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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Shortages of money and firefighters are threatening county fire companies, the county’s fire chiefs told the Worcester County Commissioners last Wednesday during a special session in Snow Hill. In his presentation, Stockton Fire Chief Tim Jerscheid, president of the county Fire Chiefs Association, said emergency service calls are increasing,

with a total of 6,055 calls in the county last year, 239 of them occurring in Ocean City. Altogether, 2,444 fire incidents were reported and of 9,993.50 personnel hours were spent on calls, he said. With that demand, Jerscheid said, fire companies need more support. “Our biggest concern right now is the staff,” Jerscheid said. “As we sit right here, right now, we are one incident away from stripping everything from Berlin south, EMS wise.” He added that it takes the Pocomoke company an hour and 15 minutes to respond to a call, take the patient to the See FIRE Page 6

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Worcester County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic addresses the concerns of county fire service workers during a special session in Snow Hill on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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BOARD MEETING Workers begin wood replacement on the Boardwalk off Talbot Street on Tuesday, Feb. 18. ELIZABETH BONIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Another incentive to move to OC? By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) What originally began as a discussion of creating a building incentive to draw more people to Ocean City has expanded to a twoin-one building and moving incentive

to increase the resort’s year-round population. City Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville originally presented the incentive idea to the mayor and council last month on Jan. 14.

In essence, the city would provide a waiver or rebate to new people who committed to building a single-family home and using it as their primary residence. The incentives would also apply to renovation projects that entailed more See RESORT Page 5

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Council approved a $68,133 sidewalk-widening project on Tuesday, as well as a request for approximately $380,000 for an extensive amount of street work. “Now that we are wrapping up the Robin Drive project, Hal’s [Public Works Director Adkins] next mobilization is moving up to the north end of town,” City Engineer Terry McGean said. “Once again, under the Complete Streets [program], we as a staff get together and look at each of the streets that Hal proposes to repave, for other improvements that might be warranted, whether they be for pedestrians, bicyclists, ADA etc.” In order to widen sidewalks, a street must meet a set of criteria. Each street must align with a traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk on Coastal Highway. It must have high bayside developSee FOUR Page 3

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Four streets to get wider walkways Continued from Page 1 ment that generates pedestrian beach traffic. Streets must be east to west and have greater than 50 feet right of way in width to avoid loss of parking or travel lanes. Finally, a street must have head-in parking where vehicles may overhang the sidewalk, reducing passable width below ADA minimums. McGean said after evaluating the area, the group chose to widen sidewalks to eight feet along one side of four streets from Coastal Highway to the beach: 120th at $17,853; 123rd at $14,551; 127th at $17,027 and 130th at $18,702. That brings the total project cost to $68,133, which only accounts for the sidewalk widening itself. Councilman Dennis Dare pointed out that the total cost was actually less, because the area of the street that would turn into extra sidewalk would not need to be milled and paved. Dare also inquired as to why McGean and city staff had chosen only one side of the street to widen, to which he replied it would give cars, especially large trucks, more space to maneuver while parking. While most of the council were on board with the project, Councilman John Gehrig asked whether the project was necessary, and if statistics existed to prove that widened sidewalks were necessary for public safety. The answer was no. “I think this is all nice to have, [but] I don’t think it’s a got to have,” Gehrig said. He then asked how much the city

has spent on widening sidewalks, and McGean replied that over the last 30 years, the city has spent roughly $2.2 million, or an average of $75,000 a year for sidewalk widening. “This is my personal opinion … it gets down to value of funds,” Gehrig said. “Citizens in Caine Woods said, ‘What about me? You’re spending 100 grand on Robin Drive, [and] meanwhile I’m got to look at a stack of lifeguard chairs’ … we could use some of these funds perhaps to take care of items that are more real.” Gehrig was critical of the Robin Drive project last year, and voted against its approval because of the project’s $146,000 price tag. Nonetheless, other city leaders contended that in their opinion, the move was a smart choice. Mayor Rick Meehan said, using Fourth Street as an example, it was difficult for a whole family to safely fit onto a sidewalk. “It’s just a matter of making it a better way to traverse through Ocean City,” Meehan said. “These are very, very heavily traveled intersections and walkways up to the beach, from very crowded bayside neighborhoods.” The council approved the project, with Gehrig voting in opposition and Councilwoman Mary Knight absent. Following the approval, Adkins asked the council for funding to undertake a variety of street projects before guests flood the resort. “The funding appropriation is for an extensive amount of concrete work, associated with sidewalk, driveway and handicap ramp replace-

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ments throughout the area of 188th to 130th Streets, from Coastal Highway to the beach. It is not a total replacement of everything. We just have an extensive amount to replace due to ADA laws, grade changes and some cracked/failing areas,” Adkins told Ocean City Today. The funding would come from parking fines, and would allow his team to knock out a majority of the work in roughly 90 days, Adkins said. Then, public works could begin paving neighborhood streets in the fall when more contractors would be free, he said. The council approved the request.

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OC energy contract saves big time By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Ocean City officials had reason to celebrate Tuesday, Feb. 18 after learning that the city’s energy contract delivered more than power. “There’s some really good information in here, pretty good news,” Council-

man Lloyd Martin said. City Engineer Terry McGean explained that in 2015, the city signed an energy contract with the Energy Systems Group to install a number of energy-savings projects throughout municipal facilities, with guaranteed cost savings. These projects included building ex-

terior improvements, building heating and cooling efficiency improvements and lighting retrofits. The work was completed in 2017, and, per the contract agreement, a two-year progress report was provided on an analysis of data from May 2018 to April 2019. The report revealed that rather than

Park N’ Ride free for all, sometimes By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Although the Ocean City Transportation Committee had the votes to recommend implementing special event fares for the city’s Park N’ Ride shuttle, Councilman Dennis Dare said the move was contradictory last Tuesday, Feb. 18. “It just is contrary to what I think we are trying to effect. The Park N’ Ride is meant to alleviate congestion in town, so we’re going to make it free at the lesser times, but we’re going to charge when we need people to use the Park N’ Ride most. So it’s a monetary reason. I don’t think it’s a traffic control solution.” Dare said in addition, implementing a periodic fares would be confusing to riders. The Park N’ Ride shuttle was made free of charge in January when the

Ocean City Council voted to raise parking rates in the inlet parking lot, as well as other downtown municipal lots and street parking. The logic had been to offset the higher parking fares by eliminating the Park N’ Ride fare. However, during a mayor and City Council meeting, city officials remanded the fare issue back to city staff to analyze the city’s special events and select a few extra busy dates to charge a shuttle fare. This would help recoup some of the revenue lost by eliminating the fare. Public Works Director Hal Adkins, in conjunction with Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller, chose Springfest, OC Air Show, Fourth of July concert and fireworks and Sunfest as dates to charge the $3 shuttle fare. Dare said rather than going back and forth, the city needed to either make the

shuttle free or charge a fare year-round. “It’s like having one foot on the pier and one foot on the boat — you have to get on one or the other,” Dare said. Mayor Rick Meehan countered that the decision was based on demand, and that because the demand was there, it made sense, from a business perspective, to implement the fare. Additionally, during special events, shuttles are deployed much more than on any other day, thus the fare was necessary to cover the costs of the extra deployments. Meehan and Councilmen Mark Paddack and Tony DeLuca voted to send the issue to the full mayor and council, with Dare voting in opposition. The recommendation was reviewed during a council work session on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and the council voted four to two in favor, with Dare and Councilman Lloyd Martin opposed.

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 the guaranteed savings of $263,295, the project beat that by more than $100,000, with a savings of $385,300. In light of this success, McGean asked to amend the city’s original contract to add additional lighting retrofits in facilities such as the city’s water plants, wastewater plant, airport, solid waste facility, Park N’ Ride and the main exhibit halls at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The latter had been left out of the initial contract because, at the time, the LED lights were not cost-effective. However, new lights are available, and McGean sought to include it in the amendment, as well as the other exhibit halls — one of which is required to use LED lights per Maryland Law. The total cost would be $541,914 — financed through the city’s line of credit with the Bank of Ocean City — with annual guaranteed savings of $93,417, which meant the project would pay for itself in roughly 5 years. While officials were thrilled about the unexpected savings, Councilman John Gehrig questioned why the project was being financed through a line of credit, rather than through the budget. “You’re saving for the first five years and you’re financing, so it works out as zero versus if you do it in one shot, it’s a half million dollar hit,” McGean said. Councilman Tony DeLuca asked whether either option held any advantage, to which City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said funding through the budget would save the city on interest. Council OK’d the request, and will discuss it more at budget time in March.

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Law on criminal record check in effect Sat. By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Criminal Record Screening Practices Act, or “ban the box,” will offer ex-convicts a better chance at finding employment. The act, which takes effect Saturday, Feb. 29, applies to businesses with at least 15 or more employees, and forbids employers from asking applicants about criminal record before an in-person interview. In doing so, ban the box offers exconvicts a foot through the door and allows them to show employers who they

are, rather than who they were. State lawmakers who backed the measure hope to get these people off the streets, get them into the workplace, reintegrated into society and contributing to the economy. “The labor market is tight. The workforce is aging. Employers need skilled workers who are hungry for an opportunity. We no longer have the luxury of denying consideration to able-bodied hard working persons who are eager to work and need that second chance. This is a win-win for the local and state economy,” said Caryn York, CEO of the Job

Opportunities Task Force. Senate Bill 839, sponsored by State Sen. Jill Carter, (D-41), and Sen. William Smith, (D-20), and sister legislation House Bill 994, were introduced last year and passed with bipartisan support in April. Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the bill the following May, but the General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto this year on Jan. 30. “Delaying an employer’s ability to require an applicant to disclose their criminal history until late in the process would cause hiring delays and waste

time and resources,” Hogan said in his letter to the Senate president and House speaker. State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, (R38C), and Del. Wayne Hartman, (R38C), supported the governor’s veto. “Public safety is job number one,” Carozza said. “I believe that businesses should have the tools they need to properly screen prospective employees in a timely fashion.” “I’m all about second chances … but I think it’s important for an employer to know who they’re hiring,” Hartman said. See BAN Page 6

Resort council considering two incentives Continued from Page 1 than 50 percent of the property. “The main question that was outstanding was how would the program best function,” Neville said at Tuesday’s work session. “Should it be a waiver of fees at the building permit stage, a waiver of fees after the property was constructed … and then the third option that we’ve looked into … was the possibility of a deferral or waiver of the local property tax for a period of time up to a certain value.” Neville said he and city staff had favored the tax break option, and discussed requiring someone to apply for the Maryland Homestead Tax Credit, which also requires an applicant’s dwelling to be his or her principle residence, with at least six months of prior habitation. “It would save on the administration responsibilities on the town’s part, and the idea was that, from an affordability standpoint, a deferral of that portion of the local property tax would potentially lower the mortgage rate for a period of years, and still provide a tangible ben-

efit for year-round residents,” Neville said. According to data compiled by Neville, in 2015 there were 21 new single-family homes and four that were Homestead qualified. In 2016, that split was 21 and three, followed by 25 and seven in 2017, 26 and six in 2018, and 29 and two in 2019. He said more and more homeowners seemed to be catching on to the Homestead Tax Credit, so using it to the city’s benefit made sense. As regards to 2019’s lower number, Neville said it was likely because the approval process takes roughly three to four months to complete, meaning the metrics were probably just unavailable at the moment. Councilman Tony DeLuca expressed his concerns with the proposal’s emphasis on single-family homes, and the limitation such a qualifier could pose to the program’s goal. “What’s our goal here? Is our goal just to have people come here and build homes or reinvest and renovate, or is our goal to have more full time resi-

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dents move here?” DeLuca said. “… I thought this was just an incentive to get more people to move here full time, so why do we need qualifiers?” “It seems like we started this being a [single-family home] reinvestment and construction [program] and not a reward-moving-to-Ocean City [program],” Councilman John Gehrig said. “It has kind of migrated there, which I fully support. Now we’re looking at two programs, not one.” City officials decided to combine the two ideas, use the Homestead Tax

Credit as a qualifier, include townhomes and condominiums and offer both a building incentive rebate and a moving incentive tax break. The city would offer up to $7,500 to builders, while movers would get an annual property tax break for three years. With new factors to consider, city officials remanded the project back to city staff for re-evaluation. “This is an incentive program … I think they should both be $10,000,” DeLuca said.

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Fire chiefs: we’re one call away from disaster Continued from Page 1 hospital and then return to stand by for the next call. Mike Thornton, a member of the Pocomoke Fire Company, said it’s difficult to get paid employees, let alone volunteers. “You get somebody on board, they work a little while, they find places to go across the bay or Ocean City,” Thornton said. “There’s only so many people graduating from these paramedic classes. They’re going to go to where the money is … the careers.” Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers said that even the resort department runs out of units because of the number of calls for service. Further, the demand is not that reduced in the off-season. “We are one call away from a disaster, whether it’s in West Ocean City or on the island,” Bowers said. The fire chiefs also agreed that recruiting young employees has become more difficult, as the requirements have stiffened and the course work more rigorous. County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic told the chiefs the commissioners will schedule a work session to discuss solutions for the fire companies. He added that part of the problem is that today’s society isn’t about volunteerism. “They care about what is written on

that check — the number on that check written every two weeks,” Mitrecic said. “And we get that. Fortunately, the economy is booming, but with the booming economy, comes booming jobs and people are going elsewhere to work. They’re leaving home and they’re not staying in the smaller towns.” County Commissioner Ted Elder suggested strengthening recruitment efforts in local high schools. “We need more programs, I think, in the high school. Not just a program, but some firemen getting in there and talking to these kids and bringing some of those pictures you bring us all the time of fires and saving people’s lives to really bring that home, because a lot of them aren’t exposed to it like I was,” Elder said. As for recruitment and retention, Jerscheid said the new pilot paramedic scholarship program and the increase to a $10,000 benefit for the length-ofservice award program will help, but they still struggle. “We realize we are only one slice of the pie,” Jerscheid said. “I know what you’re getting ready to go through . . . big cuts coming possibly to the jail and all that stuff. We know that. We understand that. We just want you to know we’re always going to be there for the citizens, regardless.” Jerscheid was referring to the possibility of huge budget changes for

county government in the year ahead, as the General Assembly considers whether to implement the massive education spending bill based on the Kirwan Commission’s recommendations, and another measure that would end the county jail’s $4.5 million contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house illegal immigrant detainees. Still, the fire companies are asking the commissioners for help providing departments in Berlin, Pocomoke, Ocean Pines and Snow Hill with two staff units (a firefighter, a paramedic/firefighter and emergency medical technician) 24 hours a day. For companies in smaller communities — Bishopville, Newark and Showell — they are asking for one staff unit 24 hours a day. According to Jerscheid, this would bring the total additional funding to $1.49 million, with $458,843 of that

going tor Ocean City. Bowers said Ocean City’s number is what it took last year to pay for calls to and additional staff for West Ocean City. If that funding were approved, it would be a total of $8.5 million from the county, whereas last year’s funding was $7 million. As it is, Jerscheid thanked the commissioners for increasing the fire services budget by 5.6 percent for 2019, singling out the 10.53 percent increase in emergency services funding. The companies also asked that the funding for volunteer fire companies remain the same and not go below the $200,000 contribution that the commissioners have followed. “As a fire service, we’re for the citizens and the vacationers and the people who transit to this area,” Jerscheid said. “That’s our job. Funded or not funded, we are here to do our job to protect people.

‘Ban the box’ law in effect Sat. Continued from Page 5 “It’s just another over-burdensome regulation that is detrimental to businesses … There’s room that somebody could wreak havoc.” The state and the federal government passed versions of ban the box in 2013 and 2019, respectively, but those only applied to government employees. The new act encompasses all employers — save for those who provide programs, services or direct care to minors or vulnerable adults. Ban the box is one effort to tackle mass incarceration, and its negative socio-economic consequences. Currently, the U.S. is the world’s number one known jailer, and houses roughly 22 percent of the world’s prisoners, despite accounting for about 4 percent of the global population. If the U.S.’s prison and jail population were a city, it would be the fifth most populated in the country at 2.2 million people behind bars, according to metrics from the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Maryland stands out as the nation’s leader in incarcerating African-American males, who represent more than 70 percent of the state’s prison population, despite only accounting for roughly 31 percent of the overall population. Proponents of ban the box believe the new law is one step in a long list of actions necessary to break the cycle of mass incarceration by reducing recidivism, or the act of reoffending. However, York said the state still needs to expand its criminal record expungement for non-convictions and invest in correction education and job training for people with criminal records. “Everyone deserves an opportunity to earn income to support themselves and their families. This includes those individuals with a criminal record. The more unemployed persons means more money needed for public benefits and supports. Moreover, employment is a well-established deterrent to recidivist behavior. This isn’t a criminal justice issue — this is an economic justice issue,” York said.

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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38 C) and Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) gave the following updates Maryland General Assembly week seven. Wayne Hartman A tax expansion proposal could lower Maryland sales tax from six to five percent, but make up that difference and more by adding a tax to all services. Hartman said this would mean paying a tax on services such as haircuts, lawn services and computer services, but not health care. “It’s the largest tax proposal that Maryland has ever seen in its history,” Hartman said. “It has a value of $2.26 billion to it [$2.6 billion] and it’s absolutely insane.” Legislators introduced the bill as a way to fund the Kirwan Commission recommendations, a multi-billiondollar revamp of state public education. Hartman said the bill would hurt all Maryland businesses, especially small businesses. “Just think of any type of business with the extra bookkeeping and so forth,” Hartman said. “So not only do you have the burden to collect the tax, the manpower that it’s going to take to do that — again, when we’re adding additional fees, people may decide not to use some of those small businesses.” He added that he’s not interested in finding ways to pay for Kirwan because he wants to focus on fixing the bill first. “Maryland is not even serious enough to me, because they’re not treating every child the same,” Hartman said. “The way the funds are being dispersed, Worcester County is certainly being hurt by it. We’re being penalized for the old funding for-

mula.” Worcester County, which is rated as the wealthiest county per capita in the state by Kirwan standards, would have to budget an added $5.3 million for public schools in 2030. The state contribution would grow by $7 million for a combined $12.3 million increase in 2030 school spending for Worcester public schools. Two other issues Hartman mentioned was that the bill doesn’t encourage teachers to earn graduate degrees and it gives more funding to counties with a higher population of students who speak English as a second language. “If you’re a sanctuary county, and you’re encouraging illegals to migrate to the county and to go into the school systems, you’re actually increasing your funding through the state because of the number of nonEnglish speaking students,” Hartman said. Other legislation on the radar for Hartman and Carozza includes one that could end Worcester County’s contract with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement to house immigration-related detainees. Both Hartman and Carozza oppose the bill, citing financial and public safety concerns. Another bill Hartman opposes is House Bill 605, which would amend the state constitution to allow the expansion of casinos without a public referendum, according to Hartman. His main concern is that the bill would allow another casino within a mile of the Ocean Downs Casino at the intersection of Routes 589 and 50. “I don’t mind expanding the scope of business within those locations such as sports betting, but I don’t want to see the proliferation of casino locations just going rampant

throughout the state or throughout our county,” Hartman said. He fears that additional casinos could run each other out of business. Finally, the bill prohibiting intentional balloon releases had its first reading in the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee on Feb. 21. Mary Beth Carozza Carozza said in a statement that Senate Bill 477, which would allow restaurants and food services to store auto-injectable epinephrine for trained and certified employees to use in case of emergency, will go to a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee today. Ocean City officials called for the legislation after Chris Trimper, of Trimper’s Rides and Amusements, died on Oct. 24 from an allergic reaction to shellfish following a post-golf tournament gathering at Poseidon’s Pub at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin. “Afterwards, local leaders and community members brought to light that our restaurants do not have the authority to store and use EpiPens, and that it would require legislation for restaurants to have the option of carrying Epi Pens on their premises,” Carozza said. “This bill gives restaurants and other food service facilities the option to do so on a voluntary basis and may save lives in the future.” On Wednesday, March 4, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a hearing on the special event zone legislation sought by resort officials following the annual unsanctioned tuner car rally. The bill would strengthen the legislation by defining and increasing penalties from exhibition driving, such as racing or skidding in the special event See OFFICIALS Page 10

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Building code amendments tabled for further evaluation By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission, with three members absent last Wednesday, chose to table zoning code amendments sought by the Ocean City Development Corporation. The OCDC is proposing four amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance to clarify and improve the city’s building regulations. The first amendment would clarify building height requirements in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMX) zone from North Division Street down. The building heights for this area had been four stories and 40 feet, but the height specifications had been left out during a code revision in 2002. “The zoning ordinance was revised on Nov. 18, 2002 to adopt the Downtown Mixed Use (DMX) zoning district. This seems to be the point in time that the required building height for the southern half of the DMX district was unintentionally left out,” Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville said. The revisions reduced building heights in the upper DMX area to 35 feet and 3 stories. “It’s a curative ordinance,” said Blaine Smith, president of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “It’s just putting back what was code, four stories, 40 feet. Commissioner Lauren Taylor asked whether the council at the time had meant to include the southern portion with the size reduction. “Not south of North Division Street,” Smith said. “…If you go back

and pull the ordinances up and the hearings you’ll find that there were no discussion or anything.” The next amendment would allow property owners to use an additional 25 percent of their attic space for onsite employee housing. Currently, the code allows property owners to use 50 percent of the upper floor area for residential and commercial uses. However, Smith said the development Glenn Irwin corporation realized that the unusable 50 percent was being wasted. Additionally, Ocean City has always struggled to provide housing for its seasonal and full-time Blaine Smith employees. “We believe if the space meets all of the safety regulations … it can be utilized for employee housing,” Smith said. However, the commission was concerned the additional space could lead to abuse. “I think that [abuse] was one of our main questions,” Commission Chairperson Pam Buckley said. “That all of sudden we see dormers that go the entire length of the building, so that there’s a foot on each end to call them a dormer, and you get the appearance of another flat roof.” Smith countered that a flat roof was already possible with the current 50 percent allotment, and that the See P&Z Page 12

Officials report on week seven Continued from Page 8 zone. “This bill will help keep Ocean City residents and visitors safe and family friendly,” Carozza said. “We are working to build support for this priority local public safety bill by meeting individually with legislators and sharing the Ocean City Police Department video from the H2Oi weekend this past fall.” This past Wednesday, Carozza made her concerns about the concentrated animal feeding operation legislation known during a hearing in the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee. The bill would require any farmer applying for a concentrated animal feeding operation construction or expansion to complete a manure transport plan if they are in a county where more than 30 percent of the acres tested for a fertility index value of 150 or more. The farmer must then transport

the manure to a county than has less than 30 percent of acres tested for that amount. These efforts aim to mitigate the farms’ use of chicken litter as fertilizer, since it can contain high phosphorus levels that may run off and damage water quality. “This bill creates more regulations on our farmers, is duplicative, and would cause financial harm to our local farmers who already are required to comply with the nutrient management law,” Carozza said. As for the traffic signal study underway for the intersections of Routes 113 and 818, Carozza reported that the state highway administration would complete it within the next couple weeks. Berlin residents told Carozza of safety concerns after a car crash killed Johnnie Derrickson, 73, of Parsonsburg on Feb. 6. The study will suggest several options to increase safety.

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Aquaculture lease receives favorable motion in litigation By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) A proposed aquaculture lease in the Sinepuxent Bay has a higher chance of moving forward after a prehearing settlement through the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings in favor of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Guy Hanacek, the applicant. Several residents of South Point expressed safety concerns with Hanacek’s application for a shellfish aquaculture water column lease about 3,500 feet southwest of Green Point at 2.9 acres. Tom Johnson, who received a notice of the application in summer 2017 because his property is adjacent to the lease, previously said though he supported aquaculture, he was worried that floating objects could be detrimental to water recreation. He also claimed the lease area includes a duck blind that was approved by the Department of Natural Resources. For a water column lease, cages can go up from the floor of the seabed to the surface of the water. The gear

is placed off the bottom, but the oysters are suspended. After the state rejected the safety argument, Johnson, two other South Point residents and the Sinepuxent Landing Association pursued litigation. “I thought it was unfair not only to myself, but all recreational boaters that use that area,” Johnson said. “Now there’s going to be commercial activity in the water. There’s going to be hazards in the water.” He thought part of the reason why the DNR favored the lease was because a relocation to another area would require the applicant and the state to go through the entire process again. “I don’t think the DNR [department of natural resources] or our elected officials have any concern of the safety or welfare of the citizens that use those waters,” Johnson said. Hanacek, who lives in West Ocean City and Rockville, said he anticipates an official decision from the state in mid-March. He previously defended See RESIDENTS Page 13

P&Z iffy on extra attic space Continued from Page 10 commission could simply get more prescriptive and set stricter guidelines on what dormer styles a builder could use. He also reiterated the additional 25 percent would only be permitted in the Downtown Mixed Use zone, meaning designs would need the city’s downtown design committee’s approval, a sort of checks and balances. “That’s where they would have to address issues if they came with something that was out of character or abusive,” Smith said. Nonetheless, Commission Secretary Peck Miller remained skeptical over the additional space. The next amendment would provide a full set of sign regulations that apply in the downtown area, as well

as additional criteria to address signs that wrap around Boardwalk storefronts and wrap around the corner facing a side street. The last amendment involved Boardwalk A-frame signs. Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation, said the current schedule of when these signs are allowed on the Boardwalk is confusing and that storeowners take advantage of this confusion and put up the signs whenever they want. Overall, commission members felt comfortable approving the first and last amendments for a public hearing, but did not feel similarly about the additional space and tabled the discussion for a future meeting with all members in attendance.

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Cricket Center dog lobbies Hogan By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) After providing primarily visual testimony before both Maryland legislative chambers earlier this year, Cricket Center facility dog Josiah, a Labrador golden retriever trained to comfort child abuse victims, made a third trek to Annapolis last week at the behest of Gov. Larry Hogan. Cricket Center Executive Director Wendy Myers, who accompanied the politicking pooch on his bridge crossings, said the pair spoke, and barked, in support of state legislation to establish a court dog and child witness program. Based in Berlin since August 2009, the Cricket Center provides a central location for agencies authorized to investigate child abuse claims in Worcester County. “We’ve been strong advocates that we have to let [Josiah] sit with these victims as they testify,” she said. Josiah’s most recent venture to the state capital was a victory lap of sorts after both chambers of the General Assembly passed legislation permitting therapy dogs to accompany child victims while testifying before their alleged abusers in open court. Sen. Bryan Simonaire (R-31) was the primary sponsor for SB101 that passed on Jan. 23, while Del. Michael Malone (R-33) was the lead backer for HB311 that passed on Feb. 13. Myers said when Josiah, 3, began serving as facility dog at the Cricket Center in May 2018, he began forming bonds with young and often frightened abuse victims. “When children come into the Cricket Center, he greets them,” she said. “He is able to provide a level of comfort and support humans just can’t provide.” Josiah arrived nearly two years ago fully prepared to provide emotional support to youths experiencing trauma after being trained by Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit that provides assistance dogs. “He knows almost 50 commands,” she said. “He can tug socks off [and] he can press the switch plate to open handicapped accessible doors.” Potential child abuse cases from across Worcester County are referred to the Cricket Center, with a small percentage found to be physical or sexual in nature, in addition to neglect, which results in multiple visits for youths to meet with therapists, family advocates and states attorneys. “As they return, we provide in-house trauma-based therapy through [The] Life Crisis Center,” she said. Established in 1976, the nonprofit Life Crisis Center provides crisis intervention and violence prevention for children and adults throughout Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. Myers said the child advocacy center also works in conjunction with Child

Protective Services, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Worcester County State’s Attorney Office. “[Josiah] accompanies them for their forensic interview, which is a scary time because they’re telling the details of something that’s happened to them that is very uncomfortable to talk about,” she said. Offering a calming presence, child abuse victims will often snuggle and stroke Josiah while recalling troubling memories. “If they come in for appointments with their therapist, he goes in with them … [or] when they visit with their family advocate, he’s there,” she said. Through trying legal proceedings, child abuse victims sometimes find one bright spot in the form of a newfound animal compadre. “They build up this great relationship with him,” she said. The most heinous cases culminate in court appearances, with Josiah providing a positive presence right up until children give sworn testimony. “When children testify, the person who hurt them … is just a few feet away,” she said. “That’s tough for an adult — can you imagine being a child and telling what happened during a sexual abuse case.” At present, with the exception of Anne Arundel and Harford Counties,

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Cricket Center facility dog, Josiah, appearing slightly distracted, poses with Executive Director Wendy Myers and Gov. Larry Hogan last Tuesday in Annapolis.

Maryland does not allow therapy dogs in court with child witnesses, which would be permitted statewide under the legislation. “We wait in the witness waiting area with the child and then they go and testify and then they come back to us,” she said. “They know that Josiah is waiting for them when they have to get on the stand.”The current state law not only See CRICKET Page 14

Residents claimed lease threatened water recreators Continued from Page 12 his choice of location, stating that he ensured the lease area was at least six to nine feet deep and had the state verify the measurement. “There’s navigational buoys to let people know that there’s an area under the water that there’s oyster cages, and those cages are well below any boat that would go across that,” Hanacek said. He also believes that the operation could support the local fishing industry. To prevent a similar conflict from happening again, Johnson suggested that Worcester County form an aquaculture committee. He thinks this would allow them to let elected officials know when a lease is proposed for an undesired location. “We know the waters much better than the folks down in Annapolis, so we would potentially have more say to where they place these commercial ventures,” Johnson said. If all goes as planned, Hanacek hopes to get started in the water by June 2021. He plans to monitor the first two years for survivability and growth rates, and then determine if the operation can expand.

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Nonconformity extensions to be evaluated by resort P&Z By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) A proposal to change the resort’s zoning nonconformity allowance will go to the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission per the mayor and City Council’s request. Bill Neville, Planning and Community Development director, and Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy asked the council to adopt a stricter enforcement policy of zoning nonconformity allowances. A nonconformity is anything that was legally built, established and/or created but is no longer in compliance with the current zoning regulations. There were several items that Neville and Gordy desired to address, however, council members focused on one issue

involving multi-family and commercial site nonconformity allowances. Currently, if a developer of a multifamily dwelling or commercial site wants a nonconformity allowance, he or she would have to go to the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission for site plan approval, which is valid for two years, plus an extension. This is where the main issues lies. “In the administration section of the zoning code, it lays out a time limit for approved site plans at 18 months,” Gordy said. “The Planning and Zoning Commission may give extensions to the 18-month approval, and there is no limit to the number of times an extension can be requested in our code. Unless the zoning code has substantially changed, that nonconformity is kept alive beyond

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City Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy and Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville expressed the need to adopt a stricter nonconformity allowance policy on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Ocean City Mayor and Council remanded the issue to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

the original two years specified in the Nonconformity Code Section.” This essentially means the amount of time a person could ask for an extension is infinite, and that has generated discussions among planning commissioners about cutting off the extension after the first 18 month period, Neville said. “I know there’s one site plan in particular that has been extended three times past the [initial] 18 months so far,” Gordy said. This has been especially true for old buildings that were turned into parking lots, Neville said.

The council agreed the issue warranted an evaluation, but asked that it be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and a public hearing, before returning it to the council. “They [planning and zoning] are the hearing body of the mayor and council,” Meehan said. “… Rather than us make a decision that’s really going to affect their [planning and zoning] process, wouldn’t it better to have them make a recommendation to the mayor and council?” Other council members agreed, and the issue will go to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further analysis.

Cricket Center canine lobbies Continued from Page 13 forces child victims to face their alleged abusers in court, but also makes them abandon canine agents of comfort, such as Josiah. “He’s with them every step of the way until that last step, which is sometimes the hardest step,” she said. Myers said Simonaire launched a successful pilot program in Anne Arundel County after comparable legislation failed to track statewide in 2016. Myers said to avoid undue influence, the court dog and child witness program requires jurors to exit the courtroom while the dog enters. “They’ll have the jury leave and we’ll put him in the box with the child victim,” she said. “They come back in and are instructed a dog is now in the courtroom.” After hearing the legislation flew

through both state chambers Hogan was sufficiently impressed to ask that a pack of therapy dogs attend a photo event in Annapolis on Feb. 18. “When the governor saw it had passed unanimously in the house and senate, he said, ‘I want to meet some of these dogs,’” she said. “He invited some of these child advocacy center dogs and also some therapy dogs.” Regardless of potential court visits, Josiah remains focused on healing the shattered lives of abused youths, along with a maintaining a social media presence on the Cricket Center’s website and Facebook page. “There’s videos of him doing all kinds of things [like] getting tissues to give to kids out of the box [or] taking turns playing games,” she said. “It really does calm them and puts a smile on their face.”

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Candy Kitchen moves forward with expansion By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Candy Kitchen on 53rd street could see an additional 3,008 square feet of space after the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission approved the shop’s expansion last Wednesday, Feb. 19. “This should be as ready as possible to go to site plan approval at this point and time,” City Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said. The additional space would be built on the rear of the building, and would be used as storage space. “The purpose of the 3,008-square-foot addition on to the factory is to comply with current and future FDA regulations,” said Jill Leiner, COO of Candy Kitchen Shoppes, at a Dec. 12, 2019 Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing. “They [FDA] passed in 2017 a food safety modernization act, which is being phased in over the next several years. In order to comply with the regulations, we are going to be producing the same amount of candy with the same number of staff, but it will require additional equipment and a larger footprint, as far as storage is concerned, and how we process the candy.” The applicants received special exceptions from the Board of Zoning Appeals, and then had to address concerns made during a meeting with the Technical Review Committee on Jan. 9. “At that time, there were some issues that engineering had, there were some issues that solid waste had, and in light of that, instead of coming to us on the 22nd of January, they elected to wait until this evening to get all of those issues taken care of, prior to coming back,” Gordy said. “I have sent out emails to the other agencies and the departments to see if there were any outstanding concerns and I have received none.” While the applicants had satisfied most of the concerns with the project, one remained. “My concern is the aesthetic … from the water and the street,” commission member Lauren Taylor said. “It looks like more of a building you would see in an industrial park, then in a seaside city … is there something you could do to

dress it up?” Project architect Jeff Schoellkopf, AIA of The Design Group in Warren, Vermont, countered that the resort was already home to several industrial buildings, and reassured the commission that the proposed shrubbery would be more than sufficient. “The shrubs that are planted along the waterside now, which has just a few really low shrubs, are bayberry, so they will grow very big and full overtime and do a really strong job of screening it from that side,” Jeff said. Schoellkopf also explained that the intent had been to keep the building as simple, basic and economical as possible, especially as the building served no revenue generating function. Commission Secretary Peck Miller said the landscaping was fine, as long as it was kept clean.

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The Candy Kitchen on 53rd Street received the Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval Wednesday, Feb. 19, to add 3,008 square feet. The extra footage will be used to comply with FDA regulations.

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Food truck industry not viable for Ocean City By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) A decade ago, eating at a food truck typically meant grabbing a hot dog or a pretzel on the corner of some big city like New York or Los Angeles. Now, food trucks of all cuisines rest on streets in cities all over the United States, and mobile food entrepreneurs have established a $1 billion industry, according to IBISWorld data. This begs the question: why is there no established food truck scene here in Ocean City? The answer can be traced back to the 1970s to a decision made by the thenmayor and City Council. Under the current code, food trucks are franchised every four years, and the food a truck may sell is limited to pre-

packaged ice cream, candy, sealed non-alcoholic beverages and frozen treats. Furthermore, the franchise holder is restricted to a service area Dennis Dare from 28th Street to the Delaware state line, further limiting business. Dare said this was all done in order to protect downtown and Boardwalk businesses. “The reason it’s franchised is because that company, that person, that business is using a public right of way to conduct business. It’s regulated as a franchise to try and fulfill a need, but [to] also protect the business community. There are a lot of businesses in Ocean City that sell food and beverages,” he said.

Dare highlighted the fact that, in order to conduct business on the Boardwalk, business owners could shell out thousands of dollars per linear foot to rent property. This would pose an unfair advantage then, as food trucks, while inundated by permit, inspection and other fees, would have much more room to cut prices and outsell local vendors. “You could pull a truck to the Boardwalk and sit at the street end and sell french fries for a lot less money than a store on the Boardwalk paying rent and taxes,” he said. He also pointed out another, more basic issue. “Where would you propose to put all of these trucks? Parking is a premium,” Dare said. With the inlet parking lot out of the

question, the only other option would be for food truck entrepreneurs to work with local businesses and sell their products on private property, but otherwise a large scale operation would not be viable for the resort. Although the industry continues to grow, Dare said it would be unlikely for the current or future mayor and City Council to change the city’s code. “You can go to the beach or stay at a condo or a hotel, and there is not any place you stay that you can’t walk to the store and get a cup of coffee, a sub, a newspaper — it’s just convenient [here],” Dare said. “All of these businesses support the town through licensing and taxes to be a place of business, and to have somebody drive into town and set up business right in front of them isn’t fair.”

WCPS Board of Education approves budget By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 18, approved an operating budget that allows for salary increases as well as an increase for retirement expenses. The proposed operating fiscal year 2021 budget, presented by Chief Finan-

cial Officer Vince Tolbert, includes a 2.73 percent spending increase. The board expects $98.4 million (82 percent) of its budget will come from the Worcester County Commissioners, while $20.1 million (16 percent) – an increase of $324,919 from last year – would come from the state, and the remaining .67 percent, or $792,463,

stemming from other revenue, such as fundraising and donations, making the total proposed budget $119.4 million. The proposed Vince Tolbert budget also offered a total raise in salaries of $2.4 million, which is 2 percent Cost of Living Adjusted (COLA) for certificated employees and 2.5 percent COLA for support staff. There are no rate increases expected for health insurance, though $59,816 was budgeted for retirement expenses, given a recent number of early retirement requests. “We’re not expecting any increase in health insurance rates next year, which is great,” Tolbert said. “This will be the second year in a row there has been no health insurance increase.” There will be $150,000 used for technology upgrades, which is part one of a multi-year progress, as well as $200,000 for employee tuition reimbursements. Funds will also be used to help hire more staff, especially for the new Show-

ell Elementary School, which is anticipating an additional 130 children once it is opened. Expenditures are also expected to increase for bus contractors, with a 2 percent rise in hourly, mileage and PVA rates, all of which adds up to $117,098. Another $200,000 will go toward student transportation, specifically for families in transition, after school programs and enrollments for Worcester Technical High School. One-time capital projects also saw an increase, with $900,000 in funds being set aside for schematic and design development fees for Stephen Decatur Middle School ($283,000), replacement HVAC units ($200,000), Central Office building improvements ($150,000) and $267,000 for various school expenses that would occur throughout the year. The Worcester County Commissioners will review the proposed budget during their bimonthly meeting on March 31. A public county budget hearing will take place on Tuesday, May 5. After any necessary revisions, the board of education will approve the operating budget on June 16.

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BOE approves restraint and seclusion policy By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Worcester County Board of Education last Tuesday approved a policy allowing personnel to restrain and seclude students in emergency situations. Dr. Annette Wallace, chief operating and academic officer of Worcester County Public Schools, introduced the policy to the board. “We are required by [Maryland law] …. that we put a policy in place to address restraint and seclusion with our students,” Wallace said. The school board prohibits the use of “physical restraint or seclusion of students until there is an emergency situation and physical restraint or seclusion is

necessary to protect a student or other person from … harm” and after nonphysical inventions were either not appropriate or failed. “We’re really talking Dr. A. Wallace about school safety when we talk about restraint/seclusion and keeping students safe,” Wallace said. “I think having rules in place for things like this is a responsibility of the school system and it’s probably our most important responsibilities.” The policy sets guidelines regarding the inappropriate and appropriate use of physical restraint or physical intervention as well as definitions set in place to

identify the terms for restraint, seclusion and other plans to avoid unnecessary actions. Guidelines say the use of physical restraint is prohibited in Worcester County Public Schools, unless: • There is an emergency situation and physical restraint is necessary to protect a student or other person from imminent, serious, physical harm after other less intrusive, nonphysical interventions have failed or been determined inappropriate. • The student’s behavioral intervention plan … describes the specific behaviors and circumstances in which physical restraint may be used. • The parents of a non-disabled student have provided written consent to the

use of physical restraints while a behavior intervention plan is being developed. In addition, physical restraint shall be applied only by “school personnel who are trained in the appropriate use of physical restraint.” “I think it’s important to have policies and procedures in place that govern the way that we deal with situations involving schools,” Wallace said. In the event of the need for seclusion, students must be placed in rooms that are free of objects and fixtures with which a student could self-inflict bodily harm and where they can be monitored by school personnel. Seclusion may not exceed 30 minutes or restrict the student’s ability to communicate distress.

Showell Elementary construction progresses By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The 16th update regarding the construction of the new Showell Elementary School provided insight on current projects for the school during the monthly Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Facilities Planner Joe Price and Assistant Manager Danny Rosas, who was

filling in for Oak Project Manager Bill Moschler, shared the most recent process performed during construction. Within the past 30 days, completed work included canopy footing, adding masonry exteriors, placing exterior stud framing and sheathing, installing vapor barriers on walls, adding quarry tile and setting in electrical switchgear. Several tasks are currently being

worked on this month, including interior walls, adding door frames, casework, roofing, metal panels, adding windows, ceramic tiles, flooring, carpet, primer paint, adding mechanical equipment, plumbing rough in, sprinkler heads, ductwork, insulation, light fixtures and installing fire alarm devices. Once this work is completed, progress is expected to begin in the next 30 days on adding doors, marker and tack boards, kitchen equipment and plumbing fixtures. More importantly, according to Price and Rosas, construction has become so efficient that the school could start moving boxes and other items from the old school as soon as April. “The new school is scheduled to be substantially completed in late April,” Price said. “This means that, providing we receive County Fire Marshall approval, we can begin moving boxes from the existing school into the new school in late April/early May. “When we developed the project schedule back in 2018, we had scheduled installation of the new furniture to begin on July 6,” he continued. “Given the progress Oak Contracting

and our contractors have made on the building, we determined that the April substantial completion date is realistic and we changed the furniture installation to begin on May 23.” The board was moved to applause with this information, with Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor personally thanking the men for their hard work. “I want to thank you all for doing this,” Taylor said. “Showell school is a quality-built school that still has a lot of characteristics that make Worcester County Schools set apart from others.” The new 9,600-square-foot building will replace the current 5,200square-foot school, and will eliminate the need for the nine portable classrooms currently in use. At present, the 40-year-old school has 536 students from kindergarten through third grade. Fourth graders, who were moved out of the building because of insufficient spaces, will return once the $47 million school opens The school is expected to accept over 130 new students once it is open for the 2020-2021 school year in September.

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Marine Corps Semper Fi Bike Ride comes to OC By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) On Oct. 18, Ocean City residents and guests will be able to join the First State Detachment Marine Corps League (MCL) in the organization’s first independent charity event: the Semper Fi Bike Ride. “We really look forward to putting on this event, we’re going to own it, we want to grow it [and] we want to make it an annual thing,” said Bob Broderick of the Marine Corps League. Broderick explained how the league — an organization of approximately 95 members from Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin and Selbyville — has been involved with many events in the resort. “Our big brand has been the Toys for Tots program. This year alone we raised toys for 4,200 kids in both counties [Worcester and Sussex],” he said. Nonetheless, the organization has never spearheaded its own, independent event, and

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so Broderick sought to change that. The Semper Fi Bike Ride is a charity event that will begin on the south end of the Boardwalk, continue north to 27th Street and then end at the inlet parking lot. It will feature a fat tire beach bike ride, and the events will have a staggered start from 9:15-10:45 a.m., with an anticipated finish by 12:45 p.m. and post-ride activities to be held from 12:45-3:45 p.m. The bike ride will be split into categories such as individual, team, youth, senior, handicapped and local bike clubs, and businesses are invited to participate as a vendor in the southern portion of the inlet lot. The council approved the event request last Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Broderick asked Mayor Rick Meehan to join and lead the bike parade, to which he agreed — although Councilman Lloyd Martin questioned the mayor’s ability to complete the full ride. “We’ll have the kids there to push you,” Broderick said.

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Katyñ massacre: Soviet-authorized mass execution By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) This week, 80 years ago, the Soviet Politburo authorized the execution of captured Polish military and other intelligentsia. Two days after the Red Army moved into Eastern Poland, in September 1939, Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria, the People’s Commissar for Internal Affairs and First Rank Commissar of State Security, ordered the NKVD to create the Administration for Affairs of Prisoners of War and Internees. The Soviets did not consider the Polish soldiers, whom they captured, as prisoners of war, but rather as counter-revolutionaries, illegitimately resisting the authority of the newly expanded Ukranian and Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republics, which occupied the eastern part of Poland in late September 1939. The Soviets shipped 230,000 Polish soldiers who were taken into custody east to a number of camps. Many of the soldiers were reservists who had been called up to defend their country, when Continued on Page 20

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Child abuse Police arrested Jennifer West, 38, of Fort Washington after accusing her of striking her child on Friday, Feb. 21. Around midnight, police responded to a domestic assault call at a downtown hotel. Police reported meeting West in her room, while another officer found West’s 12-year-old son in the hotel parking lot. West told police that her son had become agitated because he had lost his toothbrush. She said despite trying to lighten the situation, her son grew more agitated and the two began to argue. He then charged at her, she told police, and pushed her against the wall. West told police she pushed her son off of her and the altercation ended. She said she had no injuries, and denied hitting her son. After interviewing West, police met with the juvenile, who was being attended to by Ocean City EMS person-

nel for several face injuries. The juvenile told police that the altercation had lasted roughly 45 minutes, and that West had been yelling at him and arguing about him losing his toothbrush. She then charged at him, pushed him against the wall and slapped his face, which resulted in the scratches, he told police. He said he pushed West off of him, grabbed his belongings and left the room. The juvenile repeated the story to two different officers and in a witness statement. Police arrested West, who faces one count of seconddegree assault.

Heroin Joseph A. Waltemeyer Jr., 31, of Ocean City faces nine charges after police found him intoxicated in his vehicle. On Sunday, Feb. 23, around 7 p.m., police responded to a call about a smoking vehicle located on a 56th Street parking lot. On site, police found a dark blue Jeep Grand Chero-

kee with smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. In the driver’s side, police reported finding Waltemeyer passed out, and police helped him out of the vehicle and onto the curb. Ocean City Fire Department inspected the vehicle and determined it safe for inspection. Upon inspection, police found two syringes lying on the ground of the driver seat, and also found were five clear plastic capsules containing what was suspected to be heroin. Waltemeyer allegedly told police that he was high and had parked his car to get off the road. Police arrested Waltemeyer, who faces two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute, driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, negligent driving, failure to obey designated lane directions and unsafe lane changing.

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 19 it had been attacked by Germany. Beria sent a note to the Soviet Politburo, recommending the “elimination” of some 25,000 Polish “Nationalists and Counter-Revolutionaries.” Upon the approval of the Politburo, the process was set in motion, which would result in the murder of those 25,000 people and become known as the “Katyñ Massacre.” One of the camps was located at the Village of Cozelsk, which is near the City of Kaluga in Russia. This camp was used mainly for officers of the Polish Army and housed about 5,000. The victims were either murdered in the camps and then transported to Katyñ Forest, or they were transported to the Katyñ Forest, where they then were murdered. In any event, most were buried there, although some were buried in other places. The term “Katyñ Massacre” has come to represent all Polish soldiers and the intelligentsia who were murdered while in Soviet custody. In April 1940, Soviet NKVD MajorGen. Vasili Mikhailovich Blokhin, personally, with his pistol, executed between 6,000 and 7,000 Polish prisoners in 28 days. For his, “...skill and organization in the effective carrying out of ‘special tasks’...” he was presented with the Order of the Red Banner and a small pay increase. After the Axis Nations launched Operation Barbarossa, in June 1941, and invaded the Soviet Union, the U.S.S.R. executed a treaty with the Polish government-in-exile, in London, that declared all previous agreements with the German Reich null and void, and agreed to allow one of the few surviving Polish generals in its custody, Lieutenant-Gen. Wladyslaw Anders, to form a Polish Army to fight alongside the Red Army. Eventually, friction with the Soviets caused Anders to take his men out of the Soviet Union. As the II Polish Corps, they would capture

Monte Casino in Italy. One of the sources of the friction between General Anders and the Soviet government was the general’s continual questioning about Polish officers who had been taken into custody and who he wanted to use in the formation of his army. These questions were embarrassing to the Soviet authorities. Stalin assured him that they were all freed, but they could not all be accounted for because the Soviets had “lost track” of them — in Manchuria! Berlin Radio announced that German soldiers, serving under Gen. Baron Rudolf Christov von Gersdorff, had discovered a mass grave of 4,243 Polish officers in the Katyñ Forest, near the Russian city of Smolensk on April 12, 1943. In 1942, Polish railroad workers, working behind the German lines, converting the Soviet rails to conform to the German rails, had found the mass grave at Katyñ and reported their findings to the Polish underground. No one would believe them because they could not believe that there were graves that contained as many dead as the railroad workers alleged. However, a discovery by German soldiers could not be ignored — nor would it. Among the dead at Katyñ were an admiral, two generals, 24 colonels, 79 lieutenant- colonels, 258 majors, 654 captains, 17 Naval captains, 3420 NCOs, seven chaplains, a prince, 20 university professors, 300 physicians, several hundred lawyers, engineers and teachers, and more than 100 writers and journalists, as well as about 200 pilots. It was an attempt by the Soviets to sever the head from any potential resistance to the new order. The Reichsminister of Propaganda, Dr. Josef Goebbels, recognized an opportunity when he saw one. On April 13, 1943, Radio Berlin broadcast to the world that German soldiers had uncovered, “... a ditch ... [92 feet by 52 feet] in which the bodies of 3,000 Polish of-

ficers were piled in twelve layers.” The next day Dr. Goebbels wrote in his diary that, “We are now using the discovery of twelve thousand Polish Officers murdered by the NKVD for anti-Bolshevik propaganda on a grand style. We sent neutral journalists and Polish intellectuals to the spot where they were found. Reports now reaching us from the head are gruesome. The Führer has also given permission for us to hand out a drastic news item to the German press. I gave instructions to make the widest possible use of the propaganda material. We should be able to live on it for a couple weeks.” On April 15, the Soviets responded that, “... Polish prisoners of war, who in 1941 were engaged in country construction work west of Smilenski had fallen into the hands of the German Fascist Hangman. ” The Germans then assembled 18 of the foremost forensic experts and their staffs from Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Croatia, The Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia and Hungry. The Germans also brought British, Canadian and American POW officers to the sites. Included among the group were the Polish writers Józef Mackiewicz and Ferdynand Goetel, both of whom had to leave Poland because of their involvement. The experts unanimously concluded that the executions had occurred in early 1940, at a time when the area was still under Soviet control, and before Operation Barbarossa. In April 1943, when the Polish government-in-exile, insisted on an investigation by the International Red Cross, Stalin accused them of collaborating with the Germans, broke diplomatic relations and established a Polish, Pro-U.S.S.R., communist, government-in-exile in Moscow. Of course, this had merely been a convenient excuse, for Stalin had no intention of allowing the people in

London to establish a government in postwar Poland. And his purpose in murdering all of those people, at Katyñ, was to eliminate the people who would be most likely to oppose “The Dictatorship of the Proletariat.” After being informed that the Wehrmacht was going to have to withdraw from the Katyñ area, Dr. Goebbels, on September 29, 1943, wrote in his diary, “Unfortunately we have had to give up Katyñ. The Bolsheviks undoubtedly will soon ‘find’ that we shot twelve thousand Polish Officers. That episode is one that is going to cause us quite a little trouble in the future. The Soviets are undoubtedly going to make it their business to discover as many mass graves as possible and then blame it on us.” When the Red Army re-occupied the area, a cemetery, which the Germans had permitted the Polish Red Cross to build, was destroyed. In January, the Soviet Union established the “Special Commission for the Termination and Investigation of the Shooting of Polish Prisoners of War by German Fascist Invaders in Katyñ Forest.” It was commonly referred to as the “Burdenko Commission” because it was chaired by Nicolai Burdenko, president of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR. The report it issued declared that — SURPRISE! — as Dr. Goebbels had predicted, all shootings were done by German occupation forces in the autumn of 1941. In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt directed the Special Emissary to the Balkans, former Pennsylvania Governor, Navy LCDR George Howard Earl III, to investigate the Katyñ Massacre. Having done so, Gov. Earl concluded that the Soviet Union was, indeed, responsible. The president rejected the Governor’s conclusion, announcing that he was convinced of German culpability. When Gov. Earl requested permission to publish his Continued on Page 55

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Ryan Haley, co-owner and operator of Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty, cuts a ribbon to celebrate joining Sotheby’s global network at their office on 75th Street on Monday, Feb. 24.

Atlantic Shores joins Sotheby’s global network

Xfinity by Comcast store offers users more than Wi-Fi

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Atlantic Shores Realty officially announced that it has joined Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate brand, during a ribbon-cutting event on Monday, Feb. 24, at the company’s office on 75th Street. Co-owner and operator Ryan Haley said the team has had a great 10 years as an independent realty company in Ocean City. “We have great agents and staff, but we’re very excited here to take it to the next level, to combine,” Haley said. “We’re fortunate enough to acquire the rights to the franchise here locally, which will now become Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty.” Atlantic Shores Realty will become a part of Sotheby’s global network. In a press release, Philip White, president and chief executive officer of Sotheby’s, said that Ocean City is a popular destination for homeowners. “Ryan and Kristy [Haley] have led a successful company for 10 years and are true experts in their community,” White said. “They strive to help their clients achieve a luxury beach lifestyle and we look forward to welcoming them to the network.” Haley said he thinks the merger will allow for the group to give clients

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Residents and visitors can experience an interactive, hands-on experience at the new Xfinity by Comcast store on 83rd Street, which celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Feb. 24. Ditching the archaic salesperson-behind-the-counter approach, the new, updated store was all about allowing customers to touch and play with the products said Chad McCauley, senior director of Product Management at Comcast. The roughly $300,000 renovation project was conceptualized in the summer of 2019, but construction did not begin until October. Nonetheless, the construction work moved swiftly, and the store was full-service ready by November said Abdlgadir Namir, senior retail operations manager at Comcast. The store features the latest Android and Apple smart phones, as well as home security options, smart televisions and even voice-activated remotes. One key feature of Xfinity’s mobile services, McCauley said, is its flexible data plan. Users could switch through data See FLEXIBLE Page 22

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Toasting to the future of Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty, from left, are Ryan and Kristy Haley, owners and operators of Atlantic Shores; Jessica Smith, vice president for affiliate services at Sotheby’s; and Art Tobani, regional vice president for Sotheby’s at the Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty office on 75th Street on Monday, Feb. 24.

greater exposure and access to Sotheby’s, which has offices in northern Virginia, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey. Haley said those areas are where most of their clients are established. “I think a lot of our clients are going to associate the brand,” Haley said. “It’s very recognizable, which then in turn makes us recognizable here in Ocean City. And then all the affiliates – there’s 22,000 affiliates and 1,000 offices located in 72 countries.” This will give Atlantic Shores opportunities for global reach. Melanie Pursel, president/CEO of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, congratulated Haley on behalf of local businesses and chamber members.

“It’s a good image for Ocean City, too,” Pursel said. “It feels very sophisticated and we appreciate it.” Haley said the merger fits well since Ocean City is predominantly second homes. “People who enjoy second homes, they like things that are a little unique,” Haley said. “They like the beach. We are unique in the aspect that we are 10 miles of beach and you can get a little piece of the beach at a value.” Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty will continue serving Worcester and Sussex counties. For more information, contact the Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty on 75th Street at atlanticshoresoc.com or 410-524-0919.

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City leaders and organization heads joined the Comcast team on Monday, Feb. 24, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Xfinity store located on 83rd Street. The store is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To contact the store, call 888-266-2278.

Flexible data plan saves money Continued from Page 21 plans through the Xfinity app based on their usage, he said. For example, if a user decided to go abroad for a month and needed the extra data, he or she could switch to an unlimited data plan through the app, and would only be charged for that specific time period. This flexible data plan eliminates the need for users to guess which set data plan would be most cost effective, saving them from rationing their data usage, as well as saving them money in the long run. Currently, the company has around 2 million subscribers to its mobile service,

which is a number that continues to grow rapidly, McCauley said. All Xfinity wireless users qualify for the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobile service. Customers can visit the store to upgrade or swap equipment, ask questions about their Xfinity service, troubleshoot equipment or pay a bill at an in-store kiosk, according to a press release. Instore appointments can be scheduled online on the local store website. To sign up, go online to xfinity.com, call at 888-266-2278 or visit the new store in Ocean City, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Xfinity by Comcast users will be able to play with phones, televisions and more at the new 83rd Street store.

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OC Spring Trade Expo, March 8-9 (Feb. 28, 2020) Everything to make a business run more efficiently will be found at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, during the 46th annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo. Beginning on Sunday, March 8, the industry will unite for non-stop networking as this expo is designed to bring together the hospitality buyers and sellers. The expo is an experience and is the fastest and most convenient way to see, taste, discover and learn about new product innovations. The expo is also designed to spark attendees’ creative appetite for learning by delivering real, applicable business lessons and best practices. Educational sessions planned include: Driving Demand through Digital Tactics: Explore social media and discover how to track the number of customers who walk-in from digital ads to determine the return on advertising spend. Presented by Todd Collins, Restaurant Reputations. ID Class 101: Alcohol Awareness Training: Learn standard carding techniques, how to spot a fake ID, alcohol awareness and cutting off intoxicated customers will be explored. Presented by Eric Chaplin, Card101. Safeguarding Your Identity: This presentation will keep attendees on track, from a lifetime of the risk of identity theft. Learn to safeguard personal information, detect suspicious activity, find resolution to a negative situation and how to restore your good name. Presented by Michael LeCompte. Reach the Beach with Mobile Device Targeting: Certified tactics on reaching potential customers on their mobile devices. Presented by Dave Carberry, Enradius. The Keynote Session is “Adapt & Thrive: How Leaders can Prepare to Win!” and will be delivered on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. prior to the opening of exhibit halls. This year, Chef Jonathan Hicks will take the Culinary Showcase Stage on Sunday, March 8 to deliver an actionpacked culinary demo. Hicks grew up in Maryland and is currently the executive chef at Cosima. Already recognized as one of Baltimore’s best new restaurants, Cosima highlights the fresh Mediterranean cuisine of Sicily and captures the authentic essence of traditional Southern Italian flavors through its menu and unique cocktails. Chef Hicks enrolled in the Culinary Arts/Entrepreneurship at Johnson and Wales University. “My cooking style blends the feelings and tradition of the soul food I grew up on and fuses my love for Asiain/Spanish/BBQ and passion for heat (peppers/chiles),”he said. “I also feel my ability to create big flavors with a good deal of balance is a strong skill of mine.” Like many chefs, he has been influenced by family. “My grandmother (rest in peace) is

my culinary inspiration,” he said. “I remember, all of my life, watching my grandmother change people’s attitude or bad days with just a plate of food. I didn’t understand as a kid, but now as a chef I genuinely appreciate the power that a good dish or plate of food can have. I feel as though cooking is my superhero power and that’s the way I can best change the world, one plate at a time.” On Monday, March 9, the fatherdaughter team from Delaware will take the stage to tempt tastebuds while showcasing their creative style. Executive Chef Bill Wallen and his daughter, Jess, are from Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen, OMG Hospitality Group. The Wallens have a good grasp on creating updated versions of casual American cuisine. Grain was launched in 2015 by the O’Donoghue and Mikles’ families as a desire to create a warm inviting place to meet friends and enjoy a shared experience of contemporary American fare. The concept is a casual and energizing space where well-crafted food and drink happily go hand-in-hand. OMG, or “O’Donoghue + Mikles = Great Times” was coined by a then 8year-old O’Donoghue in 2015, and the name stuck. The increasing popularity of local art and its infusion into everyday way of life has led to the “Art of Hospitality” feature. Located in the Dockside Hall, this area will be led by Ali and Jamie Jacobs of T.C. Studios, OC’s Painting Experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to test their painting skills by creating a pineapple, the universal symbol of hospitality. Local baristas will create latte art in Eastern Shore Coffee & Water’s booth 228-230 on the lower level in Exhibit Hall A/B. This art is a method of preparing coffee created by pouring microfoam into a shot of espresso and resulting in a pattern or design on the surface of the latte. Guests can also take advantage of all the show specials. Close to 60 exhibitors are offering deals, which can all be found on the expo website. New products and the latest innovative services are also rolled out during the expo and include the new Kona Gold & HighDrate CBD infused energy drinks and waters. The latest plant-based products will be featured and include burgers, milk and meatballs. Handheld POS systems designed to enhance the dining experience for both customers and staff by offering order-atthe-table and pay-at-the-table will be showcased. Several exhibitors will feature their earth-friendly packaging and now that Maryland has banned Styrofoam, these products are a must see. Close to 75 breweries and distilleries, throughout Maryland, Delaware, D.C. and Virginia will be featured. The Expo provides restaurateurs the ability to learn directly from the brew-

eries how to implement a craft beer beverage program as the brewmasters will be on hand to discuss all the aspects of their craft. On Sunday, March 8, Smokin’ Mary, Oxley’s Extra and the Fighting 69th Whiskey will take the stage to discuss their unique products and what makes them so special. The expo is not open to the public, therefore to walk the show floor, attendees must be a buyer or guest in the industry and must be at least 21. For example, those in the hotel, motel, restaurant, catering, concessions, bed & breakfast, condo/property management, campground, coffee house, ice cream store, nightclub, liquor store, convenience store, cafeteria, nursing home, schools/colleges, and hospital business can attend. Those who sell to these types of businesses, would be considered an exhibitor and must purchase a booth to attend the expo. Expo hours are Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After March 5, on-site registration is $25, with proof of being in the industry; a business card, business license, or letter from employer on company letterhead; paystubs not accepted. For complete expo information, visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com or call 410-289-6733.

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Md. contracts of sales includes addendums By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Part of each residential contract of sale in Maryland is an addendum from Section 10-702 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (“Section 10702”). This code requires that a seller of a

single-family residential property deliver to each buyer, on or before entering into a contract of sale, on a form published and prepared by the Maryland Real Estate Commission, either: 1) A written property condition disclosure statement listing all defects including latent defects, or information of which the seller has actual knowl-

CELEBRATION Seacrets Distillery and restaurant on 49th Street, recently hosted Atlantic Dental to celebrate Judy Tremellen’s, left, 25th anniversary as a hygienist and Patricia Kernan’s retirement as office manager. They have not only shared their time and talents at Atlantic Dental in West Ocean City, but throughout the community as well.

edge related to the following: Water and sewer systems, water treatment systems and sprinkler systems; insulation; structural systems, including the roof, walls, floors, foundation and any basement; plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems; infestation of wood-destroying insects; land use matters; hazardous or regulated materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, underground storage tanks and licensed landfills; any other material defects, including latent defects, of which the seller has actual knowledge; whether the required permits were obtained for any improvements made to the property; smoke alarms; and If the property relies on the combustion of a fossil fuel for heat, ventilation, hot water, or clothes dryer operation, whether a carbon monoxide alarm is installed on the property. OR 2) A written disclaimer statement providing that: except for latent defects of which the seller has actual knowledge, the seller makes no representations or warranties as to the condition of the real property or any

improvements on the real property; and the buyer will be receiving the real property “as is,” with all defects, including latent defects, that may exist, except as otherwise provided in the contract of sale of the property. So what is a latent defect vs. a material fact? Latent defects are defined as material defects in real property or an improvement to real property that a buyer would not reasonably be expected to observe by a careful visual inspection of the property; and that would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the buyer or an occupant of the buyer. A material fact is defined as anything that would affect: 1) the value of the property, or 2) a buyer/tenant’s decision to purchase/lease the property or how much to offer to purchase or lease the property. A real estate licensee in Maryland is required to disclose material facts the licensee knew or should have known that relates to the property. Material facts need to be in writing and disclosed to buyers prior to the time a buyer submits an offer. – Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City.

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Feb. 28, 2020

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PHOTO COURTESY JIM RAPP

Birders will have the unique opportunity to see winter waterfowl from Assateague to the Ocean City inlet on Saturday, Feb. 29, and just outside Berlin on Sunday, March 1.

Shore Craft Beer’s Love on Tap festival expects sell-out By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) As of earlier this week, a little over 1,000 tickets have been purchased for the fifth annual Shore Craft Beer Love on Tap festival, which CEO Ann McGinnis Hillyer expects to sell out. The event, set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the 40th Street convention center in Ocean City, is part of Shore Craft Beer’s strategy to make the Eastern Shore a craft brewing destination. From 1:30-4:30 p.m., participants can taste over 40 different beers from at least 20 local craft breweries, with VIP ticket holders getting an extra hour, starting at 12:30 p.m. VIP ticket holders can also enjoy a few special beers just for that hour. Some of the breweries scheduled to attend include Dogfish Head, Tall Tales, Evolution, 3rd Wave Brewing, Crooked Hammock, Backshore Brewing and Hoop Tea. Tickets cost $35 for general admission and $10 for designated driver. VIP tickets are sold out. The code “thankyou2020” will save purchasers $5 on the Shore Craft Beer website. Tickets will only be available the day of the event if they

don’t sell out before then. Hillyer said the number of tickets was increased from 850 to 1,500 this year because of the event’s rising popularity. The festival was also moved from Seacrets on 49th Street to the convention center this year to accommodate more guests. The convention center will be transformed into a beer garden, decorated with artificial grass and lights, along with bar stools and couches for patrons. “We’re going to have games like giant jenga, beer pong, corn hole, things like that,” Hillyer said. “That’ll be there so people can play and it’s inside, so regardless of the weather, it’s a great place to be. We’ve got that spectacular view of the bay, so there’s no other beer festival [like this] that I’m aware of.” She added that the festival combines tourism with a craft beer festival. At the convention center, there will be selfie stands that highlight the Eastern Shore. “There will be a jet ski that you can climb on with your beer and take pictures in front of a scene of Ocean City,” Hillyer said. “The beer bloggers that will be there will get a really good idea of what the shore has to offer by

Scott Moore from Fordham & Dominion Brewing pours a Double D Double IPA during the Love on Tap event last year at Seacrets on 49th Street, bayside.

way of tourism.” Firekite, a rock band that travels throughout the mid-Atlantic, will provide music during the festival. Centerplate will provide food that Hillyer said is designed to pair with the craft beers. “It’s all available for sale separately, but inside the festival,” Hillyer said. “People should come hungry and come to enjoy the really outrageous foods that’s there.” Some of the menu items includes buttercream cupcakes, a pale ale See SATURDAY’S Page 26

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Delmarva Birding will host two special trips this weekend to pair with Shore Craft Beer’s Love on Tap Beer Festival. The trips on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1, will both meet at 8 a.m. and end around 11-11:30 a.m. in time to enjoy the craft beer festivities. Though Delmarva Birding trips and the Love on Tap festival have each been around for 25 and five years, respectively, this is the first year they have collaborated. “I do think that birding and craft beer pair well together,” said Delmarva Birding Weekend co-organizer Jim Rapp. “We do birding trips yearround and we almost always finish the day at a local brewery, winter or spring. It’s such a great way to talk.” Ann McGinnis Hillyer, CEO of Shore Craft Brewing, said that the combination of tourism and the beer festival is what makes the “beercation,” especially since the demographics of birders and craft beer drinkers overlap. “The migratory birds that come through our area are quite spectacular,” Hillyer said. “We wanted to offer that as something that people coming to the area can do.” Saturday’s birding trip participants will meet at the Assateague visitor’s center. The trip will end at the Ocean City inlet. Rapp said they will make one stop at a development area about halfway between Assateague and Ocean City on the bayside. “What’s magical about that is the freshwater pond,” Rapp said. “Fresh water ponds are a magnet for ducks.” Bird watchers could see puddle ducks, northern shovelers and redheads. Rapp added that if the sun is out, the trip is a great opportunity for photographers to circle around the pond. “One thing about ducks that a lot of people who don’t go birding may not realize is they’re really colorful and they’re really shiny,” Rapp said. “When the light hits them they glow like little light bulbs.” At the Ocean City inlet, Rapp said the group might see species unique to the area, such as the purple sandpiper or a harbor seal. “There’s another type of duck called scoters, long-tailed ducks that See BIRDERS Page 26

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Saturday’s event to feature at least 20 local breweries Continued from Page 25 tomato mac and cheese with herbs and crispy leaks, pork barbecue nachos, beef stew with red ale, a cheese sampler and a pineapple jerk chicken salad. The festival will also have an app that was funded by a grant through the Rural Maryland Council for participants to check in to events, keep track of craft beers they’ve been drinking and for a chance to win prizes. If participants check in to a certain number of events or breweries, they have a chance to win prizes such as stickers, glasses or cozies. In addition to the festival, there will be a panel, “Brewers, Bloggers and Brewcations,” at the Ocean Downs Casino from 5:30-7 p.m on Friday, Feb. 28. The panel of beer bloggers, as well as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, will discuss craft beer trends and a short film will be screened. One of the beer bloggers will be Zack Mack from Thrillist, a magazine that follows food and drink trends. There are still 400 spots available to attend the panel. Following the event, participants can head to Seacrets for the Liquor Before Beer pre-party from 8-10 p.m.

for $5 craft distilled spirits. Both events are free for Love on Tap ticket holders. Hillyer said that ticket holders who attend the pre-party can check in early to the festival on Saturday and VIP ticket holders can collect their Tshirt at Seacrets, too. The panel discussion and pre-beer festival party are free and open to the public. Guests do not need to purchase a ticket to the beer festival in order to attend those events. Fin’s Ale House and Bar in Berlin will offer a craft beer-focused brunch menu on Sunday, March 1. From Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 1, Poseidon’s Pub in the Ocean Downs Casino will offer a three-course, beer-focused meal for $30. “This is the best food we’ve seen with beer, both at the festival and in town,” Hillyer said. She added that Poseidon’s will have $3 craft beer all weekend. Highlights of its menu include clams and mussels, ale house cheese dip, schnitzel, battered Atlantic cod, “brewamousi” and a chocolate stout-infused cheesecake. For more information and tickets, visit shorecraftbeer.com.

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An American white pelican, left, and a long-tailed duck are photographed during a recent Delmarva Birding trip.

Birders can enjoy craft beer festival after Saturday’s trip Continued from Page 25 you really only find in the inlet on this side of Chesapeake Bay,” Rapp said. The trip will end with time to attend the Love on Tap festival, which starts at 12:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 1:30 p.m. for general admission at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Beer festival tickets cost $35 for general admission and $10 for designated driver. They are available at shorecraftbeer.com. VIP tickets are sold out. Guests of the Sunday birding trip will meet at the eastern end of Hayes Landing Road, just outside of Berlin. It will feature a 2,000-acre private coastal bay property on Newport Farms, which Rapp said bird watchers won’t be able to get to any other time. The whole morning will be spent on the property. Rapp added that it has everything from open fields, to salt marshes and a freshwater pond. “That’s a great spot for bald eagles,” Rapp said. “The last time I was there, we did an event there in January, we had a nice mixed flock of big, white tundra swans. That’s one of the

largest flighted birds that we have on Delmarva.” He’s also seen American white pelican in the area. Rapp said this weekend is a special chance for travelers to see Ocean City in the winter. “Most of them [waterfowl] are going to be gone certainly by summertime, let’s say by May 1,” Rapp said. “You’re going to see all these different species of waterfowl . . . . in late January we had a winter weekend – we had 30 different species of waterfowl.” He added that he started organizing the birding trips around the same time that the craft beer started growing in the Delmarva region. “I’ve always loved pairing – going out in the day and finishing with a craft brewery or in this case, a craft festival,” Rapp said. “Birders I think will appreciate not just the birds, but when you’re experiencing craft anything, it’s a genuine, authentic, local thing and I think that’s why birding and craft beer is a really nice combo.” Each trip costs $25. Visit www.delmarvabirding.com to purchase tickets.

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Cleaning up after baking muffins at Worcester Technical High School in Newark during their baking and pastry class, from left, are Isabella Holland, a junior at Pocomoke High School, and Brittany Bowen and Jacklyn Snyder, both seniors at Stephen Decatur.

Wor. Tech offers accredited culinary program to students By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) In a $3.5 million kitchen, students at Worcester Technical High School in Newark have the opportunity to learn through accredited baking and pastry, and culinary arts programs. The school got the new kitchen about 10 years ago, which has allowed students to learn more than just the basics. Worcester’s culinary department only accepts high school juniors and seniors, who are taught the foundations of professional cooking during the first semester. They can then choose between culinary arts or baking and pastry for the second semester. Phil Cropper, who has been the culinary teacher for eight years, said that when the 27 students complete the one-year program, they graduate as either a certified fundamental cook or a certified fundamental pastry cook, depending on which course they take. About half of the students take both courses. “It’s pretty great for the kids because they have this opportunity of earning the certification and getting the training in high school without having to technically go to college if they choose not to,” Cropper said. “They can go right into the industry and work or they can go to college and further their education. It gives them that choice.” Because of recent changes, this is the first year that students automatically receive the certified title since Worcester’s program is accredited by ELIZABETH BONIN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Phil Cropper, the culinary instructor at Worcester Technical High School in Newark, checks the muffins the students made during the baking and pastry class on Monday.

the American Culinary Federation, according to Cropper. In the past, students had to take a two-day practical test and a 380question exam and pass with at least 75 percent. “We are one of only three exemplar-rated American Culinary Federation programs in the state of Maryland,” Cropper said. “We get accredited every five years. We received the exemplar status, which is the top honor for culinary arts.” Because the baking and pastry program is only two years old, it cannot receive exemplar status for another three years, but Cropper hopes it will. He said that both programs are a great first step for students. “If they work hard in high school and get their certification, it’s a great stepping stone into a community college or a four-year university to study culinary arts,” Cropper said. “If a student’s not sure what they want to do See CULINARY Page 28

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Culinary arts, baking, pastry classes give job opportunity

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Anna Butler, a junior at Pocomoke High School, shows off the muffins she made during the baking and pastry class at Worcester Technical High School in Newark earlier this week.

Continued from Page 27 Khalil Suggs, a senior at Snow Hill and they’re enrolled in the program High School, has already completed and they realize that they really like the culinary arts program and is now it, it’s a great stepping stone into the taking the baking and pastry class. industry and they can get a job at one He said he was fascinated by cooking of the resort towns like Ocean City or as a kid. Chincoteague.” “I would get bored in the house, so Cropper said about two or three cooking was my outlet to do somestudents a year go on to a culinary thing,” Suggs said. “It stuck with me arts school, which can cost up to over the years.” $60,000. He is thinking about studying The culinary program at Wor-Wic business at Wor-Wic and then transCommunity College in Salisbury is al- ferring to another school. Suggs most the same as Worcester Tech’s, would like to stay in the culinary inbut those students graduate with an dustry if possible and encourages Associate of Science degree. At others to try the culinary program. Worcester Tech, students earn either “It’ll broaden your outlook on everything,” Suggs fundamental cook or fundamental said. “Being able to work in a $3 million pastry cook certifi‘It’ll broaden your outlook kitchen is pretty cations. on everything. Being able to cool and being able Most students go right to work on the work in a $3 million kitchen to use different Eastern Shore, ac- is pretty cool and being able tools that you’ve never heard or seen cording to Cropper. to use different tools that “We have a coubefore.” you’ve never heard or ple kids in the proThe department gram that work at will host a seen before.’ Fager’s Island in fundraiser at the Khalil Suggs, Ocean City,” Cropschool in Newark senior at on Thursday, per said. “The HarSnow Hill High School March 19, from 7-10 rison Group was p.m. The students just in here trying to will transform the recruit kids for the summer, so it really opens the door ballroom for a food and jazz gala dinner where they will create the menu, for opportunities for the students.” He also mentioned one student take the orders, cook and serve. “I always do stuff to try to promote works for the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin, and another for Coastal Coffee Roast- the program, give the kids different ing in West Ocean City. In addition, opportunities and bring in some inone graduate runs a gourmet donut come for the kids that need the extra shop in Washington state and an- assistance,” Cropper said. other works for a restaurant in D.C. The money raised will help the stuAnna Butler, a junior at Pocomoke dents with additional program costs. High School, said she wants to open There are 100 tickets available for her own organic bakery in Worcester $45 each. Call 410-632-5050 for tickets. County. This article is part of an ongoing “I’ve always wanted to do this since I was young, but then also get- series highlighting Worcester Techting the experience before I go to col- nical High School programs. The lege helps me prepare for college, so school, located in Newark, Marythat I can be the best I can be,” Butler land, serves students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled in the three area said. She will be competing in the state high schools – Stephen Decatur, SkillsUSA competition in Baltimore Pocomoke and Snow Hill. More than on April 17-18, which Butler said she 20 programs are available for study. is excited for. The mission of Worcester Techni“I’m going to be making scones for cal High School, “a progressive pubthe state competition,” Butler said. lic secondary school which offers “We’re going to be doing practices in students the opportunity to prepare class and I’ll come in after school and for both the world of work and poston weekends and work on my skills.” secondary education, is to provide She is considering attending Wor- high quality career education and Wic and then transferring to the Uni- training programs through holistic versity of Maryland Eastern Shore or teaching and learning.” attending the Restaurant School at For more information, visit Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia. https://worcestertechhs.com.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are seeking success but are frustrated by a lack of results. Explore some new ways to approach your goals, and your mood can improve.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, sometimes the road you are traveling on has an unexpected detour. Rather than get frustrated by the situation, enjoy the new scenery that comes along the way.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the more research you do, the more secure you will feel with your decisions. You may have to delve a little further into a decision in the days to come.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Your career is about to take a unique turn, Cancer. However, you may have to devote some more of your personal time to be able to handle the new responsibilities.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Whatever problems have cropped up around the house can be easily remedied, Leo. There is no need to stress about them. Instead, get a new perspective.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Friendly and approachable is what you need to be this week, Virgo. Someone may be watching you carefully, and you need to be mindful of perceptions.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you’re all revved up and ready to go but really have no solid destination. Don’t fret. Some inspiration will soon come to you and guide your path.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Pay attention to all of the small details, as they help complete the bigger picture, Scorpio. This involves dotting every “i” and crossing every “t.” Follow up on all loose ends.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, express how you are feeling, even if all of your beliefs aren’t popular with everyone. Don’t worry; there are many people who are in your corner.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t be intimidated by other people who think they have all of the answers. Be bold and your assertive attitude will soon lead to positive results.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Taking each day as it comes without thinking too much about where you are going could be a great strategy right now, Aquarius. Overthinking things could be a recipe for trouble.

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OC Film Festival adds fourth day to roster, new theme By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The Art League of Ocean City has added a fourth day to the fourth annual Ocean City Film Festival, which will begin showing films on Thursday, March 5, showcasing the work of local, regional and international filmmakers. More than 100 films in categories including youth, documentary, horror, animation, comedy, music videos, dramatic pieces, social commentary and shorts will be featured in eight locations throughout the resort. New this year will be a category dedicated to aquatics, which focuses on conservation, sea life, surfers and other aspects of the underwater world. The overarching theme of this year’s film festival is conservation. A $99 all-access pass Rina Thaler includes unlimited screenings at the Aloft Hotel on 45th Street, Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Carousel Hotel on 118th Street, Seacrets on 49th Street, Fox Gold Coast Theater on 115th Street, Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street, the Residence Inn by Marriott on 61st Street and Flagship Cinemas in West Ocean City. In addition, the all-access passes get attendees into the opening-night party, panel discussion and the awards ceremony at Seacrets. “It’s growing every year, and that’s the great thing about it,” Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City executive director, said. Festival Director William StrangMoya was inspired to create the event after helping his friend shoot a scene for a film in Ocean City.

William Strang-Moya, Ocean City Film Festival artistic director, and Kristin Helf, Film Night coordinator, host $5 Film Night at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Feb. 15. The films shown were a preview of jury favorites that will be screened during the fourth annual Ocean City Film Festival, March 5-8.

“Last year, we had quite a boom with “The Biggest Little Farm,” and we’re officially beginning the transition from just a hometown film festival to more of a destination film festival,” Strang-Moya said. The four-day festival begins Thursday, March 5 at noon, with films being shown at Flagship Cinemas and Fox Gold Coast Theater until the meet-andgreet party at the Residence Inn by Marriott on 61st Street, from 5-7 p.m. Attendees can network with filmmakers, snack on some hors d’oeuvres and there will also be a cash bar. For those who do not have an all-access pass, the opening-night party costs $25. Strang-Moya encourages guests to dress as though they were going to the Oscars. Friday, March 6, film viewing will begin at 1 p.m. at Flagship Cinemas in West Ocean City as well as Fox Gold Coast Theater and the Carousel. There will be a First Friday open reception at the Art League of Ocean City that is free for the public from 5-7 p.m. that evening. On Saturday, March 7, a special filmmakers panel will be held at the Art League of Ocean City from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $10. Films will be played starting at noon and will run into the evening hours at the Fox Gold Coast Theater, Flagship Cinemas and the Clarion Hotel. From 5-6:30 p.m., there will be a filmmaker happy

hour at the Aloft Hotel. For those who do not have an all-access pass, a day pass for screenings will cost $20. A four-day film pass will cost $69. On Sunday, March 8, film viewings begin at 11 a.m. at Flagship Cinemas and Seacrets. Two feature films will also be shown at Fox Gold Coast Theater. The film festival will come to a close with an awards ceremony from 5-7 p.m. at Seacrets on 49th Street. The best Maryland film, judge’s award and people’s choice awards will be announced. “What people don’t understand in this area of the film festival is that it’s not just about going to see one particular movie,” Thaler said. “The idea is to see a spectrum of films and things that you wouldn’t necessarily see in movie theaters because they’re independent films.” In addition, the closing party will include complimentary refreshments, a cash bar and the winning film will be screened. For those who do not have an all-access pass, the closing party will cost $25. For more information, a list of all films or to purchase tickets, visit www.ocmdfilmfestival.com or search “Ocean City Film Festival” on Facebook. Tickets can also be purchased at the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street or at any film location, although it will be cash only.

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Jen Benson, of Dover, Delaware, enjoys Philadelphia rolls at Nori Sushi Bar and Grill located in the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street, Sunday, Feb. 23.

Chris Lewis, of Salisbury, and Robyn Spencer of Lewes, Delaware, dine at Nori Sushi Bar and Grill in the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street, Sunday, Feb. 23.

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The Walsh family, of Bel Air, Maryland, order dinner at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 22. Pictured, from left, are Andy, Kathy, Sydney, 16, and Abby, 18.

Sampling some appetizers at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 22, from left, are Ocean City residents Dennis Marchitelli, Jeff Dye and Jen Ireland.

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Enjoying chocolate martinis during the 13th annual Death by Chocolate event at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Saturday, Feb. 22, are Ocean Pines residents Theresa Pagano, left, and Cindy Urbanelli.

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CraZy LadyZ! co-owner Jan Patterson, left, and employee Ellen Morvick, sign off on Death by Chocolate scavenger hunt participant cards in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 22.

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Art of the pARTy raises $4K to fund culinary scholarships By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The second annual Art of the pARTy fundraiser was considered a cuisine success after selling out to a crowd of over 100 people and raising over $4,000 for culinary scholarships at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin on Friday, Feb. 21. To promote food as a form of art, the Worcester County Arts Council and the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association created a scholarship for students of creative cuisine last year, and netted more than $3,800 through their first food sampling party. “It was a great event,” Phil Cropper, president for the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association and culinary instructor at Worcester Technical High School. “We’re just happy to get the community support for the arts and student scholarships.” Guests enjoyed 12 different stations featuring food from American Culinary Federation-certified restaurants while listening to live jazz and participating in a silent auction. Established in 1929, the American Culinary Federation is the premier professional chefs’ organization in North America with more than 17,500 members and more than 150 chapters nationwide. The organizations that participated in the event were Centerplate of the convention center on 40th Street, Marlin Moon on 33rd Street, Box Car 40 of Pittsville, Baked Desserts in Berlin, Coastal Coffee Roasting in West Ocean City, Princess Royale on 91st Street, Coastal Cupcake in Berlin, Washington Catering of Snow Hill and the Handy Seafood Company in Salisbury. Some of the cuisine sampled at the event included dry rubbed brisket of beef with roasted red pepper and tomato chili sauce, roasted pork, gourmet deviled eggs and candied bacon, artisan cheese, sautéed blackened shrimp over three cheese grits, shrimp wrapped with shredded phyllo dough and coated with a Thai sweet chili sauce, gourmet mini cupcakes and cream based desserts. “I thought it went well, everyone seemed very positive,” Cropper said. “They liked the addition of the live music this year. I got emails sent to me from people who attended that were just gobsmacked because they didn’t know what to expect and they really loved the event.” Eight students from Worcester Technical High School, Wor-Wic Community College and Somerset Culinary prepared food onsite. The money raised from last year’s party will be used for scholarships this year, since the inaugural fundraising event took place after the scholarship deadline. Additional money raised this year could be used to help members of the chefs’ association continue their education by sending them to conferences and conventions.

Cropper hopes to continue using the Atlantic Hotel to host the event for years to come. “We would like to keep it at the Atlantic Hotel because we like the vibe and we like the small community and the ambiance that the hotel offers,” Cropper said. “It’s going be based on whether we keep the event at 100 or we try to elevate the event to make it more attended. As a committee we’re happy with the current venue and with having 100 people.” Students can apply for the culinary scholarship before April 15 at the Worcester County Arts Council website at www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org /index.php/site/grants_scholarships/ or the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association website at www.delmarvachefs.com.

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Gary Beach, left, and Mark Mayers of Marlin Moon on 33rd Street serve up Thai chili shrimp during the second annual Art of the pARTy fundraiser held at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin, Friday, Feb. 21.

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BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, Ocean City, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Feb. 28: Dave Sherman, 7 p.m. Feb. 29: Dave Tarlecki, 7 p.m. March 1: Randy Jamz, 6 p.m. March 4: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 8 p.m. March 5: Steve Kuhn’s Acoustic Campfire, 6 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Feb. 28: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Feb. 29: Side Project, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. March 1: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m.; Team Trivia w/Chuck D, 7 p.m. March 4: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. March 5: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com Feb. 28: DJ BK, 4-8 p.m.

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Feb. 29: Classic Vibe, 4-8 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB 101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 28-29: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com Every Friday: Beats By Jeremy, 9 p.m. Every Monday: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Every Wednesday: Beats By Styler, 9 p.m. Every Thursday: Beats By Wax, 9 p.m. Feb. 29: Andrew Robear, 10 p.m. SEACRETS

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The General Levin Winder Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently celebrated the 90th birthday of member Mary Jane Hastings. She is pictured with Regent Gail Weldin.

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The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce hands out chocolatey treats during the 13th annual Death by Chocolate scavenger hunt in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 22. Pictured, from left, are Karen Lynn, Richard Ohanlon and Kathy Smith.

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Walker provides recipe for butternut squash parfait By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) There is little that shapes the one’s culinary experiences as profoundly and persuasively as creativity. Originality is a means of self-expression and the foundation for point of view. Without creativity, cooking would be reduced to a mundane means of daily intake. As human beings, we are all capable of being creative. The degree is determined by many factors such as what is your definition of creativity? Can inspiration be measured, and by what standards is it judged? What is your guest’s reaction to a particular uniqueness? What one must keep in mind is that ingenuity increases our conception of what is possible and lifts the limits of supposition. Remember, predictability is the basis for a mundane menu and should never be a consideration. Butternut squash parfait exceeds the boundaries of probability and diminishes any chances of expectedness. Understanding the concept of a particular dish gives a chef the freedom to

personalize it. It is this resourcefulness that promotes the process for individuality. Chance crossed my path and helped finalize my quest for the ultimate butternut squash parfait. Acorn squash was my original choice for this tasty treat. However, curiosity took over and I decided to experiment with butternut squash. Once I cut into the flesh, I knew my instincts were going to pay off. The color of the flesh was a bright orange as opposed to the lackluster yellowness of an acorn squash. But more important was my discovery of the difference of textures. Acorn squash has a coarse consistency whereas butternut is creamy. This velvety quality is much more conducive for a parfait. The addition of pumpkin pie filling adds a whole new level of taste and gives the dish more depth of flavor. Once the butternut squash is finalized, it must be strained in a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. While this may seem trivial, it is key for the success of the dish. Otherwise, the natural juices will take over the parfait and one will end up with a soupy mess. Garnishes are much more than a dec-

oration. They are the concluding component that completes a dish and must be carefully thought out. Whipped cream smooths out the intensity the parfait and adds to the beautification. Chopped toasted walnuts and candied ginger complete the cycle of flavor and add a much-needed crunch to the parfait. How one serves this dish depends on many particulars. This dish can be served in mini parfait glasses accompanied with mini spoons and can be served as a passed hors d’oeuvre. If one plans to present a buffet, place butternut squash filling in a sizable bowl and garnish on a grander scale. Butternut squash parfait served in a chilled martini glass is a stunning finale for an elegant meal.

Butternut squash parfait is fun and versatile. Best of all, butternut squash parfait will make a lasting impression on your guests, family and even children. Enjoy!

Butternut Squash Parfait Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ cup walnuts, pecans, or a combination of both 1 (5) pound butternut squash 1 (15 oz.) pumpkin pie filling ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves See GARNISH Page 35

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New Lunch & Learn series offered (Feb. 28, 2020) The Art League of Ocean City is starting a new Lunch & Learn series, beginning on Wednesday, March 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with TV personality and photographer Charles Paparella as the first speaker. The event will take place at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, bayside. Admission is free, but space is limited, and reservations are suggested at https://artleagueofoceancity.org/even t/lunch-learn-with-charlie-paparella/ A longtime video photographer

and reporter for WBOC TV, Paparella is well known for his “Travels with Charlie” segments, now in its “18th irreverent year,” he said. Paparella spent most of his adult life “observing the effects that electronic images and sounds have on human beings.” “The results are not good,” he said. “But all bad news has a funny side.” “Charlie is a very funny guy,” he said about himself. “He is also very old, so if you want to catch his act, you should probably come. His ‘candle burns at both ends,’ as his dear

Edna used to say.” Attendees are invited to bring a brown bag lunch or takeout from a local restaurant. More information is available by calling the Arts Center at 410-5249433 or by e-mailing the volunteer coordinator, Aubrey Sizemore, at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

OCBP holding evaluations, Sunday (Feb. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold pre-employment physical skills evaluations on Sunday, March 1, to fill openings in the 2020 employment roster. The pre-employment evaluation is being held at the Salisbury YMCA. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply. Registration for the test begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a brief orientation. Candidates should prepare for a full day of testing, which includes a 400-meter swim, a 300-meter run, and various simulated swimming rescues which

Grayson Wolf of SDHS finalist for merit scholarship (Feb. 28, 2020) Stephen Decatur High School senior Grayson Wolf has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, scoring in the nation’s top 1 percent on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Over 1.6 million students enter the program each year and, as a finalist, he is now in elite company among 15,000 top students in the nation. Wolf will continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered this spring. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2020 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. Wolf is one of three National Merit Scholarship finalists in a decade from Stephen Decatur High School. Wolf is a member of the National Honor Society, the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, the Academic Team, and the Science Olympiad Team. He is also a College Board Advanced Placement Scholar.

demonstrate the capacity to run fast in timed sprint races. Although pre-registration is not required, candidates are strongly encouraged to sign up in advance for the test by visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp. The beach patrol requires acceptable proof of age of all candidates, which can be a driver’s license, birth certificate or U.S. passport. Without proper proof of age, applicants will not be permitted to participate. In addition, applicants must be 17 years old or older by June 22, 2020,

and those under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian during the entire testing process. Following the physical skills evaluation, those meeting qualifying standards are eligible for appointment to the Beach Patrol’s Surf Rescue Academy (SRA), which is being conducted in Ocean City beginning in May or June. For additional information, including future testing dates, contact the Ocean City Beach Patrol at 410289-7556 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbp.

Wor. Prep ‘Wizard of Oz’ musical (Feb. 28, 2020) Tickets are on sale now for the Worcester Prep musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” The performances will be on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., and a Saturday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. This event is open to the public. The show will feature a cast of students from the Upper School, and, for the first time, include a troupe of Lower School students as the munchkins.

Director of the play is Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and the music director is Christopher Buzby. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the musical in the Worcester Prep Athletics and Performing Arts Center in Berlin. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.worcesterprep.org or call the school at 410- 641-3575.

Stephen Decatur High School senior Grayson Wolf has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. He is pictured with Principal Tom Sites.

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Finnegan’s Wake to benefit WCDC set for March 7 (Feb. 28, 2020) Traditionally, an Irish Wake marks the end of someone’s life, but this year in Ocean City it celebrates the start of the St. Patrick’s festivities, when the Friends of Worcester County Developmental Center present its eighth annual Finnegan’s Wake Saturday, March 7, in Seacrets Morley Hall. The event is a mock Irish funeral inspired by the traditional Irish song of the same name. The doors to Morley Hall on 49th Street open at 4:30 p.m., and the evening’s festivities will commence at 5:30 p.m. with the funeral procession winding its way through Morley Hall led by the Ocean City Pipes and Drums. Included in the cortege will be St. Patrick, clergy members, mourners, pall bearers and a leprechaun or two. Music is an integral part of an Irish wake, and back again by popular demand are The Irish Lads. For 42 years the Lads have dedicated themselves to preserving Irish culture and history through folk and nationalistic music. They have shared the stage with Tommy Makem, The Clancy Brothers and The Dubliners, to name a few. The Ocean City Pipes and Drums will not only lead the funeral procession, they will also perform Highland and military songs. Audience participation will be encouraged throughout the evening. Attendees will have a chance to become part of the show when viewing Tim Finnegan. If guests can raise Finnegan from the dead by telling him a joke and making him laugh, they will win a beverage. Those with strong voices can enter the Keening contest. Wealthy Irish would hire professional mourners called Keeners to cry for their dearly departed. Contestants will be judged on volume, style and feeling as they compete for cash prizes. Admission is $20. Happy hour prices will be available at the bar and the kitchen will be offering an Irish menu. Event sponsors are Robert Nock Insurance, Cheers of Berlin and Gallagher Insurance. The entertainment is sponsored by The Burbage Funeral Home, Malvern Collision Service, Avery Hall Insurance Solutions, Vicki Tillery, John Falcone and Robin Dannelly. All money raised from this event will go to support the clients of the Worcester County Developmental Center, which provides employment opportunities, day habilitation training, residential services and community-based supports for adults who live with an intellectual disability in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties. For More information, contact Jack Ferry at 410-632-2382, ext 117, or ferry@wcdcservices.org.

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Garnish parfait with toasted nuts and crystalized ginger Continued from Page 33 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar few pinches salt 1 can Reddi wip 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 1. In a small pan, heat butter over medium-low heat. Add nuts and sauté until nuts develop a crispy exterior. When the nuts have cooled, chop finely and set aside. 2. Slice butternut squash lengthwise. Remove seeds and stringy flesh. Place squash in a large pot, flesh side up. Add 3 cups water and turn heat to mediumlow. Cover and simmer until squash is very, very tender. This process will take 45 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the squash. After 30 minutes, you will may have to add more water. 3. Move cooked squash to a cooling rack. When the squash has cooled, remove the tough skins. 4. Place cooked squash in a large

bowl. Add canned pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, sugar and salt. Using a hand held mixer, blend until squash mixture is smooth. 5. Place a double layer of cheesecloth into a large sieve, then position the sieve into a large bowl. Add squash mixture to sieve and allow to strain for at least 1 hour at room temperature. 6. Presentation for martini glass carefully spoon reduced squash mixture into chilled martini glasses. Top with Reddi wip and remember, you are not only a chef but an artist. Garnish with toasted nuts and crystalized ginger. Serve immediately. * Crystalized ginger can be purchased at your local supermarket. Serve 4 to 6 Secret Ingredient – Individuality. “It is important to foster individuality for only the individual can produce the new ideas.” – Albert Einstein

Kid Rock, George Thorogood set to headline OC BikeFest By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) Kid Rock, and George Thorogood and The Destroyers are slated to headline the Ocean City BikeFest, the annual motorcycle rally that will take place from Sept. 17-20, in Ocean City. George Thorogood and The Destroyers will perform on Thursday, Sept. 17, and Kid Rock will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 19, both at the inlet parking lot at 8 p.m. Event organizer Chase Micheal said that a new, bigger main stage will be built in addition to the old stage, which will be the location for daytime entertainment. “It’s our 10th anniversary of OC BikeFest and 20th of Delmarva Bike Week,” Micheal said. “We really wanted to do something special.” Delmarva Bike Week will take place the same weekend with various activities at the Salisbury Arther W. Perdue Stadium. Micheal said that event organizers have wanted to bring Kid Rock to Ocean City for quite a while. “It just so happened he was available for this year,” Micheal said. “It’s a big step for us as far as the caliber of entertainment that we’re bringing, so it really is a lot to do with timing.” Kid Rock rose to popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like “Born Free” and “All Summer Long.” George Thorogood, originally from Wilmington, Delaware, became known in the 1980s rock scene with singles like “Bad to the Bone” and “I Drink Alone.” Ticket prices are: three-day (Thursday through Saturday) event pass, $130;

three-day VIP pass, $595; Thursday only, $50; Friday only, $50; Saturday only, $65; VIP Thursday only, $200; VIP Friday only, $225; VIP Saturday only, $295. Children 15 and under get in for $30. Activities will also take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, but no tickets are required. An official cap on available tickets has not yet been set. Micheal said tickets are in early purchase pricing, meaning that they are $10 cheaper for single day and event passes up until April 1. Each pass will get the purchaser into all the activities at the inlet for that day, including the concerts. VIP ticket holders will have access to a private bar, viewing area, seating and a catered meal. They will also receive drink passes and merchandise. “Single-day sales are going really well right now,” Micheal said. “They will most likely sell out very soon.” He anticipates that the single days could sell out within a week and added that single-day ticket holders can always upgrade to the full weekend as more music is announced. Micheal said that those who plan to attend BikeFest should keep an eye out for more announcements as organizers wait for event clearance from Ocean City. “We’re absolutely thrilled that we were able to get Kid Rock and George Thorogood,” Micheal said. “They’re obviously very top tier entertainment. We try to promote OC BikeFest every year and they’re a huge step for us.” For information and tickets, go to ocbikefest.com.

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LITTLE LEARNERS BOOK CLUB The women of “Books by the Bay” book club enjoy their holiday luncheon at the Inn on the Ocean on the Boardwalk in Ocean City.

Eight-year-old Newfoundland, Jeffrey, visits the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on Jan. 27, for its Little Learners program. Pictured, from left, are Luca, Bryan and Jeffrey Russo. Little Learners takes place at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the museum, located on the southern end of the Ocean City Boardwalk.

DONATION Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members present $3,000 to Believe in Tomorrow after raising money from their annual gift card raffle fundraiser. Since 2005, the group has adopted the Believe in Tomorrow organization and has given nearly $40,000 to the charity. Pictured with Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program, are National Honor Society officers Ellie Dutton, Mikayla Denault, Ella Peters, President Richard Poist and Kiley Hamby.

AWARDS Chet and Linda Foster recently handed out awards to poster contest winners for the Ocean City Elks Drug Awareness Program. The winner from Blessed Sacrament School was Isaiah Failla, left, and Yomna Elgaddar and Lily Natalie Radon from Ocean City Elementary School, above.

SCREENING SUPPORT The Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association held its annual Pink Lady Golf Tournament at the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club on Oct. 8, to raise money to help provide mammogram screenings through the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostics Center at Atlantic General Hospital. The association raised $1,608 this year, bringing its total contribution over the past six years to over $8,400. Pictured, from left, are Susan Morris, OPLGA; Colleen Wareing, vice president of patient care services at AGH; Carolyn Neal, OPGLA; Michael Franklin, FACHE, Atlantic General Hospital president and CEO; Ann Shockley, OPLGA; and Don McMullen, OPMGA.

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Ninth annual fundraiser for children with Type 1 Diabetes By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The ninth annual Camp Possibilities Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for children with Type 1 Diabetes will take place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City, on Saturday, March 21, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly. The money raised from the event will help families with diabetic children go to Camp Possibilities, an event designed for children with diabetes between the ages of 8 and 17 who, due to the complexity of diabetes management, often do not get the chance to go to a summer camp or go on overnight trips. Katie Rimel, who organizes the event, has a son who used to participate in the camp and now works for Camp Possibilities. “It’s really important to raise money … because the cost of diabetes, even with good insurance, can be astronomical,” Rimel said. “A summer camp can be expensive, but when you add a medical summer camp and all the extra liability issues, medical staff and things like that, the cost is really expensive.” Originally, when Rimel started the dinner, the cost to attend the camp was $1,600 per child. With grants and other donations, that cost has since been lowered to around $775. “That’s still a lot of money for one week of camp,” Rimel said. “We did the first spaghetti dinner and that year we raised enough money for three kids to go to camp, my son being one of them.” The first dinner nine years ago

raised just over $3,000. Since the spaghetti dinner’s inception, the fundraiser has collected over $80,000 to help pay for camp admission. Pasta, bread, salad and desserts, as well as gluten free options, will be offered during the dinner. Carryout will be available as well. Most of the food and drinks are donated by local restaurants, which Rimel is extremely grateful for. In addition, there will be over 50 auction items ranging from hotel stays to golf, spa and sport packages, camping trips, paintings by local artists, a trip to St. Michaels and gift certificates for restaurants and hotels. Rimel will continue to accept donations until Sunday, March 1. “It’s very much a community event and we couldn’t do it without the community’s participation,” Rimel said. “Ocean City, Berlin and the surrounding communities have poured their hearts out for this group to sell out every year … we’re just so appreciative of the community that we live in.” Tickets for the event cost $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Established in 2002, Camp Possibilities provides activities at Camp Ramblewood, in Darlington, Maryland, on 200 acres of private property. The organization holds dedicated diabetes education sessions at camp; however, these are intended only in the spirit of providing support, information and encouragement to campers. For more information about the event, to donate items, or to purchase a ticket, call Rimel at 410-251-4793.

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Hundreds of guests attend the eighth annual Spaghetti Dinner for Camp Possibilities at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean City last year.

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Pine Tones Chorus to hold open house event, March 5 (Feb. 28, 2020) The Pine Tones Chorus will hold an open house for new singers, along with beginning its weekly spring rehearsals, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m. Guest singers, who have vocal talent, will be welcomed with refreshments and a short video showing some of the chorus history. Both ladies and gentlemen of all singing parts – soprano, alto, tenor and bass – are invited. The chorus musical style can be described as “easy listening.” Songs from movies, Broadway shows and traditional tunes from Irving Berlin and Cole Porter are typically included in the Pine Tones programs.

The Pine Tones Chorus has been presenting concerts in the spring and in December for more than 30 years. The chorus also sings at various community events such as ceremonies at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial, and entertains at several local senior-care facilities. For additional information, call Dave Holloway at 410-641-5672, or June Todd at 410-289-7373. Funding for chorus activities comes from patrons as well as the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. These organizations are dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

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DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets

32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-5247575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, yearround. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check

out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6648989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A madefrom-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-2892581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-6646801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-7236762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets

ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-2502333, www.abbeyburger.com/oceancity $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round. NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

WEST OCEAN CITY THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 41st, and 70th street locations. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-6642105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

OCEAN PINES OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

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

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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. 28 ST. PATRICK’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Featuring Adult Co-Rec (18+), Men’s Over 30 and Women’s Over 30. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/st-patrickssoccer-tournament/

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

ADOPTION EVENT PetSmart, 11330 Samuel Bowen Blvd., Unit 100. Worcester County Humane Society will be there from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Town Cats of OC, all day.

CRAFTERNOON ‘SCRAPPY-GAMI’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Create a scrapbook page and explore origami. For children 6 and older., http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MOVIE: SELMA Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church, 103 W. Market St., 6:00 PM. To celebrate Black History Month, the deacons of the church are hosting a free screening of Selma, followed by a discussion. There will also be a potluck dinner. Bring a favorite covered dish.

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ PERFORMANCE WPS Athletic & Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring students from the Upper School at Worcester Prep School as well as a troupe of Lower School students. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets: worcesterprep.org or 410-641-3575.

Sat., Feb. 29 CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘LEAP DAY’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Crafty fun for children of all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

ST. PATRICK’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Featuring Adult Co-Rec (18+),

Men’s Over 30 and Women’s Over 30. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/st-patrickssoccer-tournament/

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Buffet includes 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.

ADOPTION EVENT PetSmart, 11330 Samuel Bowen Blvd., Unit 100. Worcester County Humane Society will be there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Town Cats of OC, all day; Grass Roots Rescue, from 1-3 p.m.; and Little Paws Dachshund Rescue.

SHORE CRAFT BEER FEST: LOVE ON TAP Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Tour the Shore with unlimited tastings of more than 40 local craft beers. Live music provided by Firekite and a complimentary glass for the first 1,000 participants. VIP tickets cost $50 and include a VIP only hour from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and an event T-shirt. General admission cost is $35 and designated driver cost is $10. All attendants must be 21 years or older, with ID. Food will also be available. Tickets available at ShoreCraftBeerFest.com. 410-703-1970

2ND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PAWTY FUNDRAISER Waterman’s Seafood Company, 12505 Ocean Gateway, 3:00 PM. Come celebrate with Jessica and Kelly as they raise money for Kindness Matters Animal Rescue. All tips will be donated. Featuring an 80’s themed party with $3 Tito’s Mixes, happy hour food and drink specials, door prizes, auction, 50/50 raffle and tunes by DJ Bigler. Dress in 80’s attire to receive a discount off your total check.

Tickets cost $45 for chamber members and $50 for nonmembers of couples tickets for $85 and full table tickets (8 people) for $345. Tickets available at the Chamber office and Woodforest National Bank in Walmart in Pocomoke City. pocomokechamber@gmail.com, 410957-1919

way, 10:30 AM. Children, ages 0-5 years, can enjoy toys, activities and songs. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. A 30-minute nursery rhyme program for children up to age 3 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

THE MOBILE MENTOR Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Providing one-on-one assistance to those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Sun., March 1 ST. PATRICK’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD. Featuring Adult Co-Rec (18+), Men’s Over 30 and Women’s Over 30. Team entry fee is $400 and must accompany team entry form. 410-250-0125, https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/st-patrickssoccer-tournament/

OCBP PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL SKILLS EVALUATIONS Salisbury YMCA, 715 S Schumaker Drive, 10:00 AM. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in ocean rescue is not necessary to apply. Candidates should prepare for a full day of testing, which includes a 400m swim, a 300m run and various simulated swimming rescues. Pre-registration is strong encouraged: www.ococean.com/ocbp. Ocean City Beach Patrol, 410-289-7556

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. 410-2084014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education, 410-208-9761

MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES ADOPTION EVENT PetSmart, 11330 Samuel Bowen Blvd., Unit 100. Worcester County Humane Society will be there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Town Cats of OC, all day; Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue, from 1-4 p.m.; and Little Paws Dachshund Rescue.

Mon., March 2 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Attend a free screening of the documentary, Reinventing Power. The film tells the backstory of clean energy from innovation to installation. Recommended to adults and teens. Free popcorn and door prizes. Tom Murray, an environmental professional, will be the moderator.

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876

Tues., March 3 FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER & DANCE

HYPERTENSION CLINIC

Pocomoke Community Center, 1410 Market St., 6:00 PM. Sponsored by the Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event will have a 60’s theme. Cocktails served at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and awards at 8 p.m. The Film Rhythm Band to perform. Costumes encouraged. There will be a costume contest, cash bar and buffet-style dinner.

Apple Drug, 314 Franklin Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Genie, 410-641-9268

TOT AND TUNES Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High-

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

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CALENDAR STORY TIME ‘SHOES’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. Stories, finger plays and songs for children ages 2-5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STEAM STORY TIME ‘THE OCEAN’ Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 10:30 AM. Ocean themed stories and activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

UNCLUTTER YOUR PAPERWORK Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Uncluttered Concepts discusses organizational solutions for all documents. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Charles Paparella, well know for his Travels with Charlie segments. Admission is free. Reservations are suggested: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/event/ lunch-learn-with-charlie-paparella/. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch. Aubrey Sizemore, aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org, 410-524-9433

HYPERTENSION CLINICS Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Genie, 410-641-9268

GARDENING BASICS FAMILY TIME MOVIE ‘THE LORAX’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Dr. Seuss themed movie will start at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy crafts before the show. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Maryland Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972 and is awarded after successful completion of the course, held March 3, 4, and 5. This course is a great refresher for experienced boaters as well. Cost is $15. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807 or CGAUX1205@gmail.com.

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

Wed., March 4 WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STEAM STORY TIME ‘THE OCEAN’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Ocean themed stories and activities from young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Songs, stories, games and finger plays for children under 2 years old. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE BODY AND THE BRAIN Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:30 AM. An expert will discuss Alzheimer’s and ways to maintain health. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Master Gardener Virginia Rosenkrantz teaches about basic gardening. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

GUEST SPEAKER Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s Dec. 4 meeting. He is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman.

TEEN SILENT BOOK CLUB Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Bring a book (or borrow one) and read with fellow book lovers. Discuss the books and enjoy some snacks. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

YOUTH MENTORING VOLUNTEER INTEREST MEETING Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services has recently developed a youth mentoring program that will serve 6th graders through high school seniors. If interested in becoming a youth mentor, contact 410-641-4598 or shine@gowoyo.org.

other bingo supplies at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $14 for basic package of 25 games. 410-250-2645

Thurs., March 5 OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL The 4th annual film festival, hosted by the Art League of Ocean City, will feature 100 films by local and international filmmakers of every background and genre. Film screenings, parties and workshops will take place at venues across the resort. info@artleagueofoceancity.org, oceancityfilmfest!@gmail.com. http://www.ocmdfilmfestival.com

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital, the group is open to the public and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Speaker and education related to Diabetes provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761

MERRY MAKERS - ‘NAIL POLISH SWIRL POTS’

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC

PLAY TIME

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. A play date for infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. An adult craft group that meets the first Thursday of each month. March features terra cotta pots painted with nail polish. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘IN THE CITY’ DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

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

LUNCH & LEARN SERIES Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. The first speaker will be TV personality and photographer

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

WEDNESDAY BINGO Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.,

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org

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 ART LEAGUE OFFERS BUS TRIP The Art League is sponsoring a bus trip to the Baltimore Museum of Art on April 15. The bus will pick up at the Lowe’s parking lot on Route 1 in Lewes at 7:15 a.m. and at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 8 a.m. The bus will arrive back at approximately 7 p.m. The cost is $65 and includes the bus, entrance to the museum, water and snacks. Tickets are available at the Arts Center, by calling 410-524-9433 or online at artleagueofoceancity.org/bus-trip-to-baltimore-museum-of-art/.

Crossword answers from page 38 PINE TONES CHORUS OPEN HOUSE Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 1:00 PM. Guest singers will be welcomed with refreshments and a short video showing some of the chorus history. Both ladies and gentlemen of all singing parts are invited. Info: Dave Holloway, 410-641-5672 to June Todd, 410289-7373.

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 PM. Featuring Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. Copies of books are available in advance at the library.

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE Immediate position available for year-round Restaurant Maintenance Personnel. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC & LPgas knowledge required. Prior experience with restaurant equipment necessary. Great opportunity with benefits. Send resume to: REST. MAINTENANCE, PO Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843, romeara@harrisongp.com, or drop off your resume at Harrison Group, 106 N. Baltimore Ave.

Hiring ALL Positions!! Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com

Ocean Resorts Golf Club Applicants must apply in person at

Paid Holidays, Benefits, & Insurance

PREMIER

Apply on site: 33937 Premier Dr., Unit 1; Frankford email resume to: jessica.workman@mediacombb.net or call Jessica, M-F, 8am-4pm: 302.732.3101 GLASS & SCREEN, INC.

WANTED

FOR THE BEST JOB IN TOWN! •FLOOR MANAGER

*Salaried Position w/ Health Insurance and Profit Sharing for the Right Person* Call Carl For Interview 443-880-3092

for Somerset Jewelers Call 443-880-3791

Free employee meal and excellent benefits. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Seasonal Environmental Health Aide Duties include conducting water quality analysis at public swimming pools/spas in Ocean City, Maryland. Some evening and weekend work a possibility. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Valid driver’s license required. Pool Operator Certification preferred. Background check is required. Please send resume and cover letter by March 13, 2020 to Bart Dorsch, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Bishopville, MD 21813, e-mail bart.dorsch@maryland.gov or fax to 410-352-3369. Resumes will also be accepted at the March 4, 2020 Job Fair at Salisbury University from Noon – 4:00 p.m. in the Maggs Gym. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221.

WANTED

Now through March, Apply Saturday & Sunday, 11am-2pm

FOR THE BEST JOB IN TOWN! •SOUS CHEF •EXP. LINE COOKS

54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop)

410-723-5565

Come Join Our Winning Team!

FRONT DESK SUPERVISORS We are looking for experienced front desk supervisors to manage our growing hotel portfolio. Must be able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays. Prior hotel supervisory experience preferred.

*Salaried Position w/ Health Insurance and Profit Sharing for the Right Person* Call Carl For Interview 443-880-3092

or HOLDING OPEN INTERVIEWS:

Email resume to: jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

ssifieds la C r u o Y r e Ord

Mature, Responsible

SALES ASSOCIATE

Year Round, Full/Part Time: AM Hostess, Room Attendants, Server, Night Audit

or HOLDING OPEN INTERVIEWS:

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Town of Ocean City, Maryland

Employment Opportunities:

for busy glass & sunroom company Experience a plus.

YEAR-ROUND

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Ocean Resorts Golf Club,10655 Cathell Rd., Berlin, MD.

CARPENTRY & WINDOW INSTALLERS

HELP WANTED

Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!

is now accepting applications for Part Time Seasonal Clubhouse and Maintenance positions. Flexible hours. Golfing privileges included. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

HELP WANTED

Now through March, Apply Saturday & Sunday, 11am-2pm 54th Street, OCMD (Behind Chauncey’s Surf Shop)

410-723-5565

Online

HELP WANTED PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitress & Kitchen Help Apply in person after 11:00 a.m.

What are you doing this Summer? Be a part of our team! Drive the beach bus! Paid CDL Training is available. Applicants must be 20 years of age and have an acceptable driving record. Apply electronically at oceancitymd.gov Classifieds 410-723-6397

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices

N C IT TY TOWN O F OCEAN O PERA ATING BUDG GET T FISC CAL YEA AR 202 20 BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, that the following fund revenue and departmental expenditures, together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted: General Fund

1S ST T REA AD DING G

G Ge en ne erra all Fund d

1S ST T REA AD DING G

A AM MENDMENT T#1 1

AMENDMEN T # 1 1

F Y - 2 02 0 A.

F Y - 2 02 0

Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes

B. Anticipated Expenditures: $

Other Taxes

44,106,226

General Government

20,355,358

Public Safety

3,881,714 38,680,941

Licenses and Permits

4,432,061

General Public Works/Beach Maintenance

Revenue From Other Agencies

5,333,041

Sanitation and Waste Removal

6,237,212

Highways and Streets

5,742,685

Charges For Current Services

10,132,725

Fines and Forfeitures

5,979,235

Economic Development - Tourism

8,771,016

Other Revenue

1,228,645

Culture and Recreation

8,164,036

Prior Year Reserves

2,788,569

Debt Service

Total Revenue

883,207

89,259,832

5,230,357

Total Expenditures

82,687,196

To Transportation Fund

1,270,618

To Airport Fund

691,164

To Golf Course

233,000

To Convention Center

Total Revenue

89,259,832

and Other Financing Sources

To Vehicle Trust Fund

148,848

To Capital Projects Total Expenditures

2,741,806 89,259,832

Co C onnve enntiio onn W Waate err

Trraannssp po orrtaatiio onn

Service Charges

6,415,158 $

Aiirrp po orrt

C Co ou urrsse e

4,430,993 $

1,919,658 $

14,273,010 $

1,071,683 $

2,183,680

231,000

Grants/Build America Bond Subsidy

1,445,782

1,537,200

100,350

Food and Beverage Tax

1,455,000

59,661

27,048

52,001

114,200

125,932

6,411

0 6,607,119 $

1,270,618 7,174,441 $

1,487,200 6,451,059 $

0 14,718,560 $

691,164 1,888,779 $

233,000 2,423,091

2,192,370 $

3,819,885 $

3,137,646 $

4,164,954 $

351,864 $

1,125,781

3,169,383

3,354,556

1,641,212

4,405,844

809,379

1,064,310

Capital Outlay

566,267

2,371,565

120,000

233,000

Debt Service

679,099

1,572,201

3,776,197

607,536

Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services

Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures

0 6,607,119 $

0 7,174,441 $

100,000 6,451,059 $

0 14,718,560 $

0 1,888,779 $

0 2,423,091

Information

Service

Vehicle

Risk

Pension &

Capi tal

Technology

Cen ter

Trustt

Managemen t

OPEB Trustt

Projje ects

Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds

8,408,488 $

Investment Earnings/Other

40,545

5,416,000

Employee Contributions

1,883,000

Sale of Capital Assets/Lease Rev

502,337

50,654

495,996

Prior Year Reserves General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.

W Waasste ewaate err

132,300

Prior Year Reserves

G Go ollff

C Ce ennte err

Anticipated Revenue: Capacity/Impact Fees

and Other Financing Uses

Enterprise Funds: A.

1,487,200

2,234,375 $

4,582,726 $

2,722,382 $

148,848 3,869,563 $

2,405,871 $

0 2,446,416 $

0 2,285,029 $

0 4,582,726 $

0 15,707,488 $

2,986,806 2,986,806

1,064,804 $

1,712,542 $

1,220,225

2,870,184

866,938

2,110,085

1,050,000

0 $

0 0

Debt Service

989,894

Capital Outlay

2,012,731

Benefit Payments

8,960,000

Transfer to Reserves

60,000

5,697,488

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services

Capital Projects Total Expenditures

0 2,285,029 $

0 4,582,726 $

0 $

0 3,869,563 $

276,331 $

0 2,446,416 $

0 15,707,488 $

0 2,986,806 2,986,806

Special Authorization - Budget Manager The Budget Manager shall be authorized to reallocate departmental appropriations among the various objects of expenditures as she deems necessary. Such changes shall be approved by the Finance Administrator & City Manager Restrictions - City Manager: A.

The utilization of any contingency appropriation shall be accomplished only with prior authorization from the Mayor and Council.

Utilization of appropriations established in the Capital Improvement Fund may be accomplished only with the express approval of the Mayor and Council.

Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.4656 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.29 per $100 of assessed valuation of corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget. INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on February 18,2020. SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on March 2, 2020.

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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 600 WALNUT ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 19, 2018 and recorded in Liber 7252, Folio 94 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $125,018.00, 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 17, 2020 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 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. 342268-1) 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-2/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 501 EDGEWATER AVE., UNIT #202 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 4, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4383, Folio 198 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $639,200.00, 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 17, 2020 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 202 in the “South Bay Condominium at 501 Edgewater Avenue”, together with the right to use Boat Slip No. S5, as provided for in the By-Laws 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 $64,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 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. 343371-1) 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-2/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1510 LINDEN DR. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 14, 2017 and recorded in Liber 7045, Folio 459 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $142,424.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 10, 2020 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to condi-

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 tions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $14,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this 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 im-

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2800 B GULL WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael Peters dated January 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5050, folio 52 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 6, 2020 AT 3:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-210763. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $33,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all

real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 71855. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ LONG, BADGER AND SHELLER, LLP JOHN P. CUSTIS, ESQ. 124 E. MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18169 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Accomack County, VA appointed William L. Nelson Jr., P.O. Box 69, Accomack, VA 23301 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Ellen N. Nelson who died on February 09, 2019 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is John P. Custis

Esq. whose address is 124 E. Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. William L. Nelson Jr. Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 13, 2020 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. SUITE 200 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 HIDDEN HARBOUR II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Kimberly A. Labarre 138 Wild Oak Road Severna Park, MD 21146 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000346

NOTICE

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 4th day of February, 2020, that the foreclosure sale of Hidden Harbour II Condominium, Unit F-124, 12301 Jamaica Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 2nd day of March, 2020. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Sixty Five Thousand Dol-

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lars ($65,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. VELMA DAWN FORSYTH (DECEASED) THOMAS M. BEEKER (DECEASED) 3001 Atlantic Avenue Unit 402 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000177

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 5th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 402, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $263,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18173 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WILLIAM ROGERS Notice is given that Timothy Charles Rogers, 610 Wises Grove Road, New Brighton, PA 15066, was on February 04, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles William Rogers who died on February 03, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills

on or before the 4th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Timothy Charles Rogers Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 13, 2020 OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 CARRIE M. WARD, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. SHIRLEY I. MARSHALL 210 Walnut Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000355

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 11th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 210 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $39,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland

True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Brittney Ann Acita, 10103 Queens Circle, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Sello's of OC, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sello's Oven and Bar 9802 Golf Course Road Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 4, 2020 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Angelo Paul Carlotta Ill, 8746 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Lisa Marie Carlotta, 8746 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: 611 Brewing, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sinepuxent Brewing Company 8816 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 4, 2020 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a "B" B/W/L 7 Day license and a Request to designate as multiple license #3. Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Christopher G. Reda, 1103 Hunt Creek Lane, Sparks, Maryland 21152; Marc M. McFaul, 3026 Shepperd Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111; Jeffrey Richard Spies, 13319 Atlantic Boulevard, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Steven T. Murphy, 448 Fairlane Court, Severna Park, Maryland 21146. For: Alleyoops Midtown, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Alleyoops Midtown

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 5509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 4, 2020 @ 1:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: David Gerard Hanlon, 106 72nd Street Apt. 2, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Mark A. Lupen, 111 Dock's Court, Duck, North Carolina 27949; Patrick J. Mclaughlin, 1509 Saint Louis Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Games People Play, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Mulligan’s 12445 Ocean Gateway Suite #1 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 4, 2020 @ 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________ FRANK R. CAMPBELL, ESQ. SIMS & CAMPBELL, LLC 181 HARRY S. TRUMAN PKWY, SUITE 150 ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18148 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN EBERSBERGER, JR. AKA: JOHN M. EBERSBERGER JR. Notice is given that Charles M. Ebersberger, 1787 Beachfield Rd., Annapolis, MD 21409 and John T. Ebersberger, 804 Severn Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403, were on February 11, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Ebersberger Jr. who died on December 29, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the ear-

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 lier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Charles M. Ebersberger John T. Ebersberger Personal Representatives True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 20, 2020 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer Maurice Obrien Cristian Mendoza Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Robert Griffin Jr. 37 Fountain Drive West, Unit 3B Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000297

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 13th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 37 Fountain Drive West, Unit 3B, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of March, 2020. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $297,595.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

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NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF EMERGENCY BILL 20-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 20-1 (Zoning - Off-Premises Parking) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on February 18, 2020. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-320(h). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to increases the percentage of permitted off-premises parking permitted in a CM Commercial Marine zoning district from 50% to 90%..) A Public Hearing will be held on Emergency Bill 20-1 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:20 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/27/1t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18144 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WERNER Notice is given that Tracy Rammacca, 3 Sonachan Court, Baltimore, MD 21286, was on February 14, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Henry Werner who died on January 10, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Tracy Rammacca Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 21, 2020 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Slurry Seal Surfacing of Roadways Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for county-wide slurry seal surfacing of various sections of roadways in Worcester County to be completed by June 17, 2020 and requiring approximately 76,872 square yards of Slurry Seal for surfacing roughly 31,461 feet of road for the Roads Division of the Worcester County Department of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, March 9, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Slurry Seal Bid" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appro-

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INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland

The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Pocomoke City area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors and may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The project is proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid - March 9, 2020" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-213-2021. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jo Ellen Bynum, Housing Program Administrator, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171. OCD-2/27/1t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: (301) 961-6555 Fax: (301) 961-6545 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BETTY GALEONE (DECEASED)

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1508 Princess Anne Lane Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000361

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 18th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1508 Princess Anne Lane, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 16th day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $100,000.00. 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-2/27/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING

At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 424 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 424 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Joseph M. Mitrecic, President OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

NORTH OF US ROUTE 50 EAST OF GOLF COURSE ROAD WEST OCEAN CITY

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

AGENDA

Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 424 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Stockyard, Inc., property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 0.25 acres of land located to the north of US Route 50 and east of Golf Course Road in West Ocean City, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 at 11:10 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 20-12, on the lands of Vincent and Christina Perrotta, requesting a variance to the platted setback to allow an after-the-fact encroachment of 5.1 feet associated with an accessory pole building in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-201(d)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 4224 Carry Back Road, approximately 398 feet east of Bayside Road, Tax Map 73, Parcel 126, Lot 11, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 20-13, on the application of Parker & Associates, Inc., lands of West Ocean City, LLC, requesting an exception to the Forest Conservation Code associated with NR 1-412 (d) to allow the utilization of a mitigation bank to offset the required afforestation/reforestation requirements, in the C-3 Highway Commercial Dis-

trict, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(k)(2) and NR 1-412 (d), located at the intersection of Samuel Bowen Blvd. and Ocean Gateway (MD Route 50), Tax Map 26, Parcels 300 and 368, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 20-16, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, on the lands of Randall and Anderson Hastings, requesting a special exception to expand the surface mining operation in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(c)(16), and ZS 1-330, located on the southerly side of Ironshire Station Road, approximately 351 feet west of Shire Drive, Tax Map 32, Parcel 10 and 360, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 20-14, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of William and Elsa Lawson, requesting a variance to the Ordinance Prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 15.4 feet (an encroachment of 14.6 feet) associated with a proposed in-ground pool and patio, in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-207(b)(2), and ZS 1305 located at 13415 Madison Avenue, approximately 225 feet north of Wilson Avenue, Tax Map 5, Parcel 1, Lot 16 in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 20-15, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Keith Vander Kolk and Shonna Hackett, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 50 feet to 31.5 feet (an encroachment of 18.5 feet) associated with the proposed reconstruction of a single family dwelling and inground pool, in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1205(b)(2), and ZS 1-305 located at 11450 Gum Point Road, approximately 3,125 feet east of Racetrack Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 35, Condominium Unit 7, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION NO. 2019-1889 IN RE: ADOPTION OF BABY BOY WERT MALE MINOR CHILD DATE OF BIRTH: 07/11/2019 BORN TO: JESSICA A WERT

NOTICE

OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING AND NOTICE REQUIRED BY ACT 101 OF 2010, 23 Pa. C.S. §§2733(c) To: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER A Petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 you have or might have concerning the above-mentioned child. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to the child. That hearing will be held on the 25th day of March, 2020, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. in Courtroom No. 11 of the Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. If you could be the parent of the above-mentioned child, you are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you, and your rights to the child may be ended by the Court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Court Administrator Court Administrator’s Office Lancaster County Courthouse 50 North Duke Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 Telephone Number (717) 299-8041 You are hereby informed of an important option that may be available to you under Pennsylvania law. Act 101 of 2010 allows for an enforceable voluntary agreement for continuing contact or communication with your child following an adoption. YOUNG & YOUNG 44 South Main Street Manheim, PA 17545 OCD-2/20/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. KAREN E. SUTTON KENNETH R. SUTTON 710 142nd Street Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000342

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 4th day of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 710 142nd Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of March, 2020, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of March, 2020. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $312,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/13/3t _________________________________

TOWN OF BERLIN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP # 2020 – 01 RESIDENTIAL SANITATION SERVICES Due Date: Friday, March 20, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM EST The Town of Berlin is seeking Proposals for Residential Sanitation Services within the corporate limits of the Town of Berlin. Qualified contractors are encouraged to visit the Town of Berlin website at berlinmd.gov/government/requestfor-proposals/ or contact Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen for the official RFP. EEO. OCD-2/27/1t _________________________________ William Chase, Esq. The Belvedere Towers 1190 W. Northern Pkwy., #124 Baltimore, MD 21210 410-433-4100 WILBARGER, LLC P.O. Box 2367 Denver, Colorado 80201 Plaintiff Vs. ROBERT ELMER 605 Second Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and UNKNOWN OCCUPANT residing at 103 Oak Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER Serve on: Roscoe Leslie County Attorney 1 W. Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 And all other persons having or claiming to have an interest in 103 Oak Street Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.:C-23-CV-20-000036

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property. 103 Oak Street. Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 assessed to Robert Elmer, and sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiffs in these proceedings: 103 Oak Street Account No.: 01-016067 The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been

Ocean City Today / Public Notices paid, although the required time for filing a Complaint has elapsed. It is thereupon, this 19th of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation once a week for three successive weeks, before the 19th day of March 2020, warning all persons interested in said property to be and appear in this Court by the 25th day of April, 2020 to redeem the property. 103 Oak Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and answer the Complaint of or thereafter a final decree will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff. WILBARGER, LLC, a title free and clear of all encumbrances, except for ground rents. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(c) requesting a variance in accordance with Section 110-831.27(g) to allow a wall sign of 110 square feet to be placed on the southernmost wall of the structure that is 8 stories in height, with the concurrence of the OCDC Design Review Committee. The current code allowance is a maximum of 75’ square feet. The site is described as Map 110, Parcel 3968, Lots 1-7, 11-13, 1731 and A-E and a portion of St. John’s Avenue (closed); and further described as located on the south side of 1st Street, north side of North Division Street, and eastern side of Sinepuxent Bay,and Map 110, Parcel 3971, Lot 13, both parcels in Block 39N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, 1891; and further described as located on the west side of St. Louis Avenue, and locally known as 13 St. Louis Avenue, The Cambria Hotel, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: TAUHID ISLAM OF OCEAN I HOSPITALITY, LLC – (BZA 2549 #20-09500005) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Ryan Bodley, Attorney OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive ½ parking space (1 parking space) required for an unsubdivided two-family dwelling, one unit with two bedrooms requiring two parking spaces, and the other unit with three bedrooms requiring 2 ½ parking spaces, providing four parking spaces instead of 4.5 (5) as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 12, Block 20, Section A of the Fenwick Island City Plat; further described as located on the south side of 141st Street, and known locally as 15 141st Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQ., ATTY FOR HUNTER KUSER – (BZA 2548 #2009400002) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code,

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. MAJOR PW 20-09 A request has been submitted to remove a 4’ x 12’ dock section and construct a 5’ x 22’ pier and install two (2) boat lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 26’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW/ MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 210 52ND ST Parcel # 6816 -210 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFT & MARINE CONST. OWNER: WA CHAU PW 20-010 A request has been submitted to construct a 6’ x 21’ pier extension and install two (2) boat lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 50’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW/MLW. The site of

PAGE 51 the proposed construction is described as being located at 827 PENGUIN DR Parcel # 4481 -30 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFT & MARINE CONST. OWNER: HOWARD RICHMOND PW 20-011 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boat lift and one (1) double PWC lift with associated pilings a maximum of 15.6’ channelward of existing bulkhead/ MHW/MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 706 141ST ST Parcel # 9427A-3 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFT & MARINE CONST. OWNER: JOSEPH BALBI PW 20-012 A request has been submitted to remove existing 5’ x 180’ dock, replace 190 LF of deteriorated timber bulkhead with vinyl using batter piles and to construct a new 6’ x 180’ dock, 8’ maximum channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 201-229 136TH ST Parcel # 9814A-215 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOCIATES, INC. OWNER: ARDMORE TOWNHOMES/CONDOMINIUMS PW 20-013 A request has been submitted to remove existing 6’ x 18’ dock and install one (1) double PWC lift a maximum of 13’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1933 MARLIN DR Parcel # 3288 -105A in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFTS & MARINE CONST. OWNER: TAREK DAGSTANI PW 20-014 A request has been submitted to relocate existing boat lift 13’ east towards the middle of the property, no further channelward encroachment. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 144 CHANNEL BUOY RD LOT 44 Parcel # 1458A44 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFT & MARINE CONST. OWNER: MARK HUBER PW 20-015 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boat lift with associated pilings a maximum of 20’ channelward of existing buljkhead/MHW/MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 28 HARBOUR BAY CM (11618 SEAWARD RD.) Parcel # 3890A-28 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFTS & MARINE CONST. OWNER; GERALD TOWNSLEY JR. PW 20-016 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boat lift on associated pilings a maximum of 29’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW/MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 244 D HIDDEN HARBOUR V (203 125TH ST.) Parcel # 5183A-D244 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BOAT LIFTS & MARINE CONST. OWNER: MICHAEL JORDAN PW 20-017 A request has been

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submitted to install two (2) PWC lifts and one (1) boat lift a maximum of 17.5’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW/MLW. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10626 POINT LOOKOUT RD Parcel # 1733A-32 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOCIATES, INC. OWNER: JEFFRY IRRGANG PW 20-018 A request has been submitted to install a double PWC floating dock (10 x 12.5’) a maximum distance 15’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 717 RUSTY ANCHOR RD UNIT 4 Parcel # 9160 -4 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOCIATES, INC. OWNER: TIMOTHY O’HARE OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18189 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA PEARSON CLEMENS REISTER Notice is given that Joseph Francis Terry Reister, 2207 Westridge Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093, was on February 14, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Virginia Pearson Clemens Reister who died on February 8, 2020, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Joseph Francis Terry Reister Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County

One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 20, 2020 OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ Kathryn Whitehead Caldwell & Caldwell, P.A. P.O. Box 4520 Salisbury, MD 21803 Ph: 410-543-2240 WILLIAM BOSTON 3423 Bromley Road Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Plaintiff v. SEBASTIAN STURGIS 600 Laurel Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 75' X 95.50' X 75' X 99.79' LAUREL STREET, POCOMOKE and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen L. Howarth, Esq, Government Center, Room 1103 One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21853 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-20-000028

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property sold by the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County and the State of Maryland to Plaintiff in this proceeding: Parcel No. 01020978, 75' x 95.50' x 75' x 99.79' LAUREL ST POCOMOKE, and assessed to: STURGIS SEBASTIAN. The full description is recorded in a Deed recorded in the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.R.B. No. 6915, Folio 398. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 20th of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having 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 26th day of April, 2020, and redeem the property and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Beau H. Oglesby Judge True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD

OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ William Chase, Esq. The Belvedere Towers 1190 W. Northern Pkwy., #124 Baltimore, MD 21210 Ph: 410-443-4100 WILBARGER, LLC P.O. Box 2367 Denver, Colorado 80201 Plaintiff Vs. WILLIAM W. COOK 501 Edgewater Avenue. #202 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 and MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. 2001 Ross Avenue Suite 2800 Dallas, Texas 75201 and TERENCE F. DALY, ROBERT W. FREEMAN, Trustees 109 Poplar Hill Avenue Salisbury, Maryland 21801 and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM, INC. 1818 Library Street Reston, Virginia 21801 and FARMERS BANK OF WILLARDS C/o Christopher F. Davis Resident Agent 7484 Market Street Willards, Maryland 21874 and MARLENE OTT 1 Warbler Court Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811 and UNKNOWN OCCUPANT residing at 5 South Bay CM, Condo Unit S5 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 and THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER Serve on: Roscoe Leslie County Attorney 1 W. Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 And all other persons having or claiming to have an interest in 5 South Bay CM, Condo Unit S5 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.: C-23-CV-20-000038

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of nil rights of redemption in the following property. 5 South Bay CM. Condo Unit S5, assessed to William W. Cook. and sold by the Collector ofTa\es for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiffs in these proceedings: 5 South Bay CM. Condo Unit S5 Account No.: 10-439973 The complaint states. among other things. that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. although the required time for filing a Complaint has elapsed. It is thereupon, this 21st of February, 2020 by the Circuit Couny for Worcester County, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insenion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation once u wee~ for three successive weeks. before the

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 26th day of April, 2020, warning all persons interested in said properly to be and appear in this Court by the 4th day of May, 2020, to redeem the property, 5 South Bay CM, Condo Unit S5, and answer the Complaint of or thereaf1er a final decree will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the properly and vesting in the Plaintiff. WILBARGER, LLC, a title free and clear of all encumbrances.,except for ground rents. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ William Chase, Esq. The Belvedere Towers 1190 W. Northern Pkwy., #124 Baltimore, MD 21210 Ph: 410-443-4100 WILBARGER, LLC P.O. Box 2367 Denver, Colorado 8020 I Plaintiff Vs. JOHN R. EDWARDS 27352 Lankford Highway Melfa, Virginia 23410 and SHIRLEY DEAN 27352 Lankford Highway Melfa, Virginia 23410 and BANK OF HAMPTON ROADS, known as SHORE BANK C/o John C. Seipp, Esq. Resident Agent 105 Camden Street Salisbury, Maryland 21801 and WILLIAM E. SCHAM, Ill, Trustee 11047 Racetrack Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 and UNKNOWN OCCUPANT residing at Ocean Highway Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER Serve on: Roscoe Leslie County Attorney 1 W. Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 And all other persons having or claiming to have an interest in 200' X 300' W Side R-13 S of Pocomoke, Ocean Highway, Account Number 01-013432 Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No.: C-23-CV-20-000035

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property. 200' X 300' W Side R-13 S of Pocomoke, also known as Ocean Highway. Account Number 01013432, assessed to John R. Edwards and Shirley Dean, and sold by the Collector of Taxes lor the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiffs in these proceedings: 200" X 300' W Side R-13 S of

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Pocomoke, also known as Ocean Highway. Account Number 01-013432 The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid, although the required time for filing a Complaint has elapsed. It is thereupon, this 21st of February, 2020, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation once a week for three successive weeks, before the 26th day of April, 2020, warning all persons interested in said property to be and appear in this Court by 4th day of May, 2020, to redeem the property, 200' X 300' W Side R-13 S of Pocomoke, also known as Ocean Highway. Account Number 01013432, and answer the Complaint of or thereafter a final decree will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff, WILBARGER, LLC. a title free and clear of all encumbrances, except for ground rents. Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION Seaweed Lane Bulkhead Replacement

The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors for Seaweed Lane Bulkhead Replacement and to be in conformity with the scope of work detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for Seaweed Lane Bulkhead Replacement may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Purchasing Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Thursday, March 05, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Procurement Department at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, March 23, 2020 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud the same time. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Depart-

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Town of Ocean City

PROPOSAL SOLICITATION Park Design Services

Ocean City (“Town”) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Architecture and Engineering Services for Park Design Services as outlined in the specifications portion of the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Park Design Services project may be obtained from the Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their Proposals. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, March 05, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than Thursday, March 19, 2020 by 1:00 p.m. and will be acknowledged. Proposals are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Proposal Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-2/27/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18069 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS YEALDHALL Notice is given that Aaron Yealdhall, 357 Ellenham Court, Severna Park, MD 21146, was on February 24, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Phyllis Yealdhall who died on October 10, 2019, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Aaron Yealdhall Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 27, 2020 OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18192 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RITA V. JAEGER Notice is given that William Jaeger, 403 Charlotte Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on February 24, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rita V. Jaeger who died on January 16, 2020, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of August, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. William Jaeger Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: February 27, 2020 OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

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Legislature’s rush overlooks history State legislation that would expand the Maryland sales tax to include previously exempt services has implications that go beyond the usual tax-related grumbling. Aside from requiring consumers and others to pay 5 percent on attorney’s fees, Realtor’s fees and on the cost of having the grass cut, it also hits home for businesses and associations that have kept their payrolls manageable by contracting for services rather than handling them in-house. Philosophically speaking, there’s no difference between taxing the sale of a bar of soap and having to pay taxes on the plumbing service that hooked up the shower. Things get taxed because they exist, and not, in most cases, for a specific reason. Ultimately, it’s just one more expense that consumers will have to cover, no matter how government tries to explain it. But that’s not the point. The more important issue is that the money derived from this sales tax measure would help pay for an education spending overhaul that might not work. Known as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the education spending bill is based on recommendations from the Kirwan Commission, whose work was commendable and often insightful. But this consideration of the future also overlooked the not-so-distant past — the Thornton Commission of 2002. A Washington Post editorial observed this week that the Thornton Commission declared that more spending and a more equitable way of distributing that money would lead to world-class schools. It did not. Why, then, is the legislature’s Democratic majority so convinced that the Blueprint will work when Thorton didn’t? It isn’t that teachers don’t deserve better pay, which they do, or that all Kirwan’s conclusions are wrong, which they aren’t. At issue is the question of whether school systems can implement these recommendations in a way that will work. In the meantime, legislators are rushing to raise billions through an awkward upheaval of the sales tax system without knowing, for certain, if the public will be getting what it’s paying for.

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Brazil has wee problem

In news of the world this week, it appears that Brazil could be contributing to sea level rise by virtue of inveterate, nonstop, unrepentant tinkling in public. It’s a fact, according to reports that continue to trickle into national news outlets, which apparently are weary of splattering their pages with the same old, same old. Brazilian authorities say this public relief effort, as it were, is especially prevalent during Carnival, which apBy parently makes Mardi Gras Stewart look like 4-H camp minus the Dobson beads, and that things have gotten so out of hand that it’s causing the infrastructure to crumble. No kidding. Experts say the chemical composition of this personal liquidation effort is such that it dissolves concrete, an assertion that makes me think these people should reevaluate their drinking habits. My dogs drink nothing but water, for instance, and I’ve yet to see the first pothole in the road out front, although this is not to say that, if they had a pre-existing pothole to — ahem — in, they wouldn’t make it worse. Not so in Brazil during Carnival, when hundreds of thousands of drunken revelers routinely turn into urinary tract stars so they can party-on day and night. Authorities also say most people do it out of convenience (and out everywhere else, I guess). But while that might work for them, and possibly shoe manufacturers, now that I

think about it, it doesn’t do much for the person who has to maintain the lampposts and other targets in Rio (that’s Spanish and Portuguese for “river,” which I think is kind of ironic). But this is all true, including the conclusion by engineers that the upper tier of a soccer stadium in the northern city of Salvador didn’t so much collapse because of weight in 2007, as it was wee-whacked to smithereens by stubborn spectators, who elected to go with the flow where they were rather than excuse themselves briefly and miss any of the game. I will admit that I was unaware of the destructive nature of this sort of thing, but it does make me wonder why French novelist Alexandre Dumas made the Count of Monte Cristo wait six years to escape from his island prison in another inmate’s body bag, when he could have said, “Hey, mon ami, watch this!” and etched his way to freedom. But that would be fiction, and this isn’t, including Rio de Janeiro’s creation of a police division specifically to patrol the city for wayward whizzers. The fine for a violation? $140 in U.S. dollars. One supposes that repeat offenders would pay a wee bit more. So be advised, if you intend to visit Rio, it would be wise to remember: This Brazilian piggy went to market; This Brazilian piggy stayed home; This Brazilian piggy had roast beef; This Brazilian piggy had none; And this Brazilian piggy went … wee-weewee all the way home. And was arrested.

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Letters to the editor SB208 tackles gun purchasing loophole Editor, I am responding to a Letter to the Editor in last week’s edition regarding current gun safety legislation in the Maryland General Assembly. I’m not sure Ms. Frazier could’ve been more off the mark with her interpretation of SB208 (HB4, the companion bill she mentioned, passed out of the House of Delegates weeks ago). Currently in the state of Maryland, no background checks are required on private sales of shotguns and rifles — like sales arranged online and at gun shows, when the seller is not a federally licensed firearm dealer — meaning that felons and other prohibited people have easy access to these firearms, no questions asked. SB208 would close this dangerous loophole by requiring a background check at the point of sale between the seller and purchaser.

SB208 includes multiple common sense exceptions that allow for transfers between direct family members, and the temporary transfer of shotguns and rifles while hunting, at lawfully organized shooting competitions and practices and at sport shooting ranges or gun clubs. These exceptions were built-in specifically to accommodate shotgun and rifle owners in rural areas, like the Eastern Shore, where hunting and sport shooting are a common pastime. Firearms, not cancer or car accidents, are the leading cause of death for kids and teens in the state of Maryland, and across the nation. And as American women, we are 21 times more likely to be killed by a gun than women in any other high-income country. Given this data, and the fact that states with comprehensive gun laws experience lower rates of gun homicide, gun suicide, and gun traffick-

ing, why aren’t we working together as a community to embrace these live-saving measures rather than spreading fear and misinformation? Many gun owners, including the one I’m married to, would gladly submit to a background check, because they are interested in keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people who would pose a threat to our children, our families, and our communities. Over 90 percent of Americans and the majority of Marylanders support background checks on all gun sales. A growing number of Eastern Shore parents and concerned citizens expect our representatives to prioritize the safety of our children and communities by adopting these common-sense gun safety laws. We hope this is the year Maryland closes the long gun background check loophole. Kady Everson Berlin

Continued from Page 20 finding, the president issued a written order to desist and reassigned him to American Samoa — in the middle of the Pacific Ocean — for the balance of the war. He got off lucky! When the pretender to the Polish throne, London resident Count Geoffrey Wladyslas Vaile Potocki de Montauk, published his “Katyñ Manifesto,” the British arrested and imprisoned him. The Western Allies were not going to allow their Soviet Ally, who was winning the war for them, to be embarrassed by the discovery of the bodies of a few thousand Poles! In 2007, Michal Kwieciñski produced a movie, titled “Katyñ,” about the massacre, based on the book by Andrzej Mularczyk, which was nominated for an Oscar in the “Best Foreign Language Film” category. On Feb. 4, 2010, Vladimir Putin, then prime minister of the Russian Federation, invited Polish officials to visit Katyñ, in April, to commemorate the amassacre. “Katyñ” was shown on Russian state television for the first time. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended a ceremony with Putin on April

7, 2010. Three days later, a plane carrying Polish President Lech Kaczyñski, his wife and 87 other high ranking government officials and military officers to Katyñ, crashed near Smolensk, killing all aboard. One writer observed that that soil liked Polish blood. The National Katyñ Massacre Memorial is located at the southern end of President Street, at its intersection with Aliceanna Street, in Baltimore, Md.. Lt. Janina DowbarMuœnicki Lewandowska, a pilot in the Polish Air Force, daughter of a Polish general, and the only woman murdered, is depicted on the Memorial with two other officers. The Memorial bears the inscription, “If I were ever to forget them, may God forget me.” Next week: Top sniper Simo Hayek shot 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 WAYNE THOMAS HASTINGS Berlin Wayne Thomas Hastings “Rawhide,” died on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Russell Lee Hastings and Annabelle Lee Mitchell Hastings. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Wayne Hastings Martha Rayne Hastings; children, Glenn Thomas Hastings and his wife, Andrea, Timothy Wayne Hastings and his fiancée, Jenny Creed; stepdaughter, Terri Sexton and her husband, Eric; a sister, Anne Larsen (Tom); and two brothers, Michael Hastings and Barry Hastings (Anita). There are nine grandchildren, Abby Hastings Lewis (John), Glen Hastings, Savannah Hastings, Keith Freeman, II, Kristen MacKay, Lucas Freeman, Mary Evans, Molly Evans and Catie Pusey, and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved horse, Dakota. Preceding him in death was a brother, Mitch Hastings, and a stepson, Keith Freeman. Mr. Hastings had served in the United States Army, and had been employed by Worcester County Roads

as a machine equipment operator. He attended Friendship United Methodist Church, was a member and past President of AMSA, and a member of Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post #123. Wayne was a cowboy at heart and enjoyed horseback riding in his spare time. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Olin Shockley will officiate. Friends may call one prior to the service. A donation in his memory may be made to: Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin, Maryland 21811; or AMSA, 8847 Eagle Nest Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ROBERT CLIFTON NIBBLETT Berlin Robert Clifton Nibblett, age 82, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Aurora Assisted Living at Manokin Manor in Princess Anne. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Marion and Mary Taylor Nibblett. He is survived by his daughters, Theresa Nibblett of Newark, Delaware, Lucy Eberhart of Charleston, South Carolina, Debbie Nibblett of Seaford, Delaware, and son Robert Nibblett and his wife, Eileen,

of Wilmington, Delaware. There are three grandchildren, Andrea Strawn, Zachary Durr and David Nibblett, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Justin and Joseph Nibblett, and two brothers, Jimmy and Bill Nibblett. Also surviving is a brother, Thomas Nibblett, of Florida. Mr. Nibblett was an Army veteran and Robert Nibblett had worked as a building contractor for many years. He was a member of Armstrong Masonic Lodge #26 in Newport, Delaware, Tall Cedars Lodge, and Order of the Eastern Star Worcester Chapter #102. He was an avid Orioles fan, and loved old movies. The family would like to send special thanks to Tammy Fitzgerald for her kindness to Mr. Nibblett. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. Pastor John Oltman will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. A donation in his memory may be made to: Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point DR. Tampa, Florida 33607. Letters of condolence

may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DENNIS NOONER SR. Glenwood Dennis Nooner Sr., 93, who, with business partner Irvin Bainum, donated the land for the site of Atlantic General Hospital, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Glenwood, Arkansas. He retired to Arkansas, his home state, in 1990 after a business career brought him to Maryland. Born Dec. 1, 1926, in Yell County, Arkansas, he was the son of Joseph Nooner and Ovie Noles Nooner. After serving two years in the United States Navy, he earned his bachelor of science degree at Oklahoma State University. On July 29, 1951, he married Veda Ewing, who preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Vela Fox, Eudora McCormick, Odell Nooner, George Nooner, Merle Nooner and Wanda Hizney. After his marriage to Veda, he completed his master of science degree at Henderson State University while teaching physics at Lake Hamilton High School. He also taught physics, biology and chemistry at Ozark Academy. In the late 1960s, Dennis and Veda owned and operated nursing homes along with Veda’s sister, Evea Bainum, and her husband, Irvin. Over the years, they owned facilities in Salisbury and Berlin and Millsboro, Delaware. During these years, the Nooner family made their home in Maryland. In 1990, Mr. Nooner retired and moved back to Arkansas to begin his favorite career, cattle farming. Nevertheless, he remained a supporter of Atlantic General Hospital and helped it come into existence. Mr. Nooner was active in his church, where he served as an elder. He also served on a regional and national level, including service on the board of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. He actively taught the Adult Sabbath School class for 65 years. He is survived by two sons, Dennis H. “Denny” Nooner Jr., of Glenwood, and Darrell Nooner, of Los Angeles; two grandchildren, Esther Macy Nooner and Dennis H. Nooner III; his nephew, Tim Bainum and his wife, Donna, of Glenwood; and many other nieces, nephews and loving cousins. Services were set for Friday in the Bonnerdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, with interment to be in the Bonnerdale Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery with military honors by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Bonnerdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 709 Adventist Church Road, Bonnerdale, Arkansas 71933. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood, with guest registry at http://www.davis-smith.com.

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Members of the Stephen Decatur wrestling team pose with the Bayside Conference championship trophy they won last weekend in Cambridge. Decatur won the tournament by over 100 points.

Decatur wrestling team wins Bayside Conf. tournament By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28 2020) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team dominated its Bayside opponents all season, and the Seahawks’ performance during last weekend’s conference championship tournament was no different. “I was real happy with it. We set a team goal of winning by 100 points and we did that. We set a goal of trying to have more than nine finalists and we had 10,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “I thought we were aggressive. Sometimes you can wrestle down to your competition, but we didn’t do that. We made some mistakes, which was fine. When you wrestle that many matches you’re going to see some mistakes. Monday we spent time fixing those mistakes.” Decatur scored 318 points to win the tournament. Kent Island came in second place with 208.5 points. Parkside finished in third place with 179 points. Decatur won the Bayside Conference championship for 10 consecutive seasons (2002-2011), then again in 2017, 2019 and 2020.

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Stephen Decatur wrestlers prepare for the 2A/1A East Region tournament, held this Saturday at North Caroline High School in Ridgely.

A Decatur wrestler placed topthree in 12 of the 14 weigh classes to advance to the 2A/1A East Regional tournament, held this Saturday at North Caroline High School in Ridgely. Five wrestlers won their Bayside divisions. Senior Shamar Baines captured his second straight Bayside title. He won the 106-pound weight class last year and came in first place in the 113-pound division this season. Baines pinned his first opponent, then won his second match, 5-4. He

pinned his opponent in the finals. “I think I did well in the finals and my first match,” Baines said. “I just don’t like how I wrestled my second match. It wasn’t the best match. I won by a point, but I should have won by more.” He earned the No. 1 seed for regionals. Baines’ goal is to win his division, but said he will also be happy to just qualify for states. To accomplish his goal, Baines (28-6) said he needs to “be prepared See THIRTEEN Page 58

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department recognized young athletes who exemplified good sportsmanship during their participation in sports programs this winter at Northside Park, on Monday. “It’s our opportunity to really recognize the youth here who just know and understand and promote the idea that everyone wins regardless of the score of the game,” said Susan Petito, director of the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department. “They practice fairness, respect, integrity, responsibility and perseverance and they know that these are all important aspects of all of life’s journeys.” At the end of the winter sports season, the coaches for girls’ and boys’ basketball, indoor soccer and futsal (small-sided soccer) are asked to nominate athletes who demonstrates the qualities of good sportsmanship. The athletes chosen received their awards on Monday at the recreation complex on 125th Street. The recognition was renamed the Al “Hondo” Handy Sportsmanship Award last year in honor of Handy, who retired from the department after 39 years of service, in March. Petito also read a proclamation from Gov. Larry Hogan announcing March 2020 as Good Sportsmanship Month in Maryland. In addition, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan read a proclamation declaring March to be Good Sportsmanship Month in Ocean City. The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance Good Sports Awards were also presented. “Every year we get to recognize one coach and one athlete as the Good Sports of the Year,” said Recreation Manager Travis Davey. Brett Conaway was named the MARPSA Coach of the Year for Ocean City Recreation & Parks. “He played sports here as a child, he was coached by his father and now he’s continuing that family tradition coaching his children here,” Davey said. “He’s a great coach, he has a positive attitude all the time, and he makes sure everybody is included as part of the team, even the less skilled players.” Conaway coaches flag football and See CONAWAY Page 58

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Thirteen Decatur wrestlers Conaway and Hicks receive to compete in regional meet coach and player accolades Continued from Page 57 mentally and physically and go there and wrestle smart.” Junior captain Nico D’Amico also won his second consecutive Bayside title. He took first place at 120 pounds last year. He was victorious at 132 pounds this season. D’Amico received a first-round bye. He pinned his first opponent, then won by tech fall (160) in the next round. He outscored his opponent in the finals, 12-5. “I think I wrestled pretty good,” he said. Todd Martinek “I was on my offense a lot and I’m feeling really good on the mat.” D’Amico (35-1) is seeded No. 1 for regionals. “I’m feeling pretty good going into it, and healthy. I’ve been looking forward to this,” he said. “I won Baysides, now I want to win regionals and then states. I need to stay on my offense, keep my head right and stay healthy.” Sophomore Noah Reho captured the Bayside title in the 145-pound division. Reho was awarded a first-round bye. He then pinned his next three opponents. “I feel like it was a turning point for me this season,” Reho said. “This year I don’t feel like I’ve wrested to my capability, but this weekend I feel like I destroyed everyone and wrestled the best I could. I’ve won a lot more matches than I’ve lost this season, but at the same time, I just didn’t feel like I wrestled my best until that point.” Reho (31-3) said he is excited for the regional tournament. He is seeded first in his division. “I get to prove myself, see where I am and work from there,” he said. His goal is to pin all of his opponents like he did at Baysides. “Whenever I’m on my shots, whenever I work from my offense, I

always wrestle aggressive and I always win,” he said. “That’s just what I want to go for.” Sophomore Alex Koulikov came in first place in the 152-pound weight class. He was awarded a first-round bye. He pinned his first two opponents then won his final match, 11-2. “I’m pretty happy,” he said. “I was out all last year and this year I’ve been just doing pretty good.” Koulikov missed last season with a torn meniscus. He is happy to be back on the mat and said he is both nervous and excited for regionals. With a 34-2 record, Koulikov said his goal is to win his weight class. It will take “practicing hard, keeping my weight under control and try to just treat every match the same.” “It will be tough competition,” he added. Junior James Parana is a two-time champion at 160 pounds. He had a first-round bye, then pinned his three opponents. “I felt like I did well,” he said. “My goal was to just take it to everyone I wrestled and get in there and get it done and I feel like I did that.” Parana (30-1) is also looking forward to the regional tournament. He is seeded No. 1 at 160 pounds. “My goal is to do the same thing as I did in Baysides and make my way to states,” Parana said. “I definitely need to look at what I did wrong over the past weekend, improve where I can and just keep pushing the pace, working hard and doing my best.” Freshman Logan Intrieri (106), senior captain Jagger Clapsadle (120), senior Kyle Elliott (138) and juniors Micah Bourne (170) and Johnny Hofman (195) finished runner-up in their weight classes. Sophomore Dustin Morrow (126) and senior Jonathan Church (220) came in third place in their Bayside divisions. Those 12 wrestlers are headed to regionals along with their teammate,

Continued from Page 57 indoor soccer for the department and is a substitute coach for boys’ basketball. “He really builds a team and that camaraderie that we all look for,” Davey said. “He’s giving back to the community, but he’s also molding the next generation of youth coaches.” Jacob Hicks received the MARPSA Player of the Year award. “He’s a perfect example of what a team player really is,” Davey said. “His coaches rave about his teamwork and his dedication, his effort on the court, and he always has a positive attitude.” Davey said Hicks is also a valued volunteer at Northside Park as well. “Whenever we need extra hands we always call on the Hicks family,” he said. In addition to participating in the department’s basketball and indoor soccer programs, Davey said Hicks enjoys playing the guitar and competing on his travel soccer team. “With all of this he still finds a way to excel academically [and is an] A student,” Davey said. Conaway and Hicks will be recognized during a ceremony at the end of March in Annapolis. The Ocean City Recreation Boosters also announced its Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented to Harry How. “[The award] goes to a gentleman

who’s been in the club for, he says, ‘a lot of years,’ so I’m going to leave it at that,” Boosters President Dan Wormann joked. How runs the wine booths during Ocean City’s Springfest and Sunfest festival in the inlet parking lot. “I watch Harry, he’s out there every minute of the day during Springfest and Sunfest and he contributes so much to our community and he’s such a great, inspiring leader. He does get everybody else to pitch in and help with it,” said Mayor Meehan, who presented How with a key to the city. The Ocean City Recreation Boosters is a nonprofit, independent community organization made up of area residents and representatives from various local community organizations, who pool their talents and resources to support the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department’s youth programs. “Ocean City Recreation Boosters, they do all sorts of fundraising so we can keep costs low for all these recreation programs,” Recreation Superintendent Kate Gaddis said. “All money raised goes back to Ocean City Recreation & Parks. I can’t explain enough how valuable they are to our department [and they’re] always looking for volunteers.” For more information about recreation programs or the boosters, call the department at 410-250-0125.

senior DJ Taylor. Taylor finished in fifth place in the 182-pound weight class at Baysides, but he accumulated enough points during the season to advance to regionals. “Thirteen out of 14 [going to regionals], that’s great … I think six champs is legitimate,” Martinek said. “The school record is 10 to qualify for states and our goal is to beat that. I think certainly we can get 11 or more, which would be a big accomplishment … I’m looking forward to seeing

how many guys we can get on the podium at states, but they got to perform this weekend [at regionals] or they’re not going to get there.” The top four finishers at regionals will advance to next weekend’s state championship. In addition, freshmen Jenna Danner (112) and Mia Stubblebine (180) will join their teammates, participating in the inaugural girls’ regional tournament. To follow regional tournament action, visit trackwrestling.com.

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(Far left) Brett Conaway was announced the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance Coach of the Year for Ocean City Recreation & Parks during a sportsmanship ceremony at the department complex on 125th Street, Monday. Jacob Hicks received the Player of the Year award. (Left) The Ocean City Recreation Boosters chose Harry How, left, as its Volunteer of the Year. He is pictured with Boosters President Dan Wormann. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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Swimmers perform well during state meet SD coaches pleased with season overall as athletes bring home many awards By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2020) Eight girls and four boys from Stephen Decatur competed in the 3A-2A-1A state swimming championship, last Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland College Park campus. Junior Caleb Vaxmonsky turned in the best performance, placing third in the 100-yard backstroke event (53.9 seconds) and fifth in the 500-yard freestyle (4:48.38). Vaxmonsky earned a spot on the podium and a medal for his third-place finish. A week earlier, Vaxmonsky won re- Steve Deakyne gional titles in the 100-yard backstroke and 500-yard freestyle. He broke his own regional record, set in 2019, with his time this year. He is a two-time regional champion in the 500. In addition, Vaxmonsky took home Bayside Conference championship awards in the 200IM and 500-yard freestyle this year. His times also broke conference records. Freshman Gavin Stearn placed fifth in the 200-yard IM (2:04.75) and eighth in the 100-yard freestyle (50.67 seconds) at states. He is a Bayside titleholder in the 100-yard freestyle. Senior captain Richard Poist came in ninth place in the 50-yard freestyle (23.19 seconds) and 11th in the 100yard butterfly (57.68 seconds). Poist is the regional champion in the 50-yard freestyle. Junior Jack Slaysman came in 13th in the 100-yard breaststroke

(1:05.47) at states. Vaxmonsky, Poist, Slaysman and Stearn took sixth at states in the 400yard freestyle relay race (3:28.39). The team is Bayside champs in the event and their time is a new conference record. The top 16 finishers in each race earned points for their respective schools. The Decatur boys’ team finished in ninth place overall with 100 points. The girls’ squad placed 19th, scoring 30 points. Freshman Natalie Canham came in 12th place in both the 200-yard freestyle (2:10.14) and 100-yard backstroke (1:05.49). She is a Bayside champion in the 100yard backstroke. Canham, sophomores Gracie Coker and Emma Sperry and freshman Kayden Hamby placed 11th in Kristina Watts the 200-yard freestyle relay race at states (1:48.92). Senior captains Mikayla Denault and Kylie Hamby, freshman Katelyn Pizlo and Kayden Hamby came in 14th in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (4:12.89). Canham, Denault, Sperry and Coker finished in 16th place in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:04.9). Decatur coaches Steve Deakyne and Kristina Watts were happy overall with the swimmers’ performances at states. “States went well. We has some really good swims,” Deakyne said. “Only four boys competed and we still got ninth, which is really good.” “Most of the girls got best times,” Watts said. “I was pretty pleased with the girls.” The boys’ team finished the season with a 6-3 record. The squad came in second place in both the Bayside Conference and regional championship meets.

“It was a great season. We had a small team overall,” Deakyne said. “It was a small, but mighty group this year. I was proud of how they did this year.” The team will only graduate one swimmers – Poist. “He’s an excellent swimmer who contributed a lot of points,” Deakyne said. With only one swimmer graduating, Deakyne said the team should be strong next year. He is hoping some boys who are currently in eighth grade try out as freshmen next season. “We’re hoping to build our numbers back up again,” he said. Deakyne presented the team MVP Award to Poist. Stearn earned the Rookie of the Year award. The Coaches Award went to junior Patrick O’Halloran and the Sportsmanship Award to sophomore Luke Bahlman. Junior Adison Hommel was presented the Most Improved Award. All-Bayside Conference awards went to O’Halloran and Poist. The girls’ team finished the season with a 7-2 record. The squad took third in both the Bayside Conference and regional meets. “I am very pleased with the whole season,” Watts said. Going into her first season coaching the team, Watts said she wasn’t sure what to expect. “They girls really surprised me, in a good way,” she said. “My first season was pretty successful. I really enjoyed it. They were a really close-knit group. They grew as people and as swimmers, especially the younger girls.” The team will graduate four swimmers, two of whom – Denault and Hamby – scored many points this year and competed in the state meet. Many of the underclassmen excelled this year, so Watts expects the team to be strong next season. She is also looking forward to some incom-

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Stephen Decatur junior Caleb Vaxmonsky smiles on the podium after placing third in the 100-yard backstroke during the 3A-2A-1A state swimming championship, held last Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland College Park campus. He also took fifth in the 500-yard freestyle.

ing freshmen joining the squad. “Our powerhouse is our younger swimmers,” Watts said. She presented the team MVP Award to Canham. Sperry earned the Rookie of the Year Award and Denault took home the Sportsmanship Award. The Most Improved Award went to junior Grace Watson. Watts gave the Coaches Award to senior captain Zehra Mirza. Denault and Kylie Hamby received All-Bayside honors.

WP boys’ basketball team falls in semifinals Coach pleased with effort as Mallards played hard against strong SS squad By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2020) Despite being down four players due to injury, the Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team put up a good fight against the Salisbury School Dragons during last Wednesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals in Salisbury. “We were down 10 at halftime. I felt like we were in the game for a while,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said.

“We played hard. All things considered, I thought we played really well. We did our best.” Salisbury won the game, 64-47. Geiger said freshman Griffin Jones had to step up because of players out with injury. “He played amazKeith Geiger ing. He had a great game, best game of the year,” Geiger said. Senior captain Ryan Cronin led Worcester with 10 points and six rebounds. Griffin, who played point guard,

contributed with nine points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. “Griffin came in to be the ball handler,” Geiger said. “This game we needed him. He’s a small guy, he just needs confidence and this was a great game to go out on to give him confidence for next year.” Geiger stepped in to take over as head coach of the team in mid-December. The Mallards were 1-4 at that time. He previously led the team for six seasons, retiring as head coach at the end of the 2017-18 season. Last year and at the start of this season he was helping out with the middle school basketball program.

Worcester finished the season with a 10-10 record. “I think we won all the games we should have won,” Geiger said, adding that it was a fun season. “I hadn’t coached any of these guys before … It was a whole new group of kids that I got to know. The best part for me is getting to know the kids, seeing what they’re like, talking to them and the relationships, I think that’s my favorite part of it.” Geiger presented the team MVP Award to junior Mason Brown. Cronin earned the Coaches Award and sophomore Michael Wehberg took home the Most Improved See GEIGER Page 61

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Maximum potential reached this yr. By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2020) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team fought hard, but came up a bit short to the Delmarva Christian Royals in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. “They did everything they could. Worcester Prep played an amazing game, unfortunately, they were better than us,” Prep Coach Brian McDermott said after his team’s 67-46 loss last Friday in Georgetown, Delaware. Sophomore Lily Baeurle led Worcester with 14 points. Junior CC Lizas chipped in with 13 points. Worcester finished the season with

After needed rest, Seahawks ready to go for playoffs By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2020) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team received the No. 3 seed in the 3A South Region II bracket and will host the sixth-seeded Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel, tonight, Friday, at 7 p.m. Decatur Coach BJ Johnson said the key BJ Johnson to success will be taking care of the ball/minimizing mistakes, rebounding and solid defense. “Defense wins championships,” he said. Johnson was pleased with how the regular season ended, with the Seahawks winning their last five of seven games. “We finished on a good note,” he said. “We finished strong down the stretch.” Johnson said the team took a few days off for some much-needed rest after its final game. The Seahawks were back in the gym this week preparing for playoffs. “It was nice to get some rest. Now they’ll be hungry to get out and play again,” he said. Decatur is 12-8 going into its game against Chesapeake, who finished the regular season with a 5-15 record. Being able to play on their home court is an advantage, Johnson said. “It’s good for the fans and it’s good for the kids,” he said. The boys are excited for the postseason, he added, especially the seniors. “They understand it’s their last hurrah,” he said. “I tell the kids, if we do what we’re supposed to do, then we’ll be OK. If they come out with energy, they’ll advances as far as they can go.”

a 16-5 record. Despite not winning a championship and being able to accomplish their goal to “cut down the nets” to celebrate, McDermott said, “I know we reached our maximum potential this season.” “It was an awesome experience for everybody,” he said. The only three losses during the season were to Delmarva Christian. The other two losses were during the Governor’s Challenge tournament. “I think the girls B. McDermott really enjoyed the season,” McDermott said. “I asked them to do their best every day and that’s what I got out of them.” He also enjoyed his first season as coach of the Mallards. It was his first time coaching females. He said it was a pleasure, an honor and a privilege to work with the girls. “It was so much different than what I experienced in the past,” he said. “The girl were attentive, they were mature, they all got along. They really wanted to get better. They came in with a fresh outlook this year.” McDermott presented the team

MVP Award to senior captain Carly Hoffman. He gave the Coaches Award to senior captain Maddy Shanahan. The Most Improved Award went to sophomore Sumira Sehgal. Hoffman, Lizas and Baeurle received All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors. Baeurle led the team in points (298) and assists (38). Lizas was second with 230 points. She led the team in rebounds (82). Hoffman was third with 132 points. She led the team in steals (58). Senior captain Emily Copeland earned honorable mention accolades. McDermott was named ESIAC Coach of the Year. “I’m grateful to get it. The award means so much coming from my peers,” he said. “It’s such a big honor.” The team will graduate three players and starters – Hoffman, Copeland and Shanahan. McDermott said the underclassmen gained experience this year, which bodes well for the future. “These girls are competitors. I think we’ll be extremely competitive next year,” McDermott said. “I’m optimistic about everything. I’m looking forward to a great year next year.”

Geiger enjoyed getting to know players this year Continued from Page 60 Award. Brown and Cronin received AllEastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors. Brown led the team this season with 181 points. Sophomore Brice Richins was presented honorable mention accolades. He was second in scoring this year with 162 points. Cronin finished in third with 144 points. The team will graduate its two senior captains – Cronin and Sam Tinkler. Geiger said he thinks the team will be competitive next year as many underclassmen gained varsity game experience. “[Griffin is] small, but he probably has the best basketball IQ on the team. He knows how to read the defense and pass the ball and dribble, so if he gains some confidence and gets a little stronger he’s going to be really good,” Geiger said. “Everybody else, all the juniors and sophomores – Brice is only a sophomore, Mason has another year left, Michael Wehberg is only a sophomore. They got a lot of playing time this year and experience.”

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 28, 2020) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team earned the No. 3 seed in Region II of the 3A South and will host the sixth-seeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. “It’s nice to have a home game and play in a familiar gym,” said Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz. The Lady Seahawks finished the regular season with a 14-6 record, while the Eagles come into the game 5-14. Kurtz is hoping to have sophomore Nadia Bullock back for the playoffs. She has been sidelined the last few weeks with a foot injury. “Not having her the last couple games has been difficult. The other girls have had to take on bigger roles,” he said. “She does a lot – she averages 13 points per game, eight rebounds, she gets steals.” Bullock returned to practice midweek and if all goes well, she will take

the court tonight. Kurtz said the Seahawks need to use their speed and make the other team uncomfortable with their defensive play. Scott Kurtz Decatur has several defensive options and the coaching staff will chose what will work best against Northeast. “Defense hasn’t been the problem this year, the problem is getting the ball in the basket,” Kurtz said. They have been working on finetuning their offensive sets and “tightening up the ship and checking all the nuts and bolts to give us the best chance” to be successful. “I think we can match guard play with pretty much any team. It will come down to if our forwards can outplaying their forwards,” Kurtz said. “If our effort matches our talent we can win the region. We would like to get the seniors a few more games.”

St. Patrick’s indoor soccer series begins this weekend By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Feb. 28, 2020) The 32nd annual St. Patrick’s indoor soccer tournament series kicks off at Northside Park on 125th Street, this weekend. The first games of the competition will begin today, Friday, at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the first matches will start at 8 a.m. and continue until about 11 p.m. On Sunday, the tournament will start at 9 a.m. and finish up around 4 p.m. Teams will have two pool-play games, followed by a single-elimination bracket. This weekend’s event will feature co-ed players 18 and older as well as Men’s 30 and older divisions. “It’s become a huge tradition in Ocean City with our St. Patrick’s Day tournaments,” Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department Program Supervisor Kim Allison said. “It brings in a lot of people from out of town. We do have a lot of local teams now, but back in the day it really started as a lot of teams from out of town that would come and play here.” There will be 23 teams competing in two divisions this weekend. Seventeen teams will participate in the adult co-rec division (18 and older), while six squads will battle in the over 30 division.

Every team is guaranteed three games with at least one game in a playoff bracket during the singleelimination tournament. “It’s exciting … indoor soccer is much quicker of a game than outdoor soccer,” Allison said. “There’s some great competition. We have people from Virginia, we have teams from Pennsylvania and we have teams, obviously, from Maryland and Delaware. There are some good rivalries, there’s some bad rivalries. It’s definitely never a dull moment.” The St. Patrick’s indoor soccer tournament will resume on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, with games starting on Friday, March 13, as early as 11 a.m. and lasting until 11 p.m. The tournament will end Sunday, March 15, around 4 or 5 p.m. The event will feature men’s and women’s 18 and over divisions. The total number of teams participating for this segment of the tournament has not been finalized, Allison said. Champions and finalists will receive a T-shirt and trophies. “Most of our teams are sponsored by restaurants or businesses,” Allison said. “So, they’re playing really for bragging rights.” There is no fee for spectators to watch the games at Northside Park. For more information, call 410-2500125.

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