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Paid sick leave law now in effect Efforts to delay new rule cleared Senate, but failed to make it to House vote
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Maryland employers must offer paid sick leave as of Feb. 11, when legislation vetoed last year by Gov. Larry Hogan, but overridden in the General Assembly this year, went into effect as efforts to amend the law looked doubtful. Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) said although efforts to push back the bills effective date until July failed, the legislature will continue working towards providing clarity for employers and employees. “The House leadership failed to take action prior to Feb 11,” she said. “The bill is so flawed … basic questions cannot be
answered.” On Jan. 11, the House voted 88-52 to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto from last May of the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, with the Senate following suit the next day by a 30-17 vote. In late January, State Sen. Thomas Middleton (D-28) introduced SB 304 in an attempt to delay the measure’s implementation and give small business operators sufficient time to become familiar with the law’s requirements. Last Thursday, Middleton’s bill passed the Senate by a 29-17 vote, including support from Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38), and the next day headed to the House. However, the House didn’t schedule a hearing on the amendment until this Tuesday, two days after the bill went into effect. Carozza said Maryland Labor Secretary Kelly Schulz testified before the
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Establishing state requirements for short-term rentals advertised through online hosting platforms is the intent of a House bill introduced by Del. C. William Frick (D-16) last Friday. Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott, who shared preliminary details of the pending legislation during the Tourism Commission meeting on Monday, is receiving regular updates on HB1604 ‘A Senate Bill from Maryland Hotel & Lodgis coming, ing Association either today or CEO Amy tomorrow, Rohrer. sponsored by “A Senate Bill is coming, Sen. Astle.’ either today or Tourism Director tomorrow, Donna Abbott sponsored by Sen. Astle,” she said. In fact, Sen. John Astle (D-30) introduced SB 1081 for first reading on Monday, and HB 1604 is scheduled for a hearing on March 9. The legislation defines limited residential lodging as use of a residential dwelling to provide accommodations for transient guests for a fee. The bill would require property owners, referred to as innkeepers, who rent rooms, or entire homes, to be licensed by the Maryland Comptroller. They also would have to remit applicable state and county taxes and abide by all local jurisdiction regulations. Innkeepers would be required to maintain records for four years, to include names, property location, fees collected, as well as state and local sales tax remitted. See NEW BILLS Page 4
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Council approves AGH funding for five years
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Finalizing a funding pledge made to Atlantic General Hospital last Monday, the City Council approved contributing $100,000 annually for five years to support capital projects, including expanded emergency room facilities, at its Tuesday work session. During last week’s council meeting, AGH President and CEO Michael Franklin, reviewed finances, projects and initiatives, as the institution
marks its 25th anniversary. Franklin said to continue serving the needs of an aging population, as well as addressing behavioral health challenges such as opioid use and nutritional deficiencies, the hospital’s “Capital Campaign for the Future” is seeking to raise a portion of the $35 million total investment for facility upgrades. “A big part is access to care and quality of care,” he said. “We’re looking to the community for $10 million in donations.”
Although sentiments sided strongly in favor of providing the money at that time, the council agreed to research what funds might be available before making a commitment. On Tuesday, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp confirmed the money could be taken from the current fiscal year budget. “We went back through the budget and do believe $100,000 can be found,” she said. Knapp told the council the fund
New bills aim at short-term rentals Continued from Page 1 The bill also establishes fines for violations. City Councilwoman Mary Knight said the Planning and Zoning Commission is seeking legal advice regarding the definition of short-term rentals in Worcester County. “Planning and Zoning is waiting for an answer from the lawyers and then will have a separate discussion regarding a short-term rental definition in Ocean City,” she said. Knight said the county defines any period of time less than four months and one day as a transient use. “It looks like everybody in the world has
been breaking the law,” she said. “We’re waiting for [Planning and Zoning] to have a discussion then we will have public input.” Tourism Commission member Michael James wondered if existing regulations would be sufficient to address short-term rental issues. “We have laws for noise and bad behavior,” he said. “I would hate to see Ocean City become an unfriendly environment.” Fellow commission member Todd Ferrante said the matter has come to the forefront because of enforcement challenges. “Nobody wants property rights
taken away,” he said. “As long as the town is enforcing ordinances, we have no problems.” City Councilman John Gehrig said taxes are the crux of the issue. “There’s all this confusion now and there’s no race to provide answers,” he said. “It’s not just Airbnb, we have a vast number of rental properties.” Knight proposed inviting a Planning and Zoning representative to the next Tourism Commission meeting on March 12. “We need a definition on how long the rental period should be,” she said. “They’re not saying anybody should take away that right.”
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balance at the end of the fiscal 2017 budget year contained enough money to accommodate the contribution to AGH. During the current budget year, Knapp said more than $1.5 million has been appropriated from fund balance for a current balance of approximately $6.4 million, which is above the 15 percent required reserve level. Knapp also noted $2 million is required from the fiscal 2019 budget for pay-as-you-go projects. If council funds all of those items, Knapp said there would be roughly $2.9 million remaining in unassigned fund balance. While not originally budgeted in fiscal 2018, Knapp said the $100,000 request could be covered by excess revenues and would be included in the close-of-year budget amendment. For the next four years, the money would be appropriated from fund balance during the annual budget process, Knapp said. Councilman John Gehrig said although Worcester County government previously donated a large sum to the hospital’s capital campaign, most of the county’s contribution came from Ocean City taxpayers. “It (the county’s funding) was $200,000 and that’s $120,000 from our taxpayers,” he said. “Sixty percent of that the county contribution came from us too.”
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Legislation would levy heavy penalties during car events SB 872 looks to establish ‘Special Event Zones,’ with fines and potential jail time
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Creating “Special Event Zones,” with increased fine structures and tougher jail sentences to rein in unruly drivers during annual automotive gatherings in Ocean City is the aim of legislation introduced last week by Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38). “This issue is of grave concern to citizens, the mayor, city council and law-abiding participants in these motorized events,” Mathias said. Senate Bill 872 would authorize the State Highway Administration to designate roadways under its purview as special event zones to allow for reduced speed limits and increased penalties. The bill would prohibit reckless driving, racing, burning rubber and making too much noise in designated areas where pedestrians gather near highways. First-time violators could be fined up to $1,000 and face up to one year in jail, with a potential two years of incarceration for subsequent offenses. Drivers engaging in prohibited behaviors that cause bodily harm to pedestrians would face up to three years in jail and fines up to $5,000. If a pedestrian is killed, drivers could be sentenced to prison for up to 10 years and fined up to $5,000. In response to associated mayhem, including injuries and even death, during Endless Summer Cruisin’ in October and the unsanctioned H2O International event, Ocean City formed the 27-member Motor Events Task Force, which held an inaugural meeting in December.
“The task force has met and the mayor has asked for this legislation to be introduced,” Mathias said. SB872 was introduced as an emergency bill for first reading last Monday and has a Senate hearing scheduled for Feb. 27. Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R38C) is co-sponsoring corresponding legislation, HB1496, which had a first reading last Friday and is scheduled for a hearing on March 2. “Working with Ocean City Police Chief Buzzuro, I am encouraged that the Maryland Police Chiefs and Sheriffs’ Association is supporting our special events enforcement legislation,” she said. “This legislation will give more tools to law enforcement, like increasing the penalties for excessive speeding and expanding the criminal violation of reckless endangerment, so these violators can actually be taken off the roads and these offending vehicles can be temporarily impounded.” The Senate and House measures define “special events,” as automotive, entertainment, amusement, recreation, sporting or community events, which attract large numbers of spectators in close proximity to roadways. In addition to vehicle shows, the bill could also apply to: boat shows, festivals, fairs, carnivals, parades, circuses, concerts, block parties or fireworks displays. Deeming it a top priority for this legislative session, Mathias said he is working with Ocean City Solicitor Guy Ayres, as well as the mayor and council to formulate a bill with one basic objective. “To keep pedestrians and motorists in Ocean City safe and out of harms way,” he said. “While also holding any perpetrators accountable.”
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The sign, also planned to be a copy of the existing one within the resort, required a zoning exception because of its design features. “Our building pretty much sits on the footprint of the lot,” Fager said. “We expect to hire 30 people, and be open year-round.” The resort’s Bad Monkey Bar and Grill is seasonal, currently closed and expected to reopen in March, according to its website. Attorney Joe Moore showed the board previous examples of similar exceptions being granted in the past. One of these, Moore demonstrated, was granted to the Town of Ocean City for the Park and Ride facility itself. Based on the evidence, the board unanimously agreed to allow the variance and exception. With these approvals, the project can advance to the county planning commission for site plan review. However, Jennifer Keener, county zoning administrator said no plans for this project have yet been submitted for review.
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Resort, fire company to hire for recruitment, retention job Listing to go live within two weeks, will assist chief in managing OCVFC personnel By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Maintaining the ranks will be the primary charge of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company’s recently approved Retention and Recruitment Coordinator position. Fire Company President Jay Jester presented the staffing request at a City Council work session on Tuesday. “Last time I was here asking for something was about a decade ago,” he said. “We’re looking for a continued partnership.” The newly created city employee position would assist the fire chief in all aspects of managing personnel, Jester said. “Minimize loss of personal and maximize bringing people into the department,” he said. Councilman John Gehrig asked Jester what staffing levels are being sought. With 77 volunteers, Jester said the company is about one third under its goal of 125 members. “We would like to see that number
maximized in a two-year period,” he said. “The [intent] is losing no less than five percent and gaining 15 percent for a net of 10 percent.” The position would involve daily oversight of volunteers, as well as monitoring participation and providing individual attention where required. The salary range will be between $33,000 and $43,000, Jester said, and noted City Manager Doug Miller agreed with the range . “We’re so committed to it we’re willing to take care of the salary for the first two years,” he said. Jester did ask the council for assistance with employee benefits, specifically health insurance. “You’re going to get premium numbers down to where it’s palatable,” he said. “It would be very difficult for us to foot that bill.” After two years, if all parties agree the position was effective, Jester said the city would assume all salary costs. Following a unanimous vote to support the request, with Councilman Tony DeLuca and President Lloyd Martin absent, Jester said a recruitment campaign would begin next week. “We will provide updates in six months,” he said.
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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) In the next five years, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin would like to increase grant and donation funding by at least $5,000, expand existing services and staffing, develop a marketing plan and expand programs into Pocomoke. The nonprofit on Tuesday released its five-year strategic plan to a group that included representatives from Berlin and Pocomoke government, envoys from the county health department, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, Cricket Center and Atlantic General Hospital. Board President Robin Walter said the strategic planning process took about 18 months and included input from several subcommittees, as well as partners from throughout the community. Tom Wilson, from Lower Shore Support Services, said the first and most obvious goal was raising money. “We were convinced very early on that none of this was going to happen without more money,” he said. “I work with maybe a dozen different nonprofits here in Worcester and Wicomico. Not one of them doesn’t think about money every day or every week.”
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Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said many groups are fighting for county dollars, but those willing to collaborate are often most successful. “Our willingness to show partnerships actually loosens them up every time,” he said. “I think that’s going to be a trend and it’s definitely something that we’ve been told time and time again. For three or four of us to go ahead and say we’re working with the youth in this way … working together is going to be a big plus.” Downing said the nonprofit is lucky to have the support of several state legislators, adding, “If we have to take the ride to Annapolis, that’s what we have to do.” Worcester Youth Executive Director Steve Taylor said working together is
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Strategic plan includes goal to start pilot program by ‘20 Continued from Page 8 can create a relationship with family members – a person they trust, a person that they feel they can communicate easily with. That’s really the strategy that’s needed,” Taylor said. “You can’t build a program and hope they will come – it won’t work.” Del Corro said planners also often heard of the need for programming in Pocomoke. “It came out over and over again,” she said. “We have a whole part of our plan … [of] expanding into that area. We’re starting by meeting with community leaders down there, assessing what is currently offered … maybe starting small as a prototype and then expanding from there.” The strategic plan includes a timeline of starting a pilot program by 2020 and full implementation by 2022. Kat Gunby, director of prevention for the Worcester County Health Department, said cultural barriers and stigmas must be overcome in Pocomoke, especially when it comes to mental health care. Pocomoke City Councilman George Tasker was involved in Worcester Youth programs in Pocomoke back when it was called Family Connections. “The same problems are there, and I think things have gotten worse,” he said. “Worcester Youth did good things in Pocomoke. The fact of it is the distance and the cost made it very difficult,” Downing said, adding limited staff was another issue. “At the end, the building which we put all the money in, all the cash in, started having problems …
finding a location that we don’t have to pay for would be ideal [as would] partnering with someone who is already in Pocomoke.” Downing said Snow Hill and other rural areas in Worcester County also need services. He stressed the importance of a sound strategy. “Everyone keeps screaming about that need, but to go in Pocomoke, we learned, you have to have a definite plan. You can’t have a Berlin plan going into Pocomoke,” he said. To implement the various parts of the strategic plan, DelCorro said Worcester Youth is looking for help on its committees. “We want to collaborate with everybody,” she said. “If you’re looking through this and there’s something that really touches your heart, or you know of someone in the community that this is a fit for, let Steve know or email Robin or I. We would love to have, even more just input.” “If we want to truly serve people in this community, we have to look around and we have to get out of our silos and out of our tracks – and look across the tracks,” Taylor said. “Constantly think about these connections as we go about our day-to-day business. I think that’s what is really required of us at this point in time.” Email Steve Taylor at staylor@gowoyo.org, Robin Walter at rwalter2007@gmail.com, or Greta Del Corro at Greta.a.chapman@gmail.com. For more information about Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, visit www.gowoyo.org or call 410 641-4598.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Local electric bills from Delmarva Power will see a nearly $3 per month increase starting with the next bill, as the state Public Service Commission has approved the utility’s request for an increase, but only half the amount the company originally sought. The increase will inject $13.4 million into the utility, according to the commission. Delmarva Power originally sought a $27 million increase, which was revised down to $19 million, while PSC staff recommended an increase of $11.1 million and the Office of People’s Counsel determined a $7.2 million increase was appropriate. The parties settled at $13.4 million, according to the commission. The Office of People’s Counsel is a state agency representing the interests of residential consumers of electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, private water and certain transportation services. “During the proceeding, staff noted that compared to other Maryland electric utilities, Delmarva spends the highest amount per customer on reliability improvements and recommended a small workgroup to further investigate whether
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spaces. “We used that [data] to size the facility,” he said. This week Adkins will begin drawing plans for the parking lot, but hopes that it will be replaced eventually by the garage. “We are not giving up the future of a parking facility and a medevac landing zone,” he said. “I don’t like to give up on anything.” Adkins said if future funding becomes available, the surface parking lot would be easy to prepare for a multi-story facility. “I already have the design … we just don’t have the money to do it at this time,” he said. Despite the revisions, Adkins said the project still has long-term value. “It will fulfill the majority of your mass transit and public works needs for many years to come,” he said. Over the next few years, Adkins plans to continue looking for funds for a multi-story parking facility. “I really think this town needs a permanent medevac site and this is the ideal solution,” he said. “I’m not ready to give up.”
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) An earlier start time for Beach Fireworks and modifications to the Boardwalk Beach Lights display are among changes under discussion as Ocean City finalizes plans for its array of no-cost value-added events this summer. Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller highlighted recommendations for specific improvements for the 2018 season, while also explaining the genesis of value added events in Ocean City and discussing future developments, during the Tourism Commission meeting on Monday. “It started in the summer of 2012 as a way of offering free events to draw tourists when Americans weren’t traveling very far and weren’t coming for extended durations,” he said. Miller reviewed the current summer slate, beginning with Sundaes in the Park, which attracts families each week to Northside Park for live music, kids’ activities, live animal displays, fireworks and, of course, ice cream sundaes. This year, Miller said Sundaes in the Park is planned to start a week earlier, on June 17, and take place every Sunday until Labor Day. “We’re also going to be tweaking the patron experience on site for better interaction and flow,” he said. Time adjustments for beach fireworks, which take place each Monday and Tuesday after the Fourth of July near the Boardwalk by Dorchester and Caroline streets, was also broached by Miller. “We’re looking at returning beach fireworks to a start time of 10 p.m. instead of the current start time of 10:30 p.m.,” he said. Regardless of the launch schedule, Miller said the event is a crowd pleaser. “You can’t go wrong with an explosion of color in the sky,” he said. Commission member Todd Ferrante wondered if the earlier timeframe, which was the start time prior to 2017, would
prove advantageous for families with children. “How late can you keep all your kids out to see the fireworks?,” he said. City Councilwoman Mary Knight said tourist feedback last year was overwhelmingly against the later start time, while noting many parents saw clear advantages to a 10 p.m. display. “People told me that at 10 they stay [and then] they go home put the kids to bed and still have a half hour to drink wine,” she said. Enhancements to beach lights, introduced in 2017 as 100 Nights of Lights, including RGB LED displays and revamped musical presentations, were discussed by Miller and Bob Rothermel with TEAM Productions. Last year, searchlights were set up a dozen wooden stands on either side of the Caroline Street comfort station to provide a “passive recreation experience without stopping people in their tracks,” Rothermel said. “The whole idea was to create an awareness that the town is open for business,” he said. “What do you do when you see searchlights anywhere? You look to see where they’re coming from.” The display runs on a 20-minute cycle, highlighted by a three-minute musical segment, when lights shift in rhythm. “This year what we propose to do is add LED lights on the stand itself,” Rothermel said. “We can outline the front of the stand so it becomes a little bit more of a show during that three-minute time period.” Miller also discussed changes for the OC Beach Dance Party, which last year replaced the Concerts on the Beach event with a combination of DJ music and live bands. “This year we’re going to try an all DJ format,” he said. In addition to starting the weekly Tuesday Beach Dance Party a week earlier on July 3, Miller also envisions incorporating the beach lights spotlights. See CHANGING Page 18
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Changing starting dates, times eyed for summer shows Continued from Page 16 “We’re going to have those lights on the ground, thereby doing a color wash on the beach,” he said. “It will expand that dance area the length of the 12 lights.” Additional summer value added events Miller mentioned included free movies on the beach, family beach olympics and Sunset Park party nights, which is produced in conjunction with the Ocean City Development Corporation. “It’s the south-side equivalent to Sundaes in the Park, but we do have beer and wine down there,” he said. Although primarily focused on summer, Halloween oriented events have had a positively impact on fall tourism, Miller said. “There are people that come year after year for the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and the Great Pumpkin Race,” he said. “It has overnight stay potential.” Knight said that after surveying pet costumers during the 2017 parade, the majority was in town specifically for the event. “We’re bringing people in from outside the area … and I don’t think they were here just for the day,” she said. “It’s bringing good business into town.” Miller also told the commission that the winter season offerings could be expanded. Currently, those include the annual Christmas Parade and the Ocean City Downtown Association’s Light up Downtown campaign. “You’re going to see a lot of spinoffs from Light up Downtown as we slowly start to grow the experience of Ocean City in the holiday season,” Miller said. In terms of events this summer, the commission agreed to forward the proposed upgrades for beach lights and the revised beach fireworks schedule to the City Council for approval. While not direct revenue producers, the value added events meet secondary objectives, such as promoting a familyfriendly environment and engaging younger parents, Miller said. “We want to bring in new people or move people around to areas they might not normally go,” he said. “Our towns’ reputation and growth are still the fundamental reason we do value added events.”
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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Management of the Ocean Pines Association yacht and beach clubs is reportedly down to just two contenders: the Matt Ortt Companies, which run establishments such as Rare & Rye in Ocean City, and a group led by former Ocean Pines Food and Beverage Director Joe Reinhart. The association’s board of directors met with one of the groups, believed to be the Matt Ortt Companies, in closed session last Saturday. A similar closed session, believed to be with Reinhart, is scheduled for today (Thursday). General Manager John Bailey said three proposals for food and beverage consultants to run the facilities had been received. One of the three, SoDel Concepts, pulled its proposal, however, because “they did not have the time or the staffing to be able to do it, this time around,” Bailey said. Bailey said three other options exist for the facilities: continue to run them in-house, completely outsource them, or close at least the yacht club. He said outsourcing was undesirable because of the limited amount of time between now and Memorial Day. In negotiations with the two consultant groups, Bailey said the board would focus on “general terms: what’s the management fee [and] what are the terms in relation to a subsidy level.” Bailey said an agreement would likely include incentives for beating projections at the yacht club, which is budgeted to lose $100,000 during fiscal 2019. “The challenge for the association and the board is how do we protect our interest, and yet we also have to recognize they’re in business – they have to have some sort of plan that works on that end too,” Bailey said. “There’s no contract for the board to vote on, so that can’t happen today. That’s what would be envisioned … [during a] regular board meeting Feb. 25. “If negotiations fall today, then we may have to go back to that other party,” Bailey later added.
Association President Doug Parks said Monday the directors “had gotten what we’d expected or what we’d asked for [during closed-door negotiations Saturday] and that was a little more clarification on exactly what the proposal from one of the vendors encompassed.” He said the initial proposal included a general overview and some marketing materials. “[It was] real glitzy, commercial kind of stuff, which piqued our interest and certainly warranted further consideration,” Parks said. “The closed session was to have them bring to us much more detail on a contract with terms that we could consider, from a financial perspective, from a high level to determine if it’s worth going forward with. I think we got what we had asked for and we’re still in the process of hashing it out amongst the board and the general manager.” Parks said all seven directors attended, including Slobodan Trendic. Trendic indicated during the open meeting Saturday that he would boycott the meeting, but was asked to reconsider. “I think it was a combination of my asking him and his feeling that the board really felt strongly that he should,” Parks said. “I appreciated
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him showing up.” He said another closed session is scheduled on Thursday “to do the exact same thing with the other vendor.” “It’s Matt Ortt and it’s Joe Reinhart,” Parks said. “So, we’re basically giving both of them the exact same forum so that we can go through and ask the exact same questions and get a better understanding of exactly what they’re bringing to the table in much finer detail.” Before going into closed session, Parks pledged bring the remaining vendors before Ocean Pines membership to discuss proposals, before a contract is signed.
“At the very least, I will have something for membership,” Parks said. “Now, whether or not they can do that, it’s up to them … I will certainly ask that, because I did commit to that on Saturday.” He said the plan is to reach a decision by Feb. 25. “My hope is that we have enough information to make a qualified decision that we’ve got information out in front of the membership, so they know where we’re going with this, and that we can start moving forward with a plan,” Parks said. “But, it requires discussion, it requires disclosure, and I want to make sure that we follow due process.”
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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY FEB. 17 1-4 Table games came to Ocean Downs Casino late last year, and revenues will be shared with the county at the same rates as slot machines, but no policy has been developed by the county to distribute the new funds to the municipalities. Direct Ocean Front in highly desirable mid town Ocean City location. Walk right out your front door to the beach and ocean to wiggle your toes in the sand. (2) level town home design affords open concept living area, kitchen & dining area.Half bath located on main floor for convenience. Front & rear balconies for additional living & dining space. Both bedrooms on 2nd floor for privacy & comfort. Master bedroom on the ocean front. Covered carport parking at your front door. Ceramic tile throughout the first floor for ease of maintenance. Beamed ceilings & whitewashed walls. Central HVAC (outside unit replaced 2016) & back up electric baseboard heating. Electric storm shutters. Convenient to restaurants & shopping. MLS# 512608
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County lacks policy on table game revenue distribution By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Funding derived from gambling revenues from the Ocean Downs Casino have funded projects large and small, from the land purchase and construction of the new Berlin Police Department headquarters to the opening of a coffee shop in Snow Hill, among others. As the casino expanded into table games at the end of last year, so too did the potential for increased funding for local projects. When the enabling legislation for gambling passed in 2008, the county developed a policy on how to distribute those funds. Almost half, it was decided, would go to fund education, at 48.5 percent, with one-third going to the casino, seven percent to increase purses, 2.5 percent for capital improvements to the racetrack facility at Ocean Downs, another two percent to the state lottery, 1.5 percent for small, minority and women owned business loans
and five percent to the local impact fund. Local impact funds are divided between Ocean City, Berlin and Ocean Pines with the resort getting 20 percent and the others both receiving 10 percent each. Worcester County keeps the rest, while Snow Hill and Pocomoke City have been unsuccessful in securing a share of the proceeds for themselves. According to Public Information Officer Kim Moses, the county will keep to that schedule in the broad sense, with the same five percent share being returned to the county from the state, but no specific policy has been set for the distribution of the new money from table games. “Because table games did not open at the Ocean Downs Casino until approximately Dec. 31, and revenues from table games is new, the county is evaluating how these funds may be allocated,” Moses said. Revenue estimates for table games at Ocean Downs Casino were unavailable.
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OUR PLACE AT THE BEACH, 119 OLD LANDING RD 3rd floor 2BR/2BA unit w/views of bay & water. Never rented and occupied by owner for last 19 years. One updated bathroom, heat pump, washer/dryer, stove and refrig. Great complex with outdoor pool & onsite management. $239,900 (514660) WATERFRONT
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Despite calls to the Maryland Department of the Environment over asbestos concerns, demolition work at the Ocean Plaza Mall on 94th Street continued to progress this week.
Demo continues on 94th despite asbestos reports
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Demolition work on the Ocean Plaza Mall on 94th Street, which began last week, nearly came to a standstill after questions were raised about asbestos at the site. Maryland Department of the Environment spokesperson Jay Apperson confirmed the state was contacted after work started last Thursday about potential health issues. “We received complaints about asbestos possibly being at the site,” he said. During a subsequent investigation, Apperson said the concern, while not without merit, would not require shutting down the demolition project, which appears to remain on track for completion before summer. “It is our understanding the site contains non-friable asbestos,” he said. Asbestos is most hazardous when it is “friable,” which is easily crumbled and can release airborne fibers, which in addition to cancer can cause a lung disease called asbestosis. On Wednesday, Apperson said the Department of the Environment is scheduled to visit the site by week’s end and would continue inspections until demolition is completed. “The material is bound between two layers of the roof,” he said. “They are taking it off in a manner to not expose the asbestos.”
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Featuring New Stringent Energy Code, 2x6 Exterior Walls with Added Insulation, 9 Ft Ceilings, C Thermal Energy Windows by Pella, Spacious Kitchen with abundant Cabinets, Solid Surface Counters & Pantry, Super Master Suite e & Bath with Walk-in Closet, High Eff fficiency He eating & Cooling, Laundry Room, Large Screened in Porch, and Large Sun Deck, One Yr. Builders B Warranty Included! (513609) $239,900
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FOUR SEASONS – TU URN KEY 2013 Mobile (Marlett/Tupelo). Price includes land/lot. 1216 SF, F, 3 BR/2 FULL BAT ATHS S, upgrades throughout. Garage w/work bench, garden g shed, parking for boat, 7+ vehicles. To Too many features to mention. Close to marina as, shopping, eateries, amusements. (512028)) $224,800
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Well maintained 1650 sq. ft. Rancher. 3 BR/2 BA. Open floor plan with new carpet and paint. Close to To Town w of Berlin, OC beaches, shopping, and d entertainment. (514521) $215,000
Charming 2BR 2BA 1st 1 Fl NauticalCondo in Bldg A. Enjoy Bayside living in quiet community of North OC. Ready to move into with Sea-Loving Beach Decor. Spacious Balcony + grrass-yard. Many interior & exterior upd dates. (514281) $209,900
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Nordstrom seeks District 1 seat Hopes to bring development to Pocomoke City, provide leadership on opiate crisis
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) For the past three years, regular attendees of county commissioner meetings fell into one of four groups: county staff, local attorneys, two reporters from local weekly newspapers and Josh Nordstrom. Nordstrom, 45, makes no bones about his intentions — he wants to be Pocomoke City’s representative on the board and he thinks 2018 is his year. “My adult life goal, especially in the past 10-12 years, is to learn more about my community and how to help people,” he said. “There are some problems I can’t attack from where I am now, but I could from a county commissioner’s seat.” Nordstrom is the public relations officer at the Nordstrom Automotive Group, which owns Courtesy Chevrolet-Cadillac in Salisbury and Midway Chevy-Buick-Cadillac-Toyota in Pocomoke. He’s served on the Worcester County Economic Development Board and the Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce previously and is currently
on the boards of the Lower S h o r e YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Red Cross, Atlantic General Hospital, the Crisfield Chamber of Josh Nordstrom Commerce, the Worcester County Education Foundation and the Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County. Nordstrom has two main issues he’d like to see get more attention in the county. First is the poverty rate in Pocomoke City, which he says can be as high as 70 percent according to some metrics. The second is opiate addiction. “In one of the wealthiest counties in the state we have a town, my town, with people at or below the poverty line,” he said. “It’s enough to make anyone say, what is going on here? “I haven’t seen leadership on opioids,” Nordstrom added. “There are answers, but you have to ask difficult questions.” Looking at the county as a whole, Nordstrom said, it’s wealthy because of Ocean City and all of the businesses
located there. “Lots of people are employed in Ocean City during the season, but people make the money they make in Ocean City in season and live off it for the rest of the year,” he said. The jobs more local to Pocomoke City are typically lower paying, and that needs to change. The way to change it is through economic development, he said. “Wallops Island is ripe for expansion. We need to invest in infrastructure and our students. Those are two things companies are looking for to move here. We have lots of land, a good quality of life and good schools,” he said. “We need more job training centers and public transportation to support them.” Nordstrom believes these goals are achievable within existing county funding – and without a tax increase. The hardest question might be how to pay for increasing services to opiate addicts, and Nordstrom’s answer takes a page from the history books. “Big pharma needs to be held responsible for the mess it created, like big tobacco was. It was overwhelming states’ ability to pay for treatment, that’s why they went after the companies to pay, and it worked,” he said. From the county level, he said he could urge the state to move in that direction.
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2 Story, 3BR/2.5BA Waterfro ont Townhome end unit w/dock & deeded boat slip p outside your door in N. OC. Master BR w/T /Trex deck outside slider w/view. Living room slider to lower deck. Updated kitchen, furnished. Southern exposure. exposure Easy acccess to Bay by boat. boat Short distance to Ocean, Shops, Restaurants R & North Side Park. 2 Parking spots assigned. New N Siding & $335,000 Roof. Self Managed Condo Assoc. MLS# 514182
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3BR/2BA & priced to sell w/Ocean w view from balcony. Move in by spring! Freshlyy painted, beachy Living room furniture w/sleep so ofa, new tables. BRs w/ceiling fans, kitchen w/snack cou unter. Pergo floors in kitchen, Master Bath ceramic tile. Storage, S large covered balcony. Condo located a stone throw away to restaurants & shops. Great rental income. 2017 Rental income Approx. $13K. Condo w/low fees, assigned parking. Great buy! $237,000 MLS# 514607
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OC Volunteer Fire Co. pushes for tax break By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) With rising costs of home ownership in the resort area and falling numbers of volunteers in the ranks, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company President Jay Jester said a $2,500 property tax credit enabled by the General Assembly last year might just be what the doctor ordered. “This is specifically for retention,” Jester said. “It’s easier to keep the guy you have then to bring in someone new, and it only affects property owners, which can mean two, three or four mortgage payments.” Jester said he approached the Worcester County Commissioners with the idea to implement the tax credit in late January during the annual meeting between the commis-
sioners and the local fire chiefs. County officials said they had not received a formal request to discuss the topic. Commissioner Joe Jay Jester Mitrecic, representing Ocean City, said the idea was worth looking at depending on the county’s ability to pay for the tax break. The ability to offer this kind of tax break was established by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Larry Hogan last year. The law allows county and municipal governments to grant a tax credit for up to $2,500, but not to exceed the actual tax bill on a given property,
for primary residences of “public safety officers.” The law defines public safety officers as fulltime firefighters, emergency medical technicians, correctional officers, police officers or deputy sheriffs employed by a public safety agency in the county or municipality where the person lives. Volunteer firefighters are included. Worcester County’s current property tax rate is 83.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. If the county chose to deliver the full credit to volunteer firefighters, the home would have to be assessed to be worth at least $300,000 to get the full credit. Counties and municipalities are given wide latitude in how they choose to apply the credit. According to the nonpartisan Department of
Legislative Services analysis of the bill, county and municipal governments may establish the amount, duration and any additional eligibility requirements to claim the credit. “There are about 600 volunteer firefighters in Worcester County, but not all own homes, maybe one-half to one-third do,” Jester said. He also said the rolls of active volunteer firefighters have decreased by half in the last 20 years. The goal of winning the credit would be an extra incentive to those working other jobs to consider volunteering, Jester said. “When I heard about it I thought it was the greatest thing for Worcester. I’m holding my own [with volunteers] but we’d always like to have more,” Jester said.
Coke to partner with resort for promotions By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Ocean City and Coca-Cola co-branded water tanks, oversized Adirondack chairs and Boardwalk light pole banners are proposed marketing partnerships that were introduced during the Recreation and Parks Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller, while noting Ocean City’s preferred vendor contract with Coca-Cola runs until Jan. 2022, said the new concepts were generated from conversations with Taylor Honeycutt, a recently hired marketing manager with the soft drink company. “He is definitely a creative mind
trying to think outside the box,” he said. “I would consider these to be value added elements to the town.” To select which water tank would be considered for re-branding, Miller consulted with Public Works Director Hal Adkins who suggested the Route 90 water tank. “That is the next tank identified to be refreshed and refurbished,” he
said. “It’s a high visibility and high value location.” The aesthetic choices are open for conjecture and could involve complex or simplistic designs. “It could be a logo or color scheme,” he said. “We could look at doing the beach ball with a Coke logo on it.” See COCA-COLA Page 28
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Continued from Page 27 Tank repaints last on average eight years, although the most recently completed beach ball design could last longer, Miller said. “It would be setting a precedent and could be a potential revenue stream,” he said. Noting there are variable design options, Miller said avoiding a negative impact on the resort’s appearance is vital. “Maybe a Coke logo on one side only,” he said. “There is a tasteful way to do it and at some point you sort of cross that line.” Coca-Cola has also proposed creating three-dozen high quality Sunbrella canvas light pole banners, which would provide full season coverage along the Boardwalk. “Boardwalk banners started with the Ocean City Air Show in 2008,” he said. “We would be asking Coke to pay for these canvas banners.” Miller said there are three-dozen dual banner light pole spots, which would be split into two groups of 18, with design preference given to the town. “This is not all about Coke when these banners go up, it is also about Ocean City,” he said. “The bottom reads, ‘Proud Partners.’” Miller said the proposed banners would be used whenever poles aren’t reserved for other uses, such as the Elk’s Lodge Hometown Heroes program. The third marketing asset proposed were co-branded oversized Adirondack chairs, which are about eight-feet tall and provide memorable photo opportunities for visitors. Weighing in at roughly 500 pounds, Miller said the first challenge would be determining a means to anchor the chairs. Thus far, three potential locations have been identified for oversized chairs, including Northside Park, and on the beach north of Division Street and south of 27th Street. “These are areas where the beach tractors can’t clean,” he said. “They can’t reach the corners well.” There are four designs being considered, and year- round versus seasonal placement is also being debated, Miller said. “If there is something we want to put on there, we can,” he said. Miller also noted comparable oversized Adirondack chairs can be found in Virginia Beach, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. The commission agreed to forward all three concepts to the City Council for approval, with Miller planning to provide updated chair designs during their meeting on March 13.
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Crocheted or knit blankets needed for preemie babies
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) “When you can’t do anything else, you can pray and you can knit,” Brenda Trice, owner of Berlin yarn store A Little Bit Sheepish, said last week. About a month ago Trice learned her great-nephew, Grayson, was born prematurely at just 26 weeks old during the blizzard on Jan. 4. He is currently at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “His mom, who is our niece, texted me one day last week and said while Children’s Hospital NICU has plenty of little hats to give to the preemies that are there, they’re running very low on baby blankets,” Trice said. “They had received one when their baby came to be at Children’s Hospital and said how much it meant to them just to have something that was his that they could take home and wash and bring back to him. When they’re in the incubator and there’s so very little that you can do for them, that it really makes them feel good, as crazy as that sounds, just to have that.” When her niece asked for help, Trice put out a call on Facebook. “She wondered if we had any knitters that would be willing to knit blankets or crochet blankets that could be donated, because they give the blankets to the families, its not just for them to use while they’re at Children’s Hospital,” she said. “We said absolutely, that we would get our own knitters to buy into the project and hopefully get onboard.” The post, started on Feb. 2, has reached more than 12,000 people and been shared 222 times, as of Tuesday. Trice said there is no deadline for people who are willing to make blankets. “As long as people are willing to send them, we’ll keep doing that,” she said. “I also have a son who works at Children’s in the CICU [Cardiac Intensive Care Unit] and he’s recently made me aware that they do the same thing in their unit, so it’s an ongoing need that they have. “We’re all about creating community anyway as knitters and crocheters, so it’s just really terrific to see,” Trice added. “Sometimes you feel helpless when these situations happen and it’s something that we can do to help as well.” Trice said baby Grayson, so far, is “doing really well” “He’s made it through his first month,” she said. “He was born at 26 weeks, so he wasn’t supposed to show up until April and he’s got a long way to go. But he’s over two pounds now, he’s made it over several hurdles and they’re really hopeful for a good outcome for him. “His mom is an ER nurse at PRMC and his dad is an EMT at Wallops IsSee DROP Page 30
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2108) Ocean City residents Preston Randolph Hartmeyer and Nicholas William Hartsock, both 25, are roommates who were arrested together after police discovered nearly 100 bags of heroin during a traffic stop on Jamestown Road last Friday afternoon. According to the police report, the duo lives in the 100 block of Captain Quarters Road and were the subjects of a drug investigation launched in January. Police allege the pair was making frequent trips to lower Delaware to procure heroin for distribution in Ocean City. After obtaining a search and seizure warrant for both subjects, and a 1995 Acura Integra registered in Delaware to Hartmeyer, police saw both subjects traveling south on Coastal Highway from near Route 54 shortly after 1 p.m. last Friday. After stopping Hartmeyer’s vehicle, police reported spotting a black zipper case containing a Samsung tablet device and 86 wax paper bags on the rear passenger’s seat. Inside the bags was a light colored powdery substance, later identified as heroin, which were stamped “WHITE HOUSE” with a red emblem of the
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Joshua Tauber, 24, of Pocomoke City was convicted last week of nine felony counts of various sex abuse charges relating to incidents between him and three minors, at least one a family member or member of his household, and underscoring a course of conduct begun when he was a minor himself. Tauber was convicted of sex abuse of a family or household member, three counts of sex abuse in the second-degree, four counts of sex abuse in the third degree and a course of conduct of abuse spanning from 2009 until 2015. He was found not guilty of one count of second-degree sex abuse by Judge Richard Bloxom in Circuit Court in Snow Hill. Second-degree sex offense in Maryland covers several inappropriate behaviors, including performing a sexual act by force or threat of force without consent, initiating such activity on someone who is impaired or incapacitated or on a person who is
under the age of 14 while the perpetrator is at least four years older than the victim. Conviction of this offense carries a mandatory minimum of 15 years, unless the court is otherwise advised by prosecutors. Third-degree sex Joshua Tauber offense in Maryland encompasses using weapons or threats to coerce someone into performing a sexual act, performing an act on an impaired person or a person aged 21 or over having sexual contact with someone aged 15 years or younger. Conviction on this offense carries a jail term of not less than 10 years. The course of conduct conviction carries a term not to exceed 30 years, and the family/household member conviction carries a term not to exceed 25 years. According to court documents, Tauber had contact with at least one of his victims as recently as January 2017. During a phone conversation initiated by an apparent victim, Tauber asked the person to change an official statement. “What do you want me to tell
them, Josh,” the apparent victim is heard to ask on the recorded conversation. “I don’t know. Tell them you take it back; tell them you lied. I don’t give a f—- what you tell them,” Tauber replied. “But the thing is, I didn’t lie,” the victim states. “Man we’re not, we’re not doing this,” Tauber said. The conversation continues for several minutes after this exchange. The call took place on Jan. 12, 2017 from 1:07 p.m. until 1:29 p.m. according to court records. Tauber had posted $100,000 bail, which was revoked after he was convicted. He will be held at the Worcester County jail until his sentencing, now scheduled for May 4. “Detective Vicki Martin of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy State’s Attorney Diane Karsnitz deserve our sincere appreciation for holding this man accountable for his abhorrent and vile behavior. Preying upon children has no place in Worcester County – and Detective Martin, DSA Karsnitz and the Child Advocacy Center sent that message loud and clear,” Interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott said.
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Selbyville man found guilty of his 12th drunk driving state violation since 1994
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) The man called ‘Worcester’s most dangerous driver’ by Interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott doesn’t even live in Worcester, except for when he’s incarcerated here. Gerald Lusby, 46, of Selbyville, Delaware was convicted by a jury in 20 minutes last week for driving while impaired by alcohol — his 12th drunk driving-related offense. Lusby’s oeuvre dates to 1994 and includes citations in Annapolis, Hyattsville, Glen Burnie, Upper Marlboro district courts as well as Howard County and Charles County district courts. He was not convicted of every charge for every incident for which he received a citation. According to public records, he has had 31 traffic-related citations in Maryland since 1994. He has also faced criminal charges in several different courts throughout the state, but not every case has resulted in a conviction. In the past, Lusby has had several charges either placed on the state docket, or not pursued by prosecutors. The circumstances of his most recent court appearance occurred on Sept. 17, 2017, when Lusby was cited for speeding, driving under the influence and driving while impaired. He was found not guilty of speeding and DUI.
Calling Lusby’s the most remarkable driving record he’s ever seen, Judge Richard Bloxom sentenced him to the maximum of three years in jail, and a $1,000 fine. In January 2015, Lusby was in Worcester County Circuit Court for his 11th alcohol-related offense, Gerald Lusby and was convicted of driving under the influence by a jury in about 30 minutes. “I have to think about the protection of the public,” Judge Thomas Groton said as he sentenced Lusby to a year in jail, “this is one thing I can do to keep citizens safe for as long as I can.” At the time, it was the strongest sentence a judge could issue for this particular offense. Since then, the maximum has been increased to what Lusby received last week: three years in jail and a fine. McDermott, who prosecuted Lusby in 2015, said the “He is perhaps the most dangerous driver in all of Worcester County … the moment he’s incarcerated, Worcester County is a safer place,” he said at the previous trial. Following the most recent trial, McDermott said, “the Ocean City Police Department and Assistant State’s Attorney Lauren Bourdon may have saved untold lives today with the incarceration of Mr. Lusby. The people of this county can travel our roads with a sigh of relief knowing that Mr. Lusby is in prison for the next three years.”
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Fistfight Keith Deshawnn West, 32, of Millsboro, was arrested for disorderly conduct and affray after police said it took three shots from a semi-automatic less-lethal riot gun to end a parking lot fistfight last Sunday in the 13800 block of Coastal Highway. Police went to a north Ocean City parking lot just after 2 a.m. for reports of several hundred disorderly subjects fighting. The melee drew 16 OCPD officers and Maryland State Troopers, who at first observed scattered verbal arguments but no fights, police reported. While attempting to clear the south end of the parking lot, police saw a group of 8-10 people engaged in a heated argument. Police claim when they approached the scene, two men, one later identified as West, began punching each other. According to the police report, the scuffle quickly drew attention from others in the area and motivated several bystanders to intervene. Police claimed West ignored orders to cease fighting and was shot in the lower stomach with a non-lethal riot
gun projectile, at which point he turned back around and continued pummeling the other subject. West was subdued and arrested after being struck twice in the back with successive projectiles that sent him to the ground.
Unwanted guest Jessica Anne Malicki, 41, of Ocean City, was arrested for burglary and drug possession after police allege she entered a condo in the 14000 block of Lighthouse Avenue, and, despite a pair of barking dogs, fell asleep on a couch. Police responded last Sunday at approximately 3:10 a.m. for reports of a woman yelling in a parking lot near Lighthouse Road. Once at the scene, police said bystanders claimed the woman had already left the area, reportedly in a bra, at which point a search of the vicinity began. According to the police report, Malicki was discovered sleeping on a couch in a nearby apartment, whose owner reported being awakened by her dogs barking when an unknown person Continued on Page 36
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 34 entered. When rousted from her slumber, Malicki became argumentative and struck one of the dogs with her backhand, police said. After being arrested for fourth-degree burglary, police said a subsequent search uncovered one Alprazolam and three Tramadol pills in Malicki’s purse.
Speeding Bryan Patrick Rowlins, 27, of Dundalk, was arrested for DUI and drug possession after police stopped his vehicle for driving nearly double the
speed limit across the Route 50 Bridge just after 8:30 p.m. last Thursday. According to the police report, a patrol unit in the 1700 block of Philadelphia Avenue spotted a red jeep Wrangler traveling south at a high rate of speed and began pursuit. After turning onto the drawbridge, police allegedly accelerated to 70 mph to close ground before pacing the Jeep at roughly 60 mph. When signaled to pull over, police said the driver, later identified as Rowlins, turned left into the West Ocean City Park and Ride, and then made a right into the parking lot before reaching a stop sign by the bus station. Once police questioned Rowlins
about speeding, he allegedly feigned ignorance of the posted limit and said, “I wasn’t going above 50mph.” According to the police report, police noticed the Jeep begin to drift in reverse towards their patrol vehicle. When asked if his vehicle was in gear, Rowlins allegedly shifted into park and said, “It is now.” Rowlins refused to perform field sobriety tests, but after being arrested registered a 0.13 BAC. and was found in possession of a Suboxone strip, police reported.
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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, Nationalist forces under the command of Generals Antonio Aranda Mata and José Enrique Varela Iglesias recaptured the 800year old city of Teruel. It was the capital of Teruel Province in southern Aragon and currently has a population of 35,000. Then, its residents numbered 20,000. It is, and was, the least populated provincial capital in Spain. It had only been in Republican hands for little more than a month. The Republican army under Col. Juan Hernández Saravia launched the assault against the city by sending 40,000 men, from the XIII, XVIII, XIX, XX, and XXII Corps, commanded by: Colonels Carlos Romero Giménez, Enrique Fernández Heredia, JoaquínVidal Munárriz, Leopoldo Menéndez López and Juan Ibarrola Orueta. The purpose of the assault was to disrupt the coming Nationalist offensive against Guadalajara. Also, since the province jutted into Republican territory, it was thought that its capture would shorten Republican lines. New War Minister, Indalecio Prieto Tuero, pushed the offensive because he saw it as an opportunity to demon-
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strate how well he was doing in his new position. He resigned, shortly after the battle. Enrique Líster’s 11th Division, achieving surprise, entered the city on Dec. 15, 1937, in a snow storm. The city’s Nationalist’ garrison numbered 9,500 men and was commanded by Col. Domingo Rey d’Harcourt. By Dec. 21, the defenders, now numbering 4,000, still held out in four, inter-connected, strongpoints. The fighting was door-to-door. Nationalist leader, Generalissimo Francisco Franco, encouraged the defenders to hold out, saying, “Trust in Spain as Spain trusts you.” The Generalissimo assembled a relief force, commanded by Gen. Fidel Dávila y Arronda Gil y Arija, which consisted of the Corps of Galicia and Castile, commanded by Generals Aranda and Varela, reinforced by two divisions from Navarre, commanded by Colonels Rafael García Valiño and Augustín Muñoz Grandes. Col. Muñoz Grandes later commanded the famed Spanish “Blue Division” (División Azul) that fought with the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front, for
which he was awarded the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves. After the war, Varela was promoted to major general and appointed Minister of War. On Dec. 29, Franco’s rescue efforts began with an aerial bombardment of the city, and by Jan. 1, 1938, Nationalist artillery was shelling it. However, the efforts came too late to save Teruel’s defenders, for on Jan. 8, 1938, Col. d’Harcourt surrendered, having no water, few medical supplies, and little food. In fact, many of the defenders fainted during the surrender process. The Republicans did not have long to celebrate. By Feb. 18, the city was, effectively, surrounded. The Republicans were now the besieged. Two days later, Nationalist forces began entering the city. Meanwhile, the Republican government sent in the International Brigades, although it originally wanted this operation to be all-Spanish. By now, the ranks of the International Battalions were so decimated that many were eliminated, while others such as the Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were combined. At Teruel, the commander of the
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Lincoln-Washington Battalion was 6’ 4” Capt. Phillip Detro, from Texas, while Fred Keller, from New York City, served as Commissar. Capt. Detro was wounded by an explosive bullet on Jan. 17, 1938, which shattered his femur. He was advised to have it amputated, declined and died, six weeks later, of gangrene. He was succeeded by Dave Reiss, from New Jersey. For 20 days, the Lincolns fought off successive assaults. Finally, decimated, they were relieved by the 46th Division, led by Valentín González González - “El Campesino” (“The Peasant”). The Lincoln wounded, at Teruel had their spirits boosted when Paul
Robeson sang to them. He ended his concert with his version of “Old Man River.” He changed the words “feared of dyin’” to “keep on tryin.’” There weren’t many dry eyes. The Nationalists, on Feb. 5, 1938 launched an assault, led by Gen. Juan Vigón Suero-Díaz, toward the Alfambra River, north of Teruel. The Nationalist force included 100,000 soldiers from: Gen. Aranda’s Galician Corps; the Moroccan Corps, commanded by Gen. Juan Yagüe y Blanco; Col. García Valiño’s Navarrese; the Italian Corpo Truppe Volontarie, commanded by Gen. Mario Berti; and Gen. José Monasterio Ituarte’s 2,000 cavalrymen.
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The next day, Ituarte launched one of the last great cavalry charges against Republican forces north of the city. A few days before, the German Legion Kondor unveiled the Stuka dive-bomber. Gen. Yagüe’s Moroccans crossed the Alfambra River, on Feb. 17, effectively isolating the city. When, on Feb. 20, the Republican Commander, Col. Saravia, gave the order to withdraw, “El Campesino” led his 16,000 men out of Teruel. Along the way, his tunic became covered with an aide’s blood, so he discarded it. The tunic was a distinctive Soviet model. When the Nationalists recovered it, they were convinced
that “El Campesino” was dead, and started shouting to his men to surrender because he was dead. For the Republicans, the operation was a disaster. Casualties are estimated at 85,000, which they could ill-afford. Franco’s Nationalists suffered 57,000 casualties. Many, on both sides, were frostbite victims. Next Week: Joe Kennedy goes to London 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.
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OBITUARIES KANDIS LYNN LAYNE Showell Kandis Lynn Layne, age 60, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at her home. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Kennard Hudson and Lilly Townsend. She is survived by her husband, Mark; children, Jason Stitely (Jennifer) of Kandis Layne Showell, Maryland and Tracy Stitely of Ocean City, Maryland; brother, Keith Hudson of Showell, Maryland; and grandchildren, Jason Stitely Jr., Emily Stitely and Madalyn Stitely. Kandis was a member of Showell United Methodist Church. She loved working at the summer fruit stand in Selbyville, Delaware. She also loved Assateague and fishing. Special thanks to Rosetta Forman. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
CHARLES E. JACKSON, JR. Berlin Charles Edgerton Jackson, Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Feb. 6, 2018. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Lorraine Jackson; five daughters, C. Jackson, Jr. Midge Kaplan, Susan Wilson, Lynn Hutzler, Vicky Snelnick and Lillian Winning; five sons-in-law that he thought of as sons; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Fegan and Martha Singleton. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Jackson, Sr.; his mother, Mary Gertrude Jackson; his brother, Harold Jackson; and his grandson, Kyle Wilson. He was filled with kindness and compassion and loved and lived life to the fullest. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946, served in the United States Navy during WWII, and loved his country all of his life. His greatest love was his precious
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wife, Lorraine Jackson, who was always by his side, followed by his love for his daughters, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He believed that there was nothing more important than family and nothing made him happier than to be surrounded by his loved ones. He would frequently be heard saying “Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have and always will.” His family will always hold him in their hearts with the greatest of love, the deepest respect, and the fondest of memories. Rest in peace, Daddy, we love you always . . . A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Community Church of Ocean Pines. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care at P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JEANNETTE DORIS BELL Ocean City Jeannette Doris Bell, age 78, died on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at her home. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Howard Moody and Catherine Newton Williams, and step-father William G. Williams. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 and a half years, Jeannette Bell Donald Bell, Jr., and children, Doris McDonald of Ocean City and Catherine Kucinski and her husband, Christopher, of Ocean Pines. She was an adored grandmother to six grandchildren, Christen, Jamie, Joshua, Jacob, Gina and Jordan, and three great-grandchildren, Max, Cannella and Jonathan. Also surviving is a brother, Thomas Moody and his wife, Judy, of Florida. She was preceded in death by a son, John James Bell, and a brother, Gerald Moody. Mrs. Bell had been a homemaker. She had a great love for her family, and had a hand in raising each and every child. Earlier in her life she had been an avid bowler. Funeral services will be private for the family. A donation in her memory may be made to: the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd, Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. CYNTHIA LEE MUSIANI Ocean City Cynthia Lee Musiani died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. She was a local resident who attended Stephen Decatur High School. She worked for many years in food
FEBRUARY 16, 2018 service at Angelo’s Italian Restaurant on 28th Street, The Carousel on 117th Street, and The Sheraton on 101st Street. She is survived by her four children, Cynthia Musiani Kristi Scott, Amanda Carino, Fred Musiani and Michael Musiani; three grandchildren, Jade Williams and John and Theodore Carino; her siblings, Joann Smith, Carrie Chase and Ronnie Blamble; and mother, Kathleen Blamble. She was 50 years old. Services were held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Feb. 7, 2018. DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON Ocean City Daniel Warren Johnson, age 69, died on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at his home. Born in Silver Spring, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Martha Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Janet Johnson of Hagerstown, Maryland, and grandson, Devon Michael Grayson, also of Daniel Johnson Hagerstown. Also surviving is a cousin, Richard Ramsey of Ocean Pines. Mr. Johnson had worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed bowling and softball, as well as working in his garden and watching the birds. Cremation followed his death. There will be a memorial service announced at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. NEIL F. TAYLOR, JR. Selbyville Neil F. Taylor, Jr., age 85, of Selbyville died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at home. Neil was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Neil Frank and Verna Loretta (Ernest) Taylor. He was a retired lineman from C&P Telephone and a member of Elks Lodge #2645 in Ocean City and the American Legion. He also served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Ethel L. Alascio-Taylor; five step-sons, Anthony J. Alascio and wife, Sandy, of Ocean City, Martin J. Alascio of Berlin, Thomas V. Alascio and wife, Sherri, of Pasadena, Maryland, Michael A. Alascio and wife, Carolyn, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Chris D. Alascio and partner, J.D., of San Francisco, California; 15 step-grandchildren and multiple step-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-son, William E. Alascio. No formal services are planned at this time. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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New residential smoke alarm law currently in effect
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Owner Jeanne Mills relaxes in a zero-gravity chair while breathing in the salt spa room at Ocean Elements Salt Cave and Float Center in West Ocean City on Wednesday afternoon.
Ocean Elements Salt Cave, Float Center now open
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Ocean Elements Salt Cave and Float Center relocated to West Ocean City and added a few amenities designed to relax and rejuvenate. “We do a lot to take care of our exterior, that people actually see, but what we don’t do enough of is take care of what is inside until it manifests itself in a break, anxiety, an illness or anger,” owner Jeanne Mills said. At Ocean Elements, there are two, 200gallon water pods filled with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. Floaters lay naked on their backs and the pod is kept at the skin-neutral temperature of 93.5 degrees, although it will vary throughout the session. “You can’t tell where your skin ends and the water begins,” Mills said. “It releases tension, dopamine and endorphins. A session offers stress and pain relief. The objective is to lay in the water, relax, mediate and clear your mind.” After shutting the pod door, all sounds from the outside world are gone. Patrons can choose a color light setting or unwind in total darkness and relax to calming music, bring their own meditative tracks or indulge in silence. “It is totally up to the person having the experience,” Mills said. A welcome message begins each session, which are generally an hour long. Ear plugs and hair ties are provided. In addition, Ocean Elements also added
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At Ocean Elements Salt Cave and Float Center in West Ocean City, there are two, 200-gallon water pods filled with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt.
a deluxe float suite, which is a 220-gallon, squared room with 1,050 pounds of Epsom salt and sparkling stars on the ceiling that can be turned on or off. “The dissolved salt gives you a buoyancy and the feeling of floating on a cloud,” Mills said. Afterwards, an exit message will play and clients are encouraged to take a shower, with all the necessities for bathing provided. An appointment takes 90 minutes, in-
cluding the hour-long session, but can be adjusted to be shorter or longer. “The skin is the biggest organ in the body and Epsom salts absorb magnesium, which helps with nutrient balance,” Mills said. Floatation spa therapy has been used to relieve chronic pain, anxiety and stress in addition to helping clients recover from injuries, PTSD and addictions, she said. “There are a lot of good benefits and it is See CENTER Page 42
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) As of Jan. 1, there are new residential smoke alarm requirements in Maryland, as per a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2013. The Maryland Realtors association provided information to help its members understand the new smoke alarm requirements. (An infographic on this topic can be viewed at the Maryland Realtors website, www.mdrealtors.org.) In many ways, the law is simpler now. As of Jan. 1, Maryland law is as follows: • No alarm (battery powered or hard wired) may be older than 10 years from the date of manufacture • 9-Volt battery alarms are no longer permitted • AC powered alarms less than 10 years old are still acceptable • One alarm must be located on each level of the dwelling, including the basement • One alarm must be located outside each “sleeping area” • For homes built or renovated after Jan. 1, 2013, one alarm must be placed in each “sleeping room” • Additional alarms required as of Jan. 1, 2018 (such as in a basement) may be batter-operated if they are sealed, long life battery smoke alarms with a silence/hush button feature The type of smoke alarm required in a dwelling depends on the age of the property. Here is a summary: • Built before July 1, 1975: Alarm may be battery operated or AC • Built between July 1, 1975 to Jan. 1, 1989: AC alarm is required • Built between Jan. 1, 1989 and July 1, 1990: Alarms must be AC and interconnected to alarm simultaneously • Built between July 1, 1990 and July 1, 2013: Alarms must be AC with a battery backup • Built or renovated after July 1, 2013: Alarms must be AC with a battery backup and configured to sound simultaneously As the new law relates to real estate transactions, a seller who fails to comply with the law is subject to a fine, imprisonment or both. A listing agent representing a seller who is in violation of the law must disSee NEW Page 43
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Center offers floating pods and salt spa to help destress
salt bricks on the wall and granulated pink Himalayan salt on the floor. Guests can lay back and breathe in the salt. Each session lasts 45 minutes. “We wanted to have an elegant and peaceful environment,” Mills said. “We provide headphones, which plays salonstyle, low frequency tracks and a blanket. The room helps with upper respiratory issues, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, COPD and skin conditions like acne, psoriasis and eczema.” In the future, Mills plans to have yoga and guided meditation classes take place inside the salt spa. Bath salts, salt pillows, salt lamps, Lucky Girl products and Colorado hemp honey are a few of the retail products available for purchase at Ocean Elements. Mills discovered a salt spa when she was celebrating her anniversary with her husband during a trip to Williamsburg, Virginia, over a year ago. “We were looking for something different to do and came across a salt spa,” Mills said. “We loved it. The first thought out of my head was I have to have one of these and it would be wonderful to bring it to my community. There is nothing around here similar. You would have to go to Williamsburg or Annapolis.” After doing research online, the couple found Superior Float Tanks, a manufacturer in Norfolk, Virginia, and she opened her business on March 7 inside Serenity
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Ocean Elements Salt Cave and Float Center relocated to West Ocean City and added a few amenities designed to relax and rejuvenate.
Salon in Ocean Pines. When Serenity Salon closed in October, Mills looked for a space for several months before finding 11934 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City. Construction started on the new 3,500square-foot building in August and Ocean Elements officially opened to the public in its new location on Feb. 1. Contractor Dale Ridgeway of Custom Line Contracting was essential in helping to get the business opened back up this month, Mills said. To celebrate, Ocean Elements Salt Cave and Float Center will have grand opening party on March 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with giveaways, food and a 1 p.m. ribbon cutting.
“It is great for mental clarity, muscle relaxation and to just destress,” Mills said. “People with chronic pain and illnesses are encouraged to do it multiple times to get an acclimation effect. The more you float, the better you feel for a longer period of time.” Ocean Elements Salt Cave and Float Center, which is located off of Route 50 in West Ocean City, is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Call 443-664-2265 to schedule an appointment. Package deals, memberships and gift cards are also available. Additional information is available at www.oceanelements.life.
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Continued from Page 41 a more natural alternative for chronic pain management,” Mills said. “This is something I am passionate about. I have been a nurse [for more than 20 years] and I really believe in this.” Military members and those suffering from stress and anxiety are encouraged to try out the rest station, which has a vibroacoustic bed that gently vibrates from underneath in conjunction with the beat of the music being played in headphones provided. “It is a relaxation technique to clear your thoughts out, reduce stress and anxiety,” Mills said. The rest station was created in a partnership with nonprofit organization, Pathways for Veterans, to help acclimate military members back into society after they are discharged, in addition to easing anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. “We are one of 16 designated research centers in the country for Pathways for Veterans,” Mills said. “If a veteran decides to participate in the program, they receive two visits for free and then are asked to complete the 16-week program, which helps with self-reflection and learning to deal with chronic pain or PTSD. It also helps with headaches, back pain and anxiety.” The salt spa has more than a half dozen zero gravity chairs with pink Himalayan
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O’Neale to visit HMRA Trade Expo ‘MasterChef’ winner slated to give cooking demo, sign cookbooks during OC show (Feb. 16, 2018) Winner of FOX’s “MasterChef” season 7, Shaun O’Neale, will make his way to the East Coast to appear on the Culinary Stage during the 44th annual Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo, held March 4-5 at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. O’Neale has been orchestrating dance floors from the DJ booth for almost 20 years and refining his culinary skills in home kitchens for just as long. In the late 90’s, O’Neale found his love for electronic music and quickly climbed the DJ ranks in the underground rave scene, performing regularly with some of the pioneers of the dance music industry. In Tampa Florida, in 2003, he would begin to move out of the underground scene and into the mainstream taking residency at some of South Florida’s most legendary nightclubs and performing at some of the biggest music festivals of the time. O’Neale relocated to Las Vegas in 2008 and quickly became a staple in the Vegas pool and nightclub scene holding residencies at major venues like Liquid Pool, Bare Pool, Haze Nightclub, Light Nightclub and Daylight Pool. O’Neale was also in high demand for major corporate events such as Michael Jordan’s Celebrity Golf Tournament, Justin Timberlake’s Shriners Open and annual events for Playboy Magazine. In 2010, O’Neale became the first DJ to ever perform on Las Vegas Boulevard for a New Year’s Eve celebration in front of over 100,000 people. One thing has remained constant for O’Neale through the crazy years in the DJ booth was his absolute obsession with all things food. Spending years developing and fine tuning his culinary skills, O’Neale came out of the home kitchen and into the spotlight in 2016 on season 7 of the hit FOX show
“MasterChef.” With his elevated plating and big bold flavors, O’Neale quickly became a front runner and soon began to dominate the competition. He had eight individual wins starting with the coveted white apron and ending with the MasterChef trophy. He was victorious in three Mystery Box Challenges, as well as, three elimination challenges setting a record for individual wins with his incredible flavors and unique eye for creating stunning plates. Having the honor to cook for and learn from true masters in the culinary world like Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, Wolfgang Puck, Daniel Boulud, Richard Blais, Aaron Sanchez, Edward Lee and Kevin Sbraga has only intensified his passion in the kitchen as he now moves
on to the next phase as a chef, DJ and author of “My Modern American Table.” Since his win, he has made several appearances on the Hallmark Channel and FOX, performed at MLB games and demoed, sampled, judged and hosted multiple culinary events all over the world. Some of his past events include Gilroy Garlic Festival, Bite of Seattle, Cavendish Beach Music Festival (PEI Canada) and Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. O’Neale will entertain the crowd at the Ocean City Trade Expo on Sunday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m. Following his cooking demo, he will do a meet and greet and cookbook signing. For complete details, visit oceancitytradeexpo.com.
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New requirements state all sleeping areas have alarms Continued from Page 41 close to prospective buyer that the seller is not in compliance, and a buyer’s agent who is aware that the seller is not in compliance with the law, must disclose this fact to his/her client. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Correction The article in last week’s paper about Burley Florist in Berlin incorrectly stated that Mike Vadella was a co-owner of Rainbow Florist in Berlin and Ocean Pines for two decades. It should have said since 2014. We regret the error.
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‘Fabulous team win’ for Decatur on Senior Night
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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior Zina Sbih battles for the ball with a Saint Michaels player during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. She scored four points in Decatur’s 53-19 win on Senior Night. (Right) Sophomore Sarah Engle makes a layup. She tallied six points in the match.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a 53-19 victory over the Saint Michaels Saints, Tuesday in Berlin. “It was a fabulous team win that we really needed. I think they were super excited, because it was Senior Night, especially,” Decatur Coach Kate Coates said. “The underclassmen really wanted to play hard for the seniors, just to thank them for being their leaders all year.” The Lady Seahawks outscored the Saints 14-6 during the first quarter, and at halftime, Decatur led 26-9. By the end of the third quarter, the home team was ahead 43-13. “We played relaxed, under control and we were looking for the open girl, which is exactly what we needed to do,” Coates said. “They weren’t trying to force things. The past few games we’ve been forcing things, which are causing turnovers, which then leads to the other team getting fast breaks.” Freshman Jessica Janney led Decatur with 16 points. She also had five rebounds. Senior captain Chloe Sass chipped in 10 points and had six rebounds and four steals. Sophomore Sarah Engle contributed six points and had four steals and three assists. Decatur was scheduled to wrap up regular-season play yesterday, Thursday. Seeding for the regional tournament is slated for Tuesday, with competition starting Friday, Feb. 23 or Saturday, Feb. 24. “We still have to clean up some things. We still haven’t really put together a complete game where we just play well as a team,” Coates said. “We’ve done it for three quarters, but we have yet to do it for four quarters. I’m hoping the girls find the motivation that this could be the end of their season, so let’s just lay it all out there, and hopefully we can come up with four great quarters and get some wins in the playoffs.” (Left) Worcester Prep junior captain Gracie Gardner takes a shot during Wednesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals against Salisbury Christian. She led with 12 points. (Right) Sophomore Carly Hoffman goes to the basket. Worcester won 36-26. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team won 36-26 over the Salisbury Christian Jaguars on Wednes-
day in Berlin to advance to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game. “Wow. Our energy and effort and focus was through the roof,” Prep Coach
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more poise, we just didn’t quite execute, but we’re getting better at it.” The Lady Mallards outscored the Jaguars 10-8 during the first quarter of See GIRLS Page 46
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Decatur tops JMB, 76-48, then beats St. Michaels, 89-6 (Right) Stephen Decatur senior Joel Niles “was huge tonight. He was a crowd favorite,” Coach BJ Johnson said following Tuesday’s game against Saint Michaels. He scored 15 points in Decatur’s 89-6 victory. (Bottom) Four Saint Michaels players surround Decatur sophomore Gabe Aluma, but he is not challenged while taking a shot. He had eight points in the game. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team dominated its competition this week, banking victories over the James M. Bennett Clippers and the Saint Michaels Saints in Berlin. Decatur hosted Bennett on Monday and won 76-48. “We controlled the game. In the first half we went up double digits and never looked back,” Decatur Coach BJ Johnson said. “It was the best start-tofinish game we had all year.” Decatur led 14-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Seahawks then went on a 7-0 run to start the second quarter and increased their advantage to 2110. By halftime, the Berlin squad was on top, 36-22. Decatur outscored Bennett 20-9 in the third quarter to pull ahead 56-31. “Defense was exceptional and we rebounded well,” Johnson said. “[Senior captain] Kevon [Voyles] was guarding their leading scorer [Montaze Jefferson] and held him to 10 points. Defense overall set the tone for us the whole night.” See WE’RE Page 47
Girls need to take care of basketball, execute on offense Continued from Page 45 the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals. At halftime, the Prep squad led 18-10. After three quarters, Worcester was on top 29-18. “Holding them to 26 points was pretty good,” Dailey said. “We kind of slowed the game down a little bit and just tried to grind it out, possession by possession, and be efficient of offense.” Junior captain Gracie Gardner led Worcester with 12 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks. Junior captain Hailey Merritt added nine points, four rebounds and three steals. Hannah Merritt, also a junior captain, chipped in four points. She also had eight rebounds and two blocks. Sophomore captain Emily Copeland contributed four points, five rebounds and three blocks. Worcester will travel to Georgetown, Delaware, today, Friday, to battle the Delmarva Christian Royals for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy at 6 p.m. “They’re really excited to get back to the championship game and they’d love nothing more than to beat Delmarva Christian,” Dailey said. “We need to play with the same energy, effort and defensive intensity we played with [against Salisbury Christian]. We need to take care of the basketball and execute on offense. If we do these things we’ll bring the championship back [to Berlin].”
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‘We’re peaking at the right time,’ coach says Continued from Page 46 Voyles was big on offense too, scoring 32 points. He also had four steals, four assists and a block. “Kevon came through for us. He played well both ends of the floor,” Johnson said. Sophomore Churchill Bounds contributed 12 points and had five rebounds. Senior Hayden Frazier added 10 points, five assists and five steals. The next night, Saint Michaels came to Berlin to play Decatur on Senior Night. The Seahawks netted 89 points and held their opponent to six. Johnson started the seniors on their
special night and they did not disappointed, putting 19 points on the board before Saint Michaels scored one. By the end of the first quarter, Decatur led 35-2. Senior Joel Niles tallied 12 of the Seahawks’ first-quarter points. He finished BJ Johnson the game with 15 points. “Joel was one of our managers last year and he came out and made the team this year,” Johnson said. “He was huge tonight. He was a crowd favorite.
He scored 15 points, which is great.” Decatur had a commanding 63-6 lead at halftime. The Seahawks increased their advantage to 81-6 by the end of the third quarter. Niles hit a three pointer late in the fourth quarter to wrap up the scoring for the Berlin squad. “I thought we shared the ball well and our defense was good. It was a great night for the seniors,” Johnson said. “We just wanted to come out, play and have fun.” Senior captain Ryan Danaher led Decatur with 16 points. He also had six rebounds. Sophomore Theo Hobbs
scored 12 points. Frazier contributed nine points and had seven steals and four assists. Senior Tah’Jeem Woodland logged nine assists and eight steals. Decatur’s final game of the regular season was scheduled for yesterday, Thursday. Regional tournament seeding is slated for Tuesday, with competition set to start on Friday, Feb. 23. “I think we’re peaking at the right time,” Johnson said. “Our goal is to get home-court advantage.” The key to success in the playoffs is solid defense and rebounding, Johnson said.
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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior captain Cade Solito works to pin his 126-pound Atholton opponent, Shea Collins, – and was successful – during last Thursday’s 3A East Regional Dual meet in Berlin. (Right) Decatur sophomore DJ Taylor ties up his 182-pound opponent, Ben Lew. Taylor won by injury default.
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Stephen Decatur freshman Johnny Hofman locks up with Atholton’s Mateo Rodriguez during their 152-pound match. He won 10-3.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Getting pinned too many times was the Stephen Decatur wrestling team’s downfall during the 3A East Regional Dual semifinals against the Atholton Raiders, last Thursday in Berlin. “Especially in two matches, where we’re winning by five points and seven points. One was a matter of inexperience and the other was just a matter of not finishing,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “It’s the regional dual meet. You’ve got to finish.” Out of the 14 weight-class matches, Decatur wrestlers got pinned in five of them. “We seem to like getting pinned this year,” Martinek said disappointedly. “I’ve got to coach better and they’ve got to wrestle tougher. Now, we’re going to be in tournament season and they’ve got to want it for themselves.” Decatur earned the No. 1 seed in the 3A East and hosted the four-team competition. Atholton was seeded fourth. No. 2 Mt. Hebron battled third-seeded James M. Bennett on the next mat in the semifinal round. Atholton earned a major-decision victory in the 106-pound match and then scored pins at 113 and 120 pounds to take a 16-0 lead. Decatur senior captain Cade Solito put his team on the board with a pin at 126 pounds. Next, senior captain Jeremy Danner outscored his 132pound opponent, 8-0. Leading 16-10, the Raiders logged pins at 138 and 145 pounds to pull ahead, 28-10. Decatur freshman Johnny Hofman won his 152-pound match, 10-3, before Atholton recorded a pin at 160 pounds and a decision at 170 pounds. Trailing 37-13, Decatur needed six points in each of the final four
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matches to tie. Decatur sophomore DJ Taylor’s 182-pound opponent was injured during their match and could not continue, so he was awarded the victory and six team points. Atholton then forfeited the 195pound match to Decatur junior Daletez Smith. Another six points for Decatur. Senior captain Caleb Bourne then pinned his 220-pound opponent to get Decatur another six points. With one match remaining, Atholton led 37-31. Senior Shakur Nock did his best to pin his 285-pound opponent, but was unsuccessful. He did win, 3-0, but Decatur lost the meet, 37-34. “It did put a lot of pressure on those [final four wrestlers] and three of those guys could handle the pressure,” Martinek said. “It shouldn’t have been left up to Shakur. He is a fill-in here and there for us on varsity, and he did a great job. He won a match against a varsity starter. He wrestled with some heart.” Mt. Hebron topped Bennett,42-35, and advanced to the final against Atholton. Mt. Hebron won, 35-25. Since the regional duals, Decatur has been preparing for the Bayside Conference championship tournament, held today and Saturday at Cambridge High School. Decatur captured the Bayside Conference championship for 10 consecu-
tive seasons (2002-2011). After falling short the following years, the Seahawks were determined to bring home the title last season and they accomplished it. The group hopes to win the trophy again this year, but it won’t be easy. “We will have our work cut out for us to repeat as tournament champions,” Martinek said. “We will have to wrestle a perfect tournament and outperform our seeds in at least nine weight classes – which we could do – just mathematically that usually doesn’t happen.” Bourne, who is undefeated 23-0 this season, received the No. 1 seed in the 220-pound weight class. Sophomore captain Jagger Clapsadle earned the top spot in the 106-pound division. Solito (120), Danner (126), Hofman (160) and senior captain Justin Manganiello (285) have been seeded third in their weight classes. “We need to get our best lineup on the mat and win the close matches,” Martinek said. “North Caroline is undefeated in the conference. They were undefeated last year and we won the tournament. “We’re going to have to repeat that,” he added. “They’re peaking and we’re a little beat up. It’s been a grind lately – a lot of big matches at the end of the season. We’ve got to clear our heads a little bit and get our weights right, and just hope we wrestle well.”
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Twenty-one SD swimmers to participate in regional meet
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Twenty-one swimmers – 11 boys and 10 girls – will compete for Stephen Decatur during the 3A-2A-1A East Regional meet at the Arundel Swim Center on Saturday. Thirteen of the Seahawks have participated in the regional meet before. The boys’ team finished in second place last year and the girls’ squad came in third. “We have been practicing everyday to prepare for regionals,” said Steve Deakyne, coach of the Decatur boys’ squad. “We have been focusing more on refining technique to get prepared.” Decatur boys who will compete in the regional met are seniors Ryan Duncan, Liam Deck and co-captains Kevin Williams and Hayden Zaiser, juniors Wyatt Sperry and Chase Deickman, sophomores Hunter Grunewald and Richard Poist and freshmen Luke Crisanti, Patrick O’Halloran and Jack Slaysman. “I think the boys look sharp going into regionals. It has been nice to have this time to practice leading up to the meet without an interruptions from the weather,” Deakyne said. “To be successful at regionals, the boys will need to continue to swim as hard as
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Romano, Beck to compete in indoor track state meet
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) Stephen Decatur sophomore Alyssa Romano and junior Kevin Beck will represent their Berlin high school during the 3A indoor track state championship meet on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover. “I think that both athletes are getting better heading into the state meet,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said earlier this week. “We have set a goal for each athlete to have their best performJody Stigler ance at the state meet and if they do that, I will be happy regardless of how they place.” Romano finished in second place in the pole vault and Beck came in fourth in the 800-meter race during the 3A East regional meet on Feb. 6 to advanced to the state championship. Last Wednesday, both athletes said they planned to train daily, leading up to the state meet. The duo admitted they were nervous and excited for the competition. It will be their first indoor track state appearance. Romano said her goal is to clear 7 feet at states. Her season-best pole vault is 6 feet 6 inches. During the regional 800-meter race, Beck crossed the finish line in 2:03.55 – his fastest time of the season. He hopes to top that at states. “To be successful at states, they will need to just do their best and worry about themselves, not the competition,” Stigler said. “I would like to see each able to cope mentally with the situation and get the experience. Both are underclassmen, so they will have a chance to go back again next year and this experience can be invaluable for them.”
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Second place Ahmir Pierce, left, and first place Jakob Salandanan receive medals for carpentry after the SkillsUSA competition at Worcester Technical High School last Saturday.
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s 35th annual Seaside Boat Show will feature more than 300 boats, 50 dealers and 150 vendors at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, this weekend.
Annual Seaside Boat Show this weekend in OC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s annual Seaside Boat Show will return to the resort for the 35th year, with more than 300 boats, 50 dealers and 150 vendors at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, this weekend, Feb. 16-18. Admission cost is $10 for a day pass or $15 for the entire weekend. Children’s admission is $1. Dealers and exhibitors will feature the latest and most popular models and many are offering special show prices during one of the most popular boat shows on the East Coast. Visitors can browse an array of sport cruisers, sport fishing, performance and “super boats.” Financing and insurance is available for interested buyers. The show grows every year, drawing thousands of water and boating enthusiasts to the resort with more than 13,000 people expected to attend this weekend. “People are exposed to the latest advances in the marine and fishing industry,” said Charles Smith, the show’s publicity chair. “They also see the newest boats and everything available to support the leisure industry.” Exhibitors will be selling marine state-of-the-art electronics, trailers, canvas tops, motors, jewelry, boat lifts, dock builders, art, paddleboats,
An entire room is dedicated to Jet Skis during the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s annual Seaside Boat Show at the convention center on 40th Street, last year.
fishing and other water sports-related gear. “Everything from canvas, oars and insurance to real estate and jewelry,” Smith said. “Visitors will see the latest boats, personal water crafts, electronics, rigging, fishing gear and everything else that boaters want and need to be sure their recreation experience is what they want.” The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club sponsors the event and is a local affiliate of Optimist International. The Ocean City-Berlin chapter has 114 members and is recognized as one of the top clubs in the volunteer organization. The Ocean City Seaside Boat Show is one of the Optimist Club’s major fundraisers for its children’s programs and all of the funds raised are
used for youth activities and community service in Worcester County. “It is great to have a good fundraiser so we can support our youth programs and help fund many organizations,” Smith said. “Our show motto is the boat show that works for kids.” In the past, the show has supported Worcester GOLD, Diakonia, the Worcester County Fair, CASA, Worcester Youth & Family Counseling, boy scouts, oratorical contests, WEXL banquet, Junior Achievement, Youth ID, Worcester County art contests, reading programs in the elementary schools, the drama program at Stephen Decatur High School, essay contests, an art show in Berlin, after prom parties and scholarships See BOAT Page 52
Worcester Tech HS hosts open house, SkillsUSA contests
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Approximately 200 visitors attended an open house and SkillsUSA competition at Worcester Technical High School in Newark, last Saturday morning. “It was a really great day,” said Rick Stephens, a teacher and SkillsUSA advisor. “There was a lot of people coming in and out. We gave quite a few tours and they were pretty full.” About 130 Worcester County Public School students competed in 32 different trades and contests during the SkillsUSA competition, which included cosmetology, nursing, welding, engineering, carpentry, HVAC and automotive. There were also culinary contests for baking and pastry making. Stephens said about 100 students will move on to the state competition, scheduled to take place April 13-14 in Anne Arundel County. They will compete against at least 1,000 other students in leadership categories such as job interviews, business meetings and customer service as well as welding, carpentry, crime scene investigations, cosmetology, nursing, culinary and team competitions. Worcester Technical High School offers 29 programs county students can participate in on its campus in Newark, Maryland. Scheduling at Worcester Technical High School takes place this month and the deadline to complete an online application for next school year is today, Feb. 16. “We serve 40 percent of high See STUDENTS Page 52
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Boat show helps fund youth scholarships and programs Continued from Page 51 at the three county high schools. It has also raised funds for sports and recreation in Ocean City, Berlin, Selbyville, Snow Hill, Ocean Pines and in other areas, Smith said. For more than 30 years, the club has provided scholarships totaling more than $1.8 million to more than 400 Worcester County seniors at Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools, he said. In addition, anyone who attends the show and buys a ticket will be eligible to win a pontoon boat with a motor courtesy of North Bay Marina. The Fenwick Island, Delaware business has been donating a door prize to the show for the last 29 years, Smith said. “Over 35 years ago, Don Hastings,
a club member, thought a boat show at the convention center could work and the Optimist supported him,” Smith said. “We have reached the point where there is a waiting list for space.” The Seaside Boat Show runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. For a chance to win a boat, attendees should include their name, address and phone number on the tear-off section of the admission ticket and put it in the raffle container. Visit www.ocboatshow.com for a list of exhibitors. Check out www.ocberlinoptimist.org for more information about the Ocean CityBerlin Optimist Club.
Justin Gentry works on a car during the SkillsUSA competition at Worcester Technical High School in Newark, Maryland, last Saturday.
Students take part in contests Continued from Page 51 school students in the county for a program of study,” said Caroline Bloxom, principal of Worcester Technical High School. “Many kids come out of programs here with a license or certification that can help them with their career.” For more information, visit worcestertechhs.com or call 410-6325050.
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Ocean City Film Festival preview night, Sat.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) About a half-dozen short films will be shown during a preview night for the Ocean City Film Festival, this Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. “We don’t have anything like this in our area and it is unique and different,” said Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City executive director. “It is perfect for this time of year, when it’s cold and dreary come out to see independent films. They are stimulating, creative and fun.” The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a collection of short films playing from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $5. “People all over the world enjoy going to film festivals and meeting the filmmakers,” Thaler said. “I am happy to offer something like this in Ocean City. Actors and filmmakers
are able to talk with the audience about what inspired them. It is very interesting.” Film categories include youth, documentary, horror, animation, comedy, music videos, dramatic pieces, social commentary and shorts. “It is a screening of a couple films from the film festival including two music videos created by locals,” Thaler said. “People enter film festivals so their work is seen and reviewed. They like to see the audience watching their movies to gauge the reaction.” Emmi Shockley, 20, of Ocean City, will show her “Monday Mundane” short film featuring two songs from the band, Kyle Duke and the Brown Bag Boys. “It is a narrative featuring their music,” Shockley said. “They are
friends of mine and we go to the same college [NYU.] This is the second music video I’ve done with them and we enjoy collaborating with each other.” Shockley will also participate in a question and answer session during the screening on Saturday. “My brother [Tate Shockley] will show a music video from local band, Two Hours,” Shockley said. Rob Waters, 41, of Lewes, Delaware, will be screening his “Need Change” short film about his life as a delivery guy for Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach. “There is humor and drama and its autobiographical,” Waters said. “There is a lot of local talent including Bulldog [from Ocean 98.1 FM WOCM.] This is a good opportunity to come out and support local filmmakers.”
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Live music, unlimited tastings and the opportunity to talk with local brewers await craft beer drinkers next Saturday, Feb. 24, during the third annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap at Seacrets on 49th Street. “Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap at Seacrets will be the best way for craft beer lovers to celebrate FeBREWary and it will be a sellout event so everybody should buy tickets in advance,” said Ann Hillyer, creator of shorecraftbeer.com. Attendees have the chance to sample close to 30 beers from 13 local breweries including Fin City, Evolution, Dogfish Head, OC Brewing Company, Backshore Brewing, Tall Tales, Third Wave, Burley Oak, Fordham & Dominion, Mispillion River Brewing, Rubber Soul Brewing Company, Blue Earl Brewing and Big Oyster Brewery. “The first hour is for VIPs who not only get an extra hour of beer tasting and access to the brewers, but they also get a commemorative T-shirt,” Hillyer said. “This annual event features only locally produced craft beers from 13 different breweries as well as live music by local favorites Brett Andrew & Company and Full Circle Duo.” Each brewery will have at least two beers to sample, and the first 800 arrivals will receive a complimentary commemorative pint glass. Attendees must be at least 21 years old and have a valid ID. “Seacrets is a fabulous place to be in February, but to celebrate local craft beers, have the breweries actually pour the beer for you, all while you lisSee THIRTEEN Page 54
The second annual Ocean City Film Festival is slated for March 9-11 and will showcase the work of local, regional and international filmmakers. “There will be 100 films shown,” Thaler said. “People from all over the country and world come to network with people in our area sharing the same interests and passion. We do Qs and As with filmmakers and give out awards.” Last summer, the Ocean City Center for the Arts started offering $5 monthly film nights to showcase different area filmmakers and their work. “We built up a community of filmmakers,” Thaler said. “I didn’t realize how many people make films in the area.” For more information, check out www.ocmdfilmfestival.com.
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More than 800 people attended the second annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap event at Seacrets on 49th Street last year. Brewers, from left, Mathew Shockley (Backshore Brewing Company) Joe Belia (Ocean City Brewing Company) and Matt Burrier (Burley Oak Brewing) pose for a photo before the event. The 2018 beer festival will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24.
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Surround yourself with your closest friends and family members, Libra. These are support pillars you can lean on in tough times and the people to laugh alongside when things are good.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
The next few days provide opportunities to relax and have fun, Scorpio. With no pressing matters on the calendar, you can relinquish some responsibilities.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, getting your point across may seem like your primary goal, but you can let things simmer for a little bit. Others have things that they want to share as well.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, romantic notions are popping into your head lately, and they may only be spurred on by the Valentine’s Day magic. A relationship gets to the next level.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, you can be the voice of reason if family life has gotten a bit chaotic. You may be called on to sort things out and put a plan in place.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, whether you are attached or not, feelings of love are blooming inside of you. Romance may pervade your daily interactions.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Walker’s Eastern Shore fried chicken recipe
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Americans love fried chicken. The sweet, succulent meat along with the crisp, flavorful skin is a delight indeed. I remember as a young child being mesmerized as my grandmother fixed this southern classic. Her attention to detail was obvious and this whole process fascinated my youthful curiosity. How I loved hearing the crackling of the sizzling oil and the aromas of the meat magically being transformed into a delicious dish. Nanny told me the secret was to add a little bacon fat to the oil for extra flavor. Recipes are passed down from generation to generation and that influences our personal point of view. But inspired chefs continually ask the proverbial “why” for further insight. Science plays a key role in cooking and fried chicken is no exception. Let us delve into the specifics so we can achieve the best finger-licking chicken. Sometimes logic takes an unexpected approach. We must first think about prepping the chicken from within. Brining (a solution of water and salt) is crucial to moist, tender chicken. According to The Food Lab: The
Best Southern Fried Chicken, as the meat sits, the saltwater slowly dissolves key muscle proteins – most notably myosin, a protein that acts as a glue, holding the muscle fibers together. As the myosin breaks down, three things take place. First, the ability of the meat to retain moisture increases. In addition, brining alters the texture of the meat by allowing dissolved proteins to cross-link with each other. Finally, as the brine works its way into the meat, the process of seasoning takes place. That being said, is water the best ingredient for brining chicken? Consider buttermilk as an alternative to water when brining chicken. In addition, the buttermilk adheres to the chicken much better and allows for the breading to have more sticking power. It also has fats and acids which breaks down the outer skin for a crispier crust. While we are on the subject of brining, add a little vodka to your marinade. According to The Food Lab: Four Secrets to Fried Chicken, “vodka evaporates more rapidly and violently than
water which helps drive moisture off the crust of the chicken faster while at the same time creating larger vapor bubbles.” In other words, as the liquid evaporates the breading dehydrates which produces the coveted, crunchy crust. Have you ever wondered how restaurants that specialize in fried chicken get so much texture in their crust? Add a couple tablespoons of buttermilk to the breading mix and work it with your fingers. This will add coarseness to the batter. Sometimes the smallest details can produce the biggest results. After you have developed a gorgeous crust, finish cooking the chicken in the oven. This helps cook the meat evenly and will yield the best results. There is nothing more comforting than crispy fried chicken. The cold, wintry season is the perfect time to add this to your menu. A hefty helping of mashed potatoes and good old greens makes this an Eastern Shore favorite. Enjoy!
Eastern Shore Fried Chicken Ingredients 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons vodka kosher salt 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds, individual pieces cut up, or 3 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, thighs, and/or wings 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 4 cups vegetable shortening 4 teaspoons bacon drippings 1. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, paprika and black pepper in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. 2. Whisk buttermilk, vodka, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of spice mixture in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Transfer the contents of the bowl to a doubled, gallon-sized Ziploc bag and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, flipping the bag occasionally to ensure even brining. 3. While the chicken is brining, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons salt and the remaining spice mixture in a large bowl. See ADD Page 57
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OUT & ABOUT
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Jack and Gwen Citar, of Essex, Maryland, enjoy a tasty meal during happy hour on Saturday evening at Rare & Rye on 32nd Street.
Joe and Gayle Gutridge, of Severna Park, Maryland, celebrate Gayle’s 54th birthday during happy hour on Saturday evening at Rare & Rye on 32nd Street.
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John Driscoll, left, and Jim Wolling, of Long Island, New York, cheers to happy hour on Saturday evening at Rare & Rye on 32nd Street.
Margie Calvello, left, Bobby Ferguson and Terry Martz, of Ocean City, celebrate Mardi Gras at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Tuesday evening.
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Pat and Dennis Kroger, of Berlin, enjoy a couple of drinks during Mardi Gras at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Tuesday evening.
Helping out behind the bar at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Tuesday during Mardi Gras, from left, are Brendon Smith, Mitchell Gordon and Kerry Figgins.
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SURF REPORT
Don’t despair, spring and summer on horizon
By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) This is a real in-between time of the year. It’s kind of a rough patch, one that can seem to last a bit too long. The holidays, as in Christmas and the new year, are way back. The Super Bowl is over. President’s Day weekend is near, with St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon. But the stubborn winter will linger on and on. Meteorological spring actual starts the first of March but the equinox, the astronomical method, not until March 20. This is when the time length of day and night are the same. By now, most of us have probably had enough of winter and are ready for some warmer weather. The harsh reality though is that winter will linger for another two and a half months, at least 10 weeks or so. Inland will see rising temperatures as spring nears, but it’s a different story right at the coast. The culprit of
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Add some vodka to marinade for brining chicken Continued from Page 55 Add 6 tablespoons of the marinade from the Ziploc bag and work it into the flour mixture with your fingertips. 4. Remove one piece of chicken from the bag and allow the excess buttermilk mixture to drip off. Place the chicken into the flour mixture and toss to coat. Press with your finger tips to make sure the chicken gets a thick coating. Repeat this process until all the chicken pieces are thoroughly and evenly coated. 5. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350 degrees. 6. Heat the shortening to 425 degrees in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or frying pan. 7. Carefully lower chicken, skin side down, into the skillet. The temperature of the shortening will drop to 300 degrees, maintain this temperature. Fry the chicken until both sides are golden brown. 8. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Finish the chicken in the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees. Serve immediately. * If the chicken is not going to be eaten right away, place cooked chicken on a rack with a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over it. Do not place the cooked chicken directly on paper towels, the paper towels will get soggy and compromise the crispy skin. Secret Ingredient – Chance. “The best thing you can give someone is a chance.” – Unknown
course is lingering, cold water temperatures. It makes all the difference. At present, the water is ranging around 40 degrees and won’t rise above the mid-40s for another two months. Only a mile or so inland will produce a dramatic difference. Shorts and T-shirts might be the uniform in Berlin, Salisbury, or the big city areas, but on the beach another tale will be told. It’s always easy to tell if someone has come from an inland locale at a soon-to-be time of year. Not long ago I recall judging a contest in New Jersey in mid-May of that year. A late Nor’easter was in full
swing and the air cooled by the cold water was brutal. Two pairs of socks, long underwear, even gloves were used just trying to approach some semblance of comfort. Some of the crew that had come up from Florida were forced to buy extra clothing just to finish the event. Stuff that they probably won’t ever need again. There are ways to mitigate this extended time period. Too much can’t be said about winter wetsuit gear, certainly needed just to survive this still winter season. No restrictions, no crowds, no traffic, plus winter weather systems oft times have a better chance of producing a good swell. It’s a no brainer that if you are a surfer of any degree in this area your collection of equipment will include a
practical wardrobe of wetsuits. This is also a great time frame for a trip of some sort. The longer the better of course but any period of time will do. Winter airfares are often reduced if travel can be avoided around spring break and Easter periods. Even a quick road trip a few hours to the south might be all you need to keep the stoke level high. So hang in, don’t despair, winter will soon be a memory. Yes, it will take a bit longer and won’t come as quickly as desired or as soon as our inland brethren, but come it will. When it does, it’ll be even better if one can stay water active in these offseason times. — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Feb. 16: Over Time, 9 p.m. Feb. 17: The Girlfriends, 9 p.m. Feb. 21: 2 Guyz & A Mama, 6 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Feb. 16: 2 Guyz & A Mama, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 18: Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21: Open Mic, 8 p.m. Feb. 22: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.
Feb. 17: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 18: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 22: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St. Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com Feb. 16: TBA OC360 EATS + DRINKS In the Fenwick Inn 13801 Coastal Highway Ocean City 443-664-4008 www.fenwickinn.com/360eats-drinks/ Feb. 22: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 8-11 p.m.
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DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Feb. 16: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Feb. 16: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Feb. 16: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 17: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com Feb. 16: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Feb. 16: Dust N Bones, 10 p.m.; Beats by Jeremy, 10 p.m. Feb. 17: Beats by Adam Dutch, 10 p.m. Feb. 19: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m.
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MARDI GRAS Celebrating Mardi Gras at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Tuesday evening, from left, are Joy and Gordon Bramble and Sam and Harry Gladwin, all of West Ocean City.
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS Rare & Rye employees gather for a photo on Saturday at the 32nd Street restaurant. Pictured, from left, are Sarah Kernan, Chelsey Chmelik, Matt Ortt, Melissa Ruck, Kim DeBoy, Adrian Corches, Jason Meisner and Samuel Kantor.
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Reese Cropper III, president of Insurance Management Group, and recipient of the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award, selected Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services as a beneficiary of the money raised from the award ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Jeff Thaler, chairman of the Hal Glick Nominating Committee; Brigitte Southworth, Worcester Youth CASA director; Steve Taylor, WYFCS executive director; and Cropper.
Cropper gives donation to Worcester Youth and Family
(Feb. 16, 2018) Reese Cropper III, president of Insurance Management Group, and recipient of the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award, selected Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services as a beneficiary of the money raised from the award ceremony. “Each year the nominating committee selects a recipient from the community who has made significant contributions to the Eastern Shore communities and Reese was an easy choice,” said Jeff Thaler, chairman of the Hal Glick Nominating Committee. For 43 years, Worcester Youth has been helping families in the community. Its programs strive to maximize the potential of each person within the home and to increase awareness about mental health and social challenges in the community. “Because of our supporters, and people like Reese, we are able to
make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and build a stronger community,” said Steve Taylor, Worcester Youth executive director. This year, the organization served more than 1,000 in the community by: helping struggling families find needed financial support and resources to prevent homelessness; supporting at-risk adolescent girls and boys who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in their lives; offering cultural, educational and wellness experiences to children during out-ofschool time; providing comprehensive counseling and therapy services to those coping with life’s stressors; and advocating for neglected and abused children so they may have a brighter future. For more information about Worcester Youth and Family’s programs, call 410-641-4598 or visit www.gowoyo.org.
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Inaugural OC arm wrestling competition this Saturday By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 16, 2018) Men and women 21 and older can compete in the inaugural Ocean City Arm Wrestling Championships, this Saturday at OC360 Eats and Drinks, inside the Fenwick Inn on 138th Street. “I wanted to do something different this offseason and I am a huge advocate for rescue dogs,” event organizer Colin Grink said. “Come out and see what you’ve got against other people. It’s a chance to experience something unique and has never been done before.” Registration cost is $10 and begins at 6 p.m. with the event starting an hour later. All proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. “There is no cost for spectators, but we ask for donations to the Worcester County Humane Society,” Grink said. “I would be grateful to raise $500 in our first year with the amount continuing to grow every time we do it.”
Each of the three divisions is open to 12 contenders: men more than 225 pounds, men less than 225 pounds, and women. Participants are required to sign a waiver. About 15 people had signed up as of Tuesday afternoon. “Some people are coming in from Baltimore, but the event will have mostly locals,” Grink said. “A custom-sized arm wrestling table is being made. Hopefully this event continues to grow each year.” The winner of each division will take home a $50 gift card and get their picture framed on the “Wall of Fame.” Other prizes will be given out throughout the evening, and DJ Chuck D will be spinning the tunes. “This event is something completely out-of-the-box,” Grink said. For more information or to preregister, call or text Grink at 410726-8298 and include your full name, phone number and weight division.
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Prohibition Era items part of changing exhibit at museum (Feb. 16, 2018) For the month of February, artifacts from the Prohibition Era will be on display at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum as part of its changing exhibit, “Archives and Artifacts.” The exhibit features a whiskey bottle that was confiscated by the Ocean City Coast Guard in 1929, and a handwritten journal following the bootlegging accounts, among other artifacts. “Archives and Artifacts” is an exhibit that changes monthly. The ex-
hibit allows the museum to showcase pieces from its vast collection that have either never been displayed or have been off display for a long period of time. March’s exhibit will feature the Storm of 1962. The museum, located on the southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Assistant Curator Christine Okerblom, 410-2894991 or Christine@ocmuseum.org.
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Worcester helps students identify best college option
(Feb. 16, 2018) Students in the Worcester Prep Class of 2018 have submitted more than 293 college applications to date. Six of those 51 students have already committed to the college of their choice. Two have committed to play Division I lacrosse and one has committed to play Division III lacrosse. Since August, seniors have completed College Boot Camp, attended college tours, fairs, financial aid discussion panels, and met with more than 40 college admissions officers who visit the Berlin school. Students are prepared for college counseling early, beginning in eighth grade. The college counseling program at Worcester is structured to help students and their families prepare and navigate the college selection and application process. With more than 25 years of college admissions experience, the Worcester Prep Assistant Headmaster and Director of College Counseling, Tony D’Antonio, works with students one-on-one to discover their talents and interests to identify the colleges that are a good fit. Worcester Prep boasts a 100-percent college acceptance rate with students earning millions in scholarship dollars.
‘Brushes of the Eastern Shore’ on display until April
(Feb. 16, 2018) The Worcester County Arts Council announces the art exhibition, “Brushes of the Eastern Shore,” is on display at the Lowe House Building in Annapolis, outside the office of Del. Mary Beth Carozza through April 9. This special exhibit features a selection of artwork by 14 artists from Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties showcasing beauty of the Eastern Shore through their own creative expression and interpretation of the region. The display reflects on beaches, abundant wildlife, charming small towns, weathered boats and the life of the Eastern Shore. Many of the artists represent various art organizations such as the Worcester County Arts Council, Ocean City Center for the Arts, Salisbury Wicomico County Arts Council and the Ocean Pines Camera Club. Exhibiting artists include Dee Brua, Charlie Ewers, Debra Howard, Laura Jenkins, Barbara Kern-Bush, Patrick Henry, Ron Michaels, Dennis McLead, Charlotte Poore, Erick Sahler, Ellen Scott, Joseph Scukanec, Marcy Snyder and Joan Stockman. The exhibit is on display during the Maryland General Assembly legislative session from Jan. 11 through April 9. The Worcester County Arts Council is honored to coordinate this exhibit and is proud of Maryland’s commitment to the arts.
Six of the 51 Worcester Prep students graduating this year have already committed to the college of their choice. Pictured in front of the Worcester College Counseling center, from left, are Ankita Mohan (College of William & Mary), Deborah Marini (Brown University), Reese Gittelman (Smith College, Division III lacrosse), Sophie Bandorick (East Carolina University, Division I lacrosse), Worcester Assistant Headmaster and Director of College Counseling, Tony D’Antonio, Grace Nichols (College of Charleston) and Tucker Brown (Furman University, Division I lacrosse).
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BAR STAFF Backshore Brewing Co. bartenders, Mary Linz and Nick Strayer, show off Seabass, a six-month-old miniature dachshund, on Sunday at the establishment on the Boardwalk at 10th Street.
Wor. humane society offers Valentine’s adoption special (Feb. 16, 2018) Worcester County Humane Society will be offering a special adoption fee for cats during the week of Valentine’s Day. Through Saturday, Feb. 17, any cats 14 months or older will have an adoption fee of just $14. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and up to dates on shots. Currently the shelter has 110 cats that are over 14 months old. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for available pets. Also, an ongoing program the shelter has is the senior to senior program where any cat 8 years or older who is adopted by someone 65 or older will have their adoption fee
waived. In addition, the shelter is always in need of fosters for senior cats and dogs, those who are having a hard time adapting to shelter life and those who need ongoing attention medically. With fostering, all medical expenses are covered by the shelter. Being a permanent foster for one of these pets is also an option. Worcester County Humane Society is located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin. The no-kill shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the shelter at 410-213-0146 for more information.
‘Star Wars’ theme of Seaside Christian Academy’s OC ball (Feb. 16, 2018) Seaside Christian Academy’s annual ball will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Star Wars,” and will include galactic decorations, music, dancing, hot lunch with drink, photo opportunities and interstellar games. This intergenerational event helps families create lifelong memories, School Administrator Terry Davis said. It is open to all families, not just the Seaside community. Guests are welcome to wear their favorite family-friendly “Star Wars” costume, or semi-formal attire. Ticket cost $40 for adult and $25 for child age 14 and under. Only 300 tickets will be sold and must be purchased by Friday, Feb. 16. Tickets are available at Seaside Christian Acad-
emy in West Ocean City, located behind Baja Amusements, by phone at 410-213-7595, or online at www.seasidechristianacademy.com. Individual or business sponsorships are available at three levels: Jedi Master, $500; Jedi Knight, $250; and Jedi Padawan, $100. Individuals may also donate “Yoda Tickets” for those students who may not be able to afford to attend. All proceeds will support Seaside Christian Academy, a nonprofit PreK through ninth grade school that is committed to establishing an academic institution that will honor God’s spirit and the spirit of the founding fathers. The Galactic Ball will be held at the Holiday Inn on 66th Street in Ocean City. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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First ‘Wags and Whiskers’ Thirty-One Bingo, March 8
Advance tickets cost $25 for 20 regular games for Thirty-One bags full of goodies and gift cards. There will be two special Bingo games for an additional small fee. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Chinese auction and raffle boards for additional items and prizes as well as food and beverage available for purchase. Other vendors such as LulaRoe and Pampered Chef will be at the event. “Whether a person comes alone or brings a group of friends, the event offers a fun atmosphere of fellowship for all,” said Diana Snyder, event chair. Tickets will be available at the door the night of the event for $30. For advance tickets, contact Snyder at 443-987-2870 or Mary Martinez at 410-382-2661. Advance tickets are also available for purchase at Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin. Worcester County Humane Society is private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that depends on donations and fundraisers to help care for the many cats and dogs who call the shelter home until their forever families are found. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for available pets and updates on events.
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(Feb. 16, 2018) Worcester County Humane Society will present its first ever “Wags and Whiskers” ThirtyOne Bingo fundraiser, on Thursday, March 8. The event will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center-Assateague Room at 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the dogs and cats at the nokill shelter. When it’s game time, participants will have multiple chances to win official Thirty-One Bingo items. The Bingo games will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older.
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(Feb. 16, 2018) Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone is coming to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street, Thursday, May 17. Noone has sold over 60 million records and has 20 top 40 hits including “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m into Something Good,” “Silhouettes,” “Wonderful World,” “Just a Little Bit Better,” “I Can Take or Leave Your Loving,” and “Listen People.” Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting the Ocean City Box Office on 40th Street, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-551-SEAT or online at www.oceancityconcerts.com. For additional information, visit oceancityconcerts.com. To be the first to know about concerts coming to Ocean City, “like” Ocean City Concerts on Facebook.
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YOUNG AUTHORS The Eastern Shore Reading Council announced that 12 Worcester Prep students were named finalists in the 2018 Young Authors’ Contest for short story or poetry. These finalists finished in the top three in their respective category and grade level 2-12. This year’s contest was one of the largest with entries from 28 different schools, public and private. Pictured, from left, are Upper School students Morgan Schoch (Grade 7, Short Story), Myra Cropper (Grade 8, Short Story), Kat McCormick and Hannah Perdue (Grade 9, Poetry), Quinn McColgan (Grade 10, Short Story) and Devin Wallace (Grade 10, Poetry). Camryn Sofronski (Grade 12, Poetry) is not pictured.
DONATION Joe Kendall, owner of Kendall Furniture in Ocean City, Fenwick Island and Selbyville, presents a check to the Ocean City Lions Club for $1,000. These funds support the Lions’ Wounded Troops Fund and the Lions annual “Wounded Troops” Golf Tournament, which takes place every October at the Ocean City Golf Club. The Lions have raised over $339,000 for this special project. Kendall, right, is pictured with Lion Ben Dawson.
SUPPORTER Sixth grade students at Berlin Intermediate School are required to complete 15 hours of service learning throughout the year. Some of the sixth grade teams chose the Worcester County Humane Society as a community partner for service learning. Kyla Johnson brought in paper towels and Dawn dish detergent to donate.
SUPPLY RUN Ocean City Jeep Club participated in its second annual Worcester County Humane Society supply run on Feb. 10. Cat and dog food and toys, cleaning supplies and other items were donated to the no-kill shelter in Berlin. Forty-five Jeep owners took part in the event.
AHA FUNDRAISER ATHLETES HONORED Stephen Decatur High School juniors Kirsten Graham (swimming) and Kevin Beck (indoor track) were named the December Premier Driving School Athletes of the Month. They are pictured with Assistant Principal Ryan Cowder and Premier Driving School representative Geri Riden.
In January, Ocean City Elementary School students in grades 1-4 participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart Event, raising almost $23,000 for the American Heart Association. The money raised each year helps the American Heart Association research new methods to help heart and stroke patients. Pictured are some OCES students who participated in the Jump along with PE teachers Tracey Drocella and Mark Engle.
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PARTY TIME (Left) Debbie Brune, left, and Bonnie Kirschbaum, of Selbyville, Delaware, join Janie O’Reilly, of Odenton, Maryland, right, at Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street for Mardi Gras celebrations on Tuesday evening. (Right) Linda Urban, of Selbyville, Delaware, and Jimmy Franks, of Ocean Pines, also take part in the festivities.
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(Left) Dan and Sandy McGowan, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, hang out for Mardi Gras at Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street, Tuesday evening. (Right) Melissa Elgen, left, and Gretchen Reichart serve drinks during the Mardi Gras party.
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The Eastern Shore Reading Council announced that 12 Worcester Prep students were named finalists in the 2018 Young Authors’ Contest for short story or poetry. These finalists finished in the top three in their respective category and grade level 2-12. This year’s contest was one of the largest with entries from 28 different schools, public and private. Pictured, from left, are Lower School students Ben Rafinski (Grade 2, Poetry), Scarlett Shimko and Rani Yonker (Grade 2, Short Story), Ayla Yonker (Grade 4, Short Story) and Emaan Ehtasham (Grade 5, Short Story).
The Commissioners present a proclamation on Feb. 6 recognizing February as Black History Month in Worcester County and honoring Gabriel Purnell and James L. Purnell, Jr. (not pictured). They were members of a team whose federal lawsuit resulted in the abolishment of the at-large system of electing individuals to public offices in Worcester County and the development of district voting, which hinged on maintaining a majority minority district. In 1995, Jim Purnell was elected under that new system and became the first African American to serve as a Worcester County commissioner.
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VOLUNTEERS American Legion Post 166 staff and U.S. Coast Guard Station Ocean City volunteers who prepared and served dinner during the Feb. 9 fundraiser for wounded warriors at the 24th Street facility, from left, are Joe Vendura, Ben Neilson, Ray Kudobeck, Tommie Wade, Master Chief Timaree Sparks, Brandon Chadwell, Sam Wiley, Don Crocket, Irene Gilchrist, Ken Sheltry, Sebastian M. Gomez, Michael McKinney and Chairman John P. Quinn. Approximately 100 people participated in the Wounded Warrior Benefit Dinner, which leads up to annual gala, scheduled for Nov. 8. For gala tickets, call the American Legion at 410-289-3166, Sarge Garlitz at 443-7351942, commander166@msn.com, or Quinn at 443-235-9444.
TOUR GUIDES Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members Nate McIntyre, Cole Norman, Nolan Kilchenstein and Michael Scott serve as tour guides during the opening semester parent-teacher conferences on Feb. 8.
WRITERS Second grade students from Cindy Leitgeb’s class at Ocean City Elementary School are working hard in Writer’s Workshop on opinion writing. Students are learning to write about a topic, state their opinion and supply reasons to support their thinking. Pictured are Madelynn Pennington, left, and Samantha Chavarria-Aguilar.
PREMIER ATHLETES Stephen Decatur High School sophomore Gabrielle Izzett (indoor track) and Kevin Williams (swimming) were named the January Premier Driving School Athletes of the Month. They are pictured with Assistant Principal Ryan Cowder and Premier Driving School representative Geri Riden.
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(Feb. 16, 2018) The Home School Association of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will host its ninth annual Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. until midnight. The night includes live and silent auctions, food from local vendors, as well as music Taylor Knox and DJ Wax. Funds raised support the school’s mission to develop life-long learners by educating the mind, strengthening the body and nurturing the soul. Food will be provided by Touch of Italy of Ocean City, and there will be a full cash bar. This year, live auction services are being provided by Trice Auctions of Denton, Maryland and will include tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming Reputation Tour, an overnight stay at The Edge Hotel at Fager’s Island, and CoolSculpting services by ReNove Med Spa of Rehoboth Beach. Reservations can be made by visiting www.mostblessedsacrament school.com. Tickets cost $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Questions can be directed to Saron Hand at hsa@mbscs.org.
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Tickets for annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast sell in six days
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 16, 2018) New twists on several classic oyster dishes will highlight the eighth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1-5 p.m., downtown. Tickets, which went on sale Jan.1, sold out in six days. Sponsored by the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce, the event was limited to 450 passes. Those lucky enough to grab tickets will be treated to all-you-can-eat Chincoteague oysters prepared seven ways: raw, single-fried, casino, Rockefeller, bacon barbecue, Malibu and roasted. Also included is unlimited pork barbecue and, for those 21 and over, all-you-can-drink beer. The Stims will provide live music. Event organizer Lee Chisholm, past president of the Snow Hill Chamber, said the annual oyster roast provides some exposure for the town. “We have organized this more as a block party and it’s a great showcase for our downtown and our downtown businesses,” he said. “Also, people will need to know where to go and get your oysters, that food is not in just one location.” He said oysters and other dishes would be available at the old fire-
house and in the parking lot opposite the firehouse, and inside Harvest Moon Tavern, American Legion and Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine, all of which are on West Green Street. “The food is going to be diverse, like it always was in the past,” Chisholm said. “We don’t just have steamed oysters – that’s what I think makes our event so unique. It’s the variety of oysters that we serve, that I don’t see many any oyster roasts doing.” Chisholm said Harvest Moon, in particular, would bring something new to the table – literally. “They’ve been a little creative this year and they’ve come up with a few surprise recipes that I don’t even know about,” he said. “You’re going to go there and you’re going to have no idea what it is, probably, but I imagine that it’s going to taste delicious.” He added the single-fried oysters, traditionally the big hit of the event, this year will be available both at the American Legion and at Harvest Moon. While the event is obviously geared toward food, Chisholm said it also would highlight shops in the surrounding area, from art galleries and salons, to unique clothing, gift and
Hundreds gathered in downtown Snow Hill, last February, during the town’s seventh annual Oyster Roast, hosted by the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce.
antique stores. “The chamber is here to benefit our business community. Our mission is to help our businesses in Snow Hill thrive, and what better way to help them thrive then to bring people to them, bring them downtown and let them show the general public what they can do and what they’re made of,” he said. Additionally, he said many guests at the oyster roast make a weekend out of it, filling up local bed and breakfasts. “This is a benefit to all of Snow Hill,” Chisholm said. “This is a chance
to get people in town that typically would not come to our town. That’s really where the benefit it – it’s hard to show something they’ve never seen. The town’s got a lot to offer and we just want to show people that.” Platinum event sponsors are First Shore Federal, Harrison Senior Living, Snow Hill Pharmacy, Taylor Bank and Davis Bowen & Friedel Inc. The next big event sponsored by the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce is the town fireworks display set for Saturday, June 30 at Sturgis Park. For more information, visit www.snowhillareachamber.com.
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Josh Turner to be joined by Mo Pitney for OC concert
(Feb. 16, 2018) Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is coming to the Ocean City convention center, Friday, March 23. Turner has sold more than eight million units, is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the esteemed Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 platinum-selling debut “Long Black Train” to his most recent 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, “Deep South,” Turner has garnered multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations. Turner’s hits include “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me,” “All Over Me,” “Time Is Love”
and his most recent, “Hometown Girl.” Turner will be joined on stage by rising country music artist Mo Pitney, whose hits include “Country,” “Clean Up On Aisle Five” and “Boy And A Girl Thing.” Tickets for the March 23 concert at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting the Box Office, calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-551SEAT or online at www.oceancityconcerts.com. For additional information, visit oceancityconcerts.com. To be the first to know about concerts coming to Ocean City, like Ocean City Concerts on Facebook.
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salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu and game room / Full bar / Mouthwatering new smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings with 12 sauces, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Extensive seafood selections with raw bar and Alaskan snow crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. And of course, the world famous Hooters Girls. Large parties welcome. Call for private party planning. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MCDIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ OC 360 EATS+DRINKS, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-4008 / www.fenwickinn.com/360-eats-drinks / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / One of North OC's best kept gems and only rooftop restaurant. Nestled on the 8th floor of The Fenwick Inn, you can enjoy amazing views of both the ocean and bay. Join us for breakfast Saturday or Sunday from 8-11 a.m. or dinner from 3-9 p.m. Come for a Happy Hour cocktail everyday from 3-7 p.m. and catch an amazing sunset from our 8th floor patio. Our large neighborhood bar houses all of your favorite spirits. We also offer weekly dinner specials. Check us out on Facebook or our website! Can't wait to see you. ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, DINE N DASH, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 / www.oceandowns.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar in Casino / This eatery and bar is sure to satisfy your appetite! With everything from hearty soups, overstuffed deli sandwiches and snacks. Open for breakfast, 8-11 a.m., lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. and Grab & Go, 3-4 a.m. Must be 21 years old to enter. ■ PIZZA TUGOS, Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City, 410-524-2922 / 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-5242922 / www.pizzatugos.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs,
appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC, 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801 / www.RedRedWineBar.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s 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. Full bar. Luxurious colors and custom built couches make this the spot to escape for lunch and dinner. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / 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. ■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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FRI, FEB. 16 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffee provided courtesy Royal Cafe and Creamery. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
COFFEE AND COLORING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your lap work and join this informal group. Knitters, crocheted, embroiders, etc. are welcomed. Victoria ChristieHealy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708
FIBER FRIENDS
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring more than 350 boats, electronics, dock builders, boat lifts, crafts, canvas, archery display, fishing rods, fishing tackle, paddle boards, artists and food vendors. All proceeds go to area youth. All Optimists are volunteers. Admission cost is $10 for adults and $1 for children. Charlie, cdorman1@yahoo.com, 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.ocboatshow.com
SEASIDE BOAT SHOW
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 1 p.m. Featuring “Somewhere Out There” by Amy Hatvany. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410-6410650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH
American Legion Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 3 p.m. The public is welcome.
OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH
Bowen United Methodist Church, 8355 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Platters cost $10 and include flounder filet, Mac and cheese, green beans, corn bread, beverage and dessert.
FISH DINNER
FAMILY RETRO TELEVISION NIGHT: A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CLASSIC & RETRO TELEVISION SHOWS
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 410-9570878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SAT, FEB. 17 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn,
FARMERS MARKET
flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410641-7717, Ext. 3006 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Create crafts about animals that hibernate with the supplies provided by the library. For all ages. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
CREATIVE SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE
Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. By appointment only.
FREE TAX PREPARATION
Ocean Pines War Memorial, South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 to 10 a.m. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk around the pond at your own pace while you visit with others and have conversation with the doctor. Family and pet friendly. Ashley, agodwin@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9644
WALK WITH A DOC
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring more than 350 boats, electronics, dock builders, boat lifts, crafts, canvas, archery display, fishing rods, fishing tackle, paddle boards, artists and food vendors. All proceeds go to area youth. All Optimists are volunteers. Admission cost is $10 for adults and $1 for children. Charlie, cdorman1@yahoo.com, 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.ocboatshow.com
SEASIDE BOAT SHOW
ADULTING 101 ‘SIMPLE SEWING & COOKING’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. Learn some basic skills, starting with sewing (buttons, rips, hems) and simple recipes you can make quickly and easily. For ages 13 years and older. Register: 410524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER
New Hope United Methodist Church, 7338 New Hope Road, Willards, MD, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $13 for adults. Carry-outs available. 410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251
Tram Station on the Boardwalk, 709 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 12 p.m. Protesting Donald Trump’s racist, authoritarian and corrupt administration. The group will march along the Boardwalk to North Division Street and back. The Black Knights Men’s Choir will lead participants in songs including “This Land Is Your Land” and “We Shall Overcome.” Voter registration, training for voter registration volunteers and further information will be available at tables near the Tram Station.
‘NOT MY PRESIDENT’S DAY’ MARCH
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. An inclusive story time designed to bring youngsters of all ages and abilities to the library. Siblings, families and caretakers are all welcome. Register: 410-6323495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SENSORY STORY TIME
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. See a collection of short films from the official 2018 festival selection and the groups monthly local film series. Admission cost is $5. Doors open at 6:30, movies at 7 p.m.
OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
SUN, FEB. 18 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 350 boats, electronics, dock builders, boat lifts, crafts, canvas, archery display, fishing rods, fishing tackle, paddle boards, artists and food vendors. All proceeds go to area youth. All Optimists are volunteers. Admission cost is $10 for adults and $1 for children. Charlie, cdorman1@yahoo.com, 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.ocboatshow.com
SEASIDE BOAT SHOW
MON, FEB. 19 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Guess the title and author of the shredded “book in a jar” to be entered to win a prize. Correct answers will receive two entries. Limit one guess per person. 410-6323495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK IN A JAR CONTEST
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. By appointment only. 410-641-5036
FREE TAX PREPARATION
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m. Jesse Colvin, candidate for Congress in Mary-
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
land and Jamie DeMarco will discuss how renewable energy will create jobs on the Eastern Shore. 410-973-1021 Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, FEB. 20 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Guess the title and author of the shredded “book in a jar” to be entered to win a prize. Correct answers will receive two entries. Limit one guess per person. 410-6323495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK IN A JAR CONTEST
All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Guess speaker is Michael Dryden, The Nature Conservancy. Pocomoke River Restoration. martypusey@gmail.com, 410-632-2527
SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. For infant to 5 year old children. 410-957-0878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘CARING FOR MY TEETH’
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-641-4400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410430-4818
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
COLORING FOR CALMNESS AND CONVERSATION
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Explore different patterns such as mandalas, entangles, paisleys and more. Bring your own coloring pages or use the library’s. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips available, along with coffee and cookies. 410-6410650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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CALENDAR Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections. Lisa Harrison, 410-632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
SOOTHING STORIES ‘TAKING A BATH WITH THE DOG’
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. All children of all abilities are welcome. Providing a calming story, along with playtime using sensory toys and activities. Get some calming techniques to use at home as well. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets each Tuesday. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, FEB. 21 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Guess the title and author of the shredded “book in a jar” to be entered to win a prize. Correct answers will receive two entries. Limit one guess per person. 410-6323495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK IN A JAR CONTEST
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs representative, Michelle Licata, is available to offer outreach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointment necessary. 410-713-3482, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE
STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP
tional toys. For infant to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
tional toys. For infant to 5 year old children. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880
STORY TIME ‘TRAINS’
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. This month’s topic is Civil War Fiction. Suggested titles: “Cold Mountain,” by Charles Frazier; “The Widow of the South,” by Robert Hicks; and “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott. Stop by the library for more titles. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
AFTERNOON GENRE CLUB
INFORMATION LITERACY: USING THE LIBRARY’S RESOURCES
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2 p.m. Learn how to access and take advantage of the numerous resources available at the library. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. This month’s topic is Civil War Fiction. Suggested titles: “Cold Mountain,” by Charles Frazier; “The Widow of the South,” by Robert Hicks; and “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott. Stop by the library for more titles. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
EVENING GENRE CLUB
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
THU, FEB. 22
North Worcester Senior Center, 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free, 7-week, interactive program proven to improve the participant’s risk of falls. Class runs Feb. 7 through March 28. Heather Griswold, 410-742-0505, Ext. 169
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Guess the title and author of the shredded “book in a jar” to be entered to win a prize. Correct answers will receive two entries. Limit one guess per person. 410-6323495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Learn new skills while playing with educa-
PLAY TIME
PLAY TIME
BOOK IN A JAR CONTEST
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. Learn new skills while playing with educa-
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEBRUARY LUNCHEON MEETING
Ropewalk Restaurant, 8203 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The Republican Women of Worcester County will host speakers Patrick O’Keefe, Political Director of the Maryland Republican Party and Grant Helvey, Chairman of the Worcester County Central Committee. Cost of the luncheon is $20. Reservations: Ann Lutz, annlutz60@gmail.com or 410-208-9767. Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 2 p.m. Learn how to brew your own hot beverages using a variety of coffee, teas, syrups and flavors. Registration is necessary: 410-9570878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOT DRINK MIXOLOGY
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Anne Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 443-614-5720
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 3 p.m. Explore new authors and genres. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRESIDE CHAT
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Stop by for pizza and sodas as the library shows appreciation for all its patrons. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY NIGHT ‘LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH’
ONGOING EVENTS KIWANIS ITALIAN DINNER TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets for the Kiwanis Club’s Annual Italian Dinner to be held on April 8 are now on sale. Two seatings, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., at DeNovo’s Trattoria, 11310 Manklin Creek Road in Manklin Station at the South Gate of Ocean Pines. Tick-
ets cost $12 for adults and $5 for children 11 years and younger. Tickets: 410208-6719. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome – space permitting. Carryout is also available. Proceeds benefit local youth. Seaside Christian Academy will be holding their annual ball on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 6600 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD. This year the theme is Star Wars and will include galactic decorations, music, dancing, hot lunch with drink, photo opportunities, interstellar games and more. Cost is $40 for adults and $25 for children 14 years and younger. Tickets must be purchased prior to Feb. 16, by stopping by the Seaside, calling 410-213-7595 or online at www.seasidechristianacademy.com. Individual and business sponsorships available. All proceeds support Seaside.
SEASIDE GALACTIC BALL
Worcester County Humane Society will be offering a special adoption fee for cats through Feb. 17. Any cats 14 months or older will have an adoption fee of $14, which includes spay/neuter, microchip and up to date on shots. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 12330 Eagles Nest Road in Berlin. Info: 410-213-0146.
WCHS VALENTINE’S ADOPTION SPECIAL
The Junior Auxiliary Group of Atlantic General Hospital will be taking a spring bus trip to Philadelphia for their flower show, “Wonders of Water.” Tickets for the trip cost $68, which includes the cost of the flower show ticket. The bus will depart Berlin on March 10 at 8 a.m., returning at approximately at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy Philadelphia and the flower show, which is in walking distance to Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown and City Hall. RSVP to Ashley at aafurbay@aol.com or 410-213-0823.
‘WONDERS OF WATER’ BUS TRIP
Any branch, through February. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, E-Reader or basic computer skills? Contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment.
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all through February. The Make & Take cart will feature supplies to decorate your own rainbow box. 410-524-1818
MAKE & TAKE ‘RAINBOW BOXES’
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF ENVIORNMENTAL HEALTH Full time or part time seasonal Environmental Health Aide positions available to work in Ocean City, Maryland. Duties include conducting water quality analysis at public swimming pools/spas. Some evening and weekend work a possibility. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Valid driver’s license required. Pool Operator Certification preferred. Background check is required. Please send resume and cover letter by March 12, 2018 to Tom Possident, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Bishopville, MD 21813, e-mail worcester.employment@maryland.gov or fax to 410-352-3369. Resumes will also be accepted at the February 28, 2018 Job Fair at Salisbury University from Noon – 4:00 p.m. in the Maggs Gym. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED Palmer Gosnell Hospitality is looking for Exceptional Team Members to open the Residence Inn by Marriott of Ocean City at 61st/Seabay Lane and the Bay!
Join us for our Job Fair to be held at the Ocean City Convention Center on Wednesday, February 21st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS INCLUDING: - Front Desk Associate - Housekeeping Inspector - Housekeeping Associate - Night Audit - Maintenance Technician - Breakfast Attendant - Line Cook - Bellman - Houseman - Laundry attendant Competitive wages, Medical, 401k and quarterly bonuses available! For more information please email oceancity.ri.gm@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
HOTELrd CAREER FAIR A March 3 , 2018 • 11AM - 3PM
at Fairfield Inn and Suites Ocean City 2501 Philadelphia Ave • Ocean City, MD 21842
Hiring for Sum Summer mmer 2018 Full Time & Part Time T Positions Food and Beverage Housekeeping Front Office
Maintenance Activities Accounting
Apply online prior to o the event at
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Please send your resumes at oceantowerconstruction@yahoo.com or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours.
Maintenance Technician Wanted
Competitive Salary: $15 - $18/hr. depending on experience. Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group. Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs. Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components. On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays. Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration. Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199 Job Type: Full-time ~. Salary: $18.00 / hourly
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Hskpg Housestaff, Laundry Attendant, Laundry Supervisor, F&B Manager, Line Cook, Sales Manager, Sales Secretary, Admin Secretary, HSKPG Supervisor, Front Desk, Warehouse Clerk, HVAC Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Come Join Our Winning Team!
The Carousel Group will be holding an onsite Job Fair Tuesday, February 27th from 10am to 5pm for the following positions: Night Auditor Reservationist Front Desk Clerk Housekeeping Supervisors Room Attendant Houseperson Security/Guest Services Maintenance Recreation Attendant Hostess/Cashier Banquet Service Staff Restaurant Server Line Cook We are looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. If unable to attend the Job Fair, email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
HELP WANTED
Payroll Associate. 3 years payroll and office experience. Salisbury, MD. Email: resumes.manufacturing@ gmail.com
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Now Hiring Go Cart Mechanic. Year-round employment. 443-754-1047
Now Hiring Groundskeeper
Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
LANKFORD HOTEL - Now Hiring
Executive Housekeepers/Room Attendants
Looking to work for a family run business where people care? We are looking for motivated individuals with experience. Good attitude and appearance is a must. Weekends are required. Salaried pay for qualified individuals. Located at 8th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City, MD.
Front Desk Clerks
No experience necessary. Must have a professional appearance, knowledge of computers and be motivated to work. Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or email resumes to: oclankfordhotel@outlook.com
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Maintenance Manager
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Maintenance Manager; reporting to our General Manger. Must have maintenance and supervisor experience. For busy hotel with 40,000 square foot conference center, 3 pools, 250 hotel rooms and 84 condos. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary. Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
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*Salaried Position and Profit Sharing for the Right Person* Call Carl For Interview 443-880-3092 or HOLDING OPEN INTERVIEWS Every Sat. & Sun., 11am-2pm Now through March 11 54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop)
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Maintenance Person Needed: High-rise Condominium Building in OC looking for full-time, year-round Maintenance Person. Must have general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall and painting. CPO License is a plus. Position available immediately. Please fax resume to 410-723-1288 or call 410723-3300.
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Now Hiring For ALL Positions Starting At Above Minimum Wage!
Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round. Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application
NOW HIRING
Full-time seasonal openings available in Ocean City for Chocolate Production Taffy Production Machine Operators
Candy Kitchen offers competitive wages and seasonal incentive programs. Apply In Person ONLY Tuesday through Friday 12 pm - 4 pm Candy Kitchen Corporate Office 5301 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
ATLANTIC HOTEL on the Boardwalk Ocean City, MD
~ HIRING FOR ~ FULL-TIME: Seasonal Office Manager
OTHER FULL TIME SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Personnel, Housekeepers, Housekeeping Inspectors, Houseman, Laundry Room Attendants & Personal Assistant. Neat Appearance, Positive Attitude, Ready To Work, General Knowledge of Computers, Experience Using RoomMaster Software is preferred but not necessary for front desk Will need references provided Please call 443-880-2710 or email taraimb@gmail.com
• Servers • Bus Staff •Host/Hostess •Kitchen staff •Security
Come by and join our 2018 family! 54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop) 410-723-5565
HELP WANTED
The Francis Scott Key Resort is hiring for their Maintenance Department. Must be flexible to work all shifts AM/PM including weekends. Preferred candidate is a team player, this is a family resort and atmosphere. Previous hotel experience preferred, certified pool operators' license a plus & plumbing and electrical knowledge helpful. Must have a valid driver’s license and able to lift moderately heavy items at times. Applications available at the Front Office or resumes can be emailed to hbrunning@fskfamily.com. 12806 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, MD 21842-9546.
NOW HIRING!!
Store Managers for our Ocean City, MD locations. Salary 49-59K + bonus, 401K, health insurance, vacation & sick time. Apply online at www.joindunkin.com or via email dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com
Director of Sales & Marketing
Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Director of Sales & Marketing. 250 rooms & 85 suites on the beach with a 40,000 sq ft conference center. Must have hospitality experience and demonstrate strong sales & marketing skills. Responsible for leading sales, catering, golf and convention services team. Applicant must be computer literate – Delphi and Opera experience a plus. Excellent salary, benefits and working conditions. Salary commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
Reporter Wanted
The Coastal Point is searching for an enthusiastic, community-minded reporter who is ready to take on sports, news, features and whatever crazy assignments we can find. The ideal candidate will be experienced, digital savvy, proficient in photography and eager to take on quality journalism in a multi-media environment.
Designer Wanted Send your writing clips and resume to darin.mccann@coastalpoint.com.
The Coastal Point is looking for a creative self-starter with strong visual design skills to join our production team. The ideal candidate is able to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Creative Suite experience is a must, and Quark Express experience is a serious plus. You must be able to maintain a workflow that allows you to meet deadlines for multiple projects, and possess the confidence and talent to create exciting work.
Please send your resume and samples to susan.lyons@coastalpoint.com.
Wanted: Furniture delivery help. Heavy lifting required. Must be in great physical health. Day time hours. Good pay. Call after 12pm. 302-2497436. Wanted: Trustworthy reliable person for furniture retail sales position. Must be capable of heavy lifting. smart casual dress code. Daytime hours. Great pay. Call after 12pm. 302-249-7436.
P/T Customer Service Representative
Looking for a cheerful, friendly, smiling face to join our office team. Greet/assist customers, sell gift cards & club memberships, general office duties, administer marketing promotions, database upkeep, etc. Good typing and computer skills required. Must be dependable and willing to work all shifts day, night, weekends.
Apply online at TangerOutlets.com/careers. No phone calls please. Tanger Outlets Ocean City EOE. DFW. RENTALS RENTALS
WEEKLY • SEASONAL
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
HELP WANTED
R E N TA L S
Maryland 800.633.1000 Delaware 800.442.5626 Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Now hiring for the following full-time, year-round positions for our Resort Hotel to join our busy and professional team: - Front Desk Associate - Night Audit - Maintenance - Housekeeping We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life. People who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. If this sounds like the perfect move for you or you want to find out more, stop by to complete an application.
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RENTALS
YEAR ROUND ONLY. 3BR/2.5BA Townhouse, downtown Berlin. Unfurnished, no smoking. $1530/mo. incl. water. No pets. Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555. Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedrooom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com SNOW HILL
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Apartments Starting at $1195 Townhomes Starting at $1295 Single Family Starting at $1075
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Restaurant for Lease 203 seat restaurant located on landmark corner & prime hotel row. 5,730 sq ft newly renovated building, plenty of parking, upgraded HVAC, full liquor license, plenty of walk-ins & freezer space. Ideal for crab house, Mexican, BBQ, sports bar, or Ale House concept.
Contact Kevin Decker @ 443-235-6552 kevin@kevindeckeroc.com
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath House located in Oyster Harbor, West Ocean City. Available March 1st. House on the pond, has 2-car attached garage, sunroom, deck, gas fireplace and so many upgrades. Rent $1950. Phone: 310-592-4212. Yado565@aol.com WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS 4BR House $450/wk. 2BR Apartments $249/wk. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581 Contractors Special $49.00 PER NIGHT Clean, comfortable, quiet rooms. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-8581
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Room For Rent, 75th Street. Now and/or summer. Call Dave 954-816-9669. Responsible Roommate wanted to share apartment, midtown. $550/month plus 1/2 utilities. 410-251-6678
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
Bishopville. Energy efficient totally remodeled Home. 3BR, 2BA. Certified lead free. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
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Located in one of the most desirable community in North Ocean City.This 2-bedroom,1-1/2-bath home features a huge eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, large comforable living room, laundry room with washer & dryer, central heat and air. The whole family will enjoy the nice enclosed porch just right for relaxing. Community features 3-pools (one includes a wading pool for the little ones), 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts a 9-hole miniature golf course, a bayfront boardwalk, fishing & crabbing piers, a canal front area for fishing & crabbing, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary with 1/2 mile paved walking path, and 5-acre open park. In addition the community offers city streets and sidewalks, city water and sewer,and city trash collection Sold Unfurnished for $139,500.
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This 3BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City and is an easy stroll to the beach. Features include an open floorplan, a sunroom, a breakfast bar, new stainless steel kitchen appliances and a huge attic for storage. Community amenities incl. pools, tennis, min golf, a bayfront boardwalk & more. Listed at $270,000.
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PUBLIC NOTICES BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1005 MARKET ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 15, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4018, Folio 123 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $79,850.00, 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 MARCH 6, 2018 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 $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this
property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, 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 the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 319820-1) 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-2/15/3t _________________________________ Stern & Eisenberg Mid-Atlantic, P.C. 9920 Franklin Square Dr., Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21236 410-635-5127
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 36 BEACONHILL RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Robert W. Swanson, Jr., dated January 14, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4343, folio 687 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 MARCH 5, 2018 AT 2:45 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub. Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub. Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 5.875% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale
audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub. Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub. Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Steven K. Eisenberg, Paul J. Moran, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/15/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10124 BLUE MARLIN DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Douglas J. Williams and Christine U. Williams, dated January 5, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4337, Folio 74 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $250,000.00, and an original interest rate of 5.875%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on February 27, 2018 AT 3:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $20,300.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. 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. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of
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PUBLIC NOTICES the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, 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. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and 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 his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr.,
Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com CGD File #: 450661 OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2101 PHILADELPHIA AVE., UNIT #401 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John A. Ambrose and Cynthia A. Ambrose, dated January 19, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4858, folio 231 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 26, 2018 AT 2:50 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as Unit No. 401 in the “Mariner’s Watch Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $59,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.875% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an an-
nual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #17-601357). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________ 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 11411 NEWPORT BAY DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Clifford H. Miller dated June 29, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4964, folio 472 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 16, 2018 AT 1:30 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 #10-322499. 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 $66,000 by cash or certified check. 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 56630. 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-2/1/3t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. DONNA BARBIERI 6107 Basket Switch Road Newark, MD 21841 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000296
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 25th day of January, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 6107 Basket Switch Road, Newark, MD 21841, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 26th day of February, 2018, 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 19th day of February, 2018. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $217,000.00. 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-2/1/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Robert V. Jaeger and Juliana Jaeger Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C-23-CV-17-000318
NOTICE ORDERED, this 22nd day of January, 2018 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 144 Nottingham Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 26th day of February, 2018 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 19th day of February, 2018, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $186,200.00. Susan R. Braniecki
NOTICE The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: FY 2019 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program, which provides funds for federally required para transit services for persons with disabilities. In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items: ITEM Public Works Campus Plan Construction One (1) year preventative maintenance and repairs including parts and labor for rolling stock Fifteen (15) 40’ heavy duty bus replacements One (1) ADA para transit van replacement Two (2) 60’ heavy duty articulating buses Three (3) ADA accessible transit support vehicles Replace Park N Ride parking lot light fixtures with LED retrofit energy efficient units Two (2) year preventative maintenance and repairs for bus wash system Transit passenger shelter parts Transit station benches TOTAL
TOTAL $6,505,005 $785,000 $7,098,000 $65,611 $1,410,000 $180,000 $90,000 $20,000 $25,000 $20,000 $16,198,616
A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: Mr. Mark D. Rickards at mdrickards@oceancitymd.gov If requested, a Public Hearing will be held: Monday, March 5, 2018 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the Public Hearing contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Coordinator, at 410-723-2174 prior to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018. OCD-1/18/5t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-2/1/3t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17262 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVANGELINE DYSON WATTS Notice is given that Allyson L. Jubber, 10701 Shady Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on January 23, 2018
appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evangeline Dyson Watts who died on December 31, 2017, 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 23rd day of July, 2018. 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. Allyson L. Jubber Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 01, 2018 OCD-2/1/3t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. c/o Goodmanagement, LLC P.O. Box 12967 Newport News, VA 23612 Plaintiff v. SAID A. ALI ZAINAB R. ALI et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000402
LUCAYAN TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. c/o Goodmanagement, LLC P.O. Box 12967 Newport News, VA 23612 Plaintiff v. ESTATE OF AUDREY B. AUSTIN et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000403
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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 24th day of January 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of March 2018, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of February 2018. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 28, #56 $3,000.00 Wk 11, #52 $50.00 Wk 48, #35 $50.00 Wk 23, #33 $2,300.00 Wk 14, #31 $50.00 Wk 35, #31 $100.00 Wk 36, #31 $50.00 WI' 43, #46 $50.00 Wk 21, #54 $50.00 Wk 14, #39 $50.00 Wk 40, #40 $50.00 Wk 3, #51 $50.00 Wk 51, #56 $50.00 Wk 42, #48 $50.00 Wk 13, #40 $50.00 Wk 18, #35 $50.00 Wk 51, #47 $50.00 Wk 17, #53 $50.00 Wk 40, #47 $50.00 Wk 13, #32 $50.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/1/3t _________________________________
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 24th day of January 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of March 2018, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of February 2018. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 12, #501 $50.00 Wk 27, #501 $4,500.00 Wk 23, #308 $3,100.00 Wk 8, #207 $50.00 Wk 29, #207 $3,400.00 Wk 12, #211 $50.00 Wk 31, #211 $3,800.00 Wk 15, #205 $50.00 Wk 33, #410 $2,600.00 Wk 24, #404 $2,800.00 Wk 22, #307 $900.00 Wk 24, #408 $2,500.00 Wk 22, #305 $1,350.00 Wk 12, #305 $50.00 Wk 25, #305 $2,600.00 Wk 23, #405 $3,400.00 Wk 22, #510 $1,450.00 Wk 14, #411 $50.00 Wk 32, #211 $3,800.00 Wk 41, #402 $50.00 Wk 9, #309 $50.00 Wk 34, #309 $1,800.00 Wk 8, #412 $50.00 Wk 28, #412 $4,900.00 Wk 23, #505 $3,450.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/1/3t _________________________________
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BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. c/o Goodmanagement, LLC P.O. Box 12967 Newport News, VA 23612 Plaintiff v. RAFAEL A. AREVALO MICHELLE L. AREVALO et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000404
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 24th day of January 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the properties
mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of March 2018, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of February 2018. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 21, #208 $50.00 Wk 38, #406 $50.00 Wk 21, #403 $50.00 Wk 37, #311 $50.00 Wk 26, #506 $3,000.00 Wk 22, #411 $1,250.00 Wk 7, #411 $50.00 Wk 37, #411 $50.00 Wk 20, #210 $50.00 Wk 21, #504 $50.00 Wk 20, #502 $50.00 Wk 36, #212 $50.00 Wk 14, #212 $50.00 Wk 20, #205 $50.00 Wk 36, #405 $50.00 Wk 20, #404 $50.00 Wk 36, #508 $50.00 Wk 35, #509 $800.00 Wk 36, #204 $50.00 Wk 7, #204 $50.00 Wk 38, #407 $50.00 Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/1/3t _________________________________
SHERIFF’S SALE VALUABLE IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND GENERALLY KNOWN AS 11233 ST. MARTINS PARKWAY BERLIN MARYLAND 21811-3256 WORCESTER COUNTY TAX ID NUMBER 03-120597 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the District Court for Worcester County at the request of the Judgment Creditor (“Judgment Creditor”) in the case styled St. Martins By the Bay Homeowners’ Association v. Donald Marini, case number D-024-CV-17-000058, I have levied upon, seized and attached as Sheriff of Worcester County, Maryland, all the right, title, claim, estate and interest of the said Donald Marini in and to all that property and improvements thereon described below, ITEM ONE: ALL that lot or parcel of land lying and being situate in the Third Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, being more particularly designated and distinguished as Lot Number Six (6), in Block A, on the Plat entitled, Plat 2, Section I, “St.Martins By the Bay”, and recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book W.C.L. No. 90, folio 76; and being ALL AND THE SAME property that was conveyed unto Donald Marini by deed dated June 24, 2014,
and recorded among the Land Records, in Liber SVH 6392, Folio 194, et seq. The property is generally known as 11233 St. Martins Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811, Worcester County Tax ID Number 03-120597. I HEREBY GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE that on the 2nd day of March, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. I will offer for sale at Public Auction to the highest bidder; on the Court House Steps of the Worcester County Circuit Court located at 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, ALL OF THE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, CLAIM AND INTEREST OF said Donald Marini in and to the property, subject to any and all mortgages, liens, deeds of trust, taxes, community association assessments or liens and prior claims of record. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction. A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in cash, certified check, money order, cashier’s check or check acceptable to the sheriff will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall bear interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum accounting from the date of sale and shall be due at settlement in cash or by certified check. In the event the Judgment Creditor or an affiliate thereof is the successful bidder at the sale such party will not be required to make a deposit, or to pay interest on the unpaid purchase money. The property will be sold subject to all restrictions, liens, covenants and encumbrances of record. Taxes, water and all other public municipal and/or community association charges and liens owed against the Property that are not otherwise extinguished as a matter of law as a result of the Sheriff’s Sale shall be paid by the purchaser at settlement. Costs of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser. All settlement costs, including but not limited to document preparation shall be the obligation of the purchaser. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the Property upon final settlement and payment of the purchase price in full, which shall occur not later than thirty (30) days after final ratification of the sale by the District Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence. The Property will be sold in “AS IS” condition and without any warranties or representations either express or implied as to the nature, condition or description of the improvements. In addition, the Property will be sold subject to any and all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, subject to all critical area and wetland violations, subject to all environmental conditions and violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property and subject to all matters and restrictions of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser at the sheriff’s sale shall assume the risk of loss for the above-referenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain possession of
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PUBLIC NOTICES the Property following the ratification of the sale by the District Court for Worcester County, Maryland and conveyance of the Property by the Worcester County Sheriff to the Purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all liens and encumbrances that are not extinguished by operation of law or by the Sheriff’s sale of the Property and subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the Property. If the purchaser fails to timely pay the full purchase price following ratification of the sale, the seller may, subject to further Order of the Court resell the Property and retain and apply the aforementioned deposit to any deficiency in the purchase price sustained by the seller and/or the Judgment Creditor, all costs and expenses of both sales, reasonable attorney’s fees, and any other damages sustained by the seller and/or Judgment Creditor as a result of the purchaser’s default, including, without limitation, all incidental damages. If the seller is unable to close on the transaction or if the sale is not ratified by the Court the Purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the aforementioned deposit without interest thereon. Upon refund of the deposit to the Purchaser as aforesaid, the sale shall be null and void and of no effect and the Purchaser shall have no further claims against the Sheriff, Judgment Creditor or the Auctioneer conducting the sale of the Property. The parties respective rights and obligations regarding the terms and conduct of the sale shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Judgment Creditor and the Sheriff of Worcester County, Maryland do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. AUCTIONEER: Jack Shook FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Peter Cosby, Esquire Attorney for the Judgment Creditor P.O. Box 600 Ocean City, MD 21843 410-213-9801 OCD-1/25/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17227 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JOHN BESWICK Notice is given that Nicole L. Ferris, 934 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore, MD 21225, was on January 26, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas John Beswick who died on September 27, 2017, with a will. Further information can be ob-
tained 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 26th day of July, 2018. 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. Nicole L. Ferris Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 08, 2018 OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________ K. ALICE YOUNG, ESQ. NUSINOV SMITH, LLP 6225 SMITH AVENUE, SUITE 200B BALTIMORE, MD 21209
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17238 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. FOREMAN Notice is given that K. Alice Young, 6225 Smith Avenue, Suite 200B, Baltimore, MD 21209, was on January 29, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William E. Foreman who died on March 18, 2009, 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 (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of July, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned per-
sonal 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. K. Alice Young Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 08, 2018 OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Kunal Kumar, 201 West 21st Street, Apt. 247, Norfolk, Virginia 23517; Robert T. Clarke, 12745 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Pooja Ocean City, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Marlin Market and Restaurant 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 21, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/8/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a "A" B/W 7 Day License From Saroj Pratap KC (individually) to Oceans Market, Inc. and an Upgrade in Type from BEER-WINE to Class "A" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Saroj Pratap KC, 702 North Surf Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Oceans Market, Inc. For the premises known as and located at:
T/A: Oceans Market 14107 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Saroj Pratap KC (individually) There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 21, 2018 @ 1:20 p.m. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/8/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of Class "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Cole Jeremy Taustin, 10647 Griffin Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Mad Fish, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Mad Fish 12817 South Harbor Road Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Ocean City Fish Partners, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 21, 2018 @ 1:40 p.m. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/8/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of Location of a Class "A" BEER-WINE License, 7 Day, By Sherri Lynne Hicks, 8681 Langmaid Road, Newark, Maryland 21841. For: Sherri Hicks, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Royal Farm Store 12826A Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly located at: 8307 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 21, 2018 @ 1:50 p.m. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/8/2t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. NADINE CRANDALL BRANDON T. CRANDALL 10826 Toddville Road Chance, Maryland 21821 and NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd. Coppell. TX 75019 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 1110 Cedar Street Pocomoke, Maryland.21851 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000031
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: Lot A 109.5 X 218.73 X 103.2 X 213-S Side 12th & Cedar Sts., 1110 Cedar Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851, Deed Reference 1689/598, Account Number 01028499, said property being assessed in Nadine Crandall and Brandon T. Crandall. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 24th of January, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 5th day of March 2018, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this court by the 5th day of April 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Richard R Bloxom JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD January 24, 2018 Corrected 02/05/18 True Copy
Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ACTION TO: Nicholas P. Fleming DOB: 9/7/95, Respondent FROM: Confidential Clerk of Family Court Cierra Webb, Petitioner, has brought a civil action (Petition number 17-32920) against you to terminate your parental rights of your child(ren): Minor Male, DOB: 11/19/13 A hearing has been scheduled at the Family Court, 22 The Circle, Georgetown, Delaware, on 3/28/18 at 9:00 am. If you do not appear at the hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights without your appearance. IF YOU WISH TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER BUT CANNOT AFFORD ONE, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO HAVE THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU FOR FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONFIDENTIAL CLERK AT FAMILY COURT, (302) 855-7469 OCD-2/15/3t _________________________________
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 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed per the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive four (4) parking spaces for a new, eight (8) unit condominium, providing 18 parking spaces instead of 22 as required by Code; and a special parking exception to design standards to allow two (2) of these to be compact in size. Also, pursuant Section 11095(1)(a) requesting a variance per Code Section 30-553(c)(8)h(iii) Afforestation, to waive a portion of the required 2.5’ landscape strip along
the western lot line in order to provide a pedestrian walkway with appropriate onsite mitigation. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 25 and 26, Block 5 of the Fenwick Plat, revised 1965; further described as located at the northwest corner of 125th Street and Assawoman Drive, and locally known as 10-125th Street and 12503 Assawoman Drive, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 125TH STREET DEVELOPMENT OF OCEAN CITY LLC – (BZA 2510 #1809400001) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-2/8/2t _________________________________
a final judgement will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Richard R. Bloxom JUDGE Entered: Clerk; Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD January 25, 2018 Corrected 02/05/18 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________
DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. CAMELBACK IX, LLC 2915 East Baseline Road Suite 109 Gilbert, AZ 85234 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. l West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 3 Church Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000033
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows:. 3 Church Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851. Account Number 01023012, said property being assessed to Camelback IX, LLC. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date: It is thereupon this 24th of January, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 5th day of March 2018, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this court by the 5th day of April 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint or thereafter
Gary Altman, Esquire 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 708 Rockville, Maryland 20852
NOTICE To all qualified beneficiaries of The Joyce Campbell GenerationSkipping Tax Exempt Trust FBO Arthur A Campbell; The Joyce Campbell Charitable Remainder Unitrust One; and The Joyce Campbell Charitable Remainder Unitrust Two (the “Trusts”): This is to give notice, in accordance with Section 14.5-813 of the Maryland Trust Code, that Julia C. Phillips has accepted trusteeship of the above-referenced Trusts. The Trustee’s contact information is as follows: Address: 53 Pintail Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811 Telephone Number: (301) 514-6710 Joyce Campbell was the Settlor of these Trusts. Qualified beneficiaries are entitled to a copy of each trust instrument, and to request an annual account of each trust’s income, expenses, and assets, as provided in Section 14.5-813(c) of the Maryland Trust Code. For information, please contact: Trustee: Julia C. Phillips OCD-2/8/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS TITLE: NON-TIDAL WETLAND CREATION SITE AND DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES BID NO.: B21-18 Sealed Proposals for this project shall be accepted by The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland, c/o the City Manager, Town of Ocean City, Maryland at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 230, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 until 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday, March 9, 2018. They will then be opened and read aloud
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PUBLIC NOTICES at the Council Work Session at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. The Scope of Work consists of providing all land, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, agency coordination, and associated incidental work necessary to complete the Non-Tidal Wetland Creation Site and Design/Build Services for Ocean City Municipal Airport (OXB). This shall consist of wetland replacement services for wetland impacts proposed at OXB. These services are to be in the form of an approved wetlands mitigation bank or approved wetlands mitigation site and within the Sinepuxent Bay Watershed or watershed as otherwise approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for use in replacing and mitigating for wetland impacts at OXB. The bank or site must have available space for creation or credits for, at minimum, 5.36 acres of non-tidal palustrine wetlands for mitigation of impacts at OXB. A current map of the proposed site or mitigation bank must be provided. Approval status of the site or bank by the USACE and the MDE, Nontidal Wetlands & Waterways Division must be provided with this response for use in mitigating the OXB wetland impacts. The bidder’s services must include creation rights on the proposed site, design and approvals of the creation area, permitting and wetland construction activities including all earthwork and planting to complete the mitigation, and all required monitoring. All work shall have approval of all regulatory agencies governing work in the respective site area. All NonTidal Wetland Creation Phase 1 and Phase 2 design must be completed and approved with issuance of a permit by August 31, 2018. All NonTidal Wetland Creation construction must start by September 1, 2018 and be completed and approved by no later than August 31, 2019. Approvals consist of that required by both the USACE and the MDE, and consider all Mitigation Rule criteria including the mitigation site monitoring plan. Contract Documents may be obtained at Ocean City Municipal Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 (443-235-4434) upon payment of $20.00 for each set, no part of which is refundable. Contract Documents will be available for purchase after 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017. Questions regarding this bid will be accepted by Jaime Giandomenico by emailing jgiandomenico@oceancitymd.gov. The cutoff date for questions is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018. Each bid shall be accompanied by completed bid forms and the Contractor’s proposal for the work (Form of Proposal, Bidder’s Affidavit, Certification of a Drug-Free Workplace, Disclosure of Interest, Bid Tabulation Form, Contractor Response Form, and Certificate of Buy American Compliance). Interested parties should submit proposals detailing the attributes of the replacement site or mitigation bank and capabilities to meet replacement wetland requirements. The Town of Ocean City reserves
the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, or portions thereof, when in their judgment, the public will be better served. OCD-12/21/4t _________________________________ 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. ELSIE C. JOY 302 Yawl Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000177
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 302 Yawl Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of March, 2018, 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 5th day of March, 2018. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $105,000.00. 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-2/15/3t _________________________________ NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single family home located in the Pocomoke City area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. This project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable
Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - February 26, 2018" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-213-2021. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-2/15/1t _________________________________ 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. THEODOROS HALLAS 11204 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000115
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11204 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of March, 2018, 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
5th day of March, 2018. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $252,200.00. 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-2/15/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR, ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17284 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Donna Ferrari, 326 West 83rd Street, Apt. 4B, New York, NY 10024 as the Executor of the Estate of James M. Ferrari who died on July 18, 2017 domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. 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. Donna Ferrari Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell 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: February 15, 2018 OCD-2/15/3t _________________________________
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Commentary
Rights vs. zoning
Short-term rentals versus single-family residential neighborhoods and mobile home districts is not a property rights issue. It is a money issue, and the sooner that is acknowledged, the more quickly this uncomfortable dispute can be resolved. Were this not the case, this debate would be about the desirability of land use regulation overall, its clashes with individual freedoms, and whether the premise of zoning makes economic sense. An article distributed by the Virginia Land Rights Coalition in the early 1990s posited that it did not, and cited instances in which property was significantly more affordable, and thus more attractive to buyers, in cities without zoning. The additional cost of homes and land in zoned cities, the article continued, did nothing more than feed the government maw through fees, permit costs and artificially high tax bases, while infringing on the rights of owners. Seventy years earlier, however, the U.S. Supreme Court saw zoning differently by ruling that increasing population and other changes of the modern world necessitated “additional restrictions in respect of the use and occupation of private lands in urban communities.” That 1922 opinion in Euclid v. Amber Realty remains the foundation of zoning today and means, like it or not, that zoning limits the rights of individual property owners. If it did not, Ocean City would have no building height limits, no setbacks, no landscaping requirements and no downtown design standards. The restricted land use concept has been taken farther by unincorporated community associations, where an increasing number of people who do business in Ocean City have elected to relocate because of controls that cluster homes of similar style and value and provide for quieter neighborhoods. But if property rights truly are the focus of the Ocean City argument, the legal question all parties must face is where to draw the line between what is a right and what is not, and how to decide that without being arbitrary. The matter before the Planning Commission, and the City Council, is not complicated: homes are easier to sell if they can produce revenue via short-term rentals to help with the mortgage; certain zoning districts limit short-term rentals to reflect the original intent of a neighborhood’s purpose; money is at stake. That leaves local government with two choices: it must decide which is more important, the economics of the situation or principles of zoning.
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Is it dogs or hammers?
By Stewart Dobson Editor With so much excitement going on right now, it’s difficult to know what to addres. So, I ask you, which is more important to our collective futures, the Olympic sport of curling or the Westminster Dog Show? Clearly, both employ words and terms for which there is no definition, save those known within their respective communities. “Switzerland has the hammer,” for instance. Although I heard the term “hammer” repeatedly during the curling competitions, my immediate questions were how long has it had this hammer, what does it intend to do with it, and isn’t Switzerland a neutral country? It stands to reason that if Switzerland has the hammer, other countries will want it and there will no end to the spread of these devices. Whole nations will hammer in the morning, hammer in the evening and hammer all over the land. That, I submit, is a scary proposition. Because curling is similar to shuffleboard on ice with rocks, I did wonder why it’s popularity never spread to the center of the shuffleboard universe in Florida. I quickly realized, however, that the knee socks and wingtips set realized they’d be on ice soon enough and therefore wanted no part of it. This is not to say that curling is the only Olympic sport with its own peculiar language. I’m still wrestling with ice skating’s “triple Salchow,” which I’ve tried ordering few times just to get a reaction. “I’ll have a triple Salchow on the rocks, please. No? Then give me double lutz straight up.” I’m actually allowed back into some of these places, proving that a sense of humor, or a high level of tolerance, is important to any bar’s success. Meanwhile, here’s the true definition of a
Salchow: “A figure skating jump with a takeoff from a back inside edge of one foot. The rotation in the air is made in the direction of the curve of the take-off edge. The landing is made on the back outside edge of the foot opposite the one used for take-off.” If you understand that completely, you’re either a skater or a bartender who has read up on it just to get back at me. “OK, you got me on that, so make mine a double-axel, with an olive.” If you’re wondering how I’m going to transition between winter sports and the Westminster Dog Show, that fact is the first time I heard the word “Salchow” many years ago, I assumed it was something made by Purina. “Did you hear that, Pop? Peggy Fleming did a trick named after dog food. “Heh, heh, you little idiot …” is about all I can remember of that embarrassing episode. That brings me to the dog show, which I’m obliged to watch as we continue to aspire to own a dog that does exactly what we tell it to do. Besides, I continue to be amazed at the formal names of the competitors. The real name of this year’s winner, Flynn, which is something called a bichon frise (the origins of first word hark back to exactly what you think it does) is GCHP CH Belle Creek's All I Care About Is Love.” Sure, I see how they could get “Flynn” from that. This circumstance has led me to reconsider the full and formal title of my dog, Crazy Eddie, since, at the age of 8, he deserves to be taken more seriously. Not that I’ve been influenced by current television offerings and other entertainment, but I think the following will suit him well: NCAA Patsy Cline’s Crazy Hammer Triple Salchowhound. I could get Eddie out of that.
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Letters to the editor
Weapons charges were filed against Dana Lank for possession of these guns.
Seabay Lane hotel causing problems
MSP arrest Lank for guns
(Feb. 16, 2018) Maryland State Police arrested Dana Lank II, 38, of Willards, Maryland on charges of illegal possession/sale of an assault weapon, being a prohibited person in possession of a rifle/shotgun and illegal possession of ammunition. Additional charges are possible. Following his arrest, Lank was held without bond in the Wicomico County Detention Center. Dana Lank II Earlier this month, members of the Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit and the Maryland State Apprehension Team began an investigation after learning of Lank’s possible involvement with the illegal sale of firearms. The state police’s investigation indicated Lank was allegedly involved in converting semi-automatic rifles to fully automatic and illegally selling regulated assault rifles. Investigators suspected Lank was involved in a pending illegal sale of an undocumented
SKS assault rifle. Police believe Lank is a member of the Dead Man Incorporated gang. On Feb. 9, 2018, members of the State Police Gang Enforcement Unit and State Apprehension Team, assisted by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office K-9, stopped Lank for a traffic violation in Wicomico County. A rifle was reportedly recovered from his vehicle, which was identified an SKS assault rifle. Lank was arrested and taken to Salisbury for processing. Investigators served two subsequent search warrants, one at Lank’s residence and another at a residence connected to Lank in Berlin. There, investigators said they recovered a modified, fully-automatic Heckler & Koch assault rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, a .357 magnum revolver, a Grendel assault rifle without a serial number, various rifle and shotgun parts and five ammunition cans filled with rounds.
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Editor, Since the rezoning of a piece marshland just south of the Route 90 bridge, aka Seabay Lane, the Town of Ocean City has permitted the construction of a massive hotel complex within a small existing neighborhood. We have 25 taxpaying homeowners who have been waiting four years for a road maintenance agreement regarding our “private” street. This winter, our homeowner’s association has paid over $1,000 to remove snow after the last storm. With this huge hotel on the north side of all of Seabay Lane, we still have no agreement from the town or our new neighbors to address any of the problems now facing this once quiet neighborhood. Now we have been told that we need an attorney to intervene on our behalf. There are many unanswered questions for all of us. The town chooses to ignore this whole issue, as if it will go
away. We will also be dealing with the repercussions for four years of construction, settlement, drainage problems and wind events. The wind has blown all kinds of construction debris, including their insulation, fences, port-a-johns and anything else not tied down, right into and across our street. This has created a dangerous situation more than once. From the beginning, there has been very little correspondence with the new hotel, no good faith interaction, no communication. We are left to live every day with this mess that has been created by the big push to overbuild rooms in this town. Remember, Mayor Meehan said recently about the wind farm development, “This is a really big project that will be there for many years, and we have only one chance to get it right.” Why did no one care enough to get it right on Seabay Lane? Seta Martin Ocean City
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