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JUST LIKE SPRING On New Year’s Day, an estimated 600 people participate in the 25th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim at 91st Street. The water temperature was around 46 degrees while the air temperature was a much warmer 63 degrees. As of Thursday morning, about $91,000 has been raised for the Berlin hospital with donations still coming in. See more photos on page 12 and story on page 27.
Tax reassessments show solid gains in value Commercial and residential real estate worth continues to grow in northern county
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Property values in several sections of Worcester County have increased, according to this year’s reassessment figures for the northern portion of the county.
Overall, the result throughout Maryland was positive, which has not been the case since the recession in 2008. The State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) announced the results of a triennial assessment of residential and commercial real estate values across Maryland last Friday. Each year, about one third of the residential and commercial properties around the
state are reassessed and assigned new values that are used to determine property tax amounts. This year, the sections evaluated were part of Worcester’s Group 1, which consists of Bishopville, Ocean Pines, Berlin and sections of West Ocean City. According to the SDAT statistics released last week, the value of residential properties reassessed in Worcester increased from $3.5 bil-
lion to $3.7 billion, for an increase of 6.2 percent. Perhaps more importantly from a property tax revenue standpoint, the value of Group 1’s commercial property, which is not protected by the Homestead Tax Credit, increased from $1.1 billion to $1.4 billion, representing an increase of 18.9 percent. Of the 14,301 residential properties reassessed, 11,882 saw their valSee INCREASE Page 5
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Frosh takes seismic testing to federal court State attorney general joins others in attempt to block oil exploration off coast By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Maryland General Attorney Brian E. Frosh is leading a coalition of nine attorney generals in suing the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to prevent seismic testing off the Atlantic coast. Frosh announced his federal lawsuit on Dec. 20 at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. It is one of two legal challenges to the attempt to open waters to offshore oil exploration. A separate action was filed earlier last month in South Carolina against the service and federal officials by a coalition of local and national environment organizations. In that case, Oceana, the South Carolina Coastal Conservation
League, Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council, North Carolina Coastal Federation, One Hundred Miles, Sierra Club and Surfrider Foundation filed a suit against Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries Chris Oliver. That lawsuit claims that the NMFS violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act when it approved testing by a pair companies in November. Seismic testing has drawn bipartisan opposition all along the Atlantic seaboard. It uses a specialized air gun to blast the sea floor every 10 seconds for weeks at a time, possibly to detriment of marine mammals. The blasts are so powerful they penetrate rock layers beneath the sea floor, and can travel through the ocean for thou-
Increase in property values positive post-reassessment Continued from Page 1 ues increase, representing an increase of 83 percent. Overall, residential and commercial combined, 69.13 percent of the 17,773 properties went up in value. In terms of dollars, the total value of all reassessed properties in Worcester rose from $4.6 billion to $5.1 billion, or 9.4 percent, which is above the state average at 9.1 percent. The last time Group 1 was evaluated in 2016, Worcester had the exact same percentage. “There have been a lot of new
properties in West Ocean City,” Amy Smith, supervisor of assessments for Worcester County, said. “We look at sales in the area for trends … the market indicates the values.” Commercial values in Worcester County Group 1 increased by 18.9 percent, as a result of several new businesses such as hotels, restaurants and shops opening in West Ocean City and Berlin within the past three years. “This is a great trend that shows a positive influence on the market,” Smith said.
sands of kilometers. The debate over seismic testing to determine the possibility of oil off the Atlantic coast, reopened in late November when the service granted five incidental harassment authorizations, or IHAs, which gives the private companies permission to use seismic airgun blasts. “Seismic testing will have dangerous consequences for hundreds of thousands of marine mammals, including endangered species,” Attorney General Frosh said in a press release. “While the administration continues to place the interests of the fossil fuel industry ahead of our precious natural resources, attorneys general up and down the Atlantic coast will continue to fight these and other efforts to open the waters off our shores to drilling for oil and gas.” This is the second attempt the Trump Administration has attempted offshore drilling. On April 28, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13797, aimed at expanding offshore drilling and exploration in U.S. waters. The Department of the Interior reversed a decision made in January 2017 to deny seismic airgun blasting permits in an area twice the size of California, stretching from Delaware to Florida, in response to the executive order.
Seismic surveys have not been conducted in the region for at least 30 years. A recent economic analysis by Oceana finds that offshore drilling activities including seismic airgun blasting, along the Atlantic threaten over 1.5 million jobs and nearly $108 billion in GDP, and would yield less than seven months’-worth of oil and less than six months’-worth of gas. Currently, opposition and concern over offshore drilling activities in the Atlantic includes governors of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire; more than 240 East Coast state municipalities; over 1,500 local, state and federal bipartisan officials and all three East Coast Fishery Management Councils. The lawsuit filed by Frosh includes Connecticut Attorney General George Jepson, Delaware Attorney General Matthew Denn, Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood, North Carolina Attorney General Joshua Stein, and Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring.
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MTA, OC introduce bid for parking lot project
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and the Town of Ocean City have awarded bid for a new parking lot on 65th Street. “This contract represents the final portion of the overall Department of
Public Works Campus construction project,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. The scope of this contract consists of 110 parking spaces. Fifty-one of them would be used by the Ocean City Police Department and 59 spaces would be for employee parking. Also
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to shift all the vehicles over to this new lot so other phases of the main campus construction project can continue without interruption. “When faced with maintaining operations 24/7, 365 days of the year, for what is a very busy public works complex, the overall juggling act of operations vs the construction phasing is quite challenging and is only going to get worse, before it ever gets better, as we head into the summer of 2019,” Adkins said. “Use of every square foot of available land has become critical to our success on this project.”
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) In her freshman year as a state senator, Mary Beth Carozza will serve on the Environment, Health, and Education Committee, which she says will allow her to focus on small business, health care, agriculture and commercial fishing. “This is a key committee assignment for my constituents in District 38,” Carozza said. “I will make sure our shore voice is heard and considered as we work through education, health and environmental policies affecting locals in all three counties.” As for education, Carozza said, “I will work for fair education funding formulas for our shore schools [and] strong career-trades-technology edu-
cation. She also said she is aiming to promote tax relief for retirees and small business, and a balanced approach to encouraging growth while recognizing the Mary Beth need to protect the enCarozza vironment. Carozza expressed her concerns about proposed legislative policies she feels “will put more mandates and regulations” on industries in her district such as hospitality, health care and agriculture. “We need to support our job creators and not make it harder for them to run their business and provide good jobs in our communities,” Carozza in a statement. When reviewing Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed fiscal year 2020 budget, she said she’s looking forward to learning more “details of the proposed public school construction budget.” As part of the county’s capital improvement plan, the Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved a planning document at a Nov. 7 meeting for projects estimating $91 million, but Superintendent Lou Taylor said at the meeting that the funds “include the $38.9 million of local funding already approved for the Showell Elementary School project.” The new Showell Elementary School in Worcester County is already under construction, while proposed construction projects include an addition for Stephen Decatur Middle School, renovating Buckingham Elementary School, and roof replacements for Pocomoke Elementary, Pocomoke Middle and Snow Hill Middle schools. There is an open meeting where constituents can attend every Friday during the legislative session for the Eastern Shore Delegation from 9-11 a.m. in the House Lowe Building in Annapolis.
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Hartman looking forward to freshman term Former OC councilman to transition into new role as delegate of District 38C By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) District 38C Delegate-elect Wayne Hartman said he’s ready for his Jan. 9 debut in the Maryland General Assembly. He has yet to receive his government email address, which he said presented a challenge for constituents looking to get in touch with him. “So ... it[‘s] challenging as far as communicating and stuff, but it’s definitely exciting,” he said. “I’m going up to my office for the first time Jan. 3, [and] starting to move stuff in.” Hartman said he’s enjoyed getting to know some of his new constituents that span across Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. He’s also attended several council meetings to find out “what the local needs are
here.” Since his election victory, he said he’s tried to prepare for his new position by spending time with various organizaWayne Hartman tions, as well as hearing concerns and learning priorities. Hartman also has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee, which is expected to tackle issues including the heroin and heroin and opioid epidemic. “I think, locally, I anticipate having a lot of impact … in that area,” he said. “That’s I think going to be a big item in front of us as that continues to be an epidemic through the all of Maryland.” Among other legislative priorities, the former Ocean City Councilman has been asked by the resort council to seek an amendment to previously passed special events law.
“That ... should give me an advantage as far as going to interact with the committee members, and have a closer relationship with them, and trying to get our point across as far as the need for the amendment,” he said. One thing Hartman said he’s not in favor of: raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. “I’m not an advocate for that at all,” he said. “You know, I think it takes away a lot of opportunities.” As for his legislative ideas, Hartman said he wants to explore the possibility of changing privacy laws for university students as a way to bridge the gap between the university and parents to help prevent addiction and to be able to intervene in mental health-related issues. He said he sees a need for this change because “most [students] are over 18 [years old], so the parents are excluded from a lot of information.” For Hartman, he’s previously said
he feels it’s important to fix what’s already broken before creating legislation, but he stressed priorities remain local. “I think keeping decisions at a local level are ... one of my biggest priorities because ... the more decisions we can keep locally, the better off we’re going to be,” he said. He added it’s simply about “keeping the businesses local and serving the needs of our constituents.” Hartman, a Republican in a House controlled by Democrats, stressed the importance of reaching across the aisle to advance issues important to his constituents. “Well there’s no secret, you know, the Republican party’s a minority there,” Hartman said. “The Democrats have the majority, so you know it’s going to be all about building those relationships … so that your fellow delegates will listen to what you have to say, [and] understand your needs.”
Otto to serve third term as Dist. 38A delegate Veteran official emphasizes economy and education as goals for his time in office
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) District 38A Delegate Charles Otto, a Republican, will be sworn in for a third time when the Maryland General Assembly convenes on Jan. 9, and he also will continue to put education first on his list of priorities. In pursuing that cause, Otto finds himself in the peculiar situation of representing counties on opposite ends of the state’s school funding program. “Somerset gets the most (money) per people of any jurisdiction in the state and Worcester County gets the least,” Otto said. “I have to sort through the pros and cons of the wealth of the counties and taxing
structure.” Aside from education, which he said takes up most of the state budget, Otto said transportation and boosting the economy are other priorities for Charles Otto his term. “We, Worcester and Somerset, have not fared as well in developing the jobs as other parts of the state may have,” Otto said. “I mean we still suffer, both our jurisdictions suffer as far as unemployment rates in the state.” Somerset County had a 6.4 percent unemployment rate and Worcester County had a 6.2 percent unemployment rate in October 2018, according to statistics from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Otto said he’d continue serving on the environment and transportation
committee this term. “Wildlife and hunting is always an important issue, especially for our farmers, and they’re feeding and having opportunities to keep the deer population and geese at a controllable level,” he said. As a Republican, Otto said developing bipartisanship relationships is crucial in order to “work with others as far as getting our piece of the pie.” Otto said one of his legislative goals focuses on initiatives benefiting agriculture, “being the only farmer left in the legislature.” Otto said he supports “traditional family values,” and opposes a mandate on renewable energy. The mandates require a certain amount of energy produced via renewable energy sources, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. He said the measure provides a false incentive for putting solar panels
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City Council pursues legal options Officials claim property on Boardwalk belongs to taxpayers, despite ruling
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Two weeks after the Court Of Special Appeals in Annapolis reversed the Worcester County Circuit Court ruling on the fate of the Boardwalk Dumser’s property owned by Nathans Associates, the Town of Ocean City has plans to seek new legal options regarding the case. Ownership of the property, which Dumser’s leases, was called into question in 2016 after the expiration of a long-term agreement between the city and Nathans Associates. Located on the east side of South Division Street near the south end of the Boardwalk, the original structure was built in 1905 and owned by Nathan Rapoport. Since the 1970s, the two-story building later placed on the property has been home to a Dumser’s Dairyland ice cream parlor. In 1966, Rapoport reached an agreement with the city to demolish the existing structure and to erect a better building on the site with a commercial interest on the Boardwalk level, and living quarters above on the second floor. The package offered two 25-year agreements between the town of Ocean City and the heirs of Rapaport, now known Nathans Associates. The case went to trial in April 2017 and Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Dale Cathell gave an opinion in favor of the town of Ocean City. Nathans Associates was ordered to remove or demolish the structure by the end of the year in 2017, according to Cathell’s ruling. Nathans Associates appealed to the state’s Court of Special Appeals, which found that maybe the building sits in a city-controlled public easement and maybe it doesn’t. “It was a complete victory for Nathans,” said Gil Allen II, attorney for Nathans Associates. “The appellate court has ordered the circuit court to reverse the decision and … to enter an order declaring that Nathans Associates has successfully adversely possessed — that’s the legal term — that they’re the owner of the property on the Boardwalk.” To exercise the right of adverse possession, the occupants of the property must have possession for a minimum of 20 years. With the property being occupied by Nathans for 106 years, this requirement was met.
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Dumser’s Dairyland, located on the Boardwalk, will continue to sell creamy treats to guests and residents after the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled in favor of Nathans Associates on Dec. 21.
As a result, the original Worcester County Circuit Court decision issued in 2017 was reversed and the case will be remanded back to the circuit court to incorporate last Friday’s ruling, removing the order to remove and demolish the property. “The remand means the higher court is sending it back to the lower court but it said it’s for the limited purpose … of entering a new order,” Allen said. “It does not say it’s for the purpose for a retrial.” The burden had been placed upon city government to establish the property was located within a public easement that it owned. However, the information provided by the 1876 deed, with handwritten site plans, proved to be illegible. An aerial photo also provided as evidence showed the current location of the property as well as surrounding buildings, but not necessarily the layout as drawn on the original map. Despite these findings, the Town of Ocean City has announced it is looking at “other legal options.” “This has always been about the taxpayers,” Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight said. “The taxpayers of Ocean City, we feel that they own the property, and that’s why we pursued and we are going to pursue other legal options.” During the entire ownership of the property, Nathans has never paid rent to the Town of Ocean City, which was the basis for the suit. However, the city never had a claim to collect
taxes, Allen said. “Nathans has never had a lease from Ocean City,” Allen said. “Nathans has never made any rent payments to Ocean City. Now that the court has declared Nathans owns the property, there is no basis for any lease [or rent]. They own the property, there’s no reason to lease anything. The town claimed it had an easement over the property, a public easement and the appellate court has now said, ‘No, you failed to prove that.’” According to City Solicitor Guy Ayers, there are two possible courses of action the city could take. “One is to file a motion for consideration with the court of special appeals, and the other would be to file a petition for a writ of certiorari to the court of appeals,” Ayers said. “There’s no automatic right of appeal from the court of special appeals to the court of appeals in this type of case. I have not discussed it with the council, I don’t know what the majority of the council wants to do.” A writ of certiorari allows an appellate court to review a case at its discretion. Allen hopes the city will not pursue further legal action for the sake of the taxpayers it claims it’s serving with the suit. “I hope they listen to the public,” Allen said. “They’ve now lost this matter and the public’s reacted pretty strongly and I hope they let it end here.”
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Farmers seek delay of PMT rollout, cite lack of testing Phosphorus Management Tool causing stir among agriculture community
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Jan. 4, 2019) Members of the Delmarva Poultry Industry trade association are seeking a delay in the rollout of environmental regulations they contend will inflict severe financial damage on local farmers. DPI officials said they are concerned by the “Phosphorus Management Tool” that was developed a decade ago by University of Maryland scientists to “identify the potential risk of phosphorus loss from farm fields and prevent the additional buildup of phosphorus in soils that are already saturated,” according to a 2017 report developed for Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland General Assembly. According to the Phosphorus Management Tool Transition Advisory Committee report, “Soils with high phosphorus levels are typically found on fields that have used manure or poultry litter as a crop nutrient over an extended period of time. Use of the Phosphorus Management Tool only applies to farm fields with high soil phosphorus levels identified by a Fertility Index Value (FIV) of 150 or greater. If a farm field scores less than 150 FIV, the farmer may apply phosphorus to the land based on the farm’s nutrient management plan and current University of Maryland recommendations.” The Phosphorus Management Tool Transition Advisory Committee was established in 2015 and is chaired by the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture. DPI Executive Director Bill Satterfield, in a Nov. 14 letter to the Phosphorus Management Tool committee, said his membership includes “hundreds of farm families that grow chickens for the five local chicken companies, many of whom also grow crops, and grain farmers” and were negatively affected by the PMT regulations. “Our organization seeks a comprehensive evaluation … and a transition adjustment to allow time for a thorough evaluation as allowed by the regulation because conditions appear to warrant such a delayed implementation,” Satterfield said. He said a delay for further evaluation is necessary because “Viable onthe-farm alternative uses for chicken litter/manure have not developed,” adding “Economically and technologically the envisioned systems have not [worked].” “There have been poor results from on-the-farm demonstration units funded by the Maryland De-
partment of Agriculture’s Animal Waste Technology Fund,” Satterfield said. “Crop farmers who might be denied the use of chicken litter/manure through the PMT system might not be able to buy more expensive commercial fertilizers,” he continued. “Crop prices are low. Corn is selling in the $3.50 per bushel level while soybeans are in the $8 range. These prices are the lowest in years. Many farmers are struggling to remain in business. Forcing farmers who must transition to the PMT schedule might make fertilizer too expensive to buy.” Satterfield went on to say fertilizer manufacturers and distributors “have noted that it would be difficult to supply enough fertilizer to Maryland farmers in the coming years if all those forced to stop using animal manures because of the PMT need commercial fertilizers.” “The uncertain nature of state support for manure transport programs is another issue,” he said. “While Maryland’s chicken companies have provided millions of dollars to assist in the movement of manure to sites where it can be used, there always is year-toyear uncertainty of what the state government’s commitment will be.” He said efforts in Pennsylvania to reduce nutrient pollution to its waterways and the Chesapeake Bay would likely lead to more Pennsylvania manure being shipped within the state, “thus displacing Maryland chicken manure being shipped there now.” “This displacement will cause a huge negative impact on Maryland chicken farmers’ options for shipping to alternative use facilities,” he said. What’s more, Satterfield said there had been little funding or research “to extract phosphorus from soils that would lower the FIV in the soils below the 150 level.” “Accordingly, the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. urges the Phosphorus Management Tool Transition Advisory Committee to conduct a comprehensive evaluation as allowed under the regulation and to give serious consideration to allowing a delay in the phase-in schedule for PMT implementation to allow this evaluation to be conducted properly,” he said. Representatives from the Delmarva Poultry Industry also pointed to comments during a November public meeting that cast doubt on how much research had been done. The comments were attributed to Dr. Patricia Steinhilber, a soil fertility and nutrient management specialist with the Nutrient Management Program at the University of Maryland. Steinhilber, in a Dec. 28 email, said, “At a recent meeting of the Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT) Advisory Committee in NoSee FARMER Page 11
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Farmer expresses ire over timeline Continued from Page 10 vember, I stated that the PMT is a sound theoretical tool that had not been field-verified. The PMT, like the Phosphorus Site Index before it, has many components to address all the potential loss pathways (runoff, erosion, leaching and subsurface drainage). Various components have been verified by hydrologists and soil scientists in the Mid-Atlantic. “Field verification would be costly as it would require additional staff and expensive monitoring equipment at multiple sites around the state for 3 to 5 years,” she added. Maryland Department of Agriculture Director of Communications Jason D. Schellhardt said his department did receive the Delmarva Poultry Industry letter, but added, “any discussion of a delay would be premature at this point.” He did not respond to further requests for comment. Virgil Shockley, the DPI representative to the Phosphorus Management Tool Transition Advisory Committee, suggested a delay this year is unlikely. Shockley, who represented the Snow Hill area for several terms as a Worcester County Commissioner, said the impact of agriculture on the local economy varies from year to year. According to Shockley, in 2011 agriculture was roughly 31-32 percent of the Worcester County economy, while last year it was closer to 25 percent. He said Phosphorus Management Tool rollouts last year, for farms with a Fertility Index Value of more than 450, affected about 8-10 percent of the 69,000 acres of plantable farmland in Worcester County. “Which means that they could not use chicken manure as far as a fertilizer for their crops,” Shockley said. “Simply because you’re not using chicken manure doesn’t mean you’re not using fertilizer – the only difference is you’re paying for it. He said further rollout of the regulations this year, to include farms with a Fertility Index Value of greater than 300, would account for close to 25 percent of Worcester County farms. “When they kick in the 2020 rollout and go to nothing over 150 … you’re going to lose about 75 percent of the fields that won’t be able to be spread [manure] in Worcester County – and probably closer to 80 percent,” he said. “At some point in time, it’s going to catch up with everybody.” For a farmer spreading chicken manure of 100 acres of corn, for instance, “that’s about $5,000 worth of fertilizer that I did not have to buy,” Shockley said. He said the increased cost to move to commercial fertilizer would likely top $750,000 countywide this year
and balloon to $5 million next year. Further complicating matters are declining crop prices and the agricultural trade war between the United States and China, Shockley said. “Farmers are a victim of their own ability to produce,” he said. “We’re out here and we were told back in 2000 we have to feed the world. So, like any good farmer, we went ahead and decided to do that. “Agriculture was and still is one of the few things that we export instead of importing,” Shockley continued. “We export a huge amount of grain to the world – or, we did until the China fiasco.” Unless something changes, he said, “corn prices aren’t going to go up, bean prices are not going to go up, but your input costs are going up – because you’re buying fertilizer now.” He also said any suggestion that farmers would encourage pollution is laughable. “Nobody wanted a dirty Chesapeake Bay – nobody wants a dirty Pocomoke River,” Shockley said. “These are our farms – do you really think we’re going to pollute the hell out of them? “This is what’s so asinine to me – and insulting – is that you have someone who knows absolutely zero about farming anything or growing
anything being a committee chair in Annapolis and standing up and saying, ‘You guys are the worst polluters in the world’ … that’s about where it was,” he added. Because of the lead-time required before the next planting season, Shockley said it is unlikely anything could be done to delay the rollout this year. “I don’t think you’re going to see [a delay] in 2019,” he said. “I’m optimistic we’ll get one for the 2020 planting season, but I’m not optimistic we’re going to get one for 2019. “There’s going to be a lot of pain before this is over – and I’ve heard some horrendous corn yields,” Shockley said, adding some farmers reported growing half their output from just one year prior. “There’s no way when you’re losing that kind of money per acre … if you’re a young guy starting out, it’s over.” What can people do? “You have elected officials that need to hear from you,” Shockley said. “If you’re hurting and this affects you, then your delegate’s phone should be ringing and your senator’s phone should be ringing. “You don’t have to get personal, but they need to be able to take the message to Annapolis that we’ve got a problem and it’s not going away,” he added.
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Wellness recovery program focuses on Parkinson’s
(Jan. 4, 2019) Worcester County Recreation and Parks is offering Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery, a new program that is open to anyone at any stage of Parkinson’s disease. This exercise program is designed specifically to combat the physical symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. Flexibility, mobility, strength and balance are all addressed in this evidence-based fitness routine. Muscle rigidity is targeted with large, full range of motion, arm and leg movements. Shuffling and freezing are worked on with big stepping movements and focused stability work. This program is fun and high tempo, and most importantly it is an incredibly effective exercise program. Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery will take place at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Jan. 7 through March 27. The cost to participate is $45 per person. For more information, contact Mike Hedlesky at 410-632-2144, ext. 2509 or email mhedlesky@co.worcester.md.us. Visit WCRC online at www.worcesterrecandparks.org to view a full lineup of adult recreation and fitness programs.
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25TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL PENGUIN SWIM
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(Left) OC Ravens Roost 44 takes home the first-place award in the team community fundraising category, collecting $16,000, during the 25th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim at 91st Street on New Year’s Day. (Right) Berlin resident Samantha Ewancio raised $675 to earn top honors in the individual fundraising division. She is pictured with AGH CEO Michael Franklin.
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This Ocean City group of friends won the most creative costume contest with their Captain Planet and the Planeteers outfits. Pictured, from left, are Marben Rufio, Bobby Castellano, Alycen Kus, Chance Ebel, Derek Endlich and Danny Barnette.
There were “Happy Feet” for this close-knit family as the winners of the best group costume during the 25th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim at 91st Street on New Year’s Day, Tuesday. Pictured, from left, are Belchamp, Maryland resident, James Grahe, Aubrey Zeback, 8, of Essex, and Jadyn and Michelle Blake of Belchamp.
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Winning the best little penguin costume contest, from left, are Keera Pearce, 7, of Effort, Pennsylvania, McKenna Schlegel, 9, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Sienna Pearce, 10, of Effort, Pennsylvania.
Bundling up in preparation of frigid ocean water, from left, are Shelly Murray, Olga Jensen and Michael Marciano, of Ocean City. The water temperature was about 46 degrees on New Year’s Day, while the air temperature was 63 degrees.
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Father-daughter duo, Ashley and Barry Parker of Ocean City, dress up as “Moana” and “Maui” and pose for a photo in the ocean during Tuesday’s swim.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL’S NEW YEAR’S DAY CONCERT
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Worcester County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic, second from right, joins members of the Ocean City Council, from left, Mark Paddack, Matt James, Mary Knight and Tony DeLuca, before the Mayor and City Council’s New Year’s Day Concert at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street.
Lt. Mike Stone stands next to the Ocean City Beach Patrol exhibit during the meet and greet portion of the Mayor and City Council’s New Year’s Day Concert at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City.
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Members of Bryan Russo’s Bourbon Scotch band perform Tuesday during the Mayor and City Council’s New Year’s Day Concert at the convention center on 40th Street.
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The Cardinal Shehan School Choir of Baltimore sings during the Mayor and City Council’s New Year’s Day Concert at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City. The group has gained national attention for their viral rendition of Andra Day’s “Rise Up.”
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Hathaway remembered as ‘an amazing guy’ Community raises nearly $92K in online fundraiser for crash victim’s family
By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) The day 36-year-old Berlin resident William Joseph “Willbilly” Hathaway died following a crash was a dark day for his friend, Stephanie Lisi. “I laid in bed after finding out what happened to Will, and my heart just broke for Mary [his wife] and [their] baby, and then I just started seeing dollar signs,” Lisi said. Lisi, 51, of Berlin, launched a social media fundraising campaign on Dec. 16 with an original goal of $200. That goal was met within approximately eight minutes, and she later received advice to raise the target amount to $250,000. The page accrued $91,486 in donations, and was closed on Dec. 30. “I think they’re going to have a little peace of mind and a little security for right now,” she said. Lisi said she put herself in Mary’s shoes as a way to gain perspective and try to find a solution because “in such a tragic situation you want to fix things for people.” “I thought about how my world
would probably fall apart, and what would I need to get it together?” she said. “And I know it sounds terrible because it sounds so monetary, but you can’t even grieve if you think you’re going to be homeless.” Police responded to the crash on Dec. 15 on Old Ocean City Road, just west of Richardson Road, and Hathaway was found slumped over in the center console, and did not appear to be breathing when paramedics arrived on scene, according to a Maryland State Police report. He was pronounced dead at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Police reports show Hathaway called his wife, Mary, and said someone turned in front of him and he had to swerve his Toyota truck into a ditch. However, the report went on to say he told her and several citizens who stopped at the scene that he was not seriously injured. Police said the crash is under investigation, but circumstances leading up to the crash were unclear. Hathaway was a crew member on Foolish Pleasures, a charter boat out of the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City. Lisi said Hathaway and her husband, Dale, fished together, and were on her husband’s boat which appeared on the National See ORGANIZER Page 15
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Organizer hopes family will get ‘peace of mind’ Continued from Page 14 Geographic Channel’s television show “Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks.” “He was a hell of a fisherman. I mean he really was an absolutely incredible tuna fisherman,” she said. “Probably one of the best.” Lisi went on to say the couple would often spend time with her family. Mary Hathaway is a teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, and Lisi’s “youngest son knows her as Willbilly’s girl and he knew her as Ms. Malone then Hathaway once they got married last year.” Lisi remembered a specific characteristic of Hathaway’s: his walk. “He just he sort of did this shuffle
when he walked,” she said. “The feet never left the ground.” But it was his “laid back” and agreeable personality that Lisi said were reasons that made him a pillar in the community. “He was an amazing guy, and he never had a bad word to say about anybody,” she said. “Nobody, I’ve never met anybody that didn’t like him.” Lisi said Mary Hathaway’s “strength was unbelievable” during the memorial service on Dec. 22 at the Ocean City Marlin Club in West Ocean City. “Overall I think she feels incredibly loved and very humble through
all this, and the outpouring of support and photographs and stories of how other people knew her husband,” she said. In lieu of flowers, anyone interested had the opportunity to submit memories of her husband to an electronic dropbox link. It has since closed. Lisi said another fundraiser is being planned for this spring, and the proceeds will go toward a fund for their daughter, Molly Jean’s, education. Lisi emphasized a part of Hathaway she’ll always have: Molly Jean. The father and daughter looked incredibly similar, Lisi said, noting the facial expressions they share. “There is a little smirk on her face ... and … [when] you get a head-on shot with Will giving his little smile it’s the same exact smile,” Lisi said. “It’s the same squint of the left eye.” Lisi said during this time of grief and great stress, Mary Hathaway still finds a way to be strong for her daughter. “You know if she starts to feel like she’s gonna break, she picks up Molly Jean and holds her because if she gets upset, Molly Jean gets upset,” Lisi said. “Right now, Mary says that’s really her strength, Molly Jean.”
In addition, Chris Mickey created a GoFundMe page on Jan.1 in the hopes of raising $60,000 for an artificial reef in Hathaway’s honor. “When all is complete, the new artificial reef will become an everlasting memorial that will attract all kinds of life above and below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean,” Mickey stated in the post. “Any surplus funds that are left over in the event that more funds are available than what is needed to complete this project will be given to the wife and daughter of our great friend and legend Capt. WillBilly Hathaway. Everyone who knew William knows how much the ocean meant to him and I cannot think of a better way to honor his life than to create a place that will become for many ocean species a place they call home…The Capt. WillBilly.” Mickey and Hathaway met about seven years ago on a commercial longline boat. Mickey was also Hathaway’s first mate on the boat, Miss Lilah. “Capt. Will Hathaway was my fishing buddy, my working buddy, and will always be my dear friend,” Mickey said Wednesday afternoon. For more information or to donate to the project, visit “WillBilly Memorial Reef Project” on Facebook.
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Buzzuro proud of FBI graduate
Ocean City Police Lt. Greg DeGiovanni, right, graduated from the FBI National Academy’s 274th Session in Quantico, Virginia, on Dec. 16. He is pictured with FBI Director Christopher A. Wray.
Body found in water in WOC, Sun. By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) A 68-year-old man was found dead in Herring Creek on Waterview Drive in West Ocean City last Sunday morning, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation reported. The Maryland State Police Berlin
Barrack went to the scene around 11:38 a.m. on Dec. 30. Officers and members of the Department of Natural resources helped to bring the body of Ocean City resident Paul Scott to shore, according to the county’s bureau of investigation. Police said Scott kept his boat at a spot near where his body was located
and that he would pump water out of his boat after a rainstorm. They also discovered a tote bag with a water pump inside, the bureau said. Scott’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy, but foul play is not currently suspected.
Continued from Page 3 As an FBI National Academy graduate, DeGiovanni belongs to a group made up of less than one percent of the country’s law enforcement officers. “We are very proud of Lt. DeGiovanni for this accomplishment. After enduring the arduous 10-week course, he is even more prepared to help us move the Ocean City Police Department forward,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “I look forward to Lt. DeGiovanni’s continued contributions to our department and our community.” Prior to joining the Ocean City Police Department, DeGiovanni served with the United States Army from 1986 to 1989 then with the Army Reserves from 1990 to 2000. He earned a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Frostburg State University and graduated from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy in 1997 before joining the Cumberland Police Department in 1997. He joined the Ocean City Police Department in 2000 and earned his way through the ranks to lieutenant in April 2018. He serves the department as a firearms, defensive tactics, and active shooter instructor. He is currently assigned to the Patrol Division as the evening shift watch commander.
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Ocean City resident threatens to bite police By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Ocean City resident Nathaniel Irving Schneider, 29, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting and interfering with arrest, according to an arrest report from the District Court of Maryland for Worcester County. Police were investigating an assault around 4:51 a.m. at an apartment in the 14th Street area, when an officer came in contact with an as-
sault suspect, later identified as Schneider, according to the report. He had been released by police but returned to the scene and was cursing at officers. “I need to N. Schneider stand up for myself,” Schneider said. Schneider waived his arms and fists as headed south on Philadelphia Avenue, according to the report.
Police later were conducting a welfare check for a man and woman screaming in the 12th Street area, when Schneider reappeared and approached officers and stood next to the patrol vehicle, according to the report. An officer told Schneider to move away from the vehicle, and he sprinted toward 12th Street, police said. Police were on North Division Street when they again saw Schnei-
der, who allegedly was making strange statements. When the officer told Schneider to lower his voice, go home and go to sleep, Schneider began yelling profanities. After being told again to lower his voice and leave the area, Schneider headed up ramp to the Route 50 Bridge, where he allegedly tried to fight another pedestrian. Police detained and arrested Schneider, who, according to police, repeatedly threatened to bite them.
she had consumed alcoholic beverages, leading police to have her perform field sobriety tests, which she did not complete satisfactorily. Giroux refused to take a blood alcohol concentration test.
with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, according to an arrest report filed in District Court in Ocean City. Police went to a mid-town nightspot around 1:33 a.m. in reference to a fight between May and another person. An employee told police May kicked him when he tried to break up the fight. A second employee also witnessed the alleged assault. A security manager told police that
employees had a man on the ground in the parking lot, according to the report. The report said a man, later identified as May, was being uncooperative with staff. An officer and staff were able to detain May with handcuffs, but couldn’t get both of his hands away from his body, according to the report. The officer then used a Taser, which freed his arm to be put in handcuffs.
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Tased after fight Kevin Matthew May, 30, of Berlin, was arrested on Tuesday and charged
Woman dies after being hit by car By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) A 56-year-old woman died following a crash last Friday night on 28th Street in Ocean City, the Ocean City Police Department said. Police responded around 8:50 p.m. to a crash involving a pedestrian in the south lane at the intersection of 28th
Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The pedestrian, later identified as Lorena D. Merris, of Landisburg, Pennsylvania, was hit by a BMW 328i as she was crossing the crosswalk, according to police. Traffic was diverted to Baltimore Avenue for about two hours while police investigated and cleared crash debris.
Merris was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore, but succumbed to her injuries on Dec. 30, police said. The driver of the BMW remained at the scene of the crash and was not impaired, according to police. Police said the Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit is investigating to find the cause of the accident.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2020 through FY 2024 Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the AMENDED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2020 through FY2024. The current Worcester County Five-Year CIP for FY2020 through FY2024 was adopted by the County Commissioners by Resolution No. 18-24 on November 20, 2018. However, certain revisions have been requested by the Worcester County Board of Education (BOE) with respect to the Showell Elementary Replacement School project and the Stephen Decatur High School (SDHS) Turf Field project since adoption. Specifically, the BOE has requested additional funding of $1,000,000 for the Showell Elementary Replacement School project for additional classrooms to accommodate anticipated Pre-Kindergarten enrollment, and has revised the scope of the SDHS Turf Field project to include a running track and athletic improvements. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. Copies of the Worcester County AMENDED Capital Improvement Plan for FY2020 through FY2024 summary may be obtained from the Worcester County Administration Office, Room 1103 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194. The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:10 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
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OBITUARIES CHARLES BERNARD BENNETT Berlin Charles Bernard Bennett, age 85, died Dec. 21, 2018, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Samuel Bennett and Sophie Raingor Bennett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Ann Bennett, in 2012. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Gott, his sister-in-law, Barbara Ackerman of Berlin, and three nephews. He was employed with Bethlehem Steel Co. in Baltimore where he had worked for 37 years. He was a United States Army veteran and member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. A graveside service was held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48 Berlin, Maryland 21811. Arrangements are in care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. MARY THERESA LEIDNER Ocean Pines Mary Theresa Leidner, age 81, died on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Thomas O’Neill and Helena Wess O’Neill. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Leidner, Sr., and children, Ronald Leidner, Jr., and his wife, Janet, of Millersville, Maryland, Jeffrey Leidner and partner, Jennifer Opie, of Berlin, Maryland, Gregory Leidner and his wife, Margie, of St. Augustine, Florida, Victoria Black and her husband, Robert, of Bluffton, South Carolina, Laurie Bracken and her husband, Colt, of Timonium, Maryland, and Scott Leidner and his husband, Rafael, of Gaithersburg, Maryland. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Ronald Leidner, III, Brooke Leidner, Patrick Leidner, Andrew Newman, Jenna Lightner, Duffy Leidner, Christopher Lightner, Robbie Camin, Christine Leidner, Carlie Leidner, Morgan Bracken, Matthew Leidner, Hannah Bracken, and seven great-grandchildren, Jack, Luke, Rhyan, Oliver, Gentry, Audrey and Griffin. Also surviving is her brother, Thomas O’Neill, of San Antonio, Texas, and her sister, Barbara Rosenthal and her husband, Terry, of Manalapan, New Jersey. As a cardiac care nurse for more than four decades, Mary’s keen wit, sense of humor, Irish mischievousness and love of her profession and patients kept nurses, doctors and administrators on their toes at both St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. Mrs. Leidner, along with her husband, also led the Worcester County Parkinson’s Support group in Berlin, Maryland for a number of years.
A member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Mary was a loving, devoted and steadfast mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dedicated and loving wife to her beloved husband for almost 62 years. She enjoyed the beach, gardening, golf, swimming, traveling, ceramics, and especially storytelling. She never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone while opening her home for friends’ and family gatherings. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines, Maryland. Inurnment will be in the McDonogh School Columbarium in Owings Mills, Maryland at a later date. A donation in her memory may be made at https://www.pdlowershore. org/ or sent to: Lower Shore Parkinson’s Support Group, 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. GERALDINE CLARKE Berlin Geraldine Clarke, age 79, passed away on Dec. 24, 2018, at her home in Berlin, Maryland. Born in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Dominick Luciani and Carlita Cattaneo. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Miller and husband, Jeff, and
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Lisa Stauffer and husband, Tim; sister, Adrianna Reed and husband, Lawrence; and two grandchildren, Allyson Stauffer and Jessica Stauffer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Clarke. A funeral service was held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Community Church of Ocean Pines at 11227 Race Track Road, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811, or Worcester County Humane Society at P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. DOROTHY J. BURCKER Pittsville Dorothy J. Burcker, age 79, of Pittsville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake in Salisbury. She was born in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Elmer Richard and Louise Elizabeth (Broyles) Gray. She retired as a personnel secretary at Carroll Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her children, Richard Allen Burcker and wife, Linda, of Germantown, Maryland, Gloria J. Hudson and husband, Paul, of Ocean Pines, Davis S. Burcker and Crystal L. Burcker, both of Pittsville; four sisters, Peggy Staubs of Charlestown, West Vir-
ginia, Mary Lynn Mauk of Kearneysville, West Virginia, Ann Kay Mason of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and Susie Miller of Summit Point, West Dorothy Burcker Virginia; three grandchildren, James Burcker, Linda Smith and Kristy Burcker, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan W. Burcker; a son, James Gregory Burcker; and a grandson, Paul Nathaniel Hudson. A funeral service was held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin with Rev. Boyd Etter officiating. Burial was in Garden Of The Pines Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to: Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811 or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. JAMES THOMAS STANT SR. Ocean Pines James Thomas Stant Sr., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at his home at Catered Living in Ocean Pines. Born on Eastern Shore of Virginia, he Continued on Page 50
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WORLD WAR II
KMS Scharnhorst commissioned in 1936
By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Eighty years ago today, the battle cruiser Scharnhorst was commissioned. In January of 1936, the Scharnhorst was launched, along with her sister ship, KMS Gneisenau. Both ships displaced 32,100 long tons standard or 38,100 long tons fully loaded. The Scharnhorst was armed with nine 11-inch guns in her main battery. She was also very heavily armored. This is the reason the Royal Navy considered the KMS Scharnhorst as a battleship class and not a battle cruiser. When commissioned, she was placed under the command of Kapitän zur See (Captain at Sea) Otto Ciliax. The Scharnhorst was named for Gen. Gerhard von Schamhorst, the first chief of the Prussian general staff. The Gneisenau was named for Prussian Field Marshal Count August von Gneisenau, who, while in the service of the Margrave of BayreuthAnsbach, served in the British Army during the American Revolution. To deal with the British cruiser threat, backed by British battleships, the German Navy in the late 1920s developed the concept of the “Panzerschiff,” or “Pocket Battleship.” They build naval vessels of considerable power but still within the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles, which was imposed on Germany following World War I, in an attempt to limit its war-making capabilities. The Deutschland-class cruiser group consisted of KMS Deutsch/and, KMS Admiral Scheer, and KMS Admiral Graf Spee, built from 1929 to 1936. Each displaced 10,600 to 12,340 long tons standard, heavier than the maximum of 10,000 tons the treaty allowed, and all three had six 11-inch main guns in two triple turrets. The building of the Deutschland class began a naval arms race with France, which countered with two fast battleships in the Dunkerque-class. These displaced at 26,500 tons standard to 35,500 tons heavy, and proved fast — up to 31 knots with more firepower (eight 13-inch main guns). Germany re-countered with a new, larger design — the Scharnhorstclass. These twin ships were 160.5 feet longer and featured 22,700 tons greater displacement than the preceding Deutschland-class. The contract for Panzer Schiff “D,” or Scharnhorst, was placed with the Marinewerft, Wilhelmshaven shipbuilding company in late January 1934 and her keel was laid down on June 15, 1935. At the time of Scharnhorst ‘s commissioning, she was 766 feet long overall, her beam was 98-feet, 4inches wife and she drew 24-feet, 7-
inches of water. Her displacement was 32,000 tons standard. Her nine 11-inch main guns were distributed in three triple turrets — two forward (named Anton and Bruno) and one aft (Caesar). The turrets had a maximum elevation of 42.5 degrees and the guns an extreme range of 37,000 yards (21 miles). After being commissioned, the original bow proved to be unfit for service in the Atlantic. She eventually went back for upgrades. The added Atlantic bow limited turret Anton from level firing forward. Her secondary battery was 12 5.9-inch guns (eight in twin turrets and four in single shields). These could elevate to 60 degrees and held a maximum range of 27,000 yards (15.34 miles). Scharnhorst carried 14 4.1-inch anti-aircraft (AA) guns that could fire out to 17,000 yards. These were backed by sixteen 1.5-inch AA guns. Her two catapults serviced four seaplane scouts as built, though this was later reduced to one catapult and two Arado Arl96A-3 floatplanes. The Scharnhorst and her sister ship, the Gneisenau, were named by the Royal Navy the “Ugly Sisters.” These ships were truly handsome looking ships, and definitely much better looking than any capital ship in the Royal Navy. Scharnhorst’s first operation in WWII was a sweep into the IcelandFaroes gap in November 1939 along with her sister ship, Gneisenau, during which she sank the British armed merchant cruiser, Rawalpindi. On April 9, 1940, during the invasion of Norway, the two sister battle cruisers engaged the British battle cruiser Renown, but the engagement was inconclusive. Two months later, during Operation Juno, the pair sank the British carrier Glorious and her escorting destroyers Acasta and Ardent off Norway. In that engagement, Scharnhorst achieved one of the longest-range naval gunfire hits in history, but Scharnhorst sustained torpedo damage and was under repairs until late December 1940. As soon as her repairs were completed, she paired with Gneisenau once again, to raid the merchant shipping in the North Atlantic, but was turned back by heavy seas. Operation Berlin was launched in February 1941, with both battle cruisers participating. The Scharnhorst and her sister used a strategy of avoiding British capital ships and air power while preying on lightly escorted convoys in the North Atlantic off Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland. On March 22, 1941, after the conclusion of Operation Berlin, in which the Scharnhorst sank eight ships totaling 49,300 tons, the two battle
Survivors from Scharnhorst disembarking in Scapa Flow.
cruisers headed to the French port of Brest. While in Brest, Scharnhorst, her sister ship and the other German ships were subjected to constant British air attacks, keeping her unavailable for operations until late 1941 or early 1942. In February 1942, Hitler ordered the main capital ships to leave the French port and head back to Germany. The intention was to deploy the ships to Norway to interdict Allied convoys to the Soviet Union. The basic idea was that these ships in the French port attracted the RAF, which made them targets almost on a daily basis. The Scharnhorst left Brest, along with Gneisenau and heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen and sailed through the English Channel. Operation “Cerberus,” as it was named, saw the three capital ships, plus many torpedo boats and minesweepers, and the entire Luftwaffe fighter force in France taking part to protect the German ships from the RAF and Royal Navy attacks. Much to the embarrassment of the British, the Royal Navy ships and the RAF were unable to stop the German ships. However, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were damaged by mines while transiting to German ports, requiring extensive repairs. In September 1943, the German Naval Command decided to destroy the Allied weather stations on the island of Spitzbergen. The island was occupied mainly by free Norwegian forces. It had a garrison of 152 soldiers, some light coastal artillery and anti-aircraft guns. Operation “Zitronella,” also known as Operation “Sizilien” (Sicily) was launched on Sept. 8, 1943. The German task force included the battleship KMS Tirpitz, KMS Scharnhorst, and nine destroyers (Z27, Z29, Z30, Z31, Z33, and the Erich Steinbrinck, Karl Galster, Theodor Riedel, and Hans Lody), and 600 soldiers on the destroyers.
The destroyers landed the troops on Sept. 8 with support by gunfire from the Tirpitz’ 15-inch guns and the nine 11-inch guns of the Scharnhorst. The Norwegian resistance was feeble, and the two 3-inch coastal guns were destroyed. The Norwegian garrison troops fled inland, leaving the German troops to destroy the weather stations. The main guns of the Tirpitz and Scharnhorst kept firing, destroying the main buildings on the island and other facilities. In the end, 11 Norwegians were killed and 74 captured, while the Germans lost 9 killed and 49 wounded. The last operation for the Scharnhorst was the Battle of North Cape. On 25 Dec, 25n 1943, she left port under the command of Rear Adm. Erich Bey to hunt down convoys JW 55B and RA SSA destined for northern Russian ports. With the aid of code breakers, British Admiralty learned of her approximate locations, and sent out a fleet to hunt her down. A force of three cruisers consisting of Belfast, Norfolk, and Sheffield damaged Scharnhorst’s radar before it broke away from combat. That afternoon, British battleship Duke of York and her escorts caught up with Scharnhorst and opened fire, damaging a turret and the hangar in the first round of battle. They caught up with Scharnhorst again for a second round, this time detonating Scharnhorst ‘s magazines. At 1820 hours, another round from Duke of York destroyed a boiler room, reducing her speed to about 22 knots leaving her open to attacks from the destroyers. Scharnhorst was then chased by Duke of York, the cruiser Jamaica, and the destroyers Musketeer, Matchless, Opportune, and Virago. After sustaining a series of torpedo hits, on Dec. 26m 1943 (Boxing Day) that magnificent ship sank. Only 36 of her crew of 1,968 were rescued. Next week: Richelieu
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Atlantic General Hospital receives the Maryland Health Quality Innovator of the Year Award for its remote patient monitoring service. Pictured, from left, are Monica Taylor, RN coordinator; Paula Nichols, assistant; Charles Gizara, RN, director of clinical operations; Carolyn Miller-Cragway, RN coordinator; Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services; Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Gail Mansell, director of supportive care services; Andrew Cropper, chaplain; Jennifer Light, RN coordinator/telehealth coordinator; Jocelyn Palmer, RN coordinator; and Sharon Hegarty, RN coordinator.
AGH earns Health Innovator award (Jan. 4, 2019) Atlantic General Hospital was recently recognized as a Health Quality Innovator of the Year for Maryland. The award was presented by Health Quality Innovators (HQI), an independent, nonprofit consulting organization. The Health Quality Innovator Awards are HQI’s program for gathering and sharing the best evidence-based, practical methods for enhancing quality of care across physician practices, hospitals and long-term care facilities. Atlantic General was selected as a winner in the rural health category for its dedication to the health of the Eastern Shore community. Atlantic General Hospital is a 62-bed acute care facility serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland as well as Sussex County, Delaware and Accomack County, Virginia. In 2014, the hospital’s readmission rate was 11.09 percent. Readmission is defined as an additional admission to an acute care hospital within 30 days of discharge from that hospital or another acute care hospital. To reduce hospital readmissions, Atlantic General deployed a communitybased telehealth program using remote patient monitoring (RPM) to help patients through the delicate time between hospital discharge and the following weeks when he or she is working to es-
tablish good health practices with his or her regular doctor. The program’s coordinators can also intervene when someone’s health starts to fail but before there is a need to be admitted to the hospital. Upon discharge, patients at high risk of readmission are set up with a custom kit, which might include a tablet computer, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter and standard weight scale. A multi-disciplinary collaborative team of a primary care physician, nurse, pharmacist, dietitian, palliative care team member, chaplain and care coordinator work together, focusing on the patient and family. Early results of Atlantic General’s initiative indicate its effectiveness in reducing readmission rates. By December 2016, Atlantic General had reduced its readmission rate to 8.89 percent, and as of this wee, the hospital is now ranked fourth best in Maryland for low readmissions. “We’re very proud to be recognized as a Health Quality Innovator of the Year,” said Michael Franklin, FACHE, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. “This is truly a collaborative effort among a dedicated team of people working to improve the health of this community, showing how Atlantic General is the leader in caring for our community.” “The Health Quality Innovator of the
Year Awards represent HQI’s commitment to improving health care in communities across Maryland and Virginia. We recognize health care organizations that deliver better care, better population health and lower health care costs,” said Donald A. Glozer, MHA, FACHE, president and CEO of HQI. To learn more, visit www.hqi.solutions/news/announcing-marylandhealth-quality-innovators-year. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties is Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. Built through the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, Atlantic General’s main facility in Berlin combines the warmth of personalized attention with the reassurance of medical expertise and advanced technology. The not-for-profit hospital provides quality specialty care in oncology, medical and surgical weight loss, orthopedics, and women’s diagnostics among other services. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Purchasing a condominium differs from buying a single-family home in more ways than the obvious. Of course, condo ownership offers buyers the convenience of maintenance-free living since you don’t have to worry about cutting the grass or shoveling snow—but when looking into purchasing a condo, it’s important to consider more than just price, size and view. Association’s Stability: Buyers should always receive what’s called a “Resale Packet.” The Maryland Condominium Act protects buyers where a condo association is involved by requiring numerous items to be provided to a buyer prior to settlement including: Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, as well as a current operating budget among other things. Buyers also have an unconditional seven-day right of rescission after receiving this packet of information. Buyers should review this packet closely looking at the total amount of outstanding debt owed to the association and the percentage of owners who are not paying their dues, as well as the amount of reserve funds the association has set aside for large repair projects such as roof replacement. Building’s Insurance: Insurance coverage is another important factor that condo buyers shouldn’t overlook. Condo owners are typically responsible for insuring just a portion of their property on their own, commonly referred to as an H06 policy, and the building carries a master policy; however, rules differ from building to building, and it’s important that buyers ask the right questions to know how much coverage is needed as the condo unit owner—and how much that will cost annually. Buyers should ask to review a copy of the building’s master insurance policy and have their own insurance agent review the coverage. Also important to note, an insufficient master policy coverage can also make units ineligible for financing. Percentage of Investors vs. Owner Occupants: Just as the borrower must qualify for a loan, in the case of condos, so must the condo association qualify for a loan—and the percentage of units owned by investors vs. owner occupants See SEPARATE Page 23
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(Jan. 4, 2019) The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Executive Board of Directors unanimously selected Pamela Gregory as the new president and chief executive officer for the agency. Gregory, an eight-year veteran of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, has been an integral part of the agency’s success serving in various capacities including resource development and most recently as community impact director. Gregory has served as the interim president/CEO while the board performed a nationwide search in which she applied for the permanent position. With the board’s endorsement, Gregory will continue to lead the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore as they create positive impact toward building stronger communities through critical programs focusing on education, financial stability and health. United Way Board Chair Dana
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NEW BOARD MEMBER Arlene Page of Bishopville, left, was sworn in as Worcester County's newest member of Maryland's Tax Appeal Board on Nov. 28. The position is appointed by the governor with a term of five years. She is pictured with Sherrie Harrington, chief deputy clerk of the Circuit Court in Snow Hill.
WCEF DONATION As a way to give back to the community, Drs. Chris and Tracy Rush of Healing Hands Chiropractic did not charge for appointments on Oct. 31, but instead asked their patients to make donations to the Worcester County Education Foundation. Pictured with the $1,796 donation check are Dr. Tracy Rush and Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools. For more information on the Worcester County Education Foundation, visit www.wced.foundation or call Hope Palmer at 410-632-5038.
Eight-year veteran of nonprofit gets promoted to CEO Continued from Page 23 ing and direct services for over 80 critical programs serving Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. United Way helps Eastern Shore residents obtain educational success by reducing the achievement gap between low and middle income students, financial stability by advancing the economic security of families and individuals in the community, and good health by improving access to and awareness of local health and wellness services. United Way provides over $1.6 million to community programs, impacting one of every three individuals on the Lower Shore. For more information on United Way or to get involved, visit www.unitedway4us.org or on Facebook @uwles.
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Hoshino’s mission to help animals in need find homes
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Susanne Hoshino has rescued over 1,500 animals through her organization, Kindness Matters Rescue. She has spent the last eight years living by her motto, “working together we save them because every life matters.” Hoshino, a resident of Berlin since the 1980’s, has spent her life caring for animals and people alike. Equipped with medical knowledge and experience from her former occupations as a nurse and physical therapist, Hoshino uses her skills to help rescue and tend to animals who would otherwise be euthanized and forgotten. Having a soft spot for animals, Hoshino first began rescuing them full time in 2010. “Back in 2010 I really started more intensively doing rescue,” Hoshino said. “I had found a stray dog and I ended up bringing him to animal control in the hopes that he could be reunited with his owner. When I brought him there … I became aware of the overwhelming number of dogs that are homeless. “Even though I’ve been involved with volunteering at shelters and have my own dogs, I had never realized the magnitude of it,” she continued. “So, I resolved that I would do something about that.” In 2018, Hoshino rescued 403 animals spanning from multiple animal control shelters and kill shelters in Maryland and Virginia. Of these animals, 266 were dogs, 136 cats, and a baby raccoon. Most of the animals she has rescued were expected not to survive, riddled with illnesses, starvation and poor living conditions. Hoshino used her medical training to nurse hundreds upon hundreds of animals back to health and worked around the clock to find these animals a forever home. Hoshino travels throughout the Delmarva area picking up animals from shelters. She receives very little monetary assistance from the community, spending a large sum of her own money to care for her rescues. “The veterinary bills are the highest costs,” Hoshino said. “I’m working with 10 different rescues that increases my ability to rescue animals exponentially. But all those animals
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Berlin resident Susanne Hoshino has rescued more than 1,500 animals in eight years, including hundreds of cats and dogs, and even a baby raccoon.
that go to rescues they need to cross state lines … They need a health certificate and they need a rabies shot, so that’s coming out of my pocket and depending on which vet I go to it can be very expensive.” After nursing the animals back to health, she sends them off to various rescue operations all across Delmarva, spanning as far away as Hughesville, Maryland, to Wilmington, Delaware. She works with more than 25 animal rescue organizations including Worcester County Humane Society, Town Cats and K9 New Life. Some of her rescues have even become Instagram famous. A pitbull named Willie was rescued from a negligent owner who bragged about his yard mate freezing to death on Facebook. “I saw [Willie] … and he was emaciated like a walking skeleton with hair loss and scars,” Hoshino said. “I’m like, ‘Oh, well I am going to get him to rescue.’” Willie was rescued by Hoshino and sent to a rescue organization in Wilmington, Delaware, where he was adopted by his permanent family. Willie even has his own Instagram page, ‘WilliePierogiPlatypus” with more than 40,000 followers. “This was a dog that almost froze to death … he would have died had animal control not busted the owner,” Hoshino said. “He became an Instagram star. Willie was even
featured by the Dodo [website] and he had 64,000 likes.” Several of her rescues have become part of her own family. One particular favorite of hers was an older beagle she named Daisy. Daisy was abandoned and nearly starved with a necrotic tumor the size of a baseball which left her struggling to sit up. “I’ve seen a lot of terrible things in animal rescue but she was just about the worst,” Hoshino said. “When I picked her up to put her in my car, she could not even lift her head. She couldn’t stand … and yet the tip of her tail would wag and she tried with all her strength to lay her head in [my] arms. “I brought her home and started some homeopathic remedies in addition to the regular medicine,” she continued. “She started to eat on her own and I was so, so happy. Pretty soon she could lift her head and she could sit. Tragically, due to the advanced state of her tumor, Daisy passed away March 20 last year in Hoshino’s arms. Daisy had been in her care for five months. The Berlin resident said she was happy to spend the time she had with Daisy. “I really feel like she’s an angel that came to Earth because she was pure love,” Hoshino said. Hoshino has several fosters in her See BERLIN Page 26
More than 105K guests visit park to view Winterfest
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Despite a washout due to several days of rain this season, over 105,000 passengers rode through the Winterfest of Lights from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 at Northside Park on 125th Street. “It started out slow this year during Winterfest, watching the average daily temperature compared to last year,” Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller said. “I was also doing a comparison to 2015. The average daily temperature was about four degrees lower and although that doesn’t sound like much on average, that’s quite a bit. It wasn’t until we had this recent trend of warm weather this past weekend that we actually went up.” The 12-minute tram ride took guests through 58 acres of more than 400 displays of fairytale characters and holiday figures accompanied by festive music. “Between Dec. 3 and Dec. 14, we had really low temperatures and that really had us worried that we were going to go into this cold spell that was going to last the rest of the year,” Miller said. “Luckily it bounced back a little bit, but then really spiked this past weekend [especially] being a holiday weekend with people in town.” Attendance during the final weekend of the 25th annual event increased significantly compared to the last couple of See ATTENDANCE Page 26
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Attendance of more than 9,000 during final weekend Continued from Page 25 years with 9,000 riders between Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 29-30. The biggest night overall was Saturday, Dec. 29, when more than 5,000 people road the tram. For the seventh year, a fireworks display synchronized to music was set off at midnight on New Year’s Eve at Northside Park. It was well attended with 2,600 people riding the Winterfest Express and around 6,000 people coming out to join in the festivities, Miller said. “We give them something fun to do, something familiar and yet something new,” Miller said. Several rainy or severely windy nights affected the event, starting on the opening night on Nov. 15. Another eight key dates also were rained on; weekends, Thanksgiving, the last night for Santa Claus, which deterred a lot of guests from visiting the park. Despite this, the nice weather that did occur brought in hundreds of visitors. Winterfest of Lights has a different layout each year to keep excursions fresh for returning visitors. Riders are challenged to find their favorite displays in new locations. The city’s crew began setup in early October to transform the park into a winter wonderland. “I really was expecting it to be a down year based on how it was trending for the first three quarters of the event dura-
tion,” Miller said. “It just goes to show you how much people really care about this and enjoy the Winterfest of Lights and we’re so thankful for that continued support that the community gives us.” In 2017, despite the colder temperatures of late fall and early winter, 109,210 passengers rode through the Winterfest of Lights from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31 at Northside Park.
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Baltimore residents Pascal and Angel Green light up the night in holiday attire on New Year’s Eve during Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street, Monday.
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Berlin woman has rescued more than 1,500 dogs, cats Continued from Page 25 house at any given time, but she also has her permanent furry friends, like Snuggles, another rescue she claimed for herself. “I was picking up some animals at the animal control that I was taking to rescue … and I saw this little puppy,” she said. “The animal control manager said, ‘She’s got a problem and we don’t know if we’re going to let her out of here.’ I had a rescue partner interested in her and I would be fostering her for the rescue partner so I took her home with me that day. I followed my procedures of quarantine, immediate vaccinations and the quarantine procedures that I usually do. “She recovered and I realized how intelligent she was,” Hoshino continued. “I ended up being a foster failure and I kept her.” Hoshino takes in just about any animal she can, because in her mind, all animals are worth saving. She uses every available space in her own home to care for these rescues. “Luckily my sons are grown up and not living at home because their rooms have been turned into foster rooms,” Hoshino said. Kindness Matters Rescue will be expanding into a nonprofit this year, which will enable more animals to be rescued, Hoshino said. The animals rescued will be trained to become service animals for veterans and people with disabilities. “I’m starting to bring in another person to help me with things just in the last few weeks which is wonderful,” she said. Hoshino encourages the public to contact her if an animal needs assis-
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Susanne Hoshino cuddles with her 2-year-old rescue, Snuggles, at the inlet parking lot on Sunday.
tance, and to adopt rescue pets. She accepts pregnant mothers, bottle-fed babies … any pet in need. “The [main] thing is not to think that animals that are in animal control have anything wrong with them,” Hoshino said. “They have nowhere to go but to death. That is why I choose to help them, because I’m gonna be their step away from that. Consider adopting an animal from that type of situation or from a rescue. I really want to press on people is every animal is an individual and you cannot really judge [them] by its breed especially if it’s a mixed breed.” Hoshino is in the process of setting up a Facebook page and website for her organization. To contact Hoshino about animals in need of rescue, email her at shoshino@aol.com or through messenger on her personal Facebook page.
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) The new year started off at a balmy 63 degrees, with an ocean temperature of 46 degrees for the 25th annual Penguin Swim, where hundreds of men, women and children raced into the water to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. “It’s a beautiful day, beautiful event and we’d like to thank all of you for coming out. Many of you coming out again and again and again,” Michael Franklin, Atlantic General Hospital CEO and president, said. “This is a tremendous event to ensure we have what the community needs and have the [necessary] services available in our community.” Over the years, the temperature has ranged from the upper 30s and 40s, to a high of nearly 70 degrees. This year was one of the warmest on record for the swim. Nearly 600 people and 39 teams registered or checked-in for the swim at the Princess Royale on 91st Street, a slight increase from last year despite the much warmer weather. The penguins were joined on the beach by about 100 guests, who gathered at Bull on the Beach bar and restaurant on 94th Street prior to the event. At 1 p.m., hundreds of people plunged into the ocean at 91st Street. Most participants only got their feet wet, while several others completely submerged their bodies. Some even took the plunge three times, as was tradition for the Alahouzos family of Bethesda, Maryland. “It’s a way to get a good fresh start for the year,” George Alahouzos said. “We plunge once for family, once for wealth and ocne for health.” The Alahouzos have been participating in the swim for more than 20 years. However, many families, like the Grahe-Blake family of Belcamp, Maryland, participated for the first time. “It’s kind of funny how we got into this,” Michelle Blake said. “We’ve never seen the penguin swim plunge before. In 2017, we came and watched it as a spectator and Jadyn [my daughter] said, ‘I want to do this next year.’ Unfortunately, we couldn’t do it the following year, so this was the year we did it.” Jayden’s mother even signed a contract allowing her daughter to join the swim, which was pinned to her refrigerator for two years, she said. “It was worth it,” Jadyn Blake, 9, said. “It was really fun … so I was really glad I was able to do it this year.” The family won the best team costume contest with their “Happy Feet” outfits. The fundraising goal this year was $85,478. As of earlier this week, about $60,000 (net) has been raised, but that number is expected to increase as do-
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PENGUIN SWIM 2019 TOP FUND RAISERS Adult Individual 1. Samantha Ewancio, Berlin ($675) 2. Robert LaCompte, Columbia, Maryland ($525) 3. Richard Moore, Glen Burnie, Maryland ($500) Team Community 1. OC Ravens Roost 44, Ocean City ($16,000) 2. OC Fools, Ocean City ($425) 3. HFY Swim Team, Laurel, Delaware ($200) Business 1. Bull on the Beach, Ocean City ($30,000) 2. Frosty Flip Flops, Berlin ($782) 3. Swimming Skeletons, Berlin ($735) Under 18 Individual 1. Max Ewancio, age 18, Berlin ($705) 2. Nicholas Franklin, age 16, Berlin ($425) 3. Andrew Campbell, age 15, Salisbury ($175) Youth/Family Team 1. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania ($1,325) 2. Parkers Penguins, Jersey City, Gaithersburg, Maryland ($750) 3. Roarty Family, Churchville, Maryland ($500) Youngest Penguin: Kaden Stokes, Ocean City, 5 months Oldest Penguin: Bill Hunter, Ocean Pines, 90 years old Costume Contest: Best Overall Costume: “Kim K Breaks the Internet,” Sandy Sanders, Havre De Grace, Maryland Most Spirited: “Uncle Sam,” Tim Yates, Boonsboro, Maryland Most Creative: “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” Ocean City Best Little Penguin: McKenna Schlegel and Sienna and Keera Pearce, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania Best Team/Group Costume: “Team Happy Feet” Belcamp, Maryland
nations are still being counted. A primary sponsor of the Penguin Swim, Bull on the Beach, has donated just over $600,000 over the past 25 years to Atlantic General Hospital. “We truly just want to thank everybody, our employees that we could not do any of this without them ... all of our customers, without them this would be impossible,” Michelle Knopp, co-owner of Bull on the Beach, said. “This all goes toward our wonderful local hospital. To date we have broke the $600,000.” Bull on the Beach had the distinction of being the first-place business, raising $30,000 for Atlantic General Hospital this year. In 25 years, the Penguin Swim has raised about $1.4 million for the hospital. “We celebrate Atlantic General Hospital and the people who provide care through Atlantic General Hospital and in the community that we care for,” Franklin said. The Berlin hospital has been providing health care to residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties, as well as Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, even though you are not prone to worrying, this week some things have you feeling a bit on edge. Concentrate on what you have going right instead of what can go wrong.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, couch your ego for a little while and let a loved one get his or her way. Concede control in this and you’ll find it benefits you in many different ways.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
This is a time for working smart and hard, Gemini. Your hard work will come to fruition and get you where you need to be quickly. Ask for help if the going gets too tough.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, expect to reconnect with a long-lost activity or hobby you used to love. Find things that give you pleasure and enjoy some time focusing on fun.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
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AGH PENGUIN SWIM On New Year’s Day, an estimated 600 people participate in the 25th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim at 91st Street. The water temperature was around 46 degrees while the air temperature was a much warmer 63 degrees.
Retreating to the privacy and coziness of home may be tempting, Leo. However, you may have to step up and play leader or host or hostess in the days ahead.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, even though you may not be a full-fledged clairvoyant, you certainly can tap into people’s thoughts to give them a start. You may need to buffer some insights.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
At just 5 months old, Kaden Stokes of Ocean City, is the youngest penguin participating the 25th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim on New Year’s Day. Stokes is presented an award by Atlantic General Hospital CEO and President Michael Franklin, alongside his parents, Joy and Jason. Joy Stokes is the event coordinator and development assistant for the Berlin hospital. MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
You have a renewed determination to improve your finances right now, Libra. Use any extra money you receive to invest in a portfolio that can keep you earning.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Trust the process of working through your feelings this week, Scorpio. Many things have been going on and you need to absorb and file things away in your mind.
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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you need to push past fear and pursue your desires. Only then can you get ahead at work or in other areas of your life. Stop making excuses and be courageous.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, if you are in a relationship, use this week to untangle some knots. These can be differences of opinion or financial concerns.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Ribeye steak and quail eggs sunny-side up
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) It’s that time of the year where resolutions are in full swing; my goal for 2019 is to lose 13 pounds. I really do not have any excuses, I just need a big helping of willpower. Does this new declaration mean I will survive on carrot and celery sticks, heck no. Will I consider replacing my chardonnay with water, I don’t think so. Am I going to shake my bootie in Zumba and show these 20-year-old’s what’s it all about, not hardly. There is no great mystery to my weight gain. I need to work on portion control and buckle down when it comes to breakfast. I either skip breakfast entirely which can lead to bad habits or I feast on diet colas and leftovers from dinner for my morning meal. Sometimes thoughts take one to a subject that is not unexpected. While we are on the subject of breakfast, are you familiar with the history of breakfast? A little food for thought can be quite interesting. You have probably heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But you probably do not know that breakfast as we know it today did not exist for centuries. The Romans did not start their day with a first course. They usually consumed only one meal a day. In fact, breakfast was frowned upon. According to an article, “How Breakfast Became a Thing,” by Alex Mayyasi, in medieval Europe, breakfast was only a luxury for the rich, only a necessity for laborers, or was more likely skipped. In America, it is believed the colonists did eat a limited breakfast but it was after hours of morning chores. Historians tend to agree that breakfast became an established custom once workers moved to cities and became employees who worked set schedules. During The Industrial Revolution, where workers put in a full day’s work, breakfast made its way onto the pages of culinary history. At the turn of the 20th Century, breakfast was revolutionized once again by American John Harvey Kellogg. He accidentally left a batch of boiled maze out which went stale. Wasting was not an option, he passed it through some rollers and baked it, creating the world’s first cornflake. By the 1920s and 1930s, the government was promoting breakfast as the most important meal of the day. However, World War II changed the availability of many foods and the theme of breakfast lost a little steam. But the post-war years and the economic boom of the 1950s instantly put breakfast back into the limelight. Toasters, instant coffee and pre-sug-
ared cereals not only became an instant success but a must for American households. Steak and eggs are one of my favorite breakfasts. A juicy ribeye steak cooked no more than medium-rare, two poached duck eggs, and home fries makes this girl sing “alleluia.” But is this going to help me obtain my goal? Losing weight is not about being on a diet, it is a way of life. I can still have my ribeye but replace the fried potatoes with a salad or sautéed mushrooms. If you want to take it up a notch, substitute the eggs with tiny quail eggs sunny side up. The bottom line is you have alternatives and it is up to you to chose what is best for you. As they say, variety is the See STEAK Page 31
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Evan and Karen Hand, of Redding, Pennsylvania, drink to a new year in style at Jules Fine Dining on 118th Street, Monday.
Felecia BenZakan, of Ocean City, left, enjoys a New Year’s Eve dinner with her future husband, Paul Kahn, right, and in-laws, Stan and Veronica Kahn, at Jules Fine Dining on 118th Street, Monday.
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Ocean City band Side Project, consisting of, from left, Brian McKenna, Jeremy Brink and Mike Trader, rock the night away during the Carousel’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at the 117th Street establishment, Monday.
Mia Choi, a board member for the Next Ice Age ice skating company, of Ellicott City, poses for a photo with Baltimore resident John Brady, center, and her husband, Mike, during the Carousel’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at the 117th Street hotel, Monday.
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The Waire and Mulqueen families, of Baltimore, celebrate the end of the year in style during the Carousel’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at the 117th Street establishment, Monday. Pictured, from left, are Paula Waire, Mack Mulqueen, 8, Suzy Waire, Samantha Mulqueen, 5, and Doug Waire.
Next Ice Age ice skaters performed during the Carousel’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at the 117th Street hotel, Monday evening. Pictured, from left, are Director Nathan Birch, Julia Choi, Tess Terpos and Ian Lorello.
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‘Shared Visions’ first show of Steak and eggs for breakfast ‘19 at OC Center for the Arts FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Continued from Page 29 spice of life and keeps your menu interesting. Enjoy!
Steak and Eggs
Steak 1 (10 ounce) ribeye steaks 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary 2 tablespoons canola oil Quail Eggs 12 quail eggs, room temperature cooking spray nonstick skillet 1. Place steak and Worcestershire sauce in a Ziploc bag and marinate for 30 minutes. Do not refrigerate. 2. Using a whisk, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary in a small bowl. 3. Shake off excess Worcestershire, and coat steak with dry seasonings. 4. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 3 minutes. Add canola oil and swirl so it coats the bottom of the pan. Add steak, and cook until each side develops a nice sear and the temperature of the meat reaches
medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and rest. 5. In the meantime, using a sharp knife, remove the larger end of the quail egg and allow the raw egg to carefully slide onto a plate. Repeat this process for the rest of the eggs. (Their shells are very fragile and you will not be able to crack them like a chicken egg. In addition, quail eggs cook in no time, so they must be put into the pan at the same time or they will cook unevenly). 6. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray. 7. Very carefully, slide the quail eggs onto the hot skillet and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny. Remove from heat and divide evenly between two plates. Garnish with a dusting of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. 8. Slice steak against the grain and divide evenly between the two plates. Serve immediately. * Quail eggs can be ordered through Amazon. Also, Harris Teeter on occasion carries them. Serves 2 Secret Ingredient – Will. “People do not lack strength; they lack will.” – Victor Hugo
(Jan. 4, 2019) “Shared Visions” is the opening show for 2019 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, where visual artists and writers collaborate and inspire each other. The public is invited to the free, opening reception on First Friday, Jan. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Arts Center on 94th Street, bayside. “Shared Visions” is a partnership between the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City branch of the Worcester County Library, home of the Ocean City Writers Group, headed by Ruth Wanberg-Alcorn. Members of the Art League created art that inspired the poetry and prose of the writers, and both sides will be on display during January. “This is the sixth year for the collaboration,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League. “It is an inspired coming-together of words and images and demonstrates the different forms of self expression.” In all, 18 writers drew inspiration from 30 visual artists working in painting, photography, wood, mixed media, and fiber art for the “Shared Visions” show. On Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m., the Ocean City Writers Group will read their work at the Arts Center
and discuss what inspired them in a free presentation, also open to the public. Also hanging in the Galleria will be an all-media group show by members of the Art League. Roni Jones of Salisbury occupies Studio E in January. Jones makes art from lost and found objects with inspiration from urban landscapes and the patterns and colors found in nature. Her collages and mixed media work have a tactile element to them that represents the life and death of inanimate objects. Rafael Reyes of Bishopville, Spotlight Artist for January, creates paintings and inlaid wood bas reliefs. Reyes grew up in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and received his BFA at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he concentrated on sculpture. Working in a variety of mediums, he draws inspiration from cubism and surrealism. Reyes is one of 47 artists featured in Dana Kester McCabe’s book, “Delmarva School of Art.” Jeweler Susan Obaza of Laurel, Delaware, displays her creations in the Artisan Showcase during JanuSee ARTWORK Page 33
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NEW YEAR’S EVE BJ’s on the Water employees Kaitlin White and Reid Rienhart welcome guests to the 75th Street establishment during the New Year’s Eve celebration, Monday.
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DJ “Fast Eddie” hugs Ocean City resident Ally Harkness during BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street’s New Year’s Eve celebration, Monday.
Tyler Deets, left, and Max Corry serve BJ’s on the Water customers drink and food specials all night during the New Year’s Eve celebration, Monday.
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Partying like it’s already 2019 from left, are Baltimore residents Andre Bourgeois and Donna Creamer, Sue Hulse, of Bel Air, and Harry Valentino, of Baltimore, during BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street’s New Year’s Eve celebration, Monday.
Enjoying the last night of 2018 from left, are Ocean City residents Craig Holleger, Marcy Gladden, Celeste Adams and Bill Romansky during BJ’s on the Water’s New Year’s Eve celebration at the 75th Street establishment, Monday.
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Pines Farmers & Artisans Market to be held indoors (Jan. 4, 2019) The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market has moved indoors for the winter. “Customers who are looking for a climate-controlled farmers market should look to the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market this winter,” said Denise Sawyer, marketing and public relations director for the Ocean Pines Association. The indoor market will run each Saturday, Jan. 5 to March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Northside Fire House next to White Horse Park, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. The opening day of the indoor market will showcase the sounds and savor of Delmarva. Acoustic Musician Riley Rager, of Ocean Pines, will provide live entertainment on Saturday, Jan. 5. The indoor market will also feature vendors such as Bay Mushroom, Charlie’s Treats, D.J. David & Company, DelVecchio’s Bakery, Eastern Shore Kettle Korn, Ethne Coffee Roasters, Girdletree Farms, Home Canning Classics, Pampered Chef, Pureblend Teas, Stag Run Farm, Tout
de Suite Patisserie, and Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery. “At the market, agricultural vendors offer high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry and dairy products,” said Market Manager David Bean. “Local food vendors also bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jams, cider, wine, honey, maple syrup, coffee, sauces and soups, as well as kitchenware and treats for your pets.” The market’s long-time goal is to promote local, sustainable agriculture; increase economic opportunities for small businesses; provide equitable access to wholesome food; and build a vibrant gathering place for Ocean Pines residents and visitors. “The market and its customers are very much appreciative of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Chief Steve Grunewald for opening the fire house to this popular amenity this winter,” Bean said. “The market is open to the public – so swing by.” For more information, contact Sawyer at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.
Artwork on display until Jan. 26 Continued from Page 31 ary. Born in Ohio and raised in northeastern Pennsylvania, Obaza studied art at a community college in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, but taught herself jewelry making. Her wearable art incorporates found natural elements as well as beads, foil, fabric, glass, and oil diffusers. The shows will run through Jan. 26 at the Arts Center. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community
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through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE Clowning around on New Year’s Eve during Winterfest of Light at Northside Park on 125th Street, Monday, from left, are Ocean City residents Holly Barber, Debby “Muzzy” Miller, Hope Barber, 15, and Nikki Filling.
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Akers breakfast keynote speaker By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 4, 2019) Tickets are still available for the fourth annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, which will feature retired football placekicker, David Akers, as the keynote speaker. The 2019 event will take place Friday, Jan. 11, in the Crystal Ballroom at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, from 7-10 a.m. Breakfast will be served and Akers is slated to begin his speech at 8 a.m. Akers played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions, as well as a brief career with the Washington Redskins. He is currently a free agent and Christian speaker. “He has a great story and how he just kept moving forward … and how his faith’s a part of that,” Events Director Lisa Layfield said. “That’s what we look for … we look for someone who has an
inspiring story and we definitely felt like he was someone that was a good fit for everyone.” Akers holds the NFL postseason record of 19 consecutive field goals made as well as nearly every Pro Bowl kicking record. Last year, over 300 people attended the event. The guest clergy speaking during the event will be Brian Pugner from the Ocean City Worship Center. The event is sponsored by the Farmer’s Bank of Willards, Sandpiper Energy, Mountaire Farms, Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce and Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce. “We wanted to involve everyone in the area,” Layfield said. “Start the year off on a positive note with an inspiring story, a great fellowship … meeting new people and seeing people that maybe you haven’t seen in a while.”
Tickets cost $20. Sponsor tables costs $300 and includes 10 tickets, a sponsor recognition and a mention in the program, or a $100 open seating sponsorship which also includes a mention in the program. For more information or to become a sponsor, call Layfield at 410-213-0144 ext. 104. To order tickets, visit www.chamber.oceancity.org/events. PHOTO COURTESY OCEAN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
David Akers will be the keynote speaker during the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Jan. 11 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Clarion on 101st Street.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourstory atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-2891100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-fromscratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, pani-
nis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers,
barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood yearround, fresh local produce. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day
from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410524-2922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Live music Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Happy Hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Tiki Bar opens at 3 p.m. Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BERLIN
■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-6410600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., Jan. 4 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-together. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIBER FRIENDS
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Shared Visions is a partnership between the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City library, home of the Ocean City Writers Group. Members of the Art League created art that inspired the poetry and prose of the writers, and both sides will be on display during January. Also hanging in the Galleria will be an all-media group show by members of the Art League. Free and open to the public. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
FIRST FRIDAY
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Educational showcase of rare, classic, groundbreaking and bizarre animation from every era around the world. Designed for adult audiences. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ANIMATION AFTER HOURS
Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird games start at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Featuring 20 regular games, 2 specials and 1 cash jackpot. Food and beverages available for purchase. Tickets: 443-880-6966.
ANNUAL CASH BINGO
Sat., Jan. 5 CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘SNOW SCENES’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. Play Magic The Gathering, Boss Monster or Mustache. Young adults ages 12 and up are welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TABLE TOP KINGDOM
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The group meets once a month to share their creative writing. New members and occasional visitors welcome. This
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
month’s theme (optional) is hope. Jean Marx, 443-880-0045 Saturdays - Northside Fire House, next to White Horse Park, which is located at 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Jan. 5 through March 9, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Featuring quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry an daily products, as well as, baked goods, jams, cider, wine, honey, maple syrup, coffee, sauces, soups, kitchen ware, treats for pets, unique finds and live music. Open to the public. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
INDOOR FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Mon., Jan. 7 Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
CPAP MASK FITTING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Social time is 9:30 a.m. This month’s guest speaker, Claude Lewis, will be taking about the role of a ombudsman. Larry Walton, 443-831-1791
AARP MEETING
Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268
HYPERTENSION CLINIC
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Children will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. For children under 2 years old. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Providing one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
THE MOBILE MENTOR
LIVING AS A JOYFUL BEING: BE READY FOR WHATEVER LIFE BRINGS!
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Learn to experience tools and techniques to leave old habits behind, become more mindful and release bodily tension, the relationship of thought and desire and calming practices for stress. Presented by author Joy Jangdhari. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Lisa Harrison, 410632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Learn how to make your own healing salve and its uses. Learn what herbs and oils are good ingredients for salve. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HEALING SALVES
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 5:00 PM. Make fun yarn crafts. For the whole family. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘CRAFTING WITH YARN’
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education, 410-208-9761
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS
Tues., Jan. 8 Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. For infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. The project begins with bowl-making sessions and culminates in a soup dinner. All ages get involved by hand-making ceramic soup bowls during bowl-making sessions held now through February. The cost is $25 and includes the bowl and admission to the soup dinner on March 29, 2019. A complete schedule of sessions is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org. Proceeds benefit Diakonia. Open to the public. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
5TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWL PROJECT
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. A less intense Zumba dance class designed especially for seniors and for those working their way up to traditional Zumba. Tuesdays, Jan. 8-26. Register: 410524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA FOR SENIORS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Denise Wagner will show how to get an early start on your spring garden. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
A WINTER START TO A SPRING GARDEN
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. This month, the group will be creating journals, greeting cards, book marks, decorating glass and decoupage. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TUESDAY CRAFTERNOON
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Learn to code using Scratch, Sphere BB8 robots. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘CODING’
Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow St., 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment, Kay Rentschler, 410-641-4765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
HISTORIES OF ART: DOCUMENTARY SCREENING ‘DEGENERATE ART’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. This 1993 documentary by David Grubin examines the infamous Nazi art exhibition condemning Germany’s modern art. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
NAMI LOWER SHORE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Free, monthly program offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of individuals with mental illness. Carole Spurrier, 410-208-4003, or carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 3 p.m. Open to the public. www.worcesterlibrary.org
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Mio Fratello, 38016 Fenwick Shoals Blvd., #4, Selbyville, DE, 4-9 p.m. The restaurant will donate a portion of each check to the Art League when diners mention the special fundraiser to their server. Reservations are suggested: 302-436-6400 or miofratellos.com
ART LEAGUE FUNDRAISER
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Wed., Jan. 9 GRACE PARKER ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
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K-KIDS WORLD DIABETES DAY Berlin Intermediate School recently rallied around World Diabetes Day by wearing blue. Students and staff talked about the signs of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the effect it has on the families and lives of the BIS community. Pictured are fourth grade students.
Star Charities volunteer Barb Peletier paid a visit to Showell Elementary Kiwanis K-Kids to thank them for the beautiful decorations they made for Star’s Holiday Tree. Pictured, from left, are Peletier, Showell K-Kids President Brooklynn Paul and Secretary Azy Birch, and Teacher Advisor Evy Collins.
CALENDAR First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Eggs any style, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, ham, biscuits, hash brown potatoes, grits, coffee, tea. Cost is $9 to eat in or $7 to carry out. Milk, soda, orange juice available. 410-289-9340 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘BLANKETS’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Featuring Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo. Copies of the books are available by calling 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Learn how to turn old vases into works of art. Participants will take home a finished and decorated marble vase. Register: 410641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOMEMADE GIFT ‘MARBLE VASE’
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Live Well Academy is a free, year-long lecture series. This month’s topic will be Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery. The lecture is open to the public. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052.
FREE HEALTHCARE LECTURE
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Start the new year off right with a
HEALTHY INSTANT POT COOKING
variety of healthy recipes you can create in your Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. cliff0917@aol.com, 302-5402127
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Thurs., Jan. 10 Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 10:00 AM. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristen Heiser. An optional luncheon will follow at the Horizons Restaurant. New members welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980
AARP MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Register: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017. Men also welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
IPAD CHICKS
STEAM STORY TIME ‘ATTRACT AND REPEL - A LOOK AT MAGNETS’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 3 to 7 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, movement, songs and crafts. For ages 2 to 5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘COMMUNITY HELPERS’
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM. Choose a cookbook in the library’s collection containing recipes in the monthly theme. Pick a dish, make it and bring it the meeting. The library will provide eating utensils, plates/bowls and soft drinks. There is a small microwave for reheating. This month’s theme is Salads an Light Fare. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
COOKBOOK CLUB
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The group meets monthly to share independent work and receive encouraging feedback from fellow participants. All writers are welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
O.C. WRITERS’ GROUP
Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SOUP & SANDWICH SALE FUNDRAISER
Menu includes ham and bean soup, vegetable beef soup, chicken salad sandwich, ham salad sandwich, desserts, biscuits, coffee, tea or soda. Carryout available. Cash or check accepted. 410-289-7430 or atlanticumc@atlanticumc.org Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
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JANUARY 4, 2019 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.
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WR - 1BR Condo - Off 28th St. - Furnished, $700/mo. w/WiFi. $500 sec. deposit. 1BR w/queen & full size bed. House avail. upon request. No smoking/pets. 410-7681791
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Winter Rentals available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209. Year-Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
SEEKING RENTAL SEEKING RENTAL
Senior w/dog looking for unfurnished, year-round, 1 bedroom apartment in Worcester County. Max. $700/month. 410-430-7576
LOTS & ACREAGE LOTS & ACREAGE DRASTICALLY REDUCED WATERFRONT LOT, Bishopville. $99,000. Howard Marin Realty, 410-352-5555.
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Self-Storage Units on Route 50. 100 sq. ft., 150 sq. ft., and 250 sq. ft. Call Bill, 301537-5391.
Berlin: Atlantic Business Center. Office space 225 sq. ft. for rent. Utilities incl. $300/ month. Also, several storage units available $95/month. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300. FOR RENT: 484 sq. foot unit with heat, air and half bath. 313 sq. foot garage next door to unit on same property. 797 sq. feet for both or rent separately. Trader Lee’s Village. Corner of 611 and Route 50. Call Bob Jester 410-4304480 for more info. 2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200.
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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
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The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B1, B7, B55, S30, S35, S45, S69, S121, S223, S152, S185, S315, S407, S509, S767, L1, L6, L9, O29, O115, O164, O48, O55, O69, O79, O92, O134, O135, O155, O158D, O165. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, January 12th Time: NEW TIME 10:00AM #1 Starts at Berlin Mini Storage: Route 346 #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage: Route 50 #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage: Route 611 Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek
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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on February 24, 2009, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Mark A. Teaney as Grantor(s) in favor of World Alliance Financial Corp. as Beneficiary, and Enterprise Services, LLC as Trustee(s), and was recorded on April 13, 2009, in Book 5237, Page 406 in the Office of the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated April 26, 2013, and recorded on April 29, 2013, in Book 6135, Page 248, in the office of the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on July 29, 2017, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and a Borrower has died and the Property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving Borrower, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and· WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of December 31, 2018 is $601,269.28; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on January 22, 2019 at 3:23pm local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 403 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811 Tax ID: 03-066894 The sale will be held at the courthouse entrance for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $306,000.00. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $30,600.00 in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the suc-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices cessful bid is oral, a deposit of $30,600.00 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is N/A (Full Balance Due), plus all other
amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Date: December 12, 2018 Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC Foreclosure Commissioner BY: /s/ Richard E. Solomon (CPF#9112190178) Richard E. Solomon Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 410-296-2550 IF YOU ARE A DEBTOR, OR AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING A DEBTOR, THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED HEREBY WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. However, if you are either a debtor in a pending bankruptcy case, or have obtained an order of discharge from a United States Bankruptcy Court, which discharge includes this debt, or an attorney representing such a debtor, and you (or your client), has not reaffirmed liability for this debt, this office is not attempting to obtain a judgment against you (or your client) nor are we alleging that you (or your client) have any personal liability for this debt. We may, however, take action against any property which may have been pledged as collateral for the debt, which action may include repossession and/or foreclosure of the property, if otherwise permitted by law and/or order of court. OCD-1/3/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 66 CAMELOT CIRCLE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER C-23-CV-18-000001 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from April Lynn Braica, Bart Michael Braica, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6286, folio 356, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees
PAGE 41 recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 6286, folio 356, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 7169, folio 343. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $30,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 4.75000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in
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PAGE 42 connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70678 OCD-1/3/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 507 Maple St Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Ne’Cole Tucker to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 1/25/2007 and recorded in Liber 4859, Folio 17 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000281 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 AT 10:36 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See metes and bounds description set forth in that certain deed dated January 25, 2007 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4859, folio 014, containing 5.000 square feet of land, more or less. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065
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ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 4250 Spire Ct Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Shinika Blue Pitts to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 7/8/2004 and recorded in Liber 4191, Folio 321 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000254 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 AT 10:33 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: Lot 11, Section 2, “Snow Hill Estate” as shown on a plat recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber F.W.H. 52 at Folio 55, containing 20,127 square feet of land, more or less. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted
JANUARY 4, 2019 for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70728 OCD-1/3/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 216 11th St Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Donald Ayres to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 8/11/2005 and recorded in Liber 4505, Folio 59 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000253 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 AT 10:30 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: Lot 4 in subdivision plat entitled “Marshall’s Corner” recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber S.V.H. No. 4368, folio 698 et seq. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be
JANUARY 4, 2019 required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com Ad # 70729 OCD-1/3/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 107 SEA LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5000, Folio 144 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 22, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of
Ocean City Today / Public Notices $39,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver
one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 165832-3) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/3/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12135 LANDINGS BLVD., UNIT #101 BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5039, Folio 28 and re-recorded in Liber 7221, Folio 124 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $311,180.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 22, 2019 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 3 (also known as Unit No. 101), in Phase 3 of the “Bayside Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $27,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are ad-
PAGE 43 justed as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 329998-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/3/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10 129TH ST., UNIT #106 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 24, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4749, Folio 187 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $284,050.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 8, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 106 in the “Delray Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $30,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices holder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 330926-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: REPAIRS TO BULKHEAD The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) invites qualified bidders to submit proposals for the repair of existing bulkhead at Westfield Circle Tax Map 16 Parcel 47 various lots and Wood Duck Drive Tax Map 21 Parcel 260 Lots 84-86 in Ocean Pines, MD. All bidders must include adequate information to demonstrate that they have the necessary experience and professional qualifications and licensing to complete the work. Bids Due. bids are due by Friday January 14, 2019 by 3:00 PM. Bids should be delivered to:
Ocean Pines Association, Inc. Public Works Building 1 Firehouse Lane Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Attention: Kevin Layfield Facilities Manager klayfield@oceanpines.org OCD-12/20/4t _________________________________ Stern & Eisenberg Mid-Atlantic, PC 9920 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland 21236 Paul J. Moran, Esq. Steven K. Eisenberg Substitute Trustees 9920 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, Maryland 21236 V Debra M. Corvin Timothy Corvin 123 Street Jockey Beach Club 325 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE # C-23-CV-18-000155
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 17th day of December, 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 123 Street Jockey Beach Club 325, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Paul J. Moran and Steven K. Eisenberg, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of January, 2019. Provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 7th day of January, 2019. The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $81,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17661 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW LEROY HARRIS Notice is given that Mary Loraine Kerns, 11314 Marie Drive, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on December 13, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Matthew Leroy Harris who died on November 17, 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
JANUARY 4, 2019 objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 13th day of June, 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 that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Mary Loraine Kerns Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 20, 2018 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________ ARLETTE K. BRIGHT ESQ. THE LAW OFFICES OF ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, PC 213 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 206 SALISBURY, MD 21801
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17663 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BILLIE JO SACHS Notice is given that Sharon L. Sachs, 2224 Primrose Road, Falls Church, VA 22046, was on December 14, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Billie Jo Sachs who died on October 10, 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 14th day of June, 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
JANUARY 4, 2019 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 that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Sharon L. Sachs Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 20, 2018 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17659 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA CARSON DORMAN Notice is given that Leslie Konicek Carson, 4 Decatur Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on December 11, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Virginia Carson Dorman who died on October 18, 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 the11th day of June, 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 that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Leslie Konicek Carson
Ocean City Today / Public Notices Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: December 20, 2018 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________ DULANY, LEAHY, CURTIS & BROPHY, LLP STEPHANIE R. BROPHY, ESQ. 127 EAST MAIN STREET WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17654 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed David Everett Crim, Dulany, Leahy, Curtis & Brophy, LLP, 127 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of William Crim AKA: William Martin Crim who died on September 06, 2018 domiciled in Virginia, America. 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 delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. David Everett Crim Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: December 20, 2018 OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: DRAIN PIPE REPLACEMENT The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) invites qualified bidders to submit proposals for the replacement of existing drain pipe located under Boston Drive adjacent to 82 Boston Drive in Ocean Pines, MD.
The work consists of road closure, installation of sediment and erosion controls, excavation, removal and disposal of existing pipe, installation of new 15” HDPE pipe, filling, grading, asphalt replacement and stabilization of all disturbed areas. All bidders must include adequate information to demonstrate that they have the necessary experience and professional qualifications and licensing to complete the work. Bids Due. bids are due January 4, 2019 by 3:00 PM. Bids should be delivered to: Ocean Pines Association, Inc. c/o John Bailey General Manager 239 Ocean Parkway Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Electronic Copies to: Kevin Layfield Facilities Manager OCD-12/20/3t _________________________________
PAGE 45 appeal is described as unnumbered parcels of land on the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and south side of 49th Street, which is the property improved by Seacrets Nightclub, known locally as 117-49th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQ., ATTY FOR LEIGHTON’S WEST END, LLC (BZA 2523 #18-09400012) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-12/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting an after-the-fact variance in the rear yard for the structure to remain with a 9.5’ setback instead of 10’, and the deck to remain with a 3.3’ setback instead of 4’ as required by Code. An after-the-fact variance is also requested for the east side yard to allow the two HVAC units to remain with a 2.2’ setback instead of 3’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 17, Block 11 of the Ocean Bay City Plat, dated 1937; further described as on the north side of 72nd Street, and locally known as 106-72nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: KATHRYN D. BURKE REAL ESTATE TRUST – (BZA 2522 #18-09500002) 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to Section 110-94(3)a, applicant requests a special yard exception to extend the height of the building in the rear yard setback. A variance for 5’ into the required 10’ yard was approved with BZA 1847 on September 12, 2002, that allowed applicant to construct the first floor. Applicant also requests a special parking exception to be associated with the new commercial square footage if applicable. The site of the
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 19-1, on the lands of Harold & Janet Outten, requesting a special exception to locate a manufactured home for a transient use (medical hardship) in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-105(c)(5), ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-305 and ZS 1337(b)(2), located at 220 Liberty Lane, approximately 283 feet north of the intersection with Garland Taylor Road, Tax Map 101, Parcel 4, in the First Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 19-2, on the lands of Michael & Diane Karsnitz, requesting a shoreline modification to exceed the allowable channelward extension of 16.25 feet by 7.75 feet (for a total of 24 feet channelward) in conjunction with a proposed boat lift in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(n)(2) and ZS 1206(d)(6) and Natural Resources Section NR 2-102(e)(1), located at 12620 Sheffield Road, approximately 262 feet northeast of Brighton Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 11, Lot 14, of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 19-3, on the application of Jamie Covington, on the lands of Tarak Patel, requesting a special exception to construct a freestanding non-monument sign in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(d)(3) and ZS 1324(c)(4)B.4, located at 127 Ocean
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PAGE 46 Highway (US Route 13), on the northwest corner of the intersection with Sparrow Road, Tax Map 100, Parcel 141, Lot 1, in the First Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-12/27/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 18-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-7 (Zoning - Campgrounds - Recreational Vehicle Camping Areas) was passed by the County Commissioners on December 18, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-318(c)(3)B. (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to remove the requirement for a specific angle of access and egress to each pullthrough campsites in rental and membership campgrounds. The current language requires an angle of between one hundred twenty and one hundred thirty-five degrees, which may not be appropriate in all cases and is better self-regulated by the owner of the campground.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/27/3t _________________________________
NOTICE Disposal of Personal Property Owned by Worcester County, Maryland In accordance with the provisions of Section CG 4-403 of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the County Commissioners have declared the following described personal property as surplus and are considering disposal of same by conveyance back to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department which proposes to use this property for other public purposes. 1985 FORD/PEIRCE FIRE ENGINE The 1985 Ford/Peirce fire engine was donated to the County by the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in 2008 to be used by the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team (Hazmat), the Worcester Technical High Scheol’s cadet vocational program and as a reserve engine for the County’s Fire Service. Recently, mechanical engine problems were discovered during a routine scheduled maintenance inspection. Due to the age of the
truck, the lack of usage and the estimated cost to repair the vehicle, it has been decommissioned. By agreement upon acceptance of this fire engine from the Ocean Pines VFD, the County agreed to offer the Ocean Pines VFD the opportunity to take the fire engine back. DETERMINED TO BE USED FOR OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSE: The County Commissioners have determined, by at least five-sevenths majority vote, that conveyance of this personal property to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, constitutes a valid public purpose. TERMS OF CONVEYANCE: The County Commissioners propose to convey the above described property to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department at no cost. Anyone objecting to the proposed conveyance of the above personal property shall do so in writing submitted to the address below prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019, or in person at the regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners to be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 22, 2019 in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ONEITA S. DOHRMAN TERESA L. DOHRMAN W. CHARLIES DOHRMAN, JR. 14001 Coastal Highway Unit 328 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000259
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of December, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 14001 Coastal Highway, Unit 328, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of January, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 14th day of January, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $107,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki
Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/27/3t _________________________________ KIRK SIMPKINS & SIMPKINS, PA. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.O. BOX 550 PRINCESS ANNE. MD 21353 TELEPHONE 410-651-4400 MARK GOSNELL P.O. Box 11961 Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 Plaintiff VS. JOHN F. KLOSEK 5433 Kerger Road Ellicott City, MD 21043-7042 And JOAN A. KLOSEK 5433 Kerger Road Ellicott City, MD 21043-7042 And WHITE HORSE PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 And WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Serve on: Phillip G. Thompson, Treasurer P.O.Box248 Snow Hill, MD 21863 And All persons or Corporations having Or claiming to have interest in the hereinafter described properties situate in Worcester County, Maryland Defendants CIVIL NO. C-23-CV-18-000336 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: "The property located in Worcester County, further described as List Number: 64 Parcel Number: 03119440 Property Description Lot 190 PH 1 SEC 3 Timberline Circle PL White Horse Park assessed to: Klosek John F & Klosek, Joan A." The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 8th of November, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the January 15, 2019, and redeem “The property located in WorcesterCounty, further described as List Number: 64 Parcel Number: 03119440 Property Description Lot 190 PH 1 SEC 3 Timberline Circle PL White Horse Park assessed to: Klosek John F & Klosek, Joan A.”
JANUARY 4, 2019 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Failure to answer or redeem this property within the time allowed may result in a Judgment foreclosing the right 0f redemption. Beau H. Oglesby Judge 11/08/2018 02:13:43 PM Entered: Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD November 16, 2018 OCD-12/27/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday January 10, 2019 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install 40’ rplcmt vnyl blkhd w/max chwd dist 18”. Replc ex 6’x24’ pier, 6’x12’ pltfrm, 6’x40’ dock & btlft inkind, same footprint. Instl (1) PWC lift w/assoc piles. Max chwd dist 34.5’ from face of new blkhd at 715 Harbour Dr Parcel #8020A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Constantina Dorsey PW18-132 A request has been submitted to rplc ex 2’6”x22’ pier w/3’x32’ pier & instl (1) btlft w/assoc piles w/max chwd dist 32’ at 225 26th St Slip 20 Parcel #5710 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: David Hopkins PW18-133 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft w/assoc piles, (1) 6’x8’ float jet dock. Max dist chwd 21.5’ at 2800 Gull Way Unit A Parcel #5038 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Wendy Dona PW18-134 A request has been submitted to instl 3 ½’x13’ pier ext & instl (1) btlft w/assoc piles. Max chwd dist 50’ at 631 Bayshore Dr Unit F Parcel #5277 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: John Owens PW18-135 A request has been submitted to instl 50’ vnyl blkhd, 4’x50’ dock & (1) btlft w/assoc piles. Max chwd dist 16’ at 704 141st St Parcel #9426A in
JANUARY 4, 2019 the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Lee Sturgill PW18-136 A request has been submitted to instl a btlft w/4 poles 20’ chwd of community walkway at 122 Georgia Ave Parcel # 5268A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Owner: Oliver & Tandy Morgan PW18-137 A request has been submitted to instl a btlft w/4 poles & resize ex 4’x13’ pier to 18” x 13’. Chwd 22’ from the blkhd at 2808 Plover Dr Unit D Parcel # 4800 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Owner: Sameh Wanis PW18-138 A request has been submitted to instl 10’x10’ float dock from EZDock & 3’ x 30’ aluminum ADA compliant ramp to go from blkhd to float dock. Dock will extend 10’ from blkhd, leaving 140’ of channel at 11703 Coastal Hwy Parcel # 5318A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: David Butz Owner: Peddler’s Square Inc PW18-139 OCD-1/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-8 WORCESTER COUNTY C OMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-8 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $38,000,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW SHOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on December 18, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX "NN" BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW SHOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2020 to FY 2024 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the
Ocean City Today / Public Notices determination of the Commissioners to borrow $38,000,000 through general obligation bonds to finance the construction and equipping of a new Showell Elementary School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for the construction and equipping of a new Showell Elementary School; states the estimated cost of $47,552,420 for the construction and equipping of a new Showell Elementary School; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow $38,000,000 by issuance of bonds. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of a new Showell Elementary School. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. F) Authorizes the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes. G) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt a Resolution which describes the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. H) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. I) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. J) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. K) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. L) Provides that the signature of the officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. M) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County. N) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. O) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. P) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund the construction and equipping of a new Showell Elementary School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. Q) Provides for severability provisions. A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 18-8 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 22,
2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is also available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-1/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-9 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $1,400,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW TURF ATHLETIC FIELD AND TRACK AT STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on December 18, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX "OO" BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING INSTALLATION OF A NEW TURF ATHLETIC FIELD AND TRACK AT STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2020 to FY 2024 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow $1,400,000 through general obligation bonds to finance the installation of a new turf athletic field and track at Stephen Decatur High School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for the installation of a new turf athletic field and track at Stephen Decatur High School; states the estimated cost of $1,400,000 for the installation of a new turf athletic field and track at Stephen Decatur High School; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow $1,400,000 by issuance of bonds.
PAGE 47 D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the installation of a new turf athletic field and track at Stephen Decatur High School. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. F) Authorizes the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes. G) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt a Resolution which describes the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. H) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. I) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. J) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. K) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. L) Provides that the signature of the officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. M) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County. N) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. O) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. P) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund the installation of a new turf athletic field and track at Stephen Decatur High School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. Q) Provides for severability provisions. A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 18-9 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is also available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-1/3/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-10 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-10 enti-
PAGE 48 tled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,328,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO COMPLETE THE CENTRAL LANDFILL SITE CELL NO. 5 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on December 18, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX "PP" BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING COMPLETION OF THE CENTRAL LANDFILL SITE CELL NO. 5 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2019 to FY 2023 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow $3,328,000 through general obligation bonds to finance the completion of the Central Landfill Site Cell No. 5 Construction project. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for the completion of the Cen-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices tral Landfill Site Cell No. 5 Construction project; states the estimated cost of $12,728,000 for the Central Landfill Site Cell No. 5 Construction project; states that the funds to be borrowed for completion of the Central Landfill Site Cell No. 5 Construction project can be provided at the lowest annual interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow $3,328,000 by issuance of bonds. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing the completion of the Central Landfill Site Cell No. 5 Construction project. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. F) Authorizes the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes. G) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt a Resolution which describes the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. H) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. I) Provides that the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. J) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. K) Provides that the County may
enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. L) Provides that the signature of the officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. M) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County. N) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. O) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. P) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund the completion of the Central Landfill Site Cell No. 5 Construction project or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. Q) Provides for severability provisions. A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 18-10 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is also available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-1/3/2t _________________________________
JANUARY 4, 2019 BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. THERESA NIELSON 8 Canal Side Mews West Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000605
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of December, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8 Canal Side Mews West, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of January, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 14th day of January, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $550,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/27/3t _________________________________
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Interesting session of legislature awaits
Following the Maryland General Assembly, which convenes next Wednesday, ought to be interesting this year, given that this area will be sending, for the first time in history, an all-Republican delegation to a legislature controlled by Democrats. Also in play, regardless of party affiliation, is the enduring friction between the state’s highly populated counties on the other side of the Chesapeake and the more rural outposts on the Eastern Shore. There was a time, of course, that the Eastern Shore had considerable influence in the legislature by virtue of the seniority its representatives gained after being elected and reelected to term after term. That ended, more or less, when Del. Norman Conway of Salisbury, chairman of the all-powerful House Appropriations Committee, was defeated in 2014 after his district was redrawn to exclude Worcester County. Now, Worcester’s legislative fortunes are uncertain, regardless of the current delegations’ good intentions, how hard its members work, or their pledges to reach across the aisle, as it remains to be seen whether the other side will reach back in return. This comes at a time when Ocean City has some big items on the table, such as legislative approval of the $20 million the Maryland Stadium Authority has been authorized to spend on the third phase of the convention center expansion. Resort businesses also wouldn’t mind seeing the paid sick leave law adjusted to reflect the seasonal employment situation, but any chance of that happening would depend on some rare forgive-and-forget magnanimity on the Democratic side of the aisle following the defeat last fall of this district’s only Democratic representative. Gov. Larry Hogan clearly supports the resort area, so his ability to cut deals with the House and Senate will have much to do with how well the coastal communities fare on the major issues in this session. Naturally, residents and business operators want their representatives to succeed over the next 90 days and will do whatever they can to ensure that happens. Yet to be determined is how much help, if any, they will need.
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When does year begin?
By Stewart Dobson Editor For at least a couple of decades, I’ve been wondering why one of our new years — we have several — begins on Jan. 1, and the only thing I can figure is that Julius Caesar said way back when, “This is a dud of a month, so let’s liven it up.” The fact is, our calendars are a mess, given the multiple kinds of years we observe: school years, astronomical years and fiscal years, with the latter being the most confusing of all. Our fiscal years are all over the place, because some people apparently believe that counting money in one 12-month period is easier than counting it in another 12-month period, even though 12 months is 12 months. It’s not like one fiscal year has an early bird special while the other doesn’t. Consequently, we have a federal fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1. My theory is that it takes roughly six months for the IRS to remove all the screws it put to us on April 15 for a tax year that ended three-and-half-months earlier. And we wonder why the tax code is confusing. Up until 1977, the federal fiscal year began on July 1, but that was changed to give members of Congress more time to not read the budget bill before passing it. Fiscal years for most states and local governments, meanwhile, start on July 1 because it takes less time to explain a budget that doesn’t have a $500 toilet seat buried in there somewhere. Texas, of course, is different, with a fiscal year that begins on Sept. 1. Presumably, that’s when high school football starts and no one cares about anything else.
The fiscal year in New York, another calendar rebel, starts on April Fool’s Day (no further explanation needed). Alabama and Michigan follow the federal example of Oct. 1, because it was easier to have someone else count out the 12 months for them. In the meantime, we have the astronomical or tropical year. It runs from spring to spring, which makes more sense to me, even if these years are never exactly the same. The tropical year that will begin on the first day of spring this year — March 20 — is almost eight minutes longer than our current tropical year. What I’m wondering is if we can use those eight minutes consecutively and take off from work early, or add it to happy hour and have a deliriously happy 68 minutes. On the other hand, maybe we can carry it over to the next year as sick time. The real reason the new calendar year begins on Jan. 1 is politics. The government of Julius Caesar, who was elected first consul, or consul prior, wanted it that way because it coincided with when he took office. It figures. Normally, Rome had two consuls, a consul prior, and a second in command, whose title was consul posterior. As it happened, Caesar kissed his posterior goodbye that year and gave us a new year date that worked for him and no one else. It has remained this way ever since, even when Pope Gregory XIII revised the calendar in 1582 to make it more accurate. Reportedly, he asked his advisors why the year had to begin when it did, and their reply was, “Well, that’s the way we’ve always done it.”
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Letters to the editor Court ruling on Boardwalk property
Editor, The Court of Special Appeals, in its ruling on Dec. 21, declared that Nathan’s Associates is the owner of the property on the east side of the Boardwalk, located at 601 S. Atlantic Avenue that houses Dumser’s Dairyland. Despite what has been previously reported in various media, there is no remand back to Worcester County for the purpose of a re-trial. The only purpose of the remand is for the circuit court to enter a new order (as stated below) “consistent with this opinion.” Judgement of the Circuit Court for Worcester County reversed: costs to be paid by the mayor and city council of Ocean City. Case remanded for entry of an order consistent with this opinion. This new order negates the prior 2017 order to vacate and tear down the building.
We are extremely pleased that the Court of Special Appeals has reversed the prior ruling and are so very grateful that the public reaction to this decision has been so overwhelming positive. Also, it is very gratifying to know that a public that has been so supportive of the Timmons and Rapoport families in the past is as pleased about this decision as we are. Although Ocean City has no right to appeal this matter further, it can request that the state’s top court consider taking the case. The appellate court has ruled in favor of Nathan’s and Dumsers. Over 13,000 people have signed the petition asking Ocean City to drop this matter and we hope Ocean City will now listen to the public and end this matter. Wishing all of our supporters and our community a joyous holiday season and all the best in the coming year. Mona Strauss Ocean City
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 19 was the son of the late Milton Hosier Stant and Thelma Pilchard Stant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jane Stant, in 2012; his son, James T. Stant Jr.; and his sister, Raye Ellen Louise Moore. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Fleming, of Salisbury; James Stant Sr. grandchildren, Jennifer Guard, Christina Baker, Erica Stant, Thomas Stant, Christopher Stant, Jeffrey Stant, Ashley Jones, and Lexi Harrison; great grandchildren, Trevor Merritt, Mackenzie Baker, Joey Guard, Amber Stant, Jameson Guard, Brock Stant, Colton Aloi, and Jude Baker; sisters, Joyce Ann McAllister and Amanda Sawyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. JT was an Air Force veteran of 23 years and later retired from the Worcester County Department of Corrections with 20 years of service. He was a member of the Snow Hill American Legion and the Moose Lodge in Salisbury. He enjoyed watching the Air Force Thunderbirds, was a football enthusiast, loved his family and his grand dog, “Toby.” A memorial service was held on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton, Maryland. Rev. Andy Frick officiated. Inter-
ment was private. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory to: Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802, or Wounded Warriors at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 666758517. CARL N. EKLUND Ocean Pines Carl N. Eklund, age 85, of Ocean Pines, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. He was born in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York and was the son of the late Carl and Frida (Carlson) Eklund. He retired as a carpenter with E.W. Howell Company. Carl was a member of Ocean Pines Golf Association, Ocean Pines Bowling League and the Community Church at Ocean Pines. He is survived by his wife, Gloria A. Eklund of Ocean Pines; his children, Wayne P. Eklund and wife, Virginia Squires-Eklund, of Falmouth, Maine, Mark C. Eklund and wife, Nancy, of Long Island, New York, Glenn C. Eklund and wife, Diane, of Hockessin, Delaware, and Kristin Eklund-Rorke and husband, Stephen, of Berlin, Maryland; nine grandchildren, Amy and husband, Daniel, Rachel, Evan, Stephanie and Continued on Page 51
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 50 husband, Charles, Carl, Sarah, Alex, Kristofer and Olivia. He was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Eklund. The memorial service was held Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 at the Community Church at Ocean Pines with Rev. Boyd Etter officiating. Inurnment was in the Carl Eklund Garden of the Pines Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 (or to your favorite charity). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. GARY WAYNE SHORTT Snow Hill Gary Wayne Shortt, age 65, died on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at his home. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Jesse Willard Shortt and Katherine Webb Shortt. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Shortt, and children, Penny Detrich of North Carolina, Wendy Johanson Gary Shortt and her husband, Doug, of Salisbury, Lynn Turner and her husband, Wayne, of Quantico, Maryland, Tim Seigman and his wife, Cara, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Thomas Donaldson and his wife, Deanna, of Akron, Ohio, Gary M. Shortt of Snow Hill, and Richard Boswell and his wife, Teresa, of Hebron. There are 15 grandchildren, Paul Curtis, Sarah Turner, Andrew Johanson, Reece Seigman, Tyler Seigman, Luke Donaldson, Stephanie, Cheyanne, Jeremiah Somers, Michele Dykes, Ashley, Nicole, Brandon, and Richard Harris, Shane and Brittany Turner and Michael Boswell. Also surviving are his sisters, Ethel Mariner and Mary Ann Baker. Preceding him in death was son, Robert Somers; brother, Jesse Shortt; and two sisters, Barbara Jean Carey and Nancy Franklin. Also surviving are numerous greatgrandchildren and nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Shortt was a graduate of Snow Hill High School and had worked as a sheet metal mechanic for Wilfre Company. He enjoyed all activities involving water – among them, fishing, shrimping and boating. He was an avid hunter. A real “people person,” he loved to socialize with his many friends and spend time with his family. A non-stop worker, he still found time for his friends or help someone out. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Donald Bailey will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Ocean City Today A donation in his memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd. Suite D Timonium, Maryland, 21093. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EDWARD FRANK GEMMEL Berlin Edward Frank Gemmel, age 70, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at his home in Berlin. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Sebastian Gemmel and Helen Krcelich Gemmel. He is survived by his beloved partner, BevEdward Gemmel erly Sweitzer, of Berlin and two daughters, Tami Cunningham and her husband, Timothy, of Orefield, Pennsylvania, and Sherri Martinek and her husband, Todd, of Berlin, Maryland. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of his two daughters, Jane Gemmel. Also surviving is a step-daughter, Michelle Anderson and her husband, Jeff, of Eagle, Colorado. There are five grandchildren, Ty, Trista, Trevor, Alexis and Cash, and his brothers, George Gemmel (Judy) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Robert Gem-
mel (Cheryl) of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Richard “Ricky” Gemmel (late Deborah) of Newnan, Georgia, and John Gemmel (Deborah) of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Gemmel was a United States Navy veteran. He was a member of the South Point Association. A Penn State fan, he loved cars, and was a boating and fishing enthusiast. He enjoyed sitting on the docks and watching the boats coming in after an afternoon of fishing. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 at noon at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Donations may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123. Arrangements are in care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. GREGORY ALLEN RUSSELL Berlin Gregory Allen Russell, age 66, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at home in Berlin. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late James B. Russell and Mary Jane Beers Russell. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Scappini Russell; his dog, Beau; and children, Heather Quinn and her
PAGE 51 husband, John, of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Matthew Russell and his wife, Jamie, of Sykesville, Maryland. There are five grandchildren, Gabby, Caden, Jacob, Jason and Bradley. Also surviving are his brothers, Jim Russell (Brenda) of Waldorf, Maryland, Mark Russell (Trissi) of Flagstaff, Arizona, Kevin Russell of Maryland, Dennis Russell (Janette) of Olney, Maryland, Dan Russell (Tina) of Olney, Maryland, and Paul Russell of Maryland; and sister, Betty Leftwich, of Harwood, Maryland, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Russell had been employed as an engineer by Gryphon Technologies in DC and BAE Systems/VITRO in Silver Spring, Maryland. He enjoyed coaching football at Seneca Valley High School, and was a fan of the Washington Redskins, the Nationals, the Washington Capitals and the University of Maryland. He liked classic cars, music and working as a DJ. He was a United States Navy veteran and member of the American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City. No formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to: Platoon 22, P.O. Box 3091, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team gathers for a photo during the annual Governor’s Challenge tournament, held last week. The Prep team played at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne.
Coach, players learn from tourney experience
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 4, 2019) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team enjoyed participating in the annual Governor’s Challenge tournament last week, competing at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. “It was a great experience,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said. “The girls had fun and learned a lot. It will make us better.” Worcester was in a four-team bracket with Thomas Stone, Snow Hill and Kings Christian Academy. The Lady Mallards won their first game, 61-24, over Thomas Stone, last Wednesday. “We really looked good. We played great defense and we passed the ball well,” Dailey said. “As a whole, we played amazing.” Worcester led 24-2 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Berlin squad had pulled ahead, 34-9. After three quarters, the Mallards held a 47-16 advantage. Senior captain Gracie Gardner was Worcester’s top producer with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals and three blocks. “It was the best game Gracie’s played in her career here,” Dailey said. “She didn’t miss much.” Senior captain Hailey Merritt chipped in with 14 points, five steals, four rebounds and four assists. “Hailey was feeding Gracie from the wing. She made some great passes to Gracie,” Dailey said. “It was like clock-
work.” Freshman Lily Baeurle scored eight points and senior Hannah Merritt added six points and six rebounds. “I think we set the stage early and came out with a purpose,” Dailey said. “It got us set up to play in the championship the next day.” Worcester met King Charles, who defeated Snow Hill, 60-4, in the championship round, last Thursday. During the opening tip-off, Gardner jumped to get the ball and injured her ankle. When she fell she also hurt her elbow. She played only about half the game – not her usually minutes on the floor. “She tried to play through it. She wanted to be out there with her teammates,” Dailey said. Dailey said sophomore CC Lizas played well in her absence. Worcester led 11-9 at the end of the first quarter and 22-19 at halftime. The Mallards were ahead 25-22 going into the fourth quarter. King Charles chipped away at the lead and hit a three at the buzzer to tie the score, 38-38, and force overtime. The team then edged out Worcester, 43-41. “We played fast, but we didn’t play smart,” Dailey said. “We turned the ball over and we didn’t finish our shots around the basket. We need to find ways to win close games and be more disciplined at crunch time. “You live and learn,” he continued. “There’s some things I wish I had done
differently as a coach.” Hailey Merritt led Worcester with 14 points, four rebounds and three assists. Gardner contributed 10 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and three blocks. Lizas had 10 points and six rebounds. Returning to Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference play, Worcester will take a trip to Salisbury on Saturday to face the Salisbury School
Dragons at noon. The Dragons will then come to Berlin on Wednesday to battle the Mallards at 4 p.m. “We had a great start [to the season]. We’re excited to be 8-1,” Dailey said. “The loss showed some glaring defects we need to work on to get better. We have to keep getting better, be more disciplined and take care of the basketball.”
SD wrestling squad places second at La Plata Duals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 4, 2019) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team displayed its strength and talent, going 7-1 during the grueling La Plata Warrior Duals, Dec. 21-22, in La Plata, Maryland. “Our top guys were great and wrestled at a high level, but some of our guys are just getting pinned too often, which is unacceptable to be a high-level team,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “We were aggressive and technically sound, but we were out of shape and lacked the discipline required of a Stephen Decatur team, so we have addressed that over the break.” The Seahawks competed in eight dual meets over two days. “We took second. We beat some really good teams,” Martinek said.
The Berlin squad earned victories over Old Mill (60-15), La Plata (45-28), South River (36-30), Huntingtown (4530), North Hagerstown (57-10), King George High School (45-26) and Henry E. Lackey (55-19). Damascus topped Decatur, 51-17. “I was happy. We beat the defending 3A champs, Huntingtown, and the 4A state semifinalist, Old Mill, but got outclassed by Damascus,” Martinek said. “We have a good team. I thought we’d give Damascus a better run for their money and we really didn’t test them … We were down a couple guys and hope to be healthy when it counts in February.” Decatur returned from Christmas break on Wednesday and hosted the Queen Anne’s Lions in Berlin. The SeaSee DECATUR Page 53
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Decatur ready to battle at Iron Horse Duals Continued from Page 52 hawks won, 57-12. “The things we did wrong are easy to fix and they saw what they were doing wrong, so hopefully we can correct some little things,” Martinek said. “We were in shape, we wrestled hard [and] we wrestled up weight classes, which is good for our kids to get tested.” Sophomore Johnny Hofman (160 pounds), junior Austin Miller (106) and seniors Lukas Layton (170), a team captain, and Daletez Smith (220) pinned their opponents. Junior captain Jagger Clapsadle
earned a 15-0 technical-fall victory at 120 pounds and sophomore captain Nico D’Amico outscored his 132-pound opponent, 9-5. Junior Keegan Mitchell scored a 17-4 major-decision win at 126 pounds. Senior Dakota Souder edged out his 285-pound opponent, 6-3. Queen Anne’s forfeited matches to junior Shamar Baines (113), sophomore Micah Bourne (182) and freshman Henry Brous (195). “[Queen Anne’s] has some good kids. Dakota Souder’s [opponent was] a state place winner, Noah Reho, a freshman, lost to a region champ by one point (9-8),
a senior, and up a weight class,” Martinek said. “Those matches will help those kids in March when they get in close matches. “Daletez lost to that kid, 11-8, last year and he’s worked hard. To pin him quickly was fun to watch. He was excited,” Martinek continued. “I was happy for him. It’s nice to see when the kids work hard and it pays off they feel good about it. They’re all working hard, we just got to fix some things.” Decatur is scheduled to compete in the Iron Horse Duals, today and Saturday, hosted by C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland.
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Next week and a half crucial for Decatur girls’ bball team By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 4, 2019) Turnovers were the Achilles heel for the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team during last week’s North Caroline Christmas Tournament at Chesapeake Collage in Wye Mills, Maryland. The girls’ tournament consisted of eight schools separated into two fourteam brackets. The Lady Seahawks battled Huntingtown last Thursday and lost 49-33. “We got pressed and, unfortunately, committed over 30 turnovers and we didn’t shoot well,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “That’s been our common theme this season. When we have a lot of turnovers, we lose the game.” Freshman Nadia Bullock led Decatur with 13 points and six rebounds. It was her first game playing with the Seahawks this season after injuring her foot during the summer, which required surgery. Decatur bounced back the next day and earned a 43-32 victory over North Caroline, and the squad did it with two starters sidelined. Junior Sarah Engle injured her ankle and junior Abby Yesko hurt her knee during the Huntingtown game. Both were unable to play in the North Caroline match. Kurtz said sophomores Mary Mergott and Macy Dill stepped in and did well. “Macy Dill had seven steals. Her de-
fense was solid and Mary Mergott did a lot of little things to help the team,” he added. The Berlin squad led 6-5 at the end of the first quarter and 19-13 at halftime. Decatur outscored North Caroline 13-8 in the third quarter. “We shot a little better – we had more shooting opportunities – and didn’t turn the ball over as much,” Kurtz said. “We made better passes and handled the pressure better.” Sophomore Jessica Janney “had a solid game” and was 6-for-9 from the field. She scored 16 points and had five rebounds. Bullock chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds. Junior Summer Vorsteg added nine points and four rebounds. “We enjoyed playing in the tournament. We got a chance to see some different teams and play on a bigger court,” Kurtz said. The next week and a half will be crucial for Decatur, competing against some of the top teams in the Bayside Conference, Kurtz said. “In a week and a half from now we’ll know where we fit in,” he said. “I feel like if we can stay healthy things will start clicking for these girls.” Decatur will host the Wicomico Indians on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., then the Parkside Rams at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
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DECATUR WRESTLING Stephen Decatur junior Keegan Mitchell battles Queen Anne’s Cullen Wilson during their 126-pound match on Wednesday in Berlin. He scored a 17-4 major-decision win.
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Stephen Decatur junior captain Jagger Clapsadle controls his 120-pound match against Queen Anne’s Peter Lemmons. He earned a 15-0 technical-fall victory.
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Seahawks need to improve defense, take care of ball By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 4, 2019) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team went 1-1 during the annual Governor’s Challenge tournament held last week. The Seahawks first played Tallwood High School out of Virginia Beach last Wednesday at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Decatur struggled against Tallwood’s press and lost the game, 5438. “We had too many turnovers,” Decatur Coach BJ Johnson said. “Tallwood’s press bothered us a little bit. We had 27 turnovers and we just couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm.” Junior captain Churchill Bounds led Decatur with 14 points and five rebounds. Junior Gabe Aluma had six points and six rebounds. Junior captain Drew Haueisen added six points and eight rebounds. Johnson said the Seahawks’ performance improved the next day against Laurel of Delaware in the con-
solation round of their four-team bracket. Decatur won the match, 67-47, at Wicomico High School in Salisbury “We played a little bit better, but we still had 22 turnovers, which is a lot,” Johnson said. Decatur led 23-7 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the Berlin squad was ahead 40-21. After three quarters, Decatur held a 53-34 advantage. Bounds and Haueisen each scored 17 points in the win. Bounds also had 11 rebounds and two blocks, while Haueisen added 10 rebounds and four steals. “Our goal now is to take care of the basketball. With that many turnovers, you’re not going to win a game,” Johnson said. “When you turn the ball over, you don’t get offensive opportunities.” Decatur now returns to Bayside Conference play and will face the Wicomico Indians in Salisbury at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. To be successful, Johnson said the Seahawks “need to get better on defense and take care of the ball.”
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