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Concert’s setup no overnight job Pushing event back one weekend reflects scope of undertaking

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) A concert that started out as a way drive a tuner car pop-up rally away from Ocean City may have been pushed back a week, but city officials say logistically it needed to happen and music fans won’t be disappointed.

Oceans Calling, a production from C3 Presents is tentatively scheduled to take place in the

downtown portion of the resort and will occupy space at the inlet parking lot and adjacent beach.

Since the concert’s announcement, the Lollapalooza-planning company said Baltimore-based music ensemble O.A.R. will play three sets during the three-day festival, featuring over 30 performances on three stages.

When Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, presented the idea to host the festival, it was intended to help fill area hotels with concertgoers on a weekend that many businesses and lodges shut down to

avoid shenanigans that came with past pop-up car rallies.

While great on paper, the idea ran into problems because the weekend before the pop-up rally was BikeFest, which has grown in magnitude and last year featured top acts such as Kid Rock, Brett Michaels of Poison, and George Thorogood and the Destroyers.

According to an announcement in early March, the Zac Brown Band will play BikeFest this year.

City officials had originally hoped to be able to use parts of BikeFest for Oceans Calling, but loSee C3 Page 4

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) Monday came, and it was all right for the developers of a proposed Jimmy Buffett-themed hotel and resort in downtown Ocean City.

After an initial discussion in the fall, City Council members got their first real look at the plans for a 13story, 265-room Margaritaville hotel and accompanying amenities on a stretch of lots at the corner of 14th Street and Coastal Highway. The space is best known as the site of the Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel, which shuttered in 2020.

For roughly three hours Monday, the developers presented details of two requests to help advance the project, and council members discussed and voted on them.

During the first public hearing, See COUNCIL Page 10

Route 90 stretch to close nightly for maintenance

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) State Highway Administration crews will be performing maintenance work along Route 90 during the overnight hours next week, forcing motorists to use alternate routes into Ocean City.

According to a press release from the Maryland Department of Transportation, the 12- mile stretch of Route 90 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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State Highway Administration crews are scheduled to work on Route 90 during the overnight hours next week to restripe the roadway, improve drainage, clear debris and repair a guard rail that was damaged in a multi-car accident in May 2021, when a truck was left teetering on the metal beam.

Be advised that crews will reroute traffic to Route 50 while work is being completed, and officials recommend drivers allow an extra 30 minutes to get to their destination.

Drivers must detour around Route 90 at night next week Continued from Page 1 each night between Sunday, March 27 and Friday, April 1, weather permitting of course.

Crews are expected to redirect all drivers to Route 50, or Ocean Gateway as the work is being completed, and the State Highway Administration suggests all drivers add an additional 30 minutes to their commute time if heading to the resort.

Some of the work to be conducted includes debris removal, drainage improvements, lighting repairs, line striping, and guardrail repairs.

A portion of the guard rail between Isle of Wight and Ocean City was damaged when a multi-vehicle accident occurred on the Route 90 bridge on May 2, 2021. A truck wound up teetering on the guard rail because of the crash, and a 2-year-old girl fell into the water before Berlin-resident Jonathan Bauer jumped in to rescue

her.

The section of rail where the truck came to rest remained un-repaired since the crash.

In October, SHA District Engineer Jay Meredith and SHA Assistant District Engineer of Construction Brett Deane told City Council members they planned to wait until after winter to complete maintenance and repairs to the bridge.

The winter, Meredith explained at the time, introduces the risk of trucks sliding and damaging the bridge.

The meeting in October was primarily to discuss the dualization of Route 90 between Route 113 and Ocean City and came after Gov. Larry Hogan announced plans to widen Route 90 from two lanes to four.

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C3 date change reflects complex nature of setup Continued from Page 1 gistically, there was not enough in common between the two events to have enough time to break down one and set up the other.

As a result, the concert will now be held Sept.30 through Oct. 2.

“The reason the Tourism Department recommended approval for moving the C3 Presents event was because we exhausted every option of set-up and tear-down in hopes the two events could fit within a oneweek timeframe,” Jessica Waters, the city’s director of marketing and communications said in an email, adding that each event requires 10-14 days for set-up and tear-down.

“Ultimately, despite exploring several alternatives, there simply isn’t enough time for the required event build-out in the inlet lot for the two large events to go on back-to-back weekends.”

Perlozzo said Oceans Calling will be double the size of BikeFest and 1020 nationally recognized entertainers will perform at the event.

He also pointed out that the set-up and tear down logistics suggest the C3 production will not be anything like BikeFest.

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An aerial photograph taken by Grant Hodgeon shows the layout of last week’s Innings Festival in Tampa, Florida, which Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo said he attended. The festival was put together by C3 Presents, the same company pitching Oceans Calling in Ocean City, and featured bands like O.A.R., Green Day, and The Lumineers.

Rather than have the stages confined to the inlet parking lot – which is what BikeFest traditionally does – C3 will have two stages on the beach and one in the inlet parking lot.

“The stages require cranes for construction and are massive in size,” Perlozzo said. “Other logistics include matting to be placed on the beach for the staging and pedestrian walkways between the staging south and north of the pier.”

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component with nationally recognized chefs, though the details were still being worked out.

Perlozzo recently attended the Innings Festival, a C3 production in Tampa, Florida which featured bands O.A.R., The Lumineers, and Green Day, saying the proposed event is as simple as night and day for Ocean City.

“This isn’t a one and done concert

and has the ability to bring national attention to the resort for years to come,” he said. “I could go on forever, but they don’t leave a stone unturned and provide the best experience for an event that size, I have attended.”

The bands and logistics for the event are still being worked out, Perlozzo added, but once a contract is signed, a full announcement will be made.

Redistricting lawsuit delays primary election until July

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) In a significant move for Worcester County, where the majority of the county commissioner elections will pit Republican incumbents against Republican challengers in the primary election, the state Court of Appeals has pushed that contest’s dates from June 28 until July 19.

“Following the Court of Appeals’ decision last week to move the primary election to July 19, the State Board of Elections has been working with the local boards of elections to ensure that Maryland voters have the opportunity to participate fully in the election process,” Maryland State Board of Elections Administrator Linda Lamone said in a statement.

“We continue to work with the local boards to review any possible logistical issues resulting from the change to the election calendar, including the availability of early voting centers and election day polling places, recruitment of election judges for early voting and election day, and equipment allocation.

The deadline to register to vote in the primaries is now June 28 and the new deadline to request a mail-in ballot is July 12 for voters who want to receive their ballot by mail, according to the statement. Early voting takes

place July 7-14, including over the weekend.

The statement didn’t point to a reason for the delay, but on Tuesday during the budget workshop held by the Worcester County Commissioners, Election Director Patricia Jackson said the delay is due to the legal battle over new legislative maps working their way through the state Court of Appeals. No redistricting work can begin until a decision is made, thus the court decided to delay the primary.

“That’s a great time for an election in Ocean City,” Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic deadpanned in response.

Furthermore, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City will be the only location for early voting in Worcester.

When Commissioner Josh Nordstrom bemoaned the fact that such a location, in July, is around an hour from Pocomoke, Jackson pointed out that voters will also have the opportunity to vote by mail.

But even that option has voters angry, she said.

“It’s (state) law that we have to mail mail-in ballots to all voters. We’re getting some very interesting responses, pretty nasty responses from the voters,” Jackson said. “But that’s their See VOTERS Page 6

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Tram driver positions filled, bus operators still needed

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) Efforts to recruit more bus and tram drivers have paid off, and resort officials are hoping the bodies stay in the driver’s seat for a chance to rival pre-pandemic levels in Ocean City this summer.

“We are MUCH further along than we were in previous years, “ Public Works Director Hal Adkins said of the number of drivers hired to date at a Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday.

Adkins said the department has 66 bus drivers, including the five fulltimers working now; 25 tram drivers, which is all they need; 19 of 25 needed tram conductors, eight of eight needed tram techs; and one of

two needed tram ticket sellers.

Recruiting drivers for both buses and trams has been a challenge since covid hit. In summer 2020, both virus protocols and a lack of applicants forced staff to run a limited number of buses, while trams were scrapped completely.

The staffing strain led to less deployments for both buses and trams, which hurt the tram division especially since it is typically a big moneymaker for the transportation department.

At the close of last season, committee members and staff put their heads together to create a series of incentives to help fill the driver rosters for both divisions.

The department offered incentives

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An Ocean City bus drives along Coastal Highway.

that included $50 early application bonuses, reimbursements for out-ofstate applicants to provide their driv-

ing records, and $500 referral bonuses. Adkins said several appliSee PUBLIC Page 7

Voters will see busy ballots in ’22 elections Continued from Page 4 choice. You can vote in person or you can vote early or you can vote by mail.

We just have to mail an application to every voter from now on.”

The decision by the Maryland Court of Appeals to push the primary

election into July was so it could hear arguments this week in a case that alleges gerrymandering in a dozen or more legislative districts.

Following that, the court has the option of leaving the new district maps as they are, ordering new maps

to be redrawn, or ordering the state to replace the current map with the one by Gov. Larry Hogan’s citizen commission.

Regardless, county races will not be affected, and those eligible to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries will see an interesting ballot come July and then in November.

On March 23, the Board of Elections had the following County Commissioner races listed on their online database: In District 1, Caryn Abbott (R) will challenge incumbent Josh Nordstrom (D).

In District 3, Eric Fiori (R) will take on Thomas Gulyas (R) in the primary.

In District 4, a three-way, Republican primary race is shaping up between incumbent Ted Elder (R), Worcester County Fire Marshall Jeff McMahon (R) and former commissioner Virgil Shockley (R). McMahon is set to retire at the end of this month.

In District 5, Grant Helvey (R) will

challenge incumbent Chip Bertino (R) in the primary.

In District 6, Richard Addis (R) will challenge incumbent Jim Bunting (R) in the primary.

Commissioners Diana Purnell and Joe Mitrecic are running unopposed in Districts 2 and 7, respectively.

Vying for spots on the non-partisan Board of Education are: In District 1, John Abbott will challenge incumbent Bill Buchanan.

In District 4, Jamie Marie Rice will challenge incumbent Bill Gordy.

In District 6, Katie Ann Addis will challenge incumbent Nate Passwaters.

In District 7, incumbent Todd Ferrante runs unopposed.

In other races, State’s Attorney Kris Heiser (R) is running unopposed, Jeffrey Buhrt (R) will challenge incumbent Sheriff Matt Crisafulli (R) in the primary, and Mike Diffendal (R) and Linda Hess (R) will challenge Orphans’ Court incumbent Judge Cheryl Jacobs (R) in the primary.

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Public Works Dept. hires new transit chief members and encouraged them to keep recruiting to ensure enough drivers are still available when the season starts.

“Let’s keep hiring, because we’re going to lose a few,” he said.

Continued from Page 6 cants took advantage of the incentives.

He also said that Transportation Operations Manager George Peak recently did a stint on a news broadcast to get the word about hiring and recruiting, which brought in a “wave of applicants.”

“This is very, very positive. I’m tickled to death,” Peak said of the numbers.

Mayor Rick Meehan, who also sits on the Transportation Committee, commended the work of the staff

New transit manager Ocean City transportation officials have hired a new transit manager.

Adkins told members of the transportation Committee Tuesday that Robert Shearman will step into the role on April 4.

Shearman knows the transporta-

tion industry well. He started out as a driver, and advanced to running the bus system at University of Maryland College Park and the parking system at Johns Hopkins.

The position opened at the end of last year with the retirement of longtime Transit Manager Steve Bartlet.

Mask mandate extended A federal mask mandate for anyone inside a public transit vessel was supposed to be lifted on March 18, but eight days before, transportation officials received notice it would ex-

tend another month.

Staff members have said that the bus drivers and passengers are ready for the mandate to be over, and Peak said he was disappointed that the notice of the extension came so close to the proposed lift date.

Adkins said he believes airline industry officials led the charge to extend the mandate and reiterated that staff are ready to be rid of it.

“If April 18 rolls around and they’re ready to lift the mask mandate, we’re ready to flip the switch,” he said.

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Array of Ocean City events, grants approved

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) Ocean City Council members approved several upcoming events and grant applications in a fell swoop at a meeting Monday.

Easter sunrise service An ecumenical sunrise worship service held annually to celebrate Easter Sunday is tentatively scheduled for 6 a.m., April 17, on the beach and Boardwalk at North Division Street.

Council members approved a private event request and memorandum of understanding with the organizers.

According to the staff report, the service will consist of music, prayer, and a sermon from a local minister.

The organizer requested public restroom access, two city-owned sets of bleachers, a stage with a podium on North Division Street, and 250 cityowned chairs.

Public works staff members were requested to set up the bleachers and police officers agreed to monitor the area during the event.

The organizer will pay $87.50 in special event fees.

Monte Carlo Easter egg hunt The Hotel Monte Carlo Group is putting on a traditional egg hunt on Easter morning on the beach at 11th Street.

The hunt will take place on a 60by 120-foot space and will feature “one block of Easter eggs in the sand,” according to the event application. The organizers did not request any other support from the city, but the staff report said public works crews will fine-clean the beach before the hunt commences.

The organizers paid $350 in special event fees.

Maryland International Kite Expo Set 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 through May 1, the Maryland International Kite Expo will feature giant kite displays, sport kite competitions and lessons, music, and general kite flying on the beach between Fourth and Sixth streets. Spectators can watch at no charge.

According to the staff report, the organizer requested that the blue beach stand rental boxes within the event footprint be moved against the sea wall,. They also asked for the removal of the volleyball nets at the Third Street Beach Volleyball Park.

Since neither will be set up at the time anyway, no action is required of staff.

The organizer also requested removal of the sand fence in the area of the event, which staff members agreed to take down. However, since the removal was already scheduled and the fence will not be placed back at the event’s conclusion, no fee was charged.

The organizers were charged $400 in special event fees.

Ravens’ Parade The Council of Baltimore Ravens’ Roost is set to put on its annual Raven’s Parade at 10 a.m., June 4, from 19th to 26th streets.

The annual parade celebrates the Baltimore Ravens football team and its fans.

According to the staff report, staging for the annual event would be in the Baltimore Avenue area fom 15th to 19th streets. At 10 a.m., parade participants will begin moving north from 19th Street to 26th. The event will last roughly two hours and end by noon.

Public works crews will provide assistance, which includes setting up a judges’ stand, trash cans and special event fencing; placing cones along

Participants of a past Ravens’ Parade coast down Baltimore Avenue.

the parade route; and setting up the traffic pattern at 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue.

The police department will require about 30 officers to oversee the event.

The organizers were charged $350 in private event and $3,968 in asset and support fees, for a total of $4,318 for the event.

OC Custom Car display series The Ocean City Cruizers are set to host classic vehicle displays on select Sundays from May through October at Somerset Plaza.

Members of the Ocean City Development Corporation are promoting the events, which council members approved Monday.

The displays are set from 2:30 to 6 p.m. on May 8, June 5 and 19, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 4 and 18, and Oct. 23.

They will feature car owners supervising their vehicles and interacting with attendees.

Musical entertainment will also be provided,

according to the staff report.

Plaza benches will be moved to make room for the vehicles and replaced at the end of each event, and cones will be set up to ensure other cars do not enter the display area.

Organizers are paying $525 in special event fees.

Trio of grants Members of the city’s Department of Tourism & Business Development received approval to use tourism development grants to put on three upcoming events.

They are the Jellyfish Festival set June 4 and 5 on the beach at the end of the Boardwalk, the Semper Fi Bike Ride slated for Oct. 16 on the Boardwalk, and youth basketball tournaments set for May and June at the convention center.

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Council agrees to Margaritaville use of alley Continued from Page 1 council members addressed a request to move a 16-foot alley between 13th and 14th streets to align with a 23foot-wide open public easement through the project’s hotel and conference center, and acquire air rights above the throughway.

Approval is needed to give the developers enough contiguous square footage to establish a special zoning designation known as a planned overlay district, or POD, which was the subject of the second discussion.

Council members unanimously voted to move the alley and air rights requests to a first reading, and voted five to one in favor of the POD. Council President Matt James served as the sole opposition to the request after expressing concerns about the developers’ parking plans.

Functional alley Today, a 16-foot alley known as Washington Lane sits pretty much in the middle of where developers want to construct the Margaritaville resort between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk, and 13th and 14th streets.

Local attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents the developers, pointed out during Monday’s hearing that without the alley, the project would essentially be two buildings with no

connection. That concept would not only not work for approval of the POD, but also would buck the project’s design.

“This is a true destination resort and everything needs to be connected,” Cropper said.

And from traffic engineers and parking officials, to managers and neighboring property owners testifying, a strong case was made to move and expand the alley, and hand the air rights over to the developers.

Specifically, council members voted to allow the developers’ to shift Washington Lane 9 feet to the west and widen it to create a 33-foot-wide opening. The developers’ current plans call for 23 feet of drivable space with two travel lanes, a bicycle lane, and a sidewalk. They also voted to give up air rights from 14 feet above the alley, or whatever square footage is required for emergency vehicles, to about 146 feet.

Initially, developers wanted the city to completely abandon the alley and air rights but planning commissioners balked at the suggestion.

After several lengthy discussions in the fall and winter, commissioners recommended to council members that the alley should not be sold or given to the developers. Instead, they contended that the city should main-

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A rendering shows the Boardwalk view of a planned Margaritaville resort between 13th and 14th streets in Ocean City.

tain ownership, that the alley should remain a public right-of-way, and that the developer should widen and improve it. In exchange, the commissioners said they were in favor of developers securing air rights over the throughway.

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Zoning requirement The proposed Margaritaville resort, with towering stories and a multi-block radius, is bigger and more expansive than the more modest Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel and surrounding properties.

The uniqueness of the project prompted developers to request a planned overlay district for the site.

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Margaritaville gets OK, with many conditions Continued from Page 10 The designation establishes a set of zoning parameters that interact with the underlying designation, which is classified as R3, or general residential.

An upper downtown overlay zone also exists over the proposed development area.

To establish the POD, the developers had to create 90,000 square feet of contiguous space. Without Washington Lane, the square footage came up short, which is partly why they asked to make it part of the project.

According to the city’s code, the POD allows planning commissioners to establish different parameters for the project than what the underlying zones allow. They include changes to setbacks, height and intensity; different requirements for details like parking and sidewalk heights; and requisite traffic and pedestrian studies. Any project that is approved as part of a POD must also begin construction within three years of approval of the zoning change. For phased projects, all of the phases must start construction within five years.

At the original planning commission hearing, city Planning Director Bill Neville said council members should ensure that the project plans align with the comprehensive plan when considering approval of the POD. Members of the Ocean City Development Corporation’s downtown design committee also provided “general support” for the project.

On Feb. 15, members of the city’s planning commission approved a 13condition recommendation for the POD zoning designation that City Council members dug into during Monday’s hearing.

The conditions ranged everywhere from dictating design and parking, to requiring developers create employee housing within walking distance.

On Monday, council members, at the request of Councilman Peter Buas, suggested adding several conditions, which included requirements to in-

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stall a bus stop, security gates and a fire hydrant.

Some concerns were also expressed about the size of the project.

Mayor Rick Meehan said he did not believe it was the intent of the POD designation to allow for buildings that fill all 90,000 square-feet of space. He said he would prefer to see a large setback and more open space.

Local attorney Pete Cosby, who was representing the Harrison Hall Hotel, had similar remarks during the public comment period of the alley hearing. He warned council members about the precedence they would set by allowing such a large building on the space, especially when it comes to parking.

Before James cast his opposition vote, he also expressed concerns about parking. Currently, the devel-

oper plans to offer valet service for all of the 400 spaces included within the project plans. But James sees issues with the logistics.

“Parking is probably my biggest hang-up on this project,” he said. “The neighborhood is already significantly short on parking and we’re going to add to that problem.”

Project details Chesapeake Hospitality and Margaritaville Holdings are partnering to run the massive, proposed resort in the middle of downtown. In its current state, the project will stand out significantly at the confluence of upper and lower downtown.

Along with the 265 room-hotel, developers have said the project will include 14,000 square feet of flexible premium meeting space, three out-

door pools, an adjacent indoor pool, a kids club, three restaurants, and a complimentary guest shuttle service, among other details and amenities synonymous with the famous Margaritaville hotels and resorts across the country.

The first floor of the resort will house multiple, high-end retail spots with access from the Boardwalk and 400 guest parking spaces will be included in the design of the building.

The parking spaces will be all valet, and developers are looking into a bike share or some other type of transportation program for employees.

Plans are also in the works to build employee housing to accommodate the staff. At a planning commission meeting in February, Cropper said a property on 14th Street is under contract for 48 beds for workers.

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County approves zoning code change for WOC’s Shady Side

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) A modification was made to the Worcester County zoning code last Tuesday that will accommodate the Shady Side Village residential planned community to be built on Old Ocean City Road.

After little discussion, the county commissioners approved the amendment — brought to them as emergency legislation — 7-0. The amendment modifies the zoning code for a series of townhouses to say that a maximum length of 200 feet and a maximum capacity of 10 units is a recommendation, not a requirement.

Last month, the developers ran into a snag when the townhome row they proposed came in just over 200 feet.

The zoning requirement had been in place since 2009.

“Before 2009, not all townhouse projects needed to be (classified as planned unit development or residential planned community). They just went through site plan approval,” said attorney Hugh Cropper, representing landowner Kathy Clark and Shady Side Village LLC. “I represented many clients who did townhouse projects that were not RPCs …

We just turned in a site plan and we

went to planning commission, it got approved or denied.”

Cropper said the plan brought before the commissioners in the past had not yet received the scrutiny that ultimately led to the planning commission to rule that the amendment would be needed to approve the project as-is, which is why it was filed as “emergency legislation.”

“The reason the code needs to be changed is, before 2009 when it was adopted, you needed standards,” he said. “Now, the planning commission looks at this as part of an RPC and the PC reviews the project, sets setbacks.

An RPC is intended to have a well, holistically designed project and that’s what this project (will be).”

The 33-unit community will feature townhomes and duplexes on the corner of Old Ocean City Road and Green Ridge Lane. The 4.82-acre site is surrounded by a motel, trailer park and commercial area.

The development has been in the work for roughly four years. In 2020, architect Keith Iott said there would be three recreation areas in the community that would include physical fitness areas and more general recreation such as corn hole and badminton.

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OC council updates rental code, advances other items

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) From thirdparty hosting platforms to traditional agencies, everyone who rents out properties in Ocean City are now subject to the same scrutiny.

After some debate over whether an amendment takes the teeth out of the efforts, City Council members on Monday unanimously approved a series of changes to the city’s rental code that ensures sites such as Airbnb and VRBO are paying the same fees and following the same rules as other rental agencies.

The changes started with planning staff members and have been brewing for several months. Bill Neville, the resort’s director of planning and development, said previously that the new language will “level the playing field” for all property owners.

The Worcester County Commissioners, the tax collection body, passed similar legislation recently.

The code modifications include adding language to require rental property owners to obtain a noise permit to control issues that arise from short-term rentals, instituting terms of enforcement, and ensuring all violations under the ordinance are deemed municipal infractions.

The changes also add enforcement criteria that kicks in when a property owner is issued a new license or renews an old one. A review will take place to ensure the owner paid all taxes, while also requiring the hosting platform to collect those taxes on behalf of the owner.

The changes passed a first reading earlier this month and became official after a second reading Monday.

But before the vote, Councilman John Gehrig expressed concerns about an amendment that staff members added after speaking to a representative of a third-party platform.

In the staff report, City Attorney Heather Stansbury said that Tracie Robinson, the regional manager of Expedia, contacted staff members after the initial public hearing. While Robinson professed general support for the ordinance, she had a few questions and concerns about some details.

In response, staff members developed a series of amendments that included requiring approval from the planning department for verification of hosting platforms; requiring hosting platforms to provide a mandatory field on their sites for rental control or business license control numbers; and adding text that includes expiration dates of licenses.

Gehrig said he preferred staff members check the numbers for accuracy prior to listings going up instead of checking them based on information from the platforms later,

which he said is essentially what the change does.

Stansbury said the amendment was drawn up as the best legal way to ensure all property owners are treated equally.

“It has been our goal of the town to treat everyone as fairly as possible whether you’re a third-party hosting platform or a rental agency just here in town …,” she said. “I think that the changes we’ve made here does do that.”

City Manager Terry McGean agreed and said that it is too close to the season to do it the way Gehrig is suggesting, although he said that the process is always improving.

Reluctantly, Gehrig went along with the explanation, but said he wanted to ensure all of the listings are available.

The staff report said all of the changes were proposed for residential housing across the resort beginning in 2022.

As a companion to the code change, council members also approved a resolution Monday that outlines the rental license fee for single-family homes that are not in R1 residential zones, and any other rental unit.

Within the resolution, owners who fail to obtain licenses are subject to municipal infraction fines of $500 a day, which can double to $1,000 if not paid within 30 days. Each day after, violators are subject to fines of up to $1,000 a day.

Battery storage system Delmarva Power officials moved closer Monday to meeting their December deadline to construct a battery energy storage system, or BESS, on a plot of land behind the Worcester County Library on 100th Street.

Council members on Monday approved first readings of two ordinances that advance the project. One would grant the company conditional use permits to build the innovative power provision system on one of the two lots behind the library. The other would allow company officials to swap a lot they own with an identical, adjacent city-owned lot to build the system on the latter.

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OC discontinues Boardwalk tram discounts for duration

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) A $26 discount punch card and $8 minimum ride pass that were offered in the pre-pandemic heyday of the Boardwalk tram have been officially punched out.

On Tuesday, members of the city’s Transportation Committee agreed not to bring back the deals for the 2023 season, citing inconvenience, leeriness over having enough tram drivers, and no real incentive for their return.

“I am not interested personally in bringing back the $26 punch card,” Mayor Rick Meehan, who sits on the Transportation Committee, said during the meeting. “I think that it slows everything down on the tram and I think you want to sell those at the ticket booths in advance but they are sold mostly right there at point of sale while people are getting on the tram.”

Meehan made similar statements a year ago, when committee members debated whether to bring the cards back in 2022. They ultimately recommended discontinuing the offer and the unlimited ride pass, mainly to eliminate interactions between drivers and passengers with covid still lingering.

The trams did not run in 2020, so

it has been two years since both deals were offered.

Meehan added that while staffing looks more promising for tram personnel this year, he is not confident that they would be able to support $8 minimum ride pass passengers.

“It looks good that we have all the drivers, it looks like we’re going to be proceeding forward, is it time to totally rely on that and go back to 2019?

Probably not,” he said.

In response to a question from City Manager Terry McGean, Director of Public Works Hal Adkins said the discount deals were offered initially to accommodate people, mostly tourists, who come to Ocean City but do not want to spend all day on the beach in the sun. The cards allow them to get on and off of the trams and ride as long as they want without having to pay the $4 ride fee every time.

While the concept is good and offers a convenience, it was agreed that the tram is not designed for that purpose.

“My feeling is, for what it’s worth, the tram is a ride, it’s not a form of transportation,” McGean said. “I know some people think of it that way but I think the $4, that’s for your ride.”

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BESS, budget amend. advanced Continued from Page 13 struct units as part of a state pilot program. Initially, the facility was supposed to be built by the end of February, but officials got an extension to December 2023.

Plans show that the project will consist of the BESS unit, which will house lithium-ion battery racks and related components, an HVAC and fire control system, a backup generator, and electric pedestals. Some type of fencing will also be erected around the structures to help shield them from public view.

Company officials can technically build the system on the property they own under an approval received in the 1990s. However, they have said that the city-owned property is a much more desirable place for it.

Members of the planning commission and city staff members supported that choice as well, as the property is closer to, and would mesh better with, similar adjacent utility structures, such as the town’s large ground storage water tank, pump house and cellular facilities.

The move would also position the BESS facility, which is not very aesthetic, behind the library and out of view of Coastal Highway.

Second readings for the ordinances are set April 4.

Budget amendment A budget amendment for the current fiscal year that includes the transfer of extra room tax and parking revenue to other general fund expenses cleared a first reading Monday.

At the introduction of the amendment last week, Gehrig pointed out that the surplus was a direct result of money put into advertising and tourism, which he commended.

Vince Gisrael, a former councilman who comments frequently on city business, said during Monday’s discussion that he would prefer to see the money used to pay down debt or fund pension plans.

“Every dollar saved in advertising can reduce the expenses to the property owners,” he said.

Gehrig pointed out later that council members have managed to keep property taxes from going up for years, and intend to keep doing so.

He also said that investing in advertising helps achieve that goal because it brings tourists to Ocean City.

Other details within the budget amendment, included added funds received since the budget was adopted, changes to pension expenses, a list of new expenses in select departments, and changes to capital projects,.

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County departments begin budget discussions for FY23

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners began the budget workshop process with the county’s departments. A week earlier, the commissioners ruled that department heads should be the first ones to look at their respective budget sheets and determine where savings could be achieved.

The decision was based on the need to eliminate the $11 million shortfall between requests for money in next fiscal year’s budget and the revenue the county expects to receive.

Some departments that stood out included: Parks and Rec The Parks Department, percentage-wise, requested one of the largest increases of the county’s departments — 44.4 percent from about $1.13 million to $1.6 million, or $499,564.

Recreation and Parks Director Kelly Rados attributed much of the increase to new park development.

Parks’s sister department, Recreation, went the exact opposite direction with listed savings of $494,269, or 21.1 percent. Rados said that savings came in the form of $500,000 from the Worcester County Recreation Center and $71,984 from personnel salaries.

Sheriff’s office and jail Sheriff Matt Crisafulli asked for an increase of 8 percent over FY22, from $9.45 million to $10.2 million, or $753,326. Noteworthy requested increases include $198,615 in salary for additional personnel, $493,883 for body-worn camera equipment, $82,400 for software licensing and maintenance, $35,600 for counseling services and $44,000 in travel, training and expenses.

The Sheriff’s Office is also asking for $324,401 in “heavy equipment” but is weighed against a savings of approximately $500,000 from last year’s purchasing of new vehicles and public safety equipment.

Jail Warden Fulton Holland, on the other hand, requested less than the FY22 actual budget by 0.3 percent. The biggest change for the jail funding is the fact that it won’t be used to house ICE detainees anymore, freeing up a significant portion of funding.

Elections Election Officer Patricia Jackson asked for $130,084 over FY22 — or 10.6 percent more. $64,684 is requested for voting machines and $41,211 is requested for personnel salaries — neither of which are out of the ordinary in a midterm election cycle.

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Trams to start at noon in 2022 Continued from Page 14 Councilman Frank Knight, who sits on the committee as well, and several transportation department staff members said they heard “minimal complaints” about eliminating the discounts last year, further proving that bringing them back is not necessary.

While regular rides will remain at $4 a piece, committee members

agreed to keep offering a $3 senior ride.

Committee members also discussed the run times for the trams this summer during Tuesday’s meeting. They will run most days from noon to midnight Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. They will also run during special events like Springfest and Sunfest, and are set to start at 10 a.m. on those weekends.

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County approves upgrades in HVAC for three buildings Worcester commits $250K for facilities in two towns

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday agreed to spend $248,840 so the Department of Public Works can perform upgrades on the HVAC systems at the county’s government center and courthouse and the Berlin Health Department.

“We have money allocated, around $350,000, under the assigned fund balance,” public works Director Dallas Baker told the commissioners.

“We’re also asking to sole-source this to Modern Controls, they’ve been our select vendor for various projects like this in the past.”

Modern Controls has worked with the county to outfit the recreation department office, the State’s Attorney’s Office and county libraries in Snow Hill, Berlin and Ocean City.

In his memo to the commissioners, Baker said that the work would include removing “factory” operating controls on rooftop units “to provide complete control over each unit.”

The current setup limits maintenance personnel’s ability to control airflow, outside air intake and proper ventilation, the memo said.

“These standalone units are constantly and consistently an issue when trying to regulate and control space temperatures,” the memo said.

“Covid has identified shortcomings in our ability to properly control various HVAC equipment.”

The work will also ensure proper environments for the county’s IT systems.

The proposal estimated the project will cost $61,870 for the government center, $109,970 for the courthouse and $77,000 for the Berlin Health Department.

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The polls will be open during that time between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Up for election this year are the offices of mayor and Eastern District

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The deadline to register to vote is Friday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m.

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The deadline to submit a request for an absentee ballot application is Friday, April 22, at 4:30 p.m.

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WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during its meeting on March 3:

Letter of support The commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support on behalf of Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom to seek $50,000 in grants through the Maryland Heritage Areas program.

The funds would be for the restoration of the interior of the 112-year-old former Bank of Ocean City building, which came into the museum’s possession in 2020.

Sea Oaks EDUs The commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of 19 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) or sanitary sewer service from the Mystic Harbour sanitary service area for Sea Oaks Village, a new residential planned community along Route 611 in Berlin.

The development’s site plans were initially approved by the Planning Commission and included 12,000 square feet for contractors’ shops and 11,480 square feet for retail.

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The commissioners unanimously approved an easement for the installation of one electric vehicle charging station in the county government center parking lot on Washington Street in Snow Hill. The project is in conjunction with Delmarva Power’s initiative to install 100 chargers at various local government sites around the state of Maryland.

The commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support on behalf of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, which wants to undertake a fish passageway project at Big Millpond, a body of water southeast of Pocomoke. The project will remove the county’s dam on the body of water and install multiple-step pools to promote fish passage on Swan Gut Creek.

Solar grant The commissioners unanimously approved a request from the Worcester County Library to apply for a grant from EBSCO Solar for the Berlin library branch. EBSCO is the library’s vendor for periodicals and will pay for the “initial installation through the grant,” according to a memo from library director Jennifer Ranck. The county would own the system and be responsible for its maintenance.

St. Martins The commissioners unanimously agreed to permit Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker and Deputy Director Chris Closing to act on behalf of the county and apply for grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a St. Martin’s by the Bay project that will connect residents to the Ocean Pines sanitary service area.

County working to save money Continued from Page 15 Emergency Services Department of Emergency Services Directly Billy Birch posited a savings of $170,471, or 4.4 percent for the county and attributed it to a mix and match of new needs and freed-up money that ultimately favored the county. On one hand, the department is asking for $272,314 in supplies and materials but also suggests a savings of $389,000 in capital equipment.

Health department County Health Officer Becky Jones told the commissioners that the department has received “verbal information” that the state plans to fund the lion’s share of the department’s request for an increase of 5.7 percent, from $5.67 million in FY22 to $6 million in FY23, or $323,000. Jones attributed the increase to “personnel.”

Other natural resources The county is looking at an increase of $102,235, or 20 percent, from “Other Natural Resources.”

Most of the increase can be attributed to $72,235 to address “major out-

breaks” of spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths — over 3,000 acres in the county, Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said.

WOC service area Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker requested $131,290 more than FY22 — or 9.1 percent — for West Ocean City water and wastewater services. Nearly every facet of this budget item had an increase attached to it, but the biggest was $80,000 for capital equipment.

Miscellaneous The Department of Public Works asked for a 38.4 percent increase of $1.34 million in the solid waste division budge, with much of it attributed to “transfer from reserves.”

The Office of Development, Review and Permitting asked for $137,063, or 6.4 percent more than FY22. $109,927 came from salaries for additional personnel.

Debt Service is asking for $798,147, or 5.8 percent more than FY22, with all of the increase coming from capital improvement bond requests.

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AGH officials: ‘minimal concerns’ about BA.2

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) As an omicron subvariant disperses across the globe, local hospital officials are not panicking over the possibility of a new surge.

“The Omicron subvariant, BA.2, has created a surge of cases in Europe,” said Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, in an email Tuesday. “In the United States, there are pockets of increased cases, however, overall this new strain of COVID has produced minimal concerns.”

Snyder said transmissibility and infection remain low because of “secondary immunity inherent in those who were positive for Omicron.”

With that said, no prediction currently exists for when another surge might occur.

“Increased vaccination rates and ongoing safety measures, such as testing and mitigation, continue to

have a positive impact on the fight against COVID locally,” she said.

On Tuesday, Atlantic General reported its fourth consecutive week with no covid inpatients. The number of cases, hospitalizations and transmissions fell significantly after a large spike after the holidays, and despite many people in town for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and other gatherings over the last few weeks, those numbers have remained low.

State officials are reporting the same trends, with just 179 covid hospitalizations and a 1.48 percent positivity rate as of Thursday.

Weekly vaccine numbers, testing info, and more: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers had administered more than 11.4 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 95 percent of residents 18 and older with at least one dose.

The percentage of residents 5 and older with at least one dose was 90.9

percent.

• This week, a total of 73.96 percent of the county’s population had received at least one covid vaccine and 67.54 percent were fully vaccinated for a total 13,834 vaccines.

• Atlantic General staff members administered two shots in the last week.

• Atlantic General Hospital hosts vaccine clinics for patients ages 5 and older from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at its pharmacy in the main lobby of the hospital. All three types of vaccines are offered.

• The Worcester County Health Department typically holds vaccine clinics weekly. For more information, visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county-mdcoronavirus-covid-19 information-2020 • The Biden administration made covid tests available to every registered household address in America.

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Weekly covid numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 1.68 percent with a total of 8,607 cases reported since March 2020.

• The state’s positivity rate was 1.48 percent with a little more than a million confirmed covid cases counted since the start of the pandemic.

• Atlantic General Hospital reported zero covid in-patients this week for the fourth week in a row.

• Ocean Pines and Berlin reported 3,347 cases and Ocean City had 1,845 Wednesday.

• Worcester County has reported 153 covid deaths since March 2020.

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Worcester agenda looks strong in Annapolis

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) The General Assembly’s Crossover Monday is in the rearview mirror for the Worcester County delegation as all bills from the House of Delegates swapped hands to the Senate and vice versa, moving the legislature closer to determining which bills will reach Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk before Sine Die at midnight on April 11.

Worcester batted .500 with four bills tailored specifically for the county, and good tidings could be coming its way with potential sports complex funding.

Possibly the most significant win for the Worcester County economy over the last week was the twin agritourism bills passing their respective houses with little debate, giving it a strong chance to make it to Hogan.

However, Del. Wayne Hartman said the statewide legislation that would enable counties to add special events such as weddings to the “agritourism” definition did not pass and was fraught with debate in the Senate, but ultimately passed there.

Hartman said he believed that opponents didn’t want to deal with their constituents asking why they couldn’t have a given benefit that, say, Worcester has.

“I understand some counties — it didn’t mandate that a county would have to have special events included in agritourism, it (would have given them the option to),” Hartman said.

“What I heard was that some counties didn’t want to be constantly fighting that battle where people were coming to them and saying ‘Why can’t we do (this or that)?’”

Though that particular legislation failed, Hartman added that in his efforts to overcome Wayne Hartman those objections, he learned that Worcester can simply create its own definition.

“It’s not a huge loss to Worcester County, not having that passed,” he said. “Worcester County can still accomplish its goals by creating the term definition for agritourism, including special events and whatever it wants … I was content with that and not meddling in other counties’ business.”

Another local win was the beach erosion control district twin bills passing They will enable the Ocean City Life Saving Museum to renovate and add ADA-compliant amenities to its properties.

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But the Class L liquor license bill, which would have allowed breweries, wineries and distilleries to sell other Maryland-made products alongside their own offerings did not make the cut. “(The Maryland State License) Beverage Association is a very strong (lobbying group) and they feel this legislation could lead to breweries and so forth becoming bars and not being licensed as such,” Hartman said. “We tried to offer limitaMary Beth tions to the bill and Carozza make it palatable, but unfortunately we couldn’t get a consensus to get it passed.”

Finally, Hartman said there’s possible help on the way for the county’s sports complex aspirations, should a bill that would afford the Maryland Stadium Authority $200 million in funding for future projects pass.

“We’re already in a good position because we’ve already had the study done by the Stadium Authority. If this legislation passes, it could be very helpful as an option for the sports complex funding,” Hartman said.

Across Bladen Street, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) touted the success of bills for shrimp fishery regulations and a voluntary firewood treatment certification program, which would enable the Department of Natural Resources to establish such a program so forest operators can continue exporting firewood products to other states.

Carozza is also joining the Senate Republican caucus in calling for the end to the automatic gas tax increase

— a piece of legislation that was passed back in 2013.

“With gas prices at a seven-year high and inflation at a 30-year high, the time is now to end the automatic gas increase,” Carozza said in a statement. She claims that doing away with the tax would save Marylanders $37.5 million in FY23 and $117 million by FY27.

The Senate also passed its amended version of Hogan’s $58 billion FY23 budget, which reflects the state’s $7 billion surplus due to federal covid relief funds and higherthan-expected tax revenues, Carozza’s statement said.

The budget moved over to the House earlier this week as a part of crossover and will be analyzed by the Appropriations Committee. The deadline to pass the budget is April 4.

“This budget funds many of our shore priorities, including boosting tourism, ongoing covid-19 relief and needed funding for our local health departments, and additional funding for law enforcement and education,” Carozza said.

Finally, Carozza advocated for the companion bill for legislation that Hartman hailed last week, which would require parental notification for non-emergency medical procedures on minors, including abortion. “(The purpose of this bill) is to protect our children and to let parents be parents,” Carozza said in testimony last week. “Many wellrespected medical organizations like the Maryland Psychological Association and the Maryland Board of Nursing … agree that most preteen and teenage children do not have the cognitive capacity to make medical decisions without parental involvement.”

Coastal Hospice reopening after remodeling completion (March 25, 2022) Coastal Hospice will reopen the thrift shop in its entirety, while showcasing its new remodel, on Friday, March 25.

Its seasonal Brown Bag Sale will be available on both Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fill a bag with clothing for $10.

In addition, National Spring Cleaning Week runs March 27 to April 3.

The thrift shop is now accepting gently used items in good condition. Donations should be clean, safe and resalable. Support Coastal Hospice and receive a tax deductible donation.

Items being accepting are; appliances, small: irons, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, toaster ovens, etc.; men’s and women’s clothing: shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, sweaters, etc.; shoes and handbags; baby, boy’s and girl’s clothing; toys; dishes, pots, and

pans; exercise equipment, small: resistance bands, weights, workout items, etc.; sports equipment: basketballs, fishing poles (no tackle), hockey gear, etc.; hand tools; lawn and garden tools; linens, towels and blankets; books; and clear glass items.

Donation hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the back of the store.

Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop is located in the Berlin Shopping Center, Rtoute 50, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd, and all proceeds from sales support charity care at Stansell House, its hospice home for patients who can no longer live independently.

To learn more about Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop, visit https://www. coastalhospice.org/thrift-shop.

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Solar panels enhance house value Relatively new technology improves utility bills, but navigating finances difficult

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (March 25, 2022) Solar panels on a home can be a great selling advantage, one that provides very affordable utility bills.

This type of technology is called a solar photovoltaic (“PV”) panel system or “Solar System.”

Solar Systems may include all components, solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, battery charge controller, backup generator, solar array disconnect, power meter, power converter and cables, if applicable, that are presently in place on the property.

But, the finances of a Solar System can be complicated so full disclosure on the system and any remaining loan payments, lease payments,

transfer fees, or warranties should be fully disclosed when a property is listed.

The financial status of a Solar System can be any of the following: • Owned by seller free and clear (not subject to an existing lease, power purchase agreement or loan).

• Subject to an existing lease agreement, power purchase agreement (PPA) or financed by an unpaid loan.

An agreement in the contract of sale needs to be specified as to who will be paying for any remaining balance left on a solar loan, or whether an existing lease agreement needs to be assumed by the buyer.

This is a negotiable element of a contract of sale, so it is possible that the seller pays off the Solar System financing or buy-out/pre-pay the remainder of the Solar System lease or PPA and shall include the Solar System as part of the sale of the property and convey the Solar System to buyer at closing.

The other option is the seller can require that the buyer pay any remaining loans or lease agreements.

But, it is important that the seller delivers to the buyer the most recent version of the Solar System lease, PPA, or Solar System financing and all of the Solar System documents in seller’s along with the contact information to the Solar System company or loan servicer, as the new buyer will need to obtain approval to assume the lease or loan. This process can be time consuming, so starting this early in the sale process is essential.

Buyers can also impose a buyer review period or due diligence to give them time to review the documents and terms of the Solar System.

This is the timeframe that the buyer can review the costs, insurability, operation and/or value of the Solar System. This may include, but is not limited to: age, maintenance, solar company or loan servicer fees, end of lease terms, output and production guarantees, utility bills, grid tie-in, payment increases, warranties, homeowner’s insurance coverage, and taxes.

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Ocean Aviation in West Ocean City was chosen by Textron Aviation Cessna Aircraft as the “Top Hawk” pilot center.

PHOTO COURTESY OCEAN AVIATION

TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND NOTICE OF A PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE ORDINANCE 2022-03 Public Hearing Monday, March 28, 2022, 7:00 PM. The Town of Berlin of Maryland proposes to increase real property taxes.

1. For the tax year beginning July 1, 2022, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 4%, from $481,534,886 to $499,291,425.

2. If the Town of Berlin maintains the current tax rate of $0.8150 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 4% resulting in $144,740 of new real property tax revenues.

3. In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assessments, the real property tax rate should be reduced to $0.7860, the constant yield tax rate.

4. The Town of Berlin is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. The Town of Berlin proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $0.8150 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 4% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $144,740 in additional property tax revenues.

Proposed real property tax rate will be introduced at 7 pm on March 14th at Town of Berlin, Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811.

A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7 pm on March 28th at Town of Berlin, Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811.

The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.

Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call 410-641-2770 for further information.

Local flight school earns top honors from Cessna Aircraft (March, 25, 2022) Ocean Aviation Ocean City Airport on Saturday, March Flight Academy, a world-class flight 26 to welcome the new aircraft. training institution on Maryland’s In addition to flight training, Ocean Eastern Shore, has been chosen by Aviation will use the custom branded Textron Aviation Cessna Aircraft as the Cessna Skyhawk to promote aviation at “Top Hawk” Cessna Pilot Center for air shows and recruiting events.

2022.

Top Hawk is a “To be chosen as partnership be‘This aircraft will lead the way a Top Hawk for tween Textron Avi2022 is beyond our for aviation programs like ours ation and the top wildest dreams,” Cessna Pilot Cento continue training the next said Michael Freed, ters to provide stugeneration of pilots’ Ocean Aviation dents with access Michael Freed, Ocean founder and presito the world’s most dent. “Over the Aviation founder & president popular trainer, the years, many stuCessna Skyhawk. dents have praised “This aircraft our staff, our programs and the overall will lead the way for aviation programs experience we provide but to have our like ours to continue training the next team recognized by Cessna Aircraft is generation of pilots,” Freed said. certainly a career defining experience.”

Ocean Aviation Flight Academy is in As part of the Top Hawk recogni- its 15th year of operation at the Ocean tion, a ceremony was held on March City Municipal Airport. With nine 22, at the Textron Cessna headquarters training aircraft in their fleet as well as in Wichita, Kansas, where Oce an Avi- a Redbird AATD full motion flight simation was presented with a new Cessna ulator, nine flight instructors, and 14 on Skyhawk. The aircraft will be registered staff, it is well positioned to meet the as N795TH and painted in Ocean Avi- needs of more than 70 enrolled stuation’s company colors with the Ocean dents.

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We offer a competitive salary with full medical, dental and vision insurance at an affordable rate on the first day after the first full calendar month of employment. With our 401K match program, you are eligible to start contributing on your first day of employment.

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Rental Office Manager Needed Full-time Position Year Round

We have two busy rental offices. We are looking for someone who can train for a Office Management position in our Ocean City office. Vacation Rentals and some Year-Round Property Management. q Real Estate License Required q References Required q Professional/Friendly q Must be willing to travel to meet with prospective owners and inspect properties as needed q Must work most weekends as needed q Administrative skills needed q Special Sales commission opportunities Please fax resumes, letters and references to or inquiries to

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED • Small Engine Mechanic • Maintenance Man • Certified Pool Operator Year-round.

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443-754-1047 Now Hiring Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Part-Time, seasonal Must be able to work day shifts and weekends, this is a seasonal position.

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Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners Wanted

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Now Hiring full time positions for Front Desk, year round, night shift. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171

SEASONAL CUSTODIAN Full Time $18 per hour, 40 hours per week. Vacuum, clean windows and other general duties. Email 9400@9400condo.org or call 410-524-9400.

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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.

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Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Audio/Video Techs, Distillery Tour Guides, Maintenance Staff, Painter, Carpenter, Office Staff, Servers, Food Runners, Hosts, Bar Staff, Barbacks, Expeditors, Cashiers, Security, Receivers & Boutique Associates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

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ROOMMATES ROOMMATES Seeking Roommate Bayview Estates, Selbyville.

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OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10341 NEW QUAY ROAD OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joan E. Spine, dated June 24, 2011 and recorded in Liber 5716, Folio 250 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $673,500.00, and an original interest rate of 5.060%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, on March 29, 2022, AT 3:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $48,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be

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TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys' fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney's fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser's sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and Kevin Hildebeidel, Substitute Trustees

Lot 1, Jacksonville, NC 28540, was on March 02, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Laura Jeanne Gulyas who died on December 2, 2021, 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 2nd day of September, 2022.

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.

Heather Margaret Gulyas 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: March 10, 2022 OCD-3/10/3t _________________________________

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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19119 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, Florida appointed Connie R. Elksnis, 919 Brookedge Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Dennis C. Elksnis who died on April 06, 2021 domiciled in St. Lucie County, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Jason A. Plotkin whose address is 7602 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County and Wicomico County All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims

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MARCH 25, 2022 with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Connie R. Elksnis Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 17, 2022 OCD-3/17/3t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-1 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-1 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $4,870,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE), INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “VV” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE) § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of refunding in whole or in part the

MARCH 25, 2022 then-outstanding County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Correctional Officers Retirement System Pension Contribution Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series (Taxable). (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(3) Pursuant to the Act, the Refunding Act, Appendix HH (Bill No. 12-5) of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on January 2, 2013, as supplemented by a Supplemental Resolution adopted by the Board on January 15, 2013, the County, on January 31, 2013, issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Correctional Officers Retirement System Pension Contribution Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series (Taxable) in the aggregate principal amount of $4,595,000 (the “2013 Taxable Bonds”).

(4) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow $4,870,000 by the issuance of bonds, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) The Board recognizes that between now and the date of final maturity of the 2013 Taxable Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. (2) The 2013 Taxable Bonds are outstanding in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $4,868,500. The Board has determined to authorize the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding 130% of the currently outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2013 Taxable Bonds.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds is a proper public purpose financed by the is-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices suance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $4,870,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2013 Taxable Bonds. (e) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (f) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act, which resolution shall describe the amount, purpose, and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (g) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (h) Provides the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (i) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (j) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (k) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (l) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (m) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (n) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (o) The County shall seek funds for repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (p) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-1 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-2 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-2 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $33,590,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “WW” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2014 Series. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(3) Pursuant to the Act, the Refunding Act, Section 11-401 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Sections 9-601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section 19-101 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section PW-5204 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, Appendix II (Bill No. 13-4) of the Code

PAGE 29 of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on March 4, 2014, as supplemented by Supplemental Resolutions adopted by the Board on March 11, 2014 and March 18, 2014, the County, on April 3, 2014, issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2014 Series in the aggregate principal amount of $48,300,000 (the “2014 Bonds”).

(4) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow $33,590,000 by the issuance of bonds, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the thenoutstanding 2014 Bonds. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) The Board recognizes that between now and the date of final maturity of the 2014 Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. (2) The 2014 Bonds are outstanding in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $25,835,000. The Board has determined to authorize the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding 130% of the currently outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2014 Bonds.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds is a proper public purpose financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $33,590,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2014 Bonds. (e) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (f) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act, which resolution shall describe the amount, purpose, and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (g) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (h) Provides the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (i) Provides the bonds and shall be

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exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (j) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (k) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (l) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (m) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (n) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (o) The County shall seek funds for repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (p) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-2 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-3 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-3 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $11,115,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS. was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Pur-

nell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “XX” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2015 Series A. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(3) Pursuant to the Act, the Refunding Act, Section 11-401 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Sections 9-601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section 19-101 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, Section PW-5204 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Code of Public Local Laws”), Appendix KK (Bill No. 15-3) of the Code of Public Local Laws, Appendix LL (Bill No. 15-4) of the Code of Public Local Laws, Appendix MM (Bill No. 15-5) of the Code of Public Local Laws, a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on June 2, 2015, as supplemented by a Supplemental Resolution adopted by the Board on June 16, 2015, the County, on June 30, 2015, issued its County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2015 Series A in the aggregate principal amount of $12,015,000 (the “2015 A Bonds”).

(4) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow $11,115,000 by the issuance of bonds, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the thenoutstanding 2015 A Bonds. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) The Board recognizes that

between now and the date of final maturity of the 2015 A Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. (2) The 2014 Taxable Bonds are outstanding in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $8,550,000. The Board has determined to authorize the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding 130% of the currently outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2015 A Bonds.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds is a proper public purpose financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $11,115,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding 2015 A Bonds. (e) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (f) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act, which resolution shall describe the amount, purpose, and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (g) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (h) Provides the bonds may be sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (i) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (j) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (k) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (l) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (m) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (n) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (o) The County shall seek funds for repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desir-

MARCH 25, 2022 able and appropriate. (p) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-3 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-4 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-4 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,004,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $2,610,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “UU” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF REPLACING THE ROOFS AT SNOW HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CEDAR CHAPEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR

MARCH 25, 2022 REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of $2,004,000 and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds. Section 19-207(f)(1) of the Refunding Act provides that the total principal amount of the refunding bonds may exceed the total principal amount of the bonds that are being refunded. Section 19207(g) of the Refunding Act provides that a governmental entity shall issue refunding bonds in accordance with the procedures that applied to issuance of the bonds that are being refunded; provided that, if, at a public meeting, the governmental entity determines that it would be in the public interest, the governmental entity may sell bonds issued under the Refunding Act at a private sale, without soliciting bids.

(5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of $2,610,000 in refunding bonds (the “Refunding Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that:

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices (1) There is a public need for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School.

(2) The estimated cost for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School, including activities and related work not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $3,929,000.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of issuance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County.

(6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $2,004,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) Provides that the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,004,000 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow up to $2,610,000 in Bonds and by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding

Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,610,000. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for replacing the roofs at Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School or of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-4 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-5 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-5 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “TT” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester

PAGE 32 County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow money up to $10,024,184 in bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds. Section 19-207(f)(1) of the Refunding Act provides that the total principal amount of the refunding bonds may exceed the total principal amount of the bonds that are being refunded.

(5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of $13,035,000 in refunding bonds (the “Refunding Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, hereby determines and declares that: (1) There is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School.

(2) The estimated cost for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School, including activities not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $15,252,239.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of is-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices suance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County.

(6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $13,035,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,024,184 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow up to $13,035,000 in Bonds and by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,035,000. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as de-

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termined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for an addition to Stephen Decatur Middle School or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

STRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE.was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows:

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-5 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

§ 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow money in an aggregate principal amount of not more than $10,955,670 and to issue Bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(5) The Board, has determined to authorize the County to borrow up to $14,245,000 and to issue Refund-

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-6 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-6 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CON-

APPENDIX “QQ” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS

MARCH 25, 2022 ing Bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $10,955,670 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021. (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,955,670 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow up to $14,245,000 in Bonds and by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,245,000. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds.

Ocean City Today / Public Notices (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing and equipping of Phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Jail or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provisions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-6 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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of Introduction of Bill 22-7 Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-7 entitled TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGRE-

GATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on February 15th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX “RR” BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, AND BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR REFUNDING BONDS § 1. Financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, and financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part any of the bonds issued for such purpose. (a) Recitals (1) Pursuant to Sections 19501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Act”), County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) may borrow money for any public purpose and may evidence the borrowing by the issuance and sale of its general obligation bonds.

(2) By and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County (the “Board”) on December 7, 2021, the County has approved and adopted the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 which includes engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility.

(3) The Board has determined to borrow up to $3,050,000 and to evidence such borrowing by the issuance, sale and delivery of its general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and to apply the proceeds of the Bonds to finance costs of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility.

(4) Pursuant to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended (the “Refunding Act”), the County may borrow money to refund its outstanding bonds.

(5) The Board has determined to authorize the County to borrow up to $3,965,000 by the issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Refunding Act, and to apply the proceeds of the

PAGE 33 Refunding Bonds to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds.

(6) References in this Local Law to “finance” shall be construed to mean “finance, refinance and/or reimburse,” as applicable, and references in this Local Law to “financing” shall be construed to mean “financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing,” as applicable. (b) The Board, acting pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, as applicable, hereby determines and declares that: (1) There is a public need for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility.

(2) The estimated cost for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility, including activities not funded from proceeds of the Bonds, is approximately $3,250,000.

(3) The funds proposed to be borrowed for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County.

(4) Use of the proceeds of the Bonds by the County to finance a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (5) Between the date of issuance of the first series of the Bonds and the date of final maturity of any series of the Bonds, the County may have an opportunity or a need to refund in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds and to thereby achieve one or more purposes of the Refunding Act. The funds authorized to be borrowed for the purpose of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds can be provided at the lowest annual interest cost and costs of issuance by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds by the County.

(6) Use of the proceeds of the Refunding Bonds by the County to finance the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds is a proper public purpose that may be financed by the issuance of the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act. (c) Authorizes the County to borrow up to $3,050,000 by issuance of bonds. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing a portion of the cost of engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility as identified in the Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2023 to FY 2027 by and through Resolution No. 21-26, adopted by the Board on December 7, 2021.

PAGE 34 (e) As permitted by Sections 19211 to 19-223, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as replaced, supplemented or amended, the provisions set forth in this Local Law for the issuance and sale of the Bonds are intended and shall be deemed to include provisions for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in one or more series from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $3,050,000 without the adoption of any other local law or other action by the legislative body of the County. (f) Pursuant to the Act and the Refunding Act, the County is hereby authorized to borrow upon its full faith and credit an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,965,000 and to evidence such borrowing by issuing, selling and delivering its Refunding Bonds, at any time or from time to time and in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,965,000, subject to the provisions and conditions of this Local Law. (g) The proceeds from the sale of any Refunding Bonds shall be applied for the public purpose of financing the cost of refunding in whole or in part the then-outstanding Bonds, including payment of related costs and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds. (h) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. (i) Provides that prior to the issuance and sale of any of the Bonds, the County shall adopt one or more resolutions in accordance with Section 19-504 of the Act. (j) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the county. (k) Provides the bonds may be sold in one or more series and either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. (l) Provides the bonds and shall be exempt from certain provisions of Sections 19-205 and 19-206 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. (m) Provides the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. (n) Provides the signature of any officer whose signature appears on any Bond is still valid even if that officer ceases to be such officer before delivery. (o) Provides that upon deliver of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County (p) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds (q) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. (r) The County shall seek funds for engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and undertaking site work for the new Public Safety Logistical Storage Facility or repayment of the Bonds through such grant sources as the Board may, from time to time, deem desirable and appropriate. (s) Provides severability provi-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices sions.

A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-7 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:40 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT OCEAN PINES WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BELT FILTER PRESS FIFTH AND SIXTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND In accordance with the provisions of Section PW 5-307(b) of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the estimated cost of construction for the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant Belt Filter Press project in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (the Project). The existing belt press at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant was installed in 1996.

Despite several major repairs, it is no longer reliable. Newer technologies are available, and this project needs to be completed as an important part of ongoing, long term upgrades to the 50-year old Ocean Pines Water and Wastewater Systems. Total estimated Project cost is $4.6 million and will be funded by Worcester County Bond. The loan will be funded by a quarterly assessment of approximately $7.51 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) for all customers in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area. For additional information, please contact Director of Public Works Dallas Baker at 410-632-5623. The County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 10:35 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Preliminary engineering specifications and projections which will be entered into record at the public

hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Worcester County Department of Public Works, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-5623 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PROPOSED TRANSFER OF PARCEL 0854 AT NO COST TO TOWN OF BERLIN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Town of Berlin is working with the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA) and SHOREUP! Inc. to combine the following parcels into one: Parcel 0841 (owned by the BCIA), Parcel 0842 (owned by the Town of Berlin), Parcel 0843 (owned by the BCIA), and Parcel 0854 (owned by Worcester County). Parcel 0854 consists of roughly 3.4 acres and contains an offline wetland on the southern portion of the property. The Worcester County Commissioners allowed the Town of Berlin to construct an offline wetland on Parcel 0854, which has helped reduce flooding in the Flower Street neighborhood. The remaining portion of the property is open land.

The County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, APRL 5, 2022 at 10:45 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194 or visit the County website at: online at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19139 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BRADLEY LUSE AKA: BRADLEY ROY LUSE Notice is given that Pamela A. Luse, 3 Tenby Court, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093, was on March 16, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bradley Luse who died on September 15, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal represen-

MARCH 25, 2022 tative 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 16th day of September, 2022.

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.

Pamela A. Luse 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: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ MARIANNA BATIE ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, STE. 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19141 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY ELLEN CRAIG Notice is given that Barbara Ellen Pierpont, 629 NC Hwy. 751, Apex, NC 27523, was on March 17, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Allen Craig who died on March 9, 2022, 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 17th day of September, 2022.

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

MARCH 25, 2022 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.

Barbara Ellen Pierpont 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: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18494 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PEGGY R. RUMBURG Notice is given that Susan Burleson, 16853 Lancaster Road, Lewes, DE 19958, was on December 03, 2020 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Peggy R. Rumburg who died on October 8, 2020, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-

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Ocean City Today / Public Notices itor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Susan Burleson Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland hereinafter referred to as Code, same being the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 At 3:00 PM BAAV 22-037 - To consider an appeal for relief from freeboard requirements in an AE-6 flood zone for a portion of the rear deck constructed with a new residence located in the AE-4 flood zone. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Town of Ocean City Code Chapter 38 Floods (Section 38-72) to modify the minimum elevation for rear deck construction (Sec. 38-71 (a) (5), reducing the required 3.0 feet freeboard elevation by 1.0 feet, and allowing the attached deck elevation to match the conforming residential structure. The property is located adjacent to Isle of Wight Bay, and known locally as 206 52nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: 52ND STREET JOINT VENTURE, LLC BAAV 22-038 - To consider an appeal for relief from freeboard requirements in an oceanside X flood zone for a substantial improvement to a residential structure. The applicant is requesting a variance to the Town of Ocean City Code Chapter 38 Floods (Section 38-72) to modify the minimum elevation for residential construction (Sec. 38-71 (a) (4), reducing the required 2.0 feet freeboard elevation by approximately 0.5 (0.3) feet to construct a vertical

addition/renovation. The property is located east of Coastal Highway and south of 83rd Street, and known locally as 11 83rd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MONA STRAUSS, TRUSTEE OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: March 24, 2022 OCD-3/24/3t _________________________________

AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. MAUREN F. L. HOWARTH 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19147 Notice is given that the Orphan’s Court of Bucks County, PA appointed Laura M. Mercuri Esq., 104 North York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Roger A. Ahrens who died on October 07, 2021 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Maureen F.L. Howarth whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200, Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Laura M. Mercuri Esq. Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott

Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals

NOTICE of an Appeal

Pursuant to the Town of Berlin Code Sections 108-163 “Conditional Uses, variances, and special exceptions, and 108-165 “ Variances” the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal from Brett and Meghan Hines for a front and rear yard setback variance within the B1 Town Center District for the property situated at 21 Jefferson Street, Berlin, MD at their regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 5:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 2nd floor, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. OCD-3/24/1t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ROSE MARIE JAUREGUI ESTATE NO. 000000019082

PUBLIC NOTICE

OF CAVEAT To all persons interested in the above estate: Notice is given that a petition to caveat has been filed by Maximo William Jauregui challenging the Last Will and Testament of Rose Marie Jauregui, dated January 15, 2021. You may obtain from the Register of Wills the date and time of any hearing on this matter.

Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County OCD-3/24/2t _________________________________

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS MEETING The Republican Women of Worcester County held their general meeting and luncheon on Jan. 20 at The Grand Hotel in Ocean City. Beth Rodier, RWWC member and Maryland Federation of Republican Women Eastern Region chair, left, presented MFRW 2022 legislative priorities of fair redistricting, better education, and safer communities. She is pictured with Sandy Zitzer, president RWWC.

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SPINNING WOOL Bethany Beach residents, Victor Ho and Colleen Ware, spin sheep wool into yarn on March 13 at the Wool and Fiber Expo at the Ocean City convention center. The three-day event began March 11 and featured 30 vendors from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware selling a variety of fiber-related craft items.

COLLECTION Ocean City Elementary School celebrated Care for Pets Spirit Day on Feb. 4, to kick off its annual Humane Society Drive. Throughout the month, students, faculty and staff collected supplies to help the dogs and cats at the local shelter. Pictured with a few donations, from left, are Lia Walls, Joey Kraeuter, Bella Brueckner, Kristi Gjidede and Jacalynn Wheeler.

GROUP GROWS Founded in 1985, the Quilters by the Sea Guild of Ocean Pines has grown from a small operation among friends and volunteers, to a busy, bustling branch whose love of quilting and giving spirit benefits an entire community.

PROCLAMATION The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation on Feb. 1, to Cynthia Heselbach of the Worcester County Dental Center in Berlin recognizing February as Children’s Dental Health Month in Worcester County. The dental center, which operates under the auspices of the Worcester County Health Department, serves those under age 21 or pregnant who are low income, uninsured, or enrolled in the Maryland Medicaid Program.

PHOTO COURTESY DONNA GREENWOOD

DONATION Ocean City Lioness Lions President Bev Topfer, right, and Vice President Donna Greenwood presented a check for $2,000 to Ocean City Lion and past 22B District Gov. Norman Cathell for new front doors to the Lions Den.

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No WCPS covid spikes post-mask mandate

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) The lifting of an indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28 has had no effect on the extremely low covid case numbers at Worcestear County’s public schools.

According to the district’s color-coded weekly covid dashboard that displays each school’s case status, the numbers have remained low with no outbreaks at any of the 14 schools for nearly a month.

“Our schools have reflected the community transmission rate,” said Lauren Williams, the coordinator of school health services for the Worcester County Board of Education of the reason behind the low numbers. “So when we see the community transmission go down, we see the same pattern in our schools.”

As of earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classified the community transmission rate in Worcester County as low.

“I am pleased that we haven’t had any increase with the masks coming off and also not surprised as the community transmissions are so low …” Williams added. “That’s why people feel it’s okay to safely remove the masks when community transmission is so low.”

The district began tallying case numbers at the start of the school year on Sept. 7. Each week, the chart was peppered with green, yellow and orange classifications signifying various outbreak levels.

During one week at the end of September, one school was classified as red, meaning there was a classroom or cohort closure. The next week, the school transitioned to orange. No schools received red designations since, and none were ever fully shut down due to covid cases. Last week, the district reported just one new covid case at one school.

The week marked the fourth consecutive with all schools in the green.

“Our last cohort outbreak closed in mid-February,” Williams said.

Masks were required for everyone inside county public schools except during meals and designated breaks since schools reopened after covid. Members of the state board of education superseded local control and issued the mandate just before the start of the 2021-22 school year, citing concerns about high virus transmission rates, potential variant spikes and a need to keep sschool open for in-person learning.

The mandate remained until Feb. 22,

when state board members decided the case and transmission rates were low enough to give masking choices back to individual county district officials.

On Feb. 25, members of state’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review, or AELR, voted 17 to one to uphold the board’s recommendation, and masking became a district decision again.

Worcester County Pubic Schools officials wasted no time lifting the mandate.

On Feb. 28, Superintendent Lou Taylor announced that face coverings were no longer required in school facilities, but were still “strongly recommended’ for students and staff members.

While many people decided to ditch the masks at that time, others opted to continue wearing them. In any case, Williams said district officials are happy to provide a choice.

“I think we observed … there’s some people that feel comfortable continuing to wear their masks and others that took them off as soon as they had the opportunity,” she said. “And we definitely want a safe and supportive environment for all of our students and staff so we encourage whatever choice our students and staff feel comfortable with.”

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Buckingham Elementary Pre-K students enjoy a mask-free classroom environment in early March.

She added that district officials are staying in contact with state and local health department officials regarding transmission and case levels and will follow any guidance they provide.

“We have all along followed what those recommendations are and they have proven to be successful to this point with keeping schools safely open,” she said.

County Teacher of the Year finalists named

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) The winner of Worcester County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year contest will be announced this Friday, just one week after the final four were named.

The four finalists, who were selected by a panel of education experts and the 2021 Worcester County Teacher of the Year, are Kristin Cashman, Steven Deakyne, Lindsay Harrington, and Michael Levy.

The criteria on which the teachers were selected included instructional abilities, collaboration, building connections in the community, leadership, innovation in and out of the classroom, and the ability to articulate their education beliefs while advocating how to make the field better.

“These outstanding teachers, and the entire 2022 cohort of school-level teachers of the year in Worcester County, represent the hundreds of phenomenal teachers throughout our school system,” Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said in a press release. “It is important that we collectively celebrate not only these fine educators, but the field of education as a whole.”

The school district’s choice will be announced during a celebration Friday at 6 p.m. The event will be closed to the public but those wishing to watch it live can do so by visiting www.worcesterk12. org and the school district’s social media channels.

The winner will go on to compete in the 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the

Year competition this fall.

The finalists are: Kristin Cashman, Pocomoke High School Cashman is a Salisbury University Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree as a reading specialist. She is also finishing her fifth eduKristin Cashman cation certification.

Still connected to Salisbury University as an adjunct faculty member, Cashman teaches English at Pocomoke High School, is the coordinator for a mobile community engagement- outreach program called Worcester on Wheels, is a facilitator for Women who Rise Program, which aims to inspire students through education, works on school and county technology teams, is an equity champion and lead for Pocomoke’s equity team, and is the new teacher liaison at Pocomoke.

Steven Deakyne, Stephen Decatur High School Now in his eighth year at Stephen Decatur High School, Deakyne teaches physics, AP physics, and physical science.

He earned a master’s in education from Steven Deakyne Wilmington University and a bachelor of science in wildlife ecology from the Univer-

sity of Delaware.

“Deakyne believes in creating a positive learning environment with an emphasis on student engagement,” the release from the district read. “When students are actively engaged and thinking critically, learning naturally results.”

Along with teaching at Stephen Decatur High School, Deakyne coaches the swim team, is a member of the School Improvement Team, is a member of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program, or MSAP, and co-chairs the school’s chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.

Lindsay Harrington, Stephen Decatur Middle School Harrington is in her 12th year teaching science at Stephen Decatur Middle School and has a bachelor of science from Randolph Macon College and a master of education deL. Harrington gree from Salisbury University.

Her philosophy is that students should become curious and lifelong learners.

“Lindsay teaches her students how to be observant of the world around them and how to use the skills she has instilled in them to solve problems,” the press release read. “Her passion for teaching is shared with other teachers as she helps others create learning experiences for students to develop a deeper understanding of their world beyond the science classroom.”

Michael Levy, Worcester Technical High School Levy retired from the United States Air Force in 2003 after serving 20 years in the Security Forces. From 1989-2013, Levy was a member of the Ocean City Police Department.

Michael Levy Now, in his ninth year at Worcester Technical High School, Levy teaches criminal justice, forensic science, and homeland security.

“Levy endeavors to create collaborative learning environments that build problem-solving skills and believes his purpose in education is to prepare students for situations they might encounter in criminal justice and public safety careers,” the press release read. “To date, he has developed cooperative internships for program alumni with nine public safety entities across the country.”

Ten other teachers were nominated: April Anft of Cedar Chapel Special School, Melanie Coleman of Ocean City Elementary School, Blake Cropper of Pocomoke Middle School, Danielle DiMichelle of Buckingham Elementary School, Saudi Evanski of Pocomoke Elementary School, Matthew Haelig of Snow Hill High School, Samantha Keyes of Showell Elementary School, William Tignor of Snow Hill Elementary School, Olivia Tyndall of Snow Hill Elementary School, and Melissa Vit of Berlin Intermediate School.

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OC native, country rocker headlining Jellyfish Festival (March 25, 2022) Jellyfish Festival organizers have announced country rocker Jimmy Charles as the main stage headliner on Saturday, June 4, with a live band performance happening right on the beach in downtown Ocean City.

“What a perfect way to spend an evening – a cold beer in your hand and Jimmy Charles performing with his full band,” said Jellyfish founder and Director Brad Hoffman. “One of Ocean City’s favorite sons, returning from Nashville. He promises to put on a rocking show that will leave fans wanting more.”

Charles, a national recording artist, is a rising star in the world of country music. From his hometown of Ocean City, fans came to know him through TV shows “American Idol” and “Nashville Star.”

In 2020, he was named Male Artist of the Year by the Nashville Industry Music Awards, and his “Never Had A Bad Day” won Song of the Year. He has shared the stage with superstars like Travis Tritt, Kacey Musgraves and Lady Antebellum.

This year, Live Wire will be partnering with production company Outer Control Entertainment and recording studio Cozy Recordings to

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Country rocker and Ocean City “favorite son,” Jimmy Charles, will perform as the headlining act at the 2022 Jellyfish Festival, June 4 on the beach downtown.

A collaboration with someone close to you yields surprising results, Gemini.

You may have been looking for inspiration for some time and finally found it.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 put together one amazing vibe. Cozy will be presenting the B-Stage inside the interactive Vendor Village.

Returning to the Jellyfish Festival grounds over the June 4-5 weekend is the fan favorite Shore Craft Beer Fest. The afternoon event features more than 20 regional breweries including Burley Oak, Fordam & Dominion, and Big Oyster.

Jellyfish Festival also welcomes the return of the East Coast Cornhole Championships, presented by the Maryland Cornhole Organization.

The tournament, played right on the beach in downtown Ocean City, is

open to both professional and amateur teams, who will compete for cash and prizes. For more information, visit MarylandCornhole.net.

A new wave in music, entertainment and fun is what Jellyfish Festival is all about in 2022. For information or details on volunteering or sponsorship, contact Hoffman at brad@live-wire-media.com or 443-366-5944. For vendor information, contact Livid@theoutercontrol.com.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, friends are a strong presence in your life right now and you are very grateful for all that they provide you.

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Art Council inviting various artists for April competition

BUZZER BAND

Ocean Club: Fri-Sat, March 25-26, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

(March 25, 2022) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art competition and exhibit to be presented during the month of April at the WCAC Gallery.

The exhibition is open to all artists (18 years old and older), professional or amateur with work in all media.

All work must be original and completed within the last three years.

Entries will be judged by local artist Doris Glovier.

The subject of the competition: “Down to Earth” is open to the artist’s individual creative expression and interpretation.

Entries for the competition will be accepted from March 29-31 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Arts Council’s Gallery, located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin.

Each artist must complete the Juried Exhibit Entry Form, available on the Arts Council’s website, to be submitted with the artwork. For detailed

guidelines of the competition, visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org .

Awards in this competition will be presented on April 8 during an open to the public reception.

For more information, contact curator@worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

The Worcester County Arts Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and encourage visual, performing, and literary arts in Worcester County.

As designated by the Maryland State Arts Council County arts agency, the Worcester County Arts Council is committed to fostering the excellence, diversity and vitality of arts, artists, and arts organizations and increasing access to the arts for all members of our community. The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by the grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and supported by memberships, donations, and local sponsorships.

FULL CIRCLE DUO

Seacrets: Thurs, March 31, 5-9 p.m..

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m.

COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com March 25: Full Circle, 7 p.m.

Every Sunday: Free Bingo, noon to 3 p.m.

Every Tuesday: Trivia Night Every Wednesday: DJ Wax House Party, 8 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB 101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com March 25-26: Buzzer Band, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE 2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com Every Friday: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m.

March 26: Aaron Howell, 6-9 p.m.

Every Sunday: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 5-8 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com March 25: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.;

JOHN MCNUTT BAND

Seacrets: Fri-Sat, March 25-26, 5-9 p.m.

DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

March 26: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Until Sunrise, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Crash the Party, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

March 27: That Basketball Thing in March, 4-8 p.m.

March 31: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 9 p.m.

THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Spicy tomato jam improves charcuterie game

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 25, 2022) Times have changed and cheese boards are no exception.

While cubed cheese and fresh grapes accompanied with crackers are perfectly acceptable, they do not make for a memorable dish. Building a dazzling cheese board can be intimidating but understanding the principles makes preparation easy.

Stylish marble or wood boards are standard plating for this appetizer. Heirloom platters are another way to showcase this dish. Fresh flowers and

seasonal herbs add elegance and should be a consideration.

When choosing the cheeses, opt for odd numbers. Odd numbers are more visually appealing and for this reason three cheeses are a good number to start out with.

It is advisable to shop at a store with a good cheese counter, or even a local specialty cheese shop.

Experiment with different flavors and textures: brie, camembert and chevre are tasty soft cheeses. Fontina, Gouda, or muenster are delicious semi-soft cheeses. Manchego, Gruyere, or Comte are mouthwatering semi-firm cheeses.

Aged cheddar or Parmigiano-Reggiano are decadent firm cheeses.

No matter what cheese you decide to

go with, make sure it is room temperature.

Always include some type of charcuterie. Prosciutto and salami are great choices and pair beautifully with most ingredients. Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto are mouthwatering and finger friendly.

A cheese board should include something that has a briny quality such as olives, cornichons, pickles, or pepperoncini.

One might ask why is this important?

A cheese board includes many rich foods, so a briny component helps break up the intensity and at the same time cleanses your palate.

You might be tempted to serve fancy, bold-flavored crackers and breads with

your cheese board. Remember, the cheese is the star and the crackers and bread should not over power them.

Most cheese boards include some type of nuts. Nuts should be toasted; they have more flavor and texture. Candied-ginger pecans is a creative alternative and easy to make.

Finely chop the crystallized ginger and mix it with the chopped nuts. The natural oil of the nuts will act as a glue for the crystallized ginger.

Last but not least, a cheese board should include some type of jam or mustard. I like to serve honey, grain mustard, and a sweet and savory jam.

Tomato jam is a perfect pairing with cheese. For those who are not familiar See SPICY Page 43

seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere.

Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open everyday, 4-10 p.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner.

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open Wednesday through Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Serving appetizes, salads, subs and soup of the day. Many specialty pizzas with premium toppings or made to order. Calzones and a healthy line of low carb alternatives along with a wide variety of Italian entrée dishes. A La Carte fresh vegetables and wonderful homemade desserts.

Call for take-out or delivery. Formally Three Bros. Pizza.

Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Wednesday through Friday, 8-11 a.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare served Thursday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m., featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Coastal Salt is a new American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families.

Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu.

Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at noon and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Dine in or carry out.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980.

Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone!

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Thursday, 49 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Dine-in and curbside pick-up.

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 12601 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6642896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Louisiana-style cooking with specials for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday Specials. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya prime rib and many more.

Champagne and desserts.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Monday through Wednesday. Breakers Pub: Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos. Full-service bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down. Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from noon to 11 p.m.

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare.

Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.

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Big scholarships available to local students (March 25, 2022) More than $600,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

The foundation, which awarded scholarships to over 400 students last year, has recently opened applications on its website. Many of the scholarships having an April 1, deadline, and details are available within each application.

“The foundation’s expertise in scholarship management allows us to help our donors grow these opportu-

nities for students,” said Community Foundation President Erica Joseph.

“The impact of these scholarships is an investment in our future leaders, as well as our local community.”

The foundation, which holds more than 200 scholarship funds, has steadily increased the number of scholarships available each year. It has also seen an expansion in areas of scholarship focus, as well as scholarships for non-traditional students.

Joseph said that the foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships, each with their own unique criteria.

CROSSWORD

“We are seeing an increased interest in scholarships for non-traditional students and trade schools,” she said. “For instance, the Naleppa Family Healthcare Scholarship focuses on students who have already been accepted into a healthcare education program, such as a two-year nursing program, whereas the Beattie Healthcare Careers Scholarship is for students who have already begun their undergraduate study in a healthcare field.”

Some scholarships are based on the student’s prospective area of study, like The Richard and Patricia Hazel Minority Scholarship which is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in education, STEM, or nursing. However, not every scholarship is for graduating seniors or four-year college students.

“Scholarship funds at CFES are a valuable resource for people who want to help local students,” Joseph said.

“They are created by individuals, families, or businesses that are passionate about encouraging an area of study,

memorializing a loved one, or simply extending a helping hand, so there is a little something for everyone.”

For a full list of scholarships, criteria, and applications, visit CFES.org/scholarships.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore.

It is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided more than $94 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984.

CFES collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthens local nonprofits through grants and resources. It is devoted to improving the regional community and believes in the power of philanthropy.

For information, contact Victoria Kent, marketing officer, at 410-7429911 or vkent@CFES.org.

Ocean City’s annual Spring Clean Up kicks off Saturday (March 25, 2022) Spring has sprung in Ocean City, and as the town gets ready for warmer weather and the bustling summer season, residents can once again take advantage of the annual Spring Clean Up. This occurrence allows residential property owners to do their spring cleaning by offering free residential bulk pick-up on Saturday, March 26.

Ocean City’s Spring Clean Up service offers a convenient way for residents to get rid of large household items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, etc., which cannot normally be loaded into a standard refuse truck.

Yard debris and shrubs are also permitted, however; the maximum

diameter of tree limbs accepted is three inches. Further, this effort does not include the pick-up of full size trees or the pick-up of large demolition/remodeling projects.

To participate, residents are being asked to place all items curbside (staff does not go on private property to remove items) on Saturday, March 26 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. This effort will allow staff to achieve the most efficient effort in the clean-up process.

The Spring Clean Up service is provided for residents only, as commercial properties are not included in the Spring Clean Up effort. For more information, call the Town of Ocean City’s Solid Waste Division at 410524-0318.

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Calendar Fri., March 25 REACH THE BEACH NATIONALS: GRAND NATIONALS DII/DIII (ALL STAR)

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Cheerleading National Competition. Info: 877-322-2310, https://www.varsity.com/acda/.

COASTAL HOSPICE THRIFT SHOP REOPENING WITH BROWN BAG SALE

Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fill a bag off clothing for $10. The thrift shop is accepting donations of gently used items in good condition. Donations are tax deductible. https://www.coastalhospice.org/thrift-shop

SURVIVAL SPANISH: ‘FOOD’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2-3 p.m. Focusing on conversational Spanish. The fourth class will be all about food. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

Sat., March 26 REACH THE BEACH NATIONALS: GRAND NATIONALS DII/DIII (ALL STAR)

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

Cheerleading National Competition.

Info: 877-322-2310, https://www.varsity.com/acda/.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET

Whaleysville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, Whaleyville.

7-10 a.m. Including pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Germantown School Community Heritage Center, 10223 Trappe Road, Berlin, 10 a.m.-noon. Dr. Clara Small will share her tips on genealogy research sources and techniques. The event is free. Register: germantownschool@gmail.com or Karen Prengaman, 443-235-9803.

PAUL RUSKO MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 11 a.m. The Severn School Varsity Boys Tennis Team will be playing Worcester Prep in the 2nd Annual Paul Rusko Memorial Tennis Tournament.

PROJECT T(W)EEN: DISNEY™ IMAGINEERING IN A BOX

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m.

Come find out what Disney Imagineers do for Walt Disney World and put your imagination to work. For ages 11 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

11TH ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST

Snow Hill’s Downtown District, 1-5 p.m.

All-you-can-eat oysters, live music, bottomless beer, prizes and more. Tickets cost $55 at www.snowhiillchamber.com/annualoyster-roast. 443-944-6701

BULL AND OYSTER ROAST

American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Cost is $40/person or $300/table of 8 and includes pit beef, oysters, hot dogs, baked beans, Cole slaw, cheese tray, dessert, draft beer. Music with DJ Mikey. Tickets at the post or call 410289-3166.

SOUND STORM RECORDS RIBBON CUTTING

OCEAN CITY’S SPRING CLEAN UP

Free residential bulk pick-up in Ocean City, 7 a.m.-noon. Collecting large household items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, carpet, etc. Yard debris and shrubs also permitted. Place all items curbside. 410-524-0318.

Sound Storm Records, 14 Broad St., Berlin, 4 p.m. Owners, Brandon and Lauren, will offer used vinyl records as well as new turntables, speakers, headphones and other lifestyle accessories.

631-965-7614, soundstormberlin@gmail.com

AARP TAXAIDE

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offering tax preparation free of charge to the citizens of the lower shore. The group is IRS certified Tax Preparers. Appointments: 443-373-2667 or www.aarp.org/taxaide.

COASTAL HOSPICE THRIFT SHOP BROWN BAG SALE

Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop, 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fill a bag off clothing for $10. The thrift shop is accepting donations of gently used items in good condition. Donations are tax deductible. https://www.coastalhospice.org/thrift-shop

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

REACH THE BEACH NATIONALS: GRAND NATIONALS DII/DIII (ALL STAR)

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

Cheerleading National Competition.

Info: 877-322-2310, https://www.varsity.com/acda/.

Mon., March 28 AARP TAXAIDE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax Aide is offering tax preparation free of charge to the citizens of the lower shore. The group is IRS certified Tax Preparers. Appointments: 443-373-2667 or www.aarp.org/taxaide.

WRITING FOR WELLNESS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m.

Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. Andrea Schlottman facilitates this program. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

MAKER MONDAY

Sun., March 27

STORY TIME ‘ERIC CARLE STORIES’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Stories, songs and fingerplays. Takehome activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

ANIMAL CHARACTER DESIGN

Meeting via Zoom, 6 p.m. Using basic shapes and cartooning techniques, learn to create a variety of expressive animals.

No experience needed. Materials needed: paper, pencil and eraser. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

DELMARVA DANCING

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans. Participants show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, 410-208-1151

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2- p.m. The fully jointed bears will be hand-sewn and decorated over several weeks using a variety to materials, patterns and techniques. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-6410650.

Wed., March 30

WOMEN’S HISTORY IN OCEAN CITY

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m.

Learn about Women’s History in Ocean City from the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157

STORY TIME: ‘WEATHER’

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts all about weather. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3-5 p.m. Drop in to receive one-on-one guidance from library staff to strengthen your resume and help with your job search. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Join Zoom to discuss “Nature’s Friend: The Gwen Frostic Story,” 3:30 p.m. Title available on Hoopla. For ages 8-11 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

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DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited.

Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-5080313.

low streets. Weather permitting. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

Tues., March 29 STORY TIME AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN ‘SPRING SEASON’ Pocomoke Community Garden - Corner Sanctuary, 327 Clarke Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Stories and activities all about the spring season at the Pocomoke Community Garden on the corner of Clarke and Wil-

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Spicy tomato jam good with cheese, crackers Continued from Page 40 with tomato jam, following are some tips for making this delectable condiment.

Fresh tomatoes and a good balance are key to the jam. Any type of tomato will work, but Roma tomatoes have more flesh and are preferred.

You do not have to remove the skin of the tomatoes, but you should remove the seeds. The seeds are not only bitter but will affect the consistency of the jam.

Roma tomatoes have less seeds than other varieties, and is another reason to use them.

Garlic and onions are not traditional ingredients in tomato jam, but I think they give the dish depth of flavor. This step is optional.

The addition of sugar is necessary to obtain that sticky, gooey consistency of jam.

Because of the excessive sweetness, one needs to add acidity to achieve the sweet, savory combination. Lime juice, lemon juice and vinegar are possible options. Personal preference is your guide.

Ginger and cumin give the tomato jam complexity. It may seem an odd combination but it works. Predictability is never a good option, especially in the kitchen.

Sweet and savory is good, but sweet, savory and spicy is the trinity of goodness.

Jalapenos, crushed red pepper seeds, and hot sauce are options. Again, it comes down to your taste buds, but crushed pepper seeds add heat without changing the flavor profile.

Tomato jam is a creative alternative to ketchup. It goes great with grilled cheese, eggs, hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza.

Tomato jam can be canned for future use. Since there are not many ingredients, it is easy to prepare a large batch.

The weather is getting warmer, and guests will be flocking to the shore.

Tomato jam presented in a four-ounce caning jar with a rustic bow is a great party favor.

In closing, tomato jam is simple to

make but adds a lovely taste of sophistication. If you love tomatoes, you must give spicy tomato jam a try.

Enjoy!

Spicy Tomato Jam Ingredients 1 ½ pounds Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered until very

thick, about 1 ½ hours. Stir occasionally, especially as the jam thickens.

Secret Ingredient – Sophistication.

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

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Commissioners honor retiring fire marshal (March 25, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners recently recognized the career accomplishments of Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon, who will retire March 31.

McMahon joined Worcester County Government (WCG) on March 9, 1987. He played a pivotal role in transforming the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office (WCFMO) from a one-man shop into a team of highly-trained deputy fire marshals whose responsibilities include fire inspections and plan reviews, instructing fire safety awareness programs in schools and communities, investigating fires and explosions, and responding to hazardous materials incidents.

“In his role leading the WCFMO, volunteering with area fire companies, and heading up hazardous ma-

terials responses, Jeff has made a number of noteworthy marks on public safety in Worcester County,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.

McMahon, who worked as a program director at WDMV radio in Pocomoke and also worked at WKHI, began his career with WCG in Emergency Services and was quickly promoted to the position of supervisor.

Jeff McMahon During that time, he played a key role in developing and maintaining the computer aided dispatch system and the original 911 addresses, which required measuring and adding a physical 911 address for every 50-foot section of roadway in the county.

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This certification grants police authorities to deputy fire marshals when investigating fire and explosive-related crimes.

McMahon also cultivated close working relationships between the WCFMO and other departments and agencies, which resulted in the sharing of manpower and specialty resources as needed with the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office and with the 10 volunteer fire departments and all law enforcement agencies in Worcester County to investigate fires, particularly so when the origins are suspicious, involve fatalities, highdollar losses, or other suspicious circumstances.

In addition to his service to WCG, McMahon was a paramedic for 24 years, served as vice president and president of the Maryland Fire and Explosive Investigators Association and sat on several National Fire Protection Association subcommittees.

He is a 41-year member and former assistant chief of the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company as well as a current member of the International Association of Arson Investigators.

Upon his retirement, McMahon will pass the torch of leadership to incoming Fire Marshal Matt Owens.

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When the WCFMO was separated from Emergency Services in 1994, McMahon was recruited to the position of assistant fire marshal. Eighteen months later, the commissioners appointed him to lead the young department as the fire marshal.

Following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, he worked with local, state and federal partners to establish the 40-member Special Hazards Response Team. This team consists of county, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, and volunteers who are trained to respond to biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives.

He also succeeded in having the WCFMO selected to serve as a beta tester for the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Fire Arms BATS (Basic Arson Tracking System).

McMahon spearheaded the development of the Fire Training Center in Newark, along with the 2006 replacement of its main classroom building, which now houses the special hazardous response equipment and serves as a training facility for fire, EMS, law enforcement, military and Worcester Technical High School students earning certification as fire fighters and emergency medical technicians.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) A Columbia, Maryland man faces felony charges after police accused him of stealing a car and driving it to Ocean City.

Kyjuan Samuel Adams, 20, was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11 p.m. on March 18 near 68th Street and charged with felony vehicle theft and theft of property valued between $1,500 and $25,000, also a felony, along with misdemeanor charges of possessing more than 10 grams of Kyjuan S. Adams marijuana, narcotics, and a forged vehicle title.

Police said Adams was pulled over after a license check revealed the car he was driving had an expired registration.

When officers contacted Adams, he handed over his license and a temporary registration, though a short time later it was determined the car was reported stolen out of Baltimore.

Both Adams and his passenger were placed in handcuffs and read their Miranda Rights, and 15 minutes after

telling officers he did not want to talk Adams said he purchased the vehicle on Facebook Marketplace and the original plate and title were inside the glove box.

Despite the confession, police determined the car was stolen and placed Adams under arrest.

When officers searched Adams’ jacket, they found four pink pills suspected to be Oxycodone Hydrochloride.

Police also said marijuana was found in the vehicle.

Adams, police added, continued to stand by his story and told officers he paid $3,000 for the car in Baltimore.

When officers asked if Adams thought the price was too low, he said, “Um, I don’t really know,” before saying the price could have been a little bit more.

Adams then reportedly told officers he believed the man who sold him the car may have had a fake dealership on Facebook and was selling at least two more cars on the site.

Police said Adams could not provide the name of the street where he purchased the car.

Adams posted $7,000 bail and the trial on the matter is scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 22.

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Concealed baseball bat Niko Joseph Crispino, 20, of Laurel, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 21 near 64th Street and charged with concealing a deadly weapon, DUI, trespassing, speeding, attempting to elude police, and other traffic violations.

Police said Crispino was stopped after he was seen speeding on Coastal Highway, stopping in the middle of an intersection for nearly five seconds, braking abruptly, putting the vehicle into reverse to make a turn, and not stopping after an officer tried to pull him over by turning on his vehicle’s emergency lights.

Police said Crispino finally stopped his vehicle in a parking lot with “Authorized Vehicles Only,” and “No Trespassing” signs.

Officers reported that Crispino ap-

peared to be intoxicated, and told them he was coming from his friend’s house and heading to another friend’s house in the direction of the wastewater facility.

Police noted that a baseball bat was found within the driver’s reach in the back seat, though no other baseball equipment was spotted.

As police read Crispino his Miranda Rights, he said, “I’m not even sober enough to read that to you,” according to the police summary.

He was arrested and refused to submit to a breath test and sign any paperwork, police said.

Resisting arrest Malik Isaiah Fuller, 24, of Millsboro, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1:20 a.m. on March 20 near 17th Street and charged with DWI, resisting arrest,

speeding, and failing to have a driver’s license on his possession.

Police said Fuller was stopped for speeding and swerving in and out of his lane, and when the officer approached, the smell of alcohol emanated from inside the car.

Fuller told the officer he was coming from a nearby bar, police reports read.

Though he admitted to having one mixed drink at the bar, the officer reported that Fuller’s behavior was consistent of a person impaired by drugs.

Because he appeared to be impaired by alcohol and drugs, police placed Fuller under arrest and that he resisted when the officers tried to put the handcuffs on him.

Fuller was taken to headquarters where he submitted to an intoximeter test. Police also requested to have a drug recognition officer interview Fuller, which he declined.

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Police said the man was the passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a traffic violation and the smell of marijuana emanated from inside.

As a result of the scent, police searched the vehicle and found a small black bag. Inside was a silver and brown replica handgun and a small amount of marijuana, which the man said was his, according to police.

Excessive car noise Jordan Cole Stewart, 25, of Havre De Grace, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1 a.m. on March 18 near 23rd Street and charged with DUI, driving in a manner to cause excessive noise, reckless driving, and various other traffic infractions.

Police said Stewart was stopped because of the loud noise his car made when he accelerated. Officers said they also clocked him going 60 mph in a 35-mph zone.

When officers contacted Stewart, they could smell alcohol coming from his breath, and he admitted to having three drinks at a bar downtown, according to court documents.

After a brief investigation, Stewart was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.

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School district investigates book’s content Established review process under way after concerns raised over sexual material

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (March 25, 2022) Nearly two weeks ago, several Worcester County school system parents praised and lambasted the district for allowing a book containing descriptions of sexual encounters to be on the shelves of high schools, forcing officials to review the book and determine its future.

Worcester County is not the only district in the country undergoing such scrutiny for carrying the book, “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” written by George M. Johnson.

The New York Times bestseller that was published in 2020 gained high praise from the Velshi Banned Book Club, People Magazine, Buzzfeed, Teen Vogue, and Amazon, to name a few, and chronicles Johnson’s experiences growing up in Virginia and New Jersey as a gay black man.

A parent with children in the county school system and another parent with adult children no longer enrolled in the district expressed con-

cerns about the book to district officials because of its content.

In Chapter 11, Johnson talks about a time when a family member molested him, and in Chapter 15, he writes about his first gay sexual encounter.

While the one parent with children in the district has options to pursue, the other may not have as many.

Like most things, the district has a process when a parent has concerns about a book or lesson that they deem inappropriate for their child.

Jennifer Sills, the school district’s coordinator of library media and instruction for grades K-12, said on Tuesday that parents with concerns must first contact the principal of their child’s school.

The concern, Sills said, could be that they do not want their child to use that piece of media. If the parent and principal do not come to a resolution in that first meeting, the parent can then submit a form to have the media reviewed, which would go to the principal.

From there, a review is done by a committee assembled by the principal and consists of a librarian, two teachers, a counselor, and an administrator.

During their analysis, each member is required to review the entire book before making a recommendation within 10 days of the request.

If the parent is not satisfied with the recommendation, the issue moves to Sills, the coordinator, who will review what happened previously and come up with her own recommendation.

If Sills’ recommendation is not satisfactory to the parent, the issue goes to the superintendent, who will put together a district committee to review the material.

The district committee, Sills said, consists of a teacher at each level, a librarian, parents, and administrators, and they have 30 days to review the book, look over the previous recommendations, and report their own recommendation to the superintend-

ent.

If the parent is still not satisfied after the district committee’s recommendation, the issue is forwarded to the Worcester County Board of Education.

“It could take a good 2-3 months,” Sills said, adding that she has never seen a review go all the way to the board level in the 20 years she has worked with the district. “It’s almost always resolved at the school level.”

The parent who filed the initial request has children in Stephen Decatur High School, where the book remains on the shelf.

In fact, each of the four high school libraries in the district has one copy of All Boys Aren’t Blue on the shelf.

The district has roughly a combined 130,000 books in the libraries.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 46 cers asked whether there were drugs or weapons in the car, the passenger, Alexander, there was a baggie of marijuana and they had smoked some earlier that night.

Police asked Alexander to get out of the car, and when she did, she handed over the marijuana.

The officers also ordered Kendall out of the car so they could conduct a search.

During the search, police said, a red baggie containing an off-white powder suspected to be cocaine was found in the center console, along with a marijuana pipe.

Alexander and Kendall were both charged with possession of cocaine after the discovery.

At headquarters, Alexander agreed to speak with officers and said she was unaware of the cocaine in the car, but admitted the marijuana was hers.

DUI, accident Douglas Rudolph Durrschmidt, 40, of Reisterstown, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 3 a.m. on March 18 near 17th Street and charged with DUI, failing to report a motor vehicle accident with injuries, and several other charges.

Police responded to a car crash near 17th and Philadelphia Avenue and found a truck stuck on top of a median with damage to the undercarriage.

Officers also saw two signs nearby that were destroyed and Durrschmidt sitting on the ground next to the truck.

Durrschmidt told officers this was the result of “being a dumb ass,” according to police records, adding that he consumed three-to-four alcoholic beverages with tequila.

When asked by officers if he felt buzzed, Durrschmidt said yes, adding that he felt like he was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Durrschmidt was then charged with DUI.

DUI Jessica Katerina Schertz, 28, of Salisbury was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2 a.m. on March 15 near 13th Street and charged with DUI of drugs and alcohol and several traffic infractions.

Police said Schertz was stopped after she swerved outside of her lane of travel with her vehicle several times.

When officers approached, police reports read, the smell of marijuana and alcohol emanated from inside the car.

According to police, Schertz admitted to drinking two vodka cranberry cocktails a few hours earlier in Salisbury, but she never admitted to consuming marijuana.

She was arrested for driving while impaired and refused to submit to an intoximeter.

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Stacks offer inclusive options Continued from Page 47 At the high school level, smaller populated schools may have 6,000 books on the shelves while a larger populated school like Stephen Decatur has roughly 15,000 books.

For the books to make it onto the shelves, the librarians follow a strict and complex process.

The librarians scour through data and statistics about checkouts, books in the collections, the needs of the library, community interests, and curriculum needs to gear where purchases should be made in the coming years.

Another aspect of choosing books is based on suggestions, reviews, and awards from reputable organizations nationwide – organizations such as the American Association of School Librarians and Young Adult Library Services Association.

There is an understanding that fiction books have more reviews than non-fiction books, or books about colonial American times. As a result, librarians review what is said about the material and the recommended age group before sending it off to Sills and the principal for a final check.

“Obviously with books, you can’t read the entire book,” Sills said, especially with a couple hundred new books coming into the system each year. That is why the district relies on reviews, book lists, and age recommendations.

“With this book, it’s very highly praised, well reviewed, and on awards lists,” Sills added, regarding the book, All Boys Aren’t Blue.

Books like Johnson’s are becoming more common, compared to books that were on the school shelves 10 years ago.

Major publishers have been putting out books

from authors with what are described as “authentic” voices, and the district has conformed by making sure all students, regardless of race, creed, or sex, are considered when adding to the selection of books.

In doing so, though, Sills said the district is doing its due diligence to make sure the process is followed.

Many people may not consider the Bible to be a controversial book. One parent during the school board meeting on March 15 read a passage out loud before announcing where it came from.

“There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses,” she read, saying the verse came from Ezekiel 23:20 of the Bible.

In the case of the parent who filed the complaint, the district may come up with a solution to have librarians steer the child away from the book in question when they go to check out.

Sills said she tries to stay current with any chatter around book concerns in the community and in neighboring counties.

For instance, Somerset County Schools are reviewing five books currently and Wicomico County Schools recently removed All Boys Aren’t Blue from its shelves.

Wicomico District officials did not respond to BOOK COVER COURTESY PUBLISHER FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX requests for comment this week.

All Boys Aren’t Blue is not the first book to The book, “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George M. Johnson was recently draw criticism locally and it certainly won’t be the criticized by parents in the Worcester County Public Schools for havlast. In early January, concerns were raised to the ing sexually explicit material, though other parents in the district defended the book which was written as a memoir by a queer black Worcester County School Board about a book man. Despite the criticism, the school district has a review process called, “All American Boys,” another book that when concerns are raised on particular media offered to the stuwas highly praised by library associations and dents, which is currently being followed. major publications.

Despite the minor bumps in the inclusive spaces that kids feel safe in,” road, Sills and the librarians across she said. “We work hard to have that the district are staying true to the vision of open spaces that celebrate process and their mission. diversity and empower our students “We want libraries to be safe and while they are in school.”

Letters to the editor Film Festival coerces movie fan to theater Editor, I stepped into a movie theater for the first time in over two years. And, I am so glad I did. The Ocean City Film Festival never seems to disappoint.

These movies, in my opinion, are so much better than the Hollywood fluff. The movies are more real, truer to real life, more authentic, more entertaining than the million-dollar movies.

The funny shorts, “Don’t Jump” was a favorite. We really enjoyed “Psychopomp.” The aquatic shorts were very good, especially, “The Beaver Boys.”

And as always, the animation shorts tend to bring the kid out in you. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be, “Bucket Hat!” As the Film Festival was nearing the end on Sunday, we were left with a tough decision. Should we stay at

Secrets where we had been watching films all day, or should we head to the Flagship and finish the day there.

Three movies were playing at the same time, starting at 3:30 p.m.

“Sometimes I Dream In Farsi” was playing at Fox. Probably, a decent movie, but it came down to, “Mary Tyler, Millennial” or “The Issue With Elvis.”

“Mary Tyler, Millennial” sounded intriguing, but something drew us to go see “The Issue With Elvis.” And boy, were we glad we did. The movie was fantastic. By far our favorite.

Written, directed and produced by Charlotte Wincott, starring her husband, Jeff Wincott and their son, Wolfgang Wincott. Truly, a family affair.

Such a meaningful movie. It touched your heart, made you smile, induced you to shed a tear. The gist of the movie had two lost souls find each other under unusual circumstances.

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Gerrymandering hurts democracy If there was one thing about politicians that people don’t like ... well, that would be impossible. In this current hyperpolitical climate, there are so many things not to like that singling out just one would be unimaginable.

Still, if there is one chief complaint, it would have to be the rise of politicians’ and their parties’ desire to gain or keep control of government by sticking it to the competition by any means necessary.

This pursuit of dominance is why Maryland’s primary elections have been pushed back into July — to give the state Court of Appeals time to decide if the Democratic Party committed horrible gerrymandering or just everyday gerrymandering when it redrew this state’s election district maps for next 10 years.

To be sure, the party did Republicans no favors, and, depending on what the court finds, the map of legislative districts might have to be redrawn more fairly.

The Democrats in this state, guilty as they are of looking for any advantage over their opponents, are no more in the wrong than the Republican party is and has been in other states.

Simply put, the entire redistricting process has been seized upon by the two main parties as the ultimate weapon in the culture and political wars in which we are now engaged.

It’s wrong, and while it has been happening in varying degrees for decades, it has become so much worse in recent times that we may have reached critical mass in the national political debate.

The Brennan Center for Justice says the practice of gerrymandering “... has been a thorn in the side of democracy for centuries, and with the new round of redistricting it’s a bigger threat than ever.”

One would hope that the elected officials of both parties would stop rubbing their hands with glee when they win and wringing their hands when they lose and instead start thinking about the damage they have willingly inflicted on this democratic society for their own purposes.

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Getting facts of life

Oh, the good old days when sex education in school meant scouring the walls in the big kids’ lavatory for solid how-to advice and observations.

These communications played a vital role in helping young minds learn about the more detailed aspects of the human reproductive process.

Moreover, the authors of this wisdom were so talented that they could put it in verse: “There once was a man from Nantucket, etc., etc.

As a third-grader in the pre-consolidation days of By schools in my county, I was Stewart amazed at the number of exDobson cellent poets we had in my third-grade to 12th grade institution. It was only later that I came to understand why none of their works ever made it into hardcover.

Before that great awakening, however, I found this sex business to be mighty confusing, convinced as I was back then that babies just sort of popped out as part of the marriage contract.

I’m not kidding. I really did think there was some sort of law of the universe that went into effect when people got married, and that it just sort of happened to deserving couples.

According to my theory, one spouse would say to the other, “Well, we’re married now. I guess we just sit back and wait.”

It made sense to me as a third-grader, but it was either my acknowledging that fact at the dinner table or proudly reciting “There once was a man from ...” that led to me being given “The Talk” by my father.

“Son,” he said as we sat in the driveway in his car, “you know where babies come from, right?”

“Sure,” I replied. “They just happen.”

I’m pretty sure I heard him mumble something about his prayers not being answered before he began his attempt to explain the facts of life to me without saying anything at all.

“OK,” he said, “here goes...”

I should note at this juncture that my father, a drinker and fighter of some renown in his day, never cursed, never used questionable slang and never said anything that might be considered remotely off-color.

He maintained that it showed a weakness in vocabulary. This, incidentally, was not a trait that he passed on to me.

Consequently, when he began his discourse on how things worked and what equipment was employed in the process, I’m sitting there thinking, “What language is he speaking and what is he talking about?”

I mean not once did he use any terms with which I was familiar — no winkie, hoo-ha, yaya or anything else.

No, he used the proper medical Latin name for every body part and its role in this exercise. I figured he knew things weren’t going to work out as he had hoped when he mentioned the word “copulation” and I suggested that it meant hiring more police.

As it happened, his use of proper terms left me even more confused than before. I can remember thinking about it after we escaped from the car to more comfortable circumstances.

“Great,” I said to myself. “Now that I know what everything’s for, all I have to do is figure out the location.”

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WORLD WAR II

Winter Offensive leads to Demyansk Pocket

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (March 25, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, saw the Red Army’s most intensive efforts to reduce the “Demyansk Pocket.” The “Demyansk Pocket” came about as a result of the Red Army’s Winter Offensive, which began on Dec. 6, 1941. After the Soviets had driven Armeegruppe Center, commanded by Field Marshal Fedor von Bock, from the Gates of Moscow, they turned their attention to the besieged city of Leningrad and Armeegruppe North, commanded by Field

Marshal Baron Wilhelm von Leeb.

On Jan. 9, Maj.-Gen. Pavel A. Kurochkin, commander of the Soviet Northwest Front, sent the Third and Fourth Shock Armies, commanded

by Maksim Purkayev and Filipp Golikov against Armeegruppe North’s Sixteenth Army commanded by Gen. Ernst Busch. They were later joined by the Eleventh and Thirty-fourth Armies, commanded by Vasily Morozov and Nikolai Bezarin.

Eventually, on Feb. 9, because Hitler refused to allow them to withdraw, the better part of two German

corps — the II and X — were surrounded in a pocket based on the Russian village of Demyansk, which was an important rail link connecting Moscow and Leningrad.

The commander of the II Armeekorps, Gen. Count Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt, was given command of the forces within the “Demyansk Pocket” because the commander of the X Armeekorps, Gen. Christian Hansen, was outside of the Pocket.

There were three infantry divisions from the II Armeekorps within

the Demyansk Pocket: the 12th, from Mecklenburg, 32nd, from Pomerania and Prussia, and the 123rd from Brandenburg, commanded by, respectively: Col. Karl Hernekamp (temporarily) and Gens. Wilhelm Bohnstedt; and Irwin Rauch.

There were also three infantry divisions from the X Armeekorps: the 30th from Schleswieg-Holstein, the 290th, from Schleswieg-Holstein and Hanover, and the SS Totenkopf (Death’s Head), commanded by, respectively, Gens. Kurt von TipContinued on Page 51

that out of all the movies we saw, theirs was the best! Jeff seemed to be truly flattered and appreciative of what I said.

We continued our conversation in the hallway for a good 15 minutes.

What a great guy. We found to have much in common.

Ironically, 20 yards away, I noticed that my wife was talking to Jeff’s wife.

All of this by chance.

We found out that they recently bought a place in Ocean City and plan to spend much of the summer here. I

invited Jeff to bring Wolfgang (Elvis) to the Second Street Beach Stand and hang out for the day. I am thinking Charlotte might want to do a film in Ocean City.

I am going to put a bug in her ear that there would be no better story than the life and times of a 63-yearold beach boy. That would be 47 years of stories to tell, and a lot of film on the floor of the editing room!

Drew Haugh Ocean City

a. for special need student populations – special education compensatory education (poverty) and limited English proficiency. These funds vary depending on the number of at-risk students enrolled in a district.

3. Supplemental funding added by the county a. based on its local wealth and willingness (effort) to provide additional funding.

The Maintenance of Effort Requirement is a statute written to ensure that counties don’t balance their budgets or keep taxes low by cutting education spending. MOE is mandated by the state and is part of existing education funding law. It is a legally binding funding requirement.

Counties are required to maintain a minimum annual appropriation to the LEA budget that is the greater of either 1) the local share of foundation program or 2) the per pupil amount provided in the previous year.

If local governments refuse to abide by this law, “pursuant to 5-213 of the Education Article, the Comptroller shall intercept local income tax revenue from the county, in the amount by which the county failed to meet the MOE, and distribute the withheld funds directly to the county board of education.

We all are better off if every child in Maryland receives the quality education they deserve and we all must do our part to make sure that happens.

Joan Roache Ocean City

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 48 the other lost soul was a grown man.

Watching this movie, I am confident many people would be able to relate to it! The three family members were all there for the Q&A. Like the movie being our favorite, the Q&A turned out to be our favorite. Three wonderful people who were so authentic, so real, so kind, so caring. I could go on and on.

When everything was wrapped up, I had a chance meeting with Jeff (Dr. Mercer) in the bathroom. I told him

Pointless lawsuit story timely and appropriate Editor, Your commentary on the folly of the County Commissioners spending taxpayer money on a pointless lawsuit was timely and apt.

The suit highlights a basic misunderstanding of on how schools are funded and the roles of local and state governments.

The state role in funding education is to make sure that every child in Maryland receives a quality education regardless of their zip code.

Since counties use property taxes to fund the local share, they have very different abilities to fund their schools. The state funding formula was developed to address inequities across the counties.

There are three parts of education funding in Maryland: 1. Foundation Funding a. The state funds the foundation in inverse proportion to local wealth.

2. Targeted Funding

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 50 pleskirch and Baron Theodore von Wrede; and Gruppenführer Theodore Eicke.

For requesting permission to withdraw some of his troops in the face of the Red Army’s offensive, Field Marshal von Leeb was relieved of command and replaced by Eighteenth Army’s Gen. Georg von Küchler, a/k/a “Sidecar Georg,” on Jan. 17, 1942.

On Feb. 8, units of the Gen. Morozov’s Eleventh Army and the First Shock Army, commanded by Vasily I. Kusnetsov, closed the trap on the “Demyansk Pocket” by linking on the Lovat River, near Ramushevo, about 25 miles west of Demyansk. Luftwaffe Chief, Reichsmarshal Hermann Göring assured der Führer that the 95,000 trapped men and 20,000 horses could be supplied by air.

The area of the “Pocket” was 1158 square miles, with a front of 187 miles. The nearest German units were at Staraya Russa — 20 miles away. Three Air Brigades from the IV Airborne Corps were dropped inside the pocket. By April 7, 1942, they had been eliminated.

During the struggle to hold the “Demyansk Pocket,” the resistence of Eicke’s Totenkopf Division was crucial. It acted as the Pocket’s fire brigade. No Totenkopf position was taken by the Soviets until every Totenkopf soldier was dead.

A week prior to the invasion of the Soviet Union, Eicke met with his officers and explained that the coming war would be different from those of the past, in that this was a death struggle between National Socialism and Jewish-Bolshevism and would demand the most ruthless and uncompromising conduct.

He urged his officers to be fanatical and merciless, reminding them that the Soviets had not signed the Geneva Convention and therefore could not be expected to wage war in a civilized fashion.

One advantage that the Totenkopf had over regular German soldiers, other than its superior equipment, training and espirite de corps, was the fact that it did not have to depend

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On Feb. 28, Eicke radioed II Armeekorps headquarters that he had lost all contact with neighboring units. But with a slight improvement in the weather from the first week of March, the Luftwaffe was able to supply the Totenkopf with food, medicine, ammunition, grenades, mines and automatic weapons. By the second week of March, the Soviets were exhausted and their assaults ceased.

At 7:30 a.m. on March 21, 2011, the X Armeekorps, now commanded

by Lt.-Gen. Walter von SeydlitzKurzbach, launched a relief attack toward the Pocket. At 11 a.m. on April 14, forces inside the “Pocket” launched an offensive to meet the relief effort. The two forces met, and supplies began coming into the “Pocket” on April 22.

The “Pocket” was declared “liberated” on May 1. The cost to the Red Army was 88,908 killed or captured and 156,603 wounded. German casualties were 63,000, of which 17,000 were deaths. German survivors were awarded a medal with crossed swords and an airplane below the word “Demjansk.”

On June 26, at der Führer’s headquarters in Rastenburg, Eicke received the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross he had received on Jan. 15. In addition, 11 other officers and men of the Totenkopf Division received the Knight’s Cross, which was the most given to any SS Division over such a short period of time.

However, by the time of the relief, the division was broken. It was down to 6,700 men, none of whom were really fit for duty. The division was fi-

Aug. 4,1941 Field Marshal Fedor von Bock (l) shaking hands with German dictator Adolf Hitler

nally removed from Demyansk and the Eastern Front and transported, first to Germany and then to France to be rebuilt in October 1942.

During the fight for the “Demyansk Pocket,” the Reichsmarshal’s Luftwaffe flew 33,086 sorties, bringing 64,844 tons of supplies to the encircled soldiers, 31,000 replacement troops, and evacuated 36,000 wounded and sick. However, it lost 265 aircraft and 387 airmen. The Voenno-Vozdushanye Sily (VVS) lost 408 aircraft.

Although this seemed like a victory, and vindication for Hitler’s no retreat order, the seeds of a greater disaster had been sown. Unquestionably, the defense of the “Demyansk Pocket” had occupied five Soviet armies for almost four months.

During the Demyansk operation, the Germans needed 265 tons of supplies per day, which the Luftwaffe was able to supply. The following year, when the Sixth Army, elements of the Fourth Panzer Army and two Romanian divisions, were trapped in Stalingrad, the Reichsmarshal once again guarantied der Führer that “his” Luft-

waffe could keep the trapped forces supplied, even though the Luftwaffe commander on the scene, Gen. Baron Dr. Wolfram von Richthofen, told them both it was impossible.

But Stalingrad was different. At Stalingrad there were far more men to supply, requiring an estimated daily minimum of 800 tons be delivered over a much longer distance and faced by a much better organized and equipped VVS. The result was that Baron von Richthofen was correct, and the Sixth Army was completely destroyed, along with the two Romanian divisions, and much of the Luftwaffe’s transport capabilities.

The village of Demyansk would not be liberated by the Red Army until March 1, 1943.

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OBITUARIES ANITA M. DEVITO West Ocean City Anita M. DeVito passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home in West Ocean City, Maryland.

Born on July 11, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. D’Agostino and Santa Rose DiBenedetto.

She is survived by her husband, Michael DeVito; and two sons, Michael and Anthony DeVito.

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Sally Layton

Also surviving are her grandchildren, Luca, Zane, Matteo, Jonah and Nico.

She also leaves behind a brother, Joseph D’Agostino (Mary); and two sisters, Philomena Pisani (Joseph) and Regina Rieger.

She was the glue that held us all together, helping and giving all of us more than we ever could have deserved. She never complained about anything and never asked for anything in return for her kindness.

She was a true angel amongst us and will be severely missed by everyone. An amazing wife, mother, sister and most of all, grandmother.

Viewing was held at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. A funeral service was held at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin, Maryland.

Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

SALLY LAYTON West Ocean City Sally Layton suddenly passed away on March 19, 2022, at her home with family and hospice. She was 58.

As she enters her new journey, she leaves behind her sons, Chris and Kyle Layton; her daughter, Ciarra Chavis; her precious grandchildren, Kolby, Andrew, Kayden, Niylah and T.J., Jr.; three sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews.

Sally loved her job and customers at Abi’s Diner. They also were family as well. Many thanks for your visits.

You made her days happy ones.

Special thanks to Atlantic General Hospital and palliative care for helping Sally in her time of need. Thanks to the cancer center for giving us a little more time with our loved one.

We can’t forget Coastal Hospice for always being there and making Sally comfortable. Nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners, techs, case workers and even the pharmacy, our family thanks all of you for your generous acts of kindness and care.

God bless.

A celebration of life for Sally will take place at Abi’s Diner at a later date.

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The Worcester Prep tennis teams were very successful last year and the players and coaches hope they will do just as well this season. Pictured are seniors captains Riley Schoch and Sumira Sehgal.

“I have seen a tremendous amount of growth, especially with our beginner players who had to jump right into things and compete to earn their spot on the team,” said Kevin Chalk, coach of the girls’ squad. “We have a nice balance between grades. As far as us building going forward, every grade has representation,” said Terry Underkoffler, coach of the boys’ team. “We’re young as far as experience against good players.”

WP tennis teams hope success carries over

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Worcester Prep tennis teams were very successful last year and the players and coaches hope they will do just as well this season.

Both squads swept the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship, winning singles and doubles competitions. Three of the four finals matches consisted of all Worcester players.

The Lady Mallards went undefeated, 8-0, while the boys’ team lost two competitions last year.

Kevin Chalk was the assistant coach of the girls’ team last year. He has taken over as head coach for the 2022 season.

“I am very excited. Tennis is a passion of mine, so it’s great to be outdoors and on the courts each and every day,” he said. “It’s a wonderful outlet for the girls (and for me) after a demanding day at school.

“I am first and foremost a student of the game (I’ve been lucky enough to visit Wimbledon, the French Open, and the US Open to watch most of the top pros play live) and so it would be awesome if I could instill a love of the game in our players,” he added. “Before Worcester Prep I was an assis-

tant tennis coach (both boys’ and girls’ teams) at John Carroll School and before that I was head girls’ coach at Oldfields School, but I’ve been so impressed with the tennis culture and athletic rigor here at WPS. It’s an honor to coach here.”

There are 16 players on the team this year, nine of whom play during competitive matches (five singles players, two doubles teams) in 2021.

Kevin Chalk “It’s a pretty large team, but developing young players is an important aspect of our program,” Chalk said. “By offering more people the chance to pick up a racket and learn the sport, I am hoping to prepare them for competitive play in the medium to long term.”

Chalk said he has a pretty deep team in terms of skill level.

“It helps that many of our players play outside of school at places like Sea Colony, so that extra experience helps so much,” he said.

Chalk said the girls have a lot of energy and are fun-spirited. They are eager to learn and improve their technique.

“They’re eager to get back to the normalcy that has been hampered over the past two years due to covid,” he said. “This year’s schedule is more demanding (we have 15 scheduled matches this year) so I think our team is ready to go out there and prove ourselves and have a good time while doing so.”

The team had about a week and half of tryouts, with 23 girls who initially signed up to play, before the school was closed last week for spring break.

“So very quickly we were thrown into competitive mode where girls were playing each other to establish a ladder,” Chalk said. “I think that matchplay is the best way to enhance tennis skills (as opposed to endless ball feeding, etc.), so it actually worked out well for us. I have seen a tremendous amount of growth, especially with our beginner players who had to jump right into things and compete to earn their spot on the team.”

The group will be led by senior captains Sumira Sehgal and Anna Carpenter.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing our captains be inspiring role models,” Chalk said. “I also will be looking for [junior] Morgan Schoch

and [sophomore] Lebby Becker to step up and make an important contribution to the team.”

“We just always try to encourage our teammates and help them when we can, like I’ll tell them to follow through with their shot or just keep their head up,” Sehgal, a four-year member of the team, said. “I think we are very good. We’ve got a lot of players coming back and everyone is really excited, especially the seniors since it’s our last season playing. That energy is going to help us do really well this season.”

Sehgal is the returning ESIAC singles champion. She also earned the female Player of the Year award.

Becker and Summer Walker, who graduated, won the ESIAC doubles title.

Schoch and Becker received AllESIAC accolades at the end of the season.

“I want to work on my backhand because in the championship game last year I remember I just couldn’t hit a backhand. They were just not going in,” Sehgal said. “I really want to focus on being consistent with my backhand and getting my serves better, those are two of my main goals and team goals, we should work on See WP Page 54

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WP tennis coaches, players looking forward to season Continued from Page 53 consistency and cheering each other on … I’m really sad that this going to be my last year. I know it’s going to be such fun and I’m just super excited to be playing with all my friends.”

Chalk said his goal is to maintain the excellence the program has historically had.

“From a coaching standpoint, I really want to work on developing our tactics and strategy during match play. Reinforcing the basics of technique and footwork is always useful, but tennis is very much like chess in that it’s essential to think one or two steps ahead of your opponent,” he said. “Concentrating on court positioning, taking the ball early, and knowing when to shift from offense to defense (and vice versa) can all be immensely helpful in gaining a competitive advantage and building confidence.

“Beyond that, I really want us to establish a cohesive and supportive team culT. Underkoffler ture,” he continued.

“Tennis may be an individual sport, but the team atmosphere is what one often remembers from his/her high school tennis experience.”

There are 15 boys participating this year. Eight of them competed last season.

“We have a nice balance between grades. As far as us building going forward, every grade has representation,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. “We’re young as far as experience against good players. We graduated our No. 1 and No. 2 [singles players] and they were in the ESIAC finals, which is pretty significant. When you graduate one and two, it’s always tough to fill in. And, we graduated two doubles players.”

The group will be led by captains, seniors Riley Schoch and Graham McCabe, and junior Harrison Humes.

They’ve done a great job,” Underkoffler said. “They’ve all be on varsity for several years.”

The trio earned ESIAC awards for their performance last season.

Schoch and Humes won the ESIAC doubles team title in 2021.

“I think that having someone that

knows what’s supposed to happen, knows what’s going on, who isn’t afraid to speak out or suggest new things and just kind of help lead the group to get ready and have a good season is important,” Schoch, a fouryear member of the team, said. He will be playing singles during the regular season. “I think we probably have the strongest team – definitely as strong as last year – maybe one of the strongest I’ve seen over my four years. We’ve got a good singles lineup and our doubles is really coming up … and we’ve got a bunch of young players. I think it’s going to be a fun season. I want to see a good team when I’m leaving. I want us to do well and show some promise that next year and the year after we’ll still be good. For me personally, I want to see just good placement, good decisions, good playmaking, not to get in my own heads, and stay focused on the game.”

Underkoffler said the team has some tough matches in its opening week, so the players will be tested early.

“We have the opportunity to play some good competition coming out of the gate,” he said. “We’ll be playing three good teams. That’s kind of the thing you build on, good experience.

They’ll get tested and learn a lot the first two weeks of the season.”

Underkoffler said he has seen improvement in serving and tactics, and the players are picking up techniques, since preseason began.

“We got into a nice rhythm, and them they’re off a week for spring break,” he said. “The goal is to improve to the point where each player has their own game plan, where they approach each match and know what they need to do to win. We only have about a minute or less to talk to them [during matches before switching sides]. Other than that, It’s all them. They have to figure it out for themselves.”

Underkoffler said each boy has different strengths they can play to.

They also recognize what they need to improve on.

Worcester will head to Salisbury today, Friday, to play the James M. Bennett Clippers at 4 p.m. The boys’ team will then host Severn School on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Tennis Center.

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“We have a very strong core of players with a lot of experience. Good leadership on and off the field. And, a very athletic group of freshmen who are ready to contribute right away,” said Prep Coach Chris Williams. Pictured, right, are sophomore Ansley Gardner, left, and junior Caitlyn Hoen. (Above) Freshman Emma Zajdel, left, and sophomore Reagan Sterrs.

WP girls’ lacrosse team has ‘strong core of players’

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team may be young, but the Lady Mallards are skilled and experienced playing the sport.

“We have a very strong core of players with a lot of experience. Good leadership on and off the field. And, a very athletic group of freshmen who are ready to Chris Williams contribute right away,” said Prep Coach Chris Williams. “We only lost three seniors last year, so we have a lot of experience in our starting lineup.”

Williams has 20 players on his roster, 11 of whom competed last season when the team went 5-5. The Mallards lost, 13-6, to Saints Peter and Paul in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game.

“We are still a young, but talented, team … we have a lot of girls who play club lacrosse. Seven of my starters on opening day will be underclassmen,” Williams said. “As this group grows together, we will be very dangerous for years to come. We have already lost two key players to season-ending injuries, which also makes the devel-

opment of our younger players critical to fill those spots.”

Worcester had less than two weeks of preseason practices before the school was closed for spring break last week.

“It’s always a challenge having spring break right at the start of our season. We have a week and a half of practice, and then we go on break, so this year we really hit the ground running,” Williams said. “We focused on immediately putting in offense, defense, team concepts, rides, clears, etc. In the past I’ve pushed fundamentals for the first few practices, and while we push fundamentals every day we went right to more advanced drills and concepts, and they See GIRLS Page 55

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The team will be led by senior Myranda Beebe, a returning captain, juniors Caitlyn Hoen and Annie Carter, and sophomore goalie Caitlin Williams.

“All of those girls have club lacrosse experience, which helps them be extensions of the coaching staff on the field. I am very pleased with the leadership this group has already shown,” Williams said.

Beebe led the team last year with 44 goals and nine assists. She, along with Carter and Williams, earned AllESIAC accolades for their performance.

“I’ve had a lot of experience working with different people, different skill levels, so I feel like I’m acquainted well with how to lead a group and speak to the young players too. I feel like I’ve had a lot of experience playing outside of school too – I play travel – so I’ve kind of watched other people lead throughout my high school years through example, so I’m kind of well aquatinted with that too,” said Beebe, a midfielder, who has been a member of the team for four years. “We’ve had to cram a lot into the time that we’ve had and I think everyone’s really listening, taking in everything that we’re being taught … I can totally see a difference from the first day to now.”

Beebe said she is looking forward to her final season playing for Worcester.

“A lot of these girls I’ve known [and played with] since I was little. It will be the last time I’ll get to play with them before I leave and I’m just super excited,” she said. “I think our team chemistry is good and I think we’re all really supportive and understand each other … I think everyone is doing a great job.”

After graduating 13 seniors at the end of the 2020 season, last year’s squad was very young. With 11 back this year, Williams hopes the group will continue to progress.

“Our team was so much better at the end of the season compared to the start, because of the experience the young players got,” he said. “I want to see further growth this year, as we build on our successes from last season. We have a challenging schedule, but iron sharpens iron and being able to play top teams will help our young players take that next step.”

Worcester will travel to Delaware to play Sussex Academy today, Friday, at 6 p.m. The Mallards will host the James M. Bennett Clippers on Monday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

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“We’re solid, we got hard-core first units at midfield, at attack and in defense and in the goal,” Coach Drew Haugh said. “We’re going to be better as the season moves on. Their attitude has been phenomenal. We never had a bad practice or a slack practice. These kids work right up until the end.” Pictured, from left, are sophomore Dylan McGovern, and captains, junior Griffin Jones and senior Brice Richins.

WP boys’ lacrosse squad has solid first units on field

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team has a core group back this year with a strong starting lineup.

Fourteen of the 26 players on Coach Drew Haugh’s roster competed last season when the team went 8-2 and won the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Drew Haugh Conference championship, 15-2, over the Salisbury School Dragons.

“We’re solid, we got hard-core first units at midfield, at attack and in defense and in the goal, but we don’t have any depth … Fortunately, our defense is pretty good. Fortunately we have someone like [senior captain] Brice Richins who is like a player-coach. He can direct guys, he can tell guys what they’re doing or not doing [and] he’s got a lacrosse IQ,” Haugh said. “And, we’ve got a good goalie. [Senior captain] Bennett Tinkler played defense last year but played some goalie too. We told him last year had to play goalie this year, because we knew we didn’t have anyone else. He does a great job.”

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Stephen Decatur senior Logan Tapman throws a pitch during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. Decatur won, 3-2, in eight innings over North Caroline. Tapman struck out nine, walked two and gave up one hit and one run in five innings.

Decatur baseball team gets entra-inning win in opener

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Stephen Decatur baseball team kicked off the 2022 season with a thrilling, 3-2, extra-inning victory over the North Caroline Bulldogs on Tuesday in Berlin.

“Like usual, we played defense and pitched [well], situational hitting [was good], we bunted when we needed to,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said. “They Rich Ferro threw a lefty who was pretty good, good breaking ball [and he] was mixing stuff up and had a couple different moves, so we struggled at the plate.

He was changing it up and also we weren’t on base that much. We struck out way too many times. I was surprised by that.”

North Caroline scored one run in the first. Decatur tallied two in the fourth to pull ahead, 2-1. The visiting Bulldogs tied it up in the top of the seventh inning. The Seahawks were unable to score in the bottom of the seventh, so the game headed into extra innings.

Decatur junior pitcher Ryan McLaughlin wrapped up the top of the eighth inning with a strikeout.

Sophomore Lukas Loring hit a ground ball to first, which the first baseman bobble, to start the bottom of the eighth. It was scored as a error as Loring took the base. Senior Shawn Rosemond then singled with a hard ground ball to right field. He advances to second on the throw and Loring moved to third.

North Caroline changed pitchers before sophomore Gavin Solito stepped to the plate. After two foul

balls, Solito struck out swinging. Junior Owen Knerr was intentionally walked, which then brought up sophomore Brycen Coleman with the bases loaded.

On a 1-1 count, Coleman hit a line drive to left field, scoring Loring to end the game.

“I just felt like I had to do a job and the job was right there and the situation was to hit the ball into the outfield. When I went down 1-1, I just felt like a curve ball was coming and I sat on it and then I hit it,” Coleman said.

“I’m comfortable in those situations.

I was just happy. I was so excited to win the game, it feels so good. First game this year getting the winning hit was awesome.”

He led the team with two hits and two RBIs. Knerr and Rosemond had one hit each.

The Seahawks had four hits in the game and struck out 14 times.

“It’s a work in progress. It always is. We got to put the ball in play, that’s the biggest thing, [and] we’ve got to cut down on strikeouts,” Ferro said.

Senior Logan Tapman started on the mound for Decatur and threw five innings. He struck out nine, walked two, allowed one hit and gave up a run.

McLaughlin struck out three, gave up two hits and one run in three innings.

“Logan Tapman did a great job giving us five strong innings and held us in. Ryan McLaughlin came in to get the win, but Logan Tapman gave us the chance to stay in the game,” Ferro said.

Decatur will host the Nandua Warriors today, Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin. The Arcadia Firebirds will come to Berlin on Monday for a 4 p.m. match against Decatur.

Continued from Page 55 ning the midfield.

“We’ve got a really good first midfield,” Haugh said. “[Junior captain] Griffin Jones – we moved him from left attack to midfield. He’s so good at midfield, he’s our best offensive player more or less – and [junior captain] Jack Gardner, he’s really good too on attack. He shoots the lights out of the ball.

“And we have [sophomore] Dylan McGovern and [senior] Tristan Weinstein, who is a really good face-off kid, getting possession of the ball,” he continued. “In lacrosse if you’ve got a good face-off guy and a good goalie that helps a lot. Those are your two main positions.”

The team is also young this year.

Of the 26 players, 18 are underclassmen (11 sophomores and seven freshmen). There are six seniors on the roster and two juniors.

“That’s good because they’ll get better and they work hard. The freshmen and sophomores, it’s good to see them coming up,” Haugh said. “We’re going to be better as the season moves on. Their attitude has been phenomenal. We never had a bad practice or a slack practice. These kids work right up until the end.”

Haugh will rely on the captains, Richins, Jones, Gardner and Tinkler to lead the team.

Gardner was one of the top producers last season, scoring 17 goals with 12 assists. Gardner and Richins also earned All-ESIAC honors for their performance during the 2021 season.

“I’ve learned from the older guys every year, just listening to them. I’m trying to be a vocal leader, lead with experience and by example. In every way I try to be a leader,” Richins, a four-year member of the team, said.

“It’s nice having a few coaches from last year back this year. Every other year we’ve had different coaches, so this year’s unique for me since I haven’t had the same coach for more than one year. We had jump started this year compared to other years with the same coach.”

Haugh said he is happy to be back coaching the team this season. He has carried over a number of plays the team ran last year into this sea-

son.

“It definitely makes it easier. The kids are familiar with what we’re doing, and the other kids are picking it up quickly,” he said. “For the seniors, this is the first year they had the same coaching staff two years in a row. That means a lot, you’re comfortable, you can play around, joke around, you know their personalities.

For us as coaches, it’s great.”

“We’ve been going over some basic stuff, but everyone’s improving and getting better every day,” Richins said. “The defense has improve a lot and the offense you’ve seen the stick work and everything getting better every day. It should be a great year.

We’re hoping to go undefeated, have some big wins against some public schools and win our conference again.”

Worcester kicked off the season with a come-from-behind, 10-9, victory over the Parkside Rams on Wednesday in Berlin.

“We scored the first goal of the game and never had the lead again until we scored to go ahead 10-9 with 1:49 to go in the fourth,” Haugh said.

Gardner scored the game-winning goal. He led the team with five. McGovern had two goals. Jones (three assists), freshman Ryan Mann and sophomore Hunter Simons scored one each.

Haugh said Tinkler was exceptional in the goal. He had 11 saves, several of which were point blank stops.

“Dylan played like a machine, bunch of ground balls, key goal, runs like a horse. Tristan [and senior Michael] Wehberg won eight out of 13 face-offs,” Haugh said. “Brice was ridiculous all game. He played close defense, then we moved him to long stick to cover their best player at midfield. He picked up a ton of ground balls and was instrumental in just about every clear.”

To be successful this season, Haugh said the players need to keep the high energy they have now and stay focused.

“For a team that’s loaded with 10th graders and ninth graders, they’re pretty mature. They have that work ethic, they just need to keep their foot on the gas pedal,” he added.

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Decatur outdoor track and field kicks off season Young group of athletes perform well in first meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ outdoor track and field team came in second place and the boys’ squad finished in fourth during Tuesday’s season opener in Salisbury.

“Overall, I think the teams did well given it was our first meet and we have a very young [group],” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “Several of our best athletes are currently injured and not able to compete, so that hurt us but Brenda Hommel other members of the team stepped up and did their best.”

Parkside won the girls’ competition, scoring 101 points. Decatur racked up 58 points, followed by James M. Bennett (54) and Wicomico (46).

Scoring points for Decatur for placing fifth or better in their individual events were: senior Danera Collick (discus, fifth, 56 feet 7 inches), juniors Carolina Novelli (1,600-meter run, second, 6:21.10), Summer Brenner (100-meter hurdles, third, 20.10 seconds; 300-meter hurdles, fourth, 1:00.90; high jump, third, 4 feet 8 inches), Breanne Ferguson (400meter dash, fifth, 1:11; 800-meter run, fourth, 3:05.90; long jump, second, 12 feet 11 inches), Ava Becnel (3,200-meter run, third, 17:41.60), Mayah Garner (high jump, second, 4 feet 8 inches), Taya Price (high jump, fourth, 4 feet 8 inches), sophomores Macy Woroniecki (1,600-meter run, first, 6:09.50; 800-meter run, second, 2:55.30) and Daniela Carrasco Gonzalez (3,200-meter run, fourth, 18:35.70), and freshmen Amber Marshall (1,600-meter run, fifth, 6:27.90), Clarice Piela (3,200-meter run, second, 15:55.30) and Allison Swift (800-meter run, fifth, 3:13.20).

Freshman Rachel Plata joined Woroniecki, Novelli and Marshall for the 3,200-meter relay race. The girls came in second place (12:00).

The 800-meter relay team of juniors Macy and Leah Seitz and Summer Banks and freshman Julianna Wooden took third (2:03).

The 1,600-meter relay team of Marshall, Novelli, Ferguson and Macy Seitz finished in third (5:02.30).

Banks, the Seitzs and senior Miah Schwind placed fourth in the 400meter relay race (58.7 seconds).

Wicomico won the boys’ competition, tallying 108.5 points. Parkside was runner up, scoring 81.5, followed

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(Left) Stephen Decatur freshman Ryleigh Smith takes a swing at the ball during Tuesday’s game against North Caroline in Berlin. (Right) Senior Skylar Griffin struck out 10 and allowed three hits in seven innings. Decatur won, 5-0.

Decatur softball team earns 5-0 victory in season opener

by Bennett (45) and Decatur (36).

Decatur athletes who scored points for the team were: seniors Owen Mielnik (pole vault, first, 13 feet 6 inches), Gavin McCabe (800meter run, fourth, 2:34.40) and Rynell Brittingham (shot put, fifth, 35 feet 4 inches), junior Bryce Solomon (discus, fourth, 81 feet 10 inches), sophomore Ethan Justice (3,200meter run, first, 10:52.90; 800-meter run, first, 2:13.40), and freshmen Joseph Cipollone (1,600-meter run, fourth, 5:35) and Brandon Fitzgerald (high jump, fourth (tie), 5 feet).

Justice, McCabe, Cipollone and junior Evan Justice won the 3,200meter relay race (9:42.50).

Fitzgerald, sophomore Patrick Haines and freshmen Alex Ward and Brandon Karvoski took third in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:26.60).

Senior Jay McCarter, juniors Curtez Schoolfield and Jaden Holland and Fitzgerald placed fourth in the 800-meter relay race (1:41.50).

“We have a few new athletes who I am excited to work with, including freshman Joey Cipollone, who ran a 5:35 mile, and high jumpers Mayah Garner and Taya Price who both cleared 4’8”,” Hommel said. “We are still trying to figure out the best events for some of our athletes to compete in and many of our athletes are still working on getting into competition shape, so I look for times to improve. All of our athletes will be able to compete in our home meet next Tuesday and it will be timed professionally to ensure accurate results.”

Decatur is scheduled to compete in the Cambridge Invitation today, Friday, beginning at 2 p.m. Decatur will then host Tuesday’s regular-season meet, beginning at 4 p.m.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Stephen Decatur softball team opened the 2022 season on its home field on Tuesday, earning a 5-0 victory over the North Caroline Bulldogs.

“Day one of a long season to come and overall I’m very pleased with where we started – A lot to build on, a lot of excitement … Defensively and pitching I’m very happy. Every play that a girl could have made in my mind was made,” said Decatur Coach Scott Scott Kurtz Kurtz. “Bats are going to come. It’s a little tricky when you finally get something going and they switch pitchers on you, so you kind of have to regroup and start over [and] learn the next pitcher.

“Overall, I told the girls, getting on base is the most important thing and then when you’re on base be aggressive and be smart, and they did that,” he continued. “They got on base one way or another – either they got hit, they walked, they hit the ball, they ran – lot of good bunting, lot of good small ball, lot of aggressive base running. We had several girls be able to steal bases.”

The Lady Seahawks scored four runs in the second inning and one in the fourth.

Senior Alexa Eisemann had three hits and an RBI. Senior Skylar Griffin tallied two hits and three RBIs. Senior Abby Wesche had one hit and scored twice.

Griffin dominated on the mound for Decatur. She struck out 10 and allowed three hits in seven innings.

“You never know with an opener

how a team is going to respond not really having any real competition yet … but we know how we finished our season last year, we know the type of season we had [and] as a coach you want to see if they will come out and start how they finished last year,” Kurtz said. “Will you see that consistency in the field, did you get the girls in the right spots, do you have the right defense out there, is the pitcher going to be on her pitches today or not? A lot of those unknowns we practice for and prepare for, for plan B and plan C, [and] Skylar picked up right where she left off last year – she had a strong junior campaign on the mound – She was strong in the circle today. They started to find her a little bit later, they started to put a little more in play, and that’s when the defense needs to step up, and they had her back.”

Decatur will host the Nandua Warriors, today, Friday, at 4 p.m.

“We’re starting to kind of see the identity we can have. I think we have a lot of power in our lineup … There’s a lot in the chamber that we still have to show,” Kurtz said. “We have a deep roster so it’s always frustrating I know for some of the girls and for me as a coach … you’ve got to be careful once you sub a girl in and a girl comes out and you might not be able to put them back in, and it was a tight game - 5-0 is tight in softball … so we kind of just had to ride with who we had today and let it play out, but girls are going to keep working hard in practice and they’re going to get their opportunities soon. Like I told them, it’s a long season, we got 18 games to figure it out and as long as we’re playing our best softball in May we did our jobs correctly as a team, as individuals, as coaches.”

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Decatur tennis squads win big in season opener

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 25, 2022) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ tennis teams both won their season opener on Tuesday against the Wicomico Indians in Berlin.

Senior captain Noah Fisher, sophomore David Janney and senior captain Ben Johnson shut out their first through third singles competition respectively, 8-0.

Fisher and sophomore Matt Beck played first doubles together and came out on top, 8-0.

Wicomico only had three players and had to forfeit the fourth singles and the second and third doubles matches.

“They did great. It was a good day.

They came out and took care of business and didn’t lose a game,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “They were focused and they went out and played well. They’re ready to play [against an opponent] because we’ve been just practicing for four weeks.”

The Lady Seahawks were also victorious in their matches.

Winning at first through fourth singles, respectively, were juniors Ridgley Lake (8-0) and Sarah Tarr

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(Above) Stephen Decatur sophomore Matt Beck played first doubles with senior captain Noah Fisher on Tuesday. They won, 8-0. (Right) Junior Sarah Tarr won her second singles match, 8-0.

(8-0), freshman Emily Ferguson (82) and junior Grayce Kilian (8-0).

Lake and Ferguson topped their first doubles opponents, 8-1.

Tarr and Kilian won 8-0 at second doubles, and sophomore Kalli Nordstom and freshman Brooke Berquist shut out their third doubles competition, 8-0.

“It was a great way to open the 2022 season. The girls played well … They were hitting their ground strokes well and hitting the ball cross court consistently and down the line when appropriate. They also played well at the net,” said Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We have Pocomoke and Bennett next week and they will be

more competitive. We have to continue to practice hard and improve each match.”

Decatur will take a trip down the road to Pocomoke to battle the Warriors on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will then host the James M. Bennett Clippers on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

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