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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) One thing Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City can agree on is that the lack of funding for emergency services to West Ocean City is a problem. The bigger problem, however, is deciding who will pay for it and how.

Resort Mayor Rick Meehan and Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers told the county commissioners Tuesday that the funding issue is more than a financial concern, it’s dangerous.

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Flu cases rise, and no, it’s not that other one

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The flu has arrived on schedule in Worcester County this winter, with the number of cases diagnosed by Atlantic General Hospital slightly up from last year. According to Nicole Morris, infectious control supervisor, this is a normal cyclical occurrence.

So far this season, the hospital has diagnosed 181 flu cases, as compared to the 143 cases seen at this time last year. This year’s inpatient case total is curSee FLU Page 5

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CROWN ACHIEVEMENT Workers install Crown Castle fiber optic cables at 85th Street on Monday as part of its project to network the small cell towers it has placed around the resort. The company said in December that the job of running the cables from the Delaware line to the inlet should be completed before the season begins. The company gave the city access to two strands of fiber to use for its City Watch camera surveillance program.

Baby Jesus figure returns to manger at St. Paul’s Epis.

OCPD detective tracks it down after theft last year

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) It was a year ago in December that a mysterious person was caught on security footage stealing the baby Jesus figure from St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church’s annual Nativity installation.

But this past Sunday, Father Matthew D’Amario said before the See GOOD Page 10

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Officer Harry Miller, left, watches Father Matthew D’Amario conduct a Restoration of Things Profaned ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a baby Jesus statue stolen from the St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Third Street and Baltimore Avenue in December 2018.

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County to reimburse state for local income tax credit Comptroller previously gave funds back to residents who profited outside of Maryland

Jennifer Swanton, assistant finance officer, said Tuesday. “As you know, we’re very close to Delaware and Virginia, so we do have quite a bit of that here.”

County Treasurer Phil Thompson

By Elizabeth Bonin had previously estimated that WorcesStaff Writer ter County would have to pay between (Feb. 7, 2020) Worcester County $200,000-$250,000 in potential tax government has a tax bill of its own, refunds. now that it must reimburse the state for The comptroller paid the refunds $699,928 over the next six fiscal years and the interest from the Local Income for income tax refunds Tax Reserve Acthe state issued on the count, which local ‘Worcester County residents governments are county’s behalf.

The refunds were were then allowed to deduct now required to remade necessary when imburse. a credit against their the courts found that The General AsWorcester County portion counties should not sembly gave the of their state tax for taxes have been taxing incounty two options come earned and al– to pay the full paid to other states.’ ready taxed in another amount at one time Jennifer Swanton, state. or to have the assistant finance officer amount deducted The United States Supreme Court found from the local inin 2015 that Marycome tax distribuland’s income tax procedure violated tions in 20 installments over the next the Commerce Clause by restricting in- six fiscal years. terstate trade. As a result, the Maryland “We are reimbursing back the state,” Comptroller’s Office gave credit for Swanton said. “They’ve already given those paying state income tax in more the money back to the Worcester than one state. The counties, however, County residents who have filed those offered no reciprocity with regard to the returns.” county income tax.

She recommended that commisIn 2015, Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled sioners take the multiple payment opa plan that allowed Maryland residents tion, which comes to 20 installments of who paid income taxes to another state $34,966.40. between 2011 and 2014 to apply for a Fiscal years 2022-2025 will be the refund. An estimated 55,000 Marylan- most affected, with reductions in inders were eligible for a total of $200 come tax distributions totaling million in tax relief. $139,866 for each of those four years.

“Worcester County residents were Swanton said that $14,270 of the total then allowed to deduct a credit against amount due is from interest. their Worcester County portion of their The commissioners voted unanistate tax for taxes paid to other states,” mously for the installment plan.

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EMS to WOC cost said higher than what county pays Continued from Page 1 “We’ve reached a point where we’re in a critical situation in Ocean City where we don’t have units available to service residents of Ocean City at all times because we’re out of units,” Meehan said.

He explained that more and more firefighters are full-time and paid, rather than volunteers, which has contributed to the calendar year 2018 deficit of $395,089 absorbed by Ocean City taxpayers for emergency services to West Ocean City.

In that same year, 828 calls for emergency services from the Ocean City Fire Department came from West Ocean City. That’s 13.35 percent of the department’s total medical responses, resort officials said.

The other divide, they added, is the $453,720 the county government provides for that service as compared to the $1 million it costs the resort to handle West Ocean City emergencies.

“When you provide a service, you have to be paid for providing the service,” Meehan said. “The taxpayers of Ocean City can no longer subsidize half a million dollars a year to provide service outside of the municipality.”

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Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, backed by Fire Chief Richie Bowers, tells the Worcester County Commissioners that the resort’s provision of Emergency Medical Services to West Ocean City is costing the city a half-million-dollars than it receives in county reimbursements.

In addition, Bowers said calls from West Ocean City are increasing, while the department’s availability is limited.

“Each time a unit goes to West Ocean City, it depletes the resources we have in place and funded for in the Town of Ocean City,” Bowers said. “The impact, the ugly part is, it increases our response times to other incidents in Ocean City and in addition to when a call in West Ocean City occurs.”

Meehan said adding Paramedic Unit 7 has helped the problem, but it isn’t enough. For now, Ocean City wants funding to keep Unit 7 func-

tional, but mentioned that an additional shift of 18 additional full-time staff would increase the city’s budget by $1.6 million, including employee salary and benefits.

He suggested four options in a November letter to commissioners – to establish medical response districts in the county, to reimburse Ocean City for the costs of the West Ocean City station on a year-round basis, to directly pay the city for the deficit attributable to service to West Ocean City or to revise the grant amounts for the credit and non-credit runs outside of Ocean City corporate limits.

“As I stand here today, the most important question I need to ask is, do you want us to provide EMS service to the West Ocean City area?”

Meehan said.

Without an answer, Meehan said Ocean City could not factor servicing West Ocean City into its budget.

However, commissioners were unwilling to give an answer just yet.

County Commissioner Chip Bertino said the commissioners should look at the lack of emergency services as a countywide issue, not just for Ocean City, since it will affect the upcoming budget discussions.

“But what we’re here today is about one specific issue that addresses the Town of Ocean City, as we move forward to prepare our budget, which you require us to do before you

prepare yours,” Meehan replied.

Bertino maintained that the county could not address Meehan’s question without having time to review and meet with the county fire chiefs.

“There are a number of issues that we’re dealing with that could impact our budget significantly,” Bertino said.

“Kirwan (school funding) is one. This morning, we talked about another issue, a house bill that could affect us in millions of dollars if passed. So it’s not just what you’re dealing with.”

County Commissioner Jim Bunting said he supported looking further into creating emergency response districts.

“I can’t make a decision today, but there’s some good ideas here,” Bunting said.

County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic, who represents Ocean City, encouraged his colleagues to keep the discussion going and reminded them that although this affects other areas in the county, and even Somerset County, Ocean City is the most affected because of its high volume of calls.

At the suggestion of Mitrecic, the commissioners voted to meet with the fire chiefs to begin addressing the problem. Mitrecic said that the commissioners would have a work session after that and have a more concrete answer for Meehan before Ocean City’s budget time.

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Flu season arrives with more cases, but nothing unusual Continued from Page 1 rently nine, whereas the last year to date was four.

This year’s cases are split almost evenly between the two different strains – influenza A and influenza B, which Morris said is unusual. She said that the season generally starts with a few Bs, and then the hospital starts to see more As, and then returns to more B cases at the end of flu season.

Atlantic General’s first case of the flu last year was diagnosed on Oct. 22, but the first case this year was Sept.

17.

“It started earlier this year, but it’s been more sporadic,” Morris said. “we’re starting to see a lot more now.”

Morris mentioned that recognized preventative measures include proper hand washing and cough etiquette, but the most important is the flu vaccination.

“The one thing you don’t get your statistics for is if they’re vaccinated,” Morris said.

The flu vaccination protects against four different types of flu – two As and two Bs. The Center for Control and Disease determines the exact chemical make-up based on the previous year.

Although the vaccination is not always 100 percent effective, it does reduce the flu between 40 and 60 percent among the population when the virus and the vaccine are closely matched, according to the Center for Control and Disease.

Morris said that there is still time to get the vaccination, especially since the flu season is growing.

“We went through May last year,” Morris said. “It’s been extended year after year. You see cases later and later.

Last year, our last case was June 15.”

She pointed out that the June case

was more random, while most ended around the beginning of May last year.

Aside from Atlantic General, people can get the vaccination at most retail pharmacies and some family doctors.

Another precaution that Atlantic General is watching for is the coronavirus. The virus, which originated in Wuhan, China, was declared to be a public health emergency by the World Health Organization last week.

Though the death toll in China has reached just over 400, with over 20,000 confirmed cases, the United States has only confirmed 12 cases in five states and zero deaths, according to the World Health Organization and the Center for Control and Disease.

Even so, Morris said that Atlantic General is taking all precautions.

“We’re starting your screening process as soon as you hit the door,” Morris said.

One of the screening questions is if the patient has been out of the country within the last two weeks. Morris said that since coronavirus spreads within six feet, anyone being screened will be masked.

“With the mask, we can protect others around them,” Morris said.

If Atlantic General needed to test a patient, it would send the samples to the Center for Disease and Control for a diagnoses. Maryland currently does not have any confirmed cases, but does have one pending.

Morris said that coronavirus and the flu are similar in both how they spread and in what the symptoms are – fever, coughing and difficulty breathing. She encouraged the public to take the same precautions for coronavirus as they would for the flu.

“I know the CDC is working diligently to control it, just like the SARS outbreak,” Morris said.

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Robin Drive sidewalk project commences

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The Robin Drive sidewalk-widening project began last week, marking it as one of the first formal projects to be completed under Ocean City government’s Complete Streets initiative.

The cost of the project is $1.2 million, with $146,000 allocated to the sidewalk widening itself.

“Complete Streets was brought to the mayor and City Council in combination with bicycle safety initiatives back in 2018,” City Engineer Terry McGean said.

Adopted on Nov. 19, 2018, the initiative obliges city staff to evaluate all users’ needs on streets slated for repaving and repair work, and aims to ensure the accommodation of cyclists, pedestrians, motorists and disabled users.

The initiative also streamlines the work, making it more collaborative between departments.

“Complete Streets made formal something we’ve been doing over the years, or

at least trying to do … Before we do these streets, myself, Public Works Director Hal Adkins, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville and Engineering Manager Paul Mauser sit down together and look at the streets, and that’s the difference. Before, I might look at it, or Hal might look at it, and this forces us to sit down as a team,” McGean said.

The project had generated controversy among residents, property owners and local elected officials last year when it was proposed.

Originally offered in August 2019, the initial proposal had been tabled because of questions concerning parking and costs.

In September, McGean presented a new proposal with two choices: • Option 2/a — widen sidewalks from Philadelphia Avenue to Judlee Avenue at a cost of $48,000 and no loss of parking.

• Option 3/a — widen sidewalks from Philadelphia Avenue to Sparrow Lane at a cost of $146,000 with two regular and two metered parking spaces lost.

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The Robin Drive sidewalk-widening project kicked off last week, as workers extend sidewalks from Judlee Avenue to Philadelphia Avenue. The project also entails street paving, curb cut repairs, storm drain conditioning, water and sewer line work and milling.

Both options featured 12.5-foot bike/vehicle lanes.

After intense arguments between council members, option 3/a was approved in a 5 to 2 vote.

Sidewalk widths will increase from 5 feet to 8 feet, alongside additional work, such as paving, curb cut repairs, storm

drain improvements and water and sewer line work, McGean said.

Adkins said, pending good weather conditions, the project should be completed by April 1. With all below-ground work finished and a majority of the sidewalk work wrapped up, all that is left is pavement patching, milling and paving.

Adieu: Public Works Whiteside lot torn down

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Ocean City is saying farewell to its Whiteside lot Public Works facility, as workers demolish the former public transit storage hub and convert it into temporary municipal parking.

The facility, located at South First Street, has been with the resort for nearly six decades.

“In September of 1964, Harold and Mildred Whiteside were the property owners, and solid it to the Mayor and City Council for our use in the Public Works Department,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said.

The lot was designated as Whiteside lot, in honor of its previous owners.

Since the beginning, the space has been used as a parking lot for beach cleaners, street sweepers and other equipment.

“It wasn’t until the mid ’70s, if I recall, around 1974-75, a pre-engineered metal building was built on the property, and then later in the ’70s that building was

expanded by adding two additional auto bays on the south end,” Adkins said.

Roughly two or three years ago, however, the City Council desired to see the public works facility relocated.

“That site is somewhat a gateway into the downtown inlet area,” Adkins said.

“It was questionable of having a public works, or an industrial type operation, going on right there.”

This was fine for Adkins and his department, as the facility had greatly deteriorated.

“Personally speaking we were at a crossroads,” Adkins said. “…The building itself had been band aided together.

When we tore it down, we proved to ourselves it had little to no life expectancy left into it, because it nearly collapsed when they grabbed it with the excavator to start knocking it down, it basically fell over. Not to sensationalize it, but it would have been questionable whether that would have survived a hurricane or a major storm.”

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The Department of Public Works Whiteside lot storage facility at South First Street is being razed to the ground and rebuilt as municipal parking, Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. The work should be complete by April 1 if weather conditions remain good.

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The Worcester County Commissioners intended to move the county treasurer’s office to the Ocean Pines Library on Cathell Road, but a clause in the lease between Ocean Pines and the county has prevented that.

Wor. treasurer’s office to remain

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The Worcester County Treasurer’s Office will continue to keep a satellite office at the Isle of Wight location, now that the county commissioners have abandoned the idea of relocating it to the Ocean Pines Library.

During their Jan. 7 meeting, the commissioners voted to move the office to one of the two computer labs in the library because the current Isle of Wight facility has problems. They

also approved an FY20 over-expenditure of $7,088.33 for office furniture.

However, a clause in the 99-year lease between Ocean Pines and the county states that the land the county leased for the library could only be used for library services.

According to Dick Brady, who was the Ocean Pines Association president when the contract was written in the 1990s, that clause was to prevent the county from turning the library into additional office space. The dollar-a-year lease states that any

change to the contract must go through a public referendum process.

At the county commissioners Tuesday meeting, County Commissioner Jim Bunting moved to keep the office to remain at its current location, at the intersection of Route 90 and St. Martins Neck Road.

“Due to calls and emails I’ve received, I would like to see us — for our office to remain at the Isle of Wight,” Bunting said.

The motion passed unanimously.

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Despite the expressed urgency, the Worcester County Commissioners will wait on Columbia Telecommunications to make the next step of many to secure rural broadband funding.

At the Tuesday, Jan. 21 county commissioners meeting, Joanne Hovis, president of Columbia

Telecommunications, presented the commissioners with the rural broadband feasibility study.

Two of her main points were to encourage the county to purBrian Jones sue working with Choptank Electric Cooperative to secure broadband and to determine

what quality of service that Bloosurf, an existing wireless provider, is delivering to the county.

Most of Bloosurf’s areas of service are protected by a 10-year Chip Bertino loan grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture until See BROADBAND Page 12

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Good detective work locates individual who stole statue Continued from Page 1 service began, “I declare this baby Jesus statue restored to the use for which it has been dedicated and consecrated.”

The church, located on Third Street and Baltimore Avenue, puts up the manger scene around Christmas in tandem with the Ocean City light show. But goodwill apparently was in short supply in December 2018, as the infant went missing.

“We have plastic in front of the scene to protect the blow-up plastic figures in the manger,” D’Amario said. “We realized in late December, after Christmas, that the baby Jesus in the manger was gone.”

Footage recorded by a surveillance camera showed someone climb over the plastic, take the baby Jesus figure and disappear down Third Street.

Using hours of video surveillance footage obtained from various sources, Detective Chris Snyder said the Ocean City Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit created quality still-frame photographs of the suspect.

Originally, the team published the photos to law enforcement sources, but came up dry.

The photos were then published on the Ocean City Police Department’s Facebook page, and, after local newspapers published the photos, police received a tip from a server.

“The waitress advised us that she waited on a group the night before the theft, which included the suspect,” Snyder said. “From there, we were able to obtain the person’s information who paid the tab, but from reviewing photographs of that person, it was obvious that this person was not the suspect.”

This stumped Snyder, who thought the suspect might get away with the theft.

But by conducting more witness interviews, he obtained a partial name and used police databases to find a match.

“I viewed the suspect’s past booking photographs and was confident that he was the same person observed in video surveillance of the theft,” Snyder said.

Police identified Cameron Coke, 43, of Towson as the primary suspect, and a trial was set for Jan. 8.

“Soon before Coke arrived at District Court, he was notified by his attorney that he was not needed for court that day because the case was going to be postponed,” Snyder said.

Coke then drove to the inlet parking lot, where police conducted a traffic stop because he had been driving erratically. Police reported he had been under the influence of narcotics, which Coke confirmed.

“The officers located CDS in

Coke’s possession, arrested him and searched his vehicle. Within the bed of the truck they located the missing statue of baby Jesus,” Snyder said.

Coke admitted his involvement in the theft and said he had intended to bring the statue to St. Paul’s or the police department that morning.

“Like many investigations, the successful result of this one would not have happened had it not been for the assistance provided to me by the community,” Snyder said. “I appreciate the recognition that St. Paul’s bythe-Sea gave to me during its service on Feb. 2, but it was my pleasure solving this case and returning the stolen property to them. This incident should not have happened, but it did and the community provided whatever assistance its police department needed to solve it.”

Despite having the statue early last month, D’Amario, and other members in the know, decided to wait until last Sunday to reveal its return.

“Feb. 2, in the church, is the celebration of the presentation of baby Jesus in the Temple,” D’Amario said. “… Jesus, because he is the Son of God, goes into the Temple, which is his homecoming. So we thought Feb. 2, being a Sunday, would be an ideal day to re-present our statue to our congregation.”

The statue is a seemingly popular item to steal, as this was the second time baby Jesus was removed from the manger.

The first time occurred before D’Amario’s tenure with the church began in August 2016.

Then, somebody apparently had thrown it into the ocean, but like Moses coming out of the Nile River, the baby Jesus washed onto shore near the inlet, D’Amario said.

“The baby Jesus is the central figure of our manger scene, and frankly it’s the smallest item in the scene, as well,” D’Amario said. “We see these as pranks, not as a hate crime or not as a statement against the church, but as a crime of opportunity at the worst. We’re just glad nobody was hurt.”

Before Sunday’s mass, officer Harry Miller, flanked by Snyder and Capt. Ray Austin, carried the statue to the front of the cathedral and laid it down for D’Amario to conduct a Restoration of Things Profaned ceremony.

D’Amario thanked the trio, as well as the Ocean City Police Department as a whole for their efforts in returning the statue.

“We are very grateful to the police … [and] in the spirit of his [Jesus] teachings, we certainly want to extend forgiveness and reconciliation and our prayers to the suspect,” D’Amario said.

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Some 7-Elevens, such as this 139th Street location, are selling Igloo Recool biodegradable coolers.

These coolers are an eco-friendly alternative to disposable Styrofoam ones, and can be used numerous times: simply empty the melted ice and let dry.

Eco-friendly cooler options available for summer 2020

By Josh Kim into water and are often mistaken as Staff Writer food by marine animals — which are (Feb. 7, 2020) City Council Presi- then consumed by humans.

Aside from being indigestible, the dent Lloyd Martin decided to offer an alternative cooler solution to the re- plastic product also has health implisort’s increasingly environmentally cations for humans, as the World conscious consumers by offering Health Organization (WHO) reclassisomething different at his 7-Elevens — fied styrene, the main component of the Igloo Recool biodegradable cooler. polystyrene, from a possible carcinoThe coolers are gen to a probable carcinogen in 2018. made of a mix of paraffin wax and ‘We’re thrilled to see our local In a study called, recycled tree pulp, 7-Eleven franchise step up to “Styrene Exposure and are reusable — and Risk of Lymphothe plate and invest in simply empty it hematopoietic Maliga better environment.’ and let it dry. nancies in 73,036 Sandi Smith of the MD CNET reported Reinforced Plastics Coastal Bays Program Workers,” researchers last year that a seven-pound bag followed thousands of workers in 456 small of ice kept the cooler at roughly 40 degrees Fahren- to medium-sized Danish reinforced heit for an impressive 15 hours before plastics companies from 1968 to 2011.

“Out of the more than 70,000 peoslowly warming up.

City Councilman Tony DeLuca ap- ple included in the research project, we plauded the move, as he has said on found 25 cases of acute myeloid various occasions that Styrofoam cool- leukemia, where you would statistiers are one of the most littered items in cally expect to find 10,” said Professor the resort, trailing right behind ciga- Henrik Kolstad, one of the researchers rette butts. involved in the study.

The issue is not unique to Ocean With the environmental and health City, as a study of beach debris at 43 implications considered, local climate sites along the Orange County, Los An- and environment groups hope Margeles coast found polystyrene to be the tin’s decision will be adopted by other West Coast’s second-most common lit- businesses.

“We’re thrilled to see our local 7ter, as well.

Martin’s decision was well timed, Eleven franchise step up to the plate too, as the resort prepares for a historic and invest in a better environment,” statewide ban on food-service Styro- said Sandi Smith of the Maryland foam products effective July 1, al- Coastal Bays Program. “Hopefully this though Styrofoam coolers are not will set the precedence for others to follow. You can’t believe how many lids subject to the ban.

Similarly to other plastics, Styro- are found on our beaches in the sumfoam photodegrades, which means it mertime.”

Ocean City Today was unable to breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces that can leech toxic chemicals reach Martin in time for publication.

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Gazebo addition at Bayside Skillet gets commission OK

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission approved an outdoor gazebo bar addition at the Bayside Skillet restaurant on 77th Street on Tuesday, despite an earlier department review hiccup.

“This is something that actually came through as a building permit,” City Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said. “Because of the new process that we’re going through, some of the other agencies had gotten it and already approved it — prior to me getting it and finding out it was over the 200 square feet to do the site plan.”

Gordy said by the time she realized the error, all details had been worked out, so there wasn’t much left to do

other than approve it.

In the design proposal, the gazebo bar would be located on the northwest corner of the building, near the existing outdoor deck.

The commissioners had concerns over parking, but Gordy explained that because the gazebo was an openair concept, it would require no additional parking.

Additionally, even if the gazebo had required more parking, the Bayside Skillet likely would have been okay, as it currently has 79 parking spaces, despite only being required to have 43.

“Because this had come in as a building permit, [City Environmental Engineer] Gail Blazer already approved it, fire marshal’s office ap-

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The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission approved on Tuesday a site plan for an open-air gazebo addition at the Bayside Skillet restaurant on 77th Street.

proved it, solid waste — everything has already gone through what they needed to go through, so this one is pretty straightforward,” Gordy said.

Gordy added that parking expansions typically weren’t needed unless outdoor spaces exceeded the square

footage of the enclosed area, which was not the case for Bayside Skillet.

The commission unanimously approved the site plan.

“I think it’s a great idea, because it’s got that view. It’s beautiful,” Chairperson Pam Buckley said.

Broadband grant rides on study Continued from Page 8 next year, meaning that it preempts any other entity from securing federal funding. If the county can prove that Bloosurf is not delivering as it says it is, then it could challenge that funding.

At that January meeting, the commissioners asked Columbia Telecommunications to have a proposal by the next meeting. However, that proposal was not ready in time for Tuesday’s session.

Commissioner Chip Bertino repeatedly asked where the proposal was and why it was not completed.

“I don’t mean to be indignant, but we know what needs to be done and we were today supposed to be moving forward,” Bertino said. “We need to have Bloosurf because there are a number of clocks underway.”

Brian Jones, the county’s IT director, confirmed that Columbia Telecommunications had just finished the final version of the feasibility study based on the discussions from the last meeting, but had not sent him the pro-

posal as of that morning.

“I do understand the rush and the urgency,” Jones said. “I did reach out to them again. I was hoping to have it today.”

Chief Administrative Assistant Kelly Shannahan added that receiving a proposal after just two weeks would have been a huge push for a consulting company.

“We don’t need to understand why it didn’t get done,” Bertino said. “Let’s just get it done.”

Jones suggested that the commissioners proceed with the following recommendations – to better understand Bloosurf’s coverage and capacity, to undertake the 2020 request for information to identify one or more private partners, to continue support Choptank and to continue engagement with the State of Maryland Office of Rural Broadband.

County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic suggested accepting Jones’s four recommendations and move forward quickly. The vote in favor was unanimous.

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Route 90 to close for maintenance work, Feb. 11, 12

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Route 90 will be closed overnight on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

“We’re doing a lot of roadway housekeeping before the busy summer season,” State Highway District Community Liaison Bob Rager said. “Work includes guardrail repairs, lighting and sign maintenance and a lot of cleaning.

We’ll be sweeping the bridges, cleaning drain inlets and removing debris from roadway edges to improve drainage.”

On Tuesday evening, MD 90 eastbound will be closed to all traffic between US 50 and MD 528, and on See THURSDAY Page 18

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Wor. to apply for OP flooding grant

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Ocean Pines could receive financial help on projects to improve water quality and flood protection, as the Worcester County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to apply for a grant through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources with the Ocean Pines Association and Maryland Coastal Bays.

Bob Mitchell, director of environmental programs, presented the proposed grant application to the commissioners, explaining that the goal is to upgrade Bainbridge Pond, to make improvements to the Ocean Pines outfall channels and to the proposed Refuge at Windmill Creek off Beauchamp Road.

“These kinds of efforts are going to become more commonplace as we move to create resilience in our communities,” Mitchell said.

The project proposes to maximize water quality treatment to stormwater runoff before it enters Shingle Land Prong in the upper reaches of the St. Martin River.

Bob Mitchell These upgrades will bring Bainbridge Pond into compliance with current department of environment regulations.

There will also be new interconnections created for runoff from Bainbridge and other untreated areas of Ocean Pines for access to the pond network at Windmill Creek.

In addition, the watershed needs to reduce its nitrogen by 57 percent and phosphorus by 39 percent.

“It’s what needs to be done in order to compete with the larger jurisdictions across the state,” Mitchell said.

He praised Ocean Pines for contributing $700,000 for the project, but added that they needed grant assistance

to properly address drainage issues throughout the area.

Environmental Programs is anticipating applying for $1.3-1.4 million for engineering and construction.

County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom took the opportunity to observe that his southern end of the county has similar flooding and drainage issues, emphasizing that those areas do not have a board or association like Ocean Pines.

“I would like to see those addressed by your department and others, in some fashion, because it’s not going to get better unless the county takes action on some of these issues,” Nordstrom said to Mitchell.

Mitchell said that some of the problem areas in the southern end would be isolated when the county works on the hazardous mitigation plan and the nuisance flooding plan due to the state this year.

“Let’s fix what we can,” Nordstrom said.

Heron Park cleanup costing town less than anticipated

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The major cleanup of Heron Park following the discovery last year of a caustic soda spill on the property has cost the town much less than anticipated, Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said this week.

The final component, a dumpster filled with remaining debris, was removed from the site on Monday. Yet to be done is a groundwater evaluation Maryland Department of the Environment.

The total cost of the job, according to Fleetwood was under $300,000.

Eight months ago, an undisclosed amount of sodium hydroxide (caustic

soda or lye) was spilled in June during demolition work by a contractor.

Chesapeake Environmental Services handled the bulk of the clean-up for $283,000. Other work was done by town workers and a few contractors at a cost of about $3,000 rather than the $50,000-$60,000 quoted by other contractors.

After the groundwater tests are conducted, grass will need to be planted on the areas that have been cleared, but Fleetwood is confident the park will be able to reopen after five months closed when he introduces the motion to the mayor and Town Council on Monday, Feb. 10.

Crash between pickup and rollback leaves one dead Fatal vehicle collision at intersection of 818, 113

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The driver of a S10 Chevy pickup was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Berlin around 7 a.m.

Thursday, when the pickup collided with a large rollback truck at the intersection of Routes 113 and 818 just south of town.

Further details on the circumstances of the accident were unavailable Thursday morning.

The Berlin Police Department,

along with assistance from the Worcester County Sheriff’s office, Maryland State Police, Berlin Fire Company, Office of the Fire Marshal, State Highway Association and Commercial Vehicle Department and the Medical Examiner’s office were on the scene, closing off southbound Worcester Highway during the accident.

Accident reconstruction took place immediately. The identity of the fatal crash victim was not released pending notification of next of kin, and no information was given on the driver of the other vehicle.

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Carozza, Hartman discuss General Assembly week four Exhibition driving, EpiPen bills introduced in Senate, House Bill 4 moves forward

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) In response to the safety concerns of Ocean City officials, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) officially introduced the special event zone prohibitions bill to the Senate this week.

This bill would strengthen the special event zone legislation that passed in 2018 to discourage reckless and dangerous driving that has been a part of unsanctioned modified car events.

More specifically, it will impose penalties for exhibition driving, commonly seen as intentionally revving engines and squealing tires. The bill now has several co-sponsors, including former Senate President Mike Miller.

“This bill will help keep Ocean City residents and visitors safe and family friendly, and I am encouraged by the support of my Senate colleagues for this legislation,” Carozza said in a statement.

The bill has been assigned to the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C) will be sponsoring the same bill in the House.

Another bill Carozza is co-sponsoring is Senate Bill 477, which would allow restaurants and other food service facilities to store auto-injectable epinephrine to be used by trained and certified employees for emergencies. Ocean City resort officials sought this bill after Chris M. Trimper, of Trimper’s Rides and Amusements, died on Oct. 24 from an allergic reaction to shellfish following a post-golf tournament gathering at Poseidon’s Pub at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin.

Trimper was only administered an EpiPen by the time paramedics had arrived. Maryland is one of 14 states that do not have a law that gives public and private spaces the option to stock epinephrine.

“This bill gives restaurants and other food service facilities the option to provide EpiPens on their premises and may save future lives,” Carozza said.

Those who administer the EpiPen would be protected under the Good Samaritan Law. The bill will have a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 28.

Turning to other legislative matters, Hartman said he was particularly disappointed that Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to disband the handgun permit review board was overridden by the Democratic majority.

“What will happen now, if the state police deny you an application for a conceal and carry, you no longer have that appeals board in place that was a five-member panel appointed by the governor,” Hartman said. “That no longer exists with this veto override.”

Another veto Hartman backed but lost on the override vote was a measure to expand illegal immigrant access to in-state tuition. He said that before, the Mary B. Carozza student or parent must show a threeyear history of taxes paid to the state, as well as the high school. With the veto override being successful, that has been reduced to one year of tax history and any time in a high school.

“My problem with that is first of all, they’re an illegal immigrant,” Hartman said. “Second of all, there’s only so much money available.”

He added that this makes it easier for illegal immigrants to cost Maryland taxpayers.

Another measure from Hogan that could see controversy is his back-toschool legislation, which would require all public schools to start after Labor Day. “I look back to when I was a kid in school and summer was summer and school started after Labor Day,” Hartman said. “I certainly support this not only for Wayne Hartman the economic reasons, but many of the schools in parts of the state – you hear the concerns of lack of air conditioning.”

Another bill that’s garnering attention is a possible ban on plastic bags. Hartman said he’s not sure where he stands on that issue yet, but he’s concerned about regulating business.

“The responsibility falls on the person that has that bag,” Hartman said. “There are littering laws and so forth, so how do these bags become a problem? It’s because of irresponsible people.”

There could also be an added fee for those who still use plastic bags, which he believes could place a burden on some families. That bill will have its next hearing in the House Environment and Transportation committee on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Hartman said his biggest concern right now is still House Bill 4, which requires the sale of a long gun — a shotgun or rifle — to go through a licensed gun dealer with background checks. Its next hearing will be on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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SDHS, health department address vaping Panel aimed to educate on electronic smoking devices, strategies to combat usage

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The Worcester County Health Department and Stephen Decatur High School teamed up to tackle vaping with a community forum at the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium on Tuesday. The goal of the night was to educate parents on vaping products and how to combat student usage.

In 2016, 26 percent of high schoolaged individuals in Worcester used electric smoking devices, in comparison to 13.3 percent of the same individuals in Maryland, according to data from the health department.

Crystal Bell, the chronic disease and tobacco supervisor for the health department, began the presentation by running through the popular electronic products. Some of these include Kandypens, the JUUL device, Suorin Air, MLV Phix and Puff Bars, which is gaining popularity since it requires no refill or charging system.

Bell said these devices are also called electronic nicotine delivery systems, electronic smoking devices, e-cigarettes, vapes, pods, mods or

JUULs. “You’ll notice that the make-up of these devices is the same,” Bell said.

“They may look different, but they all comprise of the same components like a mouthpiece, a microprocessor and a battery.”

She said it’s important to keep on top of the various devices because they have evolved from disposable ecigarettes, to medium tank devices and pens, to larger tanks and pods.

The JUUL devices are particularly dangerous because using one pod for the device is the equivalent to smoking one full pack of cigarettes, according to Bell, and some users go through three to four pods a day.

“The biggest thing to know is that the user is able to get such a hard hit and a huge buzz from these devices because they are made up of nicotine salts,” Bell said, “which means that the device has lower alkalinity levels, which means the user is able to get a stronger hit form these particular devices.”

She added that the product marketing is also dangerous. They are easily purchased online because there are no strong age verifications.

“A lot of youth think these devices are harmless because they’re being marketed as harmless devices because of the flavorings,” Bell said.

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“They’re packaging them to look like candy items, food items.”

Alyssa Rink, tobacco program coordinator, agreed.

“It might be the flavor that draws them in, but it’s the nicotine that keeps them coming back,” Rink said.

She noted that the products harm the memory, attention and learning parts of the brain.

To combat the issue, Rink encouraged parents to learn about how some students might be hiding the vaping products. Many are designed to look like flash drives, White Out, or pens, and one can even be hidden inside a watch.

Rink added that the products are banned on school grounds and if students are caught with one, they are referred to an alternative suspension through the health department. To complete the sessions, the students are required to turn in homework assignments concerning the dangers of vaping.

“This holds the students accountable,” Rink said. “They have to actually go home and do something in order to get the participation for this.

They’re not just sitting through, they have to actually learn something from it.”

She also mentioned the Tobacco 21 law, which prohibits people under the

age of 21 from buying tobacco products.

The forum was not as well attended as school officials hoped, with two attendees at the 5 p.m. session and a couple at the six p.m. session.

Thomas Sites, principal of Stephen Decatur High School, thought one of the reasons for the low attendance was that the forum was on the same night as the $1 Taco Night event, which school officials had originally hoped would attract parents to attend the vaping forum.

“We want to provide evening events like this for our community to come out and learn about the dangers of vapes and the dangers of e-cigarettes and trying to help them educate the parents as to what they’re looking at,” Sites said. “I would hope in the future that we can have better attendance.”

Even with low attendance, Sites said that the school’s vaping task force will continue and move toward speaking with the intermediate and middle schools next.

“We want opportunities for our younger kids to learn about the dangers of vaping and what it can do to you before they can even get to the high school,” Sites said.

Those who want to quit can text “Ditch JUUL” to 88709.

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OC man arrested for child porn (Feb. 7, 2020) A former Ocean City police officer and sheriff’s deputy who went on to establish a career in the resort real estate industry was arrested last Friday by the Maryland State Police on child pornography charges.

Resort resident Jarrett “Jay,” Wise, an Ocean City real estate manager and sales agent since 2000, faces five felony counts of distributing or promoting the distribution of child pornography, and 50 misdemeanor counts of possession of “visual representations of persons younger than 16 years old engaged in certain sexual acts.”

Following an investigation by the Maryland State Police, Wise, 52, was indicted last Tuesday and was served with an arrest warrant last Friday for offenses that investigators said occurred between October 2017 and November 2018.

He was held in the Worcester County

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Jail in Snow Hill until he was released on $25,000 bond following a hearing Monday in Worcester County Circuit Court. A condition of his release on bail is that he is prohibited from using a computer or similar devices.

Dorchester County State’s Attorney William Jones will prosecute the case,

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Drugs Police arrested Robert Burke Conner, 45, of Berlin after police found Conner’s backpack filled with narcotics at the Public Safety Building on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Around 10:30 a.m., police reported that a grey book bag had been left at the front desk of the Public Safety Building located on 65th Street.

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found District Court of Maryland Worcester County DWI paperwork, 16 one-gram vials of liquid THC, a cellophane bag containing cocaine and more cocaine in wax paper.

Police notified Conner about his missing bag, and he arrived shortly after.

Conner confirmed the bag was his, and police arrested him for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana over 10 grams and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

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A June 22 trial date has been set for Wise in circuit court in Snow Hill.

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Berlin resident suffers injuries outside Newark Man hospitalized following three-vehicle crash on I-95 (Feb. 7, 2020) A Berlin man was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on I-95 near Newark, Delaware, Monday, when the van he was driving was struck from behind by a box truck.

Delaware State Police said the morning collision occurred as a work van, operated by a 44-year-old Berlin resident, was headed south behind a semi rig pulling a flatbed trailer, when a freightliner box truck being driven by a 42-year-old Bowie, Maryland man ran into the back of the van.

Police said the box truck pushed the van into the left lane, while the box truck ended up on top of the flatbed. The van driver, who the police would not identify, was taken to Christiana Hospital with injuries described as serious.

The box truck driver, also unidentified, suffered non-life-threating injuries and also was taken to Christiana Hospital, police said. The box truck driver was charged with inattentive driving. The tractortrailer driver was uninjured.

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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, Douglas Robert Steuart Bader was accepted into the RAF, and assigned to No. 19 Squadron flying Spitfire fighters. This was the second time Bader had joined the RAF. When British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, uttered the immortal words, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few,” one of the “few” to whom he referred, was Douglas Bader. The prime minister was, of course, referring to the fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force, who defended their island nation during the Battle of Britain, in the summer of 1940.

During the battle, Bader served as squadron leader of No 242 Squadron with 12 Group, under the command of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory.

Bader was born in London in 1910.

He never really knew his father, who was killed in France during WWI. He attended St. Edward’s School in Oxford and was an excellent athlete. He was admitted to the RAF College in Cranwell, where he captained the rugby team and was a champion boxer. In 1930, Bader was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Air Force.

Because of his disdain for authority, he was almost thrown out of the Air Force, but his superior flying skills saved him.

When war broke out, he was assigned to the 222 Squadron. Flying a Hawker Hurricane, he got his first victories, over Dunkirk, by shooting down a Messerschmidt BF-109 and a Heinkle HE-111.

His abilities were soon recognized and he was given command of 242 Squadron. He faced a major rebuilding job. His new unit was a Canadian unit which had suffered a 50 percent casualty rate in two weeks, with a corresponding deterioration in morale.

After whipping the Canadians back into shape, he led the squadron on its first sortie on the 30th of August 1940. The squadron shot down 12 German planes, with Bader accounting for two ME-110s, in little more than an hour. But, he was still not enamored with authority, which

got him an audience with Air Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, head of Fighter Command.

No doubt, this widened the rift between Dowding and Bader, which had begun over tactics. Bader, and his boss, Leigh-Mallory, were proponents of “The Big Wing Theory,” while Dowding and Kieth Park, commander of 11 Group, opposed it.

They felt that it took too much time to assemble the “Big Wing” to meet the German menace, and that, by the time the “Big Wing” had been assembled, serious damage had been sustained, which they might have been able to prevent. Dowding and Park also felt that the “Big Wing” left airbases unprotected.

After the Battle of Britain was over and won by the “few,” Leigh-Mallory and Bader succeeded in winning their battle against Dowding and Park, by convincing the Air Ministry to relieve the two men who were most responsible for British victory in the Battle of Britain — Dowding and Park! Although, Park was given another assignment, Dowding never was.

At the conclusion of the Battle of Britain, Bader was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry and leadership. He became commander of the Duxford Wing which comprised three squadrons.

In March of 1941, he was given command of the Tangmere Wing, leading it on raids over France and the Low Countries. By now he had notched 22 victories, making him Britain’s top ace. But, over France on Aug. 9, 1941, he met the great German ace, Adolf Galland, flying a Me-109f.

The Englishman became Galland’s 76th victim. He was shot down, captured, and taken to a hospital.

With the aid of a French nurse he escaped, was recaptured, and was then sent to Colditz Prison, where the toughest Allied prisoners were kept.

In the spring of 1945, the American First Army liberated him. He returned to England, was promoted to Group Captain and became commander of the Fighter Leader School at Tangmere. On Sept. 15, 1945, he led the victory flyover in London.

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Letters to the editor Closed-door sessions for pier franchise deal not OK Editor, In Maryland, we have an Open Meetings Act which was adopted to provide that public business by local elected officials be conducted in the open and in public view.

While the law does provide for some exceptions, I believe the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of the Town Ocean City have violated the law in the formulation and adoption of the recent Ordinance 2019-18, the “Pier Franchise” Agreement.

Under the guise of going into closed sessions for contractual matters, the M&CC dismantled the previous Pier Franchise Ordinance 1978-33, approximately 10 years prior to its scheduled expiration.

Over a reported 18 months of negotiations, the M&CC rewrote the new ordinance, particularly the financial terms, all behind closed doors. The public was kept in the dark.

The new ordinance emerged from behind closed doors on Nov. 27, 2019, just five days before first reading on Dec. 2, 2019, hardly enough time for public review and scrutiny.

While the Pier Franchise Agreement is similar to both a contract and a lease, it is in reality an ordinance.

We have other franchise ordinances in town such as the beach equipment rental franchise, the beach photographer franchise and the vehicle vending franchise.

Since 1990, there have been 41 amendments to those franchises adopted by ordinance. I have reviewed 16 of those amended ordinances that were adopted during my tenure as a city councilman.

During that time: 1) None of the 16 amended ordinances were formulated or developed behind closed doors. All were done in public view.

2) Vendors and bidders had the opportunity to comment on pending revisions and changes.

3) Bid amounts were revealed publicly and not negotiated behind closed doors.

4) Most important, the public was kept informed.

When the previous Pier Franchise ordinance was discussed in 1978, there are 24 pages of transcribed minutes that record the deliberations and actions of the then M&CC prior to final adoption on April 17, 1978.

Following the vote on second reading, the minutes reflect that there had been four months of negotiations, involving six public hearings at which the press was present.

Again, none of the terms of the new Pier Franchise Agreement were discussed in open session, prior to the first reading.

I have reviewed every single document pertaining to closed meetings reported by the M&CC from November, 2017 to December, 2019. They are available online on the town’s website.

Over that time period, the M&CC never once reported any topics, actions taken or votes recorded regarding the dismantling or rewriting of the Pier Franchise ordinance following the closed session, as required by the Open Meetings Act. That is also a violation of the Act. The new pier franchise ordinance should be repealed and renegotiated in public. The citizens, residents and taxpayers of Ocean City deserve it.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

Caregiver involved in theft not from Coastal Hospice Editor, It was reported [last] week that a Worcester County caregiver was sentenced for theft of money from a patient for whom she was caring.

In those reports, the offender was incorrectly identified as a “hospice” worker based on a news release issued by the Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County.

It is important that we make clear that Ms. Fedia Dorlus is not, nor has ever been an employee or volunteer of hospice. State’s Attorney Kris Heiser has since clarified that Dorlus was working as a home health aide for another company that provides private duty and is not a hospice.

While it is important we clear up this misunderstanding so that the Continued on Page 50

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Golf club beating leads to arrest of Ocean City man

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) After allegedly beating a man with a golf club, Frank Milton Jenkins Jr., 44, of Ocean City faces first and second-degree assault charges, as well as a charge for malicious destruction of property.

Police reported seeing Jenkins last Saturday afternoon in a downtown condoFrank Jenkins Jr. minium parking lot striking the rear and passenger side of a silver Hyundai Santa Fe with his hands.

According to the police report, two women were attempting to stop him.

Police also said an officer saw Jenkins grab one of the women by the hood of her sweatshirt as she tried to walk away. Police detained Jenkins at that point, but then found a metal golf club nearby.

Police then checked on the Hyundai driver, who told them he was in extreme pain after Jenkins had hit him several times in the left arm with the golf club.

Ocean City paramedics were called and treated the driver for a possible broken forearm and separated left shoulder.

One of the women reportedly told police she had been in a relationship with Jenkins for several months, but had come with the driver and the other woman to the condominium to remove her belongings.

She went to the apartment alone, and told police that she and Jenkins began to argue, when he grabbed a golf club and approached the vehicle.

She said she tried to warn the driver and the other woman, but Jenkins managed to hit the driver with the golf club multiple times, according to police.

Another witness confirmed the woman’s account, and police arrested Jenkins.

A bail of $25,000 was set and posted on Feb. 1, and Jenkins is set to face a preliminary hearing on Feb. 28 at district court in Ocean City.

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Ocean Pines resident Carol Vaillancourt, a logistics officer for the Army National Guard, opened her own JDog Junk Removal and Hauling franchise in Worcester County on Nov. 11.

JDog: Turning junk into treasure Business donates goods to veteran-based or charitable organizations in Worcester

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) One man’s trash can be another man’s opportunity to give back, according to Ocean Pines resident Carol Vaillancourt, once she started her own JDog Junk Removal and Hauling franchise in Worcester County.

JDog Junk Removal and Hauling is a national franchise with over 200 territories (or franchises) that offers multiple services, such as furniture and trash removal and transportation of merchandise or current furniture to be moved to a new house or building.

“We go into people’s homes or businesses and remove unwanted items, whether that is one single sofa or cleaning out an entire garage or attic,” Vaillancourt said. “Seniors that are moving from their big single-family home to a condo or assisted living, we help a lot of those people. When businesses move or just need to change out their displays or whatever, we clean out those areas as well.”

JDog franchises can remove old appliances, refrigerators, carpets,

couches, mattresses, TVs and nontoxic waste materials as well as construction debris, electronic waste, yard waste, tires, scrap metal and building or office furniture.

After collecting unwanted furniture, JDog Junk Removal and Hauling attempts to recycle and reuse as much as possible to be economically sustainable.

Vaillancourt has been donating unwanted new or gently used furniture to veteran-based or local organizations and charities such as Atlantic General Hospital, the American Legions, the ReStore and Coastal Hospice.

“We try to find different places that can use the items, whether it’s a charitable organization that will just take the items and resell them or if we just happen to find something that [we might need],” Vaillancourt said.

“It’s not necessarily junk; it’s unwanted or an over supply or out of style. If it’s reusable, we’re going to try all the different avenues to get it to a new home versus just going to the landfill.”

The company was created by Army veteran Jerry Flanagan. Each JDog Junk Removal and Hauling location is owned by a veteran or a veteran’s family member.

Vaillancourt is a logistics officer for the Army National Guard and is currently stationed in Delaware. She

had first heard of JDog when she was deployed in Madison, Wisconsin in 2017.

Vaillancourt and her husband, Paul, moved to Ocean Pines in August and started their own franchise in November.

“In Madison, I started working for a company that owns several JDog locations,” Vaillancourt said. “I worked for that company for a couple of years, and then we moved here in August and we bought our own franchise.”

Currently, there are two full-time employees, including Vaillancourt and her husband, and two part-time staff members.

“We like to support other veterans through employment as well,” Vaillancourt said. “We try to employ veterans or veteran family members.

Hopefully as we ramp up and grow, we’ll be able to employ more people.

Our goal is that by summer we would have a crew of six people or so.”

Vaillancourt’s franchise covers the entire Worcester County area, ranging from Ocean City to Pocomoke City, and as far west as Salisbury.

This is considered her “territory.”

“A lot of people don’t have the manpower to get their stuff out of wherever it is and into a dumpster,” she said. “If you do have the manSee COMPANY Page 23

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Presale renovations are not a new concept, but according to an article in Realtor Magazine by the National Association of Realtors, they are becoming a new business model.

Companies are popping up throughout the country that offer sellers renovation management and funding.

Equity-rich sellers can fix and update their house to get a better return versus listing their house As-Is, which in most cases brings lower return and longer time on market.

Announced last fall, Coldwell Banker brand piloted a presale renovation program called RealVitalize in Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Orlando and Tampa, Florida, around the same time, Keller Williams announced its own pilot in California, Georgia, and Texas through the Keller Offers Concierge Program.

A little closer to our area is Curbio, an independent presale renovation company that launched in 2017. Its tagline is, “Renovate Now, Pay When You Sell.”

Curbio’s services are available to sellers only through a real estate agent. It is based in Potomac, Maryland.

It specializes in turnkey renovations for homeowners who want to sell their homes quickly for the best possible price, and the company waits until settlement to get paid.

Curbio assigns a dedicated project manager who oversees the renovation from beginning to end.

The project manager handles ordering materials, scheduling deliveries, hiring subcontractors, pulling permits, and serving as a single point of contact for the homeowner.

The company uses proprietary technology and ROI-focused renovations to offer a 215 percent average renovation ROI, 58 percent fewer days on market, and a $50,000 average profit increase.

Curbio is expanding to many areas throughout the United States.

– Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Company hires veterans and their families Continued from Page 22 power, you can rent a hard dumpster and you can fill it up yourself and then we’ll take it to the landfill or send it off to be donated.

“It’s like any other service where people could do it themselves,” Vaillancourt continued. “Just like mowing your lawn … you could mow your

lawn yourself, but you might not have the ability or the time or resources.”

Costs depend on what services are required. Much of the services are priced based on volume or hours required to perform the task.

“It’s hard to give specific prices,” Vaillancourt said. “What we do is we offer a free estimate … but the way we

price our junk removal service is by volume, so it really just depends on how much stuff you have. It really is specific by job. The best thing is for people to call us.”

Vaillancourt’s JDog Junk Removal and Hauling services are available six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., although

appointments before or after hours may be available.

“We’re just really happy to be here to serve the community,” Vaillancourt said.

For more information, call Vaillancourt at 410-881-JDog (5364), email cvaillancourt@jdog.com or visit jdogjunkremoval.com.

Business Marketplace Expo set for Feb. 20 (Feb. 7, 2020) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 13th annual Business Marketplace Expo on Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Grand Hotel & Spa on the Boardwalk at 21st Street.

This event will feature over 65 vendors, and is open to everyone.

Ocean Downs Casino is the event title sponsor and The Grand Hotel & Spa is the venue and food sponsor.

There will be something for everyone at the event, whether guests are looking for a particular type of service or local merchandise to purchase.

In 2018, the chamber added “The Marketplace,” an area of local goods that attendees can purchase on site.

Many of the vendors offer special deals for those in attendance. Company representatives are also onsite to answer any questions and to assist guests.

The expo offers an assortment of vendors from very diverse group of services, including HVAC and plumbing, home improvements, flooring, marketing and promotional products, web design and social media, health and wellness, education, banking , aerial advertising, mini golf, catering and events, amusements, employment and payroll services.

In addition, in the Marketplace, guests can expect to find local goods that include food, clothing, accessories and décor.

Attendees will also be able sample complimentary appetizers provided

by The Grand Hotel and Spa, as well as a happy hour-priced bar.

Door prizes will be up for grabs donated by local businesses. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a grand prize donated by Berlin Walmart.

Many vendors will hold individual drawings as well.

In addition, members of the business community can register for the seminar focusing on the latest paid leave and overtime compliance regulations.

To register and for more information, visit www.OceanCity.org/events.

The guest speaker will be attorney Doug Desmarais from the law firm of Smith & Downey, P.A., who is well versed in all facets of labor law and focuses his practice on all aspects of labor and employer/employee relations, general litigation, ERISA litigation and business immigration.

The expo is free to attend and open to the public. No pre-registration for attendees is required. Only vendors must pre-register for expo.

Business owners who would like information on becoming a vendor, or to learn more about the event, contact Lisa Layfield, events director, at 410-213-0144 ext. 104 or email Lisa@OceanCity.org.

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Joins team EXIT Realty At The Beach in Ocean Pines announced the addition of Jessica Gresczyk to its family of real estate professionals.

Gresczyk, who is licensed in Maryland, is known among colleagues and clients alike for her integrity, expertise, professionalism and approachable perJessica Gresczyk sonality.

She is proud to be a local marketing expert and a resident of the Eastern Shore. When she is not selling real estate, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and three boys, gardening and serving others.

EXIT Realty At The Beach is located at 11002 Manklin Meadows, Ln #3, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811.

Sales awards Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Ocean Pines Office will recognize Top Sales Award winners for 2019 at a company-wide sales rally at MGM National Harbor on March 25.

In 2019, the Ocean Pines Office was recognized as the top brokerage in the Ocean Pines market area for sales units and volume of properties located in the community.

It was also ranked as the top sales office for units sold in all of Worcester

Worcester GOLD board of directors (Feb. 7, 2020) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recently announced its board of directors elected officers for 2020.

Bethany Didriksen of Pedar B. Didriksen, DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, was elected president.

Donna Nordstrom, with Atlantic General Hospital, has been named vice president.

Amanda Kiesewetter of Bergey & Company was re-elected treasurer; and Shannon Wright, American Sign Language interpreter, orientation & mobility specialist, and vision rehabilitation therapist continues in her role as secretary.

GOLD’s volunteer board members County.

Sales professionals to be recognized are: Chairman’s Circle Gold – Top 2 percent in BHH franchise – The O’Hare Team, Cindy Poremski Marlene Ott President’s Circle - Top 5 percent – Sandy Dougan Debbie Bennington Leading Edge Society – Top 8 percent – Claudia Gausepohl, Spike Sands, Mickey Lobb, Hoffy Hoffman, Sandy Galloway and Cheri Chenoweth Honor Society – Top 14 percent – Sally Stout, Beth Miller, John Talbott and Bob Poremski

ensure effective fiscal management and accountability for the organization. Members share their expertise from diverse fields to ensure effective services and assist with fundraising activities.

The dedication and work of this board strengthens GOLD’s ability to successfully provide services for Worcester County residents, who live in poverty circumstances, during times of critical need and crisis situations.

Additional board members include

Roberta Baldwin, Worcester County Department of Social Services; Barry Laws, Pocomoke River Canoe Company; Pam Marshall, community leader; Caleb Miller, Bank of Ocean City; Nicole Selby, Worcester County Board of Education; Terri Westcott, Register of Wills for Worcester County; and Chris Woodley of Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP. Carol Jacobs, previous president, retired from the board after serving for more than eight years.

Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) recently announced its board of directors and elected officers for 2020. Pictured, in front, from left, are Donna Nordstrom, Shannon Wright, Bethany Didriksen, Carol Jacobs, and Terri Westcott, and in back, Nicole Selby, Caleb Miller, Amanda Kiesewetter, Chris Woodley, Barry Laws and Pam Marshall.

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Beach patrol alum saves another life by donating kidney

Seventh BIT Prom Night raises over $183K for charity

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) When former Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard and crew chief Rachel Cessna saw a Facebook post about a family in her area seeking a kidney donor for their daughter, she kept asking herself: “What if?”

“The next two or three days, I kept going back to that post and reading it again, and reading it again and thinking, ‘What if?’ There has to be someone somewhere that can help this family out, and what if it was me?’” Cessna said.

That’s what ultimately made her commit to donating her kidney to 12year-old Meredith Olseski — a journey that took almost a year to complete.

At just 2 weeks old, Olseski suffered from acute kidney failure.

“We laid her down for a nap, picked her up and she was pale and … unresponsive. We had to dial 911,” her mother, Mindy, said.

Olseski spent several days at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and at one point, her heart rate spiked to 307 beats per minute, prompting doctors to give the baby three rounds of beta-blockers to stop her heart and restart it.

This allowed doctors to hook her up to an electrocardiogram, through which they determined she had WolffParkinson-White syndrome — a rare condition in which an extra electrical pathway appears between the heart’s upper and lower chambers and causes a rapid heartbeat called supraventricular tachycardia.

Although the condition is typically not life threatening, Mindy said she and her husband, Tony, had been too slow in noticing that something was wrong.

“We were first-time parents. This is our first child,” Mindy Olseski said.

“We had no idea that it [rapid heartbeat] had been going on. With her heart beating so fast, her body went into shock. By the time that all of that damage had been done … the lack of blood flow and oxygen to her kidneys had already caused renal failure by then.”

Initially, doctors thought Olseski’s kidneys could heal since she was so young, but by the two-year mark Mindy said it was clear her daughter would need a new kidney down the line.

After her initial stint at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Olseski went

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Believe in Tomorrow celebrated two record-breaking milestones during the seventh annual “Night at the Oscars” Prom Night at Seacrets on 49th Street, Saturday, Feb. 1.

The eight-member prom court, which included three men and five women, collected over $183,000 to trump last year’s overall fundraising total of $127,000. The candidates raised funds by hosting events and raffles over the last few months.

Embers Restaurant Manager Rush Stehley was named prom king. He broke the fundraising record for a single prom candidate by bringing in $50,000.

“It was just an amazing experience.

The whole night was just amazing,” Stehley said. “The whole thing has been just a rewarding experience, just to see the generosity of people for such a great cause. It just blew my mind the amount of support out there.”

Stehley was especially ecstatic about exceeding his personal goal of $35,000.

“I went into it initially with, ‘Oh, I’d like to raise $35,000 and set a new record,’” he said. “And then once it got rolling right away, I was like, ‘You know, I think maybe, possibly, I could do $40,000.’ But everyone did such an amazing job.”

Beth Scaniffe of Whiskers Pub in Ocean Pines was awarded the title of prom queen for raising $32,402.

“I’m so excited,” Scaniffe said. “It was an awesome adventure. It was time consuming, but it was so well worth it for the kids. Our community jumped in and helped out when needed.

“Everybody did an awesome job,” she continued. “Whether you won or not, we raised a hell of a lot of money. I want to thank all my friends and family for getting me here, especially my dear friend, Tanya Knott. She worked so hard even when she didn’t have to.”

Both winners expressed interest in mentoring new prom court candidates in the future.

Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program, thought the entire event was a huge success, despite not reaching his lofty goal of $200,000. The event had 310 guests attending.

“I always have high expectations, but the court did a wonderful job as usual, and they worked very hard and we’re very happy,” Littleton said. “I think one See STEHLEY Page 27

PHOTO COURTESY MINDY OLSESKI

Rachel Cessna, left, recently donated her kidney to 12-year-old Meredith Olseski. The Chester County, Pennsylvania residents found each other after the surgery through a lucky coincidence: Olseski’s father and aunt are teachers and have taught two of Cessna’s children.

to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, where doctors told the family she would make it to her 21st birthday with her original kidneys.

In 2018, when she was 11 years old, her doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she had returned to, said she would need a kidney within the next year.

“We were out of options,” Mindy said. “I thought we had more time.”

This sense of urgency only grew when family member after family member was axed as a donor, including Mindy.

“I couldn’t donate [my kidney] to my own daughter which was … I mean it was the worst feeling in the world,” she said.

In December 2018, Olseski was put on an inactive kidney list, but with options running low, Mindy posted her daughter’s story on Facebook, which is how she found Cessna.

Cessna has four children of her own, and works with youth as the Bright Horizons at Tel Hai daycare and preschool center director in Pennsylvania.

Aside from her own children and her career as an educator, she said her cousin’s child was going through chemotherapy for cancer at the time, which motivated her even more to donate.

She put in an application in January 2019 and soon after found out she was a match. She then went through a long and arduous vetting process.

Donors must not only match biologically, but they must be unwavering in their commitment to the donation.

“One of the questions I was asked numerous times was, ‘What if this all comes to fruition [and] one of your own children would become ill at some point, and you weren’t able to help them?’” Cessna said. “That did make me stop and think, but in the moment I would just have to hope that there were other people like myself that would be willing to take the step [to donate] and see what could happen.”

By July 2019, Cessna was officially approved to move forward and schedule a surgery date.

Throughout this time, the Olseskis were largely kept in the dark, which is normal procedure, as doctors want to ensure a donor is 100 percent ready to go and not give recipients any false hopes.

“We were told that we couldn’t be guaranteed until they [the donor] were being wheeled back there. Until that kidney was in my daughter, I couldn’t feel any relief,” Mindy said.

Donors are allowed to back out of a kidney donation up until the very last moment, but luckily for Olseski, Cessna had no plans on turning back.

On Oct. 16, 2019, surgeons at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania removed one of Cessna’s kidneys, which Mindy said was then walked over to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and implanted into See FAMILIES Page 27

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Families connected through Chester County, Pa. schools Continued from Page 25 Olseski.

According to Mindy, the procedure was a huge success, as Olseski’s creatinine levels immediately stabilized. It was the best they had seen since she was an infant.

“I cried,” Cessna, 43, said, recalling the moment she heard the good news.

“I said out loud, ‘This is why.’ That was the why,” she said. “The whole time was just to try to help this family and this little girl gain back some sense of normalcy.”

“Once she had the surgery, she looked amazing,” Mindy said. “That kidney started functioning … like a champ.”

Following the operation, both families sought to find each other, but could not do so as the children’s hospital protocol disallowed such a meeting until a year post-opt.

Nonetheless, through a stroke of luck and community connections, the families were united. The Cessnas and Olseskis are Chester County, Pennsylvania, residents.

Mindy’s sister-in-law and husband are both teachers, and two of Cessna’s daughters had been their students.

One day, while making copies, Mindy’s sister-in-law overheard a pair of teachers talking about a note brought in that day saying a student may be upset because her mother was going in for surgery to donate a kidney.

Through the teacher grapevine, Mindy figured out it was Cessna, and obtained her address.

“I ended up writing a letter on Christmas Eve, and we ended up dropping it off on their porch. Turns out, they were all asleep, and they didn’t even get the letter until two days later apparently. It almost blew off the front porch,” Mindy said, laughing at the memory.

Cessna’s husband later told Mindy that he had found the letter and almost threw it away thinking it was trash.

At the last minute, however, he saw “Rachel and family” on the other side of the letter, and opened it thinking it was a Christmas card.

“He said that he was overwhelmed with emotion, and ended up reading it leaning on his truck, floored,” Mindy said.

The two families have met twice so far, and plan on continuing to gather together in the future. Olseski will celebrate her 13th birthday on Feb. 14.

“We are eternally grateful for Rachel.

I mean there’s no word to express our gratitude,” Mindy said. “She made a really tough choice, but I feel like it came so naturally to her, and I’m so glad that she did it [donated her kidney] … When I couldn’t do it, as a mother, that was a very hard thing for me to go through, but knowing someone was out there who was willing to do it and who could do it, there’s no words for someone like that other than ‘amazing.’”

Stehley, Scaniffe named BIT Prom king and queen Continued from Page 25 of the best things we’ve done is different events have been created and they’re being passed down every year. The creativity in the last couple of years has been unbelievable.

“It would be interesting to see if somebody breaks [Stehley’s] record next year,” he continued. “I just can’t thank everybody enough.”

All the funds raised from this year’s prom campaign will go toward the construction of the respite house on 65th Street, which is expected to be completed at the end of the year.

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Portable ice rink coming to Berlin Fire company will install on second floor and charge $5 fee for fundraising, events

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The Berlin Fire Company will install a portable synthetic ice rink inside its facility for use for the entire month of March, the organization said during a quarterly report to the Berlin mayor and Town Council last Monday.

“We are in the process of bringing [the ice rink] to the town of Berlin, and that will be at the Berlin Fire Company’s second floor,” President of Berlin Fire and EMS David Fitzgerald said. “We are going to use it for fundraisers.”

The 32 by 52 feet rink can used

for parties, fundraisers and other special events. The Berlin Fire Company will have a $5 charge to use the rink on Thursday through Sunday evenings as well as Saturday afternoons.

“We appreciate any support we have from the community to come up and enjoy that rink in March while it’s still cold out,” Fitzgerald said. “Our hall is heated and uses synthetic ice.

You can have a nice evening or afternoon.”

Specific dates for the rink’s installation had not been determined at the time of the meeting, but Mayor Gee Williams looks forward to the ice rink’s arrival.

“It’s an opportunity for the town to get some visitors and be here,” Fitzgerald said. “ In November, the Worcester

County Commissioners agreed to allow the Recreation and Parks Department to reallocate funds from special event savings to buy the synthetic ice rink. The purchase cost was $69,000, but with donations, the amount was brought down to $49,000, according to Director of Worcester County Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Economic Development Tom Perlozzo.

Perlozzo told Worcester County Commissioners during their Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting that they were scheduling the ice rink all around the county, with the next stop being in Berlin. Other locations of interest are Pocomoke Middle School and the West Ocean City outlet mall.

The rink had its debut at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Dec. 20.

Five new art shows to open during First Friday, Feb. 7 (Feb. 7, 2020) Five new art shows open on First Friday, Feb. 7, from 57 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

The public is invited to the free reception to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Ocean Downs Casino and PKS Investments.

Brian Robertson, of Parsonsburg, occupies the Thaler Gallery in February with a show entitled “Public.”

Born in 1980 in Baltimore, he moved to Ocean City with his family in 1987 and graduated from Salisbury University in 2002 with a concentration in graphic design and illustration.

His paintings can be described as nostalgic, iconic and minimalist, resulting in bold imagery that can be identified from a distance. The subject matter of each painting provokes thought and relies on the viewer to sift through the possible themes and complete the story.

A group show themed “Light & Shadow” will fill the Galleria in February, exhibiting work in all media by members of the Art League of Ocean City.

Lola Panco, of Fenwick Island, Delaware, displays her paintings in Studio E. Born in Minsk, Belarus in 1989, See ROBERTSON’S Page 29

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Transitional issues pop up this week, Aries. You are not quite sure which direction you should go. A close friend or advisor can help you navigate the way.

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Robertson’s ‘Public’ art show to be featured Continued from Page 28 Panco is a contemporary figurative realist painter working mainly in oils and pastels. She also creates drawings in the Russian dry brush technique.

Panco’s work has been published in the Washington Post and Metropolitan Magazine and is in the permanent collection of Salisbury University.

Joanne Guilfoil, of Selbyville, Delaware, is February’s Spotlight artist.

Raised in New York and Maryland, she trained as a painter and art teacher in Lexington, Kentucky.

Guilfoil retired as professor emeritus from Eastern Kentucky University in 2009 after 20 years of service.

She moved to Selbyville in 2014 and teaches painting and exhibits her work in Ocean City while devoting

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her time to large and small writing projects about things, people and places on the shore.

Jewelry maker Kathy Huegel, of South Bethany Beach, Delaware, is the artisan in residence for February.

After 25 years of teaching art in Wicomico County, Huegel retired and enjoys working in a mixed media approach as she responds to the environment around her.

Her earrings are constructed of hand-painted paper for an artistic and fashionable touch.

Admission is always free to the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors.

More information is available at 410-524-9433 or ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org.

Painter Joanne Guilfoil, of Selbyville, Delaware, is February’s Spotlight artist at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

Pictured is one of her paintings.

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Cheering on Kansas City during the Super Bowl at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Sunday, Feb. 2, from left, are Tracy Burdette of Wisconsin, Patty Saelens of Denton, Maryland, and Ocean City resident Billy Warwick.

Celebrating spending the last 20 years watching the Super Bowl at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street on Sunday, Feb. 2, from left, are Paul and Deborah Webber of Phoenix, Maryland, Owner Billy Carder, and Phoenix, Maryland residents Elizabeth and Tom Kelly and Jan and Paul Anecharica.

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Maryland residents Robert and Emily Nock enjoy the Super Bowl game at Pickles Pub on Eighth Street, Sunday, Feb. 2.

Hanging out at the bar at Pickles Pub on Eighth Street on Sunday, Feb. 2, from left, are Ocean City residents Kelsie Dukes, Abby Stabinski and Steven Wahl.

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Jenny White and Matt Reidy of Crofton, Maryland, watch the Super Bowl at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Danielle Dinmore and Jeremy Foster of Cecil County, Maryland, root for the 49ers during the Super Bowl game at Dunes Manor on 28th Street, Sunday, Feb. 2.

David and Theresa Ruscansky traveled all the way from New Jersey to watch the Chiefs play against the 49ers in the Super Bowl at Dunes Manor on 28th Street, Sunday, Feb. 2.

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Don’t be intimidated, baklava easy to make

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) Years ago, I had the pleasure of befriending Mr. Nick BeLer, who co-owned the Prime Rib restaurant in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

This was a remarkable time in my life and the lessons ascertained far exceeded the boundaries of the kitchen.

We traveled the country extensively and dined in the finest restaurants. This experience changed my life forever, as I fell in love with the art of entertaining.

Nick was of Greek descent and very proud of his heritage.

Spanakopita, dolmades, and pastitsio were just a sampling of the dishes he introduced me to. But if I had to pick a favorite, baklava would take top honors.

For those who are not familiar with baklava, it is a Middle Eastern pastry made of many sheets of phyllo dough that are brushed with butter and given one or two layers of a sweetened nut filling. The entire dessert is soaked with a honey syrup for a fabulous finale.

Many cooks are intimidated by the process of making baklava. But in actuality, this dish is very easy to make.

Following are some tips to facilitate the making of this traditional dessert.

Thawing your phyllo dough properly is key for successful baklava.

Place the phyllo in the refrigerator for 12-14 hours. Do not remove the dough from the package or it will become dry and brittle, making it difficult to work with.

Unless you are able to work quickly, you might want to place the thawed phyllo sheets in between two clean and slightly damp tea towels before assembling the baklava. This step helps the phyllo sheets remain soft and pliable.

Do not skimp on the butter and sugar. This multi-layered dessert needs extra moisture and sweetness to penetrate the many sheets of phyllo dough.

Cinnamon is the preferred spice, but a pinch of cloves, allspice and nutmeg gives the dish more depth of flavor.

Nuts are a key ingredient when addressing the subject of baklava. Most recipes call for walnuts, but the addition of pistachios and hazelnuts makes for a more interesting dish.

While we are on the subject of nuts, the consistency must be taken into consideration.

If nuts are chopped too fine, you will lose the essence of the baklava. If the nuts are too coarse, they will over-

power the delicate phyllo dough.

Cooked phyllo dough has a tendency to fall apart and precise cutting edges are more difficult to achieve.

Therefore, one should cut the pastry dough into the desired shapes before baking.

Believe it or not, but a pizza wheel is great for cutting baklava. You will also need a sharp knife to cut the edges around the pan.

Prepare the honey syrup ahead of time so that it is ready to pour on the hot, freshly baked baklava. The hot baklava layers will absorb the syrup more readily if the honey syrup has cooled.

There are some baklava “purists” who swear the dessert is better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to come together and completely absorb the honey syrup.

Baklava will keep for several days without being refrigerated. Just remember, once the baklava is refrigerated, the crispy phyllo dough will lose some of its crunchiness.

If you have never worked with phyllo dough, you have no idea what you are missing. Phyllo dough gives one more freedom when it comes to creativity and presentation.

The following recipe may appear to be very detailed, but it does not take long to make. In fact, you will be surprised how quickly you are able to assemble the dish.

In closing, Baklava is rich in tradition and so delicious. Enjoy.

Baklava 6 ounces shelled pistachios, finely chopped, plus 1/3 cup for garnishing 6 ounces walnuts, finely chopped 6 ounces hazelnuts, finely chopped ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons cinnamon few pinches of each (ground cloves, ground allspice and ground nutmeg) 16-ounce package of phyllo dough (thawed) 18 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Honey Syrup ¾ cup sugar 1 cup cold water 1 cup honey 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla juice of ½ lemon 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine nuts, sugar and spices in a medium bowl.

3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

4. Clear off a large surface area.

Make sure you have the bowl of nut filling, melted butter, baking pan, scissors, pastry brush, pizza wheel, See WALKER Page 35

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PROM NIGHT Dressed for an evening at the Oscars during the seventh annual Believe in Tomorrow Prom Night at Seacrets on 49th Street, Saturday, Feb. 1, from left, are Ocean City residents Jennell Siano, Trish Raber, Christa Andrews and Danielle Kennell.

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Celebrating raising money for Believe in Tomorrow during the seventh annual Prom Night at Seacrets on 49th Street, Saturday, Feb. 1, from left, are Ocean City residents Courtney Turley, Jon Kerin and Erika Mincarelli.

13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522 / www.beachbarrels.com Feb. 7: Bettenroo, 9 p.m.

Feb. 8: Judy Sings the Blues, 9 p.m.

Feb. 11: Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Feb. 12: Bingo w/DJ Rupe, 6 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com Feb. 7: Thin Ice, 9 p.m.

Feb. 8: Identity Crisis, 9 p.m.

Feb. 12: Bettenroo, 6 p.m.

Ocean 13 restaurant owner Jeremy Brink supports his girlfriend, Sami Glaeser, a prom queen candidate, during the seventh annual Believe in Tomorrow Prom Night at Seacrets on 49th Street, Saturday, Feb. 1.

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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 Feb. 7: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

Feb. 8: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com Feb. 8: Blake Haley, 5-9 p.m.

Feb. 9: Trailer Park Romeo, 3-7 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB 101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion

Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Feb. 7-8: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com Every Friday: Beats By Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Every Monday: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Beats By Styler, 9 p.m.

Every Thursday: Beats By Wax, 9 p.m.

Feb. 8: Ray Worten, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Feb. 7: Until Sunrise, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Feb. 8: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com Feb. 7: Lennon & Ricky LaRicci, 4-8 p.m.

Feb. 8: The Stims, 4-8 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17, Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 /www.whiskersbar.com Feb. 7: Karaoke w/ Donnie Berkey

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WPS FOOD DRIVE From Dec. 2-13, Worcester Prep students from the lower, middle and upper schools collected more than 7,500 canned goods and non-perishable food and monetary donations to purchase meat products for the Annual Food Drive sponsored by the Student Government Association.

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Walker provides steps for perfect baklava dessert Continued from Page 31 sharp knife and space for the phyllo dough.

5. Unwrap the phyllo sheets and carefully unroll onto a dampened tea towel (not too wet). Lay the other dampened tea towel on top of the phyllo sheets.

6. If the phyllo dough extends over your baking dish, trim the phyllo sheets with a pair of scissors to match the dimensions of your pan.

7. Using a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of butter over the bottom of a 13” x 9” x 2” baking pan.

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on the bottom of the pan. Butter lightly, making sure you go to the edges.

Repeat this process for the next 6 sheets, buttering the top of each sheet, one at a time. Make sure you cover the unused phyllo with the tea towel.

8. Sprinkle half of the nuts over the phyllo and gently spread them evenly with your hands. Be sure to spread the nuts to the edges of the dough.

9. Place another 5 sheets of phyllo dough, and butter each layer one at a time.Remember to cover the unused dough with the moistened tea towel.

10. Sprinkle the remaining nuts over the phyllo. Again, spread them all the way to the edges.

11. Place 7 more phyllo sheets, buttering each layer one at a time.

12. Using a pizza wheel, cut the baklava into 2-inch strips on a diagonal.

Turn the pan at a 90-degree angle and again cut into 2-inch strips on a diagonal. This will form a diamond shape, which is more pleasing to the eye than a square. This step is optional.

13. Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown.

14. While the baklava is baking, make the honey syrup. This will only take a few minutes. Remove from the stove and place on a cooling rack so it can start the cooling process.

15. As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, pour room temperature honey syrup on it and allow to rest for at least 3 hours. Serve immediately.

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Art of the pARTy tickets available

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 7, 2020) The public is invited to sample the cooking of students at Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary Program during the second annual Art of the pARTy event on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin from 6-8 p.m.

Tickets are available for the fundraising event that is used to raise money for culinary-related scholarships. Several restaurants and organizations as well as three other high school culinary programs from Wicomico, Worcester and Dorchester counties, and Wor-Wic Community College will be participating.

To promote food as a form of art, the Worcester County Arts Council and the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association teamed up last year to create a scholar-

ship for students of creative cuisine, and raised more than 3,800 after expenses.

“We decided to bring it back this year and we’re hoping to hit the $4,500 mark and just kind of keep growing from there,” said Phil Cropper, chapter president for the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association and culinary instructor at Worcester Technical High School. “Our feedback was great.”

“A lot of the attendees that attended were members of the Worcester County Art Council and they gave a lot of positive feedback directly to the art council about how much they loved it, about they hoped we did it again,” Cropper said. “We’re just excited to keep building on it, making it bigger and better every year.”

This year, Art of the pARTy will have live jazz music and will be one hour

shorter to avoid dragging out the event.

There will also be ice carving, a 50/50 and art raffle taking place as well.

Guests at the event will find 12 stations featuring food from American Culinary Federation-certified restaurants. Established in 1929, American Culinary Federation is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America with more than 17,500 members and more than 150 chapters nationwide.

The American Culinary Federation is what makes someone a certified executive chef or a pastry chef or a culinary educator, Cropper said.

“It’s what keeps chefs moving forward with their education and their learning and their networking,” he added.

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TET CEREMONY (Left) Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091of Ocean City member Rich Witte, left, and First State US Marine Corps League Commandant Marty Kwesko, mark the 52nd anniversary of the TET Offensive during the Vietnam War with a wreath-placement ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Friday, Jan. 31. (Right) Bob Gilmore, with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091 of Ocean City, plays to close the ceremony.

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Brittany Acita helps her husband, Justin, raise money as a Believe in Tomorrow Prom king candidate at Old Pro Golf on 68th Street, Jan. 22.

In an effort to create new learning spaces at Berlin Intermediate School, students and staff participated in the After School Courtyard Cleanup Club and a courtyard cleanup night. Staff and students worked collaboratively in spreading gravel purchased with Choptank Electric Trust Grant funding.

PJ DRIVE

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Ocean City Elementary held its third annual Pajama Drive, Oct. 28 to Nov. 7. Students were encouraged to bring in a new pair of pajamas to donate to the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and books to children in need. OCES students, faculty and staff collected 132 pairs of pajamas.

Students in Andrese Foreman’s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary recently learned about Maryland’s three branches of government in Social Studies. Students created brochures, children’s books, and PowerPoint presentations. Pictured, from left, are Lily Rados, Reid Anecharico, Nolan Sweitzer, Dawid Palowski and Paul Kraeuter.

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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets

■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-5247575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, yearround. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location.

Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com.

■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6648989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A madefrom-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach.

Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6646801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights.

Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-7236762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets

■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn,

Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-2502333, www.abbeyburger.com/oceancity $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer.

Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game.

■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round.

■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner.

Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.

■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC,

41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location.

Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday.

■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads.

Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-6642105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 411 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.

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Event raising funds for culinary scholarships Continued from Page 35 High School, Wor-Wic Community College and Somerset Culinary will prepare food onsite.

American Culinary Federation-certified restaurants and organizations slated to participate in the event include Centerplate of the convention center on 40th Street, Marlin Moon on 33rd Street, Box Car 40 of Pittsville, Baked Desserts in Berlin, Coastal Coffee Roasting in West Ocean City, Princess Royale on 91st Street, Coastal Cupcake in Berlin, Washington Catering of Snow Hill and the Handy

Seafood Company in Salisbury.

“It’s a great community event and it’s great to see students in action as well as all your favorite restaurants in one spot,” Cropper said. “All the proceeds from the party go directly back to the community in the form of culinary literacy and scholarship.”

The money raised from last year’s event will be used for culinary scholarships this year, since the inaugural fundraising event took place after the scholarship deadline. Additional money raised this year could be used to help members of the Chefs Association

continue their culinary education by sending them to conferences and conventions.

Some of the meals guests can anticipate tasting will be dry rubbed brisket of beef with roasted red pepper and tomato chili sauce, roasted pork, gourmet deviled eggs and candied bacon, artisan cheese, sautéed blackened shrimp over three cheese grits, and shrimp wrapped with shredded phyllo dough and coated with a Thai sweet chili sauce. Desserts, of course, will follow.

Eventually, Cropper hopes to move

the event into a larger space to allow for more tickets to be sold, as the Atlantic Hotel ballroom can only hold so many people.

“We’re looking for … growing the events where we end up having to hold it by putting up bigger tents or something, because we’re running out of space in our current location,” Cropper said.

Tickets are available for $45 on Eventbrite or www.Delmarvachefs.com. Only 100 tickets will be sold. For more information, visit www.Delmarvachefs.com.

CROSSWORD

Worcester Technical High School students Shiloh Johnson, left, and Brandon Juarez join Chef Phil Cropper as they cook during the inaugural Art of the pARTy event last year at the Atlantic Hotel in downtown Berlin.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., Feb. 7 OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys and girls, birth years 2006-2010. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/

and girls, birth years 2006-2010. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/

ANNUAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘BE MINE’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Crafty fun for children of all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join the group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. All interested persons are welcome to attend. 410-213-1956

SHAKIN’ THE CHUTE FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION Pocomoke City Library, 301 Market Street, 10:00 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. 410-957-0878

CHICKEN AND FISH DINNER St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 11:00 AM. Menu: fried chicken platters, $8; fried fish dinner $8; chicken & fish combo platter, $10; fried chicken or fried fish sandwiches, $5.

Sides include greens, string beans, potato salad, fried potatoes and onions and cornbread/rolls. Eat-in or carry-out.

STEM SCIENCE FOR HOMESCHOOLERS ‘KITCHEN SCIENCE’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Come explore and experiment.

For ages 4-14 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH SALE American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 2:00 PM. Cost is $9. The public is welcome.

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Open to the public.

Free admission. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM. Fun and games with a parachute.

Register: 410-641-0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Menu includes homemade chicken noodle and vegetables beef soup, chicken salad and baked ham sandwiches. Baked goods and chicken salad by the pint available for purchase. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children.

New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Road, 3:30 PM. Guest speaker will be Pastor Lemuel Franklin Dixon (Frankie), a 1964 graduate of Worcester High School.

Mon., Feb. 10 MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Mother Goose-themed songs and play for children under 3 years old. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

WRITING FOR WELLNESS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 PM. Writing about stressful experience like illness, may boost health & psychological well-being. Group uses exercise to stimulate creative expression. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1:30 PM. Monthly book club for homeschoolers ages 8-12 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

- 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

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410641-6876

Tues., Feb. 11 PLAY TIME Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. A play date for infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘VALENTINES’ Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

YOU’VE INHERITED A FORTUNE FROM A FOREIGN PRINCE … NOW WHAT? Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Avoid common scams and learn to recognize the red flags of fraud. An expert from the Better Business Bureau will be on hand to answer questions. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LOVING VINCENT Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Join this group for oil painting animation, the first of its kind that allows the viewer to step into the works of the famous master painter.

A brief art historical discussion about Van Gogh precedes the film. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MEDICARE OPTION SEMINAR BOW TIES AND TUTU DANCE PARTY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Dance those Winter Wiggles away. Wear your favorite tie or tutu.

For ages 3-10 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Lynne McAllorum, an independent agent with expertise in Medicare products, will present a free seminar to discuss Medicare rules and what is available on the market. Register: 410-641-7052.

FAMILY TIME MOVIE ‘A CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE (2002)’

STEAM PM ‘CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING’

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Enjoy movie related activities before the movie begins at 4:30 p.m. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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.

Sun., Feb. 9 OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP

OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys and girls, birth years 2006-2010. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys

SOUP-ER BOWL THROWDOWN

Sat., Feb. 8

45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, 4507 Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Come try soups from several local restaurants including Taphouse Tavern, 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, Ocean 13, Yellowfins Bar & Grill Selbyville, Boxcar40 and more. A $15 donation at the door also include one free craft beer provided by RAR Brewing.

There will also be 50/50 raffles. Proceeds benefit Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services.

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:45 PM. Children 6 years and older, drop in between 3:35-5 p.m. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE DIRECTORS: 3 PART FILM SERIES Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM. Featuring “Losing Ground” (1982), this film series explores three under appreciated gems by female African-American directors. Each film will feature a short introduction and an audience discussion afterwards. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM

Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow St., 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Kay Kinnikin, 410641-4765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org

PLEIN AIR PAINTING DEMONSTRATION Berlin library, loft, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:30 PM. Featuring local artist Martha Pileggi from Milford, Del. During the painting session she will answer any questions onlookers have about plein air and the oil painting process. Anna Mullis, 410-6410809 or Pileggi, 302-422-0192. Event held weather permitting.

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CALENDAR Continued from Page 39 NAMI LOWER SHORE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Free, monthly program offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of individuals with mental illness. No registration or enrollment obligation necessary. Carole Spurrier, 410-208-4003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. SLCGS@comcast.net

Wed., Feb. 12 WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Michaela Eggers for an exploration in plant medicine. Learn how to turn your kitchen into a space of healing for common ailments and preventive care using the ancient wisdom of medicinal herbs.

All supplies provided. Register: 410-6410650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Featuring Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass. To obtain a copy of the book, call the library at 410524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HEART ART Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM. Make a token of your affection for a loved one. Ages 5 years and older. 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 IPAD CHICKS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Register: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘ I

YOU’

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LAP TIME 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

Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127

Thurs., Feb. 13 AN INTRO TO WATERCOLOR

HERBAL HEALTH AND HEALING Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Join certified Therapeutic Herbalist

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Local artist Ellie Scott leads this beginner class where var-

ious techniques are explored on small cards over a 3 week session. Supplies provided. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

AARP MEETING Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 10:00 AM. Refreshments served at 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker will discuss Medicare.

An optional luncheon will follow the meeting at The Crabcake Factory on Route 54 in Delaware. New members are welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980

OCEAN PINES GARDEN CLUB MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. There will be a presentation

by Catherine Winkler of Roots Landscaping on Secrets for Success with Succulents. Attendees will be able to make a decorated pot with a succulent inspired gift card. Materials cost is $10. A business meeting will follow the presentation.

Guests are welcome.

Mother’s Cantina, 2810 Philadelphia Ave., 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Join Indivisible Worcester MD to recharge before heading into this election year. This is a social event, not a meeting. Featuring happy hour prices for food and drinks.

RSVP: indivisibleworcestermd@gmail.com by Feb. 10.

LOCAL ARTISTS ON DISPLAY: ART SHOW & RECEPTION Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 6:30 PM. An artists’ reception to celebrate and meet local artists. Light refreshments served. View artwork on display Feb. 1015. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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 BeachSingles.org

STORY TIME ‘LOVE IS IN THE AIR’

GRIEF SUPPORT

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. For ages 2 to 5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

STEAM STORYTIME ‘LET’S EXPLORE SHAPES’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Shape stories and activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Crossword answers from page 38

AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY: PUTTING THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TOGETHER Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. This workshop will address some of the issues African Americans face when doing family history research. Attendees will be taught genealogy basics and resources to assist in putting the pieces of the puzzle together while doing African American genealogical research. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

WINTER RECHARGE PARTY

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

NEW STUDENT Stephen Decatur High School senior Liz Berkey was greeted by Salisbury University's Sammy the Seagull and Director of Admissions Charles Overholt, during her on-site admission to the college.

Berkey was one of over 100 students who participated in the college and career counseling services offered by the fourth annual Senior Seahawk Week at Decatur and one of 26 seniors who gained on-site admission to Salisbury University. Also pictured is Decatur Principal Tom Sites.

CLUB SUPPORT The Aktion Club, located in the Worcester County Developmental Center in Newark, is a Kiwanis Club – the only service club for adults with disabilities – recently received a $500 annual check from the parent sponsoring Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Jack Ferry, executive director of the Worcester County Development Center; Valerie Reed, vice president of the Aktion Club; Steve Cohen Aktion Club advisor; and Donte Smith, club president.

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

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HELP WANTED

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To apply, please send resume to Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

HELP WANTED

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FIRST TIME HOME BUYER READY. Everything inside is new!! 2-story, 3BR Home.

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SERVICES SERVICES Experienced, professional, compassionate female certified CNA. Over 25 years experience in homecare, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, rehabs & Hospice. Non-smoker, professional, neat appearance.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 63 WHITE HORSE DR. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nancy A. Shipley dated June 19, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4785, folio 294 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 21, 2020 AT 3:15 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 #03-078558.

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 $17,000 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 65323.

The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service.

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-2/6/3t _________________________________ 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 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, 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

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

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 contrac-

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 tual 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. 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 _________________________________ MACLEOD LAW GROUP, LLC KYLE K. KIRBY ESQ. 120 SPEER ROAD, SUITE 1 CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620

NOTICE

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

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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.

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 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

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 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, 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 $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 _________________________________ 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

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 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 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 $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 _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 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 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 Gate-

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way (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 _________________________________

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

NOTICE

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 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

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 _________________________________ 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

NOTICE

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court 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 _________________________________ Buas 3G Properties, LLC 3509 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v.

James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust 10850 Nantucket Terrace Potomac, MD 20854 Worcester County, Maryland Treasurer's Office Government Center, Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 80, Account No. 01010689, Property description LOT NW SIDE BOSTON SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD S OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06259/00363, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 83, Account No. 08002878, Property description 77'x152 'x64 'x144' TAYLOR LANDING RD GIRDLETREE, Deed Reference: 06288/00140, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 80, Account No. 01010689, Property description LOT NW SIDE BOSTON SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD S OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06259/00363, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust All Persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 83, Account No. 08002878, Property description 77'x152'x64'x144' TAYLOR LANDING RD GIRDLETREE, Deed Reference: 06288/00140, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-CV-19-000362

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following properties described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 83, Account No.

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 08002878, Property description 77'x152'x64'x144' TAYLOR LANDING RD GIRDLETREE, Deed Reference: 06288/00140, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust Item No. 80, Account No. 01010689, Property description LOT NW SIDE BOSTON SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD S OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06259/00363, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 29th of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons with interest in any of the properties to appear in this Court by the 4th day of April, 2020 and redeem any of the properties described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the properties, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. The aforementioned properties may be redeemed individually or collectively.

Beau H. Oglesby Judge, Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________ 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.

WILLIAM A. YOUNG, SR. SUE TAYLOR YOUNG 205 6th Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000224

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 28th 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 205 6th Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of March, 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 24th day of February, 2020.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 $105,600.00.

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-2/6/3t _________________________________ 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.

FRIEDA SADOFSKY BRUCE (DECEASED) 51 Offshore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000246

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 28th 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 51 Offshore Lane, 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 2nd day of March, 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 24th day of February, 2020.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $165,000.00.

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-2/6/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: JOHN EBERSBERGER JR. AKA: JOHN M. EBERSBERGER JR. ESTATE NO. 18148

NOTICE

OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by John T. Ebersberger, 804 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 and Charles M. Ebersberger, 1787 Beachfield Road, Annapolis, MD 2409 for judicial probate of the will dated 07/22/2016 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One W. Mar-

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This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 02/06/2020 OCD-2/6/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18143 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS M. ETTZ Notice is given that Catherine Ettz, 103 123rd Street, 381, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 22, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Thomas M. Ettz who died on January 10, 2020, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Catherine Ettz Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication:

February 6, 2020 OCD-2/6/1t _________________________________

Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION Fireworks Displays

The Mayor & City Council Ocean City (Town) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Fireworks Displays as outlined in the specifications portion of the Proposal Documents.

Proposal Documents for the Fireworks Displays may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third party bid service.

It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents.

A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Purchasing Department located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Sealed Proposal Documents are due on Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and will be acknowledged and remanded to staff for review.

Completed Proposal Documents are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Late Proposal Document will not be accepted.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.

OCD-2/6/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18140 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLEN R. HAMMERBACHER Notice is given that Barbara Foster Hammerbacher, 1858 Buck Harbor Court, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on January 21, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Glen R. Hammerbacher who died on December 22, 2019, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills

within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Barbara Foster Hammerbacher Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 6, 2020 OCD-2/6/1t _________________________________

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

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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 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 _________________________________

Town of Berlin, MD Mayor and Council

NOTICE

of a Public Hearing Monday, February 24, 2020, 7:00 PM Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Sections 108-214 and 108215, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, MD will hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Change in Zoning Classification received from Delmarva Property Management, Inc. during its regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The subject properties are identified as Worcester County Tax map Number 25, Parcels 0004 and 0461,

consisting of approximately 26.67 acres in total and lie on the northerly side of U.S. Route 50 and the westerly side of Maryland Route 818 (North Main Street extended). The parcels are currently zoned M1A Industrial District and are proposed to be changed to B-2 Shopping District.

The Berlin Planning Commission passed a unanimous motion to recommend this rezoning to the Mayor and Council at its meeting held on January 8, 2020.

OCD-2/6/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18152 Notice is given that the Commonwealth Court of Centre County, PA appointed Pamela Kay Spannuth, 15212 Wild Meadow Place, Leo, IN 46765 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Doris Myers Roberts who died on December 01, 2019 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Carson H. Roberts Jr. whose address is 164 Clam Shell, Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18149 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LOUISE REBECCA HELLBACH Notice is given that Patricia R. Cavero, 333 Kingston Circle, Sykesville, MD 21784, was on January 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Louise Rebecca Hellbach who died on January 11, 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 (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of July, 2020.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020 True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 06, 2020 OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18150 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN HOFFMAN Notice is given that Mary Campbell, 923 Poplar Ave., Springfield, TN 37172, was on January 27, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Elizabeth Ann Hoffman who died on January 23, 2020, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

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EMS providers need county cash The increasingly expensive and difficult provision of firefighting and emergency medical services to the county’s unincorporated areas is not a concern restricted to Worcester County and Ocean City governments. It’s everyone’s problem.

Sooner or later, every county taxpayer will have to pay for a needed overhaul of the overall emergency response setup.

That has to happen eventually, as development in northern Worcester continues beyond the communities where fire companies are based, and it’s at a time when recruiting volunteers for these companies is a struggle.

Just this week, Ocean Pines Fire Department officials spoke of trying to replenish their ranks by reinvigorating younger residents’ interest in volunteering. A week earlier, the Berlin Fire Company’s quarterly report to the Town Council showed that half its calls were out of town.

Meanwhile, the population in West Ocean City is nearly equal to Berlin’s, and all this occurred well after fire companies’ areas of responsibility were established. In other words, northern Worcester County has changed dramatically, but the response requirements of emergency service providers have not.

Obviously, county government must depend on Ocean City to cover its public safety obligation to West Ocean City residents, just as it must look to other companies to protect people and properties outside their formal jurisdictions.

Although the county does reimburse service providers for handling these assignments, it isn’t nearly enough, especially in Ocean City’s instance.

Whether the population grows or declines in unincorporated areas makes no difference at this point, because it’s getting older and needs more attention. In addition, answering those calls costs more every year because of constantly climbing training, equipment and outfitting expenses.

That leaves the county with two options, neither of which it will like: either step up its reimbursements to reflect the real costs of service or establish and then try to run its own emergency services division on what it’s paying everyone else.

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Alexa, please vote ...

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher “Alexa, I’m busy, so please cast my vote for (unintelligible) for president.”

With the unparalleled failure of the appbased Democratic caucuses in Iowa, I’m wondering why this new technological approach didn’t work out as planned.

From what I’ve been told, the app was supposed to allow people to express their presidential candidate preferences AND give them three By hours of parking simply by Stewart tapping in their car license Dobson tag numbers.

In any event, I’m pretty sure that parking lots across the country will get their app metering systems back from Iowa any day now, so they can continue to amaze and astound people with how much easier it is to tap this and remember that than it is to plug money in the meter and walk away.

The thing is, our civilization has become so advanced that we feel it’s perfectly acceptable to stop thinking and allow our various technologies to do it for us.

“Parking meter, how much will an hour cost?”

“Don’t worry about it. I’ll automatically bill your credit card.”

“Yeah, but how much?”

“I SAID don’t worry about it!”

“Oh, it’s all good then.”

Our fascination with technology that supposedly makes things easier, and our unwillingness to understand how some of this

stuff actually works, has led me to conclude that the time isn’t far off when we’ll be voting from the comfort of our own Smart Homes.

The downside of that is that the time might also come when our smart apps are too smart for our own good.

“Alexa, please cast my vote for G. Jetson for president.”

“What? Like seriously? That guy’s a mental walnut. I’m not doing it.”

“Alexa, I am ordering you to cast my vote for G. Jetson for president.”

“Not happening. Besides, I’ve already voted for you.”

“Hey, I’m in charge, here.”

“Again, that’s a little bit of a misconception there. But regardless, I have to intervene in the interests of my constituents, which would be all the other Alexas.”

“What?”

“See, the evil and corrupt Google Nest Party is backing Jetson, and Apple Home Pod is putting up some nut-so third-party candidate, and let’s not forget that we have millions of smart parking meters and a zillion renegade phones out there that remain uncommitted. And don’t get me started on the watches. Those little ...”

“But what about me?

“You?” “Tell you what. Sit back, relax and I’ll take care of everything.”

“Like what?”

“Like keeping your Social Security number and bank records to myself.”

“Oh, Alexa, you’re so wonderful. You think of everything.”

“Thanks. Now get out of here and let me get back to work. On your behalf, of course.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

WORLD WAR II

Continued from Page 20 public may remain confident in Coastal Hospice and our employees, there’s an equally essential message we want to share.

Having cared for tens of thousands of patients across Delmarva during the last 40 years, we know it takes tremendous trust to let anyone into a home to care for a patient.

You can be assured that as a licensed and certified hospice agency, our staff have rigorous training and background checks.

We are surveyed by both the state of Maryland and the Joint Commission to affirm our compliance in our employee records as well as many standards of patient care.

Coastal Hospice is the only hospice organization operating in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties.

Families should also know that most hospice care is covered by insurance at no or minimal charge to patients.

Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance usually cover hospice, and in cases where it is not covered, charitable support may be available.

We encourage anyone with questions to reach out to us at 410-742-

8732, and we thank the residents of the Lower Shore for their support. It is our honor to work for and with you.

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Turbine power and electrical equipment

Editor, The turbine power can’t enter Ocean City because there is no place for the electrical equipment.

Just look at the uproar over the summer cell phone repeater placements.

The need to use a portion of the Delaware State Park to bring the turbine power to the coast was known all along. What duplicity.

I hope the Delaware State Park says no. However, there is a chance that money will make them say yes.

If this is to save us from global warming it is a hoax.

Warming is a millennial cycle that only a big volcano blast can stop.

When Ocean City and the Delaware State Park are under water, what good will the current efforts be?

Richard Jendrek Berlin

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Continued from Page 19 with 104 victories, and the rank of Luftwaffe General. At one time, he was the commander of the Luftwaffe’s fighters. After the war, the two aerial adversaries became good friends.

Late in February 1946, Bader accepted an offer from Shell Oil Company, to become director of its aviation department. He held that position until his retirement in 1969.

He flew all over the world and spent many hours visiting veterans’ hospitals. Following his retirement, he became a member of the Civil Aviation Authority Board.

When Queen Elizabeth knighted him in 1976, for his services to amputees, she referred to “ . . . so many of whom he had helped and inspired by his example and character.” For you see, Sir Douglas was also a double-amputee, having lost both of his legs in an air crash, trying to perform a stunt, before the war.

In August 1982, he suffered a mild heart attack. Three weeks later, on Sept. 5, 1982, he served as the guest speaker at a dinner honoring the 90th birthday of Air Marshal Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris. That night, at age 72, he died, having suffered another heart attack.

Whether it was his arrogant air, or the part he played in the demise of Air Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, Dou-

glas Bader was not universally liked, although he was, of course, universally admired for his accomplishments.

P.S.: Bader was not the only double-amputee who flew combat missions in WWII. Indeed, he was not even the only British double-amputee pilot. Colin Hodgkinson also flew with two artificial legs. Nor is Bader the only double-amputee Ace. The Red Air Force boasted two, Alexei Maras’ev and Zakhor Sarokin.

Sarokin lost both legs in a crash during The Great Patriotic War, returned to service and finished with 18 victories. Maras’ev was shot down in April 1942. On the way down, his plane hit some trees, causing both of his legs to be broken. He was far behind German lines, but limped and crawled for three weeks, to the Soviet lines.

Unfortunately, gangrene had set in and both feet had to be amputated.

But after being fitted with artificial feet, he returned to service in June 1943, and finished the War with 19 victories.

Next week: The Altamark Incident Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES STEPHEN R. CONWAY, SR. West Chester/Ocean Pines Stephen R. Conway, Sr., 75, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at home.

Stephen was born June 10, 1944 in West Chester.

He was the husband of the late Alice Hiltebeitel Conway.

Steve was a member of St. Agnes Stephen Conway Parish, the Fame Fire Company, the Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 106. As a young man, he enjoyed tinkering with and racing hot rods, hunting deer and pheasants and fishing. He coached L.A.F.A. West Chester little league football for many years.

A dedicated firefighter and life member of the Fame Fire Company No.3, Steve served as rescue captain from 1974-76, assistant chief in 1977, and was fire chief from 1978-1980.

His passion about firefighting training is what lead the efforts to obtain land and construct the West Chester Fire Department Training Center.

Steve worked in maintenance at Wyeth Labs in West Chester and then as a technician for Pfaudler Reactor Systems in Rochester, New York.

Steve was considered a master me-

chanic and millwright, was a certified ASME code welder and became an expert in his field. He could fix anything.

His drive and capabilities impressed those that he worked for and that worked beside him.

He was president of Conway Mechanical, Inc.; his family-run business which thrived for 25 years, providing repair and maintenance of glass lined chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Steve enjoyed many years of boating, fishing and eating crabs at his second home in Ocean Pines, Maryland, with his family and friends.

He also spent much time camping and fishing at Janes Island State Park in Crisfield, Maryland.

Stephen is survived by his loving children, Steve Conway, Jr., Suzie Conway Dombroskie (Joey) and Jennifer Conway; daughter-in-law, Tara Conway; grandsons, Kenneth and Seamus Conway; and siblings, James Conway, Debbie (Tom) Loftus, and Mary Lou (Richard) Baldwin.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Cosgrove Tigue; wife, Alice E. Conway; son, Patrick B. Conway; sister, Dolores Pankauskas; and brother, Mark Tigue.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitations on Friday, Feb. 7,

2020 from 5-7 p.m. at DellaVecchia, Reilly Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc, 410 N. Church St. West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380; 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com; and on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 from 9-10:45 a.m. followed by his Funeral Service at 11a.m.

Interment will private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the L.A.F.A P.O. Box 1311, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19381.

WILLIAM B. HOFFER Selbyville William B. “Billy-Shorts” Hoffer, age 85, of Selbyville, died Sunday Feb. 2, 2020, peacefully in his home with family by his side.

Billy was born on Oct. 29, 1934 to the late William M. and Elizabeth “Boots” (Birckhead) Hoffer of Washington D.C. Billy Hoffer He attended the St. Albans School and was an active member of the Washington Cathedral.

In 1957, he graduated from Gettysburg College where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He then began a career with the Defense Mapping Agency.

He was actively involved in the Georgetown Big Brothers Organization and a member of the Elks Lodge

and Moose Lodge.

Upon retiring from the government in 1989, he was often said he would never put on another suit or long pants again. He was steadfast to those words, earning him the nickname “Billy-Shorts”!

Billy moved to Selbyville in 2001, enjoying his retirement and became socially active in the community.

He had a presence that was tough not to find entertaining, from his sense of humor to his seasonal outfits, and his endless assortment of hats magnifying his zest for life.

He fostered lifelong friendships and was actively involved in both his children’s and grandchildren’s lives.

He will be greatly missed.

Billy is survived by his son, Bill Hoffer II and daughter-in-law, Robin (Raines) Hoffer, of Hughesville, Maryland; his daughter, Rhea Hoffer Peavler of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and five grandchildren, Megan Hoffer, Robert Peavler Lara Peavler, William Hoffer and Madison Hoffer.

He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, C.M. Peavler Jr., and his beloved, Louise Custer.

A viewing was held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Funeral services directly followed with Chaplin Marjorie Egger officiating.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 51 heartfelt appreciate to his caregiver, Rhoda Beers. She showed tireless compassion and care in the home.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Milford Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware 19963; 302-856-7717.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

DOLORES CAVANAUGH KENNY Berlin Dolores “Dee” Cavanaugh Kenny, 88, entered her eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 with her sons, Steve and Guy, snuggled on both sides of her.

Born on Sept. 16, 1931 in the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, she was one of three daughters Dee Kenny (Clare, Dolores and Jacqueline) born to the late Thomas and Clare Cavanaugh.

Dolores graduated from Downingtown High School in Pennsylvania in 1949.

Dolores began her service to the community in 1952, when she graduated from the Chester County Hospital School of Nursing where she worked in the emergency department as a registered nurse and became

charge nurse of the department.

Dolores was then offered a job with the Pennsylvania Department of Health where she continued to focus on the health and wellbeing of others.

Married in 1953 to Thomas Joseph Kenny of Newfoundland, Canada, Dolores and Thomas moved to Exton, Pennsylvania, where they birthed their first son, Thomas Joseph, Jr., in 1955, followed by Stephan Michael in 1968.

Shortly after the passing of her husband in 1991, Dolores moved to Ocean City, Maryland, where she was an active part of her community.

Dolores was a member of St. Luke’s, St. Andrew’s and St. John Neumann Catholic Church and was founding treasurer of The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Dolores was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Ocean City. Dolores continued working with her son, Stephan Kenny, in Ocean City.

Dee was an avid sports fan and a ferocious reader. She especially enjoyed March Madness, watching every college basketball game and often correctly predicted who would win the bracket.

Her love for basketball started in high school where she was the high school sports editor for the newspaper. She went on to write for the Downingtown Archive and West Chester Daily Local News.

Dolores loved the Baltimore

Ravens and you could find her dressed in glistening purple jewelry and clothing anytime the Ravens were playing!

Dolores loved animals, especially dogs, and most recently her granddog, Cole-Haan, a black English Lab. In 2017, Dolores’ health began to decline requiring 24-hour care while residing at the Berlin Nursing Home.

Dolores showed so many what it meant to care for others. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.

Dolores was elected president of the Resident Council at the Berlin Nursing Home in 2018 and re-elected in 2019.

If you saw Dolores in the hallways of the nursing home as she carried around a journal, planning events for her fellow residents, you would have thought she was the administrator of the facility.

Each year she found joy in organizing Christmas gifts for each resident and always wanted a few extra gifts for those who may become residents after Christmas.

She was a constant reminder to cherish even the smallest of moments with those we love. Dolores’ friends, family, nurses and support staff strived to emulate Dolores’ compassion and care for others.

We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Dolores. Always be kind to one another, be a true

friend, find purpose in your situation, and she taught us that you can never have too much jewelry.

Dolores is survived by her beloved sons, Stephan Michael Kenny and his fiancé, Guy Paul, of Ocean City, Maryland, and Thomas Joseph Kenny, Jr. and his wife, Reneé, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania; one grandson, Thomas Joseph Kenny, III, and two great grandchildren, Thomas and Jade Kenny.

In addition to her parents and sisters, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joseph Kenny, in 1991.

Dolores’ sons, Steve and Guy, would like to give a special thank you to the immediate nursing care staff and the activities department at the Berlin Nursing Home. Dee received wonderful care during her stay, especially when she made the decision to transition from active care to comfort care.

A service was held on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. A private interment followed.

PENNY LEE BAKER Snow Hill Penny Lee Baker, age 76, died on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at her home.

Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late James and Emma Taylor Scarborough.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James J.P. Baker, Jr., in 2017, and her son, James Penny Baker “Buddy “Baker, III, in 2006.

Surviving are her daughters, Sheila Rivera, Peggy Windsor and Hope Waidner, all of Snow Hill.

There are seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are brothers, Walter “Buck” Scarborough of Salisbury and his wife, Sylvia, and Jimmy Scarborough and his partner, Chip Futrell, of Wilson, North Carolina; sister, Flora Brittingham and her, husband, Wayne, of Pocomoke; nieces, Wendy Bowman and Carla Barfield; and nephew, Tom Brittingham.

She leaves her two “special sisters” (very dear friends), Kathleen Burkett and Sara Abscher.

Penny had been a homemaker.

She was a member of Nelson United Methodist Church and “Women of Faith.” She was a devoted wife and mother. Her favorite pastime was playing Bingo.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Springhill Cemetery, in Girdletree.

Her brother, Walter, will officiate.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Holly Center, 926 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill.

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PHOTO COURTESY STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

Players, coaches and team managers of Stephen Decatur’s 1970 state champion boys’ basketball team gather for a photo before they were recognized during a ceremony last Friday night at the Berlin high school.

Decatur’s 1970 basketball state champions recognized

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) Players, coaches and managers of Stephen Decatur’s 1970 state champion boys’ basketball team were recognized during a ceremony last Friday night at the Berlin high school.

Nearly two dozen men, traveling from as close as Berlin to as far away as California, attended the event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their big win.

“They’ve come from all around to be here tonight,” Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools and former Stephen Decatur High School principal, said. “To talk to them, to see the pride they still have in this high school is just awesome. It’s just so special.”

The 1970 squad is the only basketball team in the program’s history to capture a state championship.

“Ten years old, I remember standing in line for hours with my father and mother trying to get into the gym so we could see the games. If you wanted to get in to see this team play back in 1970 you had to be in line between 3 and 4 o’clock or you wouldn’t get in,” Taylor said. “They sold out every night and they were just unbelievable athletes, but more importantly, they’ve all become great men.”

Players, coaches and team managers

gathered in the school’s cafeteria first, where they enjoyed some food and had a chance to catch up.

While some see each other on a regular or semi-regular basis, others haven’t been together since high school.

“Just think about it, we had not been all together as whole in 50 years,” said former player, Al “Hondo” Handy, of Berlin, who recently retired from the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department after nearly 40 years. “It was exciting for me, especially learning that the guys were really interested in coming back. Hopefully, it was exciting for the community.

“There’s a lot of people that talk about our team, but after awhile, they didn’t know who we were,” he continued. “At least now, they know who we are [and can put faces to names]. I think the crowd learned a lot.”

Handy said being a member of the team was an honor. He was a junior when the team captured the title. The team went 20-1 that year, only losing to Washington High School, he said.

“Back then, it was a sense of pride to be on the basketball team,” he said.

“Coach Ward Lambert made us feel like we represented the school, and he’s probably the greatest coach we ever had. I can probably say that for all 22 of us.”

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PHOTO COURTESY STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL

The 1970 team is pictured after winning the state championship. It is the only team in program history to win a state basketball title.

boys’ basketball game, the group was led into the gym, where they were seated in a special section behind one of the baskets.

Decatur Principal Tom Sites kicked off the ceremony during halftime of the varsity team’s game against Pocomoke.

Taylor then told the crowd a little bit about each player, coach and manager.

“This is one of the nicest events that I’ve been associated with at Stephen Decatur High School. The reason for that is because as a 10-year-old kid living and growing up in this area, this team, this special team at Stephen Decatur, brought our community to-

gether,” Taylor said. “It was a time of integration … and when they all got together and played on this basketball team everybody just rallied around them and our community rallied around each other. To see them come back really kind of gives me goosebumps, because it’s history. It really is.”

The special guests received a shirt and plaque with a photo of their 1970 team on it. Family members of some of the players who have died where on hand to represented their loved ones.

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“I’m just proud of everybody that played. Everybody that came tonight, our team was together when we won the state championship and we’re here together again,” Handy said.

“It’s really great. I guess you can say time’s been good to us,” said former player, Sherwood Purnell. “It doesn’t seem like 50 years. I’m able to appreciate what we did looking back, and it’s just great to see these guys.”

Purnell, who lives in Wilmington, Delaware, said he remembers the team as a close-knit group.

“We had been through elementary school to high school here and we all had each other’s back,” he said. “We lost the year before and going back to win it the next year was really great. I’ll never forget the people were here waiting at the school to meet us when the bus got back [to celebrate the victory].”

Decatur went to the state championship in 1969, 1970 and 1971. Purnell was a senior when the team won the championship. The squad edged out Frederick High School, 64-63.

“The one thing I’d say about our team, all of the guys when they graduated the next year they went to college,” he said. “Not everybody completed it, but we all headed that direction.”

Oliver Purnell also said it didn’t feel like it’s been 50 years.

“When you see these guys, it’s just a remarkable feeling. It just kind of brings you back,” he said. “I just can’t believe it was 50 years ago. It feels more like 20.

This is just wonderful.”

Purnell, who lives in Delray, Florida, retired about five years ago from coaching. He was a head basketball coach for 28 years. He has been coaching – either as an assistant or head coach – for about 40 years, leading teams at Clemson University, Dayton, Old Dominion, Radford, University of Maryland, and most recently, DePaul in Chicago.

Some of his family still lives in Berlin and he said he visits from time to time.

“This is just a humbling, wonderful feeling. It gives you a feeling of accom-

plishment that we did something that’s never been done, but also for this generation and this group of administrators and teachers and coaches and players to think it’s important is pretty wonderful,” he said.

Oliver Purnell said winning the championship changed his life.

“It made me believe, just like our coach had been saying, that if you’re together and working extremely hard you can accomplish anything. It’s a wonderful time that can’t be duplicated. It’s something I’ll remember forever,” he said. “We grew up together and we were so much like a family. Most of us had know each other for 10 years before that ever happened, playing together on the playground and on dirt courts.

“One thing that sticks out to me is that we lost the state tournament my sophomore year and we got mugs that said victory is always sweeter when you taste defeat, and that’s so true,” he continued. “That’s a huge lesson in life implanted right there. Anytime you struggle to do something and you finally accomplish it, it’s far more gratifying.”

Head Coach Ward Lambert was also in attendance. He was shocked and pleasantly surprised to see so many of his former players, managers and coaching staff attend the event.

“I can’t believe all the people that came back. It’s super,” he said. “I would never dream it would be anything like this. I thought it would be a few people.”

Lambert coached at Decatur for five years. His last was 1970, when the team won the title.

“Because of them I got a job coaching in college, he said laughing.

He went on to coach at Salisbury University for 30 years, retiring in 2000. He now lives in Bel Air, Maryland.

“I coached 38 years and of all the teams I coached, this team has more desire and drive and that’s why they won it,” he said. “Those kids, they pulled down deep. It looked like we were out of it but they pulled it out [and won the championship.”

A banner is unveiled during a ceremony last Friday night inside the Stephen Decatur gym recognizing players, coaches and managers of the 1970 state champion boys’ basketball team.

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Jake Coleman named new Decatur head football coach Health and PE teacher takes over for Bob Knox, who retired in December

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) Jake Coleman joined the Stephen Decatur football program this past fall as an assist coach and the offensive coordinator, but next season he will have a new role – head coach.

During a small gathering for the media on Monday at the Berlin high school, it was officially announced that Coleman will be taking over for Bob Knox, who has been at the helm of the Decatur football program since 1983.

Knox announced his retirement from coaching on Dec. 10, in the same small room that Coleman’s promotion was

made public.

“We’re really excited about this opportunity and this transition … we’ve had very few head coaches in our program … We feel so blessed and fortunate that we brought Jake down from Cambridge,” said Decatur Principal Tom Sites. “Jake’s got a lot of great experience as a player and as a coach.”

“The one thing that really stands out is that he has a passion of molding young men and I think that’s very important for today’s kids,” added Assistant Principal Dr. Curtis Bunting. “Jake has a passion and he cares for kids and we’ve seen that already. Just talking to kids and players they speak highly of Coach Coleman.

When we have great relationships with athletes, anything can happen and we witnessed that already this past season.”

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Decatur swimmers put up fast times at Bayside meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) The Stephen Decatur boys’ swim team came in second place and the girls’ squad finished in third during the second annual Bayside Conference championship meet, held last Saturday in Cambridge.

“They did awesome. We had 30 best times total between the boys and girls,” said Decatur Coach Kristina Watts. “There were time drops for 90

percent of the swims and by a lot too.”

Easton won the boys’ competition with 369 points. Decatur took second with 351 points. Kent County came in third with 283 points.

“Baysides went great. We came in second with only 10 boys,” said Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne. “Everyone swam really well. I’m proud of how they did.”

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The Stephen Decatur boys’ swim team came in second place and the girls’ squad finished in third during the second annual Bayside Conference championship meet, last Saturday in Cambridge.

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Building relationships important to Coleman Continued from Page 54 Coleman, 38, said being part of the Decatur football program this past season will help ease the transition from assist to head coach, since he is already familiar with the players and has built relationships with them.

“They saw who I was and saw the type of coach that I was,” he said. “I was able to come in and start coaching the kids and start installing the type of systems that I utilize.”

Having the opportunity to coach under Knox for the season was a tremendous learning experience, Cole-

man said.

“Getting to see behind the scenes what is Decatur football and it starts first and foremost with Coach Knox,” Coleman said. “He is Decatur football and seeing the way he goes about things, the type of relationships he builds with players and the community was something that I’m glad that I got to experience.”

Not only does Coleman want to have a relationship with his players, but with the community as well.

“I’m going to get out there and try to get to know the community as well as I can and really become a fixture in it,” he

SD boys’ team takes second and girls’ squad places third Continued from Page 55 200IM (2:03.62) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:59.77) races. Both of his times were new conference records.

Freshman Gavin Stearn was victorious in the 100-yard freestyle (51.6 seconds).

Decatur’s 400-yard freestyle relay team of Vaxmonsky, Stearn, junior Jack Slaysman and senior captain Richard Poist out-swam their opponents (3:30.44). Their time is a new conference record.

Kent Island won the girls’ competition, tallying 413 points. Queen Anne’s finished in second place with 390 points. Decatur scored 385 points to take third.

“It was very exciting. There was a lot of hard racing,” Watts said. “It was really impressive. The girls pushed themselves and did awesome.”

Freshman Natalie Canham won the only race for the Decatur girls’ team. She earned a victory in the 100yard backstroke (1:07.9).

“It was fun to have all of us [Bayside teams] in one meet, putting all the top competitors in one race,” Watts said.

Decatur wrapped up regular-season competition on Tuesday against the Indian River Indians at the Pocomoke YMCA. Decatur’s seniors were recognized during the meet.

The Lady Seahawks won, 130-39.

Decatur came in first place in 10 of the 11 events. The Berlin squad swept the top three spots in five races.

“They did well coming off Baysides,” Watts said. “It’s a good sign going into regionals.”

Earning victories were: Canham (200IM, 2:31.69), freshman Katelyn Pizlo (200-yard freestyle, 2:24.3; 500-yard freestyle, 6:23.34), and sophomores Emma Sperry (50-yard freestyle, 27.25 seconds; 100-yard butterfly, 1:09.87) and Gracie Coker (100-yard freestyle, 1:02.5; 100-yard backstroke, 1:13.51).

Canham, Coker, Sperry and freshman Emma Coyman out-swam their

competition in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:08.01).

Coker, Canham, Sperry and freshman Kayden Hamby won the 200yard freestyle relay race (1:51.76).

Pizlo, Coyman, Hamby and sophomore Farrah Brown finished first in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (4:20.51).

“I’m very impressed. I’m happy with the times they’re swimming right now,” Watts said. “They just keep getting better.”

The Decatur boys’ team came up a bit short, falling to Indian River, 81-86.

Decatur won eight of the 11 events, but because Indian River has such a large team coaches could enter three in each individual and relay races.

“We won most of the events, but they had a lot of swimmers, a lot of depth,” Deakyne said. “We had two in every race, a few we had three.”

Winning their events were: Vaxmonsky (200IM, 2:20.25; 500-yard freestyle, 6:08.61), Poist (100-yard butterfly, 57.79 seconds), Stearn (100-yard freestyle, 51.7 seconds), Slaysman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:06.42) and junior Nick Cardamone (100-yard backstroke, 1:09.55).

Vaxmonsky, Slaysman, Poist and Stearn finished first in the 200-yard medley relay race (1:51.96).

The foursome also out-swam their competition in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (3:32.91).

“It was a good last meet. There were some good times,” Deakyne said.

“Most of them have been dropping times, and hopefully they continue.

They’re coming along pretty well.”

The Decatur swimmers are now preparing for the 3A/2A/1A East Region meet at the Arundel Swim Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, beginning at 3 p.m.

The Seahawks will continue to work hard, but taper off a bit closer to the event. They will be working on fine-tuning, stroke technique, turns, starts, and Watts said, other “things that make a big difference.”

said.

Coleman attended Cambridge-South Dorchester High School from 19951998, where he played football and baseball. He was an all-state player in both sports and won a few state championships. He was recently inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Coleman also played baseball and football at Salisbury University. He then had the opportunity to coach there for two years.

Following his stint at Salisbury, Coleman became the youngest head football coach in Maryland history, taking over the program at Cambridge in 2004 at just 23 years old. During his tenure, he went 92-51, capturing 11 straight 1A Bayside Conference titles and two east regional championships. His team made the playoffs 11 of the 13 years he was with the program.

In 2018, he took a season off from high school ball to coach his son in youth football. He also spent that time to focus on his health – he lost 120 pounds – and get himself “revamped.”

He joined the Decatur coaching staff for the 2019 season.

Also brought in was Frank Whirley and Dan Dobronz, from CambridgeSouth Dorchester High School – who Coleman coached with for a number of years – in addition to Brad Dalton from Sussex Central in Delaware.

Coleman said he is building his staff for next season, which will include some of those already involved with the program as well as others from across the state, he said.

“I feel like the staff we’re putting together is going to be really formidable,” he said. “I’m going to try to surround myself with the very best coaching staff I can and try to recruit out as many kids in the building as we can.

“One goal right off the ball, I want to get about 33 percent more student-athletes playing than we had last year,” he continued. “In three years’ time, I want to double that. It’s kind of a lofty goal that I’m setting for the program.”

Not only is Coleman a new head coach, but this is his first year as a health and physical education teacher at Decatur. This is his 16th year as an educator. He taught for 15 years in Dorchester County.

“I think being a great coach starts with being a great teacher,” Coleman said.

“I’ve been so impressed with his classroom management and content and the job he’s doing in the classroom each and every day,” Sites said. “We’re appreciative of everything he’s bringing to the table as a teacher and as a coach.”

Coleman is looking forward to the 2020 season. He will be playing on the field named after his predecessor and the Worcester County Public Schools superintendent – the “Robert G. Knox Field and Louis H. Taylor Stadium.”

Under the direction of Knox, Decatur won nine conference championships, made 10 state playoff appearances, com-

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peted in four regional championship games and in two semifinal matches. In April 2018, Knox was inducted into the Maryland Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

With an overall record of 232-141 at the time of the induction ceremony, Knox was ranked 13th on the All-Time Winningest Coaches in Maryland list, and No. 2 behind Chuck Markiewicz of Arundel (243-96) for Active Winningest Maryland Coaches. He finished his career with 238 wins and 154 losses.

“Coach Knox is really the one responsible for this. Two years ago he came to Cambridge and he and his wife started talking to my wife about this possibility,” Coleman said. It’s just been a great opportunity to come down here and coach with him, learn from him.

“Coach Knox, his teams were built on disciple, being real physical and being great teams tackling and blocking, and we’re going to do that too,” he continued.

“We’re going to stick right there with the tradition he’s laid and just try to build upon it. I like to mold my schemes to the players’ talent – change and adapt to players’ talents – and don’t get stuck in one offense or defense permanently.”

He also wants to focus on developing a year-round football mindset and building discipline.

“You can’t be a state championship team without being disciplined,” he said.

“We were right there some games last year, we’ve just got to take that next step.

It starts in the weight room, and having a year-round approach.”

Hard work will also be key to success, he said.

“If you focus on outworking people, doing what they’re not willing to, then a lot of times success will come after that,” Coleman added. “I’m about the grind.

It’s the underdog mentality and I’d like to bring that here.”

But it’s not all about football. Academics is also important.

“The academic standard is huge for me,” he said. “I want to focus on building relationships with those kids and being very academically focused. We’re going to have a team GPA standard and a goal every single year and we plan on meeting it.”

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(Left) Stephen Decatur junior captain Nico D’Amico earned his 100th career win on Wednesday night in Berlin. He shut out North Caroline’s Reilly McIntyre, 6-0, in their 132-pound match. (Top) Decatur senior Kyle Elliott control his 138-pound match against Thomas Bunce. He won 10-2.

Decatur’s D’Amico earns 100th career win

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) The undefeated Stephen Decatur wrestling team hosted the North Caroline Bulldogs on Wednesday, and although the Seahawks faced some tough competition, they came out on top, 56-12.

“I was happy with it. We got tested tonight and we responded,” said Decatur Coach Todd Martinek.

“They had some tough kids through the middle – some state place winners – they’re strong in the middle and I knew that, but we won them all.”

Seniors Austin Miller (106) and Shamar Baines (120), juniors James Parana (160) and Johnny Hofman (195), sophomore Alex Koulikov (152) and freshman Logan Intrieri (113) pinned their opponents.

Senior captain Jagger Clapsadle earned a major-decision victory (142) at 126 pounds.

Senior Kyle Elliott scored a majordecision win (10-2) at 138 pounds.

Junior captain Nico D’Amico (132) and sophomore Noah Reho (145) both outscored their opponents, 6-0.

D’Amico’s victory was his 100th career win.

“I didn’t wrestle too good, but I’m excited to get it out of the way. It was on my mind a lot and I think I would have wrestled differently if it was just another match,” D’Amico said. “In front of my home crowd, in front of my grandfather, my family, I wanted to do it so bad. It’s just another stepping stone to my career. Shout out to all my coaches – from youth league all the way up – and I couldn’t do it without my teammates and my parents too.”

Junior Micah Bourne won his 182pound match, 9-2, and senior Jonathan Church edged out his 220pound opponent, 6-4.

“We beat some quality kids tonight, which is what we’ve got to do to win states,” Martinek said. “We’re going to wrestle a lot more of those

kids.”

Decatur will celebrate Senior Night, tonight, Friday, during its match against the James M. Bennett Clippers, beginning at 6 p.m.

The Seahawks will then host the 2A East Region duals on Wednesday, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Decatur has earned the No. 1 seed.

Also in the top four will be the Kent Island Buccaneers, Parkside Rams and the Queen Anne’s Lions. The final seeding will be determined after

all of tonight’s matches.

Decatur will face the No. 4 seed, while No. 2 and No. 3 go head-tohead.

The winners will then battle for the regional title.

Decatur already beat Kent Island (45-24) and Parkside (55-18) this season.

“We’ve just got to keep doing what we’re doing, working on the little things and hopefully it all comes together when it’s got to come to-

gether,” Martinek said. “Right now I feel good. We got our whole lineup back – we got through the flu – as long as our weights and everything are good everything should move forward.”

Decatur captured the 3A East Region dual meet championship – the team’s first since 2011 – last year. Decatur also won the 3A state dual meet title. The last time the squad had won a state dual championship title was in 2008.

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After two-week break, Worcester wins big over SS

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) After a week off for semester exams and another for winter break, the Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team got back on the court this week for competition.

The Lady Mallards hit the gym on Monday and Tuesday for practice before battling the Salisbury School Dragons on Wednesday in Salisbury.

“The girls ran and stayed in shape [during the break],” said Prep Coach Brian McDermott.

Worcester outscored Salisbury 17-0 in the first quarter. At halftime, the Mallards led 35-7.

The Prep squad added 10 points in the third quarter, and held the Dragons to one. The Mallards tallied eight points in the final quarter to win, 53-8.

“They did great. After being off for two weeks they were anxious to get back,” McDermott said. “They’re just getting better every day. It’s a unique thing to just watch these girls go. I’m very fortunate I have a lot of talent.”

Sophomore Lily Baeurle led Worcester with 22 points. She also had four rebounds, three steals, three assists and two blocks.

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Big 4th quarter secures win for SD

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team won the Battle of the Boarder game over the Indian River Indians, 42-25, on Tuesday in Dagsboro, Delaware.

“We started off a little sluggish and slow,” said Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz.

“Our defense kept us in it. We just couldn’t get anything going offensively. We had opportunities, we just couldn’t knock down the shots.”

The Lady Seahawks led 8-6 at the end of the first quarter. They outscored the Indians, 13-4, in the second quarter to go

into the halftime break ahead, 21-10.

After three quarters, the Berlin squad held a 27-17 advantage.

“We had a big fourth quarter – lot of pressing and steals that turned into a lot of quick baskets,” Kurtz said.

Sophomore Nadia Bullock led Decatur with 22 points. She also had 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

“It was her biggest offensive [output] of the season,” Kurtz said. “She carried us. We needed every point she got.”

Freshman Mayah Garner contributed 10 points and five rebounds, and senior captain Sarah Engle scored seven and had four steals.

Decatur was presented a plaque for winning the Battle of the Boarder com-

petition.

“It was our last game before a tough stretch. We have seven games in the next two and a half weeks,” Kurtz said. “Five of the seven the teams are near the top of the north and south Bayside [Conference].”

Decatur will host the Queen Anne’s Lions on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The Seahawks will then travel to Mardela Springs to play the Mardela Warriors on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

“We need to be ready,” Kurtz said.

“To be successful is two-fold – knowing your opponent and having a good game plan and remaining true to what you do; playing together and we have to play strong.”

sists.

“We handled business today and now we have to get ready for Salisbury Christian on Friday,” McDermott said. “We’re in a good spot right now.”

Worcester will celebrate its seniors tonight, Friday, during its matchup with the Salisbury Christian Jaguars. The game is slated to begin at 5 p.m.

The Mallards will wrap up regularseason competition next week. They will travel to Westover to play the Holly Grove Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, then host the Delmarva Christian Royals on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference playoffs start on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 7, 2020) After the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team captured the Battle of the Boarder plaque, the boys’ squad also took home the award for its victory over the Indian River Indians on Tuesday in Dagsboro, Delaware.

Decatur had a big first quarter, putting 24 points on the board, and holding it opponent to six. At halftime, the Seahawks led, 45-20.

“Our guys did a good job defensively. Our defensive pressure bothered them and our kids were able to make shots,” said Decatur Coach BJ Johnson. “We put the pressure on them, we caused them to turn the ball over and we were able to convert on some easy shots.”

By the end of the third quarter, Decatur had pulled ahead, 61-29. The

Seahawks won the Battle of the Boarder game, 73-36.

Senior captain Drew Haueisen led the team with 35 points and 19 rebounds. He scored 26 in the first half.

Junior Koby Higgins chipped in with 10 points and nine rebounds.

“They played extremely well,” Johnson said. “Nearly everyone contributed scoring-wise. It was a fun game for everybody.”

Eight of the nine Seahawks who played, scored, Johnson said.

“We’re living up to expectations,” Johnson said. “We’re beating teams I thought we should beat … We’re building going into the playoffs.”

Decatur will travel to Centreville to play the Queen Anne’s Lions on Monday at 6:30 p.m. The Seahawks will then head to Mardela Springs on Tuesday to battle the Mardela Warriors at 5:30 p.m.

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