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CRASH An unidentified male crashed his navy blue Dodge Ram truck into a utility pole on Coastal Highway at 126th Street on Monday. Ocean City Police are still investigating the accident, and had no new information as of Thursday morning.
Hogan back to school start Proposes bill to bring back post-Labor Day opening statewide By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Pushing for a return to a post-Labor Day start date for public schools across the state, Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that he is introducing in the General Assembly the Universal School Start
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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Although the Ocean City Council agreed to issue a request for proposals for the resort’s public transit advertising, several council members remained concerned about the appearance of commercial messages on the Boardwalk trams. “I was against it because I felt that they [tram advertisements] added more visual pollution to the Boardwalk,” Councilman Dennis Dare said. Dare said some of the images portrayed on the tram advertisements had strayed from the resort’s familyfun image, and he pointed to a photo of a group of Boy Scouts riding the trams, and above them an advertising panel about the Zika virus. Although the virus is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites, it can also be passed through unprotected sex. See SOME Page 5
More than January warmer than usual By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) If January has seemed milder than usual this year, it’s because it has been, considerably so, according to meteorological data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather station at the Ocean City
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Md. minimum wage increase could help against Delaware Ocean City government will pay out additional $5.2M by 2025 to meet state law By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) The success of the Fight for Fifteen movement in Maryland last year means the Ocean City government will shell out an additional $5.2 million by 2025 to comply with the state mandated minimum wage increase. “Jennie Knapp [Budget Manager] and I worked in concert with our finance director [Chuck Bireley] to try and come up with some projects that we feel will protect the integrity of our pay plan, as well as be compliant,” City Human Resources Director
Wayne Evans said. In order to handle the minimum wage increase as fairly across the pay table as possible, city staff chose to focus the bulk of the rate increase in the bottom pay table. By doing so, the resort would see an overall average incremental cost increase of 2.28 percent each year. “We wanted to maintain equity between the pay grades, so we did make some adjustments,” Knapp said. “Eighty-two percent of our part-time employees are in the bottom seven pay grades of our pay table, so we wanted to concentrate the increases in those pay grades. This also minimized the impact to full-time employees as only 17 percent of our full-time staff is in those pay grades.”
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City Human Resources Director Wayne Evans and City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp present a five-year minimum wage pay proposal to the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Incrementally, this would mean the city would see an overall increase of nearly $1.9 million, however, com-
Locally, school start bill good news Continued from Page 1 Motel-Restaurant Association, said she only saw positives from this proposed legislation. “I think it’s fantastic news because there was a year where every county did go back after Labor Day and we saw increased tourism in August,” Jones said. She added that although it may not be what every public school district wants, it is what the general public, including parents, want, according to previous surveys conducted by the state. “Worcester County has proven that it can be done and have great students,
since we have Blue Ribbon Schools,” Jones said. The Baltimore County School Board approved a post-Labor Day start for the 2020-2021 school year in November 2019. “We have taken a lot of actions over the past five years, but I can’t think of a single one that has more widespread, enthusiastic support across the state,” Hogan said in a press release. “But after two years of it working very well, and after the 2018 election was completed, last year in 2019 special interests snuck a bill in and legislators reversed themselves and ignored the people again by reversing this common sense action.”
Hogan said the legislation that countered his executive order was misguided and had the potential to “cause mass confusion this fall and in future years with a potential for 24 different start dates spread over several weeks.”
pounded this would result in the aforementioned $5.2 million. Those in grade 100 would see the highest percent increase each year, at roughly 6.4 percent. That percentage gets smaller as they pay grade goes up, and by grade 107 the percentage increase is roughly 2.23 percent. Doing this would also allow the city to maintain a 5 percent pay separation between each pay grade, while also keeping the resort’s job market competitive. See MINIMUM Page 4
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Minimum wage boost changes five-year plan Continued from Page 3 To put this into perspective, Evans and Knapp used three sets of parttime occupations to show how the pay increments would look: • Casual labor: $11 in 2020, $15 in 2025. • PSA/Camp Counselor: $12 in 2020, $15.54 in 2025. • Beach Patrol/Bus Driver: $15.25 in 2020, $17.20 in 2025. The maximum pay ranges for fulltime employees will follow a similar 2.3 percent increase, but the increase would occur every other year, rather
than annually. “As long as the town continues to give step increases to full-time staff every year, the step increase for those employees at the minimum of the pay grade will be greater than the amount we are increasing the minimum for each pay grade,” Knapp said. “However, the starting pay for fulltime jobs will be increasing as the minimums for each grade increases. The main impact for full-time employees is for those employees at the top of the pay grades as we are in-
creasing the maximums every other year in an effort to maintain pay table equity.” For grade 100 employees, for example, the current maximum wage is $17.60, but in 2022 it would increase to $18.01. Although the minimum wage increase will put a hefty dent into the city’s pocket, some council members chose to look at the positives rather than the negatives. “It’s not nearly what I feared, it’s [wage plan] maintained the internal [pay] equity,” Councilman Dennis
Dare said. “For us, it’s going to impact Delaware businesses because their minimum wage is considerably less — it may be one of the few advantages we have …” Evans and Knapp also suggested reviewing benchmark jobs annually to ensure the city stayed market competitive, as well as a competitive wage study following, or perhaps a little before, the conclusion of the five-year wage increase. The council approved the 20212025 pay plan, with Councilman Lloyd Martin absent.
Warmer water species being spotted locally Continued from Page 1 so far was a balmy 26.1 degrees. Altogether, this January has been 3.8 degrees warmer on average than last year, according to the NOAA data. While that hardly constitutes scientific proof of anything, it does fall in line with the finding by NOAA and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that last year closed out the hottest decade on record. The year itself was the second warmest year ever globally, the two
agencies determined. The agencies said the global average surface temperatures last year were nearly 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the average from the middle of the last century. They also attributed most of the temperature rise to carbon dioxide emissions and other heat-trapping gases from burning fossil fuels. The effects on this coastal region are undeniable, according to Dr. Bill Dennison, a scientist and professor at the University of Maryland Center for
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temperature has increased from 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit in 1989 to 72.5 degrees in 2017. This has caused an increase in southern species, such as white shrimp and brown shrimp, trigger fish, spade fish and sheepshead, according to Doctor. “There’s fish coming here that weren’t here before, maybe they’re just moving up the coast and the stuff that’s here will move up further, so I don’t know if it’s detrimental,” Doctor said. Other aspects of the rise in water temperatures aren’t following the expected path. Generally, warmer water is associated with higher turbidity and decreased oxygen in the water. But that’s not happening here. “Our data shows those opposite,” Doctor said. “We’re getting better clarity and better oxygen levels. It’s going to have to be a wait-and-see thing – what actually comes about.” Meanwhile, certain unwanted species that have been held in check by inhospitable water temperatures could become more prolific. “There’s some bad actors, like vibrio, the bacteria called ‘flesh-eating bacteria,’” Dennison said. “Its season is extended, so the danger of having infection by exposure to vibrio is lengthened as a result of those higher temperatures.” Nearly all areas around the globe are warming, but not all at the same rate, according to Dennison. “One of the sad things for us is that the mid-Atlantic, and even worse up in Maine … the Atlantic coast of the United States is one of those areas globally that’s heating more rapidly than others,” Dennison said. “We’re kind of adjacent to what we could call a ‘hot spot.’” The coastal bays program is responding by pinpointing highly vulnerable areas and areas of resiliency. “We’re going to protect these more vulnerable areas so we’re not building infrastructure in areas that are at risk for storm surges and rising sea level,” Smith said.
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Hogan: all bay bridge lanes to be open by this summer
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Although City Council approved a request for proposal for public transit advertisements, Councilman Dennis Dare said he disapproves of tram advertisements, which he called visual pollution. A photo of Boy Scouts and others under an advertisement warning of Zika virus being spread through unprotected sex furthered Dare’s distaste of the advertisements.
Some ads seen as inappropriate Continued from Page 1 “Zika can be transmitted by men. Practice safe family planning when traveling to Zika-affected areas,” the panel said. The city prohibits advertisements that are false in nature, political, sexually explicit, violent or illegal, promote medical cannabis, tobacco, gambling and alcohol, although the last two are allowed in certain cases, City Transit Administrator Brian Connor said. Nonetheless, there were times when a message about venereal disease managed to make its way onto a tram, and caused a stir among residents unhappy with the unfortunate Boy Scout’s association. Councilman Matt James and Councilwoman Mary Knight agreed with Dare, with Knight adding the signs’ lack of aesthetic appeal. “I’m really not in favor. I think it clutters the Boardwalk, and I don’t like what most of the signs say,”
Knight said. “They’re really, extremely unattractive.” Dare also said the tram advertisements mean little financially, and are barely used by Boardwalk businesses. More common is to have outside businesses use the tram advertising and funnel customers away from the Boardwalk, Dare told Ocean City Today. “I don’t know that the revenue is worth it, whether it even covers expenses,” Dare said during the meeting. To remedy this, Councilman Tony DeLuca asked city staff to bring back revenue and costs associated with the tram advertising for further scrutiny. Councilman Mark Paddack also added that he would like to see the Ocean City Development Corporation’s aid in finding Boardwalk businesses to feature on the trams. Despite their concerns, the council approved the request, with Dare in opposition and Councilman John Gehrig absent.
(Jan. 31, 2020) Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that all lanes at the Chesapeake Bay bridge will be open this summer, as the deck work on the westbound right lane that has caused delays will be completed a year ahead of schedule. In addition, the state will speed up the flow of traffic by eliminating toll booths in favor of E-ZPass-type electronic tolling. The governor was joined by Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Executive Director James F. Ports, Jr. and MDTA construction inspectors and work crews in removing toll booth 4 to mark the first milestone in replacing existing toll systems. “I am pleased to announce that this project will be completed a full year ahead of schedule, and that all lanes on the bay bridge will be open by summer of 2020,” Hogan said. “Our entire team has spent the past few months working around the clock to make today’s announcement possible. I want to thank all of the men and women who are designing and constructing these important projects, as well as everyone who operates, maintains, and protects the bridge and its travelers each and
every day.” At the Oct. 16 Board of Public Works meeting, Hogan directed the MDTA to expedite the schedule for the deck rehabilitation project and to implement all-electronic tolling at the bay bridge as soon as possible. “With warmer temperatures forecasted the week of Feb. 2, the first rapid-set concrete pours will be able to take place during planned overnight closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and not impact daytime traffic,” Ports said. The deck rehabilitation project began in September 2019, after over a decade of deferred maintenance resulted in severe deterioration of the westbound right lane surface, posing a number of safety risks to motorists. As a result of the expedited schedule, all milling work is complete and 54 percent of the latex modified concrete is placed. Upcoming work on the westbound span includes finishing the latex modified concrete in the right lane, replacing joints, repairing deck punctures, replacing steel rail posts, taking down jersey barriers, and restriping lanes. Motorists also will see work underSee NO Page 6
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Carozza, Hartman give updates on session By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) With the Maryland General Assembly in full swing, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) and Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C) said they are making progress on their objectives. Hartman said he recently met with Steve Phillips, CEO of Phillips Seafood, to discuss the lack of H2-B Nonimmigrant Temporary Worker Program visas. The visas are distributed by lottery system, which presents a problem for the nine crab-picking houses on the Eastern Shore. “Right now, it looks like only three of them may be receiving employees through the H2B visa program,” Hartman said. “Some of them may not open as a result of the lack of support.” He added that it’s difficult to find workers other than H2-B visa workers that want to work in the seafood industry, as well as landscaping and farming. Since the visas are under the department of homeland security, it will need support from congressional senators and representatives. “We can reach out to them, asking for their full support in making a request to increase the number of H2B visas so that we can satisfy the jobs
that we cannot fill here in the states,” Hartman said. He said he also met with owners of Ocean Downs Casino and members of the horse Wayne Hartman industry to discuss the bill that could legalize sports gambling in Maryland. Hartman is co-sponsoring the bill, but hopes to make an amendment for the proposed $2.5 million licensing fee and $250,000 annual renewal fee. “I’m looking to scale down by a percentage the fees that are charged to the smaller casino in Cumberland, as well as the small casino in Worcester County,” Hartman said. He’s also keeping his eye on House Bill 4, which would prohibit the private sale of a long gun — rifle or shotgun — and require that such transactions be conducted through a licensed gun dealer with background checks. Hartman said he does not support this bill, partially because the penalty for not complying would be greater than stealing a gun. “The problem is, most of the time, 50 percent of the time, crimes are committed with stolen guns,” Hartman said. “It’s my desire to push legislation that would make better sense and deter the theft of the gun, as op-
posed to worrying about a long gun, which historically has not been a problem as far as being involved in criminal acts.” The House moved forward with the proMary Beth hibition on intenCarozza tional balloon releases with a hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The hearing, according Hartman, had solid local support and testimony, including that of the Blume family, who started their own balloon litter collection in 2018. The vote on the floor has not yet been scheduled. A hearing was also held in the House on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for the Sunset Island Act, which will require greater transparency between condominium unit owners and their board of directors. As for Carozza, she said one of her accomplishments was including two relief initiatives in the senate small business workgroup package. One will extend the minimum wage law exemption to produce stands and farmer’s markets. The second will allow seasonal employers to require an employee who used paid sick leave between 107 and 120 days to provide verification. That means
providing a doctor’s note or other documentation proving the employee used paid sick leave appropriately. “That should help address the issue of those who may have inappropriately been using the leave as soon as they hit 106 days, which is the current seasonal exemption,” Carozza said. She added that the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association supports the bill. Another bill directly affecting Ocean City is the expanded special event zone legislation that will increase penalties on exhibition driving, commonly seen as intentionally revving engines and screeching tires. Carozza confirmed that she has the support of former senate president and current Sen. Mike Miller (D-27). The bill language is in the final review process in the department of legislative services. Finally, Carozza said that she was invited to participate in the future building of the drone center at the Salisbury airport, which she said will benefit the entire region. The facility will be for unmanned aircraft systems, including flight testing and aircraft certification. “There’s no other location in the entire nation that will provide all of these services,” Carozza said. “This is a national, cutting edge facility, right here at Salisbury regional airport.”
No more booths on bay bridge Continued from Page 5 way on the all-electronic tolling project including utility relocation, roadway reconstruction, and installation of the new eastbound tolling gantry between the bridge and MD Route 8. With all-electronic tolling, cash will not be accepted as payment. Drivers do not have to stop to pay tolls, as overhead gantries collect tolls electronically by E-ZPass or video tolling.
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Route 50 eastbound lanes closed til March By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Drivers heads up: the State Highway Administration (SHA) announced last week it would be closing the eastbound lanes on Route 50 bridge so it can complete bridge repair work — leaving the westbound lanes to handle traffic in and out of the resort. “This will provide workers the time and space needed to safely perform electrical, mechanical and steel repairs in the machine room, install new underwater electrical cables and renovate the bridge tender’s house,” a press release stated. The work will go on until early March, the drawbridge will not be opened and occasional channel restrictions should be expected, the SHA notice said. Pedestrians and cyclists must use
the westbound sidewalk, as the eastbound one will be closed for public safety reasons. “MDOT SHA will restore two-lane, two-way traffic on the bridge when this work phase is completed in early March,” the press release stated. “Bridge repairs will continue into 2021 with minimal public impacts during the peak tourist season.” Works on the bridge has been underway for quite some time now, with crews completing concrete spall repairs under the bridge and steel “retrofits” in the drawbridge machine rooms over the last two years, the press release stated. The string of repairs are projected to extend the bridge’s service life by 30 years. For official marine restriction information, visit www.navcen.uscg. gov/pdf/lnms/lnm05032020.pdf
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The State Highway Administration announced last week it would shut down eastbound lanes on the Route 50 bridge for maintenance and repair work, which will go on until early March.
OCVFC recruitment numbers increase in ’19 By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Although the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company lost its retention and recruitment coordinator sooner than expected, the work she did proved necessary, as the fire company saw a jump in recruitment numbers. “We are still very much in favor of the [retention and recruitment] program,” Assistant Fire Chief Jay Jester said. Jester told the Mayor and City Council that coordinator Christine Bennett had retired as of Jan. 24, which put the fire company into a difficult situation because it had planned to make the coordinator role a full-time city position. Nonetheless, Jester said Bennett’s time with the company had been fruitful, and supported the need for the position and program to be continued. Jester said the beginning of the program focused on upping the company’s social media presence in order to attract new recruits. The company also attended recruitment events such as the Outlets of Ocean
City Community Day in August, the Salisbury University Job Fair in September and the Fire Prevention Month Open House and the Montego Bay Civic Association meeting held in October. These efforts paid off, and the company saw an increase in accepted applicants in nearly every job category.
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Airbnb hosts in Worcester County made nearly twice the amount of money in 2019 than in 2018, according to the online rental platform’s figures. In 2018, Worcester County hosts brought in $1.5 million with 10,800 guests, according to Airbnb. In 2019, Worcester County hosts brought in $2.4 million with 15,300 guests. Of that number, Ocean City brought in approximately $100,000 with 520 guests. Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said that this proves the rising popularity of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms. “It really goes to show how easy the platforms are to use,” Jones said. “From a visitor standpoint, it’s very easy to navigate short-term rental websites and to see a variety of properties all in one click.” With the increased competition, Jones said the hotels will focus on offering different amenities from a shortterm rental. “It’s our job to continue to sell the
benefits of being in a hotel and having comfortable bedding and reliable WiFi, the human interaction with the front desk clerk, being able to use the concierge, all the amenities of a hotel such as the pool and proximity — ones that are right on the Boardwalk,” Jones said. “I’d also say the safety of staying in a hotel.” A new factor is the rental license program for unincorporated Worcester County that was effective Jan. 1. Officially passed in August 2019 by the Worcester County Commissioners, the program requires all rentals to have a license and pay a yearly renewal fee. Short-term rentals must pay $200 annually. Ocean City already has its own rental license program. One of the goals with creating the program for unincorporated Worcester County was to create a better system for complaints against short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods and for rental inspections, if needed. Another goal was to ensure that shortterm rentals pay the hotel room tax, which increased from 4.5 to five percent effective Jan. 1. Short-term rentals also now have new regulations, which were passed in October 2019. The most notable are that newly constructed rentals must provide an extra parking space, persons per bedroom is based on 50
square feet per person and the rental cannot be used for a function by nonrenters. “I don’t think it’s going to deter anybody from actually renting out their condo or their house,” Jones said. “I just think it’s a way for the county to be able to collect some revenue, but I don’t think it’s going to alter people’s behavior in terms of using the shortterm rental platforms.” The hotel industry has also been working to fill the 1,000 new rooms that have been added within the last few years. Jones said the association has been in close contact with Ocean City’s tourism office to spread the same marketing message. “We have worked with them to do the fireworks on Thursday nights to try to make Thursday the new Friday, to extend the length of the weekend stay because weekend stays are definitely popular, but how can we get one more night out of them?” Jones said. Last week, the Ocean City Council passed 13 beach firework shows on Thursdays from June 18 to Aug. 27, plus Labor Day on Sept. 7. The most important aspect of Airbnb popularity for Jones is to make sure they’re paying the same dues as hotels and motels. “In general, they need to play by the same rules and pay the same sales and room tax that we do,” Jones said.
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Drones necessary for public safety, local funding needed By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Drones can do much more for government than people realize, Ocean City Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald told the mayor and City Council on Tuesday. In presenting an overview of the city’s unmanned aircraft system program, Theobald listed the potential uses for drones during critical situations. “It [drone] can be used in a myriad of situations, including fire, chemical, radioactive, as well as law enforcement and response and recovery,” Theobald said. Theobald along with other public safety departments worked for roughly 20 months gathering information on how a city drone program might be designed. Under the Federal Aviation Administration, local governments can develop their own drone programs and exercise its authority over aircraft certification, airworthiness, pilots and aircrew and maintenance personnel certification and training. There are two drone licenses an operator may obtain: 14 CFR part 107 and part 91 with a Certificate of Authorization (COA). A part 107 license is much easier to get, and only requires drone operators to be 16 years or older, have a re-
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Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald presented to the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday a preliminary drone program. The drones would be used in emergency situations, such as fires and Ocean City Beach Patrol rescues.
mote pilot certificate and pass TSA vetting. The caveat, however, is that it grants the operator much less flexible airspace access. It also comes with a slew of restrictions, such as visual line-of-sight flight, daytime limitations and no flying over people. To bypass these restrictions, the city would have to apply for individual waivers, Theobald said. On the other hand, a part 91 with See DRONE Page 11
Social media, data analysis, events and community edu. Continued from Page 7 probationary member via call or text. Jester said this record keeping expanded to all point-accruing membership roles, and they were required to conduct quarterly reports beginning last September. In doing so, 23 members were contacted for low point totals in October, 20 in November and 42 members were contacted for training file update requests that same month. The company also held department events such as company Halloween and Christmas parties, and attended community events such as Tools for School, 9/11 Memorial events and a community Trick-or-Treat event. Jester said education and training programs were also key the past six months, and the fire company held online Salamander live training, diversity and inclusivity webinars, conducted employee surveys and even a video highlighting the live-in program. The next six months would largely focus on continuing recruitment and retention outreach. Councilman Tony DeLuca asked
whether the fire company had considered recognizing employees more often for their work, such as an employee of the month award, or perhaps formally at City Hall. Jester said the fire company had discussed doing quarterly events, but had yet to formalize anything. Promotion ceremonies used to take place in City Hall, Jester said, but a few years back it had been moved to the firehouse, as members had felt it more appropriate to keep the celebration in house. However, Jester said the events were not well attended, as it required employees to sacrifice another free day in order to come. Jester said he was in the midst of planning with City Manager Doug Miller to potentially bring the ceremonies back to City Hall, but he wasn’t quite ready to settle anything yet. City Fire Chief Richie Bowers added that he sends out weekly messages in which he recognizes outstanding employees. “Good job gentlemen, the numbers are amazing,” Councilwoman Mary Knight said.
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Inlet SeaDoos get new owner after 24 years By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission gave its support to Inlet SeaDoos’ new owner, Anthony Tyler, last Wednesday, pushing him forward on his path to continue the 24-year-old business. “I feel that Tyler Anthony would be a very good fit for this. He’s a very intelligent young man and very good with people, I can’t really think of anyone better,” former owner Michael Andrew said. Anthony has had six years in the watersports business, previously working at Paradise Watersports in Ocean City, where he quickly climbed the ladder and obtained his captain’s license within a year. Originally, Anthony had intended to take over Paradise, but had a falling out with the owner, he said. “I did what good free market does, and that was find another opportunity, and I found that in Michael and Rebecca [Andrew],” Anthony said. Anthony met Michael during his time at Paradise, as the two communicated frequently over the radio in order to discuss weather conditions. Anthony said aside from the name of the company and some tweaks to the website, he would change very little at
Inlet SeaDoos, located at 710 S. Philadelphia Ave. Perhaps in another five years, Anthony would consider an expansion, he said, but at the moment, “Right now I need to literally and figuratively get my feet wet in this industry,” Anthony said. Anthony already has support from the local business community, with the Harrison Group offering him parking spaces for his future customers. “We will provide four assigned parking spaces for customer use … at the Oceanic Motel,” Hotel Division Manager James Luff said in a letter. “In addition, we can provide eight unassigned parking spaces … on our Sacca Property, 804806 S. Baltimore Ave., until 4:30 p.m. daily, which is when the bulk of your business occurs.” With the commission’s OK, Anthony’s application will move forward to the mayor and City Council for final approval, on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “I understand that you guys need to be the gatekeepers to Ocean City, [to] make sure that business owners uphold the same integrity and quality of the town, and I do not take that responsibility lightly. I’m here for the long term, and I will do everything in my power to uphold that integrity,” Anthony said.
Drone program will not be ‘Big Brother,’ Theobald says Continued from Page 10 a certificate would require more work up front, but would allow city drone operators more aerial access. In addition, a certificate would grant the city privileges during emergency situations and eliminate the need to obtain an individual waiver for each of the flying restrictions under part 107. That’s why Theobald chose to marry the two for Ocean City’s drone program. “We don’t have restrictions that other areas in the state of Maryland have. We don’t have to worry about BWI, we don’t have to worry about Salisbury. Our geographic location is perfect on being able to put these in the air, without restrictions,” Theobald said. Theobald said the most important aspect of the city’s drone program was education, and making sure the public did not hold any Big Brother misconceptions. “This program was developed with civil liberties and privacy as the main tenant of the program,” Theobald said. Currently, the city has two drones in operation, one with Theobald and one with Airport Manager Jaime Giandomenico, but Theobald would like to see more city employees across the departments trained and certified. The U.S. Department of Home-
land Security granted $13,000 to the city, which could be used to purchase three more drones, Theobald said. Each drone costs roughly $2,600. However, federal grant funding would not be a viable source of money for the program, Theobald said, as it had taken almost a yearand-a-half to obtain the $13,000. Instead, Theobald would work with City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp and see what would be possible for Fiscal Year 2021. Theobald said to pay for the training, certification and replacement batteries, the city would need to budget anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. The mayor and council voiced their support for the program, but encouraged Theobald to be as cost effective as possible, perhaps by restricting the program to just public safety employees, rather than across departments. Councilman Mark Paddack said the program would be useful for the police and fire department, but even more so for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. “It’s extremely difficult when someone is lost in the surf, and from eye level … to try to spot a victim in the water,” Paddack said. “One of these things up above will spot them very, very clearly, and very, very quickly. I’m very much in support of this program and I encourage you to pursue it wholeheartedly.”
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erty taxes,” City Budget Manger Jennie Knapp said. “There is an overall increase in the general fund budget of $2,974,929.” The largest share of this is being allocated to pay for a new $1.2 million fire rescue truck, which is funded 80/20 by the city and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, respectively. Other items funded include a $300,000 fire engine motor replacement, $238,800 for four take-home police vehicles, $159,385 for more parttime staff for Paramedic 7, and $108,807 recognition of forfeited assets to buy and rent police CID vehicles. These expenses would be paid for
through additional $238,800 in income and emissions taxes, $28,186 in license and permit fees, $356,891 in revenue from other agencies, $108,807 in fines and forfeitures, $330,879 in other revenue and $1,911,366 in appropriated fund balance, totaling $2,974,929. Outside of the general fund, this budget amendment would usher in changes for waste and wastewater, transportation and airport, convention center, internal service and pension and OPEB funds. The City Council voted to move the budget amendment to first reading on Feb. 18.
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The Keep Worcester Clean campaign will try to prevent illegal dumping at unmanned recycling drop-off sites, such as the single stream bin next to Heron Park in Berlin.
administrative fee. The billboard will be placed in early February or March and the commercials will start in early April or May. Moses recommended running the commercial for six months rather than the originally proposed three months. “We’d like that to run from the beginning of the season through the close of the season. That way, we can reach the most individuals possible, not just visitors, people who come down to open their properties early in the season and then people who come
and close those properties,” Moses said. Once both the video and billboard graphics are finalized, D3, Moses and McClung will determine the final advertising costs for the county. The county will also launch the campaign with a series of press releases and public service announcements. The commissioners agreed to sign the contract last Tuesday, with Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic abstaining because of personal friendships with D3 personnel.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners made the following decisions during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Housing rehab Commissioners approved putting out a bid for rehabilitation work to be
performed on a single-family home in Snow Hill. The project is funded by a grant from the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program. Commissioners requested the release of funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development in September 2019. Most of the scope of the work replacing bathroom and plumbing equipment. Bids will be accepted until
Monday, Feb. 10.
Agricultural land Commissioners agreed to commit $66,000 in local matching funds for the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation FY20 easement acquisition program. $15,000 of that will come from an estimate of the reContinued on Page 14
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Homelessness increases in Tri-County area Since 2016, Wicomico, Somerset numbers rise, while Worcester fluctuates By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) The Homeless Alliance for the Lower Shore Continuum of Care has served an increasing number of individuals since July 2016. According to data from July 2018 to July 2019, the total served was 1,505, which in an 185 person increase from 2016. For Worcester County, the number has fluctuated in past years, while Somerset and Wicomico Counties have increased. Worcester County’s most current numbers are 248 adults and 89 children. Of the adults, 134 are men and
112 are women. Out of the total population, 218 are white, 107 are black, 11 are biracial, 1 is “other,” 3 are Hispanic and 334 are non-Hispanic. Wicomico County’s Bea Miller total is slightly less at serving 171 persons and Wicomico County’s is the highest at serving 1,133 total. Shannon Frey, the director of the Somerset County Local Behavioral Health Authority and the Continuum of Care Program, attributed the general rise in homelessness to lack of employment, the rise of opioid abuse and limited access to mental health services. Frey said that although the Tri-County area is growing, especially Salisbury, that doesn’t mean that the
jobs fit individual needs. “We have a huge population of what we call the working poor, the middle-class poor, that are maybe Jessica Sexauer working three jobs at a time and can’t afford rent and can’t afford to pay for their car,” Frey said. She added that some make just enough income that they are not eligible for assistance. On the flip side, some individuals with mental illnesses cannot live alone - they need a 24/7 facility. “HUD [U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development] is moving outward housing first, which believes if you house them, everything will fall into place, and that doesn’t work,” Frey said. “Unfortunately, there are individuals that need more care than what we can give them.” The two biggest obstacles are transportation and access to medical care. In a rural area, public transportation is sparse. Frey said there is a shortage of medical doctors and psychiatrists on the Lower Shore, partially due to the higher paying positions being across the Chesapeake Bay. “A lot of times, one psychiatrist might be one psychiatrist for several agencies,” Frey said. “It’s limited time.” Bea Miller, executive director of Diakonia, said that a large contributor to homelessness in Worcester County specifically is the lack of affordable housing when compared to Somerset and Wicomico. “Because of being a resort area, some of the rents in our areas are a little higher,” Miller said. One resource that has increased is federal and state funding for case management and outreach, according to Frey. “We can put them in a house, but
if there’s nobody there to follow up with them and to assist them, and we just drop them there, they’re just eventually going to become homeless again, so it’s that constant follow up,” Frey said. She said that this rise in resource has attracted homeless populations from other counties and states, thus increasing the number of homeless individuals, even if they aren’t from the Eastern Shore. Frey said that homelessness looks different in each of the three counties. Part of that is because the department of housing and urban development defines homeless as living on the streets, living in an emergency shelter or living in a place not meant for human habitation. This definition does not include those couch surfing or temporarily staying with friends or family. “You do not see a lot of HUD defined homeless in Somerset county you don’t see them on the streets because they’ll take care of their own,” Frey said. “They’ll double up. Families that aren’t even blood related will take other people in.” Meanwhile, Wicomico has a higher homeless population because they have the most resources and most accessible public transportation of the three counties. As for Worcester, the population all depends on the season. Worcester County has stepped up its resources by creating the Homeless Outreach Team in August 2018. Jessica Sexauer, director of the Local Management Board, said that this team works the county health department, the local management board, Diakonia, the Ocean City Police Department, the department of social services, Atlantic General Hospital and the Supportive Services for Veterans and Families. Every other week, the team goes to Ocean City to explain the resources available to the homeless and be a See COUNTIES Page 16
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS Continued from Page 12 tained agricultural land transfer tax for FY20. The remaining $50,000 will come from the county general fund cash match for FY21. Worcester, as a certified county by the foundation, was required to commit at least $16,0000 matching funds for the easement acquisition program. According to Director of Environmental Programs Bob Mitchell, the certification allows the county to retain 75 percent of the agricultural transfer tax that the county collects. Eligibility for additional matching funds from the state requires a contribution of qualifying expenditures from a county source other than agricultural land transfer taxes.
Commissioner Ted Elder opposed the motion.
Diakonia Commissioners agreed to write a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in support of a grant for Diakonia. The Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program Grant began in October 2013 to help alleviate veteran homelessness. The grant helps Diakonia staff and volunteers to “build a foundation for veterans in crisis to maintain a lifestyle without homelessness by providing security and stability and enhancing their quality of life.” Diakonia has been a recipient of the grant for the past eight years.
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Construction of new Showell bldg. continues Elementary school currently teaching computer science and computational thinking By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Showell Elementary School continues to progress with its implementation of 21st century educational practices and with the new school building’s construction, the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education was told last Tuesday in Newark. Coordinator of Digital Learning Diane Stulz and teachers Lindsay Dyda and Liz Davidson reported on the implementation of computer science and computational thinking at Showell Elementary School. “Gov. Larry Hogan has been a huge component of computer science, mainly for economic development in the state of Maryland,” Stulz said. “We’re one of the few states in the nation that’s enacted K-12 computer science standards. We received funding to help start this through the Maryland Center for Computing Education.” The program aims to help young students become more adept at creative thinking processes and to encourage their interest in computer science as a career choice. “Computer science is all about opportunities for you and the community and the opportunity to create,” Davidson said. “The beauty of computer science is, at the heart of this field, it is creativity. Whether it’s the smartphones we all have, the laptop driving this presentation forward, they’re all innovation platforms.” Davidson added that the need for computer science is rising as society changes, along with the continuing introduction revolutionary software and hardware. Some of the programs the students are being taught include basic coding and programming. More importantly, the program wants to encourage more students, especially female students, to become interested in pursuing a career in computer science, as computing jobs have become the top source of new wages in the United States, the teachers said. Currently, the nation has 500,000 computer job openings, they said. “They’re the fastest growing area … almost every job you have is going to involve some type of technology,” Dyda said. “In the state of Maryland, there’s 21,840 jobs currently. We’re only producing 3,422 computer science graduates. We are growing at a much faster rate than the rest … we’re
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This aerial view of the new Showell Elementary School shows the progress one year into construction, on Dec. 15, 2019. This image was presented to the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
3.8 times the national average. “For our students, we wanted to give them [more] opportunities, and if we start young, girls will be more interested in coding and computer sciences,” she continued. “We’re teaching them something, when they get into the workforce … it’s solely about exposure at this point and to see there are endless possibilities.” In addition to the computer science courses at the school, Facilities Planner Joe Price, and Oak Contracting Project Manager Bill Moschler gave their 15th monthly update on the new school’s construction progress. According to their report, the past 30 days has seen the kitchen’s walkin freezer and exhaust hood installed, while other work involves the installation of roofing, windows and drywall. Prep work is being done for plumbing, the fire sprinkler system and electrical wiring. The new 9,600-square foot building will replace the current 5,200 square-foot school, and will eliminate the need for the nine portable classrooms currently in use. At present, the 40-year-old school has 536 students from kindergarten through third grade. Fourth graders, who were moved out of the building because of insufficient spaces, will return once the $47 million school opens To help speed the process along, Showell Elementary has been given permission by the state to close on June 5 this year, a little more than a
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Counties strategize with outreach Continued from Page 14 single point of access. “If someone needed a referral for food stamps, we had the department of social services that was there to help that need,” Sexauer said. “If Diakonia had a shelter bed open, which it did happen on at least one occasion, there was somebody that was able to go in the shelter right that day through outreach.” Those who need medical attention can also be referred to higher levels of care. “Homelessness is much larger than just Worcester County and I think we’re all doing a good job trying to meet people where they are and trying to find resources to meet the needs as best we can,” Sexauer said.
Miller agreed that the outreach, especially in cooperation with others, has been the best strategy thus far. “Diakonia has a designed case outreach case manager, but we also work with the HOT team [Homeless Outreach Team] here in Worcester County and the participation with the Tri-County Council,” Miller said. “There’s an outreach team that’s in Wicomico County as well, so I think making the efforts to actually find homeless that might need assistance or are maybe not aware of the resources that are available, trying to get that relationship and reach out to them, has helped.” Looking to the future, Miller said more people are having the conversation about affordable housing.
Clarification In an article titled, “USACE to submit report by March” the article stated that Worcester County should have a report regarding a long-term solution for the Ocean City harbor and inlet toward the end of March. The report outlining observational data will go to the sponsors, the Worcester County Commissioners and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The commissioners will presumably discuss the report during their public meeting. In addition, it stated “the goal is to deepen the inlet’s channel to 16 feet and the harbor’s channel to 14 feet.” This is one potential solution. Another solution is jetties.
“What does that look like? Can we make it available? Is it available?” Miller said. She added that Worcester County has been supportive by including nonprofits in its budget. The county, as well as Berlin and Ocean City, have also assisted with applying for grants, according to Miller. Frey said that even with help, the problem remains. “I don’t think homelessness is ever going away,” Frey said. “Unfortunately, people think that all homeless people don’t like being homeless, and that’s not true.” She said the best way for county governments to help solve the problem is to stop denying that the homeless population exists. She pointed to Salisbury Mayor Jake Day as an example to address the problem, since Salisbury has its own permanent supportive housing in addition to the Wicomico Health Department. “I wish we had one of him,” Frey said. “I think that a lot of the counties that I can speak of are in denial and they want to just pretend that they’re not there. When they [homeless] actually interfere with and other people from the community notice them, that’s when they want to do something - hide them.”
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Rezoned commercial land to serve Berlin By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Two separate land use changes that affect Berlin were endorsed by the Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday. The first was to rezone 18.65 acres of land on the south side of Route 50 and north side of Route 346 from agricultural to commercial. Ernest Gerardi, who owns the land, has been pursuing the possibility of developing it into a commercial gateway for Berlin for more than a year. The county planning commission reviewed the proposed change on Oct. 3, 2019 and recommended that the county commissioners approve it. Attorney Joseph Moore, representing M&G Land, made the case to commissioners that the agricultural zoning was a mistake. The current use of the land is tilled land. Properties to the west and southwest of the land are also classified as agricultural, while properties to the east are suburban residential. Moore added that this land is the only area between Ocean Gateway and Old Ocean City Boulevard that is not zoned for a potential use in the growth area for Berlin. Since the 2000 Census, the Town of Berlin has grown 48 percent in population, ac-
cording to Moore, and the downtown area is at full capacity. He emphasized that when coming eastbound on Route 50, this area is the first access to any municipality in the county and serves as the gateway to Berlin. “The growth areas were designed by you all, or your predecessors, to be those areas that are significantly available for development within the municipalities,” Moore said. Hugh Cropper, who has been a land use attorney for 31 years, testified that the land is inappropriate for modern farming. “This property is a long, narrow triangle,” Cropper said. “Even though it’s 18 acres, a lot of it is consumed by woods. It’s consumed by the infrastructure associated with the power lines.” He said it would not be suitable for a residential zoning for the same reasons. Moore added that most of the existing commercial development in the area is east of the proposed rezoning, at least a couple miles away. John Salm, of Salm Engineering, testified that there is no public sewer and water service from the area to Berlin, but there is existing infrastructure that can be rebuilt to serve a future commercial development.
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The 18.65 acres of land located on the south side of Route 50 and the north side of Route 346 just outside Berlin was rezoned from agricultural to commercial.
Moore confirmed, when the commissioners asked, that he and Berlin Mayor Gee Williams could not reach an agreement to annex the land into Berlin. When land is annexed into
Berlin, it is required to be connected to Berlin water and sewer. There is no access to Route 50, but it would be accessed through Route See AREA Page 19
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Eric Cropper Sr., right, stands next to Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor after he was elected the Board of Education president for Worcester County Public Schools on Tuesday, Jan. 21. (Left) Sara Thompson is elected the vice president of the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education. MORGAN PILZ/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education took the following action at its meeting in Newark on Tuesday, Jan. 23:
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Transportation Manager Kim Heiser received approval from the board regarding two bus contractor replacements that will take effect in February. Heiser also received approval to extend the use of nine buses beyond their current 12 years of use. Finally, she was granted permission to purchase eight new or used buses for use throughout the school year, as several buses are beginning to reach the end of their service maximum of 15 years.
The board voted on a new president and vice president. Eric Cropper Sr. was voted in as president and Sara Thompson, the board’s longestserving member and recognized as the longest-serving board of education member in Maryland, was selected to replace Cropper. The vote was unanimous, excluding Todd Ferrante, who was absent. Cropper will replace Bill Gordy, who was board president for three years.
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Area needed for growing Berlin Continued from Page 18 346 as a de facto service road. The motion to rezone to commercial passed unanimously. The second land change was to annex and rezone two parcels into Berlin, both located on the south side of Route 50 and the east side of Seahawk Road. Together, they total approximately 2.4 acres and are currently zoned C-2 General Commercial. They will now be classified as B-2 and be annexed into Berlin.
The two areas are the site of a former McDonald’s and the current Myer’s Toolbelt property. Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, said the surrounding land use was similar and that advised that the county did not need to take any action. The commissioners moved to concur with Tudor’s report and write a letter to Berlin in agreement with the annexation. Berlin will provide water and sewer to the properties.
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) As of Friday, Jan. 24, Parkville, Maryland resident Jordan E. Brokus, 22, has completed community service hours given to him by the Worcester District Court in Ocean City for aggravated animal cruelty. “The state’s case was dependent upon out-of-state witnesses who did not appear for trial,” State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser said. “Additionally, Brokus provided documentation to the prosecutor that the dog in question had been seen and evaluated by a veterinarian and was in good health and being cared for appropriately.” On Sept. 27, 2019, police reported surveillance footage showed Brokus
kick his dog multiple times, strangle him by pulling him off the ground by the leash, punch him in the face and slam him on the ground. Despite this, Heiser Jordan Brokus said animal control, based on an evaluation, did not seize the dog, and returned him to Brokus the same day. Brokus stood before a district court judge on Nov. 5, and received his community service conditions. “Based on these circumstances, the prosecutor’s plea offer was for Brokus to complete a substantial amount of community service and pay a $100 See NECESSARY Page 20
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Thirty days for theft scheme (Jan. 31, 2020) Fedia Dorlus, 25, of Salisbury, was found guilty of theft scheme – from $100 to $1,500, on Jan. 21, by the Judge L. Bruce Wade in the Snow Hill District Court. The court imposed a sentence of 120 days’ incarceration with 90 days suspended and placed Dorlus on two years of supervised probation upon release. The charges stem from a report of theft and credit card offenses made to the Ocean Pines Police Department last March. Police met with family members of the elderly victim, who had succumbed to her terminal illness just days before. Family members told police that the victim’s credit card, which was kept in her purse by her bed in her Ocean Pines residence, had been used at several locations in Salisbury during the time she was under home health care. Police identified one of her home
health aides as Dorlus, who told officers the victim had given her the credit card and told her to use it to purchase herself a birthday gift. She admitted using Fedia Dorlus the card to buy nearly $300 worth of beauty products and spa treatments. Family members confirmed that the victim was bedridden and unable to communicate on the date Dorlus claimed she gave her the credit card. The victim died the day after Dorlus made the purchases. Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended the investigative efforts of Ofc. Brasure and the Ocean Pines Police Department which led to the successful prosecution of the case.
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SMOKE Ocean City Police and Fire Departments responded to a kitchen fire at Shotti’s Point Ocean City restaurant, 3505 Coastal Highway, Wednesday morning, around 10:38 a.m. “Units on scene quickly isolated the fire to the restaurant’s pizza oven and extinguished the flames,” City Communications Manager Jessica Waters said. “There were no reported injuries to restaurant staff or OCFD personnel.” Police shut down 36th Street northbound turn lane, along with two southbound lanes.
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“My office takes cases involving animal abuse very seriously, and our goal in these cases is to ensure convictions and to hold offenders accountable. Sometimes, situations arise that are out of our control, and prosecutors have to use their judgment in those instances to best achieve justice,” Heiser said.
Police arrested Jonathan Chase Nichols, 33, of Berlin, for possessing narcotics on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after his girlfriend told police he had missed his Worcester County Drug Court date and was going to an Ocean City hotel. Police found Nichols and a passenger, who told police that there was a cocaine pipe in the vehicle, and that Nichols may have more of the narcotic with him.
Police found pieces of a glass pipe in the driver’s door pocket, as well as plastic bags with white film , according to the police document.
Protection order Scott David Defelice, 48, of Ocean City, after he allegedly violated a protection order last Saturday, Jan. 25. Police reported being sent to an uptown apartment for a domestic dispute Continued on Page 22
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Letters to the editor Call local lawmakers to vote for HB 209, SB 313 Editor, Stop plastic pollution of our waterways! It may be hard to imagine how a flimsy plastic carryout bag from your local store could contribute to a world-wide crisis, but it can. Only about 5 percent of plastic bags are recycled. The single-use plastic bags that end up in our waterways degrade, absorb toxic chemicals and cause health risks to humans. Marine life and livestock often ingest portions or even whole plastic bags, causing injury and sometimes death. All we have to do to make a difference is change the way we think about how we bring home our purchases. Store reusable bags in your vehicle. Use boxes at big-box stores. No bags at all. Just load your items from your shopping cart directly into your vehicle. Contact your state representative and senator and ask them to support the “Plastic and Packaging Reduction Act” (HB 209 and SB 313) that will prohibit retailers from automatically providing plastic carryout bags at check-out. Each of us can act responsibly. Together we can help save our state, our country, and yes, even the world, from the ever-growing threat of the plastic pollution crisis Cindy Dillon Ocean Pines
People for, against wind turbines not thinking right Editor, I think the debate and rationale for or against offshore wind farms is not based in reality. The argument against is largely based on how it will look from Ocean City. Do you really think a farm located 17 miles off shore is going to mar the coastline aesthetics, drop property values, and devastate the resort’s tourism industry? Given the curvature of the earth and the humidity, one would barely see these terribly expensive, inefficient monsters, if at all. The argument for these machines is based, once again, on the global warming hysteria, ( now known as “climate change” since the hacking of an email in East Anglia UK Nov. 17, 2009 where it was uncovered that the earth is not warming due to human activity). So now it is called “Climate Change,” a term I have always attributed to “seasons.” No one at [last] Saturday’s hearing denied the reality of climate change.
As Joseph Goebbels knew, if you repeat a lie enough people will believe it. According to OC Today, we heard statements like, “we are facing a climate emergency” as stated by Nanci Wilkinson of the Maryland Climate Coalition, “a much greater threat then killing birds is climate change and the world’s bird species are threatened to go extinct at the current carbon emission rates,” stated by David Curson of Audubon Maryland-DC. Steve Hershkowitz of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network said, “at current carbon emission rates there is a 93 percent, (not 95 percent) chance Ocean City will see flood tides of more than 5 feet between now and 2050. He also said: “these wind turbines are our only hope of getting to 100 percent clean electricity, which is our only hope of curbing our greenhouse gas pollution enough to stop catastrophic flooding and the loss of this city.” How do they “know” these predictions? Didn’t Al Gore and other environmental whacko extremists say NYC and Miami and much of the East Coast would be underwater and the North Pole would be ice-free by 2013? What happened? We are seven years behind schedule. Glacier National Park just took down their signs predicting that the glacier would be gone by 2020. Now we have super nut jobs like NY Congress woman AOC saying we have nine years to live if we don’t give up air travel etc., The New Green Deal. Another woman at the meeting cited: “the fires in Australia and floods in Indonesia as evidence that time is of the essence for the resort island.” I don’t know what that means. Delegate Lorig Charkoudian said: “we are facing a climate crisis.” Delegate Carol Krimm said: “we all agree we are in a climate crisis.” And someone else said: “the planet is warming at an alarming rate”. The United States is the cleanest country in the world per capita. Where are these activists when it comes to criticizing China and India? China is building coal plants all over the world and gets 70 percent of its electric energy from burning coal. The Chinese walk around with face masks because the air is toxic. The World Health Organization states that out of the 12 most polluted cities in the world, 11 are in India. The liberal progressives are always wrong. Being sensationalists, they are always crying “wolf.” What happened to the scare of the ’60s about world population as illustrated in the book “The Population Bomb” by Paul Ehrlich warning of
mass starvation in the ’70s and ’80 s? What about the global cooling scare of the ’70s that made cover story in Time magazine June 24, 1974? We were all going to freeze. That same decade the liberal environmental whacko extremists said we are running out of petroleum. With our sophisticated drilling techniques, we are capable of mining at least 200 years’ worth. Now, thanks to Trump, we are the world’s greatest producer and exporter of clean energy, especially clean, clean natural gas through fracking. This is why you are saving so much money for gasoline today. How about the ozone hole scare of the ’80s where we were all going to get skin cancer? As soon as they outlawed the cheap and very efficient Freon, you didn’t hear a peep out of them. Now it costs so much to get air conditioning systems repaired. In the ’90s they started with the “global warming” farce that will flood NYC and all coastal towns, the North Pole and Glacier National Park would be ice-free. They are always wrong. I have enjoyed recreating on six waterfront properties for 37 years here on the Delmarva [Peninsula]. I have not seen a one-inch sea
PAGE 21 level rise. And now in 2020 we have the general, catchall scare, “climate change” which is termed a “Crisis.” Every unpleasant but natural global occurrence that has been repeated for millions of years is blamed on “climate change.” Thus the “catchall” phrase. There have been five glacial periods on this planet in 800 million years with no humans. In the earth’s 4.5 billion years we have gone from a boiling cauldron to a snow ball, again with no human activity and the earth recovered. These many climate scientists rely on “models” which are many times inaccurate by just providing shortterm weather forecasts. How much more are they inaccurate giving long-term, decades long forecasts as in the flooding predictions? Also, they always say scientist have a “consensus” on this warming belief. Scientists don’t operate through “consensus,” but prove things. We do have a crisis and it is in the way some Americans “think” and they are allowed to vote. Ocean City needs to install more solar panels and end this stupid terribly expensive wind farm proposal. Electric generation plants need to switch to clean, plentiful, cheap natural gas also. Problem solved. Dennis W. Evans Berlin Continued on Page 51
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 20 and found that one of the unit’s occupants had an active protection order against Defelice for a prior assault. Police asked the occupant if Defelice was inside the unit, to which she answered yes, but she told police he was allowed to be there because he was visiting their daughter. Police arrested Defelice for violating the protection order, which remains active until July 7.
Domestic assault Brittany Danielle Bryan, 25, of Ocean Pines was arrested for one count of second-degree assault on Jan. 5. Ocean Pines Police investigated a reported domestic incident and arrested a female suspect for domestic assault. Bryan was taken before a District Court Commissioner, and was held on a $3,000 secured bond. She was transported to the Worcester County Jail.
Underage driver Ocean Pines Police were tipped off by the Pennsylvania State Police that a 13-year-old female runaway was suspected of operating a motor vehicle in the pines. On Jan. 17, police stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as the
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WORLD WAR II missing juvenile, who had taken a family vehicle, without permission. She had apparently driven from Pennsylvania to Ocean Pines. Police took the juvenile into custody, and referred the matter to the Juvenile Justice Administration.
Domestic assault Keith Kaiser, 57, of Ocean Pines was arrested for one count of seconddegree assault on Jan. 16 Kaiser was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on his personal recognizance, pending trial.
Possession Khaleel M. Collick, 19, of Berlin was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop on Jan. 21. Ocean Pines Police stopped a vehicle on a traffic violation, and discovered the driver, later identified as Collick possessed roughly 16 grams of cannabis. In Maryland, possession of amounts under 10 grams is a civil offense, while greater quantities are deemed a criminal offense. Collick was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was released on his personal recognizance, pending trial.
World War II battleship USS Alabama’s remarkable life By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Eighty years ago, this week, the keel of the American battleship USS ALABAMA (BB-60) was laid at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. She had a remarkable career. She began her World War II adventures in the North Atlantic in 1943, then later that year, was assigned to the South Pacific. The USS Alabama would participate in most naval actions in the Pacific and would finish her career in Mobile, Alabama as a National Historic Landmark and a War Memorial. The ship earned nine battle stars for meritorious service during her threeyear career as the “Heroine of the Pacific.” The Alabama, Massachusetts, and Indiana were members of the South Dakota-class of battleships that were built pursuant to the restrictions of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. This treaty stated that no battleship built by any of the major powers — the U.S., Great Britain, Japan, France or Italy — could have a displacement of more than 35,000-tons under standard loads or have a battery of no heavier than 16-inch main guns. All of the class managed to survive the war with the Massachusetts joining the Alabama as d museums. As built, the Alabama had a length of 680 feet, a beam of 108.2 feet, and a draft of 36.2 feet. She was powered by oil-fired steam turbines, which drove 130,000 horsepower to four shafts. Speeds could reach 27.5 knots in ideal conditions and her range was out to 15,000 nautical miles. In peacetime, her crew numbered 1,793 officers and men, but in war time this crew would swell to 2,300. The ship had a primary armament of nine 16-inch/45 caliber Mark 6 main guns installed as three gun tubes arranged in three turrets – two forward of the bridge superstructure
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and one aft. This provided the ship with powerful broadside firepower. To this were added 20 x 5-inch/38 caliber support guns, used when the 16-inch weapons were deemed overkill and for antiaircraft role. For anti-aircraft defense, the battleship would eventually mount 48 x 40mm Bofors auto-cannons and up to 56 x 20mm Oerlikon cannons by 1945. These weapons would become the last line of defense against attacking dive bombers, torpedo planes, and kamikaze strikes. With her entire armament suite (aided by radar), the Alabama could be called upon to engage enemy warships directly or support amphibious landings through offshore bombardment of land-based targets. The Alabama’s initial action came as part of the British fleet in the Mediterranean in support of the invasion of Sicily during 1943. She then served in “Operation Government” off the southern coast of Norway. Her presence was meant to draw the German battleship Tirpitz into action, but the German failed to take the bait. She arrived at Virginia in August 1943 and was given an overhaul before being assigned in the Pacific Ocean, where she was assigned to accompany the Fifth Fleet for the invasion of the Gilbert Islands— “Operation Galvanic” — in November 1943, and support Marine landings Continued on Page 52
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Recordation and transfer charges split in Maryland
Worcester County Education Foundation board members receive $80,035 from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Spark campaign. Pictured, in back, from left, are Todd Ferrante, Bill Gordy, Greg Shockley, Lou Taylor, superintendent Worcester County Public Schools; Ray Thompson, foundation chair; Jim Thomas, CFES chair; Susan Trimble, Melissa Reid and Chris Woodley, and in front, Al "Hondo" Handy, Annette Wallace, Toni Keiser and Hope Palmer.
Spark Campaign raises $230,000 Funds generated to benefit students in Worcester Co., Wicomico and Somerset (Jan. 31, 2020) Lower Shore education foundations received more than $230,000 through The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Spark campaign. The major challenge grant was announced in April of 2019 in honor of the foundation’s 35th anniversary with The Wicomico County Education Foundation, Worcester County Education Foundation and Somerset County Public Schools as the beneficiaries of the initiative. Each beneficiary was challenged to raise $35,000 or more and the Community Foundation then provided a 1:1 match up to $35,000, for a total fundraising goal of $210,000. The campaign surpassed its goal by over $20,000, with the individual organizations raising the following amounts: Worcester County Education Foundation, $80,035; Wicomico County Education Foundation, $77,229.89; and Somerset County Public Schools, $72,806.
“Building and investing in our local community is at the core of what the Community Foundation does,” Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore President Erica Joseph said. “It only felt right to kick off and conclude our anniversary celebrations by investing in the children
‘Building and investing in our local community is at the core of what the Community Foundation does.’ Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore President, Erica Joseph who are the future of our community.” The education foundations will each be empowered to use their funds to best meet the needs of local students. Programs facilitated by the Spark Campaign will help ensure that students not only have high quality facilities, teachers and curricula, but also the resources to nurture creativity,
aid students in times of struggle, encourage them to strive for personal success and allow them to thrive in the classroom and the community. To learn more about the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore or the Spark campaign, visit CFES.org/Spark. As leaders, grant makers and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. It is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided $84 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984. It collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthens local nonprofits through grants and resources. The foundation is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy. For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer, at 410-7429911 or vkent@CFES.org.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Customary in the state of Maryland is a split of transfer and recordation charges between a buyer and a seller. Section 14-104(b) of the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland provides that, unless otherwise negotiated in the contract or provided by state or local law, the cost of any recordation tax or any state or local transfer tax shall be shared equally between the buyer and seller. In Worcester County, the transfer and recordation fees total 1.66 percent of the purchase price. Recordation tax is an excise tax imposed by the state of Maryland for the privilege of recording a sale in the land records. The current recordation tax is $6.60 per thousand of value, and this number does not change if the transaction is for the purchase of a home. However, discounts are available for refinances. Real estate transfer taxes are taxes imposed on the transfer of title of real property. In most cases, it is an ad valorem tax that is based on the value of the property transferred. In Maryland, the transfer tax is a total of 1 percent of the sales price. One-half of the 1 percent is payable to the county, and the other half is payable to the state. Discounts are available for primary residences and first-time homebuyers: • If a buyer is going to live in the home year-round, the first $50,000 is exempt from the .5 percent county transfer tax, which nets to a $250 discount (.5 percent of $50,000). This discount is customarily split between buyer and seller in our area unless otherwise agreed upon. • If a buyer is a first-time Maryland home buyer and the home is going to be a primary residence, one half of the state transfer tax is waived, and the other half of the state transfer tax is paid for by the seller. There is no additional cost to a seller to work with a first-time homebuyer, unless the first-time homebuyer addendum states otherwise. This is a state program, so there is no break on the county side. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Free identity theft seminar provided in Ocean Pines (Jan. 31, 2020) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will give area residents an opportunity to learn how to protect themselves from identity theft at a free seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, 1.4 million fraud reports were filed in 2018, representing $1.48 billion in total losses. Close to 15 percent of those reports were for identity theft. “Identity theft is America’s fastestgrowing crime,” said Katie Goetzinger, an Ocean Pines recreation programmer. “Come learn what to do before and after a breach of your identity.” Leading the seminar will be certified senior advisor Michael LeCompte. LeCompte has a master of science degree in loss control science and retired from Nationwide Insurance Companies as a senior loss control consultant. He has been a regional award-winning speaker on reducing personal loss for 20 years. Seminar participants will hear how to safeguard personal information and detect suspicious activity. Advice on how to find a resolution to an identity theft situation and restore a victim’s good name will also be given. For those unable to attend the Febru-
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CHAMBER LIGHTS AWARD The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce presented the Beautification Committee first place for its 2019 Chamber Lights Award. The committee won in the service-building category for its efforts in decorating City Hall on Third Street.
ary seminar, a session on April 1 from 56:30 p.m. will be offered. This seminar is free and open to the public, but spaces are limited and advance registration is required. To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Information regarding additional recreational programs, including an online version of the Ocean Pines Activity Guide, is available at OceanPines.org.
SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City was visited by Robert Hart, left, executive director of Worcester County Commission on Aging, during the Nov. 20 meeting. He talked about the new Maryland "Senior Call Check.” He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman. PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
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Antipasto Skewers
Fried Green Beans
Shrimp Salad
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Snacks to enjoy during Super Bowl (Jan. 31, 2020) Don’t feel like going out to a bar or restaurant to catch the Super Bowl on Sunday, but still want to snack on some tasty treats? Here are a few recipes to make at home and enjoy while watching the big game, provided by Ocean City Today and Bayside Gazette’s food columnists, Deborah Lee Walker and Paul Suplee.
Garlic Horseradish Chicken Nuggets 1 cup hot sauce (Texas Pete’s) 1/2 cup oil-roasted garlic (recipe follows) 1/4 cup Ground horseradish 1. Combine all ingredients and allow to sit in refrigerator overnight. 2. Simply fry or bake your chicken nuggets and toss with the sauce.
This sauce also goes perfectly with chicken wings, Suplee said.
Fried Green Beans 1 pound Fresh green beans oil for frying (use a Fry-Daddy or similar fryer to prevent fires) 1 cup AP Flour 1/4 cup cornstarch Salt, pepper and granulated garlic to taste Soda water, as needed 1. Snip the green beans and wash. 2. Heat the oil. 3. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch and seasonings. 4. Add soda water until it is a nice, loose tempura batter. 5. Dip the beans in one at a time, quickly and carefully placing them in the fryer. 6. Fry until golden brown and
bean is cooked. 7. serve with Cucumber-Wasabi dressing or Ponzu sauce.
Crab Dip 3 pounds cream cheese 1 pound sour cream 12 ounces grated cheddar cheese 8 ounces Parmesan cheese Juice of 1 lemon Old Bay seasoning to taste Dash of hot sauce 1. Soften the cream cheese and then combine all ingredients. 2. Carefully add your crabmeat last, gently folding it in so that you don’t break up those beautiful lumps. 3. Bake in a casserole dish and serve with bread, crackers, fried pita, tortilla chips or whatever strikes your fancy. See WINGS Page 26
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Whether your favorite team is playing in the big game or not, there will be plenty of bars, restaurants and hotels in the resort offering Super Bowl specials. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, will have a tailgate party on Sunday, Feb. 2, starting at 2 p.m. with food and drink specials including, twin teriyaki shrimp skewers for $13, halfpound of steamed shrimp for $6.99 or $1 domestic 10-ounce drafts. Live entertainment will be provided by Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. For more information, call 410524-7575. Breakers Pub, inside the Clarion hotel, 101st Street, will have happy hour specials with $2.30 drafts, $3.85 margaritas and $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines. All nine TVs will show the big game. Guests can also enjoy 50 percent off steaks from 5-10 p.m. or dinner entrees from 5-7 p.m. in the dining room. For more information, call 410524-3535. Dunes Manor, 28th Street, is offering The Big Game package for sports fans, with a buffet and open bar for $68 per person, or $135 for a couple, from 6-10 p.m. The buffet will include wings, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, potato skins, hot dogs, chip and dips and a variety of desserts. Throughout the night, Dunes Manor will also have raffles and giveaways as well as football contests. Attendees must be 21 or older to participate. For more information, call 800523-2888. Harpoon Hanna’s, Fenwick Island, will hold an NFL trivia game hosted by Decibull Entertainment, where guests can win a variety of prizes. Signup begins at 1:30 p.m. The game will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant will also serve specials throughout the day, including $2.25 draft beers, $4 crushes and $5 wine as well as wings for $7.99, tacos for $8.99 and crab pretzels for $9.99. For more information, call 302539-3095. Hooters, West Ocean City, will have a pre-game party from 3-6 p.m., with entertainment provided by DJ BK. The restaurant will also offer happy hour specials from 3 p.m. to See SUPER Page 26
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Wings, crab dip and other Super Bowl eats Continued from Page 25
Antipasto Skewers black olives green olives Pepper Jack cheese, cubed salami, cut into ½-inch slices, and cut in half pepperoncini peppers artichoke hearts (that have been marinated), quartered mini skewers extra-virgin olive oil crushed red pepper flakes dried thyme freshly ground coarse pepper mini skewers 1. Place one black olive, one green olive, one cube of Pepper Jack cheese, one piece of salami, and one pepperoncino pepper on a mini skewer. 2. Brush with extra-virgin olive oil
and add a light dusting of crushed red pepper flakes, thyme and freshly ground pepper. Feel free to substitute veggie and meats according to personal preference, Walker said.
Shrimp Salad (Eastern Shore Style) 1 pound deveined shrimp (16/20 count) ¼ sweet onion, finely chopped ¼ tender celery, finely chopped 1/3 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise Old Bay seasoning to taste kosher salt to taste slider rolls 1. Steam shrimp just until it turns opaque. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove shells and tail. Freeze shells for future seafood stock
(optional). 2. Using paper towels, squeeze the natural juice out of the onions and celery 3. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving on slider rolls. Serving shrimp salad on slider rolls allows you to control the portion size and keeps the dish more cost effective, Walker said.
Fried Buffalo Wings Brining 1/8 cup of table salt water Wings 3 pounds chicken wings canola oil for frying 2 cups of flour 1 large bottle favorite wing sauce
2 (2 gallon) Ziploc bags scallions, thinly sliced 1. Combine salt and chicken wings in Ziploc bag. Add enough water to cover wings. Place Ziploc bag in the second Ziploc bag and refrigerate for 24 hours. 2. Rinse wings and pat dry with paper towels. 3. Heat oil in a large deep (heavy duty) pan until it reaches 375 degrees. 4. Dredge wings in flour, shaking off excess. 5. Fry wings for about 12 minutes. Toss wings in a medium bowl with wing sauce. The wings can be placed on a grill or under a broiler for extra browning (optional). Garnish with scallions. Brining the chicken wings ensures moist, succulent wings, Walker said.
Super Bowl events throughout resort, parties and prizes Continued from Page 25 close, including $3 drafts, $3.75 rail drinks, $5 fried pickles and mozzarella sticks and $8 steamed shrimp. Hooters will also have game day carryout specials such as $65 for 50 wings and 20 buffalo shrimp; $75 for 50 wings, 20 buffalo shrimp and a choice of dip; $90 for 50 wings, a pound of steamed shrimp and a 12pack of sliders; and $95 for 50 wings, 20 buffalo shrimp, a choice of dip and 12 pack of sliders. For more information, call 410213-1841. Nori Sushi Bar and Grill, Gold Coast Mall on 114th Street, will have happy hour prices and specials all day, including $2 off all sushi and discounted nachos, kabobs and tiger shrimp, on Sunday from 12:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 443880-6258. Seacrets, 49th Street, will have a tailgate party on Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with kickoff taking place at 6:30 p.m. There will be food and drink specials, including $2.50 Natural Light, $5.50 crushes and spirits, $5
Baltimore residents Lauren Dinota, left, and Niki Grist hold court at Seacrets on 49th Street during the Super Bowl last year.
off raw bar and half-price jerk chicken and steamed shrimp. The game will be played on the jumbo screen and other TVs. For more information, call 410524-4900. Skye Bar, 66th Street, will have several prizes and giveaways on Sunday as well as game day specials and happy hour prices, including $6 chicken tacos or loaded fries, $20 lobster, $9 cheesesteak nachos or clam casino and $1 each for oysters and clams on the half shell.
For more information, call 410723-6762. The Atlantic Club, West Ocean City, is having a big game party and chili cook-off on Sunday from 5:308:30 p.m. Entry is free if you bring a pot of chili, otherwise admission is $5 per person. Space is limited. The Atlantic Club is a non-profit service organization dedicated to helping individuals and their families recover from the disease of addiction. For more information, call 410213-1007.
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Church presents annual breakfast honoring Parker By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) The First Presbyterian Church will host its fourth Grace Parker all-you-can-eat breakfast of the winter season, Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 7 a.m. to noon. The breakfast will feature regular and buckwheat pancakes, eggs cooked any style, sausages, bacon, ham, biscuits, hash browns, grits, coffee and other beverages. “It was originally started by the women of the church to raise funds,” said Head Chef Chris Greenwood, who also organizes the event. “We moved the church from downtown Ocean City to its current location on 13th Street, and the ladies wanted to have a kitchen put in and they had to raise money to purchase the equipment.” The breakfasts take place the first Wednesday of the month from November to March. The last Grace Parker Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 4. The preparation for breakfast starts the day before, Greenwood said. Volunteers, most of them known as “Woman of Worship,” will come in to set up the tables and decorate the room. Preparation of the buckwheat,
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Volunteers brave hot stoves and greasy oil as they prepare an assortment of food for the monthly Grace Parker Breakfast, hosted by the First Presbyterian Church on 13th Street, Wednesday, Jan. 8. From working the takeout window to frying bacon, volunteers, pictured from left, are Marty Cropper, Bob Reese, Becky Robbins, Buzzy Bayles, Clifford Dypsky, David Fresca, Gloria Bizjak, Bob Renner and Mary Lou Russell.
ham and sausage will also get started. On the morning of Feb. 5, volunteers will begin arriving at 4:30 a.m. to start cooking. Later, the servers will arrive up until 7 a.m. The big rush starts about an hour later and lasts until 10 a.m. Every Grace Parker Breakfast Wednesday, the church serves 300350 people. “If there’s any political happening [or] elections, politicians will come to be seen,” Greenwood said. “We get a lot of Ocean City workers who make it
their monthly tradition to come and be with us on that Wednesday morning and it’s a good time for all.” About 25 volunteers help make the tradition a success every month. The first breakfasts were held more than 60 years ago, however, no one is sure of the date. Although the exact year could not be determined, the breakfasts started sometime between 1955 and 1960, when construction began on the new church. In 1955, the congregation bought
four lots at 13th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. In 1962, the First Presbyterian Church moved from North Division and Baltimore Ave. to 13th Street on North Philadelphia Ave. and its previous location was sold to the Baptist Church. To raise money for a new kitchen in the First Presbyterian Church’s current location, Grace Parker, a cook and head of the kitchen at the church, decided to start cooking breakfasts. See EVENT Page 28
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BIT Prom Night this Sat. raising funds for charity By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Dress to the nines and walk the red carpet during the seventh annual Believe in Tomorrow Prom Night, this Saturday at Seacrets on 49th Street from 7-11 p.m. Members of the Believe in Tomorrow Prom Court have been hosting fundraising events over the last few months and it all ends with the big party. “It’s still a wide-open competition on the men’s and the women’s side,” Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program, said. “And that’s what’s great this year … it’s going to be more balanced.” Competing for prom king are: Pickles Pub owner Justin Acita, Photographer Chuck McMillian, Embers Restaurant Manager Rush Stahley and Bentzel Amusements owner Cody Bentzel. Running for prom queen are: Insurance Broker Sami Glaeser, Beth Scaniffe of Whiskers Pub in Ocean Pines, Salisbury University student Shania Bailey, and WBOC Radio Personality April Brilliant. “It takes an extraordinary person to do something like this because it is a commitment,” Littleton said. “A couple of people started in the summer time, but all of them have started by September. I can’t say I’m unhappy with any of them. The truth is, they really have done the best they can. So, it could be an interesting night.” The man and woman who raise the most money will be named king and queen. The competition raised an all-time high of $132,000 during the 2019
A. Brilliant
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J. Acita
R. Stehley
campaign. The 2019 Prom King, Stevie Jay, r a i s e d $5,000. S. Glaesar S. Bailey The prom queen title went to EJ Foxx, who collected $32,000. The party will kick off at 7 p.m. with two buffets in addition to desserts from Sweet Disposition of Selbyville, Delaware, and a coffee bar provided by Starbucks on 123rd Street. There will be a silent auction with memorabilia, jewelry, autographed items, gift baskets, game tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and hair salon packages as well as other items, including an orange crush machine, which Littleton expects will be very popular. Guests are encouraged to walk the red carpet in the Night at the Oscars themed party. A costume contest will take place during the event. “Attendees can either just dress a little glitzy or they don’t have to dress up at all … whatever they want to wear, it’s fine,” Littleton said. “Some of the people get into it. I think you’ll see people dressed up and others dressed as some characters. I don’t want people to be scared away because it’s not a formal night. “I just want people to have an unbelievable time, because if they have a good time, the event will grow and it will do better the following year,” he
Event raises funds for scholarships, church projects Continued from Page 27 She made her own jellies and biscuits, Greenwood said. Parker was told they couldn’t afford a kitchen in the new church, so with her help and the breakfast fundraiser, she decided to ignore the naysayers and generate enough money to accomplish that goal. The breakfast fundraiser was named in her honor. “We use this fundraiser for the church to build community within the church, so people come together and it’s a day of fellowship for us as well as for the community,” Greenwood said. The proceeds go toward projects, missions, scholarships and other special needs of the church such as new tables. Since he started working with the fundraiser, Greenwood estimated the church has raised over $100,000, though he does not know how much was raised since its inception. After Parker died, in 1986 her daughter, Lorraine Rose, took over the reins. Greenwood has been the head chef since 2000, when Rose’s health started to decline. He promised the ladies of the church if they wanted to continue the breakfast tradition, he would take over cooking and ordering duties. The cost is $9 to dine-in. Carry-out is available for $7. For more information, call 410289-9340. continued. Partygoers can look forward to happy hour prices and mystery boxes sponsored by Park Place Jewelers. Full Circle will play inside Morley Hall as well as DJ Bobby-O and once again, there will be a photo booth for See PROM Page 29
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a budding relationship appears to be on the cusp of taking the next step. Your relationships are your own, so don’t be afraid to slow down if things feel like they’re going too fast.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, now is the time to institute a change to your daily routine if that’s been on your mind. Planetary energy is pushing you on a course of self-discovery.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, small influencers in your life may be imperceptible, but they are slowly turning the wheels of change and you’ll soon be able to realize what is in store.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Connect with your spiritual foundations, Cancer. They will be your guide through a week that figures to have its share of ups and downs. Faith will help you ride it out.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The week ahead should be fairly positive for you, Leo. This lifting of weight will inspire newfound freedom to embark on interesting projects or pursue new interests.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may be looking for fulfillment in your love life or your career this week, Virgo. Some measure of liberation will occur in the days ahead.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, as the days unfold, you may find yourself feeling more creative and perhaps a bit more rebellious in your thinking. It is okay to want to set out on a new path.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Oftentimes you are a master of taking a difficult situation and turning it on its head immediately, Scorpio. Those unique skills may be put to the test this week.
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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Good times with the ones you love do not have to take a back seat to professional goals, Capricorn. Find a way to strike a balance, even if it means delegating more often.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Even if you have a mind to help the ones you love, those people have to be receptive to your assistance, Aquarius. Give them a chance to come around.
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THE FINEST SEAFOOD, STEAKS AND POULTRY Stevie Jay and EJ Foxx are crowned the Prom Court King and Queen during Believe in Tomorrow’s sixth annual “Groovy Party” prom night at Seacrets on 49th Street, last year.
Prom candidates with most funds win king, queen titles Continued from Page 28 people to take pictures of the glamfilled night. Attendees can add their votes to the king or queen categories for $1 until the announcement of prom court winners around 10:30 p.m. The prom king and queen winners will receive personalized gift baskets, including gift cards and various items donated by local Wayne Littleton businesses. The prom queen also typically receives a bouquet of roses. “Prom court has worked very hard and they’ve done very well,” Littleton said. “So, it’s already a successful night for us before we even open the door.” Tickets cost $35 in advance or $40 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance or for more information, call 410-732-2842.
Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. Since 1982, Believe in Tomorrow has provided over 900,000 individual overnight accommodations, from every state in the U.S. and more than 82 countries worldwide. The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street in Ocean City is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. Families can also vacation at the Believe in Tomorrow House in Fenwick Island and House by the Bay on 28th Street. At the end of the year, a new respite house located on 65th Street is expected to be completed. Learn more about Believe in Tomorrow at http://believeintomorrow.org or call Littleton at 443-978-0680.
Decatur to host $1 Taco Night (Jan. 31, 2020) It’s been over a decade since Stephen Decatur High School began hosting $1 Taco Night and the event has become a tradition. “While Taco Night has consistently been one of our biggest school fundraisers, it has also grown into a special community night for many of our parents, business partners and alumni,” said Thomas Sites, principal of Stephen Decatur High School. Typically, over 1,000 people will attend Taco Night to congregate and dine. The Berlin school owes much of the event’s success to Sonrise Church, whose congregation has organized and volunteered for the event since its inception.
The 11th annual $1 Taco Night will be held at Stephen Decatur High School on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 2:30-7 p.m. in the cafeteria. In addition to chicken and beef tacos, there will also be sides, drinks and desserts. Reservations are not necessary. Patrons can dine in or carry out. All proceeds benefit Stephen Decatur High School. For more information, call Stephen Decatur High School at 410632-2880. Also that evening at the school will be a Vape Community Forum at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Parents, students and members of the community are invited to attend.
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Bidding on auction items to raise money for ill children during the second annual Believe in Tomorrow Tats and Tinis fundraiser at Ocean 13 on 13th Street, Friday, Jan. 24, from left, are Amanda and Corey Hurst, of Berlin, and Amy Gilland of Salisbury.
Drinking some martinis during the second annual Tats and Tinis fundraiser at Ocean 13 on 13th Street, Friday, Jan. 24, from left, are local artist Lex Gochnour and Geena Clements, of Salisbury, and Casey Storer of Ocean City.
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Having fun during the second annual Believe in Tomorrow Tats and Tinis fundraiser at Ocean 13 on 13th Street, Friday, Jan. 24, from left, are Mike Cammarata and Danny Robinson of Ellicott City and Ocean City resident Jason Clem.
Enjoying homemade cooking during the Play It Safe Italian Feast at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Tuesday, Jan. 28, from left, are Jack Curry, Frank Weller, Natalie Curry and Matt Albright of Selbyville, Delaware.
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Raffling off various gift baskets and prizes during the Play It Safe Italian Feast at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Tuesday, Jan. 28, from left, are Elks Lodge Liaison Rob Ingles, Play It Safe Coordinator Donna Greenwood and Treasurer Bill Dooley.
Having dessert during the Play It Safe Italian Feast at the Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Avenue, Tuesday, Jan. 28, from left, are Pat Blackstouck and Cheryl Kusy of Fenwick, Delaware, and Ocean City resident Patty Ellis.
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Shore Craft Beer kicks off FeBREWary, previews festival By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) To attract craft beer lovers and bloggers, Shore Craft Beer launched FeBREWary, a month-long regional campaign to make the Eastern Shore a craft beer destination. Carol Rose, a representative for Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38), read a proclamation from Gov. Larry Hogan and the Senate at Aloft on 45th Street during this year’s campaign kickoff on Monday. “The office of tourism and development and the Brewers Association of Maryland will host events and promote FeBREWary as craft beer lover’s month throughout Maryland, so visitors and residents can experience the world-class beer and world-class view of our state while producing tourism in a historically low travel month,” Rose read. For the fifth year, Carozza and her staff helped to secure Hogan’s support for the event. The fifth annual Love on Tap festival will take place on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. VIP ticket holders can enter at noon and begin drinking at 12:30 p.m. General admission ticket holders can enter from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Ann McGinnis Hillyer, CEO of Shore Craft Beer, said that the event moved from Seacrets on 49th Street to the convention center this year because of its rising popularity. The event sold out last year with 850 people attending. The convention center will be decorated like a brewery or a beer garden, with 1,500 tickets for sale. The cost is $35 for general admission, $50 for VIP tickets and $10 for a designated driver. Participants will have the chance to sample over 45 different beers from at least 16 local and regional breweries. “We married tourism to a regular beer festival,” Hillyer said. “We have a lot of the destination marketing organizations like Worcester County, Wicomico County, Ocean City, Berlin, even Talbot County and southern Delaware tourism. They’re all joining together to help us decorate and provide a tour of the shore.” Additional hotels are offering packages this year, including the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street, the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites on 32nd Street and the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 66th Street. Hillyer worked with Lisa Challenger from Worcester County tourism and Donna Abbott from Ocean City tourism to host at least seven beer bloggers, including Zack Mack from Thrillist, a website that follows food, drink and entertainment. “We’ve got one from Syracuse, New York, Austin, Texas, three from D.C.,
two from New York City and a few others,” Hillyer said. “So that’s pretty exciting to get them, because that’s the only way we’re going to become a top craft beer destination, is if people know what we have and promote it.” Hillyer said that the festival is only for one afternoon to make room for participants to explore other activities on the shore, such as Delmarva Birding Weekend Shore Craft Beer Fest trips. “We only want a four-hour festival on Saturday afternoon because we want the festival goers and the beer bloggers to come for our event, but to participate in all the activities around the shore - Ocean City and the shore,” Hillyer said. See LOVE Page 33
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Ann McGinnis Hillyer, CEO of Shore Craft Beer, announces FeBREWary, a month-long celebration of craft brewing on the Eastern Shore, during the 2020 launch and reception at Aloft hotel on 45th Street in Ocean City, Monday, Jan. 27.
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NOW PLAYING BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522 / www.beachbarrels.com Jan. 31: Low Tide Lovers, 9 p.m. Feb. 4: Open Mic, 8 p.m. Feb. 5: Bingo w/DJ Rupe, 6 p.m.
Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 1: New Censation, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com Jan. 31: Full Circle, 9 p.m. Feb. 1: Bird Dog & the Road Kings, 9 p.m. Feb. 5: Old School, 6 p.m.
706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com Jan. 31: Beats By Jeremy, 9 p.m. Feb. 1: Beats By Adam Dutch Feb. 3: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Feb. 5: Beats By Styler, 9 p.m. Feb. 6: Beats By Wax, 9 p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Jan. 31: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 1: Side Project, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 2: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com Jan. 31: DJ BK, 4-8 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB 101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion
SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Jan. 31: DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Feb. 1: The Freddie Long Band, 5-9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Dalton Elliott (from American Idol), 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17, Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 /www.whiskersbar.com Jan. 31: Karaoke w/ Donnie Berkey
NEW CENSATION Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday & Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Enjoying the craft brews during the 2020 FeBREWary launch event at Aloft on 45th Street, Monday, Jan. 27, from left, are Glenn Irwin, executive director of Ocean City Development Corporation; Lachelle Scarlato, deputy director of Worcester County economic development; and Lisa Challenger, director of Worcester County tourism.
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Mike Hayes, general manager of Aloft, and Anne Neely from oceancity.com, sample the hors d’oeuvres and craft beers during the FeBREWary campaign launch at Aloft on 45th Street, Monday, Jan. 27.
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Love on Tap festival to offer over 45 local, regional beers Continued from Page 31 To spread the word on all the other events, Shore Craft Beer will be using the hashtag #TourtheShore. It will also introduce the Shore Craft Beer app for participants that a grant from the Rural Maryland Council helped create. Participants will be able to check in to events and keep track of the craft beers they’ve been drinking. “It allows us to have a progress meter on challenges,” Hillyer said. “If they haven’t checked in to certain businesses but they have others, we can send notifications.” Some challenges include visiting a certain number of breweries on the shore to win a prize, such as stickers,
specialty glasses and a gift card to Odyssea Watersports. On Friday, Feb. 28, there will be a panel, “Brewers, Bloggers and Brewcations,” at the Ocean Downs Casino from 5:30-7 p.m. The panel, which will consist of Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and beer bloggers, will discuss craft beer trends. Following that, there will be the Liquor Before Beer pre-party for Love on Tap attendees from 8-10 p.m. at Seacrets with $5 craft distilled spirits all night. Both events are free. Fin’s Ale House and Bar in Berlin will offer a craft beer-focused brunch menu on Sunday, March 1. For tickets and more information, go to shorecraftbeerfest.com.
Women’s group to meet this Tuesday at Sisters in Berlin By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) Illustrating the power of collective efforts over individual involvement, members of 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore have raised more than $30,000 in funds over the past three years, while also generating publicity for local nonprofits organizations. Organizer Janelle Mulholland said the group, which gathered initially during winter 2017, holds three meetings each year with the next scheduled for this Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Sisters boutique and wine bar in Berlin at 113 N. Main Street beginning at 5:30 p.m. “We’re not a 501c3 (registered nonprofit organization), we’re just a bunch of local women that get together three times a year for just an hour,” she said. “What we do in that hour is we all get to nominate our favorite charity.” The concept traces back to 2008 when Karen Dunigan launched 100 Women Who Care in Jackson, Michigan. The Great Lakes-based effort netted $10,000 to buy 300 baby cribs during its first one-hour meeting, while current membership now totals several hundred. In terms of procedures, Mulholland said the altruistic pursuit involves participants jotting down a suggested local nonprofit with three finalists chosen randomly. “It goes in a big hat and we pull names out … and those three women get five minutes to talk about their charity,” she said. After weighing the merits of each local undertaking, the room votes for a finalist who receives $100 from each group member. “Then we take a big picture … and we’ve raised all this money in just an hour,” she said.
Mulholland said members donated $4,300 to support Worcester Youth and Family’s Every Children Needs program during its most recent meeting in October. Other nominations considered were Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin and Friends of Possibilities, which funds scholarships for diabetic children at Camp Possibilities in Berlin. With the group now approaching its 10th meeting, the 100+ Women Who Care has awarded backing to nine local entities. “In those nine meetings, we have raised $33,600, all for local charities,” she said. “Since 100 percent of the funds have to stay on the shore, that means strictly local, small organizations.” While not an exhaustive list, past recipients have included Salisbury-based Women Supporting Women to support breast cancer patients; the Stephen Decatur High School Music Boosters to replace 30-year old band uniforms; the Cricket Center in Berlin to support child abuse advocacy; and $6,000 for Diakonia, which has undertaken homeless outreach efforts since 1972. Mulholland said in addition to providing financial support, the organization’s aim is to raise awareness of positive local undertakings. “Some of these charities are so small that they don’t have an advertising budget, they don’t have staff [or] the capability to publicize themselves,” she said. “That’s kind of how we come in [but] it’s really not about us.” Mulholland said the meetings also help educate the group’s members about their own communities. “Since I started it three years ago, and I’ve been here 20 years, I [hadn’t heard] of half of these charities.” See LOCAL Page 35
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INDUCTION The Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School inducted 36 new members on Nov. 14. Pictured, in front, from left, are Marika Vasilikos, Abby Taylor, Abby Reynolds, Carly Young, Hannah Perdue, Arusa Islam and Maddy Warren; second row, Lexi Willey, Sophia Ludt, Summer Walker and Ava Gerachis; third row, Ryan Brafman, Brugh Moore, C.C. Lizas, Sarah Butler, Grace Hopkins, Bryn Elliott, Graham McColgan and Vishnu Mohan; fourth row, Carson Cebula, Caroline Anderson, Millie Cammack, Waverly Choy, Meredith Cummings, Ibby Khan and Hunter Gentry; and in back, Joseph Schwartz, Chipper Becker, Mason Brown, Kaden Mault, T.J. Bescak, John Arrington, Connor Carpenter, Will Mears and Cole Lamson-Reich. Not Pictured: Daniel Chen
VISITOR Ocean City Elementary School third grader Carly Watts received a special visit during American Education Week, Nov. 18-22, from Board of Education member Todd Ferrante.
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BREAKFAST To celebrate American Education Week, Nov. 18-22, the Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society sponsored its annual faculty breakfast, providing food for over 150 staff members. Pictured are Macy Dietrich, Maxwell Ewancio, Prutha Patel, Richard Poist, Kiley Hamby, Caroline Gardner, Gabby Izzett, Zehra Mirza, Madison Birckett, Sydney Boger and Mikayla Denault.
HOLIDAY CHEER The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America helped bring Christmas cheer to four Worcester County families by donating gifts collected at the organization’s annual Christmas party. Lodge 2474 worked with Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) to find the families in need. Members are joined by G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Sipes, center.
Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead, assistant adjutant general, Maryland National Guard, spoke to members of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution about national defense at a recent luncheon meeting. Janet Simpson, the chapter’s American History chair, presented Birckhead with a DAR American Women in History award. In addition, the chapter’s National Defense chair, Pat Arata, submitted Birckhead for a DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal. Pictured with Simpson and Birckhead, is her mother, Fannie.
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
THIRD PLACE The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City won third place "2018 Bell Ringer Civic Group Award" of the Salvation Army of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured are Kiwanis members, from left, Ralph and Wilma Chinn and Roy and Candy Foreman.
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Local women help support, publicize charitable groups Continued from Page 33 Members learn more about the organizations they have helped in followup meetings. “We invite them back to our meeting and they get five minutes to say … how they actually used the money and pass out more information about their organization,” she said. The group has also varied its meeting locations over the years. “Last year, we were at Fins [Raw Bar in Berlin], this year we’re at Sisters,” she said. “We started at Sisters in 2017 and went to West-O Bottle Shop in 2018.” While participation has continued to grow, the group hopes to increase its membership numbers to match the amount of each individual donation — $100. “We had a great turnout for our October meeting,” she said. “It fluctuates but the most we’ve ever had is 41, which was our last meeting.” Regardless of reaching that mark, the dollar total has exceeded expectations. “When we raised $6,000 for Diakonia, we had 30 people there so we raised $3,000, but we had a member who doubled our gift,” she said. Mulholland said media coverage of the charitable endeavors produced the
same result after a reader unexpectedly boosted the funding earmarked for Women Supporting Women. “[After] reading it in the paper, he called me and said, ‘I don’t want to donate, I want to match that.’ He matched
it, so it was a $5,000 gift,” she said. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/100WomenWhoCareOntheShore/ or email info.100womenwhocareontheshore@g mail.com.
PHOTO COURTESY KARIN LERTORA
After chipping in $100 each, members of 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore collected $4,300 to support Worcester Youth and Family’s Every Children Needs program during its October meeting.
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Enjoy cheesy mashed potato cakes for breakfast, brunch By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 31, 2020) If one were to ask me what is my culinary point of view, I have to admit I would be torn between two themes. I adore entertaining. In fact, If I were to get lucky enough to win the lottery, I would purchase a gorgeous home on the beach and cook continually for my guests. But I also enjoy taking traditional recipes and giving them a modern twist. As I think about it, upscaling recipes is part of one’s creativity and is ultimately a part of entertaining. That being said, I remember my mother made the best mashed potato cakes. How she transformed the creamy mashed potatoes into a different dish fascinated me as a child. As I have gotten older, I have put my own “spin” on potato cakes. Updating recipes is a way to keep them “fresh” for future generations. Mouthwatering mashed potato cakes depend on luscious mashed potatoes. So how does one make perfect mashed potatoes is the next logical question? Not all tubers are created equal as far as mashed potatoes are concerned. Basically, potatoes fall into three categories: starchy, waxy and all-purpose. Starchy potatoes such as Russets or Yukon Golds are the preferred choice. Starch molecules are bundled in the cell walls of potatoes, and these cells are held together by pectin. When potatoes are cooked, the pectin breaks down, and the cells expand
and separate, releasing the bundles of starch molecules. These high-starch potatoes become dry and crumbly and are like a sponge when absorbing butter and cream. This process allows them to be infused with flavor and obtain the coveted fluffiness. Ricing the potatoes is the final stage for perfection. A ricer is a tool used to process potatoes by forcing them through a sheet of small holes, which are typically the diameter of a grain of rice. When using a ricer, simply put potatoes through the ricer in small pieces and stir in your added ingredients. Ricers yield the perfect texture for mashed potatoes. Amazon carries them for as low as $13. A ricer is a must for any serious cook. Cheesy mashed potato cakes are a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Bacon, four cheese Mexican blend and scallions give the mashed potato cakes an interesting twist. Adding panko bread crumbs to the dredging process ensures a crispier exterior. Cheesy mashed potato cakes are perfect for breakfast and brunch. For example, crispy cheesy mashed potato cakes topped with a succulent poached egg is as delicious as it gets. If you adore cheese, bacon and mashed potatoes, you are going to love this recipe. Enjoy!
Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes Ingredients 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes 2/3 cup chopped bacon
2 cups four cheese Mexican blend ¼ cup finely chopped fresh scallions 1 teaspoon garlic powder kosher salt to taste 2 large egg yolks plus 3 large eggs 3 teaspoons water 1 ½ cups unseasoned panko bread crumbs 1 ½ cups unseasoned bread crumbs 4 large sweet onions canola oil for frying 1. In a medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, scallions, garlic powder, salt and egg yolks. 2. Slice onions into 3/4-inch slices. Remove the center part so there are only the outer rings that form a circle. The onion rings act as a mold for the potato cakes which gives them a more refined look as opposed to shaping them with your hands. 3. Place a piece of wax paper on a sheet pan. Place the onion rings on the wax paper, the smaller part of the ring on the bottom. Spoon potato mixture into the onion rings. Using a knife, smooth the top and sides so the potato mixture is
neat and contained in the ring. Presentation is important. You do not want a sloppy potato cake. 4. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 5. Setup for dredging: Whisk remaining three eggs and water in a shallow bowl. Mix panko and bread crumbs in a pie pan. Carefully dip the potato cakes into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, place the potato cakes in the panko mixture and fully coat. 6. Heat canola oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully flip and continue cooking the other side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. 7. Transfer cooked cakes onto a cooling rack until all cakes are done. Do not place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Mashed potato cakes sitting on soggy paper towels will spoil the coveted crust. Serve immediately. – Secret Ingredient – Individuality. “Strength lies in differences not similarities.” – Stephen R. Covey
TET 52 Wreath to be placed at Pines Veterans Memorial (Jan. 31, 2020) On Jan 31, 2008, the 40th anniversary of the TET Offensive of the Vietnam War was recognized and those who fought in this victory were honored at Post #166 American Legion in Ocean City. The TET 40 Wreath made by Rosie Garlitz was placed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines by Leroy Hohman and Dennis Bowers. Each year since then a wreath has been place at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Jan. 31. This year, the TET 52 Wreath will be placed at noon at the memorial recognizing the 52nd anniversary and to honor those who fought in the TET Offensive of 1968. In addition, a moment will be taken for those who did
not return from this victory. The past 12 years, in good or bad weather the program went on and the same will apply for this year’s program. Each year the attendance increases and this year the participation should be outstanding. Other groups that will be participating this year include American Legion Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post #123, Duncan-Showell American Legion Post #231, First State US Marine Corps League, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091of Ocean City, and the Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Veterans Group. Following the program will be a gathering at Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion on 24th Street in Ocean City, with lunch being served.
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GIVING BLOOD Berlin resident Charles Spanninger donates blood to the Blood Bank of Delmarva during its annual blood drive, Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Phlebotomist Joshua Armstrong stands by and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
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Almost 200 join Women’s March (Jan. 31, 2020) As a part of the fourth annual Women’s March on Jan. 18, the Suffrage Centennial Celebration Committee joined nearly 200 women, men and children on Ocean City’s Boardwalk to celebrate women’s rights, to advocate for policies that protect women and families, and to register people to vote. The centennial group was formed last year to plan commemorative events leading up to Aug. 26, marking the 100-year anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, proclaiming women’s right to vote. Throughout the year, the group will be honoring the suffragist pioneers whose brave fight and severe sacrifices brought about this landmark moment.
As a part of the fourth annual Women’s March on Jan. 18, the Suffrage Centennial Celebration Committee joined nearly 200 participants on the Ocean City Boardwalk to celebrate women’s rights. Pictured, from left, are Melissa Kelly, representing Senator Chris Van Hollen; March organizers Susan Buyer, Indivisible Worcester; Rosie Bean, FLIP; Toby Perkins, Indivisible Worcester; Linda Linzey, The Suffrage Centennial Celebration Committee; Vicky Wallace, The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County; and Debbie Gousha, The Suffrage Centennial Celebration Committee.
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MINI GOLF Enjoying a night of mini golf at Old Pro Golf on 68th Street, Wednesday, Jan. 22, from left, are Ocean City residents Chris and Dominic Canale and Rachel Capobianco. 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.
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■ 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 Fri., Jan. 31 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
VIETNAM WAR TET 52 Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, 11144 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD. This year the TET 52 Wreath will be placed at noon at the memorial recognizing the 52nd Anniversary and to honor those who fought in the TET Offensive of 1968. Also, a moment will be taken for those who did not return from this victory. The event is held rain or shine. Following the program there will be social time at Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion with lunch being served.
BINGO FOR BABIES BONANZA! 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., Feb. 1 CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘WINTER ANIMALS’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Crafty fun for children of all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE TAX PREPARATION! Northside Park, 200 125 th Street, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Get Your Income Tax done for Free by Certified IRS volunteers. Free Efile. By Appointment only. Please bring Last year’s taxes, ID and social security cards. 443-373-2667
VALENTINES DAY CARD MAKING Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Stop in and make a card for someone special. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. Novice and established writers gather to share their fiction, non-fiction and creative writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-in welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36536 Mount Pleasant Road, 11:00 AM.
Menu includes chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost is $14 for adults, $7 for children and free to those 5 and younger. Bake table and carry outs available.
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
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET 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.
JUGGLING FOR BEGINNERS Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Learn the basics of juggling. No experience necessary. RSVP: 410-632-3495. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Sun., Feb. 2 SUPER BOWL SCRAMBLE Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road. Tailgate party begins at 9 a.m. with brunch served. Kick off is at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Tickets cost $60 and include green fees, cart, tailgate party and Melanie’s Blitz Soup served at half time. Also included is Throw the Bomb on the third hole. Prizes will be awarded for winning teams. https://www.eagleslandinggolf.com/golf -extras
Mon., Feb. 3 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.
HYPERTENSION CLINIC Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Genie, 410-6419268
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education, 410-208-9761
ing chicken tacos, beef tacos, sides, drinks and desserts. All items cost $1. Dine in or carry out. All proceeds benefit SDHS. 410-632-2880
FAMILY TIME ‘CODING’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Learn to code using Scratch, Sphere BB8 robots and Cubetto. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
‘MEET THE ARTISTS’ RECEPTION Berlin library, Second Floor Gallery, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The Worcester County Arts Council’s February/March exhibit will feature local artists Lisa Marie Penn and Martha Peleggi. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on display until March 30.
VAPE COMMUNITY FORUM 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., Feb. 4
Stephen Decatur High School, auditorium, 9913 Seahawk Road. The community is welcome to join the discussions at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE
St. John’s United Methodist Church, 8829 Lewis Road, Berlin, 6:00 PM. Find out what’s new for 2020 and register a team. Relay For Life will be held Friday, May 8 at Frontier Town Campground. www.relayforlife.org/northworcestermd
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Maryland Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972 and is awarded after successful completion of the course. The course is held Feb. 4, 5 and 6. The $15 fee includes all three nights. Register: Barry Cohen, 410935-4807 or CGAUX1205@gmail.com.
FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
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. SLCGS@comcast.net
RELAY FOR LIFE INTEREST MEETING
Wed., Feb. 5 GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST
Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:30 AM. Shape stories and activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All-you-can-eat eggs to order, bacon, ham, sausage, biscuits, potatoes, grits, pancakes (plain or buckwheat), coffee and tea. Cost is $9. Eat-in or carry-out.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
STORY TIME ‘LOVE IS IN THE AIR’
WITTY KNITTERS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. 410-2084014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. For children ages 2 to 5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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
THE MOBILE MENTOR Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Providing one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘PENGUINS AND POLAR BEARS’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 PM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
STEAM STORYTIME ‘LET’S EXPLORE SHAPES’
MAKING WIRED CRYSTAL JEWELRY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Create your own jewelry using a crystal and wire. Materials included. Sign-up: 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME
$1 TACO NIGHT
STEAM STORYTIME ‘LET’S EXPLORE SHAPES’
Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Featur-
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
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High-
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CALENDAR way, 10:30 AM. Shape stories and activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HYPERTENSION CLINICS Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Genie, 410-641-9268
EAT WELL/PAINT WELL Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Local artist Joanne Guilfoil teaches about the produce industry in Berlin, including a tasting, before students visually study, draw and paint the food. Register: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OFFICERS GRADUATE Officers from the Worcester County Jail and Detention Center who graduated in the 106th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, from left, are Norman Edwards III, Kaelan R. Patterson and Joseph H. Sinclair.
TEEN SILENT BOOK CLUB Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Bring a book (or borrow one) and read with fellow book lovers. Discuss the books and enjoy some snacks. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Seminar participants will learn how to safeguard personal information and detect suspicious activity. Advice on how to find a resolution to an identity theft situation and restore a victim’s good name will also be given. Free and open to the public. Registration required: 410-6417052. http://OceanPines.org
dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Thurs., Feb. 6 FREE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WORKSHOP
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 5:00 PM. At the hearing, Ocean Pines Board and staff members will be available to answer questions posted by residents and association members about the recommended budget. View the recommended budget at https://www.oceanpines.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ 20200124153101435.pdf.
Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. Youth Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis such as severe depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts and behavior or panic attack. This is a great training opportunity for teachers, AEs, bus drivers and anyone who spends time with youth. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youthmental-health-first-aid-hosted-byworcester-county-public-schools-tickets88494000939.
at the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
STORY TIME ‘LOVE’
‘A WOMAN CALLED MOSES (1978)’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital, the group is open to the public and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Speaker and education related to Diabetes provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM. The legendary Cicely Tyson stars in this epic rendering of Harriet Tubman. A 3-hour long presentation with a 15-minute intermission. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OPA PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
FOOD DRIVE The Stephen Decatur High School Student Government Association sponsored its annual food drive during American Education Week, Nov. 18-22, collecting nearly 1,400 pounds of canned goods for Diakonia in West Ocean City. Pictured are students Shiloh Ponds, Senior Class President Maxwell Ewancio, Janaesha Carson and Alyanna Braciszewski.
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GRIEF SUPPORT
PLAY TIME Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. A play date for infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC 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
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB 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.
MERRY MAKERS ‘HEARTS’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Join this adult craft group the first Thursday of the month and have fun creating with new and recycled materials. This month’s theme is hearts. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Featuring After You by JoJo Moyes. Copies of books are available in advance
DINE & DONATE FUNDRAISER Fins Ale House & Raw Bar, 119 N. Main St., 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Featuring great food and fellowship as the Worcester County Arts Council raises money to support art programs in Worcester County. Fins will donate 20 percent of the food and beverage sales. There will also be a raffle.
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or
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
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10465 GOLF COURSE RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Matthew Brown and Colleen Brown dated October 20, 2017 and recorded in Liber 7104, folio 374 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 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 AT 1:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-008239. 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 $42,000 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 agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/ sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. 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. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title,
Ocean City Today / Public Notices the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 75996. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/30/3t _________________________________ 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 1508 PRINCESS ANNE LA. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 11, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4820, Folio 359 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $213,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 11, 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 $20,000 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 in-
PAGE 45 surable 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. 334734-1) 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-1/23/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 37 FOUNTAIN DR. WEST, UNIT #3B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Robert Griffin, Jr. dated March 3, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5071, folio 641 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 31, 2020 AT 1:01 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit LUG-BG-3B, in Phase 3, pursuant to a Condominium Regime established by and shown on a plat entitled “Condominium Plat Phase 3, The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10751500. 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 $39,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price 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
PAGE 46 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 agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. 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. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 76069. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF OCEAN CITY CONDOMINIUM UNIT
The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m., at Unit F-124, 12301 Jamaica Avenue Unit F-124, Ocean City, Maryland, Worcester County, all that property designated as Condominium Unit Number 124, Building F, Phase III of the “Hidden Harbour II Condominium” in Liber W.C.L. No. 1220, folio 470, et seq.,
JANUARY 31, 2020
Ocean City Today / Public Notices being the same property described in Deed Recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber 2851, at Folio 455, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, all as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber 1220, folio 470, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party (Plaintiff) in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash, cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater and water charges, and Condominium Association assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, 410723-1400. OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ 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 210 WALNUT ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 25, 2012 and recorded in Liber 5944, Folio 386 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $44,900.00, 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 FEBRUARY 4, 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. Tax ID #01-017292.
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 $5,000 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. 344750-1) 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-1/16/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. MAJOR PW 20-05 A request has been submitted to demo a 13’ section of an existing parallel platform, install one (1) PWC float and one (1) boat lift with all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 15’ The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 719 MOORING RD, UNIT C Parcel # 9384 -133C - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OWNER: RONALD WILSON PW 20-07 A request has been submitted to remove existing floats and install two (2) 6.5’ x 11.8’ PWC floats. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 717 MOORING RD., UNIT C Parcel # 9384 -132C - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARMS, LLC. OWNER: BARRY MAC FADDEN PW 20-08 A request has been submitted to install a new 3’ x 15’ perpendicular pier with one associated mooring pile on north side of property; to install a new 3’ x 27’ perpendicular pier with two associated
JANUARY 31, 2020 mooring piles on southeast side of property. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 8904 RUSTY ANCHOR RD. Parcel # 9079 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE., INC. OWNER: BRIDGE POINT CONDOMINIUM OCD-1/30/2t _________________________________ 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. BONNIE M. PARKER 11257 Saint Martins Neck Road Bishopville, MD 21813 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000274
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 8th 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 11257 Saint Martins Neck Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th 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 3rd day of February, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $174,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ 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. ROBERT HARVEY CHRISTY L. HARVEY 3864 Algonquin Trail Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000290
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 15th day of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning January 16, 2020 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No 1266-19 1270-19 1271-19
Year 1999 2011 N/A
Make MERCEDES GMC BACCIO
Model E320 TERRAIN MOPED
Color SILVER BLUE BLK/YEL
Style VIN 4S WDBJF65H9XA934360 TK 2CTFLUE59B6344793 MP N/A
Mileage 208,730 N/A 13,835
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-1/16/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ described as 3864 Algonquin Trail, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th 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 10th day of February, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $113,240.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ 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. EARL G. SMITH (DECEASED) EDNA E. SMITH (DECEASED) 546 Ocean Parkway Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000283
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Notice is hereby given this 15th 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 546 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of February, 2020, pro-
vided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of February, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $231,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ MACLEOD LAW GROUP, LLC KYLE K. KIRBY ESQ. 120 SPEER ROAD, SUITE 1 CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18127 Notice is given that the 2nd Circuit - Probate Division court of Haverhill County, NH appointed Jeffrey A. Silverman, 803 Melrose Court, Chester Springs, PA 19425 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Arline Silverman who died on February 01, 2019 domiciled in New Hampshire, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Kyle K. Kirby Esq. whose address is MacLeod Law Group, 120 Speer Road, Suite 1, Chestertown, MD 21620. 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. Jeffrey A. Silverman 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 23, 2020 OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ 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. DALE A. MCCANN JAMES S. MCCANN (DECEASED) 13 White Crane Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000278
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Notice is hereby given this 15th 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 13 White Crane Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of February, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be in-
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serted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of February, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $245,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________
goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-213-2021. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-1/30/1t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland
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AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - February 10, 2020" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of
Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 20-6, on the application of Ground Star Energy, on the lands of Richard and Francis Milton, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 50 feet to 44.1 feet (an encroachment of 5.9 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 50 feet to 45.4 feet (an encroachment of 4.6 feet) associated with an after-the-fact ground mounted solar energy system in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(b)(18), ZS 1344(d)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 8708 Whaleyville Road, approximately 110 feet south of Shavox Church Road, Tax Map 8, Parcel 149, Lot 1A, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 20-7, on the lands of W.T. Brittingham, requesting a special exception to expand an existing surface mine by 50.52 acres in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(c)(16), ZS 1-330 and located on Grove Lane, approximately 1,500 feet east of Worcester Highway (US Route 113), Tax Map 78, Parcels 18, 57 & 58, in the First Tax District of
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Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 20-8, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Purnell Enterprises Inc., requesting a variance to the Ordinance Prescribed front yard setback from 100 feet to 57.8 feet (an encroachment of 42.2 feet) associated with a proposed vestibule addition to the front of an existing non-conforming building in the C-2 Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(b)(3), and ZS 1-305 located at 10736 Ocean Gateway (US Route 50), approximately 774 feet east of Seahawk Road, Tax Map 25, Parcels 386, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 20-9, on the application of Barry Schintler, on the lands of Singerman Real Estate, requesting a special exception for antenna additions to non-telecommunications facilities that have the effect of increasing the overall height of a structure in the C-2 Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1210(c)(16), and ZS 1-343(b)(1), located at 12741 Ocean Gateway (US Route 50) at the northwesterly intersection of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 642, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-1/30/2t _________________________________
JANUARY 31, 2020 79th Street and Coastal Highway, and locally known as 7805 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: KOOKABURRA LLC (MARK PUGH AND CHRISTOPHER SHANAHAN, PRINCIPLES) – (BZA 2544 #2009500002) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-1/30/2t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Maurice OBrien Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Patricia Ann Griffiths 11500 Coastal Highway, Unit 118 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000139
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b), requesting an after-the-fact special parking exception to parking requirements to waive three (3) parking spaces, and to Section 110-95(1)(a), requesting an after-the-fact variance to side yard setbacks to allow the 4.7’ setbacks to remain as constructed instead of 5’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 105 of the Oceanbay City Plat; further described as located on the southwest corner of
Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 11500 Coastal Highway, Unit 118, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th 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 17th day of February, 2020. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $239,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/30/3t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18139 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MELANIE RUTH WITHEROW Notice is given that Robert Nathan Brenner, 6506 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Matthew Ryan Lawley, 1034 Camden Lane, Woodstock, GA 30189,
JANUARY 31, 2020 were on January 21, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Melanie Ruth Witherow who died on January 8, 2020, 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
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Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 30, 2020 OCD-1/30/1t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 THE QUARTERS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff v. NED A. GARRETT Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000367
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for Worcester County this January 27, 2020, that the foreclosure sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as Series of Weeks “C”, Unit No. 205, The Quarters Condominium, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Substitute Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before March 2, 2020, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before February 24, 2020. The Report states the amount of the sale to be $1,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/30/3t _________________________________
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Get advertising off those trams For a municipal government so concerned with its view to the east, one would think it might face west now and then in the summer and see just how attractive those tram ads are on the Boardwalk. Admittedly, as the operators of an advertising medium that has always chafed at the idea of having to compete with local government for advertising dollars, we have a conflict of interest in this discussion. Nevertheless, most people — and a significant number of council members — would agree that a people-carrier festooned with banners about the Zika virus and how it can be sexually transmitted isn’t exactly vacation postcard material. Obviously, other ads aren’t like that, nor do they appear in photos of a group of tram-riding Boy Scouts, as happened in this instance. But they do, in the words of tram advertising opponent Councilman Dennis Dare, add “more visual pollution to the Boardwalk.” We agree, as did Councilwoman Mary Knight and Councilman Matt James, that the Boardwalk is busy enough from the visual standpoint without the added garishness of tram ads. But in addition to the visual aspect of these panels, their presence also implies that money trumps aesthetics every time. That’s why the suggestion that the city conduct a costversus-revenue study before making a decision hits the wrong note. In other words, that says an ad panel of questionable taste or design will get closer to the desired standard if it produces a sufficient amount of revenue. Either how things look is important to the City Council or it isn’t, and the amount of money involved shouldn’t be a mitigating factor in a case like this one. City officials should be concerned with the view from both directions, and unless they’re going to assign people to judge the appearance and message of every panel, the easiest thing to do is not do tram advertising at all. Three council members oppose it. Convincing one more shouldn’t be that difficult.
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And this year’s Grammy for the Best Song in B-Flat Minor on a Clarinet Carved by the Amazonian Leaf People goes too … Walking away from the Grammys without picking up at least one of the 84 awards must be like standing in line for five hours at a smorgasbord and then discovering everything’s gone except the creamed turnips. So much for the old days when, on television’s American Bandstand generations ago, dancers would offer simpler critiques of songs to host Dick Clark by saying, “Well, By Dick, it’s got a good beat and Stewart you can dance to it.” In today’s Grammy world, Dobson if Dick was still alive — and he could be, for all I know — he’d ask dancers what they thought about a song and they’d say, “Well, Dick, this just might be the best hyper-local roots music from Denton, Maryland ever played on a toilet paper tube flute. And it has a good beat and you can dance to it.” For younger people who don’t know who Dick Clark was, he began as the host of a television dance program in the 1950s at 27 years of age. He went on to host the New Year’s Eve TV show, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, where he continued to be 27 for the next 50 years or so. Theoretically, he died in 2012, although some say he’s really just in storage regenerating his skin and should be back on the move in a year or so. When he does return, he would find a Grammys list with, once again, 84 categories,
from top pop (ewwwwww, says the boomer) down to the award for who can hold a single note the longest while singing underwater in their neighbor’s bathtub. Obviously, all the nominees have more musical ability than I. At least that’s my surmise, as even though I sing my own compositions around the house all the time — “You Are A Robin … and I’ve Got The Worms” is one of my good ones — the household music critic invariably asks, “Why do all your ‘originals’ sound like the Oscar Mayer Wiener song?” Which is true. My forte, apparently, is writing lyrics, as in “Ed the Dog,” which is, of course, sung to the standard wiener melody — “Ed the dog, he is my little buddy, he’s amusing and he’s quite the little card; we go out and get all dirtymuddy, and then we both do something funny in the yard.” Okay, maybe that wouldn’t qualify for inclusion in the Grammys, but it shouldn’t be long until the Recording Academy comes up with a sub-bracket for that kind of music. “And the nominees for Songs about Small Dogs Sung to the Oscar Mayer Jingle are …” And there I’d be, on stage, surrounded by performers whose primary dance moves were not learned in Sunday school, indicating, as others did throughout the night, that it was not so much a dance production, as it was dance of reproduction. Not that I’m against that sort of thing. In any case, I didn’t really watch the Grammys, but did catch snippets of it. I went elsewhere when I found out that my favorite category, Comb-and-Tissue Paper Compositions, didn’t make the cut this year. But there’s always next year. And maybe, just maybe, Dick Clark will host.
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Coastal Assoc. of Realtors: push wind turbines further The following was sent to Andrew Johnston, Executive Secretary Maryland Public Service Commission Dear Mr. Johnston, This communication is in reference to the following cases: 9628: US Wind Maryland Lease Area Project and 9629: Skipjack Delaware Lease Area Project. On behalf of the over 1,000 members of the Coastal Association of Realtors, I submit this letter in support of the Town of Ocean City’s request for reconsideration of the approved distance between the municipality and the Skipjack and U.S. Wind offshore wind farms, as well as the newly proposed size of the turbines, making them the tallest structures in the state of Maryland. We request that these turbines be moved at least 33 miles off the shore, so they may not be viewed from the beach, thus resulting in minimal to no impact to Ocean City’s viewshed. At stake is the real estate industry in Ocean City, which saw over $505.5 million in residential and commercial transactions last year, and is an integral cog in the economic engine of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our association and members are
wholly supportive of renewable clean energy projects; however, it has been proven in a number of recent studies that wind farms can negatively impact surrounding property values, as well as tourism activity. For example, a 2017 study conducted by North Carolina State University showed that 55 percent of existing customers of three North Carolina rental agencies would change their vacation destination if visible wind turbines were placed offshore (Lutzeyer, Phaneuf, & Taylor, 2017). These customers were provided with visualizations of wind farms of varying size and proximity to the shore. According to the results of the study, the negative effects of the wind farms are primarily attributable to the proximity of the farm to the shore, rather than the number of turbines. Another study conducted by Clarkson University in 2011 used data on over 11,000 property transactions conducted over nine years near new wind facilities in northern New York (Heintzelman & Tuttle, 2011). The study found that the nearby wind facilities significantly reduced property values, and the scope of the reduction was based primarily on the proximity of the property to the facilities. Another study conducted by Appraisal Group One in 2010 regarding real estate sales near the Blue Sky
Green Field Wind Farm and the Forward Wind Farm, both in Wisconsin, showed reduced values ranging anywhere from 12 percent to 40 percent, depending on the property’s proximity to the wind farms (Kielisch, 2011). All of these studies have one glaring thing in common: the closer a piece of property is to a wind facility, the lower its value. Are there studies out there which state that wind facilities have no impact on property values? Yes; however as proven in a 2018 study conducted by the University of Wisconsin, the impact of a wind farm on surrounding properties may be heavily dependent on the willingness of the local municipality to host the wind farm (Vyn, 2018). Ocean City has stated numerous times that the town is supportive of offshore wind energy as being a viable source of clean energy; but town officials, residents, and visitors clearly are not willing to sacrifice Ocean City’s natural Atlantic view. The Coastal Association of Realtors and the local real estate industry are fully supportive of the town’s position and we reiterate their legitimate and relevant concern that these turbines will forever change one of Ocean City’s most valuable assets – its viewshed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
Joe Wilson President Coastal Association of Realtors
Resort adverse to change, climate change won’t wait Editor, Ocean City will be affected by climate change over the next few decades. We are at risk of extreme storms and sea level rise. This makes it very surprising that our local officials would work so hard against the wind farm. The wind farms are not all we need to do but they would certainly be a step in the right direction. The furor that our elected office holders have whipped up amongst the residents is really quite irresponsible and the tax money spent on mailings is wasteful. Ocean City is averse to change and any changes cause much uproar amongst residents. First over the smoking ban and then over the casino. Both happened and tourism has not only continued but is flourishing. If we really want to protect this wonderful community, we must take proactive steps to help with climate change. A good place to start would be to embrace the wind farms. Joan Roache Ocean City
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OBITUARIES RONALD W. BENSON Bishopville Ronald W. Benson, age 70, of Bishopville, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at home. Ronald was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late Harold and Helen (Johnson) Benson. He was a retired carpenter from Carlton Bunting and Wayne McCabe Construction. He was a member of Wilson United Methodist Church in Bishopville. He is survived by a son, Michael A. Benson and wife, Vickie, of Berlin; a brother, Robert Benson and wife, Beverly, and a sister, June Hudson and husband, Chester, all of Bishopville; a granddaughter, Brandy Whitlock and husband, Tony, and two great-grandchildren, Payton and Skylar Whitlock. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie A. Benson, in 2009. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating.
Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. EDNA POWELL BOWDEN Berlin Edna Powell Bowden, age 98, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away at her home on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Newark, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Powell and Gertrude Langmaid Powell. She is survived by her children, Ralph Bowden Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Snow Hill, Maryland, Emily Horseman and her husband, Raymond, of Linkwood, Maryland, Roy Bowden of Berlin, Maryland, Virginia Bowden, also of Berlin, Maryland, Dorothy Greenwalt of Whaleyville, Maryland, and Albert Bowden and his wife, Betty, of Willards Maryland.
Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Surviving also is one brother, Frank Powell, of Newark, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Ralph Bowden Sr., who passed away in 2013. Also, preceding her in death were her sisters, Nellie Jackson, Daisy Snyder, Edith Bowden and Gladys Trader; a brother, Burton Powell; son-in-law, Marvin Greenwalt Jr.; daughter-in-law, Faith Bowden; two grandsons, two granddaughters, and one great-grandson. Mrs. Bowden and her husband had owned and operated a dairy farm for many years and she had also been a poultry producer for many years. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Bowen Cemetery in Newark, Maryland. Officiating the service was her grandson, Pastor Bruce Bowden. A donation in her memory can be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.
bama once again screened U.S. carriers and managed to down several incoming enemy aircraft. On March 30, U.S. carriers launched air raids on several Japanese occupied islands, with the Alabama providing fire support. Her guns covered Army amphibious landings on New Guinea in April 1944 and steamed with aircraft carriers during attacks on the Truk Atoll, which was a major Japanese naval base in the Pacific. She then joined other warships in leveling Ponape prior to the amphibious assault on the Marianas. She then participated in the invasion of the Marianas “Operation Forager” in June 1944. The Alabama took part in the Bat-
tle of the Philippine Sea, marking the last major aircraft carrier engagement of the war. The battleship provided air defense with her antiaircraft guns during what would become known as “The Great Marianas’ Turkey Shoot,” because during this battle some 400 Japanese warplanes were destroyed. The Alabama then served in the bombardment role at Guam, Tinian, and Saipan, and supported the Guam landings in July 1944. She covered the liberation of the Philippines and supported carrier strikes on the islands of Formosa and Okinawa, after which she was sent to dry dock. She put to sea again in March. This took her from California to Pearl Harbor
Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. AUDIE NEILSON KNOT Willards Audie Neilson Knott, age 57, died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mary Harrison Knott of Pennsylvania, and the late Paul Knott. He is survived by his wife, Lynn White, and daughter, Tammy Zeback, of Audie Knot Bel Air, Maryland. Also surviving, are his brother, Dana Knott and his wife, Meghan, and sister, Carla Bumbaugh and her husband, Mike, all from Pennsylvania, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his Continued on Page 53
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 22 on the Tarawa Atoll and Army landings at Makin Atoll. The Alabama used her big guns to destroy Japanese fortifications on the islands. Her guns were then brought to bear against enemy positions at Nauru Island. The Alabama then served as escort for the carriers Bunker Hill and Monterey before returning to Pearl Harbor for a refit and overhaul during January 1944. Before the end of the month, she accompanied other warships in “Operation Flintlock” in the Marshall Islands and then lent her support to US carriers in Task Force 58, which lasted until February 1944. As part of Task Force 58, the Ala-
and, finally, to Ulithi by April 1945. She used her 16-inch guns to bombard shore targets in the Okinawa landings that month. In June, the Alabama survived a massive typhoon that hit Task Force 38. This typhoon, packing wind gusts of 100 knots, managed to damage almost every ship in the Task Force. In July 1945 the Alabama joined Navy warships enroute to the Japanese mainland to bombard industrial targets. In her final act of the war in the Pacific, she supported carrier air raids on key Japanese industrial centers. The collapse of the Japanese Empire in August 1945 found the Alabama near the Japanese home island of Honshu. During this period, she helped to land Marines on Japanese soil before entering Tokyo Bay in company with the battleship Missouri on Sept. 2 for the final Japanese surrender. She took on troops and sailed for Okinawa where she brought aboard several hundreds more for the return trip to the United States “Operation Magic Carpet.” The Alabama was deactivated in 1946 and formally decommissioned on Jan. 9, 1947. She was then laid up as part of the Pacific Reserve Fleet before being removed from the Naval Register on June 1, 1962. A civilian-led initiative in 1963 ultimately saved Alabama from the scrap heap to become a floating museum in 1964. She remains a tourist attraction today alongside the attack submarine USS Drum (SS-228) and many aircraft and armor exhibits in Mobile, Alabama. Next week: RAF fighter pilot Douglas Bader
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 52 daughter, Wendy Adams. Audie moved to Ocean City in the late 70’s. He worked for the Phillips Family and Dumsers for a combined 16 years, and knew at this point he wanted to stay in the restaurant business. He opened Whiskers Bar and Grill in 1999, and has been serving the Ocean Pines and surrounding communities ever since. Audie lived every day to the fullest through simple pleasures, talking to his many friends, telling his silly jokes, playing the lottery hoping to win big, and his favorite thing, gardening with the love of his life, Lynn. He will be remembered for many things by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him, working with him, and those who truly knew him. He had a natural ability to befriend everyone and reach people in a positive way. A celebration of life will be held at Whiskers Bar and Grill, 11070 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JOHN LATZO Ocean Pines On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, John “Coach” Latzo, 76, passed away in Ocean Pines, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Born in Rankin, Pennsylvania, John was the son of late John Senior and Margaret Latzo. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 John Latzo years, Jeannette, and his children, Matthew Latzo of Columbia, Maryland, Beth Latzo Gijon and son-in-law, Adan Gijon Maya, of Fairfax, Virginia, and Jennifer Anderson of Crisfield, Maryland. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Eva, Maya Luna and Lola Gijon, who will greatly miss their amazing Pappy. John received a football scholarship from NMSU. He then became a physical education teacher at Frederick Douglass High in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was Coach Latzo to many football and baseball players and then athletic director. In 1996, he retired after 25 years. He moved to Ocean Pines in 1998 and worked at River Run and Ocean Pines Golf courses. John was instrumental in starting the Open Kettle at St Peter’s and also worked hard on the Fellowship team, which included dinners and anything that had to do with food. He started a Brew Crew for his buddies at church and also helped
run a happy hour group every Friday. He was a social butterfly that would talk to anyone at any time. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City on Feb. 15, 2020 at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon with all his favorite food. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DAVID BRYANT Berlin David Allen Bryant passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. He was born on May 11, 1942, at home in Berlin, Maryland. He was the son of Lelia D. Bryant and William J. Bryant. David was very talented at his favorite David Bryant pastime of woodworking. He enjoyed bowling, camping and fishing. Family meant everything to him. His outgoing personality and his great sense of humor was shared with us all. David was a member of the Bonita Springs Lions Club and Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church. He had been employed by Acme,
A&P, The Harrison Group of Ocean City and by the Maryland Department of Child Support. David is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Nancy Eby Bryant; his son, Jason Allen Bryant; and three daughters, Kristina Wheaton, Heather Bowman and Bethany Bryant. He is also survived by a cherished grandson, Bryant Bowman, and a sister, Ruby Evans. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger, William and Charles, and sisters, Catherine, Pauline and Louise. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland, with Pastor Milbourne (Buddy) Adkins officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, condolences may be sent to the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. RONALD LEE MCCABE Selbyville Ronald Lee “Ron” McCabe, age 86, of Selbyville, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital. Ron was born in Selbyville and was the son of the late Phineas and Sallie (Workman) McCabe. He was a real estate agent for many years in the Ocean City area.
Ron was a member of Fenwick Island Baptist Church and a past member of AMSA in Berlin. He enjoyed fishing and won several tournaments. Ron McCabe He is survived by his wife, Elma C. McCabe; two daughters, Donna H. Wood and husband, Bernard, of Melbourne, Florida, and Tracey M. Hudson and husband, Guy, of Frankford, Delaware; one son, Troy L.C. McCabe of Selbyville; five grandchildren, Nicole Johns, Brandi Wood, Eric Wood, Seth Hudson and Erin Hudson; and two great-grandchildren, Cannon Johns and Sloane Johns. His dogs, Charlie and Chi Chi, rarely left his side. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Pastor Mike Fillis officiating. Burial was in St. Georges Cemetery in Clarksville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Fenwick Island Baptist Church, 36806 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, Delaware 19975, or Roxana Volunteer Fire Co., 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford, Delaware 19945. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Members of the Stephen Decatur indoor track team show off the ribbons they won for placing eighth or better in individual and/or relay events during the Bayside Conference championship meet, last Wednesday at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.
Track athletes prepare for regionals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 31, 2020) The 14 Bayside schools competed in their indoor track conference championship last Wednesday at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. The Decatur girls’ team came in eighth place overall. The boys’ squad finished 13th. “I think Baysides went OK. It was basically what I expected Jody Stigler heading into the meet,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “I think that our top performers were probably Mary Mergott, Caroline Gardner and Alyssa Romano for the girls. For the boys, I thought the boys that ran on the 1,600 and 3,200 relays did pretty well.” Kent Island won the girls’ competition, scoring 115.5 points. North Caroline was second with 97 points, followed by Parkside, tallying 66 points. Decatur earned 25 points. The top eight in each individual and relay event scored points for their respective schools.
Mergott, a junior, finished fourth in the 1,600-meter race (5:52.76) and fifth in the 800-meter run (2:43.83). Romano, a senior, took seventh in the 500-meter run (1:28.55). Gardner, a senior, placed seventh in the 800-meter run (2:48.08) and eighth in the 1,600-meter event (6:06.71). Mergott, Gardner, Romano and freshman Julia Carlson crossed the finish line third overall in the 3,200meter relay race (11:12.3). Romano was joined by freshmen AudreyGrace Mumford, Eva Luzier and Amelia Kemp for the 1,600-meter relay race. The girls came in sixth place (4:56.75). The 800-meter relay team of Romano, Kemp, junior Jabria Lewis and sophomore Skylar Griffin finished in seventh place (2:01). James M. Bennett won the boys’ competition, recording 98.5 points. Kent Island was second with 85 points and North Caroline took third (62.5). Decatur scored five points. Junior Zachary Fuchsluger finished in seventh in the high jump event (5 feet 6 inches). Samuel Oates, a junior, placed eighth in the 55-
meter hurdles event (8.88 seconds). The 3,200-meter relay team of junior Philip Becnel, freshman Shiloh Ponds and sophomores Gavin McCabe and Sam Woodley came in seventh (9:47.3). Decatur will compete in the 3A Central Region championship meet on Wednesday, Feb. 5, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Prince Georges Sportsplex in Landover. Over the years, Decatur has traditionally participated in the east region. “I’m not sure what to expect really with the change of region,” Stigler said. “I think that it will be pretty comparable to our region over the last couple of years, but we only see most of those teams at the state championship meet, so it will definitely be an adjustment.” The top four finishers in each event at regional meets will advance to states. Additionally, athletes can qualify if they meet a predetermined advancement standard at the region competitions. “I think that Decatur athletes need to keep working hard … leading up to the regional meet,” Stigler said.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 31, 2020) It’s been 50 years since the Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team won the state championship. To celebrate the accomplishment, players, coaches and managers of the 1970 team will be recognized this Friday at the Berlin high school. “It’s the 50th anniversary and we would like for the community to come out on this evening to be a part of this historic event,” said BJ Johnson, current Al Handy coach of the Decatur boys’ basketball team. “It’s going to be a historic night.” Nearly two dozen former players, coaches and team managers will be on hand for the event. Family members of some of the players who have died will attend to represented their loved ones. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m. During that time, the alumni will have a chance to mingle, enjoy some food and catch up before the ceremony, which will take place during halftime of the varsity boys’ basketball game against the Pocomoke Warriors. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. The group will have a special seating area under the basket to watch the games. Prior to the start of the varsity game, Decatur will honor and have a moment of silence for longtime team supporter, Annie Snead Fooks, who passed away a few months ago. Her son, Derrick, coach of the Pocomoke boys’ basketball team, will be presented a ball in her honor. Principal Tom Sites will kick off the 50th anniversary ceremony, then Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, will introduce each player, coach and manager. A special 50th anniversary banner will also be unveiled as well. “We’re making it a big thing. We’ve got a pretty nice night planned for them,” Sites said. “This team was big in bringing the community together. When you think about what this team has done, they deserve it.” Decatur went to the state championship in 1969, 1970 and 1971. The See TEAM Page 55
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Team Decatur’s only basketball state champs Continued from Page 54 only year in the program’s history the team has won a state championship title was in 1970. Al “Hondo” Handy was a member of the varsity team those three years. He was a junior when the team captured the title. The team went 201 that year, he said. The squad’s only loss was to Washington High School, by two points, Handy added. Ahead 64-61 during the state championship game against Frederick High, Decatur’s opponent cut the lead to one point with time running down, but the Berlin boys held on for a 64-63 victory, Handy said. The recently-retired Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department recreation supervisor said he is excited and looking forward to being with his former teammates and coaches. Some still live around the area, while others will be traveling from all over the country. Handy said some of the men have met up over the last few years, most recently prior to the annual Greater Berlin Minority Scholarship Committee fundraiser golf tournament. “Players, coaches, managers, it might be the first time since we won that this many of us will be together,” he said. “Man, this is 50 years. It really does not feel like that long. It should be pretty exciting to see all the guys together again.” Handy, who frequently attends Decatur basketball games, said people in the community still talk about the 1970 team and its accomplishments. But Handy said it was more than just winning a title. During a time of schools starting to be integrated, the team brought the community together. “It brought people from Berlin, from Ocean City, blacks and whites, together,” he said. “That was a time three years [prior] it was segregated. Our team kind of brought our whole community together.” Handy said the boys weren’t just playing for the school and for each other, but for the entire community. “It’s not just a team who won a state basketball championship, the community came out to support them. They all rallied around the
team,” Sites added. “We’re celebrating this team that meant more than just basketball.”
Decatur has been a state semifinalist eight times (1957, 1974, 1981, 1984, 1992, 2010, 2017 and 2018)
and has competed in the championship game four times (1969, 1970, 1971 and 2016).
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Member of the 1970 Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball state championship team pose for a photo. Players, coaches and managers will be honored this Friday at the Berlin high school during a 50th anniversary celebration of their accomplishments.
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SD swim teams to compete in Bayside meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 31, 2020) The Stephen Decatur boys’ swim team won its final competition – topping Kent Island, 96-67, on Tuesday – before Saturday’s Bayside Conference championship meet. “They swam well. It was nice have everyone there [after some illnesses],” said Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne. “They’re looking pretty sharp going into Baysides.” The Seahawks won 10 of 11 events at the Pocomoke YMCA. Coming in first place in their individual races were: freshman Gavin Stearn (200-yard freestyle, 2:03.03; 100-yard freestyle, 54.75 seconds), juniors Caleb Vaxmonsky (200IM, 2:17.75; 500-yard freestyle, 5:32.35) and Jack Slaysman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:08.66) and senior captain Richard Poist (100-yard backstroke, 1:05.22; 100-yard butterfly, 57.34 seconds). Poist swam his fastest time of the season in the 100-yard butterfly event.
Vaxmonsky, Slaysman, Poist and Stearn came in first place in the 200yard medley relay race (1:49.94). Slaysman, Vaxmonsky and juniors Nick Cardamone and Patrick O’Halloran won the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:47.07). Poist, Stearn, O’Halloran and sophomore Luke Bahlman earned a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (3:48.57). “The last couple of Steve Deakyne meets we had some best times of the season. Hopefully, we stay healthy going into the weekend,” Deakyne said. Kristina Watts, coach of the Decatur girls’ team, was surprised how talented the Lady Buccaneers are this year. Kent Island won the meet, 97-72. “They were really good. Some of the [Decatur] girls were off tonight, but some of the girls also swam their season best,” Watts said. “I also experimented with some events. Some went well, some, all right.” Decatur won only one race, but
Watts said it was “the most exciting of the night.” Freshman Natalie Canham was victorious in the 200IM. She finished the race in 2:23.53. “It was also the closest race of the night,” Watts said. Kent Island came in second place with a time of 2:24.42. Decatur racked up most of its points for second-place finishes. The Lady Seahawks Kristina Watts placed second in seven events. “We just need to shake it off and get ready for Saturday now,” Watts said. The Bayside Conference championship meet is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Cambridge YMCA. The Lady Seahawks won the inaugural Bayside Conference championship last year. Decatur’s boys’ team came in second place. This season, the only conference
opponent the Decatur boys’ team lost to was Easton, and they were missing Vaxmonsky. The girls’ squad only lost to Kent Island. Deakyne thinks it will be a battle between the Decatur boys’ team and Easton for first place. Most of his swimmers will compete in two relay and two individual events. Everybody has to do their best. Everyone needs to contribute,” he said. “If we put up some best times we should be in the mix. I’m excited for it. It should be fun.” Watts said she is also looking forward to the meet. Decatur will have its hands full with Kent Island, as the Seahawks eye their second Bayside title. Watts said to be successful, the girls need to have positive attitudes and support and pump each other up. “They need to help each other stay motivated and excited,” she said. “Swimming is 90 percent mental. If they can get their minds right, they can do well.”
Decatur wrestling team wins over Parkside; still unbeaten By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 31, 2020) The undefeated Stephen Decatur wrestling team took down another opponent on Wednesday, this time earning a 5518 victory over the Parkside Rams in Salisbury. Coach Todd Martinek thought the Seahawks did great, but Todd Martinek added that “we need to fix some things on top and we looked a little tired, so we gotta pick up the pace at practice.” Seniors Austin Miller (106), Shamar Baines (120) and DJ Taylor (182), jun-
iors Nico D’Amico, a team captain (138), James Parana (160) and Johnny Hofman (195), and sophomore Alex Koulikov (152) pinned their opponents. Senior captain Jagger Clapsadle earned a 19-3 technical-fall victory at 126 pounds. Noah Reho, a sophomore, scored an 18-1 technical-fall win at 145 pounds. Freshman Logan Intrieri topped his 113-pound opponent, 6-2. Decatur will compete in a tri-meet with the Easton Warriors and Snow Hill Eagles today, Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. in Easton. Decatur will then host the North Caroline Bulldogs on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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CONTEST VOLUNTEERS Ocean Elks Lodge 2645 “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest was held on Jan. 11 at Worcester Prep in Berlin. Pictured are 33 volunteers with, in front, John Belzner, Hoop Shoot chairman, and Lodge Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews.
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Worcester Prep partnership with TOPSoccer (Jan. 31, 2020) Members of the Worcester Prep Volunteers Club partnered with TOPSoccer a few months ago to work with special needs young athletes. In September, Worcester Prep Acting Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso brought the TOPSoccer program to the attention of the club. TOPSoccer is a community-based training program run out of River Soccer Club that matches athletes who have intellectual, emotional and physical disabilities with high school volunteers who become their “buddies” during the training sessions. Throughout the fall, more than a dozen Worcester Prep Upper School students volunteered on Saturday afternoons to work with these young athletes in a safe, fun, supportive and inclusive environment. What makes this more commendable is that Worcester Prep does not require community service hours for students – they do it by their own volition. The student-run Volunteers Club inspires them to support their local community as a group. TOPSoccer is one such way the students helped to better the lives of these special needs participants and their families. “These students have turned out
each week in great numbers, and whether they realize it or not, they were positive influences on these kids and their families. We are grateful for their wonderful way with the children as well as their willingness to volunteer,” said Steve Green, one of the organizers of the TOPSoccer program. This program provides them an
outlet to play in a fun and safe environment, he added. “The buddies are what make it a success,” he said. “We can’t do it without them. These volunteers give the parents a break for one hour, and they get to watch their kids interact with positive people in a supportive way.” Worcester Prep Volunteers Club
members include Alec Burbage, Ty Burton, Jordan Campbell, Gavin Carmody, Damiana Colley, Ryan Cronin, Grace Hopkins, Max Huber, Noah Hudson, J.P. Issel, Ashley Laws, Jacob Lewis, C.C. Lizas, Kathryn Marini, Spencer Paquette, Maddy Shanahan, Sam Tinkler, Maddy Warren and Alec Willing.
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