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Resort lands ‘Ninja Challenge’ Agility, strength, coordination to be tested on apparatus coming to 4th St. complex By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Although proper stretching is advised, Ocean City visitors and residents can experience a fresh recreational pursuit this summer following the introduction of the “Ninja Obstacle Challenge,” at the Downtown Recreation Complex on Third Street. Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott announced during the City Council work session on Tuesday that terms were recently finalized for the “Woodward WreckTangle,” a proprietary obstacle course tentatively slated for the northwest corner of Philadelphia Avenue and Third street. She said the deal came after months of negotiations with Chris Prybylo, a consultant with Powdr Adventure Lifestyle. “An agreement was approved by council in executive session last week that will bring a Woodward WreckTangle to Ocean City this year,” she said. Abbott said Woodward is part of the Powdr portfolio, which has owned and operated performance events and venues since its inception in 1970. Despite the “Ninja Obstacle Course,” See WRECKTANGLE Page 52
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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Two weeks after announcing new regulations for antifreeze in fire suppression sprinkler systems, the Ocean City Fire Marshal Office rescinded the directive that was based on the findings of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). On Thursday, Feb. 21, Ocean City Fire Marshal David Hartley released a statement regarding the Fire Marshal’s decision. “After our initial correspondence was sent in conjunction with information from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, it has been determined the only currently available listed antifreeze solution may not be ‘listed’ for use in many of the sprinkler systems throughout town, particularly regarding volume limitations, as the See SPRINKLER Page 53
Fun’s over for now at Toy Town By Josh Davis Associate Editor (March 1, 2019) The rift between Toy Town Antiques and the Town of Snow Hill became wider and deeper Wednesday, after town officials forced the store to close and then cordoned it off with caution tape. The reason given for the closure, according to Toy Town
owner Richard Seaton, was that he had no occupancy permit, even though he had been operating the store for more than two years. Seaton said Snow Hill Code Enforcement Officer Jon Hill came to the store earlier in the day with a sheriff’s deputy and “gave me a civil citation for not having an occupancy (permit),
and said that my court date would be sent to me.” “Well, we’ve not had [a certificate of occupancy] for two years, because [Hill] promised me one and never gave me the damned thing,” Seaton said. “I’ve been open for two and a half years. In other words, can you tell they’re trying to play a little bit of hardSee TOY TOWN Page 53
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Caution tape bars entry into Snow Hill’s Toy Town shop, after it was cited by the town for having no occupancy permit.
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Coastal Highway repaving kicks off Monday By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Hal Adkins plans to watch the calendar closely after the milling project along Philadelphia Avenue begins Monday. The tourist season in Ocean City will kick off in earnest Memorial Day weekend, and the project, which involves milling, repaving and striping the northbound and southbound lanes of the road from 26th Street to the Route 50 bridge, will have to be completed by then. Adkins, Ocean City’s director of public works, said visitors will appreciate the improvements because “it’s been a number of years since the roadway was resurfaced, and you’ve got substantial dips in the road that have come about (over time). “When this (project) is done, not only will the roadway be far more aesthetically pleasing, but from an engineering standpoint, hopefully, it will be properly graded for drainage, stormwater and runoff and (be) ridding themselves of these depressions. It will be a much smoother ride for our visitors.” Yet, delays for inclement weather or
other potential factors in the spring could create a traffic nightmare if the project continues as spring turns into summer. “The further they get into late April and into May,” Adkins said, “their activities will have some level of impact on our busy weekends. I would hope they would expedite their efforts between now and those events as quickly as possible.” Brett Deane, assistant district engineer of construction for Maryland State Highway Administration, said a plan coordinated with Ocean City officials and the project’s contractor, Philadelphia area-based Allan Myers civil construction company, is in place to minimize the risk for logjams as traffic grows around that stretch of Philadelphia Avenue and the two-block area of Baltimore Avenue east of the bridge. “Now is the time to get this done, with the lighter traffic this time of year,” Deane said. Still, he said drivers should anticipate daily one to two-lane closures, with “plenty of signage out there to let residents and commuters know what’s going on and where it’s going to be going
AT&T works on cell tower spot By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Although AT&T is still negotiating locations for a permanent cell tower downtown to eliminate the cellular-on-wheels (COW) device placed at 601 South Baltimore Avenue nearly three years ago, the clock began ticking louder this week after the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission issued a statement reaffirming the current locales’ temporary nature. Planning Director Bill Neville said because of how long the temporary facility on Baltimore Avenue has been operational, Federal Communications
Commission rules require AT&T to seek public comment regarding impacts on historical properties in the vicinity. Neville told the Planning and Zoning Commission during its meeting last Wednesday the city originally issued a one-year temporary building permit for the COW device that was renewed once and expires again this September. “Once the temporary permit went beyond two years, it triggered a Historical District review … [which] came through the FCC approval of the facility,” he said. See AT&T Page 8
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This stretch of Route 528 at the corner of Philadelphia Avenue and Ninth Street will be part of a milling project conducted by the Maryland State Highway Administration that is set to begin Monday. Milling, repaving and striping will take place on the northbound and southbound lanes of the road from 26th Street to the Route 50 bridge as well as the two-block area of Baltimore Avenue east of the bridge.
on.” Lindsay Richard, Ocean City Police Department’s public information officer, said significant traffic delays aren’t expected, even during popular tourist-attracting events in Ocean City. Still, she said, “Drivers should be cautious while driving in the area.” Although six-day work weeks that include Saturdays are possible, Deane said, crews aren’t expected to work during major weekend events, such as St. Patrick’s Day festivities later this month, Springfest in early May and Cruisin’ Ocean City automobile event in midMay. The weekend work ban also will be in effect, he said, if construction delays force the project into June. “The state is committed to getting this project finished as quickly but, more importantly, as safely as possible,” said Deane, who oversees the State Highway Administration’s construction projects in Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester and Somerset counties as part of District 1. “The work schedule will be as many daylight hours as we can get. There’s definitely an expectation where we’ll out there for long hours, sunrise to sunset, and potentially some Saturdays as well.
It’s really going to depend on the weather, because we want to get this done.” These road improvements are considered the second phase of a more expansive plan that resumed last Monday, with crews from Imagine Asphalt and Concrete in Pasadena resuming a sidewalk project featuring new ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. The ramps should be completed in the next two weeks, Deane said, with construction of sidewalks connecting those ramps to follow. Then crews will begin milling, repaving and striping along the roughly one-mile stretch from 26th Street and Philadelphia Avenue to the draw span on the Route 50 bridge, as well as east to the intersection at Baltimore Avenue. Adkins said the work will include “total milling from gutter line to gutter line. Every bit of the asphalt surface will be surface milled. Let’s call it A to Z. They’re doing it all.” Adkins simply hopes the work unfolds smoothly between now and Memorial Day weekend. “Fortunately, they are starting now,”
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Flood map changes end at Assateague Is. By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Although storm damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was extensive, the remapping of flood zones under the Hurricane Sandy Remapping Project will not affect Ocean City. The proposed revisions to the floodplain maps, more formally referred to as Coastal Barrier Resources System, will end just north and south of the resort. Planning Director Bill Neville told the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission last week the U.S. Department of the Interior opened a 120-day public comment period in December, which ends on April 17, for draft revised boundaries to the Coastal Barrier Resources System overseen by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
In 2006, Congress authorized the secretary of the interior to update and recommend additions to coastal barrier maps that were last revised in 1990. Following Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a remapping project for barrier regions along the North Atlantic coast was federally funded and launched in 2014. The project includes nine states hit the hardest by Hurricane Sandy. The first batch, including Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey, had a comment period from March 12 through July 10, 2018. The second batch includes Connecticut, Maryland, New York (Long Island), Rhode Island, and Virginia. The draft-revised maps will only become effective once Congress adopts them through legislation. “It was intended to limit the use of federal flood insurance to pay for damage on
barrier islands,” Neville said. “The idea was … the [National] Flood Insurance Program shouldn’t rebuild places that shouldn’t have been there in the first place.” Neville said if Congress approves the changes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency would no longer provide flood insurance to property owners in areas included in the revised boundaries. “State or private funding can be used to rebuild after storms but not the Federal Flood Insurance program money,” he said. Neville said Ocean City officials would have sounded alarm bells if the revised map boundaries had extended north of Assateague Island or westward towards the Ocean City Municipal Airport. “Neither of those things have occurred, so it’s the same as it’s been over the years,” he said. If approved by Congress, the map-
ping revisions would remove 787 acres, while adding more than 141,000 acres to the Coastal Barrier Resource System, which includes the addition of 96 structures and removal of 643 others. “This is the sort of thing that starts to chew away at the investment that’s been made in some of these coastal areas,” he said. “If the policy starts to say … let’s not rebuild we certainly need to know.” To submit written comments on the Hurricane Sandy Remapping Project online visit http://www.regulations.gov and search for docket number FWS-HQES-2018-0034 or send mail to Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket NoFWS-HQ-ES-2018-0034; Division of Policy, Performance, and Management Programs; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: BPHC; Falls Church, VA 22041–3808.
Fundraiser for family devastated by fire, Sat. Continued from Page 3 everything like that.” Burton quickly grew consumed by worry for the family. Organizing a benefit event on their behalf was her way of focusing on something positive, and the Eastern Shore community has rallied around it. Surfside Rooster, the West Ocean City restaurant her husband, Jeff, owns with his brother-in-law Mike Marshall, will serve as host of the “Let’s Help the Ange Family Rebuild” event Saturday from 4-8 p.m. All proceeds from the silent and Chinese auctions, among other fundraisers, will benefit the family. Yet, Burton has witnessed acts of generosity since learning about the fire just hours after it sparked. The goodwill began, Burton said, with a furnished condominium the family can live in for the next year that allows Carter Ange, 12, to stay in his current school. “Someone helped them right away. Everybody is trying to help,” Burton said. “That’s when this town becomes a small town. When anything happens to anyone, you can count on your friends and neighbors to come out and help.
Everybody wants to help.” Assistance has come all the way from Easton, as Fabulous Hair Studio has joined the now six drop-off locations for donations. Headlines Salon at 11009 Manklin Meadows Lane in Ocean Pines, where Becky Ange developed a bond with Burton during hairdressing appointments for the past eight years, headlines the list along with Coastal Community Church at 10900 Ocean Gateway in Berlin, where the Ange family worships. Burton said Headlines Salon is holding a raffle where spending $25 for a sixentry pack earns an opportunity to win free haircuts for a year. Clothing and other items, such as bedding and furniture, also can be delivered to Hileman Real Estate at 11065 Cathell Road in Berlin, Palmers Appliances at 121 North Main Street in Berlin and Debra Flynn of Bayview Estates at 39012 Bayview West in Selbyville. Clothing includes size 6 pants and shoes as well as medium-size tops for Becky Ange; size 30 pants, medium to large sweatpants and tops and size 9 shoes for Mark Ange; and boys size 10
pants; as well as size 10-12 tops and size 4 to 4½ shoes for Carter Ange. Donations to a GoFundMe page created by a family friend stood at $9,130 on Tuesday, which is more than half of the initial $15,000 goal. “Mark (Ange) is always doing some PHOTO COURTESY GOFUNDME project for somebody on the side to Becky and Mark Ange, and their son, Carter, 12, lost their Bishopville help the neighbor home to a fire, Feb. 18. across the street, anybody. Becky took the time to learn a West Ocean City, as well as some local different hair technique so that I could golf courses, have contributed to the go longer between visiting her,” Burton cause. Burton said neighbors of the said. “I can’t say enough about the type Ange family have donated Baltimore of people her and Mark are. They’re re- Ravens tickets. Raffle items and donaally kind, good-hearted people. They’re tions also can be brought to Saturday’s crazy about their kid.” benefit event. Burton has secured auction items “It’s been really great (seeing) everyfrom an array of local businesses, such body that’s trying to help,” he said. as a two-night stay at Paradise Plaza Inn “Hopefully we have some great numin Ocean City. Restaurants throughout bers.
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Minimum wage bill hearing packed to gills By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Maryland’s “Fight for Fifteen” Minimum Wage Bill generated a full day of testimony from hundreds of voices for and against boosting the state’s bottom pay rate to $15 hourly by 2023 during a Senate Finance Committee hearing last Thursday. Although the General Assembly failed to pass comparable minimum wage legislation every year since 2016, the push was renewed again this session by Del. Diana Fennell (D-47, Prince George’s) and Sen. Cory McCray (D-45, Baltimore) who are sponsors of cross-filed HB 166 and SB 280, which seek to raise the minimum wage to $11 per hour later this year, and then add $1 each year until reaching $15 in 2023. McCray, acknowledging more than 200 people were on hand to testify, provided minimal comments during last week’s hearing but highlighted the Finance Committee’s significant sway over passage. “People will state that this bill is about young people, but I would challenge that position,” he said. “It’s about the people that actually work in hospitals, hotels and manufacturing.” Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh said SB 280 would assist the numerous wage earners across Maryland who have struggled to keep pace with cost of living rate increases. “It is minimum, we’re not even talking about a living wage, this is minimal living,” she said. Pugh echoed McCray’s sentiments about the Finance Committee charting the legislation’s direction. “This is the committee that has the ultimate decision that will allow this bill to move to the floor and to the rest of the body,” she said. Leo Gertner, attorney with the National Employment Law Project, said across Maryland pay rates under $15 hour have proven insufficient to cover basic living expenses. “The current $10.10 minimum wage translates to $21,000 a year for a fulltime worker,” he said. Gertner said SB 280 would raise wages for about 22 percent of Maryland’s workforce. “Over 50 percent of workers who are going to be affected by this are workers of color,” he said. SB 280 proponent Ricarra Jones, a political organizer with Service Employee Industry Union Local 1199 and chairperson of the “Fight for $15” coalition, was grilled by Sen. Stephen Hershey Jr. (D-36, Kent/Queen Anne’s/Cecil/Caroline) about fiscal support for the ongoing effort to increase minimum wage rates in Maryland and other states. “The total spend of this national campaign is reaching close to $100 million,” he said. “Do you know who’s funding this?” While feigning a lack of knowledge about fiscal backing, Jones said the issue had united a multitude of passionate ad-
vocates and consistently polled over 70 percent public approval. Providing opposition testimony was Amy Rohrer, Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association president and CEO, who said the combination of a $15 minimum wage and phasing-out of tip credits, as proposed in SB 280, would result in elimination of services and reduced employment within the hospitality industry. Exempted under the state’s current minimum wage regulation are: employees earning at least $30 monthly in tips who are paid a $3.63 hourly rate that must combine to equal at least the current $10.10 scale; amusement and recreational businesses employees who are paid the higher sum of either 85 percent of the minimum wage or $7.25; and employees under 20 years of age who must earn at least 85 percent of minimum
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wage rates during their first six months on the job. “We want to work with you to increase jobs and opportunities for our 53,0000 employees,” she said. Revisions incorporated in the newest “Fight for Fifteen,” bill include increasing pay rates for tip earners to the $15 minimum by 2027, equal pay for workers under the age of 20, and removing current exemptions disqualifying rural agricultural workers from earning the state minimum. Jack Brooks, Chesapeake Bay Seafood Industry Association president, said it would prove detrimental to small family-operated crab processing businesses if current wage exemptions for pickers and packers were eliminated by passage of SB 280. “The number of crab meat processing companies is down from 54 in 1995 to
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AT&T looks to relocate temporary cell tower Continued from Page 5 Neville said the Baltimore Avenue parcel is equidistant from a trio of qualifying historic properties. “The Atlantic Hotel, the Pier Building and Henry’s Hotel are the three that could qualify for National Trust Historical Designation but have not been nominated or accepted into that program,” he said. Neville said use of the parcel on the southeast corner of South Baltimore Avenue and Worcester Street was intended to be a short-term solution until a permanent spot could be found. “This particular location was important to serve, obviously, a large number of people during the summer months,” he said. In fact, Neville said the city had issued temporary permits for COW devices in several locations to bolster cell service in recent years. “As people’s cell phone use increased over the years, these cell phone towers were necessary to deal with the seasonal demand,” he said. Neville said despite previous placement deals failing to materialize, AT&T is working to obtain space on the beach ball-themed water tower at First Street and St. Louis Avenue. “The quick version is they’re still negotiating that with both the town, and the other cell providers that are located on the water tower site,” he said.
AT&T’s initial one-year temporary equipment located at ground level. building permit was extended a second Neville said that land-based conyear after the company agreed to a rec- cerns, rather than aerial challenges, ommendation from the Ocean City De- have thus far delayed AT&T from finalvelopment Corporation to install fence izing the water tower negotiations. screening around the facility, Neville “The space on the top of the tower is said. not so much the problem, it’s what you “They came back and asked for a need at the bottom,” he said. third year of the extension and we isCommission member Palmer Gillis sued that through asked Neville for poSeptember … 2019 tential insights re‘As people’s cell phone use … with the undergarding the mayor increased over the years, standing they and Ocean City needed to continue these cell phone towers were Council’s position on to work on a permafurther extending necessary to deal with the nent location,” he the temporary buildseasonal demand.’ said. ing permit. Planning Director Commission SecNeville noted Bill Neville retary Peck AT&T has yet to inMiller asked how the quire about prolongcell tower being dising the temporary cussed was different from small cell building permit beyond this Septemtowers already on the Boardwalk and ber, while reiterating the current reslated for installation in residential quest for comment was based on the neighborhoods in the near future. FCC Historical District review process. Neville said different apparatuses “I think in September we would serve different ends. have to issue a letter that equipment “The small cell towers are to provide needed to be removed and the tempothat distribution to the 200-300 people rary tower removed from the town limthat are within close proximity,” he its,” he said. said. “These are the big ones that conCommission member Lauren Taylor vey it from larger geographical dis- suggested making any further extensions tances.” for the temporary site contingent on Commission Chairperson Pam AT&T completing perimeter upgrades. Buckley said a vital issue besides the “Put them on notice … because the height of the cell tower is the peripheral council, if we need it, they’re going to
extend it,” she said. Neville agreed while the next curve in the road is tough to predict, increasing consumer demand for cell service is guaranteed. “It’s there because it performs an important function,” he said. Looking to minimize visual pollution, Miller made a motion, which failed to garner a second vote, to request AT&T to replace the green screening currently surrounding the temporary site with six-foot tall white fencing. “That would be nice to have for the summer so that street would be cleaned up significantly,” he said. Commission member Joe Wilson made a subsequent motion, which was approved unanimously, to answer the FCC request for comment by confirming the temporary site would not be an ideal permanent location. Neville said a letter to that effect would be sent to a consultant working on behalf of AT&T, which would filter first to the FCC and back down to the telecommunications company. “It’s not a direct communication with AT&T,” he said. Taylor said regardless of the prolonged location hunt, AT&T has been diligent in its pursuits. “In their defense … they have been trying desperately to find something,” she said. “They want a solution as bad as everybody else.”
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Seasonal exemption sought for paid sick leave revisions By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) In reaction to the passage of statewide mandated paid sick leave last year, Ocean City business owners and tourism industry representatives headed to Annapolis last Thursday to testify in support of legislation seeking relief for seasonal employers. Sen. Mary Beth Carozza is the primary sponsor of Senate Bill 681, which would extend the waiting period for employees to use earned paid sick leave to 120-days. The Senate Finance Committee held a first hearing for the legislation on Feb. 21. The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act went into effect last February, after the General Assembly overrode a previous veto from Gov. Larry Hogan in May 2017. During her testimony last week, Carozza said SB 681 seeks to amend the paid sick leave bill by increasing the number of days on the job, which was originally set at 90, before earned sick leave can be taken. “This committee had the wisdom to pass a seasonal exemption of 106 days [but] we found that did not recognize the shoulder season,” she said. “The current exemption has hurt our job creators because it decreases the number of jobs that can be offered to our young people and J-1 students.” Although the 120-window was a proposed amendment to HB 1 during the 2017 General Assembly session, a 106day compromise was reached after a contracted legislative battle. Sen. Stephen Hershey Jr. (D-36, Kent/Queen Anne’s/Cecil and Caroline) noted that HB 1 — Maryland Healthy Working Families Act — was hotly contested two-years ago. “We settled on 106 days to cover Memorial Day to Labor Day,” he said. “Now we’re being told that is not ample time.” Carozza said the peak tourism period
has stretched from the traditional benchmarks in recent years. “It starts earlier and goes later,” she said. Carozza said SB 681 would also reduce the period of time for re-hired employees to have unused earned sick leave reinstated from 37 weeks to 32 weeks. “The paid sick leave policy… was never intended for summer jobs and seasonal workers,” she said. Voicing concerns shared by numerous resort business operators was Anna Dolle Bushnell, whose family opened Dolle’s Candyland on the Boardwalk and Wicomico Street in 1910. “We’re a fifth-generation candy business,” she said. Due to seasonality, Dolle’s yearround staff of 25 employees is bolstered by 35 summer workers, many of whom took advantage of the sick leave benefits once enacted. “What I found, as humorous as it is, but the beach is very tempting,” she said. “We found that the 106 days, when they see on their paystub that they have earned a full day of work they’ll call out.” The labor cost becomes two-fold, as now both the worker using sick time and whoever covers the vacated shift are paid, Dolle Bushnell said. Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Pursel, said extending the exemption period for using earned paid sick leave is critical for resort businesses, with employee benefit abuses being reported this past summer “Unfortunately, when these young people and seasonal workers are owed this leave they take it,” she said. “We see consistent abuse of this policy.” Susan Jones, Executive Director of the Ocean City Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, said the 106-day period miscalculated the time seasonal businesses require to avoid taking a financial See EMPLOYERS Page 11
Wage bill merits debated again Continued from Page 7 he said. Harrison also noted wide wage disparities exist across Maryland. “How can anybody say there isn’t a different cost of living on the Eastern Shore than there is in Baltimore, D.C. or Montgomery County?” he asked. Brice Phillips of Phillips Seafood Restaurants said both the wage increase and tip-credit elimination included in SB 280 would wreak further havoc on his businesses’ already decimated bottom line. “I’ve closed seven (restaurants) in the last seven years because of increased cost of seafood … and the increased cost of doing business,” he said. Phillips said to recruit superior staff requires paying above minimum wage and estimated the financial impact from SB 280 on his two remaining food estab-
lishments at roughly $10.8 million. “Would you gamble $10 million on this bill if you had two restaurants, because that’s what you ask me to do if you issue a favorable report,” he said. Subsequent to the Senate Finance Committee hearing last Thursday, the House Economic Matters Committee, which held a previous hearing for the minimum wage bill in early February, voted 17-7 on Tuesday to approve crossfiled HB 166 with amendments granting the Board of Public Works authority beginning in Oct. 2020 to suspend scheduled minimum wage increases due to declining employment rates or reduced state revenues, as well as altering funding increases for community service providers. The minimum wage legislation has not yet been scheduled for a vote from the full house and senate.
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Capital improvement projects’ costs get cut By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) After holding initial discussions last fall to formulate a fiscal year 2020 Capital Improvement Plan, City Engineer Terry McGean told the Ocean City Council this week that significant price reductions have been identified for several long-term projects. “First, the council was going to rank the general fund projects,” he said. McGean said the CIP project rankings include categories deemed critical, very important, important, less important, and those reserved for future consideration. The list of projects ranked as critical included: street paving, Boardwalk redecking, canal dredging, the Chicago Avenue bulkhead replacement, and undergrounding utilities on Baltimore Avenue from North Division to 15th Streets.
During a council work session on Tuesday, McGean said a recent meeting with utility company representatives revealed that cost estimates for placing existing utility lines underground in that area of Baltimore Avenue ended up far below what was initially suspected. “It came back they can get the numbers that we need to at least get us a good conceptual idea of how much utility undergrounding [is needed] on that section of Baltimore Avenue,” he said. “That number went from over $50,000 to $5,000.” McGean said other positive fiscal news came to light earlier that same day related to replacing a failing bulkhead along Chicago Avenue, which the Army Corp of Engineers recently decided would not qualify for federal grant funding. “The good news today [is], we had an extremely low tide, so [Engineering Manager] Paul Mauser and I took advantage … to look at a number of bulk-
Employers see benefit abuses Continued from Page 10 hit from a glut of excused, and paid, staff absences. “Our season goes from Springfest, which is the first weekend in May, until Sunfest, which is the third weekend in September,” she said. Ocean City employs about 12,000 seasonal workers annually, and most of these hires are young first-time employees, Jones said. “We are helping to create jobs that these teenagers can have a starting point,” she said. Extreme staffing demands prove challenging for many resort businesses, with about a third of the seasonal workforce sourced from J-1 International Summer Work Travel Students, Jones said. “We don’t have enough people that we can fill these positions [because] we simply don’t have the population,” she said. Among the voices opposing the proposed revisions was Sally DworakFisher, an attorney with the Public Justice Center, who was also a member
of the Working Matters Coalition, which had lobbied for mandated paid sick leave in Maryland for several years prior to the law’s enactment. “We worked for six years to pass the Healthy Working Families act with compromises and amendments,” she said. Dworak-Fisher said prior attempts to exclude seasonal workers by increasing the number of days to 120 were repeatedly rejected by both the Finance Committee and the General Assembly. “The bill that was passed after six years of compromise represents our best efforts and now is not the time to reopen it,” she said. Caryn York, Job Opportunity Task Force executive director and also a cofounding member of the Working Matters Coalition, also offered opposition perspective and said HB 1 was thoroughly discussed, debated and deliberated for a half-dozen years. “On both sides, Democrats and Republicans articulated and confirmed that, yes, workers should have access to this right,” she said. “Now we are back to exempt our most vulnerable.”
heads in town, including on Chicago Avenue,” he said. With improved clarity from lower than typical water levels, McGean said it was visually determined there are, in fact, two bulkheads along Chicago Avenue. “The bulkhead piece that is failing … is located at the end of Fourth Street, which is where the first sinkhole developed,” he said. McGean said the improved views revealed that about the last 50-feet of bulkhead fronting Fourth Street differs from the remainder along the roadway. “The structure is different, my guess is it was put in at a different time, [but] the remainder … is actually in pretty good condition,” he said. McGean said the revelation should drop the original cost estimate of $2.2 million by about 90 percent. Projects the council ranked as very important included: Eagle’s Landing Gold Course cart bridge repairs, playground replacements, redeveloping the former public works Whiteside building on Second Street for temporary parking, and updating the elevator at Fire Headquarters on 15th Street. The projects ranked as important included: re-surfacing the inlet parking lot, installing a variable message board in the inlet lot, downtown one-way street pairings, and Ocean Bowl Skatepark
renovations, along with expanding the Downtown Recreation Complex. Among the projects classified as less important were: building a midtown fire station and Lifesaving Museum renovations, along with three projects at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, including installing a new hanger, repainting existing hangers and resurfacing the terminal parking lot. The list of projects set for future consideration included: Sunset Park Pier improvements, expanding the Recreation and Parks Department garage, relocating the Information Technology department, constructing a bio-retention pond at North Side Park, relocating the West Ocean City Public Works storage yard, expanding the Fourth Street parking lot, and installing a transit lane on Philadelphia Avenue. Councilman Dennis Dare said despite a new midtown fire station not anticipating construction until 2023, cost estimates should be examined during the interim. “Can we ask [City Manager] Doug Miller to add that to the budget discussion so we … have a number of what that might look like?” he said. “I would like if we could start the first study … 2023 is a bit away, but beginning the study to see what can be done on site.” McGean said next steps would inSee COUNCIL Page 12
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Diakonia to renovate shelter By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Diakonia Inc. has upcoming renovation plans for its property on Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City. Claudia Nagle, executive director of Diakonia, said she’s been working on getting a grant to fund the project since last summer, and is excited about the progress. “It’s a huge opportunity for us to get things done that we wouldn’t ordinarily be able to be done,” Nagle said. Kim Reynolds, senior budget account for Worcester County, said the $276,128 Diakonia received from the Maryland
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Nagle resigns from Diakonia (March 1, 2019) The Board of Directors of Diakonia announced Wednesday it has accepted the resignation of Claudia Nagle as executive director effective immediately. “On behalf of the entire board, we want to thank Claudia for her years of service to Diakonia and wish her the best with future endeavors,” a board statement said. Additionally, the board announced the reorganization of its executive committee. The executive leadership of the board is now Allyson BernardChurch, chairperson; Beth Rodier, senior vice chairperson; Reid Tingle, vice chairperson for finance; Carol Parker Rose, vice chairperson for administration and Tracy Tilghman, vice chairperson for development. The board is conducting a search
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Worcester County approves EDUs for proposed eatery By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The purchase of water and wastewater allocations for a potential 180-seat restaurant was approved last Tuesday during a Worcester County Commissioners meeting. Attorney Hugh Cropper IV, representing ES Adkins and Company, sent an application to the Worcester County Sewer Committee on Dec. 14, 2018 requesting 15 equivalent dwelling units of sewer service from the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The proposed eatery would be situated on a 1.7-acre parcel on Stephen Decatur Highway, on the east side of Lewis Road, and just north of Assateague
Road. The property is across from the Frontier Town Campground, and is about 2.3 miles south of the Ocean City Municipal Airport. The restaurant would replace the Island Oasis, according to the proposal. Currently, eight EDUs had been allocated to the property from the Landings Sanitary Service Area. That would cover sewer service for an 80-seat establishment. However, a part of the property lies in an overlay zone in the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area, necessitating a switch from one sewer service area to the other. The vote to approve the allocation was 5-2, with Commissioners Diana Purnell and Chip Bertino dissenting.
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Bd. of education approves school calendar updates By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) An updated school calendar approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 19, will include adjusted inclement weather days and provide longer vacations for Worcester County public school students. By changing the location of built-in bad weather closures, officials were able to provide students with longer winter and spring breaks. “We do have inclement weather days; we have just changed the way by which we identify them,” Carrie Sterrs, Worcester County Public Schools coordinator of public relations and special programs, said. “Rather than including three inclement weather days within the postLabor Day to June 15 calendar, we are identifying five days as our inclement weather days at the end of the school year (June 16 - 22).” The calendar approved Tuesday sets the first day of school at Sept. 3. School closures include a winter break from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 and a spring break from April 6-13. The last day of school is tentatively set for June 15, but Sterrs reminded the board it could be as See CALENDAR Page 18
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Kindergarten readiness successful By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Worcester County’s public schools are the best in the state at preparing children for school. A report issued by the state the state shows the county is number one in “kindergarten readiness,” with 66 percent of kindergarteners demonstrating readiness for school. The three categories for readiness are “demonstrating, approaching and emerging,” according to childhood specialist Todd Hall, who presented the findings to the Worcester County Board of Education last Tuesday. “Students are identified as demonstrating overall readiness, approaching readiness, which means they’re kind of close, or emerging … which means they are somewhat far away in their developmental levels to where they are,” Hall said. Worcester County Public Schools has seen demonstrating readiness increase every year by at least 10 percent since 2016, and emerging students have dropped from 12 percent to eight percent. As a whole, Worcester has risen in ranks from 14th in the state in 2016, to fifth in 2017 and achieving first in the state last year. “In comparison to the state, we’ve gone from 45 percent of our students demonstrating readiness to 66 percent of our students demonstrating readiness on our latest assessment,” Hall said. “What I really like a lot to is looking at
that emerging [percentage] because instead of staying the same or instead of increasing, we’re actually decreasing in the number of students that are emerging and that’s heavy because those are the students that are the farthest away [from readiness]. “We want that number to go all the way down to zero,” he continued. “We have the lowest in the state [regarding] emerging and that’s what we want.” School readiness is determined by four categories; social foundations, language and literacy, mathematics and physical growth and well-being. Worcester County tied with Queen Anne for first place in social foundations, tied with Carroll County for language and literacy, came out on top in mathematics and tied in third place with Carroll and Garrett counties for physical growth and well-being. Each score was well above the state averages. Demographically, Worcester’s kindergarten classes are comprised of 437 students, which are 63 percent white, 19 percent African-American, eight percent Hispanic, one percent Asian and nine percent with two or more demographics. Worcester County students all surpassed the state average for demonstrating readiness in their demographics except for the two or more demographics, which was below average by 12 percent.
Of the other demographics, white students were showing 71.2 percent, AfricanAmericans 55.4 percent, Hispanics 71 percent and Asian students had 100 percent readiness. Gender wise, female students in Worcester demonstrated 12 percent more readiness than males, with 72.2 percent over 60.9 percent. “Even though there is a gap between our white students and African-American students, it’s not as much as it was last year because our African-American students went from 45 percent demonstrating readiness last year to 55 percent for this year,” Hall said. “We are moving in the right direction.” Through the assessment, Worcester County students who attended a prekindergarten school made up 69.5 percent of the students who demonstrated readiness. This is nearly 30 percent more than the state average, which was 45 percent. “I like to look at how many of our kids that actually sat with us in public school pre-K, how many of them demonstrated readiness,” Hall said. “So we had about 70 percent of the students who went to our pre-K programs demonstrate readiness and that’s up from 55 percent last year. That’s huge … and that is attributed to our pre-K for teachers.” Last year, 76 percent of Worcester County children were enrolled in pre-K, with only one percent being enrolled in a full day program. Hall ended the presentation stressing how critical kindergarten readiness is and the importance of development in children from birth to five years old, which is the most crucial brain development period. He also went on to inform the board about the importance of having the skills needed for school at a young age because those who do not have demonstrated readiness by the time school begins will struggle academically throughout their school years.
Education board talks new project Continued from Page 15 coming at $1.8 million,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said. “Joe said, ‘Relax a minute, let me tell you what I’m doing.’ Joe worked with those who are working on that field, and got it down $400,000 through his thinking out of the box. His job saved us $400,000 of getting this down to $1.3 million so I felt much better.” One of the reasons the costs dropped were in part by Field Turf USA, the company responsible for installing the turf fields at Pocomoke High and Snow Hill High. “They are donating the cost of the stripping for the football field, the soccer stripping and the field hockey stripping,” Price said. The field will use the old logo of the school mascot, the Stephen Decatur Seahawk.
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Snoring man arrested for damaging car Berlin couple arrested By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Ocean City police arrested a suburban Baltimore man for destruction of property and public intoxication Feb. 24 — while he was passed out and snoring after attending his bachelor party, police reported. Police said Christopher Albert Hartman, 47, of Glen Burnie, was discovered asleep while leaning against a stone ledge in the 4600 block of Coastal Highway early last Sunday, shortly after security personnel at a nearby establishment where the party took place witnessed him damaging the windshield wiper on the passenger side of a parked car. Security officers told police
they watched a heavily intoxicated Hartman flee the scene, but kept him in sight until police arrived. A security official C. Hartman then confirmed Hartman’s identity to police. Police found Hartman hunched over against the ledge. After awakening, the report stated, Hartman told officers he had traveled from Baltimore to attend his bachelor party at that same establishment. Hartman responded to questions from officers about the damaged vehicle by saying “you’ve got the wrong guy” and “that wasn’t me.” But according to the report, officers learned that
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outside Ocean City bar By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) A late-night confrontation outside an Ocean City establishment led to the arrests of Berlin residents Andrew Michael Stevenson, 29, and Katelyn Ann Stevenson, 29, last Sunday morning. Andrew Stevenson was charged with one count of second-degree assault, which carries penalties up to 10 years in prison and a $2,500 fine, and one count of disorderly conduct. His wife, Katelyn Stevenson, also was charged with one count of disorderly conduct. They face up to 60 days in prison and a $500 fine for that count.
Both were released on their own recognizance last Sunday after making their initial court appearances. Their respective trial dates are set for March 29 at 9 a.m. at Worcester County District Court in Ocean City. The related incidents occurred at approximately 12:31 p.m. outside a bar in the 3300 block of Coastal Highway. The police report indicates Andrew Stevenson was arrested for striking a bartender. The responding officer reported that he saw Stevenson yelling at the bartender while being escorted outside. As Stevenson stepped off the sidewalk, he confronted the barSee WEEKEND Page 19
Calendar contains weather days Continued from Page 16 late as June 22. Because there are no inclement weather days built in to the calendar, they will instead be tacked on after June 15. Superintendent Lou Taylor told the board he and Sterrs had reviewed the school calendars from the last 15 years and had found within that timeframe, there were only three or four years when schools were closed for more than five days. “Say we have a closure on Feb. 10,” Sterrs said. “That would mean we automatically shift the end of our school year to June 16. So for every day that we are closed throughout that school year we will keep going until we hit that June 22 hard end. Once we got past these five days, we will then need to make further modifications within our calendar.” Sterrs said officials opted to remove the built-in inclement weather days to allow for more flexibility in the calendar. Last year, school closures occurred in an irregular fashion, especially last April, because it was an election year. “We legally had to be closed for students because of the presidential primary,” she said. “Also during that week,
April 10 and April 13 are legal holidays for schools so we’re required to have full closure those days. It made [for] a very choppy week in the other two proposals but in making this change with our inclement weather days, we were actually able to make this a more solid break for students as well as staff.” Sterrs said officials hoped the new calendar would also encourage parents to schedule vacations when schools are closed to reduce absences. “By the calendar providing families with two robust opportunities for vacation (winter and spring breaks), we hope that families will utilize this time as opposed to taking vacations while school is in session, which means students miss instructional time,” Sterrs said. “With the newly identified inclement weather days in June, we encourage families to plan any camps, summer sports, vacations, etc. to begin following June 22. “Clarity around this is important, so our community and families as they review the calendar are more than welcome to contact their school or the Board of Education office with any questions,” she added.
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Maryland man gets Nonprofit funding eligible for lower shore three yrs. probation By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Alfred Alexander Flowers Jr. initially faced 15 different charges, including 10 counts of first- and second-degree assault, for an alleged knife-wielding incident on May 28, 2018, at an uptown Ocean City restaurant. But on Tuesday in Worcester County Circuit Court, the Greenbelt native earned a three-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree misdemeanor assault. The other 14 charges were dropped, according to court records, and all but five days of that sentence were suspended. Flowers, 32, received three years of supervised probation. Flowers was arrested for first- and second-degree assault for allegedly threatening a couple and their three daughters while they ate at local restaurant. At the time, police said Flowers brandished a knife and pointed it in the family’s direction after the father of the three girls twice asked Flowers and another man to refrain from using vulgar language around his children. The father told police that Flowers apologized after the father’s request, only to then curse at a waitress about getting the food Flowers had ordered. After the father again asked for the vulgar language to stop, and for Flowers to pull up his sagging pants, the police report stated, Flowers pulled out his knife and threatened the family while moving toward their table. The man then told police that he grabbed a chair to defend his family, which prompted Flowers to back away. Flowers and the other man left the scene, police reported at the time, but the men later surrendered to police officers at a nearby hotel. Flowers also faced five counts of using a dangerous weapon with intent to injure.
(March 1, 2019) Up to $25,000 in funding is available to nonprofit programs for lower shore women and girls. The funding is made possible by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund, and applications are due by April 1. The Women’s Fund grant-making efforts focus on meeting needs of women or girls in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. Each eligible organization could receive up to $5,000 this spring, with recipients receiving the awards at a reception. Previous recipients have in-
cluded a range of area nonprofits, such as Women Supporting Women and the Girl Scouts, as well as programs offered by Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Horizons and the United Way. “The Women’s Fund is a great example of how collaboration can make a lasting impact in our community,” said Erica Joseph, president of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. “Through collective charitable giving, we can make an impact now, while teaching future generations the impor-
tance of philanthropy.” The Women’s Fund of the Eastern Shore was created through area philanthropy and is maintained at The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Members pool financial resources in hopes of developing strong, self-sufficient women. For information and grant applications, visit CFES.org. Applications are due no later than April 1. Requests should address the unmet needs of women or girls and must articulate a direct and measurable benefit of this targeted population in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.
Sheriff’s Office offers CRASE training class (March 1, 2019) The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is offering “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” (CRASE) training to the public. The training is designed to increase a persons chances of surviving an active shooter event or other critical incident. “The ultimate goal of this class is to save lives,” Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said. “To meet that goal, this class is specifically designed to teach participants how to think differently should the
unthinkable situation occur. “Through real-world examples, videos, and hypothetical situations, participants will receive hands-on training in how to respond to an intruder, to identify where exits are located, and what to do if the exits are blocked.” The CRASE course is built around the “Avoid, Deny, Defend” strategy developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center in 2004. This course will provide strategies, guidance, and a proven plan
for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills. The CRASE course is led by instructors and features questionand-answer sessions geared toward churches, businesses, and public organizations. To schedule CRASE training or to learn more about the course, contact Chief Deputy Mark Titanski at mtitanski@co.worcester.md.us or 410-632-1111.
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Correction An article published in last Friday’s edition of Ocean City Today stated that 34-year-old Rodney Harmon Jr. was found guilty by a jury. He was found guilty by a judge.
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Drug bust A suspicious trip into an Ocean City hotel set the stage for the arrest of Lenear Bertil Kellam, 38, of Laurel, Delaware, early Tuesday morning on a charge of possessing a controlled dangerous substance. The charge carries up to a one-year prison term and a $5,000 fine. A hotel security guard called police after seeing Kellam and another man enter a bathroom. After the two men left the hotel, the police report stated, the guard found a baggie containing a white powder that police determined to be cocaine. Police also found several small plastic baggies with a white powder residue and a red-and-white plastic straw with a white powder residue inside on the ground of the hotel parking lot near where Kellam and two others were parked in a white Oldsmobile Alero earlier that evening. An officer saw the vehicle heading south on Coastal Highway at 1:25 a.m., and pulled it over into a parking lot on Coastal Highway. According to the report, a search of the vehicle by a K-9 officer confirmed the presence of narcotics, which officers found to be a glass pipe with marijuana residue and several brown napkins containing marijuana. An officer also discovered a bag with a powder substance believed to be cocaine, and a napkin with what was
deemed to be marijuana, in the road nearby. Kellam, who denied any knowledge of the cocaine, was released on his recognizance Sunday after waiving his right to an attorney during his initial court appearance. His trial date is set for May 29 at 9 a.m. in Worcester County District Court in Ocean City.
Walking away with boots A housekeeper at an Ocean City hotel faces up to six months in prison and a $500 fine for stealing a pair of boots from a room she cleaned. Raynetta Shanika Stansbury, 45, of Princess Anne, was charged with theft valued between $100 and $1,500, according to the police report, after being identified as the suspect in a robbery of a pair of Ugg boots from a room at the hotel on Feb. 18. The victim contacted hotel officials about the missing boots, which were valued at $160. The police report said Stansbury denied seeing the boots, but a manager later saw video of Stansbury carrying the boots while pushing her cleaning cart down a hallway. Stansbury then was arrested and taken to Ocean City Police headquarters for processing. Stansbury was released on her own recognizance after making her initial court appearance Feb. 18. She faces trial March 22 at 9 a.m. in Worcester County District Court in Ocean City.
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WOC house fire accidental, caused by electrical issues By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Electrical issues are being blamed for a Feb. 20 fire that devastated a waterfront home in West Ocean City. Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon deemed the late evening fire at 12355 Snug Harbor Road to be accidental, with the cause being electrical in nature. Firefighters from Ocean City, Berlin, Showell, Ocean Pines and Newark volunteer fire departments responded to the scene of the blaze,
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Business Hospitality-only expo returns to convention center By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The 45th annual Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo at the 40th Street convention center will feature 400 companies filling 500 booths and all three exhibit halls, Sunday and Monday. “The show is a really good asset in the area as well as for people outside of Ocean City, but it’s also somewhere you can find out about new and innovative products and try new things without having to go to several different trade shows,” Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association Event Manager Liz Walk said. “We have all these distributors in one place and you can do everything in a one-stop shop.” Only industry representatives are permitted to attend the show, which will include culinary demonstrations by season seven “Master Chef” winner Shaun O’Neale, as well as educational workshops on a range of topics. O’Neale will take the culinary showcase stage at 12 p.m. on Sunday for a cooking demonstration, in addition to a meet and greet and cookbook signing. Also appearing this year will be “Chopped” winner Baltimore Chef David Thomas, who will be creating soul food dishes inspired by his grandmother on Monday at 1 p.m. Local Chef Paul Suplee and his students from Wor-Wic Community College will take the stage on Sunday at 2 p.m. New to the expo this year is the Paint, Pose and Pour Pavilion. TC Studios of Ocean City, which will offer a painting experience for attendees of a food and wine scene. For the “pose” portion, attendees can put on costumes and take pictures in a photobooth provided by OC Photobooth. Finally, for the “pour” segment, new Wine on Tap Distributor, Tap 26, will partner with the Bubbles & Brews Prosecco and Craft Beer Bar to feature prosecco, wine and beer samples on a vintage Piaggio Ape food truck. Walk encourages guests to attend a presentation on navigating labor laws, Monday at 9 a.m. in room 208, before the doors open for the trade show. “We have lawyers coming in to talk about everything going on with overtime wages, tip pooling, paid sick leave, etc.,” Walk said. “That’s really pertinent to our area right now, especially with us being a seasonal town. It’s free legal advice. I think it’s very important. You
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have to know what’s going on to stay current and avoiding lawsuits.” There are also a number of other seminars to choose from this year, including how to handle negative reviews and managing online reputations, creating the best guest experience, protecting employees and information about substance abuse in the industry. For a complete list of seminar times and topics, visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com/schedule-of-events. As always, suppliers will introduce new products to prospective buyers at the show, which includes Bumbleberry Vodka from Seacrets on 49th Street. The Distillery will be handing out samples of the new drink which is gluten free and tastes of blueberry, raspberry and blackberry. “If you’re in the industry, this is absolutely an event not to miss,” Walk said. “You’ll get great deals, you’ll find new products and be able to network with other business owners as well.” To see a list of show products and specials, visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com/new-products-show-specials. In 2019, the Ocean City Green Team is taking source reduction one step further with the “Protect Our Sand and Sea” campaign. This elective and eco-friendly program promotes greener choices for business owners and consumers. Green team members will be at this year’s trade show to introduce and promote the new campaign as well as another campaign geared at reducing and recycling cigarette butts. The Spring Trade Expo started 45
years ago when Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association past president and member Paul Wall, of Phillips Seafood Restaurants, thought an expo in Ocean City was needed. The closest comparable event at the time was located in Baltimore. “It was started in the early 70s because no one wanted to travel from Ocean City all the way to Baltimore for a trade show,” Walk said. “So, the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant-Association thought that it was a good thing for our members as well as the organizations in our areas to have one in Ocean City.” Since then, the show has become a major business and social event for the regional hospitality industry. Last year, more than 5,500 people attended. The expo runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Registration costs $15 at the door and attendees must bring their business cards, business license or a letter from their employer on letterhead to prove they are part of the industry. Pay stubs are no longer accepted as proof. Guests must be 21 or older. Workers from hotels, motels, restaurants, catering companies, concessions operations, bed and breakfasts, property management companies, campgrounds, coffee houses, bakeries, ice cream shops, nightclubs, breweries, liquor stores, convenience stores, cafeterias, nursing homes, schools and colleges or hospitals are welcome. Visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com for more information, including a floor plan and schedule of seminars and other events or call 410-289-6733.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (March 1, 2019) According to the National Association of Realtors, active duty service members tend to buy at a younger age and purchase larger homes with a higher median price than non-military buyers. This data is derived from NAR’s annual Veterans and Active Military Home Buyers Profile. Most people are familiar with the VA Loan, which is a loan program through the Department of Veterans Affairs. These loans are available to veterans and active-duty military members and they offer no down payment requirements, no mortgage insurance, lower than average interest rates, limits on closing costs and more lenient credit requirements than traditional financing. To qualify for a VA Loan, you need to have served 90 consecutive days during wartime, 181 consecutive days on active duty during peacetime, six or more years in the National Guard or Reserves. Also, some spouses of military members who died in the line of duty are eligible for to apply for a VA Loan. VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide the home buyer with more favorable terms. In addition to the service eligibility requirements above, home buyers must also have satisfactory credit, sufficient income to meet the expected monthly obligations, and a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) on the property. The COE verifies to the lender that you are eligible for a VA backed loan, and it can be applied for online, or through your lender who will use a web-based application system called the WebLGY that can generate an answer within seconds if the VA has enough current info on the applicant. Generally, all veterans using the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit must pay a funding fee. The funding fee is a percentage of the loan amount, which varies based on the See VA Page 22
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Water taxi service approved for conditional use permit By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission endorsed a water taxi service’s request for a conditional use permit last Wednesday, after considering neighborhood concerns about potential noise and traffic problems. OC Bay Hopper partners Adam Douglass, Steve and Dave Butz will now go before the City Council for permission to operate their business from a kiosk set up on a canal near 117th Street. Last August, the company developed a trial run of their water taxi service. The partners signed a three-year lease for the kiosk location and began testing the operation by taking passengers to various bars, restaurants and tourist locations on the resort’s bayside. The startup ran a trial for six weeks last summer with one 27-foot long boat. The vessel was operated by a licensed captain and transported guests to destinations ranging from Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick down to Assateague Island. The partners considered their sixweek trial run a success, and ordered a second boat as well as a permit for an American Disabilities Act-compliant ramp and floating dock. This request began the business’s struggle with the Ocean City government and the business’s neighbors.
 During a January hearing, the partners discovered that while the business had received a permit to open the kiosk at the 117th Street location, it had not received one to operate the water taxi service. OC Bay Hopper applied for a conditional use permit, and had a hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday, Feb. 20. “A conditional use permit is an opportunity for the public to come to a public hearing to hear a use that may be implied, but may need some conditions imposed to alleviate any potential impacts on the community or surrounding neighborhoods,� Zoning Administrator Frank Hall said during the hearing. Douglass said the business was an opportunity to expand transportation services throughout the resort. “We aim to be a safe, reliable, and convenient water-based transportation option for people in Ocean City,� Douglass said. “We want to be family-oriented, allowing people to experience the bayside while traveling to a restaurant, or joining us on a unique experience such as the fireworks at Northside park, a tour of Assateague [Island], or a demonstration of crabbing.� Hall agreed that there could be some positive influences as a result of the water taxi operation. “The water taxi’s input on the overall
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water and enjoy the peacefulness of the canal ‌ it’s not meant to be a marina.â€? Kirkner also voiced concerns about noise violations, as her home is situated close to the headquarters of the operation. Councilman Palmer Gillis acknowledged her concerns, but asked about other solutions instead of relocating the business itself. “I live near Jolly Rogers ‌ and sometimes there is noise,â€? Gillis said. “I call them up and they take care of it. It seems to me that here, you can call Mr. Douglass and say, “Control your occupants on your boat.â€? The commission decided, however, the noise could be controlled and agreed to recommend approval of conditional use permit for the next two years with a maximum of two boats. People who still have concerns regarding the operation can call 410-7775145, visit www.ocbayhopper.com or email hello@ocbayhopper.com.
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Worcester Youth to hold free seminars ahead of job fairs By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer .(March 1, 2019) Job seekers can get the necessary tips and tricks to navigate a job fair at two free seminars, hosted by Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The workshops will take place Tuesday, March 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 13, from 2-4:30 p.m. Both will be held at Worcester Youth’s office on 124 N. Main St., Suite C, in downtown Berlin. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn a myriad of skills, such as how to make a good first impression, as well as practice interviews and pitches. Christine Felix, who runs Worcester Youth’s Career Assistance Program, which aims to help unemployed 16-24year-olds, said the workshops are crucial for job seekers preparing for potential employment opportunities. The workshops are open to all ages. “You might be interviewed while you’re [at a job fair],” she said. “It’s not only interacting with potential employers, you might actually land a job while you’re there or meet an owner of a company, so wouldn’t you want to put on your best face?” Felix said the workshops are a twoway street as employers can also reap the rewards.
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“I think that they’ll be grateful for this opportunity to have potential employees that are prepared to work and have good attitudes,” Felix said. “I think that it’ll not only benefit the employees but the employers for retention purposes, and knowing what to do on the job and how to perform.” The biggest thing Felix said she wants people to take away from this is the importance of practice. “Well, [these tools are] not something that’s really taught in high school, unless you specifically sign up for it, so I think that these skills are important to practice before actually going into a job interview or to a job fair,” she said. Workshop participants can use the skills they acquire at upcoming job fairs in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. The Ocean Pines Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 23, at the Ocean Pines Community Center on 235 Ocean Parkway. The Ocean City Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. Job seekers are encouraged to “dress for success,” as well as bring a resume or job application form. To learn more about the Worcester Youth workshops or to register, call 410641-4598 or visit www.gowoyo.org for more information.
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Promotions Reid Tingle, president and CEO of Bank of Ocean City along with the Board of Directors, announce the promotions of Mary Kato and Harry Hammond to senior vice president. Kato joined Bank of Ocean City in February of 1994 and has served in various roles in the Operations Department. She is currently serving in the positions of director of operations and informaMary Kato tion security officer. Hammond joined the Bank in December of 2005, with 20 years of banking experience and is a graduate of Maryland Banking School and First Virginia University. Hammond is curHarry Hammond rently the bank security officer in addition to the oversight of all branch operations. He is very active within the local community. Bank of Ocean City is a locally-owned, independent community bank. Established in 1916 and headquartered in West Ocean City, the bank has six offices; three in Ocean City, one in Ocean Pines, one in Berlin. The newest addition is in Fenwick Island, Delaware. For more information, contact Tingle at the 59th Street office at 410-524-6144.
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Co-organizers of “That Basketball Thing”contest, Ray Jackson Jr., left, and Steve Coley, show off the winner’s trophy at Seacrets on 49th Street last year.
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Celebrating the first educator to enter Worcester County Public Schools as a part of the Grow Our Own program at the Board of Education Central Office in Newark, Tuesday, Feb. 19, from left, are Human Resources Director Dr. Dwayne Abt, Superintendent Lou Taylor, new educator Maya Nicole Batson and her mother, Terri, and Shirleen Church, WCPS coordinator for Minority Student Achievement.
Batson joins Wor. County Schools First to be hired through Grow Our Own program; will start teaching in Sept. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The Worcester County Board of Education incorporated Black History Month in several events and activities, including the hiring of its first educator through the Grow Our Own program. Pocomoke High School graduate, Maya Nicole Batson, became the first African-American and young educator raised in Worcester County to sign on as a teacher for Worcester County Public Schools through the Grow Our Own program on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Worcester County Board of Education office building in Newark. Batson, who graduated from Pocomoke High School in 2015, is studying early education at Salisbury University. She will graduate in May from Salisbury and is currently an intern teacher at Snow Hill Elementary School. “There is a lot of pride today,” Su-
perintendent Lou Taylor said. “It’s an honor ... to sign our first Grow Our Own student who will become in September a part of our professional staff here in Worcester County.” The Grow Our Own program identifies minority high school students with an aptitude and interest in pursuing a career in education. These students are offered support through high school and higher education with the goal that they will return to the school system as educators. “Being the first individual to graduate from this program is truly an honor,” Batson said. “I have had multiple opportunities to participate in professional development opportunities, mentoring opportunities, that have prepared me to be an uprising educator. I am more than grateful for these opportunities.” The Grow Our Own program started in 2016 in Worcester County. Fifteen graduates from all three Worcester high schools are currently taking part in the program. Two are expected to graduate from the program next year and sign with Worcester County Public Schools.
“When I became the superintendent in 2016, one of the three goals [the board] said to me was, ‘We need to do a better job, Lou, with hiring diversity,’” Taylor said. “One of the things that we work hard on, we want to put in front of our kids [are] people that look like them. Whether they’re Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic ... whatever it is, we need to diversify our teaching staff.” Taylor also revealed that in 2018, Worcester County had the highest percentage of diverse new hires in Maryland. “There’s a national teacher shortage in general today, but we led the state with 12.4 percent of our new hires being people of color or diverse and we are very proud of that and we will continue to work on that,” Taylor said. Batson comes from a family of teachers. Her mother, Terri, works as an administrator at Pocomoke High School and her father, Robert Batson Jr., was a band teacher at Pocomoke High School until he passed away in a car accident in the 1990s. “This September, I am truly lookSee BATSON Page 26
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The seventh annual “That Basketball Thing” will take place at Seacrets on 49th Street this Sunday, featuring representatives from more than 20 bars and restaurants shooting hoops. Participants will go head-to-head, with the winner’s name being added to the tournament trophy. The firstplace finisher will also receive $500. The competitor who comes in second place will take home Seacrets’ spirits and other prizes. The event is a fundraiser for Diakonia, a nonprofit organization in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, emergency food services and counseling, and assistance for its guests while addressing homelessness. “I am really grateful to the folks at Seacrets for all the support that they give us throughout the year,” Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle said. “Seacrets is a very communityminded organization. You’d be supporting a good cause and it will be a fun afternoon.” Participants will compete in a freethrow, double-elimination tournament. Last year, Ray Kennedy of Bull on the Beach on 94th Street took first place. “Ray-Ray is the only one that has his name on the trophy more than once,” Seacrets Marketing Manager Jackie Miller said. Bars and restaurants that have already entered participants include Tailchasers, Shotti’s, Bull on the Beach, Touch of Italy, Hooked and See PARTICIPANTS Page 26
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human resources, handed Batson the paperwork. “It is with pride and privilege that we make this offer to you to work in Worcester County Schools,” Abt said. “Welcome to the Worcester County family.” “We are excited to have her part of the Worcester County family,” Taylor said. “We’re all in this together to make sure our kids from all walks of life, from 3 years old to 18 … we’re in it for them.” Batson will begin teaching in September, though she does not know which school she will be assigned to yet. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the fine educators with the Worcester County Public School System,” Batson said.
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Participants will compete in free-throw shooting contest Continued from Page 25 Longboard Café. “It’s a good time to get out and see all your friends and local bars and restaurants together, and just have a good night and promote a good cause,” Miller said. A 50/50 raffle will take place during the event. The money raised will go to Diakonia. Canned goods will also be collected for the nonprofit’s
food pantry. The event is free for spectators. Food and drink specials will be offered all night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tip-off will take place at 6 p.m. For more information, call Seacrets at 410-524-4900. To register for the competition, email basketball@seacrets.com. The field is limited to 20 competitors. To learn more about Diakonia, call 410-213-0923.
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Inaugural Art of the pARTy event showcases food as art By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Nearly 100 guests sampled culinary creations last Friday during the inaugural Art of the pARTy event, presented by the Worcester County Arts Council and the Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. Robert Gresehover, of Ocean Pines, was one of those in attendance and said he had trouble deciding on a favorite dish. “There was a shrimp dish, which was delicious,” he said. “There was a pork dish that was delicious. There was a crab dish that was delicious.” Gresehover, whose wife, Beverly, is on the board of the Worcester County Arts Council, said he enjoyed the festivities. “It was outstanding,” he said. Nine student chefs from high schools in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties participated. Representatives from Wor-Wic Community College also
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Organization to present culinary arts scholarships Continued from Page 27 “As chefs, we always think of food and pastry as art,� Phil Cropper, Delmarva Chefs and Cooks Association chapter president and culinary instructor at Worcester Technical High School, said prior to the event. “We started talking to the Worcester County Arts Council about how we could feature food. They said, ‘Well, we’ve never thought of it as art but it makes sense.’ So, the Worcester County Arts Council decided to add it as a medium for their scholarship application.� Sharon Sorrentino, president of the Worcester County Arts Council’s
Third Ocean City Film Festival set for March 8-10 By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The third annual Ocean City Film Festival will take place next weekend, March 8-10, 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. A $79 all-access pass includes unlimited screenings at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in West Ocean City, Princess Royale Hotel on 91st 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, the Performing Arts Center in the convention center on 40th Street, and the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street. In addition, the passes also get attendees into the opening-night party, workshops and the awards ceremony. “It’s something different that we don’t have in Ocean City,� Rina Thaler, Art League of Ocean City executive director said. “This is just something new and unique and different. Right now, everything is all about experiences and people love doing and experiencing things. It’s an authentic experience because it’s all original, independent films.� Festival Director William StrangMoya was inspired to create the event after helping his friend shoot a scene for a film in Ocean City. “It was really serendipitous,� Strang-Moya said. “Two years ago, I got involved with the Art League of Ocean City during my winter break of See FILMS Page 29
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Pastry Chef Heather Hay, of Coastal Cupcake Co. features her decadent desserts during the first Art of the pARTy, last Friday at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin.
board, said the organization presents scholarships to graduating seniors of Worcester County high schools and college students studying fine arts, including visual arts, theater, arts, dance and writing. For the first time, culinary arts scholarships will be awarded in 2020. Several American Culinary Federation-certified restaurants and organizations also participated in the event, including Coastal Cupcake of Berlin, Coastal Coffee Roasting in West Ocean City, Centerplate, Princess Royale, Marlin Moon and
Nori Sushi, all of Ocean City, and Handy Seafood Company in Salisbury. Cropper said he was happy with how the inaugural event turned out, and would like to continue the tradition. “It fills a quiet Friday night in the offseason,� he said. Sorrentino was also pleased with the event and enjoyed the array of food choices. “Of course, the food was the big highlight. [There] was such a variety,� she said.
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Films screened at several locations Continued from Page 28 my senior year of college. One of my friends was shooting a film in Ocean City and we needed a location for the final day so I reached out to Rina about using one of her classrooms and she said yes. “She said she was open to the idea of looking for someone to do a film festival, so I figured, might as well be me,” he continued. The event also provides opportunities for the audience to meet the filmmakers and discuss their work. “The neat part about it is that at the end of each block of films we do a question and answer session with the filmmakers,” Thaler said. “A lot of them come to the festival and then they get up at the end and you can ask them questions like, ‘What were you thinking when you did that,’ or, ‘How did you make that special effects?’ That’s always really interesting to me.” The three-day festival begins Friday, March 8, at 10 a.m. with films being shown at the Fox Gold Coast Theater and the Clarion Hotel until the meet-and-greet party at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th 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 will cost $25. On Saturday, March 9, films begin at 11 a.m. and will run into the evening hours at the Princess Royale Hotel, Fox Gold Coast Theater, Francis Scott Key, Performing Arts Center and the Clarion Hotel. For those who do not have an allaccess pass, a day pass for screenings will cost $20. In addition, three film festival workshops will be offered at the arts center, next Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Topics include making short films, storytelling and writing films. Workshops cost $10 without an allaccess pass. “One of the workshops on Saturday that’s going to be a highlight is the Maryland Film Office,” Thaler said. “So if you want to make a motion picture in Maryland, you have to follow their procedures. The head of the film commission is going to be there … to talk about what kind of permits you need and what you need to do for getting locations.” On Sunday, March 10, films begin at 11 a.m. at the Fox Gold Coast Theater. The Carousel will show two films starting at noon. The film festival will come to a close with an awards ceremony from 4-6 p.m. at Seacrets on 49th Street. The best Maryland film, judge’s award and people’s choice awards will be announced. “Make a weekend of it and see as many as you can,” Thaler said. “There
are some films that I’ve seen at the past two film festivals that have stayed in my mind – like I’ve been thinking about for a while – and it surprised me how much I’ve enjoyed it because I was never a film person.” 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. “We’re having live music there and [going] to screen some of the winning films. People get really excited by the end of the weekend,” Thaler said. “You end up making new friends and meeting new people.” Most importantly, it is a platform for artists to express themselves, Strang-Moya said. “Our real mission since the begin-
ning has been to provide opportunities where there were none before, especially in Ocean City,” StrangMoya said. “It’s really hard to get a platform as a filmmaker and being out here on the Eastern Shore, platforms are few and far between and we’re just trying to give voices to people who didn’t have them before. It’s all about opportunities and giving the local artists and artists from throughout the region a place to express themselves.” 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.
Art League of Ocean City Executive Director Rina Thaler and filmmaker Michael Healy, of Ocean Pines, pose for a photo during the Ocean City Film Festival awards ceremony last year. The 2019 event will take place March 8-10.
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Kendall Furniture owners, Alyson and Joe Kendall, serve champagne mixed with peach schnapps, as well as chocolate, during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 23.
Offering slices of chocolate cake during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City, Saturday, from left, are Ocean City Chamber of Commerce staff, Karen Lynn, Richard Ohanlon and Sharon Craven.
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Serving chocolate-dipped fruits in Dolle’s during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event, Saturday, from left, are Alyssa Donoway, Samantha Workman and Lisa Hyatt.
Park Place Jewelers owner Jill Ferrante offers chocolate-dipped pretzels during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City, last Saturday.
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The group “Ocean City Gals on the Go” order drinks and appetizers at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 23.
Ocean City residents Linda Lysoby, left, and Donna Badman eat dessert at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 23.
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Walker’s recipe for veal chop parmigiana By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 1, 2019) There is little that shapes one’s culinary experience as profoundly and persuasively as creativity. Whether the learning process involves unconscious progression, daily perseverance, or divine intervention – will always be a subject for debate. But we do know that ingenuity is an ingredient that must be incorporated in every aspect of cookery if distinction is to flourish. Without the embellishment of excellence, our time in the kitchen reduces to a state of predictability. Devotion to truth and tradition is understood and necessary for achievement. However, it does not open the door to discovery and therefore limits one’s capacity for future development. With this thought in mind, let us shift our attention to veal and examine how we can create a whimsical meal that is packed with flavor and originality. There is nothing better than a thick, gorgeous veal chop. The sweet, succulent meat reigns supreme and pairs beautifully with an array of different sauces. Veal marsala, osso buco and veal parmigiana are some of my favorite Italian dishes. I haven’t had veal parmigiana in ages and find myself drooling over the crispy, fried medallions of veal, rich tomato sauce and gooey cheese that are baked to perfection. I have decided I want to combine a veal chop and veal parmigiana into an exciting dish that will wow my guests. Inspiration must take hold if this meal is going to materialize. In a split second, I know exactly what I want to make. Several years ago, I took mother to Manhattan for the Christmas holidays. My father had passed on Christmas Day the previous year and I knew the following Christmas was going to be very difficult. After spending an evening at the theatre, we dined at Trattoria Dell Arte. This restaurant was highly recommended and our experience surpassed its lovely reputation. One of the featured entrees was called “Veal Chop Parmigiana.” This dish consists of a veal rib chop that has been pounded out to a thin consistency. It is then prepared in the style of a veal parmigiana and is embellished with small pepperonis which gives it the effect of a pizza. I have never forgotten this fun, innovative presentation. Thinking out of the box leaves a lasting impression.
So, get out your pen and paper as we create a veal chop parmigiana. You will need to purchase 4 veal rib chops as opposed to veal loin chops. Your best bet is to order this particular cut from your local butcher. Have him cut the chine bone off the chops so only the rib bone remains. Also, have your butcher French the chop by cutting all the meat from the rib bone. This enhances the overall dish with a more dramatic presentation. Brining is the secret to incredible juicy, tender meat. Brine the veal rib chops for 24 hours in a ratio of 1 quart of water to 1/8th cup of salt. Once the meat has been brined, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the chop and pound each side of the meat with a meat tenderizer. You want the meat to have no more than ½-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Repeat this process for the remaining chops. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Set up the dredging station by placing 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour on a large plate. Then, whisk 2 large eggs with 2 teaspoons of water in a large shallow bowl. Lastly, combine 2 cups of unseasoned bread crumbs, 2 cups unseasoned panko bread crumbs, two tablespoons finely chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper on a large plate. Coat the veal rib chop with flour and shake off the excess. Dip the chop into the egg mixture and again allow the excess to drip off. Then, coat the meat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently with your fingers to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere to the egg wash. Heat ½ cup olive oil in a large Dutch oven or large pan over mediumhigh heat. Cook the veal chops until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, turn the chops and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, adding a little more oil if necessary. Remove the chops from the stove and place on a platter. Using a paper towel, blot the chops to remove any excess liquid. Lightly oil a baking pan or large baking dish. Spoon a touch of your favorite bottled or homemade tomato sauce in the bottom of the pan. Place the veal chops on top of the sauce and finish with 1 ½ to 2 cups of tomato sauce. Top with approximately 8 to 10 slices of good quality mozzarella and 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Garnish with mini pepperonis. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake until the dish is completely heated, 20 to 30 minutes.
If you wish to brown the top, remove the foil and place the dish briefly under the broiler. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with a steak knife. Enjoy! *Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com March 1: Bird Dog & the Road Kings, 9 pm. March 2: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. March 6: Old School, 6 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com March 1: Ricky & Lennon LaRicci, 4-7 p.m.; Rusty Foulke, 8 p.m. March 2: Rusty Foulke, 8 p.m. March 3: Vincent, 6 p.m. March 5: Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys, 5-9 p.m. March 6: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. March 7: Chris Button, 7-10 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. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com March 1: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. March 2: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com March 1: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 2: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ BK, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 3: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 7: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841
www.hootersofoc.com March 1: DJ BK, 4-8 p.m. March 2: Classic Vibe, 4-8 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 1-2: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com March 1: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m. March 2: Sean Loomis, 10 p.m. March 3: After Trade Show Party w/Side Project, 10 p.m. March 4: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. March 7: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay
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Displaying some sweet treats from Wockenfuss during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City on Saturday, Feb. 23, from left, are Elaine Jacobs, Megan Jameson, Xanthe Vuolo, JoAnn Poremski and Marley Auker.
These CraZy LadyZ serve a variety of chocolates during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 23. Pictured, from left, are Lorraine Murphy, Virginia Nan, Louise Reardon, CraZy LadyZ store owner Jan Patterson and Ellen Morvick.
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Enjoying chocolate cocktails and mixed drinks during the 12th annual Death by Chocolate event at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City on Saturday, Feb. 23, from left, are Bishopville resident Esther Lupton, Melodie Deacon and Jane Sita, of Fenwick, and Joanne Arter, of Bishopville.
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Roger and Barbara Mann, of Ocean City, enjoy their meal at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Saturday, Feb. 23.
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St. Patrick’s indoor soccer tourney in OC this weekend By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) The 31st annual St. Patrick’s indoor soccer tournament series kicks off at Northside Park on 125th Street, this weekend. Competition will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday 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. The St. Patrick’s soccer tournament series no longer includes youth teams. Those groups competed in a new tournament, held Feb. 8-10 and Feb. 22-24, at Northside Park. This weekend’s event will feature players 18 and older. “When it first started it was originally just for youth and it was more of a youth tournament held for local teams on the shore,” Recreation Manager Kim Kinsey said. “It started to expand and we started adding more divisions and we started allowing more teams to come in.” There will be 16 teams competing in two divisions this weekend. Twelve teams will participate in the adult corec division (18 and older), while four squads will battle in the over 30 division. Teams are guaranteed three games with at least one game in a playoff bracket during the single- elimination tournament. “We have a great facility here that we’re able to offer indoor soccer for,” Kinsey said. “A lot of people love to come down St. Patrick’s Day weekend and participate in different festivities going around town, so I think it’s a great getaway for them and they get to play a sport they love. It’s a great, healthy experience to have fun.” The St. Patrick’s indoor soccer tournament resumes on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, with games starting on Friday, March 15, as early as noon and lasting until 11 p.m. The tournament will end Sunday, March 17, at 4 or 5 p.m. The event will feature men’s and women’s 18 and over divisions. Champions and finalists will receive a free T-shirt and trophies. There is no fee for spectators to watch the games at Northside Park. For more information, call 410-2500125.
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Wor. teachers use music software By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Technology is changing the way students learn general education courses, as well as performing arts, such as music. Tamara Mills, Worcester County Public Schools’ coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts and Snow Hill Band Director Matthew Haelig gave a presentation to the board of education, Feb. 19, on how music teachers are embracing technology through two different music software. “In the past, we have presented throughout the different special areas art [and physical education] - and how teachers are using technology to really enhance their classroom,” Mills said. “Today, we’re going to focus on that same type of concept, but with music. I want to thank the board, first and fore-
most, for the technology that they provided for our music teachers to help make this happen.” Mills acknowledged the challenges some teachers had with the concept, but also outlined the benefits that formative assessment utilizes to be more efficient and effective. The programs also become co-teachers in the classroom and offer personalized instructions for students as well as help them work independently while preserving the collaborative nature that is music performance, Mills said. “It’s been a paradigm shift for some teachers because they see it as a challenge to integrate technology and performance-based subject areas because it’s so important for the students to use and perform with their tool whether that be their voice or instrument,” Mills said. “Nothing is ever going to change that
traditional band class, and while that might be the case for the band rehearsal part of it, but when it comes to assessment and it comes to small group learning in addition to large group ensemble, technology can be very helpful,” Haelig said. The first software, MusicTheroy.net is a free, web-based site which allows students to practice with written music theory, terminology and ear training. “I have used this [program] for every music class I teach,” Haelig said. “[It] is completely 100 percent web based. You could go on right now and use it. Additionally, it has a co-checking feature which, when you’re on the website, it tracks everything that you do. Then, it generates a unique code that students can send to me so I can get a breakdown of what they’ve done when they’re workSee MUSIC Page 35
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The Chieftains to perform show in Ocean City, March 5 (March 1, 2019) Six-time Grammy Award winners, The Chieftains, are coming to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, March 5. The Chieftains have been highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and international scale. The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Paddy Moloney, one of the top traditional folk musicians in Ireland and around the world. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries to blend tradition with modern music has notably hailed them as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. They will be celebrating their 57th Anniversary Tour in Ocean City on March 5 at the 40th Street venue at 7:30 p.m. “Fifty-seven years, wow, where have they gone as we’re still going strong?” Moloney said. “With this tour of music, song, dance and a few surprises…our guests are the cream of the crop joining in for a great party.”
As cultural ambassadors, their performances have been linked with seminal historic events, such as being the first Western musicians to perform on the Great Wall of China, participating in Roger Water’s “The Wall” performance in Berlin in 1990 and being the first ensemble to perform a concert in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. In 2010, their experimental collaborations extended to out of this world, when Moloney’s whistle and Matt Molloy’s flute travelled with NASA astronaut, Cady Coleman, to the international space station. Although their early following was purely a folk audience, the range and variation of their music and accompanying musicians quickly captured a much broader audience, elevating their status to the likeness of fellow Irish band, U2. Purchase through Ticketmaster, 1800-551-SEAT, or DelmarvaConcerts.com. Ticket prices range from $49-$75. For additional information visit DelmarvaConcerts.com.
INSTALLATION ANNIVERSARY Pictured during a reception honoring the 10th anniversary of the installation of the Sorin statue at the Ocean City Library are Christie and Jay Phillips. They are standing behind the statue of his grandfather, Herman H. Sorin, reading to daughter, Janice Sorin Wainwright, mother of Phillips. The name of the statue is “The Educator” in honor of Herman Sorin’s love of his profession as an educator. He was principal of three local schools from 1952-1971. The statue was sponsored and dedicated with love and devotion to her husband and daughter by Eunice Q. Sorin, and facilitated by the OCDC Public Art Program, Feb. 20, 2009.
NEW PROJECT Hertrich Toyota of Pocomoke recently launched a new project funding through its Teacher of the Year automotive partner, the Hertrich Family of Dealerships. Teachers were asked to create a video conveying their classroom ideas of need and benefit for their classrooms and students. Teachers at Berlin Intermediate School were recipients of the reward. Pictured, from left, are Sallie Gaddis, Kristin Parker and Pat Chapman.
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LOVE ON TAP (Left) Scott Moore from Fordham & Dominion Brewing pours a Double D Double IPA during the Love on Tap event, last Saturday at Seacrets on 49th Street, bayside. (Right) The Shore Craft Beer team welcomes guests to the 2019 Love on Tap event at Seacrets on 49th Street. Pictured, from left, are Anne Neely, Kristin Helf, founder Ann Hillyer, William Strang-Moya, and Seacrets bouncer Jon Dickerson.
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Library launches Choosing Civility Passport program By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) A small act of kindness can go a long way, or at least that’s what the Worcester County Library’s passport program hopes to accomplish as part of a Choosing Civility campaign that runs from March to May. The program offers separate passports for adults and children, each geared toward age-appropriate tasks. For instance, a youth Choose Civility passport includes “help[ing] Jennifer Ranck someone in your family without being asked” and “leav[ing] a happy note in a library book.” An adult Choose Civility passport asks participants to “donate some toiletries to a food bank” or “say you are sorry if you hurt someone’s feelings.” Once the tasks are completed, participants should return them to any branch of the Worcester County Library by May 25. Jennifer Ranck, director of the Worcester County Library, said she hopes the program’s participants can integrate the project into their everyday routine. “Well, I think civility is a habit,” Ranck said. “So, the more that you practice it in your life, the more it just becomes part of your everyday attitude toward other people.” The Choosing Civility campaign first started in 2007 in Howard County, Maryland, and was inspired by Johns Hopkins University professor Dr. P.M. Forni’s book, “Choosing Civility: The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct.” “It’s been very successful and we’ve kind of watched from afar as they build on this program, and last year, they gave out some grants to [others to] launch their own campaign,” Ranck said. The program aims to promote respect and kindness with 15 Principles of Civil-
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Passports are displayed as part of the Worcester County Library’s Choose Civility program, which runs from March through May. Participants complete tasks in the passports that promote respect and kindness.
ity, including paying attention, listening and assuming the best, according to the movement’s website. Ranck said Worcester County received $4,300 last year through the Maryland State Library. An additional $5,000 was awarded this year to expand the program. In the program’s first year, Ranck said the library held events around the central theme of kindness. Participants created art projects and had roundtable discussions. She added that the library is also offering storytelling, mindfulness yoga and a community garden project. A Ben Franklin Living History presentation will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the Berlin branch. There will also be a prize drawing in May for all who participated in the passport program. “We just wanted to make sure that the program was accessible for everyone and for all ages, so we’re just excited about participating in this again,” she said. The idea of civility is something everyone can get behind, Ranck said. “I think sometimes things in the world can seem a little divisive in that we don’t always have a common background, but I think everybody can kind of get behind this idea of bringing a bit more civility back into our everyday life,” Ranck said. Participants can get civility passports from any branch of the Worcester County library including Berlin, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Pocomoke and Snow Hill. For more information, call 410-6323970 or visit www.worcesterlibrary.org.
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Music teachers embracing technology in county schools Continued from Page 33 ing individually.” The site offers several mediums, ranging from pianos, treble, bass, etc., to practice under. All information is saved in the cloud. It also can be personalized based on a student’s needs. The subscription software, Smart Music is a music education platform which connects teachers and students. The software offers access to a library of music to create individual assignments for every student. “Students within the program have access to a tuner, a metronome, all the recordings of the library and more,”
Haelig said. “I can set up templates in there and encourage students to work on it slowly, progress faster throughout the year. Think of it as Guitar Hero but for music.” Students can immediately see what notes they achieved accurately or missed, which allows them to improve. The program interface allows students to work independently at their own pace, so they can take ownership of learning and essentially become a co-teacher. These software are only two of many different tools which are being used to improve music education in Worcester County.
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New exhibits on display in March (March 1, 2019) The public is invited to the free First Friday opening reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, March 1 from 5-7 p.m., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The Delaware Watercolor Society will display the work of its members in a group show in the Thaler Gallery in March. A nonprofit organization headquartered in Rehoboth Beach, the Society has a membership of more than 80 artists from Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Virginia, many of whom are award-winning and well-known throughout the art community. “Come Together” is the theme of the Art League group show in the Galleria, featuring works depicting people from different walks of life, each a key part of shared humanity. Angela HerbertHodges is the exhibit judge. The First Friday event will also open the annual Shirley Hall Memorial Youth Art Show, showcasing the artwork of middle and high school students from public and private schools in Worcester County. The student art also will be on display for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For over 20 years, the Art League of Ocean City has presented the youth art show in cooperation with Worcester County schools. The purpose of the event is to promote creativity and allow local youth to present their artwork in a
professional gallery setting. The student artwork on display will include original drawings, paintings and photography. The art show is named in memory of Shirley Hall, a former Art League board member, who was instrumental in originally developing and presenting the show. Hall’s daughters, Betsy Hall-Harrison and Barbara Shade, are the show’s judges, and Hall’s son, Greg Hall of Towboat US, is the sponsor of the cash prizes. Ian Postley of Bishopville occupies Studio E in March. A working freelance illustrator and graphic designer, he attended Stephen Decatur High School and the Delaware College of Art & Design and was a 2013 Art League scholarship winner. Postley’s illustrations have graced the program covers of the Ocean City Film Festival for the last three years. Postley strives in his personal artwork to honestly express his “fears of a dream worth living, a puzzle left undone, and struggles hushed.” B.L. Strang-Moya is a professional filmmaker from Worcester Co. and a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Towson University. Photographic stills captured from his films are on display in the Spotlight Gallery in March. The artistic director of the Ocean City Film Festival, Strang-Moya tells true and unique stories of the Lower Eastern Shore through his films that include Joe KroArt’s World Center and The Sign. He
currently lives and works in Annapolis. Kathy Huegel is March’s artisan-inresidence. After 25 years of teaching art to middle school students in Wicomico County, Huegel now lives in South Bethany Beach where she “responds to the environment around me.” Working in mixed media, she creates fashionable earrings of hand-painted paper. All shows will be on display at the Arts Center until March 30. On Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m., Art League docent Cassie Wait will give a free gallery tour, discussing the art on the walls and answering questions. Admission is free. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. 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. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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Annual ‘Wags and Whiskers’ Bingo fundraiser, Sat. (March 1, 2019) The Worcester County Humane Society will present its second annual “Wags and Whiskers” Thirty-One Bags and More Bingo fundraiser, Saturday, March 2, at the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City. Doors will open at noon and Bingo games will run from 1-4 p.m. at the 24th Street Legion. Attendees must be 18 or older. All proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats at the no-kill shelter. Advance tickets cost $30 for 20 regSee BINGO Page 38
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourstory atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-2891100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com $ | Kids’ menu Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-fromscratch kitchen with every sauce and every
dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out, delivery or dine in. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, &
Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar
Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more. Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410524-2922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-6410600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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MBS gala fundraiser, March 2 Bingo benefits humane society (March 1, 2019) Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is celebrating 15 years since opening its doors with a gala fundraiser. The gala will be held at the Residence Inn in Ocean City on Saturday, March 2. Food will be provided by local restaurants. There will also be entertainment and a live and silent auction. Proceeds will go directly to expanding the education of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School students. The event will take place from 6-11
p.m. Tickets cost $75 per person. Call Heather Marinelli at 302-2280800 or visit mostblessedsacramentschool.com for more details and to purchase tickets. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is a pre-K 3 through eighth grade school located at 11242 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811. For information about admissions, contact Amanda Evans, director of Admissions and Advancement, at 410-208-1600.
Seaside Christian family event (March 1, 2019) Seaside Christian Academy’s annual ball, a father-daughter, mother-son family event, will take place Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. and the Grand Hotel and Spa in Ocean City. “Families look forward to an opportunity to dress up and spend this time together,” said Jessica Pollmeier, president of the Seaside Christian Academy Parent Teacher Fellowship group. This year’s theme, “A Walk Down the Red Carpet,” celebrates Seaside Christian Academy’s 20 anniversary. The Grand Hotel and Spa is offering rooms at a discounted price of $79 per night for families attending the ball. The menu includes a carving buffet with roast beef for adults and childfriendly options such as chicken sliders. Music will be provided by DJ Wax
and live performances by Sarah Campbell for the mother-son dance and Ashley Foreman for the father-daughter dance. There will also be photo opportunities, door prizes, and auctions all to benefit Seaside Christian Academy. Signature Sponsor of the event is Gateway Subaru. Additional sponsors include Sunset Marina, Merry Sherwood Plantation, Burbage Funeral Home, Taylor Bank and Affordable Business Systems. Sponsorships, tables and individual tickets are all available. Call 410-2137595 to purchase tickets or for more information. To purchase tickets online, go to www.seasidechristianacademy.com/fun draisers or visit Seaside’s Facebook page.
Continued from Page 36 ular games for Thirty-One bags full of goodies and gift cards as well as some cash prizes. There will be two special Bingo games for an additional small fee. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a Chinese auction and raffle boards for additional items and prizes as well as food and beverage available for purchase. “Whether a person comes alone or brings a group of friends, the event offers a fun atmosphere of fellowship for all,” said Event Chair Diana Snyder. Tickets can be purchased at the Worcester County Humane Society Thrift
Store at 12703 Sunset Avenue Units 5 & 6 or by calling Snyder at 443-987-2870. Advance tickets are also available for purchase at Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the event for $35. Worcester County Humane Society is private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that depends on donations and fundraisers to help care for the many cats and dogs who call the shelter home until their forever families are found. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for available pets and updates on events.
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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., March 1 ST. PATRICK’S INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 12:00 AM. Held March 1-3 and featuring the Adult Co-Rec (18+) and Men’s Over 30 and Women’s Over 30 divisions.
FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work to this informal get-together. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. welcome. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-5070708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PAINTING WITH ALCOHOL INK Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Learn how to make an abstract painting on a tile and on Yupo art paper using alcohol ink. Materials provided. Register: 410-2084014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PM. Featuring numerous autographed photos and baseballs from both Major League and Negro League players, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets cost $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Info: Newt Weaver, vette-99@verizon.net, 443-6142386. Proceeds will go to a memorial building fund. William Julius Judy Johnson, a native of Worcester County Negro League baseball player and 1975 National Baseball Hall Of Fame recipient, will be recognized by building a Judy Johnson Memorial in Snow Hill.
Sat., March 2 ST. PATRICK’S INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 12:00 AM. Held March 1-3 and featuring the Adult Co-Rec (18+) and Men’s Over 30 and Women’s Over 30 divisions.
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘MARDI GRA’
WAGS AND WHISKERS THIRTY-ONE BINGO American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Doors open at noon. Advance tickets cost $30 for 20 regular games for Thirty-One bags full of goodies and gift cards as well as some cash prizes. There will be two special bingo games for an additional small fee. Participate in a Chinese auction and raffle boards for additional items and prizes as well as food and beverage available for purchase. Tickets will be available at the door for $35. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Raod; at the WCHS Thrift Store, 12703 Sunset Ave.; or by calling Diana, 443-987-2870.
FREE GALLERY TOUR OC Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 1:00 PM. Art League docent Cassie Wait will give a free gallery tour, discussing the art on the wall and answering questions. Admission is free. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org
VISITOR OR PEN PAL TO IMMIGRATION DETAINEES The Daily Brew Coffeehouse, 213 Snow Hill Road, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Information and training session for those interested in being a visitor or a pen pal for people held in immigration detention in Snow Hill jail. Co-sponsored by the DC Visitation Network and Worcester Immigration and Support Center. RSVP: Jane Conly, jconly@hotmail.com.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. For homeschoolers, ages 5-12 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Drop in for a weekly themed craft. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
WOMEN IN ART PART I: MEDIEVAL THROUGH 17TH CENTURY
DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. In part one of a three part lecture series the group will consider women artists who are often overlooked in the histories of art, museums and the art market. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Pocomoke City Council Chambers, 101 Clarke Avenue, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Interested persons are encouraged to attend. 410-213-1956
Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will host a cocktail inspired atmosphere with delicious fare, entertainment, a live and silent auction and more. Cost is $75 per person and includes two drinks. 410-208-1600
FREE TAX PREPARATION
INDOOR FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
STEM FOR HOMESCHOOLERS ‘SOUND’
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION OC Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and see the new exhibits. Featuring the Delaware Watercolor Society, the Art League group show, Ian Postley, B.L. Strang-Moya and Kathy Huegel. The event will also open the annual Shirley Hall Memorial Youth Art Show, showcasing the work of middle and high school students in Worcester County. The student art will be on display Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. https://artleagueofoceancity.org
WOMEN IN ANIMATION: PART ONE Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:30 PM. A program featuring celebrated animated shorts from female animators. Due to mature content, viewer discretion advised. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BASEBALL MEMORABILIA AUCTION AND SALE Atlantic Hotel, 2 S. Main St., 5:30 PM - 8:00
Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Call for an appointment: 443-373-2667. The service is open to all ages and non AARP members.
FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM. Novice and established writers gather to share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-in welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
15TH YEAR GALA CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER
Saturdays - Northside Fire House, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Featuring quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry an daily products, as well as, baked goods, jams, cider, wine, honey, maple syrup, coffee, sauces, soups, kitchen ware, treats for pets, unique finds and live music. Open to the public. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
Sun., March 3 ST. PATRICK’S INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT
ANNUAL SEASIDE PRINCE AND PRINCESS BALL The Grand Hotel and Spa, 2100 Baltimore Ave., 2:00 PM. Seaside Christian Academy invites the community to this father-daughter, mother-son, family event. There will be a carving buffet featuring a variety of foods for kids and adults. Music provided by DJ Wax and special guests. There will also be photo opportunities, door prizes and auctions to benefit SCA. Sponsorships, tables and individual tickets: 410-213-7595, www.seasidechristianacademy.com/fundra isers or visit Seaside’s Facebook page.¬†The hotel is offering $79 per night rates for those attending the Ball.
Mon., March 4 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, 12:00 AM. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
FREE TAX PREPARATION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Call for an appointment: 443-373-2667. The service is open to all ages and non AARP members.
HYPERTENSION CLINIC Apple Discount Drugs, 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. Michelle, 410-641-9268
AARP MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. Gary Nether, New York Life, will discuss Overcoming Retirement Income Challenges. This month bring can goods for Sarah’s Pantry. Larry Walton, 443-831-1791
LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 11:00 AM. Enjoy books, singing and dancing. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 12:00 AM. Held March 1-3 and featuring the Adult Co-Rec (18+) and Men’s Over 30 and Women’s Over 30 divisions.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Thirty minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
BLUE SKY PUPPET THEATRE ‘SUPER PIG PUPPET SHOW’
POPPY PAINT PARTY FUNDRAISER
THE MOBILE MENTOR
SATURDAY STORY TIME
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 11:00 AM. The show will teach children anti-bullying techniques, recognize the importance of helping others and the importance of reading and writing. For children in Pre-K through 5th grade. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Cost is $45 and includes instructions, all supplies, a glass of wine and snacks. Save My Seat deposit is $10. Proceeds support the Poppy Program. Info: Karen Thompson, 302-3597382 or karamexue21@gmail.com.
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Providing one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. Also, explore digital library resources such as books, magazines, audiobooks, music, movies and TV.,
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those 5 and younger. Eat in or carryout. This is a youth fundraiser. Kathy, 443-235-6761
LAP TIME
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 2:00 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
All Hallows Episcopal Church, 109 W. Market St., 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The menu includes sausage, pancakes and baked applies. Tickets for dine-in service cost $7 for adults and $4 for children 11 years and younger. All take-out orders cost $7. Advance ticket sale only by calling 410-632-1216.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. This group meets twice a month to discuss selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Lisa Harrison, 410632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TME Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Classes held March 57. The Maryland Safe Boating Certificate is awarded after successful completion of the course; a requirement for boat operators born after July 1st. There is a $15 fee, which covers all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807, cgauxoc@gmail.com.
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
SOAP MAKING Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Learn to make our own soap free of harsh chemicals. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
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
Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7:30 PM. Legendary band and six-time Grammy Award winner, The Chieftains, will celebrate their 55th anniversary. Highly recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and International scale. Tickets cost $75, $65, $49. Tickets: DelmarvaConcerts.com, Ticketmaster, 800551-SEAT or at the Ocean City Box Office.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
Wed., March 6 WITTY KNITTERS
DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876
Tues., March 5 STORY TIME ‘DINOSAURS ROCK’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MINDFULNESS WITH YOGA Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Classes held Tuesdays, March 526. This class incorporates mindfulness and simple breathing techniques along with yoga movements. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FAMILY TIME ‘DR. SEUSS’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Enjoy crafts and activities related to Dr. Seuss. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE DINNER Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 years and free to
DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. The series of four, two-hour session, held March 6, 13, 20 and 27, will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise and other self-management skills to help with diabetes. Advance registration and a referral from your primary care provider are required. The cost of this program is a Medicare benefit and also covered by most insurances. A family member is welcome to attend. Register: 410-208-9761.
words, how to express themselves and other early literacy skills by playing. For infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘CONSTRUCTION’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
IRISH GROUP DANCE LESSONS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:00 PM. Learn The Haymakers Jig, The Walls of Limerick and The Siege of Ennis in this four-part series, Thursdays, March 728. For couples and singles. Register: 410208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARBLE PAINTING Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30 PM. For middle school and teens. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
DIY FOAM STAMPING FUN ‘THE CHIEFTAINS’ PERFORMANCE
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Live Well Academy is a free, year-long lecture series on a wide range of healthcare topics. This month’s topic will be GI Health. The lecture is open to the public. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052.
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts and needle artist of all skill levels are invited. Work on our favorite patterns and exchange ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STEAM STORY TIME ‘STEM FOR EVERYONE’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 PM. Make your own stationery, greeting cards and gift tags with stamps you design yourself. Suitable for all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
INFORMATIONAL TOWN HALL: OFFSHORE DRILLING
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, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268
IMPEACHMENT: ARTICLE II SECTION 4 OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM 3:30 PM. Review the provisions in the U.S. Constitution that set forth the procedures for the impeachment and removal of a President as well as the legal basis for applying those provisions. http://www.worceseterlibrary.org
GRIEF SUPPORT
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
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. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761
Any branch, through March. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, eReader or basic computer skills? Contact your closest library branch to schedule a personal appointment. www.worcesterlibrary.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
Free workshops dealing with hypertension, chronic pain self-management, chronic disease self-management, diabetes, fall prevention and cancer. If you would like to register for one of these workshops or you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159.
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
Thurs., March 7 PLAY TIME
FREE HEALTHCARE LECTURE Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean
Thursdays - Ropewalk Restaurant, 8203 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. BeachSingles.org, http://www.BeachSingles.org
Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 4:00 PM. Focused on how Maryland’s business community can comment on the new federal offshore drilling plans. Guests include Maryland, Delaware, New York and Washington, D.C. organizations from leading Ocean conservation group, Oceana. Expert panel will include local elected, business and fishing representatives. Sponsored by the Ocean City and Ocean Pines Chambers of Commerce.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB HYPERTENSION CLINICS
BEACH SINGLES
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Children learn the meaning of
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
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March 6 | 4-6pm 33260 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, 19930
Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside 31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0; or email: BaysideRecreation@troon.com
302.541.9675 reserves YOUR spot for an immediate Job Offer!
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Ocean Resorts Golf Club
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is now accepting applications for Part Time Seasonal Clubhouse and Maintenance positions. Flexible hours. Golfing privileges included. Applicants must apply in person at Ocean Resorts Golf Club, 10655 Cathell Rd., Berlin, MD.
• HOUSEKEEPERS: $18 •ROOM CHECKERS: $15/hour • HOUSEKEEPERS: $25-$65/unit Successful Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check. ResortQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Now accepting applications for the following positions:
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Golf Sales Manager We are currently recruiting a Golf Sales Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling, coordinating, and packaging overnight accommodations, golf, and food & beverage. Previous golf packaging experience is a must. Excellent benefits package available. Compensation commensurate with experience. Apply in person or fax resume with salary requirements Mondays through Saturdays 10am – 4pm. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Accounting Clerk Wanted Full Time - $14-$15 per hour Responsible for providing accounting support to accounting supervisors and other managers within the department. Keys daily worksheets to the general ledger system, ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, handles accounts payable duties, and assists accounting personnel. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors. Research, track, and resolve accounting problems. Compile and sort invoices and checks. Issue checks for accounts payable. Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system. Record charges and refunds. Support accounting personnel. Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records. Provide front desk customer service. File and tally deposits. Work with adding machines, calculators, databases and bank accounts. Match invoices to work orders. Process bills for payment. Open mail and match payments to invoices. Arrange for money to be delivered to bank. Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies. Contact individuals with delinquent accounts. Ensure customers accept payments or refunds. Email Resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Accounting Clerk or Apply in Person @ 9919 Golf Course Rd., Ocean City, MD Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.
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• Maintenance, Line Cook: Full-time, year-round with benefits • Front Desk, Servers: Full-time, seasonal with yearround possibilities Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
www.courtyardoceancity.com ~ No phone call please.
Property Management Assistant Needed We have a busy rental department. We are looking for someone to assist in organizing maintenance calls, dispatching vendors, and helping in the office. Maintenance knowledge a plus. q Professional/Friendly q Must travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. q Must work most weekends as needed q Minor maintenance abilities a plus. q Good clear handwriting Please fax resumes, letters, references & inquiries to
Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris to fax # 410-208-9562
MARINE MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN
Position includes health benefits, bonus, paid vacation, 401k, paid holidays, and paid sick days. Year round full-time position! Established Marine dealership in Ocean City, MD is looking for an experienced Marine Mechanic. This is not an entry level position. Extensive outboard experience is a must and will be compensated accordingly. Salary determined by experience and qualifications. Send resume to: Andy@TaylorMarineCenterOC.com WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Full time or part time seasonal Environmental Health Aide positions available to work in Ocean City, Maryland. Duties include conducting water quality analysis at public swimming pools/spas. Some evening and weekend work a possibility. Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Valid driver’s license required. Pool Operator Certification preferred. Background check is required. Please send resume and cover letter by March 15, 2019 to Tom Possident, 13070 St. Martin's Neck Bishopville, MD 21813, e-mail thomas.possident@maryland.gov or fax to 410-352-3369. Resumes will also be accepted at the March 5, 2019 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.
NOW HIRING
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Awesome People Apply Saturdays & Sundays Now through March 11am-2pm
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Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Recreation Room Inspector Room Attendant Maintenance Server Barista Hostess Line Cook Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
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HELP WANTED
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!! Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Pool Manager, Server, Bartender, Hostess/Host, Busser, Maintenance, Room Attendant, Housekeeping Housestaff
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
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
RENTALS
Alex’s Italian Restaurant NOW HIRING YEAR-ROUND SERVERS. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC.
IMMEDIATE OPENING OUTBOARD TECHNICIAN FT, competitive salary, benefits. Prior experience required. Call for interview, or apply online at BobsMarineService.com 302-539-3711
Oceanfront Boardwalk Condo 2BR, 2BA, washer/ dryer. June 9, 2019 - July 6, 2019. No pets. 410-598-5572
PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Help Apply Within after 11:00 am.
Now Hiring FULL TIME Housekeeping. Competitive pay. Full benefits, paid vacation & 401K. Call Club Ocean Villas II. 410-524-0880
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
Busy Dental Office looking for Dental Assistant with Radiology Cert., good clinical & keyboard skills. Also, Front Desk position. Dental knowledge and good keyboard skills required. M-F, FT w/many benefits. Email: contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955
Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
NOW HIRING
for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $16/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
is now accepting applications for the following positions:
Assistant Front of House Manager, Hostess, Cooks, Boutique Sales, A/V Staff, EMT, General Maintenance, Painter & Boat Mate For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!! Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
DINING ROOM MANAGER We are currently recruiting an experienced food & beverage manager to oversee and be responsible for our busy dining room & convention center. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience, ability to train staff, excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Our current F&B Manager is retiring after 26 years. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 410-524-3535 Facsimile 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Come Join Our Winning Team!
SALES MANAGER The Carousel Group is looking for an energetic individual to become part of our sales team. The candidate’s area of responsibility includes conducting outside sales calls, obtaining new business accounts, conducting site tours, networking within the local business community and driving sales. The ideal candidate must be organized, professional, a team player and able to multi task. Excellent communication and presentation skills are imperative. Qualified applicants should possess a willingness to learn hotel sales and rooms software with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Prior hotel experience is a plus. This position requires a flexible work schedule. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
Papa John’s - Now Hiring Managers for the Ocean City area. Call Jeff: 302-541-8081.
PM Restaurant ManagerEntry Level Position. Banquet experience a plus. Year-round position. Inquire within at 32 Palm at Hilton Suites 3200 Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD
Become a Better You in 2019! To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www. ChristinesBeautyShop.com
SALES SECRETARY Busy Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Sales Secretary. Must have hotel sales experience. Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate, proficient in Excel, Word & Publisher. Sales CRM experience a plus. Exceptional people skills, professional phone & email etiquette a must. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Sales Secretary P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843 EOE M/F/D/V
Year-Round House Share. OP. Furnished. Private bedroom and bath. Washer/dryer. Avail. 02/01. $800/month plus security. Includes utilities. 443-996-4466. Text for photos.
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
RENTALS WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS 4BR House $500/week 2BR Apartment $300/week Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
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EXIT REALTY AT THE BEACH 11002 Manklin Meadows Lane #3 Ocean Pines, MD 21811
1 BR TOWNHOUSE & 2 BR TOWNHOUSE Light & Airy, Available Immediately, Quiet, Friendly Community, CAC/Heat, W/W carpet, Ample Storage, All Appliances. Please call 410-632-1430 Mon. & Weds.
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE 3BR, 2BA THOROUGHLY RENOVATED HOME. 8 Miles to the Beach. Ready to move into! Great School District. VETERAN or USDA FUNDING AVAILABLE. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
Summer Rental Available May 10th-Sept. 10th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. Sleeps up to 6. $13,500/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerraceRentals.com
SEEKING SEEKING EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT Retired Gentleman Seeking Part-Time Delivery Position in Ocean City. Call Rob 443497-3776. Classified Deadline is
1BR Apt., 1BA Starting at $695 2BR Apt., 1BA Starting at $795 2BR House, 2BA Starting at $1095 3BR House, 2BA Starting at $1250 4BR House, 2.5BA Starting at $1475 Available Summer Seasonal Rentals @ www.hilemanrealestate.com
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EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY MANAGER to work in their Bethany Beach and Lewes offices. Applicants must have experience in community management, excellent communication skills, be detail oriented and organized. Full time position. Competitive salary EOE and benefits package.
Email resume to: Jodi@wilgusassociates.com - WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS (IICRC certifications a plus)
- DECK COATING APPLICATORS - LEAD CARPENTERS/FRAMERS - INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS Please apply in person: 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD, online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours
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West Ocean City Waterfront Lots. Two side-by-side with dock and rip rap. $175,000 each. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.
Warehouse (Lrg.) For Rent 11212 Gum Point Rd., Berlin, MD $1,200 per month. Call 410-430-9797.
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
DRASTICALLY REDUCED WATERFRONT LOT, Bishopville. $99,000. Howard Marin Realty, 410-352-5555.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200.
SERVICES SERVICES
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL Ocean Pines Village Square - Upscale Office Unit Includes conference room, reception area, 4 private office, 3 half baths, pond view. Furnished. 1500 sq. ft. $2,000 No cam fees. 410-430-3758 Self-Storage Units on Route 50. 100 sq. ft., 150 sq. ft., and 250 sq. ft. Call Bill, 301537-5391. Berlin: Atlantic Business Center. Office space 350 sq. ft. for rent. Utilities incl. $400/ month. Also, several storage units available $95/month. Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.
House and Rental Clean Out, small and local moving, and removal of junk and furniture. Also, will clean out garages/ sheds. 302-222-7297, 302422-9390 Leaf Removal and Yard Clean Up all winter long. Please call Tyler Layton. 410-920-4292
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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 101 S. CHURCH ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 14, 2017 and recorded in Liber 6946, Folio 327 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $299,570.00, 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 19, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $30,000 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 assess-
Ocean City Today / Public Notices ment 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. 327816-1) 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-2/28/3t _________________________________ 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 715 142ND ST., UNIT #430 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 11, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4052, Folio 428 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $108,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public
auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 19, 2019 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. 430 in Lighthouse Village Condominium 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 $9,000 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 repay-
MARCH 1, 2019 ment 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. 326449-1) 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-2/28/3t _________________________________ 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 1506 UNIONVILLE RD. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 4, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4999, Folio 386 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $82,500.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 12, 2019 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $7,000 in the form of certified check,
MARCH 1, 2019 cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of
Ocean City Today / Public Notices the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 325384-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4004 JONES RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John W. Russell and Jennifer M. Russell, dated November 24, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5585, folio 232 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 11, 2019 AT 1:35 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $36,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the
property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-35303). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 11185 Racetrack Road Berlin, MD 21811 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 15, 2015 and recorded January 14, 2016 in Liber 6702, folio 358, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 4, 2019, at 3:40 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 03-132358 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $19,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at
PAGE 45 time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 4.490% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector. (53407) Richard A. Lash, Douglas W. Callabresi, and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6803 ATLANTIC AVE., UNIT #4K OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Shirley R. Ellis and Barbara A. Moffitt f/k/a Barbara A. Montgomery dated September 20, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5006, folio 1 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door,
PAGE 46 One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 1, 2019 AT 1:30 PM ALL THAT LEASEHOLD LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit number 4-K in the “Beachloft Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-080487. The property will be sold subject to an annual ground rent of $300.00, payable on the 15th day of February and August. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $28,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR 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,
Ocean City Today / Public Notices the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 67741. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ Properties For Sale, LLC Plaintiff v. John Patrick Munzer And Kathleen Helen Munzer And Phillip G. Thompson Treasurer Worcester County, Finance Office And Worcester County Serve: Lanigan Howarth, Esq., County Attorney And State of Maryland Serve: Brian Frosh, Attorney General And Any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple property and prerfiise situate, lying and being in Worcester County described on the Tax Rolls of Worcester County and Collector of Taxes for the State of MD Known as: Tax ID 01-029568 1 Central Avenue, Pocomoke, MD 21851 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No. C-23-CV-18-000316
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The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the fe: simple properties sold by the Collector 0f Taxes for Worcester County and the State of MD to the plaintiff in this proceeding, said properties being described as follows: Tax ID 01-029568 1 Central Avenue, Pocomoke, MD 21851 The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for the redemption have not been paid for any of these properties. It is thereupon this 8th day of January, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the properties to appear in this Court by the 9th day of March, 2019, and redeem the properties aforesaid and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a
title free and clear of all encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley Judge, Circuit Court for Worcester County OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v. CRAIG J. KRIPAS STACY L. KRIPAS Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. C-23-CV-18-000290
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Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4603 Coastal Highway, Unit 304, Ocean City, MD 21842 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in the some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 4th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $369,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v. CARLOS MOROS TERESA MOROS CARLOS A. MOROS TRUST DATED JULY 6, 2005 TERESA D. MOROS TRUST DATED JULY 6, 2005 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. C-23-CV-18-000265
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Notice is hereby given this 6th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12 92nd Street, Unit 203, Ocean City, MD 21842 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive
MARCH 1, 2019 weeks in the some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 4th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $415,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JEANNE L. TAYLOR CYNTHIA A. TERRAL 5676 Castle Hill Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000045
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Notice is hereby given this 7th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5676 Castle Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21864, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 4th day of March, 2019. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $65,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/14/3t _________________________________
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OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 12, 57th STREET, UNIT 4, “SUN-E-LANE CONDOMINIUM, OCEAN CITY WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND Pursuant to Writ of Execution issued in Case No. C-23-CV-18-000107 in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, I have this 25th day of September 2018, levied upon, seized and attached as Sheriff of Worcester County, Maryland, all of the right, title, claim, estate and interest of judgment debtor, Gertrude Carey, (“Judgment Debtor”), in and to certain real property generally known as 12 57th Street, Unit 4,
MARCH 1, 2019 “Sun-E-Lane Condominium,” Ocean City, MD 21842 (Tax ID# 10-206715) as more particularly described below. The described property will be sold subject to reservations of title, subject of liens of records, and all claims known and unknown. In order to obtain clear title, the cost of conveyance and outstanding senior liens, if any, must be paid by the purchaser. This notice of sale will be posted on a bulletin board in the vicinity of the courthouse door, for at least 20 days before sale. I hereby give public notice that on FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., I will offer for sale at public auction on the front steps of the courthouse of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, all the right, title, estate, claim and interest of Judgment Debtor in and to the following real property (the “Property”): Worcester County Tax ID Number 10-206715 BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Condominium Unit, No. 4, in “SUN-E-LANE CONDOMINIUM” a Horizontal Property Regime, as well as undivided Twenty-five Percent (25%) interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration (including ByLaws) The property is identified as Parcel No. 7967 on Tax Map 0013 on the tax maps for Worcester County, Maryland. The Property is believed to be an approximately 660 square foot Condo. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), payable by certified check or other form acceptable to the Sheriff’s Department of Worcester County, will be required of the purchaser(s) at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be due at settlement by certified check with interest on the unpaid balance of the purchase price at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to and including the date of settlement. Taxes, water and all other municipal charges and liens owed against the Property that are not otherwise extinguished as a matter of law as a result of the Sheriff’s sale shall be the responsibility of the purchaser and shall be paid by the purchaser at settlement. The Property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition or description of the improvements. In addition, the Property will also be sold subject to all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, subject to all critical area and wetland violations, subject to all environmental problems and violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property, and subject to all matters and restrictions of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser at the Sheriff’s sale shall assume the risk of loss for the above-referenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain possession of the Property following ratification of
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland and conveyance of the Property by the Sheriff to the purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all senior liens and encumbrances, if any, and subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the Property. The purchaser shall pay at settlement all state and local transfer taxes, documentary stamps, recordation taxes and fees, title examination costs, attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees and all other incidental settlement costs. The purchaser shall settle and comply with the sale terms within fifteen (15) days following the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Time is of the essence. In the event of default by said purchaser and at their risk and expenses, the Sheriff may declare the deposit forfeited and resell the premises. In such event the defaulting purchaser will be liable for payment of all costs and expenses of both sales. The forfeited deposit, less expenses, will credited towards the judgment after final ratification. This sale will be final after ratification from the court. The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. The Sheriff, the Auctioneer and the Judgment Creditor do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. Auctioneer: Pete Richardson Auction Sales Matthew Crisafulli, Sheriff OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Jennifer Rochino Sydney Roberson Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Shawn Johnson 3917 Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000243
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Notice is hereby given this 13th day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 3917 Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper
printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $87,200.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/21/3t _________________________________ Terrapin Certificates. LLC c/o James F. Truitt, Jr. 20 East Timonium Road, Suite 106 Timonium. Maryland 21093 Plaintiff v. David Scott Mortimer 204 33RD STREET. UNIT 205 and Worcester County, Maryland (for Maryland Annotated Code 14-1836(b)(1)(v) purposes only) and Any and all person having or claiming to have any interest in the fee simple in the properties and premises situate, lying and being in the County of Worcester described on the Tax Rolls Town of Ocean City Collector of State and County Taxes for said County known as: 204 33rd Street, Unit 205 P2, Ocean City, MD 21841. 10th (Tenth) Election District, described All that lot of land and imps Item 36 10317479 and 79879-49850. Described as Jamaica Bay Condominium. Unit 205 P2. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY IN EQUITY Case Number: C-23-CV-19-000011
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The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property 204 33rd Street, Unit 205 P2, Ocean City, MD 21842 in the County of Worcester, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the Town of Ocean City and the State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot of lane and imps Item 36 10-317479 and 79879-49850. Described as Jamaica Bay Condominium, Unit 205 P2. The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 11th of January, 2019 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Ordered, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 15th day of March, 2019, and redeem the property 204 33rd Street, Unit 205 P2, Ocean City, MD 21842 and answer the complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff's title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Brian D. Shockley
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Stacy May LeMay, 7 2nd Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851; John Becerra Mejia, 1404 Beckford Court, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. For: El Maya, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: El Maya, LLC 1701 Market Street, Unit 123 Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Todd Edward Burbage, 8145 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Aloft F & B, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: WXYZ Bar and Tiki Bar 4501 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 1:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "A" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Kimberly Dixson, 12921 Carmel Avenue, West Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: KD & KO Management, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sisters Sundries Harbor Market 12814 Harbor Road Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:05 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a "B" BEER-WINELIQUOR and Request to designate as Multiple License #3 Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: William A. Gibbs, Jr., 1558 Teal Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: DRFC, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Dough Roller Restaurants 12849 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: Day, By: Mark A. Pugh, 11805 Red Cedar Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Christopher M. Shanahan, 609 South Pacific Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Kevin J. Rohe, 9013 Caribbean Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Three Anchors, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Three Anchors Coastal Eats and Spirits 7805 Coastal Highway, Unit C Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on:
March 6, 2019 @ 2:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class: "D" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Danelle M. Amos, 2 10th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Colin O'Donnell, 526 Kennedy Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15901; Shaun O'Donnell, 409 E. Carson Street, Pittsburg, PA 15203. For: O'Donnell Brothers Holdings, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Lucky Anchor Bar and Grill 501 South Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formally: Big Tipps Mgmt., LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:45 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a "B" B/W/L 7 Day License and a Request to designate as Multiple License #1 Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Zev Sibony, Unit 101, 4601A Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Taphouse Tavern, LLC For the premises known as and located at:
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T/A: Taphouse Tavern 13729 Coastal Higway, Unit 12-D Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formally: Old Goat, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 6, 2019 @ 2:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING DISSOLUTION OF SUNSET VILLAGE SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners have determined that the Sunset Village Service Area is no longer necessary since this development now receives public water service from the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area and are therefore proposing dissolution of the Sunset Village Service Area in accordance with the provisions of Sections PW 5-311 and PW 5-305 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland. The Sunset Village Service Area was established on February 14, 1989 by Resolution No. 89-22 for the purposes of providing potable water service to the Sunset Village development. The service area includes the following parcel: Worcester County Tax Map 27, Parcel 617, located southeast of the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), which is within the boundary of the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area. The proposal is to dissolve the Sunset Village Service Area since the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area has been providing this community with potable water service for the past fifteen (15) years. In 1989, the County Commissioners accepted water supply facilities constructed to serve the Sunset Village community. In 2003, bond funding was provided which enabled the Sunset Village community to connect to the Mystic Harbour water system. Since connection to the Mystic Harbour water system, the Sunset Village community facilities have not been used. On August 1, 2017, the debt incurred to connect Sunset Village to the Mystic Harbour water system was paid in full. This connection provided potable water for the eighty-four (84) equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) serving the Sunset Village community. The staff investigation of the proposal to dissolve the sanitary service area found that: the Sunset Village community is now being served by the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area (MHSSA) for their potable water needs which is desirable for the comfort, convenience, health, safety and welfare of the people to be served and no longer need a separate system; the continued provision of potable water service from MHSSA is feasible from an engineering
MARCH 1, 2019 standpoint and from an economic standpoint; the proposal is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County; the proposal will not be unduly detrimental to the environment; and the continued operation of the MHSSA facilities will be in accordance with all required permits and applicable standards. A public hearing on the proposed dissolution of the Sunset Village Service Area will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 A copy of the staff report on the proposed dissolution of the Sunset Village Service Area, and any associated documents, may be obtained from County Administration, Room 1103 (1st Floor) - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. These documents may be reviewed during the regular business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except Holidays). Anyone having questions should contact John Tustin, P.E., Director of Public Works, at (410) 632-5623. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on the proposed dissolution of the service area. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/14/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 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. 19-16, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Tiffany Faucette, requesting a special exception to allow contractor shops and material storage yards and a special exception to allow storage yards and buildings for boat and RV storage in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1202(c)(13), ZS 1-202(c)(14), ZS 1305(b), ZS 1-322 and ZS 1-325, located on Grays Corner Road, approximately 966 feet northeast of Friendship Road, Tax Map 25, Parcel 413, Lots 7A, 8A & 9A in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.
MARCH 1, 2019 6:35 p.m. Case No. 19-17, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of, Stockyard Inc. requesting a special exception to allow special events (transient use) in the R-3 MultiFamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-105(c)(5), ZS 1-116(c)(3), and ZS 1337, located at 12913 Ocean Gateway, (MD Route 50), at the northeast intersection with Inlet Isle Lane, Tax Map 26, Parcel 569, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-2/28/2t _________________________________
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Request for Proposals Diakonia Inc. Shelter Renovations Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are seeking proposals from qualified contractors for shelter renovations at Diakonia, Inc. in which contractors will provide all labor, materials and permitting for a number of repairs outdoors including signage, siding and roofing, deck, ramps, steps and railing replacement. Repairs indoor include bathroom renovation, kitchenettes, flooring, lockers and electrical work. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) including Bid Documents 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" drop-down 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. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM onsite at 12747 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For directions and details, contact Mr. Mike Diffendal, Board of Directors, Diakonia, Inc. mthomasdiffendal@comcast.net . Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, March 25, 2019 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 "Proposal for Diakonia, Inc. Shelter Renovations - (Scope #)" in the lower lefthand corner. Email submissions will not be accepted. The project is to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and is thus subject to all applicable Davis Bacon Wage Rates, Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning February 14, 2019 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No Year 894-18 2009 011-19 1997 013-19 2001
Make NISSAN GMC LEXUS
Model SENTRA JIMMY GS430
Color SILVER RED BLACK
Style 4D UP 4s
VIN 3N1AB61EX9L662828 1GKDT13W2V2506962 JT8BL69SX10007805
Mileage N/A N/A N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-2/14/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ proposal, proposal content, qualifications of the contractor, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of contractors is being considered, previous experience of contractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the proposal shall be directed to Diakonia, Inc. Board Member Mike Diffendal at 410-726-7016. OCD-2/28/1t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 451444 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Gregory D. Butler, Jr. 1407 Saint Louis Avenue #5 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000285
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Notice is hereby given this 22nd day of February, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of March, 2019, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the
18th day of March, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $118,246.93. The property sold herein is known as 1407 Saint Louis Avenue #5, Ocean City, MD 21842. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/28/3t _________________________________ STEVEN W. RAKOW ESQ PO BOX 1909 BERLIN, MD 21811
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17737 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KAROLYN P. GLASS Notice is given that Robert Craig Glass Jr., 622 East Roberts St., Norristown, PA 19401, was on February 19, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Karolyn P. Glass who died on January 30, 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 19th day of August, 2019. 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. Robert Craig Glass Jr. 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 28, 2019 OCD-2/28/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17744 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARBARA B. CEDRONE Notice is given that Nona J. Cedrone, 14605 Rolling Green Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, was on February 25, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Barbara B. Cedrone who died on February 3, 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
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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 25th day of August, 2019. 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. Nona J. Cedrone 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
MARCH 1, 2019 Date of publication: February 28, 2019 OCD-2/28/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF BERLIN Pursuant to Article III,” District Changes and Other Amendments”, Section 108-214 and Section 108-215 of the Berlin, Md Town Code, the Town of Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider a petition for annexation received from Athena Properties, Inc. The subject parcels are known as Worcester County Tax Map 25, Parcel 0489, Lots 1 & 2 (also identified as 9951 Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811), and Worcester County Tax Map 25, Parcel 0417, Lots 1, 2, 3 (also identified as 9939 Main Street and 9937 Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811). OCD-2/21/2t _________________________________
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Control needed over cell tower placement As one cell phone-related company prepares to plant its short towers all over Ocean City, and AT&T is looking for a home for its larger seasonally operated cell tower, it’s time for some agency farther up the governmental food chain to establish standards that recognize the needs of the community. For all practical purposes, local authorities don’t have much control over the appearance or placement of these devices, which are regulated — if that’s the right word — by the Federal Communications Commission. Neither does city government have much say over the number of companies that can’t swoop into town and start adding their devices to a streetscape already spiked with landline poles, power poles and light poles. Before long, Ocean City will start looking more like a pin cushion, or a military eavesdropping operation, than it does a family resort, and there’s nothing much that can be done about it, so far. As City Councilman Dennis Dare said during a recent council meeting, the inability of local government to limit the number of cell tower operators by virtue of an exclusivity agreement, means, “instead of having one pole in front of your house, you could have two poles.” Granted, Ocean City has more important matters than that to deal with, but what the FCC has done in encouraging the growth of the country’s wireless network is create a land rush situation that invites providers to do as much as they can as quickly as they can to lock down the best spots. No consideration is given to the appearance of these devices, there’s no standard model, and there’s no local planning effort that can touch them. In other words, this situation is not going to improve until some greater governmental authority directs the FCC to recognize that its wireless network strategy, if it has one, can’t be one size fits all.
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Really, it’s a game of inches My original intention was to offer some observations on the massage parlor prostitution bust that netted New England Patriots owner By Robert Kraft on a solicitation Stewart charge in Florida. Dobson Then, I decided against doing that, because the temptation to employ various football terms in my description of certain events was too great and I’d just get myself in trouble. For instance, if I were to write anything, I would have to nix the use of football words and terms that might be misconstrued or otherwise found inappropriate by our more refined readers. Consequently, I had to strike from my list of football-oriented metaphors the following: handoff, naked reverse, score, scored or scoring, end-around, going long, backfield-inmotion, bump-and-run, illegal holding, incomplete pass, or play-action. With those words stripped from my playbook, however, I found myself with little to say, except that I’m willing to bet that if Kraft was on the premises at the time of the raid, it wouldn’t have been a football that was deflated. See? I’m already getting close to being called for going out of bounds and I haven’t really even started. I would like to offer the observation, though, that if someone at such a disreputaable place were to be interrupted while calling for, say, special teams play, that might be considered interefering with someone
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making a pass, thus providing the aggreived party with four more opportunities. But there I go again, when my intention was and is not to indulge in sophomoric, lowbrow attempts at being amusing. Still, most people would admit that it would be funny to say this joint had so many old men in it that the two-minute warning was a regular occurrence. Or that they were so old they needed someone to manage their equipment. And naturally, I’m not even going to get into the possibility of anyone calling out audibles during the course of play. I do find it curious though that a man like Kraft, who’s worth more than $6 billion, couldn’t round up his own travel squad instead of having to drop down a league. But again, I really can’t write about that without offending any number of people who will see no humor at all in a situation involving an elderly man who just happened to drop in for a little play option. Except that it’s the New England Patriots, for crying out loud. I mean if it was the owner of the Arizona Cardinals, who finished dead last in the league last year, you would get it if he were to be spotted mingling with the fans, so to speak, in Hermione’s House of Harmony and Hot Burritos down off Interstate 10. You’d say, “Yeah, well, that guy deserves a break.” But Robert Kraft getting caught in the Red Zone? Well, I’m just not going to write about it. It isn’t funny, although some people would say that it’s one fumble that won’t be recovered.
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Letter to the editor Ocean City has been plagued by potholes Editor, For the longest time, I am attempting to avoid the many potholes on both bridges of Route 90. They are getting worse by the day. They have been ignored by the Highway Department for a very, very long time and need to be repaired soon. I don’t think I am the only one that is annoyed by this big problem. Anna Jarvis Ocean City
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‘WreckTangle’ coming to 4th Street Continued from Page 1 being new to the resort, Abbott said the city has prior experience dealing with Prybylo. “We have previously worked with Chris on the Dew Tour,” she said. Abbott said the WreckTangle project was initially presented to the Ocean City Tourism Commission, which sent a favorable recommendation for approving the all-ages obstacle course to the mayor and council. “The WreckTangle is a proprietary “Ninja Obstacle Challenge” … named after its rectangular shape,” she said. “It first debuted two years ago [in Colorado] at Copper Mountain.” Abbott said since that time interactive Woodward obstacle courses have been built in California, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Cancun, Mexico. “It comes with an app that participants can compete with friends locally and across the country wherever there is a WreckTangle,” she said. “They can share videos of their run and track their ninja athlete progression.” Abbott said the terms include leasing a portion of the Third Street park to Powdr Adventure Lifestyle, whose personnel will erect and manage the obstacle course. “They’re looking to open later in
April and run on a weekend basis until the summer season kicks in when it will become a daily operation,” she said. Pricing and exact hours of operation will be determined later, Abbott said. “The company is also going to be providing additional incentives to increase use by the residents of the community,” she said. While the Woodward course will only occupy a portion of the Third Street park, Abbott said placement near adjacent amenities could increase user interest. “It will be close to the skate park, so we will see kind of a natural interaction there hopefully,” she said. Councilman Tony Deluca said the obstacle course is an appropriate start toward eventually bringing a larger Woodward natural-terrain progression-based facility to the resort. “It’s a great first step until a full Woodward is in Ocean City,” he said. Abbott said the arrangement includes leasing space at the Third Street park facility, which expires in November but contains a renewal option. “They do have some possibilities for a permanent facility that could be … looked at and pursued,” she said.
“That would open up a world of opportunities for camps and yearround travel to Ocean City, in addition to the benefits to our local community.” Councilman Mark Paddack inquired about safety concerns for the new recreational amenity. “Are the fences to the field going to be locked or would the facility be able to itself be shut down, so the rest of the park is open to the public?” he said. Abbott said the Recreation and Parks Department is being consulted to determine the most suitable approach for securing the facility overnight. “The WreckTangle, the way it’s constructed can automatically lock down at night to secure the facility,” she said. “We still have to determine where the access points are and how it will be gated.” Councilman Dennis Dare said the new addition would make good use of the underutilized Downtown Recreation Complex. “We have been looking at for years trying to reinvent these two blocks in downtown Ocean City,” he said. “Capitalizing on your assets, this does it, and hopefully it leads to something even bigger so that we can stay in TripAdvisor’s Top 25 family resorts.”
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Sprinkler antifreeze rule set aside Continued from Page 1 current product is limited to 40 gallons within an NFPA 13 sprinkler system,” Hartley said in the press release. “Based on this information, the Jan. 31, 2019 directive from this office is rescinded,” he continued. “As has been the case, this office will continue to permit the use of a factory pre-mixed antifreeze solution in new and existing fire sprinkler systems, installed and maintained in accordance with all other applicable installation and maintenance standards.” The directive had been created as a result of growing concerns for fire hazards and effectiveness of other anti-freeze during extreme winter weather. The NFPA code outlines, among other things, the standards for sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes, and the standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of waterbased fire protection systems. According to the NFPA, current
antifreeze solutions do not comply with these regulations, which is why a new solution created by only one company was being recommended. This particular solution, created by Simplex Dyco, costs four times more than other solutions. Other solutions typically cost around $14 a gallon, while the newer solution costs nearly $50 a gallon, which could have become exceptionally costly for townhouses, condominiums and hotels in the resort. However, it was later determined by Simplex Dyco that the solution was not capable of being used in a quantity exceeding 40 gallons. “The new solution enlisted by Underwriter Laboratories is only listed up to 40 gallons in some of our commercial systems, and lot of the existing buildings in town far exceeds 40 gallons,” Ocean City Deputy Fire Marshal Joe Sexauer said. “In essence, what we would be requiring someone to put in, would not be [sufficient]. The new solution itself isn’t suitable for some of the existing sys-
Toy Town closed for not having occupancy permit Continued from Page 1 ball here?” Seaton was enticed to set up shop in Snow Hill by then-Mayor Charlie Dorman, who offered him a sweetheart deal that seems to have irritated the Town Council ever since. In 2016, Seaton was operating in Berlin but was convinced to move to Snow Hill when the town offered to deed to him a historic but run-down building on the corner of Market and Washington streets if he made certain renovations over a five-year period. Last year, however, town officials asked for an accelerated timeline, citing safety concerns, despite the fact both parties signed a five-year agreement. The dispute spilled over into a Town Council meeting in December, when business owners and elected officials tangled, and tensions since then have only gotten worse. Town Manager Kelly Pruitt on Wednesday referred all questions on the matter to attorney Rena Patel, who was not immediately available for comment. Councilwoman Jenny Hall only
said on the matter, “There is just no end.” Early Wednesday evening, a small group of local business owners gathered inside Diana Nolte’s West Green Street shop. “We don't understand why our town government can’t be more supportive of downtown businesses,” she said. Nolte said the business community in general was “afraid and demoralized.” “We just lost [restaurant] Harvest Moon on Saturday. We have two contracts right down the street from us for The Palette and The Palette Pantry, which we understand have fallen through. It’s vacant from here down to the corner, when I go walk out the door with businesses not open. So, we’re very, very discouraged.” For his part, Seaton said he is considering a lawsuit to reclaim the $150,000 to $200,000 he has already invested in the property. “I am not welcome in this town anymore. They’re doing everything they can do to get me out of here,” he said.
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tems in town.” The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office then rescinded the directive, and will continue to allow pre-mixed antifreeze solutions in new and current buildings. Solutions are still not allowed to be mixed on site. “For the last few years, the fire marshal has really gotten the sprinkler companies involved in a lot of the processes and they probably feel now more confident than ever that the contractors who work in town are going to do the right thing, said Igor Conev, vice president of Mann Properties. “Over the last few years, the fire marshals have been a lot more open and having meetings with all of the contractors before they make any decisions. I’m very happy about that, because input from people out in the field is very important.” The Fire Marshal’s Office encourages any further questions or concerns about sprinkler systems to be directed to its office. “Each building is different,” Sexauer said. “Anybody who has any questions if they have concerns can certainly reach out to us about any questions they might have about their particular sprinkler system.” To contact the Fire Marshal’s office, call 410-289-8780.
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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (March 1, 2019) Establishing whether instituting broadband internet service in Worcester County is feasible is the aim of a $60,000 study approved by the county commissioners last week. The study, to be conducted by Columbia Telecommunications (CTC), of Kensington, Maryland, will try to ascertain where holes in coverage are likely to exist and whether anything can be done about it at this time. “We’re looking for data, we’re doing fieldwork, and we’re approaching this from an engineering and a technical standpoint as well,” said CTC President Joanne Hovis. “And then we’ll supplement it with what the county itself is finding through social media campaigns. However, she added the overall goal is to find problem areas. “I think it’s critical first to understand what’s really happening in the community and where those broadband gaps are,” Hovis said. There is no dispute over whether broadband is needed. “It’s common sense,” said Brian Jones, IT director for Worcester County. “You really can’t live without internet access today.” Jones added the greatest challenges he anticipates facing are economic. “My biggest hurdle, I think, is getting the vendors interested,” Jones said. “You’ve got to get them interested before you can even think about getting service available to the house.” Jones said he hoped the connections of a consulting firm like CTC could help generate long-term interest. He also envisioned the future economic opportunities broadband could mean for Worcester County.
“We build this infrastructure, we build this wireless, will it bring business and will it bring the resources to bring more residential areas in the county?” he asked. Hovis praised the county’s efforts on taking the next steps to implement broadband for future business opportunities that could benefit the county down the line. “And I think the county is very insightful in understanding that when you’re talking about an infrastructure, that it’s just necessary to understand what kind of position you’re in. As broadband becomes more important to businesses and people in their homes, people will make decisions about where to live, where to locate their businesses, where to go on vacation based on the availability of broadband service,” she said. Now that Worcester County has a consultant to conduct the feasibility study, Hovis said her team would get to work to assess the areas lacking coverage. “And then our engineers, based on that, will design for infrastructure communications infrastructure to fill those gaps,” she said. Hovis said her team would work to generate a “cost effective” product, but added that the specific types of infrastructure, whether it’s towers, wireless or fiber optics– would depend on the study’s findings. The commissioners’ approval of the study and bid award was unanimous, with Commissioner Jim Bunting coming on board after previously expressing opposition. Bunting called the issue “a complicated matter,” and said he still believes the county had other possible options remaining, but that he also did not want to hamper the process. “It’s a big issue, and I wasn’t going to stand in the way of hiring a consultant,” Bunting said last Friday.
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By W. Newton Jackson, III Contributing Writer (March 1, 2019) An Italian priest named Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli became Pope Pius XII on 2 March 1939. His policies and statements during World War II, especially as to the Holocaust, are controversial. Many historians have examined his papacy and arrived at different conclusions. This article provides an outline of their arguments. The reader must keep in mind certain historical facts: The pope is the spiritual and administrative leader of the world-wide Catholic Church. The Vatican, seat of the papacy, has historically attempted to maintain its neutrality in international conflicts. For most of its history, the Vatican was situated in Rome, capital of Italy. In 1929, it became an independent state known as the Vatican City. During the late 1920s, the Nazi party in Germany was growing in power, and Adolph Hitler became its head-of-state in January 1933. With the establishment of the first concentration camp at Dachau the same year, the Nazis initiated the Holocaust. Jews and other non-Aryan peoples became its primary victims, but Hitler imprisoned and executed Catholic priests as well. During the 1930s, Italy was ruled by Benito Mussolini, a fascist and ally of Hitler. Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, thus starting World War II. Italy entered the war in June 1940 on the side of Germany, but surrendered to the Allies in September 1943. German troops then entered Rome and took control. Pope Pius XII remained behind enemy lines for most of the war. Pacelli was not a parish priest. Because of his training in canon law, he became a diplomat for the Church and lived in Germany from 1917 to 1929. He became fluent in German and, as some critics said, a Germanophile. During much of that time, he served as a papal nuncio (ambassador) to Germany under Pope Pius XI where he unsuccessfully attempted to negotiate a concordat (an agreement preserving the Church’s rights) with the Weimar Republic. He condemned the rising National Socialism political party, calling Nazis “miserable plagiarists who dress up old errors in new tinsel.” In 1930, Cardinal Pacelli became secretary of state and was the pope’s principal advisor with respect to Hitler and the Nazi party. In 1933, with Hitler now in power, Pacelli successfully negotiated a concordat with Nazi Germany, preserving the reli-
gious practices of the Church, but at the same time diminishing the power of the main Catholic political party and its labor unions. Pacelli assisted in the drafting of more than 50 protests against Nazi policies. Whether he was sufficiently specific about the treatment of Jews is a subject of debate among historians. When Pacelli was elevated to the papacy, Nazi Germany was the only country not to send a representative to the ceremony. As Pope Pius XII, he issued an encyclical (a papal document concerning Catholic doctrine on a specific issue) entitled Summi Pontificatus, denouncing the beginning of the war but not specifically the German invasion of Poland. The Nazis prevented its distribution in Germany. Critics contend that Pius XII did not condemn the Germans, but only war itself. He also emphasized the Church’s opposition to anti-Semitism, but said nothing specifically about the persecution of Jews in either Germany or Poland. Before the fall of France and the Low Countries in June 1940, Pius XII maintained close relations with the Resistance. He warned the Allies of the impending German invasion. As a result, the Nazis accused him of “espionage.” In 1942, a Dutch bishop condemned Nazi deportation of Jews. In response, the Nazis rounded up 40,000 Catholics of Jewish descent and executed them. Because of this horrific event, Pius XII was hesitant to be openly critical of Hitler. Later that year, a U.S. envoy to the Vatican asked the pope to condemn Nazi atrocities against Jews. He refused, but in his Christmas radio address criticized the extermination of people solely based on their nationality or race. The Nazis interpreted his remarks as an attack on National Socialism; Mussolini laughed it off as a speech of platitudes by a parish priest. In Italy, the Nazis and their sympathizers began rounding up Jews. While not explicitly condemning these actions, Pius XII ordered Catholics to hide Italian Jews in monasteries, convents, schools, and hospitals. Many were saved from extermination. He also condemned Italian marriage laws that discriminated against Jews. Critics argue that Pope Pius XII was concerned only about Jews who had converted to Catholicism and not Jews in general. Most of the countries under Nazi rule forbade such conversion. In 1939, Pius XII initiated the Brazilian Visa Project which allowed approximately 3,000 European Jews Continued on Page 55
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Continued from Page 54 baptized in the Catholic Church to emigrate to Brazil. It did not cover observant Jews or those who had converted to Protestantism. The program failed for a variety of reasons. Pius XII was a virulent anti-communist. He opposed the Allies’ demand for an unconditional surrender by Germany because he feared it would prolong the war and give the Russians a foothold in eastern Europe, which is exactly what happened. After the war, he condemned communism and threatened to excommunicate Catholics who collaborated with communists. On the other hand, he encouraged clemency for convicted German war criminals who happened to be Catholic. He also allowed the Vatican to intervene in the Italian parliamentary elections of 1948 to prevent extreme leftists from gaining power. In matters of Catholic doctrine, he was devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus. In 1950, to the dismay of many Protestants and some Catholics, he dogmatically announced that Mary had been bodily assumed into heaven at the time of her earthly death. He also signed concordats with two repressive regimes, Franco’s Spain in 1953 and Trujillo’s Dominican Republic in 1954. On the other hand, he excommunicated Argentine dictator Juan Perón in 1955. He was the first pope to make use of radio and television to communicate with the faithful. Pius XII died in October 1958 on the eve of what became known as the Second Vatican Council. Certain writers later condemned him for being anti-Semitic. German playwright Rolf Hochhuth wrote “The Deputy” in 1963 to wide acclaim. Later, much of its thesis was discredited Briton John Cornwell published “Hitler’s Pope” in 1999. The author later acknowledged that Pius XII’s ability to act was severely limited, but he remained harshly critical. Pius XII’s condemnations of Nazism might have been more forthright, but by nature he was diplomatic rather than confrontational, unlike his immediate predecessor Pius XI. Outright criticism of Hitler’s genocidal policies, say his defenders, might well have led to more Jewish deaths. Most popes eventually become “saints,” as Catholic tradition deems them, through a lengthy process known as canonization. The stages through which Pius XII has passed so far are Servant of God (1990) and Venerable (2009). He has yet to attain Beatification or Canonization (sainthood) due to opposition from various groups. His archives are still not completely open. The full story of Pope Pius XII’s papacy is yet to be told. Next week: Independence of Slovakia
NANCY LEE RIGGINS West Ocean City Early Wednesday morning, Feb. 13, 2019, Nancy Lee Riggins passed away with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born to Leon and Mary Zaleski on Jan. 11, 1948 in Baltimore. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1965 and received a nursing deNancy Riggins gree from Bon Secours in 1968. For over 30 years, Nancy pursued her career as a registered nurse in Labor & Delivery. On Sept. 8, 1968, Nancy married her childhood friend and love of her life, Donald Riggins, and together they raised their family in Anne Arundel County for 41 years before retiring to their “Beach House” in West Ocean City, Maryland. Nancy leaves her legacy of six children, Donald Riggins Jr., Amy Vicendese, Beth Wozar, Catherine Neville, Shawn Riggins and Erin Monfredo along with 16 grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, Reilly, Ella, Carson, Tanner, Tatum, Cameron, Carleigh, Kenley, Cooper, Lucia, Sarah, Lennon, Sofia and Logan. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her loving brother, Ronald Zaleski. Her family and friends will always remember her selfless love, compassion, vibrant energy and strength.
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Family was the center of her life. When she wasn’t with her children and grandchildren, she and Donald were traveling the world or out fishing and crabbing on the boat. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to JDRF at JDRF.com. Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, a division of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Please visit www.easternshorecremation.com to express condolences to the family.
with her nieces and nephews. She also adored her dog, Gemma, and her cats, Fancy Feet and Love Bug. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Sarah Keithley Feb. 26, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Daryl McCready officiated. A donation in her memory may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdf.org. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
SARAH REBECCA KEITHLEY Salisbury Sarah Rebecca Keithley, age 28, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of James D. and Rebecca Thompson Keithley of Ocean City. She is survived by her fiancé, Brandon Ward of Salisbury; a brother, Noah Keithley; a sister, Jenna Keithley, both of Ocean City, and five nieces and nephews. Sarah, who was homeschooled, was recently promoted to head lead at Shore Transit in Salisbury. Previously, she worked for several years at Holiday Inn Express in Ocean City. She enjoyed photography, fishing with Brandon and spending time
DAVID MARTIN STEVENS Ocean Pines David Martin Stevens, age 79, passed away on Tuesday Feb. 19, 2019, in his home in Ocean Pines. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late David and Catherine Stevens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stevens. He is survived by his David Stevens children, David G. Stevens and Jennifer L. Austin, and her husband, Christopher. There are three grandchildren, Blake, Nicholas and Christopher Jr. Also surviving are his sisters, Diane Kwaitkowski and her husband, Robert, Continued on Page 56
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 55 and Catherine Nichols. Mr. Stevens received a B.S. degree in physics from Saint Peter’s College and a master’s degree in computer science from The American University in Washington D.C. He worked in the field of engineering and at the time of his retirement he worked at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation as a manager of special operations. After retirement, he remained active serving as a member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors for many of his 19 years of retirement in Ocean Pines and as the president of the Mid Atlantic Symphony Association. He liked golfing, poker, traveling, drinking rusty nails and was a faithful member of Holy Savior Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday March 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 17th and Philadelphia Ave, in Ocean City where friends may visit one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: Autism Society of America, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. PATRICIA ANN MARTIN Berlin Patricia Ann Martin passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Floyd Canfield and Edith Martin. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Canfield. She is survived by son, Charles Kackley (Kim); daughters, Chris
Worthington (fiance, Butch Bishop) and Virginia Baugher; brothers, Jerry Canfield (Robin), William Canfield (Sandy) and James Canfield; sister-in-law, Patricia Patricia Martin Canfield; four grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and host of friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. prior to the service. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DESPINA PAPPAS Berlin Despina Pappas, age 95, passed away on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of Theodore Sourias and Aygro Vatakis. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pappas; sister, Despina Pappas Mary Chalcoussis; and brothers-in-law, Tony Chalcoussis, Steve Tsapalas and Phillip Garnis. She is survived by sons, Theodore Pappas (Donna) and Steve Pappas (Dawne); daughter, Virginia Pappas (Jack Burbage); sisters, Katherine Garnis and Helen Harris (Harry); and five grandchildren, Nicholas, George, Stephen (Danielle), Jason and Dara. Despina loved unconditionally and always believed in family first. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren, to whom she was affectionately known as ‘Yia Yia.’ She enjoyed crocheting and cooking
for her family. Despy truly treasured being in the company of others. She always put others before herself. She was known for spreading love and laughter wherever she went. Despy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery in Owings Mills, Maryland at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made in her memory to: Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future at 9733 Healthway Drive Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EDWARD J. SAS Ocean City Edward J. Sas, age 91, of Ocean City died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Guilding Hands Assisted Living in Berlin. Mr. Sas was born in Baltimore, and was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Lorbiecki) Sas. He was a retired computer programmer from the Social SecuEdward Sas rity Administration. After retiring, he worked for several golf courses in Baltimore and then moved to Ocean City in 1991 and worked as a starter and marshal for the Beach Club. He was a member of the Caine Woods Community Association for over 25 year and enjoyed attending their picnics and meeting neighbors. He was a supportive husband and father to his wife and daughter as they were very involved in church and community activities. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and served in the U.S. Air Force.
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He is survived by one daughter, Tonja M. Sas, of Ocean City. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Margaret R. Sas, in 2006. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Matthew’s By The Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy. in Fenwick Island with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Friends of Possibilities, 9927 Stephen Decatur Hwy. Suite G13, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 or Bayside Chapel, 38288 London Ave., Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. ELINOR VIRGINIA HUTTON Selbyville Elinor Virginia Hutton, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at Brandywine Assisted Living in Selbyville, Delaware. Born in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles Oscar and Erma Heffner Routzahn. Elinor Hutton She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert S. Hutton, in 1983. Mrs. Hutton is survived by her daughter, Joan and her husband, Jack Alexander, of Ocean Pines, Maryland; granddaughter, Lauren and husband, Matthew Pennington; and three wonderful great-grandchildren, Collin, Madelynn and Emily of Ocean City, Maryland. Also surviving are two sisters, Jane Marks of Wilmington, Delaware, and Mary Staley of Frederick; sister-inlaw, Gherrie Routzahn of Sun City West, Arizona; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Charles Jr., William, James, John and Allen Routzahn. Mrs. Hutton graduated as a registered nurse from Frederick Memorial Hospital Nursing School where she worked until she and her family relocated to the Canal Zone, Panama, where Dr. Hutton worked as a research scientist for the U.S. Army Tropic Test Center at Fort Clayton. They returned to Frederick in 1969, then moved to Sun City West where she resided until moving to Brandywine Assisted Living this past October. Mrs. Hutton enjoyed a full and rewarding life as a grandmother, greatgrandmother, homemaker, avid bridge player and swimmer. Elinor was a member of Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ in Frederick and Desert Garden United Church in Sun City West. A donation in her memory may be made to: Delaware Hospice, 315 Old Landing Rd., Millsboro, Delaware 19966. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
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Stephen Decatur seniors Kevin Beck placed fourth in the 800-meter run and Margie Rayne took seventh in the shot put during the 3A indoor track state championship meet, last Tuesday at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover.
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Eight Stephen Decatur wrestlers will compete in the 3A/4A state championship, today and Saturday, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. Pictured, from left, are junior captain Jagger Clapsadle, sophomore captain Nico D’Amico, sophomore Micah Bourne, senior captain Lukas Layton, juniors Kyle Elliott and Shamar Baines and freshman James Parana. Freshman Noah Reho is not pictured.
Eight wrestlers to battle at states By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 1, 2019) Eight Stephen Decatur wrestlers will compete in the 3A/4A state championship meet, today and Saturday, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. They advanced to the state championship after placing top-four during the 3A/4A East Regional tournament, held last weekend at Severna Park High School. “It was a good weekend,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “I’m certainly happy with how we wrestled. Regionals is like a stepping stone, and hopefully [their performance] carries over to this week.” Two Decatur wrestlers captured regional titles in their weight classes. Freshman Noah Reho (41-5) took first place in the 126-pound division. “It was pretty exciting,” he said. “I felt really good.” Reho received a first-round bye. He won by technical fall (17-0) in the quarterfinals, then outscored his semifinals opponent, 6-0. “I was extremely happy with the first
two matches. I wrestled pretty good,” he said. “I beat [Drew Pruett of Atholton] in the semifinals, who was state runner-up last year.” After trailing 2-0, Reho topped his finals opponent, 4-3. “It was a lot closer than I wanted it to be,” Reho said. “In the end, I got into my comfort zone and ended it, Todd Martinek squeezing out a win.” Reho hopes to get into the finals at states. He would love to win the tournament. “It’s a big accomplishment” to qualify for the state meet, especially as a freshman, he said. “It’s just a good feeling,” he added. To be successful, Reho said he has to go into each match with confidence. “I have the skills, it just matters if I have confidence,” he said. “Wrestling is a mental sport.” Senior captain Lukas Layton (35-10) won the 182-pound weight class. “It was awesome,” he said. “I think I wrested pretty good.”
Layton received a first-round bye. He pulled out a 3-2 victory in the quarterfinals, and then scored a 6-0 win in the semifinals. Layton earned a 13-5 major decision in the finals. “The first night was a little rough, because my match was later [in the night] and I only had one match. I was waiting around getting cold,” he said. “I got through that match and the next day I just wrestled tough and smart.” Layton is looking forward to the state tournament. “I can’t wait,” he said. “I just want to do the best I can.” Layton is shooting to place in the top four. “I need to just be tough and smart,” he said. Junior Shamar Baines (28-9) came in second place in the 106-pound weight class. He received a first-round bye. Baines earned a 6-5 decision in the quarterfinals over Atholton’s Peter Frazier. “That was kind of an important win See REHO Page 58
Beck and Rayne earn ribbons at state track meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 1, 2019) Stephen Decatur seniors Kevin Beck and Margie Rayne both came home with ribbons for their performances during the 3A indoor track state championship meet, last Tuesday at Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover. Beck came in fourth place in the 800meter run. His time of 2:01.65 is a personal best and a new school record. Beck broke his own school record of 2:01.89, which he set at states last year. This was Beck’s second time competing in the state meet. Last year he also finished fourth in the 800-meter run. “I did my best. I gave it my all,” he said. “It was my best time, so it was good to end on that. “I was happy. I was hoping to break two minutes, but I’m satisfied,” he added. “All the kids were really fast.” Beck enjoyed competing at states. “It’s really special to go there,” he said. “It’s just a special experience.” This season was Rayne’s first time competing in indoor track, so it was a big accomplishment to qualify for states. Rayne threw the shot put 33 feet 3 inches, good for seventh place. “I think I did great. I tried my best,” See BECK Page 59
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Reho, Layton win regional wt. class divisions Continued from Page 57 because I lost to him at regional duals, 10-12,” He pinned his semifinals opponent, but lost 9-6 in the finals. “I think I wrested good, but I didn’t wrestle too well in the finals,” he said. “My goal was to make it to states and I did.” He hopes to place top-six and earn a spot on the podium. He admitted he is a bit nervous, but excited to compete. “I just got to practice hard get better on top. That’s my weakness,” he said. Junior captain Jagger Clapsadle (40-3) took second place in the 113pound division. Clapsadle had a bye in the first round, and then earned a 16-0 technical-fall victory in the quarterfinals. He shut out his semifinals opponent, 10-0. Clapsadle lost 10-8 in the finals. “I didn’t compete to the level that I’m usually at. I lost to David Panda who I beat earlier in the year, so it’s just a matter of just correcting the mistakes and working from there,” he said. “I think I just had an off day and things just didn’t go my way that time.” Clapsadle said his goal is to wrestle well and win a state title. “Wrestling to the best of my ability is all I need to do to win,” he said. Sophomore captain Nico D’Amico (39-5) finished in third place in the
120-pound weight class. After a bye in the first round, D’Amico scored a 12-2 major decision in the quarterfinals. He lost 4-3 in the semifinals, but battled back and logged a 9-0 victory in the consolation round. He won the third/fourth-place match, 7-0. “I didn’t wrestle too good. I’m not really happy about my performance, but it’s a good thing I did it this week rather than next week,” he said. “I was very hesitant when I wrestled and I didn’t really pull the trigger as much, but I’ll have the fire this weekend.” He is excited for states, but a bit nervous, he said. “My goal is to win it,” D’Amico said. “[It will take] smart wrestling, hard wrestling, and just having fun with it.” Sophomore Micah Bourne (35-8) finished third in the 170-pound division. “I think I wrestled good. I had a lot of hard kids in my bracket,” he said. “I think I wrestled smarter, slower. I didn’t have trouble until the No. 2 kid, [Sean Billups], who won the tournament.” He received a first-round bye, then pinned his quarterfinal opponent. Bourne was pinned in the semifinals, but fought back and topped his consolation-round opponent, 10-8. “I tried the best I could do. I put my-
self in a bad situation in the second period,” his said of the semifinals match. “I learned some stuff from that match.” He earned a 10-5 victory in the third/fourth-place match. Bourne’s goal is to place in the top four at states. “[It will take] hard wrestling, smart wrestling, for sure, and pacing myself and doing what I need to do,” he said. “I’m a little nervous, but more excited though. I’m happy with how I did all year, even if I don’t place at all.” Junior Kyle Elliott (34-11) placed fourth in the 132-pound weight class. He received a bye in the first round, then won 5-2 in the quarterfinals. He lost 7-2 in the semifinals, but came back with a 13-0 major decision in the consolation round. He lost 6-0 in the third/fourth-place match. “I made some mistakes [and] I should have practiced some things a little bit more, but overall I think I did well,” he said. “I could have won a few matches if I noticed the rhythm of their wrestling and I just paid attention a little bit more.” He would like to place top-six at states. “It’s looking tough, but I’m pretty excited,” he said. “I just need to work very hard and just give it my all.” Freshman James Parana (11-4) took fourth in the 160-pound division.
Parana pinned his first-round opponent. He lost 5-3 in the quarterfinals, then won 9-7 in sudden victory in consolation round one. He topped his consolation semifinal-round opponent, 8-2. Parana lost, 6-3, in the third/fourthplace match. “I thought I wrested hard, but I was a little disappointed at where I placed,” he said. “I thought I could have done better. I think it’s a little of being out for most of the season [with a broken leg] and not begin were I could have been.” Parana is looking forward to the tournament. He plans to take one match at a time. He would like to finish in the top four. “I’m going to work hard this week and just do my best at states,” Parana said before Monday’s practice. “Keep flowing, getting the moves down and practicing what I’m good at is what I need to do. I’ve just got to stay focused and keep my head in the game.” Junior captain DJ Taylor (23-13) placed fifth in the 195-pound division. He will make the trip to states as an alternate in his weight class. Martinek thinks his wrestlers could be successful this weekend. “They’re all really good or they wouldn’t be this far, so really, they could all place,” Martinek said. “It’s really going to be up to them. It’s all about them and what they can do.”
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Beck 4th in 800M run, Rayne 7th in shot put Continued from Page 57 she said. “It was a lot of fun. Everybody was throwing really well.” Rayne said she was a bit nervous, but worked through it. She also learned some things from her competitors. “It really motivated me. I’m going to try harder [during outdoor track],” she said. Rayne said she is looking forward to outdoor track, which begins today, March 1. Coach Jody Stigler thought both athletes performed well at states. “The competition was strong as was
expected,” he said. “Both placed really close to what they were seeded and did close to their PR, so I thought that was good.” Beck was seeded fourth and Rayne eighth. Rayne thought her first indoor track season went exceptional well. Her best throw of Jody Stigler the season was 34 feet, which she hopes to top during outdoor track. Beck was pleased with his perform-
ance this season, as well. He is now looking forward to lacrosse, which kicks off March 1. Stigler thought the indoor track season went well, overall. “We saw some significant growth in our athletes throughout the course of the season,” he said. “We are graduating some top contributors including Kevin and Margie, but there will be some younger runners returning as well. “We lose a lot of indoor track athletes to spring sports, such as lacrosse and baseball, but there will be some familiar faces on the outdoor team,” Stigler
added. Stigler presented awards to several athletes during the team’s banquet last week. Beck and Rayne were named team MVPs. Coaches Awards went to seniors Jonathan Santana, Chad Fischer, Dori Krasner, George Luzier and Jenna Banks, and junior Alyssa Romano. Newcomer Awards were given to freshmen Justin Hicks and Skylar Griffin. Junior Caroline Gardner and senior Gavin Bunting received Sportsmanship Awards.
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Decatur swimmers perform well at state championship By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 1, 2019) Several Stephen Decatur swimmers earned spots on the podium for top-eight finishes in individual and relay events during the 3A/2A/1A state championship meet, at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland-College Park campus, last Saturday. The Decatur boys’ team came in seventh place overall. “I think states went really well. The boys placed seventh, which is their best finish in quite a few years,” Coach Steve Deakyne said. “I think the boys performed really well. We had a number of best times. We also had a few swimmers place higher than where they were seeded.” Sophomore Caleb Vaxmonsky placed fourth in both the 100-yard backstroke (54.7 seconds) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:53.42). Senior captain Chase Deickman took sixth in the 100-yard freestyle (50.85 seconds). Vaxmonsky, Deickman, sophomore Jack Slaysman and junior captain Richard Poist finished in seventh place in the 200-yard medley relay race (1:45.43). The foursome came in eighth in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (3:30.62). Team points were scored in each event, up to 16th place. Seahawks who scored additional points for Decatur were Deickman (50-yard freestyle, 10th, 23.07 seconds) and Poist (100yard butterfly, 11th, 58.19 seconds). The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Slaysman and sophomores Patrick O’Halloran, Nick Cardamone and Luke Crisanti placed 10th (1:39.6). The Decatur girls’ team finished in 14th place overall. “Overall, states went great. We had lots of best times or close to best times,” Coach Mary Hathaway said. “The competition was really strong this year with some incredible swimmers.” Senior captain Kirsten Graham
came in fourth in the 100-yard butterfly (1:00.74) and sixth in the 100-yard backstroke (1:02.65). Girls who scored additional points for the team were seniors Allison Hunter, a team captain, (500-yard freestyle, 12th, 5:44.96) and Abby Crisanti (100-yard freestyle, 16th, 1:00.24). Hunter, Graham, senior Davina Graybill and junior Kiley Hamby finished 12th in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:05.03). Crisanti joined Steve Deakyne Graybill, Hamby and Graham for the 200yard freestyle relay race (1:52.35). They placed 12th. Graybill, Hunter, Crisanti and junior Mikayla Denault raced to 14th in the Mary Hathaway 400-yard freestyle relay race (4:13.18). Both Decatur teams had a successful season. Graham, Hunter, Deickman and Poist were named to the All-Bayside Conference swim teams for their performances throughout the season. A handful of swimmers also hold individual conference titles and are Bayside champions in relay events. The girls’ team finished with a 6-2 record. The Seahawks won the firstever Bayside Conference championship meet and came in third in the 3A-2A-1A East Region meet. “The season went well overall. The girls’ team performed well and continued to drop time,” Hathaway said. “I am very happy with our season overall. Winning the first Bayside title was a huge high point for us.” The squad will graduate five swimmers. “We will lose some top contributors: Kirsten Graham, Ally Hunter, Abby Crisanti, Davina Graybill and Ashley Rosenblatt,” Hathaway said. “I
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Several Stephen Decatur swimmers and relay teams won ribbons for top-eight finishes during the 3A/2A/1A state championship, at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland-College Park campus, last Saturday. Pictured, clockwise, top, showing off their ribbons, are senior captain Kirsten Graham (100-yard butterfly, fourth), sophomore Caleb Vaxmonsky (500-yard freestyle, fourth) and senior captain Chase Deickman (100-yard freestyle, sixth).
am interested to see who comes out next year as we are losing a lot of our team. I think our team next year will be fairly young, but I am hoping the kids coming up have been swimming for Ocean Pines Swim Team and are ready for the high school season.” During the team’s banquet this week, Hathaway presented awards to: Graham (MVP), Crisanti (Coaches Award), Hunter (Sportsmanship), freshman Gracie Coker (Rookie of the Year) and sophomore Madison Lawrence (Most Improved). The Decatur boys’ team finished with a 5-3 record. “The boys had an excellent season this year. Our record was not as good as it was last year, but we had much better times,” Deakyne said. “This just shows that the level of boys’ swimming in the area has improved over the past year. Our season was highlighted by a second-place finish at Baysides, a second-place finish at regionals, and a seventh-place finish at states.” The team will graduate four swim-
mers: Deickman, Wyatt Sperry, Jack Bahlman and Paul Haddad. “Despite losing these seniors, we hope that our remaining swimmers and new freshmen can step up to the plate and fill in those spots,” Deakyne said. “We hope to still be very competitive next season.” Deakyne presented awards to Deickman (MVP), O’Halloran (Coaches Award), and freshmen Luke Bahlman (Rookie of the Year) and Alec McCabe (Most Improved), and Haddad (Sportsmanship).
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Mallards struggle to score in ESIAC finals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 1, 2019) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team struggled to score during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game, last Thursday against the Delmarva Christian Royals in Berlin. “We just couldn’t get the ball in the hoop. We had good looks, we just didn’t finish, and we didn’t defend the three [-point shot] in the first half,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said after his team’s 37-28 loss. “They had 20
points in the first half and 15 of those were threes. They had five threes in the first half, six for the game.” Senior captain Hailey Merritt was the team’s top producer with 11 points. Sophomore CC Lizas had seven. Dailey said the team had a family environment this season. The girls built strong friendships and cared for each other, which is why the loss was so heartbreaking. “They want to do well for each other,” he said. “The girls came together and played as one unit.”
At the end of the game, the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference award recipients were announced. Merritt, Lizas, and seniors Hannah Merritt and Gracie Gardner, a team captain, were presented All-Conference accolades. Junior Carly Hoffman won an honorable mention award. The Lady Mallards finished the season with a 16-4 overall record. They were undefeated in conference play during the regular season. During the team’s banquet earlier
Boys play best game at end of year By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 1, 2019) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team hung tight with the Delmarva Christian Royals in the first half of last Thursday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game in Georgetown, Delaware, but in the second half the home team’s offense caught fire and the Mallards couldn’t match it. “We were tied 17-17 at the end of the first and only down by six at halftime,” Prep Coach John Moeser said. “We matched them shot-for-shot in the first half. The two times we played them during the [regular] season, they blew us away.” After a 17-17 tie in the first quarter, Delmarva outscored Worcester 14-8 in the second to lead 31-25 at halftime. “Mike Curtis had a big first half,” Moeser said. Curtis, a senior, hit five three-point shots in the first half. He scored 17 of the team’s 25 first-half points. “Delmarva Christian got super hot in the second half,” Moeser said. The Royals tallied 27 points in the third quarter, while the Mallards netted 11. At the end of the quarter, Delmarva held a 58-36 advantage. The Royals won the game, 72-49. Despite the loss, Moeser was pleased with the Mallards’ performance. “It was probably our best game of the year,” he said. “The kids didn’t quit. They played them hard throughout the four quarters.” Curtis led Worcester with 20 points. Moeser said it was a big accomplishment just to make it to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game after a slow start to the season. “We finished [with a] 7-10 [record], but we started out the year 0-5,” Moeser said. “As the season went on, we got better. Whenever you’re better at the end of the season, then it’s an accomplishment. That’s how you measure if you were successful.” After the game, several players
were honored with Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference awards. Curtis, senior captain Colin Miller and sophomore Mason Brown earned All-Conference accolades. Freshman Brice Richins received an honorable mention distinction. In his first year as head coach, Moeser said the season was a learning experience for him and the players. The team relied on its defensive play throughout the season. “We played defense well, we just had a hard time scoring,” Moeser said.
During the team’s banquet this week, he presented awards to several players. Miller took home the team MVP award, senior captain Cole Berry received the Coaches Award and senior Alec Dembeck was named Most Improved. The team will graduate eight seniors, most of whom played a large role. Despite losing a huge chunk of the squad, Moeser said a good nucleus is anticipated to return next year. “[In addition], we have some kids coming up I’m excited about,” he said. “The future looks good.”
this week, Dailey handed out awards to several players. Hailey Merritt was named team MVP. Gardner took home the Coaches Award and senior Chloe Ruddo earned the Most Improved Award. Worcester only lost to three teams: twice to St. Thomas More, who is ranked No. 6 in Delaware, and once to Delmarva Christian, who is ranked 16th. The other loss came during the Governor’s Challenge tournament to Kings Christian Academy. “It was an amazing season,” Dailey said. “It’s been a fun ride with those seven seniors. It was a great four years with them.” The seven girls who will be graduating were all big contributors. Dailey has watched them grow and progress since they were freshmen. “To say I’ll miss them is an understatement,” he added. “I know they will be super successful.” Dailey said, for him, this season was a learning experience. “They encouraged me to get better and I hope to continue to get better as a coach, not just Xs and Os, but how I can impact their lives,” he said. Dailey said the group will try to reload for next season. “We’ll have to rebuild a little bit,” he said. “Carly Hoffman, Emily Copeland, CC Lizas and Lily Baeurle, we’ll look to build off them next year.”
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‘Things are starting to click,’ Kurtz boasts By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 1, 2019) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team earned the No. 3 seed in Section II of the 3A East Region and will take a trip to Pasadena to battle the No. 2 Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel, Tuesday at 6 p.m. “We were projected fourth all year, but the way we finished the season moved us up a spot,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “It’s good for us to get out and travel and see other programs.”
The Lady Seahawks finished the season with a 13-9 overall record. “I think the team is excited, and we’re hitting our stride,” Kurtz said. “I feel good. It’s Scott Kurtz my first run through the playoffs [as a first-year head coach], so I’m excited.” Decatur last competed on Feb. 21, so the long break between games has
Kurtz feeling a bit concerned. “We were on a hot streak and had momentum, but now, after this long break, we’ll see how they react,” Kurtz said. “Defense has stayed strong all year and our offense really kicked in [the last week of the regular season]. Things are starting to click.” Kurtz said he expects to see some tall players in the postseason, so the Seahawks will need to eliminate second-chance shots, rebound the ball and push the tempo “to our advantage.”
“That can be an asset,” he added. “Our depth is good if we need fresh legs.” When Decatur and Chesapeake went head-to-head in the playoffs last year, the Cougars won, 64-24. The winner of the Decatur-Chesapeake match will face the victor of Tuesday’s No. 1 James M. Bennett Clippers-No. 4 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, on Thursday. Decatur lost to Bennett 62-42 and 61-53, in January.
‘Anything can happen’ in playoffs, coach says By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March, 1, 2019) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team received the No. 2 seed in Section II of the 3A East Region and will host the No. 3 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, Monday at 5 p.m. The Seahawks are hoping to bring home their fourth consecutive 3A East Region championship title. Playing on their home court and not having to travel will be a big advantage for the
Seahawks, Coach BJ Johnson said. Decatur finished the regular season 1210 overall. “It’s been a long layoff since our last game, so in practice BJ Johnson we’re trying to keep them upbeat and focused,” Johnson said. “We told the kids, ‘It’s a whole new season and anything can happen. We’re hoping the kids go out and fight
and win another region title.” Decatur earned a first-round bye and will meet Northeast in the second round of the section bracket. When the teams went head-to-head during the playoffs last year, Decatur won 65-46. “We just got to go out and play,” Johnson said. “We need to do the small things – rebound, play good defense, limit turnovers. Everybody needs to be clicking. “If we play our best basketball, there’s no doubt we can get back to the
regional championship,” he added. The top-seeded James M. Bennett Clippers will face the No. 4 Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel on Monday in Salisbury. The winner will take on the victor of the Decatur–Northeast match, on Wednesday. Decatur topped Chesapeake, 60-45, in the playoffs last year. This season, the Seahawks struggled against the Clippers, losing 66-54 and 58-44, in January.
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