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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
44 NOTTINGHAM LN. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811
Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 28, 2007, recorded in Liber 5040, Folio 53 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $280,500.00, 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 24, 2023 AT 4:05 PM
ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located 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 to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. 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. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 356697-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES
Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees
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JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
WANDA JEAN COHEN
Notice is given that Corey Rimel, 9927 Stephen Decatur Highway, #G13, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on December 30, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wanda Jean Cohen who died on October 9, 2021, without a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Corey Rimel Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 05, 2023 OCD-1/5/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of DEBORAH S. WILSON Estate No. 19507 Notice is given that KIMBERLY WILSON whose address is 2 FEDERAL HILL, BELRIN, MD 21811 was on DECEMBER 29, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DEBORAH S. WILSON who died on NOVEMBER 25, 2022 with a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
BID NOTICE
Vehicle Vending Franchise
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 39, Article VII, entitled Vehicle Vending, Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, the Mayor and City Council will accept sealed bids for a vehicle vending franchise operator. This franchise allows vending prepared, pre-packaged food from a motorized vehicle to operate on certain public ways of Ocean City. Bidders are subject to all conditions, terms and provisions set forth in Chapter 39 of the City Code, copies of which may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the conditions and provisions herein. 1. The franchise will be for a term of four (4) years. The 4-year term includes the summer of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 with a contract expiration date of December 31, 2026. 2. There shall be only one franchise and franchise operator. Such franchise and operator are limited to a maximum of six (6) trucks or vehicles, which must be motorized and must meet all standards of the State Health Department. 3. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13. Bids shall be opened at the 1:00 p.m. Work Session on Tuesday, February 14. Bids must be submitted on a bid form provided in the bid packet, placed in a sealed envelope, and marked “Vehicle Vending Franchise Bid.” Bid packets are available on the Procurement and City Clerk webpage at oceancitymd.gov or upon request by emailing the City Clerk at dchavis@oceancitymd.gov. 4. The bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check in the amount of eighty percent (80%) of the first year’s bid amount. 5. The bid shall be awarded to the highest bidder, except that, should the Council determine there are irregularities in such bidding, the Council may reject such bids as it deems appropriate and postpone the awarding of bids if it so desires. In the event of tie bids, the first in time received shall be deemed the successful bid. Credit, bank and personal references will be verified. Industry experience may also be taken into consideration. 6. For the protection of the public and the Mayor and City Council, the successful bidder must obtain, at the operator’s own expense, comprehensive automobile liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of $1,000,000.00 per person and $2,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and $200,000.00 for property damage and comprehensive general liability insurance, with a combined single limit of
JANUARY 20, 2023 $2,000,000.00 for both bodily injury and property damage, which shall include product liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00. Such insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by the City Clerk before the operator engages in the selling of food items from any public way.
Submit bid to:
VEHICLE VENDING FRANCHISE BID Town of Ocean City City Hall Attn: City Clerk 301 N. Baltimore Avenue,
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Questions can be directed to City Clerk Diana Chavis at 410-2898842. OCD-1/5/2t _________________________________
JANE FRANKEL SIMS, ESQ. SIMS & CAMPBELL, LLC 500 YORK ROAD TOWNSON, MD 21204 NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is given that Veronica C. Payne, 10460 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 04, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James A. Payne Jr. who died on July 5, 2021, with a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Veronica C. Payne Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 12, 2023 OCD-1/12/3t _________________________________
Mission Hill MD, LLC C/O Eskin Law, LLC 1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21208 Plaintiff
v. Stephen W. Dlubala, Jr. 6810 Collinsdale Road Baltimore, MD 21234 and The Estate of Stephen W. Dlubala, Jr. S/O Personal Representative 6810 Collinsdale Road Baltimore, MD 21234 and Sharon E. Dlubala 6810 Collinsdale Road Baltimore, MD 21234 and The Estate of Sharon E. Dlubala S/O Personal Representative 6810 Collinsdale Road Baltimore, MD 21234 and State of Maryland Office of the Attorney General S/O Brian Frosh, Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 and Worcester County Treasurer's Office S/O Phillip G. Thompson, Collector l W. Market St. Room 1105 Snow Hill, MD 21863 410-632-0686 and All unknown owners of the property described Below; all heirs, devisees. personal representatives, and executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, interest, and any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the property and premises situate in the Worcester County, known as 3 lvy Lane and described as Legal Description LOT B-03-035 11146 SQ FT IVY LANE PL OCEAN PINES SEC 3 Being known as District 03 Account Number 083101 on the Tax Roll of the Collector of Taxes. Defendants
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY
CASE NO.: C-23-CV-22-000281
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from tax sale on the property known as 3 lvy Lane in Worcester County, State of Maryland, sold by the Director of Treasury for Worcester County, State of Maryland to Mission Hill MD, LLC, the Plaintiff.
A DESCRIPTION of the property in substantially the same form as the description appearing on the Certificate of Tax Sale is as follows: Legal Description LOT B-03-035 11146 SQ FT IVY LANE PL OCEAN PINES SEC 3, District 03 Account Number 083101 Known as 3 Ivy Lane.
The complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid.
It is thereupon this 3rd of January, 2023 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 three consecutive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 6th day of March, 2023, and redeem the property 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 to said property in Fee Simple, free of all liens and encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley Judge
CHRISTOPHER T WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of VERA W MANGUM Estate No. 19518 Notice is given that VANESSA B LEMLEY whose address is 10125 HAMMOND ROAD BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 was on JANUARY 06, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of VERA W MANGUM who died on SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 with a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
NOTICE
OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 2023-01 AMENDING CHAPTER 22, PARKS AND RECREATION
Article III, Section 22-48, Hours, and Section 22-49, Rules and Regulations to permit the Henry Park Basketball Courts to remain open past sunset and to a time to be determined. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a first reading on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and hold a public hearing on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, regarding Ordinance 2023-01. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be available in the Mayor and Council Packet on the Town website, www.berlinmd.gov or can be emailed or mailed to you upon request, please call 410-641-2770 or email info@berlinmd.gov to request a copy for inspection. OCD-1/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
THOMAS EDWARD YARKO
Notice is given that Sharon Stamer, 830 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136, was on January 06, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas Edward Yarko who died on December 27, 2022, with a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other de-
Sharon Stamer Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 12, 2023 OCD-1/12/3t _________________________________
MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP PO BOX 910 - 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910 NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is given that Michael B. Mathers, 115 Broad Street, P.O. Box 910, Salisbury, MD 21803, was on January 12, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert L. Heimert who died on January 1, 2023, with a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Michael B. Mathers Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 19, 2023 OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is given that Coretta R. Marshall, 508 Canon Court, Evans, GA 30809, was on January 09, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward A. Wise who died on September 13, 2022, without a will.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Coretta R. Marshall Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 19, 2023 OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________
ARLETTE K BRIGHT ESQ THE LAW OFFICES OF ARLETTE K. BRIGHT, PC 1002 EASTERN SHORE DRIVE, #B SALISBURY, MD 21804 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE
tate No. 19531 Notice is given that SUZANNE SHORT whose address is 232 POWELL CIRCLE BERLIN, MD 21811 was on JANUARY 12, 2023 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of ERICK DAVID SHORT who died on NOVEMBER 16, 2022 without a will.
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; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT
TERRENCE CONNORS
Notice is given that Taylor Connors, 170 Wyckoff Ave., 3L, Brooklyn, NY 11237, was on January 10, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Terrence Connors who died on January 7, 2023, without a will.
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Taylor Connors Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 19, 2023 OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________
SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19508 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE WALSTON
Notice is given that Wayne Morris Jones, 12633 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 11, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Christine Walston who died on December 19, 2022, with a will.
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; 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. Wayne Morris Jones Personal Representative True Test Copy
JANUARY 20, 2023 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 19, 2023 OCD-1/19/1t _________________________________
Brian T. Gallagher, Esq Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, PA 125 West Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21404
BRIAN T. GALLAGHER, Substitute Trustee Plaintiff,
v. WILLIAM HENDERSON, et ux. Defendants.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-CV-22-000048
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court of Worcester County this 13th day of January, 2023, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, 1848 New Bridge Road,
Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 made and reported by Brian T. Gallagher, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of February, 2023, provided, a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said county, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 6th day of February, 2023.
The Report of Sale states the amount of sale to be $13,500.00. Susan R. Braniecki
Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Call: 410-723-6397 Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@ oceancitytoday.net Revitalization grants for Worcester
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 20, 2023) In December, Gov. Larry Hogan announced awards for 376 businesses through Project Restore, an economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses to revitalize vacant retail and commercial spaces. A total of 376 businesses in all 23 counties and Baltimore City will receive $24.5 million through the initiative —including $8.8 million in property assistance grants and $15.7 million in business operations grants.
In Wicomico County, 10 businesses were awarded a total of $616,786.
Project Restore was launched by the governor last year, and is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
In total, more than 725 businesses have now been awarded grants through the program. The latest application round received almost 800 applications.
The previously vacant properties will return to active use as:
• 119 office spaces • 110 retail spaces • 61 restaurants • 41 manufacturing/industrial spaces • 44 other uses, such as event space, breweries, salons and indoor recreation
Project Restore provides two grant opportunities for businesses, including nonprofits, that are expanding, moving to or opening in a property that was previously vacant for at least six months: • Property Assistance Grant: Provides up to $30,000 for one year to support costs associated with rent, mortgage payment or property improvements as applicable. • Business Operations Grant: For See SIX Page 34
By Susan Canfora Contributing Writer (Jan. 19, 2023) Dan O’Hare’s book starts with a letter to his little girl. “Dear Olive,” the Ocean Pines Realtor, and reportedly first baby to be born in the sprawling community, writes to the 8-year-old, “when I started writing this book I didn’t know why I was writing it or for whom this book was being written.
At first I was pretty sure it was just for me, as some sort of therapy. I guess I also thought in some way it was for my father, to keep his story alive.
“As I continued to write I began to think it may actually be for you, my dear sweet daughter Olive … as a way to leave something behind for you when I’m not around to express what I learned in my lifetime,” he wrote.
O’Hare and his wife, Caroline, didn’t become parents until he was almost 39 and when the baby was 11 months old, his father went into a nursing home after suffering a stroke. He died in 2019.
It was a life-changing event for the author, an Ocean Pines Realtor for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty and who coaches high school soccer and lacrosse.
His father, Matt O’Hare, who taught and coached at Worcester Prep, is the bigger-than-life central figure in the 217-page book, titled “Tell Me The Truest Thing You Know.”
“I don’t know if my father ever allowed himself to explore who he was and why he acted the way he did. If he had made that exploration, he never let me know. He wasn’t honest with his children about his mental or physical health and because of that my brother and I were left to navigate these inherited waters without so much as a hand-drawn chart. And it’s not like my father got help from his parents, either. We all know mental health wasn’t really discussed by those generations. I want to end that cycle,” the author wrote.
“The book is really confronting my own issues in order to break the chain of mental illness,” O’Hare told Ocean See REALTOR Page 35
8.57 ACRE WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT
Rare find in this waterfront 8.57-acre Estate-1 zoned lot in Bishopville w/approved future dock permit in place. Located at the end of a quiet, no-thruway street, the tree-lined, clam shell drive takes you to your private oasis on the water. A conceptual plan is included in
Lauren Bunting the MLS documents for an approximation of where a future home can be placed. There is also the proposed site plan for the approved dock and walkway, w/approvals to clear some tress to allow for the walkway (permits in hand). Property is currently under Agricultural Use Assessment status w/Worcester County tax and assessment office. Property is 2 x 3.06also enrolled in the MD Department of Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Plan which allows for the low woodland tax assessment rate on the forested land (program not Parcel 166-B Daye Girls Road • Bishopville, MD transferrable, but buyers may re-apply if they don't plan to $574,900 (MDWO2010414) build right away).
Lauren Bunting Broker Cell: 410.422.9899 lwbunting@comcast.net www.LaurenBunting.com
6200 Coastal Hwy S-101, Ocean City Office: 410.524.6400
PHOTO COURTESY DAN O’HARE Ocean Pines Realtor Dan O’Hare is pictured with his book, “Tell Me The Truest Thing You Know.”
REAL ESTATE REPORT Six Worcester biz get funding
Continued from Page 33 businesses that generate sales and use tax, provides up to $250,000 per calendar year to support capital (property improvements, equipment etc.) and operating (staff salaries, marketing, inventory etc.) costs associated with business operations in the vacant property.
Lauren Bunting is the Broker of
Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
The principals of Gillis Gilkerson (GGI) announce the promotion of Tyler Barnes to president of the firm’s construction operations.
Backed by over 21 years of industry experience, Barnes is well versed in all facets of construction management, making him the natural successor to longtime Tyler Barnes leader Dwight Miller.
His advancement in leadership occurs in conjunction with the start of a pivotal 40th anniversary year.
With Barnes at the helm, Gillis Gilkerson is positioned to propel into its next decade with confidence.
“This is a milestone year for Gillis Gilkerson and it is an honor to step into the role of president at such an important time,” Barnes said. “I look forward to continuing our service to the Delmarva community with a renewed sense of perspective. For nearly 20 years, GGI has thrived under Dwight’s leadership, a tenure deserving of much appreciation and respect. In continuation of his efforts, I plan to grow the firm while honoring our longstanding commitment to quality and excellence in all that we do.”
Barnes assumed the position at the start of the 2023 year and works in collaboration with leaders of the firm’s development team, which include principals Brad Gillis, Joey Gilkerson and Chris Gilkerson.
Miller will remain onboard as an executive consultant for the newly-established leadership team.
January 19 - January 26
DAY/TIME ADDRESS BR/BA STYLE PRICE AGENCY/AGENT
Fri-Mon, 11am-4pm Heron Harbour, 120th St., Bayside 1BR/2BR/3BR/4BR+ Condos, Towns & SF - Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate Saturday, 12-2pm 3 Tail of the Fox Drive, Ocean Pines 4BR/2BA/1HBA Single Family $549,000 Sandy Dougan/BHHS Open Houses Sunday, 12-3pm 3 Tail of the Fox Drive, Ocean Pines 4BR/2BA/1HBA Single Family $549,000 Sandy Dougan/BHHS Saturday, 1-3pm 305 S. Heron Gull Ct., Ocean City 6BR/6BA/2HBA Single Family $2,399,900 Nancy Reither-Smith/Coldwell Banker Realty 4 x 4.14 Sunday, 11am-1pm 305 S. Heron Gull Ct., Ocean City 6BR/6BA/2HBA Single Family $2,399,900 Nancy Reither-Smith/Coldwell Banker Realty Saturday, 10am-1pm 218-4 N. Heron Drive, Ocean City 3BR/2.5BA Condo $799,900 Nancy Reither-Smith/Coldwell Banker Realty Saturday, 11:30am-2pm 12 42nd St., Unit 404, Ocean City 2BR/2BA Condo $348,900 Linda Zaretsky/BHHS Saturday, 11am-1pm 207 Dolphin St., Ocean City 4BR/3BA Single Family $1,211,155 PO2 Team/Hileman Real Estate Saturday, 11am-1pm 351 Ocean Pkwy., Ocean Pines 3BR/2BA Single Family $339,000 PO2 Team/Hileman Real Estate Saturday, 11am-1pm 110 Boston Dr., Berlin 3BR/2BA Single Family $399,000 PO2 Team/Hileman Real Estate
LINE WORK
MALLORY PANUSKA/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Crews with George & Lynch Inc. out of Dover work on water and sanitary sewer lines on Monday in front of the H20 night club on Worcester Street. After they finish digging up and replacing the utility lines, the sidewalks and pavement will be replaced.
Realtor Dan O’Hare writes book
Continued from Page 34 City Today, adding the grief he felt after his father’s death caused him to suffer from anxiety and symptoms he was often convinced were those of major illnesses.
“The goal of this book is to be as honest as possible. That’s the message of the book, extreme honesty, that if you’re dealing with mental illness you need to be honest and you need to confront it,” he said.
Anyone who knew his father – and many did – will enjoy the writing from a male perspective, with O’Hare often talking to his father as he tries to sort out their relationship.
He also talks about his relationship with his mother, well-known Ocean Pines Realtor, Sharyn O’Hare.
“I don’t know many sons who have had easy relationships with their fathers, so that’s a built-in audience there. My hope is the audience is there for people who know people who are struggling with mental illness. I wrote it for people who know people who are struggling. I’m not a psychologist and I don’t know the right thing to do. I just know what I did. But I can explain from my perspective,” he said.
Writing the book was quite possibly the most challenging task of his life.
“I worked in film and TV for years and I made movies. I made documentaries but this was harder because of the subject matter,” he said.
“It might help people who know people like me to understand a little bit. It’s definitely a major message in the book. I talk about what pulled me out of that,” he said.
And what is the truest thing he knows?
“It’s like at the end of the book. I really I don’t want to boil it down into a sentence. Even in the book I say, ‘I’m not even sure but I think this is it.’ Instead of me trying to boil it down, it makes more sense for the reader to go on the journey. The whole book is me being honest and in order to help people, to help my daughter if I’m not around in the future. Part of my issue is after my father had a stroke he lost so much of his personality, so this book a hedge against that.”
The book cost $17.99 and is currently available on Amazon as well as Bethany Beach Books. O’Hare is also working to get his book in other local stores.
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The CRICKET Center, in partnership with local law enforcement officers, held its 10th annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 10. Thirty students from Worcester County Public Schools were paired with officers from several police agencies.
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(Jan. 20, 2023) The CRICKET Center, in partnership with local law enforcement officers, held its 10th annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 10.
Thirty students from Worcester County Public Schools were paired with officers from the Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Berlin Police Department and Ocean City Police Department.
Each child toured the Berlin Barrack and interacted with some of the police equipment before being sworn in as a Junior Trooper for the day.
Children and officers loaded up the State Police bus and headed to Walmart where each shopper hand selected gifts for their family.
After shopping concluded, everyone returned to the Berlin Barrack where volunteers helped wrap the new presents and enjoyed lunch with Santa. Chick-fil-a in West Ocean City donated lunch for the children.
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Several Worcester County residents recently earns spots on the Dean’s List for their respective colleges and universities.
James Blackmore of Berlin, was among the 579 students who earned Dean’s List honors for the fall semester at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Students who maintain a 3.4 grade point average or higher are eligible for this honor.
Julianna Fohner of Ocean City, and Gabrielle Izzett of Berlin, were among the 1,087 students who made the fall Shenandoah University’s Dean’s List.
To qualify, students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher at Shenandoah University, headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties.
Rafe Parsons of Berlin, was named to the 2022 fall semester Dean’s List at Bridgewater College, located in the Central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Parsons is a business administration major at Bridgewater.
He was among nearly 550 students named to the Dean’s List. Students must attained a 3.4 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0.
Chadwick Fischer from Berlin, achieved Dean’s List for the fall semester at Nichols College in Massachusetts. Students with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and no grades below B- receive Dean’s List honors.
President’s List
Julianna Fohner of Ocean City, was one of 477 students who made the President’s List at Shenandoah University for the fall semester.
To qualify for this academic recognition, students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher.
Elizabeth Pivec of Berlin, was named to the President’s List for the fall semester at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, achieving a 4.0 grade point average.
Cristina Jones of Berlin, was named to Southern New Hampshire University’s fall President’s List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.70 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List.
Joins board
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that William “Bill” McCain and John Phoebus have joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
McCain is the chairman and founder of W. R. McCain Associates, Inc., one of the largest comprehensive real estate valuation and consultation companies located in the Mid-Atlantic Region. McCain is active in community affairs and has served as a member of numerous civic and professional organizations including prior service as a Wicomico County councilman, TidalHealth Board of Directors, and YMCA of the Chesapeake Board of Directors.
He is an active member of the Wicomico Rotary Club and has served as president and was a former Rotarian of the Year.
McCain is active with Trinity United Methodist Church having served in numerous leadership roles. He is also a 2013 inductee into the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame.
Phoebus is a partner at Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC., and concentrates in criminal defense and personal injury cases. A native of Crisfield, Phoebus graduated from Crisfield High School, Washington College, and the Dickinson School of Law. Phoebus has served on a variety of civic organizations including the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the Wor-Wic Community College Foundation, Hudson Health Services, Coastal Hospice, the McCready Foundation, and the Somerset Count Long Term Recovery Committee.
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Graduates
Molly McCormick of Berlin, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. McCormick was among more than 290 students who received degrees.
Honor society
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,085 new initiates from 45 universities during November.
They include: Berlin residents Amber Whittaker (Salisbury University), Sarah Beesley (Salisbury University) and Eric Brandenberg (University of Baltimore), and Sarah Hancock (Salisbury University).
Students initiated into the society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35 percent of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
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“There was such excitement from the kids as they walked through the aisles,” Executive Director of The CRICKET Center, Lauren Cooper, said. “This event is such a great opportunity to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and kids in our community.”
This event was made possible through generosity of donors in the community and local grants.
The team at the CRICKET Center collaborates on child abuse cases beginning with the child’s initial outcry through investigation, treatment, and prosecution.
Follow the CRICKET Center on Facebook to keep up with future events and ways to help. For more information, contact Cooper at 410641-0097.
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DONATION
OC Lions President Norm Cathell, left, and Lion Steve McMillan present a check for $1,000 to Past District Gov. Dave Studley, chair of the District 22B Charitable Foundation.
SCHOOL SUPPORT
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Bob Wolfing, center, back, presented the annual check of $500 to the Showell Elementary School Kiwanis K-Kids Club on Dec. 9. Kiwanis supports the youth club program for the school year. The students learn about community service during after school meetings with their teacher advisor Evy Collins. Also pictured is Principal Ryan Cowder.
FUNDING CONFERENCE
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EXHIBIT WINNERS
Art League of Ocean City Second Vice President Laura Jenkins presented cash prizes to the winners of the "Force of Nature" art exhibition, on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street through Jan. 28. Pictured, from left, are Jenkins; Karen Lembo, honorable mention; Mary Noel, honorable mention; Leo Kahl, first place; show judge Raymond Ewing; and Doris Glovier, third place. Not pictured: Nancy Fine, second place; and Susan Koster, honorable mention.
PAJAMA PARTY
Gabrielle Dolansky’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School celebrates their reading accomplishments by wearing comfy pajamas on Dec. 16. They are pictured next to their completed light bulbs containing titles of books they have read. Standing, from left, are Annabelle Willard, Nyah Lopez and Charlie Ward, and kneeling, August Ryan, Austin Starkey and Alexander Balassone.
PET PORTRAITS
Artist Jacki Yamin taught a "Pet Portraits in Pop Art" class in December at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, and students from Ocean City to New York painted their favorite pets. Pictured is Donna Spicer of Ocean City with her portrait.
SWORN IN
During a ceremony at Ocean City American Legion Post 166, Tom Redding, center, was sworn in as senior vice commandant, and Al Soto, left, took the oath as junior vice commandant for the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League. They are joined by former Commandant Frank Del Piano.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Ocean City Elementary School students, faculty and staff celebrated Holiday Spirit Day on Dec. 20. The day ended with the annual school-wide holiday sing-a-long, complete with a performance by the OC Stars.
FEATURED ARTIST
Sarah Hancock is the artist in residence in Studio E for January at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Hancock is a multi-year Art League of Ocean City college scholarship winner.
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RECOGNITION
Norbert Violante, left, is presented an Appreciation Award from Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City President Bob Wolfing. He helps transport the tables and chairs needed for the club’s weekly 8 a.m. Wednesday meetings in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center.
GIFT COLLECTION
Worcester Preparatory School students gathered on Dec. 14 to load a truck with gifts to be donated to Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity). Worcester County GOLD Inc., improves the quality of life of local citizens for whom traditional means of well-being support is not fully available. A non-profit organization, Worcester County GOLD promotes dignity by providing financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable adults and children in foster care. Pictured, in front, from left, are Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Claire Windrow, Elaina Elrick, Caitlin Williams, Vanesska Hall, Laney Hoch, Ronen Poddar, Bella Fernley and Upper School teacher Linda Bragg.
(Jan. 20, 2023) The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) recently hosted its annual Tacos, Tiaras and Sombreros FUNdraiser event.
The $5,000 raised from the event was donated to AGH’s upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program.
The Certified Nursing Assistant Program, which is currently awaiting approval from the Maryland Board of Nursing, was initiated in response to the need for certified nursing assistants in the healthcare workforce at Atlantic General Hospital.
The program will consist of six students who will apply from the general public.
The program is a seven-week training, comprised of classroom, clinical skills lab and hands-on patient care on the Med/Surg inpatient units. The first session is projected to start in April or May of 2023.
This program will be offered costfree to the student, with an agreement that the student will commit to one year of service as a CNA with Atlantic General Hospital once the program is completed.
The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) recently donated $5,000 to AGH’s upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
(Jan. 20, 2023) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently established the Lower Shore Scholarship Fund to assist local students attending area colleges.
The new scholarship fund is unique in that gifts made by donors to the fund may qualify for the Endow Maryland Tax Credit.
The Lower Shore Scholarship Fund provides a new opportunity for donors to support scholarships locally.
Each year, Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore will receive equal grants from the Community Foundation to support students who are residents of the tri-county region.
Each school will be empowered to prioritize recipient selection to meet emerging student and workforce needs.
The Endow Maryland Tax Credit Program rewards donors who make charitable gifts to qualifying funds at their local community foundation, including gifts to the Lower Shore Scholarship Fund.
Contributions of $500 or more to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore under the Endow Maryland program qualify for a 25 percent tax credit on their state taxes.
“Education is the key to growing a stronger community,” said Erica Joseph, Community Foundation president. “We hope these tax credits will help donors maximize their gifts while empowering our next generation of leaders.”
To learn more about the Endow Maryland Tax Credit program and the qualifying funds visit CFES.org/endowmd.
JANUARY 20, 2023 Students at WCPS begin annual Kids Heart Challenge
By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2023) Elementary and middle school students in Worcester County are participating in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Kids Heart Challenge.
Each year, the program teaches students stress-reduction techniques and other ways to take care of their hearts.
Many will take the Finn’s Heart Challenge by signing up for two online lessons: one teaches them how to do hands-only CPR and another teaches them the symptoms of a stroke.
Schools also raise money for AHA to support doctors, researchers, hospitals and families affected by heart diseases. Last year, Showell Elementary raised $18,000. Principal Ryan Cowder said they plan to raise $20,000 this year.
“Showell is always looking for ways to give back,” he said.
Ocean City Elementary is also stepping up their fundraising goal.
“Over the past 33 years, the students have raised more than $477,000,” said PE Teacher Tracey Drocella. “Our goal is to raise $25,000 this year so we can break $500,000 in donations.”
Showell Elementary set a goal for 100 percent of students signing up for the challenge to be more active or kind. To get them excited, Crowder hosted an assembly on Jan. 12, where they told about ways to keep their hearts healthy. As a special incentive, he promised that if at least 50 percent of them signed up, he would pick representatives from each grade to silly string him in the hallway.
At Ocean City Elementary School, Principal Julie Smith has also challenged students to take the heart health challenge.
This year, Drocella and PE teacher Mark Engle are sweetening the pot at OCES by offering a double challenge. If 50 percent of the students take the Finn’s Heart Challenge, participants will get to slime the two PE teachers. And if OCES reaches its fundraising goal, the top fundraisers from each grade will get to dump ice water on the teachers this spring.
“The kids love it!” Drocella said. “It’s all about getting them to understand the importance of helping others. Our students are always trying to find different ways to help people.”
She said AHA has made it easy for the students and families to raise funds, anything from door to door fundraising to asking for donations on social media.
CINDY HOFFMAN/OCEAN CITY TODAY Students at Showell Elementary listen to a presentation on Jan. 12 about heart health from Kim Moore, Maryland-based youth market director for the American Heart Association.
(Jan. 20 2023) Lower Shore Land Trust received national accreditation in 2017 from the Land Trust Commission and is now applying for accreditation renewal.
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Lower Shore Land Trust is applying for renewal of accreditation and a public comment period is now open.
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs.
“Although the board of directors was initially skeptical about the need for accreditation, the process to become accredited made the organization stronger as a governing body,” said Kate Patton, Lower Shore Land Trust executive director.
Land trusts are required to renew their accreditation every five years.
Patton recognized that the process ensures that the policies and procedures are keeping up with the growing organization.
The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. See COMMENTS Page 43
