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Md. High Court Will Not Hear Boardwalk Case

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The state’s highest court on Friday denied a petition by the Town of Ocean City to hear an appeal in the battle over ownership of a Boardwalk property, essentially bringing closure to the longstanding case.

The state’s Court of Appeals on Friday denied a petition for writ of certiorari filed in February by the town against Nathans Associates, the heir and owners of the century-old-plus building on the east side of the Boardwalk at South Division Street, which, for decades, has been home to the iconic Dumser’s Dairyland. The petition asked the Court of Appeals to hear the case after the lower Court of Special Appeals ruled twice against the town.

The high court’s denial of the petition brings closure to the case, which has made its way up and down the court system since a decades-old agreement between the town and Nathans Associates expired in 2016. The town prevailed in the initial case at the Worcester County Circuit Court level, but Nathans Associates appealed that outcome to the Court of Special Appeals.

In December, the Court of Special Appeals ruled in favor of the Nathans Associates, opining the town had not presented sufficient evidence to prove ownership of the historic building.

About a month later, the town filed a motion to reconsider with the Court of Special Appeals, but that motion was also denied by the lower court.

Essentially down to its last option, the town filed the petition for writ of certiorari with the Court of Appeals in February. The high court denied the petition on Friday.

The building on the east side of South Division Street near the south end of the Boardwalk has been home to different businesses and attractions over the last century-plus after an enterprising young man first built it in 1912. Since the 1970s, the iconic building has been home to a Dumser’s Dairyland ice cream parlor that has served the popular treat to generations of residents and visitors to Ocean City.

Ownership of the property was called into question in 2016 after an agreement reached in 1966 between the town and Nathan Rapaport, who first built the structure in 1912, expired. The original agreement was for 25 years with a right to renew for the Rapaport heirs for another 25 years in 1991.

The Rapaport heirs exercised the 25-year renewal of the original agreement through 2016 and it was business as usual for the next two decades-plus at the historic building.

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FROM PAGE 4 1991, the town exercised its option to evict and the case landed in Worcester County Circuit Court. In April 2017, a Worcester County Circuit Court judge issued an opinion in favor of the town. As a result of that ruling, the Rapaport heirs were temporarily enjoined from any use of the property and were given a timeline at that time to remove or demolish the historic building.

Rapaport’s heirs, Nathans Associates, appealed the Worcester County Circuit Court decision to the state’s Court of Special Appeals and prevailed, essentially overturning the circuit court’s ruling. The Nathans Associates’ appeal largely focused on four basic questions about the outcome in the circuit court trial, but answer to the first one, which reads “whether Ocean City presented sufficient evidence to support the circuit court’s finding that the property was physically located within the area of the dedication and public easement of the town of Ocean City,” proved to be all the appeals court needed to render its opinion.

“We shall answer the first question in the negative and hold that there was insufficient evidence to support the circuit court’s conclusion that the property was physically located within the relevant area,” the opinion reads. “In light of this holding, we shall not address the second and third questions.”

In 1966, Rapaport, in declining health and desirous of retiring in Ocean City where he and his family operated different businesses over the years in the building, reached an “agreement” with the city to tear down the existing structure and build a new and improved building on the site with a commercial interest on the Boardwalk level, now Dumser’s, and living quarters above on the second floor.

The agreement expired in 1991 and Rapaport’s heirs, now Nathans Associates, exercised their option on a second 25 years under the language in the agreement. That second 25-year option on the 1966 agreement expired in 2016 and the city asserted its jurisdiction over the property, which sits in the right-of-way for Atlantic Avenue, or all of the property east of the deeded properties on the west side of the Boardwalk.

Nathans Associates has essentially claimed the town had abandoned any ownership rights to the property after the building had sat on the site for well over 100 years. The town asserted Atlantic Avenue, essentially the Boardwalk and the land east of it, had been dedicated to the public by a decadesold act of the Maryland General Assembly and was to be maintained by the municipality, regardless of the 1966 agreement that expired in 2016.

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Mayor: ‘We Accept Their Decision … It Is Time To Move On’

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

Mayor Rick Meehan said, “We wish the heirs of Nathan Rapaport and their tenant, Dumser’s Dairyland, the best moving forward.”

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OCEAN CITY – Despite a measure of closure in the long-running Dumser’s case last week, resort officials continue to assert ownership of the historic property on the east side of the Boardwalk, but are ready to move on.

The Court of Appeals last week denied a petition for writ of certiorari filed earlier this year by the town of Ocean City, which, if approved, would have had the state’s highest court take up the case involving ownership of the historic building on the east side of the Boardwalk at South Division Street.

For decades, the building has been home to the iconic Dumser’s Dairyland, but ownership of the property

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was called into question when an agreement between the city and the Nathans Associates expired in 2016.

The ownership dispute began in Worcester County Circuit Court, which ruled in favor of the town of Ocean City. As a result, Nathans Associates, or the heirs of Nathan Rapaport, who built the structure in 1912, were enjoined from any use of the property and were given a timeline at that time to remove or demolish the historic building.

Nathans Associates then appealed the case to the state’s Court of Special Appeals, which essentially ruled in favor of the long-standing property owners twice. The town of Ocean City in February filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Court of Appeals, seeking to have the state’s highest court take up the case. However, the Court of Appeals last Friday denied the petition, essentially ending any further legal remedy for the Town of Ocean City.

In its opinion, the Court of Special Appeals late last year opined Ocean City had not presented sufficient evidence to assert ownership of the property. The Court of Special Appeals asserted the only evidence of ownership presented by the town of Ocean City that the property in question was located in the public easement was the original deed platted way back in 1876 in the nascent days of the fledgling resort.

In the wake of the high court’s ruling late last week, Mayor Rick Meehan continued to assert the town’s position in the ownership battle over the historic property. Meehan said this week the town’s own surveys of the property still suggested it did.

“Contrary to the opinion of the court, we believe the parcel in question clearly lies within the boundaries of land dedicated and accepted by the town of Ocean City,” he said. “We have a recent survey which verifies the survey that the town submitted at trial.”

From the beginning, the town never stated any clear intention of what it wished to do with the property, only that it was acting in the best interest of Ocean City and its taxpayers in the dispute, a position from which he did not back down this week despite last week’s outcome.

“It is still our belief that we had an obligation to represent our taxpayers and their interests in this matter,” he said. “However, the court disagrees with our position.”

Nonetheless, the mayor was somewhat conciliatory and gracious with the high court’s final ruling.

“Although we are disappointed, we accept their decision and believe it is time to move on,” he said. “We wish the heirs of Nathan Rapaport and their tenant, Dumser’s Dairyland, the best moving forward.”

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Boardwalk Safety Project Enters Final Stretch

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the Boardwalk to heavy planters, bollards and other barriers. The first phase was completed before the start of last summer as a stopgap measure of sorts to ensure something was in place. The first phase was admittedly not aesthetically pleasing, but served its purpose until the larger, more permanent second phase is installed.

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FROM PAGE 8 steel pipe barriers filled with concrete.

In most cases, those steel and concrete barriers are in place although they aren’t finished aesthetically. City Engineer Terry McGean said this week those barriers will be covered with a decorative sleeve. Thus far, 10 of the 15 streets with the steel and concrete barriers are complete. Four more streets with those types of barriers will be completed in the coming days, with concrete expected to be poured at 14th, 23rd, 24th and a portion of 27th streets on Saturday. On Monday, the contractors are expected to finish the barriers at

18th Street and the rest of 27th Street.

During the first full week of May, manual gates that will allow police, fire, EMS and beach patrol access, will be installed at the Inlet lot, South 1st Street, North Division Street and 17th, 21st, 22nd and 26th streets. The Inlet lot work will begin right after Springfest, according to McGean.

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OCEAN CITY – A Virginia man faces numerous charges this week after a bizarre incident involving jumping off a second-floor hotel balcony onto the dunes, fleeing from police and ultimately having to be hit with a Taser.

Around 8 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a hotel at 91st Street to assist Ocean City EMS with an individual suffering from an alcohol overdose. When OCPD of-

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Abner Velasquez-Sanchez, 24, of Woodbridge, Va., was also in the room. When officers asked Velasquez-Sanchez where the female’s identification was, he became visibly nervous and began pacing in the room with his breathing accelerated, according to police reports.

Velasquez-Sanchez reportedly asked the officer to come out on the hotel balcony and speak with him, but the of-

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ficer said no. In the meantime, a hotel and observed the suspect stumble off staffer located the female’s wallet in a the sidewalk and into the bus lane. As purse and OCPD officers found her the officer approached the suspect, he identification inside. The officer at- reportedly jumped out into the bus tempted to verify the female’s identifi- lane in front of the officer’s patrol car, cation and placed the wallet on the bed. causing him to brake rapidly to avoid At that point, for reasons unknown, hitting him.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

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“You have demonstrated not only financial mismanagement but fiscal negligence. We have lost our faith in you,” resident Jeff Smith told the council Monday

BERLIN – Merchants, real estate agents and residents voiced their opposition to the town’s proposed 29% tax increase at a meeting Monday.

As the Berlin Town Council introduced an ordinance that would set the town’s property tax rate at $.88 per $100 of assessed value on Monday, citizens once again expressed their frustration with the drastic increase. In advance of the May 13 public hearing on the proposed increase, officials agreed to host another budget work session April 29. Currently, the council is set to adopt a tax rate May 13 and a budget June 10.

“Honestly, I think it’s a good foot forward, but I can’t vote for it the way it is right this moment,” said Councilman Zack Tyndall, who suggested the work session.

As officials formally introduced an ordinance that would change the town’s tax rate from $.68 to $.88 in front of a packed council chamber, Mayor Gee Williams outlined the issues facing the town’s finances – the sewer system’s debt, capital projects and economic development. Williams said that while the town had relied on new development to cover sewer debt for many years, he believed the utility needed a more dependable source of revenue. In addition to the need to pay back the money borrowed from the general fund in recent years, the wastewater utility has outstanding debt of about $15 million.

“Even with Berlin’s revitalized growth, there is not enough revenue to retire the current sewer debt, or to fund other ongoing capital projects that are needed in a town with much older infrastructure,” Williams said. “This has required borrowing that when combined with much higher than projected spray irrigation operating costs, have caused most of the depletion of Berlin’s general fund reserves over the past five years.”

The mayor said to correct the issues, the town needed to raise its water and sewer rates and implement a “sewer customer utility fee charge” to provide a consistent source of funding.

“According to our engineering consultants, this is a common practice in other communities with a sewer utility,” he said.

Williams said other issues included capital projects – the town’s new $3.2 million police station and a request for more funding from the Berlin Fire Company – as well as economic development.

“The pushback from the Berlin business community is disappointing given the town’s longstanding annual commitment of $330,000 for economic and community development,” Williams said. “Berlin has successfully supported economic development within our town. Since upgrading our Economic and Community Development Department from one part-time posiSEE NEXT PAGE

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Though many residents and merchants have asked for an incremental tax increase instead of the 29% jump, Williams said it wasn’t feasible. He said that a 30% increase spread over a three-year period would require additional borrowing from general fund reserves until 2021.

Under such a scenario, he said the town would have $1.8 million in its reserves at the start of fiscal year 2022. He believes the town should maintain a reserve account of $4.5 million, as that represents a year of operational expenses for the town.

Following Williams’ comments, residents and merchants approached the council to express their concerns – as they have for weeks – with the proposed tax increase.

Stephanie Fowler of Salt Water Media read a letter of opposition to the “unprecedented hike” that was signed by 50 Berlin businesses.

“As merchants, we are accustomed to taking a red pen to our budgets and finding ways to trim the fat when times are tight,” she said. “We are used to making hard cuts in order to keep our lights on and our doors open … Ask any small business owner if they have ever forgone a paycheck to make ends meet. We do what needs to be done.”

She said that when the town released its proposed budget, many merchants began reviewing it and had found thousands of dollars of potential cuts.

Fowler questioned the town’s hurry to restore its levels of reserve funding.

“Is there something greater, something we don’t know about looming on the horizon that is going to require a cache of funds?” she said. “The borrowing has occurred for several years and it appears as though this administration expects the citizens and merchants to fix it before the tourists go home.”

She said merchants were disheartened by officials’ lack of consideration of what the tax increase would do to residents and businesses.

“We trust you to watch the town’s checkbook as we watch our own,” she said. “This administration seems willing to saddle us with an excessive tax increase without first doing the hard work of scrutinizing each and every line item and without first balancing the budget. It is unprincipled and unfair to task your citizens and merchants with purchasing the rope to rescue you from this hole when you will not put down the shovel that digs it.”

Resident Larry Smith brought up several concerns, including the $90,000 annual cost of special events, and questioned whether elected officials were voting for their own interests or those of the residents.

“I have a real problem with people on this council who have an interest in the community,” he said.

Cameron Drew, a member of the board of directors for the Coastal Association of REALTORS, said the organization’s members sold $102.5 million in real estate in Berlin last year.

“The real estate industry is a huge factor in your town’s overall economic health and you are scaring away both prospective homebuyers and current homeowners,” she said.

Drew said that according to United Way data, 47% of Berlin’s residents live below the poverty level or live below the United Way’s Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed Threshold.

“What happens to their homes if they can no longer afford to live here?” she said. “They flood the market with new listings that few people want because the cost to live in Berlin is so high. If they can’t sell, we run into a foreclosure situation and blight takes over your neighborhoods.”

Drew, who presented a petition she said was signed by 200 people against the proposed increase, added the proposed tax increase would make it hard for agents to find buyers for homes in Berlin.

“Just because they can afford it, doesn’t mean they will want to pay it, especially when the level of trust and faith in this government is dwindling,” she said.

Resident John Apple told the council he’d provided Town Administrator Laura Allen with a variety of ideas that could have a positive impact on the budget. Among them were the concept of raising certain fees and reviewing the short-term rentals within the town.

Tyndall thanked Apple for his input.

“The work can be done if you put your mind to it,” Apple said.

Resident Jeff Smith said council members and the mayor had been elected to represent the community.

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OCEAN CITY – A fully rehabilitated female harp seal rescued in February was successfully released from the beach in Ocean City on Thursday morning and has returned to the sea.

In February, a female harp seal now known affectionately as Sally Ride was rescued from Rehoboth Beach and was admitted to the animal care and rescue center at the National Aquarium in Baltimore for rehabilitation. At the time, she was in critical condition, displaying signs of dehydration, a parasitic infection and a severe lice infestation.

In the months since, Sally Ride has been under the care of the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue and Health teams. The female harp seal received IV fluids, anti-inflammatory medications and oral antibiotics to slowly help her recover. Sally Ride’s seal lice infestation cleared up, she gained weight and redeveloped excellent swimming and foraging skills under the watchful eye of her handlers at the National Aquarium to the point she was ready to be released back into the wild.

She was released on Thursday morning from the

beach at 40th Street in Ocean City. With a big crowd of curiosity seekers on hand, National Aquarium staffers unloaded Sally Ride’s crate from a truck and opened the carrier. The seal waited several minutes before exiting the carrier, perhaps reluctant to leave the comfy care she enjoyed for the last few months.

Finally, Sally Ride exited the carrier and made a bee-line for the ocean. She was last seen with her head bobbing in the waves before she disappeared.

Each rescue season, the National Aquarium chooses a theme to name the various seals and other marine animals to come through its rehabilitation facilities and for this season the theme chosen is influential scientists. The harp seal Sally Ride was named for the famous NASA astronaut and physicist and first U.S. female in space and lived up to her namesake’s reputation.

The first seal rescued from the beach in Ocean City during this stranding season was named Marie Tharp for the famed cartographer and geologist who created the first scientific map of the Atlantic Ocean.

Marie Tharp was released from the beach at Assateague earlier this month.

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OCEAN CITY – The tedious work to repair failing concrete on the underside of the Route 50 Bridge will continue as the season approaches, but no impacts are expected.

Through much of the offseason, crews contracted by the State Highway Administration (SHA) have been systematically removing sections of failing concrete on the underside of the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge. Motorists that routinely use the bridge are familiar with the scaffolding and the routine single-lane closures, but while the project continues to move forward, fewer impacts to motorists and boaters are expected.

The intent of the overall project is to repair sections of failing concrete on the underside of the bridge that pose risks of falling onto vessels or into the bay below. For months, SHA crews have been systematically chipping away at the failing concrete sections, starting on the east side over land and moving west to the more difficult sections over water.

At the outset of the project, SHA officials have said the age of the bridge, which was built in 1942, was a contributing factor in the patches of failing concrete and emphasized it wasn’t a structural issue but more of a surface

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issue. SHA spokesman Charlie Gischlar explained there are roughly 70 individual spans that make up the bridge and the sections of failing concrete have been chipped away and now the resurfacing element of the project is underway.

“All loose concrete has been removed,” he said. “Crews are currently performing concrete work under the structure.”

Throughout the life of the project, SHA crews have often closed single

lanes on the bridge to motorists. However, with the calendar flipping over to May next week and the summer season rapidly approaching, impacts on the top side of the bridge will be minimized, according to Gischlar.

“Crews are permitted to perform single-lane closures guided by a flagging operation Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. until early May,” he said. “At that time, crews will not close lanes as more travelers head toward Ocean City as the temperatures

warm. All work after early May will be done on the side or under the bridge.”

With the change of seasons comes a higher volume of boat traffic in the channels under the bridge, but Gischlar said there should be few impacts as the project moves forward.

“We will not get in the way of boat traffic,” he said. “Our crews are very well aware that the boating channel under that bridge heats up even prior to Memorial Day. We can work around the boat and vehicle traffic.”

From Page 15 in Ocean City earlier this month and is currently under rehabilitation at the animal care and rescue center at the aquarium. Named George Washington Carver for the famed agricultural scientist and inventor who discovered over 100 ways to use the peanut among other things, the grey seal was underweight and lethargic when he was rescued in Ocean City earlier this month.

In the weeks since, George Washington Carver has been receiving anti-parasitic medications and is responding well to treatment. As a result, his appetite and energy levels

have greatly increased, but there is no indication yet on when he might be released.

Each winter, migrating seals of various species and sizes pass through the mid-Atlantic region as part of their normal migratory patterns and more than a few haul out on the beaches in and around Ocean City and Assateague.

Many are simply resting or sunning themselves along their journey, while others are ill or injured, as was the case with Sally Ride. In either case, the seals present an adorable opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy them from afar, but interaction

with humans and even their pets can often have dangerous consequences.

To that end, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the National Aquarium Marine Rescue Program partner each year on an outreach program for responsible seal viewing and sighting reporting.

Anyone who encounters a seal on the beach is urged to call MARP’s direct line at 410-576-3880 so a trained observer can evaluate the condition of the animal to determine if it is just doing its normal activity or if it is in distress. Seal sightings can also be registered on the MCBP website at www.mdcoastalbays.org.

… Sally Ride Was Found In Critical Condition

BFC Provides Quarterly Report

April 26, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Berlin Fire Company leaders provided town officials with a quarterly update this week.

Berlin Fire Company (BFC) representatives presented the Berlin Town Council with a report for the third quarter of the current fiscal year at Monday’s regular council meeting.

David Fitzgerald, president of the BFC, reported 59% of the EMS calls the organization responded to were in town while 44% of the fire calls responded to were in Berlin.

The BFC’s average EMS response time is 1.34 minutes while its fire response time is slightly over three minutes.

Fitzgerald reported that expenses were up slightly, as an HVAC unit had failed and had to be replaced and other pieces of equipment had needed repairs. He said that training and volunteer incentive costs were also slightly higher than expected, but said he didn’t consider that a bad thing.

“It shows that our members want to go to training,” he said.

Professional fees related to EMS have also been more than anticipated, as the BFC has created a new corporation for EMS. “Our legal counsel and our accountant continue to work on finishing

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up and following up as they need to do with the IRS to make sure we’re 501c3,” Fitzgerald said. “Those things continue to exceed the budget because we just didn’t have a good number with that. Both of our agencies are very generous to us – both local – the attorney and accountant provide donated services when they can. We’re very appreciative of that.”

Councilman Zack Tyndall asked if the BFC had an agreement ready for fiscal year 2020, as the current contract between the organization and the town was only for fiscal year 2019. Fitzgerald said a proposed agreement was being updated by the BFC’s attorney.

“We certainly need the opinion of the mayor and council,” Fitzgerald said.

Tyndall said he thought the timing of the town’s quarterly payments – which are scheduled to come after quarterly reports – should be adjusted, as the most recent payment had been required a few weeks early to ensure there was adequate cash flow for EMS. Mayor Gee Williams suggested BFC officials also make a recommendation as to what they thought would work best.

“We’re all going to learn as we go here,” he said. “If there’s some tweaking we can do to make all this less onerous, but at the same time predictable, then I think we can get it all resolved.”

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STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – How and when capital projects would be funded was discussed at length last week as county officials presented a summary of changes to the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2020-2024.

In a work session last week, Director of Administration Wayne Strausburg and Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young presented the Wicomico County Council with changes to the capital planning document originally submitted in December.

After discussing at length the challenges of funding future projects, the county council in March voted to extend the date for adopting the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to June 4.

County officials at the time said the extension would allow them to reexamine capital projects proposed in the CIP and account for state legislation – mainly the $15 minimum wage and the implementation of recommendations from the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (Kirwan Commission) – that would have an impact on the county’s budget.

Back on the table for discussion last week, Young told the council that county staff reviewed the CIP and had made changes to funding sources and timeframes for several projects.

“We have since revised it during the budget process,” he said. “In some cases, we’ve proposed using existing pay-go as a funding source, as well as we’ve pushed some projects out a year.”

For the Wicomico County Board of

Education, for example, the county initially proposed $9 million in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 and nearly $2 million in fiscal year 2022 to build a new Beaver Run Elementary School. Now, the planning document includes $7 million for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 and nearly $6 million in fiscal year 2022.

“We are not proposing $9 million in the first two years,” Young said. “We are proposing $7 million and adding $4 million to the last year. It spreads it out more evenly over three years.”

Young also noted a study and planning project for an extensive renovation at Mardela Middle and High School had been removed.

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pipeline,” he said. “The official statement is we have put the Mardela Middle and High project on hold until we have a better idea as to what Kirwan, the $15 minimum wage and a potential recession is going to do.”

Officials also proposed moving several projects – including a new cell at the county landfill, the second half of a Public Safety Building project and several improvements at the Salisbury airport – to out years in the county’s planning document and adding other projects – including the construction of an adaptive baseball field at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and the third phase of a Westside Collector project – to fiscal year 2020.

Most of the amendments relating to the CIP involved changes to the funding source of several projects. In many instances, county staff recommended reallocating existing pay-go (or payas-you-go) money from completed or abandoned projects to pay for others.

“Instead of using new FY20 revenue to pay for it, we reallocated existing pay-go from other projects,” Young said.

Members of the council, however, questioned where the existing money originated and how the unused money is moved from one department project to another.

“For all we know, we could have a project for $400,000 and it turns out to be $200,000 but you slide that money over to another project that’s now $600,000 instead of $400,000,” Council President John Cannon said. “It’s hard for us as a body of oversight to determine exactly how much we are spending for what and where the overages might be.”

Young suggested providing the council with a document outlining where the existing money originated.

“I think it might be helpful to have a list of where this existing pay-go is coming from, what projects it’s tied to,” he said. “But we are still seeking your approval to reallocate this money.”

While he applauded staff for taking conservative measures and adjusting the CIP, Cannon said he was concerned the planning document presented to the public in November would be drastically different than the one to be adopted in June. He also highlighted the broad timeframe laid out in the charter for adopting the CIP. “For the individuals that came to the public hearing back in November, it’s not the same CIP that it was back then,” he said. “I wonder what the significance is of going through this long process if it’s never the same from one month to the next.”

Councilman Marc Kilmer agreed.

“I think it’s time to have a charter review committee formed,” he said.

“That might be something to look at.”

Council Administrator Laura Hurley noted the council has time to consider holding another public hearing on the revised CIP before its adoption in June.

Assateague Island Faces Lifeguard Challenges, Too

April 26, 2019

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

ASSATEAGUE – As is the case in Ocean City, Assateague Island National Seashore is also facing recruitment challenges this spring.

During a budget work session last week, Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) Captain Butch Arbin reported recruitment efforts for the upcoming season has presented challenges to the point he is not entirely confident the department will have the full complement of lifeguards to start the season.

Arbin pointed to a recruiting “wage war” with neighboring Delaware, challenges with getting follow-throughs with applicants at recruiting and testing events and the high cost of seasonal housing.

A check with neighboring Assateague Island National Seashore (AINS) revealed the national park is also facing challenges with recruitment. Some of the issues are the same, although AINS boasts a high return rate for lifeguards.

Of course, the sample size is much different. The OCBP covers every block of the 10-mile barrier island along with layers of command staff, while the Assateague Island National Seashore beach patrol covers a smaller area and consequently has fewer needs. According to Chief of Interpretation and Education Liz Davis, AINS has a high return rate for its beach lifeguards.

“Luckily, we have 70% of our lifeguard staff returning this year,” she said this week. “We will hire a total of 14 guards most seasons, but we have similar issues as Ocean City.”

While the Ocean City Beach Patrol has had some trouble with followthrough in its testing and application process, including far more online applicants than actually show up for the physical application process, AINS has different challenges. Because the national seashore is owned by the federal government, applicants for the beach patrol and all jobs on the island must navigate the complex USAJobs.gov application and hiring site. In addition, the federal government has stringent certification requirements for lifeguards.

“National Park Service lifeguards are all trained to EMR certification and above,” said Davis. “All of our recruitment, application and hiring processes in the federal government is handled through the USAJobs.gov website.

Applicants often find this process a challenge.”

Davis said AINS faces similar housing challenges as Arbin outlined, although on a smaller scale.

“We do offer housing for our seasonal employees,” she said. “Housing is difficult to find and expensive in our area.”

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BERLIN – Officials praised the town’s electric department following a national recognition.

The Berlin Town Council presented Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence with a plaque signifying Berlin Electric being named a Reliable Public Power Provider on Monday. The designation is given to public power utilities that are proficient in safety, reliability, workforce development and system improvement.

“Tonight we are honoring our electric utility and the great work that they do,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said.

This is the second time the town has received the designation, which lasts three years. It was last received in 2016.

According to Allen, the designation is given by the American Public Power Association and is awarded to utilities that meet criteria in the areas of reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. In all, 270 of more than 2,000 public power utilities in the United States hold the designation.

“Really what this means is our electric utility is performing in the top 14% of their peers nationwide,” she said.

Council members thanked Lawrence and his staff for their commitment to the electric utility. Councilman Thom Gulyas joked that he’d spent extra money to install a generator at his home only to find out it was rarely needed.

“I want you to know I think you guys do an outstanding job,” he said.

Other council members also expressed their appreciation. Councilman Elroy Brittingham said he was amazed by the extensive computer system department staff used to keep the utility running.

Lawrence said that was one of the initial improvements he helped implement when he came to Berlin in 2010.

“That was one of the first things I tried to get completed when I came here, to upgrade the relay system,” he said. “When I first got here we had outages occurring every other day almost it seemed like. That was one of the big issues was the relay system. By updating that you see less outages and that type of thing.”

At Monday’s meeting town staff also brought attention to the fact that for May, the town’s power cost adjustment (PCA) would be the lowest it’s been all year at 1.8 pennies. The PCA, which is a separate line item on each Berlin Electric statement, reflects the increases or decreases in the town’s cost of purchased power. The PCA has been gradually declining since February, when it was 3 pennies.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – The second major milling and repaving of the south section of Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City got underway this week and is expected to be completed by the middle of next month.

In March, State Highway Administration (SHA) contractors began a milling and paving project along Philadelphia Avenue, technically Maryland Route 528, from 26th Street to 9th Street. That project was completed quickly and on time as promised, although there were the typical traffic delays and inconveniences associated with it.

With that project in the books, SHA contractors this week began in earnest the next phase of the downtown milling and paving project along Philadelphia Avenue from 9th Street to North Division Street. The familiar orange barrels, automated directional signals and flaggers returned this week on that section of Philadelphia Avenue, tying up traffic and creating delays.

By Wednesday morning, the section of Philadelphia Avenue from 9th Street to North Division Street was almost completely milled down and prepared for repaving. The project also includes repaving the portion of the Route 50 Bridge from the draw span to its terminus at North Division Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Also included in the plan is milling and repaving the section of North Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and Baltimore Avenue.

The entire milling project began this week and is expected to be completed

by May 11. Crews will then go behind and repave all of the milled sections tentatively beginning on May 6. The entire project is expected to be completed by May 18.

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Around 5:50 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a convenience store at 59th Street for a reported individual passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with the engine running at the gas pumps. OCPD officers arrived and found the suspect, later identified as Christopher Stant, 27, of Bishopville, passed out and unresponsive in the driver’s seat.

The officers were able to awake Stant and asked him to get out of the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, a roughly one-foot section of PVC pipe with an angled end was found wedged to the left of the driver’s seat.

Wedged behind the driver’s seat was a baseball bat, according to police reports. OCPD officers also located various knives throughout the vehicle and on Stant’s person.

According to police reports, Stant showed signs of being impaired.

When interviewed, Stant told police he was using methadone and his dosage had recently been increased, which is why he was passed out behind the wheel of the vehicle. He also told police his increased dosage of methadone was the reason why he could not stay awake while driving and that he had been nodding off at red traffic signals and stop signs.

At that point, Stant was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and driving while so far impaired by CDS that he could not safely operate a vehicle.

He was also charged with possession of a concealed deadly weapon.

During a search of Stant’s person incident to the arrest, a secret hidden compartment was found in his belt. Inside the hidden compartment, OCPD officers found two bundles containing around 10 wax paper packages of suspect heroin and additional charges were tacked on.

Hotel Lobby Incident Results In Arrests OCEAN CITY – A New York couple was arrested on disorderly conduct charges last weekend after allegedly causing a scene during an argument with a hotel clerk after getting locked out of their room.

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Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a Boardwalk hotel at 14th Street for a reported civil dispute. Upon arrival, the OCPD officer observed Juan Zepeda, 24, of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Munguia Zepeda, 23, also of New Rochelle, arguing with a front-desk worker. According to police reports, the couple was intoxicated and belligerent.

The officer reported it was difficult to determine what was going on because the two suspects would not stop arguing with the front desk clerk. Finally, the OCPD officer was able to speak to the employee, who told police the couple had been locked out of their hotel room and had been banging aggressively on another hotel door in which none of their party was staying. The employee told police the guest in that room called to complain.

According to police reports, the argument between the employee and the two suspects went on for about 40 minutes. Despite the ordeal, the hotel clerk did not want to evict the two suspects. OCPD officers encouraged the couple to go back to their room and readdress the situation in the morning when they were sober and there was a manager present.

According to police reports, officers even hit the elevator call button in an attempt to get the suspects to go back to their rooms, but they continued to fight with the clerk. The Zepedas were eventually arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Couple Arrested After Domestic Altercation OCEAN CITY – A York, Pa., couple was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges last week after an alleged fight that began in a motel parking lot and spilled over into a motel room.

Around 2:15 a.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a motel at 29th Street for a reported domestic incident. The responding officer met with the motel clerk who advised a couple, later identified as Adam Miller, 27, of York, Pa., and Mariah Burgess, 22, also of York, had pulled into the parking lot and were arguing inside the vehicle.

The motel clerk told police Burgess was driving and Miller got out and either punched or kicked the vehicle, according to police reports. The clerk told police she approached the couple and asked them to quiet down, but Miller allegedly launched into an exSEE NEXT PAGE

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FROM PAGE 24 pletive-laced tirade at the clerk. When the clerk, told the couple she was going to call the police, Miller allegedly directed the same expletives toward the officers arriving on the scene.

The clerk told police the couple eventually went into their first-floor unit and the altercation allegedly continued. The clerk reportedly told police other guests of the motel had called and complained about the noise. The OCPD officers on the scene could hear the couple arguing inside the room.

An OCPD officer interviewed Miller, who told police the argument began when Burgess accused him of looking at another woman while they were out shopping and escalated when they returned to the motel. Miller did admit striking his own vehicle, but denied the argument ever became physical. OCPD officers observed fresh scratch marks on Miller’s neck, but Miller explained the scratch marks were from his razor and that he was a bad shaver, according to police reports.

Another officer interviewed Burgess, who said the verbal argument had turned physical. The OCPD officer observed Burgess’ shirt to be disorderly and ripped, consistent with the fight reported by the witness. An inspection of Burgess’ hands revealed blood on her fingers. Based on the evidence and testimony, Burgess and Miller were each arrested and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Two Injured In Highway Crash BERLIN – Two people were seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Route 113 near Goody Hill Lane last Saturday.

Around 11:20 a.m. last Saturday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported single-vehicle crash on northbound Route 113 near Goody Hill Lane. Through witness statements, the preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Cadillac for reasons unknown had swerved from one lane to the other numerous times. At one point, the vehicle spun into the middle lane and struck the guardrail on the left side of the roadway.

The driver, identified as William Odell Frazier, 71, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by state police helicopter to Peninsula Regional Medical Center. The front seat passenger, identified as Mae B. Frazier, 79, was transported to PRMC

by EMS with serious injuries. Northbound Route 113 was shut down for about an hour following the accident, according to police reports.

Probation For Disturbance OCEAN CITY – A Forest Hill, Md., man, arrested in March after allegedly causing a disturbance at an uptown hotel, pleaded guilty this week to disorderly conduct and was placed on probation for one year.

Around midnight on March 8, an offduty Ocean City Police Department

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch (OCPD) officer working in a private capacity as security at an event at an uptown hotel hosted by Salisbury University’s men’s varsity soccer team identified a suspect later identified as Jeffrey Mergler, 21, of Forest Hill.

Event staff told the officer Mergler was prohibited from buying any more alcoholic beverages, but became argumentative with the staff because he thought that was unfair.

The hotel’s general manager told the officer Mergler had become argumentative and verbally abusive to the staff. The officer made contact with Mergler, who exhibited signs of intoxication, according to police reports.

Mergler reportedly told the officer it was unfair that he was not allowed to have any more alcoholic beverages because he was 21 years old. According to police reports, he continually pulled out his wallet and produced identification showing the officer he was 21.

Mergler was told to leave the area of the function, but was observed at different times sitting at other bars within the hotel that served alcohol, according to police reports. The other bars had been warned about Mergler and did not serve him because of his condition, according to police reports.

A short time later, the same officer observed Mergler in the hallway on the 7th floor with a bottle of beer. According to police reports, when Mergler saw the officer, he raised the bottle to his mouth and took a drink, pointing out to the officer that he was 21 and was allowed to do so.

According to police reports, Mergler’s friends and acquaintances made contact with the officer and apologized for his “childish behavior” and disrespect for the law, according to police reports. The officer noted in the report, Mergler was seen at least a dozen times in areas of the hotel where he was not permitted, nor was the general public permitted.

According to police reports, the hotel’s general manager was drawn away from his normal duties to handle Mergler and other employees including kitchen staff were drawn away from their jobs to keep him from going into restricted areas. In addition, Mergler was seen randomly opening elevator doors and interacting with other hotel patrons who tried to avoid him.

Finally, the hotel manager told Mergler in the presence of OCPD officers he was no longer allowed on the hotel premises. The manager was able to determine Mergler’s room number and OCPD officers escorted him to the room to gather his belongings. He was told if he came back on the property he would be arrested for trespassing.

A short time later, Mergler was observed in the hotel parking lot allegedly jumping up and down and causing a scene, essentially asking OCPD officers to arrest him. When a marked OCPD vehicle transporting an arrestee from another incident came through the hotel parking lot, Mergler allegedly blocked its path and refused to let it proceed, according to police reports. This week, Mergler pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received probation before judgment. He was placed on probation for one year.

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Late Payment Penalties Mulled For Business License Renewals

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – Town officials introduced an ordinance this week to increase penalties for merchants who don’t purchase business licenses on time.

On Monday, the council introduced an ordinance to strengthen the late penalties for business licenses.

“We’re recommending a change to the late penalty schedule to assist in more prompt payments,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “Currently we believe they’re not set high enough to motivate businesses to pay on time.”

According to Allen, a staff committee was developed last year to review fees and streamline the business license process. The committee determined that the town’s finance department spent a significant amount of time sending out multiple invoices and making phone calls to businesses that didn’t purchase their annual licenses on time.

“While the majority of businesses do pay on time, staff is spending time and energy and money on submitting additional invoices and follow-up phone calls to get folks to pay,” she said.

The town’s business license fee is $75 for all businesses except banks,

which are charged $150. Allen said the town’s finance department billed each of the town’s 235 businesses each year and that more than 20% of businesses typically paid late.

As of March 1, 2019, 28 of the town’s businesses had not paid the license fees that were due July 1, 2018.

The ordinance introduced this week will allow the town to increase the business license fee 5% if it’s not paid within 30 days of the date it’s due. The names of the businesses that haven’t paid will also be published at that point.

No payment within 60 days will result in a 12% increase in the fee while no payment within 90 days will result in a 24% increase in the fee. The ordinance also makes nonpayment of the fee punishable as a misdemeanor and reserves the town’s right to transfer the fee and penalties to the business’s water bill if applicable.

“Transferring the late penalties to water bills ensures those penalties will be paid or the property is subject to disconnection for water services,” Allen said. “This approach would only work in cases where the business and property owner are the same.”

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BERLIN – A Delaware man, once described as “perhaps the most dangerous driver in Worcester County” after his 12th drunk-driving conviction, was allegedly at it again on Sunday.

Gerald Lusby, 47, of Selbyville was arrested on Sunday and charged with driving under the influence and resisting arrest after an incident during which Delaware State Police attempted to pull him over for speeding before he led officers on a high-speed chase on Route 54.

Around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, a Delaware GERALD LUSBY State Police trooper observed Lusby allegedly driving a Chevy Trailblazer at a high rate of speed on Route 54 just east of the Treasure Beach campground. The trooper attempted to stop Lusby, who refused to stop and led police on a chase that lasted nearly 10 minutes.

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Lusby was last arrested for driving drunk in Ocean City in September 2017.

In that case, it took a Worcester County jury all of 20 minutes to return a guilty verdict for Lusby for driving while impaired. He was sentenced to three years in jail, the maximum allowable penalty, and was also fined $1,000. For Lusby, the 2018 conviction for driving under the influence was his 12th in a span of over two decades dating back to 1991.

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During a presentation of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company’s budget at a work session last week, among other things Assistant Chief Connor Braniff explained the growing success of the live-in program for first-respon-

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Live-in space in the firehouses is limited and available only to certified firefighters who are also students at nearby colleges and universities.

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During a budget work session last week, Braniff explained the program has been thriving since its inception.

“We now have seven full-time livein firefighters and seven part-time livein firefighters,” he said. “Our max used to be 10. Due to the success of the program, we’ve added living quarters inside the headquarters.”

Braniff said those who have completed a season under the live-in program tend to come back and also encourage their peers to take advantage of it.

“We have a 100-percent return rate,” he said. “It’s really word-ofmouth. They are letting their friends know. We actually have a waiting list now for the program.”

Braniff said because the live-in firefighters are housed in the various stations, they are often the first to respond in emergencies.

“They are our workhorses,” he said.

“Because they live here, they are often the first on the scene.”

The success of the program has created challenges, however. Because of its popularity, the volunteer company has had to find creative ways of housing and outfitting the live-in firefighters.

“The live-in program is a huge success, but it’s a good problem and a bad problem,” he said. “We have to find room for them and we have to find gear for them. We’re getting 2,100 hours per

live-in per year and we expect that to go up, but we have had to spend our own money. We’ve spent $18,000 between furniture and renovations.”

For example, Braniff explained the volunteer fire company requested 10 radios that were not funded in the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget. As it stands now, the live-in firefighters have to take the radios out of the various apparatus. The cost of the 10 radios was around $35,000 and Braniff asked the Mayor and Council to reconsider including them in the budget.

Councilman and firefighter Matt James said the issue could be revisited during budget wrap-up sessions and suggested if there was a way to fund the radios, the timing might be right because of rising costs of the equipment.

“It might be a good idea to do this sooner rather than later,” he said. We just heard earlier the cost of police radios are going up and that could be the case with these.”

During last Tuesday’s budget wrapup session, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said since Thursday’s work session, she had worked with volunteer fire company officials and found a creative way of moving funds around within the current budget to pay for the 10 radios requested. The council voted to approve the budget change, which will come out of the current budget and not affect the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget.

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BERLIN – The town is seeking the support of residents as it once again hosts Berlin Clean-Up Day. On Saturday, April 27, the town is asking residents to visit one of the town’s parks to help with a spring cleanup.

“It’s a great chance to give back to the community, meet some of your neighbors and make some new friends,” said Mary Bohlen, the town’s administrative services director.

The event, which is slated to begin at 8:30 a.m. at Berlin Falls Park, Stephen Decatur Park and Henry Park, has been held in Berlin for at least the past 15 years. Residents interested in participating will be able to help beautify the town’s parks. While the town will have some equipment available, participants are asked to bring their own rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows.

“We’re looking for individual teams to help with planting, weeding, raking mulching and whatever else needs attention in our parks,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “This is a great opportunity for students to earn service hours.”

The town is also seeking volunteers to help clean up Hudson Branch.

Those interested, who are encouraged to wear heavy clothes and boots, can sign up at Henry Park.

This year, the town has added a variety of activities to Berlin Clean-Up Day. The Maryland Forestry Service will hold a “Backyard Buffer” tree giveaway during the event. Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to any Worcester County landowner.

“We’ll have bundles of trees available,” Allen said.

Each bundle contains approximately 25 native bareroot tree and shrub seedlings, including bald cypress, river birch, serviceberry, spicebush and winterberry.

At Berlin Falls Park, members of the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee will be offering information about and tours of the town’s newest park.

They’ll also be planting pollinator gardens.

Another new aspect of this year’s cleanup is the incorporation of Comcast Cares Day into the event.

“We want everyone to sign up because Comcast is actually donating back to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services for every volunteer,” Police Chief Arnold Downing said.

Berlin Clean-Up Day, which is expected to run from 8:30 a.m.-noon, culminates with a free lunch provided by the Kiwanis Club at Henry Park.

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Regional Digest New Military Banners Set For Dedication OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 next week will hold a dedication ceremony for its annual Hometown Heroes Military Banner program honoring living World War II and Korean War veterans as well as active-duty military personnel from Worcester County.

Since 2014, the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 has honored the resort area’s local and living veterans with the Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program.

The heroes are honored with their pictures on patriotic banners displayed on the Boardwalk. The banners are displayed from early May through early October, when they are then presented to family members in a special ceremony.

The banners are affixed to brackets attached to light poles along the Boardwalk from the Inlet to 4th Street. The banner dedication ceremony is set for Thursday, May 2, at the Firefighters Memorial at North Division Street beginning at noon.

Drug Take Back Day Planned BERLIN – The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at all state police barracks including Berlin.

Each barrack will act as a collection station, giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, a majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs are finding an unlimited supply in their family’s medicine cabinet.

The Maryland State Police have collected about 19,897 pounds of expired and unwanted prescription medications combined through similar events since 2014. In October, state police removed close to 1,895 pounds of prescription medications from circulation.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

BERLIN – The efforts of a local youth group have resulted in a grant to bring environmental improvements to Henry Park.

Boys in Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services’ SABERS (Strengthening Adolescent Boys with Education and Resources) program worked together to win a grant at the Youth Environmental Action Summit held in Salisbury this month. The grant will cover the cost of adding recycling and trash bins, as well as a rain garden, to the area around the basketball courts at Henry Park.

“This event was designed for the youth to come up with an environmental change plan that was important to them,” said Tiffany Scott, youth programs coordinator for Worcester Youth, in an update to town officials Monday.

“What was important for them was to make improvements at Henry Park where they often go and play basketball.”

The SABERS were awarded the grant after taking part in the Youth Environmental Action Summit that was held at the Ward Museum in early April. The event, which was created to show kids ways they could help address local environmental issues, included workshops and educational experiences for participants.

During the summit the SABERS presented their plans to improve Henry Park, where many of them play basketball.

“They won the grand prize in the middle school category which is phenomenal because they didn’t even want to go,” Scott said. “They were so fearful to go and present that they literally did not want to go. It took a lot of encouragement… I said you know it’s ok to be afraid. You’re going to have fear but you’ve got to walk through that fear because on the other side of that is greatness. They did that and I’m so proud of them.”

With the funding awarded through the summit, the SABERS will be able to add recycling and trash bins near

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the basketball courts at Henry Park.

They’ll also be able to install a rain garden to capture excess runoff.

“We’re going to get going on this particular project next week,” Scott said. “We’re going to start ordering some of the plants and then we’re going to partner with Maryland Coastal Bays and the town to get those different things implemented.”

Steve Taylor, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, said the summit had provided the boys in SABERS with valuable learning experience.

“A lot of times we’re taking small steps with these kids,” he said, “but then something like the environmental youth summit comes along and it’s a huge step. They’ve taken ownership of their community, they understand the importance of partnership and engaging others. They learn from that experience how they can make this community better and stronger than it currently is. That’s a valuable lesson that will never be taken away from these kids.”

New Building Planned For UMES Pharmacy School

PRINCESS ANNE – Construction of a new building for UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions is slated to begin this fall, triggered by a $10 million allocation from the 2019 Maryland General Assembly.

The project enables the university to consolidate its pharmacy programs into a single building and fulfill a longstanding goal tied to accreditation.

Pharmacy classes, laboratories and faculty offices currently are spread among six buildings.

A three-story structure will be built on the east side of campus across the street from the Engineering and Aviation Science Complex on property where a sprawling greenhouse complex once stood. A November 2011 fire destroyed that structure, and demolition got underway shortly after the legislature approved the 2019-20 capital expenditures budget.

Lawmakers also committed to provide UMES additional money for the project when they return to Annapolis next year and in 2021, helping ensure that funding stays on track. The new building’s projected price tag is nearly $90 million, which includes planning and equipment.

Governor Larry Hogan threw his support behind a request from UMES in 2016 for $3.5 million to get preliminary planning started. A year later, the university received another $3 million to keep the project on schedule for projected completion by the fall 2021.

“We are thankful for the support we have received from Governor Hogan, our Eastern Shore legislators, the Department of Budget and Management, and the University System of Mary-

The new three-story structure will bring all the university’s pharmacy programs into a single, state-of-the-art facility.

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land for our new building,” said acting Provost Rondall E. Allen, who spearheaded the years-long lobbying effort.

“This first phase creates 65,000 square feet for the School of Pharmacy that enhances our ability to deliver quality graduate education,” Allen said. “This new building also includes some shared spaces for the other (health science) departments, such as a kinesiology research lab, a rehabilitation services home-health laboratory as well as a (clinical-setting) simulation center for pharmacy, physical therapy and physician assistant instruction.”

UMES also is moving ahead with an application it hopes will lead to the 2020 fall semester reinstatement of the physician assistant graduate pro-

gram, a goal of new UMES President Heidi M. Anderson.

Long-term, UMES is working to secure more state funding for a 65,000 square-foot expansion to double the size of the new building so other health profession academic units – kinesiology, physical therapy, rehabilitation and physician assistant programs – can be housed together.

UMES enrolled its first Doctor of Pharmacy class in August 2010 and since May 2013 has produced 344 graduates who completed classes and off-campus clinical rotations in a yearround format to earn a degree in three years instead of the usual four. The university subsequently has added graduate-level degree programs in pharmaceutical sciences.

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Rodney L. Ward

OCEAN CITY – Rodney L. Ward, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Coastal Hospice At The Lake.

He was born May 9, 1946, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Ann and William Ward.

He was a graduate of John Harris High School.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Cindy Ward of Ocean City, Md.; his mother, Ann Ward of Harrisburg, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law Debbie and Scott Shepler of Harrisburg, Pa.; sister-in-law Karen Commings of Harrisburg, Pa.; sister-in-law Mary Ward of Hummelstown, Pa.; niece Venus and husband John Becker and nephew Dylan Becker of Wyomissing, Pa.; nephew Ryan, wife Marissa and daughter Madison Becker of Old Forge, Pa.; niece Beth Ward of Harrisburg, Pa.; niece Monette Ward Benkowitsch and son T.J. Douville of Harrisburg, Pa.; and several cousins including Bonnie Young of Enola, Pa., and Laurel Evans of Camp Hill, Pa., and their families.

He also leaves behind many wonderful friends who Rodney L. WaRd, have been so helpJeb and Lucy ful before and during his long illness.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Bill, and brother, Bill Jr. Ever since he was a child, Rodney loved coming to Ocean City, Md., and never missed an opportunity to go to the shore. In 1983, he and his wife moved here, where he spent most of his working life in the hotel industry with Ann Showell Mariner. Later, he worked with Ann and Reggie Mariner at their farm. He loved the farm, and he and Cindy spent many hours there, taking care of their beloved dogs, Jeb and Lucy, and many rescued cats in addition to ducks, chickens, a herd of goats and an old goose.

Rodney was a very humble person, never taking credit for anything, always making sure others were thanked and appreciated. He thought of everyone else above himself.

No service is planned; however, a Celebration Of Life for Rodney will be held at a later date. He also requested no flowers be sent; instead, he would have liked for others to go outside on a fine spring day and pick a bouquet of violets or wildflowers for themselves or someone they love. That’s the kind of thing he always did.

The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and medical personnel as well as the staff of Coastal Hospice At The Lake and The Dispatch for the care and concern they had for him.

Arrangements are being handled

by Burbage Funeral Home.

Matthew Reardon o’hare

SALISBURY – Born Oct. 4, 1946, in Dickinson, N.D., Matthew Reardon

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O’Hare passed away on Holy Saturday April 20, 2019.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Coleman O’Hare and Mary Ellen (nee Reardon) O’Hare, and his siblings, Margaret Ellen (Peggy) O’Hare and Michael Shannon O’Hare, Matt is survived by his siblings, Bonnie Carol O’Hare and Harold Edward O’Hare (both of Dyer, Ind.), his sons Thomas Matthew O’Hare of New York City and Daniel Joseph O’Hare, his daughter-inlaw Caroline Amelia O’Hare and granddaughter Olive Helen O’Hare (all of Salisbury), his former wife, Sharyn O’Hare (Ocean Pines), brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Phil and Sherry Guarino (Rockford, Ill.), niece Alicia GuarinoHrebik (Tony Hrebik) (Rockford, Ill.) and nephew Adam (Jessica) Guarino (Machesney Park, Ill).

If you are reading this, there’s a good chance Matt O’Hare was a character in your story. He was a villain in some, a hero in others, but most likely comic relief in yours. Matt was a rare character: weird and authentic; always out of place on the Eastern Shore; and yet an entrenched figure of the community here. His mind was a trap for the trivial, while his heart and soul were devoted to the competition of sports and the raw emotion of theater.

He embellished out of need (if it made a good story), relished a lie if it would guarantee a laugh, and it is believed he coined the phrase, “hyperbole is an art form of my people.”

While he staunchly refused to participate in St. Patrick’s Day (“Unlike them, I’m Irish 365 days a year!”), he was instantly enamored with anything green and Gaelic, especially if it involved The University of Notre Dame.

If you met Matt casually, you might think he attended Notre Dame, but he didn’t. He studied at two different seminaries, being kicked out of both of them by priests who would go on to be Cardinals in the Catholic Church. He was really proud of this, so I feel it needs to be mentioned. While most of his stories were at least partially untrue, this one isn’t. Or if it is, he had a bunch of people in on it, which is also possible.

Far more than Notre Dame though, he loved Worcester Country/Preparatory School. Matt dedicated his life to the school and its students. He built the athletic program and theater arts program at WCS/WPS and was immensely proud of everyone that participated in those programs. As athletic director, he attended every game he could, including games of former students who were playing in college.

Likewise, he went to see former students in plays or performances at every opportunity possible. It seemed like almost every night of the school year he was a spectator, supporting his current or former students.

And here’s the thing: he wasn’t merely in the stands or in the audience. You knew he was there. If you were playing sports, that bellowing

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Regional Digest voice from the sideline was unmistakable. I can still hear “every corner is a goal!” echoing from a distant field. If you were on stage, you knew that first pause for laughter was going to have one laugh just a little louder and just a little longer than the others. Even if you didn’t know he was there before the curtain opened, it wouldn’t be long before you did.

But the audience wasn’t where he was most at home. That was always on stage. Although he didn’t perform on an official stage in the years between leaving college and his MattheW retirement, he was perReaRdon o’haRe forming in every room he was in. He could make his voice like thunder, and he did often. Whether for fun or for fury, his roar was all too familiar to everyone who knew him. It was his most distinctive feature, as the large man with a large voice got a large amount of notice, which is always what the consummate actor craves. He commanded attention in most of the rooms he was in, but he always went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome in those rooms.

This may be why, unlike most people, Matt loved public speaking. He used any excuse to get in front of a microphone, even if it meant having to become an art auctioneer for a night.

He was a member of Toastmasters, but he had perfected his craft long before joining that organization. His advice was always, “be funny, be short, and be sincere.” That’s probably why he was a sought-after keynote speaker. To say he had the gift of gab is an understatement, as he really relished getting behind a podium and talking to anyone about anything. He once even spoke to a convention of nuns, opening with a joke about Jesus getting stung to death by wild bees. He claimed some of the nuns fell out of their chairs because they were laughing so hard. There's cause for skepticism, as we’ve all heard the joke by now, and while it’s funny, it’s not that funny.

In retirement he dedicated most of his time to acting with the Naples Players in Florida. I got to see him perform in The Drowsy Chaperone, in which he played a cigar-chomping, loudmouthed, angry producer. Afterwards, when I asked him how he came up with the character, he replied, “Well, I bought a cigar.”

There’s no question that Matt O’Hare will be missed by his friends and family. But as people have noted, his impact will be felt in this community for a long time. He touched many lives and got a lot of laughs. And that’s what he loved. Maybe, as a favor to him, you could tell a friend one of those stories or jokes that he told too-many times. Feel free to embellish if it makes a better story, as you know he would. Or maybe get up somewhere SEE PAGE 32

FROM PAGE 30 ter Banquet on May 16 at 6 p.m., at the Worcester Technical High School.

Since 2011, Worcester County Health Department has hosted the annual Father-Daughter Banquet with the goal of highlighting the relationship between young women and their fathers or other role models. Fathers and father figures have a powerful impact on many aspects of their daughters’ lives in areas such as academic achievement, avoiding teen pregnancy, and being self-confident and selfreliant.

To celebrate that, Worcester Health invites all eighth-grade girls transitioning to high school next year, and their fathers or mentors, to attend the banquet. The event includes dinner, dancing and an opportunity to recognize the powerful bond that exists between fathers and daughters.

The banquet has a rich tradition of bringing families together in Worcester and helping both fathers and daughters gain insight into each other’s lives. Former participants have described the night as “rewarding” and “special.”

This event is free, but space is limited so attendees are urged to RSVP by May 9. To register, call the Twila Fykes at 410-632-1100, ext. 1103.

Salisbury earns Fed Grant

SALISBURY – Maryland’s U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen last week announced a $349,000 grant will be awarded to Salisbury to support affordable housing and community development in the Eastern Shore hub.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development has allocated funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. In addition, the state of Maryland received over $15 million in grants for smaller jurisdictions across the state.

“Every Marylander, every American, deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Cardin. “These federal funds target those who need it most, while giving local leaders freedom to address the problem in a way that makes the most sense for their communities.”

Van Hollen added, “These federal investments have a positive, real world impact on people across our state, including right here in Salisbury. This is a successful targeted program to expand economic opportunity and to provide a hand-up to people struggling to make ends meet.”

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FROM PAGE 31 and give a speech. Keep it funny, short, and sincere – just remember: being sincere doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be truthful.

Please join us for a celebration of Matt’s life at Worcester Preparatory School on May 18 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to the Matt O’Hare Scholarship at www.cfes.org/DONATE which will be given yearly to a current WPS student that excels in Performing Arts and Athletics. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

William Ernest Cermak OCEAN CITY – It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Ernest Cermak on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Bill was 79 years old.

He was the son of the late James Joseph Cermak and Erna Katarina Mathilde Schellhase and was predeceased by older brother, James Otto Cermak. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 50 years to Mary Margaret (Peggy) Cermak (nee Gannon) and loving father of Elizabeth Marie Cermak Hugenberg (Todd) and Christine Louise Cermak Fisher. He

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch was the proud grandfather to Ashton Cermak Fisher, William James Fisher, Natalie Elizabeth Hugenberg and Benjamin Briggs Hugenberg. Bill attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute A Course in high school. He earned a B.S. in Physics at Bucknell University and an M.B.A. at the University of Maryland. Bill started working at IBM as a sales representative in 1965 and met his future wife. They married in 1968 and lived in Towson, Md., for 34 years. Bill worked at IBM for 35 years and spent his last 18 years covering the Social Security Administration as a senior sales representative. He retired at the age of 61.

For the last 16 years, Bill and Peggy split their time between Ocean City and Naples, Fla. They enjoyed their time playing golf at Ocean City Golf Club and Foxfire Golf and Country Club in Naples. They belonged to the Dunes Club in Ocean City and participated in the Naples Council of World Affairs. Bill served as president of the Ocean Hideaway Condominium Association (Ocean City) for the last 18 years and served over 10 years in various positions at Foxfire Country Club (Naples), including eight years on the Foxfire Board of Directors with his last year as president.

Family and friends may pay their respects at Bill’s Celebration of Life at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

A reception will follow at the Captain’s Table restaurant. The family asks that all guests planning to attend the reception

RSVP to bill.cermak1939@gmail.com.

Donations in memory of Bill Cermak can be made to the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Foundation Inc (Technology Fund) at 1400 West Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Md. 21209 or St. Matthew’s House at 2001 Airport Rd. South, Naples, Fla. 34112.

Joseph John Casey BERLIN – Joseph John Casey, 87, of Berlin and formerly of Bowie, Md., passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2019.

After graduating high school in Wilkes Barre, Joe joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Later he worked at IBM for over 34 years, retiring in 1992. During that time, he worked at Goddard Space Flight Center as part of the first lunar landing. Joe was an avid piano player who loved playing for his family and friends while they sang. In his free JOSEPH JOHN CASEY time, he enjoyed running, bowling, golf and tap dance. As a father, Joe was a youth sports coach with the Bowie Boys and Girls Club, active in his community church as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an enthusiastic sports fan and enjoyed watching soccer, baseball and football.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Loretta Claire Nealis Casey of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; mother, Anna Veronica Coulter Casey; father, Joseph

April 26, 2019 John Casey Sr. of Sugar Notch, Pa.; brother, Arthur Bernard Casey of New Fairfield, Conn.; and sister, Mary Teresa Casey of Sugar Notch, Pa. He is survived by his second wife,, Gertrude Leshko Casey; children, Joseph Patrick (Sylvia), Shelia Casey Bieler (Jay) and Gavin Michael (Diane); and grandchildren, Matthew and Daniel Bieler, Faelyn and Keagan Casey.

Joe is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

A prayer service and burial will take place May 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Crownsville Memorial Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow from 1-3 p.m. at Knights of Columbus in Bowie.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the National Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 824401, Philadelphia, Pa. 19182-4401.

Alan Clark Edmonds OCEAN CITY – Alan Clark Edmonds was born Feb. 17, 1962, in Kansas City, Kan. and died April 13, 2019, outside Wilmington, Del. He spent his time between Wilmington, Del. and Ocean City. His death was unanticipated.

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FROM PAGE 32 looked forward to the Indianapolis 500 at least as much as Christmas and attended the race a dozen times or more.

Alan was an information systems consultant for 30 years following his graduation from the University of Arkansas. His professional engagements ranged from a small bank in Victoria, Texas to CSC Consulting, Software AG and most recently Axalta.

He came into the field as mainframe computers gave way to ubiquitous, networked computers and participated in designing solutions for governments and some of the world’s most wellknown corporations.

He had many absorbing interests throughout his life. A natural drummer, he became the youngest member admitted to the Kansas City Musicians Union (up to that time) and had his own swing band at age 13. He was a complete space junkie and master of Apollo-era minutiae. He was an avid hockey fan, and sometime goalie in the Wilmington pick-up game community.

Alan loved golf and frankly was better at it than hockey. He also enjoyed umpiring for the Brandywine Youth Club. Alan was an excellent skier and enjoyed vacations in the mountains of Pennsylvania and New Hampshire.

He loved fishing and boating around

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch the back bays of Ocean City and looked forward to watching the Ocean City Air Show every year. His creative pursuits included art, music and cooking and he was a gifted photographer with an eye for composition.

Alan Edmonds was far more interesting than can be captured on a page. He was deeply loved by many near and far. Those that will miss him dearly include his partner for the last 11 years of his life, Maggie McConnell (Ocean City) and her children MegMcConnell and ALAN CLARK an EDMONDS Christopher McConnell (Ocean City), his estranged wife Mary Edmonds (Eau Claire, Wis.) and their children Jon Edmonds, Mikela Edmonds (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Jaclyn Edmonds (Milwaukee, Wis.) and his adored sister, Valerie Edmonds (Brooklyn, N.Y.).

A celebration of life is planned for a later date.

Services handled by Mealey Funeral Homes.

OCEAN CITY – Barbara Anne Dolan, age 75, of Ocean City (formerly of Rockville) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Md. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph F. Dolan, beloved mother of Lisa Bontemps (Gregory) and David “Scott” Rippy (Breina) and loving grandmother of Chase and Kayla Bontemps and Victoria and ZanBARBARA der Rippy. She is also ANNE DOLAN survived by her sisters, Betty Eiser (Vincent) and Faith Keyser (Donald); brother John S. Henderson, Jr. (Anne); and her nieces and nephews, Robyn Davis, Marcus Underwood, Melissa Gilley, Dean, Adam, Kelly and Tyler Henderson and Michelle Keyser.

Born in Fredericksburg, Va., to John S. and Maggie L. (Beach) Henderson. She was a 1961 graduate of

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Barbara had a quiet demeanor, a kind heart and was adored by those who knew her. She was a true warrior with a beautiful soul. Per her wishes there will be no funeral services.

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Jean Greenspan OCEAN CITY – Jean Greenspan (nee Schutzbank) died April 23, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Harold Greenspan; mother of Claire (the late Abe) Akselrad and Jerry (Debbie) Greenspan; and sister of Samuel (Elaine) Schutzbank and Norman (Syra) Schutzbank. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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MACo Officials Discuss Kirwan Bill’s Education Impact

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this month got a better understanding of legislation that would put more money into public education in the coming years.

On Tuesday, April 16, representatives with the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) presented the Wicomico County Council with an interim report on Senate Bill 1030, referred to as “The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.”

The bill – passed by the General Assembly earlier this month – would pave the way for significant changes to the state’s education system.

In short, the bill is based off recommendations from the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education

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(Kirwan Commission) and designates more than $1.1 billion to education initiatives over the next three fiscal years.

Specifically, the money would fund special education services, mental health coordinators, full-day prekindergarten programs and grants for teacher salary increases, among other things. The bill also establishes an inspector general’s office to oversee education spending.

“All of these funding components in the bill passed this year are down payments toward the larger items the Kirwan Commission has in mind for basically the next decade in school funding,” Michael Sanderson, executive director of MACo, said. “What we are seeing is the beginning of this plan coming together.”

Kevin Kinnally, associate director of

MACo, told the council state funds from casino revenues and online sales tax will fund the bill’s education initiatives in the coming year.

“For fiscal year 2020, this is all state money except for one catch that counties can volunteer to increase teacher salaries by 3% and get a match from the state,” he said. “It’s a lot of carrots and a little bit of stick for this year at least.”

Kinnally noted, however, that the commission has yet to make recommendations for how the state and county will split education costs over the next decade. “Next year we expect there to be a much bigger bill with a lot more sticks and less carrots for counties,” he said, “less state funding where counties will be expected to chip in heavily.”

Sanderson speculated education costs could be split between the state

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and counties in the coming years, with a county’s share based on student population. For Wicomico County, he said that could equate to $2 million or $3 million in additional funding annually.

“If you want a number in your head for what the passage of a long-term Kirwan bill might look like for Wicomico County’s budget, I think that’s the framework to be thinking about …,” he said.

Sanderson added it remains unknown how the commission’s funding recommendations would impact the county’s maintenance of effort formula.

While counties with higher wealth indices could end up paying more to implement the commission’s recommendations, Councilman Marc Kilmer noted the impact it would also have on lower-wealth counties like Wicomico.

“We shouldn’t underestimate how hard it is for lower-wealth counties like Wicomico County to come up with even $2 million. We have ‘x’ amount of dollars and a limited tax base …,” he said. “This is looking very hard. Every dollar that has to be spent on the Kirwan Commission mandates is a dollar that’s going to be taken away from other areas of the budget.”

Representatives with MACo said they would keep the county up to date with any funding recommendations.

“What we’ve seen so far is just the beginning of some very large policy decisions that lie ahead,” Sanderson said.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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SALISBURY – The county executive last week submitted his $148.5 million proposed operating budget for the coming fiscal year.

County Executive Bob Culver presented the Wicomico County Council with a proposed fiscal year 2020 operating budget of $148,541,879 last Friday.

“The primary focus of this budget is to effectively address Wicomico County’s core service needs: public safety and health, education and infrastructure,” he wrote in his budget message. “Recognizing that our citizens’ household and business finances are still under pressure, my proposed budget calls for no increase in either the real or personal property tax rates. However, the budget does address the most pressing needs in the aforementioned categories, continues my practice of providing efficient and cost-effective operation of our County departments and calls for reasonable utilization of our fund balance.”

In his budget message, Culver said revenues are expected to reach $145,022,554 – a 2.64% increase from the current fiscal year – and will fund recurring and non-recurring operating expenses, departmental capital investments and grants to outside agencies.

He also proposed the use of

$3,519,325 from general fund prior year revenue to pay for approved Capital Improvement Plan pay-go funding.

In total, the proposed budget of $148.5 million represented a $2.51 million, or 1.69%, decrease from last year’s proposed budget of $151 million.

Culver’s spending plan includes a 2% salary increase for eligible county employees, a step pay increase for the Fraternal Order of Police and a 6% health insurance increase.

“After experiencing a 12% health insurance premium increase last fiscal year, the employee change from the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) to the Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) contact has proven to be effective by minimizing the cost of the FY20 rate increase,” he wrote. “The FY20 budget includes a 6% health insurance increase, following several years of health insurance settlement losses.”

Culver’s budget also includes $800,000 above maintenance of effort to fully fund Superintendent Donna Hanlin’s Imagine 2022 initiative, which would establish universal pre-K, improve the graduation rate, and attract and retain a strong workforce.

Education and public safety and health make up 68% of the expense budget, while local property and income taxes make up the majority of estimated general fund revenue.

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crease in our net assessable real property base which now totals $6,202,236,937.00, a $224,514,974, or 3.756%, increase over last year … ,” he wrote. “Employment has also continued on a positive trend and projections for local income tax revenue are $52,200,000 based on the analysis of our most recent audited annual receipts and our current year trends.”

Culver also outlined plans to rebuild Beaver Run Elementary School, complete the new public safety building, and improve the Salisbury airport.

“Wicomico County’s Airport is a

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major potential business center and we are continuing to not only contribute from the General Fund and bond in the future for additional improvements,” he wrote. “Some of these major projects are forward funded to be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).”

A complete copy of the proposed operating budget is made available at www.wicomicocounty.org. The county council will hold a public hearing on the budget on May 7 at 6 p.m. and will schedule budget work sessions with department heads.

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Annual Wellness Weekend Planned

April 26, 2019

SELBYVILLE – Bayside Institute, a program of life-enrichment at Bayside Resort Golf Club, announced the 2nd Annual Wellness Weekend will focus on the nourishment of mind, body and soul.

Beginning Friday, May 3, the area’s top wellness practitioners will hold lectures and workshops to inspire personal wellness for all.

The dynamic three-day schedule will explore meditation, healthful eating, sound healing, movement as nutrition, personal empowerment, healthy mindsets and more.

Free health screenings including blood pressure, body-mass index, bone density and more, provided by Atlantic General Hospital, will be available on May 3.

Wellness Week will also host a blood drive with the Blood Bank of Delmarva on Saturday, May 4.

“Our inaugural event was so well received,” said Jennifer Greenawalt, event coordinator. “Everyone – instructors and attendees – came in the spirit of better health. It is so important to continue learning and expanding our horizons, especially when it comes to personal wellness. Wellness Weekend is just such a great way to explore this complex world.”

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OCEAN CITY – Ocean City celebrates the start of the season with the 29th annual production of Springfest, May 2-5.

The Reagan Years. Don’t let the fun stop there, purchase tickets at Springfest for the headline acts at Sunfest, which will be held Sept. 19-22.

The annual event, located in the Inlet parking lot, features live music, art, crafts, food and more – all located adjacent to Ocean City’s historic Boardwalk and beautiful clean beach.

Springfest is fun for people of all ages and admission to the four-day event is free, including all entertainment, with the exception of the ticketed evening headline performances.

Springfest, one of the top arts and crafts shows in the United States, features nearly 300 vendors with over 250 selling art and crafts.

Since parking in the downtown area is limited, the Town of Ocean City will offer shuttle bus service to and from the West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50 beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, May 2, and operating throughout the event, May 2-5. When the Ocean City Park and Ride service is not available, Shore Transit will provide service to and from both the Park and Ride and the South End Transit Station.

Visitors should also bring their appetite as the event includes 30 food vendors serving a variety of delicious offerings, from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to an assortment of ethnic food and gourmet offerings.

Springfest comes to life with a diverse variety of live musical entertainment on two stages all day for four days with anchoring ticketed evening headline acts. Almost Queen, the Ultimate Queen Experience, takes the stage Thursday, May 2, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $10 and will be available on the festival grounds at the Springfest ticket booth.

LeAnn Rimes will play to a sold-out country music crowd on Friday night.

Saturday evening hosts an ’80s night with Night Ranger and special guest

For more information about the West Ocean City Park and Ride service, call the Ocean City Transportation Department at 410-723-1606.

Hours for the popular free-admission event are Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

For more information about Springfest 2019, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125, toll-free at 1-800-6262326 or on OCocean.com.

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

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BERLIN – A Worcester Prep student is raising funds for lung research through the fourth annual Love for Lungs Tennis Tournament.

On May 17-18, Abigail Plylar, a junior at Worcester Preparatory School, will host the fourth annual Love for Lungs Tennis Tournament at the Sea Colony Tennis Center in Bethany Beach, Del. Since 2016, the tournament has raised more than $110,000 for lung research.

For Plylar, the tennis tournament is a way to honor her grandfather, Ron Plylar, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and passed away in 2015 while awaiting a lung transplant at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

“We were so impressed by the care and immense kindness they showed my grandfather that we wanted to do something to thank them for the passion they had for curing lung disease,” she said. “We also wanted to donate funds toward the research they were doing.”

Shortly after his death, Plylar and her family were invited to tour the Program in Lung Healing at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and were impressed with the research

Worcester Prep junior Abigail Plylar is pictured with Dr. Aldo Iacono, medical director of the Lung Healing Program at the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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being done to benefit those with lung disease.

To that end, Plylar decided to use her passion for tennis to raise awareness for pulmonary fibrosis, organ donation and scientific research and created the Love for Lungs Tennis Tournament to benefit the Program in Lung Healing.

“The first two years we had between 30 and 50 players,” she said. “The first

year we raised about $28,000, the second year we raised about $30,000 and last year we had 70 players and raised a little over $51,000. We were very surprised and excited by it.”

It was through these efforts that Dr. Aldo Iacono – medical director of the Lung Healing Program at the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine – and the University of Maryland Development Office nominated Plylar to win the 2018 Youth Philanthropist of the Year award, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter. And at a recognition ceremony late last year, Plylar said she was able to share the Love for Lungs Tennis Tournament and its mission.

“I’m very honored to have received that award,” she said. “It was a great opportunity to tell the roughly 500 people that were there about pulmonary fibrosis, Love for Lungs and just what my grandfather meant to me.”

This year, Love for Lungs will return to Sea Colony for its fourth annual tournament on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Men’s and women’s doubles events will take place on Friday, while mixed couples events will take place on Saturday. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.

Plylar added this year’s tournament will also feature a Dine and Donate

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event provided by Our Harvest on Friday at 5 p.m. and an after party featuring food and music by Paul Cullen on Saturday from 5:30-8 p.m.

“Dr. Aldo Iacono, who helped my grandfather, will also be there to speak, as well as a couple of lung transplant recipients,” she said.

Plylar said individuals can register to play online or in person the day of the event. The tournament is open to players of all skill levels and even those without partners.

Plylar also encouraged those who don’t play tennis to help the tournament in other ways.

“We are always looking for people to come help during the day, to set up food or take pictures,” she said. “We’re also open to people donating gifts to put in the goodie bags or for prizes to give away. Sea Colony donates balls and courts, but if anyone has anything tennis related they would like to donate, like towels or material things, we are open to that as well.”

To participate, donate or become a sponsor, visit www.loveforlungs.com.

“We love seeing how kind people are and how willing they are to donate to this event,” she said. “It means so much to us to see how we can take somebody who was so important to me and my family and glorify him through helping the lives of other people.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Berlin Needs To Follow Standard Best Practices Editor: The Government Finance Officers Association website details best practices for the level of fund balance that should be held by local governments.

While they make exceptions for cities facing unusual financial situations or threat of natural disaster, the rule of thumb is two months of operational expenses (16.7%). In 35 years working in local in government finance, including as town administrator in Berlin between 1987-1990 and eight years teaching governmental budgeting as an adjunct professor, I have found that most governments have a written policy to plan for a range of 10-25%.

The proposed Berlin budget is raising taxes to reach a fund balance of 100%.

Although it may seem that the higher the fund balance the better, there are several negatives for the government, residents and businesses. For the government, an excessive fund balance encourages profligate spending. The money is just sitting there in fund balance so it becomes easy to spend it. Purchases of land and construction of buildings are paid for with fund balance without the need to go through a normal budgeting process. The correct procedure would be either to borrow money and dedicate a funding source to repay the debt or pay as you go and do the project over time.

An appropriate fund balance forces the government to take the annual budget process seriously and adjust revenues and expenses each year rather than relying on fund balance, transfers and loans between funds to avoid having to raise taxes and fees.

For residents, there is an issue of generational equity. The excessive fund balance held today was paid for by current and past residents through their taxes. Paying for a new park or police station with fund balance does not benefit people who may no longer be in the town but whose taxes built up the fund balance over the years.

When capital expenses are financed through debt or pay as you go, the asset provides an immediate benefit and is then paid through future taxes by the residents who enjoy the improvement over its life.

For the business community, the money that is held in fund balance is money that does not circulate through the local economy. The taxes taken from residents and businesses, in this case $2.7 million, is money that cannot be invested into business improvements and expansion and money that cannot be spent by residents in the community to support those investments.

The town’s website says it plans to create a written reserve policy in 2020. It seems that the debate over a proper policy should precede an unusually large tax increase to establish

a reserve balance that has no policy foundation and is not consistent with best practices for local governments around the country.

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Honor Appreciated Editor: I want to thank the Berlin Little League Board of Directors and President Nornie Bunting for the service award that I received on opening day, Saturday, April 13. This is an honor that I truly appreciate.

Being in the parade brought back many fond memories of my time spent at the Berlin Lions Den fields. I played little league baseball at this same location 60 years ago. My sons played baseball here between 1984 and 1994. My wife, Cam, and I were active as volunteers and officers for several years afterward until about 2002. This year I have a granddaughter and a grandson playing in the league.

The Berlin Little League is an excellent organization that requires a lot of dedicated volunteers to operate from year to year. Cam and I met and worked with many other volunteer parents on these fields and established life-long friendships that are so important to us today. We will always cherish these memories.

Again, thank you for the honor and for all of your continued service and dedication to the Berlin Little League.

Woody Bunting Berlin

Attacks Unwarranted Editor: My wife and I moved to the Oceans East Apartments in Berlin about three months ago from New Jersey.

We are post-retirement age and can no longer afford the continuing high costs of maintaining an aging home or paying for someone to keep up with the maintenance.

Additionally, we came from an area where utility outages were becoming the norm with every storm, and utility companies paid lip service about improving the situation without really solving it.

All this in the face of taxes rising way above those in Maryland.

We vacationed often in North Carolina and often thought about retiring there. However, the area we liked was plagued by flooding for the last three or more years.

We heard about how great Berlin was and were delighted when we visited Memorial Day weekend two years ago.

We also decided on this area because it is isolated from the weather extremes of North Carolina and is near Ocean City, which we often visited during childhood.

We found, in our search for a retirement home near Berlin, however, that many of the single-family rental

homes advertised on the Internet either were unaffordable, too run down to make livable or went off the market right after they were advertised.

We looked at a model two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at the new Oceans East Apartment complex and were delighted with what we saw.

We then signed a contract and moved in Feb. 1.

Since then, we have found our apartment to be quiet, roomy and extremely well-maintained – as is the entire complex.

The complex management also is extremely efficient and responsive and anxious to make life interesting and enjoyable for every resident.

They also appear to be handling the growth of the complex in the best interest of all the residents and officials of Berlin.

Our real-life experience is contrary to negative comments from some residents and officials of Berlin concerning our home area – Oceans East.

We wish some homeowners in Berlin would stop looking down their noses at tenants. We also are residents of this town who also share in the tax burden.

If you have problems with town planning, budgeting and/or tax increases complain to those responsible and stop attacking Oceans East and your fellow Berlin residents who live here.

Bob and Joan Faszczewski Berlin

Sprinkler Claims Wrong Editor: I was very angry after reading the article in your April 5 edition concerning the potential for Ocean City to waive the Maryland requirement that a sprinkler system be installed in new homes built in Ocean City. The article references statements made by Greg Demarco who wants to build a new home in Ocean City and is lobbying the council to waive the Maryland requirement for sprinklers.

Several of the statements made were incorrect and require a response. The first is that a sprinkler system would add $10,000 to the price of a new single-story home and $20,000 to the price of a two-story home. When sprinklers are planned and installed when the home is being built, the cost is roughly half the cost associated with installing sprinklers in an existing structure. For new construction, the price is in the range of $1-2 per square foot and I have seen a quote of $6,000 for a 4,500-squarefoot home. The other comment is that sprinklers make some sense for rural properties because it takes longer for fire response. Actually, rural properties are the ones where an exception might make sense. If a rural property relies on a well for a water source, a well water system lacks the capacity to provide sufficient water to sprinSEE NEXT PAGE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 42 klers. To provide any level of protection, the rural homeowner would have to install some sort of storage for a large amount of water, install a high capacity pump, and protect everything from freezing in winter for the system to work. This would greatly increase the cost of a sprinkler system. This high cost coupled with the fact that a house fire in a rural area is not likely to impact neighboring houses because they are some distance away could be the basis for an exception.

This is one reason why Worcester County should make an effort to provide public water to all properties in the county. It is not just a convenience issue but related to safety.

Depending on the fire source, a fire in a typical house in Ocean City could be totally out of control and damaging neighboring properties before the fire department could get it under control.

The retrofit cost for existing houses is one valid reason to grandfather these properties, but not for existing homes.

If the Council is seriously considering a waiver, I certainly would like an explanation as to how the same consideration was not given to some of the high-rise buildings. With many of the high rises, the typical unit is a concrete shell. You have a concrete floor, a concrete ceiling, and concrete surrounding walls. Certainly, the materials within a given unit can and do burn. However, if the chases between floors have been constructed properly, any fire is confined to the source unit. I have seen unit fires in two high rises where this was indeed the case - total destruction to the interior of the originating unit with no impact to surrounding units. In spite of this, many high rises were required to retrofit sprinkler systems costing as much as a million dollars or more. The Maryland law requires sprinklers in new construction and the Ocean City Council would be waiving its obligation to public safety to exempt new construction in Ocean City Jim Thomas Silver Spring

Candidates Forum Planned Editor: Snow Hill Now© (SHN) will host its candidate forum on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Snow Hill High School. All candidates, seeking office in the May 7th General Election, are invited along with the public. Don Rush, news director of Public Radio Delmarva at Salisbury University, will be the moderator for the forum. Don is an award-winning journalist, covering developments, the environment, and local politics.

Almost 200 residents of Snow Hill participated in two community forums

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held by SHN. The first forum convened at the middle school, Feb. 6, 2019, addressed the issues of how to revitalize the Town of Snow Hill. Four outcome statements were presented to the attendees by the organizers. The attendees were sub-divided into discussion groups, and at the close, each group reported their findings to the larger body.

The data from the first forum was analyzed and placed into five categories. This information was posted online for participants, which attended the first forum, to prioritize and rank.

The second forum, April 1, 2019, was built upon the first forum by asking the attendees to prioritize the finding from the data and rankings. The outcome of this process established the top five priorities that the citizens have determined are the issues they want their elected officials to address.

We found that we all shared a greater number of concerns and aspirations then we might have realized but there were still areas that needed to be addressed. Specifically, the sense that there are two distinct Snow Hill’s divided along lines of class and race. Addressing this concern during the second forum the attendees were again sub-divided into discussion groups and later reported out their findings. These sessions were intense and emotional, but this is where we can be encouraged. People listened to each other. They heard others’ pain and felt the scars that were inflected by racism and separation dating back to childhood and high school days. People shed tears.

Nevertheless, this is Snow Hill Now. The same people, black and white, that attended the forums want to heal the divide and be a part of the revitalization effort. The number one issue, which came out of the community forums, was communications. What the forums demonstrate is this community’s capacity to listen and its desire for change.

The question is what about our government? Have they heard what the people said they want? Are those seeking office willing to move government towards a business friendly and open government?

The candidates forum is your opportunity to hear from the candidates in whom you will place your trust on May 7 to lead the town’s revitalization effort. Regardless of your choice or who you vote for, without concerted leverage there will be no true accountability.

SHN is committed to continue its mission of engaging the community in helping the town to thrive and grow.

We hope to have your support and see you April 29 at the high school.

Edward S. Lee Snow Hill

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By Publisher/Editor Steve Green

The budget nightmare in Berlin is remarkable. With each passing week, the situation appears to become even more bleak. This week Mayor Gee Williams set out to address recent concerns he has heard from the public. On Tuesday, the town’s website included an explanatory letter from Williams called, “Mayor’s Message – Reasons for Increases to Taxes and Fees.”

The letter begins with, “There is no one cause, but there are multiple reasons that the Mayor and Council are considering increases in the town’s property tax rates and water utility rates. These can be summarized under three different topics – sewer system upgrade debt retirement, capital projects and economic development.”

The letter is an interesting read and details the fiscal crisis facing the town.

The biggest issue seems to be the town’s general fund reserves – what some governments call a rainy day fund for emergencies – have been tapped routinely to fund non-budgeted and unexpected operating costs for the town’s spray irrigation site. The method to prevent this reserve spending is threefold – increase existing utility rates where needed to get the funds self-sufficient, create new fees to generate new revenue to fund projects and up the existing property tax rate to the tune of 29%.

What’s unclear at this point is where the other town council members are on this proposed tax rate. Williams has been the only elected official to date who has spoken on specifics when it comes to the budget. Others have explained the budget problems and how they are offended by the pointed criticism lobbed at them, but no other elected official has given any indication if they support the proposed tax increase or if they have other ideas to reduce the impact on property owners. It would also be wise of them to soon share their opinions on whether a 29% tax increase is truly the direction the town is headed.

One option that’s not a realistic course is phasing in the planned property tax increases, according to the mayor. In his letter this week, Williams said an incremental tax increase of 15% the first year followed by 10% the second year and 5% the third year would result in the town continuing to borrow from its reserves.

“If there is a way to enact incremental tax and water utility fee increases over three to five years, that would not put our town’s financial position in jeopardy by further reducing the general fund reserve balance, then I know we would all gladly do that,” Williams wrote.

According to the mayor’s calculations, under that incremental three-year increase hypothetical he outlined, the needed cash from the reserves to offset utility losses would be $1.5 million in fiscal year 2020 and $290,960 in fiscal year 2021. He said this borrowing would result in a reserve balance of $1.8 million in fiscal year 2022. Williams wants the town to have a reserve balance of $4.5 million, which equals one year of operating expenses.

This is clearly where the council needs to weigh in. Berlin does not need a reserve fund equal to one year’s budget. Most governments are in the 15% to 20% range of single year budget expenses, meaning they have enough cash to get through two to three months if no new dollars come in.

It’s clear Berlin’s reserves are not presently where they should be – about $200,000 in spendable cash according to officials – but this problem cannot be fixed in a single year with a whopping tax increase. It’s not being dramatic to maintain that kind of hike will change Berlin forever. People will relocate and elected officials will be ousted in the next election. I actually think the increases the mayor outlined are reasonable in his hypothetical, but I think a 10% property tax increase over each of the next three years could be tolerated by taxpayers. I realize how ridiculous that sounds, but it confirms the realities of the hardships facing the town today.

I’ve always been a fan of unique obituaries to remember loved ones. There were two examples in the paper this week that featured touching tributes.

One obituary, for Rodney Ward, an Ocean City resident for 36 years, was sentimental. It read, “Rodney was a very humble person, never taking credit for anything, always making sure others were thanked and appreciated. He thought of everyone else above himself. No service is planned; however, a Celebration Of Life for Rodney will be held at a later date. He also requested no flowers be sent; instead, he would have liked for others to go outside on a fine spring day and pick a bouquet of violets or wildflowers for themselves or someone they love. That’s the kind of thing he always did.”

While touching in its own way, the obituary for Matt O’Hare, a long-time administrator with Worcester Prep, was long on humor and fitted his larger than life personality. His obit read, “There’s no question that Matt O’Hare will be missed by his friends and family. But as people have noted, his impact will be felt in this community for a long time. He touched many lives and got a lot of laughs. And that’s what he loved. Maybe, as a favor to him, you could tell a friend one of those stories or jokes that he told too-many times. Feel free to embellish if it makes a better story, as you know he would. Or maybe get up somewhere and give a speech. Keep it funny, short, and sincere — just remember: being sincere doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be truthful.”

Both of these obituaries hit close to home, as I have known both O’Hare and Ward for more than 30 years. While completely different people with contrasting personalities, they were both special people who will be missed by many in our community.

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Decatur Girls Fall To Kent Island, 9-7 In The News

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team dropped a close one to Kent Island, 9-7, on the road last week despite a valiant comeback attempt.

The Seahawks trailed 3-0 early against the Buccaneers, but rallied with four unanswered goals to take a 4-3 lead into halftime. Kent Island went on a big run of its own to start the second half, scoring five straight to take a commanding 8-4 lead.

The Decatur girls then began one last run at the Buccaneers with time clicking down in the second half. A goal by Darby Moore at the 10:15 mark cut the lead to 8-5. Alyssa Romano scored for the Seahawks about five minutes later to cut the lead to 86 and the outcome was still very much in question.

Decatur’s Sarah Engle scored a

free position goal minutes later to cut the Kent Island lead to just one goal at 8-7. However, the Buccaneers added a late goal to extend the lead back to 9-7 and were able to maintain possession of the ball in the waning minutes to secure the win.

Romano led Decatur with three goals, while Engle added two. The loss was the third straight for the Seahawks against tough Bayside North opponents, but each game has been highly competitive. During the streak, each of the games has been decided by just two goals.

With the loss, the Seahawks fell to 3-5 on the season, but there are ample opportunities to finish strong.

Decatur plays three straight against Bayside South opponents to close out the regular season starting with Wicomico at home on Friday, followed by a home game with Bennett next Wednesday and Parkside on the road next Friday in the season finale.

Decatur Baseball Clobbers Crabbers, 16-0

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team demolished Crisfield, 16-0, on Tuesday in five innings to run its current win streak to four games.

The Seahawks have now won four in a row and seven out of the last eight, their last loss coming to county rival Snow Hill, 3-2, back on April 11.

Last Wednesday, Decatur edged Queen Anne’s on the road, 2-1, before an 11-1 win over Pocomoke last Thursday.

Back in action after the Easter break on Tuesday, the hits kept coming for the Seahawks in the 16-0 win over the Crabbers shortened to five innings because of the slaughter rule.

The Seahawks face old rival Bennett twice in the next three games starting with Friday’s game on the road.

Seahawks Sweep Two In Holiday Tourney

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded from its first setbacks of the season with a sweep in a holiday tournament in Anne Arundel County last weekend.

The Seahawks started the season with a perfect 5-0 mark before heading into the typically tough stretch against Bayside North opponents.

Decatur took its first loss of the season on April 12 on the road against Queen Anne’s, followed by a 9-5 loss at home to old rival Kent Island last Monday.

However, the Seahawks found their

winning stride again last weekend at a spring break tournament at North County High School in Anne Arundel. The Decatur boys beat host North County, 10-5, in their opener last Saturday, followed by a 16-12 win over Old Mill in the second game of the tournament.

With the pair of tournament wins, the Seahawks improved to 7-2 on the season. Decatur faces Wicomico on the road on Friday, followed by a nonconference home game against Dover on Monday in a game made up from a postponement back on March 21.

The Seahawks will close out the regular season with a road game against Bennett and a home game against Parkside.

Worcester’s Bateman Headed To Sewanee

Worcester Prep standout field hockey player Virginia Bateman this week signed a letter of intent to continue her career at Sewanee University. Pictured above is Bateman (center) flanked by mom Ann and dad Tjark.

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep standout student-athlete Virginia Bateman this week signed a letter of intent to continue her field hockey and academic career next year at Division III Sewanee University.

Bateman on Tuesday signed the letter of intent to continue her field hockey career at Sewanee, also known as the University of the South, in Tennessee. Bateman was a fixture on Worcester Prep’s highly success-

ful varsity field hockey team in recent years and was a regular addition to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) All-Conference First Team.

Bateman’s prowess on the field hockey field was matched by her academics in the classroom. She was also one of 10 Mallards named this year to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s National Academic Team. Sewanee is a Division III program that competes in the Southern Athletic Association. The team went 10-6 during the 2018 season.

Worcester Girls Run Win Streak To Four

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team stayed on a big roll last week, beating Calverton, 172, to run its win streak to four games.

The Mallards faced Calverton on the road last Thursday in the last regular season game before the Easter break. As has been the trend lately, Worcester jumped out to an early lead, led 10-2 at the half and cruised to the 17-2 win. With the win, the Mallards improved to 7-2 on the season.

After losing the first two games of the season, the Worcester girls have won seven of the last eight including four in a row. The streak includes wins over Gunston, Saints Peter and Paul, Indian River and now Calverton. During the four-game win streak, the Mallards have outscored their opponents by a combined 69-17.

The Mallards got the second half started on Thursday at home against St. Mary’s Ryken in a game played too late to be included in this edition.

They will faced Gunston at home on Saturday for Senior Day.

Mallards At 6-4 After Loss To Calverton

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team fell to Calverton, 9-5, on the road last week to drop to 6-4 on the season.

It’s been an up-and-down season for the Mallards with a pattern of win one, lose one, or win two, lose two for much of the year.

The pattern continued last week

with the 9-5 loss to Calverton on the road just before the Easter break.

Prior to that loss, the Worcester boys had won two straight over Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) foes Gunston and Delmarva Christian.

The Mallards face Delmar at home on Friday in a game made up from an April 15 postponement. They will be right back at it on Saturday at home against Gunston on Senior Day.

Decatur Track Solid In Parkside Meet

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BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in a solid performance at last week’s conference meet at Parkside with top-three team finishes and a bunch of first-place individual finishes.

On the boys’ side, Jonathan Santana finished seventh in the 200. Chad Fischer was second in the 400, while Maddox Bunting was ninth. Carter McClendon was second in the 800 and Sam Rakowski finished third. McClendon was sixth in the 1,600, while Richard Poist finished seventh.

Rakowski finished second in the 3,200, while Liam Foley was fifth and Jake Gillespie was 10th. Victor Vick finished fourth in the 110-meter hurdles, while Samuel Oates was fifth.

Vick also finished third in the 300meter hurdles, while Oates was eighth.

In the field events, London Drummond finished fifth in the long jump, while Raul Gault was seventh. Drummond was first in the triple jump, while Thophillius Hobbs was fifth and Gault was eighth. Noah Selt finished second in the pole vault, while Justin Hicks was third and Michael Romano was

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fourth. Eric Bontempo was second in the discus, while Trevor Jones finished seventh. Daletez Smith was third in the shot put.

On the girls’ side, Jabria Lewis was eighth in the 200, while Naomi Benjamin-Derrickson was 10th. Jessica Janney finished seventh in the 400.

Caroline Gardner was fourth in the 800, while Devon Kramer was eighth and Lydia Woodley was 10th. Gardner finished third in the 1,600, while Kramer was sixth and Zehra Mirza was seventh.

Amalia Murphy was third in the 3,200, while Emily Magee was fourth and Erin Riccio was fifth. Raeghan Flynn was fifth in the 100-meter hurdles while Ashley Nauscheutz was seventh and Gina Cauble was ninth.

In the 300-meter hurdles, Nauscheutz was sixth and Flynn was eighth.

Jessica Janney was first in the high jump, fourth in the long jump and second in the triple jump. Ramiah Jarmon was also ninth in the long jump. Zoe Hargrove was second in the pole vault. Margie Rayne finished first in the discus, while Zoriah Shockley finished ninth. Rayne also finished first in the shot put, while Shockley was third and Qui’Asia Thomas was sixth.

Seahawks Rout Warriors, Crabbers

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team hammered a couple of Bayside South rivals by a combined 50-4 this week to improve to 9-3 on the season.

After suffering a 9-2 loss to Queen Anne’s on the road last Wednesday, the Seahawks book-ended a couple of lop-sided wins around the Easter hol-

iday.

Last Thursday, Decatur beat Worcester County rival Pocomoke, 24-0.

Back in action on the road on Tuesday, the Seahawks routed Crisfield, 26-4, in a game shortened to five innings.

The combined score of the Seahawks’ last two games is 50-4. With the pair of wins, the Seahawks’ record is now 9-3 on the season including a 3-1 mark in the Bayside South.

Island To Island Half Marathon Returns

BY SHAWN J. SOPER

MANAGING EDITOR

OCEAN CITY – Thousands of runners from all over the country are descending on the resort area this weekend for the 15th annual Island to Island Half Marathon and 5K race.

The Island to Island Half Marathon and 5K races, hosted by OC Tri Running for the benefit of Worcester County Youth and Family Counseling, have become fixtures on the early spring special events calendar over the last decade and this year should be no different.

Last year’s event was one of the largest ever with over 1,500 racers competing in the combined events.

The 13.1-mile half marathon begins on Assateague and the course winds its way up the Route 611 corridor through West Ocean City before cross-

ing the Route 50 bridge and concluding at the Inlet in Ocean City.

For years, the half marathon course began in Ocean City and concluded at Assateague, but OC Tri Running and event organizers three years ago reversed the course and the same format will be used this year.

Both races will begin at 7 a.m. with the 5K race run entirely in Ocean City with a start-finish at the Inlet. The time limit for the 5K is one hour, so competitors in that event should be finished in time to watch the winners in the half marathon come across.

The OCPD, Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and other allied law enforcement agencies will provide support and traffic control along the course. Some traffic delays are expected although the race should be completed by the mid-morning hours.

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The Adventures Of Fatherhood

By STEVE GREEN

eemingly overnight we are uncool to my 10-year-old kid.

I figured this would be the reality in his teen years, but it seems to have happened already. He just doesn’t want much to do with us.

For Easter, since he’s an accomplished shower singer, he was surprised with a waterproof Bluetooth speaker that affixes to the side of the shower wall. When his mom offered to put on some music for him during a recent shower, he was adamant he didn’t want to listen to anything she had on her playlist. When she reminded him she had songs from previous birthday parties and classroom jam sessions, he reminded her he was older now and he didn’t like any of the music we did. She found it hard to believe, but not after he rattled off a group of hip-hop artist names unknown to us. He used the fact we didn’t know any of the artists as evidence we were not on the same music page.

There have been other examples when it seems our kid is clearly flexing some independence muscles. We are okay with that because we want him to be confident and self-assured enough to want to do his own thing.

Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean there are not some gut checks along the way for us.

I came home from work one day early this week to play basketball with Beckett. After we both got changed, he informed me there were group of boys he wanted to play with down the street. I told him to go ahead and we could play later because I had plenty of things to do around the house.

A few days later when Pam was with Carson at speech therapy, I asked Beckett if he wanted to go for a jog with me. He has been talking

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about wanting to run with me for a few years. I told him now was a good opportunity because it was just us. As we were getting ready to walk out the door, a friend of Beckett’s came by. I told his buddy we would be back in 30 minutes, but Beckett said he didn’t want to be rude to his friend. He rationalized that he would probably slow me down anyway. I said we could just go for a walk then. He chose his buddy, but I’m glad he didn’t want to be rude (yes, there is some sarcasm here).

As we discussed the nuances of the situation, Carson, 9, pulled up with his mom. He heard what was happening and immediately grabbed my hand with two hands and pulled it into his heart, indicating he would be happy to go for a walk with me.

To that, Beckett said in his most patronizing tone, “Carson, puhlease.”

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hen is the right time for a kid to get a phone?

We are currently going on year two of steady requests from Beckett, 10, for a phone. I figure I have at least another year in me of resisting these appeals, but there is no question he is wearing me down.

In fact, I think he may have already worked his magic on Pam, who seems to be seriously considering handing down her current phone to him when she next upgrades.

Years ago, I remember thinking we would get him a phone when he started driving in the case of emergencies. What has changed is many of Beckett’s friends and classmates now have phones, resulting in increased pressure on us to get him one. He says he feels left out not having a phone because his friends do.

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psychologist John Rosemond makes interesting points about kids with cell phones. Here are some excerpts from a recent column he wrote.

I am completely, one hundred percent opposed to children, including teenagers still living at home, being in possession of smart phones. …

I recently spent some time with two parents and their teenage child who had a habit of taking out his cell phone and looking at it while conversation was taking place. His parents told him to put the cell phone away at least five times in fifteen minutes. They were obviously exasperated. They are intelligent people but living proof that common sense and intelligence do not go hand-in-hand.

On the positive side, I’ve recently spoken with a handful of parents who have taken their kids’ smart phones away for good. They have all testified to the sort of reaction typical of withdrawal from an addiction: tantrums, even rages, mood swings, and near-manic obsession. It takes two weeks, at least, for the addiction to run its course at which time, according to said parents, their children’s moods greatly improve (“He’s actually begun to seem like a happy kid again!”), they begin engaging in family conversation and family activities, demonstrate renewed sensitivity to other people’s feelings, and seem generally more relaxed. As yet, no parent has reported a downside.

One teenage boy eventually thanked his parents, telling them he felt a whole lot better without a smart phone. Yes, a normal childhood is a wonderful thing.

Every child’s right, in fact.

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BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – County leaders honored Ocean City’s Charles “Buddy” Jenkins last week for his conservation efforts.

The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday presented Jenkins with a commendation recognizing him as the 2019 recipient of the Stephen N. Parker Conservation Legacy Award from the Lower Shore Land Trust.

“Mr. Jenkins, an exemplary citizen engaged in ongoing service to the community, received this award for his contributions to private land conservation on the Lower Eastern Shore, and specifically for preserving his more than 2,000-acre property, which consists of prime agricultural and coastal wetlands, from future development,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic read from Jenkins’ commendation.

Jenkins thanked the commissioners for the recognition but said he was simply doing what his parents had raised him to do.

"I was always taught to make things better," he said. "If they were bad you can always make them better. If they’re good you can always make them better. It’s a never-ending process."

Jenkins is president of Bayshore Development Corporation, which op-

Charles “Buddy” Jenkins is pictured front center with County Commissioners, from left, Josh Nordstrom, Diana Purnell, Ted Elder, Bud Church, Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting and Joe Mitrecic.

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erates the Jolly Roger amusements, Thrasher’s French Fries and hotel properties in Ocean City. However, Jenkins is also known as the owner of one of the most significant tracts of land in northern Worcester County totaling over 2,000 acres of forest, prime agriculture and coastal wetlands. The property has been preserved from fu-

ture development through deed restrictions. Jenkins was announced as the recipient of the inaugural Stephen N. Parker Conservation Legacy Award-created to honor Parker's own conservation efforts--this winter.

Jenkins, who is also known for his efforts to fight addiction in the community through The Atlantic Club in West

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Ocean City, used his time with the commissioners Tuesday to commend them for the county's commitment to addressing alcohol and drug addiction.

"We put together a plan, we executed the plan, and it has come out the way it should come out," he said of the county's efforts to partner with local agencies aimed at curbing addiction. "I commend you for that."

Jenkins also talked about his introduction to environmental stewardship.

He said he agreed to preserve his land to support both the coastal environment as well as to support the Nature Conservancy.

"I’m a developer, but I’m also a conservationist and I think that’s where we should try to get in our life," he said.

"Look at the issue, solve the issue, forget what you are. Do what’s right."

Jenkins said he'd watched the commissioners do just that.

"The other thing I want to commend you for, which is not the case in most political fields...I’ve always believed that if you’ve got an issue, if you’ve got a problem, solve it," he said. "I don’t care if you’re a male or female, I don’t care if you’re a socialist or a rightwinger. It doesn’t make any difference.

It’s the issue that makes the difference. I watch you from a distance and you very astutely try to come together to solve the issue."

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Staffers at the Dunes Manor & Suites picked up over 100 pounds of Styrofoam, plastic and paper on the sand dunes between 27th and 29th streets as part of their Earth Day clean-up on Monday, April 22.

Leo Club President Kennedy Duke was presented a check for $1,500 from Ocean City Lions Club President Norm Cathell to support club activities at Stephen Decatur high School. Also pictured are Vice President Samantha Short, Secretary Halle Frieman, Treasurer Logan Townsend, Hannah Johnson, Jude AlHamad and SDHS Adviser Nikki Zervakos.

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Operation Shooting Star (OSS), an autoimmune disease Advocacy organization, has partnered with a leader in autoimmune disease research, Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) at Virginia Mason. Audrey Fisher Killen, founder and executive director of OSS, and National Ambassador Gretchen Schoenstein recently traveled to Seattle to deliver a donation in the amount of $10,000 to support current projects. Pictured, from left, are BRI Researcher Eddie James, Killen, Schoenstein, BRI Board member Catherine Zimmerman and BRI Director of Immunology Research Steve Ziegler.

At its monthly meeting, the Worcester County Commission for Women welcomed three new members to the commission.

Pictured, from left, are Kim List from Ocean City, Laura Morrison from Pocomoke City and Beth Rodier from Bishopville. The commission meets to discuss initiatives that promote the social, educational, economic and political equality for women in Worcester County.

In conjunction with volunteer appreciation week, Worcester County Humane Society held an event at Waterman’s in West Ocean City on April 7 to show appreciation for their dedicated volunteers. About 40 volunteers attended. Pictured are Diana and Joe Snyder and Mary and Dennis Martinez.

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Things I Like ...

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Walking to dinner in Berlin Playoff game sevens

Kids’ Easter outfits in church

My neighbor’s big cherry blossom tree in full bloom People who write computer code Lobster mac ‘n’ cheese Siesta Key’s fine sand

When movie endings match the book’s Sunny and dry weekends

When the finish line can be seen during a run How my kids love broccoli

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

Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)

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DJ ROBCEE Fager’s Island: Friday, April 26, Monday, April 29

TAYLOR KNOX Coconuts Beach Bar: Thursday, May 2

buxy’S SAlty Dog Dry DoCk 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal hwy.

Friday, April 26: Aaron Howell, 5 p.m.

CAPtAin’S tAble 410-289-7192 Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 15th St. & baltimore Ave. Every Thursday Thru Saturday: Phil Perdue On Piano

ClArion hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal highway Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27: On The Edge Every Friday & Saturday: DJ Dusty

DJ DUSTY Clarion/Ocean Club: Every Friday & Saturday

ON THE EDGE Clarion/Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27

DJ HOOK Fager’s Island: Saturday, April 27

CoConutS beACh bAr & grill CAStle in the SAnD hotel 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Thursday, May 2: Opening Day Taylor Knox Band, 4 p.m.

CrAbCAke fACtory bAySiDe 302-988-5000 rt. 54 fenwick island, De Friday, April 26: Lauren Glick Duo, 5 p.m. fAger’S iSlAnD 410-524-5500 60th St. in the bay Friday, April 26: Kevin Poole, 5:30 p.m.

DJ RobCee, 9 p.m., Keeton, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: Pebble To Pearl, Noon, DJ Greg, 5 p.m., DJ Hook, 9 p.m., Jumper, 9:30 p.m.

Monday, April 29: First Deck Party DJ Greg, 5 p.m., Tranzfusion, 5:30 p.m., DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, April 26: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: Dr. Harmonica & Rockett 88

DJ BILLY T Harborside: Fridays

TRANZFUSION Greene Turtle West: Sunday, April 28 Fager’s Island: Monday, April 29

DJ BATMAN M.R. Ducks: Fridays

BINGO W/ BLAKE Greene Turtle West: Tuesdays

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

JOHNNY BLING M.R. Ducks: Saturday, April 27

greene turtle WeSt 410-213-1500 rte. 611, West oC Tuesdays: Blake Haley Saturday, April 27: Lime Green

hArborSiDe 410-213-1846 South harbor road, West oC Fridays: DJ Billy T Saturday, April 27: Chris Button/Side Project DJ Jeremy Sundays: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m.

Thursdays: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

AARON HOWELL Dry Dock 28: Friday, April 26 45th St. Taphouse: Wednesdays

BEATS BY WAX Greene Turtle North: Fridays 127th St. Pit & Pub: Wednesdays Pickles Pub: Thursday

BEATS BY JEREMY Pickles Pub: Fridays & Mondays Harborside: Saturdays

OTTO GRUNDMAN Crabcake Factory: Thursdays

CRASH THE PARTY Seacrets: Saturday, April 27

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Who’s Where When HARPOON HANNA’S 302-539-3095 Rt. 54 & The Bay, Fenwick Island, DE Friday, April 26: Dave Hawkins, 5 p.m., Glass Onion, 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: Dave Sherman, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30: DJ Rupe Thursday, May 2: Dale Teat

SQUARE ONE Purple Moose: Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27

LIME GREEN Greene Turtle West: Saturday, April 27

HOOTERS 410-213-1841 12513 Ocean Gateway, Rte. 50, West OC Saturday, April 27: Going Coastal, 4 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 410-723-5600 Rt. 54 Fenwick Island, DE Saturday, April 27: Slappy Hour Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys

KEETON Fager’s Island: Friday, April 26

DR. HARMONICA & ROCKETT 88 Greene Turtle North: Saturday, April 27 M.R. Ducks: Sunday, April 28

OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Seacrets: Thursday, May 2 Harborside: Sundays & Thursdays

LAUREN GLICK DUO Crabcake Factory Bayside: Friday, April 26

LOBSTER SHANTY 302-436-2305 56th St. & Coastal Hwy., Bayside Friday, April 26: TBA M.R. DUCKS 410-289-9125 311 Talbot St. Friday, April 26: DJ Batman Saturday, April 27: Johnny Bling Sunday, April 28: Dr. Harmonica & Rockett 88 PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th St. & Philadelphia Ave. Friday, April 26: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: Rogue Citizens Mondays: Karaoke With Jeremy Tuesdays: Beats By Adam Dutch Thursdays: Beats By Wax PURPLE MOOSE 410-289-6953 Between Caroline & Talbot Streets On The Boardwalk Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27: Square One, CK the DJ, 2 p.m.

SLAPPY HOUR Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Saturday, April 27

WHISKEYHICKON BOYS Seacrets: Friday, April 26

ROGUE CITIZENS Pickles Pub: Saturday, April 27

JUMPER Fager’s Island: Saturday, April 27

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 26: Whiskeyhickon Boys, 5 p.m., JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m., DJ Tuff, 9 p.m., Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: Jon Maurer, 5 p.m., JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m., Crash The Party, 10 p.m., Steal The Sky, 11:30 p.m., 2 DJs Sunday, April 28: Bloody Mary Contest with Side Project, Noon Thursday, May 2: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m., DJ Tuff, 9 p.m.

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OCEAN CITY – Before there is a Fresh Friday or a Classic Saturday at the first-ever Jellyfish Festival in June, there will be First-Responders Day to kick-off the inaugural event after resort officials approved the change last week.

Last year, the Mayor and Council approved a roughly $198,000 investment in the proposed Jellyfish Music Festival slated for June 2019. The event will feature a town-wide live entertainment festival combined with action sports, family-oriented interactive entertainment and arts and culture.

The Jellyfish Festival will utilize the town’s best assets including a stateof-the-art stage on the beach downtown featuring well-known acts along with other smaller concerts and other activities on the beach and at the Ocean Bowl skatepark and private venues.

The Jellyfish Festival is set for June 21-23 on the beach downtown in and around the Jellyfish Tentacle Village.

The three-day event will be broken up into essentially three smaller-themed nights starting with Fresh Friday on June 21 with the scheduled entertainment catering to a younger, millennial crowd with acts such as Ballyhoo and Badfish, for example.

The next day, the festival heats up with Classic Saturday, featuring acts catering to a slightly older demographic including Styx, Crack the Sky and the Rayvns, for example. On Sunday, the festival transitions to a family-friendly, “music with a message” theme with acts such as Newsboys and Crowder.

Before all of that happens, however, the inaugural Jellyfish Festival will feature a First Responders Day honoring police, firefighters, paramedics and armed forces servicemen

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and women, a late addition to the program approved this week.

The main stage and fitness zone areas around the village will be open from noon-6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

Jellyfish Festival promoter Brad Hoffman told the Mayor and Council on Monday the added First Responders Day came at the request of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association, which will hold its annual convention in Ocean City during the week leading up to the Jellyfish Festival culminating with the traditional parade on Wednesday.

“The mayor reached out to me and said the Maryland State Fireman’s Association expressed an interest in taking part in the festival in some way,” said Hoffman. “It’s going to be a great way to kick off the festival and celebrate our first responders. It will also provide a good stress test for the rest of the festival and create a great feel for the event.”

Hoffman said the First Responders Day will feature live music in the area of the main stage including a video slide show on the big stage honoring local and national first responders.

“It’s going to be a great look,” he said. “We’re going to have the honor guard bringing the colors into the festival area to kick off the event. It’s just going to be a great way to kick off the festival.”

Mayor Rick Meehan thanked Hoffman and the festival promoters for partnering with the town to include the fireman’s association in the event.

“I want to thank you for taking that ball and running with it,” he said. “The firefighters are one of our longest standing conventions and we’re proud to host them. This will be a great way of honoring them and all of the first responders and making them part of this great event.”

First-Ever Coastal Bays Waterbird Status Report Created

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OCEAN CITY – Audubon, Maryland-DC, in partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, will release the first-ever “Maryland Coastal Bays Colonial Waterbird and Islands Report” in downtown Ocean City, Saturday, April 27 from 4-5 p.m. at the Marina Deck restaurant. The event will take place during the 24th Annual Delmarva Birding Weekend and follows a two-hour birding tour in the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague.

Local, state and federal elected leaders will be on hand for the release.

Audubon’s report summarizes the current status of colonial waterbirds and their nesting islands in Maryland’s Coastal Bays. Iconic species of terns and skimmers that define the essence of Ocean City and Assateague birdlife are in serious decline because the islands they depend on for nesting are rapidly eroding. In the past 25 years, more than 120 acres of islands have disappeared.

Few of the islands that supported nesting colonies in 1985 remain today. Moreover, human-induced disturbance is also taking its toll on the birds.

Since 1985, black skimmers have declined by more than 95% in Maryland, and in the past 16 years, common terns have been reduced by 90% and royal terns by 78%. All three of these species are now listed as endangered by the state of Maryland.

Like skimmers and terns, wading birds, including herons, egrets and ibises, also suffer from island disturbance, erosion and sea level rise. As a result of these factors, more than 95% of all wading birds in the coastal bays now breed on just one island, South Point Spoils. The report includes information on their current status.

In the past, the coastal bays ecosystem was very dynamic with periodic breaches on Assateague Island and Ocean City providing new sand and sediment which naturally maintained islands in the bays. However, such breaches no longer occur, and eroding islands now simply disappear.

In 1998, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) completed the Ocean City Water Resources Study, which proposed using dredged material to restore nesting islands lost to erosion in the coastal bays. Nourishment of the state-owned Skimmer Island behind Ocean City near the Route 50 Bridge was a state-private partnership project undertaken annually from 2011 through 2014. Skimmer Island has not been nourished since 2014 and is quickly eroding away.

From late 2014 through early 2016, the USACE did channel maintenance dredging that created or restored four islands in the coastal bays. Despite the best efforts of state and federal agencies, most of the rebuilt islands have again suffered from erosion and severe storms. At the event on Saturday, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Audubon, Maryland-DC will outline their initiatives. To save these iconic species, substantial re-

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An adult royal tern and juvenile are pictured on Assateague Island.

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sources are needed, officials maintain.

To combat island loss, a coordinated effort is needed to identify more opportunities for rebuilding islands using dredge spoil from boating channels.

Rebuilt islands and existing islands need to be protected from erosion without compromising the habitat conditions required by sand-nesting birds.

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for island-nesting birds should also be explored.

To reduce human disturbance, agencies currently post nesting islands each summer with “No trespassing’ signs, and informational signs are placed at boat ramps and other public places to educate boaters not to disturb nesting birds. However, increased enforcement and more public education, especially of tourists, is needed.

To reduce the impact of depredation, control of owls or other birds of prey visiting the islands may need to be considered. Helping nesting birds to maintain large colonies can allow the birds to defend themselves from gulls.

And creating additional nesting islands away from the Ocean City area would reduce predation impacts by spreading out breeding populations.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Patience might still be called for until you're sure you finally have the full story that eluded you up till now. A trusted associate could offer valuable guidance.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Easing up on your social activities allows you to focus more of your energies on a long-neglected personal matter. You can get back into party mode by the weekend.

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Funds Sought For Exterior Civic Center Improvements

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SALISBURY – County officials are looking to utilize more than $400,000 in project savings to make exterior improvements at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.

Last week, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller and the Wicomico County Council met in a work session to discuss the reallocation of leftover funds from a project at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.

“I’m here this morning to talk about a request to repurpose funds from an existing project that took place at Perdue Stadium,” Miller said, “and to repurpose those funds to address some issues at the exterior of the Civic Center.”

Miller told the council the county had provided $700,000 in fiscal year 2018 to replace the flat roof at the stadium. The project, however, came in under budget by $410,558.

“The estimate for that project was derived from a study that was done by Stafford Consulting in 2015,” he said.

“The good news is that project came in

significantly under budget, to the tune of about $400,000 … The project has been completed, we waited a fair amount of time, and the roof itself is performing to every expectation we have. So we have a surplus of funds from that project.”

Miller said he realized the need for exterior improvements at the Civic Center shortly after ticket holders arrived for a “Jersey Boys” production in late March. He said event goers were stranded outside for hours with little communication while staff inside tried to address an incident that ultimately cancelled the concert.

“One of the things that it exposed was the lack of capability for us to communicate on the exterior of the building in efficient ways …,” he said.

“So what we’re proposing, if we are able to repurpose those funds, is we would try to focus the repurposing in three primary areas.”

He said the funds would be used to install an exterior public address system and replace the outdated marquee sign.

“It’s hard to update and doesn’t update in real time,” he said. “That limits our ability to communicate with people,

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not only to promote events but also to communicate to folks if we have a delay or situation where you wanted to communicate with a video or real-time messaging. We don’t have that right now.”

Miller added the money would also be used to address longstanding security issues at the Civic Center.

“We would like to address additional security measures outside the Civic Center,” he said, “things like planters and bollards, things that would make it more difficult for vehicular traffic to address the front of the building or lobby where folks are. It’s far too easy for people to access right now.”

While he supported Miller’s plans, Council President John Cannon questioned how the consulting firm overestimated the cost of the roof project.

“I was curious how the original funding request that came in could have been so astronomically overestimated,” he said. “It was 40% overestimated.”

Miller said he asked the county for $700,000 based on the results of the report.

“We had received a report from Stafford Consulting in 2015 that did an

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assessment of both the Civic Center and the roof at Perdue Stadium,” he said. “At the time, their estimates to replace the roof at Perdue Stadium was $630,000. So thinking that it was a few years old, we asked for $700,000. Obviously, they overshot that, but that’s where our estimate came from.”

Miller said he was requesting the council’s permission to reallocate the funds to Civic Center improvements.

But Cannon questioned if the county’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) could be amended to include the reallocation.

Assistant Director of Administration Weston Young noted a CIP amendment would require an advertisement and public hearing, which takes time.

Cannon said he would rather see the county take that process.

“It’s just a process,” he said. “It has to go through the legislative process anyway. I just ask that you rethink it before it comes back to the table.”

Miller agreed.

“We are happy to do anything,” he said. “At the end of the day, we just want the projects to get done. It benefits the Civic Center.”

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SALISBURY – Wicomico County Recreation & Parks announced plans for a new “Field 7.5” initiative during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s post legislative luncheon on Thursday, April 18.

The field, which is proposed to be constructed at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury, would be designed to serve as a host facility for the Little League Challenger Division in District 8, serving Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties.

The Little League Challenger Division is an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.

The proposed field would feature a smaller, open space concept with shade for participants. Field 7.5 would be positioned between fields 7 and 8, as the name suggests.

Steve Miller, Director of Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism, learned of the Challenger Division last fall during a conversation with Chris Bitters, General Manager of the Delmarva Shorebirds.

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“The addition of Field 7.5 will make the Parker Complex a baseball and softball hub for everybody,” said Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism Director Steve Miller.

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The Wicomico County Executive’s Office has been supportive of the initiative.

“We are excited about the opportunities that Field 7.5 would bring to Wicomico County,” said Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver. “This will be another great asset for our community.”

Proposed funding for the construction of Field 7.5 would come from several sources, including Wicomico County, a State of Maryland Project Open Space grant, and private donations.

County officials hope to complete the construction of Field 7.5 by spring of 2020. Complex-wide accessibility upgrades and an inclusive playground are also part of the long-term plan at the Parker Complex, which would complement the new ballfield.

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(Editor’s Note: The following review of the Maryland legislative session was submitted by District 38 Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, who represents Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. After a term in the House of Delegates, Carozza was elected to the Senate last November.)

BERLIN – The 439th Session of the Maryland General Assembly and my first session as a Maryland State Senator concluded on Tuesday, April 9 at 12 a.m. and adjourned until January 2020. The 90-day session presented a new landscape in Annapolis with new state senators, delegates, leadership members and committee chairs, the passing of Speaker Michael Busch, the health challenges of Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and the second term of Gov. Larry Hogan.

The 2018 Election statewide had consequences. For members of the Eastern Shore Delegation, it has meant stepping up to meet the significant challenge of educating more of our urban, liberal-leaning colleagues on the impact of proposed legislation on our Shore Way of Life and beginning to build effective coalitions as new legislation and policies are proposed.

Given the impact of proposed legislation, the Senate Republican Caucus worked to try and minimize the negative consequences on our core constituencies. With the minimum wage deliberations, we all fought hard to keep the tip wage and to have a longer phase-in period for small businesses with less than 15 employees. I also introduced an amendment that would have created a regional tier system for the implementation of the minimum wage increase. My amendment had some bipartisan support but not enough to pass it. I voted against the minimum wage increase and voted to sustain Governor Hogan’s veto. To address the many legislative and regulatory challenges currently facing our small businesses, I have begun to work with a bipartisan Senate small business workgroup focused on providing relief for Maryland’s job creators.

Throughout the Session, I returned over and over again to a point I made in the Lincoln Day presentation I was honored to give on the Senate Floor.

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Looking at the leadership lessons we learn from President Lincoln during the Civil War, I pointed out his approach of always leaving something on the table for the other side, even when you could have taken it all. I reminded my colleagues that having the votes should not mean shutting down the other side. It can and should mean accomplishing goals to include and not harm key stakeholders like small businesses, watermen, and farmers.

We have to live and work together.

For District 38, it has meant my using this first year to work with local elected officials and leaders on strategies to advance priorities through legislation, regulatory relief, and partnerships with the Hogan Administration to meet our shared goals.

Taking into account the new makeup and challenges of the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, I especially appreciate our shared accomplishments, including passage of Governor Hogan’s fiscally-sound budget with no new taxes and a record $7 billion for education, the Ocean City Convention Center expansion bill (which did not advance last session), $500,000 for the Somerset County Visitor Center and $931,000 for the entrepreneurship and economic development center in Salisbury.

We also were successful in defeating legislation that would have legalized physician-assisted suicide in Maryland.

The legislation proposed was flawed on so many levels with no safeguards for individuals with disabilities, no family notification required, no identification required for pickup, and no way to prevent insurance fraud. Furthermore, every state that has legalized physician-assisted suicide has seen their general suicide rates dramatically increase. This legislation failed by a vote of 23-23, and I voted against this bill.

One vote can make a difference.

My proposed legislation to expand the penalties in the special events zones and to extend the seasonal exemption from 106 to 120 days met resistance from committee chairs who were not inclined to make any revisions to the laws which have been in effect for only a year. However, the SEE NEXT PAGE

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As a member of the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, I was able to use my position to try to reduce the harmful effects of legislation impacting our Shore community.

Working with pro-agriculture advocates, we were successful in adding amendments that reduced the burdens and costs of the revised nutrient management program bill. In addition, legislation that would have created a new and expensive air quality monitoring system near poultry farms did not go forward this session after we underscored that a voluntary air quality monitoring project had already been established between the Delmarva Poultry Industry and the Maryland Department of the Environment. A bipartisan coalition in my committee is becoming visible, where rural interests are transcending partisan politics.

My committee work included the successful passage of legislation that provided regulatory relief to our craft beer manufacturers. I also supported legislation that increased the reimbursement rates for our community pharmacists, and provided prescription drug out-of-pocket reimbursements for state retirees.

I was pleased that two of the major public safety bills that I cosponsored, Laura and Reid’s Law and the Threat of Mass Violence penalties bill (SB 139), passed both chambers. Laura and Reid’s Law creates a more stringent penalty of up to 10 years for a person who commits a crime of violence against a woman when the perpetrator knows that the woman is pregnant. Legislation increasing the penalties for threats of mass violence originally was brought forward by local officials last year, and we were successful in passing SB 139 this session.

Finally, the bill to increase the penalty for criminally negligent driving causing life-threatening injuries (Wade’s Law) passed the Senate for the first time but did not clear the House this session. We will reintroduce Wade’s Law next session.

Reflecting on my first session in the State Senate, I am grateful for the opportunity to have served my constituents in all three counties and to have been a strong voice in protecting our shore way of life. I am confident that a foundation for more and stronger bipartisan approaches has been laid in the Senate as I look ahead to continue to work with and for my constituents on our Shore priorities.

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Sixth-grade students at Berlin Intermediate School have been learning concepts of financial literacy. Pictured, from left, are Rachel Plata Arce, Steven Navarro and Christian Marin Herrera.

In the Stephen Decatur High School business department, it was ladies first with the foursome of Sydney Boger, Morelia Camacho-Arriola, Julianna Fohner and Madi Lawrence earning third in the state in the Maryland Econ Challenge sponsored by the Maryland Council on Economic Education. The group was also one of the highest-ranking all-female teams in state history. Also pictured are Principal Tom Sites and Business/Economics teacher Kurt Marx. Submitted Photos

Ocean City Elementary School recently held its annual Worcester County Humane Society Care for Pets Drive. This year, OCES students, faculty and staff raised $477 in addition to numerous donations of supplies. Pictured are thirdgraders Giabella Abruzzo, Trevor Lehman, Melany Delgado, Henry Kemp, Wyatt Scrimgeour and Delaynie Kerrigan.

The universal language of math was celebrated during the Stephen Decatur High School Mu Alpha Theta induction ceremony on April 9 where 32 students were inducted into the honor society. Pictured, from left, are Mu Alpha Theta honor society officers Danielle Munn, Kailey Andrews, Ian Albert, Kevin Beck, Logan Townsend and Ivy Stearn preparing to host the event.

The Knights of Columbus, Bishop Burke Council, recently sponsored its annual Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest for eighth-grade students at Most Blessed Scrament Catholic School. The topic for the essay is, “How does my family show our Catholic faith in action?” Pictured, from left, are Robert Oliver, third-place finisher Sandra Pawlowska, second-place writer Julia Carlson, firstplace winner Mia Diehl and Rich Glorioso.

The North Salisbury School Destination Imagination team, the “Whomping Cheeseballs,” placed second in the regional competition in Wicomico County.

Pictured, from left, are Nathaniel Arvi, Nathan Fowler, Mac Jimmerson and Angel Quan.

Middle school students at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School participated in a field trip to the Ocean City Center for the Arts this month. Students created ceramic bowls with ceramic artist Nancy Barnas. Sixth-grade students Sophia Maskell, Lucas Nicastro, Sean McCrystal and James Walker are pictured with volunteer Bonnie Kirschbaum.

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Stephen Decatur High School junior Jayden Johnstone, pictured outside the court house, earned the title of Best Witness during the Worcester County Mock Trial Law Day competition.

A select group of Worcester Preparatory School students were inducted to the National Art Honor Society on April 10, in the Guerrieri Library. Pictured, front row from left, are Emily Copeland, Abby Taylor, Maya Natesan, Ashley Laws, Jordan Campbell and Damiana Colley; second row, technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas, art teacher George Zaiser, Kelly Polk, Maria Deckmann, Ally Elerding, Isabel Abboud, Kaitlyn Hamer, Clare DeMallie, Saylar McGuiness and photography teacher Leah Adkins; and, back, Graham Hammond, Michael Curtis, J.P. Issel, Alec Burbage, Frank Carter, Liam Hammond, Jacob Lewis, Ty Burton, Gavin Carmody, Jaye Eniola and Aiden Mullins. Not pictured was Aly Matha.

Stephen Decatur High School seniors Nevaeh Steward and Thelma Gault check out the driving activities with the Arrive Alive tour as part of the preProm safety activities sponsored by the Students Against Destructive Decisions group.

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OCEAN CITY – Tourism Director Donna Abbott installed the 2019-2020 Officers and Board of Directors of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association at a dinner held on April 19 at Harrison’s Harbor Watch.

More than 200 members gathered for this annual ceremony where Tom Tawney of Cayman Suites was installed as the incoming president. Rebecca Taylor with Ocean 13 became first vice president and Danelle Amos of the Beach Walk Hotel was installed to serve as the second vice president.

Shawn Harman of Fishtales/Bahia Marina will continue his role as secretary-treasurer.

The three-year Board of Directors installed included Karen Tomasello of Sello’s Italian Oven, Jackie Ball of the Park Place Hotel and Carl Bozick of Macky’s Bar & Grill. Two-year directors included Spiro Buas of OCRooms, Austin Purnell of OCMotels and Garvey Heiderman of The Hobbit. Serving as one-year directors are Ryan Wilde of BEST Motels, Spencer Byrd of Courtyard by Marriott and Dave Robinson of Boardwalk Hotel Group.

In existence since 1971, the OCHMRA is a private, non-profit organization, which exists to connect our industry interests through advocacy, education and partnerships with the goal of advancing Ocean City as a leading destination. OCHMRA assists in solving common issues relative to the industry and acts as a clearinghouse for dissemination of information.

Outgoing President Gary Figgs of Seacrets was presented with a plaque in appreciation of his hard work and dedication. The evening’s festivities also featured the Bank of Ocean City Tres Lynch Scholarship being awarded to Wor-Wic culinary student Kevin Leonard. The new board will have their

first meeting on May 2.

Daisy Award Winner BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital awarded the DAISY Award for excellence in nursing to Iris Hudson, at a recent presentation.

Hudson has been a nurse at Atlantic General Hospital for almost 20 years, and is a charge nurse on the medical surgical unit. Hudson has been a repeat nominee for both the DAISY and Nurse of the Year award.

She supports the hospital in caring for the community and serving as chair of the performance improvement/patient safety council.

Colleagues of Hudson look forward to working with her and stated she is a good hearted, kind soul. They enjoy working with her because she is a hard worker and gives all she’s got.

The nomination letter stated, “Iris always does what is best for the patient. She is a valuable asset to the AGH team! She is passionate about patients every time she is here. No matter how big or small the situation is, Iris gets it done.”

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… Berlin Plans Work Session On Proposed 29% Tax Hike

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FROM PAGE 13 ment but fiscal negligence. We have lost our faith in you.”

Terri Sexton of the Treasure Chest spoke in support of the town’s spending on special events, which she said benefited residents as well as merchants, and also spoke in favor of the town’s billboard, which was cut in a recent budget work session.

“People need to know how to get to Berlin …,” she said. “Billboards are across the country because they work.”

Laura Arenella, who said she lived in Berlin and worked at Buckingham Elementary School, told the council she and her family would be selling two properties in Berlin if the tax increase was approved.

“I just hope you understand what you’re doing,” she said.

Resident Marie Velong pointed out that based on the mayor’s comments at the start of the discussion, the town would be implementing another fee – to fund ongoing capital improvements – in addition to those previously put forth.

“I really hope you’re listening to all these people,” she said. “This is just insane to expect people to put up with this amount of money.”

She added that officials now had the public input they kept saying they needed.

“You wanted people here,” she said. “They are here and they are telling you this is not acceptable on any level. You have got to do this incrementally and figure out how to cut your budget to match it.”

Resident Jim Hoppa asked whether the budget could be brought to referendum. Though officials didn’t have an immediate answer, they confirmed after the meeting that while the code did allow for referendum it did not apply to the town’s budget or tax levy.

Resident Ali Giska, who said she owned two properties in town, told the council she’d spoken to them last year, when she’d been seeking permission to offer an educational children’s program in the town’s parks.

She said she understood the reason her request had been denied, as the council had wanted to protect the interests of taxpayers.

“I believed you when you said that you would protect us,” she said. “You told me that last year when you denied my request. I believed you. I still want to believe you. Please give me reason to still believe that you are here to protect the taxpayers.”

Resident Ted Eschenburg told the council he thought the town should sell Berlin Falls Park.

“Then you would get rid of that debt and you might even make some money in the process,” he said, adding that the town had to stop buying things it couldn’t afford. “Berlin does not have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem.”

Tyndall asked if the council could

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set another work session to review the budget. His peers agreed and set a work session for 6 p.m. April 29.

“I just think it’d be nice to discuss it as a group,” he said.

Resident Carol Rose, who said she lived in Tyndall’s district, said she’d heard him say in a radio interview that a tax increase might not be needed.

“I’m not quoting you verbatim but you said you were working very hard on budget reductions and there may not be a tax increase or if there was a tax increase it would be very, very small,” she said. “That’s March 29.

Here we are and you’re asking for another session. What have you found in your hard work all these weeks?”

Tyndall said he had some ideas on ways to reduce the budget.

“I’m one of five,” he said. “I can’t do it alone. I’m confident that we wouldn’t have to go 29% which is why I asked for that work session.”

Rose said he wasn’t answering her question.

“You said you were working hard to find things,” she said. “What specifically have you found?”

Tyndall encouraged her to attend the work session.

“I don’t have both budgets in front of me,” he said. “I have been working hard.

I hope you come on Monday night.”

At the close of Monday’s meeting, Councilman Dean Burrell said he appreciated all the public input but said there had been some unnecessary mean-spirited comments. He also objected to the idea that council mem-

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bers were voting with certain interests in mind.

“When someone questions my integrity as to why and how I cast my vote, I have to take exception to that,” Burrell said. “You may not agree with how I vote or when I vote, but rest assured my votes are my best votes at that time. I would never improperly cast a vote for anything that was not above board and not ethical.”

Councilman Troy Purnell said the council members had to make hard decisions in setting the budget.

“This has got to be one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make up here …,” he said. “I know we need to stem the tide, find out what went wrong in the past and make sure we don’t repeat it.”

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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: 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

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

Every Friday: Knights Of Columbus #9053 Bingo

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

Every Friday: FORGE Contemporary Youth And Family Ministry

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

First Saturday Of Month: Writers Group

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

April 26: Town Of Ocean City Arbor Day Celebration

9:30 a.m. Ocean City Elementary School, West

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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, April 27: Holy Week Celebrations

Traditional services April 26: 3 and 6 p.m.; April 27: Resurrection (Easter) Services begin at 11:30 p.m.

Easter baskets will be blessed after Resurrection Liturgy, and all are invited to break the fast by remaining to enjoy and share contents of Pascha baskets. Eastern Orthodox community of St. Andrew Orthodox Church, 33384 MacKenzie Way, Lewes, Del. 215-527-8571 or www.orthodoxdelmar.org.

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

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: World Tai Chi And Qigong Day

10 a.m. Northside Park. Will be meeting at the patio behind the building.

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: Ocean Pines Garden Club

10 a.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Speaker will be Kellie Romanowski, head of landscaping in Ocean Pines. New members welcome.

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: Floral Arrangements For Sale

Ocean Pines Garden Club will be selling arrangements at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market in White Horse Park. Variety of arrangements available just in time for Mother’s Day..

May 11: Inside/Outside Yard And Bake Sale

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

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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 11: Annual Yard Sale

8 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Matthews-By-The-Sea UMC, Ocean Highway, Route 1 at Dagsboro Street, Fenwick Island, Del. Proceeds go to missions.. Crafts, attic treasures, jewelry, ussed books, bake sale items. UMM will sell homemade soups and hot dogs.

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 18 And June 14: Flags For Heroes 2019

Veterans Memorial Park, Route 589 between Manklin Creek Road and Cathell Road. Sponsor a flag for $50. Each flag honors a person who has made a difference in someone’s life: military member, first respondfer, teacher, community leader, anyone who has been a hero in your life. Rotary Club of Ocean City/Berlin and Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation. Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. cliff0917@aol.com.

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: All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Buffet

3-6 p.m. Sound United Methodist Church, Route 54, Williamsville, Del. Adults: $15; children: $8. Carryout available. Bake sale.

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.

recovery benefit will Help fund group’s Mission

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

WEST OCEAN CITY – A local organization is raising money to help those seeking treatment for addiction.

On Sunday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m., the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction will host its third annual Turtle for Recovery fundraiser at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City.

Jackie Ball, co-founder of the Worcester County Warriors, said proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to help get people into treatment for addiction.

“We are actually helping more people than we ever have before,” she said. “In 2018, we helped 60 people into treatment.”

But while demand for the organization’s help remains high, Ball said funds have dwindled.

“We get requests on a daily basis from Hudson Health and other recovery services saying they have people who are ready to get help but don’t have the money for the first month’s rent or they don’t have the money immediately because they don’t have a job. Now we are getting requests but don’t have the money.”

Since 2016, the organization has partnered with the Worcester County Health Department, local schools, businesses, area hospitals and other entities in their mission to provide resources, support and education.

In addition to hosting meetings and raising money for people seeking treatment, Ball said the Worcester County Warriors visits public schools and local organizations on an annual basis to educate individuals on the opioid epidemic. Yet, she noted recent struggles to engage the public.

“I think the information is out there and the people are hearing a lot about it,” she said. “So I think people may not feel as compelled to help or get involved.”

Ball explained Turtle for Recovery will allow the Worcester County Warriors to continue in its mission to raise awareness and help those in the community.

“It’s important for people to know we are only able to do this through fundraising,” she said.

The fundraiser will feature live music by Tranzfusion, complimentary food, door prizes, a Chinese auction and a raffle. Tickets will be on sale for $10 at the door.

“Funds raised will go to help individuals in Worcester County seek treatment,” Ball said. “Worcester County is the connection. We are helping local people.”

For more information, visit wocowarriors.org or the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction Facebook page.

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le signore anna Foultz, gina Mollicone, and Palma Devic welcomed attendees into the 9th annual St. Joseph’s Festival.

Selling movie concessions at the Downtown Pocomoke Spring Festival were Crystal Matthews (Executive Director) and Rob Clarke (Board President) of the Mar-Va Theater.

Cork Bar Kitchen Manager nadia horn and owner Wendy Di Buo hosted the Downtown association april after Dark.

Berlin’s Bill and Kathy outten enjoyed the surroundings for the oC Chamber april Business after hours held at Windmill Creek Winery.

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at this month’s Downtown association after Dark event, new event coordinator Kelly Mitchell and Debbie Ruby sold the 50/50 tickets.

Kids against Cancer Team members Cammie Mottley and Madison litton promoted Relay for life of Pocomoke with a booth at the Downtown Pocomoke Spring Festival.

Windmill Creek Winery owners Barry and Brittany Mariner welcomed oC Chamber members to the farm for the april Business after hours.

Worcester’s Music Education Honored

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

NEWARK – Worcester County’s school system was recognized last week for receiving a national designation for music education.

In a Worcester County Board of Education meeting last week, Tamara Mills, coordinator of fine arts instruction and music programs, announced Worcester County Public Schools was one of five school systems in Maryland to be honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports philanthropic giving and public service programs to advance active participation in music.

“What the designation shows is we are putting a value on our music programs and we are making sure kids have every opportunity possible to take the music classes they need,” she said. “We are really excited. It’s an honor.”

Worcester County Public Schools joins Wicomico County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Schools and Howard County Public School System as one of five school districts in the state and one of 623 school districts in the nation to receive the Best Communities for Music Education designation.

Now in its 20th year, the designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Worcester County Public Schools answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities and support for the music programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

Mills recognized Pocomoke Middle School instrumental music teacher Michael Devine and Principal Matthew Record for completing the application.

In a statement, Devine applauded the school system’s support of music programs.

"This support enables us to provide vast opportunities to our students so they can perform, create, and participate in a rich musical environment,” he said. “We believe that music is a fundamental part of a student’s education. I hope this recognition as a one

of ‘The Best Communities in Music Education’ lets our communities know that what they are doing makes a difference in the students’ education and lives, and the support of our community is appreciated and does not go unnoticed."

Mills last week also recognized Devine, Berlin Intermediate School music teacher Lisa Adams and Record for separate nominations and distinctions through the Maryland Music Educators Association.

Devine was nominated for the association’s Outstanding Music Teacher Award, while Adams was one of five educators to win the Outstanding Music Teacher Award. Record was also honored with a School Administrator Award.

“Separate from our NAMM award, Maryland Music Educator Association also designates some awards throughout the school year,” she said. “This year, Mr. Record was our county’s first ever to receive the School Administrator Award for his support of music programs at Pocomoke Middle School …

He has been instrumental in helping to make sure our students get amazing music opportunities.”

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Wicomico Council Reviews Honorary Street Naming Policy

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BY BETHANY HOOPER

STAFF WRITER

SALISBURY – A new policy is expected to establish criteria and an application process for honorary street signs.

Last week, the Wicomico County Council reviewed a new policy and application for honorary street signs.

Officials first initiated a discussion on the benefits of a street naming policy last July, after it was realized the county had no guidelines for dedicating a county road to an individual.

“The council does get requests from time to time to dedicate a road to a certain individual,” Council President John Cannon said last year. “We recognize we really don’t have a policy and we really hate to do it ad hoc be-

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cause as soon as you make one appointment then you will probably be inundated with two or three more.”

To that end, council staff began reviewing policies from other jurisdictions and working on a document that outlines the purpose of and process for honorary street signage.

According to a draft of the policy presented to the council last week, community members requesting an honorary street sign must submit a street designation application and supporting documentation to county officials for consideration. The honoree must be deceased and must meet historical, cultural, geographical or public service criteria outlined in the policy.

“We have put together a template and the council is going to move forward with this as far as establishing

some guidelines,” Cannon said.

While he supported the policy, Councilman Joe Holloway questioned how honorary street signs would affect public safety. While the honorary sign would be placed above the actual road sign and would not change the official name of the road, he said individuals calling 911 could inadvertently give dispatchers the wrong street name.

“It might not be a problem,” he said, “but I would like to see some input from our 911 operation on this before it’s changed.”

Members of the council also questioned the public input process.

“Does this require an informal public meeting or any sort of input session?”

Councilman Josh Hastings asked.

Holloway echoed his concerns.

“Is there a process here for some-

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one who doesn’t want that on their street?” he said. “Not everyone is going to agree.”

Council Administrator Laura Hurley said the policy could be amended to require a public hearing.

“The way it is written now, it is not a requirement …,” she said. “We will have to add that to the policy.”

Council members last week said they supported the idea of a street naming policy.

“I think it’s good to have a policy on that,” Councilman Marc Kilmer said.

Councilman Larry Dodd agreed.

“I like the application,” he said. “I think it’s appropriate.”

Officials said a resolution accepting the policy will be brought before the county council for approval in an upcoming meeting.

“We’re working on the nuts and bolts right now, but if the council finds everything here is acceptable this would have to go forward as a resolution,” Cannon said.

Hurley agreed.

“It would have to go back to the county council in its final form for your approval,” she said.

8th Annual Just Walk Event In Berlin May 4

BERLIN – The Worcester County Health Department and the Town of Berlin invite the community to take a stroll through Stephen Decatur Park and Berlin as part of the 8th Annual Just Walk Berlin event on Saturday, May 4.

This is a free event and a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while getting some physical activity with friends, family and other community residents. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the spring weather and take in the sights of the season in Berlin while improving their health.

“We are grateful for the partnership with Town of Berlin, Berlin Parks Commission,” said Mimi Dean, director of Prevention Services for Worcester County Health Department, “and this opportunity to promote walking our beautiful, local trails. We’re lucky to have beautiful springs on the shore and it’s the perfect time to get outside and move your own way.”

Features of the walk include one-, two- and three-mile course routes that loop through Stephen Decatur Park and the surrounding area. The walk is stroller friendly and leashed, friendly dogs are welcomed.

Every walker will be entered into a free raffle to win a Fit Bit step counting and fitness device.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 9 a.m. This is a fun walk and routes will be available for any fitness level.

Pre-registration is encouraged. To register, visit WorcesterHealth.org.

County Appeals MDE’s Rejection

April 26, 2019

BY CHARLENE SHARPE

STAFF WRITER

SNOW HILL – Worcester County is seeking reconsideration of a decision by the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding a proposed West Ocean City development.

The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to send a letter to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) requesting reconsideration of the department’s disapproval of the county’s request to amend its water and sewerage plan. The amendment would have allowed for Sea Oaks Village, a proposed townhouse development on Route 611, to be served by the Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Bob Mitchell, the county’s director of environmental programs, told the commissioners he and his staff had met with MDE officials after they’d initially expressed concerns about the amendment.

“We did have a positive meeting in Cambridge but that meeting really focused on plant issues and infrastructure issues,” Mitchell said. “I would note we’ve had an unbelievable amount of cooperation from state staff on the discharge permit revisions, the infrastructure changes, and further dialogue on planning issues.”

Nevertheless, the county received a disapproval letter from the department regarding the request to modify the water and sewerage plan. The letter said the proposed amendment was not in keeping with the county’s comprehensive plan and stated the county was not able to ensure the wastewater treatment plant facilities and infrastructure were adequate to accommodate additional sewage flows.

Mitchell said staff recommended asking for reconsideration.

“This request does not restart the process. It’s just an appeal to the secretary to reverse the decision and approve the amendment…” Mitchell said.

“We’ve put together some solid arguments to our positions in the letter.”

The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Ted Elder opposed, to send the letter seeking reconsideration of the amendment. Elder referenced the history of the Sea Oaks property as he explained his opposition. In 2017, the commissioners denied the property’s request for 139 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units). A scaled-back request for 63 EDUs, however, was approved in the fall of 2018 and the property owner’s lawsuit against the county regarding the initial denial was dropped.

“This is the same property I think we initially rejected ourselves here at the county and then changed our mind on,” Elder said. “I just wanted to remind the commissioners that’s the way it happened. We were in agreement with what MDE has just said.”

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FISH TALES: NOW HIRING! FT/PT Line Cooks & Kitchen Help.

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––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SOMERSET JEWELERS, INC.: Seasonal sales position. Bdwlk location. FT/PT. Apply in person. Between Somerset & Wicomico St. 410-289-7011.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FT DENTAL ASSISTANT : Small Dental Practice looking for a patient oriented FT Dental Assistant with x-ray certification. Email res: dentistryinthepines@gmail.com or fax to 410-208-9019.

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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.

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Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

DRIVING TEACHERS: Premiere Driving school now hiring teachers.

PT Class or Car. 3pm-7pm, 3 days/wk. No exp. necessary. 410877-7100.

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CAYMAN SUITES HOTEL: Hiring Year round Maintenance. Apply in person. 125th St. Ocean City.

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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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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.

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now accepting applications for the following positions: FROnt DESk RESERvAtiOnS OvERnigHt 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.

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•BOATYARD •FUEL DOCK/DOCK HAND For additional information, please contact the Marina office at 302.227.3071 AA/EOE

Tow Truck Drivers Busy Service Center now hiring for Experienced TOW TRUCK DRIVERS for the Fenwick/Ocean Pines/ Ocean City area.

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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.

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WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS 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

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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.

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B.E.S.T. Motels now Hiring

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•HOUSEKEEPERS •MAINTENANCE Seasonal positions Apply in person (Exp. only, please)

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Now Hiring Ocean View DE Clubhouse Attendants PT Seasonal May - September

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DENTAL OFFICE 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.

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THUNDERBIRD BEACH MOTEL NOW HIRING!

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 410-726-0698 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––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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ALL POSITIONS Daytime/Evening CASHIER in Ocean City, MD

APPLY IN PERSON Mon-Fri 10am-2pm 32nd St & Baltimore Ave

Looking for outgoing, friendly people. Great place to work. Must be flexible, day or night hours.

Apply in person, 139th St. Coastal Hwy, Ocean City

HIRING FRONT DESK & HOUSEKEEPERS for 4 OC Hotels, and

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DELIVERY DRIVER Weekly newspaper seeks reliable, experienced DELIVERY PERSON with covered van.

Early morning work once a week.

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E.D.U.’s WATERFRONT COTTAGE: 4BR,BA. Screened in porch. $10, a300. May 15th-Sept. 15th. 443831-9898.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SEASONAL COTTAGE: 1BR, 1BA. Sun porch. Waterfront property. $4,650. May 15th -Sept. 15th.

443-831-9898.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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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SEASONAL ROOMMATES:Looking for College age female roommates for seasonal rental. Call Tricia 443-610-4644.

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SERVICES

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.

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HANDYMAN SPECIALIST: General maintenance of all types, All powerwashing. Build/Stain/PWash Decks. Drywall repair. Painting.

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MAYOR AND COUNCIL TOWN OF SNOW HILL P.O. BOX 348 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Sat, 5/4, 7am-11am. Berlin, Decatur Farm, off Rt 113, across from Stephen Decatur Park.

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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 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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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 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 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

THIRD INSERTION 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

THIRD INSERTION 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 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:

April 26, 2019 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

THIRD INSERTION 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

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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 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

THIRD INSERTION 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

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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.

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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

THIRD INSERTION 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 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 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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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 Representative 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

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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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B. RANDALL COATES, ESQ. COATES, COATES & COATES PO BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17820 To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN E. CRESMER, ESTATE NO. 17820.

Notice is given that JAMES L. CRESMER, 3314 NORTHSIDE DRIVE, UNIT 153, KEY WEST, FLA 33040, was on APRIL 23, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN E. CRESMER, who died on MARCH 5, 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 23rd 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 26, 2019 JAMES L. CRESMER 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15632 To all persons interested in the estate of LAURENCE O. SCHRAWDER, ESTATE NO. 15632. Notice is given that PATRICIA A. SCHRAWDER, 1208 HARBOR ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842, were on APRIL 17, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LAURENCE O. SCHRAWDER, who died on MAY 28, 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 17TH 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 be-

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fore 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 26, 2019 PATRICIA SCHRAWDER 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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JAMES A. SULLIVAN, JR. ESQ. MILES & STOCKBRIDGE, PC 11N. WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 700 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17714 To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN W. ROCHFORT, ESTATE NO. 17714. Notice is given that JAMES A. SULLIVAN, JR. ESQ., 11 N.WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 700 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, was on APRIL 09, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN W. ROCHFORT, who died on JULY 12, 1998 without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9TH day of 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 representative personal 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 26, 2019 JAMES A. SULLIVAN, JR., ESQ. Personal Representative True Test Copy TERRI WESTCOTT Register of Wills for Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 3x 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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JAMES H. PORTER, JR, ESQ. 111 VINE STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17815

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch the estate of VALERIE ROSS LIDDLE, ESTATE NO. 17815. Notice is given that SHAUN PATRICK LIDDLE, 2738 STOCKTON ROAD, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851, was on APRIL 18, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of VALERIE ROSS LIDDLE who died on MARCH 08, 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 objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18TH day of 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 26, 2019 SHAUN PATRICK LIDDLE 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

FIRST INSERTION MCCANDLISH & LILLARD, PC MELINDA MERK, ESQ. 11350 RANDOM HILLS ROAD, SUITE 500 FAIRFAX, VA 22030 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

ESTATE NO. 17808 Notice is given that the CIRCUIT COURT of FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA, appointed JOSEPH LEE TANG, 1104 WATER POINTE LANE, RESTON, VA 20194, as the EXECUTOR of the Estate of AMY SUI LEE, AKA: AMY LEE SUI LING, who died on FEBRUARY 25, 2019 , domiciled in VIRGINIA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is JOSEPH LEE TANG, whose address is 7091 NEWBERRY DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044. 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 26, 2019 JOSEPH LEE TANG 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 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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MICHAEL B. MATHERS, ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE, LESLIE & MATHERS P.O. 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 RITA FRANCES KACZMAREK: This is to give notice that RITA FRANCES KACZMAREK died on FEBRUARY

April 26, 2019 18th, 2019.

Before the decedent's death, the decedent created a Revocable Trust for which the undersigned, JEROME BERNARD KACZMAREK, WHOSE ADDRESS IS 7965 LONGVIEW ROAD, BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147-1225, is now the trustee.

To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim 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 26, 2019 Jerome Bernard Kaczmarek, Trustee 3x 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND C-23-CV-19-000091 COATES, COATES & COATES, PA 6200 COASTAL HWY SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 ROMELlA PROPERTIES, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company Plaintiff v.

LUTHER GREEN, JR. (deceased) 17 LINCOLN AVENUE NORWALK, CT 06854 Defendant and WORCESTER COUNTY Serve on: MAUREEN HOWARTH, ESQ. ONE WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1103 SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Defendant

and Unknown owner of property described as LOT 4 KEEP COURT SNOW HILL ESTATES, Parcel No. 02007452, the unknown owner's heirs, devisees, and personal representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right, title, and interest Defendants And All persons that have or claim to have an interest in property located in Worcester /County, MD, described as LOT 4 KEEP COURT SNOW HILL ESTATES, Parcel No. 02-007452, Assessed to Luther Green, Jr. Defendants The testate and intestate successors of LUTHER GREEN JR., deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under the decedent Defendants Order of Publication The object of his proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following parcel, sold by Phil Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and Treasurer of Worcester County, to the Plaintiff and described as follows: LOT 4 44810 SQ FT KEEP COURT SNOW HILL ESTATES; Parcel No. 02-007452; assessed to LUTHER GREEN JR. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary to redeem the property has not been paid.

It is thereupon this 18TH DAY OF APRIL 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in The Dispatch for Worcester County, once a week for three successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court and answer the Complaint or redeem the property by JUNE 18, 2019 and that the failure to answer the Complaint or redeem the property within the time limit set forth above may result in a final judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of Publication APRIL 26, 2019 BRIAN D. SHOCKLEY Judge for the Circuit Court for Worcester County 3x 4-26, 5-03, 5-10

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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. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m. Special 5-course prix-fixe dinners offered on Sundays and Thursdays.

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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.

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many families. Voted O.C.'s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser's is celebrating 80 years of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy.

The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (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.

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, chargrilled 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.

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

DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City, Boardwalk locations, 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th St. & 123rd St. www.dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for

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

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

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

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28TH STREET PIT & PUB 28th Street & Coastal Highway 410-289-2020 www.pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub is known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Family friendly atmosphere. Weekend entertainment.

32 PALM 32nd Street Oceanside In The Hilton 410-289-2525 Executive Chef Rick Goodwin has introduced an exciting new menu. A favorite among many is the Bermuda Triangle, featuring cinnamon seared scallops finished with an ancho mango coulis along with house broiled crabcake with a sweet chili remoulade and finally, applewood smoked bacon wrapped around jumbo shrimp, grilled to perfection with jalapeno barbecue sauce. Other wonderfully delicious dishes cover the land and sea as well and each have a special touch that makes this restaurant unique among its peers. Children’s menu available.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

April 26, 2019 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.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street Oceanfront • 410-289-6846 No matter if you are looking for a hearty sandwich, a tasty seafood appetizer or a robust fresh salad, they have all the bases covered. A favorite on the appetizer list is the wasabi shrimp and crab dip bites, but everything on the menu is worth a try at least once and never disappoints, especially the fresh seafood offerings that can be added to salads and make for impressive sandwiches.

They have the “Little Surfers” covered as well with several offerings. Also be sure to ask about their specialty cocktails that are always impressive.

COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza • 410-289-3100 Great mid-town location offering a complete dinner menu, lunch and lite fare. Coins features the freshest seafood, shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh catch and lobster plus the best crab cake in Maryland, hand cut steaks cooked to your liking, succulent veal and chicken dishes. Also authentic pasta selections. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing in the lounge nightly. Happy hour daily 3-6 p.m. Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Special kids menu. Lots of free parking.

DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street • 443-664-8989 • dry85.com Steps from the beach. Gourmet "stick to your ribs" Lowcountry cuisine. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It's that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, ribs and wings and turns them completely on their head. Charcuterie boards. Late night bar. 120+ Whiskies. Craft beer. Artisanal craft cocktails. Seasonal outdoor SEE NEXT PAGE

April 26, 2019 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 MondayFriday at 2:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at noon.

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

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Maryland steam pots. Kids’ menu. Pet-friendly oceanfront patio. Official Hooters merchandise and of course, the world-famous Hooters Girls.

HOBBIT RESTAURANT 81st Street, Bayside • 410-524-8100 Beautiful panoramic views day and night from the bayside await in a warm, sleek and sophisticated dining room. Forgetting the view, the menu will also please, featuring the Hobbit Catch, Veal Pistachio and Jumbo Lump crabcakes. Fresh, new preparations from the chef will also never disappoint. The bar is friendly and inviting with bar stools and lounge seating available.

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, 49 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!

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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 chargrilled 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.

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Rt. 54, Selbyville, DE • 302-988-5000 Under new ownership but SAME award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys! Enjoy WATERFRONT dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available.

Open daily at 9 a.m. YEAR ROUND. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu. visit us online at crabcakefactoryonline.com or on our Facebook page. Casual dress, full liquor bar, no reservations.

GREENE TURTLE-NORTH 116th Street & Coastal Highway 410-723-2120 www.facebook.com/OriginalGreeneTurtle This is the Original Greene Turtle, an Ocean City 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 LotteryKeno, 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 year-round 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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OCEAN CITY vanishing

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In the years up to and including the 1960s, Baltimore Avenue was a mostly residential area lined with homes and boarding houses such as the Gables, pictured. This changed in the 1990s when lack of adequate parking became a serious issue in the downtown section of Ocean City. Boardwalk hotel owners began buying these properties and razing the buildings to create parking lots for their hotel patrons.

Only a handful of these early 20th century structures remain today.

To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.

Courtesy the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum

WEST OCEAN CITY

NORTH OCEAN CITY

HAPPY HOUR 3 P.M.-6 P.M.

WEDNESDAY TACO NIGHT

SUNDAY THRU FRIDAY SATURDAY NOON-4 P.M.

3 P.M.-10 P.M. • DINE IN ONLY

BAR ONLY FOOD AND DRINKS

(Beef, Chicken, Bean Or Pork)

$1.25 CRUNCHY TACOS

$3 SOFT TACOS

(Beef, Bean, Chicken Or Pork)

(Mahi Or Rock)

$3 SOFT FISH TACOS

$5 HOUSE MARGARITAS $3 TECATE AND TECATE LIGHT

(Fried Rockfish Or Grilled Mahi)

$1.25 CRUNCHY TACOS

$5 MINI NACHOS

THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIALS

(Beef, Chicken, Pork, Bean Or Chili)

3 P.M.-10 P.M. • DINE IN ONLY

$7 TRIPLE SAMPLER

$10 CHICKEN, STEAK OR MUSHROOM OR COMBO OF ANY 2 $13 SHRIMP FAJITAS OR COMBO WITH SHRIMP

TUESDAY FAJITA NIGHT 6 P.M.-10 P.M. • FOOD AND DRINKS

WEDNESDAY BURRITO NIGHT 6 P.M.-10 P.M.

THURSDAY BURGER NIGHT OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11 A.M. 6 P.M.-10 P.M.

SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY KITCHEN CLOSES AT 10 P.M. 12720 OCEAN GATEWAY #7-PARK PLACE PLAZA WEST OCEAN CITY • 410-390-7721

HAPPY HOUR 3 P.M.-6 P.M. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY AND SUNDAY

OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK

CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY MONTEGO BAY SHOPPING CENTER 130TH ST., OCEAN CITY, MD. 410-250-4424 • www.octequila.com Reservation For Parties Of 8 Or More

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