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Fire destroyed this Salt Point Road home in Bishopville early Monday morning. Three family members in the home escaped, but two pets died in the blaze.
Community rallies for fire victims By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) A Bishopville woman suffered first and second-degree burns, and her family lost their home and two pets, in an early morning house fire Sunday at 12121 Salt Point Road in Bayview Estates. Becky Ange, her husband, Mark Ange, and their son were taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in
Salisbury. Mark Ange and 12-yearold Carter were treated and released from the hospital, Worcester County Fire Marshall Jeff McMahon confirmed, while Becky Ange was transferred to The Johns Hopkins Burn Center in Baltimore for further treatment. Bryan Pugner, lead pastor of Coastal Community Church in Berlin, said Wednesday she since
has been released. The family, longtime members of his congregation, stayed with relatives in the southern Baltimore suburb of Pasadena after Becky Ange was released from the hospital, and are now staying with friends in Ocean Pines. The blaze, which claimed the lives of the family’s pet dog and rabbit, completely ravaged the home and See DONATIONS Page 5
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported this week that even though the crime rate continued to decline in 2018, the charge for law enforcement to further reduce those figures remains unchanged. Buzzuro presented the
2018 OCPD Annual Report during the Ocean City Council meeting on Tuesday. “I reported back in 2016 … we had 25-year crime lows,” he said. “Since that year, and every year since, we’ve dropped that number and now we’re at 28-year crime lows.” Buzzuro said violent and other serious criminal offenses
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) After mulling a change of course for the past year, Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore resigned last week to pursue a business opportunity in the construction industry. A former home builder who left the field in 2008 to fill what was then a ‘I’ve been given new position, an opportunity Larmore said, that it is truly “I’ve been given an op- once in a lifetime. portunity that I will be the lead it is truly once on two new housing in a lifetime. I developments.’ will be the Ocean City lead on two Fire Chief new housing developChris Larmore ments.” Speaking on Monday, Larmore said he had already concluded the timing was ideal to depart as Ocean City’s top official over the combined EMS, career and volunteer fire departments. He decided to act, however, when the housing development venture materialized in January. “The decision was already made but it prompted urgency when I was approached in January and that’s what expedited the decision,” he said. He did not disclose his date of departure, or whether a date has been decided. Larmore assumed the role of overall fire chief during one of the resort’s See AFTER Page 11
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Donations sought for family displaced by fire Continued from Page 1 left the structure a complete loss. The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, Fire Marshal McMahon said, and no official findings have been released yet. “Just disbelief,” said Pugner, who learned of the fire from members of his congregation while he was traveling in Washington, D.C., on Monday. “Of course, we felt for the family. Just really devastated for them.” Worcester County fire crews from Bishopville, Berlin, Showell, Ocean Pines and Ocean City, along with volunteer fire departments from Sussex County, responded to the blaze Sunday at 3:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy fire coming from the home, which was outfitted with working smoke alarms but didn’t feature a residential fire sprinkler system. Mark and Becky Ange were home with their son at the time the fire broke out. According to McMahon,
the officer in charge at the scene began releasing units at 4:31 a.m. Anyone with information about the blaze is asked to contact Worcester County Deputy Fire Marshall Chris Vieira at 410-632-5666 Extension 5 or by email at cvieira@co.worcester.md.us. Meanwhile, the coastal community is rallying around the Ange family. As of Wednesday, nearly $3,000 of a $15,000 goal had been collected on the first day of a GoFundMe page started in support of the family. To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/the-ange-family. Pugner posted on Facebook a list of clothing items the family needs in hopes of sparking donations — size 6 pants and shoes as well as mediumsize tops for Becky Ange; size 30 pants, medium to large sweatpants and tops and size 9 shoes for Mark Ange; and boys size 10 pants, size 10-12 tops and size 4 to 4 1/2 shoes for their son. Pugner also learned Tuesday that
Disaster response classes set Continued from Page 3 local and state program managers to have the flexibility to form their programs in the way that best suits their community by training participants in basic disaster response skills. CERT volunteers are trained to respond safely, responsibly and effectively to emergency situations, but they can also support their community in non-emergency events as well. “The program began in 1993 and has since impacted communities across the country, in all 50 states with over 2,700 local CERT programs nationwide and 600,000 individuals trained in the program,” said Joseph
Theobald, director of Emergency Services for the Town of Ocean City. “CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is enhanced.” To register for the training or to learn more, contact Amanda Lewis at 410-723-6616, email alewis@oceancitymd.gov or visit www.ocmdemergency.com. For a list of courses, visit www.ocmdemergency.com.
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TRANSPORTATION BRIEFS By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) The following items were discussed during the Transportation Committee meeting last Tuesday:
Tram roof repair bids Bids were opened on Jan. 31 to replace the roof on the South End Tram Station, on the Boardwalk by South First Street. Public Works Director Hal Adkins had estimated earlier that month the job would cost about $21,000. Adkins told the Transportation Committee the lowest bid among the half dozen submitted, which ranged up to $42,000, was from Diamond Contactors for $19,875. The Purchasing Department married the unfunded budget item to a bid package for a roof replacement on Fire Station #2 on Dorchester Street, Adkins reported earlier. Adkins also told the council earlier that the need for repairs became apparent after patch-worked shingles had gradually become unglued and were flapping in winds as low as 10-15 mph, with numerous already unattached. The scope of work, which is expected to take two months, entails replacing the tram station roof with new asphalt shingles, as well as underlayment, ridge venting and flashing. Adkins said a bid alternate for a standing seam metal roof was priced at more than $50,000.
Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said re-allocating $20,000 should be feasible based on lower-than-anticipated maintenance costs for the bus fleet, but cast doubt the larger sum could be accommodated. The Transportation Committee voted to recommend approval by the mayor and City Council.
Bus driver recruitment Transportation Manager Mark Rickards said extensive marketing efforts to recruit roughly 150 seasonal bus drivers, along with a smaller stock for Boardwalk trams, continues to yield strong results. “Right now, we have about 100 drivers and some are still about to come back and reapply,” he said. Rickards said in addition to blanketing area newspapers with advertisements for drivers, other outreach efforts have included contacting more than two dozen local colleges and driving schools, as well as 42 area churches. Additionally, advertisements are running on the Ocean City government’s website and Facebook page. Lastly, the Transportation Department plans to take part in several job fairs, including the upcoming WBOC Job Fair on March 2 at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown. Rickards said both bus and tram driver hires are about two thirds com-
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pleted at this point, with 15 of the twodozen required tram drivers already on board, along with a full complement of conductors. In light of newly purchased Jeeps being deployed for tram duty this summer, Rickards said a rebranding, of sorts, is in order. “We’re actually calling them Jeep drivers this year,” he said. Rickards said marked progress has been achieved since last reviewing active recruitment efforts during the Transportation Committee meeting in January. “Overall, we’re not worrying as much as a month ago,” he said. “We may not have the 150 (bus drivers) yet but that’s because the job market is so competitive. We are lucky to have the retiree demographic.” Alternative funds for Transportation Plan Adkins also reported that several unfunded items in the 2020 Annual Transportation Plan Capital Request from the Maryland Transit Authority are in the pipeline.
“Many items beyond the top three were not fundable [but] we continued to look at ways of funding … items … not … funded by the state,” he said. During the Transportation Committee meeting in January, Adkins said from among a dozen items totaling more than $22 million, state funding would likely be limited to a trio of requests, including $7 million for the Public Works Campus Plan Construction, $200,00 for Public Works Campus Plan Construction Management and $785,000 for one year of bus fleet preventative maintenance. Transit Administrative Manager Brian Connor said advice from Budget Manager Jennie Knapp led to finding about $40,000 in a non-fare revenue account that could be used as well. Connor also reported that a $68,000 ADA para transit van that had been requested turned out to be unnecessary, after Fleet Manager Ron Eckman got the existing vehicle back in road-worthy order, despite the 150,000 miles on the odometer.
County Commissioners stand with resort on seismic testing By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Worcester County government has joined the growing list of opponents to seismic testing and offshore drilling in the mid-Atlantic and will send a letter to that effect to the mayor and council of Ocean City. Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic, who represents the Ocean City district. introduced the impromptu item during the final moments of Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioners meeting. “According to everything I’m hearing out of Ocean City, we have not formally taken a stance on seismic testing and offshore drilling,” Mitrecic said. “And I would hope that the commissioners would approve a letter of support against that.” Mitrecic then made a motion to draft a letter for President Diana Pur-
nell to sign, and Commissioner Jim Bunting seconded it. The vote was unanimous. The Ocean City Council approved sending a letter of opposition to state and federal officials at its meeting on Jan. 7. Mitrecic said Wednesday that he wanted to show solidarity with the Town of Ocean City. Mitrecic also said there is “no need to [drill] offshore if you don’t want the oil.” He added if offshore drilling were to happen, it could have an effect on the entire county. Commissioner Bud Church also mentioned during Tuesday’s meeting that the Coastal Association of Realtors sent him a letter expressing similar opposition. Bernie Flax, president of the Coastal Association of Realtors, sent See WOR Page 8
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Dry 85 St. Patrick’s parade party uncertain By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Dry 85 and Red Red Wine Bar owners will have to wait another week, at least, before they learn whether they will be permitted to close part of 48th Street for a block party during the March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After appearing before the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners, owners Lisa and Brian Bolter contacted Councilman Tony DeLuca regarding a partial road closure request. Lisa Bolter told the Police Commis-
sion last Monday their intent is to erect a tent in an adjacent parking lot with a beverage trailer for a “block-party” event on parade day. During the Ocean City Council meeting on Tuesday, DeLuca said the Bolters were told by the liquor board that hosting the event would require their parking lots to be contiguous with their restaurants. To do that, DeLuca said, the street would have to be closed. Councilman Dennis Dare said granting the request seemed irresponsible and he questioned the view from the east side of
the highway, given the installation of the “I can’t recall another example of closing a right of way for a business,” he said. DeLuca said the planned festivities would require blocking off about half of 48th Street, or about 15 parking spaces. Council President Lloyd Martin said the matter could be revisited during the council work session on Feb. 26 after more information has been obtained. Dare asked if additional parking is available nearby, while also highlighting public-safety concerns. “Delaying the response of an ambu-
lance … I’ll be opposed to that,” he said. Councilwoman Mary Knight also concurred with a week delay, noting the owners are attempting to address the unanticipated throng that materialized in 2018 at the newly launched business. “Last year it was kind of haphazard,” she said. “People just showed up and now they want to accommodate them.” Martin suggested conferring further with police and fire officials. “We were hoping we didn’t have to close the street and that’s not going to be the case,” he said.
Gym property lease terms yet to be finalized By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Patrons of the former World Gym property on 67th Street left Tuesdays Ocean City Council meeting without learning the fate of the still-operational business. In September, the council approved in closed session condemnation proceedings for 67th Street parcel, which is currently operated as the 67th Street Gym. Three days later, the property was purchased at foreclosure auction for approximately $1.134 million by Wells Fargo Bank. In October, the parcels at 107-109 ontains two buildings with totals more than
12,000 square feet, were appraised at $1.4 million. In closed session on Nov. 5, the council voted to offer Wells Fargo Bank slightly more than $1.2 million for the property. In December, the council authorized spending more than $1.2 million to purchase the gym property for a long-term project to construct a mid-town water treatment plant, with immediate postacquisition plans still uncertain. Wells Fargo foreclosed on the property last year when it was owned by Pete Brooks, who previously operated the establishment under the business name Zeke’s World LLC, which filed for Chap-
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County approves broadband feasibility study, other items By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Worcester County continues to pursue high-speed internet access, as the county commissioners on Tuesday agreed to accept a bid for a broadband feasibility study. Brian Jones, IT Director, said the county received seven bids from consultants ranging from $14,000 to $96,000. Jones recommended a $60,000 bid from Columbia Telecommunications (CTC) out of Kensington, Maryland. He cited a recommendation from the governor’s office and company’s competence in Maryland. Jones added Worcester County is eligible for grant funding that would lower the county’s cost to $30,000. The funding would not be available until the end of March, so Jones said after choosing the consultant, the commissioners should wait to receive funds before signing a contract. The county commissioners approved hiring a broadband consultant for $30,000 at a Nov. 7, 2018 meeting. Commissioner Jim Bunting reviewed the proposals and said he agreed with Jones on the matter. Bunting has previously opposed the study and vocalized wanting to instead explore other options. “I’m not going to vote to approve it,” Bunting said during a Jan. 8 meeting. Bunting made the motion to approve the $60,000 bid, and Commissioner Ted Elder seconded it. In other business:
• EDUs approved for AGH Equivalent dwelling units for a proposed outpatient facility at Atlantic General Hospital were unanimously approved during a public hearing. The facility required 34 EDUs. Attorney Hugh Cropper IV represents the property owners Burbage/Melson, Inc., and Silver Fox, LLC. Sina Companies LLC. The national medical campus developer would build the facility and then lease it to the hospital. The proposed 99,912-square-foot project would be on Racetrack Road, just south of the southern gate to Ocean Pines. • No liquor board sale The commissioners rejected two bids for the former Worcester County Liquor Control warehouse in Snow Hill. The county commissioners previously approved selling the building in its current condition, with its “as is” fair market value assessed at $990,000. The 45,575-square-foot property is approximately 7.96 acres, according to the proposal. After advertising in area newspapers, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan said the county received two bids. ZST Rentals Inc. offered $75,000. A-1 Mini Storage Co. Inc. offered to purchase the vacant property for between $9,000 to $12,000 per acre, estimating less than $60,000, according to the proposal. Shannahan also said the county still owes around a $444,000 mortSee COMMISSIONERS Page 10
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Continued from Page 6 a letter on Dec. 21 to Rep. Andy Harris voicing the concerns of the more than 1,000 Realtors the association represents. “This testing is extremely dangerous, and we are concerned about how it will impact our industry, as well as the Eastern Shore’s economy as a whole,” Flax said in the letter. “Seismic air gun testing and subsequent offshore drilling will irrevocably damage our coastline … and our way of life,” Flax wrote. Further south, conservation organizations in South Carolina have gone further by challenging the proposition in court. Joining in the litigation there are the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Oceana, One Hundred Miles, Sierra Club and the Surfrider Foun-
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Board of Zoning Appeals approves special exception By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) A special exception to stock and store firearms was granted to Jay Biddle of Snow Hill last Thursday during a Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Biddle was requesting the special exception for a website that he runs out of his garage. He added that it has since been shut down as he works to get the compliance he needs. “Previously, I was dealing in components that were of a non-regulated nature by the [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives],” Biddle said. By “non-regulated,” Biddle clarified he works with types of parts, accessories or components including stocks, a standalone barrel or trigger assembly. “So I’m basically doing accessories at this point,” Biddle said. Biddle said he’d like to work with “regulated devices,” and items that
have serial numbers. In order to do that, he’d need a federal firearms license. Biddle said requesting a special exception would allow him to take steps to gain that license. Biddle has worked for the Town of Ocean City for 17 years and said he uses this secondary venture as “more of a weekend/after hours hobby.” When asked about the garages’ security, Biddle said that the doors are fiberglass, but there is a steel reinforcement behind the doors, and there is also a steel door in between. Board of Zoning Appeals member Larry Fykes said that Biddle’s “not sell[ing] you the weapon,” itself. Biddle added he’d like to work toward “assembly.” “That’s why you’re moving up this next step getting your federal firearms license,” Fykes said. “I see what you’re doing, and the feds know you’re there.” Fykes made the motion to approve the special exception, and Green seconded it. The vote was unanimous.
Commissioners review bid, grant Continued from Page 8 gage on the property. When asked his opinion by Commissioner Chip Bertino, Commissioner Bud Church, a Realtor, said, “It’s a unique piece of property that’s going to take a unique buyer, but, yes, I think it will sell.” Mitrecic moved to reject the bids and list the property with a Realtor. Bunting seconded the motion. • Diakonia renovation bids Bids for two items related to the renovation of Diakonia’s shelter were approved. The funds came from a community development block grant. Two bids were submitted for paving efforts: $17,400 from N.R. Harrison, and $47,750 from ANA General Contractors, LLC. Kim Reynolds, senior budget accountant, recommended the $17,400
bid for paving and the $1,598 bid for laundry equipment. Reynolds also recommended readvertising for bids regarding other sections of the renovation project. Mitrecic made the motion to approve the two low bids and readvertise for other parts of the project. Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom seconded the motion. The vote was 60, with Church recusing himself. Church’s wife, Allyson, is Diakonia’s board president. • Veterans program grant Diakonia Inc. requested a letter of support for a Supportive Services for Veterans Family Program Grant. The grant would come from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Mitrecic made the motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Bertino. The vote was 6-0, with Church recusing himself.
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After decade as chief, Larmore steps down Continued from Page 1 firefighting structure’s most tumultuous times, when conflict between the city’s paid department and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company erupted into public view. The volunteers felt the company was being pushed aside by city officials and threatened to leave town, and the paid department did not want to answer to the chief of the volunteer company. It also wanted to grow and be the primary provider of fire and rescue service. The community was divided as well, and city officials recognized in early 2008 that the only workable solution would be a combined operation headed by something of a super fire chief who would run the department, respect the role of volunteers and have command authority over both in emergency situations. In April 2008, Mayor Rick Meehan and the City Council convened a work group that included consultants, a handful of regional fire chiefs and representatives of volunteer and career firefighters. After days of brainstorming and negotiations, the council voted to combine the departments and appoint Larmore, then the company’s fire chief, for the new role. Larmore volunteered to do the job for nothing, but was given a salary of $1 a year to make him an official city employee (his pay was changed three years later to department head level of slightly more than $120,000). “We were extremely divided 11 years ago,” he said. “Under that previous structure, I was volunteer fire chief for a year and a half and then got appointed to come to the town [and] all three divisions [including EMS] were put under me.” Larmore said the reallignment placed the volunteer company, although still a separate entity, under the city’s umbrella operationally and administratively. “That was a milestone because prior to that they were completely independent and had complete autonomy,” he said.
While Larmore concedes combined career and volunteer fire departments exhibited clear divisions, the goal in 2008 was healing an ever-widening separation. “What we wanted was one chief because you had a volunteer chief and emergency services that was also trying to get in the fire business,” he said. “That was the separation.” Upon taking the helm more than a decade ago, Larmore said a pair of primary challenges, one obvious and one inadvertent, instantly demanded focus. “One of the tasks I was given was bring the people back together and get them working side by side,” he said. “Three months after I was appointed, we went into the recession ... which for all intents and purposes hasn’t changed.” Larmore said while both career and volunteer members have equally valid perspectives, with both sides deserving of praise for facing life-threating emergencies, financial factors often drive a wedge between camps. “Career individuals … they’re paid for it and they deserved to be paid … it’s their entire life,” he said. “You get a volunteer that says, ‘I already work a full-time job … I volunteer and don’t get paid.’” Larmore said his initial duty was to bridge the divide between career and volunteer firefighters. Having joined the fire company in 1991 and risen through the ranks, and then having been in the forefront of the talks leading up to the operational merger, Larmore said he knew how to proceed. “I formed joint committees and mandated you train together,” he said. “Where you start getting the conflict is who is expected to do more work [and] training.” Turning to the second challenge, Larmore said shortly after he became chief that then-City Manager Dennis Dare told department heads to tighten their budgets because of the recession. “That was the drive and I knew I could do that [because] that’s my background as a business person,” he said.
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Larmore said a long-term financial vision has since been established for the department, which remains focused on reducing purchases but not staffing. “We’re still status quo … the economy’s great but our budget is not growing,” he said. While he did succeed in getting the two units to work together and kept a close watch on expenses, Larmore did encounter plenty of friction along the way. “What I wasn’t tasked with is you’ve got to have all your people happy,” he said. After making handfuls of daily decisions over the last decade plus, Larmore said that exercising judgment over departmental matters in upwards of 30,000 instances was bound to lead to some of his calls being questioned. “Every decision I made was based on, when I looked out the window, was it the right thing for the public,” he said. “I’m not saying that there weren’t mistakes made, but it was never an intentional mistake.” Larmore noted the dissension that arose last June following staffing revisions that negated previous directives to include ambulance units for automatic fire alarms at high-rise buildings in Ocean City. “When I was appointed, we ran an ambulance and engine on every call,” he said. Seeking to cut costs by limiting instances of sending an engine for each medical call, Larmore issued a staffing change that was roundly criticized by the personnel. “We changed the staffing matrix and took an enormous amount of criticism when we put one more person on the ambulance, and the majority of time it’s one piece of equipment,” he said. “It was proven ... it was the best thing for Ocean City.” By August, both the Volunteer Fire Company and the local IAFF career firefighters union asked the City Council to address their concerns with Larmore. It was hardly a secret that union members chafed under his control, with some actively seeking to have him
removed from the post. The rise of disgruntled volunteers, however, resulted in the complaints of both units being taken to City Manager Doug Miller, who apparently resolved the situation. “I looked the volunteer president and volunteer chief in the face twice recently and said, ‘is there anything else I can do?’” he said. “They have informed Doug Miller that matter is behind us.” While unable to comment about the current fire union negotiations, which are expected to conclude within weeks, Larmore said witnessing an amicable contract conclusion would be the ultimate parting gift. By contrast, the last three-year labor agreement, which began in January 2016 was not resolved until February 2017. “I would like to stand beside the union … to say together we have come up with a better and more productive contract for everybody,” he said. “To go forward and send the message to the public that our union, our personnel and the town, they’re there for the same mission.” Larmore credited Miller for adhering to honorable standards that helped reduce recent underlying tensions. “I honestly feel I owe the last two years to Doug Miller,” he said. “He’s been extremely supportive and is an exemplary manager, the town’s very fortunate.” Acknowledging critics who might suspect the chief to take parting shots, Larmore said he harbors no ill feelings. “Hate’s a heavy bag to carry,” he said. “I don’t have time for it … I’m a positive person.” Larmore emphasized that he is departing of his own accord, and regardless of future developments, will remain proud to have served as Ocean City’s first Fire Chief. “Obviously, being in the building business, the foundation’s there [but] there is a good opportunity for someone to come in and build an even a better house and I wish them well,” he said.
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Policy requires Naloxone in schools By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) As the opioid crisis continues, the state of Maryland has responded by enforcing a policy to require every school in the state to have Naloxone or a similar overdose-reversing medication available in the event of an overdose. The policy enables school nurses, school health personnel and other specially trained school personnel to administer Naloxone — or Narcan — should a student or other person experience an overdose on school grounds. The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the Narcan administration policy during its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The policy was implemented to comply with the Heroin and Opioid Education and Community Action Act of 2017 (the “Start Talking Maryland Act”).
The “Start Talking Maryland Act” is a 2017 bill that required the State Board of Education to expand drug prevention programs taught in schools to include the dangers of drug addiction and prevention education. “Regardless of how one feels, the use of Naloxone can be a divisive issue,” Tamara Mills, coordinator of instruction, said. “However, it is not the school’s responsibility to sort out the morality of the issue. It is our job to educate our kids and communities, and keep our kids and their loved ones safe while they are with us. In addition, it is also our responsibility to implement the legislation passed for our buildings’ safety, in accordance with the law.” All school nurses, some school deputies, athletic trainers and health education personnel have been trained to use the overdose medication, and more
will follow, Mills said. “Beginning immediately, we will train those individuals that have not yet received the training and also train assistant principals who are responsible for afterschool programs,” she said. “We regularly encourage parents, family members and community members to visit our schools and be a part of their child’s educational and extracurricular lives.” The Board of Education worked with the Worcester County Health Department and the Maryland State Board of Education to quell the opioid crisis. “We believe that our schools help make our communities a great place in which to live,” Mills said. “This is because we are always working to do what is best for our kids and their families. Implementing this new policy will add an additional layer to the efforts we are making to keeping our communities safe.”
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Education board approves revised budget for 2020 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a revised budget that allows for salary increases and no increases in health insurance. The proposed operating fiscal year 2020 budget presented by Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert includes a 2.73 percent spending increase. The $89.9 million the board will seek from the county commissioners would constitute 81 percent of the county’s budget, while $19.8 million would come from the state as the remaining 17.9 percent, an increase of $714,427 from last year. “This is a huge increase for our school system in state aid, last year that increase was $32,000 dollars and in FY 18 it was $95,000,” Tolbert said. “So, $700,000 is huge for our county. For comparison purposes in Wicomico and Somerset, those numbers are flipped. We’ve very dependent on our county as opposed to our neighboring counties.” The proposed budget also offered a salary increase of $2.3 million or an increase by two percent. “As the board knows, this is the best salary package we’ve been able to offer for the past 10 years,” Tolbert said. “We’re very happy to offer that salary package this year.” Expenditures are also expected to increase for bus contractors, with a two percent increase in hourly, mileage and PVA rates, all of which adds up to $83,264. Another $14,000 will go toward new buses and $45,000 for athletic transportation, specifically for high schools. One-time capital projects also saw an increase, with $853,055 in funds being set aside for a roof replacement for Pocomoke Middle, portable classroom repairs for Stephen Decatur Middle, design fees for Stephen Decatur Middle and a substantial portion of the budget — $555,000 — for HVAC replacements in three schools; Pocomoke Middle, Snow Hill Middle and Cedar Chapel Special School. “That includes 20 units total, with 12 at Pocomoke Middle, five at Snow Hill and three at Cedar Chapel.” Tolbert said. The budget also requests a onetime purchase for $200,000 elementary school books and $50,000 to continue an afterschool program at Pocomoke Middle School. The county commissioners will review the proposed budget during their bimonthly meeting on April 2. A public county budget hearing will take place at Stephen Decatur High School, Tuesday, May 7. After any necessary revisions, the board of education will approve the FY2020 operating budget on June 18.
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Long-term tourism strategic plan examined By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Revisiting and revamping the resort’s top five long-range plans for luring new and returning visitors dominated the Tourism Commission meeting last Monday. Communications Manager Jessica Waters hosted a discussion on possible updates to the Tourism Strategic Plan, which was last amended in 2016 and is up for another freshening before 2021. “Who are we as a city, not just tourism, but the town as a whole?” she asked. Waters said the top goal established in 2016 was to expand tourism year ‘round, with the remaining list including improving “curb appeal,” enhancing the tourist experience, becoming a major sports destination and maintaining, as well as enhancing, the beach and Boardwalk. Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said the continued growth of national franchise lodging establishments in Ocean City has both its up and down sides. The new hotels do help draw tourists throughout the year, as many are required to remain in operation during the offseason. At the same time, however, these additions make filling beds with heads more challenging for all operators. “We have too much inventory,” she said.
But while increased offseason activities and attractions bring in more people, that larger crowd also generates additional government expense, Councilwoman Mary Knight said. Nevertheless, Mayor Rick Meehan and Councilman Matt James agreed that more is better in terms of the offseason visitor totals and that new reasons for people to visit must be pursued. Councilman John Gehrig turned the focus to physical contests and highlighted ongoing efforts to develop facilities to attract youth sports tournaments. “I know I’m locked in on sports,” he said. “How does the town really want to get filled up … one opportunity is sports.” Meehan agreed the resort should embrace sports marketing and proposed pursuing rebranding efforts. “Put yourself on the map,” he said. “Ocean City should become the amateur sports capital of Maryland.” Despite possible future marketing directions, Meehan said the top promotional focus should remain the sea and sand, while suggesting the final goal should be at the top of the list. “That always has to be what we put out there first,” he said. Meehan also concurred with Jones’ sentiments regarding a potential glut of hotel rooms but envisioned an upside with an increased ability to attract a
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Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters heads a discussion on possible updates to the Tourism Strategic Plan during the Tourism Commission meeting last Monday.
younger demographic. “New hotels are a challenge, but it also opens up the door for new visitors,” he said. Turning to the second goal established in 2016 — to improve the resort’s appearance — Waters said campaigns to beautify the resort have been working. “Maybe instead of improving curb appeal, we can put a positive spin on maintaining the beach and Boardwalk,” she said. Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Pursel suggested enhancing and beautifying landscaping at entrances points to Ocean City. Regardless of the specifics, Meehan stressed the importance of building re-
lationships between business and city government to encourage participation. “We’re all in this together [and] here’s what we want to do,” he said. Jones noted the importance of proper customer service to enhance visitor experiences. Pursel agreed and said that’s a challenge for businesses that typically have 90 percent annual turnover for seasonal staffs. “That’s the face of Ocean City … anybody that interfaces with the guest,” she said. Meehan concurred and said enhanced workforce training could yield positive results. “It could help standardize some of the Ocean City brand,” Pursel said.
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Wor. moves toward sprinkler waiver By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) The county government effort to loosen fire sprinkler regulations for builders and homebuyers continued Tuesday, as the Worcester County Commissioners reviewed changes proposed for building and housing documents. Director of Permitting Ed Tudor presented a revised draft of the Building Permit Application form, as well as a draft for the Single-Family Home Residential Fire Sprinkler Waiver form following the commissioners’ discussions in a meeting on Jan. 22. Tudor and County Attorney Maureen Howarth prepared the revisions, according to a memorandum.
Tudor said the form now includes a “check box” on the second page “where we indicate what other information is necessary as part of the permit process,” Tudor said in the memorandum. Commissioner Jim Bunting had proposed during a Jan. 22 meeting adding an opt-out clause in building permit applications that would allow homeowners to acknowledge that the home is not sprinkled. Bunting also clarified that such a permit would only apply to single-family homes, rather than condos, duplexes or apartment buildings. “I can understand the need for sprinklers in those [multi-family structures] because your neighbor may not be as careful as you,” Bunting said in January.
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The commissioners also agreed to have the policy go into effect on July 1 after receiving comments from the state effective May 1. Tudor said the addressed letter would go to Mr. Norman Wang, director of the Building Codes Administration at the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation. He added that the letter would also be copied to James E. Rzepkowski, acting director of the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Jeff McMahon, Worcester County Fire Marshal, and Bill Bradshaw, building administrator. Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic made a motion to approve the revised draft, and Commissioner Jim Bunting seconded it. The vote was unanimous.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) After about an hour of deliberation last Thursday, a Worcester County Circuit Court jury found Kyle An- Kyle Sterling drew Sterling, 30, of Salisbury, not guilty of second-degree rape and assault charges stemming from an incident reported on May 13. Sterling was arrested last May after a woman reported being attacked while sleeping in a condo in the first block of 76th Street. According to the police report, the woman, along with Sterling and another couple, had been drinking that evening before returning to the condo. The woman claimed after going to sleep earlier than Sterling, she awoke between 8-9 a.m. to discover Sterling lying beside her in bed. Police said the woman reported, “I woke up and he was inside of me.” The woman told police she did not consent to physical contact with Sterling and pushed him off when she realized what was transpiring. Claiming to be in shock, the victim See MAN Page 16
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Casino drug bust leads to distribution charge By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Robert Lee Elmore, 45, of Princess Anne, was arrested early Sunday morning at Ocean Downs Casino, near Ocean Pines, and charged with three counts of drug possession, including a felony count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, not marijuana, with intent to distribute. Elmore was apprehended without incident at 3:26 a.m. by officers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack while playing games inside the casino. “He was very compliant, and (officers) escorted him out of the casino and placed him under arrest,” Detective Sgt. John Revel, of the Maryland State Police Barrack, said of Elmore. A search of Elmore’s vehicle by state police and the Ocean City Police Department’s K-9 Unit uncovered 15 baggies of cocaine, approximately six grams of crack cocaine and about nine grams of marijuana. Elmore was charged with the felony count, as well as a misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, not marijuana, in Worcester County District Court. He faces a citation for a civil charge of possession of marijuana, since the amount was fewer than 10 grams. The investigation also revealed Elmore was wanted on a Worcester County Grand
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Snow Hill. Court records didn’t indicate when Elmore’s next court appearance would occur. Leading to police to the suspect was an anonymous tip to the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack claiming a vehicle with two armed occupants involved in distribution of a controlled dangerous substance was en route to the casino. Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack troopers, in coordination with casino security, located Elmore inside the casino through video surveillance. Police determined Elmore and the second person were not armed. “Our troopers had a little chat outside to determine the best and safest way to come in contact with him,” Revel said. “They basically approached him while he was at one of the games in the casino and took him down in there without incident or anything.”
The second person was released at the scene. “There could be further investigation that could link (that person) with something. At that point, there was nothing linking (that person) to anything that was located in the vehicle,” Revel said. “So they were not charged with any-
Berlin man faces charges for selling crack cocaine to cop By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Joshua Handy Pitts, 50, of Berlin, faces up to 84 years in prison and $85,000 in fines after selling crack cocaine to an undercover narcotics detective on four occasions at the same location on Coastal Highway Following an investigation that began last November, Pitts is being charged with eight counts of possessing a controlled dangerous substance, including three counts of possession with intent to distribute. Detectives stopped Pitts in his car on Feb. 14 in the area of Coastal Highway and 123rd Street as he drove to a nearby location to complete the fourth and final deal. According to the police report, the
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Resort altercation leads to assault charges By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) An altercation between a Delaware woman and her boyfriend in the parking lot of a midtown establishment early on the morning of Feb. 17 led to Keyosha T. Johnson, 27, of Dagsboro, Del., being charged with two counts of second-degree assault and another for resisting arrest. Johnson faces a sentence of up to 23 years in prison and $12,500 in fines on charges that include one count of assault on a law enforcement official. According to the charging documents, one of the several officers who responded to the ruckus was kicked in the arm and John-
son was nearly being tasered by another officer. Johnson made her initial appearance in Worcester County District Court on Feb. 17, Keyosha Johnson where she waived her right to an attorney and was released on her own recognizance. A trial date has been set for March 22 at 9 a.m. in Worcester County District Court. The incident that brought police to the scene apparently was witnessed by police, who saw Johnson striking a man who was listed as her boyfriend of four
years in the police report. An officer attempted to arrest Johnson after questioning her, while another officer spoke with her boyfriend. But Johnson began forcefully pulling away from the officer, which led to a second officer intervening, according to the charging documents. Police said Johnson continued to resist and interfere with the arrest until an officer pulled out a Taser and threatened to use it on her if she continued to ignore orders. Johnson allegedly kicked an officer while being pushed into the police vehicle. Officers then held Johnson face down on the ground while restraints were placed around her ankles. Johnson
Undercover sting leads to drug bust Continued from Page 15 $15,000 fine. He also was charged with four counts of possession controlled dangerous substance, not marijuana, which carry up to a year in prison and a $5,000 fine with each count. Pitts made his initial court appearance Feb. 14, according to court records, where he waived his right to an attorney. A bail review was held the following day, and Pitts was released on his recognizance. The police report indicated the four-
month undercover operation focused “on a male that is actively distributing crack cocaine in Ocean City.” The first contact with Pitts occurred Jan. 11, when the detective contacted him to purchase crack cocaine. Both parties agreed to meet at a Coastal Highway location, where the detective exchanged money from the Ocean City Narcotics Fund for a plastic baggie of the drug. The detective contacted Pitts for a second time Jan. 23 for the purpose of pur-
chasing crack cocaine. They again agreed to meet at the same Coastal Highway location, where the detective exchanged money supplied by the Ocean City Narcotics Fund for a plastic baggie of the drug. The undercover detective contacted Pitts on two more occasions to purchase crack cocaine, on Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, at the same location. Pitts handed over the drug in a plastic baggie to the detective on Feb. 7 before parting ways. The final meeting a week later led to Pitts’ arrest.
became calm after about 10 minutes, and finally was placed into the vehicle, and the ankle restraints were removed. Officers also obtained video surveillance of Johnson’s arrest, as well as of Johnson striking her boyfriend on two other occasions that evening.
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Cannabis dispensaries in WOC talk business, support By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) A year into the legal medicinal marijuana business, Positive Energy and hi Tide dispensaries have experienced mainly positive feedback from customers and the public since opening in West Ocean City. Robert Davis, co-owner of hi Tide Dispensary on 12600 Marjan Lane, said he was shocked there wasn’t more outrage. “I expected there had to be somebody out there with a picket sign ready to go, something right?” Davis asked. “I figured there had to be one, and we haven’t found that person yet.” Lyndsey Odachowski, co-owner and general manager of Positive Energy on 9939 Jerry Mack Road, said she’s seen nothing but support since opening on Jan. 25, 2018. “It has been wonderful to see how the local community has jumped on board,” she said. While the two operators may have opened their doors with some trepidation, Odachowski said providing good information is key as medicinal cannabis becomes accepted in mainstream society. “The best way to start a conversation is with good information that can only be achieved through education, which everyone here is extremely well educated,” Odachowski said. Davis added he sees a vicious cycle forming with people on several kinds of
prescription medications. “I think people are just sick of taking all these medicines, and then they end up taking medicines to help the side effects from the other medicines,” he said. Hi Tide Dispensary opened on April 4, 2018. Davis has been a pharmacist for 25 years, and is licensed in Maryland and Delaware. “I knew this [cannabis] was a medicine and it did have medical uses, but it has far exceeded my expectations as to how many people it can help,” he said. Odachowski said it’s gratifying to be able to have a positive impact the lives patients helped by cannabis. “When people tell you that they got their life back, it is one of the most inspiring moments … especially when they come back, and they ended up deciding on a product you recommended, and it was the perfect product for them,” she said. Davis added that a big part of the cannabis community is about establishing a dialogue between purveyor and patient, and creating an inviting place for that to happen. “I didn’t want it to look like a doctor’s office,” Davis said. “I didn’t want it to look a hospital, because nobody likes going to any of those places.” Odachowski said the medical benefits of cannabis can help address a myriad of conditions, from joint pain to dealing with chemotherapy. Davis said a patient may need help al-
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leviating knee pain, but they come to find that “they’re starting to sleep through the night,” or finding relief with other issues. “So it’s helping multiple problems you have as you get older, and even though the main reason they started it wasn’t for that, it ended up solving a lot of other problems that they didn’t anticipate,” Davis said. Davis, who also serves as hi Tide’s clinical director, said he believes his knowledge of pharmaceuticals helps patients who may be using different types of medication. “At this place, they have a pharmacist overseeing their care needs, which most do not,” he said.
Prospective patients can get help registering with the state onsite at hi Tide, as well as get their questions answered. “There are so many dosage forms available that people are actually overwhelmed when they come in, and that’s why we’re here,” Davis said. “We help them understand.” Hi Tide and Positive Energy dispensaries are the only two dispensaries permitted per state senatorial district, according to Maryland law. District 38 is comprised of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Odachowski said she sees patients not only from the confines of District 38 See ACCESS Page 21
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Access to ‘good information’ key to cannabis conversation Continued from Page 20 constituents, but also anyone that is registered in the state. Both agree the median age of people seeking medical marijuana is more than 40 years old. “The general acceptance in Maryland has been growing exponentially,” Odachowski said. To obtain a prescription for medical marijuana, patients must first register with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. Online registration is on the commission’s website at mmcc.maryland.gov. They then make an appointment for certification from a medical practitioner who’s also registered with the state and can determine if the applicant meets the state guidelines. Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, a partner of Holistic Wellness Maryland OC, has a practice in Baltimore, but recently opened a West Ocean City location next to hi Tide Dispensary with dentist Dr. Roman Podolak. Also on staff is Deanna Lunn, a nurse practitioner. Kwiatkowski said they can provide certificates to prospective cannabis patients, assuming they meet the state’s requirements, which can be determined from the applicants’ medical records. She added her practice handles a variety of cases, including hospice patients, cancer patients, children who suffer
from epilepsy, and veterans with post traumatic stress disorder. Kwiatkowski said she understands the stigma associated with cannabis, but added she has experienced the benefits herself as a previous breast cancer patient, and “discontinue[d] 14 different medicines.” Odachowski also stressed the importance of dispelling marijuana’s negative image. “A lot of people that come in are really afraid of THC because of what they’ve seen in the movies,” Odachowski said. However, there are regulations in place to ensure the correct amount of cannabis going to the patient for the medical purpose that’s needed. “Every single product has a metric ID number. That product number traces that finished product all the way back to the seed,” she said. “Everything is extremely well documented and tracked.” When dealing with the dosage of THC, Odachowski said it’s about finding the right fit. “THC can go a long way for a lot of patients, it’s just staying within a safe dose to ensure you don’t get overly euphoric,” Odachowski said. “But sometimes a little euphoria is nice, because you can change the channel from suffering to relaxation.” To put it simply, Davis said it’s
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about doing good for people. Both dispensaries offer topicals, lotions, oils, tablets, and bath salts. Odachowski said Positive Energy carried 80 different products when the dispensary opened, and now has 180 products. For more information on Positive Energy, visit the dispensary’s website and https://www.positiveenergyoc.com/, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PositiveEnergyOC. To learn more about hi Tide Dispensary, go to the website www.ochitide.com, and Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/hitidedispensary/.
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AGH Vascular Laboratory REAL ESTATE REPORT earns 3-yr. accredited term When withholding tax qualifies (Feb. 22, 2019) Atlantic General Hospital Vascular Laboratory in Berlin, has been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in Vascular Testing in the area(s) of Peripheral Arterial Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing and Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indicator of consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement. This latest accreditation awarded to Atlantic General Hospital Vascular Laboratory demonstrates the facility’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in vascular testing. Accreditation by the IAC indicates that Atlantic General Hospital Vascular Laboratory has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with the published standards thus demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care in vascular testing. Comprised of a detailed self-evaluation followed by a thorough review by a panel of medical experts, the IAC accreditation process enables both the critical operational and technical components of the applicant facility to be assessed, including representative case studies and their corresponding final reports. “All ultrasound staff at the Atlantic
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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Anyone who sells a property in Maryland, but is a “non-resident” of the state of Maryland, must pay a withholding tax. Recently the Maryland Association of Realtors released information on various aspects of this law as presented by the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division. The law has been in place for more than 10 years, but there is still confusion about the withholding. There are two different withholding rates: one rate is for individuals and trusts at 7.5 percent and the second is for business entities at 8.25 percent. Simply put, a non-resident is a person who resides in another state or country. But the Comptroller’s office explains, “If you have an individual client who has lived in Maryland and was a Maryland resident, they will be a resident until they establish residency in another state.” A list of common misconceptions was provided as follows: Is it a tax? No, it is not a tax, but an estimated payment (withholding) toward any income tax liability that the seller may have
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Wockenfuss employees, from left, Megan Jameson, JoAnn Poremski and Shirley Hopkins, gather for a photo in the West Ocean City shop during Death by Chocolate last year.
Annual Death by Chocolate game set for Saturday By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) During the 12th annual “Death by Chocolate” game, participants will search for balls pertaining to different sports inside 18 West Ocean City businesses, Saturday, Feb. 23. Participants who are 18 and older are encouraged to find the sports memorabilia before getting their game cards validated inside each store. The game is free to play. “The whole concept was to get to know your local merchants,” Jan Patterson, organizer Death by Chocolate, said. “It’s a very big marketing event for the merchants as well as an awareness event for the public to see what the merchants have to offer.” A complimentary chocolate treat will be provided by each merchant and players who finish the game will have a chance to take home a prize, ranging from gift certificates to an Amazon Echo Dot to a diamond necklace and a spa package. A majority of the businesses have participated in Death by Chocolate since its inception, but there are some
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CraZy LadyZ co-owner Jan Patterson and her dog, the store greeter, Marco, spend the weekend before Death by Chocolate dipping Scooby Snacks in chocolate in preparation of the West Ocean City game event.
new stores joining in the fun this year. “The game pulls you through merchants that maybe you might not have gone into. If you don’t eat organic you would never go into an organic market, but I’ll tell you what, when you walk into the organic market you’re going to go, ‘Oh my gosh, they carry food, wine and organic chocolate,’” Patterson said. To play Death by Chocolate, pick
up a game card at any of the 18 participating stores. To be eligible for prizes, players must visit all of the merchants, in any order, and find a specific ball, 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 “How Well Do See PLAY Page 26
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) As of earlier this week, only 25 VIP and 100 general admission tickets were still available for the fourth annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Seacrets on 49th Street. “I talked to the Office of Tourism and Development and they wanted to focus on a month where tourism is historically less active, which all the winter months are,” Event Organizer Ann Hillyer said. “The shore has world-class beer and beauty at all times of the year but it’s particularly nice here in the offseason because it’s calm, quiet and it’s a great time to go inside of a brewery and have a beer and go hike or go bird [watching].” Craft beer specials have been available throughout the month, with challenges offered on the Shore Craft Beer app. The app features different challenges and trials which can lead to various prizes awarded. Eight bars and restaurants are participating in the event, including Seacrets on 49th Street, the Globe in Berlin, Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick, the Greene Turtle on 116th Street, Zippy Lewis Lounge in the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street, Longboard Café on 67th Street, Evo in Salisbury and Breakers in Rehoboth. The fourth annual festival will be held at Seacrets from 1-4 p.m. with an exclusive extra hour from noon to 1 p.m. for VIP ticket holders. “Seacrets is a great venue for this kind of beachy event so there’s no better place to be in the winter than here for this festival in Ocean City,” Hillyer said. “It’s good for our community and our economic vitality and it’s pure fun.” Twelve breweries from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia will provide samples. RavenBeer from Baltimore and Cult Classic Brewery of Stevensville, will be participating in their first-ever Shore Craft Beer Fest. Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap at Seacrets sold out at 850 attendees last year and is projected to sell out again this year. “Love on Tap has been a huge success in the previous years with attendees coming from all over the mid-Atlantic to celebrate local craft breweries,” Seacrets Marketing and Advertising Manager Jackie Miller stated in a press release. “The Eastern See TWELVE Page 26
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Participating merchants CraZy LadyZ! - $50 gift certificate Monkey’s Trunk - $50 gift certificate OC Floor Gallery - $250 gift certificate OC Chamber of Commerce Beach tote and OC SWAG valued at $75 IMPACT Home Technology - Amazon Echo Dot valued at $30-50 OC Organics - gift basket, food and products Coastal Coffee Roasting - gift basket valued at $50 Wockenfuss - $50 gift certificate Park Place Jewelers - Sterling silver diamond heart necklace valued at $150 Ocean Elements Salt Spa & Float Center - Float and Salt room combo experience valued at $79 Bomshell Boutique - $25 gift certificate and a pair of earrings Blushing Beauty Boutique - beach bag and matching hat Sunset Grille - $50 gift certificate Kendall Furniture - $100 gift certificate Dolle’s Candyland - Gift basket valued at $50 Sandal’s Bridal and Formal Wear $50 gift certificate Sisters Sundries - $50 gift certificate Monkey’s Trunk - $50 gift certificate Carrabba’s Italian Grill - $50 gift certificate and wine pairing dinner for two
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Play Death by Chocolate in WOC Continued from Page 25 You Know Your Balls,” where participants will have to hunt down a specific ball in each store. “Some thinking has to take place,” Patterson said. “There might be a ‘B’ at CraZy LadyZ. It could be a baseball, basketball, etc., so we give them a little bit of help. Once they find the ball, they get their game card validated by the merchant and then they move on unless they want to shop.” The stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 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 18 prizes at Sunset Grille’s 7 p.m. draw-
ing. Players do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified on Monday, Feb. 25. Sunset Grille will host a huge postgame party, where drink specials will start at 1 p.m. and include $4 house wine, $2.50 domestic beer, $5 orange 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. “We are expecting a bang-up year this year,” Patterson said. The event grows annually with 40
people participating the first year and about 750 playing in 2018. “I love the energy,” Patterson said. “I love meeting the people. They come back in the summer and say, ‘Oh, we couldn’t wait to come back here, we played Death by Chocolate. There were too many people to shop, or thank God my husband’s not here, I can spend time shopping here.’ I enjoy that and I really, really enjoy the camaraderie among all the merchants on this day. It’s just a great day.” Death by Chocolate starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues until 5 p.m. followed by a celebration at Sunset Grille. Call 410-213-8110 to make dinner reservations at Sunset Grille. For more information about the game, call 410-213-2085.
Twelve breweries to feature beer Continued from Page 25 Shore is home to world-class beers and the festival is a way to showcase a part of the community.” The first 800 guests will receive commemorative glasses for unlimited beer tastings. VIP guests will also receive a free commemorative T-shirt.
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Two bands, Brett Andrews and Company and Full Circle Duo, will play during the festival. Food pairings will be offered as well. “We’re really pleased to be putting this on again. It’s become a really fun annual event,” Hillyer said. “A lot of people are planning their vacation around this event so we’ve sold a lot of hotel packages already. This is the reason we started Shore Craft Beer …
to bring people to our area.” Participants must be 21 and have a valid ID to enter. Tickets for general admission cost $35. VIP tickets cost $50. Designated drivers pay $10 and will be offered soda and water. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.shorecraftbeerfest.com. Enter the discount code: octoday for a $5 discount per ticket.
Manager and Assistant Brewer Nate Todd of Backshore Brewing Co. pours samples with his wife, Gina, during the Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love On Tap beer festival, last year at Seacrets on 49th Street.
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Art of the pARTy in Berlin to promote food as form of art By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Less than 40 tickets were still available as of earlier this week for the inaugural Art of the pARTy event, held Friday, Feb. 22, at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin from 6-9 p.m. To promote food as a form of art, the Worcester County Arts Council and the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association have teamed up to utilize cuisine as a medium for a new scholarship. Guests are invited to a businesscasual event to sample an assortment of flavors from Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary Program as well as four other high school culinary programs from Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester and Dorchester counties, and Wor-Wic Community College. “As chefs, we always think of food and pastry as art,” Phil Cropper, chapter president for the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association and culinary instructor at Worcester Technical High School, said. “We started talking to the Worcester County Arts Council about how we could feature food. “They said, ‘Well, we’ve never thought of it as art but it makes sense.’ So, the Worcester County Arts Council decided to add it as a medium for their scholarship application.” Most arts scholarships in the area do not adequately present cuisine as a form of art, Cropper said. “When you look in the area scholarships and different places for food other than restaurants, you don’t really see intricately-displayed food,” Cropper said. “So that got us thinking as an organization, ‘Well if the Arts Council’s considering it as an art form so students can apply for scholarships, then why don’t we try to promote the chef’s association.” Thirteen stations will be set up featuring food from American Culinary Federation-certified restaurants. Established in 1929, American Culinary Federation is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America with more than 17,500 members in over 150 chapters nationwide. “The ACF is what makes [someone] a certified executive chef or a pastry chef or a culinary educator,” Cropper said. “So, it’s what keeps chefs moving forward with their education and their learning and their networking.” Students from Worcester Technical High School, Somerset Culinary, Wor-Wic Community College and Dorchester Career and Technology Center will prepare food onsite. “All the food stations will be members of the chef’s association,” Cropper said. “The benefit is we have the
five stations from the college and the local high schools that are showcasing students. So, students will actually be there working the stations and be prepping the food. “We’re making it a little competition within the high schools and the college where we’re going to have people vote for their favorite dish throughout just for those schools,” he continued. “Then we’re going to give each one of those programs a small financial token as a thank you that the schools can use for their program.” American Culinary Federationcertified restaurants and organizations slated to participate in the event include Centerplate of the convention center on 40th Street, Marlin Moon on 33rd Street, Coastal Coffee Roasting in West Ocean City, Princess Royale on 91st Street, Nori on 115th Street and the Handy Seafood Company in Salisbury. “We’re trying to make it a fun event on a Friday evening after work,” Cropper said. “We’re going to have all of the stations set up for people to come in and mingle, network, enjoy food from different restaurants and then enjoy food from the different schools that they really wouldn’t have access to otherwise.” Guests will be able to participate in a raffle for a painting donated by a local artist with their ticket purchase. Tickets are available for $45 on Eventbrite or www.Delmarvachefs.com. Only 100 tickets will be sold. For more information, visit www.Delmarvachefs.com.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A sense of magic os in the air this week, Aries. Some may conspire to keep you in the dark about a situation. Don’t worry … it will have a pleasant culmination.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, once someone earns your love, that bond is not easily broken. You will find new ways to show your affection this week for a person close to you.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes your mind is too quick to speak before you fully think through your thoughts. This can get you into trouble in some instances. Find ways to address any faux pas.
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Worcester County Commissioners President Diana Purnell cuts the ceremonial ribbon opening the Worcester High School exhibit at the Board of Education office building in Newark, Maryland, Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Past relationships do not have to get in the way of current ones, Cancer. Things aren’t always as complicated as you make them seem. Just go through with your daily business.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things will seem like a piece of cake this week, so much so that you may wonder if there’s a catch. There is no catch. Enjoy your good fortune and lightened workload.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may enjoy an unexpected respite in the next few days. Initially you may not know what to do with your time off. But soon enough you will figure it out.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, even if you might be afraid of confrontation, you should not use that as an excuse that prevents you from righting wrongs. You will find your voice.
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Worcester High School memorabilia, including students’ photos, projects and clothing, among other items, are now on display at the Board of Education office building in Newark, Maryland. The school was open from 1953-1970.
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Sagittarius, be there for someone who comes up to you and asks for help this week. Every little bit helps, and your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) In honor of Black History Month, Worcester County Public Schools paid homage to the former Worcester High School – the county’s only high school for AfricanAmerican children in grades 7-12 from 1953 until its closure in 1970 – at the former school site, Tuesday. The former high school, now the Board of Education office in Newark, Maryland, was packed with alumni, county commissioners, board of education members and other residents of Worcester County to celebrate the school’s history. Alumni of the school joined to-
gether, singing the Worcester High song from memory. Board of education members then cut the ribbon for the new display of Worcester High, which depicts history of AfricanAmerican students of the school in various photos and documents at the front entrance of the Board of Education office building, which was recently renovated. Dozens of former students attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the exhibit, including NBA Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Talvin Skinner, who played for the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1970s. Skinner was born in Berlin and graduated from Worcester High in 1970.
Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor welcomed guests and alumni and thanked everyone who helped renovate and decorate the building. “It’s a great day in the Worcester County Public School District,” Taylor said. “We are all so excited to have so many of you here with us today to commemorate and honor the history and the heritage of this building. Worcester High School holds a special place in the hearts of those that walked these halls.” Gregory Purnell, a 1967 graduate, spoke about the history of the school. “I came here from Berlin knowing that I was coming to Worcester for See DISPLAY Page 31
Think about what you have to offer this week, Capricorn. Run your plan by someone you trust. You may not be ready for the spotlight.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a string of misunderstandings will soon get worked out. All will be right in the universe once more, and you can get on with all of the plans you have in mind.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a few extra moments each morning or evening to slow down and think about all the good luck that has recently come your way.
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Shrimp spring rolls with nuoc cham dipping sauce By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) If you were to ask the question, “What is a chef,” most people would respond that it is someone who cooks. But just as one accepts certainty and the connotations associated with it, the inevitable happens and there are exceptions to the rule. Food preparation is a topic of many themes, and to limit a chef’s profession to cookery alone inhibits the flow of progression. For example, when I am preparing a particular dish, I am focused on the presentation just as much as the flavors. Keep in mind, a cook is not only a chef but he or she is also an artist. I also relish the thought of entertaining and am always exploring new ways to make my festive occasions more memorable. Great tasting dishes are imperative for success but attainment is not confined to the boundaries of a kitchen. Anyone who has ever planned a party knows exactly what I am talking about. History and science are fascinating and are an intricate part of culinary conception. An understanding of these topics increases a cook’s knowledge which affects the overall dish. That being said, first impressions are lasting impressions and it is imperative to take advantage of every little detail. Gorgeous spring rolls are a delicious meal and a great way to impress your guests. A few pointers simplify and facilitate this Asian tradition. Spring rolls can be fresh or fried; we will be concentrating on the fresh version. The beauty of rolling your own spring rolls is that you can customize them to any flavor profile you desire. Mise en place is a French term meaning “putting in place.” Before you start to roll your spring rolls, it is imperative all of your ingredients are washed, cut and prepped. In other words, your work area is completely set up and everything is ready to go. Mise en place is a good idea no mat-
ter what you are preparing, but it is especially important when rolling fresh spring rolls. You can use any combination of vegetables you want, there is no set recipe. However, keep in mind that it is important to incorporate some crisp vegetables such as carrots, cucumber, or radishes. This will add texture to your roll but more importantly, they will serve as the backbone of your spring roll and keep them from folding over. Select a bowl that is large enough to submerge your sheet of rice paper into the liquid without bending it. Fill the bowl with 1-2 inches of warm water. Slide the rice paper into the water, gently rotating the sheet with your hands for a few seconds to wet both sides. Let rice paper stand until completely pliable and slightly sticky. Remove the rice paper and blot with a damp tea towel. Place approximately 1 cup of finely cut vegetables and shrimp in the center of the wrap. Fold over the bottom and sides toward the center of the wrap. Then, finish by rolling the wrap. The rice paper will be sticky and will self-seal itself. It’s that easy. The rice paper sheets that hold the filling are translucent which facilitates a stunning appearance. Just remember, the bottom of the roll will eventually be the top, so make sure the filling is beautifully arranged. Shrimp spring rolls are healthy and fun to make. You can even set up a buffet so family and guests can customize their own. Enjoy and allow the artist in you create your own, unique spring roll.
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Fred Schulte of West Ocean City and Sue Jones of Fenwick have a fun night at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Wednesday, Feb. 13.
Ocean City residents Mark and Kim Tate swing to the beat at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Wednesday, Feb. 13.
Darianna King, left, and Kelly Ehrmann of Philadelphia, look at the Chinese auction prizes during the second annual Manny’s Fanny Multiple Sclerosis Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street, in the Montego Bay’s Shopping Center, Saturday, Feb. 16.
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Dancing the night away at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Wednesday, Feb. 13, are Ocean City residents Cheryl Traynor and Bill Elsniczak.
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Preparing to order at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Wednesday, Feb. 13, are Ocean City residents Brooke Farnan, left, and Madelyn Beebe.
Visiting BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, Wednesday, Feb. 13, from left, are Ocean City residents Linda Seitzer, Becki DeLapp and Jeannee Kochman.
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Alumni of Worcester High School, which was open from 1953-1970, gather for a photo at the Board of Education office building in Newark, Maryland, Tuesday.
Display features Worcester High School artifacts Continued from Page 28 this auspicious occasion,” Purnell said. “It was the only edifice in which African-Americans could go to school after the seventh grade. Not only was it the only place [for African-American students] but it was the only place that African-American teachers and educators could practice their craft. “They themselves came from meager beginnings,” he continued. “Some of them were the first to even attend high school or graduate and then to go on to college. They wanted us to have a taste of that, and so they took time with each of us. We being like them, to let us know this is the place where you get the key to that house, the key to that car … the key to the world itself.” Taylor thanked everyone for attending the celebration, which coincides with the Worcester County Public School System’s 150th anniversary. “I have always found the history of this building fascinating and I’m glad to be a part of bringing this history out of the shadows or rather out of the storage closets and properly displaying it and celebrating what it is today,” Taylor said.
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Having fun and watching sports during the second annual Manny’s Fanny Multiple Sclerosis Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street, in the Montego Bay’s Shopping Center, Saturday, Feb. 16, are Bishopville residents JR and Amelia Emanele, 10 months, and Megan Raczka. MORGAN PILZ/ OCEAN CITY TODAY MORGAN PILZ/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Linda and Bill Lord, of Ocean City, enjoy drinks during the second annual Manny’s Fanny Multiple Sclerosis Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street, in the Montego Bay’s Shopping Center, Saturday, Feb. 16.
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Celebrating the second annual Manny’s Fanny Multiple Sclerosis Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street, in the Montego Bay’s Shopping Center, Saturday, Feb. 16, from left, are Springfield, Virginia, resident Andrew Lopez, Tony and Cadence Lopez, 2, of Virginia Beach, and Ocean City residents Manny Lopez, Bonnie Stockton, and Cooper, 2, and Matt Bayline.
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Jeff and Donna Bates, of Ocean City, attend the second annual Manny’s Fanny Multiple Sclerosis Benefit at Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street, in the Montego Bay’s Shopping Center, Saturday, Feb. 16.
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No set recipe for rolls, use any combination of veggies Continued from Page 29 5 mini cucumbers, cut into matchsticks 5 radishes, sliced very thinly 6 ounces fresh bean sprouts 1 red bell pepper, stems removed, seeded, and cut into matchsticks 24 medium peeled, deveined, cooked shrimp, cut lengthwise 1. Boil rice stick noodles according to the directions on the package. Set aside. 2. Wash herbs and vegetables; then cut according to instructions. 3. Soak rice paper in warm water until pliable and slightly sticky. 4. Artistically place 1 cup of filling in the center of the rice paper. Fold the bottom and sides toward the center of the wrap. Roll up the wrap, seam side faces the plate. 5. Rolls can be served whole or cut in half at an angle.
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More than 3,500 athletes to perform at Reach the Beach By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) 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 is the first Reach the Beach for the 2018-2019 competition season,” Season Daugherty, Epic Brand’s director of guest relations, said. “We are super excited to bring rec and school nationals to our favorite Maryland beach town.” The competition includes athletes ranging in age from 4-18 years old. The two-day event starts at 7 a.m. each day and finishes up around 9:30 p.m. All teams will compete both days and performances are 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. “The event is high energy all weekend,” Daugherty said. More than 3,500 athletes will be competing on 220 teams from all over the East Coast including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Washington D.C., Ohio, Virginia, New York, Rhode Island and Delaware. In addition, more than 6,000 fans are expected to check out the routines this weekend, Daugherty said. All participants will receive an exclusive gift and coaches have the chance to win a Norwegian cruise giveaway and take home a free Reach the Beach tumbler. Each national champion will also receive an exclusive Reach the Beach National Champion
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jacket. There will also be Grand Champion prizes, as well U.S. Finals Gold Bids awarded. Several award ceremonies will take place throughout the weekend and all teams will receive a placement surfboard. National champions will be given a jacket while solo and small group winners will take home a trophy. More than $8,000 is up for grabs for high scorers. “There are tough skills in both tumbling and stunting that are very impressive to watch,” Daugherty said. “Rec teams are typically associated with a local recreational organization, so it is really impressive to watch different areas represent their organizations.” The national cheerleading competition is one of four other Reach the Beach events that take place in Ocean City this season including: Reach the Beach All-Star, Reach the Beach Dance, and Reach the Prep Nationals. A one-day pass costs $22 for adults (ages 13-64) and $15 for children and seniors. To attend both days, admission cost is $37 for adults and $25 for children and seniors. Children 5 and younger will be admitted for free. “A lot of these programs only see each other once a year, at Reach the Beach Nationals, so we always enjoy seeing who takes home the national champion jackets,” Daugherty said. For more information, call 877-3222310 or visit http://acdaspirit.com/event/rtb-ocrecschool-nationals.
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Thousands of people stop by the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during the 36th annual Seaside Boat Show on Saturday, Feb. 16.
(Feb. 22, 2019) The Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club announced the winners of the Seaside Boat Show door prize and scholarship lotto winners. The boat show door prize, a pontoon boat and motor donated by North Bay Marina for the 30th year, was won by Tom Crudder of Prince Frederick, Maryland. The scholarship lotto winners were John Hasenei of Berlin, $10,000; George Solyak of Berlin, $2,000; and Jason Willis, $1,000. Over $60,000 will be awarded to Worcester County high school seniors in May.
The 36th annual Seaside Boat Show was held Feb. 15-17 at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The Seaside Boat Show is one of the main fundraisers for the Optimist Club’s children’s programs. All of the funds raised are used for youth activities and community service in Worcester County. For more than 30 years, the club has provided scholarships totaling more than $3 million to more than 400 Worcester County seniors at Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools.
BOWL MAKING (Far left) Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight inspects her husband, Frank’s, creative process during the fifth annual Empty Bowl Project, a series of classes launched in October to make ceramic soup bowls, Sunday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Proceeds support both the Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia. (Left) Ocean City Manager Doug Miller also participates in the project. On Friday, March 29, a soup dinner using the bowls made will take place at the Ocean City Center for the Arts from 4:30-8:30 p.m. GREG ELLISON/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
GUEST Ocean City Elementary first grade students recently had a visit from the tooth fairy, who talked with students about how to care for their teeth and provided healthy eating habits. Pictured, from left, are students from Lauren Truitt’s class, Yonathan Jasinski-Elbaz, Olivia Reddick and Anna McCormack.
SUPPLY COLLECTION The sixth grade students at Berlin Intermediate School have been collecting supplies for the Worcester County Humane Society, part of their service learning project for the year. Pictured are Julia Knerr, James Uebel, Adam Baker, Emmalyn Fetters, Lindsey Beurnier and Ava Bauer.
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SDHS student recipient of grant By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) The Kurtz family, who tragically lost their son nearly two years ago, created the inaugural Matt Kurtz Kindness Grant to help individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. The two winners of the first-ever grant are Berlin resident Jude AlHamad and Connie Hammes, of Minnesota. Matt Kurtz was a Worcester County resident who was known for constant acts of kindness, according to his mother, Jackie. After hearing from several people about how small acts of kindness could positively impact health, mood and relationships, the Kurtz family decided to create an awareness program to honor his legacy. “For our son who died 21 months ago ... kindness was a way of life for him. He was such a kind, passionate, wonderful person and we decided to offer this grant as an award, as a way to honor him and tribute to him,” Jackie Kurtz said. “We know he’d be so proud of this. This is something he would absolutely be happy to have participated in if he were here.” Last year, on Nov. 5, the Kurtz family awarded the first Matt Kurtz Kindness Award to Ocean City Elementary School Counselor Linda McGean. On Friday, Feb. 15, two recipients of the first Matt Kurtz Kindness Grant received $250 each to help spread an act of kindness. “The grants would be for anybody who wanted to do an act of kindness, but it might cost money they didn’t have or needed help financing,” Kurtz said. “We’re offering $250 for someone to pitch an idea of kindness and would need some support on. “They have two months to complete the project and then they will get back to me to describe how it went and how it felt,” she continued. Al-Hamad, 17, is a senior at Stephen Decatur High School and has already volunteered and raised funds and supplies for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, which provides hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. “I was surprised. It was truly an honor because I didn’t expect to win,” Al-Hamad said. “When I found out about this kindness grant, I wanted to submit an idea and help out. It just warmed my heart that I could give back to [Believe in Tomorrow] with the help of the Kurtz family.” She plans to use her grant funds to fulfill a wish list for children who will stay at the Children’s House by the Sea on 66th Street in Ocean City. “Since sophomore year I’ve been giving back to Believe in Tomorrow,” Al-Hamad said. “I’ve done collection drives for them and the school and I really just wanted to do something on
a more personal level with the children.” The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street in Ocean City is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. “I think it’s a wonderful thing that she’s done,” Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program, said. “She’s a real role model for the rest of the community of young kids.” Hammes plans to use her grant to support animals in need, specifically her local humane society. “I’ve volunteered at the Marshmallow Foundation for the last three years, and currently work in their of-
fice part time,” Hammes stated in a press release. “As a nonprofit, Marshmallow depends on donations to stay operational. That said, there are seldom extra funds for special projects such as the one I’m going to suggest. “I’d like to put up a Catio for all of the cats at Marshmallow to enjoy,” Hammes continued. “There is only one window in the cat room, and knowing how much cats love to lounge in the sun, that’s just not enough.” The Kurtz family received 25 applications for the kindness grants, and expects there will be more applications in the future. “It was important for us to bring focus and attention to all the good and kind people in the world,” Kurtz said. “There’s so much negativity and See BELIEVE Page 36
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Stephen Decatur High School senior Jude AlHamed, 17, of Berlin, is a recipient of the first Matt Kurtz Kindness Grant.
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WYFCS donates school supplies By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) Three Worcester County schools stocked up on school supplies last Thursday, thanks to a donation from Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The Berlin-based nonprofit in a Feb. 14 Facebook post announced that Berlin Intermediate School, Buckingham Elementary School and Worcester Technical High School had received the supplies. Tiffany Scott, newly named youth programs coordinator for Worcester Youth, said it was a team effort and her coworker, Debbie Smullen, reached out to the schools to ask what supplies were needed. Scott said items, including notebooks, pencils, markers and folders, were first donated to Worcester Youth, and then given to the schools. “Everyone is so financially strained right now, so we all have to jump in and help each other,” Scott said. “The community has been great.” Worcester Youth held a welcome party for Scott last Friday at the Main Street center in downtown Berlin, where she was able to get to know the program’s participants. Scott began her job on Jan. 22. “I’m trying to form a better relationship with not just the kids, but the families too,” Scott said in a February interview. She also discussed some of her goals
in her new role. When asked what they were, Scott said she had countless ideas. As the youth programs coordinator, she will be in charge of programs for the Berlin Youth Club, as well as the Strengthening Adolescent Boys with Education and Resources (SABRES) group. The Berlin Youth Club is held in the summer and can hold up to 26 children. The SABRES club is made up of about eight students in seventh and eighth grade. Scott said the county and Town of Berlin were supportive of local youth. She added that developing relationships with area businesses and community members was on her list of priorities. “[They’re] very supportive of Worcester Youth and Family [Counseling] Services, and that’s phenomenal,” Scott said. “Everybody I’ve reached out to … I’m like, ‘I want to partner with you to expose the kids to your business and what you do.’ And they’re like, ‘Yes, please. Anytime!’” For Scott, it’s all about using the resources that the Eastern Shore has to offer to broaden the horizons of the young people in her charge. In the near future, she’d love to take Worcester Youth participants to use the flight simulator at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, for instance. “I’m most looking forward to just exposing the kids to new things, new people, [and] new experiences … to expose them to different diverse things [that] they wouldn’t get a chance to do,” she said.
Believe in Tomorrow to benefit Continued from Page 35 focus on negative things and people who aren’t so kind that it makes it seem like, ‘That’s what the world is full of,’ and that’s not true. “What we hope to do with this website and grants and awards is to bring the focus on all the wonderful people that are out there and are kind and compassionate and giving because that’s who they are,” she con-
tinued. The next kindness award will be presented on May 1, and the next grant will be awarded Aug. 1. There will be two kindness awards and grants each year, coordinated every three months, according to Kurtz. To learn more about sharing small acts of kindness, or about the Matt Kurtz Kindness Award or Grant, visit MattsKindnessRipplesOn.com.
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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS
WPS BREAD SALE
ADOPT A BEAR Erica Phillips’ and Jennifer Hoen’s Worcester Prep Pre-Kindergarten class invited the Lower School students to pay $1 to wear pajamas to school on Jan. 25 for a fundraiser to adopt a polar bear. The class came up with the idea to adopt a polar bear while studying bears and hibernation and reading the book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” They implemented their plan, raised enough money to adopt a bear, and celebrated by “going on a bear hunt” and eating bear-shaped pancakes for breakfast Pictured, in front, from left, are Kingsley Giardina, Isabella Labin, Lucca Martin, Sloane Kremer, Mykolas Doyle, Peter VanDalen, Marshal Hidell; center, Priya Garg, Avrum Gudelsky, Amalia Gjikuria, Jace Zervakos, Nora Rafinski, Nirlep Dhorajiya and Graham Knowlton, with Hoen, left, and Phillips.
Worcester Prep teachers Tracey Berry and Kelley Burton hosted the annual Bread Sale with their second graders as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, science, social studies, mathematics and philanthropy, Jan. 23. The month-long project is modeled like a small business, with the students baking the bread and then selling it in their classroom cafe for .25 cents to other students and faculty. Second grader Elle Wilsey shows off a variety of bread toppings to choose from.
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CHECK PRESENTATION Michael James, of the Carousel Group, recently presented a check for $12,500 to the Worcester County Education Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Greg Shockley, WCEF vice chair; James; Ray Thompson, WCEF Chair; and Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor. The WCEF was established in August of 2013 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to establish a proactive partnership between the community and the public school system by linking community resources with the educational needs of its students to prepare them to succeed. For more information, visit www.wced.foundation or call Hope Palmer at 410-632-5038.
BOAT SHOW Looking for new members for the Rod and Gun Club during the 36th annual Seaside Boat Show at the convention center on 40th Street on Saturday, Feb. 16, from left, are Berlin residents John Dilworth, Bob Maggio and Ken Hahn.
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PROJECT PLANNING Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee members work on the Play It Safe project for 2019. Pictured, from left, are Donna Greenwood, Kathy Grimes, Al “Hondo” Handy and Bill Dooley.
The OC Marlin Club Crew recently presented a donation of $1,000 to the Worcester County Recreation & Parks Department in support of its Harbor Days event scheduled to take place on Oct. 19, in the parking lot near the West Ocean City Harbor featuring several displays by local watermen and associated entities. Local seafood will be available and there will be educational displays on various marine-related activities. For more information, contact Tom Perlozzo at 410632-2144 or tperlozzo@co.worcester.md.us. Pictured, from left, are Michelle Hrebik, “Crew” treasurer; Cyndy Spicknall, “Crew” vice president; Brianna Goddard, Rec & Parks Special Events coordinator; Perlozzo, director of Recreation and Parks; Cathy Donovan, “Crew” president; and “Crew” board members Carolyn Conkel and Elva Allewalt.
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Over $60K raised during Jump Rope for Heart By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2019) Buckingham Elementary School gym teacher Joan Martin has led “Jump Rope for Heart” campaigns in Worcester Schools for nearly four decades. Last Wednesday, she set a personal fundraising best, bringing in more than $12,000. Schools across Worcester County last week participated in the fundraiser, an annual drive that teaches children about their hearts while raising money for the American Heart Association. Martin has organized Jump Rope for Heart events at Buckingham in Berlin for the last 30 years. Prior to that, she led similar drives for seven years at Pocomoke and Stephen Decatur high schools. She’s been teaching for 41 years
and joked her involvement in Jump Rope for Heart began when “they roped me into it.” “It makes my heart feel so good. It’s the best thing,” Martin said. “It’s always great to give back, and these children are giving back and I love them for it.” Martin guessed she’s help raise more than six figures over the years. “I have no idea, but it’s a lot – at least $100,000,” she said. “Last year they did [$10,000], so I think they’ve even beat that, but I like to be surprised with the kids.” During the event at Buckingham, more than 100 children, along with scores more parents and other relatives, gathered in the gym after school to jump rope and hula hoop, and listen to music played over a PA system by the school music teacher. Shortly before 4 p.m., Martin
asked the students to gather around as school secretary Diane Parsons prepared to unveil a sign announcing the total amount raised this year. It read $12,429, a new school record. “I’ve been doing this 30-some years – that is the most ever raised,” Martin told the crowd of children and their parents. “Boys and girls, relatives – I cannot thank you enough.” At schools countywide, more than $60,000 was raised through Jump Rope for Heart, according to Carrie N. Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for
Worcester County Schools. Leading the effort was Ocean City Elementary School, which collected $30,856. Showell Elementary School raised $14,951, Pocomoke Elementary School amassed $5,385, and Pocomoke Middle School raised more than $1,700. Sterrs said Berlin Intermediate School raised more than $4,000 from online fundraising, with final figures expected later this week. Additionally, Snow Hill Elementary School scheduled a “Hoops for Heart” event on April 5.
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Buckingham Elementary School gym teacher Joan Martin last Wednesday announces the school raised more than $12,000 during a “Jump Rope for Heart” campaign benefiting the American Heart Association. Countywide, Worcester schools raised more than $60,000 during Jump Rope for Heart events.
Ocean City Elementary School students in grades Pre-K to 4 participate in Kids Heart Challenge Fitness events, raising $30,856 for the American Heart Association. The money raised each year helps the American Heart Association research new methods to assist heart and stroke patients. Pictured are fourth graders Alex AbuZaid and Andy May.
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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. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourstory 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 410-2891100, 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. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com $ | Kids’ menu Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-fromscratch kitchen with every sauce and every
dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out, delivery or dine in. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | 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 $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | 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 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | 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 ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, &
Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar
Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | 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 Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410524-2922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. 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-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-6410600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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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. 22 FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-togethers. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOME SCHOOL BOOK CLUB Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Discuss books chosen by the club. All titles are available on Hoopla and are appropriate for middle-grades readers. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
CLASSIC MOVIE MATINEE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Featuring It Happened One Night (1934). Refreshments will be provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
CARRABBAS’ CARRYOUT Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Menu will be chicken marsala, penne pomo, salad, bread, mini cannolis and a drink for $14. Carryout or dine in. Preorders are encouraged by calling 443-880-6966. Limited number of dinners available.
WPS MUSICAL ‘THE PAJAMA GAME’ Worcester Preparatory School, Athletics and Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring an incredibly talented cast of students from the Upper School. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets: worcesterprep.org/ticketsales or 410-641-3575. The show is open to the public.
‘SHOW BOAT - MUSIC ON THE RIVER’ Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., 7:30 PM. The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company will present a cabaret musical review of early 20th century show songs and jazz music. Tickets cost $20 and include coupons for two complementary adult beverages or non alcohol and light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: www.lowershorepac.org or at the museum.
ART OF THE PARTY IN BERLIN Atlantic Hotel, 2 S. Main St., Berlin, 6-9 p.m. Guests are invited to a business-casual event to sample an assortment of
flavors from Worcester Technical High School’s Culinary Program as well as four other local high schools and WorWic Community College. Thirteen stations will be set up featuring food from American Culinary Federation-certified restaurants with the students working the stations. Attendees can vote for their favorite dish among the high schools and the college. Tickets are available for $45 on Eventbrite or www.Delmarvachefs.com. Each school participating will receive a small financial token as a thank you.
Sat., Feb. 23 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. Costs are $22 per day or $39 two-day admission for adults and $15 per day or $27 two-day admission for children and seniors. 877322-2310, http://www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
ANNUAL WINTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Menu includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and tea. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $3 for children 5-12 years and free to those 4 and younger. Carryout available. Tickets: Ralph Chinn, 410-208-6719 or from any member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Tickets also available at the door. Proceeds benefit the youth of the community.
Girl Scouts Chesapeake Council-Service Unit #7. Girl Scout cookies will also be sold at the event. Tickets: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
soups, kitchen ware, treats for pets, unique finds and live music. Open to the public. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘CARNIVAL’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, 5 p.m. Rev. Lucille Nichols will be the guest speaker (New Bethel/St. John United Methodist Charge). All are welcome. Arnold Downing, 443-235-0202
INDOOR YARD SALE FREE TAX PREPARATION Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Call for an appointment: 443-373-2667. The service is open to all ages and non AARP members.
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 8 a.m. to noon. More than 30 sellers. Donations needed. No earlybirds. mopsccop@outlook.com, www.facebook.com/Mops Berlin/Ocean City
FAIR DAY Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Meet with Fair Board member Cindy Morris to see what volunteer opportunities await. Find out how to become a vendor or to exhibit at the fair. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEM ‘INTRO TO CODING’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM. Get started with Scratch, a beginning coding language taught in many public schools. Lessons are available for more advanced coders as well. For ages 5 to 12 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
4TH ANNUAL SHORE CRAFT BEER FEST: LOVE ON TAP Seacrets, 117 49th St., 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Enjoy unlimited tasting of craft beer from 13 local breweries, plus live music and a complimentary pint glass for the first 800 attendees, all included in general admission. VIP tickets include an extra hour, from noon to 1 p.m. and a Love on Tap T-shirt. Tickets: ShoreCraftBeerFest.com/Love-on-Tap.
WPS MUSICAL ‘THE PAJAMA GAME’ Worcester Preparatory School, Athletics and Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring an incredibly talented cast of students from the Upper School. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets: worcesterprep.org/ticketsales or 410-641-3575. The show is open to the public.
KARAOKE NIGHT WITH DJ CONRAD
12TH ANNUAL DEATH BY CHOCOLATE Participants will search for balls pertaining to sports inside 18 West Ocean City businesses and have their game cards validated. Merchants will offer a complimentary chocolate treat for players. The game is free to play. Pick up a game card from any of the participating businesses, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring completed cards to Sunset Grille by 6 p.m. for a chance to win prizes. Winners will be notified on Feb. 25. Sunset Grille with host a postgame party, beginning at 1 p.m. with drink specials and BOGO dinner from 47 p.m. with “Death By Chocolate” reservations (410-213-8110). Carrabba’s Italian Grill will offer lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with players receiving 20 percent discounts. Info: 410213-2085.
Sun., Feb. 24 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 and Dance Academy - EPIC Brands. Costs are $22 per day or $39 two-day admission for adults and $15 per day or $27 two-day admission for children and seniors. 877322-2310, http://www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com
Mon., Feb. 25
American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Lite fare served from 6-10 p.m. Fun bar all night. Open to the public. A $5 donation collected at the door.
FREE TAX PREPARATION
INDOOR FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
WRITING FOR WELLNESS
Saturdays - Northside Fire House, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Featuring quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry an daily products, as well as, baked goods, jams, cider, wine, honey, maple syrup, coffee, sauces,
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 PM. The group uses exercises to stimulate the process for creative expression. No prior writing experience necessary. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Call for an appointment: 443-373-2667. The service is open to all ages and non AARP members.
GIRL SCOUT FUNDRAISER LUNCH Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 12728 Ocean Gateway, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Cost is $15 and includes a choice of chicken cordon bleu, spaghetti and meatballs or tilapia. Dessert is also included. There will be two door prizes for a weekend at the Marriott Hotel. Proceeds benefit the
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CALENDAR LAP TIME Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY MOVIE ‘FROZEN’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 4:00 PM. Movie and popcorn suitable for all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - LIFE AFTER LOSS Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. A supportive and safe place for members to share stories confidentially and spend time with others who understand. No sign-ins and no special advanced requirements to attend. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725
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, 410-6410157
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
ORIGINALS ONLY Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Enjoy live performances by local musicians and comedians! Free. With coffee provided by Coastal Coffee Roasting. Hosted by Tyler Dark. Featuring this month: DomtheGonzo, Josh Quillen, Big Chap, Fraiser Fir. Art League of Ocean City, megan@artleagueofoceancity.org, 410524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Tues., Feb. 26 STEAM STORYTIME ‘NIGHT LIGHT’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. Experiment with light and color. For 3 to 7 year old children.
FAMILY TIME ‘FAIRY TALES’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Join the group every Tuesday for Family Time. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Thurs., Feb. 28
STORY TIME ‘UNUSUAL PETS’
PLAY TIME
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. For infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. This interactive workshop includes USDA approved preservation guidelines with demonstrations and activities. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘HIBERNATION’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, movement, songs and crafts. For ages 2 to 5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SDHS BOYS LACROSSE FUNDRAISER DeNovo’s Trattoria, 11310 Manklin Creek Road, 4:00 PM. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit the Stephen Decatur Boys Lacrosse Team. There will also be a gift basket silent auction.
SNOW HILL BOOK OF THE MONTH Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 PM. Featuring Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence by Tim Junkin. Copies of the book are available in advance at the library.
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
REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEBRUARY LUNCHEON Hemingway’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn and Suites, 1701 Atlantic Ave., 11:00 AM. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Mark Uncapher, Secretary of the Maryland Republican Party. Charlotte Cathell, Americanism Chairperson, will give an informative talk on Americanism. Cost of the luncheon is $20. Reservations: Ann Lutz, annlutz60@gmail.com or 410-2089767.
This is a free, in-person seminar. Additional opportunities are also available in the form of an online webinar. Register: 410-641-9568.
STAR CHARITIES MONTHLY MEETING Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Anyone interested is welcome. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.
FIRESIDE CHAT Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM. Join the group for a lively chat about favorite good reads and get some great ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES
FAMILY TIME
AUMC THRIFT SHOP
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30 PM. Listen to some Fairy Tales and make some crafts. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Monday through Saturday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 410289-4458
DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:30 PM. The Worcester County Democratic Club will listen to a presentation by Matt Heir of Oceana on the impact of Sonic Oil Exploration of the seabed off of the Mid-Atlantic coast. Open to the public.
BEACH SINGLES DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Wed., Feb. 27
CANNING
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays - Ropewalk Restaurant, 8203 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. BeachSingles.org, http://www.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
ONGOING EVENTS
Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410641-4311.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH RCIA is a process for individuals, adults and children 8 years and older, who are seeking Baptism. Also for those already baptized in another Christian tradition who want to come into the Catholic Church. Call Rita at 410-289-7038 or come to a session held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Father Connell Parish Center, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. All are welcome.
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN Support groups meet the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Atlantic General Hospital, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin; and the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at PRMC Cancer Institute, 11105 Cathage Road, Ocean Pines. 410-548-7880
NAACP MEETINGS NAACP meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-944-6701.
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP
Any branch, through February. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, E-Reader or basic computer skills? Contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment. www.worcesterlibrary.org
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Free workshops dealing with hypertension, chronic pain self-management, chronic disease self-management, diabetes, fall prevention and cancer. If you would like to register for one of these workshops or you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159.
‘ACHIEVING SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS’ SEMINAR Atlantic General Bariatric Center Conference Room, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Suite 207, Berlin. Takes place the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m.
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HELP WANTED Recreation Attendants Housekeeping Staff
Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside 31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0; or email: BaysideRecreation@troon.com
Email resume to: Jodi@wilgusassociates.com Ocean Resorts Golf Club
Property Management Assistant Needed We have a busy rental department. We are looking for someone to assist in organizing maintenance calls, dispatching vendors, and helping in the office. Maintenance knowledge a plus. q Professional/Friendly q Must travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. q Must work most weekends as needed q Minor maintenance abilities a plus. q Good clear handwriting
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Please fax resumes, letters, references & inquiries to
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Hileman Real Estate, Inc.
DINING ROOM MANAGER We are currently recruiting an experienced food & beverage manager to oversee and be responsible for our busy dining room & convention center. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience, ability to train staff, excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Our current F&B Manager is retiring after 26 years. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 410-524-3535 Facsimile 410-723-9109
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS (IICRC certifications a plus)
- DECK COATING APPLICATORS - LEAD CARPENTERS/FRAMERS - INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS Please apply in person: 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD, online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours
2 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
Now accepting applications for the following positions: • Maintenance, Line Cook: Full-time, year-round with benefits • Front Desk, Servers: Full-time, seasonal with yearround possibilities Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com
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All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
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Come Join Our Winning Team!
SALES Homeworks Carpet One is a member of America’s largest flooring retail group. We are seeking a bright, energetic individual to join our sales team. This is a year-round position for a person looking to establish a career. You will work in a beautiful showroom environment utilizing a superior consumer-friendly selection system which we will train you in. You must be a good communicator, well organized and excited about the opportunity for significant income. Minimum 1 year sales experience required. The work week is 5-days and includes weekends. We will pay a salary during the learning period which will convert to salary plus commission afterward. Call Buddy to schedule an interview. Homeworks Carpet One 85th & Coastal Hwy. 410-524-5454
NOW HIRING Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Awesome People
SALES MANAGER The Carousel Group is looking for an energetic individual to become part of our sales team. The candidate’s area of responsibility includes conducting outside sales calls, obtaining new business accounts, conducting site tours, networking within the local business community and driving sales. The ideal candidate must be organized, professional, a team player and able to multi task. Excellent communication and presentation skills are imperative. Qualified applicants should possess a willingness to learn hotel sales and rooms software with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Prior hotel experience is a plus. This position requires a flexible work schedule. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Apply Saturdays & Sundays Now through March 11am-2pm
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is now accepting applications for Part Time Seasonal Clubhouse and Maintenance positions. Flexible hours. Golfing privileges included. Applicants must apply in person at Ocean Resorts Golf Club, 10655 Cathell Rd., Berlin, MD.
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Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
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Position includes health benefits, bonus, paid vacation, 401k, paid holidays, and paid sick days. Year round full-time position! Established Marine dealership in Ocean City, MD is looking for an experienced Marine Mechanic. This is not an entry level position. Extensive outboard experience is a must and will be compensated accordingly. Salary determined by experience and qualifications. Send resume to: Andy@TaylorMarineCenterOC.com
FLOOR COVERING SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Mike’s Carpet Connection seeks experienced, reliable, selfmotivated, Professional Floor Covering Sales Account Executive to handle existing accounts and generate new accounts. Must have extensive knowledge of all aspects of floor covering products, materials, estimating and installation. Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills. Willing to attend regular networking functions, during and after business hours. Must be drug free, have good driver’s license, and reliable vehicle. Compensation and benefits based upon experience. For more information, please forward resume to mike@mikescarpetconnection.com or call 302-537-1899.
Come Join Our Winning Team! Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Recreation Room Inspector Room Attendant Maintenance Server Barista Hostess Line Cook Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
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Year-Round House Share. OP. Furnished. Private bedroom and bath. Washer/dryer. Avail. 02/01. $800/month plus security. Includes utilities. 443-996-4466. Text for photos.
OCMD Condo on 33rd St. Fully furnished 1BR, 1BA Condo available for long term rental. Recently updated. Includes washer, dryer, dishwasher and outdoor pool. No smoking. No pets. $1100 mo. + security deposit. 301-6064769
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NOW HIRING PM Restaurant ManagerEntry Level Position. Banquet experience a plus. Year-round position. Inquire within at 32 Palm at Hilton Suites 3200 Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD
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Accounting Clerk Wanted Full Time - $14-$15 per hour Responsible for providing accounting support to accounting supervisors and other managers within the department. Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system, ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, handles accounts payable duties, and assists accounting personnel. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors. Research, track, and resolve accounting problems. Compile and sort invoices and checks. Issue checks for accounts payable. Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system. Record charges and refunds. Support accounting personnel. Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records. Provide front desk customer service. File and tally deposits. Work with adding machines, calculators, databases and bank accounts. Match invoices to work orders. Process bills for payment. Open mail and match payments to invoices. Arrange for money to be delivered to bank. Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies. Contact individuals with delinquent accounts. Ensure customers accept payments or refunds. Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Accounting Clerk or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City, MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1506 UNIONVILLE RD. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 4, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4999, Folio 386 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $82,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 12, 2019 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 $7,000 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. 325384-1) 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-2/21/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4004 JONES RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John W. Russell and Jennifer M. Russell, dated November 24, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5585, folio 232 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured
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thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on
ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________
MARCH 11, 2019 AT 1:35 PM
Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $36,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-35303). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees
TRUSTEE’S SALE 11185 Racetrack Road Berlin, MD 21811 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 15, 2015 and recorded January 14, 2016 in Liber 6702, folio 358, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 4, 2019, at 3:40 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 03-132358 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $19,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 4.490% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a
PAGE 46 bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector. (53407) Richard A. Lash, Douglas W. Callabresi, and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ 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 6803 ATLANTIC AVE., UNIT #4K OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Shirley R. Ellis and Barbara A. Moffitt f/k/a Barbara A. Montgomery dated September 20, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5006, folio 1 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 1, 2019 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT LEASEHOLD LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit number 4-K in the “Beachloft Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-080487. The property will be sold subject to an annual ground rent of $300.00, payable on the 15th day of February and August. 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 $28,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR
Ocean City Today / Public Notices THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 67741. 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-2/14/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from William C. Mumford and Irene K. Mumford, dated July 22, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5323, folio 153 among the Land Records of Worces-
ter County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 25, 2019 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier's or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O'Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/7/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 1938 SAINT LUKES RD. SALISBURY, MD 21804 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from William C. Mumford and Irene K. Mumford, dated July 22, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5323, folio 153 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 25, 2019 AT 3:39 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $13,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5.34% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an an-
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 nual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #18-602715). Michael Cantrell, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/7/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA WILLIAM E. ESHAM III ESQ. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, STE. 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17712 Notice is given that the Superior Court of Caldwell County, NC appointed John F. Nagle, 186 Jefferson Road, Harrisville, RI 02830 as the Executor of the Estate of Frederick E. Nagle who died on September 20, 2018 domiciled in North Carolina USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is William E. Esham III whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Ste. 200, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County, Maryland. 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
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 29th day of January, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10 129th Street, Unit 106, 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 4th day of March, 2019, 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 25th day of February, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $206,000.00. 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-2/7/3t _________________________________ Bradford I. Webb, Esq., 305 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 105 Towson, MD 21204 BRADFORD I. WEBB, Assignee and ANDREW L. HARTMAN, Assignee Plaintiffs vs. Shinika Blue Pitts Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.: C-23-CV-18-000254
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 30th day of January, 2019, that the
sale of the property located at 4250 Spire Ct., Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by Bradford I. Webb, Assignee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 4th day of March, 2019, provided, a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said county, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 25th day of February, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be Fifty-Dour Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($54,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/7/3t _________________________________
Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-2/14/2t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v. CRAIG J. KRIPAS STACY L. KRIPAS Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. C-23-CV-18-000290
NOTICE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-861.3(5), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the I-1 Inlet District, to permit water-related recreational activity in the form of three (3) Mini-Power boats. The site of the request is described as Block 21S of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat of 1891; further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue, the south side of Sunset Park, and on Sinepuxent Bay near the Inlet, and known locally as 700 S. Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: FUN BOAT RENTALS, LLC, DAVID A. WHITLEY, PRINCIPAL (FILE #19-12100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and
Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4603 Coastal Highway, Unit 304, Ocean City, MD 21842 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in the some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 4th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $369,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ Properties For Sale, LLC Plaintiff v. John Patrick Munzer And Kathleen Helen Munzer And Phillip G. Thompson Treasurer Worcester County, Finance Office And Worcester County Serve: Lanigan Howarth, Esq., County Attorney And State of Maryland Serve: Brian Frosh, Attorney General And Any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple property and prerfiise situate, lying and being in Worcester County described on the Tax Rolls of Worcester County and Collector of Taxes for the State of MD Known as: Tax ID 01-029568 1 Central Avenue,
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Pocomoke, MD 21851 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No. C-23-CV-18-000316
NOTICE
The object ofthis proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the fe: simple properties sold by the Collector 0f Taxes for Worcester County and the State of MD to the plaintiff in this proceeding, said properties being described as follows: Tax ID 01-029568 1 Central Avenue, Pocomoke, MD 21851 The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for the redemption have not been paid for any of these properties. It is thereupon this 8th day of January, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the properties to appear in this Court by the 9th day of March, 2019, and redeem the properties aforesaid and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title free and clear of all encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley Judge, Circuit Court for Worcester County OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v. CARLOS MOROS TERESA MOROS CARLOS A. MOROS TRUST DATED JULY 6, 2005 TERESA D. MOROS TRUST DATED JULY 6, 2005 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. C-23-CV-18-000265
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12 92nd Street, Unit 203, Ocean City, MD 21842 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in the some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 4th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $415,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER
COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ 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. JEANNE L. TAYLOR CYNTHIA A. TERRAL 5676 Castle Hill Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000045
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 7th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5676 Castle Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21864, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, 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 4th day of March, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $65,000.00. 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-2/14/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: VAUGHN O. MCABEE ESTATE NO. 17723
NOTICE
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Regan J.R. Smith, Esq., 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 02/26/2019 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott
Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 02/14/2019 OCD-2/14/2t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Jennifer Rochino Sydney Roberson Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Shawn Johnson 3917 Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000243
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 13th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 3917 Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of March, 2019, 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 11th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $87,200.00. 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-2/21/3t _________________________________ Terrapin Certificates. LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium. Maryland 21093 Plaintiff v. David Scott Mortimer 204 33RD STREET. UNIT 205 and Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14-1836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) and Any and all person having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the properties and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls Town of Ocean City Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 204 33rd Street, Unit 205 P2, Ocean City, MD 21841. 10th (Tenth) Election District, described All that lot of land and imps Item 36 10317479 and 79879-49850. De-
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 scribed as Jamaica Bay Condominium. Unit 205 P2. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY Case Number: C-23-CV-19-000011
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 204 33rd Street, Unit 205 P2, Ocean City, MD 21841 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of lane and imps Item 36 10-317479 and 79879-49850. Described as Jamaica Bay Condominium, Unit 205 P2. The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 11th of January, 2019 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 general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 15th day of March, 2019, and redeem the property 204 33rd Street, Unit 205 P2, Ocean City, MD 21841 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff's title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley Judge OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________
SHERIFF’S SALE
OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 12, 57th STREET, UNIT 4, “SUN-E-LANE CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND Pursuant to Writ of Execution issued in Case No. C-23-CV-18-000107 in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, I have this 25th day of September 2018, levied upon, seized and attached as Sheriff of Worcester County, Maryland, all of the right, title, claim, estate and interest of judgment debtor, Gertrude Carey, (“Judgment Debtor”), in and to certain real property generally known as 12 57th Street, Unit 4, “Sun-E-Lane Condominium,” Ocean City, MD 21842 (Tax ID# 10-206715) as more particularly described below. The described property will be sold subject to reservations of title, subject of liens of records, and all claims known and unknown. In order to obtain clear title, the cost of conveyance and outstanding senior liens, if any, must be paid by the purchaser. This notice of sale will be posted on a bulletin board in the vicinity of the courthouse door, for at least 20 days before sale. I hereby give public notice that on FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., I will offer for
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 sale at public auction on the front steps of the courthouse of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, all the right, title, estate, claim and interest of Judgment Debtor in and to the following real property (the “Property”): Worcester County Tax ID Number 10-206715 BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Condominium Unit, No. 4, in “SUN-E-LANE CONDOMINIUM” a Horizontal Property Regime, as well as undivided Twenty-five Percent (25%) interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration (including ByLaws) The property is identified as Parcel No. 7967 on Tax Map 0013 on the tax maps for Worcester County, Maryland. The Property is believed to be an approximately 660 square foot Condo. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), payable by certified check or other form acceptable to the Sheriff’s Department of Worcester County, will be required of the purchaser(s) at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be due at settlement by certified check with interest on the unpaid balance of the purchase price at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to and including the date of settlement. Taxes, water and all other municipal charges and liens owed against the Property that are not otherwise extinguished as a matter of law as a result of the Sheriff’s sale shall be the responsibility of the purchaser and shall be paid by the purchaser at settlement. The Property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition or description of the improvements. In addition, the Property will also be sold subject to all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, subject to all critical area and wetland violations, subject to all environmental problems and violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property, and subject to all matters and restrictions of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser at the Sheriff’s sale shall assume the risk of loss for the above-referenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain possession of the Property following ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland and conveyance of the Property by the Sheriff to the purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all senior liens and encumbrances, if any, and subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the Property. The purchaser shall pay at settlement all state and local transfer taxes, documentary stamps, recordation taxes and fees, title examination
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning February 14, 2019 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 894-18 2009 011-19 1997 013-19 2001
Make NISSAN GMC LEXUS
Model SENTRA JIMMY GS430
Color SILVER RED BLACK
Style 4D UP 4s
VIN 3N1AB61EX9L662828 1GKDT13W2V2506962 JT8BL69SX10007805
Mileage N/A N/A N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-2/14/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ costs, attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees and all other incidental settlement costs. The purchaser shall settle and comply with the sale terms within fifteen (15) days following the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Time is of the essence. In the event of default by said purchaser and at their risk and expenses, the Sheriff may declare the deposit forfeited and resell the premises. In such event the defaulting purchaser will be liable for payment of all costs and expenses of both sales. The forfeited deposit, less expenses, will credited towards the judgment after final ratification. This sale will be final after ratification from the court. The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. The Sheriff, the Auctioneer and the Judgment Creditor do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. Auctioneer: Pete Richardson Auction Sales Matthew Crisafulli, Sheriff OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Stacy May LeMay, 7 2nd Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851; John Becerra Mejia, 1404 Beckford Court, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. For: El Maya, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: El Maya, LLC 1701 Market Street, Unit 123 Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 1:40 P.M.
The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a "B" BEER-WINELIQUOR and Request to designate as Multiple License #3 Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: William A. Gibbs, Jr., 1558 Teal Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: DRFC, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Dough Roller Restaurants 12849 Ocean Gateway 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 6, 2019 @ 2:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Todd Edward Burbage, 8145 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Aloft F & B, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: WXYZ Bar and Tiki Bar 4501 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 6, 2019 @ 1:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "A" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Kimberly Dixson, 12921 Carmel Avenue, West Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: KD & KO Management, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sisters Sundries Harbor Market 12814 Harbor 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 6, 2019 @ 2:05 P.M. The Board welcomes written or
NOTICE
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: Day, By: Mark A. Pugh, 11805 Red Cedar Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Christopher M. Shanahan, 609 South Pacific Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Kevin J. Rohe, 9013 Caribbean Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Three Anchors, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Three Anchors Coastal Eats and Spirits 7805 Coastal Highway, Unit C Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on
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the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class: "D" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Danelle M. Amos, 2 10th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Colin O'Donnell, 526 Kennedy Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15901; Shaun O'Donnell, 409 E. Carson Street, Pittsburg, PA 15203. For: O'Donnell Brothers Holdings, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Lucky Anchor Bar and Grill 501 South Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formally: Big Tipps Mgmt., LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:45 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a "B" 8/W/L 7 Day License and a Request to designate as Multiple License #1 Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Zev Sibony, Unit 101, 4601A Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Taphouse Tavern, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Taphouse Tavern 13729 Coastal Higway, Unit 12-D Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formally: Old Goat, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17736 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM STUART BROWN Notice is given that Christine Ann Caulk, 8448 Colony Circle, Easton, MD 21601, was on February 15,
2019 appointed personal representative of the small estate of William Stuart Brown who died on February 9, 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 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.
Christine Ann Caulk 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 21, 2019 OCD-2/21/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF BERLIN Pursuant to Article III,” District Changes and Other Amendments”, Section 108-214 and Section 108-215 of the Berlin, Md Town Code, the Town of Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider a petition for annexation received from Athena Properties, Inc. The subject parcels are known as Worcester County Tax Map 25, Parcel 0489, Lots 1 & 2 (also identified as 9951 Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811), and Worcester County Tax Map 25, Parcel 0417, Lots 1, 2, 3 (also identified as 9939 Main Street and 9937 Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811). OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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Larmore: right man at right time as chief It never was as if Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore was going to go into the 15th Street firehouse back in 2008 and call for a group hug. He wasn’t then and isn’t now that kind of person. That’s just as well, considering that Ocean City’s fire and rescue services back then, both volunteer and paid, were going through one of the stormiest periods in their histories. With the passage of time, much of that acrimony and conflict, to put it lightly, have faded in the public’s mind. Most people have forgotten the nastiness that prevailed before and after the merger of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company and the paid Ocean City Fire Department. Like Larmore or not, it should be said that a lesser individual would have run, not walked, from that post long ago. Warm and fuzzy he isn’t, but then again, a milquetoast chairwarmer chief wouldn’t have lasted a year, much less the 10 years that Larmore has served as head of the combined departments. How he ran things and most of the decisions he made are known only internally. It’s a well-known fact, however, that union firefighters chafed under his command, as did, eventually, the volunteers. But all that is beside the point, considering the odds that a combined department would work were less than slim at the time of his appointment. That, as in keeping this merged service intact and saving taxpayers millions of dollars by getting paid and unpaid firefighters to work together, is more important than whatever grievance or disagreement personnel might have raised during his tenure. To be sure, Larmore didn’t accomplish the unified operational approach by himself. For the most part, he had the backing of the mayor and council, who deserve a great deal of credit for sticking with the program. Larmore was the right man at the right time for the job, and the question now, as he heads out to build houses, is what kind of fire chief will the council select to replace him? Even in the best circumstances, the firehouse is a tough place populated by tough people. Keeping that in mind, the selection process will be interesting to watch.
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Four reasonable questions A number of questions have been nagging at me for some time now, and I need help. Let me clarify: not that kind of help, but specific By help finding answers for the Stewart following things that I find Dobson puzzling: 1. For all the people who believe a president should be able to work around a nonfunctional Congress by declaring a national emergency, two words give me pause. Make that three words: Bernie Freakin’ Sanders. How can so many people think it’s acceptable for the Current Occupant to say, “too bad for you, I’m doing it anyway,” without thinking about the possibility that Bernie Freakin’ Sanders, the political polar opposite of the Current Occupant, is standing on deck, hoping for his turn at bat? Sure, you say, he’ll never make the cut, a statement that, as political forecasting goes, seems to have a familiar ring to it. Besides, the way our politics have been going lately, our next president could be selected by the Rule Five draft. That’s a baseball reference for a process that allows teams to pick from a pool of players who say they can do the job, but haven’t so far and, in any event, are better than nothing. Come to think of it, I believe we have done that before as well. 2. Why is it that certain pharmaceutical
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commercials on television use slow motion to portray people who have benefitted from their medications? This is especially the case when the treatment is for mood or gastrointestinal disorders. While I certainly have great sympathy for sufferers of any these conditions, having their actor counterparts move s-l-o-w-l-y to illustrate how much better they feel doesn’t make sense. It’s like, “I ... use ... to ... have ... to … go … right … now. But … with … new ... prescription … WeeFree … ‘right … now’ … happened … 30 … minutes … ago.” Mood-altering drug commercials are worse, because there’s so many of them. “I suffer from peeved-at-everything disorder, but now, I’m … umm… who … cares? Heyyyyy, kidddsssss, whooooo’s uuupppp fooooorrrr watchinnggg paaaintt dryyyyyy?” 3. Would it be too far off to say that we’ve had so much rain in the last couple of months that you’d have to use a booster seat to sit at the water table? 4. Here’s something for food lovers that I just discovered. Did you know you can order prime rib on Amazon? It’s true, but what’s even better is that some of its suppliers will ship it to you at no charge under the right circumstances. My question is whether that extra service makes this chunk of meat Amazon Prime rib, or Amazon Prime prime rib?
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Ocean City crime rate continues to decline Continued from Page 1 year versus last year … we’re talking in the hundreds.” Regardless of improvements, Buzzuro said from a law enforcement perspective there is always work to be done. “We have to get better [and] look for ways to continue to drive this down,” he said. Turning to enforcement numbers, Buzzuro said OCPD conducted 2,199 custodial arrests, issued 113 criminal citations, along with 44 arrests for weapons and 650 for drug possession. “These numbers are all considerably lower than in years past,” he said. “That coincides with lower crime rates [because] you’re going to have lower arrest rates.” Highlighting criminal investiga-
tion data, Buzzuro said the major crime unit handled 152 cases during 2018, including 32 part-one offenses. Buzzuro also reported the forensic services unit processed 107 crime scenes, including 3,086 pieces of evidence, while the Special Enforcement Unit made 104 arrests and narcotics and vice unit detectives set up and conducted 50 undercover drug buys, making 83 arrests and executing 35 search warrants. While officer calls for service remained steady in 2018 compared to 2017 at more than 54,000, Buzzuro said citizen calls for service dropped for the first time in several years. “We are under 20,000 calls in terms of citizen calls for service,” he said. “Officer calls for service remain steady and that is the fact that we’re
very proactive.” Buzzuro said instances of Taser deployments have been lowered although assaults on officers remained steady in 2018. “Assaults on officers remain steady year after year, but the good news is they’re mostly minor in nature,” he said. Buzzuro said the use of Tasers has typically helped to deescalate confrontations. “It’s allowing us to take control of situations that are very volatile and doing it with causing less injury to potential suspects or the officer,” he said. Looking at 2018 traffic collisions, Buzzuro said total vehicle accidents was slightly lower at 547 compared to the year before, with more than 6,500 citations issued to motorists, along
with more than 10,000 warnings and 254 DUI arrests. “We are very optimistic moving forward with our collision numbers and that’s due in part to the median fencing,” he said. “We are going to continue to see positive (outcomes) in helping us with collisions, especially on the pedestrian side.” Buzzuro also said on the patrol side positive results were achieved by the Homeless Outreach Team in 2018. “It’s very challenging dealing with the homeless in our community,” he said. Buzzuro said the Homeless Outreach Team is a new partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, the Local Behavioral Health Authority, the Department of Social Services, the Ocean City Crisis Coalition and Atlantic General Hospital. “We’ve made contact with nearly 40 individuals, we housed nine and assisted several others in getting needed services,” he said. “It’s not just a police department … response, it truly has become holistic.” Buzzuro also credited the continued presence of license plate readers for helping police locate wanted individuals. “Ingress points and regress points throughout the town are now covered,” he said. “The fact is if there is … a vehicle [that] is stolen, or the individual is wanted, and they enter into Ocean City, there’s a pretty good chance we’ll be meeting them on the other side.” Shifting to the Citizens Police Academy and Auxiliary Officer Program, Buzzuro said volunteers worked more than 2,400 hours during 2018, resulting in cost savings of roughly $81,700. “Volunteers have donated a total of 62,874 hours since the units’ inception in 1999, resulting in cost savings of approximately $2.2 million,” he said. “The great majority of hours are spent on patrol in the field or support services on the front desk.” Buzzuro said positive fiscal trends were maintained during 2018, with police department ledgers below budget more than $684,000. “That is under budget by 3 percent,” he said. “If you look at the last three years we’re in under budget over $1 million, so we’re doing more with less.” Buzzuro credited OCPD Public Affairs Officer Lindsay Richard for doing the heavy lifting in terms of preparing the annual report, while also noting the measure of success for law enforcement is difficult to calculate. “I will say if there’s one victim of crime I can’t have a second,” he said. “As far as putting numbers on what is an acceptable level, there is no acceptable level.”
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Letters to the editor Politicians too focused on rehashing old legislation Editor, Everything old is new again! At least as it concerns legislation in Maryland, that is. Sanctuary state laws are back, increasing the minimum wage is back, physician assisted suicide is back, ranked choice voting is back and bigger than last year. Gov. Hogan has several bills dealing with school accountability that really need to be passed and enacted into law. Unfortunately, the Democrats in the Legislature are more interested in blocking his popular executive order from last year making the school start date after Labor Day than they are in actually requiring accountability for the millions of dollars we spend on ed-
ucation every year in Maryland. New “common sense gun laws” are proposed this year that will apply to “long guns,” i.e. hunting rifles and shotguns. I urge my fellow Eastern Shore citizens to take the time to pay attention to what’s going on in Annapolis – most of it is not in our best interests. You can find out all about current proposed bills by going to mgaleg.maryland.gov. Members of the Republican Women of Worcester County (I am Legislative Committee chair) are definitely tracking legislation and urging citizen action (emails to legislators, phone calls, testimony at hearings). 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
Youth pastor guilty of sex abuse By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) A 34-year-old youth pastor was found guilty in Worcester County Circuit Court last Thursday of sexually abusing children, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office last week said. A jury convicted Stockton resident Rodney Harmon Jr. of displaying an obscene item to a minor and three counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Harmon could face a maximum sentence of 76 years in prison. The state attorney’s office said “sen-
tencing was deferred by the court pending a presentence investigation.” A child abuse complaint was reported to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office last August, and deputies began R. Harmon Jr. a joint investigation with the Worcester County Child Advocacy Center, the state’s attorney’s office said. Harmon sexually abused several children while working as a youth pastor at a church in Pocomoke City, according to investigation findings.
POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 18 tence of a Jan. 16 citation for driving with a suspended license. Wooten’s license also had been suspended on June 4, 2018, for violating a reciprocity agreement. During the traffic stop, Wooten said she provided a false name, date of birth and home address because she was aware of
her suspended license, police said. Wooten also faces one count apiece for failure to display her license on demand and operating a vehicle with unauthorized window tinting material. She was released on her own recognizance, and a trial date has been set for March 22 at 9 a.m. at Worcester County District Court.
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Death of Army Marshal Yegorov By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Feb. 22, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, the unthinkable occurred — for the third time. For the third time, a marshal of the Soviet Union had been caught in Stalin’s paranoia and executed. The first had been Marshal Mikhail Tukhachevsky, who was so brilliant that he was known as the
“Red Napoleon.” However, his brilliance and service to the Soviet state were not enough to save him. He, along with eight Soviet generals, became defendants in the “Case of Trotskyist Anti-Soviet Military Organization.” After a day of a secret trial, at which the most damning evidence against the marshal was his bloodContinued on Page 54
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 53 spattered confession, he, and the others were convicted on June 11, 1937, and at 11:35 P.M., sentenced to die. When Stalin learned of the verdict, he simply said, “Agreed.” Later that evening, the sentence was executed under the supervision of Marshal Tukhachevsky’s friend, and fellow marshal, Vasily Blyukher, by NKVD Capt. Vasily Blokhin. Blyukher reportedly died during torture in November 1938 after being accused of spying for the Japanese. Blokhin was promoted to NKVD major-general and would later use his pistol to personally execute more than 7,000 Poles in 28 days at Katyn. Marshal Alexander Ilyich Yegorov was chief-of-staff of the Red Army, second only to Marshal Tukhachevsky in importance. He was born on Oct. 25, 1883, in Samara, which is the sixth largest city in Rus-
sia and is located at the confluence of the Volga and Samara Rivers. It was the site of several 2018 World Cup matches. Yegorov joined the Imperial Russian Army in 1902. By the end of World War I, he had risen to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and had been wounded five times. When the Revolution came, he joined the Communist Party. During the Russian Civil War, as the commander of the Southern Front, he played an important role in the Red Army’s victory in the Ukraine. In the Soviet-Polish War of 1920, Yegorov was commander of Southwestern Front, which included the Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Armies, commanded by Sergei Mezheninov, Ivan Pauka, and Ieronim Uborevich respectively. In the Soviet military, a “front” is roughly the equivalent to a battle-
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group. The Southwestern Front contested the Polish invasion of the Ukraine. Polish forces under Marshal Jozef Pilsudski attacked the Southwestern Front on April 25, capturing Zitomar and destroying Gen. Mezheninov’s Twelfth Army. In short order, Gen. Uborevich’s Fourteenth Army was defeated and Vinnitsa was captured. The following month, the Twelfth Army and Semyon Budyonny’ s First Cavalry Army counterattacked and drove Marshal Pilsudski’s Poles out of Kyiv. As the war ended, he was commander of the Kyiv Military District. In April of 1921, he was given command of the Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) Military District, until September, 1921, when he was given command of the Western Front, after which he led the Caucasian Red Banner Army. From 1925-27, Yegorov served as a military advisor to China, until his appointment as commander of the Belorussian Military District in 1927. He became Deputy People’s Commissar for Defense, and Chief of the General Staff of the Red Arm, in 1931, a position which he held for four years and two months. Following that, he was named Commandant of the M. V. Frunze Military Academy. This institution is roughly the equivalent of the U.S. Army’s “Command and General Staff College.” The Council of People’s Commissars, on Sept. 22, 1935, created the rank of “Marshal of the Soviet Union.” Yegorov, along with Vasily Blyukher, Mikhail Tukhachevsky, and Stalin cronies Semyon Budyonny and Kliment I. Voroshilov, was named Marshal of the Soviet Union, on Nov. 20, 1935. They were the first five men to achieve this rank. It would be another five years before Semyon Timoshenko would join them, in recognition of his performance for rescuing The Red Army in the Winter War against Finland. Undoubtedly, Marshal Yegorov thought that he was safe from the terrors of the “Great Purge.” He was a four-time recipient of the “Order of
the Red Banner,” awarded for combat heroism or otherwise extraordinary accomplishments of military valor during military operations. He had served as a judge at Marshal Tukhachevsky’ s “trial.” But, there were snakes lurking in the grass! In the spring of 1937, Fedor Sudakov, senior instructor at the Frunze Military Academy, wrote to Stalin questioning Marshal Yegorov’s performance. On July 20, 1937, Yan Zhigur wrote a similar letter to Stalin’s buddy, Marshal Voroshilov, People’s Commissar of Defense. In January 1938, Yegorov was demoted to commander of the Transcaucasian Military District. The following month, he was relieved of command, and on February 25, 1938, he was dismissed from the Red Army. He wrote to his fellow Marshal, Voroshilov, saying, “Two months have passed since I was relieved of any work. I’ll say nothing of the fact that it is unbearable to sit idle. The main, the most important thing is that my life has come to a complete stop. I have been cast overboard by some traitor.” Voroshilov did not respond, but forwarded the letter to Stalin, commenting “This is the fourth such statement.” Marshal Yegorov was arrested in February 1938. Undoubtedly, others, who “confessed,” implicated him. Unlike Marshal Tukhachevsky, Marshal Yegorov didn’t even receive a “trial!” The marshal died in prison. The official version is that he was shot on Feb. 23, 1939, although he may have languished until 1941. He is buried in Donskoy Monastery in Moscow. With his death, the three most talented officers in the Red Army had been eliminated. The marshal was, posthumously, “rehabilitated” after Stalin’s death in 1953. Next week: Pope Pius XII Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES WILLIAM STUART BROWN Ocean City William Stuart Brown, 94, of Ocean City, died on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, peacefully at Atlantic General Hospital. Born on Nov. 13, 1923, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sara Curtin Brown. Following graduation, William entered the United States Army, where he served during William Brown World War II. Throughout his lifetime, he held various employments. Following his retirement, he moved to Ocean City, where he has spent the last 30 years. William is survived by several close friends, who he thought the world of. In addition to his parents, William is preceded by his wife, Priscilla Brown. Services will be private. Interment with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.HollowayFH.com. EDMUND MURRAY STOGRAN Deer Point Edmund Murray Stogran, age 80, died on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Henry and Marie Murray Stogran. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Carol Kowitski Stogran, and children, Craig Stogran and his wife, Robin, of Ledyard, Connecticut, and Cynthia Stogran and her partner, William Abernethy, of Binghamton, New York. There is one grandson, Nicholas Dean Stogran. Also surviving are his brothers, H. Kevin Stogran and his wife, Johanne, of Granville, Ohio, and Marc Stogran of Manilus, New York, and five nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Stogran had been a mechanical engineer and worked for GE as a laser fusion/optics expert. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was a volunteer for a literacy advocate program, and a member of Knights of Columbus, held positions as president of CYO, and was president and architectural chairman for Deer Point Community, and coordinator of Habitat for Humanity. Ed also taught 3-dimensional geometric design on Pro Engineer at Wallops Island, and was a consulting rocket scientist for Lockheed. His passion for music and playing the piano equaled his love for sailing Ariel. He held World Master points in bridge, and played really bad golf. As an avid lifelong HO Model Railroader, he was a member of the DELMARVA Railroad Club. Ed had an adventurous spirit and life was endless blooms of new beginnings. A mass of Christian Burial will be held
on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at 11 a.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines. A donation in his memory may be made to: Cure PSP Research Fund,1216 Broadway, New York, New York 10001. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ELIZABETH C. “BETTY” RAYNE Bishopville Elizabeth C. “Betty” Rayne, age 77, of Bishopville, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at home. She was born in Berlin and was the daughter of the late Jerry J. and Eleanor (Gibbs) Connolly. Betty had worked for many years at the Style Guide and Syl-Mar Betty Rayne Shop. She was a member of Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary for 35 years and a member of the Ocean City Worship Center. She is survived by her husband, Denny D. Rayne of Bishopville; a son, Denny D. Rayne II and wife, Terry, of Berlin; two daughters, Debra D. Weber of Monkton, Maryland and Deneen D. Rayne of Berlin; a brother, Jerry Connolly of Cromwell, Connecticut; five grandchildren, Patrick, Jeremy, Shelby, Kasey and Andrew; one step-grandchild, Jordan; and two great-grandchildren, Clara and Caleb.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at Bishopville Cemetery in Bishopville. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept. immediately following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Bishopville Vol Fire Dept., P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813, Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept., Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813 or Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 23, Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. GALE LEE MESSICK THOMAS Quantico Gale Lee Messick Thomas, 65, of Quantico, Maryland, gained her angel wings on Feb. 16, 2019 following a yearlong battle with cancer. Gale was born Sept. 9, 1953 in Cambridge, Maryland, to the late Perry H. and Betty T. Messick. She is a 1971 graduate of Cambridge High School and 1973 graduate of West Liberty State. Gale worked as a dental hygienist for 45 years in both Cambridge and Salisbury. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Cambridge and Rockawalkin United Methodist Church in Hebron. Gale gave the best hugs and was always willing to listen or lend a hand.
Gale’s life was defined most by her relationships with her family and many wonderful friends who became family. She enjoyed collecting antiques and boating with her devoted husband of 42 years, Ronald E. Thomas. Together, they raised three children, Michelle T. Wagaman of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Stacy L. Thomas of Ocean City, and Jeffrey C. Thomas of Bivalve, and spoiled five grandchildren, Caroline Wagaman, Andrew Thomas, Kyle Wagaman, Connor Foley and Hadley Thomas. Gale enjoyed special relationships with her son-in-law, Bryan Wagaman, and daughter-in-law, Brittany Thomas. Gale is also survived by one brother, Herbert Messick and his wife, Deena, of Cambridge; nephew, Carl Messick; niece, Jennifer Daniels, and their families. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. Rev. Julie Lewis officiated. A reception followed at the Rockawalkin Community Hall in Hebron, Maryland. Interment at Dorchester Memorial Park was private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Rockawalkin United Methodist Church, 6777 Rockawalkin Rd., Hebron, Maryland 21830. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.
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Twelve Stephen Decatur wrestlers will compete in the 3A/4A East Region tournament, this weekend at Severna Park High School. Pictured, from left, are senior captain Lukas Layton, freshman James Parana, senior Jhymir Blake, junior Kyle Elliott, sophomore captain Nico D'Amico, junior captain Jagger Clapsadle, sophomore Micah Bourne, seniors Dakota Souder and Daletez Smith, junior Shamar Baines, freshman Noah Reho and junior captain DJ Taylor.
Decatur wrestling team Bayside champions By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 22, 2019) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team captured the Bayside Conference championship for 10 consecutive seasons (2002-2011), then again in 2017. The Seahawks dominated their Bayside competition during the regular season this year and took home the conference title at last weekend’s tournament in Cambridge. “We won all of the matches we should have won, and we pulled out a lot of the close matches,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “It was great. Twelve kids placed in the top four to qualify for regionals. Of the 12, four are seniors, so the future is bright.” Decatur scored 283.5 points to earn first place. Parkside was runner-up with 209.5 points and Queen Anne’s came in third with 196 points. “Putting seven in the finals pushed us ahead of everyone,” Martinek said. A Decatur wrestler placed top-four in 12 of the 14 weigh classes to advance to the 3A/4A East Regional tournament, held this weekend at Severna Park High School. “I’m excited for them,” Martinek said. “Some of the kids I was worried
about them making it to regionals, but they pulled it out.” Six Seahawks – a program record – won their divisions and individual Bayside championship awards. Junior Shamar Baines (26-8) was victorious in the 106-pound weight class. He received a first-round bye, then earned two technical-fall victories (215, 15-0). He pinned his opponent in the finals. “I think I did pretty good. I was happy with how I wrestled,” Baines said. “I want to place [at regionals] and go to state. I just have to wrestle smart and hard.” Junior captain Jagger Clapsadle (382) finished in first place in the 113pound division. He received byes in the first and second rounds. He pinned his semifinal and finals opponent both in the first period. “I think I did pretty great,” Clapsadle said. “I got great partners, great coaches, and just overall my work ethic [led to success in the tournament]. I pinned and teched everyone in the Bayside this year.” Clapsadle has some big goals for the upcoming tournaments.
“I’m going to win regionals and then after that I’m going to win states,” he said. “I just need to wrestle my match and trust everything I’ve been doing all year.” Sophomore Nico D’Amico (36-4) won the 120-pound weight class. He received a first-round bye. He pinned his second-round opponent, then outscored his semifinal-round competition, 12-3. He logged a 10-3 victory in the finals. “I wrestled a little sloppy, but I got the job done. I’ve just got to clean it up a little bit for regionals and states,” D’Amico said. His goal is to win a regional title and advance to states. “I got a couple tough kids in my bracket, but it’s definitely looking good for me,” he said. “I’m feeling confident.” Freshman James Parana (8-2) placed first in the 160-pound division. He pinned his first three opponents. Parana edged out his finals opponent, 8-6. “It was a great feeling when I won,” he said. “I’m just really hoping to do well at regionals and states.” Winning a Bayside title is a big accomplishment for Parana, who broke his left leg at the beginning of the
wrestling season. He only returned to the mat about three weeks ago. “I’m excited to be back. Wresting is my passion. I just love wrestling,” Parana said. “I’m not pushing it past anything I’m not comfortable with, but I’m pushing it hard enough to get to the next level.” Parana hopes to place top-four at regionals to qualify for states. “I’ve got some tough kids. I’m just going to do my best,” he said. Sophomore Micah Bourne said he wrestled smart, which helped him earn the Bayside title in the 170-pound weight class. “It was fun the whole time and I knew some of the kids I was wrestling, so it was a good experience,” he said. “I learned from some of the mistakes I made but, overall, I think I did very well.” Bourne (32-7) received a first-round bye. He scored a technical-fall victory (18-3) in the quarterfinals and an 11-5 decision in the semifinals. He won 10-9 in the finals. Bourne is looking forward to regionals. “My regional [weight class] is pretty hard, so my goal is to get top-four and See SIX Page 58
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Six Decatur wrestlers capture Bayside titles Continued from Page 57 qualify for states,” he said. “I just need to wrestle hard [and] not giving up.” Senior Dakota Souder came in first place in the 285-pound division. Souder received a first-round bye, then pinned his next three opponents. “The first day was good. The second day was a little shaky, but other than that, I did pretty good,” Souder said. “The second day I wasn’t feeling well. I was under the weather a little bit.” Souder (37-4) would like to bring home a regional title and compete in the state meet. “I just need to keep working the moves I’m comfortable with and not overthink too many things. Just focus on myself,” Souder said. Senior captain Lukas Layton (32-10) finished in second place in the 182pound weight class.
Freshman Noah Reho (126) and junior Kyle Elliott (132) took third in their divisions. Their current records are 385 and 33-9, respectively. Seniors Jhymir Blake (152) and Daletez Smith (220), and junior captain DJ Taylor (195) placed fourth in their weight classes. They are going into the regional meet with 19-17, 18-15 and 20-
11 records, respectively. Martinek said on Monday his wrestlers would be working to improve their weaknesses this week before the regional meet. “We’re healthy again and we’re peaking at the right time. Everything is clicking right now,” Martinek said. “The goal is to take as many kids as we can to
states. I don’t see why we can’t take nine to states.” To be successful, Martinek said the Seahawks need to maintain their weight wisely and just wrestle hard. The top-four wrestlers in each weight class will advance to the state meet, held March 1-2 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro.
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Six Stephen Decatur wrestlers – a program record – won Bayside Conference championship titles in their individual weight classes last weekend in Cambridge. Pictured, from left, are sophomore captain Nico D’Amico, junior Shamar Baines, junior captain Jagger Clapsadle, senior Dakota Souder, freshman James Parana and sophomore Micah Bourne.
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Fifteen SD swimmers to compete at states By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 22, 2019) The Stephen Decatur swimming program will send nine boys and six girls to the 3A-2A1A state championships, Saturday, Feb. 23, 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 statewide times during regional meets also qualified for
the championship. Seventeen Decatur swimmers actually qualified for states because of their performances during the 3A2A-1A East Regional meet at the Arundel Swim Center last Saturday, but two are unable to attend. Thirteen of the 15 swimmers have competed in the state competition before. Three Seahawks captured regional titles in their individual events last weekend. Junior captain Richard Poist won the 100-yard butterfly (57.06 seconds). He just edged out Easton’s
Anri Cifuentes, who finished the race in 57.09 seconds. “Richard lost to him in the fly at Baysides and was able to beat him at regionals, so that was great,” Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne said. Poist came in third place in the 100-yard backstroke (1:01) and will compete in the event at states as well. Sophomore Caleb Vaxmonsky was victorious in the 500-yard freestyle (4:57.11). “It’s pretty exciting. I think I did pretty good,” Vaxmonsky said. “I know I can do better though, since I
wasn’t fully rested.” Vaxmonsky came in second place in the 100-yard backstroke (55.46 seconds). Senior captain Kirsten Graham earned her regional title in the 100yard butterfly (59.81 seconds). “It’s pretty exciting considering it’s my senior year,” Graham said. “I knew it was going to be a close race. I kind of went out pretty fast, and went for it and I held on the last lap.” This will be Graham’s fourth time going to states. See BOYS’ Page 60
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Boys’ team 2nd at regionals, girls’ squad 3rd Continued from Page 59 “I’m just really excited, because it’s my last year and I want to make it pretty memorable,” she said. “I’m probably going to have the same strategy – just go out pretty fast, because I have a lot of natural speed and just try to hold on that last lap.” Graham took second in the 100yard backstroke (1:01.79). Decatur swimmers who placed top-three in their individual regional events and have also automatically advanced to states are: senior captains Chase Deickman (50-yard freestyle, second, 23 seconds; 100yard freestyle, second, 51.81 seconds) and Allison Hunter (500-yard freestyle, second, 5:42.38) and senior Abby Crisanti (200-yard freestyle, third, 2:14.23). The boys’ 200-yard medley relay
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Fifteen Stephen Decatur swimmers will compete in the 3A-2A-1A state championships, Saturday, at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland College Park campus. Pictured, in back, from left, are sophomores Jack Slaysman, Luke Crisanti, Patrick O’Halloran and Caleb Vaxmonsky, and seniors Jack Bahlman, Chase Deickman, a team captain, and Wyatt Sperry, and in front, junior Kiley Hamby, senior Davina Graybill, junior Mikayla Denault, and senior captains Allison Hunter and Kirsten Graham. Not pictured are: senior Abby Crisanti, junior captain Richard Poist and sophomore Nick Cardamone.
team of Vaxmonsky, Poist, Deickman and sophomore Jack Slaysman placed second (1:46.03). Senior Jack Bahlman and sophomores Patrick O’Halloran, Nick Cardamone and Luke Crisanti finished second in the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:41.4). Vaxmonsky, Poist, Slaysman and Deickman took second in the 400yard freestyle relay race (3:31.48). Graham, Crisanti, junior Kiley Hamby and freshman Gracie Coker came in third in the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:53.15). Swimmers who qualified for states because of their times in individual regional events are: Slaysman (200yard IM, fourth, 2:17.56; 100-yard breaststroke, fourth, 1:10.15), Hamby (200-yard IM, seventh, 2:37.91), Abby Crisanti (100-yard freestyle, fifth, 1:00.81), Hunter (100-yard breaststroke, fourth, 1:17.02), seniors Wyatt Sperry (500-yard freestyle, fourth, 5:54.34) and Davina Graybill
(100-yard backstroke, seventh, 1:09.51), and junior Mikayla Denault (200-yard IM, sixth, 2:35.81; 100yard breaststroke, seventh, 1:17.77). The girls’ 200-yard medley relay team of Graybill, Hunter, Graham and Coker finished in fourth place, but their time of 2:02.39 qualified them for states. Graybill, Denault, Crisanti and freshman Farrah Brown placed fourth in the 400-yard freestyle relay race. Their time of 4:13.38 was good enough to qualify for states. Easton won the boys’ regional competition, scoring 341 points. Decatur was runner-up with 302 points. Cambridge was third with 244 points. “The boys did well overall. We did have some really good swims. A majority of the guys got best times,” Deakyne said. “We got second place to Easton for the second time in a row [the other during the Bayside Conference championship], so I knew they were going to be tough competition in
advance.” The girls’ competition was close. Queen Anne’s won with 309 points. Kent Island took second with 307 points, followed by Decatur with 305 points. The final standings came down to the last event – the 400-yard freestyle relay race. Decatur was tied for first place with Queen Anne’s going into the race. Queen Anne’s was victorious, followed by Easton, Kent Island and Decatur. Overall, Decatur Coach Mary Hathaway thought the girls did awesome. “They’ve had a wonderful season. They won a Bayside title, which is incredible and for it to be that close at regionals is awesome,” she said. “All of our kids were dropping best times. This is where we want them to drop their best times, so hopefully they can do it again this weekend [at states].” For the girls to be successful, Hathaway said they need to repeat their performances from the regional event. “They need to put up some more best times. They’ve got some good seeds in individual events, which we really never had before,” Hathaway said. “I’m just proud of them and excited to see what they do this weekend, and I hope being on the big stage they continue to drop time.” Deakyne also hopes the boys can drop time at states. “We do have some higher seeds than we’ve had the past few years, so hopefully we can score a little higher at states than we did last year,” he said. “I’m proud of the effort they put in and we’re seeing the results in the pool.”
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Decatur returns home after long road stretch, tops NC By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 22, 2019) After playing six straight games on the road, the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team returned to Berlin for competition Tuesday night. The Lady Seahawks hosted the North Caroline Bulldogs and won, 6140. “I was hoping they’d bring their best back here and they really did,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “I was so happy for them [and] for their families to be able to see what they’ve been working so hard to do.” Decatur outscored North Caroline 17-12 in the first quarter. At halftime, the home team led 38-18. “The first half was probably the best basketball we’ve played all season. Putting up 38 by halftime, that’s what we’ve been working for,” Kurtz said. “We haven’t been a strong, like, percentage-shooting team,” he continued. “We strive to wear down the teams with our press and our energy, and hopefully capitalize at the end when they get burned out. But for us to shoot as wells we shot, specifically the second group that came in that second quarter, really gave us so
much energy.” The Seahawks added 14 points in the third quarter to pull ahead 52-26. Sophomore Jessica Janney was Decatur’s top producer with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman Nadia Bullock chipped in with 12 points and four rebounds, and sophomore Jessica Delisi contributed 10 points. “The first group really set the tone and crashed the boards. And then when the second group came in they had the ability to see, when they pressed, what was going to work and what wasn’t,” Kurtz said. “We got some quick turnovers, then we just started increasing [the lead]. The second group did not let up. They were just relentless out there in that second quarter. “People were really knocking down shots,” he added. “It was a full team [effort] out there.” Seeding for the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association tournament will take place Tuesday. Regional tournament action will begin on Friday, March 1. Decatur will compete in the 3A East Region. “I think they’re ready. We know we’re going to get a team that’s seasoned and ready to roll. If we can have a first half like we had tonight in
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Jessica Janney takes a shot inside the paint during Tuesday’s game against North Caroline in Berlin. She had 13 points and 13 rebounds in the 61-40 win.
a game against that type of competition, I give us a chance to maybe upset somebody,” Kurtz said. “We’re not a team that’s going to go out there and shoot 50 percent from the field. We’ve got some good girls
that really hustle, but we’re not a team that’s just going to light it up,” he continued. “We got to score ugly and dirty sometimes. If we play our ugly style, we might be able to get an upset in one of these games coming up.”
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Prep boys’ basketball squad edges out Salisbury in semis By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 22, 2019) After getting off to a slow start, the Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team turned things around and pulled out a 27-24 victory over the Salisbury School Dragons in Tuesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals in Berlin. “For some reason, we really don’t start off strong,” Prep Coach John Moeser said. Salisbury took an early 6-0 lead before Moeser called a timeout to talk to his players. At the end of the first quarter, the visiting Dragons held an 8-2 advantage. The Mallards chipped away at their opponent’s lead in the second quarter. With 1:40 remaining in the half and Worcester trailing 12-9, sophomore Mason Brown hit a three to tie the score. He made another shot with 28 seconds on the clock to put the Berlin squad ahead, 14-12, going into halftime. Brown tallied all of the Mallards’ second-quarter points. Worcester outscored Salisbury 11-8 in the third to take a 25-20 lead. Moeser said the Mallards maintained possession of the ball and worked it around in the last two and a half minutes of the game to try and run
down the clock. Worcester’s two fourth-quarter points were free throws. Brown netted one and senior Mike Curtis scored the other. Mason led Worcester with 18 points. “He hit a couple big threes that got us going,” Moeser said. Solid defense has been the team’s strength throughout the season. Moeser praised the defensive play of freshman Brice Richins, guarding Salisbury’s Jared Vazquez. When Richins was on the bench, Moeser said junior Sam Tinkler stepped in and did a good job. “The theme all year is we play great defense. We’re always going to be in the game with our defense. We just have trouble scoring,” Moeser said. “We ran and got up and down the court and got points off our press, off transition. Our half-court offense, we got good shots, we just weren’t making them.” Worcester was slated to play the Delmarva Christian Royals, yesterday, Thursday, for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship in Georgetown, Delaware. The Royals won both game against the Mallards during the regular season – 48-33 and 50-30.
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Prep girls’ basketball team advances to championship By Lisa Capitelli Copeland added six points and seven Managing Editor rebounds, and senior Hannah Merritt (Feb. 22, 2019) The Worcester Prep scored six points. “Our four low post players – CC, girls’ basketball team advanced to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Hannah, Gracie and Emily – had 34 of Conference championship after the 44 points,” Dailey said. “They made trouncing the Salisbury School Drag- us settle for jump shots most of the ons, 44-18, in the semifinal round on night, but when we got the ball down Tuesday in Berlin. low and moved the ball, we scored. “I give Salisbury School a lot of That’s who we are and that’s what we credit. They came out and they played have to do. It proves it right there.” hard,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said. Worcester was scheduled to host the “Not that our girls didn’t play hard, the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic last couple games we played hard, but Conference championship game not smart.” against the Delmarva Christian Royals, The Lady Mallards led 12-7 at the yesterday, Thursday. end of the first quarter. At halftime, the During the regular season, Worcester topped Delmarva 38-31 and 42-35. home team was on top 20-14. Worcester outscored Salisbury 11-2 in the third quarter and 13-2 in the fourth. “The second half, I thought we were spectacular. We gave up only four points,” Dailey said. “We played full-court, man-toman [defense] the entire half, and I thought that kind of got us going a little more. “Offensively, we didn’t really execute,” he continued. “We missed a lot of shots that we usually make and I don’t think our passing was quite as good. The times we passed the ball well, I thought we played good.” Senior captain Gracie Gardner led Worcester with 14 points, nine rebounds LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY and four blocks. Sophomore Worcester Prep junior Emily Copeland shoots over a CC Lizas chipped in with Salisbury School player during Tuesday’s Eastern Shore eight points and eight re- Independent Athletic Conference semifinals in Berlin. bounds. Junior Emily Worcester won 44-18.
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