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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) The merits of focusing marketing to distinguish Ocean City from unincorporated West Ocean City on the other side of the Route 50 bridge were debated during the Ocean City Tourism Commission meeting on Monday. Councilman Matt James broached the topic after learning from County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic that room tax revenues have spiked recently in West Ocean City. “I wanted to discuss … how we differentiate … being in Ocean City or near Ocean
City,” he said. Mitrecic provided the council a quarterly update on March 19 where he Matt James noted unincorporated room taxes were expected to grow by about $325,000 during fiscal 2019. “That’s from the new hotels across the bridge which your advertising dollars help to promote,” Mitrecic told the council. Councilwoman Mary Knight said she had talked to postal officials about the possibility of assigning West Ocean City its own zip code to separate the areas. “It’s very difficult [and] based on need,” she said. See COMMISSION Page 4
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Smoking ban could expand Mitrecic teases OC Police Commission wonders how to treat medical marijuana
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) With medical cannabis dispensaries opening in northern Worcester County, Ocean City will examine the legal ramifications of expanding the Boardwalk smoking ordinance to include non-tobacco combustibles. Councilman Wayne Hartman broached the subject during the Police Commission meeting on Monday. “The big thing that … may be different this year is medical marijuana shops nearby,” he said. “Have we
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put any thought into how that could impact us as a resort.” Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said adhering to state guidelines are advisable in most instances “When you deviate from what has been established by the state … there could be some legal issues,” he said. While Ocean City issues $100 fines for smoking tobacco products or vaping on the Boardwalk, Buzzuro said
a comparable infraction involving cannabis could garner a maximum fine of $100 for possession of less than 10 grams. Technically, however, it is not prohibited by the smoking ordinance. “It’s a civil citation that’s enforceable by a fine that … doesn’t exceed $100 for the first offense,” he said. “It does rise beyond that [for subsequent offenses.]” Councilman Dennis Dare said the smoking ordinance needs clearer delineation. “I think a lot of it comes down to the definition,” he said. “If you go up and smoke parsley on the Boardwalk does it violate the ordinance?” Hartman asked if decrimSee BOARDWALK Page 6
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) During the discussion of the Sheriff’s Office overtime line item in its budget review session before the county commissioners this week, Ocean City’s Commissioner Joe Mitrecic revealed the resort is considering breaking away from Worcester County. “I’ve sat here every year and we seem to blame Ocean City for our overtime woes. The last time I looked Ocean City is still part of this county,” he said. As part of Worcester County it’s entitled to pro-
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tection by the Sheriff’s Office, Mitrecic continued. “We have [blamed Ocean City], and we continue to do so, and it’s very offensive to me. Again Ocean City, as far as I know, is still part of this county,” Mitrecic said. “Now, they may change that shortly if they can, but until they do, it’s our duty in this budget to protect Ocean City.” Asked to explain during a break in the meeting, Mitrecic said he spoke based on rumors he heard. “That’s the scuttlebutt,” he said. Ocean City Mayor Rick See OFFICIAL Page 3
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Official rumor: some discussing OC’s secession Continued from Page 1 Meehan said following the meeting that no formal discussions of secession had occurred between mayor and council at this point, but he was aware that some council members were discussing it by themselves. Meehan did not identify the council members. “I think it’s the result of our frustration over the tax differential,” Meehan said. The resort is currently suing the county over a proposed tax setoff that the resort has sought for years. No court date has been set for the decision. Meehan, who has been in public office since the 1980s, said the resort had discussed this option previously, but he wasn’t certain when.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) The State Highway Administration will bring in the reinforcements, for the Route 50 bridge structure, that is, as it schedules a series nighttime bridge closures for some preventative maintenance. Last week, the SHA performed some repairs on bridge and in that process discovered a crack in one of the approach span beams. “We found a crack in one of the beams, and that weekend there was the threat of snow in the area,” Charlie Gischlar, SHA spokesman said. If it had snowed, a snowplow crossing the bridge might have damaged the beam further, because of the weight, he said. “We evaluated all 18 beams that support the bridge, and because they’re all about the same age, and it’s the
same repair, we just decided we were going to reinforce all of the beams,” he said. There are nine beams on each side, and each beam will be reinforced with a steel wrapper, adding strength and resiliency to the support. Gischlar said measurements were taken during the initial visit, and the supports are being manufactured now. Starting Sunday, the bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. through Friday and traffic will be diverted to Route 90. Two crews working concurrently, one on each side of the bridge, will speed up the process and ensure the project is done within a week. “I’m pretty confident we can be done in a week, we built some time in case of bad weather. Mariners should be able to use the channel normally,” he said. The repairs should add service life to the beams, Gischlar said. The repairs are being undertaken now, he explained, to ensure the bridge is in proper working order during the summer.
Commission wonders about unfairly aiding WOC tourism Continued from Page 1 “It’s not just a petition we can sign.” Commission member Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, however, questioned the wisdom of marketing the areas separately. “Think about it from a visitor standpoint — they don’t know the difference,” she said. “What is the real differentiation?” Commission member Michael James, president of Hospitality partners and managing partner of the Carousel Group, saw a clear distinction. “A long walk to the beach,” he said. Matt James said tourists at hotels in West Ocean City would invariably cross the bridge. “They’re utilizing the same things that people who stayed in town are using and not paying for it,” he said. Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott said all existing West Ocean City hotels are members of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Commission Member Todd Ferrante, while agreeing Ocean City should concentrate marketing dollars to benefit local businesses, also recognized West Ocean City may hold a separate appeal. “Some people want to stay off the island for various reasons,” he said. “It’s a different niche.” Michael James asked Abbott what level of funding Ocean City receives from the county tourism department.
Abbott said the county gives her department a roughly $270,000 annual grant. “Which we do spend on marketing in Ocean City,” she said. Knight questioned how much the county receives from state tourism grants in total. “Maybe we could ask for more grant money for advertising which helps everybody,” she said. “We could use it for special events that help the entire area.” Councilman John Gehrig agreed the topic merited further investigation. “There are ways to negotiate this, [but] I don’t think we solve it today,” he said. Matt James suggested asking the county for a slight bump for room tax rates west of the Route 50 bridge. “I’d be interested in seeing what they have to say about adding half a percent to West Ocean City,” he said. “That’s going to raise the top number and … would increase what we’re getting back.” In terms of next steps, Abbott said she would confirm the total amount Worcester County received in state tourism grants last year. For his part Ferrante, said resort towns typically have adjacent areas that attract visitors, and questioned the fiscal sense in driving tourists from West Ocean City. “I don’t know if you want to spend a great deal of money trying to drive the distinction of not staying there,” he said.
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Legislature ends, bills passed to governor General Assembly session concludes after moving 769 bills, three resolutions
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) The annual Maryland Legislative Session of the General Assembly ended on Monday, with 769 bills and three resolutions having passed both the House of Delegates and State Senate sides of the legislature, and have been presented to Gov. Larry Hogan for his signature. Hogan can also veto the legislation within 30 days. If he vetoed a bill before the end of the session, as he did with the school construction proposal to remove the Board of Public Works and replace it with a panel of governor’s appointees and state house officers, the members of the assembly can vote to override immediately, as they did. If he vetoes a bill after the end of the session, the legislature must wait until the next session to vote to override. Also, should the governor take no action on a bill passed by both houses, it becomes law. Incumbent State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38), was the primary sponsor of 36 bills this session, a cosponsor of 112 and listed on 14 “by request” bills. By request bills are composed by either the governor or a state agency to fill a specific need. Of these, 12 have already been approved by Gov. Hogan, and though Mathias represents Worcester County and Ocean City, his district covers parts of Wicomico and Somerset counties as well, so not every piece of legislation he sponsors would have direct impact here. For example, Mathias was the primary sponsor of a bill to allow Sunday sales of motorcycles in Wicomico
County, which was signed by the governor. Other legislation hasn’t been approved yet, such as SB48, his worker’s compensation package to allow for enhanced Jim Mathias benefits for state correctional officers. Mathias was also the primary sponsor of SB1128, which establishes liability in case of an oil or gas spill while engaged in offshore oil drilling activity, and Joint Resolution 11, which “express[es] the strong and unequivocal opposition of the General Assembly to the draft proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 20192024, and the implementation of any offshore oil or gas leasing, exploration, development, or production in the Atlantic Ocean…” The joint resolution also calls on the secretary of the department of the interior to remove the state from the leasing program. He also sponsored SB1260, which secures the $300,000 share from state money to fund a dredging study for the Ocean City inlet. He sponsored SB872, which was also sponsored on the house side by
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Resort business people used the Economic Development Committee meeting last Wednesday morning in Ocean City to express their disappointment with the failed effort to push wind turbines further offshore. An amendment by Rep. Andy Harris (R-1) that would have blocked required federal evaluation of wind farm projects fewer than 24 nautical miles offshore was pulled from the $1.3 trillion spending bill signed by President Trump three weeks ago. “We didn’t get the outcome we wanted and there is not much faith that the federal government will move [the turbines] east of the shipping channel,” said Councilman John Gehrig. “There is a way to work together with the wind company, if they are willing to do that.” Gehrig said renderings already show the wind turbines would be vis-
ible from the coast, while the size of the turbines to be used continues to increase. “The product continues to grow,” Gehrig said. “[The wind turbines] are at least three years away from being installed. The bigger they get, the more visible they are.” The plan approved by the state’s Public Service Commission has the wind turbines starting at 17 nautical miles offshore, but the last phase of the project will only be 12.9 nautical miles away, Gehrig said. Gehrig recommended Ocean City officials work with the federal government and public service commission to try to push back the project. “There are still a lot of hurdles for the project,” Gehrig said. “We should utilize all angles and put pressure.” Economic Development Committee President Michael James said the wind turbine projects are “possibly the biggest threat” to Ocean City in his more than three decades of living in the resort. “Imagine working 20 to 30 years to buy a piece of heaven in Ocean City and they put turbines up and block that view,” James said.
Boardwalk no-smoking law could apply to weed as well Continued from Page 1 inalization of small amounts of cannabis in Maryland warrants a reaction from Ocean City. “Do we need to amend our smoking policy to include marijuana or do we need to have a separate ordinance for marijuana?” he said. Buzzuro said law enforcement agencies have experienced few concerns since Maryland relaxed cannabis regulations for personal use. “I have to say candidly for decriminalization we’re seeing minimal issues that have resulted from it,” he said. “Violations have dropped considerably, which has also allowed us to focus on other priorities.” Law enforcement remains attentive to possession of larger amounts, or sales of cannabis, Buzzuro said. “Those are still criminal violations which we continue to enforce,” he said. “On the bigger scale we’re still addressing the issue … but it’s more about those who are supplying.” Despite those reassurances, Hartman said the topic should be examined prior to the deluge of summer tourists this year. “I think we need to be proactive and think ahead to protect our family-friendly beach and Boardwalk,” he said. “If it’s true that our smoking ordinance may have a hole in it, I think we need to fix it.” From his perspective, Buzzuro has
not detected a recent rash of cannabis consumption on the Boardwalk. “We’re not having a problem right now,” he said. “When we do, we address it.” Councilwoman Mary Knight asked if medicinal cannabis use would be exempted from public use restrictions. “Medical marijuana cannot be smoked in public,” Buzzuro said. Regardless of legal permissions, Dare said the smoking ban was designed to accommodate nonsmokers. “We made it illegal to smoke on the Boardwalk and the beach because of it being offensive to other people,” he said. Buzzuro suggested consulting with City Solicitor Guy Ayres to ascertain what legal remedies might be available. “When you go above what the state is, there are issues,” he said. “There are challenges in court and other legal precedents.” Hartman made a motion, which was seconded by Knight, to seek advice from Ayres about amending the smoking ordinance. The council will revisit the discussion during a work session. “The perception of it is different amongst some people and I want to make sure when they are in Ocean City they understand our perception of it,” he said.
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Council hears annual report from OCDC Director Irwin
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) After nearly two decades of championing revitalization efforts downtown, the Ocean City Development Corporation continues its efforts to update buildings, while also addressing the shortage of workforce housing. Executive Director Glenn Irwin, who presented the City Council an annual update on Tuesday, said the OCDC received the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s “Commitment to Excellence” award last November. “That was basically for the façade program and our promotion for seasonal housing in Ocean City,” he said. Irwin said the Façade Improvement Program continues to be the nonprofit’s most successful venture. “We hit the 200 building mark which is probably the most in the state under the Community Legacy Program,” he said. “We have had 14 projects completed in the last 12 months, which is one of the most ever.” That figure was slightly stymied by winter weather, which has stretched the completion time for 11 other façade projects in progress. “It’s probably the most we’ve ever had underway at one time,” he said. With more than $6 million in private sector investment, Irwin said the façade program leverages private to public funds at a ratio of six to one. “The state typically requires a one-toone ratio,” he said. Since the OCDC’s Green Building Initiative began six years ago, Irwin said 49 projects have been completed to install Energy Star rated doors/windows and cool roofs. “We’ve had over $800,000 of private investment as a result of this program,” he said. This year, six green building improvement projects were completed with nine still in progress, Irwin said. “We have a total of 20 projects underway through those two programs,” he said. Since launching its Business Assistance Program in 2014, Irwin said the
20 new or expanding stores that have been assisted invested approximately $1.5 million in private funds. “This is probably our largest leveraging program,” he said. “Every dollar we give out [generates] $13 dollars of private investment.” The Strategic Demolition Program, which started in 2014 with the Fat Daddy’s mixed-use project, has also continued on a successful course. “To date we’ve received five grants over the past five years,” he said. “That’s one per year, which very few places in Maryland have been able to do.” In April 2017, the program helped fund demolishing a building at 16 Baltimore Avenue. “We received a $65,000 grant to help the owner take down that substandard building,” he said. With site plans approved, the next step prior to groundbreaking is obtaining a building permit, Irwin said. “In addition to first-floor retail, it will have 40-50 beds on the upper floors,” he said. “The demand for student housing is tremendous … and this is just one of a couple of projects coming down the line that will help address that demand.” Another pending demolition project is the Alibi Room building at 501 South Baltimore Ave., which Irwin said received $100,000 in grant funding last year. “They have site plan approval and right now it’s just a matter of trying to get the financing in place,” he said. “They have not submitted for the building permit yet.” With demolition tentatively scheduled for fall 2018, Irwin said the first floor would house a bar/restaurant. “The upper floors will contain about 75 beds for employee housing once it gets completed,” he said. Irwin also noted that the groundbreaking for the new Cambria Resort and Conference Center at the site of the former Cropper concrete property adjacent to the Route 50 bridge took place in February. The nonprofit assisted the hotel and restaurant project architects with development standards and planning for a See CRAFT Page 8
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County revenues, expenses outlined
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) While some requests for consideration in the county government’s 2019 fiscal year budget have been known for some time — the municipalities’ appeals, for instance — pleas for help from areas such as charitable donations have only just emerged this week. The Worcester County Commissioners are almost finished with the listening phase of the budget, when the towns and every department of the county government state their cases for county government funding. Once finished, the proposed budget will go back to the budget committee composed of county staff, who will then make cuts to the department requests before it is once again passed to the commissioners to review. The commissioners then make their own adjustments, hold an annual public hearing on the document — scheduled this year for May 1 at 7
p.m. at Snow Hill High School, all before the June 5 deadline to adopt the plan. On the income side, the local share of state park revenue is expected to be lower than 2017’s total of more than $500,000, but up more than $25,000 from last year’s budgeted $400,000. Civil infraction fines are about half of what they were in 2018 at $1,350 of about $2,500 expected. The income tax hike instituted by this board of commissioners from 1.25 percent to 1.75 percent effective Jan. 1, 2016 is expected to keep paying dividends, with an additional $500,000 expected for a total of $23 million. Room tax rates are, at this point, lower than expected in Ocean City and Pocomoke City, and up in the unincorporated parts of the county along with Snow Hill and Berlin. Ocean City is down about $3 million with only a couple months left in the fiscal year, while the unincorporated areas
are already more than $100,000 ahead. The resort still dwarfs the other county areas in room tax revenues by more than a factor of 10. The county staff also is recommending interfund transfers of about $8.51 million to fund reserves to support enterprise fund line items in the solid waste department: recycling and convenience centers. To maintain a reserve of 10 percent, the county owes its reserves about $1.153 million. The recycling department needs about $1.03 million in transferred funds, while the convenience centers are costing the fund almost $665,000. Enterprise funds are intended to run without the support of public funds such as taxes, and to cover their expenses with user fees. On the expenditures side, the proposed amount of taxes the county returns to Ocean City totals almost $16.34 million. That includes the many millions See WORCESTER Page 10
Craft beer festival targeted to grow Continued from Page 7 bayside Boardwalk. When completed, the 133 new hotel rooms would provide a tremendous boost to the tax base, Irwin said. Irwin also highlighted the new Downtown Alley Lighting Program started in conjunction with the Ocean City Police Department. The pilot program’s first phase targets Washington Lane between fourth and 10th Streets. “We’ve had about four to five businesses already contact us and we’ve approved one so far,” he said. “OCDC kicked in $5,000 for matching funds and we’ll just see how well it goes.” Expanding an older building plaque program for downtown structures constructed prior to the 1940s is also on tap this year, Irwin said. “Ten years ago, we installed bronze
plaques on the oldest buildings downtown,” he said. “We just restored all of them and they look almost brand new.” In addition to the Sunset Park Party Nights, which begin July 5, Irwin said other activities the OCDC has planned this year are the OC Cruzer events on Somerset Plaza, a Brown Box Theatre production on Sept.9 and the Craft Beer Fest on Oct. 27. Councilwoman Mary Knight asked if there was any consideration given to expanding the footprint of the Craft Beer Fest. “We know the vendors like it at Sunset Park,” he said. Last year the event drew about 1,200 people, about one third more than the park capacity, but Irwin said luckily the owners of the adjacent Sea Rocket Adventures agreed to provide overflow
space. “We’ve talked with Shore Craft [Beer] about helping them, or getting another organization to do something in the spring, possibly at the inlet,” he said. “Talks are ongoing.” Knight said from conversing with attendees at last year’s Craft Beer Fest it appeared a number were from D.C. “Seventy percent are from out of town … an hour or further away, so you know most of them are staying in town,” Irwin said. Mayor Rick Meehan also suggested expanding the celebration of hops. “Have you thought about closing a couple of streets downtown and maybe utilizing those areas … to get it through downtown,” he said. “It’s a great customer base and it’s really good for downtown and Ocean City.”
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New broadcast sponsorship opportunity weighed for WMO By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Looking to spend marketing dollars wisely, Ocean City is weighing a White Marlin Open broadcast sponsorship opportunity in the hopes of reaching an audience in the hundreds of thousands. Scott Lenox of “Hooked on OC,” who presented the proposal to the Tourism Commission on Monday, said a preshow segment is being added to this year’s broadcast. “We will give sponsors an opportunity to have a five-minute segment at the end of that pre-show,” he said. “We are working on logistics to draw people.” Lenox said pricing for commercial spots during the 45th annual White Marlin Open, scheduled for Aug. 6-10, would remain at $2,500 for 30 seconds and $1,500 for half that time. “We wanted to make sure everybody was getting a good bang for their buck,” he said. “Last year we sold that out.” Last year, Lenox said Ocean City bought two 30-second commercial spots, at a 20 percent discount for a total of $4,000. “We show everybody’s commercials at least five times every day,” he said. “We can’t sell any more of these because sometimes we can’t fit them in because
there’s so much going on at the scales.” This year, Lenox said exclusive daily broadcast sponsorships are available for $5,000, with discounted pricing for previously affiliated advertisers. “They are called a daily sponsor of the broadcast … for the duration of that day,” he said. “ Lenox said the daily sponsor would have a logo watermark displayed throughout the broadcast. “Last year [from] what we could count, we had over 200,000 views,” he said. “The average [view] time was about 20 minutes.” Despite the sponsorships just beginning this year, Lenox said two of five available days have already been purchased, with Monday, Tuesday and Thursday still open. Councilwoman Mary Knight made a motion, which was unanimously approved, to recommend the sponsorship opportunity for final approval by the City Council. “We want Monday for sure,” she said. Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott said the funding could be drawn from the next fiscal year budget. “We don’t spend a lot of money promoting fall events,” she said. “This is helping us reach a different demographic.”
Worcester admin costs detailed Continued from Page 8 in Ocean City room taxes the county collects for and then must return to resort government. It also collects types of taxes and redistributes them as well. In that regard, Berlin gets about $462,000, Pocomoke City gets about $377,000, and Snow Hill gets about $134,700. Proposed grants to the towns are about $3.6 million for Ocean City, about $843,000 to Snow Hill, $685,000 to Berlin and $565,000 to Pocomoke City. The Ocean Pines Association requested $701,000. Cultural organizations like Furnacetown, the Girdletree Foundation, the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council,
the MarVa Theater, Pocomoke Little League and the Delmarva Discovery Center were all requested to continue receiving support from the county, to the tune of almost $128,000. A request from the Art League of Ocean City was apparently sent, but not received by the county by the time of the review. Social service grants, including state pass through funding for organizations like Diakonia, and the Samaritan Shelter, total almost $1.144 million of the requested budget. Atlantic General Hospital, the Developmental Center and Youth and Family Counseling are the largest beneficiaries of this section of the budget at this time.
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Ocean City fiscal ‘19 budget season preview; no tax hikes
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Ocean City government’s budget season got underway at Tuesday’s City Council work session with City Manager Doug Miller’s preview of fiscal 2019 revenue and expenditure estimates. Miller said despite financial hurdles, such as a slight decline in real property assessments from the state, the next year’s $127.2 million budget calls for no increase in taxes. “We do have a balanced budget at the same tax rate as FY18,” he said. Miller said budget preparations began last fall when department heads submitted funding requests. “We told them to keep their budget at status quo, but at the same time we wanted them to identify their needs honestly,” he said. With the assistance of Budget Manager Jennie Knapp, Miller said the requests were thoroughly vetted. She scrubbed … and boiled down budgets,” he said. “She made department heads justify what they were asking for.” Knapp said yearly budgets must have total anticipated revenues and expenditures match. “Each budget presents unique circumstances [and] there are changes in
law each year,” she said. “This year what affected our budget was an increase in minimum wage mandated by the state and an enactment of sick time leave for part-time employees.” The budget is comprised of several funds: general, enterprise, internal service and fiduciary funds, Knapp said. The general fund budget, which gets most of the attention because that’s where property taxes go, is slightly more than $85 million in the proposed fiscal package for the new year. “Real property tax revenue provides 48 percent of … the general fund,” Knapp said. “The other 52 percent is from room taxes, charges for services, and funding from other agencies.” The general fund covers the cost of most city departments, including police, fire, public works and recreation, while the enterprise funds cover water and waste water and other services whose costs are covered by user fees. Because the proposed general fund budget is up just $645,503 from last year, no increase in the tax rate is required to cover it, Miller said. As it happens, last year’s rate of .4656 cents per hundred dollars of assessed value is marginally less than the state-calcuSee MILLER Page 12
OC eyes code amendment for short-term online rentals
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) As it continues to wrestle with a way to regulate online short-term rentals, Ocean City government is considering a housing code amendment that would require increased disclosure for electronic advertisements. Planning Director Bill Neville told the City Council on Tuesday the proposal would require properties advertised online to include either the rental license number or the physical address. “It’s a way to advise folks looking to rent a property ... it is in compliance with our local codes and regulations,” he said. “In essence, we’re adding a definition of what constitutes advertising.” Under the proposed amendment, the definition of advertisement would be expanded to include any form of communication, including mailings, brochures, print, or online. The definition of rental housing would also be enlarged to encompass dwelling, rooming, sleeping, housekeeping or efficiency units. Precisely delineating what constitutes rental housing is crucial if enforcement efforts face legal challenges, Neville said. “In front of a judge … the definition
of housing type needs to be accurate,” he said. Neville said the code amendment would send a serious message, particularly for property owners advertising rentals through online hosting platforms like Airbnb or VRBO, but would not reduce the enforcement challenges. “It doesn’t directly help us find the people who aren’t getting their license,” he said. “We still have to chase after the people who haven’t complied yet.” While the goal is having properties abiding by licensing regulations, Neville said there has been talk of including an additional penalty for rental property advertisements lacking mandated disclosures. “We have a penalty in place for not having a license,” he said. “Do we want another penalty for not having the information in an ad.” Chris Mitchell, Coldwell Banker Vacations regional vice president, said property owners, not rental agents, are responsible for obtaining rental licenses. “We talked about the possibility of the town maintaining a database,” he said. “We want to be proactive, but right now we’re limited on the tools.” Neville said once language is finalSee RENTAL Page 12
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) In addition to offering upgraded charging stations for electric vehicles this summer, Ocean City will institute a $2 per hour fee for drivers to juice their rides. City Engineer Terry McGean updated the City Council about a proposal to install higher voltage charging stations and reviewed associated costs during its meeting on Tuesday. “In 2016, through a combination of grants from Tesla and the Electric Vehicle Institute, we installed charging stations at four different locations in town,” he said. At that time, the vehicle institute provided Level 1 charging stations, which were installed at the Downtown Recreation Complex on 3rd Street, by Northside Park on 125th Street, the 100th Street municipal
parking lot and the convention center, McGean said. “They take a very long time to charge an electric vehicle,” he said. “At the convention center, we had two dedicated Tesla and one universal charger on the south lot.” With the exception of the convention center station, McGean said the other charging locations have seen minimal usage. “The convention center cost has averaged $1,500 per year,” he said. “Those are the stations that are getting a lot of use.” McGean said the Electric Vehicle Institute is requesting permission to upgrade the existing stations with Level 2 equipment. “The good news is they want to continue to work with us to maximize the availability,” he said. “There is no cost to us when they install these.”
McGean said the group has also proposed removing two Level 1 charging stations on 3rd Street, which have been rarely used, “I’m requesting those get moved to the Worcester Street parking lot,” he said. The plans also include adding a Level 3 charger to the convention center parking lot, McGean said. In light of the boosted power available, McGean said the city would need to recoup the cost for increased utility demands. “When you put chargers in that are truly functional, they’re going to get used and it does cost us,” he said. McGean said based on Level 2 charging stations costing on average $1.25 per hour, and associated costs for equipment maintenance; the city should attach a fee. “I felt a $2 per hour rate would be See CITY Page 14
Miller, Knapp give budget preview Continued from Page 11 lated constant yield rate of .4667. As it is, assuming the city holds fast with last year’s tax rate, that will generate $40.8 million in revenue for the general fund. For the sake of perspective, the difference in dollars gener-
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Rental licensing code examined Continued from Page 11 ized, the code amendment could become effectively immediately but include a phase-in period for compliance by next January. Councilman John Gehrig cautioned against unintended consequences. “There seems to be some unknowns at this point,” he said. “It may be prudent to take it slow and get it right.” Noting enforcement wouldn’t commence until next year, Councilman Wayne Hartman was more concerned with assuring fiscal ramifications for noncompliance were included. “An ordinance without a penalty is just a waste of time,” he said. “We need to have a penalty for using a fake license number. That’s the kind of thing we may start seeing.” City Manager Doug Miller said advertised license numbers could be confirmed during the year. “Our primary objective is to identify property,” he said. “I think we can work though that.” Neville said he would consult further with the city attorney about language revisions and return with an updated ordinance amendment to a future council work session. “We can with this effort really eliminate a big problem in town,” he said.
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Fifteen alpacas on the Nuevo Mundo Farm in Selbyville, Delaware, which is owned by Liz Ferguson and Jose Palma, had their coats sheared on Wednesday morning.
Delaware farm holds annual spring shearing for alpacas By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Fifteen alpacas on the Nuevo Mundo Farm in Selbyville had their coats sheared on Wednesday morning. This annual springtime event at the farm owned by Liz Ferguson and Jose Palma occurs before warmer weather rolls in because alpacas do not shed their coats and can overheat. “The four of us started three weeks ago and we will be shearing seven days a week until the end of June,” said Joel “Jay” Mariacher, a professional shearer from New Hampshire. “We hope to be home by the Fourth of July and in that time, we will shear 3,500 alpacas, 1,200 sheep and some goats.” Mariacher has already sheared animals in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. Next, his team will visit farms throughout Delaware and Maryland. Shearing 15 alpacas on the Nuevo
Mundo Farm took about four hours on Wednesday and produced approximately 49 pounds of fiber, Ferguson said. The fiber is taken to a facility in Tennessee where it is cleaned and milled into yarn, which can take up to three months, she said. “I like to knit and have made sweaters, rugs, scarves, ponchos and shawls [using the sheared coats from her alpacas],” Ferguson said. Ferguson and her husband started their Selbyville farm two years ago. She hopes to expand her homemade alpaca fiber garments into a proprietary brand. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ferguson and Palma have a booth at the Ocean Pines Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market on Ocean Parkway. They always bring two friendly alpacas for visitors to meet. Alpaca yarn, scarves, shawls and socks are available for purchase at nuevomundoalpaca.com.
City adds charge for chargers Continued from Page 12 reasonable,” he said. In lieu of further equipment investments to permit payments at charging stations, McGean proposed incorporating the recently introduced Park Mobile phone app. “What I’m suggesting is we require people … would have to have the Park Mobile app,” he said. “There are other installations throughout the country where you have to have an app on your phone to utilize the station.” This fee would be in addition to the traditional cost at the parking lots on 100th and Worcester streets. There in no fee to park at the convention center lot or on 125th Street. “The cost to park in those spaces would be $4 per hour, so it would be $2 per hour more,” he said. “The average [charge] time is three to four hours.” Councilman Dennis Dare said while he has no issues with electric
vehicles, providing power at no cost seemed questionable when it was previously proposed. “I didn’t think the free electric was something that needed to be done,” he said. Dare also noted Level 1 chargers take “all night,” to charge vehicle batteries. “Level 2 is about four hours, but you can get to 80 percent in less time,” he said. “Level 3 is going to be even better, that gets into 20 minutes to an hour.” Councilman John Gehrig was also in agreement resources should not be provided for free. “Everyone should be paying for their fuel, whether it’s liquid or electric,” he said. The council voted 6-0, with Dare out of the room, to approve the proposal to install new charging stations and implement hourly fees. McGean said the new rates would become effective on June 1.
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Rabies cases trending up
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All of the confirmed rabies cases in Worcester County during the previous six years.
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) With five confirmed cases of rabid animals in the southern end of the county, Worcester County’s 2018 totals could rival 2014’s, which had the greatest number of incidence in the last four years. Worcester has seldom seen rates as high as those found in 2009 and 2013, when 52 and 46 diseased animals were confirmed, with the usual rates below 20. “Left untreated, rabies is almost always fatal. Only a few people have survived, but with severe neurologic deficits,” Angela Richardson, rabies program manager for the Worcester County Health Department said. Once symptoms appear, there is no treatment, Richardson said. Death could take weeks or years, depending on where the bite or scratch from an infected animal is on the victim and how much virus was transmitted. No one in the county has died of the disease, Richardson said. “The virus travels via the nervous system,” she said. “If you’re bitten in the leg it could take a while to reach the brain. That’s why we call it an urgency, not an emergency.” If one has had contact with an animal that is suspected to have rabies, Richardson suggested visiting a doctor or the emergency room. However, trying to keep an eye on the animal is also important, as the only way to definitively test for the disease requires the animal’s body. Locating and confining a diseased animal
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Beachgoer with gun guilty Defendant apparently shot self in leg and then lost weapon
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Ocean City Police Department officers closed a section of beach between 81st and 85th streets last June to search of a missing handgun, reported to be in the area by Ibrahima Diallo, who was just convicted in Circuit Court on charges related to the incident. The gun was not recovered.
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) Ibrahima Diallo, 18, of Frederick, Maryland was convicted by a jury on several handgun charges earlier this week after he injured himself with the weapon on Ocean City’s beach in June 2017. He was convicted of handgun possession, weapon possession by a minor and illegally possessing a firearm plus ammunition after being disqualified. Several other charges were not pursued by prosecutors. Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley ordered a presentencing investigation into Diallo, and no sentencing date has been set. Around 12:30 a.m. on June 9, 2017, Diallo apparently accidentally shot himself
on the beach between 81st and 85th streets and then discarded the gun, Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said at the time of the incident. Diallo was then taken to the 75th Street Medical Center for treatment, and police later arrived on a report of a gunshot wound victim. Ocean City Emergency Medical Services later took Diallo to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Initially, according to prosecutors, Diallo informed the Ocean City Police Department that an unknown individual had shot him. He later retracted that statement, and offered a written statement admitting to shooting himself, and losing the handgun somewhere on the beach. As a result, the Ocean City Police Department closed a section of beach and, with the help of the Public Works Department, searched the area for the handgun but never found it.
Flat fee, bonuses to run OPA clubs
By Josh Davis Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) The Matt Ortt companies will collect $100,000 a year for the next wo years to manage the yacht club in Ocean Pines and the beach club in Ocean City, according to a copy of the management contract between the Ocean Pines Association and Matt Ortt Companies. A copy of the two-year contract obtained by Ocean City Today, shows that it was signed on March 29 by Association President Doug Parks and Matt Ortt. The two-year agreement gives the company rights to manage the yacht club in Ocean Pines and beach club in Ocean City. The agreement involves a $12,500 monthly management fee with eight payments due May 2018 through Dec. 2018, totaling $100,000, and eight payments due May 2019 through December 2019, also totaling $100,000. Per the agreement, the yacht club is to be open seven days a week, May 1 through Sept. 30, and operate on a “reduced schedule of a minimum of three days a week from October 1 through April 30, except as agreed upon by the parties.” The beach club will be open seven days a week, “from Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Monday of Labor Day.” Additional to the flat management fee, Matt Ortt Companies can earn bonuses several ways. The first year of the agreement includes a budget bonus and a profit bonus. The budget bonus would pay “fifty percent of every dollar of net income generated … that exceeds the budget,” up to $50,000 at each facility. The yacht club budgeted a $92,961 net loss and the beach club budgeted a $101,308 net gain. Also included is a profit bonus “if the combined net income for the facilities results in a net profit of more than $100,000” based on a sliding scale: 10 percent for $1 to $25,000, 20 percent for $25,001 to $50,000, 30 percent for See ORTT Page 20
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3BR/2BA single family w/open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, wood burning FP & one floor living. Large gourmet kitchen w/pantry, plenty of storage space & eat-in kitchen area. Large sun-room & deck Master suite & 2 additional BRs. Hasn't been rented. MLS 508091
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3BR/2.5 BA in Whispering Woods in W. OC w/2 car garage. Shows pride of ownership. Great room w/HW floors overlooks pond w/FP. Kitchen open to great room. Dining room & living room w/FP off kitchen perfect. Master BR w/FP, sitting area & master bath w/whirlpool tub. New carpet on 2nd floor throughout. MLS 510692
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323 S. HERON GULL COURT, HERON HARBOUR $1,749,000 Spectacular Nantucket Coastal inspired 5086 sq. ft. estate 5BR/5.5BA with unparalleled open bay views on a magnificent point lot with 170 ft. of water frontage with boat dock & pier, in exclusive community. Open floor plan including Great Room w/spectacular wall of windows overlooking bay & two sided fireplace, Chef 's Kitchen w/granite counters, custom cherry cabinets, commercial grade Viking gas range & oven, wine rack & walk-in pantry, and connected screened porch, Dining Room w/fireplace, reclaimed pine floors & French doors leading to large deck. First floor Study w/custom cherry cabinetry, Home Theater room w/full bar over a 3-car attached Garage, oversized Master Suite w/bay windows & private balcony, his & her closets, bath with Jacuzzi, shower & marble floors. 4 addl. BRs, 3 with balconies overlooking bay. Other features include quality insulation, cedar shake siding, surround sound, hardwood & file floors, hardwood trim, crown moldings, fire sprinkler system, custom lighting, central vac, attic storage and lush landscaping. Come take a look at this dream home today! MLS 514725
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This impressive 5BR/5BA home located at 165 Old Wharf Rd is a tribute replica design honoring the historic landmark Ocean City Life Saving Coast Guard Station Museum located at the end of the boardwalk at the inlet which was originally built in 1891. Designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction, a respected architectural visionary, has created yet another masterpiece. All aspect of the designs were taken from the original Life Saving Station including the white siding detail, gable details and red roof, all maintenance free. David incorporates elements from the original Life Saving Station and blended modern luxury to bring the old and new together. On the first floor there are 3BR and 3BA, a great room, enhanced with soaring cathedral ceilings, includes a wood burning solid masonry fireplace, a gourmet kitchen and laundry. The second floor boasts 2 additional bedrooms and baths with full laundry and fireplace overlooking the water with a walkout deck and bay view. There is 171 feet of deep water frontage easily accommodates two 45 foot boats and jet skis and a 50ft T pier which can accommodate yet another boat up to 60ft. There is also a large maintenance free deck and spacious yard with a private courtyard. This is a must see property. MLS 515574
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Continued from Page 18 $50,001 to $75,000, 40 percent for $75,001 to $100,000, and 50 percent for upwards of $101,000. The year-two bonus structure is a little more complicated, offering a doubled bonus if the combined net income of both facilities in fiscal 2020 is greater than the combined net income of 2019. According to the contract, “For example, if at the end of year two of this agreement the net combined income of both facilities is $60,000 greater than the net combined income of the facilities for year one, the bonus will be equal to the total bonus paid for year one plus $18,000 (30 percent of $60,000).” If the net income of both facilities were lower during the second year, the company would receive the total bonus from year one “less fifty cents for every dollar under the [2019] net combined income.” Additionally, Matt Ortt Companies will receive 5 percent commission on gross banquet revenue for private events and 2 percent commission on gross banquet revenues for association clubs and organizations. The association can terminate the agreement without cause from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2019, without paying damages “in the event that the combined year to date net losses for the facilities through December 31, 2018 … exceed $24,499.99.” If that requirement is not met, the association is responsible for management fees through the date of termination and any bonuses due. If the agreement were to be broken without cause,* the association would pay damages of $50,000. Matt Ortt Companies is responsible for management and operation of the facilities, including food and beverage, janitorial services, and banquets and other special events. The company can set its own hours of operation and “determine the menu, portions and prices.” The agreement requires “ongoing surveys to determine customer satisfaction” to be provided to the association once a month, as well as monthly profit and loss statements. Also included in the contract, “[the] manager shall have sole authority to hire, fire, and manage its employees and consultants.” The association will pay for “service charges for telephone services” and “provide the point of sale software and hardware for use by” the company.
Correction In the “Perlozzo gets nod as new director of county recreation” press release that ran in Ocean City Today on April 6, it incorrectly states Tom Perlozzo’s employment dates with the Town of Ocean City. Perlozzo led the Recreation and Parks Department for Ocean City from 1985 to February 1998. Tom Shuster succeeded him as director of Recreation and Parks in August 1998 and served continuously until his retirement in April 2014.
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Commissioners scrutinize Sheriff’s spending request Overtime first among many complaints county officials had with budget proposal
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) Chief Deputy Doug Dods presented the Sheriff’s Office fiscal 2019 budget request to the Worcester County Commissioners this week, and with it details of the department’s plans for the coming year. In return, the document received harsh criticism from the board. Sheriff Reggie Mason was not present at the hearing. He is retiring at the end of this term, which will be decided in the June 26 primary, since everyone running to replace him is a Republican. The Sheriff’s Office budget request is often scrutinized by the board, since the department usually asks for much more than it received in previous years. While the department argues it’s short staffed and in need of better equipment, the commissioners have been reluctant to grant the requests because of financial concerns. With the increased focus on public and school safety in recent weeks, and the sheriff’s deputies responsible for providing that security in local schools, the department may be able to eke out increased funding from the commissioners this year. However, the board did not offer any changes to the request at this time. That will likely occur next month, after budget work sessions start up again on May 3. Dods, who said he formulated the budget proposal along with two other deputies, asked to more than double what was allotted for overtime last year at $553,220, some $296,000 more than the approximately $256,000 that had been budgeted. But the sheriff’s office exceeding the budgeted amount for overtime is nothing new. In 2016, actual overtime expenses were almost $468,000 and in 2017, more than $500,000 had been spent. Indeed, this year to date has already all but exhausted the budgeted
amount for overtime, with more than two months left in the fiscal year. Commissioner Chip Bertino asked Dods if it was a scheduling issue or a manpower concern that led to so much overtime in the department. Dods said it was court costs. If a deputy is called in on a day off or outside of the normal shift, that work is performed at a time-and-a-half rate, with a minimum of three hours on the clock for the deputy. So, if a deputy were called to testify for an hour outside of his or her shift, that person would receive three hours of overtime, or the equivalent of 4.5 regular hours of compensation. Dods also said working in the resort, especially during summer, was a drain on resources. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who represents Ocean City on the board, was not amused. Mitrecic said he was tired of hearing the resort blamed for everything, and noted he frequently saw Sheriff’s deputy vehicles parked together with the occupants engaged in conversation. Dods said his duty was to keep track of where overtime money was being spent, and he was just reporting the numbers. Commissioner Ted Elder said neither the courts or state’s attorney’s budgets asked for increases because of increased workloads, and so he wondered why the sheriff’s deputies’ time in court had increased. Bertino also noted the challenges the department has had staffing school resource officer positions. Dods replied that, essentially, no one wanted them. “Who wants to go to schools now?” he asked. “With social media being more complex, they’re now performing full investigations [by themselves.]” Dods said making the jobs full time, with a complete compliment of benefits, will help with recruitment for school safety officer positions. The commissioners are set to adopt their fiscal 2019 budget in June. A public hearing on the document is scheduled for May 1 at Snow Hill High School, starting at 7 p.m.
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Wilson convicted of sexual assault on 10-year-old
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) A Worcester County jury took only about 20 minutes to convict William Edward Wilson, 47, of Berlin, of charges of thirdand fourth-degree sexual assault and second-degree assault on a 10-yearold last week. The parents of the victim called police on August 12, 2017, after the victim reported being awakened from sleep by Wilson’s attack. According to a release by the State’s Attorney’s Office, once Wilson realized his victim was awake, he left the room and pretended to be asleep in a different room of the Libertytown Road residence. See BERLIN Page 24
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) The annual search for seasonal police officers in Ocean City proved a bit easier this year after many familiar faces returned for another summer of duty. “Last year we had three returning seasonal officers [and] this year there are 18,” Chief Ross Buzzuro told the Police Commission Monday. Buzzuro also reported that the department has hired 49 new recruits, with 10 awaiting completion of background checks. In addition, he said the city trains public safety aides, many of whom also are returning. “There are 19 returning public safety aides and there are 71 new public safety aides, so there is a total of 90,” he said. While funding is available for about a dozen more seasonal officers than the 67 brought on board this year, Buzzuro said the slight deficit is balanced out elsewhere.
“Although we’re budgeted for 80 seasonal officers, we are over the allotted number for public safety needs,” he said. “We’re actually slightly above and beyond the total number, which is a pretty good situation to be in.” Councilman Dennis Dare also noted that half a dozen public safety aides from 2017 are being promoted to seasonal officers. “The program is working,” he said. Councilman Wayne Hartman, while enthused by the recent data, asked if the number of returning recruits might be an aberration. “That’s just one year, that’s not necessarily the trend,” he said. Dare countered that the improvement was indisputable. “That’s better than last year,” he said. Buzzuro said while efforts to recruit candidates have improved slightly in recent years, staffing continues to be problematic. “If we go back to 2016, it was a strug-
gle to hire officers,” he said. “We are still challenged by issues that are happening within the profession.” Recent steps to focus recruiting in areas most likely to yield the best results appear to be working, Buzzuro said. “By increasing recruitment to the right areas, we’re seeing positive results,” he said. Jessica Waters, Ocean City communication manager, also pointed out that the role of public safety aides has grown in recent seasons. “They’re not just using them in booking [and] writing citations,” she said. “They’re essentially becoming a true partner with the officers and handling more enforcement.” In that regard, Hartman sees the public safety aide program as a good source of potential seasonal officers. “This would be the first place they could choose to come back,” he said. “Even though it is only one year, let’s hope turns into a trend.”
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) Despite not having proof of any victims in the incident, Interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott secured a conviction on charges of second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and possession of a replica firearm against Justin Hess, 31, in Circuit Court last week. It took the jury less than five minutes to return a verdict in a case that occurred during the H2O International event last September in Ocean City. Just before midnight on Sept. 29, an undercover patrol near Trimper Avenue between 35th and 36th streets saw a four-door Dodge Ram pickup idling in the bus lane.
Two plainclothes officers watched a person later identified as Hess walking from the truck toward a group of H2Oi onlookers and shove an unidentified male apparently withJustin Hess out provocation. In response, the victim approached Hess, who then apparently reached into his waistband and brandished the replica weapon. However, the onlookers and male victim didn’t know it was a replica at the time. The officers reported hearing screams of “he has a gun” coming from the crowd, and seeing several members hold up their hands while others scattered.
Some people fled onto Coastal Highway, the officers reported, which becomes crowded during car events like H2Oi. Hess then returned to the truck and left the scene. Despite difficult conditions because of the panic and traffic, the undercover police were able to track the truck southbound and reported it to marked patrol units in the area. The vehicle was stopped, and a search revealed a black BB gun modeled to look like a nine-millimeter pistol. McDermott said argued that Hess intended to inspire fear in the crowd, which allows the jury to infer assault — despite lacking victims in the case. A sentencing hearing for Hess is scheduled in June, pending a presentencing investigation.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) A school bus bringing children to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin Tuesday morning was delayed by colliding with another vehicle while attempting to turn left at the intersection of Racetrack Road and Beauchamp Road. No injuries were reported, and the children were delivered safely to the school. The bus driver, Richard Fair, 77 from Milton, Delaware was charged by Maryland State Police with failure to yield while turning left. The bus hit the second vehicle, operated by Brian Raschka, 32, of Berlin on the driver’s side, causing his 2001 Volkswagen to skid off the side of the road. The bus had 24 students aboard at the time of the accident. Along with state police, the fire and EMS from Showell Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the scene, as well as the Most Blessed Sacrament’s Principal, Mark Record, and several other school staff, according to state police. Following the crash, the bus was able to drop off the children at school normally. No hearing date for Fair has been set.
Berlin man must register for life on sex offender list Continued from Page 22 As part of his sentence, Wilson must now register as a Tier III offender remain on that list for the rest of his life. Sentencing is scheduled for July 6 in Circuit Court in Snow Hill, and was delayed upon Judge Brian Shockley’s request for a presentencing investigation. Wilson is being held without bond at the county jail until the sentencing date. Third-degree sexual assault in Maryland encompasses four situations where sexual contact is illegal. In this case the two most applicable sections are when the victim is under 14 and the suspect is at least four years older, or when the victim was incapacitated for some reason. Third-degree sexual assault is a felony, and carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Fourth-degree assault, in this case, likely stems from the victim being unable to provide consent. It’s considered a misdemeanor, and punishable by a sentence of not more than one year in prison and/or a $1,000 fine. The penalties are more severe if this is a repeat offense.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) Sentencing is a little more than a month away for Antonio Ambrosino, 19, of Seaford, Delaware, who struck an Ocean City police officer with his car and backed into a sheriff’s deputy while trying to prevent a drug search during last September’s H20i event. Ambrosino and his companion, Arkad Espinal, 21, of Reading, Pennsylvania, took plea deals to avoid the most serious charges, which included a count of attempted murder against Ambrosino, whose trial was last month. Espinal’s case was heard last Friday. Ambrosino faced 15 charges overall, including two counts of first-degree assault charges and numerous drug and related charges. Espinal faced five charges. Last week, Espinal pleaded guilty to felony possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, had a 45-day sentence suspended and was ordered to serve 18 months of supervised probation. In March, Ambrosino pleaded guilty to felony first-degree assault, misdemeanor second-degree assault and felony possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. A presentencing examination was ordered, and his sentencing is scheduled for May 18. According to court documents, four law enforcement officers approached Ambrosino’s car after spotting it parked in a lot behind the 33rd Street shopping center on Sept. 30. Two of them approached the vehicle from opposite sides, while two others
remained at the rear of the car. A sheriff’s deputy saw Ambrosino with a bag of suspected marijuana, which the pair attempted to hide while also ignoring A. Ambrosino orders to open his window. Instead, Ambrosino put the car into reverse and accelerated, pinning the deputy against another car. Ambrosino then A. Espinal shifted into drive and accelerated toward Ocean City Police officer Pfc. Jeff Heiser, who fired his weapon at the oncoming vehicle. The car struck him with such force that he was thrown onto the roof of the car as it sped towards 34th Street. Heiser reportedly rolled onto the hood of another car before Ambrosino’s vehicle left the parking lot. According to the report, another officer also fired at the car. Fleeing to 41st Street bayside, but finding it a dead end, Espinal exited the car and ran, but was apprehended by police a short time later. Ambrosino proved harder to catch, as he also exited the vehicle and then jumped into the Isle of Wight Bay and began swimming away, according to police. Natural Resources Police and State Police helicopter Trooper 4 were called to assist and found Ambrosino about 400 feet offshore. He was arrested after being brought onboard a patrol boat. Ambrosino reportedly told officers he would rather die than go to jail at the time of his arrest. Both officers were treated at Atlantic General Hospital for minor injuries and released.
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Drunken tirade Michael Shawn Growden, 49, of Ocean City was arrested for intoxicated public endangerment and making excessive noise on the Boardwalk by Wicomico Street last Friday at 12:07 a.m. Police had responded to reports of a man, later identified as Growden, acting disorderly and harassing patrons at a bar on the first block of Wicomico Street. According to the police report, bar staff said Growden made threatening remarks and adopted a fighting stance when confronted. Police quickly located Growden on the Boardwalk as he was allegedly yelling into a cell phone. When officers asked Growden stop shouting, he allegedly directed the diatribe in their direction. Police report Growden then walked away towards an adjacent bar while
continuing to yell profanities, when he was arrested.
Domestic incident Stephen Michael Hippler, 49, of Millsboro was arrested for second-degree assault following a domestic incident early Sunday morning. Police were called to a Baltimore Avenue hotel by a woman who said her husband had attacked her. Police said the woman, who appeared to be intoxicated, had planned a birthday trip to the beach, but her husband had opted out after a disagreement the previous evening. According to the police report, the woman had spent the night out with girlfriends only to discover on her return that her hotel room door had been locked inside with the deadbolt. The woman told police when hotel staff opened the door her husband was waiting inside.
She also said an argument ensued and that Hippler tried to tear off her clothes, take a cell phone and proceeded to trash the room. He claimed his wife had attacked him, but police believed otherwise.
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Stacey Lynn Morgan, 46, of Ocean City was arrested for second-degree assault for allegedly attacking her nanny just after midnight on Monday in the 100 block of 15th Street. According to the victim’s statement, Morgan attacked the female, who had worked as a nanny to Morgan’s two children for a little more than a year and became romantically involved with her husband. The victim said Morgan attempted to rip her clothing and spit in her face. The nanny told police for about the last five months since the affair came to light Morgan has threatened physical harm in person and via text. Police who responded on Monday said the victim claimed Morgan had threatened to kill her and a male acquaintance. Morgan, whose trial is scheduled for May 7 in Ocean City District Court, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.
Timothy Tyrone Davis Jr., 28, of Norfolk, Virginia was arrested for possession with intent to distribute after police allegedly discovered an ounce of cocaine inside a vehicle stopped for speeding at Route 113 and Public Landing Road on Saturday. Worcester County Sherriff’s reportedly detected the odor of marijuana when making initial contact with Davis and searched the vehicle. According to the police report, in addition to a small amount of suspected cannabis, deputies uncovered approximately one ounce of cocaine and several thousand dollars.
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Bad taste, poor timing Worcester County School officials began an investigation after a noose was discovered in a boys’ bathroom at Stephen Decatur High School last Wednesday, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Carrie Sterrs, Worcester County Board of Education spokesperson, said school officials quickly identified the responsible party. “Appropriate disciplinary action was taken with the student responsible the day following the incident,” she said. Steers also noted students involved in disciplinary action cannot be identified due to student privacy rights.
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OBITUARIES BARBARA JOAN HENSHAW Ocean Pines Barbara Joan Henshaw, age 74, died Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Nelson R. Swartz and Gladys P. Johnson Swartz. She is survived by her children, Michael Dowling and her daughter-inlaw “daughter,� Sally H. Dowling, and Kimberly Steger and her son-in-law “son,� William. There are three grandchildren, Michael Dowling Jr., Patrick Dowling and Shea Dowling. Barbara had worked at the Mill Outlet in Ocean City in retail sales and management. She was truly a wonderful person. Everyone who met her loved her kind words and warm heart. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Her happiness was in being together and giv-
ing selflessly to them. Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned. Donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society at PO Box 48 Berlin, Maryland 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. CHARLES HERBERT SHELTON Ocean Pines Charles Herbert Shelton, 71, died early Friday morning, March 30, 2018, at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Born Jan. 6, 1947 in Wilmington, Delaware to Patricia and Herbert Shelton, he joined a growing family as the Shelton’s second child. He and his older brother, France, would spend their childhood years watching their family quickly grow in Newark, Delaware. His sisters, Barbara and Terry, were born before the
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APRIL 13, 2018 selling cars, until he fully retired to golf life in 2009. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, reading, boating and spending time with his wife, children, six grandchildren, his large extended family, and his many friends. Chuck enjoyed traveling. He and Dorothy explored the world together and with their friends. They also traveled up and down the East Coast visiting many friends and family along the way. In 2015, he began a notable physical decline, and was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Naturally, he took the news hard, but was determined to â&#x20AC;&#x153;play the hand he was dealtâ&#x20AC;? and fight to keep as much mobility, independence and normalcy as he could. He continued to join his golfing buddies on the course, although he was unable to play. He continued to travel, fish and spend time with family and friends. The fight continued until his final day on March 30, 2018, when he passed away in his home in the presence of his family. Chuck loved to tell stories (especially about his five hole-in-ones) and socialize. He made many friends throughout his life, many of which would become lifelong friends, which is a testament to his character, humor, honor and integrity. He was a loving husband, father, grandaddy, brother and friend. His mischievous humor, his laugh and presence in the lives of all he touched will never be replaced. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son, Dan, and grandchildren Kylie, Brady and Tyler of Newark Delaware; and son, Matt, and grandchildren, Gabe, Sienna and Elliot of Melbourne, Florida. Service was held at Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin on Wednesday April 4, 2018 with viewing followed by a service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The ALS Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DC/MD/VA Chapter, 30 W. Gude Dr., Suite 1501, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or WC Library, Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Rd, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Continued on Page 30
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 28 CHARLENE KNAPP Ocean Pines Charlene “Charlie” Knapp, age 88, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was the daughter of the late Charles Cummins and Nina Lesby Cummins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton R. Knapp, and sister, Nina Lesby Grove. She is survived by her daughter, Charla Hoffer and her husband, Keith, of Frederick, Maryland, and son, Charmand Medina of North Carolina. There are four grandchildren, Kelly, Inga, Erik and Mary Emma, along with greatgrandchildren, Riley, Reagan and Reece. Also surviving is a special nephew, J. Robert Grove and his wife, June, of Berlin. Mrs. Knapp had worked for many years as a dance instructor for Arthur
Ocean City Today Murray Studio. Charlie loved to play cards and enjoyed traveling and cruising with her friends from “Crazy Ladies.” No formal services are planned at this time. A donation in her memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JUNE TWILLEY DASHIELL Salisbury June Twilley Dashiell, 84, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Milford William Twilley and Buela Willing Twilley. She was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she was involved with the Altar Guild for
many years. She was a member of the Ocean City Dunes Club and enjoyed the company of her many friends in Salisbury, Ocean City and Berlin. As a past member of June Dashiell the Salisbury Garden Club, she continued her love of flowers as was evident in her beautiful yard filled with azaleas and rhododendrons. June loved her family, especially her grandchildren and her loyal pet dog, “Bella,” who stayed by her side throughout her illness. June is survived by her three children, Robert Dale Dashiell, Jr. (Judy) of Salisbury, Joseph T. Dashiell (Michelle) of Ocean City, and Deborah Dashiell Everett (Michael) of Ocean City; eight grandchildren, Matthew Moore (Ryel) of Alexandria, Virginia, Douglas Dashiell of Ocean City, Joseph Dashiell, Jr. (Jill) of Philadelphia,
APRIL 13, 2018 Meredith Moore of Santa Monica, California, Morgan Dashiell of St. Augustine, Florida, Kate Bounds (Kyle) of Salisbury, Isabelle Dashiell of Ocean City, and Anna Dashiell of Ocean City; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husband, Robert Dale Dashiell, Sr. in 2004. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018, at noon at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury with a visitation beginning two hours prior. Officiating will be Rev. William Sterling and Rev. George Patterson. Entombment at Wicomico Memorial Park will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1401 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 and or Women Supporting Women, 106 W. Circle Avenue, Suite 101, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland. 21804. Visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family. ROGER LEE CLOUSE Berlin Roger Lee Clouse, age 85, died on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Newburgh, New York, he was the son of the late William and Jenny Kimble Clouse. He is survived by his beloved wife, Philippa Clouse; children, Connie Limon and her husband, Michael, of Florida, Kathleen Styn and Diana Pirl both of New Jersey; and step-children, Tim Mills and his wife, Melissa, of Virginia, Peter Mills and his wife, Joan, of New Jersey, and Margaret Miller and her husband, George, of Whippany, New Jersey. Also surviving is a brother, Roland Clouse of Texas and a sister, Naomi Romine. Preceding him in death were brothers, Kenneth, Victor, Donald and William, Clouse, and sister, Marie Smith. There are nine grandchildren, Jenson, Jennifer, Michelle, Jake, Mark, Courtney, Kayla, Sean and Christopher, and two great-grandchildren, Tristan and Hunter. Mr. Clouse had served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Later he worked at Acme Markets as a manager. He was a member of the American Legion Post #123 in Berlin. Roger loved spending time with friends and was a big New York Yankees fan. He and his wife, Pippa, have lived in the “Pines” for 19 years. A funeral service was held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor John Oltman officiated. Interment followed in the Eastern Shore Veteran’s Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland. A donation in his memory may be made to: the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Continued on Page 32
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By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (April 13, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, Nationalist forces were just completing what came to be called “The Aragon Offensive,” which drove to the Mediterranean and split Republican Spain in two. The Battle of Teruel had ended on Feb. 22, with another Republican defeat. It had begun on Dec. 15, 1937, with a Republican offensive aimed at capturing the provincial capital of Teruel, in Aragon. After a 3-week siege, the sleepy provincial capital fell to the Republican forces and then they became the besieged, with the Nationalists recapturing it on Feb. 22, 1938. The Nationalists suffered 57,000 casualties and the Republicans, 85,000. Republican forces were exhausted and in disarray. Republican leaders never believed that within two weeks, the Nationalists would launch a massive offensive designed to divided Republican Spain. Laurie Lee, a British novelist and poet, who served in the International Brigade, said that, “The gift of Teruel at Christmas had become for the Republicans no more than a poisoned toy. It was meant to be the victory that would change the war; it was indeed the seal of defeat.” For the new offensive, the Nationalists assembled a force of 150,000, known as the Army of Manoeuver, commanded by Fidel Dávila y Arrondo Gil y Arija. Gen. Dávila had only recently been named minister of National Defense and promoted to Lt. General. The attacking force was divided into seven corps: the Moroccans commanded by Juan Yagüe y Blanco, the Spanish officer most respected by the Germans; the Galicians, commanded by Gen. Antonio Aranda Mata, hero of the siege of Oviedo; Carlists from Navarre commanded by Gen. José Solchaga Zala; and an Italian corps commanded by Gen. Mario Berti. The other three corps from Castile and Aragón were commanded by generals José Moscardó Ituarte, hero of the defense of the Alcázar; Francisco García Escámez e Iniesta; and Rafael García Valiño y Marcén. This force was supported by 700 guns, the Legion Kondor, commanded by Baron Col. Dr. Wolfram von Richthofen, with its German planes, and 200 tanks commanded by Baron Wilhelm von Thoma, who would later serve in North Africa less than two months before being captured at El Alamein, Italian planes of the Aviazione Legionaria, and the Spanish Brigada Aerea Hispana. This is where the world first saw the screaming Stuka dive-bomber in action. With the Nationalists, and their German and Italian allies, controlling the skies, the Republican retreat would become a rout. At 6:30 a.m. on March 7, 1938, after an intense artillery and aerial bombardment, the Nationalists attacked between the Ebro River and the village of Vivel del Río Martín. Gen. Solchaga’s corps cap-
tured Belchite, which the Republicans had captured the previous year at such terrible cost, on March 10, driving out the 15th International Brigade. During the retreat, American Major Robert Merrimann was killed. The former college football player, turned economics professor, turned idealistic soldier, was the model for Robert Jordan in Hemingway’s masterpiece, “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” whose character was portrayed by Gary Cooper, in the movie. On March 16, Nationalist divisions commanded by Augustín Muñoz Grandes (who would command the Spanish Blue Division on the Eastern Front in the coming War between the Axis and the U.S.S.R.), Juan Bautista Sánchez González, and Fernando Barrón y Ortiz surrounded Caspe, capturing it the next day. Legend has it that the town was founded by Noah’s grandson, Tubal. It is located 100 km east of Zaragoza. After eight days, the Nationalist had advanced 70 miles. On March 25, Gen. Yagüe’s Moroccan Corps entered Catalonia, capturing Lérida (a/k/a Lleida) on April 3, along with 40 Americans from the Lincoln-Washington Battalion, 141 British soldiers from the British BattalContinued on Page 32
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 31 ion, and 21 Canadians from the Mackenzie-Papeneau (“Mac-Pap”) Battalion. The 2500-year-old city currently has a population of 140,000, and is the largest city in the province of Lleida, in the west of Catalonia. By now, the “Lincolns” were led by Capt. Milton Wolff, who had just succeeded Steve Reiss, as the ninth, and last, commander of the merged LincolnWashington Battalion. He was described by Hemingway as, “...twenty-three years old, tall as Lincoln, gaunt as Lincoln, and as brave and as good a soldier as any that commanded battalions in Gettysburg. He is alive and un-hit by the same hazard that leaves one tall palm tree standing where a hurricane has passed.” Known during the Spanish Civil War as “El Lobo,” Capt. Wolff died at age 92, on Jan. 14, 2008. He was the author of three autobiographical novels: “A Member of the Working Class,” “Another Hill,” and “The Premature Antifascist.”
Ocean City Today Gandesa fell to Gen. Berti’s Italians on April 6. On April 8, the hydroelectric plants in the Pyrenees, which supplied Barcelona with its electricity, were captured by the Aragón and Navarre Corps. Barcelona was forced to resort to its old steam plant. On April 15, the 4th Navarrese Division, commanded by Gen. Camilo Alonso Vega, captured the 700-year-old fishing town of Vinarós and by April 19, the Nationalists had captured 40 miles of the Mediterranean coastline and divided what remained of Republican Spain in two. According to the Nationalists, “...the victorious sword of Franco had cut in two the Spain occupied by the Reds.” Next week: “Karlsbad Programme” 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.
OBITUARIES Continued from Page 30 DONALD RICHARD SCHMID Ocean Pines Donald Richard Schmid, age 80, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Henry and Edna Brown Schmid. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara Hasior Doyle Schmid. Also, by son, Christian Schmid and his wife, Patricia, and granddaughter, Abigail Schmid, all of Newbury, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heidi Marie Schmid, and a brother, Henry Schmid. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Doreen Schmid of South Jersey. Mr. Schmid had been a bologna maker and butcher for Sabatos and Sons in New Jersey. Golf, travel and gardening with his wife were among his
APRIL 13, 2018 favorite hobbies. He was a past member of the Ocean Pines Kiwanis Club, and supported both local and national organizations and projects. He especially supported environmental issues. Mr. Schmid was a member of the first graduating class of Archbishop Walsh High School, Irvington, New Jersey in 1955, and served in the New Jersey National Guard. Cremation followed his death. A family celebration of his life will be held at a future date in New Jersey. A donation in his memory may be made to the Art League of Ocean City, 502 9th St. Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or the Environmental Defense Fund, 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20009. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. THOMAS D. PIZZA, SR. Ocean City Thomas D. Pizza, Sr., age 86, of Ocean City, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Gates) Pizza. He had been a selfemployed contractor for many years and T. Pizza, Sr. was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. He also served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Lou Pizza of Ocean City; a daughter, Denise J. Laumann and husband, Russell, of Essex, Maryland; a son, Thomas D. Pizza Jr. of Ocean City; a brother, Robert Pizza of Perry Hall, Maryland; a grandson, Andrew R. Laumann, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Pizza Jr. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Baltimore. Burial was in Gardens Of Faith Cemetery in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: St. Luke Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. DR. KEVIN CARDUFF Ocean City Dr. Kevin Carduff passed away April 6, 2018 after an extended illness. He was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a doctorate in accounting. He enjoyed challenging his students in accounting theory and practice. He also had a passion for film and cooking. He will be greatly missed. Arrangements are in the care of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Owner Adam Sanders displays one of the three-course Restaurant Week menu choices at Jules Restaurant on 118th Street, Tuesday afternoon.
Spring Restaurant Week to kick off this Sunday in OC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 3018) Ocean City’s 12th annual Spring Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday and continues until April 29, featuring bestsellers and new menu items at reduced prices in popular establishments throughout the resort. “It is a great time to try new restaurants that are not always on your radar,” said Liz Walk, event manager for the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, which organizes the annual event. “They are creating interesting menus using local ingredients where you are getting a soup, salad, entrée and dessert at a great price point.” At least 15 local favorites will have special fixed-price menus ranging from $10 to $40, in addition other discounts and regular menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jules Restaurant on 118th Street has participated in the promotion since its inception. “I love Restaurant Week, because it gets people in here that have never been,” owner Adam Sanders said. “People love it. They get to try restaurants and it’s a start to the summer with a great pop of business.” Jules will be offering three courses for $30 at dinnertime, including a choice of starters such as its award-winning oven-roasted tomato, lump crab and sweet corn soup, fried oysters, curried onion soup, and a Smith Island soft shell slider. House, Caesar, crab, and blue ice wedge salads are second course
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Food and beverage director for the Dunes Manor Hotel Joseph Cann, left, and Victorian Room cook Marcus Copes show off a couple of their Restaurant Week specials last Thursday afternoon at the establishment on 28th Street.
options. “The soft shell appetizer is ridiculously good,” Sanders said. “It is such a good deal with three courses of fine dining. You are getting an $80 to $90 dinner experience for $30.” Entrée options include chicken marsala, a bone-in pork chop and monkfish with crab. “The monkfish is new and the pork chop will be delicious,” Sanders said. “We have the best chicken marsala in the world.” Customers also have the option to choose a filet mignon or crab cake dinner as their main course for an extra $5. “There is a mix of things on the menu and newer items. These are some of the best weeks of the year,” Sanders said. Jules is also offering an early bird special where customers receive a free glass of house cabernet or chardonnay wine if they are seated by 6 p.m.
The Hobbit Restaurant on 81st Street is offering three courses for $39, including choices of salad, appetizer, entrée or dessert. The special dinner menu includes a choice of appetizers such as shrimp toast, a soup of the day, pan roasted scallops, and buffalo oysters. Caesar, house, and orange poppy seed and goat cheese salad are also options. “The pan-roasted scallops are a new item,” owner Garvy Heiderman said. “It is a nice spring dish with fresh flavors.” Entrees include a crab cake, Guinness-braised short ribs, ahi tuna, roasted duck legs and thighs, and a daily catch. “We are offering a mix of lighter and heavier options,” Heiderman said. “There is a lot and most people leave with a box of food. We do not cut back on portions.” See RESTAURANTS Page 36
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 13, 2018) In a recent article in Maryland Realtor, the publication of Maryland Realtors association, the legal team provided the following explanation for what constitutes a valid contract. There are five elements of a contract: (1) capacity of the parties; (2) legality of object; (3) consideration; (4) offer and acceptance (the so-called “meeting of the minds”); and (5) delivery. The capacity of the parties refers to legal capacity to enter a contract (i.e., age 18 or older; mentally competent). Legality of object means it for the sale of real property that can be lawfully sold. And, consideration is a legal concept meaning something of value that is given in exchange for something else, usually money. To address acceptance and delivery, the article stated: “Pursuant to the Statute of Frauds, a contract for the sale or lease of real property must be in writing to be enforceable by a party in a court of law.” When a buyer and seller have agreed to the terms of the contract, but neither party have signed the contract, the parties have still not created an enforceable contract because there has been no written acceptance, and either party may still change his or her mind. Emails between agents do not constitute a contract, nor do they obligate the seller to accept the buyer’s offer. The requirements of a valid contract for real property include offer, written acceptance and delivery. Another specification that the article covered was that “delivery” of a contract can be verbal. When a seller has signed a contract and a listing agent has the signed contract in their possession and has given verbal confirmation to a buyer’s agent of having possession, the verbal confirmation from the listing agent to the buyer’s agent constitutes “delivery” under Maryland law. The article stated it’s important to note that knowing that “delivery” can be verbal, first, the buyer and seller must sign the offer to indicate acceptance and form a contract. A text, email or phone call from either party saying, “I’m going to sign” is not sufficient. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Restaurants feature special menus, discount offerings Continued from Page 35 A crème brûlée and Mary’s Delight, a house specialty with a crushed-walnut crust, thin layer of sweetened cream cheese, chocolate pudding and homemade whipped cream, are dessert choices. “We know a lot of local people like our menu, but see us more as an occasion spot,” Heiderman said. “Restaurant Week gets people to try our place for the first time, not break the bank and still get a lot of food.” The Victorian Room in the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street is also offering three courses for $30 during Restaurant Week. “These are new menu items that have never been featured before,” Joseph Cann, food and beverage director for the Dunes Manor Hotel, said. “We are presenting them on the Restaurant Week menu, so people can taste and get a flavor for what we have at a $30 price point.” Starters include an arugula salad topped with goat cheese, port-soaked pears, candied walnuts, dried cherries, pickled onions and a port balsamic vinaigrette, or roasted Brussels sprouts. The main course options are seared diver scallops, a blackened hanger steak, or half a French-style boneless chicken. Finish off the experience with a chocolate tart, raspberry panna cotta or
Key lime pie from Key West for dessert. “Restaurant Week brings new business from the local community to tourists and it lets people know we are here,” Cann said. “A lot of people don’t know about the Victorian Room since it’s in a hotel. We are open to the public [and] not many restaurants in Ocean City are oceanfront.” The Dunes Manor Hotel has a complimentary tea time from 3-4 p.m. every day. “Come experience the menu and enjoy the beautiful view,” Cann said. The two-week restaurant specials are designed to draw diners through the doors when business is slower, and also gives chefs an opportunity to create a unique menu or try out new ideas. Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones said she brought the idea for Restaurant Week back from a travel summit on the Western Shore in 2007. “It is an excuse to go out to restaurants and try new menu items while they are offering deals,” Jones said. Alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included in Restaurant Week’s special menu prices. In addition, diners are encouraged to send in two receipts from different participating Restaurant Week establishments to be in the running for three gift cards. On May 11, Restaurant Week organizers will choose three winners who
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5700 Coastal Highway, Suite 302, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. For participating restaurants’ menus and prices, visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.
Physical therapy seminars to take place in Ocean Pines (April 13, 2018) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer several free physical therapy seminars this spring. The seminars, presented by Back in Action Physical Therapy, will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. •Posture and Pain Seminar, Wednesday, April 18, 10-11 a.m. This seminar will cover how poor posture can cause pain, headaches, limited motion and muscle weakness, as well as what steps can be taken to prevent pain. •Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Seminar, Monday, April 30, 10-11 a.m. Bone loss and appropriate exercises to help reduce this condition will be discussed.
•Balance Seminar, Monday, May 14, 10-11 a.m. During this interactive seminar, participants will have their balance assessed and learn what factors may be affecting it. •Back Pain and Sciatica Seminar, Monday, May 21 10-11 a.m. Participants will learn some of the many causes of back pain and how it can lead to other conditions, such as arthritis and degenerative disc disease. Ways to reduce pain and increase mobility will also be shared. These seminars are free and open to the public, but space is limited and advance registration is required. To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.
Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop to host tours, open house
(April 13, 2018) Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop welcomes potential volunteers with behind the scenes tours and an open house in conjunction with National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15-21. “This is a chance to take a sneak peek into the operations of our boutique thrift shop, meet the friendly staff and volunteers, and find out how you can help one of the most important revenue efforts of the new Stansell House,” Dave Trax, thrift shop manager, said. “Many people may not realize that every volunteer hour and every dollar spent at the thrift store supports hospice services throughout the Lower Eastern Shore. It’s a unique way to volunteer and support hospice in a fun atmosphere.” Coastal Hospice Thrift Store open house tours will occur two times a day –
11 a.m. and 3 p.m. – Monday through Friday, April 16-20 offering individuals that chance to come in, tour the operation, see what volunteers and staff do at the Coastal Hospice Thrift Store and learn about open volunteer opportunities. Tour visitors are asked to RSVP by calling 410-742-8732. “Hospice volunteers play an indispensable role in enabling Coastal Hospice to offer the best care possible for our patients, their families and caregivers,” Alane Capen, president of Coastal Hospice, said. “By sharing their time, energy and expertise our volunteers bring compassion and caring to the lives of those in need.” Coastal Hospice volunteers often serve patients and families at the bedside, See STORE Page 37
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BJ’s, OPA biannual membership offer begins
(April 13, 2018) BJ’s Wholesale Club is once again partnering with the Ocean Pines Association to bring a special membership offer, effective April 13-27, to benefit the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines Foundation. In addition to offering special membership benefits, BJ’s will donate $5 of each membership fee to the foundation. The offer, which is available to new and renewing members, is not available for purchase online or at any BJ’s location. Current EZ Renewal members are not eligible. With this offer, an annual BJ’s Inner Circle Membership is $40 and a BJ’s
Perks Rewards Membership is $80. New members also receive a $50 Restaurant.com card. One free month of membership will be added to all paid memberships renewed through the Ocean Pines offer. Paid memberships renewed within two months after their expiration will be extended 12 months from the expiration date. Paid memberships renewed more than two months after expiration will be extended for 12 months from the last day of the month of renewal. This special promotion is only offered through Ocean Pines two times a year.
The next promotion will be in October. Current BJ’s members whose memberships will expire before then are encouraged to renew during the spring offer. BJ’s operates over 200 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida, including a location in Millsboro, Delaware. BJ’s membership applications are available at the Ocean Pines Association Administration Building at 239 Ocean Parkway and online at www.OceanPines.org. Applications must be returned with payment by April 27. Check and credit card payments will be accepted. Applications
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Grand opening The Law Office of Marianna Batie, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 19, to celebrate the grand opening of the law firm. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The Law Office of Marianna Batie is located in the Decatur Business Center on Route 611, at 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway, #112. The firm represents clients in a range of legal matters, including but not limited to: Wills and Trusts, estate administration, business formations, Medicaid applications and tax matters.
Those interested in learning more about Batie and the services the law office provides are invited. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Law Office of Marianna Batie at 443-856-4676.
Ribbon cutting Anne Arundel Dermatology will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 19 to celebrate the opening of its new Berlin office and the expansion of its services on the Lower Eastern Shore. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and includes remarks from Scott Mahosky, AAD’s chief executive officer, and Jen Herlihy, AAD’s business development liaison,
raffles for prizes such as a $250 cosmetic gift certificate, office tours, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Anne Arundel Dermatology executives will be in attendance. The office is located at 9948 North Main Street in Berlin. Anne Arundel Dermatology is the largest dermatology practice in Maryland and is currently expanding into Virginia and Tennessee. There are more than 25 locations with a full suite of cosmetic laser and skin care services and products, and dedicated in-house Mohs surgery and pathology laboratory services. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit www.aadermatology.com.
may be dropped off at the administration building or mailed to Ocean Pines Association, Attn: Denise Sawyer, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. For more information, contact Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006.
Store sales help fund new hospice residence in Berlin Continued from Page 36 but they also assist in the office, help raise awareness, contribute to educational programs, provide fundraising support and support thrift store operations. The Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop sales directly support the The Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, expected to open in early 2019. The house will be a hospice residence for individuals who find their home is no longer the safest place to receive hospice care. Patients and families will receive the medical, spiritual and emotional support they need and feel at home at the Stansell House. For more information about the thrift shop tours or Coastal Hospice volunteer opportunities, contact Coastal Hospice volunteer services at 410-742-8732.
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Mallards top Rams, 11-9, then trounce Ravens, 18-2 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team pulled out an 11-9 victory over the Parkside Rams on Monday, and then the next day, also playing on their home field in Berlin, the Lady Mallards trounced the St. Thomas More Ravens, 18-2. Sophomore captain Carly Hoffman put Worcester on the board and two goals by junior Gracie Gardner increased Worcester’s advantage to three to start off Monday’s game against Parkside. The Rams answered with two goals to cut the home team’s lead to one, but senior Cameron Langeler netted a shot with about four minutes remaining in the half, and the Mallards pulled ahead 4-2. Parkside scored with 58 seconds left, but Hoffman quickly responded with another goal and at halftime Worcester was on top 5-3. The Rams netted two goals in two minutes to tie the score early in the second half. Hoffman then broke the tie with 18 minutes left in the game, but Parkside tallied two to gain a 7-6 advantage. Junior captain Delaney Abercrombie made it 7-7, then Gardner hit the goahead goal with 10 minutes on the clock. Abercrombie provided Worcester with a two-goal cushion about 40 seconds later, but Parkside answered about 30 seconds after that. Sophomore Madison VanOrden made it 10-8 and then Gardner scored with six minutes remaining in the game. Parkside tallied its ninth goal with a minutes left to play. Prep goalie, senior captain Sophia Bandorick, recorded 10 saves. “I would say that this is the first actual game that we connected across the board,” Prep Coach Brooke Hahn said. “Attack was working really well together. They kind of knew where each other was going to be. They were making smart cuts and
being smart with the ball, and not throwing it away on poor shots. Defense was talking really well and our sliding was near perfect.” Gardner led the team with four goals. Hoffman added three goals and an assist. Abercrombie chipped in with two goals and VanOrden and Langeler scored one each. Brooke Hahn “Carly Hoffman was all over the field. Truly, her heart I think kept us in the game,” Hahn said. “When the girls see how hard she’s working they want to work just as hard.” The key to victory was “keeping up the aggressiveness and the intensity when we got challenged,” Hahn said. “We didn’t get down on ourselves, which is what has happened in the past,” Hahn said. “We kept up the positivity and the intensity knowing that we could come out on top. We kept working toward a win.” The next day the Mallards stepped on their field again, this time to face St. Thomas More. The Prep squad led 12-2 at halftime, and tacked on six more goals in the second half. “The girls moved the ball well and they were smart with their shots,” Hahn said. “They also had great draw control and we had an opportunity to move a few girls out of their normal positions and let them try something new, which allowed for a better understanding of the game.” Gardner scored four goals and Hoffman and VanOrden netted three apiece. Sophomore Quinn McColgan chipped in with two goals. Bandorick recorded three saves. Worcester will host Calverton School today, Friday, at 4:30 p.m. and James M. Bennett on Monday at 4 p.m.
(Above) Worcester Prep sophomore captain Carly Hoffman has a look of determination on her face as she carries the ball up the field during Monday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. She scored three goals in Worcester’s 11-9 victory. “Carly Hoffman was all over the field. Truly, her heart I think kept us in the game,” Coach Brooke Hahn said. “When the girls see how hard she’s working they want to work just as hard.” (Left) Prep junior Gracie Gardner battles for the ball. She led the team with four goals. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) Both Worcester Prep tennis teams earned victories over the Salisbury School Dragons on Monday, and the Lady Mallards also won their competition against the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres on Wednesday. Worcester’s girls’ team shut out Salisbury School, 7-0, in Salisbury. Sophomore Abi Plylar (8-0), senior captains Anchita Batra (8-1) and Hope Sens (8-4), junior Maya Nate-
son (8-0) and freshman Summer Walker (8-0) won their first through fifth singles matches, respectively. “The girls played well,” Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson said. “[It was a] great experience of playing under the lights on college courts.” Sophomores Mesa Cammack and Saylor T. Underkoffler McGuiness topped their first doubles opponents, 8-1.
Sophomores Korina Gjikuria and Kennedy Humes outscored their second doubles competition, 8-1. “Abi played No. 1, so others moved up. Hope had a great game at No. 3,” Hudson said. “Doubles both took command early and finished strong.” The Prep boys’ Cyndee Hudson squad came out on top, 6-1.
Juniors Dominic Anthony (8-2) and Will Todd (8-4), and senior captain Brenner Maull (8-1) were victorious at first through third singles, respectively. “Dominic Anthony was down 2-1 and turned his game around using a smart attacking the net scheme,” Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “Will Todd was down in his match 32 and 4-3 and turned it around to win. He is playing some of the best tennis I have seen him play … [and] I See LADIES Page 39
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Worcester Prep freshmen Marika Vasilikos, left, and Waverly Choy team up for the second doubles match during Wednesday’s competition against Saints Peter & Paul in Berlin. They won 8-1. Worcester came out on top 6-1 overall.
singles, Brandt, Durkin and Scheiber. On Wednesday, the girls’ team hosted Saints Peter & Paul. The Mallards won 6-1. Plylar (8-0), Batra (8-2), Walker (8-3) and Humes (8-1), making her singles debut, were victorious at first through fourth singles, respectively. Cammack and McGuiness defeated their first doubles opponents, 8-1. Freshmen Waverly Choy and Marika Vasilikos played in their first varsity match and came out ahead 81 at second doubles. Hudson said she was very im-
pressed with her players’ performance. “Saint Peter & Paul was steady, they had a variety of shots and we had to be consistent, we had to be patient and keep the ball in play,” she said. “The girls were very focused on what they were doing.” Both Worcester’s boys’ and girls’ teams will take on the Indian River Indians at the Manklin Meadows courts in Berlin at 2:45 p.m., today, Friday. The Mallards will host the Delmarva Christian Royals on Monday at 4 p.m.
SD baseball downs Wi-Hi, Nandua
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) The Stephen Decatur baseball team earned back-toback wins on the road earlier this week. On Monday, the Seahawks traveled to Salisbury to take on the Wicomico Indians. Decatur got the job done in five innings, defeating its opponent, 14-2. Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said the Seahawks “played solid defense and squared some balls up.” Wicomico led 2-0 at the end of the second inning. Senior Tristan McDonough sent a grand slam flying out of the stadium in the third to give the visiting Seahawks a 4-2 advantage. “The grand slam by Tristan got things rolling,” Ferro said. Decatur tacked on four more runs in the fourth and six in the fifth. McDonough had two hits and five
RBIs. Seniors Stephen Bontempo (three RBIs) and Shane Cioccio (two RBIs) each chipped in with two hits. Junior Shea Griffin started on the mound for Decatur. He gave up two hits and walked four. Junior Alex Gaddis Rich Ferro earned the win in three innings of scoreless relief. He struck out six, walked one and allowed two hits. “Alex Gaddis was in the zone and competed,” Ferro said. The next day, Decatur headed to Virginia to play the Nandua Warriors. The Seahawks tallied 16 runs in five innings and held the Warriors to two. All 23 Decatur players got into the game. “The boys stayed on barrel – they squared balls up well into outfield gaps – and were aggressive on bases,” Ferro
said. “We played good defense and pitched well.” Decatur put one run on the board in the first inning. After two innings, the Berlin squad led 6-1. The Seahawks pulled ahead 10-1 in the third and by the fourth inning they had built a 15-1 advantage. Both teams scored one run each in the fifth inning. Senior Ryan Duncan threw a complete game. He struck our five, allowed two hits and walked one. At the plate, Duncan had three hits and three RBIs. Junior Brett Berquist contributed with two hits, two stolen bases and two RBIs. Junior Ridge Watson also had two hits and scored three times. Decatur will host the North Caroline Bulldogs today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The Seahawks will face the Pocomoke Warriors in Pocomoke on Monday at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, the Queen Anne’s Lions will come to Berlin for a 4 p.m. game with Decatur.
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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior Parker Wheeler fires off a shot during Wednesday’s game against Kent County in Berlin. He led Decatur with seven goals and two assists. (Right) Junior Chase Porter controls the ball for Decatur. He had five goals and an assist in the 18-10 win.
Big third quarter momentum shifter for SD By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) After a tight first half, the Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team netted three goals early in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Kent County Trojans and the momentum shifted in the Seahawks’ favor. Decatur won 18-10.
Goals were traded in the first half and with Decatur up 7-6, junior Chase Porter gave the home team a twopoint cushion 2.4 seconds before halftime. Senior Parker Wheeler scored three goals in a little over a minute to kick off the third quarter and boost the Seahawks’ advantage to 11-6.
Porter made it 12-6, before Wheeler tallied another goal with 6:47 remaining in the third quarter. At the end of the third, Decatur led 14-7. The difference between the first and second half, Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum said was “we didn’t give up transition goals.” “Basically, they scored all their
first-half goals with us trying to take the ball away from them at midfield instead of getting back and playing six-on-six,” he said. “When we played six-on-six against them they didn’t score on us. When we try to do things we can’t do that’s when you give up goals. I think that was the big differSee WINNING Page 41
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Winning face-offs, quick goals key Continued from Page 79 ence there.” During halftime, Lathroum said they also discussed offense begin a “little crisper, a little faster moving the ball and moving off the ball.” “You get a couple face-offs, you get rolling and things start to happening,” he said. After Decatur scored several quick goals in the third quarter, the Seahawks rolled from there. “You get the face-off, get a quick goal, you get another quick goal and you kind of get in sync. That kind of got us going, and Parker started shoot-
ing the ball well and things just started going our way,” Lathroum said. “They were trying to get in sync in the first half, but we just couldn’t get it done. We practiced well all last week. I did tell them let’s do what we do in practice and they did. They came out and got it done.” Scott Lathroum Wheeler finished the game with seven goals and two assists. Porter contributed with five goals and an assist. Senior captain Charlie Coates had two
goals and eight assists. Sophomore goalie Tony Scafone recorded four saves. Decatur will take a trip to Ridgely, Maryland to play the North Caroline Bulldogs, today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. The Seahawks will travel to Georgetown, Delaware on Monday to play the Sussex Tech Ravens at 5:30 p.m. Stephen Decatur senior captain Collin Eichelberger looks for a teammate cutting to goal during Wednesday’s game against Kent County in Berlin. Decatur won 18-10. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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SD Lady Seahawks play with enthusiasm and excitement
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team won 16-5 over the Kent County Trojans Wednesday afternoon in Worton, Maryland. “They played great,” Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki said. “There was a lot of enthusiasm and excitement on the field.” The Lady Seahawks led 11-2 at halftime. “They were connecting well on fast breaks and settled offense,” she added. “Defensively, we communicated well and made good slides when they were needed.” Senior captain Hattie Brous led Decatur with three goals and one as-
sist. Seniors Maggie Bunting and Caroline Engle, junior Lily Figgs, sophomore Sarah Engle (two assists) and freshman Victoria Mueller scored two goals apiece. Sarah Engle also won seven draws. Sophomore Isy Sara Braniecki Kristick played in the goal during the first half and recorded two saves. Sophomore Kiley Hamby stopped five Kent County shots in the second half. Decatur’s next game is Monday, April 23 against the Easton Warriors at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin.
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Sarah Engle looks for a teammate to pass to during Monday’s game against North Caroline in Berlin. After leading 4-2 at halftime, Decatur lost 7-5.
Decatur softball players ‘hit really well finally,’ coach says
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) The Stephen Decatur softball team scored 17 runs in five innings on Monday and held the Wicomico Indians to four in Salisbury. The Lady Seahawks scored one run in the first inning, 11 in the second, two in the third and three in the fifth. Wicomico tallied its runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. “We hit really well finally,” Decatur Assistant Coach Cheryl Harte said. “They stayed positive even when WiHi started hitting in the fifth. I’m very proud of them.” Sophomore Sierra Eisemann went 3-for-5 (two singles and a double). She had an RBI, stole three bases and scored once. Junior Lexi Black was 4-for-5 (two singles and two doubles). She logged three RBIs, scored twice and stole three bases.
Junior Caroline Cardamone hit two singles, was walked twice, and added two RBIs. She stole two bases and scored twice. Senior captain Emma Hamilton-Blackford had a triple and a single, three RBIs, scored twice and stole a base. Senior Caroline Kurtz chipped in two Cheryl Harte singles, had two RBIs and scored twice. Black pitched three innings. She struck out four, walked two and allowed two hits. Eisemann threw two innings. She struck out two and gave up five hits. Decatur will host the North Caroline Bulldogs today, Friday, at 4 p.m. On Monday, the Seahawks will take a trip to Pocomoke to play the Warriors at 4 p.m. The following day, the Queen Anne’s Lions will come to Berlin to take on Decatur at 4 p.m.
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Decatur girls’ tennis squad earns 4-3 win over Parkside By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 13, 2018) The Stephen Decatur girls’ tennis team edged out the Parkside Rams, 4-3, on Wednesday in Salisbury. “We got lucky with a lot of things today, especially at the end of matches where we came from behind,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said after Wednesday’s competition. “I thought we played better than we have been, but there’s still a long way to go. We’re getting better. We’re 5-1 now and we could finish 10-4.” Sophomore Sarah Haskell took her third singles match, 8-3. Senior captain Jessie Lupiwok shut out her fourth singles opponent, 8-0. Both doubles teams trailed early, but battled back to win. Junior captain Grace Beres and sophomore Laura Meadows topped their first doubles competition, 8-5. Seniors Amelia Nickell and Fallon Brown pulled out a 9-7 victory at second doubles. Decatur’s boys’ team lost 3-4.
“We didn’t play as strong as we did at home last Friday against Parkside. We played better at home,” Decatur Coach Steve Berquist said. “Parkside played better than when they came down to see us. I thought we played well. Parkside just edged us out.” Junior captains J. Greenwood Trevor Hayes and Jonathan Petito topped their first and second singles opponents 8-5 and 8-4, respectively. They won their first doubles match, 8-4. “They’re having a Steve Berquist great season. They’re both 5-1,” Berquist said. “They’re starting to play really well together [at doubles].” On Monday, Decatur will battle the Wicomico Indians at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
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Dalkiewicz gains respect for golf, compares it to surfing
By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (April 13, 2018) “David, when you get out into the business world you don’t talk about surfing, you talk about golf.” This sage advice was offered to me by a well meaning salesman at a Hecht Co. Warehouse Store. I worked there parttime as a college youngster and budding surfer, taking to wearing “surf” T-shirts, moving furniture and appliances for the high volume warehouse store. The advice wasn’t taken and “surf” Tshirts are still worn. A respect for the game of golf was eventually acquired though, even to the point of now being able to compare it to surfing. Indeed, there are numerous analogies. Both are practiced outdoors in generally beautiful surroundings. Both are individual activities though team formats can be utilized in various forms of competition. Both can be challenges to one’s self, again on an individual basis and not confined to a team situation. Both can be taken to whatever level that the person desires and hopefully still be enjoyable. Even the forlorn duffer who never comes close to shooting par on a golf course can still find value in being outdoors, in nature, breathing fresh air and getting a little exercise. So too with surfing. The beginner, still trying to ride a wave in a stand-up position, or even the long-experienced surfer having a bad
day or having to get back into shape after a long lay-off can still benefit from just getting into the water and getting wet. It’s safe to say that the exercise level in surfing is going to be greater, everything else being equal, but that’s not really much of a concern to the aficionado of either activity. Conditions are another factor that can be analogous in both sports. One will often hear how the upkeep of a golf course will affect the experience of a particular round of golf. Are the fairways kept in good shape? How will wind direction or humidity affect a drive off a tee? Are the greens trimmed and manicured enough to keep from interfering with the long putt? Are the greens fast, slow, wet, or dry? Conditions in the surf will make all the difference as well – Size and direction of swell, tide levels and wind direction. Bottom contours governed by the relative permanence of rock or coral reef, or movement of sand made most dramatic by recent storms or human manipulation as in beach replenishment. Equipment and fashion can enter into the picture. Having the most functional gear goes a long way to enhance the quality of the experience of either sport/activity, such as a bag of proper clubs to hit the ball in various areas of the course, and a quiver of surfboards to adhere to various conditions in the surf or desire of the surfer at a particular time. The garb of the practitioner can be considered. Are jeans or shorts and a Tshirt acceptable on the golf course? Does the golf course or club require a more See SURFING Page 44
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Surfing and golf have some similarities, columnist notes Continued from Page 43 ”proper” style of dress. Is it cold enough for a “golf” jacket? Maybe a moisture wicking garment for a humid day? How about the surf? Cold enough for wetsuit gear? Maybe a new pair of trunks or board shorts because you’re suddenly tubby over the long winter layoff. What about protection from the sun? Travel as well comes into the picture. A little jaunt to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina or Ocean City, Maryland for a long
put-off golf vacation? A late season escape to the Caribbean for some quality waves before the crazy summer season gets underway here at home? Never did I think that golf would become a part of any thought in reference to surfing, analogous or not. No, I’m not a golfer myself, but maybe that long ago sage advice has finally come to fruition after all. — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.
Youth soccer programs in Pines
(April 13, 2018) Young soccer players can begin spring season training with programs offered by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department starting in April. The six-week programs, for boys and girls ages 2-11, will be held at Somerset Park, located on Sloop Lane in Ocean Pines. Happy Cleats Soccer will allow children ages 2-3 the chance to burn off energy in a non-competitive environment and will focus on socialization, simple soccer fundamentals and fun. The program will be offered weekly
from 5:30-6 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning April 17 for 2-year-olds and on Thursdays beginning April 19 for 3-year-olds. The cost is $40 for Ocean Pines residents and $50 for non-residents. Pee Wee Soccer, for ages 4-6, will start with basic soccer skills and progress to lightly competitive group games. It will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-6:45 p.m. beginning April 17. The cost is $45 for Ocean Pines residents and $55 for non-residents. Little Kickers Soccer focuses more on game play and building on skills for ages 7-8. It will be held on Thursdays begin-
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GIVING BACK Member of the Stephen Decatur baseball team visit Worcester County elementary schools each spring to read to children in Kindergarten and first grade. Players, from left, Shane Cioccio, Ridge Watson and Dawson Delaney, pose with some of the students at Ocean City Elementary School during their recent visit. “We do this to infuse into our players a selfless mindset and giving attitude to the youth of our community,” said Assistant Coach Tyler Riley. “Our players are like Major Leaguers to these young students. Being strong pillars in our community is the top goal of our program. Winning a bunch of baseball games is great, but the ultimate winning mindset envelops all walks of life for our players.”
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Cedar Chapel Special School’s Karen Holland was named Worcester County Teacher of the Year during the 31st annual award’s banquet last Friday at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City.
Close to 1,600 people registered for the sixth annual Susan G. Komen Ocean City Race for the Cure last year, which included a 5K timed competitive run, 5K recreational run and walk and 1-mile fun walk. The 2018 event will take place this Saturday.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this Saturday in OC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Help to eradicate cancer during the seventh annual Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure, 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. “Founded in 1982, Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.” The event raises awareness, support and funds for breast cancer research with a 5K fun run or walk and a 1-mile family walk. Because of decreased demand, there will be no timed run this year. “Only about 7 percent of participants run— most people walk this event,” Schmulowitz said. “Runners are still welcome to time their own run.” Since the inaugural event in 2012, Ocean City cancer survivors, supporters and race participants have raised more than $1.5 million for the organization. “Through events like the Race for the Cure, Komen Maryland has invested $27 million in community breast health programs in the state including nearly $5 million on the Eastern Shore since 1993,
and has helped contribute to the more than $956 million invested globally in research,” Schmulowitz said. “Komen has set a bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the United States by 2026.” Festivities kick off tonight, Friday, at Ropewalk on 82nd Street beginning at 6 p.m. for a pre-race celebration with happy hour prices, complimentary appetizers, an auction and raffle. “Participants can kick off the weekend with friends and family, welcome them to Ocean City, and build excitement for the race on Saturday,” Schmulowitz said. The Race Village at the inlet parking lot opens at 7:30 a.m. where the registration tent and event sponsors will have booths set up, DJ Rupe is slated to play music on the main stage and coffee, doughnuts, water, granola bars and fruit will be provided by Dunkin’ Donuts and Seacrets. Breast cancer survivors will have their own tent with activities, and Komen merchandise will be available for purchase. Prior to the race, top fundraising and recruitment teams will be recognized at 8:30 a.m. on the race village stage. Those teams will receive a sign to carry during the race, Schmulowitz said. A pre-race warmup led by Cross Fit Ocean City kicks off festivities before the 5K begins at 9 a.m. The race starts on the Boardwalk at the inlet and continues north to 18th
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Tentative) 7:30 a.m: Race Village opens in the inlet parking lot 8:30 a.m: Opening ceremony at the race village stage with top fundraising and team challenge awards 9 a.m: 5K recreational run and walk and 1-mile family fun walk start 10:20 a.m: Survivor’s Parade Street, where participants will turn around and walk or run back. At 10:20 a.m., the survivor’s parade begins at the Survivor’s Tent in the village. They will then gather for a group photo before a dance party breaks out with DJ Rupe at the main stage. “This event celebrates survivors, honors those living with the disease and remembers those we have lost,” Schmulowitz said. “A diagnosis of breast cancer can leave a person feeling isolated. Survivors tell us this is an event that helps them realize they are not alone, and it gives them hope and comfort.” Backshore Brewery and DevilBackbone Brewing Company will offer participants 21 and older one complimentary beer after the race inside the beer garden. Ocean City Councilperson Mary Knight was named honorary chair for the race and will say a few words. In addition, Mike Lichniak and Brooke Reese from WBOC will serve as emcees. Last year, close to 1,600 people participated in the Ocean City race, which See SURVIVOR Page 46
Holland named Worcester County Teacher of the Yr.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Cedar Chapel Special School’s Karen Holland was named Worcester County Teacher of the Year during the 31st annual award’s banquet last Friday at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. “I am very honored,” said Holland, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School. “I have to thank my team [at Cedar Chapel.] Teamwork makes the dream work.” Bill Gordy, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, told the 14 Teacher of the Year nominees before he opened the envelope to reveal the winner that “all of you are winners in our hearts and minds and will continue to be ambassadors for our school system.” “We have the best educators Worcester County has to offer and we are so proud of all of you,” he said. When Holland’s name was announced, she hugged several people before making her way to the podium as those in attendance stood and cheered. Holland was surprised to hear she received the honor and also thanked the Worcester County Board of Education, Superintendent Lou Taylor, Cedar Chapel Principal Belinda Gulyas, in addition to her Cedar Chapel family, son and nephew. She believes that building a positive relationship is key to awakening students’ potential, and at the core of every instructional experience is her high expectations and never-ending push to move students forward by See HOLLAND Page 47
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Survivor parade to take place during event Continued from Page 45 raised about $156,000 from registration, donations and cash sponsorships. “Komen Maryland is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community,” Schmulowitz said. “Funds raised help us support local programs and national research into the cures.” As of April 6, 1,030 people had signed up, with a goal to generate at least $150,000 this year. Approximately $71,980 had been raised as of Monday afternoon. “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.” Seacrets on 49th Street will host a
post-race celebration on Saturday, April 14, beginning at 5 p.m., with live entertainment and happy hour drink prices in addition to complimentary appetizers and one drink ticket. “These events are a great way to turn the race into a weekend getaway,” Schmulowitz said. “Participants can celebrate with their teams and enjoy music and dancing.” Walk-up registration for the seventh annual Ocean City Race for the Cure is today, Friday, at the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street from 12-7 p.m. The cost to register in advance is $30 for adults and children ages 11 and under can participate for $15. Race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Race Village in the inlet parking lot. The cost to sign up the day of the race
is $40 for the fun run and $20 for children to participate. New this year, participants can purchase a $10 parking permit for the inlet parking lot. Handicapped parking will be available at the inlet parking 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. Besides Ocean City, Komen Maryland will host a Race for the Cure event in Columbia this year, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Columbia Gateway. In addition, 140 races are planned globally in 2018 to help eradicate breast cancer.
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. “Komen Maryland funds local breast health programs throughout the state including programs on the Eastern Shore as well as national research,” Schmulowitz said. “Last fall, Susan G. Komen awarded $1.6 million to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland.” For more information, call 410-9388990 or visit www.komenmd.org to donate.
Following a “Parade of Pink” walk around the sixth annual Susan G. Komen Ocean City Race for the Cure event grounds in the inlet parking lot last year, cancer survivors gather for a photo to celebrate.
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Board President Bill Gordy hands Worcester County Teacher of the Year Karen Holland citations from the state senate as Superintendent Lou Taylor looks on during the 31st annual award’s banquet last Friday at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City.
Holland advances to state contest Continued from Page 45 modeling a positive perspective with the entire learning community. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the Worcester County Education Foundation. A video provided attendees with a glimpse into each Teacher of the Year nominee and their classrooms. In the video, Holland talked about infusing love, compassion and forgiveness in teaching. “We are a family and a team,” Holland said. “It is more than a classroom.” Taylor told Holland how proud he was of her honor and praised the nominees for their innovative spirits, passion to inspire and courage to face each challenge. “Not only are we helping to shape individual futures, we are shaping the future of Worcester County,” Taylor said. Holland earned top honors among 14 candidates who each represented a school in the county. Seven judges were responsible for reviewing each teacher’s portfolio. Representatives from local colleges and universities in addition to a public official, current teacher and retired school supervisor were among the judges. Holland received the highest combined score on her portfolio and interview. She will now represent Worcester County in the state competition, going up against 24 teachers, each representing a school system in Maryland. Once the judges choose portfolio winners, those seven finalists will move onto the interview stage and the top teacher will be unveiled in October during a gala. “[Holland] will also have the opportunity to participate in the incredible yearlong program of events that the Maryland State Department of Education offers,” said Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of the event and spokeswomen for
Worcester County schools. “MSDE will hold its annual Teacher of the Year gala on Oct. 12. They will announce the state-level winner at that time.” Worcester County earned the state title once, in 2007, when seventh grade English Language Arts teacher, Michelle Hammond, of Stephen Decatur Middle School, took home the honor. The annual banquet honors current
teachers while providing a reunion for retired teachers, who return each year to the ceremony, which began in 1988. There were 31 local sponsors this year, who provided gifts and donations to the event, winner and 14 nominated teachers. “This is one of my favorite nights of the year because we are celebrating all of you and the incredible work you do every day,” Sterrs said.
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James Sapia 18th annual spaghetti dinner this Sunday
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
A solid week is ahead for you, Aries. However, some surprises can pop up on a day when you need a little extra sunshine in the routine. Embrace the unexpected.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) A homemade Italian meal awaits attendees of the 18th annual James Sapia spaghetti dinner at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, Sunday, April 15, from 4-8 p.m. “It is an inexpensive way to get the whole family together for a dinner and auction,” said Downtown Association Executive Director Mary Ann Manganello. During the event, guests will dine on all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages and desserts will also be available. The Ocean City Downtown Association hosts the dinner in honor of Sapia, who was the organization’s founding president and the brainchild behind presenting a spaghetti dinner to raise funds. When Sapia died in 2000, the spaghetti dinner was renamed 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 an American Girl
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Caroline Ruggieri and her father, Nicholas, perform a pasta-making demonstration during the Downtown Association of Ocean City’s James Sapia spaghetti dinner at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, last year.
Doll, golf packages, a fishing trip, gift baskets and a boat rental. There will also be a Chinese auction with restaurant, merchandise and amusement gift cards, casino dollars, pet and spa baskets, in addition to jewelry. Back for the second year, Nick Ruggieri, a Downtown Association board member who has extensive culinary experience, will feature pasta-making demonstrations and samplings throughout the event. “Pasta-making was once very common, especially in Italian families, but most kids today have no idea where
spaghetti comes from,” Manganello said. Last year, 185 people attended the annual Italian dinner with attendance varying from year to year depending on the weather, Manganello said. “Good food in a beautiful setting,” Manganello said of the dinner. 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 See ANNUAL Page 49
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Clothing, kitchen and shower kits for those in need
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Since 2011, Barbara Entwistle and her Pillowcase Ministry Mission has created thousands of dresses and shorts out of pillowcases for children in third world countries in addition to putting together and helping to distribute market bags, kitchen and shower kits to those in need. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next work session and meeting is on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berlin Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missionaries tell us over and over again that these things are able to make a big difference in the lives of families there,â&#x20AC;? Entwistle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They go back to the same small and remote villages. The biggest messages we get is when the missionary comes back [and says] â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget us.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Thousands of pillowcase dresses and shorts have been made and delivered to children in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Mexico, Israel, Panama, Uganda, the Gambia in West Africa and in the last couple of months, Micronesia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kitchen kits started [in the summer of 2015] when we asked the missionaries if there was anything else they needed,â&#x20AC;? Entwistle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The nice thing is we meet with the missionaries and they come down from time to time
Since Pillowcase Ministry was founded in 2011, over 3,700 dresses, 1,500 shorts and 2,700 market bags have been made for children and ladies of impoverished nations. Volunteers display their handmade contributions at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street.
and pick up what we are making. I have made so many new friends and the best part is we know where our things are going.â&#x20AC;? Kitchen kits consist of pot holders, soap, dishcloths, towels, scrubbers and sponges. See GROUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Page 51
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Annual dinner at Shenaniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Continued from Page 48 lifeâ&#x20AC;? for vacationers and residents. Money raised during the James Sapia dinner goes toward events such as the Light Up Downtown Festival in the winter, helps to operate the Boardwalk Information Cottage for visitors during the summer and other various projects to assist downtown businesses, Man-
ganello said. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The cost is $8 for adult and $5 for children ages 5-10. Children 5 and younger eat for free. For more information about the spaghetti dinner or the Downtown Association, call 410-289-1413 or visit www.downtownassociation.net.
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Marina Deck employees gather for a photo at the establishment on Dorchester Street, Friday evening.
Friends, from left, Donald Brown, Ken Putt and Kevin Toms, of Elverson, Pennsylvania, enjoy a couple adult beverages during happy hour at the Marina Deck on Dorchester Street, Friday evening.
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Employees Lauren Asbury, left, and Megan Gattis smile for a photo at the Marina Deck on Dorchester Street, last Friday.
Dry Dock 28 employees, from left, Kendry Nunez, Matty Wisor, Colin Rock and Patrick Dowling, pose for a photo at the establishment on 28th Street, Friday night.
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Jack Martin, left, and Gary Leach, of Ocean Pines, cheers to the weekend at Dry Dock on 28th Street, Friday night.
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Employees Peony Tran and Kyle Taylor take a break for a photo at Dry Dock on 28th Street, Friday.
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Group’s next meeting this Saturday at Berlin Library Continued from Page 49 “One of our missionaries went to a village in the Dominican Republic and they had nothing to cook with and were cleaning the pots they had with their fingernails,” Entwistle said. “In our kits to Panama, we include extra oven mitts for the young girls because a lot of them have burns on their hands.” In the summer of 2016, shower kits started being complied, which includes a huge bar of soap and a wash cloth in a Ziploc baggie. “A bar of soup is a luxury to them,” Entwistle said. “Market bags are also really big. They are made from T-shirts and cloth. They have a bigger handle and you can slip them over your shoulder.” Entwistle said those in need would have their arms full of necessities after leaving a distribution center, but could not carry all the items and people would steal what was dropped. “With the market bags, they hand out a bar of soup, toothbrush, toothpaste and flip-flops all in the reusable bag,” Entwistle said. The Pillowcase Ministry has grown from creating pillowcase dresses and shorts to market bags, backpacks, shower and feminine kits, in addition to sleep mats. To date, more than 3,700 dresses,
1,500 shorts and 2,700 market bags have been created and distributed to children and families in impoverished nations. The idea first came about when Entwistle was researching service projects with her local Girl Scout troop and she discovered Rachel O’Neill, founder of Little Dresses for Africa, a nonprofit Christian organization established in 2007 that distributes dresses made of pillowcases throughout many parts of Africa. The project has grown tremendously throughout the seven years in operation and will continue to be a resource for underprivileged children in third world countries. A work session and meeting is slated for Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Berlin Library. Currently, there are about 40 active members. “There will be new women at the workshop who wanted to join the group and they will see a little bit of everything,” Entwistle said. “I will show them how to make dresses and there will be supplies for kitchen kits if they would rather put them together instead of sewing.” Those who are interested in making pillowcase dresses for this group or donating supplies may contact Entwistle at 443-944-5868 or email bentwistle@clarionoc.com.
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BIT GALA Rada Dydevine attends the 17th annual Believe in Tomorrow Gala with a pair of former “Hero by the Sea,” honorees, Buck Mann, left, and Bill Cook, last Saturday at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street.
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Christine and Jim Guinan dress to the nines for the 17th annual Believe in Tomorrow Gala last Saturday at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street.
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Annual Bloody Mary contest set for April 22 at Seacrets
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (April 13, 2018) Attendees will taste and then vote for the “Best Bloody Mary” during the 12th annual contest, next Sunday, April 22, inside Morley Hall at Seacrets on 49th Street. “It is the place to be if you love Bloody Mary’s,” said JJ Roth, Ocean 98’s promotions and program director. “Whoever gets the most votes from people at Morley Hall will win. It is one of the biggest social parties of the year and you don’t want to miss out.” Ocean 98 WOCM Irie Radio is sponsoring the popular competition which kicks off at noon and will feature up to 25 of the best Bloody Mary’s created by bars and restaurants until 3 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older. It will cost $20 to sip, sample, judge and decide who has the best Bloody Mary. Seacrets’ Spirits Vodka is the official base for the Bloody Mary concoctions. Cocktails will be voted in three categories: Best Overall Bloody Mary, Spiciest Bloody Mary and Best Presentation. The winners will take home trophies. Local band Side Project will provide live entertainment during the competition with Ocean 98.1’s own DJ Magellan playing music in between sets. As of Wednesday morning, 19 of the
25 slots were filled, Roth said. Last year, more than 600 people came out and voted the Crabcake Factory “Best Bloody Mary” of 2017. The Crabcake Factory and last year’s best presentation winner, Starboard, will have a variety of local competition this year including the host, Seacrets, Fager’s Island, Bad Monkey, DRY 85, Touch of Italy, Bourbon Street on the Beach, the Bayside Skillet, Ocean 13 and Lighthouse Sound. In addition, Pickles Pub will be back to defend its “Spiciest Bloody Mary” title. Delaware favorites Bethany Blues, the Salted Rim, 99 Sea Level, Bluecoast, Nicola Pizza and Fork and Flask are slated to compete as well. In the last couple of years, the competition has grown to encompass businesses on the East Coast such as Washington D.C.’s Buffalo & Bergen in 2018. “All contestants will be using the same vodka [made by] Seacrets Distilling Company,” Roth said. “We recommend getting there early.” The $20 collected at the door goes to the Ocean 98 Cash for College Fund, which provides $1,000 each to three high school seniors in Worcester and Wicomico counties in Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware. The winners will be announced in June, Roth said.
The radio station has received more than 100 applicants and today, Friday, is the deadline to apply at www.irieradio.com/cash-for-college-fund-form. The event will take place at Seacrets on 49th Street where attendees can sample up to 25 Bloody Mary’s from 12-3 p.m. for $20, next Sunday, April 22. Visit seacrets.com/event/ocean98s-12th-annual-best-bloody-marycontest for more information.
Gretchen Reichart, left, and Kelly Coughlin represent Bourbon Street on the Beach during the 11th annual Best Bloody Mary Contest last year at Seacrets on 49th Street. The 2018 contest will take place April 22 at Seacrets.
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WCHS presents 19th annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets, April 21
PET FOOD DRIVE Stephen Decatur High School students and staff collected nearly 800 pounds of pet food in a recent drive sponsored by the Kids Against Animal Abuse and Testing (KAAAT) club. Donations were made to the Worcester County Humane Society and Kenille’s Kupboard. Pictured are Stephen Decatur High School KAAAT club members Hallie Edmunds, Emma Stubblebine, Nevaeh Steward, Mette Jacobsen, Advisor Kim Patrick and John Liberto.
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DAWG TEAM Ocean Pines held its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Whitehorse Park on March 31. Kiwanis Dawg Team sold hotdogs, hamburgers, snacks and other refreshments. Pictured, from left, are Dawg Team members Char Vanvick, Lead Dawg Barb Peletier, 2017 Top Dawg Joe Beall, Ted Vanvick, Sue Wineke and Robin Beall. Proceeds from the sales benefit local youth.
(April 13, 2018) Join the Worcester County Humane Society for a weekend of fundraising fun which includes the 19th annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets on Saturday, April 21. Adults 21 and older are invited to a dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 20 from 4-8 p.m. at Seacrets on 49th Street. Advance tickets will be available for purchase online at www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.o rg/boardwalkin-for-pets or at the shelter and will cost $30 in advance and $35 at the door. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and Lauren Glick will be performing. There will be auction items to bid on ranging from $10 to $800. Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, head to the Boardwalk inlet for the 19th annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Raise money for the walk and receive prizes. There is a $25 minimum for individuals and for teams a $25 per team per member minimum. To make it easier for individuals and teams to reach out for donations via email and social media, participants can sign up at www.crowdrise.com/19thAnnualBoardwalkinforPets. Pledge/registration sheets can also be printed from the shelter’s website, www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. Prizes will be awarded to the highest pledge earners, top individual and team. Enter contests and win prizes for largest dog, smallest dog, best dressed dog and best dog trick. There will be refreshments provided by Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant and Layton’s Family Restaurant at 16th Street. Don’t have a dog to walk? “Adopt” a shelter dog for the event. Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the shelter at 410-213-0146. There are a limited number of dogs that will be available from the shelter for the walk. Participants can also bring a photo of their cat to the walk with contact information written on the back. A special prize basket will be awarded to the “cutest cat.” Photos will not be returned
and become property of humane society. “Boardwalkin’ for Pets is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Boardwalkin’ for Pets Chair Heather Bahrami. “It’s such a feel-good, family friendly event that brings animal lovers from near and far together to raise funds for the many cats and dogs who find their way to our no-kill shelter.” This event is rain or shine. Those who choose not to walk due to inclement weather, should mail pledge sheets and donations to Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Checks should be made payable to Worcester County Humane Society. In conjunction with Boardwalkin’ for Pets, Backshore Brewing Company on 10th Street and the Boardwalk, will be holding a Puppy Party all day. The deck will be transformed into a playpen, and the famous VW bus will be turned into a Puppy Photo Booth. There will be special Backshore Brewing Company logo collars, leashes and water bowls, as well as homemade doggie treats for sale. Backshore Brewing Co. will have boxes out to collect donations of supplies for Worcester County Humane Society during the Puppy Party. The shelter’s supply list can be found on its website, www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.o rg. The Worcester County Humane Society located on 12330 Eagles Nest Road in Berlin, is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter and operates mainly on donations. Boardwalkin’ for Pets is the shelter’s largest fundraiser held every year. All money raised is used to care for the many dogs and cats that call the shelter home. In addition to providing everyday care, the animals also receive veterinary care which can be quite expensive. The animals receive loving care until they are adopted into suitable homes. For more information or to pre-register for the walk visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org/boardwalkin -for-pet or check out the Boardwalkin’ for Pets Facebook page.
CLUB LEADERS Stephen Decatur High School has a very successful Kiwanis Student Leadership club known as the Key Club which is sponsored by the parent Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. On March 28, the Key Club held its annual breakfast for the parent club. Kiwanis Club advisor to the SDHS Key Club, Roy Foreman, is pictured with five of the six officers of the Key Club, from left, President Dana Kim, Vice President Laila Mirza, Treasurer Zehra Mirza, Historian Skylar Crowley and Secretary Sydney Boger. Vice President Isabel Emond is not pictured. PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
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or Swiss cheese. I choose Monterey Jack because of its mild flavor and melting qualities. Monterey Jack contributes to the cheesy factor and at the same time allows the star components to come through. In addition, I add mozzarella for a gooey, stringy effect and Food Lion Fancy Shredded 5-Cheese Italian Blend to lift the flavors of the dip which will give the dish some uniqueness. Water chestnuts are included in the recipe. I prefer to purchase whole water chestnuts and chop them myself. This way I get the exact chop that I want. Artichokes are also included in the recipe. I find that marinated artichokes have a tendency to be more tender than plain, canned artichokes. Some of the outer leaves may have to be discarded because of their toughness. There is nothing worse than being at a party and have a mouthful of dip and have to pull out a tough artichoke leaf. Hot spinach, baby kale and artichoke dip is packed with a garden of goodies. This dip does not take long to make and can easily feed six to eight people as an appetizer. If you want to upscale the dish, consider folding in some jumbo lump crabmeat. Be careful not to break up the gorgeous lumps. Either way this hot spinach, baby kale and artichoke dip is delicious. Enjoy!
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Ingredients 3 cups chicken stock 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 bags Fresh Express Baby Kale and Spinach (11 oz.), can be purchased at Walmart 2 jars (12 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained 2 cans (8 oz.) whole water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped 1 ½ cups Hellmann’s Mayonnaise 2 (1.4 oz.) packets of Knorr Vegetable Recipe Mix 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella 1 ½ cups Food Lion Fancy Shredded 5Cheese Italian Blend
1. In a large Dutch oven, add chicken stock and turn heat to medium-low. Add garlic and onions and sauté until vegetables are soft. 2. Add spinach and baby kale, cover, and steam until tender. 3. Place cooled greens into a sieve and using your hand, press down until all the liquid has been drained. Finely chop the greens and place in a large bowl. 4. Chop artichokes and remove any tough outer leaves. Place in the large bowl. 5. Chop the water chestnuts and add See DIP Page 57
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 13, 2018) My everyday passion leads me to a place where expression comes from within. Cooking and entertaining are subjective and point of view is what sets one apart. Has one ever considered how many choices you have when preparing a simple dish? This detailed analytical process might seem trivial to some, but celebratory occasions depend on such meticulous planning. Recently, I decided to make a hot spinach and artichoke dip for a special occasion. Basically, I had two choices: I could make the appetizer from scratch or make the dip from a pre-packaged mix. Time was of the essence, so starting from the very beginning was not my best option. Pre-packaged mixes are good but do not meet the criteria of distinction. It only took a few minutes to decide my course of direction. Knorr offers a recipe for this particular dip that is on the back of their Vegetable Recipe Mix. This sounds good and will save time but I decide to put my own twist on it. The very first ingredient listed in Knorr’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip is cooked, frozen spinach. Frozen spinach costs less and the taste reflects it, fresh spinach is the only option and well worth the extra money. I have also chosen to add baby kale to the sautéed spinach. Cooked spinach has a limp consistency but when combined with baby kale, it has a completely different texture. Also, the spinach by itself has a tendency to get lost when incorporated with the cheeses, water chestnuts and artichokes. But, the addition of the baby kale eliminates this and stands up better to the overall cooking process. No details are overlooked, so the next logical question is how am I going cook the spinach and baby kale? Cooking greens in chicken stock adds complexity and enhances the overall flavor. The chicken stock also cuts the “iron taste” that can be associated with spinach. I adore garlic so I instantly add more garlic than the recipe calls for and decide to include some coarsely chopped onion. That being said, what type of onion should I use? I opt for yellow onions because they have a bold flavor that will stand up to the array of ingredients. The next key question is how to incorporate the garlic and the onions into the dish. I add the garlic and onion to the chicken stock before adding the greens. This step allows the fragrant vegetables to not only get soft but become more evenly distributed throughout the broth. Knorr’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipe calls for Monterey Jack, cheddar,
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BOOK DRIVE The Kiwanis K-Kids Club at Buckingham Elementary in Berlin recently held a book drive and collected over 1,000 for the new town library. Pictured are members of the K-Kids Club with their advisor Betsy Williams.
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WPS PERFORMERS Worcester Preparatory School seventh and eighth grade students presented “The Snow White Variety Show,” written by Brian D. Taylor, in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center on March 16. It was directed by WPS Middle School teachers Lindsey MacWha and Linda Smith.
K-9 VEST DONATION The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club, through a district grant, purchased a Kevlar vest for K-9 Cyrus. Pictured, from left, are Cliff Berg, Stan Kahn, Larry Michnick, Margaret Mudron, Frank Baker, Arlan Kinney, Nancy Bradford and Pfc. Aaron Titerance of the Berlin Police Department, with his partner, Cyrus. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant, inside the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on 15th Street and N. Baltimore Ave. in Ocean City. Guests are welcome.
Dr. Leonard and Kari Berger of the Clarion Resort Hotel accept their annual corporate partner award during the Art League of Ocean City’s donor cocktail party on April 4 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The art on the award is a painting by Berlin artist Megan Burak.
Zara Puig-Lugo, age 13, of Stephen Decatur Middle School, participated in both the Anime/Manga Student Art Show and the cosplay during First Friday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, April 6.
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GALA Believe in Tomorrow volunteer Carrie Dupuie, left, chats with fellow volunteer Bill Hickey and committee member Donna Hickey during the nonprofit organization’s 17th annual gala last Saturday at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street.
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with extra cheese. 9. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and take a large spoon and break up the top of the coating of cheeses. This makes it easier for your guests to dip into the dip. *Food for thought – take the extra cup of leftover dip, add a touch of cheese, and give to someone to brighten up their day. Secret Ingredient – Generosity. “No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.” — Aesop
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Family. A youth night is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, with area churches bringing younger members of their congregation for an evening of song and preaching, Purnell said. On Saturday, the church will host an evening of song dedicated to the hymns of Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley at 6:30 p.m. “He was one of our homeboys!” Purnell said. The main event is Sunday, April 15, when New Bethel will feature morning and afternoon services, followed by a 163rd anniversary celebration, starting at 3:30 p.m. “We’ll be having a church rally, that is where we have captains with a list of people raising money for the church, and we’ll have a service and then we’re having dinner,” Purnell said. “All are welcome – no charge.” The entire event is free and open to the public. “The more, the merrier!” Purnell said. “We want people to know that we’re there and come have fellowship with us. We’re very rich in history and we’re very involved in the community, and we hope everyone will come and be part of this great anniversary celebration.” Visit New Bethel United Methodist Church on 10203 Germantown Road in Berlin. For more information, contact Purnell at 410-641-0638 or call the church office at 410-641-2058.
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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (April 13, 2018) A communitywide “coming together” on Sunday will conclude several days of celebration marking the 163rd anniversary of New Bethel United Methodist Church in Berlin. “The church was established in 1855 as Bethel Methodist Church by a group of colored people who were then part of a white congregation, who attended Stevenson Methodist Church in the Town of Berlin,” event organizer Annette Purnell said. “The piece of land was given to us by our white brethren and they built the first church during that same year. “During slavery we had two white ministers and then, after slavery was over, they turned it over after the Civil War [and] we got our first two black ministers,” she added. [The history] starts all the way back. We’re the oldest church in the [county] area.” Purnell has been a member of the church for about three decades, wearing several hats during that time including pastor, treasurer and currently chairwoman of the anniversary committee. She described the church, today, as a place of worship and healing for the community. “We are the mother church of all the other churches that came out of us, [such as] St. John’s and St. Paul,” she said. Events at New Bethel kicked off last Sunday, with a concert by The Nichols
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Meet Mounted Unit of OCPD
(April 13, 2018) The Ocean City Police Department will host a free Open House event featuring the Mounted Unit on Saturday, April 14 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Bay Point Equestrian Center on Beauchamp Road in Ocean Pines. Attendees will have this rare opportunity to meet each of the four police horses – Benson, Tucker, Trevor and Scout. Mounted officers will demonstrate how they groom and tack the horses every day, mounted patrol techniques, and will run the horses through an obstacle course. The horses will also play a 2-on-2 soccer game, which is used for desensitivity training. Additionally, the OCPD K-9 Unit will be doing two demonstrations throughout the afternoon. “Our Mounted and K-9 Units are
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Randal Brown named Wor. Prep’s new head of school
(April 13, 2018) After an extensive search process, the Worcester Preparatory School Board of Trustees has announced Randal Brown as its new head of school effective July 1, following the retirement of Headmaster Dr. Barry W. Tull. Last June, Tull announced he would retire at the conclusion of the 2018 school year. Tull has served Worcester Prep since it was founded 48 years ago, including the last 33 years as headmaster. Brown will be the third head of school in Worcester’s history. Brown’s successful leadership, commitment to excellence and focus on relationship building, will all benefit the school in the years to come. To ensure a smooth transition, Tull and Brown have been meeting and will continue to meet in the coming weeks to discuss ongoing and future school matters. “Barry’s departure will be the culmination of an exemplary career that spans 48 years at Worcester Prep and over 50 years in education. Barry has done an extraordinary job of leading our school for the past 33 years and has set a high bar for his successor,” Board of Trustees Chairman Charles Jenkins said. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank Barry for his decades of service and express our gratitude for all he has done for the school. In many respects, Barry has set the moral and visionary compass that has made Worcester Preparatory School the premier independent school in our region.” Brown comes to Worcester as a seasoned school leader with over 25 years of professional experience in independent schools. He has spent the last decade in senior administration roles, including five years as the head of school in a small urban setting similar to that of Worcester. Brown brings an understanding of Worcester values and programs, with a keen eye on the vision for the future. Brown is currently the associate head of school for advancement at Christchurch School in Christchurch, Virginia, and previously was the head of school at All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler, Texas. Brown earned a Bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College and a Masters of Education degree in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University. He is a retired lieutenant colonel from the Army National Guard, where he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for distinguished service during the Iraq Campaign. Brown and his wife, Kristen, a dedicated NICU nurse, have a son, Collin, a sophomore at Texas A&M University-Maritime Academy, and two daughters, Amelia, a junior, and Mary Esten a freshman, both at Christchurch School. An educator at heart, Brown has been recognized as Teacher of the Year, and spent time advancing his
craft as a history teacher at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans where he became passionate about teaching students how to write. Working at nationally-recognized schools has provided Brown an opportunity to gain an understanding of successful college prep curricula, and how best to innovate current programs to support students’ long-term success. He looks forward to bringing that experience to Worcester Prep. “I am excited about joining the WPS community and all that it has to offer,” Brown said. “During my visit to campus, I met with truly extraordinary faculty, staff, students and parents. I was impressed with the facilities and the palpable enthusiasm everyone has for the school and its See TULL Page 60
Retiring Headmaster Dr. Barry W. Tull, right, is pictured at the annual Worcester Prep bazaar in December welcoming incoming Head of School Randal Brown. The two have been meeting regularly as part of the school’s transition process. Brown is slated to begin July 1.
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Tull retiring after 48 years at WPS Continued from Page 59 mission. I look forward to meeting everyone, listening to the community, and being a part of the WPS family. “It is an honor to follow such an extraordinary, long serving and capable head as Dr. Barry Tull,” he continued. “Working with you all, I look forward to building on his many successes. After reflecting on my visit to your beautiful campus, and my many great meetings, I realized how fortunate I would be to join such a vibrant and talented school community. Kristen and I were both so impressed with everyone we met. The faculty, staff, students, parents and board members all showed such a passion for the school, and have clearly accomplished so much.” “After working with Randal the past few months, I have been so impressed with his extensive knowledge and background that he will bring to Worcester Preparatory School. Given his insightful vision and strong lead-
ership skills, I envision a bright future for the WPS community,” said Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull. In summing up his 48 years at Worcester Prep, Tull added, “I have been so fortunate to have been part of this vibrant, dynamic and energetic community since its founding in 1970. The enthusiasm everyone has for our school’s mission and core values has helped WPS make enormous progress in the breadth and quality of education we offer our students. “Our Advanced Placement program has become a hallmark of our rigorous academic course of study as our emphasis on character development has promoted the values that will serve our students well throughout their lives,” he continued. “It is difficult to imagine my life without the daily joy and privilege of teaching young people, standing on the sidelines, applauding student productions and watching the amazing intellectual, physical, artistic and personal growth
of WPS students as scholars, athletes, artists and citizens. Since my earliest days as headmaster, I have sought to fulfill a job description provided to me by a Kindergarten student. When asked by her teacher what the headmaster’s job was, the girl raised her hand and answered with the profound wisdom only a child can impart: ‘He takes care of the school.’ During the past three decades, it has been my joy to aspire to this responsibility.” Founded in 1970, Worcester Prep is an independent Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 school, located in Berlin. More than 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
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DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ ASIAN GARDEN Philadelphia Avenue, between 15th and 16th streets, Ocean City 410-289-7423, www.asiangarden.us $ Serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Eat in, carry out or we can deliver. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192, 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 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farmto-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street, Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981, www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com $ | Kids’ menu Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division. Breakfast served daily at 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | 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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Check out our all-you-can-eat menu: steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Also featuring a brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and Assateague Island view! ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft
Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.
MIDTOWN 29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305, www.thebigeasyon60.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | 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. ■ 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. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | 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. ■ ROPEWALK 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109, www.ropewalkoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets
■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896, 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 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | 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. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ MY THAI OC 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, www.mythaioc.webs.com $ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ OC 360 EATS+DRINKS 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-4008, www.fenwickinn.com/360-eats-drinks $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Rooftop restaurant on the 8th floor of the Fenwick Inn. Breakfast Saturdays and Sundays, 8-11 a.m. and dinner, 3-9 p.m. Happy Hour everyday, 3-7 p.m. Our large neighborhood bar houses all of your favorite spirits. Weekly dinner specials. Check us out on Facebook or our website! ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
DELAWARE
■ THE COTTAGE CAFE Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710, www.cottagecafe.com $, $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Seafood and happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217, www.flyingfishfenwick.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | 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. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, 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 $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES
■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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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Calendar FRI, APR. 13 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Submit an original photograph to be displayed in the library and entered into a contest for a chance to win prizes. Open to adults. All photo submissions must be turned in to the library by 1 p.m. on April 14. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your lap work and join this group for informal get-togethers. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcome. Victoria ChristieHealy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIBER FRIENDS
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2 to 4 p.m. Happy 200th Birthday Frederick Douglass! This month’s selection is “Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass: An American Slave.” Copies of the book are available in advance at the library. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes single crabcake sandwich with green beans and seasoned baked potato. Carryouts and bake sale available.
CRAB CAKE DINNER
Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 6 to 8 p.m. Costs are $12 for adults and $6 for children 11 years and younger. Tina, 443880-6966
CHICKEN & DUMPLING DINNER
BISHOPVILLE CHARGE SPRING REVIVAL SERVICE
Wilson United Methodist Church, 10722 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 7 p.m. Music by God’s Country Crossroads. Speaker will be Rev. Walt Crocker. All are welcome.
SAT, APR. 14 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Submit an original photograph to be displayed in the library and entered into a contest for a chance to win prizes. Open to adults. All photo submissions must be turned in to the library by 1 p.m. on April 14. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shop gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles, delectable food and more. Free and open to the public Indoor vendor space is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for nonresidents and includes an 8-foot table and chairs. Outdoor spaces are $10 to all vendors but tables and
INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKETS
chairs are not provided. Shoppers are also encouraged to visit the Ocean Pines Farmers and Artisans Market for fresh produce, baked goods, meats and gourmet pantry and artisan-crafted items. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
St Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Heroin Epidemic — Things you should know, lectures, demonstrations, testimonies, A Teenager’s Bedroom - Signs of Risky Behavior Seminars and question and answer time. Light refreshments. All are welcome.
FREE HEALTH FAIR
Ocean City Boardwalk at the Inlet. Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. Race Village opens at 7:30 a.m. Walk or run the recreational 5K or 1-mile route on the boardwalk. The Race Village will feature food, music, kids’ activities, a survivor tent and a post-Race beer garden. Funds raised benefit local breast health programs and national research. Cost is $30 for adults (times runners add $5) and $15 for youths 11 years and younger. Register: www.komenmd.org/ocean city. Becky Bosstick, bbosstick@komenmd.org, 410-938-8990
7TH ANNUAL KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fried potatoes, eggs and coffee. Cost is $8, which benefits the Huey Helicopter Memorial. 410-213-2471
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderateincome taxpayers. By appointment only.
FREE TAX PREPARATION
registration is requested. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
which benefits the Huey Helicopter Memorial. 410-213-2471
WORCESTER COMMUNITY ACCESS TO RESOURCES EXPO
BISHOPVILLE CHARGE SPRING REVIVAL SERVICE
Multi-Purpose Building, 130 Flower St., Berlin, MD 21811, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Familyfriendly event featuring nonprofit organizations throughout the county creating a one-stop shop for individuals and families looking for support or assistance. Worcester CARES will have a limited number of bagged groceries available on a first come, first served basis for attendees who complete the event evaluation form. Info: Kelsey Jensen, 410-973-2289 or Laura Allen, 410-641-4144. Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Teen Area will be filled with supplies for crafting, creative writing, digital creations and more. Oculus Rift available for students age 13 and older. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
OC CREATIVE
Ocean Pines library, lobby, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For first time voter registration, change of address, name or party affiliation. Must be a US citizen, MD resident and at least 16 years old. (cannot vote until 18 years old). Bring current MD drivers license or MVA ID card or last 4 digits of the social security number. In Maryland, individuals convicted of a felony who have been released on parole or probation can vote, but must re-register.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Bay Point Equestrian Center, 11655 Rotherwood Lane, Berlin, MD, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Free open house where attendees will have the opportunity to meet each of the four police horses; meet and greet at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Mounted officers will demonstrate how they groom and tack the horses (1:15 p.m.), mounted patrol techniques and will run the horses through an obstacle course (2:30 p.m.). The horses will also play a 2-on-2 soccer game (3:30 p.m.). Additionally, the OCPD K-9 Unit will be doing two demonstrations throughout the afternoon (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.).
MOUNTED UNIT OPEN HOUSE
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Steve Doctor, a biologist with the Maryland DNR Fisheries. There will also be a short presentation from Liz Wist, the Education Coordinator of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program about an upcoming special program. All welcome. Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662
BISHOPVILLE CHARGE SPRING REVIVAL SERVICE
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s National Library Week! Create themed crafts using materials provided. For all ages. 410208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Make dresses to be sent to Haiti and other third world countries for children in need. All supplies provided. Pre-
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘LIBRARIES’
PILLOWCASE DRESS PARTY
Wilson United Methodist Church, 10722 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 7 p.m. Music by Phil Davis. Speaker will be Rev. Bill Sterling. All are welcome.
SUN, APR. 15 Participating restaurant offer special, fixedprice menus. No passes, tickets or coupons required. Simply choose a participating restaurant and dine out. 410-289-6733, http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com Ocean City Airport, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, home fried potatoes, eggs and coffee. Cost is $8,
Wilson United Methodist Church, 10722 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 2 p.m. Music by Rev. Jack Savage. Speaker will be Rev. Frank Shelton, Jr., International Evangelist and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Maryland Field Representative. Fellowship meal to follow the service. All are welcome.
MON, APR. 16 Participating restaurant offer special, fixedprice menus. No passes, tickets or coupons required. Simply choose a participating restaurant and dine out. 410-289-6733, http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderateincome taxpayers. By appointment only. 410-641-5036
FREE TAX PREPARATION
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m. Maryland Senator Jim Mathias will be the guest speaker along with Dr. Creston Long, Salisbury University Professor, who will speak on the legacy of Governor J. Millard Tawes. Visitors welcome. 410-973-1021
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For infants and toddlers up to age 2 and their caregivers. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LAP TIME
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections. Lisa Harrison, 410-632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Rosealee Campion, 410-641-0157
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
TEEN TIME ‘ONE HIT WONDERS AND AWESOME COVERS’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 5 p.m. Hang out, eat pizza and do something fun, or at least different. For ages 13-18 years. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m. The
GUEST BARTENDING FUNDRAISER
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CALENDAR AGH Foundation is hosting the guest bartending event to benefit “Healthway Drive Community Garden.” The event will include two bartenders from Fager’s Island donating tips, 50/50 raffle and a basket of cheer raffle. Ten percent of the bar ring will be donated by Burley Oak and there will be live music by Darren Eng. The guest artist for April will be donating 10 percent of all sales during the month to the Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim.
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Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
TUE, APR. 17 Participating restaurant offer special, fixedprice menus. No passes, tickets or coupons required. Simply choose a participating restaurant and dine out. 410-289-6733, http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME ‘FURRY FRIENDS’
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-6414400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410-430-4818
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
COLORING FOR CALMNESS AND CONVERSATION
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Monthly adult coloring sessions. Bring your own coloring pages or use those provided. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips available, along with coffee and cookies. 410641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
WED, APR. 18 Participating restaurant offer special, fixedprice menus. No passes, tickets or coupons required. Simply choose a participating restaurant and dine out. 410-289-6733, http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs representative, Michelle Licata, is available to offer outreach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointment necessary. 410713-3482, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 to 11 a.m. This free physical therapy seminar will cover how poor posture can cause pain, headaches, limited motion and muscle weakness as well as what steps can be taken to prevent pain. Open to the public. Registration is required: 410-641-7052. http://www.OceanPines.org
POSTURE AND PAIN SEMINAR
Used To Be Mine Thrift Shop, 12507 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For first time voter registration, change of address, name or party affiliation. Must be a US citizen, MD resident and at least 16 years old. (cannot vote until 18 years old). Bring current MD drivers license or MVA ID card or last 4 digits of the social security number. In Maryland, individuals convicted of a felony who have been released on parole or probation can vote, but must re-register.
VOTER REGISTRATION
LIVING HISTORY PRESENTATION
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Frederick Douglass, a runaway slave from Maryland’s Eastern Shore, comes alive in this presentation by actor, Bill Grimmette. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
IPAD CHICKS - BEGINNERS
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital will present a program on reading food labels and what harmful ingredients to avoid. 410-632-3495
‘ALL ABOUT ANIMALS’
READING FOOD LABELS
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Little Explorers will learn about classical music. Best for children under 2 years old but all are welcome. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LITTLE EXPLORERS ‘CLASSICAL MUSIC’
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets each Tuesday. TOPS is a
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Register: Norma Kessler, 410641-7017. Men are welcome. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Pets. farm and zoo animals. For 3-7 year old children. 410524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1:30 p.m. Use pasta, marshmallows, pretzels and more to design
STEM FOR HOMESCHOOL ‘FOOD BRIDGES’
and build bridges. Just for home schoolers ages 5-12 years. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. New genre book club. This month’s genre is Historical Fiction. You choose the title. Light refreshments. Stop by the library for suggested titles. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
AFTERNOON GENRE CLUB
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 3:45 p.m. Make and explore slime mixtures in this hands-on program. For children ages 5 and older. 410-6323495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FUN WITH SLIME
Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing and cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Waterman’s Seafood, 12505 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dinner will be served in the upstairs seating area. Cost is $65 per guest. Fifty percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Diakonia Housing program. Have appetizers at the upstairs bar from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a Sit Down 4 Course Beer Dinner. 410-213-1020
SEAFOOD & BREW DINNER
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 p.m. Social begins at 6:30. p.m. Judge Dale Cathell will be the guest speaker. Judge Cathell served as a judge on the MD Court of Appeals and has written a book, “Wading Through the Swamp — The Memoirs of a Bad Boy.” The Ocean Pines Boat Club is a social club. Members do not need to own a boat. Pat Marchesiello, 410-208-6933
OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB KICK-OFF MEETING
THU, APR. 19 Old Firehouse, 210 W. Green St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day A noncompetitive, unstructured “paint out” that allows artist to select what and where they like to paint. in and around the Snow Hill area. After 3 days of painting the artists hang their work for a ticketed preview show and sale on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. The $30 ticket price is taken off the purchase of a painting. On Sunday, the Paint Snow Hill “Wet Paint” Show & Sale continues from noon to 4 p.m. with free admission. Twenty-fve percent of sale proceeds benefits events and grants of Snow Hill’s Arts on the River. Bishop’s Stock, info@bishopsstock.com, 410-632-3555
PAINT SNOW HILL 2018
Participating restaurant offer special, fixedprice menus. No passes, tickets or coupons required. Simply choose a participating restaurant and dine out. 410-289-6733, http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Refreshments begin at 9:45 a.m. The craft for April is making a rock photo holder. Guests are welcomed. Barb O’Connor, 410-208-2944
PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. Pets, farm and zoo animals. For 3-7 year old children. 410208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
‘ALL ABOUT ANIMALS’
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT
Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org
BEACH SINGLES
Law Office of Marianna Batie, 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway, #112, West Ocean City, MD, 4 p.m. The firm represents clients in a range of legal matters, including Wills and Trusts, estate administration, business formations, Medicaid applications, tax matter and more. The ribbon cutting will be at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments and appetizers served. 443-856-4676
RIBBON CUTTING
Anne Arundel Dermatology, 9948 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 5 p.m. Several AAD physicians and executives will be on hand and there will be raffles, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and tours of the space. www.aadermatology.com, 443-351-DERM (3376)
RIBBON CUTTING
West-O Bottle Shop, 12611 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring vendors such as Seacrets Distillery, OC Wasabi and Barn 34. The group will be showcasing ACT’s online blog, The Marsh, and their newest campaign, Trash Free Assateague. Two special awards will also be presented. Benefiting the Assateague Coastal Trust and the Assateague Coastkeeper. http://www.ACTforBays.org
5TH ANNUAL TOAST FOR THE COAST
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APRIL 13, 2018
65 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & Seasonal for
Swim Instructors, Summer Day Camp Counselors, Pool Lifeguards and a fulltime Payroll Coordinator in Ocean Pines, Md. Interested? Call 410-641-7717 or email info@oceanpines.org
Five Guys
All Positions
at West OC, 64th St. and 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application!
106 32nd St., Ocean City
NOW HIRING
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Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.
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TKo Hospitality would love for you to join our team! We require satisfactory pre-employment screening and background check
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Now Hiring Painter
Full-Time, Year-Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!
Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
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HELP WANTED
Squarz Pizza Pub
Now Hiring for: Front and Back of House Apply in person Montego Bay Shopping Plaza
Please send resume to: linda.horensavitz@casinc.biz Fax: 410.520.0398 Or Call: 410.520.0044 We are a drug free, equal opportunity employer.
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Eastern Shore Early Learning is now hiring for various Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teachers. Applicants must have: â&#x20AC;˘ Childcare 1 & 2 (or CDA) â&#x20AC;˘ CPR & First Aid â&#x20AC;˘ Credential level 3 or above â&#x20AC;˘ A.D.A. â&#x20AC;˘ Breastfeeding (Infant & Toddler Teachers)
Eastern Shore Early Learning is located on Rt. 113 south in Berlin, Maryland. To apply please submit your resume to ESChildren@easternshoreel.com. No phone calls please.
THE LINEN OUTLET
Now Hiring Part-Time Sales Assoc. Varied job duties. Apply in person. 11805D Coastal Highway. 410-524-6644
Castle in the Sand
Employment Opportunities
The Castle in the Sand has an immediate openings for front desk personnel. These will be full time, seasonal positions. The candidate should have good communication and technology skills. Experience using RoomMaster Hotel Software would be preferred, but not a required skill. The candidate should be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Salary is competitive and will vary on experience of the candidate. Come and join or Castle team! Please contact Bob at 410-289-6846, extension 600 for interview information.
Come Join Our Winning Team!
PT CLUBHOUSE ATTENDANTS Must be able to work mornings, nights and weekends as needed. Excellent people skills a must! Start dates: April 26 - June 15.
HELP WANTED
Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Supervisor Night Audit Maintenance Room Attendant Houseman Recreation Line Cook Server
Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
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Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
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HELP WANTED
SALES & RENTAL AGENTS NEEDED 410-726-1197
Now Hiring
Full Time, Seasonal
Housekeepers and Houseman.
Hiring for a seasonal experienced Maintenance Person. Apply within at the Sea Hawk Motel. Also hiring experienced seasonal Housekeepers and a Front Desk Clerk.
Hiring ALL Positions!!
Apply in person The Spinnaker 18th Street Mon.-Fri., 10am-3pm
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew
HELP WANTED
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for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $11.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
is now hiring for the following positions:
Distillery Tour Guides, Cooks, Barbacks, A/V Staff, Gardener, General Maintenance, Security. For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment
Castle in the Sand
Employment Opportunities
Looking for a fun Summer job? Come join our Coconuts Team. We have a position available in our retail/carry out area. Work outside on our tropical style patio! Cool breezes, live music and great people. Position is available late April through September. Please contact Bob at 410-289-6846, extension 600 for interview information.
“Take care of your associates and they’ll take care of your customers.” — Bill Marriott 61st/Seabay Lane and the Bay, Ocean City Now Hiring: Overnight and Evening Housemen, also hiring for: - Breakfast Attendant - Housekeepers - Housemen - Night Audit - Front Desk Associate Benefit advantages include: Competitive wages, 401k, Quarterly Bonus Plan, Vacation, Medical/Vision/Dental Health Plans, Exclusive Marriott Travel Discounts. Contact us at 410-723-2222 for applications or email resume to: oceancity.ri.gm@palmergosnell.com
WORK ON THE BEACH THIS SUMMER • Now Hiring Students for Over 80 Positions • Provide Exceptional Beach Service to Visitors • Make Lifelong Friends & Memories • Prepare to Sharpen Sales & Customer Service Skills • Vibrant & Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips
Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff, Kitchen Help. Apply Within after 11 am.
HELP WANTED
CASHIER/STOCKER-PT for a liquor store in Selbyville, DE. Only 21 years and older can apply. Tel. 302-436-2040.
NOW HIRING!!
Store Managers for our Ocean City, MD locations. Salary 49-59K + bonus, 401K, health insurance, vacation & sick time. Apply online at www.joindunkin.com or via email dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com
COMFOrT iNN GOLD COAST
We are seeking to fill the positions of: • Night Auditor • room Attendants • Housekeeping Supervisor • Maintenance These positions may be full or part-time, are yearround, and require a flexible schedule. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. Experience is preferred but we will train the right person. Please apply in person at 112th St. Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City & Bethany. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887. Sales Associates/ Telemarketers Needed ASAP for busy contractor company. Great hours, Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. No experience necessary; will train right candidate, but experience is always a plus. Hourly pay plus commission! Serious inquiries only! If interested, call Donna at 410-208-4614.
NOw HiriNG
Paul Revere Smorgasbord is now accepting applications for the 2018 season.
Hiring For All Positions
Please send resume to eburger@harrisongp.com
Maintenance
Memorial DayLabor Day 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Thursdays- Sundays Duties would include but not limited to vacuuming, patrol lagoon and pick up trash, change light bulbs, minor projects, mop lobbies, laundry rooms and elevators, security and parking.
Call Cheryl Miller 410-524-5781 to set up an interview
Maintenance Technician wanted
Competitive Salary: $15 - $18/hr. depending on experience. Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group. Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs. Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components. On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays. Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration. Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199 Job Type: Full-time ~. Salary: $18.00 / hourly
JOB FAIR!
April 21, 10am-2 pm CLEANERS:$200 Quality and Attendance Incentive MAINTENANCE
Come See Us at Ocean City Job Fair on April 15 from 9A-2P
Apply at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/Employment
ResortQuest Seaside Office, next to Dollar General; Bethany Beach, 19930 To reserve your interview slot, call 302.541.9675 Apply online bit.ly/BethanyBeach On the Spot Interviews.
On the Spot Job Offers!
NOw HiriNG SUMMEr 2018
Employment is contingent on a drug screen and background check. ResortQuest is an EOE.
• Make Lifelong Friends • Housing Assistance & Paid internships Available • Live & work At The Beach APPLY TODAY
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HELP WANTED
Live-In Home Health Aides Needed Immediately Must be experienced, reliable and trustworthy. (http://www.helping handslivein.com/ employment.htm) Please call 410-219-3445.
GUIDES, BEACH STAFF, OFFICE STAFF, INSTRUCTORS Interested in Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Sailing? Email Coastal Kayak in Fenwick for application. info@CoastalKayak.com
FT, YR Maintenance Technician. Exp. preferred. Must be able to lift & carry heavy objects. Email resume to oh@defenderresorts.com. Call 410-520-0003.
A busy contractor company in Ocean Pines, MD is currently hiring HVAC Maintenance Technicians. START IMMEDIATELY. To apply, call Marc at 302-682-1777.
fi-na-le Fenwick Island Kitchen Help, Cook, Prep, Dishwasher. Call or text Bill: 215-313-5667 or email: billguckin@gmail.com
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immediate Full Time Opening Pay depending on experience. Call Jeff 443-783-0122
wE ArE HiriNG!
- Housekeepers - Maintenance Technician (driver’s license required)
- Part-Time Lifeguard (certification required)
All positions are required to work weekends.
Applications available at the front desk or resumes can be emailed to info@fskfamily.com 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842
Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced, Year-round Cooks, Servers & Dishwasher. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC.
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Cleaner Needed
For Houses in w. Ocean City on Saturdays
We are a property management company in need of a cleaner to cover Saturday cleanings in the W. Ocean City area. q Camera needed q Insurance and W-9 Required q References required q Professional – Non-smoker
Please e-mail us at oprentals@hilemanrealestate.com, for an interview appointment. No phone calls please.
Courtyard by Marriott 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: • Front Desk Associate: AM/PM full-time seasonal with year-round possibilities • Houseperson: Seasonal full-time, evening/overnight shift • room Attendant: Seasonal, full-time Apply in person or email resume to: duran.showell@marriott.com
All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.
www.courtyardoceancity.com
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Sales Manager
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Sales Manager; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing. Must have hotel sales experience to sell and book conferences and group rooms. Must be able to supervise and oversee events. Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate – Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
APRIL 13, 2018
RENTALS
HELP WANTED
West OC Waterfront Cottage Available May-Sept. Starting at $4500. 443-831-9898
CAR/BOAT DETAILER PT, on-call for established detailing company. Make good money/job. No experience necessary. References required. Email: info@ SashasMagicShine.com
Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Roger. 2BR, 2BA, W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120.
FT Designer/Drafter: Full time with established engineering consulting firm located in Berlin, Maryland. Associates degree in CADD or a closely related field or relevant work experience is required. Complete computer competence a must. Send resume & transcript to: CADD Position, P.O. Box 397, Berlin, MD 21811.
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY/ HANDYMAN P/T, Seasonal, 12-5pm, M-F. Deliver, Assemble, Restore Wood Furniture. References. No Experience Necessary. $10.50/hr. Opportunity to make extra $ detailing cars/boats. info@ windsorteakfurniture.com
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Century Taxi - Now hiring taxi drivers. Call Ken 443-2355664.
RENTALS RENTALS
DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY 2BR Apartments. Sleeps 5. May 1 to September 3. Price is $2,250 per person or $11,250 per apartment, including utilities, plus deposits. No smoking, parties, or pets. All male or all female in each unit. Taking applications. Call or text 410-422-2100
Summer Seasonal 2BR, 2BA
Renovated luxury, modern, villa. North OC, sleeps 5. May-Sept $12,900. Furn. w/major appl.’s, flat screen TV’s, deck & pool, next to restaurants & bars, close to Northside park. No pets. No smokers, Family and Professionals only apply. Credit & ref. checks req w/ sec. dep.
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com
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RENTALS
Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Year-Round Room For Rent in Ocean Pines. $600/month, utilities included. Must like dogs. 215-852-2189
Female Roommates Wanted. Seasonal/YR. Cozy house to share. Safe neighborhood in OP. 2 rooms w/shared bath $750/each. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. Employed Females only. 410-208-3570
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
5BR, 4BA, 3 Master BR! 2 Locust Ct., Ocean Pines $284,900 Call Craig E. Hyatt, REALTOR® SELL IT. BUY IT. HYATT, C: 443-235-7455 BHHS PenFed Realty O: 410-208-3500 EHO
3BR, 2BA Home Close to the Beach. No H.O.A. or town taxes. Bishopville. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-353-5555.
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LAWN CARE
Call Tyler For A Free Estimate! Offering grass cutting, mulching, hedging & yard clean up. Ocean City and surrounding areas. 410-920-4292
DONATIONS DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
WANTED WANTED
PAYING CASH for junk A/C’s. Will also pick up other scrap metal or appliances free of charge. 302-222-7297
BOAT SLIP BOAT SLIP
60’ Deep Water Boat Slip Located at Harbour Island, 14th Street and the Bay, Ocean City. Boat slip #25. Electric and water incl. Call 302-290-2064 for season pricing. Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm
Self-Storage Units on Route 50, 300 sq. ft and 250 sq. ft. Call Bill, 301-537-5391.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Looking for space, comfort and great views? Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 39 WESTFIELD CIR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4591, Folio 703 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $880,000.00, 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 MAY 1, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $88,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this
property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from 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. 310427-1) 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-4/12/3t _________________________________ 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 11438 MAID AT ARMS LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 1, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4881, Folio 313 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $520,000.00, 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 24, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $52,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid
off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from 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. 318640-1) 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-4/5/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, TRUSTEE WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P.
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT KNOWN AS Unit No. 61, in Bldg. 6, Phase II, of Whispering Woods Condominium, located at 411 143rd Street, Unit 61, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Under and by virtue of an Order of the Worcester County Circuit Court dated February 26, 2018, in Case No. C-23-CV-17-000343, the undersigned Trustee will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held AT THE PREMISES: 411 143rd Street, Unit 61, WHISPERING WOODS CONDOMINIUM, Ocean City, MD 21842 ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018, AT 11:30 A.M. THE PROPERTY SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BEGINNING ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SALE. ALL that property, lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, and being more particularly designated and distinguished as Condominium Unit No. 61, in Building 6, Phase II, of the “Whispering Woods Condominium”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, all as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and
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PUBLIC NOTICES By-Laws made by Heritage Development Corporation dated April 20, 1984, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber W.C.L. No. 965, folio 410, et seq., as the same has from time to time been amended, and pursuant also to the several plats described in the aforesaid Condominium Declaration and recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book W.C.L. No. 88, folio 13, et seq., as the same have been amended to add additional phases to the condominium project. For a more complete legal description see that deed recorded among the aforesaid Land Records, in Liber 6038, folio 378, et seq. THE Property is located at 411 143rd Street, Unit 61, Whispering Woods Condominium, Ocean City, MD 21842, and is a residential condominium unit of approximately 836 square feet containing 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Reference to the site is made for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Trustee; the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Trustee and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Trustee, his successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, condominium fees and assessments, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. The cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser. 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. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the Purchaser shall have no further claim against the Trustees. The improvements are
being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The risk of loss passes at date of sale. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids in his sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned. Christopher T. Woodley, Esquire Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 Trustee OCD-4/5/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 23, 2018 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur
within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/5/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2249 WORCESTER HWY. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John L. Parsons and Sandra L. Rice n/k/a Sandra Lee Parsons dated September 25, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3894, folio 479 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 20, 2018 AT 1:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid
Deed of Trust. Tax ID #01-000748. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/ sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 66276. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD.,
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TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE TIME-SHARE INTERVAL THIRTEEN (13) WEEKS IN THE QUARTERS CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-18-000072, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Quarters Condominium building located at 12108 Coastal Highway, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 AT 9:00A.M. Series of Weeks "A", in Unit No. 304, in the Quarters Condominium, being an annually recurring series of thirteen (13) weeks, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established by a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated March 12, 1987, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 1285, folio 190, et seq; and pursuant to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 110, folio 27, et seq; and as more fully described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions - Timeshare Ownership, dated March 12, 1987, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 1285, folio 220, et seq. The property 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 warranties or guarantees. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier's or bank check, or in other form as the Trustee may determine acceptable, in his sole discretion, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be ten (10) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting Purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Trustee may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser. The Trustee reserves the right to waive the deposit require-
ments as to the Purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Lien. Quarterly maintenance fees will be the sole responsibility of the Purchaser beginning from the date of sale. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the Purchaser. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the Purchaser's sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 41 0-289-2323 OCD-4/5/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 211 WILLIAMS STREET UNIT 7 BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER C-23-CV-18-000027 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Jessica A. Pruitt, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 6283, folio 486, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 6283, folio 486, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5072, folio 143. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $15,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the re-
quired deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 4.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $350.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 18-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-1 (Taxation and Revenue - Trailer Camp Licenses) was passed by the County Commissioners on March 20, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § TR Subtitle V - Trailer Camp Licenses. (Repeals and reenacts this subtitle for the purpose of modernizing existing language with regard to Mobile Home Park and Manufactured Home Park licenses and pro-
vides additional language to enhance the provisions dealing with enforcement and penalties of trailer camp, mobile home park and manufactured home park licensing, taxes and fees; provides that a license is required to be obtained from the County Commissioners to operate any mobile or manufactured home park in the County; establishes definitions of Department, Manufactured or Mobile Home Park, and Mobile Home as referenced in this subtitle; establishes requirements and procedures for applications for said license including the form, content, filing requirements and renewal requirements; provides that licenses shall be issued annually on a calendar year basis with no prorating of fees and no transfer of licenses; establishes license taxes and provisions for collection, including applicability, determination of tax where the licensee owns the mobile or manufactured homes, quarterly reporting and accounting requirements, forms for quarterly returns, credit for expense in remittance, procedures by the County for failure to file a complete report, and providing that the owner of the premises is responsible for filing the report; and establishing provisions for enforcement, inspections and penalties for violations, including the right of entry for inspections of the property, books or records, defining the types of violations which constitute a civil infraction, establishing a method for determining the amount of penalty, enabling revocation of licenses by the County, and establishing collection procedures, legal proceedings, and providing for collection of delinquent taxes as a lien on the real property.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17340 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIE R. RICKEY Notice is given that Lynne M. Zink, 8605 Wandering Fox Trail #404, Odenton, MD 21113, was on March 21,2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marie R. Rickey who died on January 25, 2018, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate
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PUBLIC NOTICES of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of September, 2018. 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. Lynne M. Zink Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 29, 2018 OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________ BAY CLUB TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATES, INC. Plaintiff v. RAFAEL A. AREVALO MICHELLE L. AREVALO et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000404
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 2nd day of April, 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of April, 2018, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 23rd day of April, 2018. The Revised Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sale for Week 38, Unit No 405 is $50.00. 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-4/5/3t _________________________________
James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. CYNTHIA L. JORDAN 221 Cedar Street Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 and ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 1100 Town & Country Road Suite 1100 Orange, CA 92868 and CITY OF POCOMOKE CITY c/o Bruce Morrison, Mayor City Hall, 101 Clarke Avenue Pocomoke, Maryland 21852 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 221 Cedar Street Pocomoke, Maryland.21851 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000048
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 45’ X 105’ N/S Cedar St, 221 Cedar Street, Pocomoke, Deed Reference 3239/346, Parcel Number 01017020, said property being assessed to Cynthia L. Jordan. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 12th of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 15th day of April 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD February 14, 2018 True Copy
Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/29/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 DUFRESNE INVESTMENTS, LLC 16830 S. Mariposa Avenue Gardena, CA 90247 Plaintiff vs. ETHEL J. HARMON c/o Karen M. Talbert 7 Mahogany Run Leominster, MA 01453 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 1548 Grant Road Stockton, Maryland 21864 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-18-000049
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: 8863 Sq Ft Near Stockton Rd Sur PI ROW For Grant Rd, Deed Reference 1537/171, Parcel Number 08003394. The property is located at 1546 Grant Road, Stockton, Maryland 21864, said property beign assessed to Ethel J. Harmon. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 19, 2017, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 12th of February, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 23rd day of April, 2018, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE Entered: Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD February 22, 2018 True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD
OCD-4/5/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Jennifer Rochino Sydney Roberson Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Lou Ann Garton 10050 Bonita Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000435
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 26th day of March, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 10050 Bonita Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of April, 2018, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of April, 2018. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $220,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County One West Market St., Rm 104 Snow Hill, MD 21863 OCD-4/5/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17350 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES B. YOUNG Notice is given that Colston Ellis Young, 6011 Hunt Ridge Rd - Apt 3131, Baltimore, MD 21210, was on March 28, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James B. Young who died on February 18, 2018, 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 Septem-
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PUBLIC NOTICES ber, 2018. 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. Colston Ellis Young Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 05, 2018 OCD-4/5/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Michael A. Marshall, 10262 Bent Creek Court, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Jeffery Burton, 10016 Carey Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: J & M Enterprises, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Surfing Rooster Beach & Barn Restaurant 12507 Sunset Avenue 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 18, 2018 @ 11:40 A.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE License: 7 Day By: Kathleen Sharon Kropp, 23 Island Edge Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Marisol's Market and Café, LLC For the premises known as and located at:
T/A: Marisol's Market and Café 23 Fountain Drive, Suite A 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 18, 2018 @ 11:50 A.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "H" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Jean Evelyn Sabia, 114 White Horse Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Thomas Clarence Bennett, 103 16th Street Apt. 2B, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Salvatore Mario Rinaldi, 913 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: PRBR Hospitality Group, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Hyatt Hotel 1510 North Baltimore Avenue 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 18, 2018 @ 12:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Sophia Christian, 1334 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Christopher B. Christian, 1334 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: YCPSB, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Nori 8001 B Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2018 @ 12:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type of License from a Class "B" BEERWINE to Class: "B" BEER-WINELIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Jie Lin,
30304 Calhoun Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21804; Garet Wayne Bunting, 9403 Morris Road, Bishopville, Maryland 21813. For: Tokyo Buffet, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Shanghai 13101 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2018 @ 12:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
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: Sultan Mahmood, 1144 Wickford Court, Crofton, Maryland 21114; Debra S. Wells, 5007 Harmony Lane, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Dunya, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Newark Station 7167 Worcester Highway Newark, Maryland 21841 Formerly: Laddie's, 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 18, 2018 @ 1:05 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF RENEWAL HEARING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE The Board of License Commissioners has requested a renewal hearing on the renewal application filed by the Undersigned Class "C" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License 6 Day By John L. Darby. 9163 Lankford Highway, Temperanceville, Virginia 23442; Eugene T. Mason. 2521 Olds Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851; Paul T. Corbin, 31811 Vessey Orchard Road, Westover, Maryland 21871. For: Worcester Post 93 American Legion. Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: American Legion Post 93 2017 Bypass Road Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 18, 2018 @ 3:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-4/5/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-2 (Zoning - Seasonal Resort Developments) was introduced by Commissioners Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on February 20, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-208(c)(17). (Renumbers the existing subsection 17 to subsection 18 and adds a new subsection 17 to add Seasonal Resort Developments, subject to the provisions of section ZS 1-350, to the list of principal uses and structures permitted by special exception in the R-4 General Residential District.) § ZS 1-350. (Adds this new section to the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance regarding Seasonal Resort Developments for the purpose of encouraging comprehensively planned seasonal resort developments and associated uses under a unified plan of development that allows for flexibility while also requiring unified design and ensuring compatibility with and minimum impact upon existing and future development in the surrounding area and in accordance with plans to ensure adequate open space, safe internal traffic circulation, sufficient parking, appropriate access to public roadways, and adequate buffering and landscaping as the lands are developed; requires a minimum lot area of five acres for a seasonal resort development; establishes permitted uses and structures, including cabins, cottages and similar structures, recreational areas and facilities, and associated office and maintenance facilities; establishes limitations on operations to prevent their use as a primary residence and to specifically prevent occupancy during the months of November through February; establishes area limitations for uses and requires a minimum of 30% of the land area to be devoted to common use open space; establishes a permitted density not to exceed eight units per acres; establishes minimum lot and road frontage requirements; establishes minimum parking requirements; provides for landscaping, buffering and screening requirements; establishes maximum height requirements for buildings and structures; provides review and approval procedures for site plans; establishes Planning Commission criteria for approval requiring a finding that the proposed development will consist of structures of an integrated and harmonious design, provided with adequate vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, parking, service, utility services, open space, and landscaping; specifies that other regulations of the Zoning Ordinance shall also apply to such developments; and provides that no permit shall be issued for any work in connection with a seasonal resort development until the Planning Commission shall have reviewed and approved the seasonal resort development.)
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PUBLIC NOTICES A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 18-2 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 18-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 18-3 (County Government - County Ethics Law) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on March 20, 2018. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Title CG5 - Ethics, Subtitle I County Ethics Law. (Repeals and reenacts the Worcester County Public Ethics Law to comply with revisions to the State Ethics Law adopted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2017 as referenced in State Government Article, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland. Specific sections of the County Ethics Law to be amended are referenced below.) § CG 5-104. Conflicts of interest. (Adds a new subparagraph 4 to the “Participation prohibitions” subsection to provide that this subsection does not apply to an individual who is a public official only as a member of a board and who receives minimal compensation; provides that a former regulated lobbyist who becomes a public official or employee may not participate for one calendar year in a matter for which the lobbyist previously assisted or represented another party for compensation in the matter; adds new provisions to the “Use of prestige of office” subsection to specify that an official or employee may not use their position, except as part of their official duties, to influence the award of a County contract to a specific person, may not initiate a solicitation for a person to retain a particular lobbyist, may not use public resources or title to solicit a regulated political contribution, and may not assist a party for compensation in a matter that is the subject of legislative action for one calendar year from the date the Commissioner leaves office.) § CG 5-105. Financial disclosure local elected officials and candidates to be local elected officials. (Adds a new subparagraph 5 to the “Public record” subsection to provide that for statements submitted on or after January 1, 2019, the Ethics Board may not provide public access to a
portion of a statement that includes an individual's home address; and adds a new provision to the “Contents of statement” subsection regarding “sources of earned income” to provide that for a statement filed on or after January 1, 2019, if the individual's spouse is a regulated lobbyist, the individual must disclose the entity that has engaged the spouse for lobbying purposes.) § CG 5-106. Financial disclosure employees and appointed officials. (Adds Deputy Department Heads, all Non-Classified employees that serve in a supervisory capacity and potentially other employees designated by resolution of the County Commissioners to the list of appointed officials and employees of Worcester County to which the financial disclosure rules and procedures of this section apply.)
the Foreclosure Sale to be $108,473.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/12/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING WEST SIDE OF GOLF COURSE ROAD SOUTH OF TOWNSEND ROAD TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 18-3 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________ Stern & Eisenberg Mid-Atlantic, PC 9920 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 100 Baltimore, Maryland 21236 Paul J. Moran, Esq. Steven K. Eisenberg Substitute Trustees 9920 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 100 Baltimore, Maryland 21236 V Robert W. Swanson Jr. 36 Beaconhill Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE #C-23-CV-17-000374
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 5th day of April, 2018, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 36 Beaconhill Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Paul J. Moran and Steven K. Eisenberg, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of May, 2018. Provided a copy of this Order is inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 30th day of April, 2018. The Report states the amount of
Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 416 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of MEJ Investments, LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 0.372 acres of land located on the west side of Golf Course Road and southerly side of Townsend Road, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 at 11:10 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 416 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.
Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 416 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING WEST SIDE OF STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY (MD ROUTE 611) NORTH OF SINEPUXENT ROAD TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 417 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of L & B Ocean City LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 7.517 acres of land located on the west side of Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611) to the north of Sinepuxent Road in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 417 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations
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PUBLIC NOTICES and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 417 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm (except holidays). Diana Purnell, President OCD-3/29/2t _________________________________
BID ADVERTISEMENT & PREQUALIFICATION WORCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY – OCEAN PINES BRANCH ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING ENVELOP, & MEP RENOVATIONS BERLIN, MD The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, on behalf of the Worcester County Commissioners, is currently soliciting bids for construction of the Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch Architectural, Building Envelop and MEP Renovations. This project consists of demolition of the existing chimney stacks, gable end architectural features, a complete roof replacement, dormer louver replacement, exterior masonry flashing repair, mechanical upgrades, and minor interior finishes repair. Bid documents, bid packages and proposal forms are available on Whiting-Turner's ftp site: https://whitingturner.sharepoint. com/:f:/r/sites/017131OceanPines/ Shared%20Documents/Bid%20Documents?csf=1&e=x9NIis. Interested subcontractors are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting to be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 23rd 2018, at the Ocean Pines Library Conference Room (11107 Cathell Road, Berlin MD). All contractors must be qualified by The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for their bid to be considered. Pre-qualification forms are available on WhitingTurner's ftp site and shall be emailed to Tim.Edmondson@Whiting-Turner.com . Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Monday, May 7th, 2018 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Ocean Pines Library - (Bid Package)" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the Board Room (First Floor Government Center). After opening of bids, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company will be evaluating and conducting scope reviews for the purpose of providing the Worcester County Commissioners a Guaranteed Maximum Price Pro-
posal. 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 proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of subcontractors being considered, previous experience of subcontractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed in writing to Tim Edmondson at Tim.Edmondson@WhitingTurner.com. OCD-4/12/1t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: PATTI JEAN FERRAER ESTATE NO. 17222
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850 for judicial probate of the will dated 6/1/2016 and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 05/22/2018 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 04/12/2018 OCD-4/12/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Cab Tractor Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) Current Year Landfill Cab Tractor Farm Type Off Road for the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester. md.us under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-
1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, April 23, 2018 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Cab Tractor Farm Type Off Road Bid" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Mike Mitchell, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 410632-3177. OCD-4/12/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b)
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PUBLIC NOTICES requesting a special parking exception to waive one (1) parking space. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 15A, Section 2 of the Leeward Cay Plat; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway north of 123rd Street, and known locally as 12303 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: NORTH OCEAN CITY HOSPITALITY LLC – (BZA 2515 #18-09400006) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-4/12/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17335 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARIANNE EBY Notice is given that Cindy Anne Kurak, 3800 Kendall Drive, Urbana, MD 21704, was on March 30, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marianne Eby who died on March 13, 2018, 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 30th day of September, 2018. 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.
Cindy Anne Kurak Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills 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 12, 2018 OCD-4/12/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17358 Notice is given that the Circuit court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Rolly S. Butts, 1833 Hollingsworth Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 28235 and Piper-Lynne K. Larson, 617 Kent Oaks Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 as the CoProponents of the Estate of Adeline M. Sweeney Phillips who died on August 04, 2017 domiciled in Virginia, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Piper-Lynne K. Larson whose address is 617 Kent Oaks Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in awith 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. Rolly S. Butts Piper-Lynne K. Larson Foreign Personal Representatives Charlotte K. Cathell 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 12, 2018 OCD-4/12/3t _________________________________
Commentary
OC shouldn’t pose as victim of county
Ocean City government’s obsession with obtaining a tax differential from the county has begun to manifest itself in unbecoming ways, especially as it attempts to portray itself as a victim of a freeloading county. Such representations play only to a small audience, given the resort’s overwhelming financial success. In addition, it is based on the false premise that reducing property taxes (and increasing them everywhere else) via the differential will halt the mainland-bound trickle of residents and businesses, with the latter inevitably viewed as competition. The weight of property taxes may be a reason for this minor exodus, but it is not the reason, as it fails to explain why many people who work or own businesses in Ocean City choose to live in communities such as Ocean Pines and Berlin that levy their own assessments and provide fewer services. During a Tourism Commission discussion this week of whether West Ocean City is unfairly benefitting from Ocean City’s marketing campaigns and is siphoning off business that somehow rightfully belongs to the resort, hotelier Michael James pointed out that Ocean City has the one thing no one else can claim — a beach. And it drives everything. Further, the closer it is, the more expensive everything becomes, regardless of taxes, which for many resort businesses is more than made up for by being in the middle of the action. Some, however, are happy to make a living on the periphery, which is a fact in any resort area. Similarly, a growing number of resort workers, owners and operators want to leave the crowd behind at the end of the day. They want more room, a quieter circumstance and, maybe, a greater sense of community, all of which are increasingly difficult to find as Ocean City’s traditional neighborhoods of a generation or two ago give way to tourism-related pursuits and situations. No tax finagling will change that, nor will it be enough to counter the substantially higher land costs that many residents and most businesses willingly accept because they like being at the beach and all it provides, rather than near it. Considering Ocean City’s good fortune in an area much less fortunate overall, casting itself as the victim of a grasping county makes it look mean and stingy, even when that might not be the case.
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Letters to the editor Guns: a rebuttal of a rebuttal
Editor, This letter is in response to Mr. Mitchell’s letter claiming my rebuttal to Mr. Evans was not fact-based. This is not true. As best I could, I checked every fact mentioned using reliable sources. To deny that the NRA is not a potent lobby defies common knowledge. The NRA keeps a running record on how members of Congress vote, rating them and giving them campaign funds for doing their bidding. The real question is how powerful is the NRA? When 20 7-8 year olds, just before Christmas, were slaughtered at Sandy Hook, their bodies so riddled with bullets, parents were shown pictures of their children for identification purposes to spare them more pain, the majority of Americans demanded Congress to act in order to prevent future gun tragedies. The NRA went to work. They made sure no gun laws were passed and that Republicans fell in line. When a single lobby can thwart the will of the overwhelming majority, that is power. I stand by my statement that, compared to other mod-
ern nations, we are the least safe from gun violence. I would not compare Mexico to the USA. However, it is worth noting that the drug cartels come to the USA to purchase their guns. As for Great Britain, Mr. Mitchell’s statistics have been debunked over and over. The United States classifies fewer crimes as violent than Great Britain and that is why it is impossible to draw any valid conclusions. As for gun violence, gun deaths in Great Britain in 2014 was 50-60. In the United States, 8,124. Those are just homicides, not accidental shootings or suicides. Guns are such a non-problem in Britain, their police officers perform their duties unarmed. Imagine living in a nation where our police officers did not need to carry weapons. Mr. Mitchell cherry-picks a couple of cities to debunk my claim that states with strict gun laws have lower rates of gun violence. He is wrong. Here are the top 20 states with the highest rates of gun violence: 1 – Alaska, 2Louisiana, 3- Mississippi, 4Alabama, 5- Arkansas, 6Montana, 7- Wyoming, 8Oklahoma, 9- New Mexico, 10- Tennessee, 11- South Carolina, 12- Missouri, 13- West
Virginia, 14- Arizona, 15Idaho, 16- Nevada, 17- Kentucky, 18- Indiana, 19- Georgia, 20- Utah. All 20 states have lax gun laws and all except New Mexico, are controlled by Republicans. Please notice, Illinois and Maryland are not among the top 20. This is not cherrypicking, this is looking at all 50 states. I stand by my original comment. States with strict gun laws have lower rates of gun violence than states with lax gun laws. Again, the idea that guns makes us safer is just plain nonsense. If that were true, Ronald Reagan would have never been shot. If that were true, approximately 50 women would not be shot each month. In fact, a woman is five times more likely to be killed by a gun when one is kept in the home. And studies have shown that a gun in the home is far more likely to be used in an inappropriate shooting than ever stopping a crime. There is no evidence of gross errors in the data reviewed and in the conclusions reached by the CDC concerning gun violence. The NRA only claimed that because the CDC-funded research suggested that having Continued on Page 78
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Continued from Page 77 a firearm in the home sharply increased the risks of homicide. In 1996, the NRA used their power to end funding for gun violence research. It was recently reinstated. However, independent studies have proven the findings of the CDC are correct. Guns in the home increase the risks of homicides. A mass shooting is when at least four people are killed. True, other definitions are suggested, but this is the one the federal government uses and has become the accepted standard regardless of what Mr. Mitchell would have us believe. Over 7,000 children are hospitalized or killed due to gun violence every year, according to a new study published in the medical journal “Pediatrics.” An additional 3,000 children die from gun injuries before making it to the hospital, bringing the total number of injured or killed adolescents to 10,000 each year. The article did not break the deaths down by ages, but try telling the parents of a 19-year-old that their child’s age makes a difference. More and more parents are asking other parents if there is a gun in their home and if yes, is it safely locked away, before allowing their children to visit. As far as the swimming pool goes, approximately 300 children under the age of 5 drown each year. First, the primary purpose of a pool is not to kill, and second, laws have been passed to help prevent accidental deaths. Let’s do the same with guns. Mr. Mitchell is wrong about Wisconsin, not according to me, but according to Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn. When asked if Wisconsin’s concealed carry law was contributing to Milwaukee’s rampant gun violence, he replied, yes, “Because only convicted felons are barred from permits while “human holsters” with cleaner records hold guns for big-time drug dealers.” Again, I stand by my original comments. The NRA, in some Republicancontrolled states, are passing dangerous gun laws. If Mr. Mitchell is correct that shooters kill when no one around them is armed, then why was President Reagan shot, and why are police officers killed, and why did the Parkland shooter choose a school where there was an armed guard present? Again, studies show that the vast majority of mass shootings take place in areas where guns are allowed. Guns are the problem. They make killing easy and efficient. Any of the gun tragedies we have recently experienced would have been far less horrific if the shooter would not have been able to get a gun. The Washington Post just published a study revealing that gun homicides increased by 30 percent between 2014 and 2016. Homicides by other methods increased by 2 percent.
APRIL 13, 2018 The belief that guns are not the problem has led to the USA leading the modern world in gun deaths by far. It is time for common sense to prevail. As for all of Mr. Mitchell’s arguments that the AR-15 is not an assault weapon, and is no different from most other hunting rifles, he is wrong. In 1957, Armalite gun designer Eugene Stoner was asked by the army to produce a six-pound, high-velocity rifle, firing in semi- and full-automatic modes, with firepower capable “of penetrating a steel helmet or standard body armor at 500 yards.” Stoner did just that and said that the weapon was designed for military use and had no place in civilian life. Yet Mr. Mitchell would have us believe it is just another hunting rifle. And yes, we should take the same approach to gun violence that we did with drunk drivers. We legislated successfully to reduce the number of deaths and accidents caused by drunk drivers. We should apply this approach of preventive legislation to reduce gun violence. We do recognize the dangers of alcohol and have passed laws to curtail the sale of alcohol and its consumption. We should take the same legislative approach with guns to reduce gun violence, For most of our history, owning a gun was not a right. The Heller decision changed that, but only by a 5-4 decision. But the Heller decision did not change the fact that gun ownership has limits. Even Justice Scalia, who wrote the Heller decision, agreed that some gun restrictions are constitutional. Some states have acted to pass legislation to reduce gun violence. For example, Maryland’s law to ban semiautomatic rifles and detachable ammunition magazines that exceed 10 rounds was upheld by four federal appellate courts and the Supreme Court has let their decisions stand. So, we can act successfully to reduce gun violence. But not if we vote Republicans into office, The NRA owns them, including President Trump. Trump, known for his tough negotiating skills, voiced support for raising the legal age to purchase a gun to 21, but quickly backed down after meeting with the powerful NRA gun lobby. If we want gun laws to protect our citizens from senseless gun violence, we need to vote Democratic. States that have the strictest gun laws have governments controlled by the Democrats. In the final analysis, it is not a question about gun ownership. It is a question of morality. Do we value guns to such a degree that we refuse to admit any restrictions can be placed on them for any reason whatsoever or do we value creating an environment free of senseless gun violence? I stand with those who value life. Tom Wallace Berlin
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