a million dollars to do that.”

Councilman and former OCPD officer Mark Paddack listened to the discussion before weighing in.

“I’m about to explode,” he said. “The tail doesn’t wag the dog and we’re the dog. I agree with Councilman Dare 100 percent with the concept of the PSP being year-round for full-time officers.”

Paddack told Buzzuro he would be willing to work on suggestions to expand the program and said creative ways of funding it could be determined.

“I would strongly encourage you to find a way to make that happen under the PSP,” he said. “We would have to make it happen on the money side. I think there are creative ways on how we can make this work. I think our citizens deserve it.”

At that point, it was decided to revisit the issue during budget wrap-up when the last-minute details were finalized.

During Tuesday’s budget wrap, City Manager Doug Miller re-opened the dialogue.

“The thought is to expand this program to year-round,” he said. “The primary benefit is improved safety in the neighborhoods. The second benefit is it might induce young officers to live in town.”

Miller said it was likely too late to add more police vehicles to the fiscal year 2020 budget at that juncture. Instead, he advocated for meetings between himself, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp, Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons and the OCPD command staff to explore expanding the program and return with recommendations.

“I like your suggestion to sit down and figure it out among the staff,” said Paddack. “I say go ahead and work it out. Direct staff to sit down and work on a proposal to establish a yearround saturation patrol initiative.”

Dare made a motion to have the staff study the issue. His motion also included finding the funding if the recommendations called for it.

“We have four participants in the saturation program and we’ve had as many as seven in any one year,” he said. “My motion is to include four patrol vehicles should the staff study support it. We’re in a position to make the purchases.”

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Around 2:15 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of 49th Street for a reported fight in Coastal Highway. The officer met with a male witness who told police he and his friend had observed a suspect dragging a female in the roadway. The witness told police he and his friend intervened when the suspect, later identified as Cody Schiepan, 28, of Northeast, Md., pulled the female victim to the ground and began dragging her.

OCPD officers met with the female victim, who told police she had been dating Schiepan for eight years. The victim told police the couple had an argument and Schiepan pulled her against her will, causing her to fall to the ground. According to police reports, the victim had abrasions on her palms and wrists consistent with being dragged on the ground.

OCPD officer viewed video surveillance from an area nightclub and observed the apparently intoxicated couple arguing with Schiepen pulling the victim in an attempt to get her to walk with him. When the victim fell to the ground, Schiepan began dragging her before the two witnesses intervened, according to police reports.

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OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City woman arrested in September after getting in a physical fight with another local woman on a crowded Boardwalk in the early evening pleaded guilty to affray last week and was sentenced to five days in jail.

Around 5 p.m. last Sept. 13, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was on bicycle patrol on the Boardwalk when he was dispatched to the area of the Caroline Street comfort station for a reported assault in progress. The officer arrived and observed a group of people surrounding two women involved in an active assault including a woman known from prior encounters with police as June Elvidge, 62, of Ocean City.

The officer was attempting to speak to the victim when he was confronted by numerous concerned citizens who immediately began pointing at Elvidge and telling police Elvidge was the one who had caused the injuries to the victim. The officer noted in the report the Boardwalk was moderately crowded for a Thursday evening in September likely because of the bike week festivities going on.

The officer also observed several witnesses taking out their phones and recording the altercation between Elvidge and the victim. According to police reports, Elvidge became belligerent and unleashed a tirade of expletives toward the crowd and toward the victim, who she reportedly told, “I will beat [expletive deleted] out of her.”

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FROM PAGE 24 continued to attract a large crowd because of her vulgar language and aggressive posture. The officer noted in the report the large crowd showed signs of disgust and urged police to arrest her. OCPD officers warned Elvidge to stop her tirade or she would be arrested. When she refused, she was ultimately taken into custody.

OCPD officers located several witnesses who reported Elvidge attacked the victim without being provoked. According to police reports, the witnesses told officers Elvidge got on top of the victim, pulled her hair, punched and slapped her and attempted to bang the victim’s head against the cement steps of the comfort station. The victim had fresh wounds that corroborated the witnesses’ version of the events. In addition, a cellphone video shown to police backed up the witness account of the attack.

Elvidge was arrested and charged with assault and disturbing the peace.

Last week, Elvidge pleaded guilty to affray and was sentenced to five days in jail.

Gun Suspect Fails To Show OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man, charged in March with transporting a loaded handgun after a routine traffic stop in Ocean City, failed to appear for trial this week and had a warrant sworn out for his arrest.

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Around 12:20 a.m. on March 15, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on routine patrol clocked a vehicle going 60 mph in a 40-mph zone along Coastal Highway near 75th Street.

The officer conducted a traffic stop near 64th Street and detected a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from the passenger compartment, according to police reports.

The rental vehicle was occupied by the driver, later identified as Joseph Harris, 33, of Baltimore, and his female passenger. Harris was identified by numerous documents in the vehicle including the rental agreement. Harris and his passenger were told to get out of the vehicle while OCPD officers searched it.

During the search, OCPD officers found a Glock .357 caliber handgun under the driver’s seat with one round in the chamber and eight other rounds in an attached magazine.

Upon discovery of the weapon, the investigating officer told other officers to handcuff Harris and his passenger, but Harris said aloud “It’s mine, it’s not hers,” according to police reports.

The search also revealed a quantity of marijuana and some blue tablets of an unknown substance. A check with the Maryland Gun Center revealed the gun was not registered and Harris did not have a handgun permit.

He was arrested and charged with transporting a handgun. Harris failed to appear for trial this week and had a warrant sworn out for his arrest.

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More Concerns Over Rental Project Proposed Utility Hikes Reviewed

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Residents continue to voice objections to plans for an apartment complex near the Purnell Crossing townhouse community.

While the developer has met with concerned neighbors and is working on changes to his initial plans for an apartment complex on Route 346, residents of the surrounding area say they’re still opposed. Several attended this week’s meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission to share their objections, despite the project not being on the meeting agenda.

“All the citizens here that live in this community, that have the townhouses and houses, are totally opposed to rental units because it’s going to devalue our houses,” said Wayne Harri-

son, who lives on Austin Circle.

Harrison and several other residents used the public comment portion of Wednesday’s commission meeting to express their concerns about apartments in the Purnell Crossing area. In March, landowner Troy Purnell, also a town councilman, and builder Justin White presented plans to modify the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD). Instead of the previously approved mix of townhomes and assisted living space, White presented plans for a variety of rental apartment buildings. When citizens complained about the proposal, the commission instructed Purnell and White to meet with residents. They did so Tuesday, but residents on Wednesday said they still objected to the plans, which have been adjusted since the initial presentation.

The updated plans include fewer apart-

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials detailed proposed utility rate increases at a work session this week.

At a work session Monday, Berlin’s elected officials met with department heads to review the town’s proposed fiscal year 2020 utility budget as well as the suggested water and sewer rate increases. Though a stormwater fee increase was initially proposed as well, Mayor Gee Williams announced Monday he recommended delaying it.

The increase would have doubled the residential rate (bringing it to $100) ment buildings and the addition of some rental townhomes.

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and would have increased the commercial stormwater rate by 30%.

“Based on comments from the public that all these increases are too much at one time, I’m recommending delaying increases to stormwater utility fees for another year until July 1, 2020,” Williams said.

The town’s electric fund budget is proposed to be $5.3 million in the coming year while the town’s three water fund budgets (water, sewer and stormwater) total $3.8 million.

Together, the utility fund budgets are 10% lower than they are in the current fiscal year.

SEE NEXT PAGE she objected to the rental aspect. She also doesn’t like the idea of three-story apartment buildings.

“I rode out to Oceans East and I didn’t like what I saw,” she said.

Harrison said he too was opposed and said Purnell misled residents at Tuesday’s meeting.

“Not until the end of the meeting did they say the townhouses were for rent,” he said.

Purnell said that was a false statement.

“That was not what was said,” he said.

White agreed and said he’d never indicated the project would include anything but rental units. He said that he’d spent months exploring the cost of building the PUD as previously approved but could not find a way to make money building the 19 additional townhouses the already approved plan included. He said building those houses would cost $115 to $125 per square foot. That cost would be added to the price of the land, impact fees, engineering and architecture costs.

“I would lose about $30,000 per transaction,” White said. “It simply does not work.”

Instead, he turned to rental units, which he said would make it a lucrative project.

White said that after hearing the community’s initial concerns in March, he’d delayed returning to the planning commission with the project in an effort to meet with neighbors and address their concerns. He said that was why he hadn’t asked to be on Wednesday’s agenda.

“When I heard some opposition would be in here tonight, I wanted to come so I would be here to give a response,” he said.

Harrison said he supported development but wanted to see smart development.

“I think there’s room for everybody to have input,” he said.

He indicated buffer zones and larger setbacks around the perimeter of the apartments could be considered.

“We’ve got a site plan we’re working on,” Purnell said.

The revised proposal is expected to be presented to the planning commission in May.

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FROM PAGE 26 Rob Duma of Davis, Bowen & Friedel reviewed proposed water and wastewater increases with the council.

Staff recommended the town approve a 5% increase in water rates and a schedule of sewer increases over five years. Duma said he believed that with the proposed increases, the water and sewer funds would break even after the first year.

“It’s kind of a moving target we’re trying to hit here,” he said.

He stressed, however, that the funds would break even as far as operations and maintenance. There would be no funding for capital projects.

Town Administrator Laura Allen said because the town would likely need funding for capital projects, she was recommending that officials explore using some of the town’s EDU and special connection revenues to help pay for capital projects. Currently, revenues in those categories are used to address debt.

Because the 29% property tax increase being considered by town leaders has been described as a way to gradually restore funding borrowed from the general fund by the water and sewer funds during recent years, Councilman Zack Tyndall asked what would happen if the town simply wrote off that $3 million debt.

“Reserves would go from $3.2 million to $200,000,” Allen said.

Williams said that was just the opposite of what officials were trying to accomplish.

“Right now it’s not truly there?” Tyndall said.

“It’s not cash,” Allen replied.

Williams added the town’s reserves were not made entirely of cash.

“A lot of it is committed but it’s there because we pay it back in installments …,” he said. “There’s no get-around.

There’s no ‘well we can do this’ or ‘we can do that.’ I think a lot of communities are at a crossroads. I think the budget I have proposed recognizes that we’re doing the right thing … I can’t imagine this or any council saying the heck with all that we’ll just start letting things go.”

Though the council was presented with both a potential five-year rate increase and a single year rate increase for the water and sewer funds, Williams said he did not support doing the entire increase in one year. The single year rate restructure proposed would result in a 5% increase in water rates and a 20% increase in sewer rates. That would generate an additional $277,820 for the town’s sewer fund and $50,195 for the town’s water fund.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – With new Boardwalk trams and Jeeps to pull them getting ready to be rolled out by Memorial Day weekend, resort officials this week agreed to raise the tram fare from the current $3 to $4.

During a budget wrap-up session on Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a recommendation to raise the standard boarding fare for the Boardwalk tram from the current $3 to $4. The tram fare had last been increased a decade ago and has remained constant at $3 since.

Budget Manager Jennie Knapp reported the tram fare was raised from $2.50 to $2.75 in 2007 with different rates on the weekdays and weekends.

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In 2009, the tram fare was raised again to a flat $3 with no differentiation in the weekday and weekend rates.

Knapp said each time the rates were increased, there was a temporary decline in ridership numbers, although those riders turned off initially by the fee increase eventually came back. Knapp said Boardwalk tram ridership has remained fairly consistent over the years.

She also added increasing the tram fare to $4 this year would result in roughly $236,000 in new revenue. It should be noted the town offers a coupon book for eight rides for $20 along with an unlimited daily pass for $8. Those discounts would remain in place with the increase in the tram fare from $3 to $4.

Last year, the Mayor and Council approved the purchase of eight new

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Boardwalk tram coaches along with eight Jeeps to pull them. The Jeeps will replace the old gas-powered tram motor units. The total cost of that tram replacement including the Jeeps came in at around $1.4 million. The new tram coaches and Jeeps will increase the capacity per tram from 76 to 80.

With the debt service of $1.4 million on the new trams, along with other rising costs including the pending minimum wage increase, Council President Lloyd Martin said it was likely time to consider raising the passenger fare.

“As the minimum wage goes up, the wages for tram employees also go up,” he said. “I think it’s a good idea. I think a $4 tram fare would be palatable for most people.”

One major difference in the new tram coaches will be the seating. The

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old trams had seat indentations indicating where people should sit, while the new coaches have bench seating.

The prevailing thought is the bench seating without indentations will actually increase capacity, but Knapp said the opposite might actually be true.

“There are some reservations about that,” she said. “The thinking is without the indentations for the seats, people will tend to spread out more. We could actually carry fewer passengers.”

Martin said that could be solved by simply putting lines on the tram benches indicating where people should sit.

“We could look at putting lines on the benches to indicate where people should sit,” he said. “That could make a difference.”

Mayor Rick Meehan said after all the discussions about the new tram coaches and the Jeeps to pull them, it was a little concerning to get to the finish line and learn there are reservations about the bench seating.

“I find it disheartening that we’re hearing this today,” he said. “When we discussed the number of trams and the number of riders that ride the trams, we discussed the change in the seats. To be honest, to bring this up at this time means a lack of planning. It’s a little discouraging.”

Nonetheless, Meehan said the time was probably right for increasing the fare for the first time in 10 years with the new state-of-the-art trams rolling out with enhanced sound systems and other new amenities.

“Nobody likes to raise prices, but we have brand new trams out there and there is a debt service associated with them,” he said. “It provides a great service. We will continue to offer the coupon booklet and there is still a break on this and I think people will recognize that. Now is the time to do it.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca agreed there was room to grow in the tram fare considering the new coaches and all of the other new amenities to improve the level and quality of service.

“I agree now is the time with the new equipment rolling out,” he said. “It’s a great service. It’s fun for the visitors and a nice amenity. It’s a luxury really.”

The council voted unanimously to increase the standard boarding fare from $3 to $4, keeping intact the existing discounted coupon book with the lower fare and the ride-all-day unlimited pass. The increase is expected to generate $236,000 in revenue, assuming ridership remains fairly constant. It was also pointed out ridership might increase with eight new Jeeps and coaches on the Boardwalk during peak times because there were often times when the older trams were out of service for various mechanical reasons.

Because the tram drivers and conductors have not yet had time to train with the new equipment, the old trams will be used during May including Springfest with the new system expected to be rolled out by Memorial Day weekend.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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OCEAN CITY – A family-friendly, Las Vegas-style illusion and escape show will premiere in Ocean City this weekend.

On Saturday, April 20, Extreme Illusions and Escapes, starring Josh and Lea Knotts, will make its debut performance at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center.

Featuring stage illusions, death-defying escapes and an abundance of audience participation, event promoter Todd Ferrante said Extreme Illusions and Escapes is for individuals of all ages.

“Whether you are 3 or 103, you can still enjoy this show,” he said.

Performer Josh Knotts said the

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show features one of the largest collections of large-scale props in the nation.

“We do an act where I’m hanging upside down from a claw in a straitjacket and I have to escape before the claw closes,” he said. “We also have an act where I vanish from an ejection chair nine feet in the air.”

Unlike most illusion and escape performances, Knotts said his 90minute show offers a comedic flair and relies heavily on audience participation.

“We use people from the audience to levitate them in the air and we have individuals get involved with the escapes …,” he said. “This is a good chance for the community to come out and see their friends or other community members star in the show.”

Joining Knotts on stage is his wife, Lea, a trained escape artist.

“One of her best tricks is where we put her in a box and keep folding her up until her head is sticking out of a one-foot cube,” he said.

While it is their first show in Ocean City, Knotts and his wife are no strangrs to the industry.

“I’m now in my 16th season performing my illusion and escape show,” he said, “and we perform between 300 and 500 shows annually.”

Josh Knotts is also the recipient of the Merlin Award, the industry’s top honor for those magicians who have achieved the highest level in their craft, both on the national and international stage. Other notable recipients include David Copperfield, Penn & Teller and Criss Angel, to name a few.

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“If you came to see the show once, and came a second time, chances are you won’t see the same thing twice … ,” Ferrante said. “I think Josh has illusions that other entertainers don’t have, and I’ve seen a lot of them.

That’s what makes this special.”

Knotts agreed.

“I think it’s different in the way we perform it …,” he said. “It’s very high energy and the punchline is always based on the participant’s reaction.

The fact that I can’t predict what someone is going to do on stage is what makes it fun.”

Ferrante said the show will start at 4 p.m. on Saturday, with doors opening at 3:30. He noted the show will follow an Easter Kids Fun Fair being held at the convention center.

“Because it’s a family-oriented weekend, we wanted to bring in family entertainment …,” he said. “They can go to an Easter egg hunt and then walk right over and see the event.”

To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or the Ocean City Performing Arts Center box office. For more information on Extreme Illusions and Escapes, visit illusionsandescapes.com.

“Everyone should come out,” Ferrante said, “because they can be entertained by something they wouldn’t normally see on any given Saturday in Ocean City.”

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners introduced a bill this week that will allow for an increase in the room tax rate.

On Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to introduce a bill that will permit a maximum room tax rate of 5%.

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan approached the commissioners last month seeking an increase in the rate, which is currently 4.5%.

“In his presentation on March 19th, Mayor Meehan stated that, even by raising the room tax to 5%, it would still be far less than room taxes charged by similar resort areas, and this expense would be passed on to consumers and generate additional needed revenue to cover the increase in special event costs,” reads a report provided to the commissioners by Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan.

Shannahan told the commissioners that if they agreed to introduce the legislation that would enable the county to increase the room tax rate, a public hearing on the legislation would be set for May 21. If the bill is adopted follow-

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ing the public hearing, it would become effective 45 days later. At that point, the commissioners would introduce a resolution to increase the room tax to 5% effective Jan. 1, 2020. After a public hearing on Aug. 20, that resolution would need to be approved by the commissioners.

“It would require unanimous adoption by the county commissioners to become effective,” Shannahan said.

According to information provided to the county by Meehan, Ocean City’s room tax rate is lower than the rates in other vacation destinations.

Meehan reported the room tax was 8% in Rehoboth Beach, 8.5% in Philadelphia, 6% in Annapolis, 8% in Baltimore, 13.625% in Atlantic City and 14.95% in Washington D.C. He told the commissioners last month that the local rate hadn’t been adjusted in the last decade.

“What we would like to do is raise the room tax to be used for tourism related issues only, for destination marketing, for economic development, for special events, and to offset the costs of operating and having those special events on a year-round basis in Ocean City,” Meehan said in March.

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Trumpler; sisters and brothers-in-law Joyce and Dennis Pymm, and Geraldine and Ralph Kowalski; grandchildren Jennifer Broyles, Ashley Cecil, Brian Trumpler, Kristen Bacon, Melissa Cyford, Andrew Trumpler, Allison Trumpler, Lindsay Trumpler, Christopher Trumpler, Jessica Trumpler and Daniel Trumpler; and great-grandchildren Sophie Broyles, Sam Broyles, Lou Cecil, Tyler Cecil, Addy Cyford, Ben Cyford and Ryan Bacon.

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Martha “Maggie” Miller OCEAN CITY – Martha “Maggie” Miller passed away quietly in her home.

Maggie was not alone. Anyone as beloved as this good woman never is.

Maggie had great spirit and fire. She grew up in a rebellious era and she personified it. In the best of her times, she had strong entrepreneurialship and drive. Mexico, a retail operation and “Maggie’s Farm,” a jewelry business, were things she created with a strong sense of adventure and drive. When so many had an idea and a dream MARTHA but not the will and commit- MILLER ment, Maggie turned a thought into a strong reality.

Maggie never had children but essentially raised her youngest sister. She was loving and caring, a great friend to many, a wonderful aunt and devoted to her family. I can hear her laugh and her sarcastic wit. She had a sparkle in her eye and with her smile it reminded us all of her father, Norman Healy.

Mortality is unkind and so is this episode. The world is slightly colder without Maggie. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Joseph A. Salafia OCEAN PINES – Joseph A. Salafia, 81, of Ocean Pines and formally of Towson, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Joseph was born in Baltimore, the son of the late Joseph George Salafia and Marie Corletta Walker Salafia. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and an Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Eileen E. Salafia; his daughter, Pauline E. Cox and husband Michael John Cox; and his son, Michael Anthony Salafia and his wife, Angela. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Renee Salafia.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

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OCEAN CITY – With the dust settling after a whirlwind two weeks of budget deliberations, the pending minimum wage increase and a “tremendous” amount of overtime continues to vex resort officials.

The Mayor and Council on Tuesday completed two weeks of budget work sessions with a budget wrap-up during which some last-minute items were added and others were cut. There is still the chore of officially approving the balanced fiscal year 2020 budget, which is often a formality, but based on how this current budget season has played out, that might not be the case.

Throughout the budget process, the pending minimum wage increase

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approved by state legislators during the recently-completed General Assembly session permeated nearly every individual department presentation and every discussion and it reared its potentially ugly head again during budget wrap-up on Tuesday.

Another issue that came up during budget wrap-up was the significant amount of overtime paid by the town to employees in various departments, which goes hand-in-hand with the minimum wage issue. As Ocean City’s largest employer, the town is perhaps most vulnerable to the graduated minimum wage hike, which will go up to $11 on July 1. The proposed fiscal year 2020 budget absorbs that increase, but meeting the growing minimum wage hike in out years will present challenges, according to Councilman Dennis Dare.

“I think we need to plan,” he said.

“This solves this year, but we need a plan for the next five years. We need a study on how we’re going to protect our employees and our taxpayers as well.”

Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said the immediate concern has been addressed, but held out reservations for the future. “This is a very serious issue for the town,” she said. “There is going to be an 8- to 9-percent increase over the next five years and we’re going to have to absorb that. We covered this year, but we’re not going to be able to do that in years two, three and four.”

Councilman Tony DeLuca said each department should scrutinize their numbers and perhaps find a way to do more with less.

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heads come forward with a five-year plan for how we can cover this. Let’s do it by September so we can include it in our five-year strategic plan.”

Equally concerning is the amount of overtime paid to municipal employees, an issue that also came up during budget wrap-up on Tuesday. Knapp said the proposed budget included around $2.8 million in overtime. The majority of the overtime is concentrated in public safety at $2.2 million, with public works contributing another $400,000.

Much of those increases are caused by the ever-growing special events in the shoulder seasons. Nonetheless, DeLuca said the overtime policy need further scrutiny.

“We need to talk about maybe tweaking the policy,” he said. “That is a tremendous amount of overtime.”

Councilman Matt James suggested the overtime issue was less of a policy issue and more of simply having the right people in the right places, especially during the shoulder season events. “I don’t think of it as an overtime policy issue,” he said. “I think it comes down to having enough people to fill the positions.”

Councilman Mark Paddack scoffed at a notion some of the special events hours that fall on experienced personnel and contribute to the overtime issue could be covered by less experienced part-timers.

“Those employees are highly trained,” he said. “To put part-timers out there would be ludicrous. The special events in the shoulder seasons put a tremendous strain on public safety and public works with the number of people needed to cover them.”

Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out the number of people and the number of shifts needed to cover the weekend special events was not going to change regardless of who was covering them.

“Those overtime hours have to be paid one way or the other, especially with public safety,” he said. “You want your best-trained people out there when you have these special events instead of part-time employees. It’s a delicate balance.”

While the significant amount of overtime is not directly impacting the proposed budget the Mayor and Council appears poised to adopt, DeLuca said the issue deserves a deeper discussion going forward.

“This discussion proves to me we need to look at this carefully during strategic planning,” he said. “We need to have this discussion because $2 million-plus is a lot of overtime.”

Paddack said the minimum wage increase coupled with soaring overtime costs was only going to get worse going forward and pointed to one unfunded request to illustrate his point.

“We’ve heard through this process they need 18 more paramedics,” he said. “That’s not going to happen. I hear from our constituents to start cutting the budget, but we’ve done that.

Where else are we going to cut?”

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Council President Lloyd Martin said he understood the ramifications, but said he could support maintaining the current tax rate.

“It is tough,” he said. “This can be the start of a five-year plan. As the minimum wage goes up, the cost of everything is going to go up.”

Gehrig drew from a rather unusual analogy to illustrate his reasoning behind supporting the perceived tax hike.

“We want to increase the fund balance and we want to provide world class services,” he said. “We can’t do that with where we are now. We have to determine what kind of cheeseburger we want to be. Do we want to be the 99-cent cheeseburger off the dollar menu, or do we want to be the best cheeseburger you’ve ever had at $12? I don’t want to be the 99-cent cheeseburger.”

Gehrig said without changes, Ocean City would need to decide whether to go back to a Memorial Day to Labor Day resort town or keep growing as a year-round resort.

“We’re in a tweener stage,” he said.

“We have to decide whether to pull back and just be a summer town or continue to push forward. That’s where we are.

I’m for pushing forward. We’re going to take a little heat, but it’s responsible. We need to invest in ourselves.”

DeLuca pointed out maintaining the current tax rate represented the easy way out.

“You can always justify raising taxes,” he said. “It’s much tougher to plan carefully.”

Mayor Rick Meehan listened carefully throughout the discussion before weighing in.

“This is one of the best conversations the council has had in a long time,” he said. “Councilman Paddack is right, we have done some ugly cutting. I can’t think of anything more to cut. What we have done is maintain the status quo.”

Meehan said he could support setting the tax rate for fiscal year at the current rate in order to spread the increased cost of doing business fairly.

“The discussion of $1.78 a month on a $300,000 home is true,” he said.

“With the room tax, the cost is about a $1.50 a night on a $300 room, or $12 for a whole week. It’s very minimal and very moderate. It spreads our ability to grow on our residents and our visitors.

We need to continue to move forward.

I think what you’ve put together and how you have done this is responsible.”

In the end, the council voted 5-2 to set the tax rate at the current level with DeLuca and James opposed.

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Berlin’s Failure To Plan Editor: My father often told me: failing to plan is planning to fail.

Berlin’s recent budget predicament – I loathe to call it a crisis because that word implies something unexpected and dire – seems not only predictable but the predictable result of both a failure to plan and a failure to stick to a plan. Getting us out of this mess, and moving Berlin towards a healthy future, will require planning. So far, I haven’t seen any such plan coming out of City Hall, our Town Council or our Mayor.

Urban planning is an art and a science and in recent years the Town of Berlin has planned poorly. The pur-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR chase of Berlin Falls Park – a potential future boon to this town – along with the ill-conceived development and annexation of Oceans East, the recent approvals of annexation requests for parcels along the Route 50 corridor – the Gerardi property and the Athena property – as well as the resulting overbuilt water treatment plant, are clear demonstrators of Berlin’s lack of planning or even adherence to an existing plan.

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Berlin’s response to annexation criticism usually falls along this line: "If we don’t make it part of Berlin then we have no say over what happens there."

That argument is flawed on several levels. Berlin town limits don’t have to expand in order for the town to have input over development of property contiguous to our corporate limits. The implication that we have no sway over county policies, that the county board will discount the sovereignty of the Town of Berlin in favor of private development, is ridiculous. Restrictions are placed on businesses all the time through the use of zoning restrictions, water regulations, building codes, and, most importantly, strategic, long term planning.

We as a community get to decide if we want more gas stations along Route 50. We choose if we want the welcome sign for Berlin from the west to be a Wawa with a wall of pamphlets. Do we want another car dealership? A McDonald’s? Chain hotels?

More apartments? Do we want to develop a second business district away from Main Street?

We need more than a plan. We need leaders who are willing to follow a plan, who are not influenced by the belief that a particular developer is a "good man," or by flashy demonstrations and promises of tax "revenue"

April 19, 2019 without consideration of future monetary and non-monetary costs. A wellplanned community is not one that relies on "nice" developers who will "do the right thing." A well-planned community equally enforces rules and regulations for all businesses and developers, no matter the builder, no matter the business owner, no matter the land owner. This uniform and consistent application of codes and ordinances is lacking in Berlin.

All this is to say that Berlin, to get itself out of its current financial mess – and keep itself out – needs strategic financial and comprehensive plans for the future. Not just the for next ten years as required of a comprehensive plan, but the next five years, then fifteen years, then 20 years down the road, and beyond.

Berlin needs all of us – elected officials, committees, town employees, and administrators, along with residents, business owners, and community leaders – to work together to ensure that as a town, as a community, we are willing to make changes, to abide plans and goals, all towards ensuring Berlin’s long-term health, financial and otherwise.

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Speeding Concerns Continue Editor: (Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with a copy forwarded SEE PAGE 44

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Students Deserve Credit For Talking

How bad could it have been?

That’s what many were wondering after last week’s press conference on the legitimate threat made by students at Snow Hill Middle School last month.

While details are scant, what we do know is authorities were alerted by the school system of a potential school shooting plot. School officials learned about it when concerned students shared what they were hearing. A police investigation ensued, and the threat was found to be credible. Evidence was found in the homes of two juveniles supporting a planned shooting event at the middle school and confirmed, “the plot had been several months in the making,” according to a press release.

Human nature dictates a need for more information. There are many unsubstantiated rumors circulating in the community about this threat, but it will be weeks or maybe months before we know exactly what the two juveniles intended to do to their classmates, teachers and administrators at the small middle school with students in grades 4-8.

While we long for details, it’s opportune at this point in the investigation to applaud the students who shared their worries with adults. They learned of something concerning and spoke up.

They did exactly what they should have done. They made the adults in charge aware and the investigation was launched. Lives were saved most likely.

At last week’s press conference, the importance of these students relaying what they heard was stressed.

They did exactly what they were supposed to do.

Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said, “A tremendous tragedy was prevented by the actions of the students who had the fortitude and courage to step forward and relay their concerns and fears.”

Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor added, “See something, hear something, say something. It works.

Our standing before you today is evidence of that. We are here first and foremost today to honor the bravery of several young people who prevented what otherwise could have been a tragic event for Snow Hill Middle School and our entire school system.”

The students deserve a tremendous amount of credit for being brave and informing those around them. It was incredibly disturbing to learn of these threats in the small community of Snow Hill, but it would have been horrifying if these plans were carried out. Whether these individuals would have executed these threats to shoot people at the school will never be known. What is certain is the kids who reported what they knew made sure it didn’t happen before it was too late.

We thank them and congratulate them on doing the right thing.

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By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

Using Program Open Space funds to add more sports fields to the Berlin Little League program as well as the neighboring Northern Worcester Athletic Complex is a good land acquisition for the county to explore.

My only problem with it is something is not on the up and up with how this effort is being presented to the Worcester County Commissioners. At last week’s meeting during a review of the county’s Recreation and Parks Department budget, Director Tom Perlozzo said, “The Berlin Lions Club has approached me and said that Wawa and Royal Farms were interested in buying the property, which is a big concern to the Berlin Little League and the Berlin Lions Club. I’m of the opinion that we should pursue acquiring the property and use Program Open Space (grant funding) for that. That is 100% reimbursable.”

While I think Perlozzo is right on the money, the problem is Royal Farms people made it clear last week no such interest has been expressed. In a Facebook comment on last week’s story, “County Asked To Weigh Acquiring Berlin Lions Club Land,” Royal Farms commented, “Royal Farms is not considering putting a location on Berlin Lions Club land. We would never disrupt any community’s recreational facilities. Also, good luck to the Berlin Little League … this season.”

Wawa did not return requests for comment this week.

While there could be some funny business at play to push the county into considering acquiring the property, the end goal is worthwhile. This would certainly not be the first time some misinformation has been used as leverage in a property transaction. Nonetheless, it makes perfect sense for the county to use Program Open Space funds to buy the Lions Club’s 60-acre property, which is directly south of the Little League complex, and add at least two more fields. If the club is intent on selling the parcel, it would be in the best interest of this community for the county to acquire it using open space funding. More athletic fields are needed for recreational sports as well as tournaments.

The Coastal Association of REALTORS® plans to present an online petition to the Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday night. Whether it will have any impact whatsoever is the question.

As of yesterday afternoon, the petition, titled “Say NO to a 20% property tax increase in Berlin,” had been signed by 159 people with a 200-person goal by Monday’s government meeting. While the point is valid, the proposed budget under consideration calls for a 29% property tax increase with a property tax rate of 88 cents per $100 of assessed valuation compared to the current 68 cents.

Early documents for Monday’s meeting confirm the mayor’s proposed 88-cent property tax rate is the latest under consideration.

Either way, the petition, which mirrors this paper’s editorial suggestion from last week, reads, “The Coastal Association of REALTORS® is advocating for small, incremental increases to be implemented over several years in order to address Berlin's budget woes. Berlin property owners, both residents and businesses, have made large investments in the town and they deserve a chance to acclimate to a higher property tax rate.”

The petition goes on to read, “The number of homes sold in Berlin in 2018 compared to 2017 decreased by 3.5%. Between 2015 and 2017, the number of homes sold remained stagnant. The town can't afford to lose prospective home buyers and current residents, who could possibly flood the market with listings if they decide they can no longer afford to live in Berlin.”

Quotable Quotes “Those employees are highly trained.

To put part-timers out there would be ludicrous.”

OCEAN CITY COUNCILMAN MARK PADDACK IN RESPONSE TO A SUGGESTION SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE COULD BE HANDLED BY PART-TIME HELP RATHER THAN RESULTING IN OVERTIME EXPENSES

“If we’re going to continue to provide a world class product, let’s manage our expenses and not play politics. We’re talking about $1.78 a month for a $300,000 home. That just pays the increased cost of doing business.”

OCEAN CITY COUNCILMAN JOHN GEHRIG ON SUPPORTING A CONSTANT TAX RATE FOR FY 2020’S BUDGET

“Saying this is not a tax increase is kind of ridiculous. That $600,000 is going to come from taxpayers. When you say it is just $1.78 a month, that sounds like a sales pitch. That sounds like the old Hoover vacuum cleaner guy making his pitch.”

OCEAN CITY COUNCILMAN TONY DELUCA IN HIS OPPOSITION TO NOT USING THE CONSTANT YIELD TAX RATE IN THE BUDGET

“We have commissions and task forces for everything. Let’s have a task force or a commission on the firefighter-paramedic schedule and let’s have an open dialogue. We are more than willing to do that.”

IAFF 4269 PRESIDENT RYAN WHITTINGTON AFTER A NEW UNION AGREEMENT WAS REACHED

“The events not only benefit the business community, but they bring community to the residents. It’s a chance to see your neighbors.

It really brings the entire community together.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 42 to this publication.)

As I am sure you recall, I spoke at the March 9 OPA Board meeting concerning speeding on Footbridge Trail.

Since then, I have spoken to many neighbors, who also say they have screamed at drivers to slow down and who are more and more upset about this long-term, ongoing problem. Many of them came to me after seeing the articles in the Bayside Gazette and Maryland Coast Dispatch, saying these speeders must be stopped.

Apparently, it isn’t – and never has been – something only I have complained about, as Chief Massey told me.

Today, a neighbor who lives across the street sent me a text message saying there is a man in a white Hyundai who regularly drives up and down Footbridge at 40 mph and faster.

He called the Ocean Pines Police and was asked if he got the license plate number. We also saw this driver, but he was moving way too fast to get the license plate number.

A few hours later, a black SUV went speeding past our houses at a speed far faster than 25 mph.

These are not infrequent or isolated cases. I have been asking for help for five years, but this speeding happens every day and it’s only getting worse.

I appreciate the digital speed sign that was placed on Footbridge for awhile, but it’s gone now. Really, speeders only slowed until they passed that sign. It didn’t stop the problem.

I have a petition in circulation to get the speed limit lowered and am also planning a public gathering. We will be asking you to lower the speed limit to 15 mph and to not allow Footbridge to be used for through traffic any longer.

We would like speed bumps and additional signage.

I have involved Maryland Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Delegates Carl Anderton and Wayne Hartman, the governor’s office and County Commissioner Chip Bertino in an effort to get this problem solved before somebody is killed and to return the quality of life we all deserve to this neighborhood.

As it is, many of us can’t walk or bike on Footbridge any longer and have to drive to Ocean City or to area parks to exercise and walk our dogs.

We shouldn’t have to leave our own homes. That is nonsense. Don’t we have a Constitutional right to peace in our homes and neighborhoods?

It would have been nice to have heard from members of the OPA Board after I spoke on March 9. Mr. Parks did reply to my emails, but I have not heard from anybody else.

Please contact me. It will make me feel that somebody cares and will do something about this.

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In The News Mallards Rebound Quickly From Tough Loss

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team cruised to two decisive wins this week to improve to 6-3 on the season.

After starting the season with a 12 record, including tough losses to Stephen Decatur and Cape Henlopen, the Mallards reeled off three straight wins in impressive fashion to improve to 4-2. The streak included wins over Bennett, MOT Charter and Caesar Rodney.

The mini-win streak ended with a thud last week with an 11-1 loss to Bayside South power Parkside during

which the Mallards did not get on the board until late in the fourth quarter.

However, Worcester quickly rebounded from that debacle with a pair of impressive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference wins late last week.

First, the Mallards beat familiar foe Gunston, 11-6, last Wednesday. The Worcester boys then vented a little frustration on Delmarva Christian with a 19-2 win last Friday. The Mallards led 6-0 after one quarter and 10-0 at the half before pulling away. The Mallards were set to play Delmar at home on Monday, but the game was postponed until April 26 because of storms and high winds on Monday.

Worcester Girls Stay On Major Roll

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team routed old rival Saints Peter and Paul, 22-2, last weekend for their fifth win in six games.

After starting the season with an 02 mark, the Mallards have been taking care of business for the most part.

Worcester won three in a row over Bennett, Salisbury School and Northern before falling to Parkside last Monday on the road.

Last Wednesday, the Mallards routed Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIA) rival Gunston,

18-6. Against Gunston, Worcester jumped out to a big 13-5 lead by halftime and never looked back in the 186 win over the Herons.

Back in action at home last Friday, the Mallards took on old familiar rival Saints Peter and Paul, but the contest didn’t live up to the hype of previous clashes. Worcester rolled to a 15-1 lead by the end of the first half and cruised to the 22-2 win.

In their last two games, the Mallards have outscored their opponents, 40-8. After the Easter break, the Mallards will face always-tough St. Mary’s Ryken at home on April 25, followed by a rematch with Gunston on April 27 on Senior Day at home.

Decatur Girls Drop Two, Fall To 3-4

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team dropped a couple of close games this week to drop to 3-4 on the season.

After starting the season with a 21 work, the Decatur girls had been on a win one, lose one pattern over much of the last two weeks before dropping two close ones to tough Bayside North opponents. After routing Kent County, 17-2, back on April 5, the Seahawks fell to North Caroline, 9-7, on the road in April 8, followed by an 8-6 loss at home to Queen Anne’s last Friday.

When the Decatur girls win, it’s typ-

ically by a large margin including a 158 win over Worcester Prep, an 18-5 win over Saints Peter and Paul and the 11-2 win over Kent County. Each of the Seahawks’ losses this season have been close. The four losses have been decided by just seven goals including a 9-8 loss to Cape Henlopen, a 12-10 loss to Easton, the 9-7 loss to North Caroline and now the 8-6 loss to Queen Anne’s. In short, they have been extremely competitive in every game despite the 3-4 mark.

After the short Easter break, the Decatur girls are back in action against Cambridge-South Dorchester next Wednesday, followed by three straight against Bayside South opponents Wicomico, Bennett and Parkside.

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Decatur’s Austin Airey makes a move from behind against Kent Island during Monday’s game.

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MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – After starting the season a perfect 5-0, Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team has dropped two straight to tough Bayside North opponents in the last week to fall to 5-2.

The Seahawks opened the season with five straight wins including a 5-4 win over crosstown rival Worcester Prep in the opener. The Decatur boys stayed on a big roll through the early part of the season with three straight against Bayside North opponents including a 6-5 win over Easton, a 17-2 rout of Kent County and an 11-7 win over North Caroline last Wednesday.

That bill finally came due last Friday with a road game against Queen Anne’s. The Seahawks did open the game with a quick 1-0 lead, but the Lions scored the next three to end the first quarter with a 3-1 lead. After a Queen Anne’s goal made it 4-1, Decatur’s Chase Porter got his team back on the board to cut the lead to 42 about half way through the second quarter.

That was the last Decatur goal for a span of about 15 minutes through

the rest of the second quarter and into the third. Queen Anne’s went on a 50 run to close out the second quarter and took a 7-2 lead into the half.

The Lions continued to build the lead through the third quarter, extending it to a game-high eight goals at 113 before Porter ended the Decatur drought and pulled his team to within seven at 11-4 with about five minutes remaining in the third.

The Seahawks did not quit, as has been their reputation this season, and chipped away at the lead with two goals by Jack Remmel and two more

by Porter, but the damage had been done and Queen Anne’s hung on for the 12-7 win. Porter finished with four goals and an assist, while Remmel added two.

Back in action on a windswept field at home on Monday against old nemesis Kent Island, the Decatur boys fell, 9-5, in a tight, well-played game. The Seahawks did get on the board early in the first quarter, but eventually fell to the Buccaneers.

With the loss, the Seahawks dropped to 5-2 on the season. Decatur will compete in an Easter holiday tournament with Old Mill and North County this weekend.

Decatur’s Eric Gwin looks for an opening against the Kent Island defense during the first quarter of Monday’s game against the Buccaneers. Photo by Shawn Sopoer

Seahawks Beat Nandua, Improve To 6-2

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team responded to a narrow 3-2 loss to county rival Snow Hill last week with a resounding 11-5 win over visiting Nandua.

The Seahawks had been on a roll over the last week with a 13-3 win over Parkside, followed by a 12-0 win over another Bayside South rival in Wicomico.

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ended last Thursday with a 3-2 loss to Worcester County rival Snow Hill.

The very next day, the Seahawks beat visiting Nandua, 11-5, to get back in the win column.

With the win, Decatur improved to 6-2 on the season. The Seahawks were set to host Pocomoke on Monday, but the game was postponed because of inclement weather.

That game was moved to Thursday and played too late to be included in this edition. Decatur is back in action next Tuesday on the road at Crisfield.

Decatur Splits Two With Eagles, Warriors

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team beat Nandua, 11-6, last Friday at home to improve to 7-2 on the season.

The Seahawks had jumped out to an early 6-1 record, their only loss coming to Colonel Richardson on April 1.

Last week, Decatur beat Parkside, 10-4, and Wicomico, 16-1, before falling to county rival Snow Hill, 5-3, on the road last Thursday.

The Seahawks quickly put that loss in the rear-view mirror with an 11-6 win over Nandua at home last Friday.

Lexi Black collected three hits including a home run, while Brooklyn Pugner also had two hits including a home run.

The Seahawks’ momentum was then stalled by a couple of weather-related cancellations against Kent Island last Saturday and Pocomoke on Monday.

Decatur faces Crisfield on the road next Tuesday and Washington at home next Wednesday.

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etting text messages from my kids has been a recent adjustment.

Although only 19 months apart in age, my boys are as different as they come with their mannerisms, personalities and approach to life. How they send text messages is yet another example of how different these boys are at this age.

While Beckett’s texts are short and to the point, Carson’s are long and random. For what it’s worth, neither kid has a phone yet. They are using their iPad messaging capabilities.

Beckett’s texts usually are requesting something. One I got this week when I ran out to run an early-morning errand was, “please bring me a vanilla milkshake with whipped cream and no cherry.” I wrote back, “it’s 8 a.m.”

He responded, “McDonalds is open.”

He was right, but I resisted.

On another occasion, Beckett texted me, “I need a new iPad, it’s been glitchy for months.” I wrote back, “Christmas is coming up.” He wrote back, “yeah in eight months.” When I didn’t respond right away, he opted for sending a recorded voice message outlining the reasons why he prefers vanilla over chocolate milkshakes.

Unlike his big brother who keeps his texts short, demanding and pointed, Carson sends a barrage of random stuff.

For example, he texted me after school one day this week asking, “How many steps do you have? I have 10,031.” I wrote back, “9,034, see you soon.” He then sent me a flurry of messages containing dozens of GIF images he found on his iPad, ranging from a diaper-clad baby shaking his bottom, a gaggle of geese chasing Donald Duck and Steve Harvey’s “oh, you crazy” to meatballs jumping noodles like a jump rope, Shaquille O’Neal blocking a little

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child’s shot and Garfield falling face first into a poop emoji.

While different, they both have been keeping me entertained. t never ceases to amaze me what gets and retains their attention and what does not.

On Wednesday afternoon, there was a rocket launch from Wallops. It was all I could do to get Carson to stop playing basketball for a few minutes to watch it soar across the sky. I eventually insisted he leave the ball behind and come with me to the backyard to watch it.

To prove a point, he said he could not see it repeatedly. Though he has some vision issues, I found it hard to believe he could not see the white condensation trails following a red fiery ball blasting across the sky.

An hour later, while playing a board game, the dice rolled on the floor and I couldn’t find it immediately. Carson found it with ease in short order in a nearby corner. His vision appears to be selective.

In Beckett’s case, the horses on Assateague are a yawner to him these days. However, he’s fascinated by watching some dude across the country play a video game on YouTube.

When I asked him if I had this right – he would rather watch a stranger play a video game online than look at horses playing in the marsh – he accused me of trying to stop him from improving and getting better at something in life. He has a flare for the dramatic for sure.

As I turned my attention to Carson in the backseat to point out the horses, he glanced out the windows and hunched his shoulders. He couldn’t see them, despite them being about 20 feet from us. He did, however, find a quarter on the floor of my truck.

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ne of the best things about Facebook to me these days is the “Memories.”

It’s like a virtual photo album that reminds us of times gone by.

Over the last couple weeks, since Easter falls at various times in the calendar each year, both Pam and I have been getting memories of past Easters with family. It’s always great to see how much the kids have grown over the years.

I have especially enjoyed the various outfits the kids have worn for Easter. These memories typically feature albums with morning photos when the boys look especially snazzy with everything in place and where it should be and then later quite the opposite, looking disheveled after a long day of chocolate, ham and running around.

Some other memories over the past week have included Easter egg hunts with grandparents who have since passed away or are handicapped now from unfortunate health circumstances; past Easter morning baskets, which seemingly grow each year; church presentations, which are always funny; some adorable suits the kids have donned for the occasion; epic egg dyeing fails captured on camera; videos of the boys clumsily finding eggs in our backyard as toddlers; and lots of chocolate-covered faces from some gluttony.

There are certainly lots of negatives with Facebook, but the daily memories feature is one to cherish.

I’ve even found myself posting photos just so I can be reminded of them years from now.

(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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News In Photos

Amanda Brumfield, treasurer of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, and Freddy Mitchell, chairman of the club’s scholarship committee, congratulate $1,000 scholarship recipient Brandy Nelson, a nursing major at Wor-Wic Community College, as Jessica Hales, director of development at Wor-Wic, looks on. The Rotary Club provides scholarship funds to Wor-Wic each year for a student from Wicomico County who exemplifies the principles of the organization.

The Ocean Pines Garden Club sponsored its annual Arbor Day Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony on April 11 at Pintail Park in Ocean Pines by planting a weeping willow in memory of loved ones who passed away during 2018. Pictured, from left, areWorcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, OPA Board of Directors President Doug Parks, OPGC President Linda Baker and Arbor Day chairperson Ann Shockley.

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At the April 10 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City in the Ocean Pines Community Center, the guest speaker was Mary Beth Gardner, physical therapist from the local FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center in the Pavilions on Route 589. Above, Ed Weeks and Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett, present Gardner with the traditional Kiwanis Pen for guest speakers.

Melody Clarke, senior regional coordinator for Heritage Action for America, was the guest speaker at the Republican Women of Worcester County's March 28 luncheon meeting at the Dunes Manor Hotel. Clarke, right, is pictured with Beth Rodier, president of RWWC.

Whenever the Blood Bank of DelMarVa holds a blood drive in Ocean Pines, the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City mans the canteen where donors are provided with snacks and drinks to consume before leaving. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanians Suzanne Foley and Kitty Wrench providing to donors.

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Happy 13th Anniversary to Micky Fins, which hosted a celebration last weekend. I also stopped in to the Lyme Awareness benefit at the Greene Turtle West and the Stomp Out Child Abuse Hoedown at Dry Dock 28 in support of Worcester Youth & Family Counseling and Pirate Joe Kendall.

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In Places

Dry Dock 28: WYFC Board of Directors’ Karen Bush, WYFC Director Steve Taylor and CASA’s Suzy Taylor

Micky Fins: Meghan Cummings and Lauren Barrett

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Horoscopes

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You're doing better on the flexibility issue, but you still need to loosen up a bit to show you can be less judgmental and more understanding about certain sensitive matters.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your personal aspect continues to dominate this week. But try to make time to deal with important careerlinked matters as well. A change of plans might occur by the weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Excuses are not really needed for much of the confusion occurring this week.

However, explanations from all parties could help in working things out to everyone's satisfaction.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): That surprising (but pleasant) recent turn of events continues to develop positive aspects. But be prepared for a bit of a jolt on another issue that needs attention.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Creating a fuss might bring you that attention you want. But are you prepared for all the explaining you'd have to do? Better to use more subtle ways to make your bid.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): With education continuing to be a strong factor this week, this could be the time to start learning some new skills that can later be applied to a bid for a potential career move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): You might do well to reconsider some of your current time priorities before you get so deeply involved in one project that you neglect meeting a deadline on another.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): With an important decision looming, you need to be careful about the information you're getting. Half-truths are essentially useless. Get the full story before you act.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Find out what everyone's role is expected to be before accepting that workplace proposal. Getting all the facts now could prevent serious problems later on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): A flexible position on a workplace matter could be the best course to follow during the next several days. A personal issue also benefits from an open-minded approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Involving too many people in your workplace problem can backfire. Remember: Allegiances can shift. Ask trusted colleagues for advice, but don't ask them to take sides.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Before submitting your suggestions, take more time to sharpen the points you want to make. The clearer the presentation, the more chance it has to get through when submitted.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your clear sense of who you are gives you confidence when you need to tackle difficult situations. Š 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bike Rodeo Held:

Worcester Preparatory School physical education teacher Jon Adkins and Ocean City Police Cpl. Joe Bushnell organized a Bike Rodeo where they conducted classroom sessions and an outdoor obstacle course for grades one and four to learn bike safety and maintenance. Above, Bushnell is pictured with first-graders. Below left, fourth grader Chloe Antonov clears the limbo bar while following direction from parent volunteer Christopher Ray. At right, fourthgrader Kyler Phillips skillfully rides his bike in a straight line. Below right, Bushenll and volunteer Jimmy Corron is pictured with fourth-graders Bella Fernley, Luke Pitarra and Lily Dixon.

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Art Memories

Kathy Huyett's pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School recently drew underwater pictures for their 2019 Art to Remember project.

Art to Remember is a school fundraising program where students create colorful masterpieces and then their families can order different keepsakes customized with their child's artwork.

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Coldwell Banker Regional VP Chris Mitchell, 131st Street Operations Manager Eva HitchensStephens, Marketing Manager Laura Powell and GM Bill Ritz were excited for the ribbon cutting of the new office.

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Couples can tie the knot in Delaware State Parks with the help of Will Frank and Martina Adams at the OC Bridal Show put on by Rox Beach Weddings.

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Making sure brides will look their best on the big day were Peninsula Plastic Surgery’s Courtney Riggin, Emily Ash and Kerri Holloway at the 2019 OC Bridal Show.

Looking for a few good men (and women) to join their team at the 34th Annual OC Job Fair were Lt. Bob Wagner (Ret.) and Lt. Mike Stone of the OC Beach Patrol.

the Bonfire’s Rick Weber and Donna Leiner interviewed potential new employees during the 34th Annual OC Job Fair.

Celebrating the grand opening of their new office on 131st Street were Coldwell Banker Rental Agents Lynn Patterson and Judy Jameson at the ribbon cutting event.

Representing Matt Ortt Companies and its various entities around town at this year’s OC Job Fair were Jason Meisner and thomas Steele.

Seacrets was the scene for the 16th production of the OC Bridal Show with Julie Cyburt and Rachel Spicer showing off the venue.

Hoping to fill their open summer positions while participating in the OC Job Fair were Andrew Dolle and Amy Blewitt of Dolle’s Candyland.

Dry 85 and Red Red Wine Bar’s Lisa Bolter and Megan Ramos sampled appetizers at the OC Bridal Show to highlight the restaurants’ catering services.

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SALISBURY – Dr. Charles “Chuck” Wight was inaugurated as Salisbury University’s ninth president on Wednesday, April 10, during a festive ceremony including state officials, student and faculty performers, and SU shared governance representatives.

For the first time, Wight officially outlined his priorities for the University – ensuring educational accessibility and affordability, building on SU’s culture of diversity and inclusion, being a steward of financial resources and the environment, and furthering mutually positive community relationships – all

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with the ultimate goal of providing students with the greatest opportunities for success.

Expounding on the first priority, he said, “We need to make certain that money is never an insurmountable barrier to a college education. We need to create this opportunity for every student who is willing to commit to a plan of study, work hard and succeed.”

Discussing his second initiative, Wight referenced the recent opening of SU’s Center for Equity, Justice and Inclusion, adding, “No university can fulfill its true potential for educational

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excellence unless it embraces the idea radio resources from both campuses to that the best learning occurs when we create a Delmarva Public Media partgather people together from different nership and envisioning a plan to rebackgrounds, different experiences, cruit, train and retain highly skilled different cultures, different races, dif- health care professionals in the region.

“These initiatives will help our stuferent religions and different nationalities to have respectful conversations.” dents to be even more successful, On stewardship, Wight noted the which is the core mission of this Uniinitiative would include using tuition, versity,” he said. taxpayer and donor funds responsibly, Bestowing Wight with SU’s Presidenas well as serving as an envitial Medallion, University System of ronmental leader.

Maryland (USM) Chancellor Robert Caret charged him with “In many ways, the Eastern broadening the University’s vision Shore is ground zero for the and horizons; continuing to strenadverse consequences of livgthen its academic programs and ing beyond the means of the community ties; being an advocate Earth,” he said. “It is therefore our responsibility not only to DR. CHARLES for its students; valuing the contriWIGHT butions of students, faculty, staff teach our students about environmental sustainable practices, but to and alumni; being a force for unity and model those practices as an institution.” diversity; and upholding its history and Speaking on community partner- traditions. ships, Wight lauded SU’s connections Since taking the helm at SU last with local governments and organiza- July, Wight has made progress in tions including the City of Salisbury, Sal- many of these areas, the chancellor isbury Area Chamber of Commerce, said. In the past nine months, the UniGreater Salisbury Committee and Com- versity has expanded its presence in munity Foundation of the Eastern Shore. downtown Salisbury and supported He also said SU will participate in the two new student-led initiatives to asMaryland Governor’s Office’s “Day to sist those on campus: a Career CloServe” initiative by granting employees set, from which students may borrow four hours of paid leave to engage in professional clothing for job intercommunity service projects next fall. views, and the “Food for the Flock” He also spotlighted two efforts being food pantry for students in need.

Other state education leaders, inexplored with the University of MarySEE NEXT PAGE land Eastern Shore: combining public

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BERLIN – The Town of Berlin is excited to announce new partnerships with the Kiwanis Club, Comcast and the Department of Natural Resources for Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 27, starting at 8:30 a.m.

For more than a decade, volunteers have dedicated a few hours on an April Saturday to help give Berlin’s parks and neighborhoods a spring cleaning. Individuals and teams are needed to help with planting, weeding, raking, mulching and whatever else needs attention. This is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours.

There will be several new activities on Clean-Up Day this year. Comcast will be working with the Parks Commission to incorporate Comcast Cares Day into the annual clean-up. The Department of Natural Resources will sponsor a Backyard Buffer tree giveaway. There will also be plantings of pollinator gardens and tours of Berlin Falls Park.

Volunteers can sign up ahead of time at www.comcastinthecommunity.com or at one of the town parks on April 27. Free T-shirts will be provided as supplies last.

During the Backyard Buffer tree giveaway, bundles of trees will be available on a first-come-first-served basis to any Worcester County landowner. Those living near streams, creeks or ditches especially are en-

couraged to plant. Pre-register by April 26 by emailing Mary Bohlen at mbohlen@berlinmd.gov or call 410-6414314 to reserve your bundle.

The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee will be planting pollinator gardens at Berlin Falls Park and will offer information and tours about the park.

Free lunch for all volunteers will be provided by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City at Henry Park starting at 11:30 a.m.

The main clean-up areas are Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street and Henry Park on Flower Street as well as Berlin Falls Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Some supplies will be available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows are always needed.

Clean-up of Hudson Branch will also be needed. Heavy clothes and boots are recommended. For general park clean-up, sign up at any of the parks starting at 8:30 a.m. The Hudson Branch sign-up is at Henry Park.

Residents and business owners can also choose to spend their time anywhere they feel needs attention.

Trash pickup will be available. Items for pickup will need to be placed in one location at the clean-up area and the town crews can collect everything following the event.

FROM PAGE 14B cluding USM Student Regent Langston Frazier of UMES, joined the chancellor at the ceremony, led by Dr. Karen Olmstead, SU provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.

Two USM Board of Regents members – Assistant Secretary Robert Rauch and D’Ana Johnson, who chaired the search for SU’s new president – also lauded Wight’s leadership.

“Chuck is the right leader at the right time for Salisbury,” said Rauch.

“He brings insightful and energetic leadership and has an unfaltering commitment to the students he

serves. His vision for excellence and his commitment to this institution will serve SU and the USM extremely well.”

Wight comes to SU after serving as president from 2013-2018 at Weber State University, a public regional campus in Utah with some 28,000 students.

“This institution is in great shape,” he said. “It is highly ranked, and it’s on all the best value lists. The faculty and staff are highly dedicated, the students are highly successful, and the campus is spectacular. … Thank you for placing your trust in me as its president.”

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Pictured, from left, are Jim Thomas, board chair, CFES; Greg Shockley, Board member, Worcester County Education Foundation; Susan Purnell, chair, Wicomico County Education Foundation; Tom Davis, assistant superintendent, Somerset County Public Schools; and Erica Joseph, president, CFES. Submitted Photo

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SALISBURY –The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) recently unveiled its Spark Campaign in honor of the foundation’s 35th anniversary. The campaign aims to provide more than $210,000 in combined funding for the three education foundations serving the Lower Eastern Shore.

The Wicomico County Education Foundation, Worcester County Education Foundation and Somerset County Public Schools will be the beneficiaries of this anniversary initiative.

“The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has a long history of philanthropic leadership with an impact that is felt throughout our region,” said CFES President Erica Joseph.

“We are continuing this tradition in our 35th anniversary year as a way to celebrate investing in the future of our community – our kids!”

From April 4 to Oct.15, the participating education foundations will each raise at least $35,000. The CFES will then provide up to $35,000 for each education foundation in a 1:1 match.

The goal is for the education foundations to raise a combined $105,000 matched by an additional $105,000 from the CFES for a total of $210,000 for shore education needs.

“The Spark Campaign is a unique and welcomed opportunity for Somerset County that will benefit our communities for years to come” said John Gaddis, superintendent of Somerset County Public Schools. “By uniting together with the Community Foundation, the three county education systems can do more for our students.”

The education foundations will each be empowered to use their funds to best meet the needs of local students. Programs facilitated by the Spark Campaign will help ensure that students not only have high quality facilities, teachers, and curricula, but also the resources to nurture creativity, aid students in times of struggle, encourage them to strive for personal success, and allow them to thrive in the classroom and the community.

“Our students are the heart of our community, and we are working hard to give them the tools they need to be successful. The Spark Campaign highlights education as an allied community priority,” said Ray Thompson, chair of the Worcester County Education Foundation.

“Education is a partnership that is enhanced when we can all come together,” says Susan Purnell, chair of the Wicomico County Education Foundation. “The Community Foundation’s Spark Campaign is our opportunity to double the impact of every dollar.”

Donors can give to a specific education foundation of their choosing or have their gift equally distributed between the three counties. To learn more about the Spark Campaign, visit CFES.org/SPARK.

Hospital ICU Donates To Program

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Pictured, front from left, are Worcester County Youth and Family Services Executive Director Steve Taylor, Anne Watson-Waples, Worcester County Youth and Family Services representative Lauren Davis, Crystal Banks, Robin Jarvis-Ganong and Tracey Millineux; and, back, Scott Rose, Sara Hoffman, Karen Christmas, Jenn Chisley, Laura Kreiger, Kim Iacona, Nicole Morris, Christina Brown and Ariel Mason.

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BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Intensive Care Unit staff collected 200 pajamas and 220 books to donate to the area’s local chapter of Pajama Program in March.

The Pajama Program aims to offer at-risk children a pair of pajamas and a book to read before bedtime, in hopes of ensuring every child gets the good night’s sleep they need. The ICU at Atlantic General Hospital worked together to collect 200 pajamas and 220 books to donate to the Pajama Program’s local partner, Worcester Youth and Family Services.

“Your love and support mean so much to the children we serve – especially at bedtime when they are at their most vulnerable,” wrote Jamie Dyce, executive director of Pajama Program.

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Who’s Where When Chris Button/Side Project DJ Jeremy Sundays: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m.

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OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Harborside: Sundays & Thursdays

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SMITTY MCGEE’S 302-436-4716 37234 Lighthouse Rd., West Fenwick Ireland, DE Thursdays & Fridays: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th St.& Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 19: John McNutt Band, 5 p.m., Element K, 9 p.m., DJ Tuff, 9 p.m., Shake 3X, 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 20: Full Circle, 5 p.m., Flowers For Taco, 9 p.m., Stellar Mojo, 10 p.m., 2 DJs Thursday, April 25: Full Circle Duo, 5 p.m.

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Students Add Items To Time Capsule On 150th Anniversary

April 19, 2019

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

NEWARK – Students representing all 14 schools in Worcester County gathered on Tuesday to place artifacts into a 150th anniversary time capsule.

Prior to this week’s school board meeting, one student from each of the public schools in Worcester County presented their items for a time capsule commemorating the school system’s 150th anniversary.

“As all of you know, we are celebrating 150 years of our school system and we’ve been doing a number of things this year, some small and some large …,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said. “But today we are going to celebrate our 150th anniversary by having a time capsule that will be placed in the lobby of our school system [building].”

Contributing to the time capsule were principals and students representing each of the county’s public schools.

While some of the items, including yearbooks and photographs, represented the school body and administration, others paid homage to a school’s history or programs.

Stephen Decatur High School student Kevin Beck, for example, presented the school board with an engraved piece of the school’s original bleachers, while Snow Hill High School Principal Kim Purvis contributed a band hat.

“We have a Snow Hill High School band hat that they used for the last 30 years,” she said, “and thankfully, with our school board and county commissioners, we were able to get new uniforms, so we won’t need this.”

Other items placed into the time capsule included a history on Buckingham Elementary School, a book representing Berlin Intermediate School’s “One School, One Book” program and a letter from the superintendent, to name a few.

“At the time this is opened, I will be 109,” Taylor joked. “If I’m still here, it would be great if someone could read it to me.”

Officials said the capsule, topped with a school system’s 150th anniversary logo, will remain in the lobby of the school system’s administrative building until the 200th anniversary celebration.

“It is my hope that some of the students that have placed items in here will be here in 50 years to celebrate,” Taylor said.

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Amazing ocean views from lovely 3-level 2BR/2BA in one of most sought-after buildings in OC. Two large, direct ocean front balconies (living room and mbr), with enhanced privacy provided by upgraded side panels. Close to amusements, entertainment, dining. Outdoor pool, security. $415,000

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Large ocean front master bedroom with master bath, large picture window, and slider to balcony. Storm shutters on balcony and picture window. Large storage and laundry room. Building recently completed exterior paint and rail replacement. Low condo fees. Great north OC location close to restaurants and entertainment. $360,000

Experience small town living in this adorable single family home within walking distance of downtown! 4BR/2BA. Recently upgraded, new paint, flooring, baths and kitchen updated. 2 outbuildings, shop and storage. Window treatments included. Private outdoor pool. $285,000

Enjoy one level living close to Berlin and beaches in this 3BR/2BA home in private community. Ready to move in! Fully furnished! Large back deck! Many upgrades including new Lennox heat a/c unit, hardwood floors in living room and dining room.

Walking distance to community pool. $289,900

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Located between Don's Seafood and Monumental Insurance. Ready to build. Traffic consists of approximately 20,000 cars per day. Public sewer available. Highway crossover in front of lot. $149,000

SHOWELL

Large 3.8 acre commercial lot on corner of Old Worcester Highway and Pitts Road. Old location of Tony's General Store. Zoned C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. Great place to locate your contracting business. Main structure in need of extensive repairs. 2 car garage in rear. Sold as-is. $123,000

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Beautiful townhome in convenient West OC location. Open floor plan living area on midlevel. 3BR/3.5BA. Bonus living area on first level with full bath can be used as additional sleeping area or play room. Pool and community fitness area. Great rental potential. $345,000

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Open newer kitchen design, large living room with slider to private balcony, southern exposure. Fully furnished. Cable included in condo fee. $137,755

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Zoned C-2 with 430’ of road frontage. Former location of the Shore Drive-in. Owner will finance. $900,000

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Already surveyed. Close to schools and convenient location to beaches. Owner has real estate license. $20,000

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5.48 acres right on 14th fairway and green overlooking large pond on championship golf course.

Already surveyed and delineated. Sewer available.

Can be sub-divided. Zoned R-2 for homes or townhouses. Reduced for a limited time only. Owner wants to invest in another opportunity. $50,000

CAPTAIN’S COVE

Large waterview lot on corner of Starboard Street and High Seas Drive with water views of bay and red hills. Water and sewer available.

Community includes free golf, 2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, tennis courts and much more. $15,000

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Live right on the Great Hope Golf Course.

Nice 1,456sf 3BR/2BA rancher in great condition built 2004 on 9.38 acres with 300’ of golf course frontage. Peaceful country living, beautiful location, no city taxes. Adjoining 4.38 wooded acres also available. $199,900

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Beautiful, peaceful waterfront living. 37.5 acres on scenic Pocomoke River. 485’ long pier.

2 boat slips with over 3’-6’ deep water. 2 home sites. One has septic, well, shop in place.

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Ocean Pines Plans Special Weekend Of Easter Activities

April 19, 2019

BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks and Aquatics departments invite the community to celebrate Easter this weekend.

At the Egg-stravaganza Dive and Pool Party, dozens of young divers and snorkelers ages 11 and under will get a chance to fish out brightly colored eggs from the indoor heated pool on Friday, April 19, from 5:30-8 p.m.

Swimmers will be divided into different age groups to ensure everyone has a chance to collect eggs. The cost of the special event is $6 per swimmer and $3 for non-swimmers. Children under age 6 must have an adult in the water with them.

“Then gear up for the most-talkedabout Easter celebration on the shore,” said Denise Sawyer, marketing and public relations director for the Ocean Pines Association. “On April 20, families will be able to scout the field for lots of colorful eggs at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines.”

The Easter/Spring Celebration will include egg hunts, carnival games, moon bounces, face painting, pony rides, arts and crafts, an Easter bonnet parade and much more.

Easter egg hunts will be held during the event for children up to age 10 as follows: 11:30 a.m. for ages 1-3, noon for ages 4-6, and 1 p.m. for ages 7-10.

The Easter bonnet parade and contest, which is open to children and adults, will begin at 12:30 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines and Ocean City will be selling hot dogs, snacks, and drinks. Photo opportunities with the Easter bunny will also be available at the event.

Additionally, Sawyer said, “Adults are encouraged to hop and shop at our popular Farmers and Artisans Market on April 20 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.”

The Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market, which operates every Saturday at White Horse Park, will be open for Easter festivities in conjunction with the celebration.

Vendors will be selling a variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, floral arrangements, eggs, seafood, meat, pet treats, bath products and more.

Volunteers and candy donations are needed for the Easter/Spring Celebration. Please contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 if you are interested in helping, or if you have questions about the event.

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BERLIN – The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Spring Celebration on April 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Main Street will be closed for games, crafts and other activities sponsored by a variety of nonprofits and businesses in the area.

Schedule of events start with a pancake breakfast with Peter Rabbit hosted by Rayne’s Reef. Seating is available at 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Cost is $6 for children and $8 for adults. Cash only.

Reservations required by calling 410-641-4775.

After breakfast, attendees can then hop down to the corner of Washington and West streets for an egg hunt at 1 p.m.

Following the egg hunt at 3 p.m., the madhatter parade will start at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. Craft your own hat at home and show it off for the judges as you walk down Main Street. There will be four categories – Berlin Green (out of recycled material), Most Outrageous, Most Original and Cutest. Participants should arrive 15 minutes ahead of time for registration.

Other activities include a moon bounce, face painting, cupcake walk, crafts, games, chalk and bubbles.

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FENWICK ISLAND – Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on an ordinance amendment that sets the allowable height for elevator shafts on the roofs of commercial buildings.

On May 3, the town of Fenwick Island will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment that would allow an elevator shaft to extend 4.5 feet in height above the principal maximum building height in the commercial zone.

The Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee was initially tasked with reviewing the town’s commercial height regulations after the Fenwick Island Board of Adjustment – a group of five property owners who hear appeals covering the interpretation or administration of the town’s zoning code – gave the developer of the Sands Motel a variance that would allow the building’s elevator shaft to exceed the town’s height limit.

And in January, the town council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance amendment that would allow elevator shafts on any commercial building to extend beyond the height by no more than 4.5 feet.

Last month, however, the committee agreed to reexamine the ordinance amendment after realizing the wording would have unintended consequences for owners with roof height well below the height limit.

“If they want to put a deck on top, with an elevator going to that deck, they should be able to do that,” Town Manager Terry Tieman said at the time.

At a meeting of the charter and ordinance committee last Friday, committee chair Bill Weistling said the ordinance amendment had since been reviewed by the town solicitor.

“We sent this to our town attorney,” he said. “This is the wording she came up with, ‘4.5 feet in height above the principal maximum building height permitted by the zoning regulations.’ ” Weistling said the language clarifies the town’s position on the height of elevator shafts in the commercial zone.

“If the principal height of the building is 30 feet, they are allowed 34.5 feet,” he said. “If the height is 32 feet, they are allowed 4.5 feet [above]. It was difficult to get the proper language for it, but I think this covers it clearly.”

After the public hearing next month, the ordinance amendment will go before the town council for a second reading.

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Every Monday: TOPS Meeting

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

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

Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting

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

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

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting

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

Third Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group

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

Every Wednesday Through April 17 Lenten Bible Study

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

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

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

5:30-9 p.m. Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. $5 donation per person to benefit veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.-com or http://delmarvahanddancing.com. 410-208-1151.

Second Wednesday: Polish American Club Of Delmarva Meeting

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

Second Thursday: Ocean Pines Garden Club

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

April 19, April 21: Easter Activities

April 19: Noon-3 p.m., Good Friday Service and Prayer Vigil; April 21: Easter Sunday Services at 8 a.m. (informal/traditional), 9:15 a.m. (contemporary worship, child care provided), 10:30 a.m. (formal, child care provided). Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin. 410-641-5433 or CCAOP.org.

April 19: Good Friday Centers Of The Cross

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy. (corner of Route 611 and Snug Harbor Road), Berlin. Centers include intercessory prayers, personal reflections. Come when you wish and stay as long as you wish. All welcome. 410-641-2186.

April 19: Maryland Child Identification Program

10 a.m.-1 p.m. As part of Berlin’s Spring Celebration, Evergreen Lodge No. 153 of Berlin will offer this program in its building located ata 109 N. Main St. When a child participates in the program, all vital statistics are recorded. The child is photographed and digital fingerprints are taken. Additionally, a video recording of the child speaking is made. To schedule this free service for your community organization or civic group, contact 410-726-3269 or email giones21811@verizon.net.

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

Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo

11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. New Hope United Methodist Church, 7338 New Hope Rd., Willards. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert, coffee. Cost: Adults/$13. Carry-outs available. 410543-8244 or 443-235-0251.

Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry

3-7 p.m. American Legion Post 123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd. (next To Rite Aid), Berlin. $8. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara sauce, salad, dinner roll. Public welcome.

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

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

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

First Saturday Of Month: Writers Group

April 20: ShoreMixx Band And Spaghetti Dinner

April 21: Easter Outdoor Sunrise Service

6:30 a.m. Assateague State Park, 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Berlin. Bring lawn chairs, dress warmly. Easter breakfast immediately after at Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy. (corner of Route 611 and Snug Harbor

Road), Donations requested. Easter worship at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. 410-641-2186.

April 21: Ocean Pines Community Easter Sunrise Service

6 a.m. Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Seating will be provided. If inclement weather, service will be held at Showell Elementary School. A 9 a.m. service will be held at the School. 410-641-6000.

April 23-24-25: Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course

Ocean Pines Branch library. Maryland Safe Boating Certificate required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972, awarded after successful completion of the course, which includes piloting in local waters, tying nauticalknots, foul weather tactics, legal issues, common marine maintenance. $15 for all three evenings. Register: 410-935-4807 or email cgauxoc@gmail.com.

April 25: Republican Women Of Worcester County April Luncheon Meeting

Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting begins at 11 a.m.

Mad Fish Bar & Grill Restaurant, 12817 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City. Luncheon theme is “Welcome Home Legislators.” Speakers: Maryland State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Maryland Delegate Wayne Hargman and Maryland Delegate Charles Otto, who will give an overview of the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will speak on local issues. Cost of luncheon: $20. Reservations/information: annlutz60@gmail.com or 410-208-9767. Reservation cutoff is April 19.

April 26: Town Of Ocean City Arbor Day Celebration

9:30 a.m. Ocean City Elementary School, West Ocean City. American Legion Color Guard will open the ceremonies. Second-grade children will perform skits, songs and poems. A beautiful tree will be planted to commemorate the event. Ocean City Police Department Mounted and K-9 Patrols will entertain the children after planting of the tree. Light refreshments will be served. 410-289-7060..

April 26-28: Assateague Nature Photography Workshop

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

April 27: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet

April 19, 2019 7-10 a.m. Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Rd., Whaleyville. Cost: $8/adult; $4/child. Includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit, assorted beverages.

410-726-0603.

April 27: Church Rummage Sale

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1201 Philadelphia Ave.

April 27: Gospel Sing And Dinner

4-6 p.m. Powellville UM Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Rd., Powellville. Crab cake or barbecue pork platters served with macaroni and cheese, green beans, drink, dessert. Eat in or carry out. Gospel music by Danny Travers in the sanctuary at 6 p.m.

443-880-8804.

April 27: 18th Annual Kennedy-King Dinner

Reception: 5:30 p.m.; dinner: 6:30 p.m. In support of the Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County (DCCWC). Atlantic Hotel, Berlin. Keynote speaker: Democratic State Party Chair Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. Tickets still available: $75.

410-600-0552 for reservations.

April 28: Italian Dinner

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

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

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

“Creating Awareness Of Resources For Every Senior In Sussex County” conference set for May 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Crossroad Community Church, Georgetown, Del. Keynote speaker: Patricia W. Griffin, Master, Delaware Court of Chancery. Includes lunch and door prizes, vendors. All are invited to learn how to ensure that final wishes are carried out. Register: 302-396-9518 or http://bit.ly/2019caresconference.

May 3-4: Gigantic Yard Sale And Bake Sale

8 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, 33384 Mackenzie Way (off Plantation Road), Lewes, Del. Look for the gold dome. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s Church. 302-436-4029.

May 3-4: Yard, Bake, Book Sale, Silent Auction

7 a.m.-2 p.m. both days. Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Rd., Berlin, just off Route 589 across from Gum Point Road. Breakfast and lunch available. 571-250-2010, office; 571-328-3878, cell.

May 9: AARP Meeting

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

May 11: Inside/Outside Yard And Bake Sale

6 a.m.-until. Berlin American Legion Auxiliary, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. Weather permitting in-

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side/outside. Table rentals available. Limited, so call eary. $15/each. 443-235-4866 or Legion Post at 410-641-3760.

My 11: Worcester County Garden Club Plant Auction And Sale

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Covered pavilion at Sturgis Park, River Street, Snow Hill. Auction begins at 11 a.m.

Annuals, perennials, gift baskets and more. Bring a chair and a friend. 443-235-9313.

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

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

May 15: Local Ocean Pines Chapter AK Of P.E.O. Italian Buffet Fundraiser

5:30-8:30 p.m. Ocean Pines Yacht Club. All proceeds benefit educational projects for women. Menu will feature antipasto and cheese board, Caesar salad, custom pasta bowls, grilled chicken, sausage with peppers and onions, meatballs, fresh vegetables, pasta, garlic bread, tiramisu and beverages.

Cost: $40. Includes a silenet auction, gift baskets, mystery wines, gift card boxes. 410-201-2508. To attend, respond by May 4. Checks made out to PEO, Chapter AK, mail to Marian Bickerstsaff, 29 Wood Duck Dr., Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.

May 19: Crab Cake Platter

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, Main Street, Bishopville. Must preorder. Only 100 platters available. One crab cake on a roll, cole slaw, baked beans, water or soda. Call or text: 443-880-6966.

May 25: Artisans Fair Craft Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Route 26, Ocean View, Del. Artisans will exhibit both indoors and outdoos, showing textiles, metal work, fine art, glass, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodworking and sculpture. An outside farmers market will offer a variety of produce and specialty foods from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Other attractions include a raffle auction of artisans’ work, silent auction for two quilts, baked goods, a 50-50 cash raffle and breakfast, lunch and snack items. Free admission and free parking. Proceeds benefit the college scholarship fund of South Coastal Delaware AARP. 302-7326336.

June 13: Gardens Of Ocean Pines Tour

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

June-Sept. 8 Saturdays: Yoga On The Beach

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

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BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital, the Town of Ocean City and AARP Ocean City Chapter #1917 are cosponsoring a free health fair for the community on May 7 from 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City.

The health fair is free and open to the public. The health fair will include free health screenings – including carotid, respiratory, bone density, hearing, blood pressure, skin cancer, Brown Bag Review of meds by AGHRx RediScripts pharmacists, lab draws for cholesterol panel and glucose (a 12 hours fast is required), special appearance by Pets on Wheels of Delmarva and more.

The Blood Bank of Delmarva will be holding a blood drive throughout the event as well. To make an appointment with the Blood Bank call, 8888BLOOD (888-825-6638) or schedule online to donate blood at www.delmarvablood.org.

The opening ceremonies will begin at 7:55 a.m. with a presentation of the colors by the American Legion Post #166 followed by a ribbon cutting at the ballroom doors by the Ocean City, Atlantic General Hospital and AARP officials.

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Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., recruits young rock instrumentalists and vocalists from around the world who are interested in studying and performing rock music at the highest level. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, meals and on-campus housing for the five-week music intensive. In addition to collaborating with other accomplished young musicians, Berklee faculty and veteran rocker Marty Walsh, perform with a select ensemble in various concerts and record in a studio.

A student at WPS since kindergarten, Osias plays more than seven instruments including guitar, drums and harmonica. WPS Music Director Christopher Buzby has been instrumental in creating a platform for young artists where Osias has honed his musical talents on and off stage, starring in numerous WPS talent shows and musical productions.

“There is nothing more rewarding for me as a teacher than helping my students reach their musical potential,” said Buzby. “Jacob is no exception, as witnessed by his passion and ever-maturing musical abilities and skill-set. I am so proud of him for receiving this well-deserved honor from Berklee.”

Outside of school, Osias performs in a band at a music school, AMP Studio: Academy of Music Performance, a nonprofit located in Salisbury that helps develop aspiring young rock musicians from around Delmarva. Sixteen-year-old Osias aspires to become an ethnomusicologist and travel the world to study the music of other cultures.

Buxbaum Family Celebrating Salty Dog’s 20th Anniversary

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OCEAN CITY – A resort sports bar and restaurant will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a year of festivities.

Starting this weekend, Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon on 28th Street bayside will kickstart a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Since 1999, Buxy’s Salty Dog has called itself a home away from home for locals and tourists alike. From its humble beginnings, the saloon has grown to include a full-service bar and restaurant featuring live entertainment, sports action and more.

Doug Buxbaum, owner of Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, came to Ocean City in the 1980s and learned the ins and outs of the local restaurant industry working as a seasonal bartender. By the 1990s, however, he was ready to open a bar of his own and had set his sights on the original Salty Dog. “I was in the right place at the right time, and the Salty Dog was available,” he said.

But for Buxbaum, purchasing the

The Buxbaum family will kick off a year-long celebration of Buxy’s Salty Dog’s 20th anniversary this weekend. Pictured, from left, are Bridget, Andrew, Annie, Doug, Joseph and Frankie Buxbaum.

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bar came with its challenges.

“I remember I couldn’t get a loan from anywhere in town,” he said. “But I had money saved and my parents

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Once home to Channing’s Way, Bayside Pub and Flipside, to name a few, Buxbaum said the Salty Dog needed some improvements.

“It was a rougher bar at that point,” he said. “We just gave it some love and attention.”

What was once home to pool tables, popcorn and draft beer quickly transformed into a full-service establishment. Buxbaum also recalled some of the bar’s earlier successes.

“In the beginning, we did $500 in food one day, and we were all high fiving like we’d just hit it big,” he joked.

As the business grew, so did its collection of memorabilia, photos, signs and sports gear from Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, where Buxbaum was raised.

“When we first opened, the walls were bare, so I wanted to put a little flavor of Pittsburgh in it …,” he said.

“Around the third year, we put a dog wearing a Steelers jersey on a T-shirt, and it sold. We knew we were onto something, and it wasn’t just the Steelers theme. It was the whole PittsSEE NEXT PAGE AUTO

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It really took off.”

Buxbaum noted the comfortable atmosphere and friendly service played a large role in establishing the Salty Dog as a hometown tavern.

“I think once we get you in here, you feel comfortable,” he said. “We’re known for good food, a great atmosphere, friendly service, top-notch entertainment throughout the year and community-oriented events.”

Despite industry changes, and an economic downturn in the late 2000s, Buxbaum said the Salty Dog has kept pace with the customers’ needs and desires. In 2017, for example, he expanded his offerings and opened Dry Dock 28 – a fast, casual eatery – next door to his bar.

“It has given us an opportunity to expand on our menu and have two great places at one location,” he said. “We have a lot to offer, from lobster tail to pretzel bites and everything in between.”

Buxbaum attributed years of success at the Salty Dog to his loyal staff and supportive family.

“I’m proud of what my staff and family have accomplished,” he said. “I couldn’t have done it without them.

They are a vital part of this operation.”

He also highlighted the community’s support.

“The thing I really enjoy, and I say it at least 10 times a day to customers, is the community we live in,” he said.

“People take it for granted, but we have a close-knit, giving community and they look out for everyone.”

With 20 years of business under his belt, Buxbaum said he is excited for

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what the future will bring.

“I know there is another chapter out there,” he said. “It’s like reading a good book, but the end is not near yet.”

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Salty Dog will offer live entertainment and specials on the 20th of each month throughout the year. This weekend, for example, the bar will kick off the celebration with performances by the West King String Band on April 19 and Muskrat Lightning on April 20.

Muskrat Lightning’s gig on Saturday will serve as an album release party

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starting at 9 p.m. before the band hits the road this summer in support of Texas Toast including the Jellyfish Festival in Ocean City. The album serves as a homage to The Band and The Grateful Dead and features Sonny Martin, Skip Maisel, John Sybert, Otto Grundman and Nick French.

“We are going to make the most out of this 20-year celebration,” Buxbaum said.

For more information, visit www.buxys.com or the Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon Facebook page.

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The art and craft show offers more than 70 vendors from near and far, a wide variety of creative and unique gifts, and accessories galore. It’s a perfect early opportunity to shop for that special Mother's Day gift.

The Easter Kids Fun Fair is a highlight for the children, offering two funfilled days for children and their families to enjoy continuous festivities throughout the da.

Activities include 15 Easter egg hunts throughout both days, Beanie the Easter Buddy, jelly bean guesses, coloring tables, musical chairs, hula hoop contests, fastest dresser relays, limbo contests, egg spoon races, juggling shows and lessons, balloon-amania and appearances by Sponge Bob. Cost of admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors over 60 years old and for students ages 4-18 and free for kids under 3 years old and military, police and fire with identification.

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OCEAN CITY – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City offices recently had several agents ranking in March’s Greater Baltimore Region top producer list.

The local agents ranked included Nancy Reither, third; Michael Nolen, 10th; Shawn Kotwica, 12; Peck Miller, 14; Dan Clayland, 28; Jamie Caine, 39; Terry Miller, 44; Kim Bounds, 47; Cindy DiNicolas, 57; Marianne Leizure, 61; Eric Green, 66; Bonnie Curro, 67; Vicki Harmon, 68; Michele Pompa, 78; and Ed Galyon, 90. Additionally, the Cain team was ranked No. 14 for top teams.

SELBYVILLE – Bayside, a Carl M. Freeman Companies Community, brought home two silver awards through the National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council program.

For its overall and vast Lifestyle programming, Bayside won a silver award. With hundreds of classes and events held for community members, Bayside’s lifestyle programming has been recognized for resident who are looking for an active community.

Jennifer Idzi Greenawalt also received a Silver Award for her work and leadership of Bayside Institute, which provides life enrichment classes that members are excited to attend.

Silver award winners are the top vote recipients in each category and are the finalists for the Gold Award.

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Firm Recognized SALISBURY – Becker Morgan Group was recently awarded the 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award, which is the highest honor from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Delaware for the Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

The new 169-acre heath campus in Milford, Del. includes a $330 million hospital and outpatient acute care center. This facility is the first new hospital built in Delaware in decades and the largest construction project undertaken in lower Delaware in recent years. Due to its scale and buildingtype, Becker Morgan Group guided stakeholders through the process of feasibility, infrastructure planning, site design and permitting.

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“Working with Megan over the years has been a pleasure. Being in the hospitality industry, I understand what it means to deliver premium service and make sure our guests are safe and taken care of. Megan provides the same service and protection for our business as we do for our guests. Her knowledge and support is reassuring and prompt,” said Princess Royale Hotel General Manager Michael Foelber.

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FROM PAGE 69 Vegas and it drew more than 1,000 attendees.

"The Nationals are the most prestigious awards of their kind, setting the benchmark for innovations in new home design, marketing and sales," said Kelly Fink, chairperson of the Nationals. "NAHB's commitment to recognizing originality, imagination and success has been exemplified by its award winners since the competition's inception."

Advisor Attends Conference SALISBURY – Chris Davis, senior advisor with SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate, recently attended the Self-Storage Association's 2019 National Spring Conference and Trade Show at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The conference focuses on promoting the self-storage industry's growth and providing attendees with up-todate information regarding the market trends and concepts.

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"At the conference, I was able to meet with a number of self-storage owners, investors, developers, and lenders,” he said. “The demand for self-storage investments across the country is high and networking with industry leaders and decision makers provided insight on how to help my clients capitalize on their investments. The industry is becoming much more sophisticated and national investors are seeking to purchase from small operators. As an advisor in this field, my goal is to help national investors find properties that satisfy their needs while also helping small operators capitalize on the active market."

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Boardwalkin’ For Pets Saturday

April 19, 2019

OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Humane Society (WCHS) is planning a weekend of fundraising fun including the 20th Annual Boardwalkin' for Pets on Saturday, April 20.

Adults 21 and older are invited to the Pre-Boardwalkin’ for Pets Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, April 19, from 4-8 p.m. at Seacrets. Advance tickets will be available for purchase at the WCHS Thrift Store on Sunset Avenue or by calling 443-235-5647. Tickets will be $35 in advance or $40 at the door. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and the band Side Project will be performing. There will be some fabulous auction items to bid on ranging from $10 to $800.

On Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m.noon, grab your best friend and head to the Inlet for the 20th Annual Boardwalkin' for Pets. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 a.m. Raise money for the walk and receive prizes.

This is the perfect opportunity to create a team. There is a $25 minimum for individuals and for teams a $25 per-team per-member minimum.

To make it easier for individuals and teams to reach out for donations via email and social media, participants can sign up at https://www.crowdrise.com/20thAnnualBoardwalkinforPets. Pledge/registration sheets can also be printed from the same web-

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Prizes will be awarded to the highest pledge earners, top individual and team. Enter contests and win prizes for largest dog, smallest dog, best dressed dog and best dog trick. There will be refreshments provided by Harrison's Harbor Watch Restaurant and Layton's Family Restaurant.

For those without a pet, you can "adopt" a shelter dog for the event.

Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the shelter at 410213-0146. Please note there are a limited number of dogs that available from the shelter for the walk.

For our feline friends, bring a photo of your cat to the walk with your contact information written on the back. A special prize basket will be awarded to the "cutest cat."

"Boardwalkin’ for Pets is our biggest fundraiser of the year," said event chair Heather Bahrami. "It’s such a feel-good, family-friendly event that brings animal lovers from near and far together to raise funds for the many cats and dogs who find their way to our no kill shelter."

This event is rain or shine. Should you choose not to walk due to inclement weather, please mail your pledge sheet and donations to Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md 21811. Checks should be made payable to WCHS.

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Waters advanced to the state competition to square off with other statewide writers after winning first place in the second-grade short story category in the Eastern Shore Literary Association Young Author Contest.

The winning short story, “The Land Of Pizza” can be found below: There was a girl named Harper York who loved everything about pizza. She loved the crunchy crust, the gooey cheese and the warm sauce but her favorite thing about pizza was the toppings. Her favorite topping was pepperoni.

Harper wanted pizza for dinner every night but her parents wouldn’t allow it.

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The next morning, Harper woke up to the smell of pizza. She thought her mom was making pizza for breakfast but she was wrong. When Harper looked around, she knew she wasn’t home. Everything she saw was shaped like pizza. The pillows on her bed were shaped like pepperonis, the wallpaper on her wall was different pizza toppings and the curtains were hanging like stringy cheese.

“Where am I?” Harper asked.

She looked out the window and saw pizza covered cars, pizza buildings and a swimming pool that was shaped like pizza too. People were even riding pizza bikes.

Harper ran outside and stopped to talk to a man walking his dog with a pizza leash.

“Excuse me sir, where am I?” Harper said.

The man said, “You are in the Land of the Pizza, of course.”

“The Land of the Pizza?” Harper said in a very surprised voice. “What is the Land of the Pizza?”

“Everything is pizza in the Land of the Pizza,” said the man. “It’s for those who love pizza so much that everything becomes pizza.”

“Does that mean I never have to eat vegetables again?” Harper asked.

“That’s right,” said the man. “In the Land of the Pizza there is only pizza.”

Harper ran down the street and into the first store she saw. Everything inside

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Brynlee Waters, a second-grader at Ocean City Elementary, recently took home top state honors in her age group for her short story titled, “The Land Of Pizza.”

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was shaped like a pizza. The toys were shaped like pizza, the clothes were decorated like pizza and even the pets were decorated like pizzas.

She suddenly became very hungry. She found a restaurant but all they served was pizza. Harper was very glad. She ordered a large pepperoni pizza for breakfast. Her mom had never let her eat pizza for breakfast.

After breakfast she wanted to see what else there was to see in the Land of the Pizza. She walked to the park where the slides were shaped like pizza crust and the swings were made of mushroom tops.

Even the merry-go-round was shaped like a big pizza with different toppings to ride.

Before she knew it lunchtime came.

“More pizza for lunch,” Harper said.

This time she ordered a large cheese pizza but her belly started to get sick of pizza. After seeing pizza, smelling pizza and eating pizza all day, Harper became tired of pizza. She realized that what her parents told her was true.

She walked to the man she had met before and asked him if there was any way she could go home.

“Sure, but to leave the Land of the Pizza, you have to eat your vegetables when you are told,” said the man.

Harper ran back to the room she woke up in. She laid in the bed, closed her eyes and when she woke up again she was finally at home. She went running out of her room and found her mom and dad.

“I’m sorry I never ate my vegetables when you told me to,” Harper said. “I promise to eat my vegetables when I am told. I don’t want to turn into a pizza.”

Harper’s mom gave her a hug and said, “It’s ok Harper. How about we get some scrambled eggs for breakfast. You must be starving.”

“Eggs sound great and you can add a vegetable too,” Harper said with a smile.

Worcester to end school June 12

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next year Calendar Includes spring Break

BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

NEWARK – Changes to the school system’s adopted 2019-2020 academic calendar will give students an additional day off from school but will push the tentative ending to the school year to June 16.

On Tuesday, Carrie Sterrs, the school system’s coordinator of public relations and special programs, presented the Worcester County Board of Education with a proposed modified school calendar for the 2019-2020 academic year.

“What we became aware of on Friday was that the primary election date that we had originally been provided with was incorrect …,” she said. “We originally had April 7 as a county-wide [professional development] day. It turns out that primary election day will actually be April 28.”

Sterrs said the modified calendar would designate April 28 as a professional development day – in which schools will be closed for students – and would make April 7 as a full closure day for all county schools.

“The superintendent has decided to make the 7th a full closure day,” she said. “In doing so, that bumps our end of the school year to the 16th of June.”

Sterrs noted the extended school

calendar would not be an issue in the coming school year.

“We no longer have the restrictions of the post-Labor Day and June 15, deadline,” she said. “The state legislature has wiped that slate clean, so we don’t have issues with pushing the school year out to the 16th. And we also think it makes a more solid structure for final exams as well. Instead of it being that Friday and Monday, it will now be that Monday and Tuesday.”

With no further discussion, the school board unanimously approved a modified school calendar for the 20192020 academic year to accommodate the 2020 presidential primary.

The modified calendar still sets the first day of school as Sept. 3. Other noteworthy closures include a winter break from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 and a spring break from April 6-13.

“We will communicate this out to all of our families as well,” Sterrs said.

Sterrs on Tuesday also informed the school board of a new tentative end date for the 2018-2019 academic year.

“We actually have only used two of our three inclement weather days this year …,” she said. “At this point in time, our last day of school will actually be June 12, as opposed to June 13 like we scheduled.”

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Chef Hughes has catered many events for Ronald Reagan, while he was President of the United States. He also served as Chef for the King of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Arabian Royal National Guard military academy. Chef Hughes has been honored by the James Beard Foundation and DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America). For 2015 Restaurant 213 was voted Best Chef, Best Special Occasion Dining, and Best Fine Dining Restaurant by Coastal Style Magazine, and Best Special Occasion Restaurant by Metropolitan Magazine. Frommer's Travel Guide has Awarded Restaurant 213 its highest Rating of 3 Stars, making it one of only 3 restaurants on the Eastern Shore. Additionally, "Special Finds" awarded this distinction from 2010-2015 in their Maryland & Delaware Travel Guide Edition.

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WEST OCEAN CITY-BERLIN OCEAN PINES ASSATEAGUE DINER Rte. 611 & Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City • 443-664-8158 www.assateaguedinerandbar.com Inspired by a classic diner culture, this new hotspot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu here features classic comfort foods prepared and executed with a modern coastal trust. Be sure to check out the exceptional coffee program and the Westside Bar within features delicious craft cocktails throughout the day.

BLACKSMITH RESTAURANT AND BAR 104 Pitts Street, Berlin • 410-973-2102 Located in the heart of America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin, Md., Blacksmith has established itself as one the area’s most loved dining and drinking destinations for foodies and wine, spirt and craft beer enthusiasts. Chef owned and locally sourced, Blacksmith keeps the main focus on Eastern Shore tradition. Everything here is homemade and handmade. Cakes and baked goods are delivered daily from down the street.

Cozy and modern, traditional and on trend; Blacksmith has risen to the ranks of the area’s finest casual eating and drinking establishments. Visit and see why folks from Baltimore, D.C., Chincoteague and locals alike think Blacksmith is worth the trip. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, dinner and bar snacks. Closed Sunday.

BREAKFAST CAFE OF OCEAN CITY 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open 7 days a week between Sunsations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice atmosphere makes a meal. I like to think we have many “House Specialties” which include our Crab Omelet, real crab meat, cheddar cheese and mushrooms, our Sunfest Omelet, Swiss cheese, ham and mushrooms; Cafe or French Sampler, pancakes or French toast, with eggs, bacon and sausage. Homemade creamed chipped beef on toast and sausage gravy on biscuits with browned potato home fries, with onion, excellent cheesesteak subs and fries and more! We use Rapa Scrapple fried on the grill the way you like it for all our breakfasts, sandwiches and sides. Summer hours, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy!

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DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40sstyle décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. You’ll find an impressive array of kid-favorites, along with fried chicken and seafood options, wraps, subs, sandwiches, salads and sides like sweet potato fries and mac-and-cheese wedges.

FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020 • www.foxpizzamd.com Enjoy a brand new, spacious dining room.

Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight.

FULL MOON SALOON 12702 Old Bridge Road, West Ocean City 443-664-5317 Locally owned and operated, this moderately priced casual restaurant/bar has freshly caught seafood, BBQ, and pork entrees, giant sandwiches as well as a variety of homemade soups. Locally we are known for our jumbo lump crab cakes, pork and beef BBQ, cream of crab soup, and 100% angus burgers as well as a variety of other sandwiches and entrees that are cooked with a local flair. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and open until midnight. Sundays breakfast offered 8 a.m.-noon. Fifteen televisions and a big screen available for all sports events.

GREENE TURTLE-WEST Rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-213-1500 Visit Maryland’s No. 1 Sports Pub and Rest-aurant, the World-Famous Greene Turtle. Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80-seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables.

With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out. Something for everyone! Voted best sports bar, wings and burgers in West OC. Great happy hour and plenty of parking.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL South Harbor Road • 410-213-1846 They take their mantra, “Where You Always Get Your Money’s Worth,” seriously here with daily food and drink specials during happy hour as you watch the boats come in from a day offshore. Delicious daily chef specials are always worth a try or stay with any of the house favorites, such as the calamari and ahi bruschetta for appetizers or any of the homemade tacos and fresh off the dock seafood selections as sandwiches or entrees.

It’s the home of the original fresh-squeezed orange crush, of course.

HOOTERS RESTAURANT Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 • www.hootersofoc.com New mouthwatering smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive

seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan crab legs. Children's menu and game room.

Apparel and souvenir shop. Sports packages on a ton of TVs and live entertainment. Wingfest every Tuesday from 6 to 8 with 50 cent wings. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning.

LIGHTHOUSE SOUND St. Martin’s Neck Road • 410-352-5250 Enjoy the best views of Ocean City at the newly renovated, Lighthouse Sound. Come relax and dine overlooking the bay and the beautiful Ocean City skyline. Savor entrees such as local rockfish, tempura-battered soft shell crabs, char-grilled filet mignon and jumbo lump crabcakes. Open to the public, we serve Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. One mile west of Ocean City, Md., just off Route 90 on St. Martin’s Neck Road. Reservations recommended.

MAD FISH BAR & GRILL 12817 Harbor Road, West Ocean City West Ocean City has welcomed a new concept created by the team of The Embers and Blu Crabhouse. Located conveniently on the harbor with tremendous views of the Inlet and sunsets, the menu offers something for everyone.

Fresh fish and classic seafood dishes will tempt most, but the Filet Mignon from the land side never disappoints. Lighter options, like Certified Angus Beef burgers and fish and shrimp tacos, are also offered along with a diverse kids menu. Check out the outdoor decks for drink specials and live music.

RUTH’S CHRIS Within the GlenRiddle Community 410-213-9444 • www.ruthschris.com Ruth’s Chris specializes in the finest customaged Midwestern beef. We broil it exactly the way you like it at 1,800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Then we serve your steak sizzling on a heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal. Many of our recipes were developed by Ruth, favorites such as shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini and Ruth’s chop salad. Located five miles west of Ocean City in the GlenRiddle Golf clubhouse. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

THE SHARK ON THE HARBOR 12924 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City 410-213-0924 • ocshark.com We make real food from scratch. We believe that great food and healthful ingredients are not mutually exclusive of each other. Featuring local organic produce and seafood. All natural products – clear of preservatives and antibiotics. Whole grains and whole foods are used in the preparation of our menu – which our chefs write twice daily, based on what's fresh, available and delicious. Fresh. Local. Organic.

Taste the difference. Open Daily Year Round, Monday through Saturday for Lunch & Dinner and Sundays for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.

Reservations suggested.

INLET TO 94TH STREET 28TH STREET PIT & PUB 28th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2020 • www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment.

32 PALM 32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced

April 19, 2019 an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

45TH STREET TAPHOUSE 45th Street and the bay • 443-664-2201 At the newly remodeled 45th Street Taphouse, the best views of bayside Ocean City, MD are the backdrop where craft beer meets Maryland cuisine. This is vacation done right, all year long. Wash down a Crabby Pretzel or homemade crabcakes with one of our 35+ craft beers on tap, all made right here in the USA. Not feeling crabby? Pair your craft brew with our award-winning wings or even our brand new breakfast menu. Anyway it’s served, come get tapped with us.

BONFIRE 71st Street & Coastal Highway 410-524-7171 www.thebonfirerestaurant.com 150 ft. Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet A famous Ocean City Restaurant for 37 years.

It’s all here. The service, the atmosphere and the finest, freshest food available. Fresh seafood, snow crab legs, prime rib, BBQ ribs, raw oysters, raw clams, steamed shrimp, fish, homemade soups & salads. Decadent dessert selection – homemade donuts & bread pudding, soft serve ice cream with hot fudge topping and lots more! Large selection of children’s favorites – chicken tenders, hot dogs, burgers, macaroni & cheese and pizza. A la carte menu available featuring fresh cut steaks and seafood. Open Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at 3 p.m. Plenty of free parking.

BUXY’S SALTY DOG 28th Street • 410-289-0973 • www.buxys.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis,egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Don’t miss our daily specials.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street & Baltimore Avenue 410-289-7192 One of Ocean City’s premier restaurants is back with a new and improved atmosphere and a brand new home. However, the mission to provide the same fresh, quality food and attentive service has not changed. Excellent chefs, who inspect each dish for culinary perfection, prepare the meals here. The finest seafood is guaranteed and nothing but the best in black angus beef is served. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials and check out the new bar and lounge area. They have the kids covered as well with a quality kids menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Special kids menu. Lots of free parking.

DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and SEE NEXT PAGE

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Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails.

Seasonal outdoor seating. Named one of the Top 40 Whiskey Bars in America by Whiskey Advocate.

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DRY DOCK 28 28th Street and Coastal Highway 410-289-0973 The new kid on the dining scene in Ocean City features eclectic pizzas, delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and hot steamers in a modern, nautical themed atmosphere. A beautiful boat bar is featured inside and features craft cocktails and brews. Outdoor seating is available.

Carry out available and beer and wine to go.

Live music is also offered in this kid-friendly establishment.

EMBERS RESTAURANT 24th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-3322 • www.embers.com The Embers is stepping it up again with their Famous ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD AND PRIME RIB BUFFET! New buffet selections from our Executive Chef and Sous Chef paired expertly with all the old favorites! MASSIVE CRAB LEGS, LARGE SHRIMP, and over 100 additional items including our Raw Bar, Steamed Clams, various fish selections and a continuous array of delicious surprises from the kitchen daily. The Embers also offers an excellent HAPPY HOUR with some of the lowest drink prices and discounts on selected items from the buffet until 6 p.m. in our bar! Open daily at 4 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR 201 60th Street On The Bay 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Fager’s Island is an award-winning popular bayfront restaurant where lunch is a forgivable habit, dinner an event and sunsets unforgettable. Lite fare lunch served from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m., famous raw bar, festive Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and children’s menu. Complete house wine list and award-winning proprietor’s list available upon request. Outdoor decks and bar. Nightly entertainment in-season, Friday-Saturday, off-season. Open every day, year-round. A Fun Place!

GENERAL’S KITCHEN 66th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-0477 Join us at our new bigger and better location.

Everybody likes breakfast, but for too many it comes too early in the morning. Not so at this sunshine-happy delight. Breakfast is what it’s all about, from 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The menu is a breakfast lover’s dream. From juice, cereal and eggs, to corned beef hash, waffles, hot cakes, bacon, sausage, to the best creamed chipped beef on the coast (try it on french fries). This is definitely the place. House specialties: creamed chipped beef, O.C. No. 1 breakfast, own recipes.

HAPPY JACK PANCAKE HOUSE 2404 Philadelphia Avenue 410-289-7377 www.happyjackpancakehouse.com Happy Jack Pancake House has been serving the families of visitors and locals alike for over 50 years. Started by Dick Smith and taken over by Bob Torrey over 30 years ago, the restaurant has been a “must-visit” for generations. Good food, including 14 varieties of pancakes, fast service and a friendly staff is a guarantee. A family operated and family oriented restaurant, family serving family is a way of life here. There is something for every breakfast lover on the menu.

HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street & Coastal Highway 128th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2581 There is no doubt about it. Higgins offers traditional Eastern Shore favorites for the entire family to enjoy. Of course, the house specialties include all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp and baby back ribs. In addition, there is a full menu offering a variety of delicious soups, appetizers and entrees. Open Monday-Friday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon.

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HOOTERS RESTAURANT 5th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City 410-289-2690 • www.hootersofoc.com Mouthwatering traditional and boneless wings with 12 sauce selections. Burgers, quesadillas, tacos, and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls.

JOHNNY'S PIZZA & SPORTS PUB 56th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-5600 • www.johnnyspizzapub.com The Official Pizza of OC, Johnny's Pizza & Sports Pub serves families throughout Ocean City and its surrounding communities 365 days a year. Eat in, carry out or have it delivered right to your doorstep. Our comfortable dining room features ample seating for small groups or large parties and our speedy delivery service will deliver your hot, delicious pizza right to your home, hotel or condo for your added convenience. From steaming homemade pizzas to lightly tossed salads and fiery hot wings, we have something for everyone. Live entertainment every weekend all winter and live entertainment four nights in the summer.

MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 33rd Street in the DoubleTree Ocean City Oceanfront • 410-289-1201 www.marlinmoonocmd.com Eat where the locals eat. Marlin Moon is back in town with the talented Executive Chef, Gary Beach, creating his legendary food magic. Marlin Moon combines an eclectic atmosphere of ocean views and a fresh vibe with creative seafood and steak dishes you won’t forget.

Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Some of the original classics, such as Mom’s Shrimp and Fred-dy’s Seafood Pasta, are back as well as a raw bar, small plate appetizers, fresh salads and entrees sure to satisfy any food mood.

Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILLE Talbot St. & The Bay • 410-289-9125 www.talbotstreetpier.com A world-famous, open-air gazebo bar on the bay. Deck seating available for lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. No cover and plenty of parking. Wings, crab dip, burger, steamed shrimp, crab cakes and much more. Kid-friendly menu.

Great sunsets and cool drinks. One block south of the Rte. 50 bridge.

RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street 443-664-6801 • redredwinebar.com Steps from the beach. Fresh coastal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced seafood and hand tossed pizzas. Artisanal cheeseboards.

35+ Wines By the Glass. Full bar. Craft beer.

Late night bar. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Casual atmosphere. Seasonal outdoor seating. Named Best Wine and Beverage Program in Maryland by the Restaurant Association.

PICKLES PUB 8th Street, Ocean City • 410-289-4891 It’s pub food with a twist and a special emphasis put on quality and large portions. The big juicy burgers and oven baked wedge sandwiches are locals’ favorites as are the pub wings (in a variety of styles) and tacos (choose from thai pulled pork, grilled chicken and blacked ahi avocado). There are numerous unique craft pizza options to choose from as well with the house favorite here being the blackened shrimp and arugula.

SEACRETS On The Bay At 49th Street 410-524-4900 • www.seacrets.com We are Jamaica USA! Serving our world famous jerk chicken, along with a full menu of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts and a children's menu. Enjoy happy hour drink prices everyday until 7 p.m.and live entertainment in a tropical atmosphere. Please check our website www.seacrets.com for a complete list of live bands and daily food and drink specials or call 410-524-4900. Find us and get lost!

94TH STREET NORTH-FENWICK BETHANY BILLY’S SUB SHOP • 410-723-2500 140th Street, Oceanside • 410-250-1778 Rte. 54, Fenwick Shoals • 302-436-5661 Now the best just got better because they deliver fresh-dough pizza, subs and shakes to your door and have three locations to serve you better. Washington Magazine wasn’t lying when it said Billy’s had the best milkshakes and fresh ground beef hamburgers at the beach and they don’t stop there. Fresh-dough pizza, cones, shakes, sundaes and more. More cheese steaks sold than anyone else in Maryland. Billy’s accepts MC/Visa.

CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL AND CONDOS 118th and the Beach • 410-524-1000 Reef 118 Oceanfront Restaurant located in the Carousel Hotel offers beautiful oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet or try one of our specialty omelets including lump crab and asparagus.

Our menu offers a wide variety of Succulent Seafood along with steaks, pastas & ribs. $5.95 kids’ menu available. Stop by the Bamboo Lounge serving happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. with super drink prices and $4.95 food specials.

Visit the Carousel and get served by the friendliest staff in OC! THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, Bayside • 410-250-3337 Now serving lunch and dinner, trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The crabs are fat and never disappoint and are available eat-in or carryout. The BBQ ribs are also worth a try as well as any of the char-grilled specialties. Remember “Super Happy Hour” offered seven days a week, all day.

Plenty of bargains available on drinks and food.

THE CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street/Beachside (Serene Hotel) 410-250-4900 Voted “Best Crabcakes in Maryland, DC and Virginia” by The Washington Post. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar.

Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. The Crabcake Factory started out as a breakfast house in 1996 and still serves one of the best and most creative breakfast menus in Ocean City. Try Eastern Shore favorites prepared daily by Chef-Owner John Brooks including a chipped beef, skillets, omelettes and their famous lump crab creations. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast. Try Sue’s Spicy Bloody Marys to start the day with a kick. Full breakfast menu available for carry-out. Online at: www.CrabcakeFactory-USA.com. See other listing (Crabcake Factory USA). Open year-round.

CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-win-

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ning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactoryonline.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-2120 www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City Tradition, since 1976! A fun and friendly Sports Bar & Grille, where every seat is a great spot to watch sports with 50+ High Def. TVs up & downstairs! Menu favorites include homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Join them for weekday lunch specials 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and happy hour 3-7 p.m. Popular features are game room, gift shop, carry-out, party trays, nightly drink specials, MD Lottery-Keno, Powerball and DJs with dance floor. Something for everyone!

Open 11 a.m-2 a.m., year-round.

HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Rte. 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, DE www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com 302-539-3095 No reservations required. Harpoon Hanna’s features a children’s menu & full bar. We are a casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch & dinner including fesh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Located inside the Clarion Resort 101st Street, Ocean City • 410-524-3535 Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to have Chef Rob Sosnovich creating beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. Our new all day menu, available 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., features many of your favorites and some exciting new creations with a local flare – from Lite Bites to Big Bites and everything in between. Our deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet is open yearround and our “famous” all-you-can-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet is available most weekends throughout the year and daily in season. The Ocean Club Nightclub features top-40 dance music every weekend and nightly this summer. We’ve added some popular local bands to our lineup, so come join us “where the big kids play!” Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: enjoy surf, sun and live entertainment 7 days a week on the deck, from Memorial day through Labor Day during our afternoon beach parties. Enjoy something to eat or drink from our extensive menu. Try our “Bucket of Fun”, or a fresh “Orange Crush”–two of our favorites!

NANTUCKETS Rte. 1, Fenwick Island • 302-539-2607 Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 20 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty. There’s the memorable steaks, fresh seafood, famous quahog chowder and the chef’s daily specials, just to name a few.

SMITTY MCGEE’S Rte. 54-West Fenwick Ireland 302-436-4716 • www.smittymcgees.com Smitty McGee’s is the place to be for fun. Best wings on the beach for 28 years and counting.

Enjoy great food and drink specials in a casual atmosphere. Happy hour daily. Come enjoy the live entertainment Thursday and Friday. Full menu served unil 1 a.m. Banquet facilities available. Open seven days a week. We never close!

TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island 302-436-2305 • www.twiningshanty.com “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England Fare, Lobsters, Steaks & Burgers, Children’s menu. Bird watching, magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner.

Reservations are suggested.

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HeLP WANTeD

PT reCePTiONisT: for busy Mini Storage Facility. Must be strong at accounts receivable. Must be able to work Sat.’s. Light lifting & cleaning involved. Perfect for retired person looking for extra income.

Call 443-497-0762 or submit res. to: lighthousestorage@yahoo.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FT/PT servers: Exp. Servers needed. Apply within or call 410723-0477, Thurs-Mon. Generals Kitchen, 66th St., Ocean City.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Yr servers : ALex’s iTALiAN resTAurANT Now hiring Year Round Servers. Apply in person.

Rt 50 in West OC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CLeANiNG: Looking for an energetic, cleaning janitorial person for condo building in Ocean City.

40 hr week. Belmont Towers. Call 410-524-1500.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PT, mAiNTeNANCe PersON: Duties to incl. groundskeeping, maintenance, light elec. work. Perfect job for retired person looking for extra income. Selbyville, De 443-497-0762.

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Work With the best Ocean City has to Offer ...

We invite You to be a Part of our Family!

Year Round - Full/Part Time ~OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ~POOL MANAGER ~SERVER ~BARTENDER ~HOSTESS/HOST ~BUSSER ~ROOM ATTENDANT ~HOUSEKEEPING HOUSESTAFF ~MAINTENANCE ~PAINTER ~INCOME AUDITOR ~SECURITY GUARD FREE EMPLOYEE MEALS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

FAx resume & sALArY req. to: 410-723-9109 Online at www.clarionoc.com APPLY iN PersON mon-sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CLAriON resOrT FONTAiNebLeAu HOTeL 10100 COAsTAL HWY. OCeAN CiTY, mD. 21842 eOe m/F/D/v

PUT yoUr LoGo In coLor For JUST $10

conTacT InForMaTIon Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.o. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

deadline For Insertions, cancellations and Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is required. We accept visa & Mastercard.

DriviNG TeACHers: Premiere Driving school now hiring teachers.

PT Class or Car. 3pm-7pm, 3 days/wk. No exp. necessary. 410877-7100.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAYmAN suiTes HOTeL: Hiring Year round maintenance. Apply in person. 125th St. Ocean City.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FuLL mOON sALOON: Hiring Line Cook and Food Expeditor.

Great Salary. Apply in person.

12702 Old Bridge Road. West Ocean City. ___________________________ LANDsCAPe/HArDsCAPe: Now hiring Landscape/Hardscape employees in Bishopville, MD. 2-4 spots open. Must be able to pass a bckgrnd ck. & have valid DL. Please call Erin at 410-251-7351 for any information or inquiries.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WesT OC DeNTAL OFFiCe:Join our successful practice as an Office Assistant. Dental knowledge necess. PT/FT, M-F, no evenings or weekends. Great Benefit pkg.

Fax Resume to 410-213-2955 or Email: contact@atlanticdental.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– sOuTHsiDe GriLL WOC: Hiring Line Cooks, Kitchen Help, Dishwashers. YR, FT or PT. Ambitious, willing to work individuals only. Pay neg. based on performance. 9923 Stephen Decatur Hy, 410-2131572.

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Come Join Our WinningTeam!

Now accepting applications for the following positions: FrONT Desk reservATiONs reCreATiON rOOm iNsPeCTOr rOOm ATTeNDANT mAiNTeNANCe PAiNTer server bArisTA HOsTess LiNe COOk We are looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. must be flexible with hours. email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk.

We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, mD 21842 eOe

Now Hiring

Immediate openings:

OVERNIGHT PREP MGR. KITCHEN STAFF Apply in Person or Online www.smittymcgees.com 302-436-4716

Work on The Beach In ocean cITy, Md. • Rent Umbrellas & Chairs To Beachgoers • Now Hiring Students For Over 80 Positions • Make Friends & Memories • Earn Valuable Sales & Customer Service Skills • Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips

JOB FAIR

saturday, April 20TH & 27TH 10:00Am-2:00Pm FrONTier TOWN CAmPGrOuND 8428 sTePHeN DeCATur HWY, berLiN, mD 21811

Hiring for seasonal summer positions: •Activities •Bartender •Gate/Ranger •Guest Services •Housekeeping •Lifeguard/Pool •Mini Golf •Maintenance/Grounds •Snack Bar •Restaurant Cook/Server •Store Clerk •Zip Line FREE to job seekers! Stop by in-person for onsite interviews.

For more info or to apply online: careers.sunrvresorts.com

SUMMer JoBS aT The Beach-ocean cITy, Md. noW hIrInG!!! aLL PoSITIonS! FT & PT avaILaBLe! Flexible Shifts, convenient Locations Fun atmoshphere Make US yoUr SUMMer eMPLoyMenT deSTInaTIon! • INSPECTORS • LINEN TEAM • FRONT DESK

• DRIVERS • HOUSEKEEPERS • MAINTENANCE TECHS

JoIn oUr aWeSoMe TeaM Today!!!!

To apply, Go to Metacoastal.com and click careerS Worcester County Health Department ACCOuNTANT 1

Full Time, State Benefits. Duties include preparation and management of budgets, internal auditing activities, cash collections, accounts payable, and/or internal control monitoring. This position may be frequently required to travel to all sites of the Worcester County Health Department.

Evenings and weekends may be required.

Background check required.

APPLY ONLiNe at www.jobapscloud.com/md by April 26, 2019.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221.

NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $12-$16 per hour.

Flexible Hours, Great Working Atmosphere.

Apply within, Downtown location 710 Philadelphia Ave, OC, 410-289-1200

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IICRC certifications a plus

DECK COATING APPLICATORS INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS LEAD CARPENTER/FRAMERS Please apply in person 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD or online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours beACH PLAzA HOTeL 13TH sT AND THe bOArDWALk OCeAN CiTY, mD.

Seeking an individual able to work any shift. Duties would include greeting guests, making reservations, answering phones, check in and out, and able to handle currency.

Please apply in person Btwn 10am and 12pm-1pm and 3pm Monday thru Friday or call for an appointment-410-289-9121x1556

Automotive / Marine Now hiring for PARTS ADVISORS SERVICE ADVISORS SALES ASSOCIATES We have Full and Part Time positions available.

Call: 302-539-8686 ext.3014

ProFeSSIonaL ServerS hoSTeSSeS apply In Person nantuckets Fenwick Island HiriNG

FrONT Desk & HOusekeePers for 4 OC Hotels, and

All Positions

for a New Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant on26thStreet.

Call 410-289-9179

aLL PoSITIonS! apply In Person Lobster Shanty Fenwick Island

resTAurANT mANAGer Yr/Pm entry Level Position banquet exp. a plus

inquire Within 32 Palm at Hilton suites 3200 baltimore Ave. Ocean City, mD

PUT yoUr LoGo In coLor For JUST $10

conTacT InForMaTIon Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.o. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

deadline For Insertions, cancellations and Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is required. We accept visa & Mastercard.

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Sunset Island - Ocean City, MD Now Hiring CLUBHOUSE ATTENDANT Part Time

Must be able to work weekends, evenings and early morning shifts if needed.

Excellent people skills a must!

Start dates April 15th and May 30th.

Please call 410-520-0044, fax 410-520-0398 or email resume: linda.horensavitz@casinc.biz

Tow Truck Drivers Busy Service Center now hiring for Experienced TOW TRUCK DRIVERS for the Fenwick/Ocean Pines/ Ocean City area.

New truck & New Pay Plan!!!

Call: 443-497-0465

FrONT Desk reCePTiONisT (FuLL Time)

A caring. dependable person with excellent communication skills in person and on the phone. Dental experience in insurance and dental procedure knowledge is required.

Fax resume to 302-732-3855 or email to brafmanfamilydentistry@mchsi.com Immediate opening with benefits.

The moore Companies Landscape Contractors Now Hiring

The Moore Companies of Berlin, MD are in need of FT & PT Landscape Laborers & persons with Irrigation knowledge. Our serving areas include Selbyville & Millsboro, De and Ocean City, WOC, OP & Berlin, MD. Valid driv.’s lic. required.

Call 410-641-2177 or email office@themoorecompanies.com to schedule an interview

High stakes bar &Grill rt 54 Fenwick island

Now Hiring

experienced reliable

kiTCHeN sTAFF bAr sTAFF

many shifts available Apply in person LANDsCAPers NeeDeD

(berlin-Ocean City)

FuLL Time/YeAr rOuND

Must have 5 years + exp. in lawn maint. must be able to operate Zero turn, mowers, weed whacker, hedge trimmer, chain saw, etc... Must be hard working have strong attention to detail!

Spanish speaking a bonus.

Call today to set up an interview

Pay based on knowledge & exp.

443-944-3559

Work on the beach!

beACH sTAND OPerATOrs needed.

Call Lauren 443-614-5020

Hourly + Tips

DeNTAL AssisTANT (FuLL Time)

Experienced Dental Assistant for busy dental office in Dagsboro, DE. Self-motivated, responsible, and good communicator. Hours M-T 8-5 Friday 8-1. Benefits available.

Call 302-732-3852 or email resume to brafmanfamilydentistry@mchsi.com

TECHNICIANS / OIL LUBE-TIRE TECHS Now hiring for busy tire & service center with multiple locations on the Eastern Shore.

Exc. Pay - Benefits including retirement plan.

Call 443-373-1324 or 443-497-0465

B.e.S.T. Motels Now Hiring

B.e.S.T. Motels Now Hiring

Desk Clerks

Housekeepers

All Shifts Available

Apply In Person, ONLY

Apply In Person, ONLY 12 noon-3pm Tuesday –Friday ONLY Executive Motel 3001 N Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD

12 noon-3pm Tuesday-Friday ONLY

for 2019 season

for 2019 season

Executive Motel 3001 N Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD

MAINTENANCE PERSON / HANDY MAN Opening for a Summer or Year around Maintenance person.

General handy man experiences preferred. Must be honest, enthusiastic, and not afraid to work, Valid DL required.

Weekend in season required. Benefits, 401k & Vacation.

seeking Yr, exPerieNCeD

LiNe COOks servers bArTeNDers Apply within Wednesday - sunday 11 Am - 10 Pm

Assawoman Ale shoppe Hiring for all positions.

Apply within store.

52nd Street, Bayside, OC.

Send Resume- Hiring@ocrooms.com Call for in person interview - 410-213-9556

NOW

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bArbACks HOsTess FOOD ruNNer

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Please apply in person.

Greene Turtle West, Rt. 611, West OC 410-213-1500

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sALes mANAGer

The Carousel Group is looking for an energetic individual to become part of our sales team. The candidate’s area of responsibility includes conducting outside sales calls, obtaining new business accounts, conducting site tours, networking within the local business community and driving sales. The ideal candidate must be organized, professional, a team player and able to multi task. Excellent communication and presentation skills are imperative. Qualified applicants should possess a willingness to learn hotel sales and rooms software with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Prior hotel experience is a plus. This position requires a flexible work schedule.

Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway Ocean City, mD 21842 eOe

NOW HiriNG!

mArYLAND LiCeNseD sTYLisT 410•250•6110

FuLL-Time PersONAL bANker

Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal banker position available at our North Ocean City location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to Kelly Drexel at 12831 Coastal Highway, OC, MD 21842 or email: kelly.drexel@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 4-29-2019 “equal employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer”

Coastal Kayak in Fenwick Island is hiring for the 2019 season! Guides, instructors, beach staff, office staff if you are willing to learn... we can train you!

Email Info@CoastalKayak.com for app.

Now Hiring Ocean View DE Clubhouse Attendants PT Seasonal May - September Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Starting at $10/hr Working 20-26 hrs a week. Excellent people skills a must!

Microsoft skills preferred.

Please send resume to: jobopportunitysussex@gmail.com or Fax to: (302) 537-4075 EOE

DeNTAL OFFiCe

Full Time, Seasonal Positions BARTENDER SERVER LINE COOK PM/OVERNIGHT HOUSEPERSON ROOM ATTENDANT RESTAURANT MANAGER (Year Round)

2 15th Street, Ocean City, Maryland Apply in person or email resume to duran.showell@marriott.com No phone calls, please All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

www.courtyardoceancity.com

IND IA N RIVE R M A RI NA NOW H IRING !

•BOATYARD •FUEL DOCK/DOCK HAND For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

CONsTruCTiON WAreHOuse mANAGer Responsibilities include, but not limited to… organizing, purchasing, receiving, facilitating deliveries, scheduling vehicle & equipment maintenance.

Please apply in person at :11935 Hammer Road, Bishopville, MD email your resume to: AllStates@AllStatesConst.com Apply online:http://allstatesconst.com/delmarva-renovations-careers

Are you a motivated hard-worker interested in kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing?

Patient oriented dental practice seeking front office staff person. Must be a courteous, people person, self-motivated team player, familiar with dental terminology and software. Dentrix, Microsoft word, and Power Point experience a plus.

Now accepting applications for the following

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Send resume to: Dentist P.O box 348 selbyville, De 19975 email: jkdmd2@mchsi.com

The Lighthouse Club Hotel Personnel Needed Laundry Personnel Full & Part Time Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday at The Lighthouse Club Hotel 56th Street Bayside Ocean City, MD Positive Attitude, Good Grooming, and Good Work Ethic required.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

NOW HiriNG!

servers bArTeNDers

Apply in person 525 s. main st. berlin, md

carPenTerS & carPenTerS heLPerS

must have : Tools, Trans Driver’s License exp. required!

DeLiverY Driver

Weekly newspaper seeks reliable, experienced DELIVERY PERSON with covered van. early morning work once a week.

solid Pay

email letter of interest to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com

Higgins Crab House now taking applications:

PATTersON & sONs buiLDers Call 410-641-9530

•EXP. LIQUOR STORE ATTENDANT Please Apply in person Fri-Sun, 10am-7pm 128th St., Ocean City

NOW HIRING!

THUNDERBIRD BEACH MOTEL NOW HIRING!

ALL POSITIONS APPLY IN PERSON The Spinnaker 18th St & Baltimore Ave 11am-2pm

ALL POSITIONS APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Fri 10am-2pm 32nd St & Baltimore Ave

FT mAiNTeNANCe TeCHNiCiAN

Needed for busy property maintenance company in Ocean City. Must have carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general maintenance skills. Customer service focus is a must! Pay is commensurate with experience and a pre-employment background check/drug screen is required.

Email or fax resumes to csites@legumnorman.com Fax: 410.524.6234 Phone: 410-524-5577

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Farmers Bank of Willards has a full-time Personal banker position available at our Talbot street location. Looking for professional and motivated individuals with extraordinary customer service skills. Cash handling experience & excellent computer skills a must.

Please send resume to Jennie Rice at 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or email: jennie.rice@fbwbank.com Application cut off is 4-29-2019 “equal employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer”

NOW HIRING AWESOME PEOPLE

Holding open interviews

EVERDAY! 11am-2pm for:

•SERVERS •HOSTS •BUS STAFF •KITCHEN STAFF •SECURITY

Come by and join our 2019 family!

54th ST OCMD 410-723-5565

Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop

selbyville Goose Creek Fenwick Goose Creek Hiring for all positions.

For Both Locations Apply Online www.mygcjob.com

PUT yoUr LoGo In coLor For JUST $10

conTacT InForMaTIon Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 email: classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.com Mail: P.o. Box 467, Berlin, Md. 21811

deadline For Insertions, cancellations and Payment Is 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Pre-Payment Is required. We accept visa & Mastercard.

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ROOMMATES

seAsONAL rOOmmATes:Looking for College age female roommates for seasonal rental. Call Tricia 443-610-4644.

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HOPING TO BUY Looking to Buy

E.D.U.’s West Ocean City

AUTO

TrAveL TrAiLer: 2017 JAYCO HummiNGbirD 16FD. Slept in 10 nights only! Otherwise new.

Nothing used! Sacrifice $11,000.

N. OC. Tom 410-390-1900(sell).

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Call David 443-880-0089

& More!

BOATS

COMMERCIAL

OFFiCe buiLDiNG FOr reNT: 720 Sq. Ft. Across from Ocean Downs. $1,600 per mo. Call 410251-3412.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WesT O.C. OFFiCe/reTAiL sPACes AvAiLAbLe: 3 Offices/Retail and 2 Warehouses.

Plenty of Parking. 443-497-4200.

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bOAT sLiP reNTAL: Robyn Drive Bayside. $2,000 for season.

Hose & water access. Call 717870-8454.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– bOAT sLiP FOr reNT: Mem. Day - Labor Day. West OC. Access to open ocean, less than 1 mi. $3,000 for season. 443-366-4411.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– seekiNG bOAT sLiP: Seeking Seasonal Boat Slip in OC for a 22’ Pontoon Boat. Call Dan 717-7994456.

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HANDYmAN sPeCiALisT: General maintenance of all types, All powerwashing. Build/Stain/PWash Decks. Drywall repair. Painting.

Property Management. Call for any other odd jobs! Joe 443-610-4644.

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Ceja’s Landscaping

REAL ESTATE

FOr sALe: 3BR, 2BA. New cond.

Home will qualify for FHA, VA, USDA financing. $249,000. Call Howard martin realty. 410-3525555.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOme FOr sALe: Ocean Pines.

4 Lrg. BR, 2BA. Great floor plan.

Lrg. kitchen, FP, Deck. Golf Course Lot. $349.000. Call 410726-0698 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––mObiLe HOme: 2BR,, 2BA. Newly remodeled. Near county boat ramp. 8 miles to beach. $63,000. Monthly lot rent $425.includes water, sewer, trash, taxes.

Howard martin realty. 410-3525555.

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SERVICES

•YArD mAiNTeNANCe •PAiNTiNG •POWer WAsHiNG 410-251-3425 410-202-2545

FOR SALE

sADDLe FOr sALe: Circuit Elite, English. Brown. Used but in great condition. Call for details.

410-713-9139.

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RENTALS WeekLY reNTAL:4br, 2 1/2bA. Fully furnished. W/D, Pool, Tennis court. Quiet community. 7 miles from the beach. $2,500 per wk.

Call Mike for details. 410-877-3894 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Yr, sWANN keYs: Unfurn. mobile home, 2BR, 2BA. On water.

LR, Kitchen, Sun Rm., Roof sun deck, boat slip. Community pool. $1175. + util’s. No Pets. Text Only 301-275-2471.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––seAsONAL bAYsiDe reNTAL: Sleeps 4-6, 2BR, 2BA, AC, W/D, WiFi, fully furn. $14,000 + sec. dep & util’s. Call Mike 410-603-6120.

Avail. May-Sept 12th.

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mAYOr AND COuNCiL TOWN OF sNOW HiLL P.O. bOx 348 sNOW HiLL, mD 21863

NOTiCe OF TAx sALe TAx sALes OF PrOPerTY iN THe TOWN OF sNOW HiLL, WOrCesTer COuNTY, mArYLAND

Pursuant to seCTiON 14-

808, et seq. of the TAx PrOPerTY ArTiCLe OF THe ANNOTATeD CODe OF mArYLAND, the undersigned Town manager and Collector of Taxes for the Town of snow Hill, maryland will sell at public auction at Old Fire House located at 208 Green street, snow Hill, maryland, on April 26, 2019 at 11:00 Am (eDsT)

the following described properties for non-payment

of snow Hill water/and waste-water utility assessments/bills:

item No. 1: ACCOuNT NO. 02-017539: All that tract of land, together with improvements, if any thereon, situate in the second Tax District of Worcester County, maryland, which is more particularly designated and described as mArkeT sTreeT, 42.5’x70’, (Tax map 0201 Parcel 0186); said property

assessed to YvONNe D. AskeW AND DeNise r. bAiNe for the sum of $6,200.00; water/wastewater utility charges, interest and penalties due and owing thereon (Account #00491-01077) in the sum of $2,200.54 as of February 11, 2019 plus interest, attorneys' fees, advertising, auctioneer's fees and any outstanding charges. item No. 2: ACCOuNT NO. 02-022141: All that tract of

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land, together with improvements, if any thereon, situate in the second Tax District of Worcester County, maryland, which is more particularly designated and described as 208 e. mArTiN sTreeT, 5706.36 sq FT, (Tax map 0200 Parcel 0735)said property assessed to JOHN P. JOHNsON, Jr. for the sum of $32,600.00; water/wastewater utility charges, taxes, interest, interest and/or penalties due and owing thereon (Account #0026700265), in the sum of $1067.13 as of February 11, 2018 plus interest, attorneys' fees, advertising, auctioneer's fees and any outstanding charges. item No. 3: ACCOuNT NO. 02-017105: All that tract of land, together with improvements, if any thereon, situate in the second Tax District of Worcester County, maryland, which is more particularly designated and described as 507 DiGHTON AveNue, Lot 3 (Tax map 0201 Parcel 0171) said property assessed to rOOseveLT H. TurNer for the sum of $70,900.00; water/waste-water utility charges, taxes, interest, interest and/or penalties due and owing thereon (Account #00215-00213), in the sum of $1065.22 as of February 11,2018 plus interest, attorneys' fees, advertising, auctioneer's fees and any outstanding charges.

item No. 4: ACCOuNT NO. 02-018225: All that tract of land, together with improvements, if any thereon, situate in the second Tax District of Worcester County, maryland, which is more particularly designated and described as 108 CHurCH sTreeT, 45’x310’, (Tax map 0200 Parcel 0412) said property assessed to rAYmOND L. JACksON for the sum of $135,667.00; water/waste-water utility charges, taxes, interest, interest and/or penalties due and owing thereon (Account #01921-00047), in the sum of $2,927.66 as of February 11, 2019 plus interest, attorneys' fees, advertising, auctioneer's fees and any outstanding charges.

CONDuCT OF sALe: All sales shall be to the highest bidder.

Terms OF sALe: The purchaser shall pay in cash or personal check on the day of sale the full amount

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of snow Hill charges due on the property sold, together with interest and penalties on the charges and all expenses incurred in making the sale, including attorney's fees, advertising, auctioneer's fees and any other outstanding water and sewer charges.

All checks shall be pre-approved by the Town manager prior to the sale. The residue of the purchase price remains on credit pursuant to section 14-818 of the Tax Property Article of the Annotated Code of maryland. The purchaser shall receive a Certificate of sale pursuant to section 14820 of the Tax Property and shall have all rights described in the Tax sales section of the Tax Property Article.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 01, 2019

kelly Pruitt, Town manager mayor and Council of snow Hill Telephone: (410) 632 2080 4x 4-05, 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17782

To all persons interested in the estate of sALLY FiLLiNG, esTATe NO. 17782.

Notice is given that sCOTT THOmAs FiLLiNG, 4568 beLvOir rOAD, THe PLAiNs, vA 20198, was on mArCH 25, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of sALLY FiLLiNG, who died on mArCH 18, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 25TH day of sePTember, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the un-

dersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 05, 2019 sCOTT THOmAs FiLLiNG 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 4-05, 4-12, 4-19

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NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17790

To all persons interested in the estate of sCOTT eDWArD sALLeY, esTATe NO. 17790. Notice is given that sCOTT G. sALLeY, 37386 HArmONY Drive, seLbYviLLe, De 19975, was on mArCH 26, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of sCOTT eDWArD sALLeY, who died on FebruArY 14, 2019, 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 ob-

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 26TH day of sePTember, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 05, 2019

sCOTT G. sALLeY 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 4-05, 4-12, 4-19

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mArCO v. rODriGuez, esq.

100 WesT rOAD, suiTe 300 TOWsON, mD 21204

NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs OF APPOiNTmeNT OF FOreiGN PersONAL rePreseNTATive esTATe NO. 17698

Notice is given that the CirCuiT COurT of sPOTsYLvANiA COuNTY, vA, appointed DANTe sALuDAres LLLACuNA, 13508 kALmbACks miLL Drive, FreDeriCksburG, vA

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22407, as the PersONAL rePreseNTATive of the estate of AiDA b. LLACuNA, AkA: AiDA bAeNs LLACuNA, AiDA s. bAeNs, AiDA bAeNs, who died on APriL 23, 2016, domiciled in virGiNiA, usA. The maryland resident agent for service of process is mArCO v. rODriGuez, whose address is 100 WesT rOAD, suiTe 300, TOWsON, mD 21204. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following mArYLAND counties: WOrCesTer, CHArLes AND PriNCe GeOrGe’s.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 05, 2019 DANTe sALuDAres LLACuNA 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 4-05, 4-12, 4-19

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DeNNis A. HODGe, esq.

8298 mAiN sTreeT eLLiCOTT CiTY, mD 21043 NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs

esTATe NO. 17764

To all persons interested in the estate of DArLeNe H. bACiGALuPA, esTATe NO. 17764. Notice is given that ANN v. NOrris, 2922 GeOrGiA AveNue, bALTimOre, mD 21227, was on mArCH 22, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of DArLeNe H. bACiGALuPA who died on FebruArY 7, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 22ND day of sePTember, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 05, 2019 ANN v. NOrris 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 4-05, 4-12, 4-19

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miCHAeL b. mATHers Webb, COrNbrOOks, WiLber, vOrHis, DOuse, LesLie & mATHers PO bOx 910 sALisburY, mD 21801 410-742-3176 NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs OF A seTTLOr OF A revOCAbLe TrusT

To all the persons interested in the trust of bArrY P. skLAr: This is to give notice that bArrY P. skLAr died on February 27th, 2019. before the decedent's death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned JANiCe skLAr, whose address is 180 Windjammer road, Ocean Pines, mD 21811, is now a trustee.

To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; if the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; if the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; if the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019 JANiCe m. skLAr TrusTee 3x 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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iN THe CirCuiT COurT FOr WOrCesTer COuNTY, mD C-23-Cv-19-000075 eruDiTiON, LLC C/O kmA LAW OFFiCe 540 riTCHie HiGHWAY, sTe 201 severNA PArk, mArYLAND 21146 PLAiNTiFF

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v JACqueLiNe L. THOmAssuGGs, PersONAL rePresNTATive OF THe esTATe OF HeLeN briTTiNHAm POWeLL serve AT: 215 brANCH sTreeT berLiN, mArYLAND 21811 serve AT: 2 briArs kNOLL WAY HANOver, mD 21076 AND (All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the property situate and lying in WOrCesTer COuNTY and known as:) 215 brANCH sTreeT berLiN, mArYLAND 21811 AND WOrCesTer COuNTY, mArYLAND serve: mAureeN L. HOWArTH COuNTY ATTOrNeY, ONe WesT mArkeT sTreeT, rOOm 1103, sNOW HiLL, mD 21863 AND uNkNOWN OWNers OF THe PrOPerTY: 215 brANCH sTreeT berLiN, mArYLAND 21811

The unknown owner’s heirs, devisees, and Personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title and interest DeFeNDANTs

OrDer OF PubLiCATiON

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the f o l l o w ing property described below in the state of maryland, sold by the Collector of Taxes for WOrCesTer COuNTY and the state of maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that property in WOrCesTer COuNTY described as: List number: 55, Parcel Number:03034356, Property Description 65.6'x86.66' N siDe brANCH sT berLiN, assessed to POWeLL HeLeN briTTiNGHAm. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid although more than six (6) months and a day from the date of sale has expired. it is thereupon this 3rd of APriL, 2019 by the Circuit

Court for WOrCesTer COuNTY. OrDereD, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in WOrCesTer COuNTY once a week fm three (3) successive weeks on or before the day of 29th day of April, 2019, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 4th day of JuNe, 2019 and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the prope1ty, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019 beAu H. OGLesbY JuDGe 3x 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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WiLLiAms, mOOre, sHOCkLeY & HArrisON, LLP reGAN J. r. smiTH, esq.

3509 COAsTAL HiGHWAY OCeAN CiTY, mD 21842 NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs OF APPOiNTmeNT OF FOreiGN PersONAL rePreseNTATive esTATe NO. 17801

Notice is given that the surrOGATe’s COurT of CAmDeN COuNTY, NJ, appointed vALerie A. CAiN, 423 PeYTON Ave., HADDONFieLD, NJ 08033, as the exeCuTOr of the estate of DONALD J. CAiN, who died on JuLY 22, 2018, domiciled in NeW JerseY, usA. The maryland resident agent for service of process is reGAN J. r. smiTH, esq., whose address is 3509 COAsTAL HiGHWAY, 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, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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.

Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019 vALerie A. CAiN 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 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17101

To all persons interested in the estate of DAviD T. CHerrY, esTATe NO. 17101. Notice is given that DAviD NeAL CHerrY, sr., 39 rAbbiT ruN LANe, berLiN, mD 21811, was on APriL 02, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of DAviD T. CHerrY who died on sePTember 12, 2017, 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 2ND day of OCTOber, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal repre-

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sentative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019

DAviD NeAL CHerrY, sr.

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 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17799

To all persons interested in the estate of CHArLes berNArD beNNeTT, esTATe NO. 17799. Notice is given that bArbArA ACkermAN, 401 WesT sTreeT, berLiN, mD 21811, was on APriL 02, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of CHArLes berNArD beNNeTT who died on DeCember 21, 2018, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 2ND day of OCTOber, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019 bArbArA ACkermAN 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 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

Second InSerTIon

NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17797

To all persons interested in the estate of WiLLiAm P. rOGers, sr., esTATe NO. 17797. Notice is given that PATriCiA r. JACksON, 8544 LANGmAiD rOAD, NeWArk, mD 21841, was on APriL 01, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of WiLLiAm P. rOGers, sr. who died on mArCH 13,

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2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 1sT day of OCTOber, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019 PATriCiA r. JACksON Personal representative

True Test Copy Terri WesTCOTT register of Wills for Worcester County room 102 - Court House One W. market street snow Hill, mD 21863-1074 3x 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17767

To all persons interested in the estate of reCie Lee mArsHALL, esTATe NO. 17767. Notice is given that bruCe e. mArsHALL, 4755 biG miLL rOAD, sTOCkTON, mD 21864 AND CYNTHiA mAriA WATsON, 80 THOrN LANe, NeW CAsTLe De 19720, were on APriL 03, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the estate of resie Lee mArsHALL who died on OCTOber 02, 2018, 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 3rd day of OCTOber, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-

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

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 12, 2019

bruCe e. mArsHALL CYNTHis mAriA WATsON 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 4-12, 4-19, 4-26

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iN THe CirCuiT COurT FOr WOrCesTer COuNTY C-23-Fm-19-000147 iN THe mATTer OF PHiLLiP emiDDiO mOsCireLLA, iii

FOr CHANGe OF NAme TO eLLie kAreN mOsCireLLA

NOTiCe (ADuLT) (DOm reL 61) The above petitioner has field a petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from PHiLLiP emiDDiO mOsCireLLA, iii to eLLie kAreN mOsCireLLA. The petitioner is seeking this name change for the following reasons: THis is mY PreFerreD NAme AND i WisH TO ObTAiN PrOPer iDeNTiFiCATiON. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 21st day of mAY, 2019. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with maryland rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affi-

davit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to fine an objection.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 19, 2019

susAN r. brANieCki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County room 104 - Court House One W. market street snow Hill, mD 21863-1074 1x 4-19

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smALL esTATe NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 15372

To all persons interested in the estate of FrANk J. kOLArik, Jr. . Notice is given that sTePHeN WiLLiAm kOLArik, 11002 PiNeY isLAND rOAD, bisHOPviLLe, mD 21813. was on APriL 10, 2019 appointed Personal representative of the smALL esTATe of: FrANk J. kOLArik, Jr. who died on OCTOber 11, 2013 with a will.

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

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

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All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 19, 2019 sTePHeN WiLLiAm kOLArik 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 4-19

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NOTiCe OF APPOiNTmeNT NOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs NOTiCe TO uNkNOWN Heirs esTATe NO. 17768

To all persons interested in the estate of DOrA T. TiLGHmAN, esTATe NO. 17768. Notice is given that susAN T. bAker, 10014 HArrisON rOAD, berLiLN, mD 21811, were on APriL 12, 2019 appointed Personal represen-

tative of the estate of DOrA T. TiLGHmAN who died on JANuArY 30, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the register of Wills on or before the 12th day of OCTOber, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) six months from the date of the decedent's death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before tha date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the register of Wills.

Name of Newspaper: maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APriL 19, 2019 susAN T. bAker 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 4-19, 4-26, 5-03

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... Obituaries

April 19, 2019

FROM PAGE 34 Ocean City Power Squadron, 19th Hole Golf Group, Romeos Breakfast Club, Sons of Italy Lodge #2474, Elks Club Lodge #2645 and Knights of Columbus.

He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, especially veterans, neighbors, friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A viewing will be held at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Friday, April 19, 2019, from 10-11 a.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday following the viewing. A celebration of life will be determined at a later date.

Joseph had a desire to help the less fortunate, especially veterans. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to “Support The Troops” at the American Legion Post 166 at P.O. Box 63, Ocean City, Md. 21843-0063. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Doris Marie Hamstead OCEAN PINES – Doris Marie Hamstead, 75, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully Friday April 12, 2019, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Doris is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Warren “Buddy” Hamstead; her children, Terri Piser and David Shauck of Wilmington, Del., and Michael Baccala of Ocean Pines; her grandchildren, Tahra and Travis Piser and Gianna Baccala; her great-granddaughter, Lily Jane Roby; and her brother and sister-in-law, David and Lounelle Hamstead, and their sons, Jonathan, Coleman and Chase.

Doris was born in Baltimore in 1943 to Ruth and Herbert Feehley. She graduated from Kenwood High School in 1961. Doris worked as a hostess at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, and as a sales associate at Homeworks Furniture Store, both in Ocean City. Together with Buddy, she was an avid boater and long-time member of the Ocean City Power Squadron and celebrated many Christmas holidays in Williamsburg DORIS MARIE with friends Rachel and HAMSTEAD Jeff Comely. She was a gardener and enjoyed good wine, good food, cooking for her family and her view of the bay from her deck above the Ocean Pines Marina. Doris was feisty and fun-loving and adored her “fourpack” of Buddy and their standard poodles, Charlie and Harry.

A memorial service will be held at Burbage Funeral Home on April 24 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

John L. Kline OCEAN CITY – John L Kline, 76, resident of Ocean City, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 12, at Coastal Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury.

He was born and raised in York, Pa., where he graduated from Dover High School in 1960. He attended Reppert’s

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Ind., in 1959 for three weeks between his junior and senior years of high school.

The first thing he ever sold was a pig in town square. He later auctioneered at Mt Royal Auction in Dover, Pa., for many years. John worked in management at Acco and later retired to Ocean Pines in Ocean City, Md. John was an active member of the American Legion Post 791 in Shiloh, Pa., and Post 123 in Berlin.

He is survived by his four children, daughter Jody Druck and husband Barry Druck, son Jerod Kline, son Terrance Kline and stepson Todd Cain; four sisters, Joanne Hughes, Bonnie Kline, Ruth Myers and Wanda Peterman; nine grandchildren; 10 great -grandchildren; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover C. Kline and Mabel R. Kline. He was also preceded in death by beloved wife Linda L. Kline in 2017.

Page 85 Funeral services will be held on April 27 at St Andrews Episcopal Church, 1502 4th Avenue, York, Pa. 17403 at 10 a.m. A celebration of life will be held at Waterman’s in Ocean City on May 5 from noon-3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be JOHN L. made to the American CanKLINE cer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123.

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WITH BUNK MANN

Much like the rise of the motel in the 1950s, the growth of condominiums in the 1970s changed the look and lifestyle of Ocean City.

The first high-rise condo – the High Point South – was built by John Whaley in 1970 and within three years a stretch of beach in North Ocean City had become known as the “Gold Coast.” Over a mile of tall buildings towered over the beach and more restaurants, bars and shops sprang up to meet this new generation of property owners.

By 1973, high interest rates, overbuilding and the gas crisis combined to burst the bubble and the glory days quickly ended. Banks failed, developers went broke and sales dropped dramatically. The real estate market would eventually recover, but there has never been another building frenzy like the Gold Coast condo boom of the early ’70s.

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