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Sports facility race begins City, county go after complex separately with different visions By Elizabeth Bonin and Josh Kim Staff Writers (Jan. 10, 2020) One sports complex, two teams: Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City, both of whom seek to dominate the ama-
teur sports business, but are divided on who is to benefit the most. The key issue? Location. “That’s [location] going to be probably an issue that will be debated,” City Councilman Dennis Dare said. “I think that we need to find an area that we can build it that suits the needs of the county and move forward with possibly a private-public
partnership,” Worcester County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic said. The seed for this project came to life when Texasbased sports consulting firm Hat Tricks Consultants reached out to Worcester County Commissioners in the summer of 2014 and proposed a 6,200-seat facility to attract a minor-league See CITY Page 6
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FINAL EXERCISE The second half of the former World Gym building on 67th Street comes down, as preparation begins this week for the construction of a water treatment facility. See story page 8.
Minimum wage goes to $11 Incremental increase went into effect Jan. 1 By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Despite steady opposition from business interests across the
state, the $11 minimum wage is now in effect for both small and large businesses. The minimum wage will increase every year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2025 for most employers. The Maryland General Assembly passed the
“Fight for Fifteen” bill last March by overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto. This bill could have a bigger impact on Worcester County and Ocean City, given that the area has a high conSee TIPPED Page 6
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Maryland Public Service Commission announced last Tuesday that it has chosen the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street as the location for a wind turbine public hearing set for noon, Saturday, Jan. 18. The hearing is part of an inquiry into a change in wind tower size, and its potential impact on Ocean City’s view of the horizon. “The commission considered several sites with a goal of a location that was both available for most of the day, and could accommodate a large number of people,” said Tori Leonard, Public Service Commission communications director. “The convention center was the optimum choice, particularly since it is so close to the viewshed area.”
On June 4, 2019, Skipjack, owned by Ørsted, reported to the commission that it would be changing its original tower selection in favor of the 853foot-tall GE Haliade-X 12 MW — 200 feet taller than the towers in the original proposal. Then, in October, U.S. Wind, the other wind farm company, reported that the turbine it had originally proposed, the 4 Siemens SWT 13o, was no longer commercially available, so it would be See TURBINE Page 3
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Turbine height hearing Jan. 18 Continued from Page 1 considering alternatives that would be taller than the original 502 feet. This change in tower height alarmed resort officials, who have strongly opposed wind farm projects that would be visible from shore. They have argued that the towers would cause visual pollution if they are not located at least 33 miles off the coast. In response to Skipjack and U.S. Wind’s report, the Public Service Commission issued a notice for public comment on Oct. 25 regarding the changes, and approved Ocean City’s petition for an inquiry on Dec. 13. “The Commission finds that the proposed changes in turbine models and size by U.S. Wind and Skipjack constitute material changes to both companies’ qualified offshore wind projects. Accordingly, the Commission grants Ocean City’s request for a hearing to consider the impacts that may result from the change in turbine models,” the Dec. 13 letter stated. U.S. Wind contended the larger turbines would result in fewer turbines further offshore, while Skipjack stated the new model was more efficient and remained consistent with its testimony during the original proceeding. The city attempted to have the commission reopen and reconsider the issuance of renewable energy credits to the projects made in May 2017, but the commission denied the city’s request, saying the hearing will focus solely on the change in tower size. “The Commission does not find it necessary or appropriate to reopen Case No. 9431 or reconsider Order No. 88192. Accordingly, Ocean City’s request to reopen the proceedings …
and reconsider and/or revise … is denied,” the Dec. 13 letter stated. Nonetheless, city officials see the inquiry as a blessing and the last chance it will get to keep the resort’s views of the Atlantic uncluttered. “We support clean energy and the economic benefits associated with these projects, but not at the cost of our future,” Mayor Rick Meehan told Ocean City Today previously. “We continue to request that these gigantic turbines — now over 600 feet in height and 2.5 times the height of the tallest building in Ocean City — be moved further off of our coast. This can be done, and we will only get one chance to get this right.” Although city officials will have the opportunity to address the issue during the public hearing, the city on Dec. 26, filed another petition requesting to be considered an active participant, rather than an interested party in order to gain a more direct role in the inquiry process. “If the Commission were to grant Ocean City intervention into the inquiry, it would have status as a party to the proceeding (the inquiry),” Leonard said. “This would give the city certain rights, including conducting discovery, making filings (briefs, motions) etc. If evidentiary hearings were to be scheduled — and none are at this time — the city would be entitled to file and present testimony and to cross-examine witnesses.” At the moment, the city gets copies of filings and orders as a third party, according to City Engineer Terry McGean, and the resort is much more of a spectator than an active player. As of Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Public Service Commission has not made a decision on the city’s latest petition.
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Carozza, Hartman preview General Assembly By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The 2020 Maryland General Assembly had its first session on Wednesday with newly elected Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) and new Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County). Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) and Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C) entered their second year in their respective positions. One of the foremost matters before the legislature this session will be the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission, formally known as the Commission on Innovation in Education. The commission has proposed a multi-billion-dollar revamping of Maryland’s public education, with Worcester County having to shoulder its financial burden with a smaller percentage of state assistance than any other county, according to the proposed funding formula. “I will continue to advocate for fair education funding formulas for Shore schools as the Maryland General Assembly takes up the education recommendations proposed by the Kirwan Commission,” Carozza said. This is also one of Hartman’s top priorities. “There’s certainly a lot of the as-
pects of Kirwan, I certainly support, the problem is just how we go about funding it and to make sure that we get the desired outcome,” Hartman said. “After we commit to that level of funding, what’s in place to make sure that we get the outcome that we’re looking for?” He said he would like to see every Maryland student receive the same commitment from the state, regardless of which county they live in. Hartman added that he has a new advantage on this issue now that his committee assignment has been switched from the Judiciary Committee to Ways and Means, where he will have more influence over education and taxation. In other areas this session, Carozza and Hartman are both cosponsoring bills that will prohibit intentional balloon releases. “Many constituents have expressed their concern for birds and sea and other wildlife that have been killed by mistaking balloons for food, or balloon entanglements causing injury to our wildlife,” Carozza said. “This prohibition has strong local support, and I am proud to join with my colleague, Sen. Clarence Lam, in cosponsoring Senate Bill 28, a commonsense environmental protection bill.” Hartman noted an importance dif-
ference between the state and county legislation – at some of the county levels, biodegradable balloons are allowed for release, but they will be included in the ban at the state level. “That balloon could be released, go up, come back down, land in the ocean and float in the ocean for days before it decomposes,” Hartman said. “So that’s enough time for an animal to ingest. In addition, the strings and ribbons and so forth that are attached to the balloon, to me are problematic because they’re not biodegradable and they can certainly cause entanglement for sea turtles and other sea life that are just as harmful as an animal ingesting a balloon.” Both will continue to monitor House Bill 30, or Sunset Island Act, which increases transparency between condominium unit owners and their boards of directors. As stated, the board cannot “withhold or agree to withhold information about certain legal agreements from the unit owners.” The bill stems from the unit owners of the Sunset Island condominium association in Ocean City, who were asked to pay for building repairs as a result of an agreement the homebuilder signed with the condo association. Carozza has visited the condo to
see the building damage and has written to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh about the issue. “Those conditions — and the confusing history of repairs, secrecy agreements, and releases — make it appear that the construction and subsequent repairs did not meet code and safety requirements and that some consumer protection issues also are present,” the letter reads. “It is difficult to imagine how the conditions observable at Sunset Island would have resulted in a construction conducted in a workmanlike manner, in conformance with our building code. The conditions observed raised concerns of safety and building integrity.” In the House, Hartman is co-sponsoring the bill. “Unfortunately, it’s not going to help those affected already at Sunset Island,” Hartman said. “Moving forward, I think it provides greater transparency for people who are in a homeowner’s association or a condotype regime where there’s a board that represents them.” As for their separate priorities, Carozza said she will continue to fight for relief for small businesses affected by the implementation of paid leave and the increasing minimum wage. See LEGISLATORS Page 5
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Green Team earns two awards for 2019 work By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Ocean City Green Team’s hard work paid off in 2019, after it received not one, but two awards in honor of the group’s various projects to keep Ocean City green and clean. “I’m really glad we recertified this year, that was the big accomplishment,” facilitator and City Engineer Gail Blazer said. The team won the Sustainable Maryland Award and the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s Visionary Impact Award. In order to receive the Sustainable Maryland Award a community must form a Green Team drawn from the public, community leaders, municipal staff and officials. The team must then satisfy a number of requirements, ranging from climate change planning to conducting energy audits. A municipality must obtain 150 points to achieve certification, but the resort’s team went above and beyond this year and obtained 380 points. One of the projects that gave the team’s application a boost was the group’s cigarette butt hut installa-
tions. Cigarette butts are the number one pollutant worldwide. During the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup, volunteers found more than 2.1 million cigarette butts polluting waters. The filters are made with cellulose acetate, which break down into tiny microplastics and end up filling the stomachs of sea creatures and leaching toxins into the water. To combat the issue in Ocean City, the Green Team installed around 90 of the butt huts west of the Boardwalk, and the project has proved to be a huge success. During a July 10 meeting, Blazer said the waste collected from the butt huts easily filled 55-gallon buckets. Green Team chair and City Councilman Tony DeLuca hopes to see an expansion of the butt huts in 2020, from 28th Street all the way to the Delaware state line. Later that November, the team won the Visionary Impact Award, which recognizes an individual, business, organization, group or coalition that has made a major impact with an industry project or product within the past year.
Legislators talk local priorities Continued from Page 4 Before the assembly started, Carozza pre-filed Senate Bill 29, Wade’s Law, which passed the Senate last year. The bill states that a person whose criminally negligent driving that results in life-threatening injuries can be imprisoned for up to 18 months, fined $5,000 or both. Hartman anticipates talk of sports betting and a tax exemption for Maryland on aircraft equipment. Le-
The city government advisory committee received this award for its Protect our Sand & Seas source reduction campaign, which focused on reducing single-use plastic waste produced by resort businesses. The campaign launched last March, and participants were to choose one or more of the following pledges to commit to: • Pledge one: Summer Flounder level– Straws are upon request only and Strawless Summer pledge is signed. • Pledge two: Horseshoe Crab level – No plastic straws. Alternatives such as paper are offered. • Pledge three: Diamondback Terrapin level – No plastic bags or Styrofoam are used for takeout. • Pledge four: Black Skimmer level – No plastic or Styrofoam cups. • Pledge five: Harbor Seal level– No plastic tableware. The team had a slow start in promoting the campaign because of funding issues, but will aggressively market it in 2020. Two-thousand and twenty will be a huge year for the team, as it will have to reckon with the state’s styrofoam ban, which goes into effect July 1. Blazer said Ed Potetz of the Worcester County Health Depart-
galizing sports betting could help fund increasing spending, particularly the Kirwan Commission, while the tax exemption could increase revenue and other opportunities for the Salisbury-Ocean City Regional Airport, according to Hartman. “We have a new Speaker of the House and a new Senate President, so seeing how that impacts the district I think it going to be a huge factor in this session,” Hartman said.
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The Ocean City Green Team’s Protect our Sand & Sea program was launched in July. Pictured are Facilitator and City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer and City Councilman Tony DeLuca.
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City, county competing for sports complex Continued from Page 1 hockey franchise. Former Worcester County Economic Development Director Bill Badger said in January 2015, the next step would be to gather funding for the Maryland Stadium Authority to conduct a second feasibility study, which was greenlighted that following August. A year later, on Jan. 19, the commissioners approved a resolution to accept a $25,000 grant from the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund to help pay for the $47,000 Crossroad Consulting study. However, before the study was completed, two events forced the commissioners to alter their original proposal. First, in April 2017, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced that the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center would recruit its own minor-league hockey team, effectively killing the county’s aspirations. Wicomico County’s hockey endeavor has yet to come to fruition. Around the same time, Wicomico County opened its Mid-Atlantic Youth Sportsplex in Pittsville, near the Wicomico/Worcester border, offering six outdoor fields.
Despite the two unforeseen hurdles, the Maryland Stadium Authority determined an outdoor facility could still be profitable. As reported by Ocean City Today in 2017, the stadium authority recommended a minimum of eight fields for soccer, rugby and lacrosse play, as well as an artificial turf, concession space, restrooms, parking and wi-fi. This would require a space of at least 40 acres, but the stadium authority suggested an even larger space to accommodate potential expansions. The study found that the facility would operate at a loss of $136,000$155,000 annually, but could bring in $12-14.8 million with $446,000$551,000 in local tax revenue and between $1.9-$2.4 million in state tax revenue. The commissioners voted to proceed with finding a location, but according to Dare, the county’s progress seemed stagnant. That prompted the city to pursue the project independently and had its own Crossroad feasibility study for an indoor facility conducted. “From my perspective, the county did a study, and they haven’t done anything more with it,” Dare said. “So now we’re having one done, similar but different.” Mitrecic agreed and said that the county has made no progress within the past year.
“I think Ocean City didn’t see the county moving forward in what they felt like was timely manner and they’re going to pursue something on their own,” Mitrecic said. “They see the importance of sports marketing tourism going forward, so this was something that they felt strongly about.” While the city waits on the feasibility study, the county has envisioned a possible public/private partnership with big-name sponsors, such as the Baltimore Ravens, Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola. “We have one of the biggest sports gear companies in the world now, certainly top 10, Under Armour as a Maryland-based corporation. Maybe they’d be interested,” Mitrecic said. In addition to attracting outside investors, the county may be able to obtain funding from the state’s Project Open Space program and other state grants to avoid relying on county taxpayers, Mitrecic said. Despite the county’s initially slow progress, it identified a potential location in northern Worcester County as of the end of December 2019, according to County Commissioner Bud Church. Meanwhile, the city can do little in terms of location or partnerships without the feasibility study, Dare said, but a resort-based and resortled facility would be ideal. “My concern is the economic impact for the town,” Dare said. “Why
would the town want to get involved in something [it] would not benefit in?” Dare explained how in the ’80s and ’90s, economic development on Route 50 in West Ocean City drove business from the resort. “You see 94th Street, a shopping center in Ocean City, sit there abandoned and finally torn down. You have a commercial area that at one time in the 1980s flourished,” Dare said. “… Now you have hotel chains going out there [Route 50], and you have a lot of restaurants in West Ocean City, so if you build a sports complex in the county are you going to see more hotels and more restaurants being built there to accommodate, which then takes business away from Ocean City?” Although the pursuit of the sports complex remains competitive, there is a desire for a more collaborative approach. “I hope Ocean City would like to do some sort of partnership with the county in the future in the sports marketing, tourism and a complex,” Mitrecic said. Nevertheless, he said that it would take a miracle for the city and county to come together to work toward the complex. A request to interview Tom Perlozzo, the county’s director of Department of Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Economic Development, was denied.
Tipped wage remains for servers Continued from Page 1 centration of seasonal, minimum wage employees. Melanie Pursel, director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said that though the transition phases are helpful, the rising wages will still negatively affect the Eastern Shore, especially seasonal businesses. “They have such a short window of when they can make their profit for the year,” Pursel said. “They’re hiring an immense amount of people for a short period of time, so you look at somebody who’s year-round, they have a longer period of time to equalize that level of pay that they’re increasing, whereas anybody that’s a seasonal business, it’s a little bit more difficult.” She added that some businesses might have to cut back on the number of employees, the number of hours employees work or the services it provides. Numerous local officials argued against the legislation and proposed a geographic amendment. “Minimum wage was not meant to be a living wage,” Pursel said. “Minimum wage was meant to be entry
level, getting your feet wet, learning work ethic, learning how to work with others and show up for work.” Although those opposed to a higher minimum wage were not successful in the pursuit of an amendment, they were successful in maintaining a tipped wage for servers and bartenders. Currently, all servers must have a base pay of $3.63 and then make up the rest with tips. If the server does not reach $11 an hour with base pay and tips, then the employer must make up the difference with a tip credit. Pursel said that the tipped wage allows for servers to make much more than the minimum wage, some up to $50,000 a year. “We want to maintain the tipped wage because we feel that encourages and incentives the industry and servers to provide more exemplary service because they’re incentivized to make a tip,” Pursel said. She acknowledged that the minimum wage could be beneficial in other areas because it puts more spending money in entry level worker’s pockets, but that in Worcester County, that might not be the
case. “Although they might be making more money, they may be getting less hours,” Pursel said. “So when you look at the net gain, overall for a community, I don’t really see, especially a community like Worcester County, I don’t see an overall net gain.” To prepare for the phases, Pursel advised private businesses and public sectors to take a look at their budgets and workforces to determine how it can provide the rising minimum wage while also maintaining excellent customer service and safety. There are numerous exceptions for administrative or executive positions, resident or day camp workers, those under age 16 working a maximum of 20 hours a week, outside salespeople, commission earners, food processors, or individuals in livestock production. Businesses with fewer than 15 employees are expected to raise the minimum wage 60 cents annually to reach $15 by 2026. Businesses with at least 15 employees will raise it 75 cents annually, and then $1 the last year, to reach $15 by 2025.
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MTA to accelerate bay bridge construction Full-time electronic tolling to be in place by summer, no cash will be accepted (Jan. 10, 2020) The Maryland Transportation Authority has announced an aggressive construction timeline that will allow full-time allelectronic (cashless) tolling to be in place at the bay bridge by this summer. Beginning this month, motorists will see demolition of some of the existing toll booths to create wider lanes at the bay bridge plaza in preparation for all-electronic tolling. On the Eastern Shore side of the bridge, crews also will prepare for installation of overhead tolling gantries between the bay bridge and Route 8 on Kent Island. Toll operations will no longer exist approaching the bridge from Annapolis once the overhead tolling gantries are operational on Kent Island. Motorists traveling east will be tolled as they get off the bridge. “We know motorists who use the bay bridge are ready to embrace all-
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fully implemented by summer, remnants of the toll plaza will remain until 2022, when demolition and roadway reconstruction will be complete. At the Bay Bridge, 74 percent of its drivers are already E-ZPass customers. To prepare for the summer implementation of all-electronic tolling, MDTA is expanding its marketing and outreach efforts to encourage motorists to sign up for E-ZPass. Standard E-ZPass transponders are free, and there is no monthly fee for customers with Maryland addresses. Motorists should sign up now to start immediately saving on tolls and no later than spring to be ready for cashless tolling. Sign up at ezpassmd.com or by visiting E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Centers at MDTA toll facilities, at many Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) locations and at retail partners. A full list of locations is available at the ezpassmd.com website. E-ZPass Maryland customers receive dis-
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Council approves bonds for water projects By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Ocean City Council gave its final approval Monday for a general obligation municipal purpose and refunding bonds of 2020 not to exceed $17.3 million, as well as the refinancing of two outstanding debts. The ordinance allows the city to issue and sell bonds for water and wastewater projects, specifically a $4.25 million secondary water filter project, a $1.95 million four-pronged water treatment facility project and a $1.1 million purchase of the Sandpiper property on 67th Street. The $4.25 million water clarifier project at the 64th Street wastewater facility has been five years in the
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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Demolition of the second World Gym building on 67th Street marks the completion of a threepiece land puzzle, as Ocean City government prepares the area for a new water treatment facility. “The Town of Ocean City, over the last three to five years, started assembling properties on the bayside between 66th and 67th Street,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. “… The gym is just part of this overall puzzle of land acquisition.” The city began the puzzle by purchasing the Ocean City VFW Post 8296 building in October 2017 for $795,000 using the city’s water fund. The building was demolished in December that year. Next in line was the first phase of the 67th Street gym, which the city acquired from Wells Fargo Bank for $1.2
million in 2018. Absolute Demolition of Ocean City tore down the large steel building adjacent to the main gym in May 2019. Following the gym purchase, the city set its sights on the Sandpiper Energy facility located on 67th Street in August The City Council first voted on the $1.1 million purchase on Aug. 13, 2019, during a closed session, and the purchase was finalized during a Sept. 3 council meeting. The purchase will be funded through a bond issuance approved Monday, Jan. 6. The 66th and 67th Street land parcel is ideal because of its central location, Adkins said in a previous interview, and it would decrease water age during off-season operations, as well as keep it near the main public works facility on 65th Street. The facility will replace the current water treatment plant on 44th Street,
which Adkins said had outlived its usefulness and lacks the land needed to enhance it. Additionally, the 44th Street facility is landlocked, making it less than ideal for desalination additions, which has become increasingly relevant as fresh water sources become more scarce. While demolition of the final gym building has begun, construction of the treatment plant will likely not begin until fall 2023 or spring 2024. “If we stay on our timeline, sometime probably about four years from now we will be under construction,” Adkins said. In the meantime, Adkins said public works is looking into ways to use the property during the summer, whether that means installing temporary parking meters to generate revenue for the water department, or perhaps as an impound lot for towed vehicles among other options.
OC approves higher parking rates By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Residents and visitors should expect to shell out an extra 50 cents per hour for parking this summer after the Ocean City Council on Monday adopted a rate increase that is projected to produce $900,000 in revenue. Parking in the inlet parking lot will go from $3 per hour to $3.50 per hour in June, July, August and September, and $3 per hour in April, May and October for weekends. Fines for inlet parking are the recorded time parked plus $25, with a $50 late payment fee if the fine is not paid within 30 days. For other street and municipal lots, in-season parking will be $3 per hour, while weekends in April, May and October will be $2 per hour with free weekdays.
Fines for these parking spaces are $50, but can be voided if the driver pays the correct fee within an hour. However, there remained a few questions city staff had to clarify before the council felt comfortable proceeding with the vote. “I wanted to make sure, that with this 50-cent increment, that our ParkMobile can accommodate that change,” Councilwoman Mary Knight said. City Engineer Terry McGean explained that Ocean City Parking Task Force members had been concerned about whether the bill-collecting meters, which do not give back change, would give users the time they paid for now that the rate is no longer a flat number. “We did confirm that it would give you $3 divided by $3.50, however many minutes that is, it will give you that many minutes. So, we are comfort-
able with … the machines at the $3.50 rate,” McGean said. Councilman Dennis Dare then addressed concerns over a language miscue in the resolution where the word “lot” had been used, rather than “vehicle” in addressing handicap parking and parking grace periods. In the inlet parking lot, both handicap and standard parking spaces are subject to a 30-minute grace period, but other municipal lots and street parking allow handicap drivers an hour of free parking. If the language had remained the same, it would have eliminated the one-hour free parking for handicap individuals at all paid-parking spots. McGean reassured the council that the language had been updated. With their questions satisfied, the council passed the resolution, with Councilman Matt James absent.
Beach equip. franchise nets profit By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Ocean City Council received a post-holiday present this week when they learned that a beach equipment rental auction produced a 50.32 percent increase in revenue. “For the south end parcels, the total prior contract was $619,399. The auction resulted in $311,682 more [this year], so we’re at $931,081 for the south end parcels alone … the highest it’s ever been,” City Clerk Diana Chavis reported. The south end section consists of 34 parcels from South Division Street to 26th Street. Chavis said while this particular sec-
tion has always been the city’s most lucrative, the increase had been shocking, almost earning the city $1 million. “That’s fantastic revenue increase, 311K for the south end,” Councilman Tony DeLuca said. Six of the contracts had been firstterm contracts and were renewed for another three-year term at an annual fee 10 percent greater than the initial term. These six parcels were the inlet, First Street, Third Street, Ninth Street, 12th Street and 19th Street, and saw gains of $4,620, $2,990, $3,900, $2,320, $2,200 and $1,941 respectively. As for the other parcels, quite a few sold at double, triple and even quadruple
the amount compared to the previous auction, such as the Sixth Street parcel, 312 percent, 11th Street, 325 percent, and 20th Street, which saw a whopping 455 percent change. City leaders elated by the unexpected revenue, and thanked Chavis for her role in the auction. “I’m extremely pleased with the substantial increase in revenue,” Chavis said. “It certainly reflects the growing value of this unique, oceanfront business opportunity, one of only two commercial businesses permitted on the beach by the mayor and council.” The next auction for the south end beach equipment will take place in 2022.
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County accepts state grant to increase census outreach By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Worcester County government has received $20,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Planning to help it get the most accurate count possible in the upcoming 2020 census. Worcester’s Complete Count Committee will use the funds for community outreach projects and marketing to increase census participation and education. Kelly Henry, technical services division manager and coordinator of the Complete Count Committee, said that they will use part of the funds to make contact with those who only have a post office pox and not a physical address, to mail the census forms and to purchase magnetic decals. It may also be used to purchase two tablets for census workers, public event supplies and a local TV advertisement. Henry said they are discussing major events through which the committee can provide census education. She emphasized that private information is not shared with others. “Personal information such as social security number or credit card numbers is not requested,” Henry said. “No one should be charging you to take the survey.”
According to Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, the population count is vital because every person not counted results in the loss of Kelly Henry $18,250 in federal funds to state and local jurisdictions over the next 10 years. The census count determines public assistance funding and can change congressional representation. Worcester County formed the Complete Count Committee in October to attempt to reach 100 percent participation. The committee consists of individuals affiliated with community organizations such as education, government, business and media. Henry said that the committee has been discussing how to overcome the biggest obstacles: language barriers, distrust, homeless and transient populations and limited internet access. This is especially important for Worcester County, since it had the lowest response rate of Maryland counties in the 2010 census. Nine out of 15 county census tracts had a low response rate in 2010. The first census mailing to residents will go out of March 12. For the first time, the census will be available online.
Park N’ Ride shuttle to be free By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to continue providing an $80,000 grant to the Town of Ocean City for the Park N’ Ride shuttle service on Tuesday, and accepted changes to the service proposed by resort government. The West Ocean City Shuttle typically runs between the South Division Street Transit Center, West Ocean City Park N’ Ride and the White Marlin Mall beginning in May and intermittently into October. The $3 fee covers rides all day. Last month, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan sent a letter to the commissioners to inform them of the changes that emerged from a parking task force. He said that one recommendation was to raise the in season parking rates in downtown Ocean City, while also making the Park and Ride shuttle free. “The logic behind this was to encourage more workers and visitors to park at the Park and Ride and free up additional spaces in the downtown area,” Meehan said in the letter. He further explained that the free service would be available for pedestrians traveling to and from West
Ocean City and to Worcester County residents using Shore Transit to transfer to the Park N’ Ride, meaning that the $3 transfer fee would also be waived. In addition, the route to the White Marlin Mall will be discontinued because the additional sidewalks on Route 50 make it unnecessary, according to Meehan. Although the trips will be shorter, the loss in revenue will keep the operating deficit of the shuttle service at about $160,000. Because of this, Meehan said he needed to notify the county of the various changes. During the meeting, County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic pointed out that a huge, unquantifiable number of visitors and J-1 student workers use the shuttle service. However, Commissioner Chip Bertino said he could not vote to continue the measure at this time. “I don’t necessarily have a problem with what’s being asked for,” Bertino said. “This is a budget item, and . . . to approve it before we go through the budget, I have a problem with.” The motion to continue to provide the grant, along with the changes proposed by Ocean City, passed, with Bertino opposing and Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom absent.
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Sunfest, which typically takes place the third weekend after Labor Day, will be pushed into October since it is a leap year and could clash with the unsanctioned car event.
Sunfest will take place Oct. 1-4 instead of in September Ocean City Council moves festival amid concerns of clashing with motor event (Jan. 10, 2020) After 46 years of September Sunfest events, Ocean City officials have decided to move this year’s festival to Oct. 1-4. Sunfest traditionally falls on the third weekend after Labor Day, but because this is a leap year, the event could coincide with an unsanctioned car event that has taken place at the same time in recent years. The City Council voiced concerns about combining Sunfest with the motor event, both which draw thousands of people to Ocean City each year. Along with substantial traffic concerns, public safety and event staffing would be a challenge if the events took place at the same time. “Sunfest has been a signature September event for nearly five decades,” Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said. “Nevertheless, there is still a lot to love about being in Ocean City in October. I think vendors and guests will be pleasantly surprised by the extension of the season and a fresh new date for one of Ocean City’s largest events.” The unsanctioned motor vehicle event has presented some alarming problems for the resort community, which Meehan acknowledged did weigh into the decision to change the Sunfest dates but it was not the sole reason. “We have a responsibility to preserve our signature event,” Meehan said. “However, our biggest responsibility is the safety of our residents and
visitors. Based on public safety and staffing needs, we believe this change is beneficial to all residents and visitors of Ocean City.”
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Local government critic Tony Christ started his New Year before the Ocean City mayor and council by grilling them for making important financial decisions behind closed doors. “What benefit did the public get from all of these closed session decisions?” Christ demanded. He addressed multiple city leaders directly, and demanded to know how they had come to make multiple financial decisions, primarily involving the 25-year franchise extension the city granted Synepuxent Pier and Improvement Co. on the Boardwalk pier. “I was a little disturbed when I reviewed the Synepuxent deal that you all agreed to in closed session over 14 months, and I have some questions in regards to that,” Christ said. His targets were Council members John Gehrig, Dennis Dare, Mary Knight and Mayor Rick Meehan. “Mr. Gehrig, if you want to establish
value of something in business, how would you go about it? Would you review the leases? Would you look at the incomes? Can you be very specific and tell us how you went about establishing value with the Synepuxent deal? “Miss Knight, can you please tell the voters how the public benefitted from the 14 months of closed sessions in the Synepuxent deal, from the closed sessions in the 67th Street Gym deal and the closed sessions for Sandpiper, because the leases … all seem incongruent to values. “Mayor, if you could explain to the public how the lease on the gym generated $110,000 on an assessed value of $1.3 million, yet the lease on Synepuxent, with an assessed value of $9.4 million, and in my opinion the most valuable piece of property in all of Ocean City … generated less lease revenue? How do you excuse the fee for the 17 parking spaces … which if you calculate them on the new fee come to $71,000 a year.” To Dare, he questioned how the city differentiates between a franchise and a business license, as well as ownership of the pier land parcel. Christ received silence from Meehan and company.
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Leslie named new county attorney (Jan. 10, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners named Roscoe Leslie as the new county attorney. He stepped into his new role with Worcester County Government on Jan. 2, bringing with him 14 years of legal experience. He graduated from Worcester Country School (Worcester Prep), earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from the University of Delaware in 2000, and a law degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law in 2006. He served as an associate with Venable, LLP in Baltimore for four years before returning home to the Eastern Shore in 2010 to accept a position as partner at Webb, Cornbrooks, Wilber, Vorhis, Douse, Leslie
& Mathers, LLP, where for the past 10 years he has served as a legal advisor to several local government bodies, including Wicomico County, Sharptown and Roscoe Leslie Pocomoke City. “As someone who grew up in Ocean Pines, it’s an honor to return to Worcester County as its attorney,” Leslie said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to advise the commissioners and look forward to using my private and public sector experience to serve the county.” Leslie, an avid cyclist who in his free time can be found leading his cycling club on rides across the shore, will take over for current County At-
torney Maureen Howarth. Howarth, who accepted a partner position with Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand in Ocean City, graduated from James Madison University, with a Business Bachelor of Arts in accounting in 2004, and from the University of Baltimore School of Law with a law degree in 2007. Prior to joining Worcester County Government in 2015, Howarth served as deputy county attorney for Wicomico County from 2008-2015. The county attorney provides legal advice to the Worcester County Commissioners, all county departments, the Electrical Board, and the Planning Commission in all legal matters. For more information, contact Public Information Officer Kim Moses at 410-632-1194.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners took the following actions during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10:
School report card The commissioners recognized the Worcester County Board of Education for achieving four- and five-star ratings for all public schools. The Maryland State Department of Education announced that Worcester County was the only county in the state to achieve this status. “When I took over, one of the things that I said that had to happen
for our school system to move forward was for all of us, and I’ve heard former (commissioner) President (Diana) Purnell say, for all of us to work in a collaborative way to support each other,” said Superintendent Lou Taylor. According to officials, the school quality, student success, academic achievement and English language proficiency progress contributed to the high rating.
The Local Behavioral Health Authority recommended that the Salisburybased vendor Wraparound Maryland Inc. According to Jessica Sexauer, the director of local behavioral health authority, the program will connect children and youth to medical, mental health, social, educational and other services. Many of these children and youth are at risk of living in poverty or losing basic needs.
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Parker’s Home for Peculiar Children (Gaithersburg, MD) $750
Arleen Dinneen (Ellicott City, MD) $525
INDIVIDUAL – 18 & UNDER Max Ewancio, age 18 (Berlin, MD) $825 Nicholas Franklin, age 17 (Berlin, MD) $450 Dennis Tice, Jr. (Lusby, MD) $275
*The Ravens Roost team has contributed nearly $135,000 to the AGH Penguin Swim over the last 11 years.
Prizes were also awarded for the youngest and oldest swimmers and winners of the Costume Contest: YOUNGEST PENGUIN:
BEST OVERALL COSTUME:
MOST CREATIVE:
Sawyer Long Berlin, MD (2 months and 8 days old)
Timothy Yates “Frosty” (Boonsboro, MD)
Peter Hesson, Lynn Ceritano, MacKenzie Callahan, Macklin Risch, Charles Bitler “Fun in the Sun” From “Flip-N-Flop Team” (Frankford, DE)
OLDEST PENGUIN: Bill Hunter Ocean Pines, MD (91 years, 6 months and 20 days young)
TRAVELED THE FURTHEST: Christina Fraschetti Oceanside, CA
MOST SPIRITED:
Emily Brozena, Kelli Brozena, Matthew Brozena, Lindsey Carter BEST LITTLE PENGUIN: “Blue Shark & Hula Girls” Sienna & Keera Pierce & Mckenna Schlegel From “Frosty Paws Team” “O’Sea Navy Sweeties” From (Telford, PA) “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” (Effort, PA)
BEST TEAM/GROUP COSTUME: Chance Ebel and Friends “ Saved by the Bell” (Ocean City, MD)
HONORABLE MENTION: Edward Geis “ Missed Virginia Beach” (Eure, NC)
Thank You to all of this year’s Penguins, Teams, and Supporters for their participation and contributions to the 2020 Penguin Swim! Thank You to Michael Cylc, Phillip Cheung, and the Penguin Swim Committee for their hard work and dedication to make this event a success! Special Thanks to... Chris Pappenfort and the Princess Royale Staff and the many AGH Associates and Community Volunteers who helped with this event!
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Drug epidemic battle continues in Maryland Wor. cocaine deaths drop, but opioid, Fentanyl deaths saw slight uptick for 2019 By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The number of drug overdoses in Worcester County in 2019 remained level as compared to the previous year, and the county joins the state in seeing an overall decrease in deaths, according to data released by the Maryland Health Department. While these numbers are promising, county health officials and advocates advise the region must remain vigilant in its fight against the opioid epidemic. “While statewide overdose fatalities in the third quarter of 2019 did not decline as sharply as they did in the second quarter of 2019, Maryland’s overdose fatalities remain almost five percent lower than they were in the same period of 2018,” said Steven Schuh, executive director of the Opioid Operational Command Center. Worcester County saw 16 drug and alcohol intoxication deaths in 2019, mirroring 2018’s data and representing a significant drop in comparison to the all-time high in 2016 of 28 deaths.
Brown agreed, and Another promising said when the epidemic sign was the disappearfirst emerged in Worcesance of cocaine deaths, ter County several years from four in 2018 and ago, the public mentality zero last year. was one of victim blamWhere the county ing and shaming. continues to struggle is That has changed rein its battle against opicently, and people are oids and Fentanyl. more compassionate and Fentanyl is a synthetic empathetic to substance opioid that is 80-100 abuse victims, as is evitimes stronger than mordenced by the increase in phine and 50 times Travis Brown various projects and restronger than heroin, acsources available to adcording to the Centers dicts in the county, Brown and Ball for Disease Control and Prevention. Fentanyl and opioid overdoses said. “[The health department] runs were the only areas that Worcester saw an uptick in deaths, with Fen- several prevention and opioid awaretanyl claiming 11 lives in 2019, one up ness campaigns every year. We profrom 10 in 2018, and opioids claim- mote knowledge about the State of ing 12 lives last year in comparison to Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law, dealing with Addiction in the Work10 two years ago. the importance of “Opioids, especially Fentanyl, con- place, tinue to be a contributing factor to Naloxone/Narcan and the dangers of overdose deaths,” said Travis Brown, substance abuse. The Prevention unit public information officer for uses public service announcements, Worcester County Health Depart- local television, print and radio, as ment. “Fentanyl is associated with a well as social media to broadcast high risk of fatal overdose due to its these messages. We also distribute potency.” medication lockboxes to local pharIn Maryland, Fentanyl–related macies, healthcare providers and resdeaths increased dramatically from idents,” Brown said. The health department also offers 58 in 2013, to 1,594 in 2017. What perpetuates these deaths is free Naloxone training and kits, helps that Fentanyl is often mixed, or cut, lead the Opioid Intervention Team with other drugs, often unbeknownst and employs several peer support recovery specialists — people who have to buyers. “Fentanyl was a game changer,” suffered from substance abuse, but said Jackie Ball, vice president of have made their own recovery jourWorcester County Warriors Against ney. The Worcester County Warriors, Opiate Addiction in Berlin. “The supply of heroin used to be just heroin which began in April 2016, does its cut with whatever they used to cut it own support and education programs with. Now, at least 80 percent of the and helps connect substance abuse victims to recovery and medical resupply is cut with Fentanyl.” However, one of the largest obsta- sources. One of the county’s greatest cles in fighting the epidemic is stigma, which prevents victims from achievements, both Brown and Ball said, was the launch of a Safe Station seeking help. “Stigma has been huge,” Ball said. in Ocean City on Sept. 1. “Through that partnership with “Years ago, we were absolutely embarrassed to say anything about what Ocean City Volunteer Fire Departour own children were going through. ment, the Health Department is pro-
viding open access to treatment (24/7) at the 15th St. Fire Station in Ocean City. A person seeking drug addiction treatment may walk into the station at any time and will receive a medical evaluation and will be transported to a hospital if they require further medical assistance. If the patient does not have an outstanding medical issue, a member of the Worcester County’s peer support group will come speak with the patient and develop a program that fits the his or her needs. Ball said the station was especially important as it provided a secure shelter for patients as they wait for a crisis facility bed to open, which can take quite some time. In addition to the Safe Station, through Opioid Operation Command Center funding, the Tri-County health departments (Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester) were able to partner with Hudson Health and open a 24/7, eight-bed Life Crisis Center in Salisbury on Dec. 1, 2019. Although the county has taken the right steps, Brown and Ball said more work must be done. “We’re getting there with recovery, but opiate addiction is very, very difficult to deal with. It takes a very long time,” Ball said. “The thing we still need to work on is insurance, how does it get paid for? Can a person get a bed right away? How long can you be in recovery? Sometimes it [recover] takes a lot longer than 30 days … there’s just a lot more that we can still do to help people.” If you or a loved one is suffering from substance abuse, call the TriCounty Life Crisis Center at 410-7494357, substance abuse hotline 211, visit the resort Safe Station on 15th Street, or call the Worcester County Warriors at 443-880-5943. For resources visit the county health department website: https://www.worcesterhealth.org or the Worcester County Warriors: https://wocowarriors.org.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS Continued from Page 12 northwest area of Ocean City. This stemmed from an email from Michael Lalli, the association president for the Portofino Condo Association on Madison Avenue. His email said boats and trailers can take up the entire street, thus making parking and maneuvering around the vehicles difficult, if not impossible. John Tustin, director of Public Works, noted that people were parking boats and trailers there because it is outside of Ocean City proper, which has a law against boat and trailer parking. “No boat or trailer parking” signs will be installed.
Recreation and Parks The commissioners accepted a bid for the dredging of and replenishment of the beach and parking lot area in Public Landing. Approximately 4,000 cubic yards of sand and sediment will be dredged, with phase one bringing the channel to four feet deep. Murtech Inc. will complete the project for $192,000. According to Tom Perlozzo, director of recreation, parks, tourism and economic development, the project is fully funded through Land, Water and Conservation funds. The dredging window is January to April. Perlozzo said he will be meeting with Murtech to possibly change the
scope of the project to moving the beach farther out, rather than moving it toward the bay after receiving a nontidal wetland permit. The commissioners also granted permission to bid for the design/build package for a concessions and bathroom building at Showell Park. The current budget has $200,000 set aside for the Showell project. The state’s Project Open Space will provide 90 percent reimbursement and a 10 percent match will be performed by in-house labor. Perlozzo said this building would be centrally located next to field two. The old building could be used for general storage.
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County expects movement on sewer extension project US agriculture department should propose loan, grant for Wor. in 30 to 60 days By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The sewer extension plan for the Lewis Road area may see movement in the next 30 to 60 days, assuming the federal Department of Agriculture comes up with a loan and a grant to help the county pay for the work as county officials expect. The project would connect the community along that stretch between Sinepuxent and Eagle’s Landing to the Landings Wastewater Treatment Plan. County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic reminded everyone that the county had marked the extension as a priority item four years ago. Bob Mitchell, director of environmental programs, completed a summary and presented a report regarding the extension for commissioners during their Tuesday meeting. According to his report, the commissioners reviewed and approved a preliminary engineering report for the project in January 2018. Later that month, the Department of Public Works submitted an application for capital project funding to the Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration. That, however, was denied in June 2018 on the basis the county’s ranking did not qualify for funding. For another option, the environmental programs department sent an inquiry for a priority funding area ex-
emption to the Maryland Department of the Environment in order to use funds from the Bay Restoration Fund. County staff are working with the state on this. According to Mitchell, those funds alone might not be enough to cover project costs. He said that in March 2019, the county submitted an environmental report to the department of agriculture rural development program, but the review process has been hindered by staff issues. “Notably, the head engineer position was not filled,” Mitchell said. “It sat up there for months and months and months. If they don’t have a person to review it, they can’t process our application.” Since the position was filled in the fall, Mitchell believes the county can receive and secure an offer within the next couple months. He recommended to also “submit a parallel track for MDE water quality funding and review those costs in combination with the USDA offer, if needed.” He said that the Maryland Department of Environment has changed the scoring system for rural counties applying for the Capital Project Funding program, which could result in Worcester County’s favor this time around. Even with that, Mitchell still advised considering funds from the Bay Restoration Fund if the combined funds from the department of agriculture and environment are not enough. If the county proceeds with its first option from the engineering report, it will cost a total of $1.6 million to construct a gravity collection system and pump station.
OC resident hit, killed by car one mile north of Fenwick Is. Israel Jackson Kreger, 44, pronounced dead at scene, incident under investigation By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Ocean City resident Israel Jackson Kreger, 44, died last Wednesday, Jan. 1, after he was struck by a car on Coastal Highway one mile north of Fenwick Island. Around 3:20 a.m., Delaware State Police said Kreger had been walking or standing in the right lane of the highway. Kreger was apparently wearing dark clothing and did not carry a light. A 23-year-old male from Georgetown, Delaware, allegedly did not see
Kreger, and struck him with his 2016 Jeep Patriot. The driver sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment, however, Kreger was pronounced dead at the scene. The case is under active investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.
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Car crash John D. Wingert III, 56, of Ocean City, faces numerous charges after police accused him of striking another vehicle’s door. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, police responded to a call at an uptown property, where the alleged victim told police he was working on the inside of his vehicle, when a taxi struck the driver side door. Police said the taxi driver, later identified as Wingert, continued traveling, but eventually came back to the crash site. According to the police report, Wingert gave the victim his driver’s license information, but added that he did not have his insurance paperwork with him and left. Police reported that Wingert’s taxi van sustained heavy damages to its passenger side, with that sides mirror missing and headlamp smashed, as well as large scrapes along the side of the vehicle. Wingert had allegedly told police he had been drinking. When asked why he had not remained at the scene of the crash, Wingert reportedly told police that the victim knew where he lived, and that if he needed anything further, he knew where to find him. Wingert is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving while impaired by drugs and alcohol, driving with a suspended license, failure to stop after an accident, failure to return to and remain at the scene of an accident and failure to provide insurance information.
Domestic dispute Police arrested Debra Lynn Rhodes,
52, of Marion Station, Maryland, after she was accused of hitting her daughter on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Around midnight, an officer was sent to a downtown rental in response to a domestic dispute. There, police reported meeting Rhodes in the lobby of the hotel, and noted she exhibited signs of intoxication. Rhodes told police that earlier her daughter had pushed her to the ground and kicked her several times. However, police reported not seeing any signs of injuries on Rhodes person. Police then met with Rhodes daughter, and reported she had abrasions and swelling on her lip and underneath her eye. The daughter told police that her mother had hit her after becoming angry while playing a game with the family, and her children confirmed the account. Police arrested Rhodes who faces one count of second-degree assault.
Assault Stephanie M. Hernandez, 25, of Whitestone, New York, was charged in connection with an altercation with her partner on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Around 2:30 a.m., police responded to a call at a midtown hotel unit in regard to a loud argument. At the site, police noted the unit was in a state of disarray, with a broken phone, bags and baby strollers strewn around the room. Hernandez told police that she had gotten in an argument with the alleged victim, but had no recollection of what occurred and denied any fighting. Police reported that Hernandez would
repeatedly claim she did not remember what had occurred throughout the interview. Police asked Hernandez for her personal information, but she allegedly gave false information — misspelling her first and last name, as well as giving a false birth date. Later, police interviewed the victim, who told police that Hernandez had struck his head with a phone, and police noted the victim’s forehead was cut and bleeding. Hernandez told the police that she had been holding the phone, and the victim hit his head on it. The victim also gave police the correct spelling of Hernandez’s name and her date of birth, upon request. Following this, police reported asking Hernandez for her identification card, which she claimed to have left back in New York, but later gave it to police after further questioning. Police arrested Hernandez, and charged her for second-degree assault.
Choke out Police arrested Thomas Horvat, 52, of L’Haÿ-les-roses, France, after a witness accused him of choking his mother on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Around 7 a.m., the witness called police to an uptown apartment, where an argument between his mother and her boyfriend, Horvat, had escalated into physical violence. He told police that his mother and Horvat began arguing throughout the night that he heard his mother screaming, the police report said.
Fatal fire still under investigation By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) A fatal fire that occurred on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 in Berlin is still under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal. Volunteer Fire Companies from Berlin, Bishopville, Newark, Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Showell responded to 10347 Trappe Road at
6:11 p.m. Firefighters said that the heavy fire conditions were under control by 7:33 p.m. They located a female occupant and she was transported to Atlantic General Hospital, where she later died. The house did not have a working smoke alarm or fire sprinklers. According to Deputy Fire Marshal
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Hunter Mauk, there is still no further information on how the cause of the fire. The identity of the woman has not yet been released by the Office of the Maryland Chief Medical Examiner. Anyone with information regarding the fire should contact Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon at 410-632-5666, ext. 1 or jmcmahon@co.worcester.md.us.
The witness went to their room and saw Horvat holding his mother on the ground, and separated the two, police reported. He tried to have Horvat leave for the night, but told police the suspect was too intoxicated and unwilling to leave. Shortly thereafter, the two began arguing again, and the witness told police he heard his mother scream again and found Horvat holding her down on the bed, which prompted him to call the police. Police reported interviewing Horvat, who said the two had been arguing because the woman accused him of cheating on her. The victim told police that she did not remember what they had been arguing about, but that Horvat had pinned her on the ground and then pinned her by the neck on the bed. Both parties had visible injuries, but based on the interviews and the account from the victim’s son, Horvat was determined to be the primary aggressor and was placed under arrest for second-degree assault.
Cocaine Erich Lee Messer, 34, of Ukiah, California, and Torrey Berkley Bischoff, 32, of Ocean City, face drug charges after police reportedly found cannabis and cocaine inside Messer’s vehicle during a traffic stop. On Saturday, Jan. 4, an officer saw Messer do a rolling stop while exiting a downtown deli shop parking lot. Police stopped the car and reported an odor of cannabis emanating from it. According to the police report, Messer told police that he did have cannabis in his vehicle. A search of the car uncovered a small bag of cocaine, a cannabis pipe a plastic bottle filled with cannabis. Police interviewed Messer about the cocaine and whom it belonged to, and the suspect replied with “Well, it was under the passenger seat,” according to the police report. Police arrested both Bischoff and Messer, and both face charges for possessing a controlled dangerous substance, while Messer faces an additional charge for failing to stop before entering the highway.
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OBITUARIES BETTY JANE WAESCHE Ocean Pines Betty went to be with the Lord, Dec. 31, 2019, at the age of 82, from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis of the lungs. Betty was born on Oct. 13, 1937 in Granite, Maryland. She is a graduate of Howard High School, Class of 1956. Betty’s two biggest Betty Waesche priorities in life were family and Jesus. She loved both with all her heart. She provided a strong foundation for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was always amazed by all the Lord blessed her with. Betty liked to say, “When the road ends, that is where you’re meant to be, but always take the next road that God leads you to.” Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Katherine Smith; her oldest daughter, Karen Ann Eaton; her oldest granddaughter, Katherine Michelle McCarthy (Katie); and seven siblings, Mary Wilson, Carroll Smith, Elisa Smith,
Homer Smith Jr., Gene Smith, Irene Smith and David Smith. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Charles Waesche, of 63 years; one brother, (Butch) Russell Smith of East New Market, Maryland; her daughter, Kathy Henninger and her husband, David, of Bel Air, Maryland; her son, Charles Waesche Jr. and his wife, Kim, of Spring Hill, Florida; and one adopted daughter, DeeDee McCracken and her husband, Kevin, of Chester, Maryland. She is survived by 10 grandchildren, Carly Johnson (married to Alex), Patrick McCarthy, Kelly Jones (married to Josh), Annie Bautista (married to Carlos), Shane McCarthy, Gary Eaton (engaged to Julia), Michele Waesche, Scott Eaton (engaged to Robyn), Lisa Waesche and Lori Waesche. She is also survived by seven greatgrandchildren, Matthew, Aiden, Isaiah, Madilyn, Ezra, Esme and Waylon. All funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at Taylorville United Methodist Church in Berlin, Maryland. Betty was interned at the Broad Creek Cemetery Stevensville, Maryland the following day.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11254 Adkins Rd., Berlin, Maryland; or Coastal Hospice of Salisbury, Maryland, P.O. BOX 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21802. WAYNE L. SCHRIVER Bishopville Wayne L. Schriver, of Bishopville, passed away at home on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Charles and Claudia Schriver. He joined the Air Force after high school graduation and remained in the Air Force for 24 Wayne Schriver years, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam and a tour of duty in Thailand. After retiring from the Air Force, Wayne went to college and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. He then worked 15 years for the Internal Revenue Service, retiring in 1998. For the next 20 years, Wayne prepared personal tax returns and did accounting work for individuals and small businesses. He joked about try-
WORLD WAR II
Germans invade France 80 yrs. ago By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, the German invasion of France and the Low Countries was about to be wrecked before it began. The plan, which had been adopted by the German general staff, was like the one that had failed in WWI, known as the “Schlieffen Plan.” It was named for its author, Count Alfred Von Schleffen, and called for an attack through Belgium to the English Channel, and then turning inward, toward Paris. The original plan, as conceived, contemplated a war of attrition with many German casualties.
Hitler was unhappy with the plan, but didn’t know how to change it. Gen. Gerd von Rundstedt and his chief-ofstaff, Gen. Erich von Manstein, were also unhappy with the plan, and they did know how to change it. As Gen. von Manstein worked on a new plan, he received input from Panzer Gen. Heinz Guderian. The new plan involved an assault by three armegruppes - “A,” “B,” and “C,” commanded by Gens. Gerd von Rundstedt, Feodor von Bock, and Wilhelm von Leeb, with Gen. von Rundstedt’s Armegruppe “A” being the “star” of the show. The Army (“Heere”) bosses in Berlin
were not happy with this development. Consequently, Gen. von Manstein was “promoted” to commander of XXXVIII Armeekorps, then shunted off to its headquarters located in Eastern Germany. Somehow, dinner in Berlin with der Führer was arranged. In addition to the German warlord and Gen. von Manstein, present at the dinner were Gens. Erwin Rommel and Alfred Jodl. Although Hitler did not like Gen. von Manstein’s typical Prussian arrogance, he did like his plan and adopted it — which was a good thing, since the old one was now in the hands of the Allies! In the evening of Jan. 9, Major Helmuth Reinberger bumped into Major Continued on Page 20
ing to decide what his next career was going to be. Wayne was a member of Wilson United Methodist Church and served on several committees. He served on the Trustee Committee, chairman of the Finance Committee, and was the chairman of the Administrative Council for over 15 years. He was a member of the Maryland Society of Accountants and served on the Friends of Bishopville Cemetery Committee. Wayne loved gardening and cutting grass. He was very talented in many ways and was a very generous man who not only served his country, but served many people in many different ways. Wayne was a man of his word, and anyone needing help could count on him. Jesus was His Savior and he now resides with Him. He is survived by his wife, Nancy E. (Hall) Schriver; two grandchildren, Cody W. Tabor and Lucas J. Tabor, and several nieces and nephews and many, many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Schriver Tabor in 2008, and four brothers and one sister. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Wilson United Methodist Church in Bishopville. Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to: Wilson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 375, Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. FREDERICK E. WHITMAN Ocean City Frederick E. Whitman, age 80, of Ocean City, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Berlin and was the son of the late Norman Edward and Evelyn (Phipps) Whitman. Fred had worked as a manager with the Stardust Motel and several other places in Ocean City, and later Continued on Page 21
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 18 Erich Hoenmanns, at the officer’s club at Lodenheide air base near Münster, Germany. Major Reinberger was due in Cologne — 90 miles distant — for a staff meeting, early the next morning. Coincidentally, Major Hoenmanns, who was from Cologne, was going to fly his Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun to Cologne to see his wife and to accumulate some flying time, the next day. When Major Hoenmanns offered him a lift, Major Reinberger weighed it. With trains transporting soldiers and war matériel being accorded the rightof-way, there was a good chance that his passenger train would be delayed, and he would be late for the conference at the headquarters of Second Air Fleet. On the other hand, members of the planning staff, such as himself, were prohibited from flying. Weighing the odds, he calculated there was more chance of a delayed ar-
rival if he traveled by train, than a problem flying with Major Hoenmanns. So, he accepted his fellow major’s offer, and off they went. As the sun rose on the snow-covered German countryside, the two German majors enjoyed the quiet ride. Suddenly, they got caught in a low cloud bank, and drifted off-course. To find his way, Major Hoenmanns dropped down below the mist, and the countryside appeared again. But there was no sign of the Rhine River, which would take them to Cologne. After searching, the pilot found the river. As he rose from his seat to get a better view, just to make sure, he bumped the fuel switch and cut off the engine. Shortly thereafter the plane crashed. Both majors survived the crash, albeit shaken and with cuts and bruises. It was only then that the pilot learned his passenger’s secret. His pas-
One of only three known photographs of the crashed plane
senger was carrying the plans for the German invasion of France and the Low Countries! Their situation became more dire when they learned, from a passerby, that the river they thought was the Rhine was actually the Meuse/Maas, meaning that they weren’t in Germany, but either The Netherlands or Belgium, both of which, the plans revealed, were to be
invaded! When four Belgian soldiers arrived, their location became obvious to the Germans. As the Belgians approached, they spied Major Reinberger attempting to burn something. The Belgians extinguished the flames, recovered the charred documents and escorted the German majors to their guardhouse. Upon arrival, their interrogation was conducted by Capt. Arthur Rodrique. During Capt. Rodrique’s interrogation, Major Reinberger leaped up, grabbed the documents and threw them into a potbellied stove that was being used to heat the building. Just as quickly, Capt. Rodrique shoved the German major aside, and pulled the burning documents out of the fire, severely burning his hand. Although, after two burnings, the documents were severely damaged, there was enough information from which it could be deduced that Germany intended to attack The Netherlands and Belgium. Hitler was, understandably, furious. The next day, he sacked Second Air Fleet’s commander, Gen. Hellmuth Felmy, and his chief-of-staff, Co.l Josef Kammhuber. Major Hoenmanns’ wife, still awaiting his arrival in Cologne, was picked up by the Gestapo. She did not survive the interrogation. Now, there was a good reason to delay the invasion and adopt Gen. von Manstein’s plan. The enemy had the old plan! The spot where the German plane crashed has been preserved with a stainless-steel outline of the plane, a stone tablet and flags. The tablet contains a poem, in Dutch, which translated reads, “This is where, loaded with important documents, the first German eagle crashed. Young and old should remember well that four months after, the flood arrived.” And what of the two German majors? They were both condemned to death in absentia. They would, however, survive the war by spending it in a POW camp in Canada. Major Hoenmanns’ sons were allowed to join the army. They did not survive the war. Next week: KUMHO Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 18 owning his own business. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, a supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital and had attended Friendship United Methodist Church in Berlin. He was also a Marine Corps veteran. He is survived by F. Whitman the mother of his children, Shirley T. Whitman; a daughter, Angela W. Eschenburg and husband, Tyler, of Severna Park, Maryland; a son, Jason M. Whitman and wife, Amy, of Snow Hill; and six grandchildren, Haden, Emma, Rowan, River, Baylee and Jagger. He was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Pastor Daniel Bradford officiating. Burial was in Bowen Cemetery in Newark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Friendship United Methodist Church, c/o Lou Taylor, 12329 Vivian St., Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. MARGARET CLAIRE MADDEN Berlin Margaret C. Madden, age 98, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Born on Oct. 25, 1921 in Starford, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Michael Gonas and Mary Hudack. She was the loving wife of the late M. Madden Thomas Joseph Madden Sr. Margaret is survived by her sons, Thomas Madden and wife, Gerry, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Michael Madden and wife, Rita, of Strongsville, Ohio; and her daughter, Mary Catania and husband, Vince, of Bethany Beach, Delaware; seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; as well as her sisters, Josephine Mallik and Agnes Broz. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Perron, John Gonas, Michael Gonas, Julius Gonas, Elizabeth Intihar and Joseph Gonas. Margaret was a member of the WAVES during WWII and worked at Sears as a book keeper for 20 years. She was a member of the Golden Agers and the Catholic Daughters in Hagerstown, Maryland. She loved her family and spending her time knitting, reading and attending the PTA. She also attended the Indiana Business School. She was an avid fan of the Nationals baseball team for 15 years.
A mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at the Church of Our Lady of Guadeloupe in Frankford, Delaware. Burial was private at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret’s name to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be shared with the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. EVE ANDRE Ocean City On Jan. 6, 2019, Eve Andre (née Garuti) died at the age of 92. A first-generation American of Italian immigrants, Eve married John Papandrea, a WWII veteran also of Italian heritage. While John pursued a career in broadcasting, the couple lived in California, New Mexico and Florida, before finally settling in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 1962 the family name was changed to Andre. Eve, also known to family and friends as “Bobbie,” raised two children and worked for 25 years as an accountant for GTCO Corp in Rockville, Maryland. She retired at age 65. Often described as “a sweetheart,” she had a genuine interest in people
and an enduring curiosity about the world. She loved the outdoors and delighted in any park or natural setting. She enjoyed Ocean City’s Boardwalk, Sunfest and Eve Andre Thrasher’s. Like most children of the Great Depression, Eve lived simply and avoided pretense. After John died in 1986, she lived independently, staying busy with household chores, family gatherings, senior trips and managing two Ocean City rental properties. She adapted easily to computers and spent part of each day reading and shopping online. On nicer days, she would work or sit in her backyard amidst flowers, shrubs, trees and wildlife. Eve’s family held a remembrance for her at Brookside Gardens, a botanical park that she often visited. Family, friends and neighbors gathered to recall her life and the positive impact she had on them. She was later laid to rest with John at Arlington National Cemetery. Eve is survived by her children, Gayle Crouch and John J. Andre; son-in-law, Ronald Crouch; grandsons, Richard Crouch, Robert Crouch and Brad Crouch; and three greatgrandchildren. A fourth great-grand-
child was born after her death. ISRAEL KREGER Ocean City Israel Kreger, 44, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away Jan. 1, 2020. Born on Aug. 24, 1975 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas Kreger and John and Peggy Coghlan. He is survived by step-daughter, Kori Austin; grandson, Jaxin Sullivan; parents, Peggy and John Coghlan of Ocean Israel Kreger City, Maryland; siblings, Rene Walter, Christopher Kreger and his wife, Alison, of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Matthew Kreger; and sister-in-law, Mary Kreger of Willards, Maryland; Amanda Coghlan of Ocean City, Maryland; Katherine Pritchett and her husband, Brock, of Dover, Delaware; many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Kreger; son, Shawn Kifer; brother, Michael Smith; and maternal and paternal grandparents. A celebration of life service will take place Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the VFW in Powellville, Maryland, 35481 Mt. Hermon Rd. Visit www.hollowayfh.com.
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Green buildings, reducing impacts to our enviroment
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The Fenwick Inn on 138th Street was purchased by Jack Burbage and the Carousel Group for a nondisclosed amount on Friday, Dec. 20, and will be closed for renovations for a few weeks in January and February and once again for a more extensive renovation in the fall.
Fenwick Inn under new ownership Hotel purchased by Jack Burbage, Michael James of Carousel Group, Dec. 20 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) The Carousel Group has joined developer Jack Burbage to manage the Fenwick Inn on 138th Street. The Fenwick Inn is a 200-room hotel that was built in 1976. The hotel includes an indoor pool, a rooftop terrace and 15,000 square feet of meeting and restaurant space as well as a ballroom on the top floor. “When the hotel became available, we spoke about it, and Jack and I agreed it would make the perfect Carousel Group hotel given its location and the history of the hotel,” Michael James, president and COO of Hospitality Partners, and managing partner of the Carousel Group, said. This is the seventh property for the Carousel Group. The most recent addition was the Cayman Suites Hotel on 125th Street, on Nov. 25. Other facilities, including the Carousel on 118th Street, are the Atlantic Oceanfront on 45th Street, purchased in 2011, Coastal Palms on 120th Street (2012), Bonita Beach on 81st Street (2013) and Crystal Beach on 25th Street (2014).
Burbage calls the aging inn a “diamond in the rough.” “Michael made me aware of this building some time ago that it was available and I Michael James thought it was a good price, a good buy, and we bought it and figured we could do well with it,” Burbage said. “It’s been here forever and it’s well known. It’s a great hotel that has great bones.” jack Burbage James said he thinks the Fenwick Inn is “an ideal property.” “We like that north Ocean City location,” he said. “We like the fact that it’s close to the beach as well as close to Northside Park [on 125th Street]. It’s walking distance to some good restaurants and the movie theater.” The hotel has seen better days, especially when its sign fell off during a big storm on July 22, which damaged two vehicles. No one was injured, and James and Burbage are collaborating to create a new sign before the 2020 summer season. The deal was complete for a nondisclosed amount on Dec. 20. Burbage will be the majority owner of the hotel, while the Carousel Group, who also owns the property, will
manage it. “[The Carousel Group] is a very good company that does a very good job managing and I’m looking forward to big things,” Burbage said. The hotel will be closed in January and February so some minor work can be done. In order to be ready for the spring, only the first floor will receive modifications during this time as well as the indoor pool. “To start with for this spring – we don’t have enough time to do [all of] it now because we just settled on it – we’re going to redo the pool and some of the rooms downstairs and some of the breakfast rooms are going to be redone right now,” Burbage said. “In the fall, we’ll close down and do a complete renovation. All the rooms will be new, with new furniture, carpet, flooring ... it will look like a brand-new hotel.” The hotel will reopen for the summer season, then go into further renovations in the fall. A game room is expected to be added to the hotel in the fall as well. The bar area had been recently upgraded as early as two years ago, Burbage said, and the partners are looking for any interested restaurant owners to potentially lease the space. “We’re hoping to lease [the restaurant] out,” Burbage said. “We’re talking to some people, but we’re still See HOTEL Page 23
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Why build (or renovate) green? A green home is a type of house designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable. Green building means improving the way that homes and homebuilding sites use energy, water and materials to reduce impacts on human health and the environment. Many are motivated to build green for the benefit of a growing population and the planet. But, green building is also a financial choice providing healthier, more affordable utilities, such as solar, wind and geothermal technologies. The upfront costs to construct are more expensive, but the investment will repay itself fairly quickly with savings on utility bills. Net zero, as it relates to green building, means that a home produces as much energy as it consumes. Maryland has adopted the International Energy Conservation Code, which is updated every three years. Currently, the 2015 IECC is in use in Worcester County per the county website. Some of the updated standards for residential construction include: • Wall insulation requirements have become more stringent. • Most homes required to have a whole-house mechanical ventilation system. • Window glazing U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient requirements are more stringent in many climate zones. • A large percentage of lighting fixtures in a new home must be so-called high efficacy fixtures that use compact fluorescent lamps or other energy-efficient lighting. • Duct tightness requirements have become more stringent. • The airtightness requirements for the building shell are more stringent, and airtightness testing is required on all homes. This is achieved by a final blower door building envelope leakage testing and duct leakage testing is required. These tests must be performed by a County Approved test contractor having training/certifications to perform tests per the 2015 IECC. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Hotel renovations start now and will resume during fall
Atlantic General Hospital recently presented the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award to Colleen Wareing, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, vice president of patient care services. Pictured, from left, are Kelly Fox, RN, DAISY award coordinator; Sherry Whitt, RN, director of med/surg; Sherri Candeloro, RN; Mary Mullins, RN; Wareing, RN; Demiah Nooney, RN; Karen Christmas, RN; and Michael Franklin, president and CEO of AGH.
DAISY award presented to Wareing (Jan. 10, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital recently presented the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award to Colleen Wareing, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, vice president of patient care services. Wareing has been the chief nursing officer for 19 years, overseeing multiple clinical services including inpatient services, critical care, surgical, emergency, cardiopulmonary, nutritional, bariatrics, wound care, anesthesia and physical therapy. Her role also includes the oversight of population health and improvement of the wellbeing of the community’s health. In addition to playing an active role in providing high quality services throughout the Atlantic General Hospital Health
System and ensuring positive outcomes and experiences for patients, she has been passionately involved in behavioral health initiatives and the community efforts to battle the opioid crisis. Wareing, retires in January 2020. “We are fortunate to have such an inspiring nurse leader and recipient of the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. “Colleen has served as a beacon of inspiration to those at all stages of their career and in the various and important roles of nursing.” The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize those nurses who have devoted their life’s work to the compassionate care of others. Recipients of this award are nomi-
nated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients and promoting the positive image of nursing. The DAISY Award program, created by The DAISY Foundation in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, honors the extraordinary work nurses do for patients and families each day. Hospital leadership brought the awards program to Atlantic General to recognize the compassion and high level of care its nurses provide to residents and visitors of the community. Patients and visitors can nominate an Atlantic General Hospital and Health System nurse for the DAISY Award at any time. Nomination forms are available in every hospital department and health system physician office.
Continued from Page 22 looking for people willing to lease it. It’s in pretty good shape. You can see the ocean and the bay up there because it’s on the eighth floor, so it’s got great visibility, a lot of glass and a lot of opportunities.” Both partners look forward to the prospects and potential from this recent purchase. “It’s been a very well-known and established hotel in Ocean City for a very long time,” James said. “Jack and I are both proud to add it to the Carousel Group and we think it’s just going to be great.” “It’s going to be a brand-new hotel and it’s in north Ocean City, whereas the concentration of hotels in Ocean City is midtown and south,” Burbage said. “There’s not a lot of hotels in north Ocean City, so it’s going to be one of the first hotels when people cross the [Delaware] line coming south [arrive into town]. It’s got great bones and will be absolutely beautiful when it’s done inside and out.” For more information about the Fenwick Inn or the Carousel Group, call 800-641-0011.
Mentors needed for new program (Jan. 10, 2020) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is seeking mentors for its new mentor program, which was recently developed and partnered with the Worcester County Board of Education. Its mission is to promote the power of mentors to transform young lives, to develop and play a vital role serving sixth graders through high school seniors. January is National Mentor Month, which has been awarded a proclamation by the Worcester County Commissioners starting in January 2018. The program is funded by the Worcester County Local Management Board through Worcester County’s Initiative to Preserve Families and is designed to identify students with warning signs of disengagement from school, such as truancy, low grades or behavioral issues.
Ultimately, this program empowers the mentee to reach for their goals, improve academic performance and social outcomes, with higher graduation rates. Studies demonstrate youth mentoring programs are effective in improving school attendance, performance, social skills, graduation rates and greater employment opportunity and success. Worcester Youth is currently seeking applicants for volunteer mentors interested in serving the community through mentor-based leadership. The objective is to recruit, train and assign volunteer mentors interested in helping youth attain greater opportunities for success in life. Possible preferred candidates include young professionals, business leaders, school teachers, social workers, nurses, police, veterans, retirees, faith-based community, civic groups, philanthropic
individuals and groups as well as government officials. Volunteer mentor candidates are not required to hold any special or advanced degrees in education or social services and are only asked to be supportive of the children enrolled in the program. Mentors will be interviewed, receive a background check and participate in approximately three hours of training from Worcester Youth prior to being matched with a student. They are asked to commit to the program for at least one year after assignment and will have the opportunity to meet face to face with their mentee at least twice per month. Additional monthly meetings will include group sessions designed to focus on specific challenges and to learn about See MENTORS Page 24
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Worcester County Tourism receives partnership award (Jan. 10, 2020) Worcester County Tourism and area partners took home an award during the 39th annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in November. The multi-jurisdictional effort, which promotes main streets and arts and entertainment districts, earned the Leveraging Partnerships Award for the “Eat. Drink. Buy Art” (EDBA) campaign. The award was given for excellence and major contributions in expanding the market of Maryland tourism products, maximizing opportunities to generate overnight stays, leveraging partnerships and showcasing Maryland as an exciting, must-see tourism destination. “The EDBA campaign is your all-inclusive guide to what’s going on throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware,” Tourism Director Lisa Challenger said. “Discover Delmarva’s arts and entertainment districts, sample local fare, explore unique galleries and enjoy local events. From bay to beach, we connect art lovers, foodies and visitors with local artists, art venues, restaurants, breweries, wineries and events in dozens of communities.” For more information about the many tourism opportunities in and around Worcester County, visit www.beachandbeyond.org or on Facebook.
Worcester County Tourism and area partners earned the Leveraging Partnerships Award for the “Eat. Drink. Buy Art” campaign during the 39th annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in November. Pictured, from left, are Jim Meyer and Liz Fitzsimmons of the Office of Tourism and Development; Mindie Burgoyne of the Maryland Department of Commerce; Lisa Challenger, director of Worcester County Tourism; Tom Riford of the MDC; and Judy Bixler, chair of Maryland Tourism Development Board.
Mentors sought for WYFCS program Continued from Page 23 helpful mentoring tools or resources for the students to be successful in school. Mentors will also receive ongoing support from the program coordinator and will be asked to maintain communication with the child’s parents or guardians regarding their progress. Worcester Connects will have the first meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 in The Ray, located at 124 N. Main Street in Berlin, from 6-7 p.m.
This meeting will be for the first group of registered mentors who have been previously interviewed through Worcester Youth, have passed the background check, and have started the online training. If interested in mentoring, applications can be found on the Worcester Youth website, www.gowoyo.org, under the volunteer tab. More information is available at www.gowoyo.org, or by calling 410-6414598.
Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a nurturing community in which children are well cared for. Worcester Youth helps people of all ages with a broad spectrum of services that include mental health counseling, youth and adolescent enrichment programs, advocacy for abused and neglected children, and empowerment programs for those who are less fortunate.
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Atlantic Methodist Chuch selling hot soups, sandwiches
Winterfest crowds large despite rain, less days this year
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 9, 2020) Residents and visitors can once again enjoy hot, homemade food during the Atlantic United Methodist Church’s soup and sandwich fundraiser this winter. The first fundraiser lunch of the new year will take place on Thursday, Jan. 16. Volunteers will serve ham and bean, and chicken noodle soups along with chicken salad and ham salad sandwiches. An eclair cake in addition to eclairs, German chocolate cake, brownies, cookies, pumpkin pie and rum cake are a few of the desserts that will also be offered. “Everything is homemade and prepared fresh in our kitchen,” Becky Yates, organizer of the event with her husband, Larry, said. “It’s a tradition in Ocean City, and people just love it. People support churches down here.” The preparation for the homemade lunches starts at the beginning of the week, Yates said. Shopping or ordering the ingredients will take place a week prior and volunteers complete prep work such as chopping meat and vegetables on Tuesday and Wednesday. At 5:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, the volunteers come to the church and start cooking the soup. A team of church volunteers help keep everything running smoothly on soup and sandwich fundraiser Thursdays. “The community is very supportive,” Yates said. “It’s always good to have people come back.” The biscuit makers arrive at 8 a.m. to prepare them from scratch. Then at 9:30 a.m., volunteers come in to start making sandwiches. There are also people responsible for cutting desserts. Carry-out volunteers start filling orders, which come in by phone, in person or by fax. Each fundraiser day there will be around 20-30 volunteers involved, Yates said. “It’s a camaraderie thing,” she said. “You get people that may not normally want to be involved in a church function. They come in and do this … and people like to do particular things. We have one person that wants to bake biscuits. We’ll have another person [who] wants to make [the dough for the] biscuits.” When the fundraiser is over at 1 p.m., a group of volunteers come in to clean up and all leftovers are placed in coolers and offered during the free
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Despite running six less days than last year and several evenings of rain this season, over 103,000 passengers rode through the 26th annual Winterfest of Lights from Nov. 21 to Dec. 31 at Northside Park on 125th Street. 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. Even though the overall number is less than 2018’s, which saw more than 105,000 passengers, Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller believes this year was a great success, especially since the event was in operation six days less. “Overall, we were very happy with the result of Winterfest this year,” he said. “We had a very strong turnout. Our numbers were strong for a shorter duration … we would have had a very strong year if we were looking at the same number of days for the event as last year.” Attendance during the final weekend of the 26th annual event increased significantly compared to the last couple of years. There were three weekends in a row where the event saw well over 6,000 attendees, Miller said. The busiest time was Thanksgiving weekend, Friday Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1, when more than 16,000 people took a ride on the tram. However, more people are beginning to visit Winterfest during the weekdays as well, Miller said. “There’s a trend that we’re starting to see where we have … very heavy crowd volume starting to appear on weekdays between Christmas and New Year’s as compared to just weekends,” he said. “A lot of the time it used to be weekends were very heavy. On weekdays, we could end up with a thousand people here, maybe two thousand there. Now, our numbers are up … even seeing 5,000 on a Friday night. “I think people are starting to realize that this same experience can be had on a weekday as it can on a weekend,” Miller continued. For the eighth year in a row, a fireworks display synchronized to music was set off at midnight on New Year’s Eve at Northside Park. It was well attended with 4,302 people riding the Winterfest Express and over 6,000 See NEW Page 26
Gary German stirs a massive pot full of ham and bean soup during the Atlantic United Methodist Church Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser at the Fourth Street church, last year.
Ned Makin butters biscuits before putting them in the oven during the Atlantic United Methodist Church Soup and Sandwich Fundraiser at the Fourth Street church, last year. (Below) Martha Bennett kneads the dough for the biscuits.
soup kitchen held every Friday at the church. Last year, the church donated much of its leftover food to the Ocean City Coast Guard, which was left without pay for over a month and could not provide meals for its service members. The entire community had come together to donate to the Coast Guard. “It gets basically given away to other organizations if we can’t use it, but last year, the Coast Guard was the biggest recipient,” Yates said. Funds raised support church programs such as children’s education, music and other activities. Local businesses in the area are See HOMEMADE Page 26
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New additions planned for 2020 Winterfest of Lights
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The Winterfest trams can carry around 70 people per ride, which allows lines to move fairly quickly.
Members of the OC Booster Club sell cookies and hot chocolate during Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street. Pictured, in back, from left, are Mike Timchalk, Donna Reid, Joe Brusich and Phil Reid, and in front, Joanne Timchalk and Joanne Brusich. MORGAN PILZ/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Continued from Page 25 people coming out to join in the festivities, though the number might be slightly off with consideration of the attendees watching from Abbey Burger Bistro across the street, Miller said. Inside the Winterfest pavilion, people enjoyed 3-D displays like the Park Place Jewelers Ring, where a few proposals took place this year, according to Miller. “It seemed everybody enjoyed the normal traditional ride through the 58 acres of Northside Park and the 400plus displays that we have,” Miller said. “And, they enjoyed the inside of the Winterfest pavilion because we did change up a number of things this year inside of there.” More is expected to change for the 2020 Winterfest of Lights, as Miller and his team have already developed some ideas that could be incorporated into the event, including a day for guests’ pets. “For 2020, we are looking at the option of adding a special day for our
four-legged friends to come and enjoy Winterfest, and if we do that, it’s going to happen on the front end of Winterfest prior to the official opening day,” Miller said. “So, it’s a bit of a teaser that our dogs get to experience.” More 3-D displays are also expected to be included in the 2020 Winterfest of Lights festivities as well. Other changes are expected as the year progresses. “We’re looking to try to add some other new ascetics to the ride, like this year,” Miller said. “We’re now pulling the Jeep-based trams instead of the old trams. The new tram cars all had new sound systems in them, which enhanced the ride experience for all of our patrons. So hopefully, people noticed a difference there and enjoyed the music that we had put in it.” 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.
Homemade sandwiches and soups for sale next Thursday Continued from Page 25 huge contributors to the sales of soups and sandwiches during this fundraiser, calling in large orders for their employees. Fundraiser lunches will also take place on Thursday, Feb. 13 and March 12, with the same soup and sandwich selections from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine-in sandwiches cost $6 and desserts $3. A small bowl of soup
costs $6, $7 for a large. For carryout, a 16-ounce soup with a biscuit cost $6 and a 32-ounce with two biscuits is $8. Sandwiches cost $6. Guests can pay with cash or check. The church is located at the corner of Fourth Street and Baltimore Ave. in Ocean City. For carry-out, call 410-2897430 or fax the order to 410-289-8175. For more information, email atlanticumc@atlanticumc.org.
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About 700 penguins race toward the water on New Year’s Day during the 26th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim on 91st Street, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Over 700 participants for annual AGH Penguin Swim By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) More than 700 men, women and children raced into the ocean to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital during the 26th annual Penguin Swim on New Year’s Day. “It was a warm and wonderful day to hold our 26th annual Penguin Swim,” said Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. “It’s always great to join community members and visitors in supporting one of the most important assets in our community. The swim is a fun and unique way to kick off the new year.” Over the years, the air temperature has ranged from the upper 30s and 40s, to as high as nearly 70 degrees. This year, the water was around 47 degrees and the air temperature was about 46 degrees. The penguins were joined on the beach on the sunny New Year’s Day by about 100 others, who gathered at Bull on the Beach bar and restaurant on 94th Street prior to the event. At 1 p.m. they all rushed into the ocean at 91st Street. Most participants only got their feet wet, while several others completely submerged their bodies. Plunging into the ocean has become a tradition for many penguins, including Jina Coffiey of Delaware, who has participated in the swim for over 15 years. This year she dressed up as one half of a pair of flip flops. “I’ve been doing this for at least 15 to 18 years,” she said. “I came with my kids, they wanted to do it ... it was for a good benefit. Every year we dressed up in costumes ... I’ve been a nun, a devil, a leopard, bat, polar bear and now a flip flop.” The fundraising goal this year was $80,000. As of earlier this week, about $89,063 (net) has been raised, but that number is expected to increase as donations are still being counted.
“It’s a huge success,” Atlantic General Hospital Event Coordinator Joy Stokes said. “I think that it’s just amazing for our community hospital to be [raising] this much money out of just jumping in the ocean.” There were many interesting costumes and teams who participated this year, but according to Stokes, one of the few penguins who stuck out to her were the ones who got married right before the event. “They got married right before, right outside of the gates on 93rd Street,” Stokes said. “They go to Bull on the Beach and so the Bull on the Beach parade became part of that wedding and then they ended up jumping in after.” A primary sponsor of the Penguin Swim, Bull on the Beach on 94th and Second Street on the Boardwalk, has donated just over $630,000 over the past 25 years to Atlantic General Hospital. “It’s always a great event. I have to thank Bull on the Beach swim team after 26 consecutive years,” Phil Houck, owner of Bull on the Beach, said. “It’s always a great time and my saying for the year is, ‘May we all have love to share and friends that See AGH Page 28
Adult Individual 1. Richard Moore, Glen Burnie, Maryland ($625) 2. Robert LeCompte, Columbia, Maryland ($575) 3. Arleen Dinneen, Ellicott City, Maryland ($525) Team Community 1. Ravens Roost 44, Ocean City ($14,757) 2. HFY Swim Team, Salisbury ($725) 3. Ocean Pines Penguin Swim Team ($375) Business 1. Bull on the Beach, Ocean City ($27,486) 2. Carrabba’s West Ocean City ($1,165) 3. AGH’s Frosty Flip Flops, Berlin ($850) Under 18 Individual 1. Max Ewancio, age 18, Berlin ($825) 2. Nicholas Franklin, age 17, Berlin ($450) 3. Dennis Tice, Jr., age 17, Lusby, Maryland ($275) Youth/Family Team 1. Zoo Crew, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania ($1,975) 2. The Roarty Family, Churchville, Maryland ($850) 3. Parker’s Home for Peculiar Penguins ($750) Youngest Penguin: Sawyer Long, Berlin, 2 months 8 days Oldest Penguin: Bill Hunter, Ocean Pines, 91 years old Traveled the Furthest: Christina Fraschetti, Oceanside, California Costume Contest: Best Overall Costume: “Frosty” Timothy Yates, Boonsboro, Maryland Most Spirited: “Blue Shark & Hula Girls” Emily, Kelli and Matthew Brozena and Lindsey Carter, Telford, Pennsylvania Most Creative: “Fun in the Sun” Peter Hesson, Lynn Ceritano, MacKenzie Callahan, Macklin Risch and Charles Bitler, Frankford, Delaware Best Little Penguin: McKenna Schlegel and Sienna and Keera Pearce, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania Best Team/Group Costume: “Saved by the Bell” Chance Ebel and friends, Ocean City Honorable Mention - “Missed Virginia Beach” Edward Geis from Eure, North Carolina
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AGH raises more than $1.5 million since event began Continued from Page 27 care.’” Bull on the Beach had the distinction of ranking first place in the business category, raising almost $28,000 for Atlantic General Hospital this year. In 25 years, the Penguin Swim has generated about $1.5 million for the hospital. “It’s [amazing] starting 2020 off together, celebrating Atlantic General Hospital, celebrating a beautiful day in Ocean City,” Franklin said. “This event has raised over $1.5 million so far for Atlantic General Hospital in this community. We get people from all over the Mid-Atlantic states coming for this event and we appreciate what you’re doing to help this community.” 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.
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have met some people who may have greatly influenced your attitude and partnerships. Even if people are pushing you one way, you have free will to go another.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you want to modify something in your life, now is your chance to do it. This is the week to make some concrete changes that will benefit you.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
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Barry and Ashley Parker of Selbyville, Delaware, return from the ocean dressed as Maui and Moana during the 26th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim on 91st Street, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not expect any enormous revelations this week, as things will work a lot more slowly. But keep an eye on the sidelines for the little changes that may occur.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The week ahead should be fairly positive, Leo. As a new phase in your life progresses, you will have the opportunity to express yourself more and more.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Expect some major movement in your career and love life, Virgo. The two may even be intertwined in some way. You may be floating on air in all this good news.
Pines Children’s Theater to put on show, Jan. 17-18 (Jan. 10, 2020) The Broadway award-winning musical, “Legally Blonde the Musical JR,” premiers at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. It features 30 teenagers representing the Ocean Pines Children’s Theater, under the direction of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona. The musical is based on the 2001 hit film, “Legally Blonde,” starring Reese Witherspoon. It premiered on Broadway in 2007, and received seven Tony nominations. The West End production, London’s equivalent of Broadway, was nominated for five Laurence Olivier Awards and won three, including Best New Musical. Both performances take place in the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, located inside the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Tickets cost $15 and may be purchased online through Ticketmaster or, in-person, at the Ocean City convention center Box Office during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, contact opchildrenstheater@yahoo.com. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County
You have several weeks to understand how recent changes will affect you, Gemini. You may need to get a few new friends in your circle of supporters.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
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Forget baby shark; there’s a whole family of them participating in the 26th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim on 91st Street, New Year’s Day. Pictured, from left, are Baltimore residents Tim Takovich, Kris and Presley, 9, Antonis, Natalee Brown, 12, and Nicholas Antonis, 14. The event is a fundraiser for the Berlin hospital.
Although no major events will come to fruition, this is an excellent week for you to simply sit back and breathe a little. Things will get busy in the weeks to come, however.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, look at events from a different perspective to fully take them all in. Over the next several days, you’ll be on a mission to correct something in your past.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A feeling of newness and openness are driving your decisions, Sagittarius. Attend all of the events presented to you; you never know where opportunity lies.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A new person may come into your life this week, and this can potentially change things forever, Capricorn. Exercise caution but do not be opposed to trying something new.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A voyage to faraway lands might be on the table, Aquarius. A trip may be just what you need to find that extra energy as you look to shake things up.
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.
Thirty teens representing the Ocean Pines Children’s Theater will perform the Broadway award-winning musical, “Legally Blonde the Musical JR,” at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Pictured, from left, are actors Moorea Phillips (Pilar), Brooke Phillips (Serena), Alana Troxell (Elle) and Trista Harner (Margot).
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if your romantic relationship lacks spark, you may have to speak up and express your hopes and desires. Embrace all ideas.
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Police vans are stuffed with toys to be donated to Worcester County G.O.L.D. families. Pictured, from left, are OCPD Pfc. Clifford Goggins and officers Gavin Kinzer and Megan McHugh.
Toys and supplies provided to Wor. families in need By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Worcester County has proven to be generous this holiday season, with hundreds upon hundreds of toys donated and funds provided for families in need. Ocean City Police Department: In 2019, the Ocean City Police Department collected toys for Worcester County G.O.L.D. for the fourth consecutive year. “We had an overabundance of toys donated for the Helping Hands toys drive benefiting Worcester G.O.L.D.,” Ocean City Police Department Communications Manager Ashley Miller said. “The toy drive was a success this year. It was a heartwarming feeling walking into the front lobby of the Public Safety Building and seeing the pile of toys grow almost every day.” There were so many, in fact, that Miller struggled to tally the overall amount. “With the amount of toys we’ve collected, we filled the entire back and side compartment of the [police department paddy] wagon,” Miller said. “We even had toys up in the front of the [police van] wedged between Officer Gavin Kinzer and myself.” There was a wide assortment of toys to choose from, so Worcester G.O.L.D. could select the best options for its families, Miller said. “You were able to tell that the movie ‘Frozen’ was a hit this year. We received a lot of different styles of ‘Frozen’ toys,” she said. “We found the retro version of board games interesting. Not only are you passing along a board game that you might have fond memories of, but having the retro style made it feel more personal.” All toys were provided to Worcester County G.O.L.D. as part of its
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Dozens of toys sit under the Christmas tree at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street in Ocean City before being rounded up and delivered to Worcester County G.O.L.D. families.
“Helping Hands for the Holidays” program. In 2018, this program ensured that 724 Worcester County children had toys to open during the holiday season. Worcester County G.O.L.D.: Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) thanks the community for its support during the annual “Helping Hands for the Holidays” initiative. The program served more than 792 residents in Worcester County during the 2018 holiday season. In 2019, it was able to provide toys and supplies for 732 residents, comprised of 351 families, that included 652 children and 80 vulnerable adults. “This year we had an abundance of just overly generous gifts from the community,” Worcester G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Sipes said. “Much of this was through general donations from different organizations and individuals and also money provided by the community, and we’re thrilled.” Sipes said more than 150 toys alone were provided by the Ocean See NONPROFITS Page 31
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Celebrating the end of the year at the Carousel on 118th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31, from left, are Salisbury residents Ashley Reynolds, with James, 5 months, and Megan Moore.
Little Nicholas Katra, 14 months, eats dinner with his parents, Matt and Pam, of Connecticut, at the Carousel on 118th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Ringing in the new year at Bourbon Street on 116th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31, are Peggy Stinemire, of Hartford County, Maryland, left, and Betsy Thomas of Salisbury.
Ocean City resident Jerry Outten, left, and Lacretia Latham of Hanover, Pennsylvania, have dinner at Bourbon Street on 116th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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The performers from local band OHO, Jay Graboski, left, and Ray Jozwiak, take a break from playing during New Year’s Eve at Bourbon Street on 116th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Ocean City residents Sandy and Palmer Gillis bring glamor to New Year’s Eve during the Clarion’s party at the 101st Street establishment on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Nonprofits collect toys and clothes during holiday drives Continued from Page 29 City Police Department. Because G.O.L.D. is such a small nonprofit with low overhead cost, 92 cents of every dollar that the organization receives goes directly back into the community for emergency services. Each sponsor is matched with a child or family before Worcester G.O.L.D. gives them information on what the children are hoping to receive for Christmas, or the needs of an elderly resident. The families in need are referred to Worcester County G.O.L.D. by a local agency such as the health department or social services before they fill out a form, which provides gift ideas and clothing sizes for their sponsors. “Worcester County G.O.L.D. is a very small organization and we depend on volunteers and sponsors from the community,” Sipes said. “We only have two full-time employees and it’s with the help from our community that we can sponsor and help the number of people that we do. It’s just heartwarming to see the outpouring assistance for those who need a helping hand during the holidays.” Monetary or gift card donations are needed to provide for people not matched directly with a supporter. Donations can be made through PayPal at worcestergold.org or checks can be sent directly to Worcester County G.O.L.D., P.O. Box 39, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. “Eleven percent of Worcester County citizens live in below poverty conditions,” Sipes said. “The thing is, that could be anyone. That could be me tomorrow. So many people live paycheck to paycheck, and if they get sick or something happens, it can put them into quite a financial difficulty and it’s no fault of their own.” Anyone interested in sponsoring a child or senior can call G.O.L.D. at 410-677-6830 or sign up using the electronic form on worcestergold.org. Worcester G.O.L.D. is a nonprofit that has provided financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care since 1996. Sipes encourages community members to share information and posts about the nonprofit on Facebook by searching “Worcester GOLD.” There are also sponsorship forms on the organization’s Facebook page. Toys for Tots: In 2019, the U.S Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program distributed 4,818 toys to 4,054 children locally. In addition, the organization gave out 3,362 stocking stuffers and 1,220 books. Toys are typically delivered to children in Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines, Bethany Beach, Dagsboro,
Frankford, Selbyville, Dewey Beach and a number of other surrounding towns. “Every year appears to exceed the last as folks become more aware of the needs of children in our communities,” local Toys for Tots Coordinator John Lowery said. “The league is all volunteers, so it’s just an amazing effort that people continually support us.” Last year, the U.S Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program distributed 8,494 toys to 4,248 children locally. The first Toys for Tots program was conducted in Los Angeles in 1947 and in 2019, more than 700 campaigns took place throughout the United States.
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Volunteers from Toys for Tots display just a few items collected for the annual toy drive.
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Friends and family of Kari, front, and Lenny Berger, far right, come together to celebrate the beginning of the year at his establishment on 101st Street, the Clarion hotel, on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Ocean City residents Debbie Bice and Eddie Pinto dress up for the end of the year at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31
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Ringing in the new year at Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery in Berlin, from left, are Dr. Nicholas and Ginny Borodulia, Hal and Cristy Ammann and Gary and Joey Ganim.
Newark, Delaware residents, Stacy Mitchell, left, and Sue Wing prep to dance the night away during the Clarion’s New Year’s Eve party at the 101st Street establishment, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Suggestions for fish taco buffet By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Tacos, an international favorite, are tasty and easy to make. Tortillas, protein and accompaniments comprise this trinity of goodness. But, sometimes the simplest things require advanced knowledge if excellence is to prevail. For these reasons, we will review an Eastern Shore favorite: the fish taco. Much like all tacos, the first thing you need to consider is its foundation. Taco purists will argue that corn tortillas are the only way to go. There seems something magical about the toasted corn flavor mixed with fresh fish and whimsical toppings. However, corn tortillas can become brittle and break apart fairly quickly after heating. In addition, corn tortillas have a distinct texture that can compete with the delicate fish flavor. To heat or serve the taco in its natural state is another deliberation. There are no set rules, which opens the door for personal preference. A flour tortilla that is quickly heated in a hot pan yields crispy edges while the taco itself is still pliable. Fresh or frozen fish is always up for
debate. Of course, fresh is better, but there are some types of frozen fish that work well and are easier on one’s wallet. Cod, halibut and red snapper are just a few examples that will produce great fish tacos. A fish taco needs acid and pickled red onions are a gift from heaven. Rice vinegar, sugar and salt are the basic ingredients for pickling and it only takes minutes for the pickling to take effect. Fish tacos require a crunch and a cabbage medley that is embellished with scallions, cilantro and jalapenos lifts the taco to another level. Fish tacos must have a creamy condiment to tie it together. A velvety avocado crema is not only delicious, but gives one the opportunity to upscale their plating skills. Finally, consider serving your fish tacos on a black plate. The colorful taco stands out much more against a black background. Football playoffs are here and what better way to please your guests than to offer a fish taco buffet. Pickled red onions, pineapple-mango salsa, cabbage filling enhanced with scallions, cilantro and jalapenos, avocado crema, blackened fish and lightly toasted tortillas are the pickings to choose from. The following recipe may look com-
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Fish Taco Buffet Pickled Red Onions 1 small red onion, sliced thinly on a mandoline 1 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pineapple-Mango Salsa 1 cup diced pineapple 1 cup diced mango ¼ cup diced red onion 2 teaspoons minced jalapenos ¼ cup cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice Cabbage Filling Enhanced with Scallions, Cilantro and Jalapenos 3 cups green or savoy cabbage, sliced very thinly on a mandoline ¼ cup pickling liquid from the pickled onions 2 scallions, very thinly sliced and cut into 2-inch strips 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Avocado Crèma 1 ripe avocado 1 cup crema, sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice ¾ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste Fish 2 pounds skinless white fish filets, cut into 4-inch by 1-inch strips 4 tablespoons favorite blackening seasoning ½ cup all-purpose flour kosher salt to taste canola oil for sautéing 24 (6-inch) warmed tortillas fresh limes wedges and cilantro as a garnish For the Pickled Red Onions – Combine the onions, rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Allow the See INCLUDE Page 35
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ASSATEAGUE NYD WALK (Left) Coastal Kids Director Verena Chase shares seashell and marine life artifacts during the Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague State Park on Wednesday, Jan. 1. (Right) Enjoying the 40th annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk at Assateague State Park are Erica and Carly Morris, 6, of Salisbury.
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NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENT (Left) City leaders attend the Mayor’s New Year’s Day Concert, Wednesday, Jan. 1, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Posing before the show, from left, are City Councilman Dennis Dare, Councilwoman Mary Knight, Mayor Rick Meehan and Councilman Tony DeLuca. (Right) Nancy Howard, board president of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Society, stands in front of multiple photo cards showing off the transformation of the museum, located on the southern end of the Boardwalk, during the event last week.
LITERACY NIGHT Ocean City Elementary School hosted a “Super Family Literacy Night” on Oct. 23. Families attended the literacy night to learn additional information about county literacy programs such as “Raising a Reader” and the “100 Book Reading Challenge.” Kindergarten teachers Shelby Ennis and Beverley Thompson are pictured.
HEAVENLY HATS Ocean City Elementary School held its annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Oct. 25. For a $1 donation, students and teachers could wear their favorite hats to school to impact the lives of those suffering from cancer. Ocean City Elementary’s Heavenly Hats Spirit Day raised $494.75. Since 2001, the Heavenly Hats Foundation has donated more than 3.2 million hats to hundreds of hospitals and clinics across the country.
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Include variety of pickings for fish tacos on buffet Continued from Page 33 red onion mixture to stand for 30 minutes. Strain the onions and reserve pickling liquid. For the Pineapple-Mango Salsa – In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, mangoes, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice. Gently stir until all ingredients are combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the Cabbage – Using a mandoline, shred the cabbage. Combine cabbage, ¼ cup reserved pickling liquid, scallions, jalapenos, cilantro and salt. Set aside. For the Avocado Crema – Halve and pit the avocado and scoop the flesh into a food processor. If the avocado is hard, simply microwave until soft, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crema, lime juice, cumin and salt. Blend mixture just until smooth. Transfer the crema to a serving bowl or a plastic squeeze bottle for fun presentations. For the tortillas – In a large sauté pan, add a light coating of oil over medium-high heat. Place flour tortillas in the pan and sauté briefly, about 45 seconds, turn and repeat the process for the other side. Place cooked tortillas on a plate lined with paper towels.
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(Jan. 10, 2020) Worcester Goes Purple is preparing to kick off 2020 at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 10 with keynote speaker, legendary baseball player and author, Darryl Strawberry. Spreading the word about addiction education and awareness while promoting healthy life choices has “Started Worcester Talking” and businesses, community organizations and local citizens have gotten behind the message. Worcester Goes Purple was able to provide financial assistance for recovery help, support to families who are suffering with an addicted loved one and offer resources for Worcester County citizens. To “Keep Worcester Talking,” Worcester Goes Purple has adopted the “Puzzle Piece” as its symbol for 2020. With grant funding awarded by the Worcester County Arts Council, Worcester Goes Purple will have its first puzzle
signing during the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Clarion Resort and Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street, beginning at 7 a.m. To attend the event, visit https://chamber.oceancity.org/event details/2020-mayors-prayer-breakfastguest-speaker-darryl-strawberry-30705. Tickets cost $20. Strawberry knows the struggles of addiction; however, he says, “Today I have hope!” No matter what comes your way, or how many times you may fall, you do not quit! You never give up! You get up and you keep moving. If there is breath in your body, there is purpose and reason for your life.” To participate in the Worcester Goes Purple campaign, contact Debbie Smullen at 410-870-5161 or dasmullen@worcesterk12.org.
For the fish – Wash the fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place flour on a plate and gently press the fish (both sides) into the flour to form a light coating. Shake off any excess flour. Sprinkle blackening seasoning on both sides of the fish. Using the same pan, sauté both sides of the fish until a nice sear appears, this will only take a few minutes.
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NYE SHOW Sam Devroye and Isabel Schacknies of the Next Ice Age wow the crowd with their skating performance on New Year’s Eve at the Carousel on 118th Street, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Berlin Restaurant Week to offer deals and discounts By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Thirteen businesses will offer special meal prices for the fourth annual Berlin Restaurant Week, which will run from Monday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 19. Cam Bunting, Berlin Restaurant Week founder and owner of Bunting Realty, came up with the idea after experiencing one in Bethesda, Maryland, where she was visiting her daughter. “I like to see the variety,” Bunting said. “I think this is the time to try something new. I’d like the [restaurants] to try something different ... maybe there might be a new item that was popular during restaurant week that they would like to add.” The 13 businesses participating are Crush N Crabs, DiFebo’s Restaurant, Fins Ale House and Raw Bar, the Atlantic Hotel, Baked Desserts Café, Burley Inn Tavern, Burley Café, Main Street Deli, Rayne’s Reef Soda and Fountain Grill, The Blacksmith, Gilbert’s Provisions, Burn Wood Fired Pizza and On What Grounds? Most restaurants, like the Atlantic Hotel, have been participating since the event’s inception four years ago. “I think the Atlantic Hotel has a reputation for excellent food and the charm of this historic town. You can’t beat it,” General Manager Laura Stearns said. “We have a cozy atmosphere with the fire going. It’s the town [centerpiece].” The Atlantic Hotel will offer a three-course dinner for $34 with a choice of twin crab cakes with a garden salad and the hotel’s signature dessert, Lemon Lust (a whipped lemon cream dessert with an almond base), or a petite filet mignon with sides, a Caesar salad and Lemon Lust. The hotel will also offer a lunch special for $14.50 of fish and chips with a side of tartar sauce and coleslaw as well as Lemon Lust. “We do it to support the town of Berlin and so that in the off-season the local people can come and enjoy the charm of the town and get a nice meal for a good price,” Stearns said. Reservations are encouraged, though walks-in are welcomed as well. Operating lunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and closes at the restaurant’s discretion. For more information about Atlantic Hotel, call 410-641-3589. DiFebo’s, which joined Berlin in 2017, likes to offer specials throughout the off-season, but also offers discounted prices during restaurant week. “We like to make all these specials
after Christmas when it’s not so booming around here,” Manager Cassie Stuart said. “It’s not the tourist season, we want anybody to come out and enjoy our food … unfortunately, some of our dishes are pricey so we’d like to give everyone a chance to [dine] at a discounted rate. It’s a great way to get people out here now that the holidays are over.” DiFebo’s regularly offers specials every day except Saturdays. For restaurant week, there will be a daily pizza for half off, which is the chef’s choice. Call the restaurant when it opens for the pizza of the day. There will also be pappardelle Bolognese, made with beef, pork and veal, with ricotta and mozzarella, for $18 served with a small garden salad. Also, all week long the restaurant will be offering stuffed shells for $14 with a small garden salad. The deals will also be available during lunch. “We want everyone to come and join us,” Stuart said. “This restaurant is very cozy and homey. The ambiance is really beautiful. Come in here for restaurant week and you’ll fall in love with the food … you’ll come back over and over again.” Reservations are encouraged and walk ins are welcome. DiFebo’s is open daily Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call DiFebo’s at 410-629-0550. Diners can compete for a chance to win restaurant gift cards and $100 donated by Bunting by dining at three different participating restaurants by using Berlin Restaurant Week passports and getting them stamped at all three locations. “I don’t have a restaurant, but if I had one, I would participate,” Bunting said. “It’s something different during the slow time of the year and it gets people to come out and enjoy some good, hot food. Come the 13th to the 19th and enjoy restaurant week.” Guests and diners can pick up Berlin Restaurant Week passports at either the Berlin Welcome Center on 14 S. Main Street or Bunting Realty on 24 Broad Street or at any of the participating restaurant locations. The drawing will take place on Monday, Jan. 20. The menus from participating businesses will be posted online, on social media as well as on the welcome center’s front window at the office on South Main Street. For more information about the event, visit the “Berlin Restaurant Week” Facebook page or berlinmainstreet.com.
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Sous and pastry chef Tracy King shows off a full portion of the Fish and Chips lunch special offered at the Atlantic Hotel on South Main Street in Berlin during the fourth annual Restaurant Week, which will be held Monday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 19. MORGAN PILZ/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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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. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | 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 410-5247575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, yearround. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6648989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A madefrom-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, 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 $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6646801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | 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 410-5244900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-7236762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | 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
■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn,
Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-2502333, www.abbeyburger.com/oceancity $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | 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 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC,
41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | 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. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-6642105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. 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. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 411 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, 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. 10 OCEAN CITY FUTSAL CLASSIC Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Boys and girls, birth years 20022010. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-par ks/ocean-city-futsal-classic/
FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lapwork and join the group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEM SCIENCE & TECH FOR HOMESCHOOLERS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Come explore and experiment. For ages 4 to 14 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Featuring “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410-2084014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH SALE American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 3:00 PM. Cost is $9. Public is welcome.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Costs are $12 for a Maryland crab cake sandwich with green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw; $20 for two Maryland crab cake sandwiches, green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw; and $8 for a Maryland crab cake sandwich. Carryouts and bake sale table available.
2002-2010. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/ocean-city-futsal-classic/
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘PROCESS ART’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Crafty fun for children of all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 PM. Doors open at 5 p.m. Every Friday in January the Knights of Columbus Ocean City Council #9053 will donate all proceeds to The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health. Cost is $22 to play all night. Refreshments available. http://www.koc9053.com
Sat., Jan. 11 OCEAN CITY FUTSAL CLASSIC Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Boys and girls, birth years
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HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
ACUPUNCTURE: AN INTRODUCTION
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:30 PM. Homeschoolers ages 8-12 years are welcome to join this monthly book club. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Dr. Mark Stoehr will discuss the healing properties of acupuncture, including its use to alleviate stress and pain. Register: 410-5241818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEAM PM ‘ART EXPLORATIONS’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM. Children, 6 years and older, drop in between 3:45 and 5 p.m. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘CRAFTS’
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE DIRECTORS: 3 PART FILM SERIES
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Community Center, 3001 Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. All interested persons are welcome. 410-213-1956
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This film series explores three underappreciated gems by female African-American directors. Each film will feature a short introduction and an audience discussion afterwards. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 AM. The meeting will be a lookback at the Club’s youth program for 2019 including the club’s Teach-a-Kidto-Fish, Youth Fishing Contest and Believe in Tomorrow programs. Also, fishing regulations for 2020 will be reviewed. Everyone is welcome. Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662
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
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING
TIE DYE T-SHIRTS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM. Bring your own shirt or use one provided. Register: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
Tues., Jan. 14
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Berlin Town Hall, second floor Council Chambers, 10 William St., 10:30 AM. The workshop will address what to do before and after a breach of identity and teach attendees to be advocates of Identity Defense, safeguard personal information, detect suspicious activity and find resolutions to identity breaches. The workshop is free and open to the public.
Sun., Jan. 12 OCEAN CITY FUTSAL CLASSIC
BINGO FOR BABIES BONANZA!
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Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Boys and girls, birth years 2002-2010. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/ocean-city-futsal-classic/
Mon., Jan. 13
STORY TIME ‘WINTER, SNOW & HIBERNATION’ Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Every Tuesday is Family Time. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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 Kinnikin, 410641-4765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.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. No registration or enrollment obligation necessary. Carole Spurrier, 410-208-4003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419725
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING 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 a healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
Wed., Jan. 15 WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. A play date for infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Representative Michelle Licata is available to offer outreach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointments necessary. 410-713-3482, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
COMPUTER CLEAN UP
LAP TIME
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. A representative from Saltwater Media will present ways to ensure your computer runs at peak performance.
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Songs, stories, games and finger plays for children under 2 years old. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
WRITING FOR WELLNESS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 PM. Writing about stressful experiences may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression.
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CALENDAR PLAY TIME Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. A play time for infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. This workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research followed by a Q&A session. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: 410-548-7880.
CALLED BACK: EMILY DICKINSON Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Actress Kelley Rouse performs her one woman play about this famous poet. She explores the power of friendship and female creativity. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Featuring “The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman. To obtain a copy of the book, call 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIELD TRIP First graders at Ocean City Elementary took a field trip to Wright’s Market on Nov. 1. They learned about the process of growing fruits and vegetables as well as about the different animals that live on the family farm. Pictured are some students from Danielle Marshall’s class.
SIT N’ STITCH
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
MOVIE AFTERNOON
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Drop in and join others for knitting, crocheting and other needle arts. Please bring your own materials. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. This film is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel, Hosea Williams, Martin Luther King Jr., and John Lewis. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEAM PM ‘ART EXPLORATIONS’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:45 PM. Children, 6 years and older, drop in between 3:45-5 p.m. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SNACK ATTACK Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 4:00 PM. Learn about the food groups and basic kitchen safety while making delicious, healthy snacks. (Peanut and wheat products may be used). For ages 8 years and older. Register: 410-9570878. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BRIDGE WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Knowledge of basic Bridge (Goren/American Standard). 410-5965498
Thurs., Jan. 16 Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Refreshments served at 9:45 a.m. All are welcomed. January’s project is to be announced.
STEAM STORYTIME ‘PAINTING FUN’
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Stories and painting activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘PLAY’ 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 in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Monthly adult coloring session. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips will be available. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
COLOR ME CALM
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GUEST AUTHOR Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Indie author, Karen St. James, will be visiting the library to share her debut novel Ocean Pines with residents. http://www.karenstjames.com
years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org
GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. 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
ONGOING EVENTS
COMMON SCAMS
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Consumer Affairs Supervisor Emalu Myer leads a discussion on scams aimed at older adults. Learn ways to avoid these online and telephone schemes. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Through January, contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment for help with resumes, job applications, E-Reader or basic computer skills. www.worcesterlibrary.org
Crossword answers from page 36 WORCESTER COUNTY NAACP MONTHLY MEETING MAC Senior Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Road, 6:00 PM. Executive Board meeting is 6 p.m. with speaker at 6:45 p.m. James Jones, guest speaker, is recruiting people to help with the census reporting for Worcester and Wicomico counties. Interested applicants can earn $18 per hour with the census. 410-213-1956
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45
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JANUARY 10, 2020 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.
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Hiring ALL Positions!! Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com
Captain’s Table Restaurant 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following YR position:
Full Time Rental Agent Needed. Busy vacation rental company seeking a full time, year round rental agent. Must be professional and have great customer service skills. Real Estate license preferred. Willing to work weekends. Good administrative skills needed. Small friendly company with competitive wages. Please email resume to robbieh@centraloc.com Classifieds 410-723-6397
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JANUARY 10, 2020 JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE
OF VALUABLE TIME-SHARE INTERVAL THIRTEEN (13) WEEKS IN THE QUARTERS CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-19-000367, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Quarters Condominium building located at 12108 Coastal Highway, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. Series of Weeks C, in Unit No. 205, in the Quarters Condominium, being an annually recurring series of thirteen (13) weeks, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established by a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated March 12, 1987, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 1285, folio 190, et seq; and pursuant to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 110, folio 27, et seq; and as more fully described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions - Timeshare Ownership, dated March 12, 1987, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 1285, folio 220, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, or in other form as the Trustee may determine acceptable, in his sole discretion, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be ten (10) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting Purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without for-
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices feiting deposit, the Trustee may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser. The Trustee reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the Purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Lien. Quarterly maintenance fees will be the sole responsibility of the Purchaser beginning from the date of sale. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the Purchaser. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the Purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 710 142ND ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4202, Folio 93 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $596,250.00, 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 28, 2020 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 $41,000 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. 36247-1) 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-1/9/3t _________________________________
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 3001 ATLANTIC AVE., UNIT #402 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 2, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4667, Folio 118 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $265,200.00, 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 28, 2020 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. 402, “Sea Gate 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 $25,000 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
PAGE 44 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. 331494-1) 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-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 51 OFFSHORE LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 26, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5519, Folio 29 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $243,000.00, default having occurred
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 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 21, 2020 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 $13,000 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 repay-
ment 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. 339710-1) 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-1/2/3t _________________________________ 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 205 SIXTH ST. A/R/T/A 205 6TH ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 19, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5053, Folio 589 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $116,250.00, 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 21, 2020 AT 3:33 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
JANUARY 10, 2020 $13,000 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
JANUARY 10, 2020 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. 337382-1) 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-1/2/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11500 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #118 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Patricia Ann Griffiths dated April 20, 1990 and recorded in Liber 1639, folio 254 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, 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 17, 2020 AT 12:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 118 in the “Sea Watch Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-141834. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, 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 $6,000 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 to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricul-
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OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE DWELLING 2502 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Jeffrey Young, dated June 11, 2010, and recorded in Liber 5499, folio 230, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, as modified, default having occurred under the
terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, MD on Monday, January 13, 2020 AT 11:00 AM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Purchase Money Deed of Trust. The property is believed to be improved by a Rancher style dwelling believed to contain three bedrooms, two baths, central air conditioning, two fireplaces, a rear deck, and a two car driveway. The property address is 2502 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, in their sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) 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) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited and property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale
shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees. Stephanie H. Hurley and Scott R. Robinson, Substitute Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-12/26/3t _________________________________ WADE GRIMES FRIEDMAN MEINKEN & LEISCHNER PLLC GRETCHYN G. MEINKEN ESQ. 616 N. WASHINGTON ST. ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18108 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Alexandria City, VA appointed Carl Christian Thier, 5782A S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822 as the Administrator of the Estate of Alfreda Victoria Miller who died on November 13, 2018 domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Gina D. Shaffer Esq. whose address is 9921 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Site C3, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Carl Christian Thier Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper:
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Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: December 26, 2019 OCD-12/26/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. Victoria L. O'Neill, Esq., Trustee 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-723-1400 BORDERLINKS I TIME INTERVAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Plaintiff v. BARBARA K. SCHOFIELD, et al Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000258
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of December, 2019, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Victoria L. O'Neill, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of February, 2020, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of January, 2020. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 37, #Aal $1,000.00 Wk 41, #Aal ——Wk 42, #Aal $50.00 Wk 45, #Aal ——Wk 47, #Aal $50.00 Wk 8, #Ab2 $50.00 Wk 4, #Be31 ——Wk 12, #Be31 $50.00 Wk 16, #Be31 $50.00 Wk 50, #Be31 $50.00 Wk 3, #Bi35 $50.00 Wk 15, #Bi35 ——Wk 46, #Bi35 $50.00 Wk 47, #Bi35 $50.00 Wk 49, #Bi35 $50.00 Wk 51, #Bi35 $50.00 Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. Victoria L. O'Neill, Esq., Trustee 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-723-1400 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Plaintiff v. DHARMESH S. PATEL, et al
Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000256
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of December, 2019, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Victoria L. O'Neill, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of February, 2020, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of January, 2020. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Price Wk 3, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 8, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 15, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 17, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 46, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 48, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 49, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 51, #Ad4 $50.00 Wk 4, #Ag7 $50.00 Wk 10, #Ag7 $50.00 Wk 12, #Ag7 $50.00 Wk 14, #Ag7 $50.00 Wk 36, #Ag7 $1,000.00 Wk 38, #Ag7 $1,000.00 Wk 47, #Ag7 $50.00 Wk 51, #Ag7 $1,000.00 Wk 52, #Ag7 $50.00 Wk 18, #A112 $50.00 Wk 41, #A112 $1,000.00 Wk 43, #A112 $50.00 Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. Victoria L. O'Neill, Esq., Trustee 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-723-1400 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES BORDERLINKS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Plaintiff v. THOMAS A. JACOBS, et al Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000257
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 31st day of December, 2019, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Victoria L. O'Neill, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 3rd day of February, 2020, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 27th day of January, 2020. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Price Wk 49, #A112 $50.00 Wk 5, #An14 $50.00 Wk 6, #An14 $50.00 Wk 9, #An14 ——Wk 51, #An14 $50.00 Wk 40, #Au21 $1,000.00 Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ Peter Buas, Esq. 3509 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD 21842 Scully Properties, LLC 5227 Thunder Hill Road Columbia, MD 21045 Plaintiff v. Dena Shaffer 6955 Meadowlake Road New Market, MD 21774 Marion Shaffer 6955 Meadowlake Road New Market, MD 21774 Atlantic Mist I Condominium Association c/o Dawn Hodge 202 143rd St. Unit A Ocean City, MD 21842 Worcester County, Maryland Maureen L. Howarth, County Attorney Government Center, Room 1103 1 W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 76, Account No. 10290686, Property description U C 143RD ST ATLANTIC MIST I CM, Deed Reference: 02546/00308, Assessed to Marion Shaffer & Dena Shaffer, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 76, Account No. 10290686, Property description U C 143RD ST ATLANTIC MIST I CM, Deed Reference: 02546/00308, Assessed to Marion Shaffer & Dena Shaffer Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-CV-19-000359
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to
JANUARY 10, 2020 secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 76, Account Number 10290686; Property Description: U C 143RD ST ATLANTIC MIST I CM; Deed Reference 02546/00308; assessed to Dena Shaffer & Marion Shaffer. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 17th of December, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 21st day of February, 2020, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby Judge, Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-12/26/3t _________________________________ 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. DIANA M. BELL 2135 Wildwood Trail Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000380
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Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 2135 Wildwood Trail, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of February, 2020, 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 27th day of January, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $120,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland
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True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18109 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Joseph W. Stuart, 10427 North Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030 as the Administrator of the Estate of Esmond F. Stanton who died on February 19, 2019 domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr. whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or 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. Joseph W. Stuart 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: January 2, 2020
OCD-1/2/3t _________________________________ CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 1006 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601-4303 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18123 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JENNIFER ANN ZEMO AKA: JENNIFER A. ZEMO Notice is given that Peter L. Zemo, 13 Wood Duck Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on January 06, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Jennifer Anne Zemo who died on July 12, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Peter L. Zemo
Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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: January 09, 2020 OCD-1/9/1t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 200 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel Daniel Menchel Doreen Strothman 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 200 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Martin S Goldberg, Esq. PR for the Estate of Kathleen J Sykes PR for the Estate of Dennis Sykes 113 Austin Circle Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C-23-CV-19-000262
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Notice is hereby given this 31st day of December, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of February, 2020, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 27th day of January, 2020. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $190,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 113 Austin Circle, Berlin, MD 21811. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, January 27, 2020, 7:00 p.m. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, Maryland amending Town of Berlin Code Chapter 24 “Solid Waste”. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. OCD-1/9/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18113 Notice is given that the Chancery Court of Kent County, DE appointed Annette L. Lee, 8808 Doves Fly Way, Laurel, MD 20723 as the Executrix of the Estate of Sarah Gail Beall who died on April 21, 2019 domiciled in Delaware, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. 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. Annette L. Lee 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: January 03, 2020 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________
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Sports complex race just starting The best way to describe the contest between the governments of Worcester County and Ocean City for ownership of a major sports complex is that it’s complicated. Common sense would seem to dictate that the chances of landing such a facility would be greater if they worked together. But that simplistic viewpoint fails to acknowledge the great divide between the city and county governments. It is, in short, all about the money. With elected officials in both governments loathe to raise property tax rates, they must find another way to generate income if they are to keep their taxpaying constituents happy. That’s why Ocean City has been seeking a county tax differential (lower tax rate) all these years. A break on the county taxes for resort property owners would give municipal officials more flexibility with the city’s levies, at least at some point. The county, on the other hand, can’t afford to give up the millions of dollars it receives from Ocean City, and would have no choice but to transfer that burden to mainland taxpayers. Although the county commissioners have resisted the resort’s push for that tax break so far, they may not be able to do that forever. That makes major economic development on their turf and increased tax revenues more critical. A sports complex somewhere in Worcester would be a huge boost. Ocean City, meanwhile, continues to chafe over the exodus of commercial operations to West Ocean City, ostensibly to escape a county property tax city officials contend is too high. That, of course, is not the only reason for their departure. Other causes are the higher cost of resort land, an upside down zoning code that supplants commercial properties with high-value residential redevelopment, and a shift in the market as families pursue less expensive single-family housing. To counter these losses, the resort needs its own economic development, which translates into a sports complex in town, or as close to it as possible. Regardless, a sports complex at this juncture is just an idea. Maybe it will work, and maybe not. When that answer arrives, the matter of what goes where will become a more serious question.
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To anyone over the holidays who couldn’t find horseradish in the grocery store, I have the answer. Likewise, shoppers who couldn’t find kosher salt, or eggs or ricotta cheese or a grocery cart load of other items that would normally be By on the shelves. There’s an explanation for Stewart this shortage, or so I have Dobson been told on good authority. Let me say right now I’m not kidding. I have the story straight from the people who couldn’t find what they needed at one local grocery store, as well as someone who talked to someone who knew a guy at the dairy case at the aforementioned store. As he told it to someone who told someone else and so on, a number of local restaurants found themselves on the short end of the menu going into New Year’s, because a supply outfit apparently messed up and failed to deliver multiple orders. I can’t say who the supplier is, because this comes from someone who talked to someone who knew a guy, and so forth, but it is apparently true that the operator of one local breakfast joint came rushing in and then scrambled out with not dozens, but cases, of eggs because his usual supply didn’t not arrive. He was, they say, not sunnyside up about it, either. Also true is that a local shopper with whom I am acquainted went to every grocery store in and around Ocean City in a futile quest for kosher salt. Now ask yourself, is kosher salt so popular that the consuming public went on a buying binge? It’s doubtful. Besides, the subject of
water retention would have made its way into local conversations by now if this shelf-clearing salt spree had been undertaken by a cadre of salted nuts rather than by a failure to deliver. Similarly, I also find it doubtful that everyone’s horseradish went bad at the same time, thus sending them out into the grocery store wilderness at this most inopportune time. As for the ricotta, all I know is that someone I know exceptionally well told me she bought the last container in the store, according to a guy who saw all the rest fly out of there in some kind of lasagna emergency. So there you have it. I don’t know what else went missing in this panic-buying brouhaha, but I’ll find out. I know a guy in the restaurant business, and he knows someone who knows a guy who, just possibly, was supposed to make the delivery. One other thing: this would have made an interesting news story, but the laws of attribution dictate that you can’t say “according to someone who knows someone who knows … ” I prefer to leave that kind of reporting to the social media.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Franchise ownership engenders questions Editor, During recent discussions regarding the latest pier franchise agreement, the question of true ownership of the pier came up. One scenario is that the Synepuxent Pier and Improvement Company owns it. If this is accurate, then there is no need for a franchise agreement. Case closed. If it is determined that the state of Maryland owns the pier and underlying beach, then state officials should be the ones to negotiate the franchise agreement. However, if the Town of Ocean City is the owner of the property, then the recent ordinance granting a 25-year extension, and amending the terms of the remaining 10 years should be repealed and renegotiated. At the very least, a title search of the property should be initiated. The latest ordinance does not reflect the true value of the pier. The compensation to be paid to the town over the next 10 years is too low. The Mayor & City Council (M&CC) have undervalued the franchise. Upon repeal of the new ordinance, there should be an independent audit and appraisal to determine the real value of the franchise, and a new agreement should be negotiated and adopted. The M&CC have not done their due
diligence. They have not exercised their fiduciary responsibility. They continue to make unwise financial decisions that impact all taxpayers and property owners of the Town of Ocean City. Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City
Heiser provides outlook for 2020 objectives Editor, And Citizens of Worcester County, Happy New Year! One year ago, I was sworn in as your state’s attorney and since that time, I have relished the opportunity to advance the cause of justice in our county. As our dedicated team at the Office of the State’s Attorney begins tackling the challenges of this new year with determination and spirit, I am pleased to provide you with this brief review of our progress, and to outline for you our continued priorities moving forward. During 2019, our community prosecutors partnered more closely than ever before with state and local agencies to ensure that vulnerable victims, whether children or adults, receive necessary care and services to aid in recovery and prevent further victimization. We announced the creation of the Vulnerable Adult Task Force to assist our senior citizens and have raised awareness about home contractor
fraud and telemarketing scams at various senior living expos and financial exploitation forums. On behalf of children, we have worked collaboratively with law enforcement and the board of education to establish school threat assessment protocols that will help keep our kids safer at school and make sure police are immediately notified about all criminal behavior. We have also assigned an experienced prosecutor to handle all cases involving juvenile offenders, to ensure the unique challenges facing our youth are acknowledged and addressed consistently, for the betterment of our communities. While our specialized units work in areas of child and vulnerable adult advocacy, our drug prosecutors and drug treatment court team have been busy making sure that those suffering from addiction receive treatment, while those dealing drugs receive prison time. We were vocal in our support of Worcester County’s application for designation as a drug trafficking area, which now allows our police access to much-needed funding for opioid initiatives and enforcement actions. We have also coordinated with law enforcement in surrounding jurisdictions to ensure a strategic approach to stopping the flow of opioids into Worcester County, and have disrupted and dismantled drug trafficking organ-
izations as a result. Finally, we continue to engage as community prosecutors and to participate in multi-disciplinary approaches to the crime problems facing our community. Many times, crime is a symptom of a larger issue — frequently addiction or mental illness. Working with other disciplines has allowed us to better identify the underlying causes of certain crime and to develop systems to eliminate those causes, which in turn reduces crime. With this in mind, we have successfully partnered with the health department on creative initiatives such as the Homeless Outreach Team and Safe Stations and have seen positive results. Together with you and our community partners, we will continue to keep Worcester County winning in the fight against crime and make a real difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our important mission. While there is always more work to be done, I am beyond grateful for the endless commitment, dedication and grit of our entire team at the Office of the State’s Attorney, and I am proud to work alongside them in serving you. Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and safe new year! Kris Heiser Worcester County State’s Attorney
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Stephen Decatur junior Johnny Hofman battles Wicomico’s Marvenly Felix in the 195-pound match. Hofman scored a pin in 1:56.
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Stephen Decatur senior John Church matches up with Wicomico’s Lennon Cox for the 285-pound match on Wednesday in Berlin. Church won, 11-2.
Decatur wrestling team wins, dominates Iron Horse Duals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 10, 2020) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team started off the new year with a bang, winning the annual Iron Horse Duals, hosted by C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland, Jan. 3-4. Prior to the tournament, Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said the team had participated in event for about seven years, but never won it. The goal this year was to finish in first place, and that’s just what the Seahawks did. Todd Martinek “I was ecstatic with the weekend. To come out winning the tournament, and coming out healthy, you can’t ask for more than that,” he said. “And we were impressive. We really didn’t have a close dual meet.” The 15 teams were divided into two groups. Decatur was in Group B. The Seahawks earned victories against all their opponents. Decatur topped Bishop Ireton (756), Howard (66-9), Boys’ Latin School (70-3), Cape Henlopen (4919), Bel Air (67-9), Leonardown (4221) and John Carroll (64-10).
The Berlin squad then battled the first-place team in Group A - South Carroll. Decatur came out on top, 5723, to win the tournament. “People kept telling me we were dominant. I felt like we wrestled well,” Martinek said. “Looking back on it, I guess we were dominant. We had a lot of pins and we didn’t get pinned very much. We had a solid lineup, which is good, and that’s what you’ve got to have to win a state championship.” Sophomore Alex Koulikov went 80 during the tournament, pinning each of his opponents. Junior Micah Bourne also won eight matches. He pinned five of his opponents. Junior James Parana finished with a 7-0 record. Six of his wins were by pin. Senior captain Jagger Clapsadle and junior captain Nico D’Amico both went 7-0. “We just try to get the best competition to keep them a little bit humble and hungry and working hard,” Martinek said. Decatur was back to Bayside Conference competition this week, hosting the Wicomico Indians on Wednesday in Berlin. After 22 junior varsity matches, See COACH Page 51
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Decatur senior Austin Miller controls his 106-pound match against Wicomico’s Aaron Leggett. Miller pinned him in 4:55.
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Decatur senior DJ Taylor earned a pin over Wicomico’s Mark Nay in 1:45 of their 182-pound match.
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Coach ‘ecstatic’ as wrestlers ‘impressive’ during tourney Continued from Page 50 the varsity squad stepped on the mat. Decatur shutout Wicomico, 82-0. Senior Austin Miller started things off with a pin in the 106-pound weight class. Wicomico then forfeited the next eight matches. Parana earned a pin at 170 pounds. Senior DJ Taylor (182) and junior Johnny Hofman (195) then pinned their opponents. Wicomico forfeited the 220-pound match. Senior Jonathan Church finished the meet with an 11-2 major-decision victory at 285 pounds. “I think overall, the kids wrestled well,” Martinek said. “I was really happy with the JV kids. It was nice to get some matches for the program
… I was really happy with John Church at the end. He had to bump up to heavyweight and ended up giving up 60 pounds – he was 210 and the other kid was 270. He’s been wrestling well.” Decatur will compete in a tri-meet with the Colonel Richardson Colonels and St. Michaels Saints today, Friday, in Federalsburg, Maryland, at 5 p.m. On Monday, the Seahawks will take a trip to Camden, Delaware, to face the Caesar Rodney Riders at 6 p.m. “Right now we have a solid lineup. We’re wrestling well, we’re healthy, we’re making weight, so if that can continue, we’ll be in good shape,” Martinek said. “I like where we’re at. We just got to keep working hard and get better every day.”
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Decatur junior James Parana works to take down Wicomico’s Andre Matthews during their 170pound match. Parana pinned him in 3:04.
Cronin hits seven threes to led WP By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 10, 2020) Worcester Prep senior captain Ryan Cronin was a three-point shooting machine, hitting seven in the first half, which helped boost the Mallards’ confidence and provide momentum as his team went on to win, 68-30, over the St. Thomas More Ravens on Wednesday in Frederick, Delaware. “He was on fire,” Prep Coach Keith Keith Geiger Geiger said. “I was just feeling it, I guess,” Cronin said. “I hit six in a row, then I missed one, then I made the seventh, then missed one.” Cronin netted five threes in the first quarter and two in the second. “When I shot the first one and I made it I said to myself, ‘keep shooting until I miss,’ and they kept going in,” he said. “I don’t usually take a lot
of threes. In practice, coach can tell you, I can’t hit a three to save my life.” And, he was sinking shots all over the court, not just in one spot. Worcester led 20-6 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the Prep squad was ahead, 34-14. “Without Ryan scoring 21 in the first half, it would have been a different game. It gave us some cushion,” Geiger said. In the second half, Cronin tried to work the ball around and get his teammates on the board. “I wanted to get more people involved, because it really takes the entire team to win a game,” he said As a captain, Cronin said one of his jobs is to put points on the board, but that’s just a small part. The vocal aspect of his leadership role is “really important to me,” he said. Worcester held a 52-22 advantage at the end of the third. The Mallards outscored the Ravens 16-8 in the fourth. Geiger thought the Mallards
played well overall. “Everyone got in and contributed, and I think it gave everyone some confidence,” he said. “Defense was good. We ran a little bit, too. We were pushing the pace a little bit.” Cronin led the team with 21 points. He also had three rebounds, two steals and two assists. “A lot of great communication and passing today,” Cronin said. “I’m happy and lucky to get those shots.” Sophomore Brice Richins chipped in with 13 points, four rebounds, three steals and a block. Junior Brugh Moore contributed 13 points, four rebounds and three steals. Junior Mason Brown scored 12 points and had four rebounds. The Salisbury School Dragons will come to Berlin today, Friday, for a 6:30 p.m. game against Worcester. The Prep team will then host the Gunston Day Herons on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Chincoteague Ponies on Monday at 5 p.m.
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Decatur swimmers perform well after Christmas break By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 10, 2020) The Stephen Decatur swim teams both earned victories over the Cambridge Vikings on Tuesday at the Pocomoke YMCA. The Lady Seahawks came in first place in every event. They outscored Cambridge, 127-42. “Times were a little Steve Deakyne off because of the holiday [break], but they swam awesome today,” Coach Kristina Watts said after the meet. “Everybody was motivated and their technique looked good. Kristina Watts We’ve just got to get the dust off and get back into the swing of things.” Winning their individual events were: freshmen Katelyn Pizlo (200yard freestyle, 2:25.58; 500-yard freestyle, 6:35.26), Natalie Canham (200IM, 2:33.71; 100-yard backstroke, 1:10.77) and Emma Coyman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:21.61), and sophomores Emma Sperry (100-yard butterfly, 1:11.89), Gracie Coker (50yard freestyle, 28.53 seconds) and Farrah Brown (100-yard freestyle, 1:03.97). The 200-yard medley relay team of Canham, Sperry, Coyman and freshman Kayden Hamby out-swam their competition (2:08.40). The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Brown, Coker, Sperry and Hamby also came in first place (1:57.82). Earning a victory in the 400-yard
freestyle relay race were Canham, Pizlo, Coyman and Brown (4:27.77). Cambridge was the largest team – as far as the number of swimmers – Decatur has competed against so far this season. “It’s nice to see that even with a full team we still excelled that much,” Watts said. The Decatur boys’ team won, 8775. The Seahawks came in first place in all but two events. Cambridge scored most of its points with second-, third- and fourth-place finishes, Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne said. Decatur swimmers who took first in their events were: senior captain Richard Poist (100-yard butterfly, 58.18 seconds; 100-yard backstroke, 1:05.06), juniors Caleb Vaxmonsky (200-yard freestyle, 2:01.06; 500yard freestyle, 5:35.45) and Patrick O’Halloran (100-yard freestyle, 1:00.17) and freshman Gavin Stearn (200IM, 2:15.46; 100-yard breaststroke, 1:07.85). Vaxmonsky, O’Halloran, Poist and Stearn earned a victory in the 200yard medley relay race (1:54.21). Stearn, Vaxmonsky, O’Halloran and sophomore Luke Bahlman came in first place in the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:46.09). “They swam pretty well. It was good to get back in the water,” Deakyne said. “The guys that swam regularly [during the holiday break] put up good times. We’ve just got to get everybody back into the swing of things.” Decatur will competed against the Kent County Trojans at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, on Tuesday beginning at 2:30 p.m.
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TIGHT BATTLE The match between the Stephen Decatur and Wicomico boys’ basketball teams was a back-andforth battle on Tuesday in Berlin. Wicomico led early, then pulled ahead late in the game and held on for a 70-63 victory. Decatur senior captain Drew Haueisen led his team with 34 points.
After ‘ugly’ start, Seahawks settle down and earn victory By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 10, 2020) It may not have been pretty, but the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team still managed to pull out a 35-28 victory over the Wicomico Indians on Tuesday in Salisbury. “It started off ugly. We haven’t played a team like that with five girls in your face and they don’t give you an inch,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “They went up 8-6 and then it was back and forth. A lot of running, turnovers. They pressed us the whole game. We knew it was coming, we were just not prepared for that intensity; it’s hard to prepare for that. It overwhelmed us in the beginning, but once we settled down we got more confident with the ball.” Wicomico led 8-6 at the end of the first quarter. Points were traded in the second quarter and right at the buzzer before halftime, Decatur senior Summer Vorsteg made a shot to tie the game, 18-18. That gave us a little momentum going into the break,” Kurtz said. “There was a lot of thinking and second guessing, then we started cleaning
it up. We started playing our style of basketball in the second half. Much cleaner basketball.” Kurtz said the Seahawks – particularly senior captains Sarah Scott Kurtz Engle and Abby Yesko, and sophomore Nadia Bullock – once they broke the press, they didn’t stop attacking the rim. Decatur led 26-21 at the end of the third quarter. “We came out red hot to start the fourth quarter,” Kurtz said. “It was 3521 at one point. We just exploded. We had a nice little cushion, which put the pressure on Wi-Hi.” In the last three or four minutes, Kurtz said the Seahawks just tried to run the clock out and secure the victory. “Defense was the best we played all year,” Kurtz said. Despite the intense defense by Wicomico, Kurtz said his players didn’t get worn down. “They were in it the whole time. They play sports all year, so they’re in See DEFENSE Page 53
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All Lady Mallards contribute to win McDermott pleased with performance; ‘It was just a great day for all the girls’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 10, 2020) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team scored 65 points and held the St. Thomas More Ravens to four, during Wednesday’s game in Frederick, Delaware. All 10 Lady Mallards contributed. “Everybody scored. It was just a great day,” said Prep Coach Brian McDermott. “We played really well. It’s hard to play against a team that’s not on the same level as you, but it gave us the opportunity to work on things we’re not good at.” The Prep squad put 23 points on the board in the first quarter. The Ravens scored all of their points in the opening quarter.
The Mallards added 10 points in the second quarter to go into the halftime break on top, 33-4. They tallied 23 points in the third B. McDermott and nine in the fourth quarter. McDermott said his players focused on rebounding the basketball and on their offensive plays against St. Thomas More’s zone. “We wanted to turn it into an uptempo game and work on our conditioning,” McDermott said. “We wanted to stretch our legs and run.” Worcester pushed the ball in the first quarter, then the rest of the game the team ran its half-court offense and defense. “We only had seven fouls and 13 turnovers, which is good for trying to play uptempo,” McDermott said. Junior CC Lizas led Worcester
with 17 points. She also had five rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists. Sophomore Sumira Sehgal chipped in with 10 points, seven steals and four rebounds. Senior captain Emily Copeland contributed nine points and four rebounds. Senior captain Maddy Shanahan had six rebounds and five points. “Sumira had a huge game. She did great,” McDermott said. “CC did really well. Maddy, she did well. It was just a great day for all the girls.” Worcester will host the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, at 5 p.m. and the Gunston Day Herons on Saturday at noon. On Monday, the Mallards will travel to Easton to play the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres at 4 p.m. “We’re just trying to get better each time we play,” McDermott said. “We got [the new year] off to a good start. We’re moving in the right direction.”
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‘Defense was the best we played all year,’ Kurtz boasts Continued from Page 52 shape,” he said. “They just don’t have any quit in them. They’re just winners and they don’t want to come out of the game. The girls feed off each other’s energy.” Engle led Decatur with 13 points. She also had five rebounds and two steals. Freshman Mayah Garner chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Bullock tallied eight points, seven rebounds and four steals. Junior Jessica Janney pulled down 17 rebounds. She scored two points. Decatur will host the Mardela Warriors today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The boys’ team will play Mardela starting around 5:30 p.m., following the girls’ matchup. Next week, the Lady Seahawks will battle the James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. then the Parkside Rams on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Berlin. “It’s an exciting week for us coming up,” Kurtz said. “Bennett and Parkside play two different styles of basketball.” The coaching staff will come up with a game plan to prepare the girls, Kurtz said. “It’s going to take everybody involved to get it done,” he said.
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SURF REPORT
Time to travel to warmer climate for surfing By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Jan. 10, 2020) Surfing and traveling seem to go hand in hand and we’re coming up on a good time of year to take a trip. So much of our economy is warm weather, resort and summer oriented. A lot of businesses will close for a time period in the winter and the opportunity becomes more open to go off to other spots, even if only a slight bit warmer, even if only to break up that extended winter period. So much is available. The Caribbean, Florida, West Coast, Mexico, Central America. Hawaii is always prime. Even a short sojourn to Southern North Carolina can be enough. As long as it’s warm enough to not need wetsuit gloves, that seems to be the real test of wearing wetsuit gear. So in that sense, it doesn’t need to be tropical though a little shot of warmth is quite welcomed, especially if there’s been a certain regularity to your sessions, as if a warmer spot has been earned by tolerating those many
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cold water goouts that ostensibly have already been had. Now there’s a certain assumption in that enough funds have been put away to pay for all of this possibility. Plus, there’s a time factor. Even if funds can be had it won’t do much good if the time isn’t there and available. Some employment does require one to pay close attention of a yearround basis, so in many instances time can become the most valuable thing. There even seems to be a sort of hierarchy as to one’s status as in the more travel, the more experience, and the more prowess, all adding up to one’s surfing knowledge and hopefully one’s ability. This isn’t absolute of course, but trips off the East Coast seem to go pretty far with this train of thought. Florida seems to be first considered in that accessibility by road is more easily available. The Caribbean is probably next in line, especially if a warmer destination is desired. Back in the day when the world contest was recognized as attracting world class talent, Puerto Rico became quite the focal point for many an East Coast surfer.
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To be able to leave a board or two in particular winter locales or to arrange for a local shaper to have a quiver ready for a winter campaign of surfing is probably more typical than realized. The key to all of this seems to be to maintain some semblance of regularity. I like to say that “to keep doing it, you have to keep doing it.” Surfing requires a certain amount of conditioning and stamina and the more often it’s done the more probable one will be able to continue at least to a reasonable level. If that logic takes you to a distant spot, all the better. Even just a short while can make a difference. Or even a multi-block bicycle ride, wearing wetsuit gear with board in hand could fill the bill just as well. – Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City
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It sort of opened that particular island up in the minds of the traveler and also encouraged exploration of the many other islands and good surf spots in that part of the world. To work hard at one or more jobs in the summer or even part time while attending school was a regular routine. If saved, the funds became available with time between school semesters to get out there. For those not attending school, posting up at an area with good surf could maybe be accomplished for an extended time period. Attending school in a surf rich area could be an option for some with various colleges and universities actually getting a reputation for “surf students.” Some of these destinations can almost become ritual in setting up places to stay or arranging for transportation and equipment.
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