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BOATS STEM TO STERN The 37th annual Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Seaside Boat Show drew an estimated 16,000 guests during the three-day event last weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The club raised an estimated $100,000 for youth. See story page 19.
Kirwan heads into hearings County can only wait on school bill results By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) After a sixand-a-half-hour joint public hearing on Monday, the Blueprint for America’s Future, which is based on the Kirwan Commission recommendations, will move on to committees for possible amendments. The multi-billion-dollar bill calls for a revamp of public education, including increasing teacher pay,
providing free preschool for 3- and 4-yearolds living at 300 percent below the poverty level and strengthChip Bertino ening vocational education. Numerous local officials have voiced concerns about the bill, especially the high cost for Worcester County and the lack of local control. Worcester County, which is rated as the wealthiest county per capita in the state
by Kirwan standards, would have to budget an added $5.3 million for public schools in 2030. The state contribution would grow by $7 million for a combined $12.3 million increase in 2030 school spending for Worcester public schools. The public hearing involved the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, the House Appropriations Committee and the House Ways and Means See COUNTY Page 54
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Ocean City residents and property owners can expect an increase in their water bills during the next five fiscal years, after the Ocean City Council approved a new five-year water rate structure Tuesday evening. The additional revenue gained from the water rate increase will help pay for the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. “You can see the total six-year investments we are planning for these [water] systems is just over $40 million on the water side,” said Eric Callocchia, NewGen Strategies and Solutions executive consultant, at a Jan. 14 council meeting. “These improvements are necesSee WATER Page 55
County updates ICE detainees contract By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to sign a contract amendment to their agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house immigration-related detainees at the Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill. Even so, a bill in the General Assembly in An-
napolis could end that contract. The commissioners moved to sign the amendment to come into compliance with the National Detention Standards 2019. The updated contract will incorporate the robotics process automation, detention-transportation invoice template, the bed space tracking initiative and email submission See IMMIGRATION Page 54
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Evidentiary hearings ordered for offshore wind projects By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Will taller wind turbines harm Ocean City’s economy? That question will be the focus of two evidentiary hearings ordered by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) last week for two wind turbine projects to be built off the coasts of Maryland and Delaware. The opportunity for evidentiary hearings arose last summer and fall when Skipjack, owned by Danish company Ørsted, and U.S. Wind, a subsidiary of Italy-based Renexia SpA, announced they would be changing from their approved turbine selections to larger ones. A public hearing was held in January at the Ocean City convention center, and hundreds of proponents and opponents participated. “First, I want to be very clear,” Mayor Rick Meehan said at the hearing. “We support the new jobs that these projects create, we support the economic benefit and we support everything that’s related to these projects. The only thing we ask is that these projects be moved further from our shoreline and out of our viewshed.” Opponents of the wind turbine project largely cited a North Carolina State University study, which found 54 percent of participants claimed they would not rent a home if turbines were installed, no matter how high of a discount was offered. This stoked the fears of city officials, as well as business owners and hoteliers, that visible wind turbines would devastate local property values.
Nevertheless, proponents dominated the first half of the hearing, and argued the dangers of climate change superseded any concerns about the resort’s coastline aesthetic and possible damage to the tourism industry. According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2018 — which comprises of more than 1,300 scientists — policymakers had just 12 years to avert the worst consequences of global warming, the Washington Post reported. Windfarm proponents cited data that shows the Earth’s average temperature has increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit over the last century. “Two degrees may sound like a small amount, but it’s an unusual event in our planet’s recent history,” the National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) states on its website. “Earth’s climate record, preserved in tree rings, ice cores and coral reefs, shows that the global average temperature is stable over long periods of time. Furthermore, small changes in temperature correspond to enormous changes in the environment.” Dr. Jeremy Firestone, a professor in the School of Marine Science and Policy at the University of Delaware, said in a letter to the commission that the study used by opponents was flawed. “I presume it is an outlier given very poor quality visuals and the fact that they unrealistically packed wind turbines into their layouts,” Firestone said in his letter. “Had we used their See CLIMATE Page 4
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Climate change versus OC tourism industry Continued from Page 3 spacing, we would have placed 25 wind turbines in the same space that we placed 16 wind turbines.” Firestone has studied public perceptions and economic preferences regarding wind power since 2003, and he has published 18 peer-review articles on those topics. He co-authored a BOEM tourism study titled, “Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Development: Values and Implications for Recreation and Tourism, OCS Study,” which showed much milder economic shifts than the North Carolina study. “Some people told us that the wind turbines would make their beach going experience worse; other’s better, with better exceeding worse when wind turbines were about 13-16 miles from shore, or further, and viceversa,” Firestone said. The study also calculated trip loss, and found at 15 miles offshore, only 3 percent of participants stated they would switch beaches and another 3 percent said they would do something else. Regardless of distance, the study found a trip gain of 3 percent, and an 11 percent gain of curiosity trips. “Considering only trip loss and trip gain, we found if there was a project located 15 miles off of Rehoboth Beach, it would essentially be a wash, with estimated welfare effects ranging from a loss of $3 million and a gain of $2 million,” he said. Firestone also said developers cannot move the offshore wind projects further from shore into federal waters, as they are bound by the area allotted by their respective leases. Nonetheless, wind turbines do pose other issues. “There aren’t many options to recycle or trash turbine blades, and what options do exist are expensive, partly because the U.S. wind industry is so young,” NPR reported in September 2019. “It’s a waste problem that runs counter to what the industry is held up to be: a perfect solution for environmentalists looking to combat climate change.”
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The Maryland Public Service Commission ordered two separate evidentiary hearings to be conducted in regards to the size change of turbines selected by offshore wind companies Skipjack and U.S. Wind. These renderings, courtesy of Skipjack, show how the turbines will look from the beach.
Turbine blades are made of a pliable mix of resin and fiberglass, similar to a spaceship, and are incredibly difficult and expensive to transport because of their large size. “They can be anywhere from 100 to 300 feet long and need to be cut up onsite before getting trucked away on specialized equipment, which costs money, to the landfill,” NPR reported. Solutions are being developed, but at a very slow pace. Opponents also point to wind turbines’ shaky success in Maryland, specifically the decommissioning of a wind turbine at Chesapeake College. Michael James, COO of Hospitality Partners and managing partner of the Carousel Group, addressed the situation during last week’s Ocean City Tourism Commission meeting. Chesapeake College installed its wind turbine in 2011 on the northeast corner of the campus at Route 50. However, in February 2017, the tur-
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The commission has ordered Skipjack and U.S. Wind to choose a date for their respective hearings, and Skipjack told Ocean City Today that it had yet to make that decision. “Skipjack Offshore Wind, LLC is pleased that the Maryland Public Service Commission has declined again to reopen proceedings related to the Skipjack Wind Farm’s offshore renewable energy credits,” said Joy Weber, development manager for Ørsted’s Skipjack Wind Farm. “Skipjack Offshore Wind, LLC will participate in the commission’s narrow inquiry on our longstanding commitment to deploy the best commercially available turbine technology for Skipjack, a project that will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact to Maryland and Delaware and create thousands of local jobs.” Ocean City Today could not reach U.S. Wind for comment.
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Dredge vessel returns to inlet early March By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The United States Army Corps of Engineers will return to the Ocean City inlet and the Assateague bypass for more routine dredging early next month. “The USACE dredge Currituck anticipates arriving early March, [and] crews will be dredging material from within the inlet channel, including areas identified as having [been] shocked in most since the last dredging,” said Brittany Crissman, Army Corps publics affairs specialist. Material dredged will be reused to combat erosion along the north end of Assateague Island, Crissman said, and the dredging will take about a month to complete. “For most of the time, the maintenance dredging will be in the Assateague bypass, leaving about five days for Ocean City inlet work,” she said. The dredging is federally funded, and the work in the inlet is financed
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The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ dredge vessel, Currituck, will return to the Ocean City inlet sometime in March, and spend five days in resort waters.
by the Army Corps’ Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds, while the Assateague bypass work is costshared 50/50 with the National Park
Service. “Routine dredging of Ocean City Inlet is critical to maintaining safe passage for commercial and recre-
ational vessels using the inlet to access the Atlantic, while also combatting erosion of the Assateague shoreline,” Crissman said.
Ocean City committee, commission reports By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Committee/commission chairs reported to the mayor and City Council Tuesday night. Tourism The Ocean City Tourism Commission met last Monday, Feb. 10. Chairman and Councilman Matt James said the meeting began with a discussion on the commission’s strategic plan goal of staying centered. Melanie Pursel, president/CEO of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber would be meeting with the Ocean City Green Team to dis-
cuss the downtown flood management. Pursel also said the team’s Protect our Sand & Sea program was a great partnership between the public and private sectors. Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (HMRA), said the upcoming HMRA Trade Expo has vendors offering and featuring Styrofoam alternatives in preparation for the statewide Styrofoam ban that will take effect July 1. Pursel, Jones and other organization heads gave department reports for the following groups: Chamber of Com-
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Budget amendment gets 1st approval, goes to next step By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The Ocean City Council Tuesday night approved on first reading a budget amendment that increases the overall general fund budget by $3.2 million. These funds will go primarily toward the city’s public safety departments, as well as usher in changes for waste and wastewater, transportation and airport, convention center, internal service and pension and OPEB funds. The largest share of this funding is to be used to buy a new $1.2 million fire rescue truck, which is funded 80/20 by the city and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, respectively. Other items include a $300,000 fire engine motor replacement, $238,800
for four take-home police vehicles, $159,385 for more part-time staff for Paramedic 7 and $108,807 recognition of forfeited assets to buy and rent police CID vehicles. As previously reported, these will be financed from $238,800 in additional income and emissions taxes, $28,186 in license and permit fees, $356,891 in revenue from other agencies, $108,807 in fines and forfeitures, $330,879 in other revenue and $1,911,366 in appropriated fund balance. This all comes to a total of $2,974,929 in expenditure changes, and an overall budget increase of $3,291,541. The amendment moves forward to a second reading, where it will receive formal confirmation.
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The Ocean City Council approved a first reading of budget amendment number one, which will add $3.2 million to the overall general fund budget. Most of this money will go toward the city’s public safety departments, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp explained previously.
Events and projects discussed Continued from Page 5 The commission then went into a closed session, during which it agreed to send a favorable recommendation to the mayor and council to issue a request for proposals for ad agency services. The next meeting will be held on April 13. Details of the reports can be found at: http://oceancitymd.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=244 5&Inline=True Recreation and Parks The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Committee took place on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Chairman and Councilman John Gehrig said the meeting began with an event request approval for a Semper Fi Bike Ride. Bob Broderick of the First State Detachment Marine Corps League asked to have this event on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Next was an event approval for the Nathan’s Famous Qualifying Contest, which is slated for Saturday, June 13. These requests were approved and sent to the mayor and council for approval. Gehrig said Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito then informed the committee that she had received approval from City Manager Doug Miller to proceed with a request for proposal to provide a master plan design for the Downtown Recreation Complex proj-
ect. Petito will send the mayor and council a survey/checklist for park amenity priorities. A bridge repair project at Eagle’s Landing golf course was expected to come under budget by roughly $23,000, so Petito requested to use the balance for bulkhead repair on hole six, master plan assessment for the golf course, purchase of a lightweight utility vehicle and installation of a make up fan for the clubhouse’s HVAC system. The mayor and council will review the request. The parks department would also marginally increase certain fees under a proposed fees and charges document, which will be reviewed by the mayor and council at the department’s budget meeting. Councilman Mark Paddack said during the meeting a citizen had concerns about a four- to five-foot drop from the bulkhead at Jamestown Park, and asked whether two ladders could be installed there for safety. Parks Superintendent Gary Collier said he would look into the issue. The Recreation and Parks Department’s Sportsmanship Ceremony will be held on Feb. 24 at Northside Park, and Petito encouraged council members to attend. The next meeting will be held on April 14.
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A request to extend Boardwalk biking hours by one hour was not well received during the Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 18. Mayor Rick Meehan said one concern he had was interfering with the city’s Boardwalk tram service.
Bike time extension request on Boardwalk no-go for now By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) A request by Don Enste, owner of Dandy Don’s Bike Rentals on 12th Street and the Boardwalk, to extend the cycling hours on the boards until noon turned out to be not as smooth a ride as he had hoped. Appearing before the Ocean City Council’s Transportation Committee Tuesday, Enste said because fewer people are showing up early to ride bikes on the Boardwalk, switching from the 11 a.m. cutoff to noon would boost business. “Over the last several years, we have seen what some would say is a drastic change in regards to the tendencies of our visitors,” Enste said. “Not only are more families bringing their own bicycles with them on vacation, but we are seeing that the average customer is arriving later in the morning due most often to sleeping in.” Enste said according to a 2018 American Time Use Survey, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average employed person spends 30 minutes more per day working than he or she did in 2003. While this may not seem like much, Enste said that equates to 130 hours or an extra three weeks that an American worker is on the job. “This, coupled with can’t-miss evening events like beach parties, fireworks and concerts are incentivizing the idea of sleeping in and staying out later,” he said. Twenty-five years ago, when Enste started his business, customers came as early as 5:30 a.m., but the modern customer doesn’t come until 9 or 10 a.m., he said. “We all know that being on the Boardwalk is a staple of the family of any visit to Ocean City,” he said. “...I would like to officially propose that the Boardwalk biking hours be extended by one hour, until 12 p.m. throughout the summer months.”
He added that the extension would produce an increase in revenue from parking and sales tax, decrease in overhead and upkeep on the Boardwalk tram fleet and increased Ocean City’s reputation for being more bike friendly. Despite Enste’s appeal, Mayor Rick Meehan said his concerns about extending the biking hours remained. “When we increased the hours to 11 o’clock, I made the prediction you would see people coming out later, because now, instead of getting up earlier to make sure they could ride between 6-10 a.m., the tendency would be they would come later on the Boardwalk, and that’s exactly what has happened,” Meehan said. He argued that extending the hours to noon would perpetuate the situation, and do nothing to get people onto the Boardwalk earlier. Furthermore, he countered, extending the hours to noon would require pushing back tram services by one hour. Meehan also pushed back on the notion that people were staying out later, and said people are going home earlier — a fact Boardwalk business owners could attest to. Councilman Mark Paddack also disagreed with an extension, despite voting for the 11 a.m. extension previously. Paddack, a former police sergeant who patrolled the area for many years, recalled how congested the Boardwalk can be near noon. “I don’t know that 12 p.m. is appropriate, and definitely not on the weekend,” Paddack said. “Maybe during the middle of the week it might be, but then again that [irregular schedule] confuses the public.” Although Enste did not receive the committee’s endorsement, he told the committee he would work on configuring a more detailed proposal and return to revisit the issue.
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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Ocean City government’s push to have the State Highway Administration install a traffic signal installed at Third Street and Philadelphia Avenue remains in limbo, but city employees are planning temporary solutions as they prepare for tram deployments in May. “Springfest is our first deployment for the trams … May 7-10, so we’re trying to bring somewhat of a resolution to this, or we’ll be crossing Philly (a state highway) without any assistance,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said at Tuesday’s Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting. City Engineer Terry McGean explained how over a year ago, the city had begun to address the issue as the development of the Department of Public Works facility located on Second Street and St. Louis Avenue facility was underway. Resort officials and staff have argued the intersection is a public safety hazard, as both pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be heavy. However, despite two separate traffic and pedestrian studies, the SHA rejected the city’s request, stating that pedestrian flow within the area was too little to warrant a signal. “May is coming rapidly, and at this point even if State Highway were to, tomorrow, say ‘OK, we’re good to go we’ll put up a signal,’ we would not have a full signal in time for the season,” McGean said. In light of that, McGean and Adkins contacted Betty Tustin of the Traffic Group to see if there were cheaper alternatives that the city could pursue. The first option would be a $65,000 firehouse signal that would be placed on the northwest corner of Third Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The signal would flash yellow until it detects a tram coming west or east
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With time running short before Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City staff is looking at a variety of traffic signal options to install on Third Street and Philadelphia Avenue. A request to the State Highway Administration to install a full signal fell on deaf ears, City Engineer Terry McGean said.
on Third Street. Once a tram is detected, the flashing yellow becomes a solid yellow and eventually ends as a solid red, indicating a full stop. The second, and preferred option, is a roughly $130,000 HAWK signal placed on the same spot, but with two pedestrian signals on Philadelphia Avenue. Adkins pointed out, however, that the placement of the signal would need to be reanalyzed, as placing it on the northwest corner would make it visible one way only. In addition, a northwest pole could block a driver’s field of vision. McGean sent a letter to SHA Assistant District Engineer Jana Potvin and District Engineer Jay Meredith, and received a positive response from Meredith. The first option would be paid for with additional corporation tax that the city has received, while the second would be, ideally, financed 50/50 between the city and the SHA. McGean said this 50/50 split made sense since the city chose to develop the new tram facility on Second and St. Louis Avenue, but pedestrian
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Traffic signal study already underway; bill could require transport plans for farmers By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) addressed two constituent concerns this week – the recent fatal crash south of Berlin and proposed regulations regarding concentrated animal feeding operations. A traffic signal study is underway the intersection of Routes 113 and 818 just south of Berlin, where Johnnie Derrickson, 73, of Parsonsburg, was killed in a Feb. 6 collision between his pickup truck and a large rollback truck. Following the crash, residents told Carozza they were concerned about that intersection. That same day, she requested the assessment from the state highway administration. “I requested an option for safety improvement, which could include a possible variety of options ranging from a traffic signal to a J-turn to flashing warning signs or other signage,” Carozza said. She also confirmed on Wednesday that initial information showed an average of two accidents per year at the intersection. “They have a process where they go back and review traffic patterns, prior accidents, and they’ll look at the information to see what type of safety improvement would be warranted based on the study,” Carozza said. Turning to Annapolis, Senate Bill 928 would mandate that any farmer applying for a concentrated animal feeding operation construction or expansion be required to complete a manure transport plan if they are in a county where more than 30 percent of the acres tested for a fertility index value of 150 or more.
The farmer must then transport the manure to a county than has less than 30 percent of acres tested for that amount. These efforts aim to mitigate the farms’ use of chicken litter as fertilizer, since it can contain high phosphorus levels that may run off and damage water quality. “My concern and my opposition to the bill is that it creates more regulation on our farmers,” Carozza said. “It’s duplicative. It would cause financial harm to our local farmers who are already required to comply with the nutrient manageMary B. Carozza ment law.” She mentioned that the phosphorus management tool Transition Advisory Committee already voted in December to recommend that the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture proceed with the next phase of implementation. The next phase will cover 122,000 acres of land, according to Bob Mitchell, director of environmental programs. “They’re already required to comply with the nutrient management law,” Carozza said. “They did not opt for delaying the PMT regulation, so let’s let the system work without imposing new regulations on our farmers.” A study conducted by Salisbury’s Business Economic and Community Outreach Network revealed that the infrastructure and funding needed to remove excess manure is not yet in place. Carozza said she would express those concerns during the hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19 for the Senate Health, Education and Environmental Affairs Committee. She also expected representatives from the Maryland Farm Bureau and the Delmarva Poultry Industry to testify.
Worcester plans to replace Bayside Road Bridge in Sept. (Feb. 21, 2020) The Worcester County Department of Public Works is implementing plans to replace the Bayside Road Bridge closest to Public Landing Road, beginning tentatively in September. The bridge replacement project is eligible for funding under the Highway Bridge Program. A public comment period is currently open. The public is invited to comment on this project now through March 4. The 16-span, timber-beam Bayside Road Bridge was scheduled to be replaced after earning unsatisfactory
bridge sufficiency ratings during the county’s annual bridge inspection program. Access to the bridge will be closed, and detours will be in place throughout the course of the project. The roadway closure is expected to last approximately 180 days. Refer all public comments regarding the bridge replacement to Roads Superintendent Frank J. Adkins at fadkins@co.worcester.md.us. For information on detour routes or a complete description of this project, visit www.co.worcester.md.us.
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City leaders look to obtain county service for seniors By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Ocean City senior citizens could benefit from the Worcester County Community for Life program, following a decision made during Tuesday’s Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting. The goal of the program is to get aging citizens away from nursing homes and asRick Meehan sisted-living programs, which may be taxpayer funded, and allow them to remain independent and “age at home” by providing services such as grocery delivery, handyman services, medical transportation, friendly visits and vendor vetting. This not only allows senior citizens to maintain a sense of autonomy, but also saves taxpayer money, as they avoid nursing and assisted living homes, said Robert Hart, executive director of the Worcester County Commission on Aging. Since its inception in 2018, the program has expanded from serving just Ocean Pines to include residents in Newark, West Ocean City, Bishopville, Whaleyville and Berlin, but not Ocean City. Mayor Rick Meehan brought the program to the committee’s attention last November during discussions of the city’s MedTRN services and whether the city could consolidate its service with that of the county. Since then, the conversation has shifted into simply getting the county to serve Ocean City residents, after committee members realized the two programs were different in nature — Community for Life focuses on senior
citizens 65 years and older, while MedTRN focuses on residents who need ADA-compliant services. Hart explained that the program is not funded by the county, but rather through state grants and membership fees. “We have been talking to the county about expanding the program south and onto the island, we’ve asked for some of the resources for that, [but] it is not in this year’s [county] budget,” Hart said. “ … The transportation that we do now is from a grant we got from the Maryland Transit Administration.” The aging commission received $80,000 from the state in 2018 to kickstart the program, and then received another $25,000 to extend beyond Ocean Pines. Hart said although the program relies on the grant, he expects it to become self-sustaining in the next 18 months or so. To fund an expanRob Hart sion of the program to include Ocean City would necessitate roughly $45,000 in additional grant funding. “Our citizens, as citizens of Worcester County, would like to be included in this program, so what course of action do we need to take to have that happen,” Meehan asked. Hart encouraged Meehan to request the funding from the county in the city’s annual grant funding request letter. He also reassured Meehan that he is looking for additional funding to service the resort. “We will continue … to look for grant funds outside of local government to try to bring it over here also,” Hart said.
OCEAN CITY TRANSPORTATION BRIEFS By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The following took place on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting:
Bus ridership Ocean City Transit Manager Mark Rickards said bus ridership was up in January and February by approximately 4 percent compared to 2019. Rickards attributed this increase to good weather.
Bus drivers Currently, the transportation department has 93 drivers on payroll, not including supervisors. There are 18 of 22 returning drivers, and 11 drivers in CDL training.
Overall, this meant the department currently has 104 drivers, not including the supervisors, which was similar to last year’s recruitment numbers of 108. Nonetheless, Councilman Tony DeLuca and Mayor Rick Meehan did not seem satisfied with the numbers, and urged for recruitment efforts to be kicked up a notch. Public Works Director Hal Adkins and Rickards assured city officials that the department was prioritizing recruitment, and would be attending various job fairs throughout the county. One advantage the city’s program offers is that it pays for recruits’ CDL license training. Meehan asked whether or not there was a payback condition, as drivers could potentially get the training and Continued on Page 16
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Get your hot dog! Nathan’s to come to OC By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) What does it take to be America’s best Nathan’s hot dog eater? A huge stomach and a victory at one of 12 national Nathan’s qualifying contests. This summer, following approval by the City Council Tuesday night, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs will come to the resort, and professional eaters will gut it out right by the beach. “I think this is very exciting,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “I think it’ll get a lot of attention and I think it’ll be a great
event for Ocean City.” Last Tuesday, Feb. 11, local Nathan’s Hot Dog franchisee Russell Laurenzano brought the event to the attention of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Committee. Through his corporate connections, Laurenzano was able to bring Ocean City within the radar of the Major League of Eating — the Major League of Baseball of professional eating and the organization that officially sanctions the hot dogeating competition. “Through some of the contacts that I
have in the corporate office at Nathan’s, they [Nathan’s contacts] were able to convince them [Major League of Eating] to let Ocean City be a feature to host one of these events,” he said at the parks meeting. One issue, however, was that the Major League of Eating requested the contest to be held on Saturday, June 13, the same day and same time as the OC Air Show. “I’m certainly in favor of the event. My question is why does it have to be during the air show?” Councilman Tony DeLuca asked. That was the only date available to get
the competition to Ocean City this summer, Laurenzano said. Additionally, the company expressed that, as a new event, coinciding with the air show could prove beneficial, as the crowds were already there and could easily attend the eating contest, Laurenzano said. City staff found no issue with the double event, and City Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller previously said the issue could be worked around relatively easily. Reassured, the council quickly approved the event.
well as those from a Jan. 18, council work session. Events such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 14, and a request to serve beer and wine at Caine Woods Community Association Fiesta Park functions, various dates, were also approved.
mayor and council that Anthony had signed the contract using his own name, rather than the name of his company. While this wouldn’t create any legal issues per se, Anthony’s attorney requested to go back to the commission in order to fix the error, just in case. The council approved the request.
the State Senate and House of Delegates. Another hearing for the bill will be conducted on March 4, as well.
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The following took place Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Ocean City Council meeting:
Personal property The council approved to adopt a resolution, which would grant the sale of miscellaneous city department equipment and vehicles through govdeals.com.
Consent agenda The council approved meeting minutes from a Jan. 21, council meeting, as
Inlet Sea Doos Despite receiving approval from the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission for a conditional use request, Inlet Sea Doos new owner, Tyler Anthony, will head back to the commission in order to fix a contract hiccup. Anthony’s attorney explained to the
Meetings The Ocean City Mayor and Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25, for a work session. A meeting on March 10, however, will be cancelled, as city leaders will attend a General Assembly hearing in support of special events bill presented in
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County accepts plan to secure broadband By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) After expressing disappointment that Columbia Telecommunications did not provide a proposal for obtaining rural broadband during the last meeting, Worcester County Commissioners were pleased to approve a proposal and recommendations on Tuesday. Joanne Hovis, president of Columbia Telecommunications, presented the rural broadband feasibility study to commissioners at a Jan. 21 meeting. She said the best two ways to proceed were to continue working with Choptank Electric Cooperative to secure broadband and to conduct tests to determine the quality of service that Bloosurf, an existing wireless provider, is delivering to Worcester. According to Hovis, most of Bloosurf’s service areas are protected until next year by a 10-year loan grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant preempts any other entity from securing federal funding. If the county can prove that Bloosurf is delivering below its self-reported standards, it could challenge for
funding. At that meeting, commissioners asked Columbia Telecommunications to deliver a proposal by the next meeting. However, that proposal Brian Jones was not ready for the Feb. 4 meeting. Instead, commissioners agreed to proceed with IT Director Brian Jones’s recommendations — to get a better understanding of Bloosurf’s coverage and capacity, seek to identify one or more private partners, to continue to support Choptank and to continue engagement with the State of Maryland Office of Rural Broadband. During this week’s meeting, Jones presented the test proposal and seven recommendations from Columbia Telecommunications – to facilitate discussions with United States Department of Agriculture and Federal Communication Commission officials, to conduct Bloosurf’s signal strength tests in Worcester, to design and host and online speed test and survey, to conduct premises-based
speed testing of Bloosurf’s service, to conduct in-field speed testing in Worcester, to prepare a final report and to prepare a request for proposals to identify possible partners. “It could take several months to complete all the tasks I spoke of previously,” Jones said. “The tests are typically done in the summer months when the leaves are full and foliage is at its highest. The tests probably won’t be done until the end of the summer.” Jones added that though the request for proposals was optional, but he believed it to be the most significant. The first six tasks will cost approximately $50,000 and to add the request for proposals would bring up the quote to $57,000. Jones said that the assigned fund balance would cover the full expense. County Commissioner Ted Elder asked if the tests could be done before the summer, since there are reports that Bloosurf is not performing well even during optimum times of the year. “You could start it now, but again, it’s going to work in their favor, not our favor, to move forward,” Jones said.
Elder agreed to fall back on Jones’s recommendation. “In my opinion, let’s wait until it’s going to benefit us the most,” Jones said. “It’s not going to change the cost at all.” County Commissioner Jim Bunting said it would be best to go with Jones’s timeline. “It’s probably not going to be an easy thing to be done with Bloosurf, so every bit of information we have that shows what our point is,” Bunting said. “Even if we have a partner later, it’s going to help us.” Chief Administrative Assistant Kelly Shannahan pointed out that the testing period is about four months long. “It’s going to take a month or so to get everything lined up and ready for the testing anyway,” Shannahan said. “So by the time we get into the testing, and as we’re performing the testing, the leaves are probably going to be on the trees anyway. It’s not going to be that delayed anyway, I think.” Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the proposal and seven recommendations.
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quite some time, deeming the unlit shelters as a public safety hazard. However, because of funding issues, the committee chose to do a test run, before committing to a fullscaled effort. The total purchase amount for the solar panel was $1,036.
OCEAN CITY TRANSPORTATION BRIEFS Continued from Page 11 then work for another jurisdiction. Adkins said he would discuss the issue with the city’s Human Resource Department.
Bus loan Public Works Director Hal Adkins said he was not optimistic in regards to the city’s pursuit of a bus loan program with the state transportation department. The 60-foot articulating buses were a solution to the city’s struggle to find
enough bus drivers for the busy summer. Mayor Rick Meehan wrote a letter to Greg Slater, secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, on Jan. 1, requesting seven of the elongated buses, but from what Adkins had heard through the transportation grapevine the buses would not be available for city use. However, Adkins said the state department was likely to send standard 40-foot buses, as they have done in the past. Adkins said Meehan should re-
Bus shelters The committee’s effort to light up dark bus shelter in the resort is moving forward with the purchase of a LED solar light kit. The lighting panel will be installed on the 26th Street northbound bus shelter, which had been identified as especially dark. The committee has been seeking to add these solar panel lights for
Next meeting The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10, at 9 a.m. in the Public Works conference room located on 204 65th Street, building E.
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Jellyfish Festival gets OK from resort leaders By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The Jellyfish Festival will return this summer, but with some edits. “It [Jellyfish 2019] was a great event, and we learned a lot by working with the Special Events team,” Brad Hoffman of Live Wire Media & Events told the City Council Tuesday. “It’s going to be just as good, or better, in 2020.” Hoffman said immediately after last year’s festival, he, City Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller and Private Events Manager Lisa Mitchell discussed ways to improve the concert-sports entertainment event package. The major focus was simply downsizing the festival’s components. Rather than a three-day festival, Jellyfish 2020 will be a two-day event on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. Instead of having three stages as it did last year, Jellyfish 2020 will have two stages, which will be moved from
the south end of the beach to the north end. The festival’s fitness zone will be reduced in size by one-fourth and its fee will be eliminated to encourage more participation, with Hoffman calling last year’s effort ambitious. There will be no skateboard ramp this year, and overall the event’s square footage would be reduced by one-third. Aside from these changes, the DNA of the festival would remain the same, with vendors, freestyle Moto X performance, a Fat Tire Bike zone, an Ultimate Frisbee tournament and a surfing tournament among other activities. Councilman Matt James asked Hoffman who his target audience for the festival is, and Hoffman said this year’s focus would be younger families, with adults ranging from 25-35 years of age. Hoffman said last year’s rockheavy music acts were great, but they mostly catered to an older crowd who were less likely to attend the festival
because of job commitments. “We have some great festivals with Springfest and Sunfest that address an older demographic, and I think we want to be a little a younger” Hoffman said. “That was the feedback from the crowds that came through, that was the feedback from the audience and that was the feedback from business owners that saw what it could be and what it was last year.” James said with this shift in age demographic, Hoffman should reach out to Tom Perlozzo, director of Worcester County Recreation and Parks, Economic Development and Tourism, to see if the festival could be held in conjunction with the Great Inflatable Race, which is slated for the same weekend. The previous week, the council had approved $25,000 in tourism funds to the event, with the condition that Perlozzo get the event to Ocean City, rather than its original destination in West Ocean City. James believed hosting the two events together would be a great way
Mad Fish seeks to rebuild By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) After a fire on Aug. 2 caused Mad Fish Bar & Grill at the West Ocean City Harbor to close indefinitely, the owners this week took a first step toward their goal of reopening for the summer of 2021. Needed, however, is a bill to amend the zoning code regulating parking. The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to sign their names to the bill’s introduction during their meeting Tuesday and have scheduled a special legislative session for the bill’s consideration on Tuesday, March 3. Attorney Hugh Cropper requested emergency legislation
to amend the code to allow up to 90 percent of required parking to be off-premises in the commercial marine district. Cole Taustin, one of the owners of Mad Fish, has designed a new, smaller building that is farther away from the water, leaving only nine or 10 parking spaces on the same side of Harbor Road where there used to be 19 spaces, according to Cropper’s request. The zoning code allows for up to 50 percent of required parking to be off-premises, with a few conditions, but nearly 90 percent of the required parking for Mad Fish is located across the street. “It would allow the parking for that facility to have more of
that parking on the other side of the road,” said Kelly Shannahan, chief administrative assistant. In his request, Cropper stated that the amendment would allow Mad Fish to redevelop. However, the Worcester County Planning Commission gave the amendment an unfavorable recommendation during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, citing the continuous problem of illegal parking and traffic congestion around the West Ocean City Harbor. For an emergency bill, at least five commissioners must vote in favor of the bill that would become effective immediately.
to up the ante and draw even more people to the resort. Councilman Mark Paddack agreed to an extent, as he didn’t know if the trademarked inflatable obstacle course could be combined with the city event. Hoffman said he was open to the idea of sharing space with the event, and mutually benefiting from the crowds they drew. From the city, Hoffman requested vehicular access to the beach for setup, parking considerations for staff and performers, permission to use tents, port-o-lets, beach trailers and lastly the use of the Caroline Street Comfort Station stage for staff. Council voted unanimously to approve Hoffman’s request and Jellyfish Festival 2020. “I know your passion for this, and the way you’ve reduced the size and done some of the things to increase the impact, I think will really help the event. I wish you the best of luck and I know it’s going to be a big success,” Mayor Rick Meehan said.
Construction plan for Sea Oaks RPC reviewed By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The Sea Oaks residential planned community went through a construction plan review by the Worcester County Technical Review Committee during its meeting last Wednesday. The proposed 59-unit townhouse development with 24,570 feet of mixed use will be located on the west side of Stephen Decatur Highway and north of Sinepuxent Road. The committee found that the cul-de-sacs are not shown on the plan, but are required. Ronnie Carpenter, the engineer for the project, said that only the
temporary cul-de-sacs were shown on the plans. The commercial component will consist of 12,000 square feet for contractor shops and 12,750 square feet for office and retail space. The residential community passed the third step of preliminary plat review through the Worcester County Planning Commission on Sept. 5. The commercial section then passed a site plan review through the planning commission on Dec. 5. There had previously been a lawsuit regarding the county’s equivalent dwelling unit allocation, but that has since been settled.
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Boat Show raises over $100K for children By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The 37th annual Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Seaside Boat Show at the convention center on 40th Street was considered a huge success, with thousands of guests and the organization raising an estimated $100,000 for children’s programs during the three-day event last weekend. The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club sponsors the event and is a local affiliate of Optimist International. The chapter has 114 members and is recognized as one of the top clubs in the volunteer organization. “This year was fantastic,” Boat Show Chairman Charlie Dorman said. “We made a lot of money for the children. We’re just tickled to death.” For the first time, the Seaside Boat Show offered a seminar on Saturday. “Our first seminar we’ve ever had and we had like 500 people attend without doing too much,” Dorman said. “Scott [Lenox, of ‘Hooked on OC’ fishing TV show], and the gentleman from [Mid-Shore Electronics] put on a great show and we’ll be doing it again next year on the Saturday. We’ll do another seminar and we’ll try to get more people involved in it.” An estimated 16,000 people attended the show, which included 350
boats on display and 150 vendors and organizations. Though the final number will not be official until several weeks from now, Dorman roughly estimated the show raised over $100,000. The show also held a lottery to raise more money for scholarships and other programs. Marjorie Haygood of Ocean Pines won $10,000, James Flaig of Ocean City took home $2,000 and Coleen Ferrare of Bishopville received $1,000. The Seaside Boat Show is the primary fundraiser for the Optimist Club’s children’s programs. All of the funds raised are used for youth activities and community service in Worcester County. In the past, the show has supported Worcester GOLD, Diakonia, the Worcester County Fair, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Boy Scouts, oratorical contests, WEXL banquet, Junior Achievement, Youth ID, 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 at the three county high schools. For more than 30 years, the club has provided scholarships totaling more than $3 million to 400-plus
Worcester County seniors at Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools, Dorman said. “I want to thank every Optimist [Club member], because if it wasn’t for them, we couldn’t open those doors,” Dorman said. “It’s just not me. Every optimist in that club made that show work.” Dorman also commended various Stephen Decatur High School students who volunteered to help run the show alongside the Optimist Club. One of the reasons Dorman believes the show remains such a huge success is the donation of a boat from North Bay Marina in Fenwick, Delaware. The marina has been donating boats to the show for the past 34 years. The winner of this year’s donated boat, a Sweetwater 18-foot pontoon with a 40 horsepower Suzuki motor valued at $21,000, was Mike Murphy from Westminster, Maryland. “[Owner] Scott McCurdy giving us that boat to give away ... I think that is a great draw,” Dorman said. “Like I said before, there’s no show around that you get a $10 ticket to get in the show and get a chance to win a $20,000 or more boat.” McCurdy said he is happy to be able to help make the boat show so successful. “As far as I know, this is the only
Boat Show Chairman Charlie Dorman said last weekend’s event was fantastic, and while numbers were still being configured, he believed the 37th annual Seaside Boat Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street garnered roughly $100,000 for children’s programs.
boat show still in this whole country that’s had a boat as the grand prize that cost the participant or the person that comes to the show no more than the cost of the ticket to enter,” McCurdy said. The Seaside Boat Show also provided good business for him. “We’re very pleased with how it turned out,” he said. “The Optimist Club is a great organization and a bunch of great guys and they do a lot of good in the community.” For more information about the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, visit www.ocberlinoptimist.org.
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Titan Yachts asks for expansion into second warehouse By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Titan Custom Yachts in Bishopville is looking to expand into another warehouse and more office space. The Worcester County Technical Review Committee reviewed the proposal for constructing an 8,125-squarefoot facility during its meeting last Wednesday. Of the proposal, 6,435 feet will be used for warehouse space and 1,690 will be used for office space. The warehouse will be used for boat construction, in addition to the already existing warehouse, according to Rick Garufi, of Titan Yachts. However, the Environmental Programs Department noted that the property is only allowed 600 gallons per day for wastewater flow, and it would surpass that with the addition at 771 gallons per day. Adding employees would also affect the flow. Environmental Programs also said Titan Yachts cannot keep both buildings with the proposal. It must either eliminate the original building or change the usage for conservation practices. Developer Russell Hammond said that they would work on that issue.
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Wor. schools signs lease with Apple By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) To bring digital tools to the classroom up to date, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved additional funds for a digital device lease agreement between Worcester County Public Schools and Apple. The commissioners approved $150,000 for FY21 and $375,000 for FY22-FY24 for the purchase and implementation of iPads and Apple TVs for all schools, except for Showell Elementary, which already has computer technology included in its capital budget. Though the final quoted price was about $20,000 less per year than what was requested, Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor said the higher amount would give them more room for unforeseen issues. In 2014, the school system set a goal to reach a 1:1 technology-to-student ratio. In spring 2019, Worcester was notified that the Chrome Books used for state assessments would no longer be supported. “We are at a critical point in our school system’s digital conversion, with the majority of our devices aging
WCPS Board of Education approves 20-21 calendar School year will have fewer breaks, students receiving early dismissal for summer By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) The 2020-2021 Worcester County Public Schools’ calendar, which will have shorter breaks and an earlier dismissal for students for the summer, was approved by the Board of Education during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester County Public Schools, gave a presentation to the board that depicted the important dates, recommended by Superintendent of Schools, Lou Taylor. “The calendar committee convened on Oct. 24 to create calendar proposals for the 2020-2021 school year,” Sterrs said. “The committee was comprised of teachers, school and county level administrators and parent and student representatives. The committee was divided into two subgroups, one focused on creating a calendar with more frequent breaks throughout the school year, and one that was focused on having little breaks in the calendar with the earli-
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est release possible in June.” An online survey was sent out in December to parents, employees and other representatives to consider the two calendars. There were 659 responses to the survey, with 91 percent coming from parents and employees, 4 percent from students and bus contractors and 5 percent from others. “Results from the survey indicated a clear majority … preferring calendar option one for the early release option,” Sterrs said. “This calendar received 365 votes, which was about a little over 55 percent of the total votes received.” For the early release calendar, the students’ spring break will fall between Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5. This spring break is considered shorter as a result of where Good Friday and Easter falls this year, Sterrs said. The one recommended by the superintendent was the calendar with the least number of breaks. The first day of school will be Tuesday, Sept. 8. The tentative last day of classes, weather permitting, is expected to be Tuesday, June 15. PHOTO COURTESY CARRIE STERRS
This 2020-2021 school calendar depicts the dates students will begin and end school as well as holidays and professional days.
out within the next year,” Taylor said. In response, the school system formed a technology task force, whose members visited Microsoft and Apple offices and Lou Taylor had vendors conduct demonstrations to determine the best products. That exercise produced two recommendations – to shift how teachers deliver instruction from stationary to mobile technology and to use Apple products across the school system. “We feel we have crafted a sustainable, long-term plan for technology in Worcester County that will not only address this looming problem, but provide a transformative solution that will enhance, and this is the key here, that will enhance student learning for years to come,” Taylor said. The multi-year agreement details a one-time setup, deployment costs and training. This is the first time Apple has contracted a zero interest, four-month cycle lease with a school system, according to Taylor. He noted that the commissioners already fund digital technology for
the schools at $500,000 and that the first year will be included in the board of education’s maintenance of effort budget. Carrie Steers, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester County Public Schools, said that the $1 per iPad buyback is already included in the price point. When asked by County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom, Taylor also clarified that they can sell the devices back to Apple for $100. The lease does not require any payment before July 1, 2020. During the board of education meeting following commissioner’s, Taylor said it was a historic day for the school system. “We’re making these pioneering efforts because we all recognize the importance of providing our students with the best resources to support their success within the classroom and even beyond,” Taylor said. “I want to personally thank this board of education and I want to publicly thank our county commissioners for being forward thinking partners as we create learning environments not only supported by, but enhanced by, in my opinion, some of the most exciting technology I’ve ever seen.”
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Deadly DUI ruled as manslaughter Repeat offender’s actions resulted in fatality of victim, gets 17-yr. prison sentence By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Todd Pivec, 41, of Cockeysville, Maryland was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Friday, Feb. 4, following his conviction on vehicular manslaughter charges in the death of a Princess Anne man last June. Pivec, who was sentenced by Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby, led police on a chase on June 21, 2019 that ended in a fiery crash at that killed Siefeldawla Alfaki. The police were alerted by a local bartender shortly after 1 a.m. that day
that Pivec was attempting to drive his vehicle while intoxicated. Police pursued Pivec, but the suspect managed to escape from police view — at Todd Pivec one point travelling up to 93 mph on Coastal Highway. He crashed his car into Alfaki’s vehicle around 48th Street, causing the victim’s vehicle to crash into the Satellite Café at 46th Street. Alfaki’s fuel tank ignited, trapping the suspect inside and ultimately leading to his death. Pivec’s own vehicle had flipped over and struck a telephone pole, and police reported that Pivec crawled out of his car and attempted to run away.
Police arrested Pivec, and he was sent to Atlantic General Hospital, where it was determined his blood alcohol content was more than double the legal limit. On Nov. 22, Pivec was convicted of his charges, but Oglesby postponed his sentencing until this month in order to allow a pre-sentence investigation to be conducted. “This case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers of drunk driving,” said Kristin Heiser, Worcester County State’s Attorney, in a press release. “A life has been lost and a family has been forever altered because of this repeat offender’s choice to drink and drive. I can only hope that by holding Pivec accountable for his actions, we can bring a small measure of comfort to Mr. Alfaki’s family and loved ones.”
ficers arrested her for indecent exposure. Police then learned that Joseph had an active protection order against Foskey for a domestic assault that occurred last year, and arrested him. Joseph faces charges for indecent exposure, second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and loud noise violation, while Foskey faces a second-degree charge and another charge for breaking his protective order.
hicle is in motion, failure to obey lane directions, unsafe lane changing, following a vehicle too closely, failure to display registration card on demand, failure to provide required security on request and driving over the speed limit.
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Heroin Marci Michelle Fee, 44, of Millsboro, Delaware faces drug possession charges after police found narcotics in her hotel room last Monday. Around 1 p.m., police went to a downtown hotel after a staff member reported a potentially ill guest. Hotel staff told police they believed Fee was doing drugs because they had found narcotics in her room. A search of the room produced wax paper with what appeared to be heroin residue, 16 syringes with brown residue inside and other substances and paraphernalia She faces charges for possessing drug paraphernalia, possession of packing material to distribute drugs and three charges for possessing a controlled dangerous substance. Double assault Police arrested couple April R. Joseph, 40, and Burt Aaron Foskey, 42, of Ocean City for indecent exposure, assault and violation of a protective order. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, around 7 p.m. police responded to a domestic dispute call at a downtown rental unit. On site, police reported encountering Joseph, who was only wrapped in a towel and apparently yelling at officers. She then reportedly dropped her towel, exposing her upper torso to officers, but covered herself upon police request. Foskey then appeared, and police reported that his lip had been injured, and that Joseph had abrasions on her back and shoulder. This prompted police to suspect the two had mutually assaulted each other. Joseph continued to scream at officers, police reported, and then dropped her towel once more, and of-
Car crash Suzanne Thomas, 56, of Port Deposit faces a long list of charges after crashing her car last Friday, Feb. 14. Around 10 p.m., police responded to a car crash call near Jamestown Road and Coastal Highway. There, police met Thomas, who said she became distracted by using her phone and rear ended another vehicle. In an interview with police, the other driver involved told police he saw Thomas’ car approach rapidly from the rear, one lane over, but then drifted into his lane and hit his vehicle. Thomas failed sobriety tests, police said, Thomas then told police that she had consumed methadone, and police arrested her. Later, police found what was believed to be cocaine in Thomas’ wallet and a plastic straw used to snort the narcotic. Thomas faces the following charges: possession of a controlled dangerous substance, failure to control vehicle speed to avoid collision, driving while impaired, driving while so impaired by drugs cannot drive safely, negligent driving, reckless driving, using a handheld telephone while ve-
Second-deg. assault Duane McKinney, 48, of the District of Columbia faces a second-degree assault charge after police accused him of hitting his partner. On Saturday, Feb. 15, a downtown hotel employee called police after hearing a woman screaming for help. Upon arrival, the employee told police that McKinney had exited the room earlier, allegedly saying “She’ll be calling me to come back soon.” Police found McKinney on 19th Street and the Boardwalk and detained him. The alleged assault victim told police an argument had ensued after McKinney told her to get off of social media. McKinney then slapped the victim in the face, and when she tried to use the hotel phone to call for help McKinney prevented her from doing so. She told police he then shoved her to the ground and placed his forearm on her throat to hold her down and she began to scream for help. At this point, McKinney left the hotel before police arrived. The victim told police that McKinney had hit her multiple times before. Police reported that the victim’s bottom lip was cut. McKinney denied any physical violence. Police arrested McKinney, and later learned that McKinney has been charged with either second-degree assault or battery 10 times between 1990 and 2010.
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Pennsylvania man gets jail time for first-deg. assault Victim suffered broken jaw, fractured skull; still healing (Feb. 21, 2020) Nacqueese Humphrey, age 27, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to serve 25 years in the Division of Correction, with all but 20 years suspended, on Feb. 14, for his conviction of a domestically-related first-degree assault. N. Humphrey The Honorable Beau H. Oglesby of the Worcester County Circuit Court imposed the sentence and placed Humphrey on supervised probation for five years upon his release. The charges stem from an incident which occurred outside of a Baltimore Avenue motel on Aug. 25, 2019. Humphrey struck a female victim in the head with his fist in front of an Ocean City Police officer and several onlookers. The force of the punch caused the victim to fall and strike her head on the pavement, making her lose consciousness. Officers immediately moved to arrest Humphrey, who repeatedly tried to get back to the victim while shouting obscenities in her direction and was arrested after a struggle with police. Other officers rendered assistance to the victim who was eventually transported to shock trauma by helicopter due to the extent of her injuries. Witnesses on scene advised police they overheard Humphrey yelling at the victim over the phone just prior to the assault, telling her that he had smashed out her vehicle’s windows. Police later located her vehicle and observed one window was shattered inward and multiple shoe prints were visible on another. The victim suffered a broken jaw and a fractured skull as a result of the attack and is still receiving medical treatment for her injuries. Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended the Ocean City Police Department, Ofc. Sheffy and Det./Cpl. Foreman for their investigation and applauded the first responders who provided swift assistance to the victim. “My office is proud to give survivors of domestic violence the opportunity to be truly heard,” Heiser said. “We witness their strength and courage every day and are grateful to partner with them to send a powerful message to abusers that violence will not be tolerated in Worcester County. This case is yet another example of our commitment to protecting the vulnerable and keeping our community safe.”
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Condo owner must give buyers resale package, HOA info
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Tammy Clarke knew her whole life that she wanted to work in the hair and beauty industry, and recalls fond memories of grooming her dolls and working the counter of her cousin’s hair salon as a high school student.
Resort hair stylist opens new salon in downtown OC By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Since she was a child, Tammy Clarke knew she wanted to work in a hair salon by the beach, but she never thought she would come to run her own shop in downtown Ocean City. The 54-year-old Baltimore County native’s professional experience began almost three decades ago, when she was just in high school and worked the counter at her cousin’s hair salon. “Ever since I was a kid I always loved the beauty business. I always loved fixing up my dolls’ hair.” Clarke said. “My cousin opened up her own beauty shop in Baltimore County, and I knew from then on that’s the business I wanted to be in. I worked for her when I was in high school on Saturdays, sweeping hair and answering the phone.” After graduating high school, she went on to study at the Robert’s Institute of Hair Design in Timonium, Maryland, and then moved to Ocean City in January 1990. Over the next 30 years, Clarke garnered a loyal clientele working at Hair Repair on 19th Street and Hair Shack on 28th Street. However, last year, Hair Repair chose to close its doors, which left Clarke uncertain of her future.
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Tammy’s Hair Salon, owned and operated by Tammy Clarke, is located on 202 S. Philadelphia Ave., and is currently open Wednesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This prompted her to set out and establish her own business. “My clientele had to go somewhere, [but] I never would have dreamed that I was going to open up my own little beauty shop at the beach after working here for 30 years,” Clarke said. Last fall, she found a building for her new business on 202 S. Philadelphia Ave. She spent all of January renovating the space. Tammy’s Hair Salon officially opened on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Its hours of operations are Wednesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once the season begins, the hair salon will be open six days a week. The cost for men’s haircuts is $20
and $25 for women’s cuts. Customers can get their hair colored for $75, and highlights cost $95. The cost for a perm is $85. Clarke specializes in hair coloring and highlighting, and she offers facial hair waxing, among other services. At Tammy’s, customers can expect a friendly, cheerful atmosphere that feels like coming back home after a long, long day, Clarke said. “[The hair and beauty business is] rewarding because I can make someone look good and feel good about themselves,” Clarke said. “It doesn’t even feel like work to me, this has never felt like a job.” To schedule an appointment, call 410-289-1000.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Owners of a condominium unit or a unit in a homeowners association (HOA) must provide buyers what is referred to as a “resale package.” The resale package contains specific information about the HOA or condo association, which for condos, the information required varies based on how many condos are in the building and must be supplied no later than 15 days prior to closing (the HOA packet must be supplied within 20 days of entering into the contract). Supplying this packet is an expense to the seller. Legislation passed back in 2016 set a maximum amount that can be charged by the condo association, HOA, or any authorized agent of either. The maximum amount set is $250, and the legislation further clarified that the amount charged shall, “not exceed the actual cost to the council of unit owners and up to a maximum of $250, for providing specified information in the form of a certificate within 20 days after receiving a written request from a unit owner.” In many cases locally, it is customary for these resale documents to be received within the time frame of a few days, but the legislation states a council of unit owners may also charge a reasonable fee of up to $50 for delivery of the certificate within 14 days after a written request by a unit owner, or a fee of up to $100 for delivery of the certificate within seven days. The most recent legislation clarifies that the disclosure must include: • the current operating budget of the condominium, including the current reserve study report or a summary, a statement of the status of any reserve or replacement fund, or a statement that there is no reserve fund and • a statement of any unsatisfied judgments or pending lawsuits to which the council of unit owners is a party, excluding assessment collection suits. The legislation clarifies the stanSee COST Page 23
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Annual Spring Trade Expo in REAL ESTATE REPORT OC to take place March 8-9 Cost on seller to (Feb. 21, 2020) The 46th annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo will take place Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9, at the 40th Street convention center. Designed to bring hospitality buyers and sellers together for two days of discovery and networking, this event is produced by the nonprofit trade group, the Ocean City HotelRyan Estis Motel-Restaurant Association. The expo has become the Mid-Atlantic’s longest running and largest trade show of its kind. The association welcomes the return of many loyal exhibitors and showcases new and emerging regional and national companies and products. Attendees will have the opportunity to utilize their senses to see, touch, taste and experience the latest trends in every component of the hospitality business. Ryan Estis will take the stage as the keynote speaker on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. prior to the expo floor opening. Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. He is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales ef-
fectiveness and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Mike Ditka. He delivers keynote speeches, courses and online learning with an emphasis on actionable content designed to elevate business performance. His curriculum emphasizes emerging trends influencing corporate culture, communication, collaboration, leadership, sales and brand experience. He is a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board and a certified Human Capital Strategist. He is also the author of a popular blog on business performance. Estis is an Ohio University graduate who resides in downtown Minneapolis. This keynote speaker is being brought to Ocean City through a partnership with the Restaurant Association of Maryland and is just one of several educational sessions planned for the industry expo. The expo is not open to the public, therefore to walk the show floor, attendees must be a buyer or guest in the industry and at least 21 years old. Industry members invited to attend include, hotel, motel, restaurant, catering, concessions, bed & breakfast, condo/property management, campground, coffee house, ice cream store, nightclub, liquor store, convenience store, cafeteria, nursing home,
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Continued from Page 22 dard of knowledge in a statement as to whether the council of unit owners has actual knowledge of any violation of the health or building codes with respect to the common elements of the condominium. It also requires the disclosure to contain a statement of the common expense assessment and any unpaid common expense or special assessment adopted by the council of unit owners that is due from the selling unit owner. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin. schools/colleges and hospital. Expo management reserves the right to determine if a registrant fits these parameters. Those who sell to those types of businesses, would be considered an exhibitor and must purchase a booth to attend the expo. Expo hours are Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After Friday, Feb. 28, on-site registration is $25 with proof of being in the industry; a business card or business license or letter from employer on the company letterhead; paystubs not accepted. For complete expo information, visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com or call 410-289-6733.
Leggour new WYFCS exec. director Ocean City native takes on new role and holds 11 yrs. of experience serving Wor. (Feb. 21, 2020) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services welcomes Dr. Jennifer Leggour as its new executive director. She is very excited and honored to take the position and support the organization and its mission of empowering people of all Dr. J. Leggour ages to live healthy, productive and fulfilling lives. Dr. Leggour, an Ocean City native, currently resides locally with her husband and children. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, then obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Salisbury University. She moved to Baltimore to complete her education and training, knowing that she would return to Ocean City one day to raise a family at the beach.
Dr. Leggour attended Loyola College, and finished its first Doctor of Psychology program in 2000, which was APA accredited. After graduation, she moved back to the Eastern Shore and has practiced as a psychologist for 20 years. During that time, she expanded her family and her career, finding Worcester Youth along the way. She has been employed at Worcester Youth for 11 years, serving as the clinical director for eight of those years. While she has always valued the science and study of human behavior, she is just as passionate about humanitarian efforts and the essence of giving back to the community. Dr. Leggour believes in the mission of the organization, which has assisted thousands of people by providing mental health services, advocating for abused and neglected children, finding resources for those in challenging situations, and offering many outreach programs to youth within the community. She is looking forward to working with the staff, the board of directors,
community partners, and members of the community in continuing this philosophy in her new role. “On behalf of the WYFCS Board of Directors, I want our community to know how thrilled and fortunate we are to welcome Dr. Jennifer Leggour into her role as our new executive director,” said Robin Walter, WYFCS Board of Directors president. “Her experience and demeanor make her a terrific match for her selection into this professional role. She has already exhibited her leadership capabilities and our board members look forward to working with her and supporting her as she enhances and grows WYFCS. She is fully committed to the organization and is dedicated to ‘Helping People Shine.’” Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in Berlin. It has been serving the community since 1975. For more information about the organization’s youth programs, CASA, community resources, or counseling services, call 410-6414598, or visit www.gowoyo.org.
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Grand opening Comcast will celebrate the grand opening of its new interactive Xfinity Store in Ocean City, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local elected officials, on Monday, Feb. 24, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The newly-redesigned store will enable Comcast customers to explore, learn about and interact directly with the latest Xfinity products and serv-
ices – including Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan; Melanie Pursel, president and CEO, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce; and Mary McLaughlin, senior vice president of Comcast’s Beltway Region, are slated to attend. The ribbon will be cut at 5:30 p.m. The store is located at 8301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland
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ANCHOR AWARD Former Victorian Charm shop owner Debbie Frene is named the inaugural recipient of the Berlin Anchor Award, presented to her by her husband and president of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, Steve, during the awards banquet at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
21842. The Xfinity Store is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New associate Atlantic Shores Realty LLC announced that Phillip Knight is the newest sales associate to affiliate with the company. Knight is licensed in both Maryland
and Delaware and will work out of the Atlantic Shores Realty office in midtown Ocean City. Knight grew up in Wilmington Delaware. In his free time, he enPhillip Knight joys surfing, traveling with his wife and playing music at local bars and restaurants around town.
STOCK MKT GAME Stephen Decatur High School junior Cole Woodland finished first in the region and sixth in the state in the 2019 fall session of the SIFMA Foundation Stock Market Game. Woodland netted over 17 percent on a virtual $100,000 investment. His brother, Chase, was the school's first ever Stock Market Game state champion. Woodland is pictured with Principal Tom Sites, left, and Business and Economics Teacher Kurt Marx.
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WOW so close to the BEACH you can walk. Put this one on your list to see while you are in OC. Bright & cheery 3BR/2BA w/huge living room, formal dining room, modern kitchen w/tile counter top, Farm style sink, Electric range w/self-cleaning oven, frost free refrigerator with ice maker & laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining room, hallway & BAs. Both BAs have been updated w/new sinks, toilets & plumbing. Large family room. Enjoy relaxing on the patio after a day at the beach or pool. Located close to busline, restaurants/bar and indoor & outdoor miniature golf course. Community amenities include 3-pools (including a wading pool for the little ones), 2-tennis courts, 2-shuffleboard courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, Bayfront boardwalk w/3-fishing piers, canal front fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with a 1/2 mile walking path 5-acre open park & street lighting (lamppost at every property). Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer & city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $272.50 year. $234,500
This 4BR/1.5BA is located in the sought after community of Montego Bay in quiet North O.C. on a 40 x 90 lot. This home has been very well maintained, is move-in ready and is being sold fully furnished. Conveniently located within walking distance to everything you need... shopping, dining, bus stop, the beach and Ocean City's beautiful Northside Park. Community features 2 inground pools, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, a 9 hole mini-golf course, an 8 acre wildlife sanctuary with a pond and blacktop walking trail, a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers, and more...all for only $272.00/yr HOA fee. Don't miss out on this one, call today! $224,900
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13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
13901 Coastal Hwy., Suite 8, Ocean City, MD
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Beautifully maintained home in N. OC & less than 3/4 mile from OC's 9.5 mile long public beach. 3BR/2BA (1 master), open floorplan w/1536 sq. ft. of living space, family room, cathedral ceilings, crown moldings, gas fireplace, natural gas heat, central air, breakfast bar, laundry area w/full size washer & dryer, double-pane windows, 2 x 6 wall construction & 5 ceiling fans. Large utility shed, shower, cement patio & 2-car cement parking pad. Community amenities include 3 pools, including wading pool for the little ones, 2 tennis courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, shuffleboard court, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing piers, canalfront fishing & crabbing area, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/pond with 1/2 mile walking path, 5acre open park & street lighting w/lamppost at every residence. Additional amenities include city streets & sidewalks, city water & sewer and city trash collection. The HOA dues are just $272 a year. $272,000
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Displaying some sweet treats from Wockenfuss during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City last year, from left, are Elaine Jacobs, Megan Jameson, Xanthe Vuolo, JoAnn Poremski and Marley Auker.
PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS CRAZY LADYZ! – $50 gift certificate MONKEY’S TRUNK – $50 gift certificate OC FLOOR GALLERY – $100 gift certificate and 5x7 area rug OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Beach tote with OC swag and signed Bunk Mann book ($125 value) IMPACT HOME TECHNOLOGY – Sony Wireless headphones ($99 value) OC ORGANICS – gift basket ($100 value) COASTAL COFFEE ROASTING – gift basket ($50 value) WOCKENFUSS – $50 gift certificate PARK PLACE JEWELERS – $50 gift certificate OCEAN ELEMENTS SALT SPA & FLOAT CENTER – Full pamper package ($129 value, includes lunch) BOMSHELL BOUTIQUE – $25 gift certificate BLUSHING BEAUTY BOUTIQUE – beach bag and matching hat SUNSET GRILLE – $50 gift certificate DOLLE’S CANDYLAND – $25 gift certificate and bag of treats SANDAL’S BRIDAL AND FORMAL WEAR – $50 gift certificate CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL – Dinner for two and bottle of wine MONOGRAM FURNITURE – $200 gift certificate AN OPTICAL GALLERIA – Free eye exam and $300 gift certificate
Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City, Saturday By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Participants will have the opportunity to sample an assortment of chocolate treats during the 13th annual “Death by Chocolate” game taking place at 17 West Ocean City businesses, Saturday, Feb. 22. Players who are 18 and older are encouraged to find specific items, then get their game cards validated inside each store. The game is free to play. “It was created 13 years ago as a means of getting to know who your local merchants are,” Jan Patterson, organizer Death by Chocolate and co-owner of CraZy LadyZ store, said. “For instance, if you didn’t need flooring, you would never even go into OC Floor Gallery. But once you go in [there], you realize, ‘Oh, my gosh, I didn’t realize they did tile.’” A complimentary chocolate treat will be provided by each merchant and players who finish the game will have a chance to win a prize, ranging from gift certificates to wireless headphones, a free eye exam or a family movie night package. A majority of the businesses have participated in Death by Chocolate since its inception, but there are some new stores joining in the fun this year. To play Death by Chocolate, pick up a game card at any of the 17 participating stores, not including Sunset Grille or Carrabba’s Italian Grill. To be eligible for prizes, players must visit all of the mer-
chants, in any order, and find the item asked for, while indulging in complimentary chocolate. Game cards must be validated by a representative from each store before going on to the next one. This year’s theme is “If You Build It, They Will Come,” where participants will have to hunt down various tools or items required for construction in each store, like a hammer or concrete mix. There will be three tools missing from the list, and by the time the hunt is completed, the person should be able to identify the missing items. “We’ve got things like a caulking gun in a store, so they’re really going to have to hunt,” Patterson said. “Each store will have one tool, and what they do is once they identify the tool, they cross it off the game card and they get their card validated by the merchant and figure out the clues in order to enter into the drawing.” The stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants must bring their completed cards to Sunset Grille, on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City, by 6 p.m. for a chance to win prizes. Everyone who turns in a completed card has a chance to win one of the 19 prizes offered by the participating businesses at Sunset Grille’s 7 p.m. drawing. Players do not need to be present to win. Sunset Grille will host a huge postgame party, with drink specials include $4 house wine, $3 domestic beer, $5 orSee SCAVENGER Page 26
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) A limited number of tickets are available to see comedian, actor and car enthusiast Jay Leno at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, inside the convention center on 40th Street, on Thursday, May 14. Leno is known for his stand-up comedy as well as the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” from 1992 to 2014. His primetime show, “The Jay Leno Show,” aired from 2009 to 2010. Since 2014, Leno has hosted “Jay Leno’s Garage.” “We think he’s a great comedian,” convention center Director Larry Noccolino said. “It’s absolutely amazing. We’re so excited.” Acclaimed TV late night show host, stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist, Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Leno is the recipient of many honors, including Emmy, People’s Choice, and TV Guide awards, Harris Poll selection as most popular star on television, the Hasty Pudding Award at Harvard University, The Mark Twain Prize, recipient of the Patriot Award given by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, and being the first person to drive the pace car of all major NASCAR events. Leno will perform comedic standup and discuss cars, since he will be in Ocean City during the spring Cruisin’ event. “He’s a car enthusiast and when I say car enthusiast, he [covers] everything from jalopies to high performance to muscle cars to classics,” Noccolino said. “I would say he’s going to talk a lot about cars, but he’s going to mix in his brand of comedy as well.” Leno will have two shows on Thursday, May 14. The first will take place at 7 p.m. and the other at 9:30 p.m. Tickets sold by the convention offer two prices: $65 and $75 for each show. There are 1,212 seats in the Performing Arts Center. “The way the phones are ringing, See TICKETS Page 26
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Continued from Page 25 ange crushes and $5 chocolate martinis. In addition, buy one entrée and appetizer, get a second entrée free from 4-7 p.m. To get this dinner deal, participants must make a reservation under “Death by Chocolate.” Carrabba’s Italian Grill will also offer lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and players will receive a 20 percent discount if they present their game card. The event has grown annually, with 40 people participating the first year and about 600 playing last year. “We’ve been getting phone calls since November about the date,” Patterson said. “When it started 13 years ago, I went to the merchants and they all thought I was crazy. We did it on a Sunday in the dead of winter, of course, and we had 40 people come through our doors. In the dead of winter for local merchants, that’s a lot. Each year it has
Serving chocolate dipped fruit at Dolle’s during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event last year, from left, are Alyssa Donoway, Samantha Workman and Lisa Hyatt.
grown.” Death by Chocolate starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday and continues until 5 p.m., followed by a celebration at Sunset Grille. “It’s a day of camaraderie … It’s a day where people meet other people,” Patterson said. “You get to meet the owners
of many, if not all, of these businesses. We as merchants have the opportunity to not only meet new people, but new people get to see who we are.” Call 410-213-8110 to make dinner reservations at Sunset Grille. For more information about the game, call CraZy LadyZ! at 410-213-2085.
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Stephen Decatur High School juniors Danikah Coleman, left, and Dulce Lopez, won the SkillsUSA regional esthetics competition at Worcester Technical High School on Wednesday, Feb. 12. They are pictured with Worcester Tech cosmetology teachers, Rachel Watson, back left, and Patty Hands.
Worcester Tech team wins regional esthetics contest By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Danikah Coleman thought she would be happy with a second-place finish in the regional esthetics competition for SkillsUSA at Worcester Technical High School on Feb. 12. Instead, the junior from Stephen Decatur High School won first place for her daytime make-up look and fantasy make-up look along with her model, Dulce Lopez, also a junior at Decatur. “I just had a wave of joy,” Coleman said. “I worked so hard and because of my hard work, it paid off.” Coleman and Lopez will move on to the state competition in Baltimore
in April, where the first-place prize is qualifying for the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky, in June. The duo automatically qualified for the regional competition because other Worcester Tech teams dropped out of the local contest. They ended up being the only team participating in the local competition. The girls only had a month to prepare for their first regional competition. They competed against four other teams – two from Wicomico, and one each from Dorchester and Caroline counties. “When I saw there was an opportunity to do a make-up contest for fantasy and mythological stuff, I said,
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Tickets expected to sell out soon Continued from Page 25 we expect to sell out both shows,” he said. “You won’t find a bad seat in the house.” For more information, call the convention center at 410-289-2300. For tickets, visit the OC Box Office, call Ticketmaster 1-800-551-SEAT or go online at DelmarvaConcerts.com. ‘This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, may as well take it,’” Coleman said. Worcester Tech’s cosmetology instructors, Patty Hands and Rachel Watson, helped the team with Coleman’s garden fairy make-up idea. “We noticed her artistic ability, so we were trying to instill self-confidence,” Hands said. See WINNING Page 27
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Winning duo will compete in April in state contest Continued from Page 26 She said Coleman won because she followed the state board guidelines, which the participants are judged on, more strictly than her competitors. “She did things that other students weren’t doing and that’s why she won,” Hands said. “She went way far and beyond.” Competitors are judged on station set-up, clean make-up application, proper blending, creativity and sanitary practices, among other points. Both Coleman and Lopez have been studying cosmetology at Worcester Tech for a little over a year. Lopez, who wants to work at a salon after graduation, said she enjoys the two-and-half year program because she is learning a wide range of beauty skills. “We learn about new things every day,” Lopez said. “At first, I didn’t know how to put hair color on real people, but now thanks to our teachers, we know how to.” Watson said that the department, which began in the early 1970s, stands out because Worcester County students can take classes to prepare for the license board exams for free, whereas beauty school can cost up to $25,000. There are 58 students participating in the Worcester Tech program this year. Once students have that license, they can go straight to work, or some have earned business degrees and opened their own salons. “There is just so much you can do in this field, and of course, make a whole lot of money,” Watson said. “And, there’s not many programs that you can come right out of school with a license.” She said she always gives students and parents 10 reasons why a cosmetology license is important, some of which include freedom as an entrepreneur, they could work with celebrities, no office work and opportunities for commission. “There’s a number of things you can do with a cosmetology license, that’s why I encourage my students to get their license,” Watson said. “You can be a manicurist. If you don’t want to do hair, you can do nails.” Licensed workers can be a hair color specialist, product educator, texture service specialist, cosmetic chemist, platform artist, or a cosmetology teacher, among other professions. Many graduates have moved on to work at salons on the Eastern Shore, and two own salons in Annapolis and New York. Watson and Hands, who have taught at Worcester Tech for 28 and four years, respectively, were proud to announce that all 33 seniors
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Dulce Lopez, a junior at Stephen Decatur High School, shows off the winning make-up look applied by Danikah Coleman, also a junior a Stephen Decatur, during the SkillsUSA regional esthetics competition at Worcester Technical High School in Newark on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
passed their state board exams last week. Hands, a Parkside Career Technology Center graduate, attributed part of this to one-on-one instruction the students receive. “I was taught the basics and then had to learn everything else when I got out in a salon,” Hands said. “These kids are getting more advanced techniques that they can go out immediately and work.” She and Watson also help students travel to and pack their cosmetology kits for the boards, whereas beauty school graduates are on their own and usually need more training once they get to a salon. Before the exam, the seniors take a mastery of cosmetology class with Watson and Hands. “I do intense grading when we have that class,” Watson said. “They were so attentive. They worked so hard.” After the boards, the students move on to clinical cosmetology, where they work with a supervisor at a salon for at least 15 hours a week, and most of the time, they get paid. A year out from their boards, Coleman and Lopez are focusing on the state competition. “I’m personally advancing the look I did for regionals and making it better and figuring out ways I can make the colors pop a bit more,” Coleman said. She said she’s excited, but anxious. “Each time I move up, there’s going to be better and better people I’m competing against,” Coleman said. “I used to think it was discouraging, but if I keep thinking it’s discouraging, I’ll stop believing in myself. I have to keep an open mind but stay humble.” Coleman and Lopez will head to Baltimore on April 17-18. If they win, they will qualify for nationals, held June 22-27, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Berlin infant girl competes in nat’l beauty contest By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Berlin resident Arabella Pinkney-Gully is only 4 months old and already starring in a beauty pageant, the winner of which will be announced next Tuesday. Arabella’s parents, Tamara and Christopher, discovered the Little Miss Beauty pageant in January on Facebook. As of Tuesday, Arabella was ranked fifth in Maryland and 319th in the country for the 0-4 years old division. The pageant is both state and nationwide, with the first place for states winning $300 and the national winner taking home a jackpot prize of more than $4.500. “I was just going through Facebook and it just popped up and I clicked on it and I was like, ‘Oh, this is interesting,’” Tamara said. This is not the first beauty pageant for the infant, who completed her first in January and finished fourth in Maryland, after only participating for 12 days. The Pinkney-Gully family decided to put their infant daughter into pageants because of her love for the camera. “She loves the camera,” Tamara said. “As soon as she sees the flash, she starts kicking her feet and goes
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Berlin resident Tamara Pinkney-Gully holds her 4-month-old daughter, Arabella, who is participating in the Little Miss Beauty pageant online. The deadline to vote is Tuesday, Feb. 25.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 crazy. She just loves it.” The competition, which began on Sunday, Feb. 9, has more than 4,500 contestants for the 0-4-year-old division. Voters can offer 10 free votes a day, or choose to donate cash for votes. For instance, 150 votes costs $3.99, 400 votes are $7.99, 1,000 votes are $12.99, 2,000 votes costs $24.99, all the way up to 20,000 votes for $189.99. “I think people should vote for Arabella because she brings light in everybody’s world that she meets and she’s just a lovable 4-month-old,”
Tamara said. If Arabella ranks in the February competition, she will be able to compete in the March competition as well. However, there will more opportunities for Arabella to dress up for the camera, as her family was recently approached about an opportunity to model. Her parents have considered giving Arabella a modeling career once she is older. Votes can be made for Arabella at https://www.littlemissbeauty.com/ miss/5811425071431851Arabella/vote/178/.
Love on Tap festival comes to OC Event will feature over 40 different craft beers from at least 20 regional breweries By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Shore Craft Beer’s Love on Tap festival is already outpacing ticket sales for any of its other festivals, according to CEO Ann McGinnis Hillyer. As of earlier this week, 40 VIP tickets remained and a little over 600 general admission tickets were still available for the event, set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the 40th Street convention center in Ocean City. “People should buy those quickly if they want to come in as a VIP,” Hillyer said. “Those will definitely sell out. I’m hoping for a sell-out crowd for the day of the event.” The Love on Tap festival is part of Shore Craft Beer’s strategy to make the Eastern Shore a craft brewing destination. From 1:30-4:30 p.m., participants can taste over 40 different beers from at least 20 local craft breweries, with VIP ticket holders getting an extra hour, starting at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35 for general admis-
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sion, $50 for VIP and $10 for designated driver. The code “thankyou2020” will save purchasers $5 on the Shore Craft Beer website. Tickets will be available the day of the event, unless they sell out in advance. Hillyer said the number of tickets was increased from 850 to 1,500 this year because of the event’s rising popularity. The festival was also moved from Seacrets on 49th Street to the convention center this year to accommodate more people. The convention center will be transformed into a beer garden, decorated with artificial grass and lights, along with bar stools and couches. “You’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors at the beer festival, too,” Hillyer said. “You can take your beer outside, look at the water, come back in and play some games.” The festival will also have an app that was funded by a grant through the Rural Maryland Council for participants to check in to events, keep track of craft beers they’ve been drinking and for a chance to win prizes. “You’ll get a message that says ‘Hey, you’ve only hit four of the 20 breweries, make sure you hit these breweries,’ so we can actually send messages as people check in to the
booths,” Hillyer said. “And then, the different breweries will have prizes, so that some of the breweries, if they have stickers to give away or glasses to give away or cozies, you can spin to win a prize at their booth and pick it up right there at the booth.” In addition to the festival, there will be a panel, “Brewers, Bloggers and Beercations,” at the Ocean Downs Casino from 5:30-7 p.m on Friday, Feb. 28. The panel of beer bloggers, as well as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, will discuss craft beer trends and screen a short film. One of the beer bloggers will be Zack Mack from Thrillist, a magazine that follows food and drink trends. Following the event, participants can head to Seacrets for the Liquor Before Beer pre-party from 8-10 p.m. for $5 craft distilled spirits. Both events are free for Love on Tap ticket holders. Fin’s Ale House and Bar in Berlin will offer a craft beer-focused brunch menu on Sunday, March 1. From Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 1, Poseidon’s Pub in the Ocean Downs Casino will offer a three-course, beer-focused meal for $30. For more information and tickets, visit shorecraftbeer.com.
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Prepare slow roasted pulled pork barbecue any time of yr. By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) March is around the corner and the thought of grilling tickles my fancy. Mouth watering ribs, juicy burgers and succulent shrimp are just the beginning of a season of deliciousness. Pulled pork barbecue is another favorite. The smoky, tender meat falls apart and the pork is packed with flavor. But if you do not have a smoker, do not fret. Slow roasted pulled pork barbecue is delicious and can be made year-round and in the comforts of your home. The cut of meat is the first consideration. Pulled pork barbecue can be made from any fatty pork roast, but the best cut is the shoulder or butt. High in fat and connective tissue, these pieces of meat are the most flavorful part of the hog. Pork can contain an excessive amount of fat; some fat is a good thing, but too much will produce a greasy mess. Trim any large pieces of fat that are located on the exterior of the meat. The rub is another consideration. A rub is a spice applied to the exterior of the raw pork. Typically, a rub is a combination of several spices. You can purchase this product or make your own. You will need a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or a large thick bottomed pot. Cook the meat at 325 degrees until it falls apart. Depending on the size of the meat, it will probably take 3 to 5 hours to reach that state. Cooking the pork in the oven frees one to go about their daily activities. The pork will need a braising liquid, and chicken stock is the preferred choice. Chicken gives the dish depth of flavor. Vegetable stock is another option.
But the most important to remember, do not use plain water. Remember, you want to infuse flavor into the pork. I like to add celery, carrots and onions to the braising liquid. It is just another way to incorporate flavor. Vinegar is a key ingredient and rice vinegar provides the acidity, but on a much softer note. Rice vinegar can be found on the international aisle at your neighborhood supermarket. If you are a fan of pulled pork barbecue and do not have a smoker or it is still a little cold for the grill, consider slow roasted pulled pork barbecue as an alternative. Enjoy!
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Supporting the third annual Manny’s Fanny MS Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, Saturday, Feb. 15, from left, are Michelle Valentine and Ed Ferencie of Frankfort, Delaware, and Jimmy and Lisa Ellis of Annapolis, Maryland.
Checking out the gift baskets and prizes available during the third annual Manny’s Fanny MS Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, Saturday, Feb. 15 are Ocean City residents Lane Shoop, left, and Mike McGarvey.
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Grabbing something to drink during the third annual Manny’s Fanny MS Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, Saturday, Feb. 15 are Ocean City residents Kattie Krewer, left, and Roxanne Parson.
Enjoying drink specials during the third annual Manny’s Fanny MS Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, Saturday, Feb. 15, from left, are Ocean City residents Kathy Stevens, Kelly Bowden, Julie Trate, Danny Decker and Rick Templeton.
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Blue Fish waiter Sam Zheng serves Chris Sommers, of Oceanview, Delaware, left, and Joan Fontana of Selbyville, Delaware their meals at the 94th Street establishment on Sunday, Feb. 16.
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No smoker needed for pulled pork barbecue Continued from Page 29 pork. Cut the meat into three smaller sections. 3. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients of the spice rub. Rub the seasoning over the entire surface of the pork. If there is any left over, add
to the braising liquid. 4. Warm canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork sections one at a time and get a good sear on all sides of each section of pork. Remove pork and set aside.
Thousands of cheerleaders to compete in OC this wknd. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) Epic Brand’s Reach the Beach cheerleading national championship for recreation and school teams will take place this weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. “This event has the best of the best recreational, school and college athletes that will compete their routines that they have worked so hard on since November,” Season Daugherty, Epic Brand’s director of guest relations, said. “It is really exciting to see who is in first after day one and then who ends up in first after day two.” More than 4,000 athletes, ranging in age from 4-18 years old, on 240 teams will be competing from all over the East Coast, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware, Georgia and Florida. In addition, more than 7,500 spectators are expected attend to watch the routines this weekend, Daugherty said. The two-day event starts at 7 a.m. and finishes up around 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 a.m. All teams will compete both days and performances are 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. “The routines are action packed with stunting and tumbling, with routines you do not want to miss,” Daugherty said. “Teams compete both Saturday and Sunday. Scores from Saturday are
worth 50 percent and Sunday is also worth 50 percent.” All participants will receive a gift. Each national champion will also receive an exclusive Reach the Beach gift and jacket. There will be Grand Champion prizes, as well U.S. Finals Gold Bids awarded. There will also be bids awarded to teams that receive the highest scores. U.S. Finals bids will be awarded as well as bids to The Quest, a recreational-only competition that takes place at Disney in Orlando, Florida. Several award ceremonies will take place throughout the weekend. “This event includes recreational cheerleading – traditional and performance – as well as affiliated and non-affiliated rec programs. Rec divisions include levels 1-4,” Daugherty said. The national cheerleading competition is one of four Reach the Beach events that take place in Ocean City this season including: Reach the Beach AllStar, Reach the Beach Dance, and Prep Nationals. A one-day pass costs $23 for adults and $15 for children and seniors. To attend both days, admission cost is $40 for adults and $27 for children and seniors. Children 5 and younger will be admitted for free. For more information, call 410-5798668 or visit http://acdaspirit.com/event/rtb-ocrecschool-nationals.
Volunteers needed to help keep Ocean City dunes clean (Feb. 21, 2020) The Town of Ocean City is looking for volunteers for the Ocean City Dune Patrol. These volunteers will be assigned specific dune areas to help keep them clean of trash and debris, and inspect the integrity of the fences, crossovers and vegetation. “They are our eyes on the front line,” said Town of Ocean City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer. “We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who take the time to clean
up the dune areas and keep them in presentable condition so that all can enjoy the beach.” The volunteer efforts by the dune patrol are a valuable asset to the Ocean City community. The patrol, which performs clean-ups according to their own schedule and availability, are essential in keeping the dunes healthy and stabilized. To join the dune patrol or for more information, call Blazer, at 410-2898825.
5. Add the chicken stock and rice vinegar to the Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium low, add remaining spice rub, and scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to incorporate all the browned bits and spices. 6. Add the chopped vegetables, Liquid Smoke, ½ cup wing sauce, bacon drippings and pork. Cover and cook until braising liquid comes to a simmer. Transfer pot to the oven and cook approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until meat is fork tender. 7. Remove Dutch oven from the oven. Remove the meat and place on a sheet pan. Remove the vegetables and discard them. Allow braising liquid to rest for 30 minutes. Skim the excess fat off the top of
the braising liquid. Add remaining wing sauce and barbecue sauce and reduce by a third. Readjust seasoning if necessary. 8. At this point, the meat should have cooled and the meat juices should have settled. Using your fingers or a large fork, shred the pork. Remove any large pieces of fat or any bones. 9. In a large bowl, add the braising liquid, a little at a time, to the pulled pork. Adding a small amount allows one to control the level of moisture. Mix the sauce and pork together. Serve as a sandwich or with sides. Secret Ingredient – Learning. “I am still learning.” – Michelangelo
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75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com Feb. 21-22: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. Feb. 26: Lennon LaRicci & the Leftovers, 6 p.m.
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116th Street, Ocean City, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Feb. 21: Dave Sherman, 7 p.m. Feb. 22: Lauren Glick Trio, 4 p.m.; 33 RPM, 8 p.m. Feb. 23: Bob Hughes, 6 p.m. Feb. 25: Fat Tuesday Party w/Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6 p.m.
12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Feb. 21: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Feb. 22: Dust N’ Bones, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Feb. 23: Pickin Party, 2 p.m. Feb. 26: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. Feb. 27: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.
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HOOTERS
15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m.
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101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 21-22: Half Moon, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com Every Friday: Beats By Jeremy, 9 p.m. Every Monday: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Every Wednesday: Beats By Styler, 9 p.m. Every Thursday: Beats By Wax, 9 p.m. Feb. 22: Never Ending Fall, 10 p.m. SEACRETS
49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Feb. 21: Until Sunrise, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Feb. 22: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com Feb. 21: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 22: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17, Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 /www.whiskersbar.com Feb. 21: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey
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The Gray family enjoys dinner at Blue Fish on 94th Street on Sunday, Feb. 15. Pictured, from left, are Ocean City residents Jimmy, Jamison, 11, Riley, 13, and Arlene Gray.
Ordering entrees at Blue Fish on 94th Street on Sunday, Feb. 15, from left, are Baltimore residents Ryan, Marci and Mitchell Platt.
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Power Squadron sponsors boating safety next week (Feb. 21, 2020) The Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will present a four-night comprehensive safe boating course at the Ocean Pines Library, beginning on Feb. 24. This is a nine-hour course and will be given on four consecutive days starting Monday, Feb. 24 and continuing on Feb. 25, 26 and 27. This includes a review and exam on the last day. On the first day there will be registration from 6-6:30 p.m. Class will begin at 6:30 p.m. The course will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. each evening. There is a $20 fee for the course and materials. Middle and high school students under age 18 will be admitted free. Anyone born after July 1, 1972, must satisfactorily complete a safe boating class to operate a recreational vessel or personal watercraft in Maryland. Successfully completing this class also satisfies the requirements nationwide. This course covers basic boat handling, navigation, federal and state regulations, rules of the road, aids to navigation and required equipment, among other topics. Statistics show that in 82 percent of boating fatalities the captain had no formal boating education. The Ocean City Power Squadron encourages all boaters to complete a boating safety course. For more information and early registration, call 410-641-6535 or 410641-8040.
Worcester Prep to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ play next week (Feb. 21, 2020) Tickets are on sale now for the Worcester Prep musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” The performances will be on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., and a Saturday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. This event is open to the public. The show will feature a cast of students from the Upper School, and, for the first time, include a troupe of Lower School students as the munchkins. Director of the play is Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and the music director is Christopher Buzby. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the musical in the Worcester Prep Athletics and Performing Arts Center in Berlin. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.worcesterprep.org or call the school at 410- 641-3575.
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OP Players honor Linda Ronstadt (Feb. 21, 2020) The Ocean Pines Players are kicking off 2020 with “Different Drum: A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt,” this weekend. Show dates and times are Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 pm; and a matinee performance on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Parking is free and the location is handicap accessible. Tickets cost $15 (cash) and can be purchased at the door. Walk-ins are welcomed. Those wishing to make reservations in advance can do so at www.oceanpinesplayers.com. Click on “Tickets & Reservations.” The tribute, “Different Drum,” is named after Ronstadt’s first hit single recorded in 1967. She became known as the “Queen of Rock” during the 1970’s.
She reigned for four decades in almost every musical genre, from rock and roll, country and pop, to big band, symphony and opera. “Linda Ronstadt was one of my two greatest idols growing up, the second being Joan Baez,” said Cabaret Director Amy Morgan. “Through my own love of singing, these two ladies brought me up and got me through my teen and young adult years, where love and heartbreak run rampant. “I especially loved belting out tunes with Ronstadt to get me through the most difficult times,” she continued. “I am so very happy and honored to be involved in this tribute.” The tribute will focus on the songs from the 1970’s decade of Ronstadt’s farreaching career, centering around the Troubadour Club in West Hollywood, California, where she performed with
her first band, The Stone Poneys. “It’s going to be a whole lot of fun with a multitude of great songs to perform,” Morgan said. The 90-minute, all-female cast production features Morgan and Annabelle Brady of Ocean City; Karen McClure of Ocean Pines; and Brenda Golden of West Ocean City. This year has been declared by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan as the “Year of the Woman.” Ocean Pines Players’ productions this year will feature women actors and directors as much as possible. Next up will be “The Dixie Swim Club” by Jessie Jones, beginning last weekend in May. The Ocean Pines Players is a local, allvolunteer, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Follow the Ocean Pines Players on Facebook or visit www.oceanpinesplayers.com.
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ATTENDEES SUPPLY COLLECTION Sixth graders at Berlin Intermediate School have been collecting supplies for the Worcester County Humane Society, a no-kill shelter in Berlin. Pictured are Dylan Ringen, Collin Pennington, Olivia Koval, Anthony Perella, Ellie Cheynet and Sophia Ferrante.
The Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County attended the Maryland State Democratic Central Committee Meeting at the IBEW Local 26 Union Hall in Lanham, Maryland. Pictured, from left, are DCCWC members Laurie Brittingham, Vice Chair Whitney Palmer, Tim Tarr, and Chair Dr. Roxie Dennis Acholonu, and in back, Justin Butler, Maryland Democratic Party Lower Shore lead.
GUEST ARTIST HONOR ROWS RECIPIENTS The Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank and the Governor’s Office on Service & Volunteerism, congratulated Bill Noah and the Berlin Intermediate School’s After School Academy on being selected as a 2019-2020 Honor Rows recipient, on Dec. 29. The students attended the last home game for the Ravens against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Brian Robertson, of Parsonsburg, occupies the Thaler Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street during February with a show entitled, “Public.” He is pictured with his daughter, Ren, at the First Friday opening reception, Feb. 7. The exhibit runs through February.
BOOK DONATION GUEST SPEAKER Worcester Goes Purple Event Coordinator Debbie Smullen receives a Kiwanis pen for guest speakers from Kiwanis Cub of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Roy Foreman on Nov. 13.
Local author, Hunter “Bunk” Mann, visited Berlin Intermediate School in December to donate copies of his books to several schools in Worcester County. Mann has authored two coffee table books, “Vanishing Ocean City,” and “Ghosts in the Surf.” Pictured, from left, are Berlin Intermediate School Principal Ryan Cowder, Sophia Ferrante, Board of Education Member Todd Ferrante, Caitlyn Crockett, Mann, and Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor.
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Annual Spring Gun Bash
National recording artist and Ocean City native, Jimmy Charles, released his new song, “Never Had A Bad Day,” on Feb. 14.
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Jimmy Charles releases new song, ‘Never Had A Bad Day’ (Feb. 21, 2020) National recording artist and Ocean City native, Jimmy Charles, released his new song, “Never Had A Bad Day,” on Feb. 14. Although it was Valentine’s Day, Charles said “this ain’t no love song.” “Never Had A Bad Day” is a fun song that represents positivity, inspiration and people just having a good time, he added. It’s a song about changing your way of thinking, being positive, and ultimately changing your life for the better, Charles said. “I want people to focus on the good in their lives instead of dwelling on the negative. It really can change your whole life. I’ve experienced it,” Charles said. After listening to “Never Had A Bad Day” fans will see a different side to Charles’ artistry. This song isn’t just touching his country fans. Fans of all genres are adding it to their playlists. The song has already gained the attention of popular Ocean City deejays, and it can be heard over the airways. “Never Had A Bad Day” came to life after Charles had a conversation with friend, Erik Baylis, founder of Never Had a Bad Day in My Life, a 501c-3 nonprofit focused on assisting families struggling to pay medical bills for their children’s cancer treatments. Baylis was drawn to Charles because of his philanthropic work with cancer across the country. Being a survivor himself and crediting positivity to winning his battle, Baylis became a huge fan of Charles’ music and wanted to collaborate with him to collectively do more to support those battling. It was through Baylis sharing his journey with Charles that “Never Had A Bad Day” was born. “I wasn’t living life correctly and
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had an awful outlook,” Baylis said. “After I was diagnosed and went through treatment, looking back on my life I decided I had ‘Never Have a Bad Day in my Life.’ I changed my outlook on life and used all my energy to do good for others, then everything else followed.” Charles said calling co-writer Cale Hoelzeman on this project was the perfect fit. “Its been my dream to continue to inspire people with my music and to be able to help a cause like this is just icing on the cake,” he said. Charles, a Stephen Decatur High School graduate, was a 2019 TOYA (Ten Outstanding Young Americans) Award winner, presented by the JCI USA for using his music to positively impact the world. His song and video, “Superman,” trended No. 1 with CMT and the song about the journey of a cancer survivor has helped him save lives across the nation traveling from coast to coast as Zero The End of Prostate Cancer’s national ambassador. “Never Had A Bad Day” is currently streaming on all digital outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon and Pandora. A portion of the publishing and streaming royalties are donated to the charity. “You can literally help these families by streaming the song, so add it to your playlist,” Charles said. Charles asks everyone to share the song and upcoming video to spread the message of positivity and get motivated in life. Charles will be back to the area in May on dates surrounding Memorial Day weekend. For more information about Charles, visit his official website at www.jimmycharlesmusic.com or check out his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
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CONTEST WINNERS HONORABLE MENTION Reeves Dark, of Ocean City, won honorable mention in the “Light & Shadow” show that opened on First Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The exhibit runs through February.
Worcester Prep sixth graders Catherine Cullen, left, and Caitlin Shimko, both of Berlin, tied for first place in the Ocean City Elks Lodge Drug Awareness Essay Contest. Their winning submissions have advanced them to the district level. The girls are pictured with, from left, Worcester Prep Head of Middle School Megan Wallace, Elks Drug Awareness Chairperson Chet Foster, Elks Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews and Elks Drug Awareness Chairperson Linda Foster.
PJ COLLECTION PAJAMA DRIVE The student council at Berlin Intermediate School coordinated the third annual pajama drive, collecting over $650 and 85 pairs of pajamas to donate to local shelters this winter.
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
GUEST SPEAKER The guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s Nov. 20 meeting was Jack Collins, left, who spoke about the 2020 US Census. He is pictured with Kiwanis President Roy Foreman.
Stephen Decatur High School student Erika Holdren displays some of the 50-plus pajamas that were collected in the annual Connections-sponsored pajama drive benefiting Diakonia of West Ocean City, which provides emergency housing, food services, counseling and assistance for its guests.
BLANKET COLLECTION The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County collected new and gently used throws and blankets for several local charitable organizations – Joseph’s House, Coastal Hospice and the Worcester Committee on Aging. They also collected gifts and gift wrapping for “Santa Sacks” for the detainees of the Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill so they could provide Christmas presents for their children. Pictured are Karen Matheson, Priscilla Zytkowicz and Vicky Wallace.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-5247575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, yearround. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check
out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6648989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A madefrom-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-2892581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6646801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-7236762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-2502333, www.abbeyburger.com/oceancity $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-6642105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 411 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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OP Pine’eer Craft Club holds annual holiday luncheon (Feb. 21, 2020) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines recently held its annual holiday luncheon that included the 2020 installation of officers and the presentation of donations to local organizations. Through the group’s fundraising efforts, which consisted of the proceeds of the artisan and craft fairs in August and November and also the proceeds from the Pine’eer Artisan and Craft Shop, the following donations were made to Ocean Pines organizations: Police department, $1,500; volunteer fire department, $1,200; recreation and parks department, $1,500; public works, $500; Ocean Pines Library, $300; neighborhood watch, $100; and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial, $400. The club presented a total of $5,500 for 2019. Throughout the years, the club has donated over $150,000 to the community.
Worcester Youth’s Career Assistance Program funded (Feb. 21, 2020) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services received funding this fall for its Career Assistance Program. This program is designed to help youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are unemployed, underemployed or not enrolled in school. Funding from the Governor’s Office for Children through the Worcester County Local Management Board will enable the agency to help prepare young people for employment or higher education. The Governor’s Office for Children refers to this group as “disconnected youth” and at high risk for social service dependency. Worcester County has the highest rate of “disconnected youth” in Maryland. The goal of this initiative is to help young people start a career, obtain an apprenticeship through a local business, begin technical training in the trades or enroll in higher education, while embracing the importance of maintaining it as a lifelong skill. The organization is asking the community and parents to refer young people to the program, so they may begin their path toward a lifelong career. When young people enter the program, innovative assessment tools will identify individual strengths to create a strength-based profile for each of them. See WORCESTER Page 40
The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines presented $5,500 to local organizations in 2019. Pictured, in front, are David Van Gasbeck, Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department president; Nate Wilkins, Ocean Pines Public Works; Karen Earp, Ocean Pines Library; Sharon Puser, president; and in back, Jim Hamlin, vice president Neighborhood Watch; and Lt. Greg Schoets Ocean Pines Police Department.
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Fifteen Worcester Prep students earned finalist status in the Young Authors’ Contest for short story or poetry.
Fifteen WP students finalists in short story, poetry portion (Feb. 21, 2020) The Eastern Shore Literacy Association recently announced that 15 Worcester Prep students earned finalist status in the Young Authors’ Contest for short story or poetry. Each finalist finished in the top three of their respective category/grade level, with Worcester Prep Middle School earning a spot in the top three schools with the most finalists. Worcester Prep finalists are:
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Worcester Youth’s funding approved for jobs program Continued from Page 39 Assessments will also identify specific training modules that will enhance the participants skills necessary for gainful employment. Staff will assist participants with personalized assessments, job readiness training, career placement, job training enrollment, apprenticeships, or enrollment in higher education. There are three potential pathways for employment within the program. The first is through apprenticeships, where participants have some job skills but need other support systems to maintain employment. The second is to build or enhance skills through technical training through a certification program like HVAC, cosmetology, welding, nursing, commercial driving, etc. The third is to enroll in a local college for higher education. In each case, staff will work with participants to ensure they’re making progress and maintaining their per-
sonal goals for employment in addition to independence. Achievable goals will be established based on the sophisticated assessment tools and one’s personal interests to ensure their success. The program will equip young people with the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and in life. Youth training will include soft skill development, such as business communication, work ethic, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Training will also include interpersonal and communication skills, healthy relationships, home budgeting and personal care. Staff will also work closely with business owners to ensure they are aware of the program and to explore opportunities for apprenticeships or hiring quality employees. Those interested in learning more about this program for the young adults, call 410-641-4598, or email Christine Felix at cfelix@gowoyo.org.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
Fri., Feb. 21 OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys and girls, birth years 2002-2005. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/
RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEBRUARY LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEETING To be held Feb. 27, 11:00 AM with doors opening at 10:30 AM. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The guest speakers will be Corine Frank, Executive Director, MDGOP and Ed Rodier, President of the Board of Education, Worcester County. Cost of the luncheon is $20. Reservations: www.gopwomenofworcester.org. Reservations due by Feb. 21.
FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join the group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM. Featuring “A Mercy” by Toni Morrison. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TEEN BOOK CLUB ‘MANGA’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. YA: Henshin by J.M. Kim Niimura. Middle grades: Avatar: The Last Air Bender by Gene Luen Yang. For ages 12-17 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FISH DINNER Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 PM 7:00 PM. Dinners cost $10 and include flounder filet, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn bread and dessert. Beverage is included for those who eat in.
THE ART OF THE PARTY FUNDRAISER Atlantic Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 6:00 PM 8:00 PM. Enjoy samplings like smoked Maryland rock fish, sea scallops, seared tuna, shrimp & grits, pulled sugar sculptures and carved ice along with meat and cheese displayed like works of art. Also featuring live saxophone and back-
ground music. Event raises funds for culinary arts scholarships for Worcester County students. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-artof-the-party-2-by-the-delmarva-chefscooks-association-tickets-8882999992. Info: http://worcestercountyartscouncil.org
‘DIFFERENT DRUM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO LINDA RONSTADT’ St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, 7:00 PM. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at the door. Reservations: www.oceanpinesplayers.com, click Ticket & Reservations. Walk-in also welcomed.
Fulton-Owen Hall at Wor-Wic Community. College, 32000 Campus Drive, 10:00 AM. High school students who graduated in 2019 or who will graduate in 2020 are invited to attend with their parents. Information will be provided about eligibility and the requirements of the scholarship. ccooper@worwic.edu, 410-334-2989
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Germantown School Community Heritage Center, 10223 Trappe Road, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. “Our Heritage, Our History, Our Community and Our Faith” features music, dance, art, recitation, poetry and food. Goodwill offering accepted.
OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys and girls, birth years 2002-2005. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/
REACH THE BEACH NATIONALS: REC & SCHOOL Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Cheerleading national competition hosted by American Cheer & Dance Academy EPIC Brands. Admission fees are $23 per day or $40 for both days for adults and $15 per day or $27 for both days for children and seniors. For event details visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com or call 410-579-8668.
ANNUAL KIWANIS WINTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, fruit cup, coffee and tea. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children age 5-11 years and free to those 4 and younger, in advance or at the door. Carryout is also available. Proceeds benefit the youth of the community.
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘PROCESS ART’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Crafty fun for children of all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
MAKING WIRED CRYSTAL JEWELRY Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Create your own jewelry using a crystal and wire. Materials included. Sign-up: 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BINGO Willards Lions Club, Main Street, 5:30 PM. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Pays $125 per game. Assorted food and desserts for sale. 410-430-1135
SAFE BOATING COURSE
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Red Doors Community Center, 10959 Worcester Highway, 5:30 PM. Holy Eucharist services with children activities. Info: Joy Connor, 410-289-5576, joy@reddoors.org or Rev. Mathew D’Amario, 443-610-8533, Fr.Matt@stpaulsbythesea.org.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. This is a nine-hour course given on four consecutive days, Feb. 24, 25, 26 and 27. Registration is held on the first night from 6-6:30 p.m. There is a $20 fee for course and materials. Middle school and high school student under 18 take the course for free. Successfully completing this class satisfies requirements for those born after July 1, 1972. The Ocean City Power Squadron encourages all boaters to complete a boating safety course. Early registration: 410-641-6535 or 410-641-8040.
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICES
Sat., Feb. 22
10:00 AM. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Register: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Sun., Feb. 23 OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys and girls, birth years 2002-2005. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/
REACH THE BEACH NATIONALS: REC & SCHOOL Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Cheerleading national competition hosted by American Cheer & Dance Academy - EPIC Brands. Admission fees are $23 for adults and $15 for children and seniors. For event details visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com or call 410-579-8668.
Mon., Feb. 24 IPAD CHICKS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road,
Tues., Feb. 25 TOT TIME: ACTIVE PLAY FOR ACTIVE TODDLERS Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:30 AM. Let’s get toddlers up and moving. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEAM STORYTIME ‘LET’S EXPLORE SHAPES’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. Shape stories and activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE BODY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 12:00 PM. An expert from the Alzheimer’s Association leads a discussion about keeping healthy as it relates to Alzheimer’s. They also can find help for those battling Alzheimer’s, think they might have it or are a care giver. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HEMINGWAY’S WIVES Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Long-time performer Elaine Flynn portrays four women who
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FAMILY TIME ‘GAMES’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Come explore the game collection. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Pancakes, sausage, scrapple, beverages served in the church hall. A love offering will be taken at the door. All proceeds benefit the WUMC Youth Group.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER All Hallows Episcopal Church, 109 W. Market St., 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Menu includes sausage, pancakes and baked apples. Tickets to dine-in cost $8 for adults and $5 for children 11 and younger. All take-out orders cost $8. Advance ticket sales only by calling 410632-1216.
VIRTUAL REALITY AT OCES Students in Eliza Mason-Burt’s third grade class at Ocean City Elementary School are excited to be the recipients of a grant, which was awarded to the teacher through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in November. The grant money was used to purchase 10 sets of Oculus Go Virtual Reality headsets. The children have already taken virtual tours of active volcanoes in Russia, helicopter tours of waterfalls and mountain ranges, virtual boat tours of dinosaur-filled swamps, and explored interactive weather applications.
spring planting. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 years and free to those 5 and younger. Eat in or carryout. All profits benefit youth. Nanci, 410-251-7234
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:00 PM. A free introductory lecture where attendees will learn about a natural, effortless technique of meditation that can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and increase energy and creativity. Kim Bemis, kimbemis@tm.org, 302-236-8001
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
FAMILY NIGHT ‘LIBRARY TRUTH OR DARE’
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. SLCGS@comcast.net
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Fun for the entire family. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ANNUAL PANCAKE & SAUSAGE DINNER
Wed., Feb. 26 ‘LIFE ON THE EASTERN SHORE 100 YEARS AGO’ Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Enjoy a display of antique toys, farming and kitchen tools, quilts and more. At 4 p.m., play some old fashioned board games and learn about life in the early 1900’s. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Songs, stories, games and finger plays for children under 2 years old.
STORY TIME ‘FOR THE BIRDS’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SNOW HILL BOOK OF THE MONTH Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 PM. Featuring “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba. Copies of the book are available at the library in advance. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
erans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., other bingo supplies at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $14 for basic package of 25 games. 410-250-2645
Thurs., Feb. 27 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. A play date for infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘BUGS’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. For ages 2 to 5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
SMITH ISLAND CAKE DEMO Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Learn the secrets and tips for making Smith Island cakes. From Smith Island, Lisa Evans demonstrates how to make these delights. There will also be sampling. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Master gardener Virginia Rosenkranz talks about getting ready for
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Vet-
SAFETALK CERTIFIED WORKSHOP Zenna Wellness Studio, 617 Franklin Ave., 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Attendees will learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone and connecting them to an intervention resource fro further support. Pre-registration required: chrissyhr@eshealingartscenter.com.
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org
GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
Crossword answers from page 40 STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 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
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB GARDENING BASICS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:00 PM. Come dressed for the red carpet to enjoy some treats and a game of trivia on the history of the Academy Awards. Prizes will be presented to the top winners. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. This bereavement support program is designed to help those left behind to understand and manage their grief as they move forward toward hope and healing. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church, 103 W. Market St., 7:00 PM. Communion service with distribution of ashes. All are invited.
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thors and genres. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRESIDE CHAT Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM. A lively chat about favorite reads and get some ideas for exploring new au-
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MAINTENANCE Immediate position available for year-round Restaurant Maintenance Personnel. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC & LPgas knowledge required. Prior experience with restaurant equipment necessary. Great opportunity with benefits. Send resume to: REST. MAINTENANCE, PO Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843, romeara@harrisongp.com, or drop off your resume at Harrison Group, 106 N. Baltimore Ave.
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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.
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WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Seasonal Environmental Health Aide Duties include conducting water quality analysis at public swimming pools/spas in Ocean City, Maryland. 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 13, 2020 to Bart Dorsch, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Bishopville, MD 21813, e-mail bart.dorsch@maryland.gov or fax to 410-352-3369. Resumes will also be accepted at the March 4, 2020 Job Fair at Salisbury University from Noon – 4:00 p.m. in the Maggs Gym.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1510 LINDEN DR. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 14, 2017 and recorded in Liber 7045, Folio 459 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $142,424.00, 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 10, 2020 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $14,000 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
Ocean City Today / Public Notices property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 341516-1) 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-2/20/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2800 B GULL WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael Peters dated January 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5050, folio 52 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 6, 2020 AT 3:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-210763. 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 $33,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 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 71855. 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-2/20/3t _________________________________ 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 63 WHITE HORSE DR. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nancy A. Shipley dated June 19, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4785, folio 294 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 21, 2020 AT 3:15 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-078558. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 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 65323. The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________ Buas 3G Properties, LLC 3509 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust 10850 Nantucket Terrace Potomac, MD 20854 Worcester County, Maryland Treasurer's Office Government Center, Room 1105 1 W. Market St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 80, Account No. 01010689, Property description LOT NW SIDE BOSTON SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD S OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06259/00363, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices Family Trust, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest Unknown owner of property described as Item No. 83, Account No. 08002878, Property description 77'x152 'x64 'x144' TAYLOR LANDING RD GIRDLETREE, Deed Reference: 06288/00140, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust, The Unknown Owner's heirs, devisees, and personal Representatives and their or any of their heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns, or successors in right title and interest All persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 80, Account No. 01010689, Property description LOT NW SIDE BOSTON SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD S OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06259/00363, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust All Persons that have or claim to have any interest in the property described as Item No. 83, Account No. 08002878, Property description 77'x152'x64'x144' TAYLOR LANDING RD GIRDLETREE, Deed Reference: 06288/00140, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-CV-19-000362
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following properties described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 83, Account No. 08002878, Property description 77'x152'x64'x144' TAYLOR LANDING RD GIRDLETREE, Deed Reference: 06288/00140, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust Item No. 80, Account No. 01010689, Property description LOT NW SIDE BOSTON SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD S OF POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 06259/00363, Assessed to James Shih, Trustee, Shih Family Trust The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 29th of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons with interest in any of the properties to appear in this Court by the 4th day of April, 2020 and redeem any of the properties described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a
final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the properties, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. The aforementioned properties may be redeemed individually or collectively. Beau H. Oglesby Judge, Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. WILLIAM A. YOUNG, SR. SUE TAYLOR YOUNG 205 6th Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000224
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 28th day of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 205 6th Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of February, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $105,600.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. FRIEDA SADOFSKY BRUCE (DECEASED) 51 Offshore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000246
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 28th day of January, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 51 Offshore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of February, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $165,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18149 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LOUISE REBECCA HELLBACH Notice is given that Patricia R. Cavero, 333 Kingston Circle, Sykesville, MD 21784, was on January 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Louise Rebecca Hellbach who died on January 11, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of July, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Patricia R. Cavero Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for
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Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 06, 2020 OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18152 Notice is given that the Commonwealth Court of Centre County, PA appointed Pamela Kay Spannuth, 15212 Wild Meadow Place, Leo, IN 46765 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Doris Myers Roberts who died on December 01, 2019 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Carson H. Roberts Jr. whose address is 164 Clam Shell, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Pamela Kay Spannuth Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 06, 2020 OCD-2/6/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18150 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN HOFFMAN Notice is given that Mary Campbell, 923 Poplar Ave., Springfield, TN 37172, was on January 27, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Elizabeth Ann Hoffman who died on January 23, 2020, without a will. Further information can be 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Mary Campbell Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 06, 2020 OCD-2/6/1t _________________________________
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OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND The Town of Ocean City is requesting name and contacts of contractors capable of providing maintenance services for Stormwater Management (SWM) Best Management Practices (BMP) such as Pervious Paving, Rain Gardens, Ponds, Infiltration Trenches, Phragmites Removal, etc. Town staff will periodically require residents and businesses to perform maintenance on Stormwater BMP’s. This typically leaves the Town residents and businesses with a difficult search for contractors to perform the work. This request is for the purpose of developing a list of contractors for distribution to those
Town residents and businesses who are required to perform maintenance and are searching for a contractor. This list of contractors will also be posted on the Town’s website. If interested, please complete the “Request for information for SWM Maintenance Contractors” form and email to Gail Blazer with the Town’s Engineering Department. It is noted that this request does not represent a bid on any Town projects. Bids for Town projects are solicited via a project specific public bidding process. A valid Ocean City Business License will be required to be included on this list. Provide completed form to: Gail Blazer Environmental Engineer Town of Ocean City, Maryland GBlazer@oceancitymd.gov OCD-2/13/2t _________________________________
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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 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) and Section 110-95(2) requesting special yard exceptions to portions of the front yard setbacks (on a corner lot) that extend beyond the nonconforming placement of the existing mobile home and a variance to the required rear yard to provide a 3’ setback instead of 5’ as required by Code to construct a new stick-built single-family dwelling unit. The site of the appeal is described as Lot G9 of the Isle of Wight Trailer Park Plat; further described as located on the southeast corner of Fisherman Lane and 24th Street (entrance to Isle of Wight Coop), and locally known as 2312 Fisherman Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH C. FASSIO (JAY) – (BZA 2545 #20-09400001) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting an after-the-fact variance to the side yard setback to allow an existing pergola to remain with a maximum setback of 4.5’ instead of
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 5’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 55A of the Hitchens-Trimper Development Plat; and further described as located on the west side of S. Canal Street at the Isle of Wight Bay, and locally known as 3509 S. Canal Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: O. PALMER GILLIS III – (BZA 2546 #20-09500003) at 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting an after-the-fact variance to permit a planter retaining wall to remain in the 15’ Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area setback in accordance with Section 30-554(d)(3), with any mitigation being at a rate of 3:1. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 41, Parcel 3429 of the Mallard Island Plat; further described as located on the east side of Teal Drive, and locally known as 1504 Teal Drive, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: KITCHEN FANCY LLC – (BZA 2547 #20-09500004) 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-2/13/2t _________________________________ LONG, BADGER AND SHELLER, LLP JOHN P. CUSTIS, ESQ. 124 E. MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18169 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Accomack County, VA appointed William L. Nelson Jr., P.O. Box 69, Accomack, VA 23301 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Ellen N. Nelson who died on February 09, 2019 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is John P. Custis Esq. whose address is 124 E. Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. William L. Nelson Jr. Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 13, 2020 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. SUITE 200 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 HIDDEN HARBOUR II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Kimberly A. Labarre 138 Wild Oak Road Severna Park, MD 21146 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000346
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 4th day of February, 2020, that the foreclosure sale of Hidden Harbour II Condominium, Unit F-124, 12301 Jamaica Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 2nd day of March, 2020. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18173 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WILLIAM ROGERS Notice is given that Timothy Charles Rogers, 610 Wises Grove Road, New Brighton, PA 15066, was on February 04, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles William Rogers who died on February 03, 2020, with a will. Further information can be ob-
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 4th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 710 142nd Street, 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 9th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in
said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $312,000.00. 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-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. VELMA DAWN FORSYTH (DECEASED) THOMAS M. BEEKER (DECEASED) 3001 Atlantic Avenue Unit 402 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000177
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 5th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 402, 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 9th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $263,000.00. 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-2/13/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Brittney Ann Acita, 10103 Queens Circle, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Sello's of OC, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sello's Oven and Bar 9802 Golf Course Road 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: March 4, 2020 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Angelo Paul Carlotta Ill, 8746 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Lisa Marie Carlotta, 8746 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: 611 Brewing, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sinepuxent Brewing Company 8816 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 4, 2020 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a "B" B/W/L 7 Day license and a Request to designate as multiple license #3. Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Christopher G. Reda, 1103 Hunt Creek Lane, Sparks, Maryland 21152; Marc M. McFaul, 3026 Shepperd Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111; Jeffrey Richard Spies, 13319 Atlantic Boulevard, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Steven T. Murphy, 448 Fairlane Court, Severna Park, Maryland 21146. For: Alleyoops Midtown, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Alleyoops Midtown 5509 Coastal 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: March 4, 2020 @ 1:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: David Gerard Hanlon, 106 72nd Street Apt. 2, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Mark A. Lupen, 111 Dock's Court, Duck,
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North Carolina 27949; Patrick J. Mclaughlin, 1509 Saint Louis Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Games People Play, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Mulligan’s 12445 Ocean Gateway Suite #1 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: March 4, 2020 @ 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 CARRIE M. WARD, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. SHIRLEY I. MARSHALL 210 Walnut Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000355
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 11th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 210 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $39,000.00. 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-2/20/3t _________________________________ FRANK R. CAMPBELL, ESQ. SIMS & CAMPBELL, LLC 181 HARRY S. TRUMAN PKWY, SUITE 150 ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18148 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN EBERSBERGER, JR. AKA: JOHN M. EBERSBERGER JR. Notice is given that Charles M. Ebersberger, 1787 Beachfield Rd.,
Annapolis, MD 21409 and John T. Ebersberger, 804 Severn Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403, were on February 11, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Ebersberger Jr. who died on December 29, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of March, 2003. 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. Charles M. Ebersberger John T. Ebersberger Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 20, 2020 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer Maurice Obrien Cristian Mendoza Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Robert Griffin Jr. 37 Fountain Drive West, Unit 3B Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000297
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 13th
day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 37 Fountain Drive West, Unit 3B, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of March, 2020. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $297,595.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION NO. 2019-1889 IN RE: ADOPTION OF BABY BOY WERT MALE MINOR CHILD DATE OF BIRTH: 07/11/2019 BORN TO: JESSICA A WERT
NOTICE
OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING AND NOTICE REQUIRED BY ACT 101 OF 2010, 23 Pa. C.S. §§2733(c) To: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have or might have concerning the above-mentioned child. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to the child. That hearing will be held on the 25th day of March, 2020, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. in Courtroom No. 11 of the Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. If you could be the parent of the above-mentioned child, you are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you, and your rights to the child may be ended by the Court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Court Administrator Court Administrator’s Office Lancaster County Courthouse 50 North Duke Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 Telephone Number (717) 299-8041 You are hereby informed of an important option that may be available to you under Pennsylvania law. Act 101 of 2010 allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact or communication with your
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 child following an adoption. YOUNG & YOUNG 44 South Main Street Manheim, PA 17545 OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________
Town of Ocean City
BID SOLICITATION Pest Control Services
The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Pest Control Services in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Pest Control Services may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department either via the Bid tab on the Town’s website, e-mailing the Procurement Supervisor, Pam McMillan, at pmcmillan@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 7236653 during normal business hours. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due and will be opened on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-2/20/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18182 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS ANTHONY PFEIFER Notice is given that Michael Pfeifer, 62 Beech Hill Drive, Newark, DE 19711, was on February 13, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Francis Anthony Pfeifer who died on January 27, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six
FEBRUARY 21, 2020 months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Michael Pfeifer Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 20, 2020 OCD-2/20/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18184 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN WILLIAM BUSS Notice is given that Saundra H. Turner, 3730 Meadow Bridge Road, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on February 13, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of John William Buss who died on February 10, 2020, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18144 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WERNER Notice is given that Tracy Rammacca, 3 Sonachan Court, Baltimore, MD 21286, was on February 14, 2020 appointed Personal Repre-
sentative of the estate of James Henry Werner who died on January 10, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Tracy Rammacca Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County
One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 21, 2020 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________
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February 17, 2020
Mr. Donald W. Wilson 10204 Silver Point Lane Ocean City, MD 21842 RE: Shamrock Vessel – Year 2000 Dear Mr. Wilson, Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has been abandoned for more than four years (4), on the property of: Sunset Marina, located at 12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, Telephone Number: (443) 497-2170. The vessel is described as: Year 2000, 24’6” Shamrock with an open motorboat with vessel number” MD 1713 BN, Hull ID No: SHA243359900. fiberglass, White. Application for title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article, if this vessel is not claimed and, removed from the above property within 30 days of this notice. Sincerely, Michael Daisey, on behalf of Sunset Marina OCD-2/20/1t _________________________________
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State’s PIA law could be stronger Lisa Kershner, the state’s public access ombudsman, and Maryland Public Information Act Compliance Board Chairman John “Butch” West, issued a statement last week supporting legislation to strengthen the public information law. Since the law was instituted 50 years ago, most government documents have been available for inspection by any citizen, but the statute’s enforcement has not been as strong as it should be. The measure Kershner and West endorse, HB 502, which is cross-filed in the Senate as SB 590, attempts to change that by expanding the board’s authority, reducing the response time for replies to requests for information and establishing a penalty for noncompliance. This is not a complete solution to a process that can be frustrating for both requestors and information gatekeepers, but it is an improvement at a time when more governments prefer filtering out content that might reflect badly on it and its top officials. The public, so the theory goes, would not understand. From our perspective, however, warts-and-all accountability is the price that must be paid when an entity takes money from the public because it produces little income of its own. At the same time, however, this legislation protects government from being besieged by what Kershner and West describe as “burdensome or repetitive requests.” In other words, even though the law guarantees the public’s right to inspect or obtain copies of reports and many kinds of documents, it does not grant citizens the right to make frivolous requests or to hound records custodians. As Kershner and West said in their statement, HB 502 “enhances the ombudsman’s mediation process by giving parties a meaningful incentive to cooperate so as to avoid board review, while simultaneously enabling that review for disputes that are in real need of a binding decision.” Ultimately, the bill creates more equitable access, ensures transparency and will help restore public trust in state and local government. We concur, and urge this district’s representatives to support these bills in the House and Senate.
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PUBLIC EYE
School funding solved
As I’ve followed the public debate over the new and improved education funding formula and whether it will produce kids who can do calculus between shifts at the pickle plant (see future columns on economic development), it became apparent that two schools of thought are at work here. To break down the argument to its most fundamental level by deleting all the political jibber-jabber and education-speak, here’s where we are on the subject of what it takes to make a good student: By we can buy them or beat Stewart them. That’s pretty much it, as Dobson proponents contend that spending about $4 billion would make kids more prepared for lives as adults, while opponents suggest that a good kick in the pants, on an as-needed basis, of course, would do the same thing. Having never received a billion dollars, but having been a repeat recipient of a good kick in the pants, I’m not qualified to decide which approach to an improved education would be superior. For all I know, had I benefitted from the first rather than the second option, I might at this very moment be developing the warp drive for Elon Musk’s spaceship, although he probably already has one, since Earth can’t be his home planet. That first name alone suggests some kind of alien background — Elon, Yoda, Klaatu — the latter starring in “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” a film about humanoids with an
itch to remove us. Anyway, as I’m living proof that the kickin-the-pants doctrine did not send me soaring toward academic excellence — four years of Latin classes to get through a two-year curriculum would be a strong indicator of that — my question is whether my Latin teacher might have done a better job with me had she been paid more. After all, it is conceivable that she reached a point where she found herself doing a costbenefit analysis on me and decided I wasn’t worth it. “So, Dobson, tell me again how many questions you answered correctly on our last test?” “E pluribus unum, or, as we veteran Latin students say, ‘Out of many, one.’” “You know what?” she says. “I need more money and you need a good kick in the pants.” Which brings me to a workable solution. We should do both. The way I see it, spending $4 billion on education for the kids only works if we also retain a good kick in pants as an incentive. “Welcome to the public education game, Mr. and Mrs. Beastley. We have two prizes today, one for your little Bobby and one for you.” “Oh, how exciting.” “It is, and here’s how it works: Behind door number one is a $4 billion education for Bobby, and behind door number two is a kick in the pants.” “Wow. That’s great. What do we win as parents?” “Not having to go behind door number 2 if you let him waste it.”
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Letters More bad legislation introduced in Annapolis Editor, It’s Deja vu all over again! At least as far as legislation in Maryland is concerned. Most of the bad legislation that we have fought so hard over the last few years is back again, with the addition of the “Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Implementation of Kirwan Recommendations” which expands state control over education and requires $32 billion in additional spending over 10 years. Please keep in mind that this bill calls for no accountability as to student performance or behavior. Additionally, has anyone noticed how the more involved state and federal governments become with education and the more money spent, the worse the results? The bill numbers for the “Blueprint” are SB1000 and HB1300. A good bill to support is SB78 which would require county boards of education to implement regulations on remedial behavior expectations of students; to require restitution to students and teachers who have been
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harmed by the offending student; and modify the schedule of the individual who violated so that contact with the person harmed is minimized. Of course, our Second Amendment rights are under attack in several bills. One of the worst is SB208/HB4 which would require background checks on a person (including family members) to whom you might loan a weapon (such as loaning your rifle to your cousin to try out). And SB422 requires that every person with a permit issued or renewed must complete on separate calendar days each year an approved course on situational awareness and a course on competent handling of a firearm. That’s two days out of your life and two fees out of your pocket, every year. Physician Assisted Suicide is back again this year. It was defeated last year by only one vote. Sanctuary State Legislation is up again this year. SB850 and HB677 would prohibit state and local government entities from entering into agreements facilitating immigrationrelated detention by private entities and would prohibit government entities from entering into certain agree-
ments to house immigration-related detainees. This would also require governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of immigration-related detainees. I don’t know how many times we have to say it before it sinks in: We are in favor of and enthusiastically support legal immigration. Illegal immigration is exactly that – illegal. In opposition to this legislation is SB197, which would require a state or local correctional facility to notify the US Department of Homeland Security that an individual subject to an immigration detainer is ready to be released – the notice would need to be provided 72 hours before the individual is released. Had this been in place, several terrible crimes with young victims could have been prevented. I urge my fellow Eastern Shore citizens to take the time to research these bills and others and to let our elected representatives know where we stand. You can find out all about current proposed bills by going to mgaleg.maryland.gov. You can call or email the senators and delegates with
your opinions. I hope we can work together to defeat some of these proposed bills, which will harm our way of life if passed. Carol Frazier Ocean Pines
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County awaits results of school bill hearings Continued from Page 1 Committee, with 130 witnesses. Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C), a member of Ways and Means, said that five hours into the hearing, they hadn’t even heard from the opposition yet. “The hearing is exactly what I expected — a lot of people passionate about their special interests, whether it’s students with special needs or teachers in the teacher’s union,” Hartman said. Although local officials and teachers have previously disagreed with the bill, including traveling to Annapolis for a public hearing in November, no Worcester representatives attended this week’s hearing. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino partially attributed this to the hearing being scheduled for 1 p.m. on a holiday, President’s Day. He added that the bill did not have a proper rollout of the timeline. “It’s very difficult to testify when
you don’t know what’s in there,” be unable to fulfill its financial comBertino said. mitment to education funding,” the The county commissioners did letter reads. “Furthermore, the bill send a letter of opposition to the denies counties the flexibility to meet chairs of the House Appropriations the Kirwan objectives in ways that Committee, the make sense to local House Ways and need and circumMeans Committee stances.” ‘It helps to have our voice and the Senate EduHartman said heard, although I doubt very that one of his concation, Health and much that it’s going to Environmental Afcerns was home fairs Committee. daycares. make a difference.’ “It helps to have “It’s going to be Worcester County our voice heard, althe larger daycare Commissioner though I doubt very centers and so forth Chip Bertino much that it’s going that have a more to make a differstructured environence,” Bertino said ment with 20 kids during the commissioner’s meeting in a class for 3-and-4 year-olds where on Feb. 18. they’re actually going to receive state The letter’s main point was the fi- funding as part of the Kirwan pronancial effects. gram,” Hartman said, “but yet the “We have concerns regarding how home daycares is not going to meet required increases in education fund- the criteria that’s needed to do that. I ing could impact Worcester County have concerns on how that’s going to government and taxpayers during impact small businesses.” slow economic times should the state In a statement, Carozza said she
asked questions regarding the fact that Kirwan doesn’t address school learning environment and working conditions, as well as local control over education policy and spending. “After three years of working on major education reform, there is little in the Kirwan legislation that addresses the challenges of disruptive students nor any serious reforms to improve the student learning environment or classroom and school management for our teachers and school leadership,” Carozza said. Hartman agreed. “A lot of college-aged students, when they pick a career, they’re familiar with the salary that’s associated with it, but when they get into the classroom and find out about all the behavioral issues and the lack of control, I think to me, that’s the element that surprises them,” Hartman said. “I think the fact that teachers leave the profession is more related to behavior than pay. Pay only fixes things for a certain amount of time.”
Immigration detainees worth millions to jail Continued from Page 1 form. The contract will also update jail wages. The robotics process automation requires that bed space and transportation invoice costs and other associated documentation be recorded with the detention transportation invoice template. Those templates, which include information such as bed space rate breakdown, invoice data range and detainee names and alien numbers must be sent to the ERO field office contract officer representative and the ERO robotics process automation team mailbox. However, if passed, House Bill 677 would require Worcester, Frederick and Howard counties to terminate their agreements to house immigration-related detainees.
During the commissioners meet- tion — just the transfer paperwork as ing, County Commissioner Joseph to the name and who is coming,” Mitrecic asked if the detainees are Bounds said. “The details are not profrom Maryland or Worcester County. vided to us.” “They could be some of both,” She added that the bill to end illereplied county jail Warden Donna gal immigrant detention in Maryland Bounds. “There’s a local Salisbury of- would affect funding for the jail more fice that does local operations and than anything else locally. they do bring them “Let’s take for exto our facility once ample for FY19, we ‘We don’t receive all the they’re apprereceived $5.1 milinformation — just the transfer lion in revenue hended.” When asked, she paperwork as to the name and [from ICE] and our also confirmed that total jail budget for who is coming.’ since it’s a federal that year was $9.2 Warden Donna Bounds program, it is not million,” Bounds paid for by the said. “So it would county or state. have a huge impact on the funding of In a separate interview, Bounds the operations.” said that many detainees come from Both Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (RBaltimore, but the jail does not know 38) and Delegate Wayne Hartman where the detainees were arrested. (R-38 C) oppose the bill. “We don’t receive all the informa“It doesn’t make sense to release
someone into the public that we know is not only an illegal immigrant, but someone that we know has a criminal past,” Hartman said. “If they’ve committed another crime, to me the safer thing is turning that person over the authorities in a safe manner, as opposed to releasing to the public and hoping they show up for their next hearing.” Whether detainees have committed a crime other than entering the country illegally is not provided to county officials, according to Bounds. The jail receives $87.11 every day for each immigration-related detainee. As of Friday, Feb. 14, the county jail had 106 detainees. With those numbers, the jail would receive a little over $9,000 per day. The House and Senate will hold bill hearings on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Wednesday, Feb. 26, respectively.
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Water rate increase to cover expense of system overhaul Continued from Page 1 sary to maintain the operational nature of your systems. In general, any project that is $1 million or greater, we are going to finance. We are going to assume that we are going to issue debt and finance that capital project over a number of years.” The city’s water debt service increases from $679,098 to more than $3 million in Fiscal Year 2024, which would raise the resort’s total water expenses to almost $10 million. With the current rate structure, the city generates $6.6 million in revenue, or $4.4 million short of what it needs. Ocean City’s net position, fund reserves, would also fall short, as this cash reserve must be maintained at a level equal to the sum of 60 days worth of operating and maintenance costs and 2 percent of net book value of its assets, currently roughly $1 million. Under the former rates, the city’s net position fund would be dry by FY2025, with the minimum net position level growing to $2 million. “That [the proposed rate plan] involves a 7 percent rate increase across the board to each of your water fees,” Callocchia said at the Jan. 14 meeting.
Under the new plan, the resort’s fixed water fee will grow from $1.60 to $2.24, fixed vacant lot fee from $9.60 to $13.46 and the water rate per 1,000 gallons will go from $4.20 to $5.89. The new rate will result in residents spending roughly $7 more per quarter for their water bill by FY2025, which keeps Ocean City far below the charges in Ocean Pines, Newark, Salisbury, Annapolis and Berlin. Wastewater rates will remain untouched. Revenue is projected to grow by nearly $3 million, and the city’s cash reserves will remain above the $2 million plus maintenance line. Although some residents may grumble at the new expense, the increase is the best-case scenario compared to other municipalities that Callocchia has advised. The last town Callocchia had visited in New Jersey was forced to adopt a 60 percent rate increase for their water utility bill because they had avoided the issue for so long, and depleted their reserves. The council voted unanimously to adopt the new water rate structure, which will take effect the following fiscal year.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 53 our land and in our waters is representative of the level of respect that we have for our environment, our community, and ourselves. Particularly over the past few years, organizations, schools, groups and volunteers have put forth efforts to encourage environmental stewardship, educate on the environmental issues associated with single use plastics in the free environment, and encourage the reduction of our plastic footprint. Aside of promoting better stewardship, the Keep Worcester Clean campaign highlights both the environmental, and the economic cost of illegal dumping along roadways and at established recycling centers. Take a Sunday drive down any one of our otherwise scenic backroads and the evidence of negligent litter is quite dramatic. An endless confetti of plastic beverage bottles and Styrofoam coffee cups, heaps of beer cans and soda bottles floating in the roadside ditches, and fast food remnants that have been hastily stuffed into plastic grocery bags and tossed along the side of the road. Visit the recycling center in front
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of the Berlin Wal-Mart during any part of the week and you’re likely to find household garbage intentionally left in front of the county’s “No Dumping” signs, or trash bags filled with an array of plastic and glass beverage bottles tossed into the recycling container clearly labeled “Aluminum.” Aside of the obvious lazy ignorance these scenes attest to, much of the littering problem and improper recycling practices that we’re witnessing demonstrates a nonexistent environmental ethic among those performing the defying acts. We commend Worcester County for acknowledging the littering and illegal dumping activity that has become an increasing problem in our community and Assateague Coastal Trust’s Trash Free Assateague program looks forward to continuing as a ‘steward’ community partner with the county in this vision to instill an environmental ethic among all residents and visitors so that our land and our waterways may become litter free. Billy Weiland Communications Director, Founder Trash Free Assateague on behalf of Assateague Coastal Trust
WORLD WAR II
Defenders of Viipuri relaxing after the end of the Winter War.
Russia lays siege to Viipuri and eventually wins battle By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, the Red Army was besieging Finland’s second largest city, Viipuri. Viipuri is now the Russian city of Vyborg, and is located on the Karelian Isthmus, near the head of Vyborg Bay, 81 miles northwest of St. Petersburg, and 24 miles south of Russia’s border with Finland. It has a population of 80,000, which is approximately what it was during the inter-war years. This was not the first time that a Russian Army had laid siege to the city. During the Great Northern War, between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Sweden, the Russians attempted to capture the city in 1706, but failed. After a two and one-half month siege, the Imperial Russian Army, assisted by the Navy, accepted the surrender of the city on June 12, 1710, by the Swedish Commander of Garrison, Magnus Stiernstråle. In 1811, the city was incorporated into the newly created Grand Duchy of Finland, by Tzar Alexander I. Concerned with the security of its second largest city, Leningrad, and its Baltic Sea Naval Base at Kronstadt, the Soviet Union proposed some territorial exchanges with Finland. It proposed to exchange twice as much territory with Finland, as it received. However, the Finns stupidly rejected the Soviet Union’s proposal. The primary consideration for the Soviet Union was moving the Finnish border another ten miles away from St. Petersburg. At the time, the Finnish border was only 20 miles from Leningrad. When the Finns rejected the Soviet proposal, Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov, explained that, “Since we civilians can’t achieve anything, the matter has to be left to the military personnel.” With that, the Red Army, on November 30, 1939, launched its offensive against its tiny neighbor. Most of the Soviet effort was concentrated on the isthmus formed by Lake Ladoga on the north, and the Gulf of Finland on the south, because Leningrad was located on that isthmus. After three weeks of bumbling and
stumbling, the Red Army halted its efforts. Gen. Semyon Timoshenko was given command of the Soviet Forces and proceeded to reorganize, retrain, and re-equip the Red Army. Timoshenko adopted the plan originally proposed by Boris Shapashnikov, chief of the General Staff, who had advocated that the Red Army concentrate its efforts on the isthmus. In the meantime, Great Britain and France promised to send help to Finland, but, dithering, did nothing, leaving the Finns to face the mighty Red Army alone. Although the Soviet Union signaled its willingness to negotiate on Jan. 29, 1940, on Feb. 1, it launched it heaviest offensive of the war by firing 300,000 shells in the Summa Sector of the Karelian Isthmus. On Feb. 6, the Red Army began its new offensive in the Karelian Isthmus with 600,000 troops. The Finns began giving ground on Feb. 9. Three days later reality began setting in with the Finnish government. By Feb. 21, the Red Army was approaching Viipuri. In the early morning hours of Feb. 26, the Finns launched an ill-conceived flank attack by the 23rd Division, commanded by Col. Voldemar Oinonen. By 10 p.m., it was all over, with the Finns losing 33 men and six tanks. The next day, the Red Army attacked Viipuri from two different directions, causing the Finns to withdraw into the city. Negotiations finally began on Feb. 29, but the fighting continued as Soviet forces crossed the frozen Gulf of Finland, and landed 15 miles west of Viipuri. By now, the city was being bombarded by artillery mounted on Soviet armored trains. Another attempt was made across the frozen Viipuri Bay, on March 2, 1940, and attacks against the city were made from the south and east. Several islands in Viipuri Bay were captured on March 5 and the 173rd Motor Rifle Division established a beachhead that isolated the city. More pressure was applied on the city. The exhausted Finns were rapidly running out of ammunition. The fighting continued the following day, on the south, east and west of Viipuri. That same day, Continued on Page 56
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 55 Finnish diplomats arrived in Moscow, led by Prime Minister Risto Ryti, in a desperate effort to stop the fighting and save their country. The delegation included Ministers Juho Kusti Paasikivi, Rudolf Walden, and Väinö Voionmaa. The Soviet X and XXVIII Rifle Corps crossed the Bay at the beachhead established by the 173rd Motor Rifle Division and Soviet troops entered the suburbs of Viipuri on March 8. The Finnish diplomats begged for an immediate cease fire, but the Soviets refused. The village of Tali, on the outskirts of Viipuri, was captured on March 9, as the Finnish government considered the Soviet proposal. Prime Minister Ryti told the leaders that the Soviets will not change, “...a single comma.” Tammisuo Station in northeast Viipuri, was captured on March 11. The two sides came to an agreement at 6 p.m. that day. A treaty was signed at 2 a.m. on March 13, which Finnish President Kyösti Kallio described as, “...the most awful document I have ever had to sign.” The fighting continued until 11 that morning. As the moment of the ceasefire approached, the Red Army increased its shelling until it reached a crescendo. At 11 a.m., all was silent. The peace treaty was ratified by the Finnish Parliament on March 15. On March 30 Finland ceded almost 11 percent of its territory, which included 12 percent of its population. Viipuri would
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OBITUARIES now be known as Vyborg. By now, the city’s population was down to 10,000, all of whom had to be evacuated prior to the transfer. During the “Continuation” War, the Finns recaptured Vyborg on Aug. 29, 1941. At first no civilians were allowed to return. But, by the end of September they began returning, and by the end of the year, the city had a population of 9,700. By 1942, 16,000 Finns were living in the city. On June 20, 1944, after a 10-day battle, it was recaptured by the Red Army, at a cost of 60,000 casualties. Finnish losses were 9,300 dead and 32,400 wounded. Once again, the Finnish inhabitants were evacuated. Then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, conferred the status of “City of Military Glory,” on the Russian city of Vyborg, on March 25, 2010, for, “...courage, endurance and mass heroism, exhibited by defenders of the city in the struggle for their freedom and independence of the Motherland.” An awards ceremony was held at the Kremlin on May 4, 2010. Next week: Katyń Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
JOHNIE CHARLES DERRICKSON Parsonsburg Johnie Charles Derrickson, age 73, of Parsonsburg, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Johnie was born in Roxana, Delaware, and was the son of the late Charles Elmer and Roselie (Parker) Derrickson. He was employed by Trimper’s Rides in J. Derrickson Ocean City as a mechanic and worked with his son, Johnie Derrickson II, in his many entities. He is survived by his wife, Janice B. Derrickson; one son, Johnie C. Derrickson II and wife, Dana, of Berlin; one daughter, Sandra L. Wainwright and husband, Craig, of Whaleyville, one step-son, David T. Brooks and wife, Amy, of Willards; one sister, Mary L. Wood of Millsboro; five grandchildren, Adam Derrickson, Bradley Derrickson Lauren Wainwright, Jakob Brooks and Dylan Brooks; and one great-grandchild, Leonardo Derrickson; the mother of his children, Lorraine L. Derrickson; and his faithful canine companion; Lucky. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rodney Derrickson. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016 or www.kidney.org. Condolences may be sent to www.bishophastingsfh.com. BARBARA ANN PICCIONE Selbyville Barbara Ann Piccione, age 78, of Selbyville, Delaware, passed away at 11:01 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, while at home surrounded by love and her immediate family. She was born in Baltimore, and was the daughter of the late William and Barbara Piccione Mary (Swift) Dryden. She retired from Kaydon Ring and Seal Corporation in Baltimore and was a member of the Moose Lodge and had attended Mountain Christian Church in Baltimore. She is survived by Bob (companion of 40 years); a daughter, Barbara Ann Lingerman and partner, Vito Naidicius of Selbyville; two sisters, Joyce Purdham of West Ocean City, Maryland, and Mary Gillespie of Akron, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, April Rayner, Anthony Lingerman and Amanda Lingerman and their husband and wives, Wendy, Kevin and Debbie; several nieces and nephews; and her fur babies, Cali, Daisy, Bulldozer, Avary, Butterfinger, Yoda, Wasabi, Zeus, Zoey, Bubba, Tinkerbell, Delilah and Sundae. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Stanley Dryden, Connie Zapresko, Dolores Ireland and Shirley Kerr. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Burbage Cancer Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; or American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016-9316. Condolences may be sent by visiting “Remembering Barbara Piccione” on Facebook at http://bit.ly/barbarapiccione or www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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PHOTO COURTESY STEPHEN DECATUR WRESTLING
The Stephen Decatur wrestling team captured is second consecutive state dual meet championship title, last Saturday at North Point High School in Waldorf.
Decatur wrestlers win second straight state dual meet title Berlin squad takes down Sparrows Point in semis and tops Glenelg in finals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 21, 2020) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team captured is second consecutive regional dual meet title last Wednesday in Berlin, and three days later, the Seahawks won their second straight state championship. Decatur Coach Todd Martinek was pleased with the Seahawks’ performance during the 2A state dual meet championship, held last Saturday at North Point High School in Waldorf. “I was proud of the team,” he said. The undefeated Decatur squad was seeded No. 1. The team faced fourth-seeded Sparrows Point in the semifinal round. The Seahawks went up 38-3 so Martinek decided to forfeit the last four matches to rest his wresters for the finals. “It was a great win. They were all close matches,” Martinek said. Decatur had about two hours between the semifinals and final round so the boys left the gym, got something to eat and just relaxed to clear their heads and not think about wrestling, Martinek said. Third-seeded Glenelg topped second-seeded LaPlata, 36-30, to advance to the finals against Decatur.
Martinek said he felt confident going into the finals match. He told his wrestlers to “just do your job and just wrestle your best match.” After losing the first two matches and trailing, 9-0, Decatur went on to win, 42-24. Martinek said senior DJ Taylor clinched the title for Decatur, earning a 4-2 victory at 195 pounds. “Everybody did their job,” he said. “It was our closest dual meet all year. Glenelg did a good job of not getting pinned.” Martinek said his team is strongest from the 132- to 170-pound weight classes and opponents have a difficult time against his grapplers in those spots. “There are some good wrestlers, but our wrestlers are extremely good and they score a lot of bonus points,” he said. Martinek said it was exciting for the team to win the 3A state dual title last year, but this year it was more of a relief to bring home the 2A championship. In the past 50 years, Stephen Decatur sports teams have won six state championships. The wrestling team now holds three of those titles. The first wrestling championship was earned in 2008. The second was achieved last year. The unbeaten Decatur squad will now compete in the Bayside Conference championship meet, today and Saturday, in Cambridge. To prepare for the competition,
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Decatur swimmers ready for states By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 21, 2020) Eight girls and five boys from Stephen Decatur are headed to the 3A-2A-1A state swimming championship, this Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland College Park campus. The top three finishers in each regional event automatically advanced to the state championship. Individual competitors or relay teams that had the next top-12 Steve Deakyne statewide times during regional meets also qualified for the championship. The Decatur swimmers qualified for states because of their performances during the 3A-2A-1A East Regional meet at the Arundel Swim Center last Saturday. Two Seahawks captured regional titles in their individual events. Junior Caleb Vaxmonsky won the 500-yard freestyle event for the second consecutive year. He finished the race in 4:56.57 to break the regional record of 4:57.11, which he set last year. “I was trying something new, trying to race it differently,” he said. “I was just trying to hold a certain speed
throughout the first 350 [yards] and then race the last 150 as much as I could.” Vaxmonsky said he was very tired at the end of the race, but he was excited to win it again. Vaxmonsky also won the 100-yard backstroke (55.23 seconds). “I went in a little nervous because the guy who was second won the 100 fly and almost got that record, but once I got in the water I was completely fine.” Senior captain Kristina Watts Richard Poist was victorious in the 50-yard freestyle (23.14 seconds). “It was a close race because of my competition from Easton, he almost had me on the flip turn, but I was able to keep my lead. It was a good race overall,” Poist said. Poist came in second place in the 100-yard butterfly (57.82 seconds) and will compete in the event at states as well. Vaxmonsky, Poist, junior Jack Slaysman and freshman Gavin Stearn won the 200-yard medley relay race. Their time of 1:43.15 bested the previous regional record of 1:44.29, set by a Queen Anne’s team in 2015. Even though Poist and Vaxmonsky
earned regional titles in individual events, they seemed more proud to capture one as a relay team. “It was the first event of the meet. It was a good start,” Vaxmonsky said. “It made everybody happy that we broke it. It gave us all adrenaline and hyped us up.” “We broke the medley relay record for the entire region, which was a very good feeling,” Poist added. “We didn’t even find out until the day after, so that was quite a shock.” The foursome took second in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (3:31.72) and will compete in the event at states. “I’m really excited for the relays because those are the most fun,” Poist said. “I’m hoping to get my best time in the 50 freestyle, even thought the competition will be intense.” He would like to place top eight or better in his individual events and possibly top three in the relays. With three regional titles, Vaxmonsky said he feels confident going into states. He hopes to place top three in his events. Decatur swimmers who placed top three in their individual regional events and have automatically advanced to states in those races are: Slaysman (100-yard breaststroke, second, 1:05.78; 50-yard freestyle, See FIVE Page 60
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Decatur wrestlers eye Bayside Conf. championship title Continued from Page 57 through its conference competition this season and Martinek is confident the Seahawks can bring home another title. Decatur won the Bayside Conference championship for 10 consecutive seasons (2002-2011), then again in 2017 and 2019. To challenge his Todd Martinek wrestlers and keep them motivated, Martinek set a goal to win the tournament by 100 points this year. Another goal is for all 14 wrestlers to finish in the top six in their weight classes. Martinek hopes to have nine or 10 in the final of their divisions. Several Seahawks are seeded No. 1 in their weight classes – senior captain Jagger Clapsadle (120 pounds), junior captain Nico D’Amico (132), sophomores Noah Reho (145) and Alex Koulikov (152) and junior James Parana (160). The top four in each weight class will advance to next weekend’s regional tournament. Martinek said the goal is to have 12 Decatur wrestlers qualify for regionals.
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SWIMMERS OFF TO STATE MEET Eight girls and five boys from Stephen Decatur are headed to the 3A-2A-1A state swimming championship, this Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland College Park campus. Pictured, in back, from left, are freshman Kayden Hamby, juniors Jack Slaysman, Patrick O’Halloran and Caleb Vaxmonsky, senior captain Richard Poist, freshman Gavin Stearn and sophomore Gracie Coker, and in front, senior captain Mikayla Denault, sophomore Emma Sperry and freshmen Katelyn Pizlo, Emma Coyman and Natalie Canham. Not pictured: senior captain Kylie Hamby. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Five boys and eight girls going to state meet Continued from Page 58 third, 24.16 seconds), Stearn (200IM, second, 2:08.97; 100-yard freestyle, second, 51.07 seconds), freshmen Katelyn Pizlo (500-yard freestyle, third, 6:12.69), Kayden Hamby (100yard butterfly, third, 1:08.31) and Natalie Canham (200-yard freestyle, third, 2:11.47). Canham, senior captain Mikayla Denault and sophomores Emma Sperry and Gracie Coker finished third in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:04.77). Swimmers who qualified for states because of their times in individual regional events are: freshman Emma Coyman (200IM, fourth, 2:33.94), Sperry (100-yard butterfly, fifth, 1:10.22; 50-yard freestyle, sixth, 27.44 seconds) and Canham (100-yard backstroke, fourth, 1:09.33).
Coker, Sperry, Canham and Kayden Hamby will compete at states because of their time of 1:49.4 in the 200-yard freestyle relay race. They finished in fourth place. Kayden and Kylie Hamby, Denault and Pizlo will also go to states for the 400-yard freestyle relay race. They came in fourth with a time of 4:16.37. Junior Patrick O’Halloran is an alternate in the 200IM. He placed sixth (2:27.95) at regionals. He will take the trip to states in case anyone drops out and he can step in. Easton took first place in the boys’ competition, scoring 364 points. Decatur came in second place with 319 points. Kent County finished third with 261.5 points. “I think the boys did excellent. We had a really strong showing with a number of best times,” Decatur Coach
Steve Deakyne said. “I was happy overall with how we did. We won a handful of events including setting an east regional record in the 200 medley relay. That one’s been up for a little while. It’s been a few years since anyone’s broken that record.” Kent Island won the girls’ regional title, racking up 362 points. Queen Anne’s finished second with 342 points, followed by Decatur in third with 295. “We had some really outstanding swims and some that were a little less than we expected, but overall I was very happy with the results and we definitely placed better and had more qualifying for states than I thought,” said Decatur Coach Kristina Watts. “I didn’t think all eight girls [who went to regionals] would be going to states. Two are only in relays, but relays are
still important for the team score.” Watts said earning their fastest times of the season is one of the goals at states. The girls need to concentrate on the little things, stay positive and keep their energy focused, she said. “If we can get all best times that’s the perfect goal,” she said. “And, place as high as they possibly can, get the best times they can and end the season on a high note. I’m ready, I’m excited.” “We only have five [boys] going, but I still think even with those five we can finish in the top 10 overall at states, including some top-eight finishes, and there’s a couple events where we have a chance to make podium top three,” Deakyne said. “They need to stay focused, take care of themselves and just be ready to go. I’m excited to have a strong finish.”
State experience key for Decatur high jumper By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 21, 2020) Stephen Decatur junior Zachary Fuchsluger was the school’s lone representative at the 3A indoor track state championship on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. Fuchsluger competed in the high jump in his state meet debut. He qualified for the championship for placing third in the event during the 3A Central Region meet on Feb. 5, where he recorded a high jump of 5 feet 6 inches. Fuchsluger said he was a little nervous going into the state meet because he didn’t know what to expect. His career best high jump is 5 feet 6 inches, but the starting height for states was 5 feet 8 inches.
“The opening height was higher than his PR, so he would have to PR just to make the first height, which is tough to do,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “He had three attempts that were all really close…” “I got close, but I couldn’t make it work,” Fuchsluger Jody Stigler said. A few of the high jumpers were far superior than the rest of the field, while others were around Fuchsluger’s level, he said. “The one thing that was nice is that I got to go through it and get experience and see what it’s all about, so if I go again I know what to expect,” he said.
“I think it was a good learning experience for him overall,” Stigler said. “I think he kind of exceeded expectations just to make it to the state meet so I was proud of his effort for that alone.” Fuchsluger said he performed better than he expected this season. “I surpassed my expectations,” he said. Fuchsluger said he plans to participate in outdoor track, which kicks off Feb. 29. During the 2019 spring track season, Fuchsluger suffered an injury while hurdling during the first meet, so he never got to high jump. Fuchsluger is looking forward to the outdoor track season. He plans to compete in the high jump as well as the long and triple jump events. Stigler thought the indoor track season went well overall. “We had a lot of new athletes and we saw some good growth during the season,” he said. “We have some people graduating, but there should be a good number of athletes returning as we had mainly underclassmen this year.” During the team’s awards banquet last week, Stigler recognized several athletes. The MVP awards went to juniors Mary Mergott and Liam Foley. Top Newcomer Awards were presented to
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freshmen Kai Ross and Taya Price. Senior Alyssa Romano and junior Philip Becnel received Sportsmanship Awards. Coaches Awards went to senior Caroline Gardner, junior Devon Kramer, sophomore Gavin McCabe and freshmen Carolina Novelli, Riley Calloway and Jaden Holland. There is usually some turnover in the spring, Stigler said, as indoor track athletes compete in other sports, such as lacrosse, baseball or softball, but he expects to have some familiar faces and a pretty large number of new participants as well for outdoor track.
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WP to compete for ESIAC title By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 21, 2020) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team had a big lead early over the Salisbury Christian Jaguars during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals on Wednesday in Berlin, but toward the end of the game, the Lady Mallards had to fight for the victory. “First off, Salisbury Christian did an amazing job. It was the best they played against us all year,” Prep Coach Brian McDermott said after the Mallards’ 58-56 victory. “The coach had them ready to go. My hat’s off to them.” McDermott also praised his play-
OC, Worcester Co. aim to get Olympic athletes to resort By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 21, 2020) From July 25 to Aug. 8, the USA national beach volleyball teams will compete in Tokyo, Japan for the 2020 Summer Olympics. After (hopefully) earning gold medals in the Land of the Rising Sun, these men and women could potentially come to Tom Perlozzo Ocean City for another round of play. “Worcester County, myself and the staff, have been actively looking for events and event promoters to bring to the county … and we had come across the opportunity actually talking to a lacrosse promoter … [who] mentioned he had the ability to bring USA Volleyball to the area,” said Tom Perlozzo, director of Worcester County Recreation and Parks, Economic Development and Tourism. “Obviously, that sparked a huge interest of mine, because of the public relations opportunity [with it] being an Olympic year.” After further discussions, with a possible date in August identified, Perlozzo passed along the information to Ocean City’s Tourism and Special Events Departments. Tourism Director Donna Abbott declined to comment, stating it was too early to make any definitive statements. Perlozzo said, however, a few ideas had already been discussed of what the event would be like. “The original discussions were they were going to invite another country to hold some sort of roundrobin type play, and then in addition to that our goal was to do some youth See DISCUSSIONS Page 62
ers’ performance. “The Worcester girls again just stood tall,” he said. “We finished the game with young girls [because] some of our seniors Brian McDermott got in foul trouble, some of our regulars got in foul trouble and we were able to finish the game with underclassmen, so they just gained a lot of experience in the playoffs, which is great.” Worcester jumped ahead 22-4 in the first quarter. Salisbury outscored the Prep team 22-9 in the second quarter. At halftime, the Mallards led 31-26. The Jaguars chipped away at the home team’s advantage in the third and with 2:30 left in the quarter, they tied it up, 37-37. Prep sophomore Lily Baeurle hit a two then a three, to give the Mallards a 42-37 advantage. Salisbury scored, but then junior CC Lizas netted a three to put Worcester up, 45-39. After three quarters, the Berlin squad led 45-42. The Jaguars pulled ahead 49-46 in the fourth, but then Prep senior captain Carly Hoffman made a shot and was fouled. She hit her free throw and the game was tied, 49-49, with 3:30 left to play.
Shortly after, Hoffman was fouled again. She sunk both free throw to give Worcester a 51-49 advantage. From that point, the Mallards held on to the lead for the victory. Baeurle scored 18 points and had six rebounds and five assists. Hoffman chipped in with 13 points, six steals, three assists and three rebounds. Lizas contributed with 12 points, eight rebounds and four LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY steals. No. 2 Worcester Worcester Prep sophomore Lily Baeurle scores two during the will battle the No. 1 Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals on Delmarva Christian Wednesday in Berlin against Salisbury Christian. Baeurle led Worcester with 18 points. She also had six rebounds and five assists Royals today, Fri- in the 58-56 victory. day, at 5 p.m. in Georgetown, Delaware. The Mallards will also need to ex“We’re definitely the underdog. ecute better on offense than they preThey’ve beaten us twice,” McDermott viously did against the Royals, he said. “They have a really talented added. team, so our girls are just going to “I’m expecting a real grudge match have to do what they do well and with them,” McDermott said. “They’re that’s put pressure on other teams a great team also, but our girls are and make them make mistakes.” hungry and they’re ready to go.”
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MILESTONE Stephen Decatur senior captain Drew Haueisen scored his 1,000th career point during last Friday’s game against James M. Bennett in Berlin. He had 13 points in the game, which Decatur won, 7366.
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think out of the box to bring it [USA volleyball] here,” Perlozzo said. Regardless, Perlozzo remained optimistic, and said the event had great potential to reignite Ocean City’s viability as a sports destination. “This is one of those events where it might not be a huge spectator event, but it is going to be nationally promoted as a host venue, and I think it’ll drive some tourism and may spark some potential tour circuits to consider Ocean City again,” Perlozzo said. “There used to be AVP [Association of Volleyball Professionals] and EVP [Extreme Volleyball Professionals] events [in Ocean City], which we are constantly in discussions with, but I think it will open that opportunity again for us.”
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