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MEET & GREET It’s impossible to say which of the two groups most enjoyed the opportunity to visit on the Boardwalk: the dogs or the people who brought their canine companions with them for a stroll last weekend.

New rooms, new challenge With many new hotels, marketers have more work to do to fill them

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) The buildit-and-they-will-come approach to hotel development in Ocean City has added more than 1,000 rooms to the lodging inventory in the last several years, compelling the industry to seek ways to

fill them and draw more tourists to ensure business throughout the accommodations market.

When the Economic Development Committee had its season kick-off breakfast last Wednesday, Andy Malis, who heads Ocean City’s Baltimore advertising agency MGH, acknowledged the work ahead.

In addition to the steady increase in hotel room rates, Malis reported that almost

550 hotel rooms were added in the past year, with 384 more expected to open in 2019.

“Every time I come to town … I’m just shocked at all the construction,” Malis said.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) State lawmakers waited until the last minute of the legislative session, but did manage to secure $24.5 million in bonds to finance the third phase of expansions at the Ocean City convention center.

Since testifying during a House Appropriations Committee hearing in February for House Bill 178, crossfiled as Senate Bill 177, city officials were kept in the dark regarding potential passage of the funding.

The legislation remained mired at the committee level for more than a month, but last Friday the Senate Budget and Taxation committee issued a favorable report and HB 178 was passed by a 44-0 vote.

On Monday, the House Appropriations Committee also issued a favorable report and SB 177 was passed on third reading, by a 133-0 margin later that day.

Speaking on Tuesday, City ManSee STATE Page 57

Gym lease treadmill ends with new deal

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) After months of negotiations, lease terms between Ocean City and the 67th Street Gym for the former World Gym property have been finalized, Ocean City officials reported this week.

City Council President Lloyd Martin on Tuesday provided details about closed session negotiations last month for the property at 107 67th Street.

“We now have an executed lease with the 67th Street Gym effective April See MONTHS Page 58

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The hospital billed more than $162.1 million in fiscal 2017 and received more than $117.7 million, as compared to billing more than $174.1 million and receiving more than $125 million during See ATLANTIC Page 7

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Coastal Highway repaving work nearly done State Highway officials give Ocean City Council updates for ongoing, future projects

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Repaving work on Coastal Highway, south of 26th Street, is on track to finish well before the busy summer season, according to State Highway Administration District One Engineer Jay Meredith.

Coastal Highway resurfacing was among a number of roadway projects and traffic concerns reviewed during the Maryland State Highway Administration’s spring update, presented during an Ocean City Council work session on Tuesday.

In addition to already wrapping up a large chunk of repaving work, Meredith said sidewalk upgrades to improve ADA compliant ramps along Coastal Highway, which previously posed tripping hazards because of raised portions of concrete, have been redone.

“The contractor is getting ready to mobilize later this month to complete 9th Street to Route 50 and [then] Route 50 to Baltimore Avenue,” he said.

The second mobilization for milling is tentatively slated for April 22 until May 11, with paving following those efforts from May 6 until May 18. All dates are weather dependent.

Storm drain cleaning Meredith said state highway crews were budgeted for an initial phase of work to address long-neglected storm drain piping and catch basins, which was terminated when funds were depleted, but would commence when more financing is secured.

“Those funds are used, so now we are trying to put an additional contact together to continue that process,” he said.

Manhole lids Meredith said corrective measures have been taken to adjust sewer man-

hole lids installed below grade in wheel travel lanes during resurfacing work on Coastal Highway, between 62nd Street and 26th Street last year.

“We don’t really have the resources to go out and discover all of the other ones that are there, because we know that there’s a lot of them,” he said.

Still, Meredith said if required his agency would gladly coordinate with Public Works Director Hal Adkins to locate other problem spots.

“As future projects come along certainly we’re going to raise those as well,” he said.

Bike path 60th-64th Streets Jana Potvin, SHA Assistant District Engineer-Traffic, summarized options for bike path signage on northbound Coastal Highway between 60th and 64th Streets.

Potvin, who also sits on Ocean City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the issue was raised during the group’s previous meetings.

With two left turn lanes on northbound Coastal Highway at 62nd Street, space requirements would not permit a distinct bike lane, with the only viable option left being to terminate the dedicated lane at that juncture, Potvin said.

“We proposed to end the bike lane, with appropriate signage … and them pick it back up around 63rd Street where the bus lane begins,” she said.

Potvin said her impression was the Bicycle Advisory Committee was in agreement with the suggestion and a subsequent work order was issued that is anticipated for completion by May. Councilman Tony DeLuca, also a member of the bicycle committee, said several years have been spent searching for a suitable solution and questioned the option proposed.

“Some people on the BPAC thinks this is dangerous solution,” he said.

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State Highway Administration officials Jana Potvin, assistant district engineer-traffic, and District One Engineer Jay Meredith told the Ocean City Council this week resurfacing work on Coastal Highway is moving on pace to wrap up before Memorial Day.

“That way, they have the option of continuing in the slow lane, which I dislike, or they can stop right there, dismount, and walk it on the sidewalk,” he said.

Noting comparable signs are in use at the Route 50 bridge, Potvin said both approaches could be deployed.

Meredith also noted state highway are legally bound to install bikes use full lane signs where appropriate.

“Maryland law dictates to us that bikers can use the full lane,” he said.

Route 50 bridge Meredith updated a pair of projects underway on the Route 50 bridge, beginning with an encouraging report regarding underside concrete restoration efforts.

“The contractor is out there working on it,” he said. “We don’t feel it is a structural deficiency.”

Meredith also noted work got underway this week to replace chain link fencing on the bridge because of corrosion issues.

Hike/Bike trail Rt. 50 Bridge Meredith said improvements along the Route 50 corridor into Ocean City, including a dual-use trail and limited resurfacing work, would commence shortly.

Since the work is primarily located off the main roadway and is not anticipated to impact traffic, the project is slated to continue unabated through summer, and be completed by Spring 2021 at the latest, Meredith said.

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OC kicks off departmental FY2020 budget requests

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) The Ocean City Council opened fiscal year 2020 departmental budget sessions last Wednesday with the first of five meetings on each department’s request for a slice of the proposed $138 million operating budget.

City Manager Doug Miller said most of the two-dozen-plus staffing requests for the upcoming fiscal year were denied based on the council’s mandate to tighten the purse strings.

Budget Manager Jennie Knapp said only a pair of requested positions were added in the fiscal 2020 budget.

“We also need to consider each department’s request in the context of the budget as a whole,” she said.

First up last Wednesday was Director of Recreation and Parks Susan Petito, who highlighted the accolades Northside Park has received as the top resort destination.

“We are still identified in TripAdvisor as the number one thing to do,” she said.

The rec department’s fiscal 2020 funding request increased less than one percent over the prior year, Petito said.

“Each year we do defer projects,” she said.

Holding off on some projects, however, doesn’t eliminate the need for them at some point, Petito said, adding that roughly $1.2 million worth of work is under consideration for fiscal 2021.

Among the challenges Petito highlighted were continued infrastructure and deferred maintenance needs, especially considering that most of the resort’s recreation facilities are more than three decades old.

Also on the verge of entering its third decade is Eagle’s Landing Golf Course,

where more than a million rounds have been played, PGA Pro Bob Croll told the council.

Even so, course superintendent Joe Perry added that only limited course upgrades — including golf cart bridge renovations and a greens roller — are scheduled for the upcoming fiscal 2020.

Also staying close to the budgetary line is the Special Events Department, with Superintendent Frank Miller reporting that expenses in the new budget would grow by about $9,000 and wages expense would rise by roughly $6,600.

Miller also noted the city’s tent rental contract, budgeted at $275,000 for fiscal 2020, would be rebid in January 2021.

Councilman Matt James asked if buying event tents would be less expensive.

“Only if you want to look at labor to set them up and someplace to store and maintain them,” Miller said.

Miller also said the vendor, Select Event Rentals, is responsible for cleaning and replacing damaged sections.

“When those things rip and get destroyed, and that happens a lot in our environment with wind, they’re replaced by new ones,” he said.

Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott closed last Wednesday’s budget hearing by reporting that her department’s financial requests were cut by $400,000 to offset the city’s cost for producing special events.

Abbott said the tourism department’s proposed advertising budget is $5.7 million, and includes print, radio, television, online and outdoor formats. She also said the “Fun Family,” marketing campaign would return for one more season.

Abbott said the proposed fiscal 2020 See OC Page 7

Commissioners agree to fund communications shelter work

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) The county’s 911 center and communications shelter is one step closer to getting an upgrade, as the Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved a request to submit bids for a renovation project during a meeting last Tuesday.

Billy Birch, director of the Department of Emergency Services, cited significant deterioration in recent years to the existing structure at the Snow Hill water tower. He added he felt the updates were necessary.

“This structure houses a large quantity of critical communication components supporting fiber-optic, microwave and other services that impact virtually all government voice and data connectivity for state and local government[s] within Worces-

ter County,” Birch said in a proposal.

The fiscal 2019 budget included a $300,000 allocation for the initiative, according to the proposal. Birch said the funding would cover “design, delivery and installation of a new precase concrete shelter along with all the required engineering and site work.”

Site visit are scheduled for April 22 and bids will be opened at 1 p.m. on May 28, the proposal said.

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Commissioner Ted Elder moved to approve the renovation project and Commissioner Chip Bertino provided a second.

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Atlantic General CEO talks hospital updates Continued from Page 3 fiscal 2018, according to Atlantic General data.

Community impact was a point of interest for Franklin, with 67 percent of $13.4 million worth of community impact driven initiatives going toward services including health fairs, flu-shot clinics and free health screenings from July 2017-2018.

Franklin outlined five main goals the hospital is working toward for 2019 that he called “right care, right people, right place, right partners, and right hospital.”

These initiatives aim to build on the hospital’s vision for a five-year plan, ac-

cording to Franklin.

He also praised the efforts of nearly 400 volunteers throughout the health group who save the hospital more than $650,000 per year.

One obstacle Atlantic General Hospital faces, according to Franklin, is the medical institution’s surroundings.

“We exceed ..a. in almost all categories except the hospital environment,” Franklin said.

He also emphasized the need to improve the 25-year-old hospital’s infrastructure.

He highlighted a $10 million threeyear capital campaign to raise funds for several projects. AGH has received roughly $7.1 million over the course of two years and is seeking an additional $2.9 million, Franklin said.

Recent projects include the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, which Franklin said filled a great need for accessible care.

“This is obviously where we were supposed to be working,” he said.

He said a new Atlantic General Women’s Health System was also recently

completed. It offers a variety of services, including 3D mammogram testing, bone density screening and ultrasounds.

Hospital officials also hope to modernize the hospital’s second floor, renovate the surgical services area, and an expand the emergency department.

Another project of note is the proposed outpatient facility on Route 589 near Ocean Pines that would allow consolidation of various practices in one location. Franklin said he hopes this new venture would help “the seniors in our community.”

OC FY2020 budget hearings start last week Continued from Page 6 budget is roughly $797,000, which includes a $300,000 allotment for the Tourism Advisory Board.

On the revenue said, Abbott said drawing more youth sports competitions to the resort is a priority.

“We are proposing to expand the branding of Ocean City as ‘Maryland’s Amateur Sports Destination,’ in this fiscal year,” she said.

On Thursday, Convention Center Executive Director Larry Noccolino told the council his request for fiscal 2020 is roughly $1.53 million, up a tick from the

$1.48 million during the current fiscal year. He also reported that 18 concerts are slated for the Performing Arts Center in the 2019/20 fiscal year.

Discussions next flowed to the Water Department, with Jim Parsons, chief deputy director of Ocean City Public Works, noting the fiscal 2020 budget includes funds for several projects, including $400,000 to paint the water tower on 135th Street and $200,000 for water main upgrades.

Turning to the Wastewater Department, Parsons said capital projects on tap for fiscal 2020 include $700,000 for

sewer line repairs and $685,000 to replace associated linings.

Transportation Manager Mark Rickards was up next and reported the proposed fiscal 2020 general fund contribution for his department is $1.4 million.

Rickards estimated bus fare revenues at $2.7 million, while Boardwalk trams are expected to net about $1.3 million.

On the flip side, he projected bus-related expenses at $5.3 million and tram costs at roughly $890,000.

Councilman Dennis Dare, who said tram operations traditionally earn sufficient revenue to offset bus losses, proposed

examining fare increases to boost revenue.

Last up on Thursday was Ocean City Airport Manager Jamie Giandomenico, who said the proposed operating subsidy for the facility is about $192,000, a decrease of $21,000 from fiscal 2019.

Department presentations resumed on Monday, with further meetings held on Wednesday and Thursday. Fiscal 2020 budget wrap up is scheduled for April 16, with a subsequent meeting held the following day if required.

The first reading for the budget ordinance is set for May 6 with second reading on May 20 before its adoption in June.

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Bdwk. info booth staffing bolstered

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Although the Downtown Association received increased funding of $2,000 this week for staffing the Boardwalk information cottage on Caroline Street, the Ocean City Council asked for more details before approving a freestanding ATM machine at the location.

The two-year memo of understanding presented to the council Tuesday by Executive Director Mary Ann Manganello showed increased annual staffing costs, from $7,000 to $9,000, over the next two years.

Manganello said a mix of paid staff and volunteer had operated the information cottage, with the funding increase intended to reduce use of the latter.

“It’s mainly so that we can have a little higher caliber of people working in the Boardwalk booth,” she said.

Employment statistics from the Downtown Association, which operates the cottage between early May and early September, show 959 staff hours were worked last summer, including 571 by paid employees and 388 from volunteers.

While volunteer support is always appreciated, Manganello said the goal is to incorporate fewer unpaid and more paid hours for cottage staffers this summer.

“We really like to have people in there that are used to being there all the time, know what they’re doing and can give out correct information,” she said.

Between continued development throughout the resort and covering peak

crowds during high-drawing events, such as the OC Air Show, volunteer support has proven ineffective at times, she said.

“When there’s a lot going on in the city, we need to make sure we have full coverage in there,” she said.

Councilman Tony DeLuca asked if the additional $2,000 funding request was included in the fiscal 2020 budget currently being finalized.

City Manager Doug Miller confirmed the proposed fiscal 2020 budget included the funding request.

The Downtown Association Council also suggested the cottage would be an ideal spot for an ATM machine, “We get a lot of people in there asking for ATMs and also asking for change,” she said.

Manganello said after consulting with bank machine vendors, the north facing side of the booth would prove an ideal spot for an ATM. “The company would own the machine and they would … also load the cash,” she said. “The Downtown Association would just get a nominal fee from each transaction.”

Based on her previous experience volunteering at the information booth, Councilwoman Mary Knight said the request for enhanced staff was reasonable.

“It’s amazing the amount of information they give,” she said.

Knight moved to approve the twoyear MOU, which received unanimous support, but a separate motion for the ATM proposal was left in limbo.

Council President Lloyd Martin noted

numerous Boardwalk merchants already have ATMs inside their businesses and asked if any were consulted for opinions.

“I don’t want to take away from somebody’s revenue stream if they’re getting money from [ATMs],” he said.

Although in agreement, Manganello said the presence of other cash sources has done little to stymie frequent inquiries at the information cottage.

“We still have people coming on a regular basis asking where’s the ATM machine,” she said.

Councilman Mark Paddack said the proposed location would provide a rare ATM option on the east side of the Boardwalk, along with the Bank of America outlet next to the tram station

by South First Street.

“The rest of them are inside and on private property,” he said.

Paddack also echoed Martin’s request to consult with adjacent businesses containing ATM machines.

Councilman Matt James asked if the city’s agreement with Bank of America for its Boardwalk ATM would restrict another unit being installed outside the information booth.

Miller said the issue would require further research to confirm precise contract terms with Bank of America.

In 2018, roughly 25,000 visitors consulted the Boardwalk Information Cottage, which opens on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. during May, with hours expanding from noon to 8 p.m. all week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

OCDC report highlights progress

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Since its founding in 2000, the Ocean City Development Corporation has championed building improvements, public safety enhancements and the creation of public art throughout the resort.

OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin and President Blaine Smith highlighted the groups’ ongoing efforts during an annual update presented to the City Council this week.

Smith said after nearly two decades in existence, the OCDC has 164 members, a dozen committees and 15 board members.

“Lots of man-hours were given to improve downtown,” he said.

While reviewing the status of several improvement programs intended to assist businesses and residents, Irwin said OCDC might have reached critical mass during 2018.

“I think right now we probably have more going on with our projects than we ever had before,” he said.

Irwin focused first on the façade improvement program, which surpassed the 200-building mark last year and is intended to promote traditional Ocean City architecture design standards.

“We think it’s our best program,” he said. “This year, of the 18 projects,

over half of them are landmark total makeover projects,” he said.

With more than $6.4 million in private sector investments, Irwin said the façade program leverages private-topublic funds at a ratio of six to one.

“We had a [board] meeting Wednesday after we submitted this, and I think we approved another five projects,” he said.

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“The 12 done in 2018 is probably the most we’ve done in one calendar year,” he said.

In total, Irwin said 61 green building projects have been completed since the programs’ inception, which has generated roughly $968,000 in private sector investments.

Turning to the Business Assistance Program, Irwin said help was provided for two-dozen interior improvements projects since 2014, with roughly $1.6 million in private investment.

“This is probably our best leverage project,” he said. “We’re running about $10 of private funds for every public dollar invested.”

Switching to new development, Smith said the Cambria Hotel and Restaurant, which broke ground this February at the former site of Cropper Concrete, is on schedule for completion no later than next year.

“We did not do financial assistance [but] we did participate with the design review,” he said.

Smith said the Cambria’s site plan includes 133 new hotel rooms and a restaurant, which will boost the tax base.

“There were conditions of approval that channeled the design of the project to not cover more than 40 percent of the site [and] the height limit was a consideration,” he said.

Smith said to facilitate development, the multi-acre parcel was rezoned from industrial to inlet district.

Additionally, Smith said the Cambria site plan approval included the company’s pledge to assist OCDC in building a bayside boardwalk.

“They did dedicate along the face of that, up to First Street, a right of way adjacent to their property,” he said.

“It’s going to be a nice pedestrian promenade along there that can be used by the public and the hotel.”

Irwin also dispelled one of the more intriguing rumors surrounding the Cambria site plan.

“The top of the building is not going to be a helipad and it’s not a rotating restaurant,” he said.

Coming back to ground level, Smith highlighted OCDC’s public art program, which has led to 32 utility boxes painted with various scenes and another three with paint still drying.

“One of our tasks is to create as much public art as we can,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot of interest in doing that from the private and the business sector.”

Irwin next shifted from adding a dash of color to improved illumination while discussing the relatively new downtown alley lighting program.

Since kicking off last year, Irwin said three businesses have participated in the alley lighting initiative, which initially targeted Washington Lane but has been expanded to include Wilmington Lane this year.

Irwin also previewed OCDC’s slate of special events scheduled for 2019.

Continuing a popular concert series, Sunset Park Party Nights will be held on Thursday nights beginning at 7 p.m. between July 11 and Aug 29, Irwin said.

Other events slated for 2018 are, Four OC Cruzers events at Somerset Plaza and the Craft Beer Festival on Oct. 26.

Irwin said the events are produced in conjunction with the city’s Special Events Department.

“It’s a pretty good partnership we have with (Special Events Director) Frank Miller and his group,” he said.

Among the actions Irwin requested of the council were: approving a display lease and table agreement in the public right of way of Somerset Plaza and authorizing OCDC to dedicate those lease payments to finance special events.

Lastly, Irwin asked the council to help select locations for a half-dozen proposed directory panels for businesses off the Boardwalk. Seven such panels are in place.

“Our long-term plan was to create off-the-Boardwalk directories to help businesses get identified that are on the inner blocks and the bay side,” he said.

OCDC’s 19th annual meeting and awards ceremony takes place on May 8 at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on the Boardwalk by Fourth Street.

OC Volunteer Fire Company recruitment weekend on tap (April 12, 2019) The Maryland Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Weekend will take place this weekend, and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company will be part of that effort with events on Saturday at Station 5 in West Ocean City and on Sunday at company headquarters on 15th Street.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days, the company will host events that will provide opportunities for the public to

learn more about the OCVFC. Recruitment information and fire prevention materials, fire extinguisher training, hands-only CPR training, and firefighter demonstrations will be provided, along with light refreshments.

Station 5 is located at 10124 Keyser Point Road, and headquarters is located at 1409 Philadelphia Avenue. For more information, contact the Ocean City Fire Department at recruitment@ocvfc.com.

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Ocean Pines Director Trendic resigns, citing April 6 motion Former BOD member upset after colleagues would not back referendum initiative

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (April 12, 2019) Ocean Pines Director Slobodan Trendic abruptly resigned Wednesday, following the board’s refusal to act on his call for a referendum on whether to replace the golf club house and cart barn.

Elected in 2016, Trendic was in the final year of his first three-year term and would have been eligible for reelection this August.

In a letter to board members and forwarded to local media late Wednesday afternoon, Trendic said his resignation was effective immediately.

“At the April 6th meeting, I introduced a motion that would require the board to initiate a referendum to obtain homeowners’ approval for the replacement of the golf clubhouse and the cart barn facilities,” Trendic said in the statement. “Your unwill-

ingness to second my motion for discussion and your rejection of my prop o s e d referendum leads me to make this difficult decision.

Slobodan Trendic “I would like to extend my appreciation to the members of our great community for their support and their words of encouragement,” he continued. “I am forever grateful for the trust they placed in me and my abilities to represent their interests and be their voice on the OPA Board.”

With the resignation of Ted Moroney last month, this leaves only one incumbent, Esther Diller, eligible for election this year.

Three seats are available and, according to Executive Secretary Michelle Bennett, no one had filed to run as of Wednesday. The filing deadline is May 10.

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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) The Worcester County Commissioners approved several items during a meeting last Tuesday:

Payment agreement The commissioners unanimously agreed to pay half of the last installment owned to Bishopville contractor Allen Myers for work at the county’s central landfill facility.

Public Works Director John Tustin recommended the commissioners “agree to the withholding of $12,500 for this project in lieu of attempting to legally collect the $25,000 in liquidated damages, which [Allan Myers] would challenge.”

Tustin discussed the matter with Darl Kolar, project manager of EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC, an environmental consulting firm in reference to the project’s timeline.

The Worcester County Cell Five project was expected to be completed on Dec. 3, 2018, but it wasn’t actually finished until January 11, according to a letter Kolar sent to Tustin.

Tustin and Kolar agreed on the recent and significant rainfall plaguing the county, which reportedly delayed construction efforts.

Kolar also noted Allen Myers requested to work seven days per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in an attempt finish in a timely manner.

“It is in EA’s opinion that Allan

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Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic moved to go with Tustin and EA Engineering’s recommendation, which Commissioner Jim Bunting seconded.

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Department of Environmental Programs Director Robert Mitchell recommended the county commit to match $550,000 in funding for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program.

The matching would be part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Estuary grant funding program from Oct 1 to Sept. 30, 2020, according to the proposal.

Mitchell said the organization is expected to receive $600,000 in annual funding from the federal government.

He added the county has to “provide an equivalent match from other nonfederal sources.”

There would be $50,000 in Department of Natural Resources Resiliency Grant Funds, as well as a minimum of $500,000 from the state in Rural Legacy Area funding for fiscal year 2019, according to the proposal. Both are available during the aforementioned timeframe.

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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) The Worcester County Commissioners continued hearing budget requests from county departments during a work session Tuesday, as department heads stated their cases for more funding in fiscal year 2019-20.

Billy Birch, director of the Department of Emergency Systems, asked the county commissioners for an additional $1 million – a 47 percent increase from the previous year, according to budget reports. Roughly $2.3 million was approved for the current year, and nearly $3.4 million is being sought by the department for the year ahead.

Birch said the additional money would be for vehicles, equipment, training, supplies, salaries, and overtime expenses.

Tom Perlozzo, of the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department, outlined a variety of potential projects, and told the commissioners he had budgeted $3.4 million in expenses against approximately $2 million in revenue. Almost Between the three divisions of the department, expenses were put at $3.4 million, with about a third of that involving parks development and state grants through Program Open Space.

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Benefits and insurance also increased by an additional $2.5 million, or 14 percent, according to expense reports. More than $20.7 million was requested for fiscal year 2019, and $18.2 million approved in the fiscal year 2019 budget.

The election’s office asked for more than $1.1 million to be included in the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget as compared to more than $938,000 that was approved for fiscal year 2019, expense reports show. That’s a 23 percent increase, or more than $219,000 in additional money.

The county’s department of social services requested more than $206,000, or a 28 percent increase in funding for fiscal year 2020, according to the budget expense reports. Social services requested nearly $752,000 during fiscal year 2019.

There was a $1.1 million increase in grants to the towns in Worcester County, according to budget reports. There was about $5.7 million approved in fiscal year 2019 and $6.8 million requested for fiscal year 2020.

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The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of a proposed 2019 mosquito control budget.

Tustin said they weren’t “planning to make major changes” to the budget, and added the “proposed budget is identical to last year’s.”

The proposed county seasonal funding was $83,940, with $65 collected from each residential household, according to a proposal.

Commissioner Bud Church moved to approve the fiscal year 2019 budget, and Commissioner Bertino seconded it.

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crease in funding for the upcoming budget year, according to expense reports. Roughly $483,000 was approved for fiscal year 2019. His department covers boat landings, parks and recreation.

The boat landings portion needs roughly $227,000 more in funding, a massive 421 percent increase, budget reports show. There was $54,000 approved for fiscal year 2019, and he requested about $281,000 for fiscal year 2019.

The parks department increased by about $572,000, or 54 percent, according to budget expenses. There was about $1.2 million approved in fiscal year 2019 and roughly $1.8 requested for fiscal year 2020.

The recreation department increased by more than $100,000, or 9 percent, budget reports show. There was approximately $1.2 million approved in fiscal year 2019 and there’s about $1.3 million requested for fiscal year 2020.

Tustin requested the additional $2 million for several initiatives including maintenance and recycling services, salaries, supplies and capital projects, according to budget reports.

The Worcester County Commissioners’ budget also had a 31 percent increase, according to budget reports. The department requested about $1.2 million for fiscal year 2020 as opposed to the roughly $933,000 approved in fiscal year 2019.

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Celebrating 35 years of serving the lower Eastern Shore, from left, are Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Chairman Jim Thomas, Worcester County Education Foundation Board Member Greg Shockley, Chair of the Wicomico County Education Foundation Susan Purnell, Assistant Superintendent of Somerset County Public Schools Tom Davis and Erica Joseph, president of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

Spark Campaign launched

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore unveiled its Spark Campaign, last Thursday, in honor of the organization’s 35th anniversary.

From April 4 to Oct. 15, Wicomico County Education Foundation, Worcester County Education Foundation and Somerset County Public Schools will work to raise funds for their various educational programs. The

Community Foundation will then match whatever is raised by each group, up to $35,000.

“Our students are the heart of our community, and we are working hard to give them the tools they need to be successful.

The Spark Campaign highlights education as an allied community priority,” Ray Thompson, chair of the Worcester County Education Foundation, stated in a press release.

“The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has a long his-

tory of philanthropic leadership with an impact that is felt throughout our region,” Community Foundation President Erica Joseph stated in the press release.

“We are continuing this tradition in our 35th anniversary year as a way to celebrate investing in the future of our community - our kids.”

The Community Foundation’s goal is to provide each education foundation with a platform to communicate their county-specific goals to potential donors and See FUNDING Page 15

Several depts. request funds Continued from Page 12 fiscal year 2020 budget and $2.3 million approved in fiscal year 2019.

The work session also covered the county’s enterprise funds, which are separate budgets for solid waste operations and water and wastewater divisions.

The solid waste division had more than $6 million approved for the fiscal year 2019 budget,

and requested more than $4.1 million for the fiscal year 2020 budget, which shows a $1.9 million decrease, according to budget reports. The water and wastewater divisions asked for more than $956,000 in additional funds for fiscal year 2020, which is roughly $12.3 million as compared to $11.4 million in fiscal year 2019.

The first budget work session

took place last Tuesday following a Worcester County Commissioners meeting.

Community members can voice their opinions on the budget during a public hearing scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. Additional work sessions will for May 14, May 21 and May 28. The budget must be adopted by June 4.

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Matt Ortt Co. prep encore after first season’s success

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The Ocean Pines Beach Club on 49th Street in Ocean City, will soon reopen for the season, for the second year to be overseen by the Matt Ortt Companies.

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (April 12, 2019) A year ago, all eyes were on the Matt Ortt Companies as they prepared to take over operations of the Ocean Pines yacht and beach clubs, which had just finished losing nearly $800,000 in the preceding 12 months.

This fiscal year, under Ortt, the facilities project to break even or better, in large part because the company provided consistent food and quality customer service.

The question now is what do cofounders Matt Ortt and Ralph DeAngelus do for an encore?

Coming into Ocean Pines last April, DeAngelus said, “Everyone gave us warnings.” “[People said] ‘you’re going to hate this and these people are impossible, and you’re going to be out in a year.’

It’s been kind of the opposite,” he said. “They’ve been open-armed and very gracious, the Ocean Piners. It’s been nice.”

Ortt, during a public meeting last April, joked the number one reason his company would succeed was because “my mother lives in Ocean Pines and I’ll never hear the end of it.”

“So far, so good,” Ortt said with a laugh. “She’s one of those mothers that won’t let it go to our heads. She lets us know that we need to keep going and improving. But, I think my mom and dad are pretty happy with what we’ve done over there.”

DeAngelus said the plan this year is to improve operations even more “It’s actually going to be easy to make it better, because we threw so much spaghetti against the wall to see what would stick – we don’t have to do that again,” he said. “That cost money when you test something out and it doesn’t work – and now we know what does work and what doesn’t, and we’re never going to throw that old spaghetti against the wall again.”

He said the goal was to do “more sales with less cost.”

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Bill raises age to 21 for cigs

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Although still awaiting Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature, a new law passed by the General Assembly last week increases the minimum age to 21 to buy tobacco or vaping products unless the purchaser is an active duty member of the military over 18.

The Senate passed SB 895 last Tuesday by a 32-13 vote, with the House following suit the next day by a 101-35 tally.

If the bill is approved by Hogan, which was passed by a veto proof margin greater than two thirds, the revised regulations become effective beginning this October. The legislation would authorize the Maryland Department of Health to conduct unannounced inspections of licensed retailers.

Included in the bill language is new terminology for vaping devices, which previously were called electronic nicotine delivery systems and would now be referred to as electronic smoking

devices.

Under the new provisions Maryland retailers would be forbidden to sell tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff and snus, to patrons under 21.

Included in the electronic smoking devices category are vape pens, parts and e-juice, regardless of nicotine content, as well as electronic: cigarettes, cigars, pipes and hookahs.

Additionally, the bill forbids sales of cigarette filter and rolling papers to anyone under 21 years of age.

The bill gained traction with Republicans after Sen. Michael Hough (R-4 Frederick/Carroll) proposed an amendment exempting active duty military, who would be allowed to buy tobacco or vape products at the age of 18 with military issued identification.

Vending machines with tobacco products would be restricted to establishments that prohibit patrons under 21, and would not be allowed to accept

currency directly, instead requiring a token purchased for that end from the retailer.

Merchants caught violating the age restriction would be fined $300 for the first offense, with a second offense within two years climbing to $1,000, while third or subsequent violations within a two-year period are set at $3,000. Violations of the vending machine statues are subject to a maximum fine of $100.

According to the website Tobacco21.org, Maryland’s smoking rate for high school students and adults hovers around national averages, which could place roughly 92,00 children currently under 18 years of age on a path to die prematurely.

At present 11 states have established a minimum age of 21 to purchase tobacco or vape products, which include: Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Virginia. Washington, D.C. has also passed similar restrictions.

Funding goes to education Continued from Page 13 energize people to get involved with making schools stronger, Victoria Kent, marketing officer for the Community Foundation, said.

“With a collective giving effort, every dollar helps and it really drives home the reality that philanthropy is not about wealth but about the size of our hearts. Anyone can give,” she said.

The goal is for the education foundations to raise a combined $105,000 matched by an additional $105,000 from the Community Foundation, for a total of $210,000 for lower shore education needs.

Funds from the campaign will

be used toward different programs in Worcester County, according to Worcester County Education Foundation Board member Greg Shockley.

“We give roughly $30,000 to $40,000 a year in grants to the Worcester County Board of Education,” he said. “We give $10,000 to $12,000 teacher grants every year. We usually give around $3,000 a year to teachers around the county that have applied for grants and allows them to do things outside the budget that they want to try and be unique to their classroom.”

To qualify for the matching grant, donations must go to Com-

munity Foundation of the Eastern Shore either by check payable to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore with SPARK and the county they wish to support in the memo, or online at CFES.org/SPARK, by Oct. 15.

Donors can also split their contribution if they would like to support all three organizations participating.

At the conclusion of the Spark Campaign, the Community Foundation will award a matching grant for each education foundation. The final results of the campaign will be announced at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s annual meeting on Nov. 1.

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Ortt Co. will also take over OC Abbey Burger Continued from Page 14 a running start going into the year.”

DeAngelus and Ortt are thrilled with renovations being made at the beach club, on 49th Street, oceanside.

The association board of directors recently approved creating a larger bar and altering the roofline to improve the view of the ocean.

“Now, you can actually sit at the bar and look at the ocean,” DeAngelus said. “You’re not looking at the corner of a building.”

Renovations are scheduled to wrap in time for a reopening around Memorial Day. The yacht club, on 1 Mumford Landing Road, remained open for most of the winter and will see expanded hours into the summer.

Ocean Pines and the Ortt Companies last year signed a two-year deal

to manage both facilities. DeAngelus said there have already been preliminary talks about extending that deal.

“We’re starting to book [banquets] now for Ocean Pines that aren’t in our contract years and we addressed that,” he said. “We asked, ‘Who do we send these people to if we’re not going to be there,’ and they said, ‘Listen, let’s talk about renegotiating your contract to extend it, so you can actually book things for yourselves,’ which makes sense, obviously, for everybody.

“They see that we’re thinking long term, and they like that,” he continued. “We’re going to think long term and do everything right, knowing that they’re going to give us a good deal to extend – at least we feel that way. I’d be surprised if they didn’t take care of us.”

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“I’ve said it before and I’ve said it to Ralph and everybody else: Ocean Pines turned out to be one of the most rewarding projects I’ve ever done, because of the amount of gratitude,” he said. “In this business you don’t always get that.”

He said the resort mentality is often all about getting people in and out as quickly as possible. Not so in Ocean Pines.

“Here, we see the same faces all the time and they thank us each and every night,” Ortt said. “And that’s one of those things that you never put a price tag on before, but the gratification we get from it really makes us want to keep going and do better.”

In January, the Ortt Companies parted ways with Rare & Rye, an upscale 32nd Street restaurant, after their two-year contract expired.

They’ll soon take over The Abbey Burger Bistro on 12601 Coastal Highway.

DeAngelus said remodeling efforts

in that location have included doubling the size of the existing bar and reducing the size of the dining room.

He said there would also be a large outdoor dining area.

“We’re going to stay traditional, true to the Abbey Burger menu, as far as their meat and potatoes, which to them is obviously their burgers,” he said. “They sell the hell out of some burgers, let me tell you.”

He said they would also add “an Ocean City flair,” with steam pots and crab cake sandwiches coming onto the menu.

“For the most part, it’s going to be true to Abbey Burger’s menu – with a little twist,” DeAngelus said, adding the restaurant would reopen May 17.

The Ortt Companies also runs the Hooters in West Ocean City. DeAngelus said they’re working on two other projects, but neither would be open this year.

“They’re 2020s, but they’re going to be monsters,” he said. “I’m excited about it.”

School safety threat led to two juveniles being arrested

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (April 12, 2019) A “school safety threat” against Snow Hill Middle School on March 21 led to two students being charged, according to Carrie Sterrs, Worcester County Schools’ spokeswoman.

Officials have not made public what the threat involved.

Sterrs said “a cooperative effort between school officials, law enforcement, and the state’s attorney’s office” led to the charges.

“The school made law enforcement aware of a threat to the school [and] it’s still under investigation,” Worcester County States Attorney Kris Heiser said on Saturday. “Two juveniles have been detained as a re-

sult. No one was harmed and law enforcement is not aware of any current threat.”

Heiser said the investigation continues and she was limited in the information her office could provide, “because of the rules governing pretrial statements by prosecutors.”

“As this is an active, ongoing investigation, we are unable to disclose any further detail at this time,” Sterrs added. “Worcester County Public Schools remains highly committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.”

Mark Titanski, chief deputy with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, said a further statement or a press conference was likely later this week.

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Cpl. Josh Moore, of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, presents CRASE training on active assailant situations to about 65 people during a session Tuesday evening at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.

Deputies highlight vigilance in active assailant training

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Avoid. Deny. Defend.

It’s a mantra Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Corporals Josh Moore and Mike Sand explained as part of Tuesday night’s active assailant situation training session at the Worcester County Recreation Center.

The course’s strategy was developed in 2004 by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training center at Texas State University.

“We want them to have the tools that they’re gonna need how to handle these situations under stress,” said Sheriff Matt Crisafulli.

Because of the rise in school shootings and threats across the county, Moore said the sheriff’s office is striving to have school resource officers placed in every Worcester County Public School.

“We’re working that problem,” he said.

The Capital Gazette, a newspaper in Annapolis, however, saw five people killed in a June 2018 mass shooting, and hundreds of active shooter incidents have occurred in the country over the last two decades.

Sand also applauded Anne Arundel law enforcement last year during the shooting in Annapolis and said “their response time was impressive.”

The CRASE training session covered topics ranging from historical context to risk factors to what to do in the event of an active threat.

“You have to mentally prepare yourselves,” Sand said. “It involves thinking about the worst case scenario.”

Moore stressed the importance of quickly leaving the scene if a situation were to arise.

“If you can get out, get out,” he said.

However, if the time came to de-

fend oneself, Sand said not to hold back.

“When it comes to defending yourself, be the meanest, nastiest person you can be,” he said.

Following the presentation, Moore and Sand invited participants to ask questions, and many expressed their unease with the possible safety concerns in Ocean City.

Moore assured people that local law enforcement is prepared.

“It’s a really good thing that we’ve got vehicle barriers,” Moore said.

About 65 people attended the first public workshop Tuesday night at the Worcester County Recreation Center.

“I like to be … aware of my surroundings,” said Snow Hill resident Linda Shockley.

Charlie Herbert, of West Fenwick, Delaware, is a member of the Fire Police division within the Roxana Volunteer Fire Department. He said he had an “interest in the program” and hoped to get a “personal education” from sitting in on the course. “[I’m] happy this will work to advance our … decision making,” Herbert said.

Several sheriff’s office deputy’s present at Tuesday’s class were pleased with the outcome and public attendance.

“I was grateful for the turnout,” Moore said. “I was grateful for the interaction because again, to come here is one thing, but to actually participate is a whole other thing.”

Moore added preparation is crucial as these types of incidents become more and more commonplace.

“Regrettably, this is where we are as a country, as a society,” he said. “So if we at least inform people, then we’ll be all the better off for it.”

Contact Chief Deputy Mark Titanski mtitanski@co.worcester.md.us or 410-632-1111 for more information.

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Representatives reflect on session Carozza, Hartman discuss successes and challenges in Maryland Gen. Assembly

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Freshman Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) and newly elevated Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R38) have just finished their inaugural sessions in their respective houses of the General Assembly, and while Carozza served as this district’s delegate before Wayne Hartman she became a senator, Hartman acknowledge that he faced something of a learning curve.

“I think it went smoother than I expected,” he said of the session that ended Monday night. “I mean I came up here with a lot of anxiety as to how the process would work.”

Hartman said he had to learn various systems and adjust to an assignment on the House Judiciary Committee.

“As all of that worked itself out, things got easier every day,” he said.

On the other hand, Carozza knew what to expect in the upper chamber

of the legislature.

“I do believe the first year allowed for the early building of new bipartisanship coalitions,” she said.

“That will be crucial to future session[s].”

Mary Beth Carozza Hartman said he encountered some difficulty with political bridge building, as “very few votes are bipartisan as much as you may try.”

When asked about a challenge he faced, he joked, “the Democrats.”

Of the 47 members of the Senate, the Democrats have an overwhelming majority with 32 members to the Republicans’ 15. The percentages aren’t much different in the House of Delegates where, of its 141 members, 99 are Democrats and 42 are Republicans.

“In all sincerity, the biggest challenge we have is the limited number of Republicans, and the small voice we have,” Hartman said.

Among several pieces of important legislation this year was the minimum wage bill that would lead to a $15 minimum hourly wage by 2023.

Carozza and Hartman both opposed the legislation, which passed in the House 93-41, and the Senate 32-12.

Although Carozza introduced an

amendment that would have created a regional tiered system with different minimum wages, that failed in a 29-18 vote, having picked up the support of three Democrats.

“While my amendment did pick up some bipartisan support, [there was] not enough for it to pass, and therefore, I voted against the minimum wage increase and voted to sustain Gov. Hogan’s veto,” she said.

“One initiative I will bring back (in the next session) is extending the seasonal exemption to the paid sick leave to 120 days,” she said.

As for Ocean City, the resort town received a big win when the legislature approved the bill that sends$24 million in Maryland Stadium Authority money to ocean city for its convention center expansion project.

Carozza praised the efforts of several key players involved in getting the legislation passed, including Mayor Rick Meehan, Hartman, Senate President Mike Miller and former District 38 Sen. Jim Mathias.

“All of them played a key role into making sure this legislation passed the night before, basically on sine die, the last night of session,” she said.

Meanwhile, the impact of a measure instituting some of the Kirwan Commission’s education reform recSee KIRWAN Page 20

Hazard mitigation plan receives OK from Worcester

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Funding for a plan designed to help with federal assistance for disaster relief was unanimously approved by the Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday.

The Department of Emergency Services entered into a $19,950 contract with Smith Planning and Design to renew the Worcester County Hazardous Mitigation Plan, according to Director Billy Birch.

Birch said renewing this plan every five years is necessary to ensure that residents remain eligible for disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA. “We are requesting to use [Smith Planning and Design] under professional services due to our past experience with them and a cost savings for the county,” Birch said in a proposal.

The work is expected to finish in fiscal 2020, the proposal said.

Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic moved to approve the plan funding, which Commissioner Jim Bunting seconded.

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Berlin woman experiences difficulties adopting puppy

By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Myrna Wright stared at her photo of Louise, the dog with white fur and brown spots that she adores and misses deeply.

Louise bears a striking resemblance to Dandy, a 9-year-old foxhound with white fur and brown spots Wright rescued from a Delaware shelter in January 2018 that succumbed to liver failure three months ago.

Then Wright spoke of the moment Louise’s eyes locked with hers.

“I’m gone. I’m cooked,” an emotional Wright recalled thinking during a trip to Worcester County Humane Society in Berlin last month, when the 88-year-old longtime dog owner fell in love with Louise one day after Valentine’s Day. Wright, who also had a husky shepherd mix named Penny for 13 years before she died in 2016, left the Eagles Nest Road facility that day believing she had found her next fur-ever friend.

But that’s where this initially heartwarming story turned heartbreaking for Wright. She learned WCHS officials placed Louise, a 1-year-old who’s believed to be a hound mixed breed, with a family who has young children and another dog at home. WCHS manager and adoption coordinator Jessica Summers often has to be the bearer of bad news for people whose applications are denied.

“For her to be the manager in charge of all of it, I’m sure it’s emotionally draining,” WCHS board member Tina Wallace said of Summers. “If I had her job, it would probably be all I would think about. Even when I would be at home, it would probably wear on me.”

Summers spearheads an in-depth vetting process to match a dog or cat with a new owner. She often receives multiple applications, in person and online, for the same animal. That’s especially true for dogs, Summers said, because the humane society regularly has as few as 10 dogs but as many as 150 cats up for adoption. The humane society had four applicants interested in Louise, including Wright.

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Berlin resident Myrna Wright poses with a photo of Louise, a 1-year-old dog who she was unable to adopt in February from the Worcester County Humane Society.

check to determine if they have a history of violence, which warrants disqualification. Other disqualifying factors include renters without permission to have pets from landlords and less than satisfactory personal references. Veterinarian records for current and past pet owners also are evaluated, Summers said, to prove “you’ve taken good care of your previous or current animals.”

Summers’ knowledge and experience play an integral role in the next stage of the adoption process. She must match an applicant’s lifestyle with the age, energy level, personality and specific needs of that dog because, Summers said, “each case is different.”.

Which made denying Wright’s application an equally difficult yet correct decision, Summers said. She asks older applicants how they plan to care for an animal, and if family members will provide support or assume the role of primary caretaker if the applicant can no longer handle the responsibility. Generally speaking, she prefers pairing older applicants with older pets, because those pets often need less attention and exercise.

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Kirwan, minimum wage hot topics Continued from Page 19 ommendations remains to be seen, as the school funding formulas for the counties has yet to be established.

How the formula will work won’t be known until next December.

“I had to vote on this piece of legislation not knowing the benefit that it’s going to bring to my district,” Hartman said. “So that was hard.”

However, he said he’s been working with the Worcester County Com-

missioners and the state to adjust the funding formulas more in favor of Worcester County.

As for next session, Hartman said he plans to take an aggressive approach on combatting legislation he deems harmful.

“I found in my first session up here, I found that our role up here, I think, can be better spent … trying to fight bad legislation that comes from the majority,” he said.

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The Ocean City Police Department has captured approximately 60 percent of wanted criminals featured on a weekly Facebook profile called “Wanted Wednesday” since launching the community policing initiative in February 2016.

OCPD: ‘Wanted Wednesday’ uses social media platform

By Victor Fernandes Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Wanted criminals and suspects have two choices once their mugshots appear on Ocean City Police Department’s “Wanted Wednesday” profile on Facebook — surrender or move far away from Worcester County. Several criminals have chosen the first option over the past three years.

“I’d say that’s a success story,” said Detective First Class Chris Snyder, one of the masterminds behind the community policing initiative that quickly began to produce desired results soon after being unveiled in February 2016.

Within the first few weeks, one sus-

pect turned himself in two hours after headlining a weekly social media post that gains attention well outside of Worcester County through shares and views.

“We’ve had several others who have turned themselves in very quickly because of this (initiative),” Snyder said.

“They find out that they’re on our Facebook (page). Everyone here knows they’re wanted. I think that’s why people turn themselves in quickly.”

Snyder focuses solely on Ocean City cases, he said, so he doesn’t “step on anyone’s toes or interfere with anyone’s investigation that they may have in place to have to find these people.” He See FACEBOOK Page 24

WCHS offers alternative idea Continued from Page 20 In Wright’s case, Summers said, she may have felt more comfortable if family members agreed to play a more active role in Louise’s care. Wright said she has friends who often walked Penny and Dandy, as well as a fencedin backyard at her home. Wright wondered why WCHS officials didn’t contact references, including her veterinarian. Summers said she may not call references if concerns arise early in the application process.

“You need to have a backup plan,” Summers said. “The animal is going to come back here (if the owner no longer can care for it). We want that to happen, but it’s not great when animals are returned. They do not

thrive. It’s very stressful for them.

They’re used to their person.”

Thinking with their heads instead of their hearts, WCHS board member Tina Wallace said, means disappointing some prospective applicants.

“We’re in charge of these animals’ well-being,” she said. “We want to make sure that it’s definitely a good home.”

Still, Wright is left to cope with the anger and heartache over being unable to adopt Louise. Summers suggested she apply to adopt another dog at WCHS named Socks, an older Pitbull with a calm demeanor who is leash-trained and loves backyards.

Wright had her heart set on Louise, but said, “What’s meant to be will be.”

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Five new Ocean City Police Department officers graduated from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class on March 22. Pictured, from left, are Chief Ross Buzzuro, officers Patrick Schob, Margaret Hall, Jacob Street, Chelsea Kautz and Elaine Miller, and Mayor Rick Meehan.

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(April 12, 2019) Five new Ocean City Police Department officers graduated from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class on March 22.

The newest Ocean City officers are Margaret Hall, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Schob and Jacob Street.

Officers were formally recognized as certified police officers of the OCPD after six months of intense training.

Their fellow graduates stemmed from several law enforcement agencies throughout Maryland.

Officer Miller was appointed early on in the academy as the class president and spoke at the graduation ceremony. Additionally, Officer Street earned an award for exceptional emer-

gency vehicle operation.

“Each of our newest officers are former seasonal officers so we are excited to have them join us on a full-time basis,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “We know that they are very capable of serving the Ocean City community to meet our high standards.”

After graduation, the new officers enter a nine-week field training program. During this time, they will perfect the skills they have acquired in the police academy under the direct supervision of veteran OCPD field training officers.

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OC traffic stop nets drugs, paraphernalia arrest for two

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Two people were arrested on drug and paraphernalia charges following an April 4 traffic stop on Philadelphia Avenue.

According to police arrest reports, Delaware residents Kimberly Anne Morgan, 47, of Dagsboro, and Joe Ed Skeens, 27, of Frankford, were charged with possession cocaine and crack cocaine, as well as possession of paraphernalia.

Police stopped their Volkswagen around 10:54 p.m. after the driver, Morgan, allegedly failed to come to a complete stop before turning at a red traffic signal at the intersection of 33rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue.

Skeens was a passenger in the car.

After stopping the Volkswagen, a K-9 detected narcotics inside the vehicle, ac-

cording to the report.

Upon searching the car, police found a small piece of plastic wrap with a white powdery substance under the vehicle’s front passenger Kimberly Morgan seat, a metal pipe containing cocaine residue, and a piece of crack cocaine, and cocaine residue in other devices.

Police said Morgan and Skeens admitted to recently smoking crack.”

Morgan was reJoe Skeens leased on her own recognizance, and Skeens posted a $3,500 bond on April 5, records show. Their trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. on July 8 at district court.

Delaware woman arrested for DUI, other charges in OC

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) A 38-year-old woman was arrested last Sunday on charges of driving under the influence after Ocean City police spotted a stopped car sitting askew across lanes on Coastal Highway.

Tiffany Louise Scott, of Clayton, Delaware, was charged driving or attempting to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, driving or attempting to drive a vehicle while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance and negligent driving, according to the police arrest report.

Police said a Toyota 4Runner was stopped around 12:41 a.m. at about 10 feet from the white stop line at the intersection of 74th Street and Coastal Highway. Part

of the Toyota appeared to be in the far right lane, and the other part in the bus lane, police said.

Police also said once the light turned green, the car was going 52 Tiffany Scott mph in a 40 mph zone and was being driven erratically, according to the report.

Police apparently tried to stop the Toyota near the intersection of 94th Street and Coastal Highway, but the driver continued driving for several blocks before stopping near 98th Street, according to the report.

Scott failed to complete roadside sobriety tests, police said, and refused to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test.

Man accused of driving with suspended license since ‘08

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) A 48-year-old man whose license remains suspended after an incident more than 10 years ago was arrested last Thursday after police spotted him driving.

Charles Albert Wagner, of Salisbury, was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving an uninsured vehicle and driving or attempting to drive a vehicle without a license or registration.

Police said a license plate reader on the Route 50 bridge flagged a red GMC van with a suspended registration coming into town at 6:39 a.m. Police then found the registration had been suspended on Jan. 4 for an insurance violation.

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After police stopped the car on Philadelphia Avenue, Wagner allegedly said his license was expired, but police found that it had been suspended since Feb. Charles Wagner 19, 2008 for a “hit-andrun-related charge.”

According to the police report, Wagner said his license was suspended in 2008 after he was charged with driving under the influence, and added his license was recently suspended due to failure to make child support payments.

Wagner was released on his own recognizance on April 4, according to court documents.

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Conviction leads to 4.5-year prison sentence for man

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) A 39-year-old man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison last Friday for alledgely threatening to shoot an off-duty police officer last September, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office said Monday.

Cintelle Schoolfield, of Pocomoke City, will serve two sentences consecutively: three years for a reckless endangerment charge and 18 months for having a handgun on his person, according to the state’s attorney’s office.

Schoolfield was convicted of both charges on March 4 by Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau H.

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Schoolfield was also charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Those charges were apparently dropped.

Pocomoke City Police Sgt. Brown, who was off-duty, said he saw two men fighting about money on Sept. 19 at an apartment complex in Pocomoke, according to the state’s attorney’s office. Brown also saw one of the men, later identified as Schoolfield, had a handgun tucked into his waistband.

The other man told Schoolfield that Sgt. Brown was a police officer.

“I don’t care, I’ll shoot him [Sgt. Brown] too,” Schoolfield said.

Brown heard a gunshot after leaving to get his weapon, according to the state’s attorney’s office. Brown also said he saw Schoolfield flee the area.

It’s unclear if there were injuries.

Police arrived to the scene, but couldn’t arrest brown on Sept 19, according to the state’s attorney’s office.

An arrest warrant was issued for Schoolfield on Sept. 19, and served on Sept. 26, according to Case Search.

Schoolfield also posted a $10,000 bond on Sept. 26.

Continued from Page 21 selects the most serious crimes affecting the community, even if it’s something as simple as theft. All officers in the department are encouraged to publicize criminals they are attempting to capture.

“I think we’re finding a lot of these people,” said Snyder, who pointed to the 25 arrests — or roughly 60 percent of the wanted people featured on OCPD’s Facebook page — in the first year. Snyder said the success rate has remained at approximately the same level since 2016.

Through the power of social media, suspects discover it’s not simply them against the Ocean City Police Department. It’s them against all of Ocean City, since community leaders and members take a proactive approach to keeping the town safe.

Building that partnership within the community was the original goal of Wanted Wednesday, which began as a thought in Snyder’s mind a year before the first post appeared on OCPD’s page. It evolved over time with help from the department’s public information officer, Lindsay Richard, and support from throughout the department.

Along the way, the community has taken the responsibility of working with the police department seriously.

“We have a really close relationship with our residents and business community. They’re often asking, ‘How can we get more involved? How can we help?” said Jessica Waters, Town of Ocean City’s communications manager. “They have really been able to get involved. It just fosters that community policing relationship. You really see how closely our police department and our community work together.”

Other digital and social media platforms have been considered to offer

added exposure. Snyder pointed to posting these profiles on OCPD’s website, while he already includes them in daily bulletins to all officers within the department. But a strong foundation has been built.

“Our fliers are being put out to a wide area so more people can see,” Snyder said. “It gets the community involved in helping us. Most of the community wants to help us. This gives them an opportunity to do that. We don’t want them going hands-on with these people. But just being on the look-out for these people, and then providing us the information of where these people are, where they’re living and working so we can go find them, I think the community appreciates being involved in this (way).”

This isn’t a unique plan. While initially researching the idea, department personnel discovered successful Wanted Wednesday programs throughout the United States, and that excited those involved in building OCPD’s own version.

The department had a similar plan in place with a local television station in past years. But the current plan allows Snyder, Richard and other department officials to have greater control of the message they convey, including what happens after wanted individuals are apprehended. Waters said profiles often are hidden on or taken off OCPD’s Facebook page.

“I think a lot of people know that our police department is highly professional,” Waters said. “And usually people know when you come to Ocean City you better be obeying the laws. If you’re wanted, if you’re not showing up to court, if you’ve done something, if you’ve violated any kind of law, we’re going to follow up. I think this reiterates that professional message.”

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Komen ‘More than Pink’ Walk on OC Boardwalk, Sat.

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Help raise breast cancer awareness and aid in the fight against the disease during the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s “More Than Pink” Walk, this Saturday on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

“Susan G. Komen’s sole focus is a world without breast cancer,” said Kim Schmulowitz, communications and marketing director of Komen Maryland. “It’s more than just about awareness. It’s about taking action in the fight against breast cancer.”

The event raises awareness, support and funds for breast cancer research with a three-mile walk.

A run/walk has taken place in Ocean City for eight years under the name “Susan G. Komen Foundation’s More than 1,500 runners and walkers participate in the eighth annual Ocean City Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure last April. The Race for the Cure.” It was changed to 2019 event will take place this Saturday. the “More Than Pink” Walk this year.

The Celebration Village in the inlet “We wanted to change the name of the event to reflect a new message parking lot opens at 7:30 a.m. where that we started in 2016 which was the registration tent and event spon‘More Than Pink,’ because for many sors will have booths set up. DJ Rupe years pink has been associated with is slated to play music on the main breast cancer awareness and that has stage and coffee, doughnuts, water, served us very well,” Schmulowitz granola bars and fruit will be provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and said.

“We were discovering that only Seacrets.

Breast cancer survivors will have about 7 percent of our participants their own tent were runners. So with activities, we felt that the and Komen mername was kind of Schedule of Events: chandise will be Cancer survivors walk around the inlet parking lot then gather for a photo following the 2018 a misnomer,” she 7:30 a.m.: Celebration Village available for pur- Ocean City Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure. continued. opens in inlet parking lot chase.

Since the inau8:10 a.m.: Survivors’ Parade “This year group photo before a dance party serve as emcee. gural event in 8:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremony The walk will start on the Boardyou’ll notice there breaks out with DJ Rupe at the main 2012, Ocean City walk at the inlet at 9 a.m. and conwill be some new stage. cancer survivors, 9 a.m.: Walk begins All survivors will receive a compli- tinue north to 18th Street, where activities because supporters and it’s part of our mentary T-shirt and a surprise gift to participants will then turn around race participants have raised more than $1.5 million new branding and in an effort to ed- use in the opening ceremony. All and head back. Runners are also inucate people about what Komen other participants will receive a gift to vited to participate. for the organization.

Last year, close to 1,500 people “Through events like the Race for does,” Schmulowitz said. “We’ll have use in the open ceremony, but must participated in the Ocean City race, the Cure, Komen Maryland has in- some new tents in walk village that fundraise $100 to receive a T-shirt.

“About 30 percent of the partici- which raised about $163,000 from vested $31 million in community are dedicated to each area of Komen’s breast health programs in the state focus and we call those our pillar pants are from the Maryland, registration, donations and cash including nearly $5 million on the tents. There will be a tent devoted to Delaware, Eastern Shore communi- sponsorships. Around 200 of those Eastern Shore since 1993, and has research, a tent devoted to commu- ties,” Schmulowitz said. “That varies participants were breast cancer surhelped contribute to the more than nity, a tent devoted to care and a tent usually from 30 to 40 percent of the vivors, Schmulowitz said.

“If you look at the weeks out com$956 million invested globally in re- devoted to action, and there will be participants. The rest come over from search,” Schmulowitz said. “Komen activities within all of those tents to west of the bay because it’s a destina- paratively from this year to last year, has set a bold goal to reduce the cur- kind of illustrate what Komen does.” tion weekend for them and the Town we are days out now and we are There will also be a remembrance of Ocean City likes that because they trending to register about the same rent number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the United States by tent this year to honor those who would like to have visitors in the off- amount of people,” Schmulowitz said.

As of earlier this week, nearly have lost their battle with cancer. season. So it’s great … it’s the best of 2026.”

1,300 people had already signed up, Festivities kick off tonight, Friday, This tent is intended to be a quiet both worlds.”

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At 8:10 a.m., the survivors’ parade volunteer committee chair for the $160,000 this year. Approximately the Boardwalk, beginning at 5 p.m. for a pre-event celebration with will begin at the Survivors’ Tent in the walk, will say a few words. In addi- $70,825 had been raised as of Tuesvillage. They will then gather for a tion, Isabel Sanchez of WBOC will happy hour prices.

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“The majority of people sign up in the last two weeks prior to the race,” Schmulowitz said. “We are expecting about 1,500 registered participants and about a few hundred spectators.”

As this year’s event is no longer a race, the distance for the event will be less than three miles, though participants are encouraged to walk as long or as little as they want, Schmulowitz said.

Seacrets on 49th Street will host a post-race celebration on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 5 p.m., with live entertainment and happy hour drink prices in addition to complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

Online registration ends today, Friday, and costs $20 for adults. Children 11 and under can participate for $10.

Race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Celebration Village in the inlet parking lot.

The cost to sign up the day of the walk is $20. The event will take place rain or shine.

Parking is complimentary this year in the inlet parking lot. Participants can use the code Komen13 from 6 a.m. to noon at the inlet parking lot stations.

Handicapped parking will be available in the inlet lot at no charge for those with a permit. Others can park for free at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street, at Northside Park on 125th Street or at the municipal lot at 100th Street and ride the Ocean City bus to the Race Village. The bus costs $3 for an all-day pass.

In 2018, Komen Maryland awarded $359,000 to Eastern Shore grant programs including the St. Agnes Hospital Foundation, the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation, Wicomico County Health Department, Meritus Healthcare Foundation, Moveable Feast, Maintaining Active Citizens, the Northwest Hospital Center and Nueva Vida, Schmulowitz said.

“We’re very proud to provide that funding because the incidence of breast cancer deaths are higher on the Eastern Shore,” Schmulowitz said. “That’s why we want to have a strong presence there, not only with our fundraising events, but also with our community health presence.

We’re excited to be having this educational event as well as our walk and to support all of these programs.”

For more information, call 410938-8990 or visit www.komenmd.org to donate.

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Breast cancer support cushions available at walk

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) During the Komen “More Than Pink Walk” this Saturday on the Boardwalk, Blushing Beauty Boutique owner Marge Calvello will be selling “Breast Friend,” a breast cancer support cushion in the Celebration Village.

Calvello first came up with the idea of the product several years ago, after undergoing several breast surgeries.

“I’ve always loved it at the beach here and I hate digging,” Calvello said. “I hate lying on my belly. I’m like, ‘There’s got to be something out there that you lay on your belly with.’”

So Calvello created the Breast Friend, a breast-shaped cushion with two six-inch pockets which makes it easier to lay on flat surfaces. The product also has a side strap to make it more convenient when traveling.

The regular Breast Friend comes in 29 different patterns. Calvello also created a therapeutic Breast Friend which comes with a heating and cooling pad placed inside the pouches.

This Breast Friend product also comes with two secure straps, one for the neck and one for the back to help keep the therapy packs in place.

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Marge Calvello displays the Therapeutic Breast Friend support cushion she is going to giveaway during the Komen “More Than Pink Walk” on Saturday, April 13.

Calvello is “excited” and looking forward to Saturday’s walk.

“I’ve just been touched so much with cancer in my family and my friends and my late husband,” Calvello said. “I have a couple of girlfriends that are survivors.”

Calvello will be selling her Breast Friend cushions during the Komen “More Than Pink” Walk and will be giving away a pink polka dot therapeutic Breast Friend to one lucky winner.

Breast Friends cost $29.99, and Therapeutic Breast Friends cost $39.99. Heating and cooling pads can be purchased for an additional $10.

For more information, visit https://herbreastfriend.com or call 410-289-9713.

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Wayne Littleton, coordinator of the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Respite Housing Program, displays some of the glasses available for purchase during the Believe in Tomorrow Gala at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street, this Saturday. All of the wine glasses will have a precious gem inside, but only one will contain a diamond.

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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Tickets are still available for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea’s 18th annual gala, this Saturday.

The event will take place from 5:3010:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. in the second-floor ballroom of the hotel with a cocktail hour kicking off festivities and music by Joe Smooth.

Tickets cost $75 per person or $150 per couple.

“Out of all the events we do, this is my favorite. This is the first one I ever started here,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program.

During the cocktail hour, guests can enjoy tenderloin sliders from Longboard Café. Seacrets will provide jerk chicken and Sunset Grille will have a raw bar selection complete with oysters, shrimp and ahi tuna. Ocean 13 will also provide some appetizers.

Touch of Italy will feature its antipasti and pizza in addition to a mozzarella maker. New to the event this year is the Hooked Restaurant Group.

Sweet Disposition will provide desserts and Believe in Tomorrow will set up a chocolate fountain. Complimentary beer and wine will be provided.

This year, attendees can purchase mystery boxes for $10 or wine glasses with a hidden gem for $25, courtesy of Park Place Jewelers. One of the wine glasses will hold a diamond, and the rest will have other gems hidden inside, such as topaz and pearls.

There will also be an ice luge with Seacrets spirits, a deejay and a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, restaurant gift cards, baskets, beauty products and weekend getaways.

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Jason Gulshen, general manager for the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street, is the 15th recipient of the Believe in Tomorrow “Hero by the Sea” award.

Each year since 2004, Believe in Tomorrow has presented its “Hero by the Sea” award. Jason Gulshen, general manager of the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ocean City, will be honored at the gala this year.

“Jason just typifies what a Believe in Tomorrow volunteer is,” Littleton said. “He just constantly looks out for us. He’s just got a heart of gold and I’m very pleased to announce him as our winner this year.”

Gulshen said he is “very honored, humbled and surprised” to receive the “Hero by the Sea” award.

“The list of recipients is very prestigious, very established people in the town,” he said. “It’s nice to be included among those people who have done a lot for the community.”

Gulshen said he was inspired to work with Believe in Tomorrow when the hotel became part of an initiative to help the community around 10 years ago.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Curiosity is a useful tool, Aries. Keep a handle on it this week. Do not go delving into situations that do not involve you, or you could end up in trouble.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if a certain person’s boastfulness is causing concern, you may need to speak up or simply avoid that person for the time being. He or she may just be blowing off steam.

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Assistant Adjutant Gen. Janeen Birckhead, of the Maryland Army National Guard, embraces Snow Hill High School Principal Kimberly Purvis after arriving to the school via helicopter last Friday.

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SHHS alum drops in by helicopter to visit with students

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) A UH 60 Black Hawk helicopter landed on the ball field at Snow Hill High School last Friday, with Assistant Adjutant Gen. Janeen Birckhead, along with eight other members of the Maryland Army National Guard.

She visited the school to speak with students about leadership and positive decision making.

Birckhead, a Worcester County native, attended Snow Hill elementary and middle schools and graduated from the high school in 1987. “[I’m] proud to be from the Eastern Shore and [am] always looking to let people know all the good things that come from the Eastern Shore,” she said.

Birckhead participated in an ROTC program at Hampton University. Her first assignment was chemical detachment in the U.S. Army Reserves. She was called up to the Maryland Army National Guard in 1994.

About 300 students participated in discussions and toured the UH 60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Birckhead’s mission is to help chart a course for students to set them up for success. She presented them with a leadership acronym representing several core values including duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.

“The Army is a very competitive, incredibly elite group of people,” Birckhead said. “We’re only the 1 percent, a female general, I’m like the 1 percent of the 1 percent.”

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Assistant Adjutant Gen. Janeen Birckhead addresses Snow Hill High School students during a presentation last Friday on several topics including respect and making good choices.

Birckhead emphasized it all starts with making good decisions that have a lasting impact.

She also told students that laying the foundation with education is an essential part of that path.

“Education is important. I don’t care if you don’t go to college, but if you’re going to do something else, it takes some education,” she said.

She encouraged the high school students to present the best versions of themselves. She expressed her displeasure with conduct on social media and urged the students to be respectful on various platforms.

“It hurts my heart young people,” she said. “You are limiting your options because of what you do on social media.”

Birckhead stressed the importance of being proactive and to seek out mentorship opportunities as a way to cultivate possible career paths.

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Gulshen ‘Hero by the Sea’ honoree Continued from Page 27 an agreement so they could come use the indoor pool during the daytime.”

To end the evening, Littleton will announce the 50/50 winner. Tickets costs $50 each and only 100 will be sold. The winner will take home $2,500.

The Michael G. Mann Foundation once again is the title sponsor of the gala.

For more information, call Littleton at 410-723-2842.

The Believe in Tomorrow facility on 66th Street is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness.

Families can also vacation at the Believe in Tomorrow House in Fenwick Island and House by the Bay on 28th Street.

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Leadership, making good choices among talk topics Continued from Page 28 portunity is gone.”

In addition she said paying it forward is crucial.

“That’s another reason why I think it’s so good to come back to where you’re from when you can have an impact because if I can’t help you get [an opportunity], maybe I know someone who can help you get it,” Birckhead said. “And I’m all about that.”

Principal Kimberly Purvis said the students and staff were excited for the visit.

“Because she is a local person, I think the community was extremely excited to have her return and serve as an inspiration to our students, especially our young ladies,” she said.

Birckhead’s children also attend Snow Hill High School and Purvis said she’s an active parent who often attends meetings and provides helpful information on various scholarships.

“She’s a great resource to the school,” Purvis said.

Snow Hill High School has had a JROTC program since 1996. While Birckhead stressed last Friday’s visit to her alma mater wasn’t a recruiting event for the Maryland Army Na-

ZZ Top to perform in Ocean City at BikeFest in Sept.

(April 12, 2019) Celebrating 50 years this May, rock group ZZ Top will bring their celebration on the road with an extensive U.S. tour, including a trip to Ocean City in September.

Cheap Trick will once again serve as the tour’s primary special guest, with Lynyrd Skynyrd also on board for a pair of shows.

“It’s been five decades, and I think we’re starting to get pretty good at all this,” Billy Gibbons said in a statement. “We’re truly excited to be appearing across the continent this summer and fall, playing our bluesy kind of rock like we started in ’69.

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tional Guard, she said she hopes to continue her team’s efforts statewide.

“We’ll be reaching out to the other boards of education and hopefully we’ll get their support and say, ‘yeah please come to our school and lets have a dialogue about these topics,’” she said. “So we’re looking forward to having further outreach once they see this is a success.”

Purvis and Birckhead agree last week’s event allowed for a continued positive relationship between the town and educational institution.

“Snow Hill High School is not just a school, but it’s a community school, and it was a great opportunity for the school and the community to connect,” Purvis said.

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Pam and Macky Stansell, owners of Macky’s Bayside on 54th Street, enjoy the samples offered during the ninth annual Taste of Finer Things event at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, Wednesday, April 3.

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It’s a night out for fun and friends during the ninth annual Taste of Finer Things event at Harrison’s Harbor Watch on Wednesday, April 3. Pictured, from left, are Ocean Pines resident Bill Finke, Captain Walt and his wife, Denise, of Crisfield, and Willis Redden of Pocomoke.

Sampling different wines during the ninth annual Taste of Finer Things at Harrison’s Harbor Watch on Wednesday, April 3, are Ocean City residents Lauren and Kyle Vaitukaitis.

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Enjoying the ninth annual Taste of Finer Things event at Harrison’s Harbor Watch on Wednesday, April 3, from left, are Ocean City residents Kate Clark, Mary Anne Lawson and Joanne Collison.

Taking in the sunshine at the Marina Deck Restaurant on Dorchester Street last Saturday, from left, are Ocean Pines resident Matt Campbell, George Reed of Salisbury and Ocean City resident John Wooldridge.

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Marina Deck Restaurant bartender Jarrett Tillman, left, welcomes his mother, Ocean Pines resident Reatha Tillman, and brother, Spencer, of Ocean City, to the Dorchester Street establishment last Saturday afternoon.

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Kicking off Saturday afternoon at Marina Deck Restaurant on Dorchester Street, from left, are Ocean City residents Vick Pruitt, Brittney Tomsky, Matt Lockwood, and Serena and Carlo DeFilippo.

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OPEN DAILY 11 AM live entertainment Nicholas Ruggieri provides a primer on pasta production during the 18th annual James Sapia spaghetti dinner at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, last year.

OCDA to host James Sapia spaghetti dinner, Sunday

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) A homemade Italian meal awaits attendees of the 19th annual James Sapia spaghetti dinner at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, Sunday, April 14, from 4-7:30 p.m.

“It’s going to taste delicious,” said Ocean City Downtown Association Executive Director Mary Ann Manganello.

“Most of our board is there. Even if someone doesn’t often come to the Boardwalk or is not a part of the organization, there’s plenty of people to talk to and it’s just a friendly, nice atmosphere.”

During the event, guests can dine on all-you-can-eat linguine, sausage, salad, bread, soft drinks and desserts. Alcoholic beverages will also be available through a cash bar.

The Ocean City Downtown Association hosts the dinner in honor of Sapia, who was the organization’s founding president and the brainchild behind hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise funds.

When Sapia died in 2000, the spaghetti dinner was named after him. His family continues to run two restaurants in Ocean City on the Boardwalk – DaVinci’s by the Sea on 15th Street and Ocean View American Grill & Surfin’ Betty’s Beach Bar on 16th Street – Manganello said.

The event will feature a silent auction with items such as golf packages, a fishing trip, gift baskets and a boat rental.

Back for the third year, Nick Ruggieri, a Downtown Association board member who has extensive culinary experience, will feature pasta-making demonstrations and samplings throughout the event.

“We have a couple people who will make different types of pastas and different kinds of sauces,” Manganello said.

“That’s a free tasting to get four-ounce cups of sauces and taste different pastas.”

Last year, 175 people attended the annual Italian dinner, Manganello said.

The Downtown Association was created to serve businesses, residents and visitors in the downtown area of Ocean City. The organization raises money, hosts events and promotes programs to “enhance and improve the quality of life” for vacationers and residents.

Money raised during the James Sapia dinner goes toward events such as the Light Up Downtown Festival in the winter, to operate the Boardwalk Information Cottage for visitors during the summer and other various projects to assist downtown businesses, Manganello said.

The cost is $15 for adult, $5 for children ages 5-10. Children 5 and younger are free. For more, call 410-289-1413 or visit www.downtownassociation.net.

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April 13: Chest Pains, 9 p.m.

April 17: 2 Guyz & A Mama, 6 p.m.

In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 12-13: New Censation, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com April 12: Dave Sherman, 7-11 p.m.

April 13: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7-11 p.m.

April 14: Bob Hughes, 6 p.m.

April 17: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Randy Lee Ashcraft Mic, 9 p.m.

April 18: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m.

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HAPPY RETIREMENT (Top) Al “Hondo” Handy celebrates his retirement from the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department with more than 200 guests attending his party at Seacrets on 49th Street, last Friday, including OCRP Recreation Manager Kim Kinsey, center, and Director Susan Petito. (Above) Handy hits the dance floor to commemorate nearly 40 years with the department. His party was a fundraiser for the John H. “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Center in Berlin. A total of $7,695 was raised.

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130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com April 12: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m.

April 13: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com April 12: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 13: DJ Billy T, all day; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 14: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

April 18: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m.

HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com April 12: DJ BK, 4 p.m.

April 13: Classic Vibe, 4 p.m.

April 14: Blake Haley, 3 p.m.

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Ocean City residents Tracy and Michael Blair confirm their English golden lab, Hurley, 1, approves of the surroundings while enjoying a sunny afternoon on Saturday at the Marina Deck Restaurant on Dorchester Street.

56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-5600 www.johnnyspizzapub.com April 12: Kevin Compher, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

April 13: Kevin Poole, 8 p.m.

April 17: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6 p.m.

PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com April 12: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.

April 13: Feel Free, 10 p.m.

April 15: Beats by Jeremy, 9 p.m.

April 18: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com April 12: Slamm, 10 p.m.

April 13: CK the VJ/DJ, 2 p.m.; Slamm, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com April 12: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

DJ Tuff April 13: Whiskeyhickon Boys, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m .to 1:50 a.m.

April 18: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.

SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com April 12: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m.

April 13: Anniversary Party w/Bryan O’Boyle (formerly of Mr. Greengenes), 4-8 p.m.

TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 April 14: Sunday Jam Sess, 7 p.m.

April 17: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com April 12: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Volunteers clean up OC; additional events scheduled

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Dozens of volunteers picked up trash along the beach, wetlands, sand dunes and side streets of Ocean City last Saturday during the 10th annual Earth Day Cleanup event.

“This year we gave groups small bags for collecting cigarette butts and bottle caps as we are recycling the butts and using the bottle caps for artwork at Bay Day,” Sandi Smith, development and marketing coordinator for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, said. “The weather was a little bit of a hindrance, but overall we felt this year was a success. The people that came out were amazing and very litter conscious, which is always very reassuring that folks care about our environment.”

A total of 114 volunteers picked up trash around Ocean City. Of those volunteers, 30 were from Stephen Decatur High School.

One of the most common items picked up were cigarette butts, Smith said.

“We do not have the total amount collected as we are still waiting for tallies to come in and it takes us time to enter all the data. Typically with that amount of folks we can average that approximately 200 pounds of trash was collected,” Smith said.

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Thirty Stephen Decatur High School students cleaned 10 blocks of the beach during the 10th annual Ocean City Earth Day Cleanup, April 6.

Cigarette butts, bottle caps and plastic might have been the most common items found during the cleanup, but some surprises were found along the way.

“You never know what you are going to find when picking up trash,” Smith said. “A couple did bring a piece of paper back that was a registration for a cemetery plot in the 1930s.”

In addition, hundreds of tons of de-

bris and trash were collected during last weekend’s bulk pick up in Ocean City.

The annual event was considered a success for Public Works Waste Management Director Steve Brown.

“It was a beautiful weekend and it was very busy,” Brown said. “We got a lot of brush as the biggest bulk and construction debris and metals. There was more metal than we had last year.”

Although Brown did not have the overall total earlier this week for how much was picked up Saturday and Sunday, he did estimate there was more gathered this year compared to 2018.

Last year, 172.4 tons of bulk pickup was hauled overall, with 158 tons of it being brush debris and refuge. Another 5.3 tons were electronics, such as TVs, See ASSATEAGUE Page 35

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Selling cakes, cookies and other sweet treats during the St. Joseph Festival at St. Andrew’s Church on 144th Street, Saturday, March 30, from left, are Daughters of Italy members Lynne Watson, Rosemary Gear and Jo Fortney, of Ocean City, Ocean Pines resident Debby Haberstroh and Cretia Motsco, of Ocean City.

Anna Foultz, left, presents an $841 check to Beverly Meadows of the Worcester County Girl Scouts at her Ocean Pines home on Wednesday, March 6. The money was raised during a recent fundraiser for the Scouts, overseen by Foultz.

SUPPORTING YOUTH Ocean City Elementary School Volunteer Skip Carey presents a check to the kindergarten students, enabling each of them to receive a $5 coupon to spend at the school's 2019 Scholastic Book Fair.

Pictured with Carey, from left, are Brooks Huyett, Frederick Singer, Landon Bounds, Joshua Rodriguez, Lilly McAllister and Lila Ball.

HISTORY LESSON Students in Melissa Vit’s fifth grade social studies class at Berlin Intermediate School learned about battles during the American Revolution. Pictured are Mya-Johnson-Guerrero, Cullen Wilkins and Makenzie Hitch.

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VOLUNTEERS The Stephen Decatur High School Key Club, a Kiwanis Student Leadership Club for high schools, served guests during the organization’s pancake breakfast on Feb. 23. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club's liaison to the Key Club, Roy Foreman, and Key Club members PJ Venezia, Aly Braciszewski, Gabrielle Izzett, President Zehra Mirza, Skylar Cook, Kylie Sens and Hailey Bowden.

INDUCTED Twelve Worcester Prep students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the International Thespian Society on Feb. 26. The International Thespian Society is the Educational Theatre Association’s student organization to recognize high school student achievement in theatre. Pictured in front, from left, are McKenzie Blake, Quinn McColgan, Rylie Carey and Annika Larsen; middle, Kelly Polk, Abi Taylor, Hana Miller and Ellie Todorov; and in back, Noah Hudson, Frank Carter, Jacob Meakin and Devin Wallace.

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Cleanups planned in Berlin and on Assateague in April Continued from Page 33 6.8 tons were white electronic goods including refrigerators, stoves and washing machines, and 2.6 tons consisted of hazardous materials such as paint and chemicals.

Residents and guests are advised to be mindful of how non-biodegradable waste can impact the environment, especially the most common materials found during cleanups.

“Last year I remember seeing wads of tin foil in [Assateague horse] droppings,’” Billy Weiland, communications director and TFA founder, said. “Based on the bit of research I’ve done with plastics, I would argue that the majority of our planet’s biologic community has plastic in their system, fish and birds especially. Conceptually, it’s pretty easy to understand how the food chain works, and how these micro plastics are climbing up the food chain.”

Cardboard boxes can take less than two months to break down completely.

However, cigarette butts can take 10 years to fully decompose.

Certain plastics, like the kind used for water bottles and straws may end up never decomposing, and can be ingested by marine life.

Plastic bags and balloons, often mistaken as jellyfish by marine life, can take anywhere from 10-20 years to fully decompose. Diapers can take 450 years to break down.

Metals and glasses, like aluminum cans, fish hooks and glass bottles, take even longer to break down. Cans can take up to 200 years, fish hooks 600 and glass bottles up to 4,000 or even one million years.

Other clean up events will take place throughout Worcester County the entire month of April.

Assateague Coastal Trust’s second annual Trash Free Assateague program will host a beach cleanup and interactive discussion on the North Point of Assateague Island Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Less than a dozen people participated in the inaugural cleanup held last February. Despite the small number of volunteers, around 195 pounds of trash was picked up.

“That particular spot of Assateague has kind of become the filter for a lot of the trash and stuff that washes up on shore from Ocean City and West Ocean City,” Weiland said. “Bottle caps and cans like that ended up being almost 200 pounds.”

Assateague Coastal Trust will shuttle volunteers over to the North Point from Fisherman’s Marina on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City from 7:45-9 a.m. with a 17-foot-long Carolina Skiff, which can hold a maximum of 16 people at a time. Registration is required.

A Trash Free Assateague discussion will take place on the island once all volunteers arrive. Following the presentation, volunteers will be able to sweep various areas of Assateague’s North Point from 9:30 to around 1 p.m.

“In the past couple of years there has been this resurgence of people latching onto the whole single-use plastic and littering thing that’s been a problem all along,” Weiland said. “But it just seems like in the past four or five years it’s really in the public eye now.”

Those interested in attending that have their own boat or kayak are also encouraged to meet with Assateague Coastal Trust on the back side of the island. The trip over will take approximately 5 minutes each way from Fisherman’s Marina in West Ocean City.

Beginning at 3 p.m., a post event gathering will take place in the Taco Shop at Mother’s Cantina on 28th Street where the public will have a chance to meet with ACT staff, learn more about the Trash Free Assateague program, and enjoy happy hour prices on food and drinks.

Trash Free Assateague was founded in February 2018 in response to a recognized growing need to address the excessive amount of plastic and trash accumulating on the North Point of Assateague Island. The program focuses on beach cleanups on Assateague throughout the year and aims to educate volunteers about the adverse environmental and health effects associated with plastics.

Those interested in joining can register online at www.ActForBays.org/trashfree-assateague.

On Saturday, April 20, the Surfrider Chapter of Ocean City will host a cleanup beginning at 11 a.m. Volunteers should meet at 135th Street near the ocean pathway and join the group in collecting litter on the beach.

“We’re taking care of our home and our environment, because if we don’t, no one else will,” Effie Cox, environmental chair for the Ocean City Surf Club, said.

“We have a lot of people who care. We’re very fortunate in that aspect.”

For more information, visit the Surfrider Chapter of Ocean City Facebook page.

The Town of Berlin will hold its annual cleanup day on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., wrapping up Take Pride in Berlin Week, which begins on Saturday, April 20.

“This year we are working with Comcast,” Mary Bohlen, administrative services director and liaison with the Park Commission, said. “They are doing their Comcast Cares Day. They encourage their employees to volunteer in their communities.

Last year, around 40 volunteers assisted in cleaning up the town, Bohlen said.

Lunch will be provided by the Kiwanis Club. Volunteers can sign up at Stephen Decatur Park, Henry Park or Berlin Falls.

Berlin is also partnering with the Department of Natural Resources Forestry Service for a free backyard buffers tree giveaway which is available to residents county wide. Tree pickup is available April 27 at Stephen Decatur Park, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information or to sign up, call Bohlen at 410-641-4314.

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Poached egg in shredded phyllo dough nest recipe

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 12, 2019) Creative cooking is about thinking out of the box, so let us take a moment to deconstruct a popular presumption for further knowledge and comprehension.

Fact vs opinion insinuates a degree of opposing certainties.

But as we analyze this theory, one might rethink what has been perceived as a foregone conclusion.

If facts and opinions are two different perspectives, theoretically they cannot be contrary to each other. Facts are varying degrees of certainty, while opinions are individual points of view.

This may seem trivial, but the realm of culinary distinction requires the difference to be made perfectly clear.

Allow me to explain.

I am gearing up for another cooking competition and every ingredient and thought process must be scrutinized to the fullest degree.

Cooking competitions are judged on taste, presentation and level of difficult.

As I test the various possibilities, I must keep in mind that on any given day, depending on the judges and their personal preferences, a different winner can be declared, and it is this fact that keeps competition a fun event.

That being said, one component of my dish will include poached eggs encased in some type of a nest.

I have basically two options: a potato or a shredded phyllo nest. Since I know how to make a potato nest, I have opted to experiment with the phyllo.

There are different approaches to this dish, and I found that a mashed potato foundation is the easiest to work with.

The mashed potatoes must have a firm consistency. Cooking the potatoes and putting them through a ricer produces the best results. Do not add butter or milk, the potato mixture will be soggy and hard to work with.

Next, I need to make a “glue” so the strands of dough will adhere to the foundation of the mashed potatoes.

Simply mix all-purpose flour and water to form a thin paste. The ratio of all-purpose flour and water is four tablespoons of flour to seven tablespoons of water.

The next step is a little tricky. Form the nest out of the mashed potatoes.

Then, place the glue mixture in a small container, but the container needs to be large enough so you can spoon the glue mixture on top of the nest. Make sure the entire surface area is covered in glue.

Gingerly lift the nest out of the glue and place it on a plate. Cover it completely with shredded phyllo, then carefully lower it into hot cooking oil.

It will not take long for the dough to cook.

Once the nest is cooked, it is important to set it on a cooling rack. I do not understand the philosophy of developing a gorgeous, crispy crust and then placing it on a plate lined with paper towels. The finished product sits on a soggy surface which defeats all of your hard work.

Let’s move onto the second phase of this dish. I adore eggs, especially poached eggs. There is something so seductive about a runny yolk.

Cooking poached eggs can be a little intimidating so a quick review follows.

The most difficult dilemma when poaching eggs is to control the raw egg’s natural tendency to spread out in all directions before it sets.

Believe it or not but each egg contains two types of whites. There is a thicker portion which clings more tightly to the yolk, and a thinner portion which is looser and breaks away much easier.

According to Cook’s Illustrated, the ratio of the thick and thin egg white depends on the egg’s age. In the freshest eggs, 60 percent of the white is thick, but as the egg ages, it drops to 50 percent and lower.

Cook’s Illustrated suggests draining off the watery whites in a colander before poaching. I find it is easier to trim the unattractive pieces after the cooking process.

Another concern when poaching eggs is to ensure the yolks stay running while the whites reach the right degree of firmness. Adding a few splashes of vinegar and a dash of salt to the simmering water lowers the pH, which makes the proteins in the whites set faster.

Cook’s Illustrated suggests using 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt for every 6 cups of water.

Crack one egg at a time and place in individual small ramekins. Gently transfer eggs, one at a time, to simmering water. Poach for 3 to 4 minutes, gently spooning the simmering water over the edges to ensure the entire egg is cooked.

Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer eggs to a plate lined in paper towels. Trim any loose or unattractive white strings.

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials.

■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more.

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410-2895121, 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 Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-2690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots. Pet friendly oceanfront patio.

■ MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411, www.marinadeckrestaurant.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Check out our all-you-can-eat menu: steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs.

Brand new multi-level kid’s area. Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.).

Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 47 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ DOUGH ROLLER

41st Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com $ | Kids’ menu Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations.

■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Carry out, delivery or dine in.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar.

Seasonal outdoor seating.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 36 p.m. with food and drink specials.

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91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2502000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar

with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare.

Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m.

Weekly entertainment.

■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-2503337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more.

Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials.

Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

■ MY THAI OC 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918, mythaioc.webs.com $-$$ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces. Seafood, meat, vegetable and tofu.

Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout.

Lunch specials daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere.

Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks.

■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations accepted | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carryout.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib.

Join us for family theme night dinners.

■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302436-FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more.

Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410-600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more.

Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome.

■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads.

Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru.

Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner.

Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.

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Chance to name N2BHS-MR foal (April 12, 2019) Assateague Island Alliance, the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore, will host a special Name that Foal Spring Fundraising auction.

Currently known as N2BHS-MR, this bay pinto filly was born Jan. 11 to the bay pinto mare N2BHS-M (Susi Sole). The most likely sire is the bay stallion N6ELS-H (Delegate’s Pride).

All are among the Maryland herd of 76 horses living wild and free on the sands and shores of Assateague Island.

This wild filly currently lives with her birth band in the developed area of Assateague Island National Seashore.

Each year Assateague Island Alliance holds naming rights auctions to provide proper names for the newest additions to the Maryland herd of Assateague horses in an effort to financially support the Assateague Wild Horse Management program.

This special spring auction will benefit the ongoing effort shared between the partnering organizations to educated visitors of the detrimental impacts their behavior can cause to the horse population roaming wild and free on the island.

Bidding for the Name that Foal Naming Rights eBay auction will close Sunday April 14 at 7 p.m. ET (eBay seller AIA2009). The highest bidder during this 10-day fundraising auction will have the

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If you want to get in touch with your competitive side and wow your guests, consider serving a phyllo dough nest adorned with poached eggs. Have fun!

Secret Ingredient – Competition. “The only competition of a wise man is within himself.”

– Washington Allston Assateague Island Alliance, the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore, will host a special Name that Foal Spring Fundraising auction for N2BHS-MR, a bay pinto filly born Jan. 11.

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rare opportunity to name N2BHS-MR, a wild foal living on Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland district).

Assateague Island Alliance, a 501(c)3 organization, is the official Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore.

All gifts of donation support Assateague Island’s Alliance’s mission to promote the awareness and protection of Assateague Island National Seashore’s wildlife and natural resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

For more information, call 443-6143547 or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.

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Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., April 12

green beans, baked potato and cole slaw or $8 for a crab cake sandwich. Carryouts and bake sale table available.

FISH FRY Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Patters cost $10 and include flounder filet, maccaroni and cheese, green beans, corn bread and dessert. Beverage is included for those who eat in.

2ND FRIDAY ART STROLL Downtown Berlin, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Featuring local artists, live music and most downtown shops will be open late. Contact the Berlin Welcome Center for an updated 2nd Friday map and list of events, 410-9732051.

2ND ANNUAL TRASH FREE ASSATEAGUE EARTH MONTH CLEANUP The program is focused on the North Point of Assateague Island, which is adjacent to the south side of Ocean City inlet, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. This event is only accessible by boat. Assateague Coastal Trust will shuttle several groups of four aboard the Coastkeeper boat, but you must register ahead of time at www.classy.org/event/2nd-annualtfa-earth-month-cleanup-andprogram/e226570. Those able to attend with their water vehicles are encouraged to meet at the back side of the island. A post event party will take place in the Taco Shop at Mother’s Cantina. billy@actforbays.org

GLAMOUR DAY

James Sapia. ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net

TENEBRAE SERVICE St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road, 5:00 PM 6:00 PM. The service will present periods of meditation and music to commemorate Christ’s suffering from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion. After each period a candle will be extinguished. The church is left in near total darkness while attendees depart in contemplative silence. There is no fee to attend but a free will offering will be accepted at the door.

Mon., April 15

New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Road, 9:00 AM. Food pantry give-away. Info: Cassandra Brown, 443-235-0889. Early registration: 410-6412058 and leave message.

Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Featuring a juried exhibit focusing on photography and digital media. Entries were submitted by professional and amateur artists. Monetary awards will be announced at 5:30 p.m.

There will also be artwork by 25 local artists on display. Complimentary refreshments will be offered. Free and open to the public.

Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Hair stylists, makeup artists and manicurists from Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology will provide services to students in grades pre-K through 6th grade.

Families should register online at www.worcesterrecandparks.org to reserve desired appointment times. Participants will have their picture taken with props included. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. Drinks and snacks provided. Trudy Porch or Kelly Buchanan, 410-632-2144

FIBER FRIENDS

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT “HOP” (2011)

PILLOWCASE DRESS PARTY

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-togethers. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcome.

Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:00 PM. Watch the movie and enjoy some snacks. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Learn to make dresses for children out of pillowcases to be sent to developing countries. Pillowcases and sewing machines provided. Register: 410-6410650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m. Food donations for local food banks are encouraged.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Special crafts, activities and prizes all week, April 7-12. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

POTTERS HOUSE CHARGE

ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION

Sat., April 13

IPAD CHICKS

KOMEN MORE THAN PINK WALK

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Register: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017. Men are welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Inlet Lot and Boardwalk, 809 S. Atlantic Ave. The Celebration Village opens at 7:30 a.m., the Survivor Parade begins at 8:20 a.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m. There is a $20 registration fee. All survivors and walkers who have raised $100 for more, will receive a complimentary T-shirt. All participants will receive a surprise gift to use during the opening ceremonies. 410-289-2800, http://www.infokomen.org/site/TR?fr_id=7506&pg=entry

HOMESCHOOL CODING Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Homeschool students off all ages are welcome. Register: 410-208-4014. Students who cannot read will need help from a caregiver. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Discussion on “When I’m Gone”

by Emily Bleeker. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 3:00 PM. Selling oyster fritter sandwiches for $9. The public is welcome.

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Enjoy a special breakfast with the Easter Bunny, who will be available for pictures for an additional $5. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, assorted fruit, pastries, milk, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-11 years and free to those 3 and younger. http://www.oceanpines.org

FREE TAX PREPARATION MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Cost is $12 for Maryland crab cake sandwich,

Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Call for an appointment: 443-373-2667. The service is open to all ages and non AARP members.

EASTER EGG HUNT Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Crafts, games, Easter eggs, easter candy and an opportunity to meet, Sneaks, the Maryland Public Library mascot. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHICKEN AND DUMPLING DINNER Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Menu includes chicken, hand rolled dumplings, coleslaw, green beans, sweet potatoes, water, tea and coffee. Soda, bottled water and desserts will be sold separately. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and younger. Eat in or carry out. 443-880-6966

Sun., April 14 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER Shenanigan’s, Fourth Street and Boardwalk, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children 8 year and younger and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Cash bar available. There will be a pasta making demonstration and tasting as well as a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Ocean City Downtown Association in honor of

CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive.

Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

FREE TAX PREPARATION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Call for an appointment: 443-373-2667. The service is open to all ages and non AARP members.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. A 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LAP TIME Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, stories, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 PM. The group meets twice a month to discuss reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. Lisa Harrison, 410-632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

BREAD BAKING Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:00 PM. Learn to make bread like

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ter, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com

DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876

Tues., April 16 FREE ADVANCE HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE PROGRAM Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Free program to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making. Free information and assistance in preparing advance healthcare directive forms available.

Appointments: 410-641-4400.

STORY TIME ‘BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Wed., April 17 WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts and needle artists of all skill levels are encouraged to join this casual morning of sharing. Work on your favorite patterns and exchange ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs representative Michelle Licata offers outreach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointment necessary. 410-713-3482, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Thurs., April 18

410-629-1538, http://www.ACTfor Bays.org/act-events

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING

HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM. Refreshments served at 9:45 a.m. and business meeting at 10 a.m. The project for April will be cheese ball carrots. These will be sold at White Horse Park, Saturday, April 20. All profits will be donated back to the community at the end of the year.

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, 7:00 PM. Includes hand-washing symbolizing cleansing, Holy Communion and stripping the sanctuary. All are welcome. 410-641-2186

SOCIAL SECURITY 101 Town of Berlin, 10 William St., 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. The presentation contains valuable information about Social Security benefits, such as retirement, disability, survivors and family, as well as Medicare and will be followed by a question and answer session. Free ad open to the public.

Register: 410-641-2770.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM. Tom Dempsey will guide participants through the world of family research and give tips on how to find that long-lost ancestor. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Children learn the meaning of words, how to express themselves and other early literacy skills by playing with educational toys. For infant to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP UNDESTANDING MEDICARE Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 PM. A representative from Atlantic General Hospital’s Patient Financial Services will help participants better understand the ins and outs of Medicare. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: 410-5487880.

PINE NEEDLE BASKETS Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Learn to make pine needle baskets from Native American artist Dawn Manyfeathers. Register: 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HOMEMADE SUGAR SCRUBS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Learn how to make some simple sugar scrubs. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesteribrary.org

COLOR ME CALM

TEACH YOURSELF CALLIGRAPHY

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Monthly adults coloring session. Explore a variety of patterns. Bring your own coloring pages or use the library’s. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips available, along with coffee and cookies. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 3:00 PM. The library will provide materials, instructions and books about calligraphy. Suitable for teens and adults. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FAMILY TIME ‘CODING’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Learn to code using Scratch, Sphere BB8 robots and Cubetto. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TED TALK ‘STAND UP TO BULLYING’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Continuing the theme of civility, this hour investigates different experience with bullying. Come by and listen to these stories and participate in discussing them. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Cen-

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127

BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Ropewalk Restaurant, 8203 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. BeachSingles.org, http://www.BeachSingles.org

GRIEF SUPPORT

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

Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace.

Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142

STEAM STORY TIME Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Stories and crafts for young children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, 12:00 PM. Includes hand-washing symbolizing cleansing, Holy Communion and stripping the sanctuary. All are welcome. 410641-2186

MAKERSPACE Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Use the 3D printer and learn about StudiOC, a digital media lab. Explore virtual realty, podcasting, stop motion animation and green screen video production. Some of the equipment is for ages 13 years and older and requires parental permission. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Learn how to dip, decorate and prepare chocolates to make elegant gift boxes or bouquets. Participants will take home some luscious chocolates. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

THIRD THURSDAY THROWBACK THEATRE Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:30 PM. Classic movies on the big screen with full surround sound experience. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 7:00 PM. The theme is Walking Into Your Future. 410-641-0270

STORY TIME ‘FRIENDSHIP’

PLAY TIME GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

2019 TOAST FOR THE COAST West-O Bottle Shop & Bar, 12611 Ocean Gateway, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Free tastings of organic wines by Bonterra Wine and a rum tasting by Lyon Distilling Company.

Food samplings from OC Wasabi, Shotti’s Point and Barn 34. West-O Bottle Shop will offer specials and donate a percentage of the evenings proceeds to Assateague Coastal Trust. There will also be a gift basket auction. There is no entrance fee.

Nicole Maskell, nicole@actforbays.org,

ONGOING EVENTS ITALIAN BUFFET FUNDRAISER Ocean Pines Chapter AK of P.E.O. will. hold an Italian Buffet Fundraiser on May 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The cost is $40 with proceeds benefiting educational projects for women.

There wil also be a silent auction, gift baskets, mystery wines and gift card boxes. Attendees must respond by May 4. Checks should be made payable to PEO, Chapter AK and mailed to Marian Bickerstaff, 29 Wood Duck Drive, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.

Info: 410-201-2508.

14TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The First State Detachment golf tournament will be held June 6 at the Ocean City Golf Club, Newport Bay Course. Deadline for signing up is May 31. The cost is $90 per player and is tax deductible. Fee includes greens fees with cart, range balls, beverages, lunch and many giveaways.

Men’s, lady’s and mixed teams welcome. .

Info: John Lowery, 410-206-1551 or Jack Watson, 302-436-8733. www.firststatemarines.org

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $16/hr.

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Ocean Pines Association.

Knowledge of basic office machines necessary.

Must work Saturdays.

Contact 410-641-7717 or email rmeyer@oceanpines.org

HELP WANTED

SEASONAL POOL TECHNICIAN

NOW HIRING Membership Front Desk Clerk

HELP WANTED

for the Pool Management Division for the 2019 summer season. CPO not required. Must have a good driving record. May 1 - Labor Day. Can train.

POOL ATTENDANTS No certification required.

LIFEGUARDS Certification required. for community pools in the Bethany Beach and Long Neck areas. Must be self-motivated & responsible, with good communication skills. FT and PT opportunities available. Excellent salary & pleasant work environment.

Email resume to: Jodi@wilgusassociates.com

EXPERIENCED SCREEN PRINT OPERATOR Immediate opening for a press operator on automatic screen printing presses for t-shirts. Excellent salary & paid vacation. FT position. Must be experienced in press set up, ink matching and all aspects of screen printing in a commercial environment.

Please send job history and contact information to

bregan@RedSunCustom.com

106 32nd St., Ocean City

NOW HIRING!

HELP WANTED Automotive / Marine

Hiring ALL Positions!!

Now hiring for

Parts Advisors / Service Advisors & Sales Associates

Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com

We have Full and Part Time positions available.

Call: 302-539-8686, Ext. 3014

Technicians / Oil Lube-Tire Techs Now hiring for busy tire & service center with multiple locations on the Eastern Shore.

Exc. Pay - Benefits including retirement plan.

Call 443-373-1324 or 443-497-0465

135 Unit Condo Complex located in OC, looking for

Resident Property Manager Full-time, Year-round Duties include: • Maintain property • Computer skills • Office organization • Contractor schedule • Supervision • Knowledge of pool operations • Some carpenter skills kwstehlik@comcast.net

• Housekeeping •Maintenance •Laundry •Front Desk Positions, full-time, part-time, seasonal or year-round. Must have hotel experience.

Apply within, or call 410-289-5762

2 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842

Make sure to check out our job postings on Indeed.com!

Full-Time, Seasonal Positions Available • Year Round Restaurant Manager • AM/PM Server Position • PM/Overnight Houseperson • Bartender • AM/PM Line Cook • Room Attendant

Property Management Assistant Needed

Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

www.courtyardoceancity.com ~ No phone call please.

We have a busy rental department. We are looking for someone to assist in organizing maintenance calls, dispatching vendors, and helping in the office. Maintenance knowledge a plus. q Professional/Friendly q Must travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. q Must work most weekends as needed q Minor maintenance abilities a plus. q Good clear handwriting

Attn: Chris to fax # 410-208-9562

Come See Us at Ocean City Job Fair on April 15 from 9A-2P

Apply at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/Employment

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Classifieds 410-723-6397 Fullll-Tiim Fu me/P e//PPaart-Tiim me

Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside 31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0; or email: BaysideRecreation@troon.com •

F T / P T S E A S O N A L • Line Cooks • Bussers Servers • Bartenders - and - F T / Y R S o u s C h e f Apply to Greg Fiore:

GFiore@troon.com

NOW HIRING

Work in Ocean City, MD WORKon ONthe THEBeach BEACH THIS SUMMER •• Now Rent Hiring Umbrellas & Chairs to Beachgoers Students for Over 80 Positions •• Provide Now Hiring StudentsBeach for Over 80 Postitions Exceptional Service to Visitors •• Make Make Lifelong Friends Friends & Memories & Memories •• Prepare Earn Valuable SalesSales & Customer Service Skills to Sharpen & Customer Service Skills • Vibrant Energetic Individuals Wanted Wanted & Energetic Individuals • Hourly ++ Commission Commission++Tips Tips

Busy Service Center Now Hiring for Experienced Tow Truck Drivers for the Fenwick/Ocean Pines/ Ocean City areas.

NEW TRUCK & PAY PLAN!!!

NEW Call 443-373-1324 or 443-497-0465

• Recreation Attendants • Housekeeping Staff • Membership Coordinator

Please fax resumes, letters, references & inquiries to

Hileman Real Estate, Inc.

Tow Truck Drivers

Now Hiring ALL Positions!

• Cooks • Deli Workers • Pizza Station Workers • Dishwashers • Servers • Bussers • Host/Hostess Apply online at: Touchofitaly.com

Awesome People Every Day 11am-2pm Holding Open Interviews For:

• Servers • Bus Staff •Host/Hostess •Kitchen Staff •Security Come by and join our 2019 family!

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Convenient, quick, no waiting, no calls ~ Days, nights and weekends

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING

HIRING EVENT

AM Dishwasher Year-Round Position Inquire within at 32 Palm at Hilton Suites 3200 Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD

for Restaurant and Hotels.

Apply in person at Omega Eats 2606 Phila. Ave., OC on Sat., April 13, 9am-1pm

ALL POSITIONS

Comfort Inn Gold Coast

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED ALL POSITIONS! Immediate openings.

Apply in person at Billy’s Sub Shop, 140th Street, OCMD.

PAPA JOHN’S Now Hiring All Positions for the Ocean City area.

Call Jeff: 410-524-1300..

CLEANERS: Will Train. $12/hour. Ocean City area.

Saturdays required.

Must be responsible.

Please contact The Cleaner, LLC, 302-236-3231 or thecleaner303@gmail.com.

Runner / Light Maintenance Person Needed May - Oct. Must work weekends, have own transportation, some maintenance skills, common sense, and be a people person. Part time hours in May, full time June - mid September, then part time until mid Oct. Must have good references. $19 p/h. Resort Rentals, 410-524-0295.

Five Guys Burgers Ocean City, MD Now Hiring For

HOTEL MAINTENANCE

All Positions

We are seeking to fill a hotel Maintenance position, full time, year round. Experience in hotel or condo maintenance preferred. Competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Please apply in person at The Comfort Inn Gold Coast on 112th Street Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall No phone calls please

Year-round, at West OC, 64th St. and 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application!

LANKFORD HOTEL - Now Hiring Executive Housekeepers / Room Attendants Looking to work for a family run business where people care?

We are looking for motivated individuals with experience.

Good attitude and appearance is a must. Weekends are required. Salaried pay for qualified individuals. Located at 8th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City, MD.

Front Desk Clerks No experience necessary. Must have a professional appearance, knowledge of computers and be motivated to work.

Please call Mary at 410-289-4041 or email resumes to: oclankfordhotel@outlook.com

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

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

Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Pool Manager, Server, Bartender, Hostess/Host, Busser, Maintenance, Room Attendant, Painter, Housekeeping Housestaff, Income Auditor, Security Guard

Free employee meal and excellent benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

Administrative Assistant Full Time - $13 - $14 per hour Franchise Management Services, one of the fastest growing restaurant organizations in the Delmarva region, has an immediate opening Administrative Assistant.

Job Description Responsible for providing administrative, clerical and accounting support to management.

Jobs Tasks and Responsibilities • Filing, Mail, Correspondence and Data Entry • Research, track, and resolve accounting problems • Compile and sort invoices and checks • Manage internal Billing of departments • Work actively with Emails, Word, Excel and Quickbooks • Correspond with customers • Issue checks for account payable • Support accounting personnel • Input, invoices, checks, account statements, reports and other records • Provide front desk customer service • Match invoices to work orders • Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies • Order Parts and Supplies as needed Education and Experience: • High School Diploma or Equivalent • Previous office experience preferred but this can also be entry level position • Competent computer skills including MS Office, internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection, Numeracy and literacy skills Required Key Competencies Organization and planning skills, Work management and prioritizing skills, Verbal and written communication skills, Problem solving ability, Attention to detail, Accuracy, Flexibility, Reliability, Teamwork Apply now or in person at 9919 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD, 21842 Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City, MD.

ARK Systems is looking for a Technical Manager for the Ocean City branch to manage installations and service projects.

Ideal candidate: 5+ years of supervisory experience and electronic/electrical systems background.

For more info and to apply go to: http://hrstrategygroup.com and click on Careers, then click on the Technical Manager job posting.

SALES SECRETARY Busy Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Sales Secretary. Must have hotel sales experience.

Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate, proficient in Excel, Word & Publisher. Sales CRM experience a plus.

Exceptional people skills, professional phone & email etiquette a must. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Sales Secretary P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843 EOE M/F/D/V

Now Hiring Pool Bar Cooks Full Time Summer Positions.10:30am to 6:00pm, experience preferred but not nec.

Call 443-783-1672 for details.

PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. PGN Crabhouse Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Help Apply Within after 11:00 am.

HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!

Now Hiring DELIVERY DRIVERS Make $12-$16 per hour.

Flexible Hours, Great Working Atmosphere.

Apply within downtown location, 710 Philadelphia Ave., OC 410-289-1200

is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Hostess, Cooks, A/V Staff, Boutique Sales, EMT, General Maintenance, Painter, Boat Mate & Receptionist For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment

Help Wanted

Sunset Island Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Clubhouse Attendants – Part Time Must be able to work mornings, nights and weekends as needed. Excellent people skills a must! Start dates April 15 to May 30.

Please send resume to linda.horensavitz@ casinc.biz, fax 410-520-0398

- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS (IICRC certifications a plus)

- DECK COATING APPLICATORS - LEAD CARPENTERS/FRAMERS - INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS Please apply in person: 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD, online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Reservations Front Desk Recreation Room Inspector Room Attendant Maintenance Painter Server Barista Hostess Line Cook Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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

Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825 $15-$20 per hour Professional Painters Must be fast and extremely neat. Might have to do other tasks.

Valid drivers license a plus but not necessary.

Part time and full-time positions. Temp. work Call 443-859-1372

General Landscaping & Residential Property Maintenance Full Time, Berlin Area Reliable Transportation, Valid Driver's License & Working References Required Call for Interview M-F 9:00am-5:00pm 410-289-4444, ext. 119

Now Hiring FULL TIME Housekeeping & Maintenance. Competitive pay. Full benefits, paid vacation & 401K. Call Club Ocean Villas II. 430-524-0880.

2 Years Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable.

Email resume to Tessasnyder03@gmail.com.

Any questions call 443-614-3777.

Busy Dental Office looking for Dental Assistant with Radiology Cert., good clinical & keyboard skills.

Also, Front Desk position.

Dental knowledge and good keyboard skills required.

M-F, FT w/many benefits.

Email: contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955

Chairside

DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com NOW HIRING

Come be a part of our family!

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: • Housekeepers • Houseman • Laundry Attendants • Room Inspector • Front Desk Associates • Lifeguards • Concession Worker/ Bartender • Maintenance Worker All positions are required to work weekends.

Interested applicants can apply in person or submit resume to: info@fskfamily.com 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842

AM Cook/Server Apply in person: Atrium Café inside Quality Inn 54th

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RENTALS

RENTALS

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

FOR SALE

Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers. 2BR, 2BA, W/D & AC, cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 6-8. 2 units available. May-Sept. $13,750.

Call Mike at 410-603-6120.

MBJCPROPERTIES@GMAIL .COM.

Year-Round House Share.

Ocean Pines. Furnished. Private bedroom and bath.

Washer/dryer. $800/month plus security. Includes utilities. 443-996-4466. Text for photos.

2BR, 2BA, Gorgeous Mobile Near Boat Ramp. Lot rent $425/month. $63,000 cash.

Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-352-5555.

Berlin: Atlantic Business Center. Office space 350 sq. ft. for rent. Utilities incl. $400/ month. Also, several storage units available $95/month.

Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.

For Free Grass Cutting Estimate or Mulching, please call Tyler Layton at 410-902-4292. Now excepting lawn accounts for the 2019 season.

8 Year Old GE Fridge. Good condition. Working well.

White. $75. 410-208-9632.

DONATIONS DONATIONS

Boat Slip, Bayside. Robin Drive area. $2,000 for season, hose and water access. Call 717-870-8454.

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ACCEPTING RENTAL LISTINGS! Contact us if you have a home you would like to rent.

Call Bernie Flax Today!

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY Immaculately clean 2BR apartments. Each sleeps 5 people with single beds.

May 1 to September 2.

Price is $2,250 per person or $11,250 per apartment, including utilities, plus deposits. No smokers, parties, or pets. All male or all female in each unit. Taking applications.

Call or text 410-422-2100 Steger Seasonal Apartments

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Please call 410-632-1430 Mon & Weds.

1BR, 1BA starting at $995 2BR, 1BA starting at $1250 3BR, 2BA Starting at $1400 4BR, 2.5BA Starting at $2500 Available Summer Seasonal Rentals @ www.hilemanrealestate.com

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DRASTICALLY REDUCED WATERFRONT LOT, Bishopville. $99,000.

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COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443-497-4200.

SERVICES SERVICES House and Rental Clean Out, small and local moving, and removal of junk and furniture.

Also, will clean out garages/ sheds. 302-222-7297, 302422-9390

Classifieds 410-723-6397

REAL ESTATE Deeply Discounted Below Market Foreclosure -1BR 1 BATH 2 LEVEL CONDO 123 Street Jockey Beach Club, Unit #325 $99,900.00!!!!!!

BELOW MARKET FORECLOSURE WITH PRICE APPROVED AS AN ASSIGNMENT OF BANK CONTRACT. SOLD AS IS. THIS 1BR 1 BATH 2 LEVEL CONDO AFFORDS PRIVATE 2ND LEVEL BEDROOM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE STEPS TO THE BEACH. END UNIT WITH EXTRA WINDOW BOAT SLIPS AVAILABLE FOR RENT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, ADD PAINT, CARPET, APPLIANCES & GAIN IMMEDIATE EQUITY, great rental potential and or a very affordable vacation getaway. BEST BUY IN OC! Email Seller For Special Assignment Documents at: jamessapia1@gmail.com or call Jim Sapia at 443-745-6905 ~ Licensed Maryland Agent -------------------------For other foreclosure opportunities please visit our website at marylandforeclosures.net

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Differentiating CMAs, appraisals of property values

PHOTO COURTESY TOWBOATUS OCEAN CITY

Capt. Rob Copenhaver displays one of the six tow boats his water maintenance company, TowBoatUS, uses.

TowBoatUS under new ownership Rob Copenhaver takes over boating assistance service, expands to Chincoteague

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Capt. Rob Copenhaver, a 2004 Stephen Decatur High School graduate, is the new owner of the 24-hour, on-the-water boater assistance service, TowBoatUS Ocean City, Maryland.

Copenhaver worked under the late Capt. Greg Hall, who started TowBoatUS Ocean City in 1986. Hall passed away in October.

“I was able to purchase the company off the estate,” Copenhaver said.

“I’ve been working for him for the past five or six years. [Hall] and I actually had talked about having a buyout. Neither one of us was in a hurry to do it but I wanted to continue his legacy.”

Copenhaver’s most recent title was operations manager. He helped grow the local boat towing company’s footprint last July by adding a second location, TowBoatUS Chincoteague, Virginia.

The assistance service operates from Delaware all the way to Chincoteague. According to Copenhaver, business has continued to run smoothly since he took over after Hall’s passing.

“Greg had a very good relationship

‘I’ve been working for him for the past five or six years. [Hall] and I actually had talked about having a buyout. Neither one of us was in a hurry to do it but I wanted to continue his legacy.’

Capt. Rob Copenhaver with the boating community. We’re going to keep that all, go in and do our best to keep the coverage up and try to grow in the process, with more boats downtown and get bigger, better equipment every year.”

The company operates a fleet of six response vessels ranging from 21 to 42 feet out of Fisherman’s Marina in West Ocean City, and Curtis Merritt Harbor in Chincoteague.

The boats are recognizable by their red hulls with the TowBoatUS logo in bright white letters. Each boat is rigged for towing, jump-starts, fuel delivery and soft ungroundings. The company also offers salvage and recovery services.

TowBoatUS assists around 400 vessels each year, with most calls occurring between April and November, Copenhaver said.

Much like an auto club for boaters, TowBoatUS also offers on-water unlimited towing memberships for saltwater boaters and anglers for $159 per year.

Boaters without TowBoatUS services can face costs that average $750 per towing incident, with some paying into the thousands out of pocket, Copenhaver said.

Boaters can reach TowBoatUS Ocean City and Chincoteague on VHF channel 16, by calling the company directly at 443-235-3552, or the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869, or via smartphone using the BoatUS App. For more information visit BoatUS.com/Towing or call 800-8884869.

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 12, 2019) Some people are confused by the difference between a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and an appraisal.

Basically, they are two different levels of reports in determining value for a piece of property.

The first report, a CMA, is usually completed by a licensed agent, and is less comprehensive than a full-fledged appraisal.

This report is used by agents to provide buyers and sellers with “comps,” or in other words, similar properties that have sold, and/or are current active listings in the MLS. The report itself has a disclaimer that reads, “This analysis is not an appraisal.

It is intended only for the purpose of assisting buyers or sellers or prospective buyers or sellers in deciding the listing, offering, or sale price of the real property.”

By comparison, an appraisal is a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person.

In order to be a valid appraisal, the authorized person will have a designation from a regulatory body governing the jurisdiction the appraiser operates within.

Some appraisers are licensed agents, but most agents are not licensed appraisers. The appraisal report is a more comprehensive analysis of the value of a property that includes adjustments for various differences between properties, whereas a CMA usually does not offer this level of detail.

CMA’s can be provided by local agents, free of charge, and provided pretty quickly. But when a full fledged appraisal report is needed, it must be ordered through your lending institution if applying for a loan, and the turnaround time can be anywhere from seven to 14 days, with a cost range of usually $400$600 on residential property, and $1,000-$2,000 on commercial property.

There are also new guidelines in place since the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 that bar mortgage brokers from ordering appraisals themselves.

Most lenders now use outside firms known as appraisal management companies to order appraisals, and the mortSee APPRAISAL Page 46

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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) Kim Looney started working at her uncle’s real estate company during her sophomore year in high school, and now nearly three decades later she is running the business.

Looney’s uncle, Bernie Roache Jr., opened Century 21 New Horizon in the Kim Looney early 1980s. Roache, who passed away at the age of 78 on Nov. 17, 2018, left the business in his will to Looney. “These are very big shoes to fill,�

Looney said. “Bernie had a very good reputation around town and was very active in our board of realtors.�

So far, adjustments have been manageable, Looney said. “All of our staff is still the same,�

Looney said. “The changes that we have made ‌ we have a consulting firm

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan visits Boring, Maryland (April 12, 2019) Ocean City took over the Boring Community Center, in Baltimore County, April 6, for a free beachthemed family event to celebrate spring and the upcoming summer season.

More than 300 people attended the “BORING gets FUN� event, held in partnership with the Upperco Volunteer Fire Company, including Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan.

The event featured Rick Meehan giveaways, raffles and Ocean City-inspired games and activities such as skeeball, mini golf, arcade favorites, face painting, balloon animals, fire engine rides and a photo booth, and Boardwalk snacks. “We wanted to plan something special to celebrate the start of spring and summer being just around the corner, and we thought what better way to do so than to bring the energy from Ocean City – where the fun never ends – to the town of Boring,� Meehan said. “While we couldn’t bring the beach itself with us, we hope everyone who attended today’s event enjoyed the piece of Ocean City that we brought to Boring. “I’d also like to thank the Upperco Volunteer Fire Company for their incredible partnership with us on this event,� he continued. “It was a great day of music, games and food, and we hope to see everyone at the beach this summer for more.�

in here that’s helping me actively recruit agents to come to work in our sales department. We’ve upgraded some of our software to make it easier for our staff and the tenant who rents from us.�

Century 21 New Horizon covers rentals in Ocean City as well as buyers for all over Worcester County and in Delaware.

Looney feels “optimistic� with the direction she’s taking the firm. “I’m excited to make it what he wanted it to be,� Looney said. “This real estate company was Bernie’s life and so I want his legacy to continue in Ocean City.�

Looney said Roache had a big influence on her life. “On the week of my 18th birthday I got my real estate license,� Looney said. “I turned 18 and I graduated high school in the same week and came to work here. This is where I’ve been. I’ve been here all along. Bernie and I worked side by side. So to me, that’s a success story to be in here all this time.�

Roache was considered family to all his employees and to his tenants, she said. “The employees feel the camaraderie that we have here in our office,�

Looney said. “For us, it’s a very closeknit group of people and we consider each other to be family, and we treat our customers like they’re family. “Bernie used to say, ‘We have the Century 21 name, but we are still small enough to know the names and the properties of all the people that we work for,’â€? she continued. “I just had a person call me today and I asked about her mom. Her mom’s 91-year-old ‌ she was originally the person who brought her property to me.â€?

Century 21 New Horizon is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 86th Street in Ocean City. For more information, call 410-732-4500.

REAL ESTATE REPORT

Appraisal reports have fees, CMAs offered for free Continued from Page 45 gage broker and lender are not able to talk to the appraiser about the value of the property they are evaluating.

However, appraisers and real estate agents do still discuss the property being appraised for the purpose of pointing out property specifics such as renovations and any abnormal circumstances surrounding sales that the MLS might not provide. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Atlantic General Hospital recipient of Minogue Award (April 12, 2019) The Maryland Patient Safety Center has named Atlantic General Hospital the recipient of the 2019 Minogue Award for Patient Safety Innovation for its success in decreasing hospital-acquired Cdiff infections while also reducing isolation time.

C-diff, or Clostridium difficile, is a common but dangerous infection that can result from antibiotic use.

According to the CDC, “when a person takes antibiotics, good bacteria that prevent against infections are destroyed for several months. During this time, patients can get sick from C-diff.”

In 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services charged all US hospitals with the goal of reducing their hospital acquired C-diff rates by 20 percent. To address this, Atlantic General had implemented evidencebased practices to reduce C-diff infections, but realized the need to take further action to reduce the incidence of C-diff.

A goal for innovation was set: to reduce the incidence of C-diff while also reducing the amount of time spent in isolation, increasing patient satisfaction and health outcomes, and decreasing cost.

The Interdisciplinary Infection

Prevention committee at the hospital identified that liberal use of contact insolation, which is a quarantine of patients with C-diff or those with a history of the infection, causes patient dissatisfaction and even leads to less interaction with their healthcare providers.

Atlantic General Hospital is focused on the correct isolation for the right patients at the right time.

The team began by addressing the over-prescribing of antibiotics, revising their screening efforts, standardizing patient isolation policies, and providing family and patient education about the risk of C-diff.

“At first, decreasing the number of days a patient remains on contact isolation while attempting to decrease the rate of C-diff infections seems like an oxymoron. Quite frankly, it seems counterintuitive,” said Nicole Morris BSN, CCRN, the manager of Infection Prevention at Atlantic General Hospital. “But, through a number of efforts we achieved that and more.”

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993.

Built through the commitment

The Atlantic General’s Junior Auxiliary Group presented a check to the hospital during its recent new member social as a pledge toward the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Campaign for the Future.

and generosity of a dedicated community, Atlantic General’s main facility in Berlin combines the warmth of personalized attention with the reassurance of medical expertise and advanced technology.

The not-for-profit hospital provides quality specialty care in oncology, medical and surgical weight loss, orthopedics and women’s diagnostics, among other services.

Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region.

For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org. www.oceancitytoday.com

Junior Auxiliary Group presents check to hospital (April 12, 2019) The Atlantic General’s Junior Auxiliary Group presented a check to the hospital during its recent new member social at Marlin Moon restaurant in Ocean City as a pledge toward the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Campaign for the Future.

Members of the Junior Auxiliary Group, along with family and friends, joined together at Marlin Moon to recognize the group’s significant contribution to the hospital’s $10 million philanthropic community support initiative.

This was the group’s third installment See JUNIOR Page 48

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Safe seniors outreach team Junior Auxiliary Group makes reviews best practice models third installment of $25K gift (April 12, 2019) In late February, the safe seniors outreach planning team at Atlantic General Hospital hosted a meeting to review best practice models associated with the care of high risk patients in their homes, using EMS personnel, pharmacists and providers who partner with local hospitals and health departments.

Termed mobile integrated health, or MIH, such programs are designed to deliver the right care and resources in the right place, with the right partners – key tenets of the Five Rights of Atlantic General Hospital’s 2020 Strategic Vision.

In some areas of the country, as many as one out of every five 911 calls are for non-urgent issues. This results in a strain on EMS crews and expensive treatment for patients who could be better cared for in a different environment.

The reasons for calls determined to be non-urgent can range from a sore throat complaint, to the worsening of a chronic condition that hasn’t been properly managed outside the hospital setting, to a lonely and scared senior’s overpowering desire to talk to someone.

That’s when an MIH unit can step in.

Atlantic General’s planning team hosted members from the Region IV EMS office of the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems, Queen Anne’s County, where the first such program in the state was trialed.

“This senior outreach program has great potential and furthers AGH’s 2020 Strategic Vision, improving the quality of life for our community members and visitors,” said Donna Nordstrom, director of community health at Atlantic General. “The senior population is growing dramatically in our community, and they need our help. With a properly designed program, we can promote self-determination in each patient’s effort to attain optimum quality of life.”

This will be done through assessment, care coordination services and connection to appropriate community resources.

“Our goal is to assure that vulnerable seniors are identified in the community setting through our partnerships, that home assessments are completed, and the appropriate services are wrapped around these individuals to improve their health and reduce risk of hospitalization,” said Andi West-McCabe, director of practice transformation and emergency services at Atlantic General Hospital.

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties is Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993.

For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

Continued from Page 47 toward its $25,000 pledge.

The Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects planned under the organization’s 2020 Vision five-year strategic plan.

Among them is construction of the new 18,000-square-foot full service John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, the completion of the women’s health center in West Ocean City, renovation of existing surgical facilities and expansion of emergency services within Atlantic General Hospital as well as improvements to inpatient care areas.

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Som-

erset counties is Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993.

Built through the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, Atlantic General’s main facility in Berlin combines the warmth of personalized attention with the reassurance of medical expertise and advanced technology.

The not-for-profit hospital provides quality specialty care in oncology, medical and surgical weight loss, orthopedics, and women’s diagnostics among other services.

Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region.

For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

JOB FAIR Ocean City resident Sarah Sigouin, left, greets Salisbury resident Nancy Moyers with Adams Radio Group during Ocean City’s 34th annual job fair, last month, at the convention center on 40th Street.

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other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

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 IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any 10300 ATLANTIS COURT, UNIT other available remedies, declare the 204 A/K/A 10300 COASTAL entire deposit forfeited and resell the HIGHWAY, UNIT 204 property at the risk and cost of the OCEAN CITY, MD 21843 defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable atUnder a power of sale contained torneys’ fees for the Substitute in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if Buckmaster and Lisa Buckmaster, the Substitute Trustees have filed dated October 29, 2004 and recorded the appropriate motion with the in Liber 4516, Folio 271 among the Court to resell the property. PurLand Records of Worcester County, chaser waives personal service of Maryland, modified by Loan Modifi- any paper filed in connection with cation Agreement recorded on Janu- such a motion on himself and/or any ary 29, 2018 in the Land Records of principal or corporate designee, and Worcester County at Liber No. 7155, expressly agrees to accept service of Folio 437, with an original principal any such paper by regular mail dibalance of $274,150.00, and an orig- rected to the address provided by inal interest rate of 4.125%, default said bidder at the time of foreclosure having occurred under the terms auction. In such event, the defaultthereof, the Substitute Trustees will ing purchaser shall be liable for the sell at public auction at the Court- payment of any deficiency in the house door for the Circuit Court for purchase price, all costs and exWorcester County, on penses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due April 30, 2019 AT 3:20 PM and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF underlying secured debt. The purGROUND and the improvements chaser shall not be entitled to any thereon situated in Worcester surplus proceeds or profits resulting County, MD and more fully de- from any resale of the property. If scribed in the aforesaid Deed of the Substitute Trustees cannot conTrust. The property is improved by vey insurable title, the purchaser’s a dwelling. sole remedy at law or in equity shall Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $25,000.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. if a corporation or LLC, must proGoldberg, Richard E. Solomon, duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the Richard J. Rogers, Michael legal formation of such entity. The McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, purchaser, other than the Holder of and David W. Simpson, Jr., the Note, its assigns, or designees, Substitute Trustees shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com date funds are received in the office CGD File #: 453331 of the Substitute Trustees. _________________________________

OCD-4/11/3t In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE abatement of interest. All due ANDREW L. HARTMAN, and/or unpaid private utility, water ASSIGNEE and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustOF A ment. Real estate taxes and all SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING other public charges, or assessments,

ground rent, or condo/HOA assess507 Maple St ments, not otherwise divested by ratSnow Hill, Maryland 21863 ification of the sale, to be adjusted as

of the date of foreclosure auction, unUnder and by virtue of the power less the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all of sale contained in a certain Mortdocumentary stamps, transfer taxes gage from Ne’Cole Tucker to Rural and settlement expenses, and all Housing Service, U. S. Department of COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

ASSIGNEES’ SALE

Agriculture dated 1/25/2007 and recorded in Liber 4859, Folio 17 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000281 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction

AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 AT 10:39 AM

ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See metes and bounds description set forth in that certain deed dated January 25, 2007 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4859, folio 014, containing 5.000 square feet of land, more or less.

The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple.

The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements.

TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises.

If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees.

Bradford I. Webb, Assignee –

PAGE 49 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com AD# 71375 OCD-4/11/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE

ASSIGNEES’ SALE

OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

804 Fourth Street Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Barbara Jean Cotton to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 10/9/1997 and recorded in Liber 2440, Folio 563 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000282 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction

AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 AT 10:33 AM

ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: That Lot being shown and designated on a plat entitled “Plat of Property George Taylor 1st Election District, City of Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland” dated October 15, 1996, a copy of which is attached to that Deed dated this October 9, 1997 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 2440 folio 558.

The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple.

The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements.

TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold

PAGE 50 at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises.

If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees.

Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com AD# 71377 OCD-4/11/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE

ASSIGNEES’ SALE

OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

5267 Little Mill Rd Stockton, Maryland 21864

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Cheryl Albert to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 5/13/2005 and recorded in Liber 4431, Folio 160 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV18-000255 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction

AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 AT 10:30 AM

ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See metes and bounds description set forth in that certain Deed dated May 13, 2005 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4431, folio 146, containing 43,561.9 square feet of land, more or less.

The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple.

The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition

Ocean City Today / Public Notices and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements.

TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises.

If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees.

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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11700 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #702 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4531, Folio 662 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $484,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 30, 2019 AT 3:30 PM

ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. T-702, in the “Carousel Center Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $43,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within

APRIL 12, 2019 ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 330625-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/11/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 111 76TH ST., UNIT #105 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5048, Folio 351 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $270,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 30, 2019 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 105, in the “Bay One Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained

APRIL 12, 2019 in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 307811-1) PLEASE CONSULT

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John W. Russell and Jennifer M. Russell Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000317

NOTICE

ORDERED, this 21st day of March, 2019 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 4004 Jones Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of April, 2019 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of April, 2019, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $248,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/28/3t _________________________________ SUSAN K. ADOROTY KUWAMURA LAW GROUP, P.A. 11140 ROCKVILLE PIKE, SUITE 50 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17784 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID M. STEVENS Notice is given that Jennifer L. Austin, 8801 Cardinal Forest Circle, Laurel, MD 20172 was on March 25, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David M. Stevens who died on February 19, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection

to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of September, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Jennifer L. Austin 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 28, 2019 OCD-3/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of Location from 8307 Coastal Highway to 12826A Ocean Gateway of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: Sherri Lynne Hicks, 8681 Langmaid Road, Newark, Maryland 21841.

For: Sherri Hicks, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Royal Farm 12826A Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 16, 2019 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: John Joseph Crowley, Jr., 39 Common Royal Dr .. Key West, FL 33040; Paul Walter Wenger, 11836 Gontrum Rd.,

Kingsville, MD 21087; David E. Hedges, 6940 Southpoint Rd., Berlin, MD 21811 For: White Marlin Premium Cinemas, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Flagship Premium Theaters 12641 Ocean Gateways (White Marlin Mall) Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 16, 2019 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: Parshotam Lal Sethi, 20 Rockside Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Islam Mohamad Owies, 209 Barbary Coast Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: OWIES, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: 21st Street Beer & Wine 2110 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: 21st O.C.B.W., Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 16, 2019 @ 1:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING DISSOLUTION OF SUNSET VILLAGE SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners have determined that the Sunset Village Service Area is no longer necessary since this development now receives public water service from the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area and are therefore proposing dissolution of the Sunset Village Service Area in accordance with the provisions of Sections PW 5-311 and PW 5-305 of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland.

The Sunset Village Service Area was established on February 14, 1989 by Resolution No. 89-22 for the purposes of providing potable water service to the Sunset Village development. The service area includes the following parcel: Worcester County Tax Map 27, Parcel 617, located southeast of the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), which is within the boundary of the Mystic

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Harbour Sanitary Service Area.

The proposal is to dissolve the Sunset Village Service Area since the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area has been providing this community with potable water service for the past fifteen (15) years. In 1989, the County Commissioners accepted water supply facilities constructed to serve the Sunset Village community. In 2003, bond funding was provided which enabled the Sunset Village community to connect to the Mystic Harbour water system. Since connection to the Mystic Harbour water system, the Sunset Village community facilities have not been used. On August 1, 2017, the debt incurred to connect Sunset Village to the Mystic Harbour water system was paid in full.

This connection provided potable water for the eighty-four (84) equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) serving the Sunset Village community.

The staff investigation of the proposal to dissolve the sanitary service area found that: the Sunset Village community is now being served by the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area (MHSSA) for their potable water needs which is desirable for the comfort, convenience, health, safety and welfare of the people to be served and no longer need a separate system; the continued provision of potable water service from MHSSA is feasible from an engineering standpoint and from an economic standpoint; the proposal is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of

the County; the proposal will not be unduly detrimental to the environment; and the continued operation of the MHSSA facilities will be in accordance with all required permits and applicable standards.

A public hearing on the proposed dissolution of the Sunset Village Service Area will be held on TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 A copy of the staff report on the proposed dissolution of the Sunset Village Service Area, and any associated documents, may be obtained from County Administration, Room 1103 (1st Floor) - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. These documents may be reviewed during the regular business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except Holidays). Anyone having questions should contact John Tustin, P.E., Director of Public Works, at (410) 632-5623.

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on the proposed dissolution of the service area. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCD-4/4/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

WAYNE T. BORRMANN 417 Walnut Street Pocomoke A/R/T/A Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000368

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of April, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 417 Walnut Street, Pocomoke A/R/T/A Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of May, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of April, 2019.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $40,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/11/3t _________________________________ BRADLEY R. STOVER SHAFFTER, MCLAUCHLIN & STOVER, LLC 836 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 102 BEL AIR, MD 21014

NOTICE

OCEAN CITY TODAY Legal Advertising Call NANCY HAWRYLKO 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17793 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LAURA F. MAULSBY KLINE Notice is given that Eric E. McLauchlin, c/o Shaffer, McLauchlin & Stover, LLC, 836 S. Main St., Suite 102, Bel Air, MD 21014, was on March 28, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Laura F. Maulsby Kline who died on January 23, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of September, 2019.

Any person having a claim

APRIL 12, 2019 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.

Eric E. McLauchlin 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: April 4, 2019 OCD-4/4/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17762 Notice is given that the Superior Court of King County, WA appointed Stuart Thomas Reges, 13706 NE 39th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98125 as the Executor of the Estate of Jean M. Burn who died on April 22, 2018 domiciled in Washington, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr. whose address is 108 8th Street, 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.

APRIL 12, 2019 Stuart Thomas Reges 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: April 4, 2019 OCD-4/4/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17796 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EMORY B. GREEN Notice is given that Michael K. Beatty, 501 Bayshore Drive, #8, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on March 29, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Emory B. Green who died on March 9, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of September, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Michael K. Beatty 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: April 4, 2019 OCD-4/4/3t _________________________________

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NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17789 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL EVANS GORMAN JR. AKA: PAUL E. GORMAN Notice is given that Julia C. Gorman, 932 E. Pebworth Road, Magnolia, DE 19962, was on March 26, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Paul Evans Gorman Jr., who died on January 4, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26th day of September, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Julia C. Gorman 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: April 04, 2019 OCD-4/4/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17792 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DIANE R. LEHMAN Notice is given that Lisa Stephenson, 501 94th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on March 27, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diane R. Lehman who died on March 3, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in

the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of September, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Lisa Stephenson 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: April 04, 2019 OCD-4/4/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Request for Proposals Communications Shelter Replacement Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking proposals from qualified bidders to replace an existing fiberglass communications shelter located on the site of the Snow Hill Water Tower on North Washington Street in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland with a new concrete shelter as a turn-key project with minimal site disturbance. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend an optional prebid meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the Department of

Emergency Services, Room 1002 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, immediately followed by a site visit. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Communications Shelter Replacement Proposal" in the lower left-hand corner. Email submissions will not be accepted After opening, proposals will be forwarded to the Department of Emergency Services for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders and subcontractors being considered, previous experience of bidders and subcontractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Billy Birch, Emergency Services Director, at 410-6321311 or by email to bbirch@co.worcester.md.us OCD-4/11/1t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17766 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RUTH HELEN PRZYBYLA Notice is given that Ruth Anne Puls, 31 North Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21226, was on April 03, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ruth Przybyla who died on February 23, 2019, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of October, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

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(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.

Ruth Anne Puls 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: April 11, 2019 OCD-4/11/3t _________________________________ Scott W. Foley, Esquire Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler 250 West Pratt Street, Suite 2000 Baltimore, MD 21201 SCOTT W. FOLEY and STEVEN W. PARKER, Substitute Trustees, Plaintiffs vs.

DAVID H. HERBST, Defendant.

CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000035

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of April, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the Substitute Trustees’ right, title and interest in the property commonly known as 7802 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 that is the subject of these proceedings, made and reported by the Substitute Trustees, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 6th day of May, 2019, provided a copy of this Notice of Sale is inserted in a newspaper published in

Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of April, 2019.

The Report of Sale states the amount of sale to be $315,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/11/3t _________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking comments on effects to historic properties from an existing telecommunications tower.

The tower is a 425-foot guyed wire tower located at 9112 Logtown Road, Berlin, Worcester County, MD (38° 21’ 41.5” North and 75° 15’ 9.1” West). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Mrs. Emily C. Iverson, Terracon, 192 Exchange Boulevard, Glendale Heights, IL 60139, 630-445-0196 or Emily.Iverson@terracon.com.

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OC wins where it counts in assembly Just when it appeared that Ocean City would go 0-3 at the plate in this past session of the General Assembly, the resort collected a clutch home run in the last inning.

That’s when the legislature approved $24 million in state money for the expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center that’s been on the list of things to do since 2016.

That made up for everything else Ocean City wanted but didn’t get, including a tougher special event zone law and a revised paid leave law that granted some relief to businesses that employ seasonal workers.

While not specific to Ocean City, the assembly’s rejection of the post-Labor Day school start seemed to be a bit of a slap at the resort, while the one-size-fits-all minimum wage legislation added to the burden for counties whose businesses are seasonal or aren’t as robust as those of the metropolitan areas.

But still, a coordinated effort by local and state officials and former state officials turned this session into a major success for the resort area by getting this one very big thing through on the legislature’s final day with a little more than an hour to spare.

As Sen. Mary Beth Carozza observed in her comments on the issue, help on the convention center funding bill came from all quarters: Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Del. Wayne Hartman, Senate President Mike Miller, former Sen. Jim Mathias, with whom Miller reportedly spoke before the vote was brought to the floor, and Gov. Larry Hogan, who authorized the spending by the Maryland Stadium authority.

What the bill’s passage shows, given that Ocean City and Worcester County sent Republican legislators into a Democratic stronghold, is that the General Assembly will clear away the usual ideological obstacles when the benefit to the state overall is apparent.

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Food TV out, vets in

Maybe no one has noticed, but it appears the era of television celebrity chefs is fried.

Gone are the days of TV’s “Iron Chef,” where the pot-rattling royalty of the nation’s restaurants scrambled for glory by whipping up a 45-course meal out of a basket of rutabagas, potted weasel and a single-serving box of corn flakes.

All this while a commentator pestered each chef: “‘Rutabaga,’ is that a funny name or what? Rutabagarutabaga-rutabaga. Sounds like a village in India or By something. Or maybe a 1960s Stewart Italian actress, Ruta Baga.”

And finally, the chefs went Dobson before a panel of judges, one of whom was guaranteed to say, “It’s a little oily.”

Also departed is “Restaurant: Impossible,” in which celebrity chef Robert Irvine took his Switzerland-sized biceps into failing establishments and suggested to their owners that he’d squeeze more than their lemons if they didn’t do what he said.

Although many cooking shows remain — “America’s Test Kitchen” is a good one, if you can find it — the latest reality television trend is … “Celebrity Veterinarians!” Yes, it still involves animals. First we cook ‘em, and now we fix ‘em.

Don’t get me wrong, the only occupants in my household who don’t care for veterinari-

ans are my two dogs, both of which shoot sparks from their toenails as we drag them across the parking lot into the clinic.

I’ll admit that the “Incredible Dr. Pol,” one of the first vet shows, is entertaining.

“So, Dr. Pol,” someone asks as he artificially inseminates a cow, “what are you up to at this point?”

“My shoulder,” he replies.

Now, though, we have frontier vets, exotic animal vets, cool vets, western vets, designer vets and the list goes on. Never let it be said that television execs don’t recognize a good thing when they see it, again and again and again.

Here’s my idea to take the veterinarian genre to its peak, before it loses its dazzle and is replaced by “Leaf Blower Takedown” or something equally exciting.

Introducing “Iron Vets America.”

Here’s the concept: three veterinarians are given an hour to fix (no, not that way) a mystery basket of animals, all while being pestered by a commentator who says, “‘Sloth,’ now there’s a funny name. Sloth-sloth-sloth ...

“By the way, if there’s a Great Dane, shouldn’t there also be a Just-Okay Dane or a Plain Dane?”

Even though celebrity vets have pushed TVchefs to the back burner, I still have a question about the latter’s real-life work: when the kitchen staff at a high-end restaurant has its wages garnished, does that mean dropping a sprig of parsley in the pay envelope for a splash of color?

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Letters to the editor St. Joseph’s Festival successful event Editor, The ninth annual St. Joseph’s Day Italian Festival on March 30 sponsored by the Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy and St. Luke’s/St. Andrew’s Catholic Church was another big success and our best attended to date.

We had close to 1,500 attendees enjoy our home-cooked Italian meals and baked goods.

Music was provided this year by The Mario Monaldi Band from Baltimore (a favorite of Italian festivals throughout the Mid-Atlantic) and Short Term Memories, a Selbyville group.

As the many attendees wandered the hall, they bought Italian specialty foods and merchandise, participated in our large silent auction and basket raffles, enjoyed many rollicking Italian songs mixed in with ’70s and ’80s classics, and played some games of chance.

It was a fun day and a very successful one for our charity and scholarship funds. We have many individuals and merchants of Ocean City, Bishopville, Ocean Pines, Berlin,

Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Selbyville, Rehoboth Beach and Lewes to thank for their generosity in donating gifts for our auctions and taking ads in our program.

There are 213 individual establishments that generously contributed and each one is noted in our program. These are the establishments that are the backbone of our community and we appreciate their support.

A very special thank you to our seven sponsors, who contributed to our entertainment – The ASPIRE Summer Work Travel Program, Tidewater Physical Therapy, Mio Fratello Italian Grill, The Moe and Marie Grimes Family, The Burbage Funeral Home, DiFebo’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurants and Tomasetti Law LLC. These contributors and our many attendees provide the funds that we use for our many local and national charity donations, as well as three annual scholarships given to high school students in Maryland and Delaware. Our thanks to all.

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County approves resolution for $46M general bond sale Funding for several projects includes construction of Showell Elementary School

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (April 12, 2019) A resolution approving the sale of nearly $46 million in general obligation bonds was approved last Tuesday by the Worcester County Commissioners meeting.

The bond will pay for several projects, including $38 million to build the new Showell Elementary School, $1.4 million for the turf field and track at Stephen Decatur High School, $3.325 million for landfill capital improvements and $3.25 million for water wastewater infrastructure improvements, according to a bond sale memorandum.

Budget Officer Phil Thompson told the commissioners the bond sale had concluded that morning and that the county received a 2.35 percent interest rate over 15 years from “Fidelity Capital Markets for the Consolidated Public Improvement Bond 2019 Series.”

“The sale was very successful, [we’re] very pleased with the results,”

Thompson said.

Thompson added the county was also able to save more than $5.98 million on the sale, according to county officials.

“We actually received a $6.6 million premium on [the] bond sale, whereas we essentially borrow[ed] $45.975 million for the project,” he said. “We owe 39.6 million in debt service.”

Commissioner Chip Bertino also appeared to be pleased with the progress, but joked about the timing of Thompson’s announcement.

“I wish you hadn’t said that in front of the Board of Ed[ucation], because I already see [Superintendent] Lou [Taylor] already saying, ‘how can we spend that money?’”

Bertino said.

The commissioners approved the bond authorizations for the projects during public hearings in a Jan. 22 meeting.

The Showell Elementary and Stephen Decatur High schools projects were part of the five-year capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2020-2024. The central landfill site was part of the five-year capital improvement plan for fiscal years 20192023.

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State money comes through for expansion Continued from Page 1 ager Doug Miller said the down-tothe-wire passage was inspiring for both Ocean City and the state as a whole.

“We’re elated,” he said. “This third phase will allow us to bring in so many more conventioneers and different groups.”

The third phase of expansions at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center consists of a 30,000 square foot addition to the main exhibit hall, with exhibit space increased space from 60,000 square feet to 90,000 square feet.

Miller said while obviously a boon for the resort, the convention center growth would also net the state increased tax revenue.

In 2016, the Maryland Stadium Authority produced a feasibility study that indicated adding 30,000 square feet of exhibit space would result in

between $2.6 million and $3.5 million in additional tax revenues for the state, and up to $1 million for Worcester County. SB 177 includes annual bond debt service payments of $1.75 million from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2039.

The funding request looked to be on track in 2018 after similar legislation, HB 133, was approved by the Appropriations Committee and passed by a 130-3 floor vote in April, but the bill subsequently failed to leave the Senate Rules Committee.

Brimming with optimism, last August Gov. Larry Hogan, accompanied

by Mayor Rick Meehan and Maryland Stadium Authority Executive Director Michael Frenz, held a press conference at the convention center to announce he authorized the Maryland Stadium Authority to pursue funding during the next legislative session in January 2019.

The 2018 legislation would have allowed the Stadium Authority to assume $21.7 debt capacity, with $20.4 million bond proceeds to cover construction costs, with Ocean City contributing $14 million towards construction, and both entities contributing $50,000 annually to a capital improvement construction fund.

The revised legislation passed this week requires the resort to contribute $15 million towards construction, with total building costs budgeted not to exceed $37.5 million. Additionally, annual contributions for the capital improvement construction fund was increased to $100,000 for both entities.

After the council initially approved the third phase of convention center expansions in November 2016, the city passed a bond issue to earmark $15 million for the effort.

The convention center was opened

in 1970 and initially enlarged in 1996.

Since that time a pair of expansions, which constructed the Performing Arts Center, renovated the ballroom and replaced an exhibit hall, were completed in 2012 and 2015.

Miller said when the expansion is completed the extra square footage would be useful for numerous returning clients, many of whom have grown in size and require increased space.

“We don’t want to lose them to anyone else,” he said.

Miller said the larger footprint could also accommodate conventions, which the city has previously turned away.

“The only groups that we’re not going to be able to get are those big, big events that need an airport,” he said. “That’s the only segment of the convention business that we can’t cover.”

Challenge: fill new rooms and existing ones Continued from Page 1 of businesses. But it obviously puts a lot of pressure on filling all those rooms.”

Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, has several ideas on how to do that.

“From 2017-2020, there’s been 1,026 new rooms coming into the market,” Jones said. “For the last six months, we have been really trying to get the city to recognize that fact, because they control the marketing dollars.”

Retail lodging establishments — roughly 10,500 in Ocean City and West Ocean City — are just one part of the equation.

“That’s not taking into account all the condos, so the number of condominium units for rental is in the neighborhood of 20,000 condo units,” Jones said. “Together there’s probably close to 30,000 [rooms].”

One of the ways Jones (and others,

such as Tourism Director Donna Abbott) believes the need for more business might be addressed is by capitalizing on the rising popularity of sports tourism.

“Given our location and our proximity to so many metropolitan areas and the fact that we have a three-mile Boardwalk and 10-mile beach that’s free, we have a lot that we could offer to sporting groups in terms of fun things to do in addition to just being a sports destination,” Jones said.

“Most of the people who go to sporting tournaments are families, so the clientele is exactly who we are looking for,” she continued. “We need to put a lot of our energy into figuring how to best [capture] the interest of this market.”

The City Council would seem to agree, having voted a few weeks ago to approve a sports tourism indoor complex study. In addition, new tournaments and sporting events have been including to the resort’s agenda,

including the upcoming Jellyfish festival, which will merge music and sports.

Another approach that could bring in more tourists would be to promote

midweek deals, Jones said.

“Sunday-Thursday are the times rates are a lot lower than on the weekends, so we really need the city’s See NEW Page 58

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WORLD WAR II

Battle of Nanchang

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (April 12, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, the Eleventh Imperial Japanese Army under the command of Gen. Yasuji Okamura was battling the Chinese National Revolutionary Army under the command of Xue Yue for control of the important railway center of Nanchang.

It was China’s last line of supply from the east coast, a supply center for the Chinese guerillas operating south of the Yangtze River and in the Shanghai-Hankow-Nanchang triangle, home to a major airbase. The Chinese presence there threatened Japanese shipping on the Yangtze River.

Nanchang was a city of about 500,000 80 years ago. It had been the scene, in 1927, of the first major Nationalist-Communist engagement.

“Nanchang” means, “a prosperous south part of China.” Today, Nanchang is home to about 4 million inhabitants and Bayi Square, the second largest public square in the world, behind only Tiananmen Square, in Bejing.

From 2006 until 2008, it was also home to the world’s tallest Ferris wheel — “The Star of Nanchang,” when it was surpassed by the “Singapore Flyer.”

The city was founded in 201 B.C., during the Han Dynasty, and is the capital

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The Gan River flows through the city. Jiangxi Province is bounded on the north by the great Yangtze River, on the south by Guangdong Province (formerly Canton Province), Hunan Province to the west and Fujian Province to the east.

Several of the planes from “Doolittle’s Raid” landed in this province. The crews were helped by the local Chinese at great risk to themselves, their families and communities. In an effort to find the Americans, the Japanese burned whole towns to the ground.

Many civilians were executed. Later, they spread cholera, typhoid, plague and dysentery. The death toll in this, and the neighboring province, as a result of the “Doolittle Raid,” was estimated at 250,000.

Prior to the war, Gen. Okamura briefly served as a military advisor to a Chinese war lord. After the war he was retained by Generalissimo Chiang KaiShek as an advisor to the Nationalist Army. It was only because of Chiang’s intervention that he was not charged with war crimes, since he admitted to recruiting “comfort women” to serve in military brothels in Shanghai.

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Months of negotiations end with short-term gym lease Continued from Page 1 1, 2019 [and] terminating Dec. 31, 2019,” he said during Tuesday’s City Council work session.

Martin said the lease calls for $5,500 a month in rent for the building and $1,500 a month for 10 parking spaces.

In March, with pending lease negotiations still unresolved, Pete Brooks, former owner of the World Gym property, asked the council for, failing a rental agreement, at least sufficient time to relocate the operation.

Wells Fargo foreclosed on the property last year when it was owned

by Brooks, who had operated the establishment under the business name Zeke’s World LLC, but filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June 2016.

He reported liabilities of up to $10 million and no more than $500,000 in assets.

Following foreclosure, Brooks sold the business to Todd Clark and assumed the position of general manager at the 67th Street Gym. In September, the council approved condemnation proceedings for 67th Street parcel, while days later

the property was purchased at a foreclosure auction for $1.134 million by Wells Fargo Bank. The council voted in closed session on Nov. 5 to spend more than $1.2 million to buy the parcels at 107-109 67th Street for eventual use in the development of a new public works department complex.

In early February, Ocean City officials reported Wells Fargo served an eviction notice to Clark, but that was staved off when negotiations continued with the city weeks later.

On Tuesday, Martin reported the council voted 5-2 in closed session on March 12, with Councilmembers Mary Knight and Dennis Dare opposed, to send Clark a triple-net lease, which makes the tenant liable for any state or county real estate taxes.

The lease terms state the property is rented “where is-as-is,” with the tenant responsible for maintenance or repairs. Also, the tenant is required to put up an $11,000 non-interest-bearing deposit within two days of lease execution. The lessee can cancel the contract with 30-days’ notice.

New hotels add more than 1,000 rooms to inventory Continued from Page 57 help in pushing those midweek deals,” Jones said. “As an association and hotel community, we don’t have the marketing dollars, whereas the town has the room tax, which is the advertising money, so we need help pushing those midweek deals.”

One last possibility might be beneficial to pet owners — having the resort become more pet friendly.

“So many people travel with their pets now and we’re not a pet friendly

state,” Jones said. “We want to know how we can tap into that market as well, because it is definitely a market that has grown over the years. There are more and more destinations people are taking pets.”

None of these approaches, if instituted, will have an immediate impact, but not doing anything and letting the market sort itself out is not an option that anyone wants to entertain.

“We’ve got to do something to increase demand,” Jones said.

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 58 ical weapons against the Chinese and the “Scorched Earth” campaign in 1942, which resulted in the deaths of more than 2.7 million Chinese civilians. The Japanese Scorched Earth campaign was dubbed “The Three Alls Policy” — “Kill All,” “Burn All,” and “Loot All.” When the Battle for Nanchang began, Okamura had commanded the Eleventh Army for less than a year.

When the war ended, he was the commander of the China Expeditionary Army, which was responsible for operations in central China. He represented the emperor at the surrender ceremony, on Sept. 9, 1945, in Nanking. In 1949, he returned to Japan, where he died in 1966.

The Chinese Nationalist Commander, Xue Yue, was probably the best that Nationalist China had. American Gen. Claire Chennault, leader of

the famed “Flying Tigers,” nicknamed him the “Patton of Asia.”

This highly respected Chinese general lived until 1998, when he died at the age of 101 in Taiwan. Nationalist soldiers under his command forced Mao’s Communist army on the famous, year-long, 8,000 mile “Long March,” which was actually a long retreat, in 1934-35. For this, he was described by Chiang as, “...a true example of an officer.”

After the Nationalist retreat to Taiwan, upon their defeat by the Communists under Mao, he was offered a government post, but declined, and instead retired from the army, with 10 years back pay plus interest, making him relatively wealthy.

In 2007, his son-in-law, Tai Kuo, was sentenced, by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Virginia, to spend 16 years in prison for spying against the U.S., for China.

Okamura’s Eleventh Army was divided into three divisions, the 6th under the command of Lt. Gen. Shirō Inaba, the 101st commanded by Lt. Gen. Masotoshi Saitō, and the 106th led by Lt. Gen. Junrokurō Matsūra, together with 130 tanks and tankettes, the Third Flight Group, under Gen. Michiō Sugawara, plus a calvary regiment, and 30 ships and 50 motor boats under the command of Rear Adm. Keijiro Goga. Adm. Keijiro would end the war as commander-inchief of the Kainan Guard District in Japan. Gen. Sugawara ended the war commanding the Sixth Air Army defending the Japanese Home Island of Kyushu and supplying the Kamikazes in the Battle for Okinawa. Japanese forces totaled 120,000, and 130 light tanks.

Opposing them were 200,000 Chinese of the Ninth Military Region, divided into 39 divisions in four Army

Groups, under the nominal command of Gen. Chen Cheng. The Nineteenth, First, Thirtieth, and Thirty-Second Army Groups were commanded by, respectively, Generals Lo Cho-ying; Lung Yun; Wang Ling-chi; and Shangkuan Yu-hsiang.

Gen. Cho-ying later served as chiefof-staff to American Lt. Gen. “Vinegar” Joe Stilwell, and was described, by the American general, as, “snappy, energetic and forceful.” Effective command of the Chinese defense force fell to Gen. Xue Yue. The Japanese opened the battle with an artillery barrage by the 6th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade, under the command of Major Gen. Raishiro Sumita, at 7 a.m. on March 21, 1939. It was the largest artillery barrage of the war between the Chinese and Japanese.

In the last 10 minutes of the bombardment, the Japanese delivered 3,000 shells of poisonous gas. After the artillery barrage, the Japanese began crossing the Xiushui River and building bridges. The outnumbered Chinese defenders were stunned and paralyzed. Five hundred helpless Chinese were bayoneted where they lay.

Gen. Sumita would move on to head his country’s military mission to French Indo-China. He would end the war commanding the First Army in China.

Within two days, the Japanese had established a significant bridgehead, following heavy air and naval bombardment. On March 26, Japanese infantry, supported by tanks, broke out of the bridgehead and reached the west gate of Nanchang. The next day the city fell to Lt. Gen. Saito’s 101st Division.

The Japanese, thinking that they could relax, withdrew some of their troops to help in the Battle of Suizao.

On April 21, the Chinese launched a surprise counterattack with forces from the Third and Ninth Military Regions. Gen. Yu-hsiang’s Thirty-Second Army Group crossed the Fu River on April 23, and reached the outskirts of Nanchang three days later. The Japanese counterattacked the following day.

Chaing, on May 2 ordered that the city be recaptured by May 5. Although the Chinese were able to recover the train station and airport, resistance by the Japanese garrison, aerial superiority by the Japanese air force, and support by the Japanese Naval units on the Yangtse, caused the Chinese to retreat on May 9, leaving Nanchang in the hands of Okamura’s Eleventh Imperial Japanese Army.

Casualties for the engagement were 51,328 for the Chinese and 24,000 for the Japanese.

Next Week: The Siegfried Line Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES LOUIS MALCOLM SIMPSON Ocean City Louis Malcolm “Mac” Simpson, age 90, died Friday, April 5, 2019.

Born at Folly Creek, Virginia, he was the son of Jordon A. Simpson and Dolcie Gill Simpson.

He is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Betty Hulcher Simpson; his sons, Matthew Simpson (Stacey) and Joel Malcolm Simpson (Dawn); daughter, Amanda Stearns (Brian); grandchildren, Christopher Stearns, Erin Miller, Philip Simpson, Abigail Simpson and Logan Simpson; one great-grandchild, Maggie Miller; a brother, Albert Simpson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mac worked beside his father in his teens fishing pound nets in the ocean near Ocean City and later guided hunting parties on Assateague Island.

He served stateside during the Korean War training soldiers, specializing in marksmanship.

As an independent waterman, Mac crabbed, clammed, net fished and handlined from a small skiff in the ocean and nearby bays.

He was a mate and then captain on sportfishing boats for close to 15 years. Later, he became a condominium manager and then sold real estate for over 20 years.

Captain Mac enjoyed the life of an avid sportsman, spending countless

hours fishing and hunting the Eastern Shore.

He was devoted to the training and hunting of his quail dogs and retrievers of which he had 21 over Louis Simpson the years.

Mac introduced many friends to the excitement and joy of fishing and hunting, especially surf fishing.

Many can say they caught their first red drum with him.

He was president of the Ocean City Marlin Club for seven years. He served on Maryland’s Fisheries Committee and was a 67-year member of the American Legion.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin Maryland.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Assateague Coastal Trust, 9842 Main Street, Berlin Maryland 21811 (actforbays.org click “Protect Our Bays Here”) or the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (ccamd.com menu icon, then Donate).

DAWN ELLEN CARLSON Ocean Pines Dawn Ellen Carlson, age 62, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Rockville Centre, New

York, she was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (nee Roith) Vander Clute of Ocean Pines.

She is survived by Jeffrey E. Carlson; daughter, Lauren E. Dawn Carlson Carlson of Berlin; and son, Lee C. Carlson of Queens.

Mrs. Carlson was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.

A funeral service was held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Community Church at Ocean Pines. Rev. Boyd Etter officiated.

A donation in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

JOANN VOITEK Ocean Pines Joann Voitek, age 82, died on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Billow.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Voitek, and daughter, Eileen Coulter.

She is survived by her children, Marguerite Mullen (husband, Brendan), Barbara Gamble (husband,

Mark), Mark Voitek (wife, Susan), Maria Bean, Paul Voitek (wife, Colleen) and Timothy Voitek.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Kira, Olivia, Joann Voitek Margaret, Lily, Dean, Ian, Rory, Dominque, Natalia, Emily, Julian, Joseph, Elaina and Karina; and one great-grandchild, Joseph.

Mrs. Voitek was a graduate of Philadelphia Women’s College and she retired as a registered nurse from Peninsula Regional Medical Center in 1997.

She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She spent her life caring for others and cherished her time with her family and friends.

A Catholic Mass was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland. Interment followed at the Garden of the Pines Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefunerlahome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 61 ELIZABETH W. LYNCH Berlin Elizabeth W. Lynch, age 94, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Born April 14, 1924 in Campbelltown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Ella Williams.

She was preceded in death by her Elizabeth Lynch beloved husband, William Ennis Lynch.

Surviving, is her daughter, Beverly Rae Lynch, of Painter, Virginia; sonin-law, Tom Smith; and granddaughter, Ella Smith.

Also preceding her in death, were her brothers, James, Milton and Calvin Williams.

There are many nieces and nephews, including a special great nephew, Dr. Sean Williams.

Mrs. Lynch was a 1941 graduate of Buckingham High School, and had worked for the Worcester County Board of Education as a teacher’s aide.

Elizabeth was a devoted member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin, Maryland. She treasured her family and friends more than anything.

A graveside service was held at

Buckingham Presbyterian Cemetery in Berlin, Maryland, on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Rev. Glenn Zuber officiated.

A donation in her memory, may be made to the Buckingham Presbyterian Cemetery, 20 South Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

GARY W. FOSKEY Pittsville Gary W. Foskey, age 72, of Pittsville, passed peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

He was the son of the late George Vincent and Wilsie Mae (Lewis) Foskey of Powellville.

Cancer may have taken his life, but it Gary Foskey could not take his contagious spirit and his zest for life.

It could not take his deep love and loyalty to his family. It could not take his ability to make anyone laugh with a joke or a witty saying.

It did not dull his big spirit. It did not change his kind, generous heart.

It cannot take our countless, cher-

ished memories.

Gary retired from Dresser Wayne Industries in Salisbury after 34 years, where he gained the nickname “Snowman.” He later worked at the Adkins Company in Berlin.

He was a former member of Delmarva Coon Hunters Association in Powellville and enjoyed spending time there with his father and other members. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Hilda H. Foskey of Pittsville; a daughter, Donna Foxwell and husband, Barney, of Pittsville; one treasured grandson, Mason Ray Foxwell; a sister, Alice Scott and husband, Denny, of Salisbury.

He had several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and very special cousins that held a special place in his heart as well. Gary’s love of his family was immeasurable.

Gary enjoyed fishing in the Mill Pond in Powellville, going to the annual Chincoteague Pony Penning, visiting old friends, and loved to watch his favorite show, “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”

He will be fondly remembered for a life well-lived. He was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Howard Travers officiating.

Burial was in Lewis Cemetery in Whaleyville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802, or Ayres United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Pittsville, Maryland 21850.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

VIRGINIA ANN THOMAS Fenwick Island Virginia Ann (Ginger) Thomas, age 81, Third Order of St. Dominic, of Fenwick Island formerly of Media, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at home.

Ginger was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Feb. 22, 1938, to Ferdinand and Lillian Noel.

Virginia Thomas Ginger attended Catholic School in Pittsburgh and graduated from LaRoche College with a degree in psychology.

She worked at Saint Anthony’s School for Exceptional Children until moving to Media. Once in Media, Ginger resumed her education at Delaware County Community College where she graduated with a degree in nursing.

While attending school, she joined the Media Fire Co. and became their first female firefighter/EMT. She went to work for Taylor Hospital after graduation as an ER nurse.

After leaving Taylor she went to work as a night supervisor at the Assis House in Aston, Pennsylvania.

Once in Fenwick, Ginger became an Extraordinary Minister at St. Luke Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, member of the Ocean City CERT team and Fenwick Island Barefoot Garden Club.

She loved spending time at the beach and going out on the boat.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard E. Thomas of Fenwick Island; a daughter, Janine Tempert; a son, Mark Tempert (Maryuri); two step-daughters, Kim Deely (John) and Andrea Cullan (Gerry); step-son, Richard Thomas; a sister, Joan Noel; a brother, Richard Noel; and six grandchildren, Sean Deely, Kiley Tempert, Chris Deely, Joseph Tempert, Ada Clare Tempert and Gabriel Tempert.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City.

Burial was in Gate Of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. Dominic Monastery, 2636 Monastery Road, Linden, Virginia 22642, Attn. Sr. Mary Magdalene.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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Stephen Decatur outdoor track athletes, from left, sophomores Giana Cauble (300-meter hurdles), Jessica Janney (triple jump) and London Drummond (200-meter run) and senior Victor Vic (300meter hurdles) compete in last Thursday’s meet in Berlin.

SD Lady Seahawks win meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Stephen Decatur girls’ outdoor track team won last Thursday’s seven-school meet in Berlin, while the boys’ squad came in second place.

“Overall, I think we did pretty well,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “I think we are coming along OK so far. I am starting to see where I think each athlete works best for the team. We still will probably do some shuffling before the end of the season, just to try out a few new things.”

The Lady Seahawks scored 187 points in the victory. James M. Bennett came in second place with 181.5 points, followed by Parkside with 97.

Girls who earned points for Decatur for finishing top-eight in their events were: seniors Dori Krasner (800-meter run, first, 2:47.4; 1,600meter run, fourth, 6:30.7) and Margie Rayne (shot put, first, 35 feet 3.5 inches; discus, third, 89 feet 4 inches), juniors Caroline Gardner (800-meter run, fifth, 2:57.3), Mikayla Denault (1,600-meter run, second, 6:28.6; 3,200-meter run, second, 14:48.5), Zehra Mirza (3,200meter run, fourth, 15:45.6), Caela Berrie (high jump, second, 4 feet 8 inches) and Mae Purnell (triple jump, third, 24 feet 10.5 inches), sophomores Jessica Janney (triple jump, first, 32 feet 2 inches; 400-meter dash, third, 1:07.6; long jump, third, 14 feet 8.5 inches; high jump, fourth,

4 feet 6 inches) Jabria Lewis (100meter dash, third, 13.5 seconds), Devon Kramer (800-meter run, sixth, 3:04.5; 1,600-meter run, fifth, 6:46.6), Raeghan Flynn (100-meter hurdles, fourth, 21 seconds; 300meter hurdles, second, 1:02), Giana Cauble (100-meter hurdles, fifth, 21.7 seconds; 300-meter hurdles, third, 1:06.9), Jacelyn Clapsadle (high jump, third, 4 feet 6 inches) and Tija Lewis (long jump, sixth, 13 feet 4.5 inches), and freshmen Amelia Easton (pole vault, first, 6 feet 6 inches), Emily Magee (3,200-meter run, third, 15:29.6) and Zoriah Shockley (shot put, second, 30 feet 6 inches; discus, seventh, 55 feet 8 inches).

Krasner, Gardner, Kramer and Denault came in second place in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:34.7).

Senior Jenna Banks, freshmen Amalia Murphy and Erin Riccio and Magee came in fifth in the 1,600meter relay race (5:35.5).

The 400-meter relay team of Lewis, Easton, Purnell and freshman Imani Walker took sixth (1:01).

Lewis, Easton, Walker and Flynn placed sixth in the 800-meter relay race (2:08.4).

Bennett won the boys’ competition, racking up 199.5 points. Decatur tallied 149 points and Snow Hill finished in third with 112.

Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for top-eight performances were: seniors Jonathan Santana (200-meter dash, sixth, 24.8

seconds), Victor Vick (110-meter hurdles, seventh, 19.2 seco n d s ; 300-meter hurdles, sixth, 49.4 seconds), Theo Hobbs (high jump, fourth, 5 feet; triple jump, fourth, 35 feet 2 inches), Daletez Smith (shot LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY put, fourth, 40 feet 5.5 inches; Decatur freshman Ed Gault participates in the triple jump during last discus, seventh, Thursday’s meet in Berlin.

84 feet 7 inches) and Gabriel Bradley (shot Justin Hicks (pole vault, third, 7 feet put, eighth, 36 feet 9 inches), juniors 6 inches) and Ed Gault (triple jump, Austin Cheynet (800-meter dash, second, 36 feet 6.5 inches). first, 2:16.4), Matt Brown (800-meter Junior Richard Poist, Brown, dash, second, 2:21.8), Carter McLen- Cheynet and McLendon won the don (800-meter dash, fifth, 2:27.8; 3,200-meter relay race (9:01.6).

1,600-meter run, third, 5:20.5) and The 1,600-meter relay team of Eric Bontempo (discus, fifth, 95 feet Poist, Brown, Gault and Bunting 4 inches), sophomores London came in second place (3:54.8).

Drummond (triple jump, first, 37 feet Hobbs, Santana, senior Daquon 5.25 inches; high jump, second, 5 feet Collick and freshman Brandon Quach 8 inches; 200-meter dash, fourth, 24 took third in the 800-meter relay seconds; long jump, fourth, 19 feet 8 race (1:42.4). inches), Bunting Maddox (400-meter Sophomore Cameron Smith, sendash, eighth, 1:00.4), Liam Foley ior Cameron Bradshaw, Santana and (3,200-meter run, fifth, 11:45.8), Sam Quach finished fifth in the 400-meter Oates (110-meter hurdles, fifth, 18.8 relay race (48.5 seconds). seconds; 300-meter hurdles, seventh, The next track meet is scheduled 52.3 seconds) and Noah Selt (pole for Thursday, starting at 2 p.m. in vault, second, 8 feet), and freshmen Stevensville.

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Decatur tennis teams victorious over Wash. and SH

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Stephen Decatur tennis teams were successful over the Washington Jaguars and Snow Hill Eagles this week.

Decatur traveled to Princess Anne on Monday to face Washington.

The boys’ team shut out its opponent, 7-0. Earning first through fourth singles victories, respectively, were freshman Noah Fisher (8-0), senior captain Jonathan Petito (8-2), and sophomores Aaron Cohen (8-3) and Micah Bourne (8-2).

Petito and Fisher topped their first doubles opponents, 8-1. Junior Austin Marple and freshman Jonathan Brandhuber won 8-2 at second doubles. Seniors Omar Omar and Aaron Campbell outscored their third doubles competition, 8-2.

“It’s hard to come out and play on a Monday, especially after having three days off, but they did well,” Decatur Coach Steve Berquist said. “I was really pleased, and getting a shutout is always nice.”

The Lady Seahawks pulled out a 43 victory.

Sophomore Emily Stitely won her third singles match, 8-4.

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Stephen Decatur senior Sophia Gordy and sophomore Aaron Cohen both won their matches during Tuesday’s competition against Snow Hill in Berlin.

Decatur’s three doubles teams were also successful.

Senior captain Grace Beres and senior Sophia Gordy took their first doubles match, 8-1. Stitely and junior Sarah Haskell came out on top, 8-3, at second doubles.

Freshman Farrah Brown and sophomore Anna Rosenberg edged out their third doubles competition, 8-5.

“Washington was much better than they have been [in previous years]. We didn’t play our greatest,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “Doubles played well, but we left a little to be desired at singles.”

The next day, the girls’ team won 7-0 over Snow Hill in Berlin.

Gordy (8-0), junior Laura Meadows (8-0), Haskell (8-0) and Stitely (8-0) logged victories at first through fourth singles, respectively.

Brown and sophomore Kaitlyn Mourlas pulled out an 8-4 win at first doubles. Sophomore Sam Cummings and Rosenberg topped their second doubles opponents, 8-2.

Snow Hill forfeited the third doubles match.

“I thought the girls played well. I had the opportunity to play some girls that are new to the team and they performed very well,” Greenwood said. “I’m happy with the direction the team is going.”

Decatur’s boys’ team took their competition, 5-2.

Fisher (8-0), Petito (8-2), Cohen (8-4) and Bourne (8-2) scored victories at first through fourth singles, respectively.

Marple and Brandhuber outscored their first doubles opponents, 8-5.

“Everyone stepped up and played well,” Berquist said.

Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury to play the Wicomico Indians on Monday at 4 p.m. The Decatur girls’ team will host the Worcester Prep Mallards on Wednesday in Berlin at 4 p.m. The boys’ teams will compete in Ocean Pines.

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(Top, right) Stephen Decatur freshman Noah Fisher and junior Sarah Haskell (bottom, right) were also successful on Tuesday.

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Wesche leads SD softball on mound

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) After two scoreless innings on Monday in Berlin, the Stephen Decatur softball team generated eight runs in both the third and fourth innings and went on to win, 16-1, over the Wicomico Indians.

“We had a couple untimely strikeouts. We were seeing the ball OK, but we were hitting it up in the air. The first time through the lineup we didn’t make the best contact,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “Timing was better the second time around. It just took us a little time to get

going offensively.”

Kurtz said he was a little concerned after the first two innings, but he was confident the Lady Seahawks’ bats would produce.

“If we could get on base, I knew we could move them around,” he said.

“They’ve all been playing so long, they stayed calm and didn’t get flustered.

Things started to click the second time through and, once we got started, things started to roll from there.”

Freshmen Alexa Eisemann and Skylar Griffin had two hits and two RBIs each. They also both scored twice.

Senior captain Lexi Black (one RBI) and freshmen Zoe Rayne (one RBI) and Abby Wesche each had a hit.

Wesche pitched all five innings for Decatur. She struck out four, walked one and allowed one hit.

She threw a really nice game,” Kurtz said.

Decatur will host the Nandua Warriors today, Friday, at 4 p.m. Saturday, the Kent Island Buccaneers will travel to Berlin for a 1 p.m game. The Pocomoke Warriors will come to Berlin Monday for a 4 p.m. match. “If we play our best, we should be fine,” Kurtz said.

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Freshman Abby Wesche struck out four, walked one and allowed one hit in Decatur’s 16-1 win.

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SD baseball team puts ball in play, solid defensively

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Stephen Decatur baseball team came out swinging, scoring 10 runs in the first inning during Monday’s game against the Wicomico Indians in Berlin.

“We hit some balls well and two errors by Wi-Hi kept the inning going,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro, following his team’s 12-0 shutout.

The Seahawks sent 14 batters to the plate in the first inning and generated 10 runs off seven hits.

Decatur tacked on two additional runs in the third inning. The game ended in the fifth inning, because of the 10-run slaughter rule.

“We put the ball in play and played solid defense,” Ferro said.

Earlier in the season, the Seahawks struggled with strikeouts, but the players have improved at the plate.

“As of right now, [strikeouts] are down. We’ve got to keep working on it … but good pitching gives anyone a hard time,” Ferro said.

Decatur had 12 hits in the game.

Senior Ridge Watson had two hits (single, triple), two RBIs and scored twice.

Seniors Gavin Bunting, Jack Rosenberg and Hayden Snelsire also had two hits and two RBIs apiece.

Senior Brett Berquist chipped in with two hits, an RBI and two runs scored.

Sophomore Evan Truitt started on the mound for Decatur. He struck out three and walked one in three innings.

Senior Alex Gaddis struck out three, walked one and allowed one hit in the final two innings.

Decatur will host the Nandua Warriors today, Friday, at 4 p.m. On Saturday, the Kent Island Buccaneers

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Stephen Decatur sophomore Evan Truitt started on the mound. He struck out three and walked one in three innings. (Right) Freshman Calvin Lorance makes contact with the ball. Decatur won 12-0.

Prep tennis teams get ESIAC wins

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Worcester Prep tennis teams continue to dominate on the court, this week taking down Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents, Saints Peter and Paul and Gunston Day. Worcester went to Easton on Monday and both the girls’ and boys’ teams earned 7-0 victories over the Saint Peter and Paul Sabres.

Juniors Abi Plylar (8-2), Annika Larsen (8-1), freshman Sumira Sehgal (8-2), sophomore Summer Walker (8will come to Berlin for a 1 p.m. game.

The Pocomoke Warriors will travel to Berlin on Monday for a 4 p.m. match against Decatur.

“It’s day by day. We have to come to the field and compete,” Ferro said.

2) and senior captain Maya Natesan (81) won their first through fifth singles matches, respectively.

Juniors Mesa Cammack and Saylar McGuiness topped their first doubles opponents, 8-0.

Juniors Kennedy Humes and Korina Gjikuria won 8-0 at second doubles.

“They played really well,” Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson said. “They started out strong off the bat. We worked on net play and a variety of shots in game situations. They’re much more consistent than they have been.”

For the Prep boys’ team, senior captains Dominic Anthony (8-0) and Graham Hammond (8-2), sophomores Ryan Brafman (8-4) and Ben Brandt and junior Frank Carter (8-4) earned victories at first through fifth singles, respectively.

Both doubles teams – senior Cameron Hill and sophomore Joe

Schwartz, and seniors Alex Canakis and Parker Brandt – logged 8-0 shutouts in their matches.

Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler thought the Mallards played “excellent.”

“Frank Carter made his singles debut and battled to take his match,” Underkoffler said. “The rest were dominate.”

On Wednesday, the Gunston Day Herons traveled to Berlin for competition. Again, Worcester shut out its opponents.

Plylar (8-0), Larsen (8-2), Sehgal (82), Walker (8-4) and Natesan (8-1) were successful at first through fifth singles, respectively.

Cammack and McGuiness won 8-2 at first doubles after trailing 0-2 early in the match. Humes and Gjikuria took their second doubles match, 8-3.

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WP girls’ lacrosse team plays well, start to finish

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team played well from the first to the last whistle during Wednesday’s game against the Gunston Day Herons in Centreville, and everyone contributed in the 18-6 victory.

“It was a great game, start to finish.

Everyone got lots of playing time,” Prep Coach Chris Williams said. “[We] mixed and matched lines and positions … Overall, [it was] a solid game that we controlled from the start versus an Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference rival that came in confident off a [14-13] win versus Saints Peter and Paul.”

The Lady Mallards, even down two starters, still led 13-3 at halftime.

“We ran our motion and plays well.

Defense made some big stops and we slowed down their transition offense, which has given other teams trouble, and some of our younger players got significant time and showed we have a bright future,” Williams said.

WP boys’ lacrosse squad rebounds with win over GD

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team bounced back after an 11-1 loss to the Parkside Rams on Monday with an 11-6 victory over the Gunston Day Herons, two days later.

“I don’t know what happened [against Parkside]. It was good to get that taste out of our mouths from Monday,” Prep Coach John Moeser said. “It was good to rebound from Monday.”

Worcester led 3-1 at the end of the first quarter on Wednesday. At halftime, the Mallards were on top, 8-3.

“We played well in the first half,” Moeser said.

Gunston scored three goals in the third quarter to cut Worcester’s advantage to two.

“We tend to lose focus for a period of time every game,” Moeser said.

“We broke out of it in the fourth quarter. We dominated the fourth quarter.”

The Berlin squad netted three goals in the fourth quarter and held Gunston scoreless.

“They did a good job moving the ball offensively,” Moeser said. “They distributed the ball and were unselfish. Seven guys scored. [Our] defense always plays pretty stellar.”

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Worcester Prep senior captain Graham Hammond and junior Mesa Cammack were both victorious in their singles and doubles matches, respectively, during Wednesday’s competition against Gunston in Ocean Pines.

Senior captain Delaney Abercrombie led Worcester with five goals. Junior Abbi Nechay chipped in with four goals.

Junior Madison VanOrden scored three.

Senior goalie Clare DeMallie stopped six Gunston shots.

“Claire DeMallie made some great one-on-one saves and big clearing passes,” Williams said.

Worcester will host the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres, today, Friday, at 3:30 p.m. in Berlin. The Indian River Indians will come to Berlin on Wednesday for a 4 p.m. competition.

Coaches happy with play level Continued from Page 68 “I was really happy,” Hudson said.

“We have some slow starters, but they get under control when they have to.

The team is making steady progress and improving.”

Anthony (8-1), senior captain Will Todd (8-2), Hammond (8-2), Brafman (8-4) and Brandt (8-3) took their first through fifth singles matches.

Senior captain Colin Miller and Hill won 8-1 at first doubles.

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“Everyone had solid serving games with combinations to win points at the net really well,” Undekoffler said. “In many ways, we are ahead of last year as far as quality of play.”

Worcester will travel to Easton to play the Warriors at 3:30 p.m. today, Friday. The Mallards will then go to Magnolia, Delaware, on Monday to face the St. Thomas More Ravens at 4 p.m.

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Decatur offense clicking after some changes

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 12, 2019) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team made a few adjustments this week and incorporated plays that cater to its strengths, and it all paid off.

“Offensively, we finally started clicking,” Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman said after Wednesday’s 11-7 victory in Berlin. “We made some changes this week and it worked.”

Senior captain Chase Porter

scored two goals in about two minutes to open the game. At the end of first quarter, Decatur led North Caroline 2-1.

Goals were traded in the second quarter, and Decatur went into the halftime break ahead 5-4.

The Seahawks held the Bulldogs scoreless in the third quarter, while netting five shots. Decatur won, 11-7.

“Overall, it was probably one of our better performances,” Hoffman said. “We really came together.”

The coach was able to get everyone into the game on Wednesday.

With a defensive player out of the lineup hampered by an injury, senior

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Stephen Decatur senior Jack Remmell controls the ball during Wednesday’s game against North Caroline in Berlin. He scored one goal in the 11-7 win.

Hunter Lago stepped in and had a great game, Hoffman said.

“All year, our defense has been our anchor,” he said. “It wasn’t our usual starting lineup, but Hunter was more than capable.”

Porter “had a hell of a game,” Hoffman said. He scored six of Decatur’s goals and had an assist.

Junior captain Eric Gwin, senior captain Kevin Beck, freshman Austin Airey and seniors Collin Eitel and Jack Remmell tallied one goal apiece.

Eitel and Remmell also had two assists.

Junior Tony Scafone recorded six saves in goal for Decatur.

“I feel like we’re improving every week,” Hoffman said. “As long as we continue to rise on offense and play defense like we have been, then we can compete with any team.”

Decatur will travel to Centreville today, Friday, to battle the Queen Anne’s Lions at 5:30 p.m.

On Monday, the Kent Island Buccaneers will come to Berlin for a 5:30 p.m. against Decatur.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Chase Porter looks for a teammate to pass to during Wednesday’s game against North Caroline in Berlin. He tallied six of Decatur’s 11 goals.

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Gentry continues to shine in goal for Worcester lax team Continued from Page 69 captain Alec Dembeck chipped in with two goals and two assists. Sophomore John Arrington scored two goals.

Senior Owen Tunis, junior JP Issel, and sophomores Mason Brown and Brugh Moore netted one goal apiece. Brown also had two assists.

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“Hunter has been the one constant for us this season,” Moeser said. “He always makes a few pivotal saves every game.”

Worcester will host the Delmarva Christian Royals, today, Friday, at 3:30 pm. in Berlin. The Delmar Wildcats will come to Berlin on Monday for a 4 p.m. game against the Mallards.

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