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Car event plan ready to react to unexpected Past success controlling rally bodes well for future

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) It’s been seven months since area law enforcement agencies dampened the shenanigans of the annual unsanctioned pop-up rally held in Ocean City in September, and now officials are beginning to plan for the possibility of the rally’s return this fall.

The Ocean City Motor Event Task Force met last Friday, and unlike previous meetings leading up to the popup rally, this session was relatively quiet and short.

Mayor Rick Meehan commended the task force and its success, saying the several years of planning and working together have paid off.

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A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Philadelphia Avenue near Third Street on Tuesday, forcing Ocean City Police Department officials to shut down a portion of the southbound route for Delmarva Power crews to repair the wooden pole. The closure was expected to last five hours, though nearly two hours after the crash one southbound lane was reopened to motorists. See Police/Courts on page 20.

Council ponys up bull-riding bucks

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Ocean City officials are tapping into resort tourism funds to help support an inaugural bull-riding event slated for the first weekend in June.

But with a cost-share plan in place, and more similar events planned for the coming seasons, the city’s contribution to what organizers are calling the Bull on the Beach Professional Bull Riding, or PBR, rodeo is expected to be fully replenished.

“I’m willing to invest in getting this event off to a great start, and doing whatever it takes to having a kickstart to a great See CITY Page 4

The organizers of the planned inaugural Bull on the Beach Professional Bull Riding, or PBR, rodeo set June 3-5 at the inlet are receiving $75,000 in city tourism dollars in exchange for a cost share on ticket sales. Council members approved the agreement this week.

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Staffing plan OK’d to help fire dept. get what it needs

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Like nearly every industry across the resort, the Ocean City Fire Department has struggled for years with recruiting and maintaining an adequate number of employees.

The problem became significantly apparent during budget talks last month, and council members voted on Tuesday on a plan to help remedy some of the issues.

At a budget work session on March 28, Assistant Fire Chief Eric Peterson presented a grave outlook for the department.

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Mall site eyed again for OC market

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) The organizers of the Ocean City Farmers’ Market had no trouble last season transitioning the success of their array of local produce booths to a new location behind the Gold Coast Mall.

And now, with help from a working city code amendment, they are looking to create a more permanent home in the 115th Street spot.

City planning commissioners voted last week in favor of a recommendation to add farmers’ markets to the list of uses allowed within the low density, single-family residential R2 zone. The change is needed for the owners of Wimbrow Farms, who put on the farmers’ market, to continue operating in the location behind the mall that they moved to last year.

Phyllis Wimbrow, the co-owner and operator of Wimbrow Farms, told commissioners that the market, which is entering its 30th year, was successful at the new location. It operated previously for 28 years in the lot of the now-shuttered Phillips Seafood House on 141st.

“The mall ownership has been wonderful to us,” Wimbrow said.

The Wimbrows were allowed to set up shop last year in the residentially zoned spot through a temporary use permit granted because the covid.

But now, with the permit no longer available, Planning and Development Director Bill Neville said a more permanent solution is needed for the market to operate at the mall site.

Staff members developed a proposed addition to the code for the residential district that would specify farmers’ markets as conditional uses.

Neville explained that that the city

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did not have a definition for farmers’ markets so staff used the one that the Maryland Department of Agriculture provides. The department defines a farmers’ market as “a public space where fresh food from a defined local area are sold by the people who have grown, gathered, raised or caught them.”

Wimbrow said the farmers’ market has eight vendors who are set up on what Neville said is 105,000 square feet, or about 2.5 acres, of space in the northern end of the mall parking lot. Wimbrow pointed out that the booths take up less than an acre of space, with the rest of the area dedicated to parking and space for customers to browse.

Planning commissioners discussed adding a minimum space requirement within the approval, but decided against it, as any application must still obtain a conditional use permit before approval.

The code amendment was one of

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four that planning commissioners addressed during last week’s meeting.

They approved an amendment that permits tandem parking as a use in hotel, motel and other commercial developments in response to a request from the developers of a proposed Margaritaville resort on 13th and 14th streets.

The other two requested amendments – to change the definition of family to add adoption and raise the number of people allowed in a residential unit; and amend the definition of employee housing — were tabled.

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Possible fall rally could be smaller, quieter Continued from Page 1 “It’s only because everybody stayed and worked together,” he said, adding that new legislation and teamwork made the difference. “We were successful because everybody stayed the course.”

Meehan also said he speaks to Police Chief Ross Buzzuro often, and says, “We always have to expect the unexpected, and boy, we always get the unexpected.”

Leading up to 2021, the September pop-up tuner car rally developed a reputation that many people in Ocean City despised. The antics that came with the event, featuring mostly Asianimported vehicles, included racing, burnouts, and donut competitions at intersections blocked off by spectators.

But last year, the thousands of cars that historically invaded the resort area was cut down significantly.

“We saw a significant change in dynamic from the year before,” Buzzuro said, suggesting it was because of the collective efforts of the various law enforcement agencies and legislators. “It was a lot more manageable.”

The chief said the efforts are on the right path and last year was a testament that it can be controlled.

“It’s about compliance,” he said.

“We’re going to keep our guard up this year.”

Buzzuro noted that the same law enforcement agencies that helped last year – State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and Berlin Police – will be at this year’s pop-up in full force.

Ocean City Motor Event Task Force members said despite a successful campaign to control the 2021 tuner car pop-up rally crowds, it was not ready to lower its guard. The rally was just one event discussed during the task force meeting held on Friday, when members also talked about the upcoming Spring Cruisin’ event, scheduled for the third week in May.

The chief would not go into too many details about how he plans to tackle the 2022 rally, other than to say the logistics are being worked out and the law enforcement officers will be ready.

Unlike the pop-up rally, other car events like Spring Cruisin’ scheduled for the third week of May, are sanctioned and organizers try to work with city officials and police to make sure participants abide by the law.

Cruisin’ organizers Meredith Herbert and Jacklyn Lehr attended the task force meeting on Friday and provided a rundown of what attendees can expect.

All participants will get window display cards that talk about the special event zone, which will be in place from

May 17-22. Speed limits in the special event zone that covers all of Ocean City, will be reduced to 30 mph unless the speed limit is lower. All speed limit signs across the city will be changed and electronic signs will be strategically placed to remind drivers of the reduced speed limit.

The window cards will also remind drivers to drive carefully.

Lehr and Herbert also said they plan to share the information that came out of the meeting with car event participants.

To keep the attendees occupied, Herbert said there will be two nights of concerts, a neon light show and additional activities in West Ocean City, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke City.

She also said she treats these par-

ticipants like her kids, who are less likely to get in trouble if they are kept busy.

Buzzuro said his department fares well with Spring Cruisin’, and that there is “a high degree of compliance,” from the participants.

Herbert and Lehr also put together Fall Cruisin’, which the chief said was virtually a non-event.

Buzzuro also said officers will be out in full force for the Spring Cruisin’ event, even though participants are relatively tame, and enforcing the special event zone.

“Last year we saw the numbers drop off, but we’re ready,” he said. “We want to be ready this year. We want to make sure we have a safe event for our community.”

City bucks to back bucking bull competition Continued from Page 1 first event,” Councilman John Gehrig said during a work session Tuesday in reference to a request from the event organizers for financial help from the city.

The PBR event, set for June 3-5 on a portion of the inlet parking lot, will feature roughly 40 bull riders and 70 bulls performing at three shows.

Bobby Pastorius, who attended the meeting as a representative for event organizer and promoter Triple Creek Events, said unforeseen expenses brought on by the pandemic bumped up the cost of putting on the shows.

He explained that scarcity of equipment and inflated fuel costs, namely associated with delivery of steel for the bleachers, were big strains.

“Moving steel from some places across the country have inflated our costs way more than we thought possible,” Pastorius said.

The organizers tweaked some details of the event, like changing seating arrangements to create a more expensive VIP section with tables and chairs in lieu of bleachers, but ultimately still needed some help. They

asked members of the city’s Tourism Commission for a $75,000 contribution at a meeting on April 11. In exchange, the organizers offered to pay the city $5 of every ticket sold. Commission members came back with a suggestion to instead provide a $30,000 contribution.

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Fire dept. gets help with recruiting Continued from Page 1 In 2021, he told the council, there was a 12 percent increase in fire and emergency service calls and that reduced or out-of-service responses occurred on 70 occasions.

The shortfall caused the department to be noncompliant on required response guideline standards and created a large overtime budget.

At Tuesday’s work session, Chief Richie Bowers reiterated the department’s struggles and presented a possible solution, which council members unanimously approved.

The vote included tweaking three existing positions, implementation of a staffing plan with 18 new positions, and a pay rate increase for part-time employees.

For the existing positions, a training officer will be converted to a fulltime battalion chief, the functions of several positions will be combined to create a community department and engagement officer, and a full-time firefighter and paramedic will be converted for backfill.

Bowers explained that the parttime pay scale went up to help recruit and maintain employees in the face of heavy competition with surrounding departments and other jobs. The pay could not be raised the same as other city employees, though, because of

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Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers speaks to City Council members about a new staffing plan, at a work session April 26.

the contract parameters of the International Association of Firefighters union.

After discussing options, they took a plan to City Manager Terry McGean and budget staff members to raise the part-time employees’ pay rates a step, which equates to 2.5 percent, after they work for 1,500 hours.

In total, the position changes and part-time pay estimates will cost the city more than $130,600, which Budget Director Jennie Knapp said needed to be approved as a budget

amendment for fiscal 2023.

Within the newly approved staffing plan, the department will hire 18 firefighter/EMT/paramedics through a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant. Broken down, 12 of the employee will be EMTs and six will be firefighters and paramedics.

More details for the plan, including station and unit assignments and relief positions, will be provided to council members at a future work session.

Percent of ticket sales go to city Continued from Page 4 funding request at the meeting, but tourism commissioners voted to support the event overall.

Council members on Tuesday discussed the funding options, and decided to issue $75,000 from the city’s tourism development grant fund, which Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo said has “ample funding” to handle the request. Council members’ unanimous vote also included a clause that would require $5 of every $50 ticket, or 10 percent of each ticket that costs more, to go back to the city until the money is replenished.

The city will also obtain a premiere, title sponsorship for the event, which Pastorius said would be doable because it is the first one.

“We’re partners with the city at this point,” he said. “This is a great venue for the event and the location, whether it’s here or in the convention center, it’s Ocean City that we’re partnering with. We’re symbiotic at this point with the people.”

Initially, the organizers were set to sell 15,000 general admission tickets — 5,000 per show – for $50 each.

With the new setup, Pastorius said they anticipate selling 4,000 general admission tickets per show and another 500 to 1,000 VIP passes for a higher price.

According to TicketMaster reports from earlier this week, Pastorius said 1,500 tickets have been sold and he expects the total to shoot up in the next couple of weeks.

“We are very on pace with our sellout events,” he said. “ Most — when you do a general admission — most of the sales occur within the last three weeks.”

The PBR event will be held at the same time as the Jellyfish Festival live music event, which a member of the public expressed concerns about Tuesday.

Mayor Rick Meehan said he is not worried about that, though.

“One’s on the north side of the pier, one’s on the south side of the pier and I think the Jellyfish Festival, which is really swaying more towards country music this year, … kind of plays into this,” he said.

Frank Miller, the city’s special events director, said he is working on an official memorandum of understanding with the organizers for PBR, which he expects to be signed soon.

City officials have tentatively worked out an agreement for the rodeo to be an annual event for the next three years. Perlozzo also said that he has discussed the possibility of working with them to hold events at the convention center.

For more information on PBR, or to buy tickets, visit https://www.ococean.com/events/bull-on-the-beachocean-city-classic-pbr.

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Mask signs removed for OC buses after mandate lifted

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Confusion over whether mask mandates will return for public transportation vehicles continue to linger this week on a national level, but local officials have opted to officially remove signs on city buses.

“We have taken all the mask requirement data down, changed the VMS signs, etc., and are back to no mask requirements,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said in an email

Wednesday.

He added that anyone who wants to wear a mask on a bus still can, but that the requirement no longer exists.

Local officials made the call that masks were optional last week after a federal judge shot down an extension to a mandate that had been in place since the start of the pandemic in 2020. However Adkins said they were holding off on removing the signs posted at bus stops and video moniSee APPEAL Page 9

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Signs requiring masks on Ocean City buses have been officially removed after a federal judge ruled that the CDC acted unconstitutionally when issuing the requirement. The mandate was set to expire anyway on May 3, and an appeal to the ruling is still pending.

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Ocean City council members voted 6-1, with Councilman Peter Buas opposed, in favor of a plan to allocate a majority of the town’s more than $10 million unassigned fund balance to an array of expenses.

Council finds place for chunk of extra funds

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Through a push to allocate the city’s unassigned fund balance in a more organized fashion, resort government officials have managed to whittle down a more than $10 million chunk of floating cash.

In a 6-1 vote at a work session Tuesday, council members agreed to provide some cushion for what City Manager Terry McGean called “threats” to the city’s budget, and create a more solid plan for future spending.

The new plan increases the city’s reserve fund — which is set aside for unplanned expenses like emergencies,

nonrecurring charges, and unexpected service cost increases — from 15 to 17 percent of the operating budget expenses. It also sets aside $2.5 million from the fund balance for increased pension costs; provides $1.9 million for fiscal 2024 salaries; and raises the fiscal 2023 transfer from the fund balance to the capital reserve fund from $1.5 million to $3 million.

The changes reduce more than $10 million in unassigned funds — or money not allocated to anything — to about $2.7 million.

Staff members worked out the details through council members’ comments and direction during recent discussions, mostly recently a budget

meeting on March 31.

During that meeting, council members discussed a staff proposal to increase the city’s fund reserves from 15 to 20 percent. The reserves have sat well above 15 percent of the general fund for a while, and projections show that they will remain high into the upcoming budget year.

Staff members wanted to increase the percentage of cash that goes into the fund to provide more of a cushion for future expenses, and also create a home for some of the money in the unassigned balance.

For fiscal 2023, which begins July 1, the unassigned fund balance would have been about $10.1 million if the

reserves were increased to 20 percent.

And if they stayed at 15, another $4.3 million would have been included in the total.

A little more than $13 million sits in the reserve fund with the reserves at 15 percent and $1.5 million is dedicated specifically to capital improvement projects. If the reserve percentage had gone up to 20 percent, that fund would have had about $17.3 million. At 17 percent, the total is a little more than $16 million.

From the outset, the increase from 15 to 20 percent was not ideal for all council mambers, namely Councilman Peter Buas, who balked at leaving milSee COUNCILMAN Page 9

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Councilman leery of overall plan Continued from Page 8 lions of dollars floating outside of any budget.

Buas was also the lone vote against the plan approved Tuesday, citing concerns about the money still left on the table.

He previously suggested the city create a separate account specifically for disaster relief. He had reservations about raising the fund balance to 20 percent, stating he believed it would grow too fast. But he said Tuesday that was he on board with 17 percent.

However Buas said he wanted to see more money used to cover future pension fund increases.

“My concern at this point is, while I certainly appreciate assigning that unassigned fund balance, which was the challenge, I get worried about the idea of saving money for reoccurring liabilities,” he said.

As it stands now, McGean explained that the $2.5 million extra assigned to the pension fund would cover potential costs that occur be-

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cause of market losses. He said they do not know what the costs will be until they look at the returns. From there, they budget accordingly based on actuarial recommendations. Without a cushion, any extra money needed would have to come from the general fund.

Buas was the only council member who expressed an issue with the overall funding plan Tuesday, while others commended it.

“The three greatest minds in the room put together a very very solid strategic financial plan and I appreciate the work you put into this and the detail,” Councilman Tony DeLuca said of McGean, Budget Director Jennie Knapp and Finance Director Chuck Birely during Tuesday’s meeting.

Councilman Mark Paddack praised the plan as well, calling it “responsible and prudent.”

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during their April 19 meeting:

Rehabilitation grant A public hearing is scheduled for May 17 so the commissioners can hear from residents about local housing needs ahead of the county applying for community development block grants from the state of Maryland for local jurisdictions. The current grant term expires on July 31.

According to a memo from Department of Development, Review and Permitting Director Jennifer Keener, Worcester has typically requested and received $300,000 for the rehabilitation of about 18 owner-unoccupied homes in a given two-year grant cycle.

For FY23, they’re requesting to in-

crease that total to $500,000.

St. Martin’s project A public hearing will be scheduled for the St. Martin’s by the Bay community water project as part of the application process for federal funding. The project proposes to replace the community’s private supply well and distribution system by connecting it to the Ocean Pines water system — an added 58 EDUs to the Pines system, according to a memo from Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker.

Rezoning A public hearing will be scheduled for the rezoning of land off Patey Woods Road in Near from V-1 Village to A-1 Agricultural. A favorable recommendation was previously given by the county’s Continued on Page 11

Appeal to ruling remains pending Continued from Page 7 tors until they knew for sure that the requirement was not coming back.

The mandate was first set to expire on March 18, but days before, federal officials deemed it was too early and extended it another month to April 18.

Then on April 13, they opted to extend it again for another 15 days to May 3.

The extension did not last long, though, as U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of Florida struck down the order on April 18. She called the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s mandate “unlawful” for overstepping its authority and not following normal rule-making procedures.

Days later, President Joe Biden, based on a recommendation from the CDC that people should continue to wear masks in all indoor settings, filed an appeal to the ruling. The appeal has not been ruled on, but the mandate is still set to expire in a few days on May 3.

According to national reports, federal officials have said the appeal was more about precedence anyway, as they may want to rely on the CDC for public health governance in the future.

In the meantime, transportation industries across the board, from airlines to local shuttles, have ditched the mandates, leaving masking as a choice for passengers and employees.

Uber and Lyft ride share company officials also sent messages to drivers following the ruling last week informing them that masks are now optional and that passengers can once again sit in their front seats.

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RENDERING COURTESY STEPHEN KANSAK

O.C. Beer Works is planned to be located at 9247 Stephen Decatur Highway. It will feature an indoor restaurant and a massive outdoor beer garden, if plans, which were reviewed by the Worcester County Technical Review Committee earlier this month, stay consistent.

Beer garden and brewery planned in WOC

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Plans for a sizable beer garden and brewery in West Ocean City cleared an early hurdle earlier this month with the Worcester

County Technical Review Committee.

O.C. Beer Works is a planned 8,904-square-foot brewery, tasting room, restaurant and entertainment facility with an outdoor beer garden

that could be more than 75,000 square feet.

“Basically, it’s going to be a fullscale restaurant,” designer and project manager Stephen Kansak said of the establishment that will be located

at 9724 Stephen Decatur Highway.

“Right now we’re (planning to start) with on-sale (offerings) and eventually hope to get into distribution later.

We’re trying to get in the door first.”

Plans for the establishment and its offerings can certainly change after the TRC — the county’s Board of License Commissioners and Planning Commission can both require changes — but assuming the final plans resemble what they are now, Kansak thinks O.C. Beer Works will be an excellent option for craft beer enthusiasts and families alike.

“I think it’s going to be a great asset for the community,” Kansak said. “It’s a great property, in a good location and I think this would be something a lot of people can walk to.

I think this will be a wonderful addition to the community.”

“We’re trying to be tourist-friendly and that’s the growth of West Ocean City, and beer and breweries are popular right now.”

The property will include outdoor activities like cornhole and volleyball and an arcade on the inside for children.

“It’ll be a great place as a parent to take kids and sit down and have a beer while the kids are occupied and doing things. That’s what we’re striving to be,” Kansak said.

There is also an idea for an indoor/outdoor stage for live entertainment, he said. The owners want to create a “laid back feel with a lot of open air and big doors opening up to the outside with green spaces,” he said.

The entire facility will probably take up about three acres if it goes forward as planned.

The TRC told the developers they will need to work with the Maryland State Highway Administration to address ingress and egress to the property and that they will need to purchase the mandatory means of sewer access for it.

The next step will likely be heading to the liquor board for a liquor license, Kansak said.

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Microbrewery in Embers property wins at liquor bd.

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) The Taustin Group’s vision of a new Embers experience became clearer last week when plans for a microbrewery on the property received preliminary approval to host live entertainment from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners.

The 1,200-square-foot microbrewery and tasting room are planned for the first floor of the redeveloped building and will share a courtyard with the existing Blu Crabhouse, another Taustin Group restaurant.

When it opens, it’ll be the only microbrewery on the resort.

“The space will have a contemporary, laidback vibe,” said Taustin Group Marketing Director Kyler Taustin. “The roof will be made of pallets, there’ll be a glass window behind the bar to see the brew room (and) there’ll be some reclaimed wood (incorporated).”

The first floor of the redeveloped property will feature Blu, the microbrewery, a cafe and the shared, dogfriendly courtyard, Taustin said.

The second floor will be for live enSee MADE Page 14

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Plans for the all-new Embers facility now include a first-floor microbrewery, which will share a courtyard with neighboring Blu Crabhouse. The microbrewery, founded by former Backshore Brewing Company Brewer Nathan Todd, will be the only one in the resort when it opens, according to Taustin Group Marketing Director Kyler Taustin.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS Continued from Page 9 planning commission on April 7.

Custodial rate The commissioners approved a rate increase for the continuation of custodial services provided by Mr. Meticulous Cleaning Service Inc. The price in FY23 will be $53,425.88 for the county. The company’s price point hasn’t changed since 2014, according to a memo from Baker.

The rate increase does not neces-

sarily mean that Mr. Meticulous will earn the next custodial servicing contract. It will be the same regardless of which company wins the bid.

Development amendment Another public hearing will be scheduled regarding an amendment to the initial step of the Sea Oaks Village planned community to allow developers to add 76 townhome units to the development. The planning commission found this proposal favorable on April 7.

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OC Fontainebleau geared up for summertime Former Clarion Hotel will operate under working title for 2022 tourist season

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) The staff of the former Clarion Hotel on 101st Street — now known as the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort — are looking ahead to the upcoming summer 2022 season with a few changes in store.

“Everything’s progressing and moving along,” Fontainebleau General Manager Mark Elman said.

“Things are going pretty smooth.”

The plan is still to hold off on the biggest changes until the offseason, but Elman said that some improvements are underway such as painting the exterior “white with some accent trim” and refreshing the landscaping around the main parking lot. He hopes the work will be completed by Memorial Day Weekend, but added that recent adverse weather has slowed progress a bit.

The menu at the hotel’s restaurant Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant also underwent some tweaks with a new beer, wine and liquor menu. The main menu is similar to what it was before with steak and seafood selections.

“We just cut it down a little bit to make it more user-friendly for staff to get it out at a faster pace,” Elman said.

Elman shed some light on what bigger changes could entail, including the possibility of interior adjustments as they move further into the renovation process after the summer season.

But for now, the interior is largely staying the same.

Perhaps the biggest change coming to the hotel’s image is a permanent name. Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort has from the start been considered a working title, but Elman said a new name has not been decided nor has a date for one been identified.

“Once they nail down the extent of (renovations), hopefully then they’ll have the new branding in place for the name after this year,” Elman said.

The hotel had been sporting a couple of draped-over temporary banners on the sign bearing the old “Clarion” logo, but high winds blew them down. The plan is to cover them again.

As for events, the Ravens Beach Bash will be coming back from June 2-4. Former Clarion management had to cancel the annual event the last two years due to covid-19, but

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Staff at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort — formerly known as the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Resort — is gearing up for the summer 2022 season. The majority of the renovations coming to the property, which was sold by Dr. Leonard Berger in February, won’t occur until after the summer season, but some small changes are in store for this season.

new management has agreed to preserve the mainstay late-spring event, Elman said.

The Clarion was sold by former owner Dr. Leonard Berger to MPV

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Berger had owned the hotel since 1985. Around the time of the sale, Berger said he planned to stay on as a consultant for the next three years.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Members of the Worcester County Public Schools Teachers Association struck a labor agreement with the board of education that ensures step increases and boosted adjustments to help cover cost of living for non-certified employees.

The agreement covers staff members such as nurses, secretaries, educational assistants, technicians, and food service workers who work 30 hours or more a week for at least nine months out of the year, though noncertified members of management are excluded.

Dr. Dwayne Abt told school board members he’s been negotiating contracts for several years, and most times people walk in not agreeing, and after negotiations take place, they either come out agreeing or still disagreeing. But in this case, he said, the two teams were able to work out an agreement.

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The microbrewery should include 30 indoor seats as well, Taustin added.

Plans for the microbrewery materialized a little later on in the process of designing the redevelopment, Taustin said.

“The microbrewery came into perspective and focus later,” he said. “We are thrilled to be working with Nathan Todd who previously worked with Backshore Brewing before their closure. We are committed to making sure locals and tourists alike have a place to go to enjoy original brews made on the island.”

As for the selections, Taustin said that Todd would be rolling out some of the original brews to be offered on social media starting next week, and the menu will feature beer-based cocktails, snacks and bites that can “supplement” the experience.

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The two sides also agreed to establish a career ladder workgroup made up of 10 members – five appointed by the board of education and five appointed by the teacher’s association.

Two co-chairs will run the meetings, with one representing each side, and all recommendations that come out of the meeting are to be presented to the superintendent for future funding associated with the career ladder and salary scales.

The agreement also suggests the workgroup will meet once a month, beginning in July 2022 and running through June 2023.

Negotiations also led to establishing higher payrates for summer school in 2022.

State and federal funds are available to enhance summer school programming while also allowing for an increase in compensation for teachers and support staff. It should be noted that the agreement is only for summer 2022.

Under the agreement, the hourly rate for teachers will be $40, nurses will be $40, educational assistants $17, food service workers $17, food service managers at grade level one $19, and food service manager at grade level 2 $20.

School board members voted unanimously to approve the changes.

The current plan is to approach a summer rollout gradually, floor by floor. Taustin said they’d start with “several openings” on the first floor around May or June, then likely move to the second, then the third.

“Everything at … the property is coming along quite smoothly,” Taustin said. “We’re on track to do that.”

While local hurdles have been cleared, the Taustin Group still must receive federal and state licenses for the microbrewery.

In other news from the liquor board, applications to transfer sevenday beer, wine and liquor licenses were approved for Captain’s Table on 15th Street and Assateague Crab House in Berlin; an application for the same seven-day license was approved for Layton’s on 92nd Street; and Pines Public House and Eatery in Ocean Pines and Globe in Berlin were fined $500 and $1,500, respectively, for selling alcohol to a minor.

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Jail Improvement The commissioners voted to fund phase two of the Worcester County Jail improvements project for $11 million. Phase two will include replacing much of the original operating equipment and upgrading the heating and ventilation around the facility. Concerns have been raised that the phase will not include cellblock air conditioning.

Belt filter press The Ocean Pines wastewater treatment plant belt filter press project will commit $4.6 million to address the 26-year-old belt press and its inefficient handling of solid waste. The estimated impact on sewer debt service will increase by $7.51 per EDU, per quarter, according to a memo

from Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker.

The memo goes on to state that the age of the current belt press renders it in need of total replacement. In 2016, service linked to the belt press was out for seven months while repairs took place.

“This led to a difficult solids handling situation at the plant as we relied on and drying beds for those 10 months, drying beds that were designed to handle solids from the plant in the 1980s,” Baker wrote.

Storage facility The commissioners voted to include $3.05 million to finance the cost of engineering, designing and constructing a public safety logistical storage facility Bond refunds The commissioners voted to issue and sell its general obligation refunding bonds — a total of $4.87 million in taxable 2013 series funds — in a bill that will allow them to provide financing to refund outstanding correctional officers’ retirement system pension contribution bonds.

The commissioners voted the same to refund bonds for $33.6 million for their consolidated public improvement bonds, 2014 series.

The commissioners also voted to refund bonds for $11.12 million in consolidated public improvement bonds.

Roof projects The commissioners voted to commit $2 million to the roof replacement projects for Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel School.

Snow Hill Middle’s roof has been in disarray for years, and especially after Hurricane Isais damaged it in 2020.

The project originally was to be funded in FY24.

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WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BRIEFS

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education met on April 19 to discuss topics that included sex education and an agreement with the teacher’s association. But on top of those items, the board also discussed several others, including:

Full-day Pre-K Board members were given an update on Buckingham Elementary School’s full-day pre-kindergarten program from Michaela Hatlee and Alison Semanchik, both teachers in the program.

Hatlee, said she teaches students how to read. When the students first arrive in the fall, they are taught how to hold and care for a book before learning the letters. Today, she added,

they love reading, whether alone, with their friends, or even to their friends.

The students get passionate about sentences, and they track print independently and point out words they know, she said. They are even learning how to write.

“We have amazing, amazing writers who want to write all the time,” Hatlee said, adding that one child carries a notebook everywhere he goes and writes down everything.

Semanchik teaches students math, and at the beginning of the year they were counting to five, finishing patterns with blocks, and sorting.

In the winter, the students learned to count to 10 and began using math vocabulary such as quantity, less than, and greater than.

“It is very exciting what is happening in our pre-k classrooms,” Semanchik said.

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BES construction Construction on Buckingham Elementary School is expected to begin in 2026, but must be preceded by a feasibility study.

A request for proposals was issued in January, and during the April board meeting, members whittled the list of eight responses down to three.

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Interviews will be conducted by the Buckingham Elementary School Feasibility Study Selection Committee on May 5.

School calendar A change was made to the 202223 school calendar after Juneteenth was added as a holiday unanimously by school board members.

The addition of the holiday does not affect the 190-day school year.

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Alexandria man accused of exposing himself to police

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) A Virginia man was accused of exposing his genitals from his Ocean City jail cell to an officer who was reading him his Miranda Rights last week.

Luis Antonio Ramirez, 30, of Alexandria, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 10:30 p.m. on April 20 near 53rd Street and charged with DUI, indecent exposure, and several traffic violations.

Police were notified to be on the lookout for a possible drunk driver leaving midtown bar. The man, police were told, was escorted off the property before driving away with a female passenger inside.

An officer driving near 61st Street spotted an SUV matching the description make several U-turns between 55th and 60th streets, run a red stop sign, and straddle two lanes as he headed south on Coastal Highway.

Once the officer turned on the squad car emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop, police said, the vehicle immediately hit the brakes but

kept driving south. Eventually, the vehicle stopped near 53rd Street.

Officers approached the vehicle, court records state, and Ramirez repeatedly asked, “How may I help you,” while giving the officer a blank stare.

Ramirez said he had not been drinking, though he had an open beer in the center console cup holder, according to police. He was then asked out of the car so police could conduct their investigation.

Ramirez told officers he was at the popular spot earlier that night though he only drank ginger ale.

Police said an investigation determined Ramirez was intoxicated and transported to headquarters. While there, he started to flail his body when he was being searched, saying he did not do anything and that he was sober.

Ramirez was placed in a jail cell instead of the intoximeter room because of his lack of compliance, reports read.

When the officer read Ramirez his Miranda Rights, his shoulder was seen jerking over the officer as if he were masturbating, police said.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 20 bridge and she told officers she was leaving to get away from her boyfriend and that she did not hit him.

Numerous witnesses said otherwise, suggesting Bailey intentionally hit the man several times with her vehicle in a malicious manner, police noted.

Loaded gun William Elijah Dent, 25, of Washington, D.C. was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 8:45 p.m. on April 23 near Channel Buoy Road and charged with possession of a loaded handgun and possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana.

Police said Dent was stopped for a traffic violation and that the responding officer smelled marijuana coming

from inside.

Police added, that when the passenger-side window was opened about two inches, marijuana smoke billowed out.

After another officer arrived on the scene, a search of the vehicle began and uncovered a loaded 9mm handgun in the driver’s side door. Police said they immediately detained Dent because of the presence of the gun.

Officers also found a bag with approximately 25 grams of marijuana and 24 bottles of THC-infused power, estimated to have a total weight of 700 grams, and 16.8 grams of THC liquid.

A black duffle bag behind the passenger seat was searched and contained another 9 mm handgun that was loaded, though a check determined it was not reported stolen.

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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) An electrical cord fire forced three people to jump to safety Wednesday morning in Berlin.

At 8:15 a.m. the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 206 Railroad Ave. for a reported house fire.

“Upon arrival, crews observed a working house fire with smoke and fire extending from a residential dwelling,” read a statement from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with no reported injuries.

Before their arrival, three people had to jump from a second-story window to safety.

The Ocean Pines, Showell, Ocean City and Newark fire departments also responded.

An “overloaded extension cord” caused the fire, the statement said.

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County still in ‘very good shape’ with covid Case rates fluctuating, but hospitalizations remain low at Atlantic General Hospital

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) A slight rise in the number of Worcester County covid cases was both expected and not concerning to local health officials who continue to keep a close eye on infection rates.

According to data from the Maryland Department of Health, as of Thursday, Worcester County’s positivity rate was 4.65 percent, which was actually down from the nearly 9 percent positivity rate reported last week. However it was up from the little over 1 percent rate reported in late March.

Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, said in an email this week that several factors go into determining the true spread and severity of the virus.

“When evaluating overall positivity, it is important to keep these figures within the context of positivity per 100,000 individuals, overall hospitalizations, and testing volumes,” she said. “When viewed from this

perspective, we remain in very good shape.”

Just two covid inpatients were at Atlantic General last week, both vaccinated and in their 80s.

Snyder also said the recent case number increases were “not unexpected” with the surges of omicron subvariant BA.2 both nationally and internationally.

“While there has been a slight increase in county positivity, our area continues to reap the benefit of the immunity afforded from the winter surge,” Snyder said.

Neighboring states like Pennsylvania saw a spike recently, prompting some cities to reinstate mask mandates that were lifted when cases were low. Pockets of surges were also reported in other spots, but Maryland as a whole has continued to report cases and hospitalizations in the low range.

Heath officials reported several weeks ago that BA.2 is the dominant strain infecting people now, and Snyder said the severity of sickness can be determined by a person’s vaccination status, presence of other health conditions and history of prior infection.

“Omicron continues to cause less severe disease than prior variants

such as Delta,” Snyder explained.

“Recent data suggests that the Omicron sub variants have a growth advantage of about 25 percent over the original strain (which itself was more transmissible than previous variants); however, it’s unclear whether this associated spread is related to greater contagiousness or an improved ability to sidestep the body’s immune defenses.”

Vaccines, testing and more: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 11.7 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 95 percent of residents 18 and older with at least one dose. The percentage of residents 5 and older with at least one dose was 91.8 percent.

• This week, a total of 76.18 percent of the county’s population had received at least one covid vaccine and 69.92 percent were fully vaccinated for a total 13,975 vaccines administered.

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Kite flyers to show off aerial skills in resort this weekend

The 27th annual Maryland International Kite Expo will take place in Ocean City this weekend on the beach between Fourth and Sixth streets, and will feature hundreds of kites in all shapes and sizes, as well as classes and performances.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Hundreds will flock to the beach this weekend with a little paper, or cloth, and a fist full of string. They’ll stand in the sand, looking up to the sky, while they fly what they call their own set of wings.

The 27th annual Maryland International Kite Expo, or M.I.K.E, is set to take place on the beach between Fourth and Sixth streets in Ocean City this weekend.

The festival will showcase kite-flying experts from all over the United States, who will steer their contraptions as if they were on a trackless roller coaster with nose dives, sharp turns, and sky rocketing soars.

Organizer Jay Knerr of Kite Loft anticipates the beach will be filled with thousands of spectators watching giant kites, little kites, trick kites, sea life kites, animal kites, miniature kites, artistic kites, and city bus-sized kites flying high above the Ocean City skyline.

Stunt teams will also perform during the M.I.K.E., executing acrobatic maneuvers in sync to music. Each team consists of four or more kite fliers, each flying four-line kites in perfect formation while performing high-level tricks.

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Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials.

Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob.

You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood plater and more. You can call for daily specials.

Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m.

■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos. Fullservice bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner.

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

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

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch served Wednesday through Friday, 8-11 a.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Dinner and lite fare served Thursday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m., featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials.

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

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Thursday at 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday at noon. Dine in or carry out.

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

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone!

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy.

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com

$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, 4-9 p.m.

■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-5204541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days.

Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.

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29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites. Prohibition Happy Hour every day, 2-6 p.m. Password: Bangtails.

■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting.

Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open every day at 11 a.m., closed Tuesdays.

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 12601 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

Louisiana-style cooking with specials for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday Specials. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya prime rib and many more. Champagne and desserts.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7-11 a.m. and 5-10 p.m. Breakers Pub: 11 a.m. Happy Hour at the bar 4-7 p.m.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down. Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from noon to 11 p.m.

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout.

Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.

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Optimist Club celebrates 50 years of helping area youth

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (April 29, 2022) Every child could use an optimist in their corner.

Over the last 50 years, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club has rallied behind thousands of Worcester-area children and on Saturday they will celebrate that achievement at the Ocean City American Legion on 24th Street.

“I think it’s a testimony to the people who have come before us that

(our organization) has lasted this long,” said Optimist Club President Bill Hickey. “Many clubs do not. The fact we were able to increase enrollment to over 100 members this year speaks a vast amount of credit to the work that we do throughout the community — from small sponsorships and grants we give to sports times to anyone who’s in need and addresses us by request. Try to fill as much as we can with a year’s budget.”

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The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club commemorates its 50th anniversary with a celebration at the American Legion on 24th Street, Saturday. Pictured, clockwise from top left, are Vice President George Saylak, Treasurer Joe Hammen, Secretary Roger Pacella, board member Sharon Sorrentino, past President Charles Smith and current President Bill Hickey.

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“Spectators will experience the thrill of watching sport kite demonstrations and get the opportunity to meet the greatest kite flyers in the world. Visitors will understand why Ocean City is the Kite Capital of the World,” Knerr said in a statement.

“Ocean City is one of the best places in the world to showcase kites. It is home to the world’s largest kite retailer (Kite Loft) and now to America’s most exciting kite festival.

Hundreds of kite fliers from East Coast clubs and sport kite competitors from around the country will fill the sky with an explosion of color, a photographer’s dream come true.”

Free sport kite lessons and a “How to fly a kite” class will be offered on the beach in front of the Kite Loft between Fifth and Sixth streets through-

out the day on Saturday and Sunday.

Music will also be playing at the store and on the boards, all day long.

The Kite Expo is a free event and organizers encourage the public to bring their kites to the beach and have a fun day.

Festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. on Friday and end at 5 p.m. According to Knerr, Saturday and Sunday will follow a similar schedule.

The Maryland International Kite Festival is a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to educate the public in general in the sport and hobby of kiting, in such aspects as kite safety, aerodynamics, and kite making. In addition, the purpose is to conduct national and international amateur kite flying competitions.

For more information about the event, call the Kite Loft at 410-2897855, or visit its website at www.kiteloft.com.

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HOROSCOPE

Ocean City Today

Optimist Club, now 50, keeps growing despite economy

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a mild feeling of discontent has you searching for new projects. There may be something that has been on your to-do list, but you can’t seem to figure it out right now.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A lot of things are keeping you on your toes, Taurus. There’s a good chance you have been craving some quiet time. Find a retreat and stay there for a couple of days.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There are no obstacles in your way on the path to success this week, Gemini.

If you have been holding off on big plans, now is the time to push things into action.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, aligning your goals with others is a surefire way to get things accomplished. You can deviate onto your own course when action is established.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a moment and be sure a goal you’re pursuing right now is really worth it. If finances are involved, you will likely have to pay it back in the near future.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, collaboration could be key in the days ahead. Another person gets the ball rolling and now you can join in. Follow their lead and trust this person’s judgment.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 So many voices are shouting at you from different directions, Libra. With so much advice coming your way, you may not know which way to turn.

Mull it over a bit longer.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Nothing is guaranteed, but taking a risk this week could pay off in a big way, Scorpio. Things are more likely to go your way this time of the month, so start moving!

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Pay some extra attention to your life at home, Sagittarius. There are issues that can use a little attention. Letting them fester could lead to big problems.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A hectic week is likely ahead of you, Capricorn. Things seemingly pop up out of nowhere and you have to figure out how to tackle them all. Try to delegate some of your tasks.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It’s understandable that you want to make some waves right now, Aquarius. However, it may be better to aim for subtle ripples instead of a cannonball splash.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Express your confident side at work and others will be inspired, Pisces. It’s good to stray out of your comfort zone every so often.

Walker talks deconstruction of Nanny’s hearty bean soup

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 29, 2022) The structure of a dish is a key consideration when preparing a meal. Cooking has purpose and each step is carefully calculated.

That being said, mouthwatering soups are served yearround. This simple appetizer or main course consists of a broth, vegetables, or meat.

But are unassuming soups really basic and clear-cut? Let us deconstruct old-fashioned bean soup. You might be surprised what goes into that delicious sip of soup.

There is a misconception that brining is just for meats; dried beans will also benefit from this process.

Dried beans that have not been brined have a tendency to lose their skins when subjected to heat for a significant period of time. This is not very attractive and affects the texture of the overall dish.

In addition, dried beans that have not been brined have a tendency to cook unevenly and take longer to achieve the stage of tenderness.

The brining ratio is three tablespoons of table salt to four quarts of cold water for every pound of dried beans.

Finally, add a touch of baking soda to your brining solution. The baking soda will raise the pH of the water which will help the cells in the outermost part of the bean to soften.

Who would have thought such intricacies could make a difference in the world of dried beans?

If you have a leftover ham bone in the freezer, now is the time to use it.

Ham bones and smoked hocks are di-

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vine intervention for flavor.

Believe it or not, but perfection is not always desired. Do not cut the ham in unison pieces; the flawless look takes away from the rustic, leftover theme.

An assortment of vegetables crosses the threshold of options: carrots, turnips, parsnips, cabbage, greens and potatoes add depth and earthiness. The Eastern Shore is a cornucopia of culinary ethnicity and adaptation highlights the distinctiveness of the stew.

Dandelion and mustard greens are another option. Just remember, they are very bitter. My suggestion, taste them first before adding to the soup.

I like to serve hot sauce, vinegar and grated parmesan cheese on the side. Everyone’s taste buds are different, and this way they can garnish their soup according to personal preference.

Cornbread is a favorite pairing with bean soup. If one wants to go all out, consider serving the bread with a trio of flavored butters. Honey, jalapeno and Virginia ham butter will pair well with the corn bread and bean soup.

Bean soup has always been a part of our family’s menu, it was an economical way to put food on the table.

Following is a revised version of my grandmother’s bean soup. Nanny’s soups were always packed with flavor, and this recipe is no exception.

Enjoy!

Brining Solution 2 quarts cold water 1 pound dried Great Northern Beans 1 ½ tablespoons table salt few pinches baking soda See SERVE on Page 28

Continued from Page 26 Those scholarships and grants have been crucial for multitudes of Worcester youths over the years.

“We’re well over $2.25 million (invested) in scholarships in the last 30plus years,” said Charles Smith, the most recent past president and organizer of the 50th-anniversary celebration.

Through its biggest fundraising event — the annual Ocean City Seaside Boat Show — the club has been able to support numerous programs and continue to increase its offerings to the community.

The Boat Show isn’t all they do.

The local chapter participates in the larger Optimist Club International Oratorical World Championships, a speech contest, as well as offering multiple programs at each Worcester high school, donating thousands of dollars each year to organizations like Ocean City Recreation and Parks and the Ocean Pines Association for youth-aimed programming and sponsor sports teams from Selbyville down to Pocomoke City.

All that the club offers ultimately comes back to the home run they hit with the boat show.

“We feel that because of our main fundraising program, which is the Boat Show, we can support more and more programs and help more and more kids,” Smith said.

The celebration itself will occur at the American Legion and will include local and state-level speakers, an “Eastern Shore” dinner and live entertainment, Smith said.

The choice of speakers carries some relevance to the club’s mission, too. One speaker, Dr. Tammy Donaway, received one of the initial scholarships the club offers and is now a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at TidalHealth, working out of Berlin.

Smith said that to his knowledge, at least six teachers from Worcester County have come up through the club’s various programs.

The local chapter has 101 members ranging in age from 26 to 90 years old. At least 15 are under 55, five over 80 and about 60 percent are in the workforce, Smith said.

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club meets at the American Legion every Thursday at 6 p.m. For more information about the chapter, visit https://ocberlinoptimistclub.org.

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Ocean City Today

Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

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

Fri., April 29 27TH ANNUAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2022 On the beach from Third to Seventh streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. Showcasing some of the best kite flyers from around the world. 410289-7855, www.kiteloft.com

15TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE ORDERING DEADLINE Orders are being accepted until April 29 and will be ready for pickup on May 6 and 7. Celebrating pollinators and their importance. Order form: www.lowershorelandtrust.org on the News and Events page.

p.m. Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal at AGH, police stations and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. List of collection sites: DEA.gov or 800-8829539. 410-641-9241

ECO-CREATIVITY ART CLASS Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 10 a.m.-noon. Artist Dana Simson, a lifelong environmentalist and activist, will conduct an eco-creativity class. Register: www.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes.

410-524-9433

CRAFTY SATURDAY STEM EDITION: MINI ENGINEERS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Come and make some exciting STEM crafts with fun little spins and twists. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Fiesta Park, 500 141st St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. Refreshments; American Legion Color Guard; skits, poems, songs and artwork by OCES students; students, Mayor and Council plant a tree, demos by OCPD mounted police, K-9 units. www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbc. 410-289-7060

Sat., April 30 27TH ANNUAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2022 On the beach from Third to Seventh streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. Showcasing some of the best kite flyers from around the world. 410289-7855, www.kiteloft.com

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Whaleysville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7-10 a.m. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

ANNUAL SPRING COMMUNITY EXPO White Horse Park, Ocean Pines, 9 a.m.noon. Dozens of businesses will be on hand as well as many community service organizations and governmental agency resources. Free and open to the public.

Vendor registration: OceanPinesChamber.org. 410-641-5306

37TH ANNUAL BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE EVENT: ‘HOW THE WEST WAS FUN!’ Eastern Shore Lanes, 1834 Market St., Pocomoke City, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Teams of 4-6 Desperados (western dress encouraged) can register with a donations of $500, and will receive 2 games, shoe rental, pizza and drinks and an event Tshirt. Register: www.shorebiglittle.org.

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

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.

Sun., May 1 27TH ANNUAL MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2022 On the beach from Third to Seventh streets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, giant kite displays and more. Showcasing some of the best kite flyers from around the world. 410-289-7855, www.kiteloft.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Mon., May 2

Serve cornbread, some garnishes with bean soup

MAKER MONDAY

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Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. The jointed teddy bears will be hand-sewn and decorated over several weeks using a variety of materials, patterns and techniques. Register: 410-641-0650 or www.worcesterlibrary.org.

Bean Soup

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m.

The group meets twice per month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-6410157.

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

Tues., May 3 FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP Local worship centers offer increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives, 10-11 a.m. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-6419725.

STORY TIME ‘STORIES ABOUT GARDENS’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Take-home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org.

STORY TIME - ‘MANNERS’ Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Join the group for some good reminders about manners in a book about the Berenstain Bears. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600410-6322600410-632-2600

MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Each month is a different topic. Bring questions and feel free to show your plants as well. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING DEA NATIONAL RX TAKE BACK Atlantic General Hospital Main Lobby, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 10 a.m.-2

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org

ASK A MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 Italian sausage links 2 small yellow onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 quart ham base 1 quart chicken base ½ quart cold water ½ cup rice vinegar 1 ham bone 1 smoked ham hock 2 turnips, parsnips and potatoes, peeled and very coarsely chopped 1 large green pepper, seeded, and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 4 cups favorite greens, veins removed and chopped 4 celery stalks including the leaves, slice 3 bay leaves 3 teaspoons each dried thyme, crushed rosemary 4 tablespoons Liquid Smoke favorite hot sauce to taste kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper 1. In a large Dutch oven, soak beans in water along with table salt and baking soda overnight. Remove any impurities and rinse thoroughly.

Drain and set aside.

2. Add butter and sauté sausages over medium heat until done. Once cooled, slice meat at an angle and set aside.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

4. Add ham base, chicken base, water, vinegar, ham bone, smoked hock and beans to the sauteed vegetables and simmer for 1 hour or until tender.

5. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans and place on a baking sheet to cool down.

6. Add the remaining ingredients except for the beans and simmer another 45 minutes. Remove the bones and bay leaves. When the bones have cooled, trim ham off of the bone and add to the soup. Do not forget to trim any excess fat. Add the beans, stir, and serve.

Secret Ingredient – Complexity.

“The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity.”

– Doug Horton

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NOW PLAYING

CALENDAR Continued from Page 28 Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Local Master Gardeners will use their expert knowledge to help answer your garden questions each Tuesday, 1-4pm, MaySept, at the OP Library. 410-603-1131

EXPLORE THE TRADES Seaside Plumbing Inc., 10545 Friendship Road, Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Area residents get a first-hand opportunity to learn about careers and pay offered by skilled trades.

Sponsored by Seaside Plumbing, Expert Wire and Arctic Heating and Air Conditioning. 410-641-1368.

live entertainment and unique arts and crafts. Admission is free. Headlining entertainment for Thursday is Romeo Delight "The Ultimate Van Halen Experience" at 8 p.m. Show tickets cost $15-$25. 410-250-0125, https://www.ococean.com/events/spring fest

CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointments required: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

DELMARVA DANCING

ON THE EDGE Ocean Club: Friday-Saturday, April 29-30, 8 p.m. to midnight

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and more. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans. Everyone is welcome.

Charlie, 410-465-0445

STORY TIME ‘MAKING MUSIC’

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

STORY TIME: CINCO DE MAYO

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Learn more about Cindo de Mayo and the celebrations held in Mexico. Take home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Wed., May 4

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

MERRY MAKERS - LET’S PAINT POTS

Meeting via Zoom on the first and second Wednesday of each month. For non-surgical patients. Contact the Atlantic General Bariatrics Center for more information at 410-641-9568.

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Paint terracotta pots. All materials provided. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or 410-208-4014.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP

CHERRY CRUSH Seacrets: Friday, April 29, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

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

COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com April 29: Shortcut Sunny 7-11 p.m.

May 3: Trivia Night May 4: DJ Wax House Party, 8 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB

Outs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cherry Crush, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

April 30: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Liquid A, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Stealing Savanah, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 5: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.

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

101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com April 29-30: On The Edge, 8 p.m. to midnight BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS BOOK CLUB

BEACH SINGLES

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:30 p.m. Discussion and activities about the hit book “The Lion of Mars” by Jennifer L. Holm. The book is available on Overdrive.

For ages 10-14 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Thursdays - Beach Singles join us 55 plus at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org

Thurs., May 5 JACK WORTHINGTON Bayview Bar & Grille: Saturday April 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Cindy Hanagud facilitates this comedy about the apocalypse. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Group provides discussion, education and a speaker on the topic of diabetes. Darlene Jameson, 410-208-9761, djameson@atlanticgeneral.org.

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

SEACRETS

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘GOOD OMENS’ BY NEIL GAIMAN AND TERRY PRATCHETT

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

STORY TIME: ‘JUNGLE ANIMALS’

2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com April 29: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m.

April 30: Jack Worthington, 6-9 p.m.

May 1: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6 p.m.

49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com April 29: Jexxa Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Way

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3-5 p.m.

Drop in Wednesdays to receive one-onone guidance from library staff to strengthen your resume and help with your job search. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

SPRINGFEST Ocean City Inlet, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 10 a.m.-8 p.m, rain or shine. Delicious food,

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

These classes uplift and improve mood.

Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

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April 29, 2022

Ocean City Today

Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

Competitive wages.

443-754-1047

CUSTODIAL STAFF We are currently looking for Part Time Custodial Employees.

Hours are 3:30pm-6:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Apply to Linda Watson at lwatson@worcesterprep.org or mail application to Linda Watson, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, MD 21811.

Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Audio/Video Techs, Distillery Tour Guides, Maintenance Staff, Painter, Carpenter, Office Staff, Servers, Food Runners, Hosts, Bar Staff, Barbacks, Expeditors, Cashiers, Security, Receivers & Boutique Associates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com Classifieds 410-723-6397

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

In search of self-motivated, creative Nail Tech to join our team at OC Hair and Nail Studio in Gold Coast Mall.

Additional incentive offered for existing clientele.

Call to schedule interview: 410-524-7606

Do you have house cleaning experience?

I need help 3 hours per week. $30/hour all year.

Please speak English and provide references.

410-570-0985 or email choppy42@me.com

Cleaners - Vacation rentals needed for OC and the Pines. Experience preferred but not required.

OC Purifiers. Call or text 443-397-1189 or email karen@ocpurifiers.com.

Now Hiring full-time positions for Front Desk, evening shift 4-12, and Housekeeping. Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC).

410-213-7171

Explore the Trades Night

NOW HIRING

Tuesday, May 3rd 5pm - 7pm

Experienced kitchen and bathroom subcontractors.

Must have own tools and transportation.

Competitive Pay ~ Year Round

Please call 443-366-9222 or 443-335-4476

Hosted by

Seaside Plumbing, Arctic Heating and Air and Expert Wire

by Monday 5 p.m.

Maintenance Worker • AM & PM Shifts available • Hotel Maintenance Experience a PLUS!!!

• Certified Pool Operator a PLUS!!

• Starting pay TBD on experience

Come join our team in a friendly, team-oriented environment at the beach, in a beautiful bayside community, with stunning water views, in Ocean City, MD. Now Hiring - Clubhouse / Pool Attendants Part-Time up to 15 to 40 hours. Seasonal employment.

Excellent people skills are a must, and you must be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends, 5 and 8 hours shifts available. Start dates in May the position runs through October 1st.

Please send resume to Olivia.smith@casinc.biz or fax to 410-520-0398

AUTOMOTIVE

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!

We are part of a automotive group with parts stores, service centers and a used car dealership. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities!

We are now taking applications for: Technicians – Call Matt 302-344-9846 Used Car Salesman – Call Dave 302-339-6910 Exc. Pay & Benefits!!

Locations in Long Neck, Ocean View & Ocean Pines Call Matt – 302-344-9846

Captain’s Table Restaurant 2 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842

Lifeguard

10545 Friendship Rd., Berlin

• Will Train & Certify Shallow Water Lifeguard!

• Looking for responsible candidate who enjoys working with children.

• AM or PM Shifts. • Must be available weekdays.

Apply in person or email resumes to info@fskfamily.com

Prizes, giveaways, refreshments

Now accepting applications for the following positions:

• Dishwasher • Server • Line Cook • Executive Sous Chef • Restaurant Manager Apply in person or email resume to: cfosque@nhghotels.com All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

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Rental Office Manager Needed Full-time Position Year Round

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

Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris to fax # 410-208-9562 or email Hilemanre@aol.com

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Convenient Quick No Waiting, No Calls Days, Nights & Weekends

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HELP WANTED

is now hiring an

ASSISTANT DISTILLER Full Time, Year Round position with benefits. Responsible for the production and bottling of Seacrets Spirits. Knowledge of distillation preferred, but not necessary. Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

ROOMMATES

DONATIONS

YARD SALE

CASHIER WANTED Delaware Tobacco Outlet, 100 Coastal Hwy., Suite 3 in Fenwick Island, DE 19944.

Apply in person.

PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within after 11:00 am PAPA JOHN’S ALL POSITIONS for the Ocean City area.

Apply in person: 29C Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 302-541-8081

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.

Oyster Harbor CommunityWide Yard Sale Whisper Trace Drive, May 7, 2022, 8am-1pm. Rain Date May 14, 2022.

Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners Wanted

Seeking Roommate Bayview Estates, Selbyville.

5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & Internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. $850/month.

302-448-5516

Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment.

Weekly paychecks.

Friendly work environment.

American Legion Post #166 Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876

Safari Hotel Hiring Front Desk Agents, Housekeeping, Laundry. Full time.

Available all shifts, weekends and holidays Starting $15-$18/hour Apply in person 13th Street and Boardwalk 410-289-6411

is now hiring for an Assistant GM. Full-time, seasonal (YR salaried) position. Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of carry-out location.

Also, will coordinate & execute catered events. Management experience not required.

Send resume to: delmarvaboilco@gmail.com

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RENTALS RENTALS West OC Waterfront Cottage. 4BR, 2BA. $12,500 for the season.

Security deposit required.

443-859-3388 Bishopville - 3BR, 2BA Rancher w/enclosed sunporch. Patio. 1-car garage. $2,150/mo. + first mo. rent & security deposit.

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4 bedroom, 3 baths. $600 per night. Call 610-3831138 for details.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL 2 Office/Retail Spaces available in West Ocean City.

Each are approximately 1600 sq. ft.

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FOR FOR SALE SALE Now Accepting Consignments for our late spring restaurant equipment sale. Wednesday, May 18 at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Delmarva’s Annual Restaurant, Bar and Food Service sale. Call Emmert Auctions, 302-227-1433.

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE Berlin, Decatur Farm, off Route 113, across from Stephen Decatur Park Saturday, May 7th, 8am to noon.

AUCTIONS The contents of mini storage units will be sold online at Lockerfox.com.

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Units to be auctioned; O148 / S185. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items.

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 Time: 10:00 am This will be an online auction. Please go to Lockerfox.com and register. Feel free to call 410-213-2029 for any questions regarding the online auction.

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PRINT • WEB oceancitytoday.com baysideoc.com PUBLIC NOTICES 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 8 142ND ST., UNIT #6 A/R/T/A UNIT #6B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Stanley E. Protokowicz, Jr. and Jodi M. Protokowicz dated June 2, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4716, folio 339 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 29, 2022 AT 10:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 6, Building "B", on plats entitled "Aloha North Condominium" and more fully described in the aforesaid

Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-234328.

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 $23,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and paid at execution of the deed, except where the secured party is the purchaser, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condo-

minium 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 22-001148MD-F-1.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/14/3t _________________________________

Mayor & City Council Ocean City

PROPOSAL SOLICITATION Transit Advertising

Mayor & City Council Ocean City (Town) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide advertising leasing services on Town owned buses and boardwalk trams (“Transit Advertising”)

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and for said services to be in conformity with the Proposal Documents.

Proposal Documents for the Transit Advertising services may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their proposals. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents.

A pre-proposal meeting will be held for this solicitation on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Procurement Conference Room located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. The last day for questions will be noon on Friday, April 22, 2022. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on Tuesday, May 03, 2022.

Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than Monday, May 09, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. and addressed to Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland, Attn: City Clerk’s Office, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Proposal Documents will be opened and Vendor names read into record and remanded to staff for further review at the Work Session held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1:00pm in Council Chambers located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Late Proposal Document will not be accepted.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.

OCD-4/7/5t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19169 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT REID GODFREY Notice is given that Patricia Lynn Godfrey, P.O. Box 243, Mappsville, VA 23407, was on April 01, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Reid Godfrey who died on January 23, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of October, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Patricia Lynn Godfrey Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 14, 2022 OCD-4/14/3t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE

ued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-4/14/3t _________________________________

PW 22-061 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift and one double PWC lift with all associated poles, maximum channelward extension 40’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 813 PENGUIN DR Parcel # 4481 -37 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: RICHARD BONDURANT APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. PW 22-062 A request has been submitted to install 44’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead and one mooring pile. Reframe existing 14’ x 14’ platform to a reduced size of 12’ x 14’, maximum channelward 14’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 601 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 20 Parcel # 5347 -20 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: SUSAN SPICER APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC. OCD-4/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

DAMIAN L. HALSTAD HOFFMAN, COMFORT, OFFUTT, SCOTT & HALSTAD, LLP 24 N. COURT STREET WESTMINSTER, MD 21157

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106,”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(22), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, to permit an interior tenant fit-out with an amusement use that the Mayor and City Council may approve in keeping with uses specifically permitted in the LC-1 district. The site of the request is described as Lot 88B, Resubdivision of Block 88 of the Fenwick Plat; further described as being located on the west side of Coastal Highway, between 131st and 132nd Streets, and known locally as 13113 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: LINAR YAGUDIN (FILE #22-12100005) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be contin-

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Thursday, May 12, 2022 At 2:00 p.m.

PW 22-058 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift and four associated pilings not to exceed 25’ maximum channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 721 RUSTY ANCHOR RD UNIT 24 Parcel # 9160 -24 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: JEFFREY REECE APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 22-059 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with four associated poles a maximum channelward extension of 17’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2813 TERN DR UNIT 203 Parcel # 4755 203 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: DAVID EISENHAUER APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 22-060 A request has been submitted to demo an existing finger pier and install one 9’8” x 14’ PWC float with all associated poles, maximum channelward extension of 15’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 600 DORY RD UNIT 11 Parcel # 9051 11 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: KEITH LEMEY APPLICANT: HIDDEN OAK FARM, LLC.

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19166 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID SHAW AKA: DAVID CLARK SHAW Notice is given that Emily N. Roys, 12 Anchor Street, Westminister, MD 21157, was on April 01, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Shaw who died on March 9, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of October, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

APRIL 29, 2022 Emily N. Roys Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022 OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA - REVISED

THURSDAY MAY 12, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

6:30 p.m.

Case No. 22-30, on the lands of Christine Wyatt, requesting a variance to the minimum lot width from 200 feet to 105.31 feet (reduce 94.69 feet), a variance to the right side yard setback from 20 feet to 10.9 feet (to encroach 9.1 feet) a variance to the left side yard setback from 20 feet to 19.4 feet (to encroach .6 feet) for a proposed replacement dwelling in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4) and ZS 1-201(b)(5), located at 10025 Orchard Road, Tax Map 41, Parcel 49, Lot 3, Tax District 3 of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m.

Case No. 22-31, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Stephen & Lisa Harrison, requesting a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 22.11 feet (to encroach 7.89 feet) for a proposed deck enlargement and an after-thefact left side yard variance from 8 feet to 3.96 feet (encroaching 4.04 feet) for an existing outdoor shower, in the R-2 Suburban Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2), and ZS 1-305 located at 12335 Snug Harbor Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 67 & 68, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m.

Case No. 22-29, on the lands Chick-Fil-A, Inc., requesting a variance to the front yard setback on Ocean Gateway (MD Rte 50) from 100 feet to 67 feet (to encroach 33 feet) for a proposed canopy and clearance bar addition in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-210(2)(B) and ZS 1-305, located at 12901 Ocean Gateway, Tax Map 27, Parcel 704, Tax District 10 of Worcester County, Maryland Administrative Matters OCD-4/28/2t _________________________________

Ocean City Today / Public Notices WORCESTER COUNTY MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE TREASURER GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 WEST MARKET STREET, ROOM 1105 SNOW HILL, MD 21863

TAX SALE

OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND State and County taxes for the 2020 tax levy (and prior years) by the County Commissioners of Worcester County and/or delinquent water, sewer, and assessment charges and/or delinquent nuisance abatements on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid, and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon and costs attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Treasurer, Finance Officer, and Collector of State and County taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland, the undersigned Treasurer, Finance Officer and Collector, aforesaid, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following properties. This public auction will be held with Real Auction.com.

The link is https://worcester.marylandtaxsale.co m STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Acct#10053854 Assessed To 222 Trimper Avenue LLC OC. Located At 222 Trimper Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 49 N Side 222 Trimper Ave Pl H & T Dev. Assessment $481,000. Total Due $15,599.29 Acct#02017520 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At 402 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 40 X 96.8 X 38.67 X 80.20 402 W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,400. Total Due $393.14 Acct#02017539 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 42 1/2' X 70' W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,200. Total Due $533.54 Acct#02017547 Assessed To Askew Yvonne D & Baine Denise R. Located At 404 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As App 45' X 70' 404 W Market St Snow Hill. Assessment $6,400. Total Due $393.14 Acct#02026643 Assessed To Bailey Katherine Witt & Richard B. Located At 207 Morris St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2 5465 Sq Ft 207 Morris St Subdiv Ld For John Q Perdue. Assessment $69,567.

Total Due $2,947.65 Acct#03031853 Assessed To Baker Robert Marion. Located At 103 Franklin Ave Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lots 25 26 27 28 Blk D N/S Franklin Ave Pl Beach Graham Prop. Assessment $171,800. Total Due $6,731.21 Acct#02006936 Assessed To Bal-

lard Artie H & Elizabeth W. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $85,467. Total Due $2,124.69 Acct#03003442 Assessed To Banach Thomas & Karen. Located At 11709 Sheppards Crossing Rd Whaleysville, Md 21872. Described As 0.463 Ac W Side Sheppards Cross Rd Surv Hetty H Powell. Assessment $100,000. Total Due $2,503.76 Acct#10242568 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 501 Penguin Dr 029A0 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 29A P 4 Penguin Drive Crab Cove Of 32nd St CM. Assessment $256,000. Total Due $8,375.37 Acct#10721989 Assessed To Bateman Nadia. Located At 29 Crab Cove 32nd St CM Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #29 32nd St Crab Cove 32nd St CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#10240867 Assessed To Batz Kyle M & Myers Holly L. Located At 3701 Coastal Hwy 0221E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 221 B E P 1 Coastal Highway Bradley On The Bay CM. Assessment $194,300. Total Due $6,387.64 Acct#10053986 Assessed To Behney Christopher. Located At 210 Trimper Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 4 Trimper Ave Sand & Foam CM. Assessment $106,000. Total Due $3,467.63 Acct#03049655 Assessed To Betters Richard K & Mary Y Betters.

Located At 41 Ocean Pky Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-002 9000 Sq Ft Ocean Parkway Plat Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $163,400. Total Due $3,689.12 Acct#01016776 Assessed To Bishop Elizabeth Ann & Wise Andre M. Located At 615 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 E Side 615 Clarke Ave Plat B Pocomoke. Assessment $47,700.

Total Due $2,161.29 Acct#05000262 Assessed To Blake Quincy & Irene For Life. Located At 9754 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 60 X 259.75 S Side Line Hotel Road S Of Selbyville.

Assessment $43,100. Total Due $1,192.11 Acct#01001280 Assessed To Blount Allen B Jr & Mirian B Golden. Located At Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 105' W Side Unionville Cedar Hall Road. Assessment $8,900. Total Due $434.65 Acct#02017865 Assessed To Bowie-Semsker Robyn. Located At 105 N Morris St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As .82 Ac Morris Street Oscar Manning Property. Assessment $174,667. Total Due $7,246.58 Acct#01026410 Assessed To Boyd Crawford & Jessica. Located At 1403 Princess Anne Ln Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 6 Blk E 60 X 150 1403 Princess Anne Lane Pl Small Bull & Dryden. Assessment $85,700. Total Due $3,781.08 Acct#10101549 Assessed To Bronder Charles M Jr & Ruth J. Located At 8800 Coastal Hwy 0707 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 707 Btw 88th & 89th Sts Sea Terrace CM. Assessment $304,167. Total Due $9,712.38

PAGE 35 Acct#10009839 Assessed To Brown James Anderson. Located At 10130 Silver Point Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.07 Acs E Side Silver Point Rd On Herring Creek. Assessment $283,000. Total Due $6,301.22 Acct#03769016 Assessed To Brown James Marshall & Slack Jennifer Lore. Located At 158 Intrepid Ln 92 Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Unit 92 Ph 1 Intrepid Lane Decatur Farm Townhouse CM32. Assessment $187,400. Total Due $5,585.28 Acct#03171965 Assessed To Campbell Wayne Franklin. Located At 9038 Carey Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As 2.70 Acs Sw Side Carey Rd St Martins. Assessment $99,800.

Total Due $1,262.81 Acct#01021761 Assessed To Carlton Harvey. Located At 612 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 12238 Sq Ft S/S 612 Walnut St Pl Sur Gary & Wm Outten. Assessment $77,600. Total Due $3,435.80 Acct#10159202 Assessed To Carroll George F. Located At 13100 Coastal Hwy Pks53 P2 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Pk U S53 P 2 131st St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $2,000. Total Due $268.96 Acct#03137619 Assessed To Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Located At 112 Port Arthur Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 60 50223 Sq Ft Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sancty Sec 15B. Assessment $153,300. Total Due $3,472.97 Acct#03137570 Assessed To Carroll Rodney S & Linda H. Located At 105 Port Arthur Court St Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 56 18025 Sq Ft Port Arthur Court Whitetail Sancty Sec 15B. Assessment $39,400. Total Due $987.70 Acct#03021793 Assessed To Cheek Hope Renee. Located At 10352 Harrison Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 4.99845 Acs E Side Harrison Rd SE Of Berlin. Assessment $100,400. Total Due $2,426.68 Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $240,900. Total Due $7,888.90 Acct#10222311 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V & Walker-Colletti Stephanie B. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $260,800. Total Due $8,375.68 Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B & Renate E. Located At 9309 Seahawk Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot 3 3.086 Acs W/S Step Dec High School Rd Subdiv William Smith.

Assessment $142,000. Total Due $2,156.39 Acct#03034321 Assessed To Collick Beatrice & Pitts Reginald T. Located At 114 Railroad Ave Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 69 3 X 591 36 N Side Railroad Avenue Berlin.

Assessment $54,400. Total Due $2,316.06 Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located

PAGE 36 At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $36,100. Total Due $1,846.69 Acct#10429161 Assessed To Cooling Vito Joel. Located At 5 Seaside Vlg Marina CM M5 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit M-5 477 Sq Ft Seaside Vlg Marina CM. Assessment $23,333. Total Due $611.53 Acct#10743508 Assessed To Cooling Vito Joel. Located At 13004 Bowline Ln Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As Lt 24(A)/Lu-37 1963 Bowline Lane Seaside Vlg Amd Rec Pl P. Assessment $301,367. Total Due $6,611.11 Acct#02004275 Assessed To Corbin Ervin K & Bernice C Perrine Et Al. Located At Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 2 Acs Ne Side R-12 W Of Snow Hill. Assessment $41,000. Total Due $1,022.60 Acct#03029123 Assessed To Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $197,000. Total Due $7,330.99 Acct#02007223 Assessed To Dale Archie L. Located At 5509 Princess Way Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 8 Acs Near W Side R-113 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $102,500.

Total Due $2,468.48 Acct#03002233 Assessed To Davis Marvin Lee & Kay M. Located At 11812 Sheppards Crossing Rd, Whaleyville, Md. Described As 5o X 175 5 X E Side Sheppards Crossing Road.

Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,458.33 Acct#03083101 Assessed To Dlubala Stephen W Jr & Sharon E. Located At 3 Ivy Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-03-035 11146 Sq Ft Ivy Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 3. Assessment $188,700.

Total Due $4,180.74 Acct#03146731 Assessed To Donaway Keith Allen & Brenda Gale.

Located At 12292 Blueberry Rd Whaleyville, Md 21872. Described As Lot 1 2 Ac S/S Blueberry Rd M Donaway Min Subdiv. Assessment $102,300. Total Due $2,496.98 Acct#01001019 Assessed To Donaway Rita Elizabeth. Located At 2514 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 190' X 190' X 190' X 143' Near E Side R-113 Ne Of Pocomoke. Assessment $58,933.

Total Due $1,548.78 Acct#03050408 Assessed To Dowd Martin M & Jone M. Located At 29 Harborview Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-01-393 5000 Sq Ft Harborview Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 1-B. Assessment $439,700. Total Due $9,664.30 Acct#07000251 Assessed To Dykes Ned S & Eileen P. Located At Meadow Bridge Rd West Of Snow Hil, Md 21863. Described As 76.90 Acs E Side Meadow Bridge Road. Assessment $70,300. Total Due $2,032.31 Acct#05008913 Assessed To Ed Boy Holdings LLC. Located At Brant Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 25 100' X 150' Se Side Brant Rd Pl Frank L Savage Resub. Assessment $67,600. Total Due $1,603.00 Acct#03005933 Assessed To Eley Michaela P. Located At Campbell-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices town Rd, Md. Described As 6995 Sq Ft E Side Campbelltown Rd N Of St Martins. Assessment $700. Total Due $278.11 Acct#10006147 Assessed To Engh Joseph Harrigan. Located At 10325 Leeds Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 Blk 3 Sec A W Side Leeds Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $132,833. Total Due $2,885.40 Acct#10150965 Assessed To Eppig Michael J & Renee M. Located At 14 123rd St 0012 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 12 Mccomas Ave Helmsman CM. Assessment $152,100. Total Due $2,495.26 Acct#10033799 Assessed To Esham John D & Yolanda A. Located At 707 Wilmington Ln Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lots 2 3 4 Blk 21n Wilmington Lane Pl Sinepuxent Bch. Assessment $383,200. Total Due $12,136.80 Acct#10297729 Assessed To Faass George Steven & Marsha. Located At 12705 Wight St 0502 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 502 Wight St Silver Moon CM. Assessment $474,500.

Total Due $15,414.65 Acct#01007629 Assessed To Fetzer Mark Allan. Located At 4429 Stockton Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 75' X 414.32' N Side Stockton Rd E Of Pocomoke. Assessment $41,500. Total Due $1,158.42 Acct#03004848 Assessed To Fiedler George D. Located At 11104 Worcester Hwy Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot 1 2.13 Acs E Side Worcester Hwy Bluewater Botanical. Assessment $157,500. Total Due $3,700.78 Acct#03131092 Assessed To Foll William A & Hedges-Foll Mary E. Located At 17 Stacy Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot 170 Stacy Court Terns Landing. Assessment $431,600. Total Due $6,771.80 Acct#10008123 Assessed To Freburger Kelly M. Located At 13011 Drum Point Rd W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 30 N Side Drum Point Rd Pl 1 Sec 1 Captains Hill. Assessment $679,033. Total Due $15,628.29 Acct#10217601 Assessed To Gelfo Philip Lance & Anderson Karen. Located At 121 76th St 0101 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 101 76th St Seabay Vista CM. Assessment $167,400. Total Due $5,521.02 Acct#08008655 Assessed To Georges Island Landing LLC. Located At George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Road Se Of Stockton. Assessment $9,000. Total Due $434.19 Acct#08008663 Assessed To Georges Island Landing LLC. Located At George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Road Se Of Stockton. Assessment $9,000. Total Due $434.19 Acct#10046521 Assessed To Godman Ray & Kevin Hickey. Located At 209 Sunset Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 62 S Side 209 Sunset Dr Pl 3 Skyline Dev. Assessment $250,667. Total Due $7,199.87 Acct#10258669 Assessed To Green Michael O. Located At 504 Yawl Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. De-

scribed As Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft E S Yawl Dr Pl Montego Bay Sec 6 C. Assessment $141,133. Total Due $4,643.72 Acct#05000580 Assessed To Griffin Emerson James & Griffin Michael Lee. Located At 9808 Hotel Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 24,558 Sq Ft S Side Hotel Rd S Of Selbyville. Assessment $30,500.

Total Due $907.58 Acct#03021246 Assessed To Hall Randolph Freddie Jr For Life. Located At 10209 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot X E Side Germantown Road Se Of Berlin. Assessment $58,800. Total Due $1,547.03 Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,022.28 Acct#01015028 Assessed To Harmon Tineka C. Located At 927 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 60' X 114' E Side 927 Clarke Ave Plum Street. Assessment $30,967. Total Due $1,598.93 Acct#10008271 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 10417 Inlet Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As .79 Ac W Side Indian Knoll Rd Pl 1 Sec 2 Captains Hill. Assessment $726,767.

Total Due $10,824.23 Acct#03101479 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 26 Wood Duck Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot C-14d-076 17393 Sq Ft Wood Duck Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 14d. Assessment $188,600. Total Due $4,243.17 Acct#03145158 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 1617 Mercer's Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 58 13633.6 Sq Ft Mercer's Way Sec 3 Colonial Village Sec 18. Assessment $86,600. Total Due $2,017.57 Acct#10023068 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At Inlet Rd West Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As 1.46 Acs W/S Inlet Rd W Of Ocean City Pl Subdiv Wire Pond. Assessment $40,000. Total Due $1,000.78 Acct#10264723 Assessed To Harrison Joseph G Jr & Robin H. Located At 107 Convention Center Dr 590 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 59 P B Convention Center Drive Thunder Island CM. Assessment $244,800. Total Due $8,014.54 Acct#10285623 Assessed To Harrison Paul John William. Located At 320 H Gorman Ave Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 13A 320H Gorman Ave Villa Park Townhouses.

Assessment $179,533. Total Due $5,835.04 Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $94,200. Total Due $2,152.41 Acct#10113679 Assessed To Hicks John D. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 006F Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 6F Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $190,767. Total Due $6,257.42 Acct#10209633 Assessed To

APRIL 29, 2022 Hilborn Management Corp. Located At 1407 St Louis Ave 1S Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U1S St Louis Ave Willow's CM. Assessment $400. Total Due $148.40 Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $80,367. Total Due $3,387.03 Acct#10343844 Assessed To Hinkle Gary & Marcia D & Alan E Bell.

Located At 8343 South Longboat Way Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 366 3000 Sq Ft South Longboat Drive Assateague Pt Resort P 3. Assessment $139,867. Total Due $957.65 Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T & Vera L. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $48,900. Total Due $2,212.44 Acct#01028456 Assessed To Howell Wendell & Joann T. Located At 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 2.7469 Acs S Side 1014 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $69,300. Total Due $3,082.01 Acct#10112583 Assessed To Hubert Lawrence M. Located At 9500 Coastal Hwy 5H Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 5H Beach Hwy Pyramid CM. Assessment $258,967. Total Due $8,427.43 Acct#02006146 Assessed To Hudson Hermetta O & Alphonso K. Located At 5742 Blake Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 6 1.28 Acs Near East Side R-113 Pl Blake Subdiv. Assessment $99,567. Total Due $2,404.93 Acct#01013181 Assessed To Huttner Robin A. Located At 1318 Old Virginia Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851.

Described As 2 Acs E Side Old R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $126,167. Total Due $2,901.71 Acct#02009897 Assessed To Jackson Willie Joe Jr & Mary A & Jackson Vandella. Located At Public Landing Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 14.35 Acs Mt Wesley E Side Public Landing Rd E Of Snow Hill. Assessment $54,700. Total Due $1,188.38 Acct#10230136 Assessed To James Paula & Nina Fernandez &.

Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0211 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 211 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,955.30 Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $257,400. Total Due $8,301.78 Acct#10206359 Assessed To Jeffrey Stephen & Kimberly Anne Bargarus Living Tr. Located At 6 87th St 0102 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 102 87th St Surfhaven CM. Assessment $132,300. Total Due $4,390.24 Acct#01015923 Assessed To Jenkins Arnold. Located At 707 Clarke Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 2 3267 Sq Ft 707 Clarke Ave Taylors Subdiv. Assessment $30,000.

Total Due $1,556.27 Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F For Life. Located

APRIL 29, 2022 At 8336 Circle Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd Se Of Whaleyville. Assessment $124,700. Total Due $2,903.41 Acct#10045541 Assessed To Julio Anne L & Catherine J Wagner & Julio Jacqueline A. Located At 2521 Atlantic Ave Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As Lot 8 Btw 25th & 26th Sts Pl The Village N. Assessment $569,833. Total Due $18,473.49 Acct#01005294 Assessed To Kinard Tina Mason. Located At 2515 Olds Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 185' X 369' NW Side R113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $60,900. Total Due $1,576.15 Acct#01012444 Assessed To Knox Levi Rubben For Life. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 195' N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $17,800. Total Due $653.20 Acct#10131634 Assessed To Kostack Joseph R & Janice E. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd Watergate CM. Assessment $196,500. Total Due $6,855.25 Acct#10107628 Assessed To Kurt E Klotzbach Revocable Living Trust The. Located At 122 Winter Harbor Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 55 Sec II Winter Harbor Rd Pl Caine Keys II. Assessment $362,833. Total Due $11,786.05 Acct#05029627 Assessed To Land Sea Air Unlimited Inc. Located At North Piney Point Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As Lot 2 1.945 Acs Piney Point Rd Min Sub John L Ingersoll. Assessment $57,400. Total Due $1,380.45 Acct#03105903 Assessed To Laque Joseph Edward & Laque Donna M. Located At 120 Robin Hood Trl Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-1293 13447 Sq Ft Robin Hood Tr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $170,000. Total Due $2,520.28 Acct#10210976 Assessed To Leblanc Aida L & Hitch John A & Dayna L Hitch. Located At 143 Jamestown Rd 0003 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U3 Jamestown Rd Jamestown Inlet CM. Assessment $199,733. Total Due $6,422.10 Acct#02020815 Assessed To Lehmann Michelle. Located At 110 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 99' X 150' 110 Ironshire X Snow Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $183,800. Total Due $7,054.41 Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis William D Jr & Lewis Linda R. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $134,700. Total Due $2,913.39 Acct#01012592 Assessed To Lipps Mark W. Located At 865 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 5.87 Acs N Side Colona Road Min Sub M D Maizel Etal. Assessment $80,000. Total Due $1,569.55 Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md 21841.

Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $81,200. Total Due $1,897.45 Acct#10136148 Assessed To Loewenstein Kevin & Loewenstein

Ocean City Today / Public Notices Hilary. Located At 11204 Coastal Hwy 00060 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U6 Ph Beach Hwy High Point CM. Assessment $289,300. Total Due $9,388.84 Acct#03002101 Assessed To Logan Edna Collins & Catherine Smith. Located At Campbelltown Rd, Whaleyville, Md. Described As 4.43 Acs W Side Campbelltown Rd Edna Logan Et Al Survey. Assessment $72,400. Total Due $1,844.55 Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003W Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300. Total Due $5,711.09 Acct#03011291 Assessed To Machen Stephen F & Machen Sharon E. Located At 10109 McAllister Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 3 Acs W Side Mcallister Rd E Of Berlin. Assessment $396,767. Total Due $8,696.67 Acct#03050874 Assessed To Mahon Sherry L. Located At 44 Brandywine Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot G-13-118 9800 Sq Ft Brandywine Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $234,000.

Total Due $5,195.12 Acct#10067073 Assessed To McClellan Jane K & Susan K Schultz.

Located At 7 45th St 0210 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 210 45th St Ocean Waye 45 CM. Assessment $76,800. Total Due $2602.21 Acct#10383315 Assessed To McCormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 6 Stone Harbour Villas Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #S6 Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $10,000.

Total Due $346.20 Acct#10384400 Assessed To McCormick Family Stone Harbour LLC. Located At 13208 Stone Harbour Ln 4 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 4 Ph 5 Jefferson Ave Stone Harbour Villas CM. Assessment $540,067.

Total Due $11,684.28 Acct#10179130 Assessed To McKenzie Robin Jo Robinson. Located At 13603 Sea Captain Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 1 Blk 11 Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods Sec 3. Assessment $225,633. Total Due $5,614.59 Acct#10161142 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 7130 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U713 P1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $488,167. Total Due $15,784.28 Acct#10161495 Assessed To Mdr Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 7140 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $488,167. Total Due $15,784.28 Acct#10370167 Assessed To Meadows James W. Located At 13487 Bella Vista Ln 26E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U26 BE P4 Madison Ave Portofino Twnhse CM. Assessment $304,100.

Total Due $6,495.60 Acct#05005574 Assessed To Meehan Thomas Joseph & Elizabeth Ann Bertrand. Located At 9937 Bishopville Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 148 X 467.85 X 432.90 N S County Rd Near Bish-

opville. Assessment $60,700. Total Due $1,569.93 Acct#01022954 Assessed To Mills Steven Jr. Located At 4 Gray St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 46 X 87 West Side 4 Gray St Pocomoke. Assessment $20,500.

Total Due $1,933.66 Acct#03072584 Assessed To Morris William Edward & Phyllis Simon. Located At 37 Gloucester Rd Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-140 7650 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $52,300. Total Due $1,250.04 Acct#10413702 Assessed To Moscoso Juan Carlos & Marta Moscoso. Located At E Bradley Cove CM BD E Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip E Bradley Rd Bradley Cove CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#10037875 Assessed To New Sm Limited Partnership. Located At 200 12th St Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As Lot 9 Blk 38 W Side Phila Ave Pl H & T Land. Assessment $511,800.

Total Due $16,194.53 Acct#10040612 Assessed To New Sm Limited Partnership. Located At 208 15th St Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As Lot 44 50' X 100' N Side 15th St Pl Neptune Dev. Assessment $443,500.

Total Due $14,080.22 Acct#03125971 Assessed To Nokes Stephen P & Maryll S. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 394 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $96,200. Total Due $2,179.96 Acct#10202310 Assessed To Och LLC. Located At 309 South Ocean Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 5A Sec 5A South Ocean Dr Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $448,033.

Total Due $14,469.83 Acct#10136180 Assessed To Onal Hatice R & Mustafa. Located At 11100 Coastal Hwy 0904 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 904 Coastal Hwy Irene CM. Assessment $361,300. Total Due $11,649.07 Acct#10253632 Assessed To Oronzio Ronald L & Anna Marie & Guerino F Oronzio. Located At 119 Old Landing Rd 0307F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 307 B F P 5 Old Landing Rd Our Place At The Beach. Assessment $164,600.

Total Due $5,406.77 Acct#08002053 Assessed To Parker Kathy Wimbrow. Located At 6140 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 4 Acs SW Side Taylors Landing Road. Assessment $137,067. Total Due $3,209.02 Acct#03016188 Assessed To Parker Mabel Sallie Savage. Located At 10811 Maple Ct Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 13 115 X 175 N Side Maple Lane Plat Highland Park. Assessment $76,800.

Total Due $1,917.36 Acct#01017314 Assessed To Parsons Karen Annette. Located At 208 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 70.12' X 104.5' X 70 X 102' S Side 208 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $83,600. Total Due $3,691.56 Acct#01020374 Assessed To Phillips Efrem L & Carolyn V

PAGE 37 Phillips. Located At 510 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 34' X 80' 510 Bonneville Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $100. Total Due $135.53 Acct#03101622 Assessed To Pisner Gary. Located At 115 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811.

Described As Lot B-10-190 8734 Sq Ft Nottingham La Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $132,000. Total Due $1,839.16 Acct#10425689 Assessed To Polun Irene J. Located At 54 Island Edge Dr 54N Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 54N Ph 6 Island Edge Dr Port Astor At Sunset Is. Assessment $541,000. Total Due $14,542.77 Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $45,033.

Total Due $2,270.30 Acct#01002783 Assessed To Purnell Herbert William. Located At Pit Circle Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Circle Road Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $14,500. Total Due $378.02 Acct#03022668 Assessed To Purnell John Eary. Located At 10118 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811.

Described As Lot X W Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $88,000. Total Due $2,183.00 Acct#03022854 Assessed To Raney Vernon E & Joan Steele For Life. Located At Germantown Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 1.39 Acs Near E Side Germantown Road.

Assessment $38,600. Total Due $970.23 Acct#03024911 Assessed To Richardson Michael A. Located At 8111 Shire Dr Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 1 1.3187 Acs Pl Richardson Subdiv. Assessment $141,700. Total Due $3,267.97 Acct#10228913 Assessed To Richardson Sandra Lee Powell. Located At 13 60th St 202 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 202 60th St Sea Lord II CM. Assessment $181,700. Total Due $5,981.69 Acct#01002899 Assessed To Robins Barbara Ann. Located At 1836 Sand Pit Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot E Side Pit Rd Hendersons Neck. Assessment $53,867. Total Due $1,423.17 Acct#03092534 Assessed To Rogers John H & Patricia M. Located At 8 Yeoman Ct Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06528 10409 Sq Ft Yeoman Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec Six. Assessment $167,500. Total Due $3,513.61 Acct#07004354 Assessed To Ross William R Jr & Carol Ann Dryden.

Located At 2033 Wildwood Trl Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot 1 1.191 Acs Wildwoods Trail Pl Wildwoods. Assessment $171,667.

Total Due $3,952.88 Acct#02037106 Assessed To Rural Housing Service Us Department Of Agriculture. Located At 307 Purnell St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 1 20,473.2 Sq Ft Purnell St Min Sub M Ames Pl. Assessment $105,400. Total Due $4,481.40 Acct#10743087 Assessed To S & T Development Inc. Located At Lewis Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Escaped Prop 18.67acs W Side

PAGE 38 Lewis Rd Bndry Sur Ayres Crk LLC. Assessment $44,100. Total Due $624.00 Acct#01017977 Assessed To Sabia Mark. Located At 402 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 30'2'' X 83'9'' X 29' X 83'9'' W/S 402 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $38,000. Total Due $1,747.80 Acct#01017403 Assessed To Savage Dondrey & Lori. Located At 215 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 85.65' X 123.31' X 89.72' X 107 N Side 215 Laurel St. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $3,460.60 Acct#02014017 Assessed To Schafer Shane A & Joann. Located At 2924 Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 3.68 Acs East Side R-12 N Of Girdletree. Assessment $93,500. Total Due $2,089.04 Acct#01015974 Assessed To Schoolfield Stephen E & Rudean N Fletcher. Located At 111 Oak St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 5848 Sq Ft N Side 111 Oak St Pocomoke. Assessment $43,800.

Total Due $2,859.33 Acct#10275733 Assessed To Schroding Henry L & Georgia L. Located At 207 Bayview Ln 0107 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 107 Bayview Lane Crab Cove On The Bay CM. Assessment $226,300.

Total Due $6,606.96 Acct#10308976 Assessed To Sethi Amit & Savita. Located At 12507 Sunset Ave 16F Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Unit 16 Bldg F Ph II Sunset Ave & Rt 611 Pl Meyer's Siding Condo. Assessment $70,000. Total Due $1,628.61 Acct#02029162 Assessed To Shockley Ralph Estes Jr. Located At 7750 Shockley Rd Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As Lot 2A 5.05 Acs E/S Shockley Rd Bndry Ln Adjus Ralph Shockley Jr. Assessment $203,700. Total Due $4,639.63 Acct#10054664 Assessed To Smiroldo Franco D. Located At 7 40th St 0308 Ocean City, Md 21842.

Described As U 308 40th St A Place In The Sun CM. Assessment $144,000. Total Due $4,767.14 Acct#02017083 Assessed To Smith Richard & NakonechnySmith Sophia R. Located At 100 Green St Snow Hill, Md 21863. Described As 20' X 57' 100 W Green & N Washington Sts. Assessment $99,500. Total Due $4,195.82 Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude & Deborah A. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-11-161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $225,300.

Total Due $4,943.36 Acct#01017950 Assessed To Soghomonian John. Located At 406 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 82' X 140' 406 Second St & Walnut St. Assessment $79,400.

Total Due $3,908.13 Acct#10280168 Assessed To Solibakke Richard C & Janice. Located At 13908 Wight St 207 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 207 Z Btw 139th & 140th Sts Pelican Beach CM. Assessment $539,900.

Total Due $18,681.30 Acct#08003033 Assessed To Sonczewski Bradley. Located At 5723 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As 1.08 Acs N Side Onley Rd Bndy Sur Mark Smith. Assessment

Ocean City Today / Public Notices $63,400. Total Due $1,648.17 Acct#10143667 Assessed To SW Condominium LLC. Located At 11500 Coastal Hwy 607 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U 607 Beach Hwy Sea Watch CM. Assessment $329,667.

Total Due $10,562.71 Acct#01024981 Assessed To Tawes & Adkins Leasing Inc. Located At 1107 Cedar & 12th St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 105' X 120' N Side 1107 Cedar & 12th Sts. Assessment $89,733. Total Due $4,390.90 Acct#01027484 Assessed To Tawes & Adkins Leasing Inc. Located At 906 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As Lot C 45' X 132' 906 Second St Plat D-1. Assessment $147,333. Total Due $7,125.64 Acct#10397200 Assessed To Tebo Victoria. Located At 3 Club Ocean Villas II 3 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Boat Slip #3 Edw L Taylor Rd Club Ocean Villas II CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $611.25 Acct#03030431 Assessed To Timmons James B. Located At 303 Bay St Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 65 X 150 N Side 303 Bay Street Berlin. Assessment $130,700. Total Due $5,289.40 Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tingle Norman B & George & Others.

Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $116,900.

Total Due $2,814.36 Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth Ann Sarah F Todd. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $131,433.

Total Due $2,863.21 Acct#01023586 Assessed To Topping Shawntay D. Located At 413 Bank St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 63 X 92 X 54 X 119 N Side 413 Bank St Pocomoke. Assessment $30,967. Total Due $1,445.00 Acct#01016903 Assessed To Townsend Henrick. Located At 612 Second St Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 77.75 X 103 X 146 X 28 X 34.5 X 75 W Side 612 Second & Laurel Sts. Assessment $66,200. Total Due $2,124.60 Acct#05002273 Assessed To Travers Christine Helen & Warner Frederick Cornelius. Located At 13358 Selby Rd Bishopville, Md 21813. Described As 20.52 Acs E Side Selby Rd Bndy Ln Adj 235/28 & 235. Assessment $306,700. Total Due $6,868.82 Acct#10318688 Assessed To Trent Roger V & Kathleen O. Located At 104 Assateague Ct Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 99 Assateague Court Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $183,900. Total Due $5,916.03 Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull Kevin Lamont & Marcella Barnes Tull. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd Pocomoke, Md 21851. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $49,800.

Total Due $1,351.42 Acct#08001472 Assessed To Tyndall William Jackson. Located At 2816 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot X E Side R

12 Girdletree. Assessment $21,500.

Total Due $35,488.21 Acct#08004668 Assessed To Ulrich Sandra. Located At 5641 George Island Landing Rd Stockton, Md 21864. Described As Lot Geo Island Landing Rd Stockton. Assessment $36,400. Total Due $1,594.38 Acct#03072509 Assessed To Varner Gilbert A Sr. Located At 5 Hingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot G-13-237 10698 Sq Ft Hingham Lane Pl Ocean Pines Sec 13. Assessment $388,200. Total Due $8,440.06 Acct#10318459 Assessed To Walker James M. Located At 644 Gulf Stream Dr Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As Lot 78 Gulf Stream Dr Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $277,033.

Total Due $9,025.29 Acct#08002541 Assessed To Waters Ricky & Antoinette Harmon. Located At 2642 Snow Hill Rd Girdletree, Md 21829. Described As Lot E Side R-12 Girdletree. Assessment $54,100. Total Due $931.70 Acct#10130999 Assessed To Weedon Patsy A. Located At 109 Newport Bay Dr 000D01 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U D B 1 Newport Bay Dr Balmoral Cove VIII CM. Assessment $177,800. Total Due $5,856.07 Acct#03160734 Assessed To West Ryan T & Lindsey A West & West Sandra C. Located At 10208 Ruffian Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 40 Ph 2 10981 Sq Ft Ruffian Ln Riddle Farm Subdiv. Assessment $620,100. Total Due $12,729.22 Acct#03012581 Assessed To WGC Berlin LLC. Located At 10213 McAllister Rd Berlin, Md 21811. Described As 5 73 Acs W Side McAllister Rd East Of Berlin. Assessment $390,367. Total Due $8,446.59 Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $69,633. Total Due $2,991.68 Acct#03056465 Assessed To Wienhold Jonathan Christian. Located At 78 Birdnest Dr Ocean Pines, Md 21811. Described As Lot B-06-173 11672 Sq Ft Birdnest Dr Plat Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $227,300.

Total Due $4,713.90 Acct#03015173 Assessed To Wings & White Tails LLC. Located At 10877 Redwood Ln Berlin, Md 21811-3539. Described As 14.29 Acs Redwood Lane East Of Berlin. Assessment $286,700. Total Due $6,554.68 Acct#02020513 Assessed To Witt Ethel T For Life. Located At 211 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md 21863.

Described As 85' X 190' 211 Ironshire St Snow Hill. Assessment $71,400. Total Due $3,061.97 Acct#03141500 Assessed To Witt Michael Gary Jr. Located At 7 Links Ln Berlin, Md 21811. Described As Lot 56 7671 Sq Ft Links Lane Sec 2 Innerlinks Sec 12. Assessment $226,100. Total Due $4,863.44 Acct#10230268 Assessed To Yurcisin Paula E. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0311 Ocean City, Md 21842. Described As U311 Btw 40th & 41st St Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due

APRIL 29, 2022 $3,955.30 TERMS OF SALE All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 10:00 a.m. April 26th and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m. May 7th. Proper identification for individuals and proof of existence for legal entities shall be required by RealAuction for all registrants. In order to bid, an individual or entity must be registered.

ACH will need to be tendered by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 20th on the final date of sale. It shall be in the amount of taxes due including expenses of sale (attorney, auctioneer, advertising and miscellaneous). A receipt will then be issued by RealAuction. A tax sale certificate will be provided by mail to the tax sale purchaser within thirty days of the date of the sale.

These properties are offered for sale “AS IS”, at the risk of the purchasers and neither the undersigned nor any other party makes any warranties or representations whatsoever either expressed or implied, of any kind or character, with respect to the properties or the title thereto.

In the event a tax sale certificate is issued and then voided by the Treasurer, through no fault of the buyer, only a refund of amounts actually paid on day of sale shall be made and shall be the Treasurer’s sole liability and limit thereon. Properties are listed and sold based upon information provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, which is in no way represented to be accurate or correct. The sale, the premises, and the properties are, to the extent provided by law, subject to any and all title defects, claims, liens, encumbrances, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way and matters of records. In the event of mistake, defective title, description or nonexistence of property, no refund shall be given.

Bidders should be well versed in the law regarding tax sales and should investigate the properties and titles thereto prior to purchase or bid.

Competent legal advice should be sought by prospective bidders prior to the sale. No legal advice shall be given by the County Attorney, Treasurer, or staff.

Bidders representing legal entities are limited to one bidder per property sold. Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with procedures determined by the Treasurer or his agent at the sale.

All costs in connection with the foreclosure of the right of redemption and all other title costs are at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. All taxes and fees and other impositions including, without limitation, the following: transfer tax, agricultural transfer tax, recordation tax, and recording costs required will likewise be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers. Terms of sale shall be complied with as determined by the Treasurer, who shall be the sole judge of such.

These requirements are directory as to the Treasurer and not mandatory. They may be altered by the Treasurer at his sole discretion in the interests of justice, fairness, and efficiency or other good and valid

APRIL 29, 2022 reason.

PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN, ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD. PHILLIP G. THOMPSON TREASURER AND FINANCE OFFICER FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND AND COLLECTOR OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND OCD-4/28/4t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19192 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HERBERT A. WOODLAND SR. Notice is given that Lydia J. Woodland, 12646 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on April 20, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Herbert A. Woodland Sr. who died on March 14, 2022, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Lydia J. Woodland Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022

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NOTICE

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: May 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the rear yard setback to allow stairs 5.5” into the 10’ setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 19, Block 24, of the Isle of Wight Plat Plat, further described as located on the south side of 57th Street and locally known as 7 57th St, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: 57TH ST EAST OF OC LLC – (BZA 2617 22-09500005) 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the side yard setback of Section 110-396 (referencing 110-905 and 110-906) to install an elevator shaft for the owner’s handicap accessibility; and pursuant to the provisions of Section 30553(8)(h)(iii) requesting a variance to the two-foot, six-inch landscape area required to be provided along adjacent properties and public alleyways. This application requests to be heard under Section 110-97(b) and requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 3A, between 84th and 85th Streets, of the Sand Castle TH Plat; further described as located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between 84th and 85th Street, and locally known as 8405A Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQUIRE, FOR STEPHEN AND DEBORAH PEROUTKA - (BZA 2613 #2209500004) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Christopher Rudolf, Acting Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19200 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY DENNIS AKA: DOROTHY MAISEL Notice is given that John William Maisel, 11213 Woodside Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 22, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Dennis who died on April 13, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of October, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

John William Maisel Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House

Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: April 28, 2022 OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________ Michael McKeefery Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 MMcKeefery@cgd-law.com 410-296-2550 x3161 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey Kevin Hildebeidel 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v.

Joan E. Spine 10341 New Quay Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-21-000199

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 26th day of April, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 30th day of May, 2022, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 23rd day of May, 2022.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $461,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 10341 New Quay Road, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/28/3t _________________________________

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TOWN O F OCEAN N C IT TY O PERA ATING BUDG GET T FISC CAL YEA AR 202 23 BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, that the following fund revenue and departmental expenditures, together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted: General Fund

1S ST T REA AD DING G

G Ge en ne erraall Fund d

1S ST T REA AD DING G

FY Y - 2 023 A.

F Y - 2 023

Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes

B. Anticipated Expenditures: $

Other Taxes

45,117,024

General Government

27,040,407

Public Safety

$

4,583,008 42,235,977

Licenses and Permits

4,579,925

General Public Works/Beach Maintenance

6,635,752

Revenue From Other Agencies

9,371,170

Sanitation and Waste Removal

7,241,003

Charges For Current Services

11,940,333

Fines and Forfeitures

1,139,500

Other Revenue

741,650

Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue

1,500,000 $

101,430,009

Highways and Streets

6,032,836

Economic Development - Tourism

11,414,988

Culture and Recreation

9,146,911

Debt Service

6,165,969

Total Expenditures

$

93,456,444

To Airport Fund

321,455

To Transportation

Total Revenue

$

101,430,009

and Other Financing Sources

1,951,156

To Capital Maintenance

1,500,000

To Reserves

1,375,868

To Capital Projects Total Expenditures

Co C onnve enntiio onn W Waate err

Trraannssp po orrtaatiio onn

Service Charges

$

7,761,183 $

Aiirrp po orrt

C Co ouurrsse e

3,849,162 $

1,873,876 $

14,498,352 $

1,251,465 $

2,446,278

0

0

234,960

0

0

Grants

0

3,917,644

1,951,155

0

4,940,000

0

Food and Beverage Tax

0

0

1,620,000

0

0

0

137,633

0

411,684

0

0

6,234

Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue

$

0 8,033,384 $

725,086 8,491,892 $

1,951,156 7,807,871 $

0 14,733,312 $

321,455 6,512,920 $

0 2,452,512

$

2,200,881 $

4,077,349 $

3,521,942 $

4,080,395 $

343,850 $

1,271,746

3,910,574

2,814,543

1,979,288

4,301,293

888,032

1,174,034

831,000

1,600,000

0

3,062,853

5,200,000

6,732

Debt Service

1,090,929

0

2,106,641

3,288,771

81,038

0

Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures

0 8,033,384 $

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Capital Outlay

$

0 8,491,892 $

200,000 7,807,871 $

0 14,733,312 $

0 6,512,920 $

0 2,452,512

Information

Service

Ve ehicle

Ri sk

Pen sion &

Capi tal

Technology

Cen ter

Trustt

Managemen t

OPEB Trustt

Projje ects

Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds

$

7,795,751 $

0

Investment Earnings/Other

0

0

0

21,497

7,062,000

0

Employee Contributions

0

0

0

0

1,935,000

0

Sale of Capital Assets/Lease Rev

0

0

575,016

0

0

0

Prior Year Reserves

0

0

63,714

0

0

General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.

W Waasste ewaate err

134,568

Prior Year Reserves

A.

G Go ollff

C Ce ennte err

Anticipated Revenue: Capacity/Impact Fees

B.

2,100,000 101,430,009

$

and Other Financing Uses

Enterprise Funds: A.

725,086

To Convention Center

2,318,944 $

4,567,070 $

3,457,069 $

0 4,095,799 $

3,108,414 $

0 3,129,911 $

0

$

0 2,318,944 $

0 4,567,070 $

0 16,792,751 $

3,860,000 3,860,000

$

1,055,321 $

1,606,185 $

1,263,623

2,960,885

1,079,579

2,853,225

1,140,000

0 $

0 0

Debt Service

0

0

871,485

0

0

0

Capital Outlay

0

0

2,027,116

0

0

0

Benefit Payments

0

0

0

0

10,851,000

0

Transfer to Reserves

0

0

117,619

80,000

4,801,751

0 4,095,799 $

0 3,129,911 $

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services

Capital Projects Total Expenditures

$

0 2,318,944 $

0 4,567,070 $

0 $

196,686 $

0 16,792,751 $

0 3,860,000 3,860,000

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

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

B.

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

Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.4526 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.13 per $100 of assessed valuation of corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget.

INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on May 2, 2022 SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 16, 2022

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Real estate conference Advisors with SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate recently traveled to Santa Ana, New Mexico to attend the SVN National Conference and returned with several top-producing awards.

Senior Advisors, Henry Hanna, CCIM, SIOR, John McClellan, CCIM, Wesley Cox, CCIM, Chris Peek, CCIM, Tonney Insley, Andy Ball, Brandon Heaver, Advisors Flo Brotzman, Josh Clow, Meredith Mears, Ryan Finnegan, Managing Director, Rick Tilghman, CCIM, CPM, Executive Managing Directors Brent Miller, CCIM, CPM &

Amy Miller, CPM, and Operations Manager, Amber Bostwick attended the four-day conference.

Nearly 400 SVN advisors and staff attended the two-day conference March 9-10.

Top producing advisors are ranked in three different categories based on their gross commission income (GCI): Partner’s Circle is the most prestigious, followed by President’s Circle and Achiever Award.

The Hanna Team, comprised of Hanna, Cox, Brotzman and Breanna Tedeschi, received the Partner’s Circle Award.

Industry veterans with more than 100 years of brokerage experience, the Hanna Team has been consistently in the top 1 percent for SVN International Corp with over 1,200 career transactions and approximately $900-plus million in deal volume, specializing in industrial, office, retail, land, and leasing.

The Hanna team finished 19 out of 1,600 advisors.

McClellan, Ball, and Heaver each received the President’s Circle award.

Three SVN | Miller advisors received the Achiever Award: Insley, Allison Conick, and the late Tom Knopp.

REAL ESTATE REPORT

State dept. launches loan products

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (April 29, 2022) The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Mortgage Program announced the launch of two new loan products to provide higher levels of down payment and closing cost assistance.

The Maryland Mortgage Program has been the state’s flagship homeownership program for over 40 years, and, for the past three years, has averaged over $1 billion in home loan reservations, helping more than 5,000 Marylanders get into their dream home each year.

“In this challenging housing climate, when interest rates are increasing and affordable housing inventory is low, resulting in higher purchase prices, homebuyers need more down

payment assistance,” said Secretary Kenneth C. Holt. “Our Maryland Mortgage Program is nationally-recognized for the diversification of our product line, and we are constantly evaluating new products that can give Marylanders the best possible options to attain and sustain homeownership.”

The new 1st Time Advantage 5% Loan and 1st Time Advantage 4% Loan products offer down payment and closing cost assistance equal to 5 or 4 percent of the first mortgage, respectively, and are zero percent deferred for up to 30 years, meaning new homebuyers will not need to pay back the assistance until selling or refinancing their home.

In addition to the newly launched loan products, the Maryland Mortgage Program offers a wide variety of mortgage products specifically tailored to make homeownership affordable and sustainable, including flexible financing government and

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Schwendeman named workforce specialist (April 29, 2022) Nancy Schwendeman has been named the new workforce development specialist within Worcester County Economic Development (WCED).

She stepped into her new role on March 28.

Schwendeman earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant business management. She brings 36 years of experience in the hospitality industry to her new position.

“We are thrilled to bring on Nancy as part of the Tourism and Economic Development team,” Tourism and

Economic Development Director Melanie Pursel said.

“She brings an outstanding set of skills, solid experience, and excellent relationN. Schwendeman ships in the Worcester region. She will truly be an asset as we move forward to address the workforce and training needs of our community.”

Prior to joining WCED, Schwendeman worked with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, where

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primary liaison with local, state and federal partners, including Worcester Technical High School, area chambers of commerce, Maryland Department of Commerce, DLLR, Small Business Development Center, and the Small Business Association.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Schwendeman is an active member of the community.

She serves on the Worcester County Public Schools Improvement & Advisory Committee and is a Relay for Life volunteer. She previously served as an assistant coach for Pop Warner Cheerleading and is a former troop leader for the Girl Scouts of America.

For additional information about the programs and services available through WCED, call 410-632-1220 or visit https://chooseworcester.org.

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In her new role, Schwendeman will oversee the county’s workforce development initiatives to educate and train individuals to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries offering livable wages. Her primary responsibilities will include creating, managing and delivering workforce development programs and services.

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(April 29, 2022) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, is looking forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for the 2022 summer season.

United Way and the OCHMRA and partners are excited to offer the Dine, Stay and Play program again this year with local hospitality and recreational organizations as they demonstrate giving back to create local impact.

Resort area restaurants, hotels, entertainment and sporting venues can partner with United Way to participate. Each business chooses their promotional menu items, stay or play specials, and designates a portion of those sales to United Way to impact one in three neighbors.

All proceeds stay local for the organization and its nonprofit partners who help Worcester and other Lower Shore neighbors in need. This is a unique opportunity for both locals

and visitors to support the hospitality and tourism industry while giving back to the community.

The program runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Participants benefit from free marketing through media partners including radio, newspaper, TV, digital ads and social media campaigns while promoting community spirit. Restaurants, lodging and entertainment businesses of any size are welcome to participate.

This program reinforces the resiliency and importance of this industry in the region and helps patrons know they are helping thousands of local families by supporting community-minded businesses.

To date, Dine Stay & Play partners have raised over $261,000 for local health, education and financial stability programs.

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Coastal Realtors Foundation Dine, Stay and Play program awards $5,500 to charities back for summer ’22 season (April 29, 2022) The Coastal Association of Realtors (Coastal) has awarded $5,500 in grants to local charities through the Coastal Realtors Foundation during its latest round of funding.

Since 2019, Coastal Realtors Foundation has given more than $25,000 to local charities in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.

The following organizations received grants in the Coastal Realtors Foundation’s latest round of funding: Art League of Ocean City, Coastal Hospice, Eastern Shore Running Club Scholarship Fund, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Junior Achievement Eastern Shore, Most Blessed Sacrament School (Eagle Scout Project), and Wyatt’s Warriors.

The Coastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The association raises money for the fund through an annual charity golf tournament as well as other efforts throughout the year.

The fund is accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association and reviewed by a committee of members. Grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations and must be located in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester counties.

“We are starting our fourth year as

a charitable foundation and we are very honored and excited to continue to give back to the Lower Shore,” said Coastal President Grace Masten.

“The organizations we choose to support are championed by our members and we are proud to support the work they are doing. With over 1,000 members in the Lower Shore, Realtors give back countless amounts of their time, money and expertise to nonprofits. We are just honored to be able to participate in their hard work in this small way.”

Grants are awarded three times a year, and the next deadline is June 15.

For more information about the Coastal Realtors Foundation, visit www.coastalrealtors.org.

Continued from Page 42 Way’s Amanda Hailey, amanda@uwles.org, or Ryan Jackson, ryan@uwles.org, call 410-7425143 or visit www.uwles.org/DineStayPlayUnited.

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, now in its 77th year of local service, harnesses the power of the community to advance health, education and financial stability for all neighbors in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.

It helps empower Lower Shore residents to achieve better health by addressing barriers to care, educational success by reducing the achievement gap between low- and middle-income students, and financial stability by

advancing the economic security of families and individuals.

The organization provides direct services, collaborates with local stakeholders, and supports 41 local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting one in every three neighbors annually.

Through the Get Connected Volunteer Center, UWLES connects over 140 nonprofits with community members who want to get involved.

For more information on United Way, visit www.uwles.org, www.ShoreGetConnected.org, Facebook @uwles, Instagram @unitedwayles, Twitter @UNITEDWAY_LES, or LinkedIN @uwles.

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WORCESTER COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY 2023 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGETS The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budgets as requested by the Agencies and Departments which are funded by the Worcester County Commissioners. If you wish to speak or attend in person, we encourage you to pre-register by calling the County Administration office at 410-632-1194.

Speakers will be allowed to address the County Commissioners for up to two (2) minutes. Public Comment may also be submitted in advance by email at wchearing@co.worcester.md.us or in writing received on or before 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, May 2, 2022 in the County Commissioners’ Office at Room 1103 Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. All commenters must identify themselves by their full name and address to be included in the public record. Written comments received by the deadline will be read into the record by Worcester County staff during the public comment portion of the meeting. Anyone not planning to speak may view the public hearing live on the County website at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.com/live. The Public Hearing will be held at: 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, SNOW HILL, MD General Fund requested expenditures exceed available revenues (based upon current tax rates) by $11,287,404. This difference must be reconciled by the County Commissioners either through reductions in expenditures or increases in taxes, fees and/or use of Budget Stabilization Funds. Copies of the requested budgets are available for public inspection on the Worcester County website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES

Property Taxes Income Taxes Other Local Taxes State Shared Federal Grants State Grants

Requested Budget $ 152,507,544 34,500,000 16,941,000 2,572,746 378,886 4,344,131

Licenses & Permits Charges for Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Misc/Sale of Assets/& Other Transfers In – Casino/Local Impact Grant Funds

Requested Budget 2,496,231 1,510,055 29,000 100,000 411,986 2,499,000

TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $218,290,579

GENERAL FUND REQUESTED EXPENDITURES Requested Budget Board of Education: Operating Expenses Debt Payments to be paid on behalf Boat Landings Circuit Court Commission On Aging County Administration Debt Service (less Education Debt) Development Review & Permitting Economic Development Elections Emergency Services Environmental Programs Extension Office Fire Marshal Grants to Towns Health Department Homeowner Convenience Centers Human Resources Information Technology Insurance & Benefits: (Includes OPEB-all employees) Jail Roads

$100,983,605 12,726,490 381,250 1,439,592 1,514,783 1,152,345 1,759,588 2,075,878 443,150 1,355,240 3,703,761 1,593,459 242,678 661,470 7,013,867 5,999,817 793,992 519,825 644,914 24,790,008 9,740,911 4,698,398

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Maintenance Mosquito Control Natural Resources Orphan's Court Other General Government Other General Government: (State Dept. of Assessment Operating Exp) Parks Public Works Administration Recreation Recreation & Culture Recycling Sheriff Social Service Groups State’s Attorney Taxes Shared w/ Towns Tourism Treasurer

1,533,278 157,946 612,489 36,400 2,796,402

Vol. Fire Co. & Ambulance Co. Wor-Wic Community College

555,440 1,625,297 999,511 1,850,067 242,439 942,809 10,203,690 838,368 2,619,551 2,644,157 1,359,429 1,308,580 9,609,321 2,530,242

TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES $229,577,983

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Annual Springfest festival next week in downtown OC (April 29, 2022) Ocean City’s Springfest festival returns this year for the 31st anniversary, May 5-8, featuring live music, art, crafts, food and more, all located in the inlet parking lot.

Springfest comes to life with a diverse variety of live outdoor musical entertainment for four days.

Visitors should bring their appetite as the event includes offerings from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to a wide assortment of food, beer and wine.

Springfest, one of the top arts and crafts Show in the United States, features over 250 vendors selling art and crafts. New to this year’s Springfest, there will be free opportunities for the public to watch, learn and even try beach tennis.

Springfest is fun for people of all ages and admission to the four-day event is free, including daytime entertainment. Headliners for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening shows in-

clude Romeo Delight “The Ultimate Van Halen Experience,” Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Tickets can be purchased online at ococean.com.

Since parking in the downtown area is limited, the Town of Ocean City will offer Springfest transportation. The Coastal Highway beach bus will be operating for only $3 all day boarding.

Take advantage of the town’s Park & Ride location on Route 50 in West Ocean City. Park for free and ride the shuttle to Springfest for $3 all day boarding.

For more information about transportation, call 410-723-1606.

Springfest hours are Thursday through Saturday, May 5-7, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

For more information about Springfest 2022, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125, toll-free at 1-800-6262326 or visit OCocean.com.

Scholarship deadline Saturday (April 29, 2022) The deadline is approaching for local students to apply for WOCM-FM Ocean 98’s Cash for College Fund scholarship.

The station’s scholarship program recognizes students from Sussex, Worcester and Wicomico counties, with a cash award to use toward future college expenses. One student from each county will be selected to receive a check for $2,500.

This marks the first year for the $2,500 prize, which previously had been set at $1,000.

Ocean 98, which broadcasts from midtown Ocean City, hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise money for the awards through the Ocean 98 Foundation.

Anyone who is interested in applying or knows of a graduating high school student attending a college or university can find more information online at Ocean98.com. The deadline for applications is Saturday, April 30.

For questions, contact Bill Fuhrer at bill@ocean98.com.

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Drug takeback events happening in county (April 29, 2022) Local police departments including Ocean Pines, Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill, along with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs, Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring pills for disposal to any of the sites listed below. Additional collection sites can also be found by calling 1-800-882-9539 or visit DEA.gov.

Local drug take back sites: • Atlantic General Hospital Main Lobby • Berlin Police Station • Ocean Pines Police Station • Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in Snow Hill • Pocomoke Police Department While the Drug Enforcement Administration cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, the AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy MedSafe medication disposal box located within the lobby of Atlantic General Hospital can accept liquid medications up to 4

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Atlantic General Hospital will also offer to collect and dispose of unwanted needles or sharps at the event. Sharps must be stored in an FDA-approved sharps container (no coffee cans on laundry detergent containers). The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The AGHRx RediScripts MedSafe at Atlantic General Hospital is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

Last fall, Americans turned in 372 tons (more than 700,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 4,900 sites operated by the DEA and its state and local law enforcement partners. This brings the total amount of prescription drugs collected by the DEA since the fall of 2010 to more than 15.2 million pounds of medication.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.

Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

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Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

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will be offered for those interested.

This potentially lifesaving medication is available free without a prescription at AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 30 Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com or contact AGHRx Rediscripts Pharmacy at rediscripts@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-9241.

Contact Debbie Smullen, president of Worcester Goes Purple, at www.wocowarriors.org or 410-8705161 FDA-approved sharps container is needed.

Flag display to fly in Veterans Memorial Park along Rt. 589 (April 29, 2022) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation has joined with the Rotary Club of Ocean City/Berlin to create a display of flags that will fly in Veterans Memorial Park, along Route 589, in Ocean Pines to honor heroes.

The definition of a “hero” is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Individuals and community businesses can be part of

this tribute by sponsoring a flag for $50.

The sponsors’ name and their hero’s name will be identified on each flag. Proceeds from this project will benefit Student’s Education Outreach projects, community charities, and the Rotary Scholarship Fund.

Cutoff date to sponsor a flag is May 11.

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Worcester Preparatory Lower School celebrated reaching 100th day of school on March 3. Students from Pre-K to fifth grade participated in a variety of educational and philanthropic activities to commemorate their milestone. Pictured are fourth graders, in front, from left, Kristi Carr, Madison Andrews, Addyson Wisniewski and Abby Ferguson, and in back, Jack Jarvis, Emerson Bofinger, Elle Wilsey and Emily Hafeli.

Worcester Preparatory Middle and Upper School students (grades 6-12) celebrated the iconic date of Feb. 22, 2022 (2.2.22) by dressing up as twins with friends, or their actual twin. Students played games during lunch and there was also a scavenger hunt throughout the middle school hallways.

Pictured are eighth graders, Anisha Batra, Lilly Phillips and Emily Patrowicz stepped it up as triplets on Twin Day.

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RECOGNIZED Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Tim Lund names a Kiwanian of the Month for their outstanding work. In February, Kitty Wrench was awarded.

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Lisa Kristick’s PreK3 class at Ocean City Elementary School identified how each student is different and special after reading the books, “Just Ask” and “You’re All Kinds of Wonderful.” They learned how their classmate, Tommy, was born with one extra chromosome and has Down Syndrome. Pictured are Kristick and Kathy Elmer with students from their class.

CONTEST WINNERS

ART SHOW WINNERS Izzy Huber, who won first place in Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club-sponsored art show, is pictured with event chair Sharon Sorrentino; Kayla Halbig, second place; and Gloria Richards, art show judge.

Worcester Preparatory School’s Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 essay contest winners were recently recognized. Pictured, in front, from left, are Rani Yonker (second place, grade 5-6 division), Gabriella Damouni (third place, grade 7-8) and Ellie Phillips (first place, grade 5-6); second row, Gavin Mann (second place, grade 7-8) and Caleb Walston (first place, grade 7-8); and in back, Ocean City Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest Chairpersons Allen Meyer and his wife, Gretchen; and Head of School Dr. John McDonald. Phillips and Walston advanced to the district level. More than 80 essays were submitted.

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Ocean City, second graders Chamber seeks applications celebrating Arbor Day today from Wor. residents by May 30 (April 29, 2022) After a two-year hiatus, the Town of Ocean City will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 29 at Fiesta Park on 141st Street, featuring second grade students from Ocean City Elementary School.

The long-standing tradition is hosted by the Ocean City Beautification Committee, who has partnered with the students to bring this program to the community.

Perhaps the highlight of the Arbor Day celebration is when students assist the mayor and city council in planting a tree as part of the Beautification Committee’s TreeMendous Program.

The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with light refreshments and is followed by the presentation of the flags

by the American Legion Color Guard.

Students will then present skits, poems, songs and artwork to show the importance of trees in our environment.

After the performances, the students will assist the mayor and council with the planting of a tree.

Following the tree planting, the students will enjoy demonstrations by the Ocean City Police Department’s mounted police and K-9 units.

All are invited to join the mayor and city council along with the Beautification Committee for this longstanding tradition. For more information, contact Donna Greenwood, Beautification Committee chairperson, at 410-289-7060 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov/ocbc.

(April 29, 2022) The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is seeking scholarship applications in Worcester County.

Scholarships will be awarded in 2022 to those who either reside or are employed in Worcester County and want to pursue career advancement. To apply, go to www.occhamberfoundation.org. The deadline for scholarship applications is May 30.

“Our future is only as bright as our people, and Worcester County businesses are in need of increased staff and workforce development initiatives,” said Lachelle Scarlato, executive director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “Our yearly scholarships go to those residents who wish to expand their areas of expertise and apply

those skills to local businesses, or start a business of their own.”

The Chamber Foundation has designated eight industry sectors with subsets including: agriculture; aquaculture; attractions/recreation/arts; business (i.e., banking, insurance, accounting, retail); hospitality (i.e., hotels, restaurants and culinary); medical/emergency services (i.e., first responders, fire, police, EMTs, nurses); non-profit; and trades (i.e., plumbing, electric, HVAC, building, cosmetology, massage therapy, mechanics).

The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in 2010 with a mission of supporting economic and educational growth within our community through community.

Worcester Library closed until 1 p.m. today for training (April 29, 2022) All Worcester County Library branches will be closed the first half of the day on April 29, while library staff participate in an in-service training.

Branches will then be open from 15 p.m.

The Worcester County Library’s website and online resources are always available. Visit www.worcesterlibrary.org to access library services, including reserving materials, renewing items and searching library databases. In addition, book drops will be open at each library location.

All Worcester County Library branches will resume standard operating hours on Saturday, April 30.

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Letters to the editor Questions abound for Councilman Gehrig Editor, My letter should be of interest to all voters and taxpayers in the Town of Ocean City as well as all of the town’s employees.

In a letter appearing in OC Today on April 15, Mr. John Gehrig, a council member wrote a letter under the title “Make money or take your money?” he wrote, “The question is simple. Do you want your elected officials to seek ways to make money to pay their bills or do you want them to keep raising your property taxes?”

Is it that simple?

Over the last year, the mayor and members of the council have hired over 30 new employees, and started a new expensive tourism department.

These actions by mayor and council greatly increased Ocean City’s expenses going forward.

Now Mr. Gehrig wants to spend many millions more on a sports complex saying “we have a gigantic opportunity to ride the wave of a $20 billion a year youth sports industry.”

Mr. Gehrig’s assertion is made despite the evidence to the contrary in the town’s study revealing a significant slowdown in sports participation.

Can we trust Mr. Gehrig’s judgement with what looks to be the biggest project in the county in decades? What is his record? Have his efforts made the town money before?

Four years ago, Mr. Gehrig along with Dennis Dare and Mary Knight were assigned by the mayor to be architects, in closed sessions, of the pier deal.

The pier property is approximately 6.5 acres and contains more than 25 amusements, games and businesses extending from Ripley’s to Thrashers and back to the pier.

I have always considered the pier property to be the most valuable property in Ocean City. The deal struck behind closed doors was approved by the Ocean City Council and extended Mr. Jenkins lease another 25 years granting Mr. Jenkin’s Co. approximately 33 more years of control over the pier.

Certainly, questions have never been answered by Mr. Gehrig who was one of the three who met in closed sessions over many months before it became public.

Why was the pier the only property that wasn’t bid out to the public? Mr Gehrig, as Ocean City’s representative why did you not review the subleases Mr. Jenkins entered into to better understand how to price the property for lease?

How did you arrive at $250,000 a year beginning in eight years with 3

percent increases?

Maybe most important of all Mr. Gehrig, why did you not recuse yourself from voting on the Jenkins pier deal let alone meeting with him in private for 18 months and being one of the architects that presented the present deal to the mayor and council?

Isn’t Mr. Jenkins a substantial customers of your company D3? Who were you representing Ocean City or D3? How is this not a huge conflict of interest?

After the Jenkins deal, both Dennis Dare and Mary Knight stepped down from running for council.

The State of Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found the mayor and council in numerous violations for having these meetings behind closed doors including Lloyd Martin, Deluca, Paddack, James and the mayor.

To this day the council has failed to make public the minutes of these meetings.

Mr. Gehrig should not have held closed meetings with Mr. Jenkins or voted to give Mr. Jenkins the pier for an additional 25 years. Mr. Gehrig’s company, D3 has and had multiple business dealings with various companies that Mr. Jenkins owns which

placed him in Conflicts of Interest and should be grounds for his expulsion from the council.

The mayor knowing that Mr. Gehrig built and maintained multiple websites for a number of Mr. Jenkins companies, knew he was conflicted

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 51 Mr. Gehrig architected and voted for will cost Ocean City not millions but tens of millions over the next 33 years and should be of great concern to all who say they love Ocean City.

So, with Gehrig’s dubious record of “making the town money” lets fast forward to today and look at another Gehrig deal, the Sport’s Complex, also with 10s of millions at stake once again.

The present $11.2M bond will just pay for the Harrison property and to draw up plans for the development. If we follow Gehrig again, we are looking at likely $40-$50 million in future debt for the County and Ocean City.

Can we afford to let another Gehrig deal go through? Or should the Sports Complex be looked over more carefully by people without a history of Conflicts of interest?

Gehrig’s own words to the Ocean City voters and taxpayers sums it up best by the man who brought Ocean City the pier deal.

“So back to the question do you want your elected officials to make money, or take your money?” Seems like Mr. Gehrig is threatening the voters and tax payers by saying if you don’t vote for my sports complex, I will raise your taxes!

In two to three weeks, I will give the local papers another letter in which we will explore what is a public good? What are the public’s best interests? I will also disclose further conflicts of interest as the weeks unfold leading up to the election.

With an election coming it is important that we continue the conversation on conflicts of interest. It is my sincere hope that my letters will stimulate interest and cause more people to run for mayor and council in Ocean City in the fall elections.

Tony Christ Ocean City

False accusations of indoctrination

Editor, In the April 22 OC Today article regarding school officials clearing up misinformation, I want to applaud the board of education for sharing facts to counteract the large amount of misleading information spreading throughout our county.

From that meeting, it is clear that the informative presentation shared at the end regarding the Maryland Comprehensive Health Education Framework was necessary to stop the ongoing onslaught of misinformation and blatant lies.

As a local educator myself, I can assure everyone that no educator is teaching children to be or not to be a certain gender.

As stated in the presentation, human sexuality and gender identification are not discussed with students until high school.

The very loud groups of individuals that are seeking to mislead the community with fear and lies did not stay for the informative presentation from the very board they are accusing of allowing practices like grooming and indoctrination.

As ridiculous as this sounds, when people twist facts in enough ways and repeat the same set of lies over and over, others begin to believe them. The group that seeks to take over the current board’s seats and control our public schools is wrong in describing Maryland’s Comprehensive Health Education Framework as indoctrination, grooming, and exploitation.

These accusations have been repeated in recent local board meetings as well as on social media platforms.

Consider the topics that are taught and how they may apply to your child. In kindergarten students must be able to describe different families.

As these students grow, they will

be required to practice communicating personal boundaries.

Continuing through elementary school students will demonstrate the ability to recognize and respect that people express themselves in many ways.

Eventually students will be able to define consent as people of all ages and abilities having the right to tell others not to touch their body when and where they do not want to be touched.

Grooming by definition is the action by which a pedophile is preparing a child for a meeting with the intention of committing a sexual offense.

This framework is the polar opposite of grooming. The health framework teaches our youth how to identify trusted adults, understand appropriate touch, consent, and distinguish healthy relationships from unhealthy relationships.

This arms our children with the knowledge to stand up for themselves, recognize danger, and seek help.

Fortunately, families have been provided facts about the framework for health education in our schools by the board.

Lyndsay Greenan-Tyre Ocean Pines

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Rodeo rounds up council’s support People are bound to ask why in the world would the Ocean City Council agree to put up $75,000 to enable a bull-riding event to go on as planned at the inlet parking lot in June.

Well, why not?

It’s something different, and heaven knows we could use some variety after doing the same things over and over for years in attempts to draw the same crowds. This competition could very well attract people who haven’t been here before, as bull riding doesn’t appear that often on the entertainment agenda on the Eastern Seaboard.

In addition, it’s not as if the money for this loan, really, had to be removed from some other account set aside for city services or operations, it was already in the tourism budget to be used in circumstances such as this.

It’s also not as if this is a gift since the city will get its money back at some point through a share of the ticket sales through this and subsequent shows over the course of what is expected to be a three-year package.

Although a memorandum of understanding was still in the works earlier this week, the council has stipulated that the city would get a percentage of the gate until the full amount is replenished.

That’s not a bad deal no matter what anyone thinks about whether bull riding and the beach is a good fit.

Maybe it is and maybe it isn’t, but at least it’s something not seen here before, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

Our guess is the curiosity factor of this rodeo will help with the initial turnout this year, while the popularity of future events will depend on how this one is received.

In the meantime, we say, yeehaw!

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You can say anything

Elon Musk has plunked down his entire ATM account of $44 billion to buy Twitter so anyone can say whatever they want on that platform.

So, if I had a Twitter account, I’d say, “*!&%$#*@!, you miserable *-^$#!@. Furthermore, *&^%$#!!!^ if any of you *¢§#@! thinks this @#&^% idea is going to work out to be just *&^%$#! swell.”

Wow, I must admit I do feel better now with regard to this turn of events, although I remain annoyed by the fact that I By can’t say the above thing Stewart in print.

Dobson Why is that, you ask?

Oh, that would be because many, many people would be offended, even though no one is offended when someone says it on Twitter, or most other social media platforms because ... who knows why the *&^%$# that is?

Of course, it would be even worse on radio, which still can’t say certain words without facing fines of up to $419,353. As it might be said on Twitter, that is a lot of #!+^&*$% money.

And here’s another thing: If I said in this very column that so-and-so has been robbing other people’s crab pots, or that he has been dating a German shepherd, or that his mother is a for-profit voodoo priestess, I’d have to order new pants because she’d sue the other pants right off me.

See, the thing is, you could sue me personally for saying these things, and sue the paper for allowing me to say these things, whereas if

I said those things on Twitter under an anonymous name (@old_n_grumpy, for instance), I’d be home free as would Twitter.

That’s because federal law says you can’t hold the platform responsible for what its users say.

Let me see if I’ve got this straight: Twitter has somewhere around 200 million users and can, or will be, irresponsible, while the readership of this paper is somewhat less than that (although we’re very, very close,) and we can get our pants sued off.

What this proves is that Elon Musk is not just smarter than the rest of us, he’s about 212 billion times smarter, even after raiding his ATM for $44 billion in walking around money.

It is a fact, however, that being super smart isn’t everything. I knew a guy in high school who was only six or seven times smarter than I am, and he could do algebra in his head and give you the molecular structure of creamed spinach if you were curious about that. But he also wore three watches, so he’d know the time here, there and everywhere.

“Hey,” he’d say, “Want to know what time it is in the Canary Islands?”

“Sure, I’ve been wondering about that all day.”

In other words, he was a seven on the 1-to10 crazy scale, which suggests to me that some extremely intelligent people can think up whole new ways of being crazy just for the sake of variety. We’ll see what that means for Twitter in the coming months.

In the meantime, I have to be careful with what I say here so I don’t get sued. I’ll wait until the new and improved Twitter comes out and then I’ll say whatever I *^%$#@ well please.

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WORLD WAR II

Burma Road to China started in Mandalay

By Nick Wahoff Contributing Writer (April 29, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, the Imperial Japanese Army captured the Burmese city of Mandalay and the town of Lashio, the jumping off point for the Burma Road to China.

The Burma Road was a primary overland route for the Allies to supply the Chinese in their fight against Imperial Japan. It was constructed between 1937 and 1938 by nearly 200,000 Chinese and Burmese workers. With terminals in Lashio, Kunming, and Yunnan, the supplies were shipped to Rangoon on the coast and transported by rail to Lashio in central Burma where they went overland another 700 miles into China.

Burma became a prime target for Imperial Japan to cut off China and to threaten India — the crown jewel of the British Empire.

The Japanese created the Fifteenth Army in November 1941, under Gen. Shojiro Iida, to invade and conquer the British colony of Burma. That next month, the Japanese moved into Thailand to use it as a jumping off point for the upcoming invasion.

On Jan. 4, 1942, Japanese troops crossed over the Thai border into Burma. The British Lt. Gen. Thomas Hutton had only the 1st Burma Divi-

sion and the 17th Indian Division to defend the country.

The Allied forces were pushed back by the assault, which included the Japanese bombing Rangoon.

The Sittang River created a natural defensive barrier for the 17th Indian Division.

As the Japanese adGeneral Jackie vanced quickly to the Smith bridge spanning the river, British Gen. Jackie Smyth ordered it destroyed.

Leaving their equipment behind, troops of the 17th caught on the opposite side had to escape by raft or swim across the river. Many were killed or captured.

Even though they were weakened, the British still hoped to hold onto Rangoon after being reinforced by an Indian infantry and British armor brigade. Both Gens. Hutton and Smyth were relieved with Gen. Harold Alexander now in command.

The Imperial Japanese Army crossed the Sittang and Bago Rivers splitting the British forces in two.

After the Japanese bombed Rangoon’s port facility, and fearing his army would be trapped in the city, Alexander ordered his troops to es-

cape to the north. The 17th Indian Division and British Armored Brigade were stopped by a Japanese blocking force north of the city. After multiple attempts to break through, the British charged one last time to the north encountering little opposition as the Japanese headed south to an undefended Rangoon.

On March 8, the Japanese captured Rangoon. The next evening, American Gen. Joseph Stilwell dined with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Nationalist Chinese, and was promised the Fifth, Sixth and Sixty-Sixth Chinese Armies to defend central Burma.

Additional Japanese reinforcements arrived in Rangoon to assist in the push to the north. The British, with the Chinese, tried to set up a defensive position in the Irawaddy River Valley to defend the Burmese oil fields and the city of Mandalay. All the while thousands of Burmese and other refugees moved north and west to escape the Japanese onslaught.

Using captured British trucks and fresh reinforcements, the Japanese advanced quickly into central Burma.

The Royal Air Force sent its radar and many fighters back to India allowing the Japanese to gain air superiority over the region. Further complicating

things for the British, The Burma Independence Army was assisting the Japanese by harassing the Allied forces.

The Japanese met the Chinese in battle at Toungoo, on March 24, 1942, on their advance into central Burma.

Surrounding them, the Japanese used poison gas and caused heavy Chinese casualties. It was only because of Chinese reinforcements and the help of the British Burmese Army were they able to escape the encirclement.

In early April, the British Army decided to abandon Burma and head back to India. During their retreat, the British were surrounded by the Japanese, but were saved by the Chinese during the Battle of Yenangyuang on April 11. The oil fields in the area were set ablaze to keep them out of enemy hands. After covering the British fallback, the Chinese then went to defend Mandalay from the fast approaching Japanese army.

The Japanese were able to capture the town of Taunggyi, only 200 miles southeast of Mandalay on April 21.

Four days later, retreating Chinese troops surprised the Japanese and recaptured the city. The next day, the Chinese pulled back to defend Mandalay and Lashio.

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Continued from Page 54 On April 29, the Chinese hasty defense of Lashio succumbed to the heavy artillery of the Japanese. The Burma Road, the Allies’ supply route to China, was now cut off.

Mandalay had been hit by several air raids, the most devastating occurring on April 3, 1942. Japanese bombers created a firestorm by dropping incendiary bombs that destroyed 60 percent of the city.

Visiting Mandalay shortly after the bombing, American reporter Clare Booth Luce described the city, “Every house was burned down or still flaming and smoldering. A terrible stink arose from 2,000 bodies in the ruins of brick, plaster and twisted tin roofing. Only the smoke-grimed stone temple elephants on the scarred path were watching guard over the Road to Mandalay...”

On May 1, Mandalay fell to the Japanese as Allied armies were now in full retreat back to China and India.

With the fall of Mandalay and Lashio, Burma was now under Japanese control.

The Allies tried to compensate for the Burma Road traffic by flying supplies over “The Hump” over the Himalaya Mountains, from India to China. While it was somewhat successful, it still could never match the volume hauled over the land routes through Burma.

Next week: Battle of Coral Sea

KENNETH FRANCIS BUCKLEY Ocean Pines Kenneth Francis Buckley, 72, of The Parke in Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on April 17, 2022, at home surrounded by his significant other of 10 years, Joan Twigg, and his immediate family.

After a courageous two-year battle, he succumbed to a rare biliary duct cancer.

Ken was born on Sept. 11, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the eldest child of the late Robert and Helen (nee Oatway) Buckley.

Upon graduating from Charlestown High School, he entered the U.S. Army. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and returned to the Ft. Meade, Maryland, area in 1970.

He transitioned to civilian employment with the U.S. Army (DOL/NSA) and retired after 41 years of service.

Ken and Joan relocated to Ocean Pines in 2015 and Ken quickly secured a seasonal position at Eagles Landing Golf Course, a job he truly cherished.

He was an avid sports fan all his life, especially all teams Boston, however, he did remain loyal to Tom Brady!

A lover of many sports, he played ice hockey, and men’s softball, and coached his son’s Little League teams. His favorite sport was golf even though he started later in life.

Ken and Joan both enjoyed the

Kenneth Buckley

sport equally, taking every opportunity to play together often and play wherever and whenever they traveled, making for some fantastic memories.

Additionally, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren during holidays and trips to the beach.

Ken is survived by his daughter, Patricia McGrath (Steve) of Annapolis, Maryland; his son, Christopher (Monica) of Millersville, Maryland; and his five grandchildren, Reagan and Corinne McGrath, Madison, Brayden and Carson Buckley, and their mother/grandmother, Jeanne

Reilly of Severna Park, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Tonja Buckley and Peggy McClure, and son-in-law, Michael McGrath.

The Buckley family wishes to extend their most heartfelt thanks to Coastal Hospice and the staff of Johns Hopkins Oncology Department.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to CoastalHospital.org/makea-donation/ or AssateagueIslandAlliance.org.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 7, 2022, at The Parke at Continued on Page 56

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 55 Ocean Pines Clubhouse. It will be a casual affair serving his favorite foods: cheeseburgers and pizza, per his request!

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.

MARK GODFREY ABBOTT Berlin Mark Godfrey Abbott, age 69, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, Maryland.

Born on March 14, 1953, he was the son of the late Henry Abbott and Mary Baker.

Affectionally known by his cham-

pionship-winning Purple Moose softball teammates as El Mouldo, Mark spent his life surfing, playing ball, playing something that resembled golf, entertaining whomever happened to be lucky enough to be seated on a nearby barstool, and showing his son exactly how to be the best dad in the world.

Mark Abbott In 1986, he drove his young son to elementary school with “Spirit in the Night” blasting from the tape deck of his old white Mustang and explained to him, “Ryan, this guy Bruce Springsteen, he’s the boss, the boss of everything.”

Later that day, Mark was summoned to the principal’s office after Ryan had argued with his first-grade teacher, Mrs. Phillips, that Bruce

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Mrs. Phillips is still wrong.

He met Carol, the love of his life, in 2002, and spent his later years explaining every hard-to-get joke twice to her. Their love was special and timeless, and their adventures down south to see her daughter, Kelly, who Mark considered his own, kept them smiling for years.

He never missed an important occasion, he never shrugged off somebody in need, and he never took for granted any of the joys life offers as so many of us do.

His sensitivity, kindness, empathy and wit were unique, and though not many are gifted with such a generous stockpile of these qualities, he never passed on sharing them with others and left this world in such a better place than he had found it.

We’re also pretty sure the term “dad joke” was coined for him, but we cannot confirm that at this time.

He is survived by his fiancé of 20 years, Carol Stange. Also surviving is his son, Ryan Abbott (Melissa); his stepdaughter, Kelly Stange; his brother, Bruce Abbott (Susan); and his two grandchildren, Miles Abbott and Hazel Abbott.

A visitation will be held at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. until noon, with a memorial service immediately following. Inurnment will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church following the service.

Letters of condolences may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

ern Baltimore County, also known as the Hereford zone. After high school, Matt accomplished many traits cooking, bartending, carpentry as well as the gift of gab.

Matt had many friends and made a lot of people smile.

He worked for years alongside his uncle, Bob Schmuff, in many different clubs/bars and M. Schmuff restaurants; Daytonas, Thunderdome, Dicks Half Way Inn and Dicks Dock Bar. The last eight years he spent with family on the Eastern Shore.

Throughout all of Matt’s ups and downs in life, his greatest accomplishment was the birth of his son, Lance Ridgley.

They had the joy of working together for many years and during Lance’s most formative years, Matt taught him carpentry and flooring.

Matt and Lance shared in day-to-day life and were best friends.

He has left behind his son, Lance; father and stepmother, Bill and Marlene; sister, Lauren (Steve); aunt, Beverly (Thom); niece, Morgan (Riley); great niece and favorite playmate, Nora; great niece, Ella; and nephew, Hunter Kurtz, as well as many friends.

To say he will be missed is an understatement for he made such a presence.

A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Marlin Club, 9659 Golf Course Road in West Ocean City.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

MATTHEW F. SCHMUFF Ocean Pines Matthew F. Schmuff was born on March 9, 1974, and passed peacefully on April 1, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pam Schmuff (nee Haus); grandparents, William and Libby Schmuff; and uncle, “Bobby” Schmuff.

Matt was born and raised in north-

FREDERICK JAY HEINLEN, SR. Ocean Pines Frederick Jay Heinlen, Sr., age 89, of Ocean Pines, died Monday, April 25, 2022, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

His was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and was the son of the late Robert Leslie and Geraldine (Shoemaker) Heinlen.

He retired from AMP, Inc. as a me-

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OBITUARIES chanical engineer. He had been a mason for 60 years and was a member of Evergreen Lodge #153 and Tall Cedars of Lebanon.

He was the treasurer and a member of the Ocean Pines Boat Club, member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines, the American Legion, the F. Heinlen, Sr. VFW, and volunteered at Atlantic General Hospital.

He was also an airplane pilot and a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn L. Heinlen of Ocean Pines; three children, Frederick J. Heinlen II and wife, Jo, of Ocean Pines, Jo Anne Heinlen Stepp and husband, Doug, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Robert D. Heinlen and wife, Kelley, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; a brother, Roy E. Heinlen and wife, Zane, of Weslaco, Texas; a sister, Roberta Slater of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law, Betty Heinlen of Cape Coral, Florida; brother-in-law, Don Reed of Hermitage, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren, Krista Follmer (Nick), Lauren Wist (John), Kelly Enders (Tim), Leah Unseth (Elliot), Kathleen Enders, Karis Sheffer (Paul), Caitlin Heinlen and Robert Heinlen Jr. (Ashley) and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Heinlen, and a sister, Donna Reed.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin with Rev. Bob Harris and Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33609, or to the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

JAMES DONALD SALZMAN Bishopville James Donald Salzman, age 90, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Born in Woodstock, Illinois, on Sept. 10, 1931, he was the son of the late William J. Salzman and Mary E. (Umathum) Salzman.

He was a graduate James Salzman of St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois, Class of 1949. After high school, Jim attended De Forest Radio and Television Repair School in Chicago, Illinois, until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in September of 1950.

While serving at the Yuma, Arizona Test Station in 1952, Jim received an appointment to the United States Mil-

itary Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Upon graduation, he married Virginia M. Stark from Cornwall-on-theHudson, New York, who he had dated for four years while at West Point.

His military career, which spanned 30 years, began at the Signal School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, where he received Basic Signal Corps training.

From there, Jim was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia, where he earned his Airborne wings and Ranger tab.

Jim had been stationed in Germany, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam.

He attended the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and later received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arizona in Tucson.

After commanding a Signal Battalion in Korea in 1972, Jim spent three years in the Directorate of Communications J-6 in the Pentagon and four years at the Defense Communications Agency in Arlington, Virginia.

Upon retirement from the Army in 1980, Jim and Virginia became involved in Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the Charismatic Prayer Group, and the Cursillo movements in the Catholic Church.

Jim and Virginia were married for 32 years when she passed away in 1989 after fighting breast cancer for

five years.

Their family included four children: Virginia (John) Rohrbaugh, James W. (Christine) Salzman, Jean Ellen (Doug) Diny, and John C. (Eve Belcher) Salzman; grandchildren, Marie (Jason) Carbone, William Rohrbaugh, Jamie Salzman, and Kayla (Greg Crumpton) Salzman, Tori (Trevor) Schultz, Nick (Sara) Diny and Ben Diny, Jade (Andy) Howington, and Devyn Brumfield; and greatgrandchildren, Lorenzo Brumfield, Jordan, Olivia, Adrianna and Alexander Carbone, and Maverick Crumpton.

At a Widowed Persons Support Group, founded by Jim in his parish in Fairfax, Virginia, he met Ione Seufert, who was recently widowed, and they were married in 1992.

Ione’s family included: James (Lynn) Seufert, Jane (Joseph) Dawson, John (Sonya) Seufert; grandchildren, Tom (Sarah) Seufert, Brenna (Mark) O’Masta, Amanda and Will (Sandra) Arrington, Kelsey (Josh) Whittle, Kaylee (Wes) Cooper and Travis Seufert; and great-grandchildren, Elliott and Claire Seufert, Leon and Ronan O’Masta, Eddie and Katherine Whittle, Lily June and Cy Cooper, Olivia Rose Arrington.

Jim and Ione moved from Springfield, Virginia, to Bishopville, Maryland, in August 2003, where they both became avid supporters of the Knights of Columbus and where Jim

became the Grand Knight in 2012.

Jim and Ione started a Widowed Person’s Support Group in their parish, St. John Neumann RCC, and provided support for recently widowed persons for nine years.

Jim was also an active member of the RCIA team and was a lector or Eucharistic minister on most Sundays. For his service, the Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of Wilmington, presented Jim the Diocesan Medal of Merit Award for his outstanding service to the parish and the diocese.

Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, William (Lucille), Robert (Alma) and Eugene (Jenny); and his sister, Lorraine Whiston; and is survived by his sister-in-law, Jenny and his loving wife, Ione.

A funeral Mass, celebrating Jim’s life, will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann RCC in Ocean Pines, Maryland.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Mary of Sorrows RCC in Fairfax, Virginia. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. John Neumann RCC, 11211 Beauchamp Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolences can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

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Decatur pitcher records 100th strikeout this yr.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) Stephen Decatur senior Skylar Griffin has dominated on the mound in her four-year career pitching for the school.

As her final high school season winds down, Griffin hit a milestone on Tuesday, recording her 100th strikeout this year.

“It’s just honestly unbelievable. It’s just such a great feeling and I really didn’t think I’d be hitting 100 in one season, so it’s just so crazy to me,” she said.

Griffin had 98 strikeouts going into the game against the Parkside Rams in Berlin. She struck out the first two batters she faced to get to 100. She finished the game with 14 more strikeouts for a total of 16 overall.

“When my parents told me I was so close, I just didn’t believe it. It just didn’t really sink in that I’d be hitting 100 within a season,” she said. “I knew I was going to get it, I just didn’t know how soon – if it was going to be the second batter, the first inning the second inning. I was nervous, but I was also ready to go. It kind of pumped me up.”

Griffin was happy to celebrate her accomplishment with her teammates.

“One thing that really meant a lot to me was my teammates celebrating that 100th strikeout. They knew and they were ready,” she said. “Just hearing them celebrate behind me and everyone just kind of get loud was really special to me. It made me feel really good.”

Decatur scored one run in the bottom of the first and held on to win, 10.

“Parkside is always such good team. Last time we beat them 11-0 and we knew that was kind of a fluke thing,” Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz said. “We jumped on them early. We weren’t taking this one lightly. We knew what they were capable of.”

Griffin stuck out 16, walked one and allowed two hits. She also had one hit.

Freshman Madison McGinnis and sophomore Leah Simpson chipped in with two hits each.

Senior Alexa Eisemann and freshman Ava Snelsire contributed with one hit each.

“We’ve hit a lot better recently, but we just couldn’t string them together.

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Stephen Decatur senior Skylar Griffin has dominated on the mound in her four-year career pitching for the school. She hit a milestone on Tuesday, recording her 100th strikeout for the season.

they made some really good plays in the field,” Kurtz said. “It’s a good, well-coached team. Luckily we were able to sneak a run in early because we needed it.”

The day before, Decatur shut out the Washington Jaguars, 16-0, in Princess Anne.

“Pitching was very good. Skylar and Maddy [McGinnis] both pitched very well. Only a few hits in play,” Kurtz said. “It took us a couple innings to get our offense going, but we put together hits with walks to produce enough runs for a comfortable victory.”

The Seahawks scored two in the second, nine in the third, two in the fourth and three in the fifth.

Sophomore Kiara Taylor had three hits and two RBIs. Griffin (two RBIs) and Simpson (one RBI) had two hits apiece.

Griffin struck out eight and walked one in three innings. McGinnis struck out five and gave up a hit in two innings. “[Griffin] has just been lights out.

We’ve got 14 games in the books and we’ve given up 17 runs all season and nine came in one game,” Kurtz said.

“We had one off game and gave up nine, so if you erase that from the books we’ve given up eight runs in the other 13 games. That’s a team that’s got an ace on the mound, other pitch-

Decatur boys’ lacrosse team tops Worcester Prep, 14-7

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse teams battled in Berlin on Monday, with the Seahawks coming out on top, 14-7.

“They were pumped up and excited, of course. It’s the Worcester County championship. Most of them grew up playing together, they know each other, they’re all neighbors,” said Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman. “It’s a nice rivalry. It’s a friendly rivalry, but nobody wants to go out there and lose.

It’s big bragging rights for the area.”

Despite the friendly rivalry, it was ers are ready to come in and help if needed and defense is always clean.

This team can compete at any level. If we can get the bats hot at the right time we have a chance to do something special.”

Decatur’s Senior Night is Wednesday when the team plays the Nandua Warriors at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

still a physical battle.

“You’re friends before the game, you’re friends after the game, but during the game you’re playing,” Hoffman added.

Stephen Decatur senior Austin Airey scored with 53 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Senior captain Jeff Eichelberger made it 2-0, with 10:30 to play before halftime, netting a behind-the-back shot.

Junior captain Jack Gardner tallied Worcester’s first goal at the 9:52 mark.

Senior captain Luke Bahlman increased Decatur’s advantage shortly after.

Worcester again cut the lead to one, when freshman Ryan Mann scored with about four minutes remaining in the half.

Bahlman made it 4-2 with 1:12 on the clock. Junior Gabe Geiser put Decatur ahead by three with just 6.9 seconds left to play.

The Seahawks went into the break leading 5-2 on their home field.

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(Left) Stephen Decatur sophomore Tanner Haley defends Worcester Prep freshman Ryan Mann during Monday’s game in Berlin. Decatur won, 14-7. (Right) Sophomore Evan Oglesby controls the ball for Decatur, while marked by Prep senior Jarett Sofronski.

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Goals were again traded, then Decatur went on a run. After three quarters, the home team held a 10-5 advantage.

The Seahawks outscored their opponent, 4-2 in the fourth quarter.

“It seems to be a common trend where we come out a little slow, we got to get in our groove, really start getting some things going, some big ground balls, big plays to get momentum behind us and then it seems like the fire gets lit and we start burning brighter and brighter as the game goes on,” Hoffman said. “We just progressively gained our momentum through and when we came out at halftime we started to really move the ball well and fire on all cylinders.”

Airey led Decatur with six goals.

Bahlman scored four and had one assist. Geiser chipped in with two goals and two assists. Eichelberger (one assist) and senior Lance Adams (five assists) tallied one goal apiece.

Decatur goalie, senior captain Collin Fohner recorded 17 saves.

“Another huge game for Collin Fohner. He’s just doing great,” Hoffman said. “Another big game for [senior] Shaki Bowen. He’s killing it at the face-off X for us this year.”

Bowen won 15 face-offs and only lost two.

Jones led Worcester with three goals and two assists. Gardner had two goals and three assists and Mann scored twice.

Senior goalie, captain Bennett Tinkler, recorded 11 saves.

“We started the game with three opportunities to score. On-the-doorstep type shots, but their goalie came up big to keep us off the board early. We needed a couple of those goals to fall, which may have changed the flavor of the game. But, again, credit the other team’s goalie,” said Prep Coach Drew Haugh. “Down 10-5 going into the fourth quarter was another gut punch and we just couldn’t mount any kind of comeback. As often happens in lacrosse, face-offs and goal tending can

Seahawks win 20-2 over Vikings

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) Goal scoring was spread around among the Lady Seahawks during the Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team’s 20-2 victory on the road over the Cambridge Vikings on Wednesday.

“Overall, we played a very well team game. Fourteen different people scored on our team and everyone was extremely excited for each other,” Decatur Coach Lindsay Owens said. “We connected well on transitions, redefended hard in the midfield, and had nice finishes on goal. It was a great team win to get us back on track as we head into our final three regular-season games.”

Junior Audrey Mumford led Decatur

with three goals. Senior captain Darby Moore (one assist) and sophomore Sadie Kauffman scored two goals each.

Juniors Alina Bernal-Clark, Kayla Brady, Renee Fohner, Mia Kemp, Kora Ketner and Shelby Rosemond, senior captain Emma Meyer, seniors Kira DiPietro, Saige Figgs and Hannah Short, and sophomore Abby Melito each netted a goal.

Senior Ryleigh Cunnane and junior Jessica Beck recoded one save each in goal for Decatur.

The Lady Seahawks will host the Wicomico Indians, today, Friday, at 4:30 p.m. in Berlin. The James M. Bennett Clippers will come to Berlin on Wednesday to play the Seahawks at 5:30 p.m.

be major factors in determining outcomes of games. They won the face-off battle and their goalie made a lot of nice saves.”

On Wednesday, Decatur shut out the Cambridge Vikings, 19-0, in Berlin.

Airey was the top producer with six goals. Eichelberger and Geiser had three goals and two assists each.

Fohner recorded seven saves.

“We were patient with the ball, we moved the ball well in transition, and

we rode and cleared well,” Hoffman said. “Everybody got a chance to play.”

Decatur will battle the Jame M. Bennett Clippers on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Salisbury, then two days later go head-to-head with the Parkside Rams at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin.

“It’s do-or-die week next week.

They will be all-out brawls,” Hoffman said. “We need to be patient with the ball, recognize the matchups and hustle the whole time.”

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Decatur baseball squad picks up two more wins

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Stephen Decatur baseball team outscored the Washington Jaguars, 19-1, on Monday, then topped the Parkside Rams the following day, 6-2.

The Seahawks put one run on the board in the first inning and eight in the second to take a 9-0 lead on Monday in Princess Anne.

The Jaguars scored their lone run in the bottom of the second.

Decatur tacked on seven runs in the third and three in the fourth.

The Berlin squad had 18 hits in the game.

Junior Adam Gardner had three hits, one RBI and scored once. Sophomore AJ Kolb, junior Stephen Wade and senior Jack Quisgard tallied two hits and one RBI each.

Junior Gus Croll chipped in with one hit and three RBIs. Sophomore Dalton Blades struck out three, walked four and gave up one run and one hit in three innings. Croll earned a strikeout in one inning on the mound. Junior Brooks Kendall walked one and struck out one in one inning.

Decatur hosted Parkside on Tuesday.

The visiting Rams got on the board first, scoring two in the top of the first inning.

The Seahawks answered with one run in the bottom of the inning.

“Parkside is obviously a good team. They pitch well, they’re well coached. They jumped out on us.

They got some balls hit down the right field line that were huge,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro.

“We were down two and we had to figure something out. The big thing was, we got one that we needed and that was huge because we cut the lead in half, which puts us in a really good situation and then [junior] Ryan [McLaughlin] settled in and pitched wonderful and we played defense behind him.”

Decatur tied it up, 2-2, in the bottom of the third.

With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth, Croll hit a fly ball to center field to give Decatur a 5-2 lead. Croll then scored from third base on a passed ball. “[McLaughlin] did a really great job. He kept us in. He hit the ball well and then Gus’ big hit with the bases loaded was great. He hit that well to dead center,” Ferro said.

“We played defense and we did our thing. They stay level-headed, they keep on just competing and

that’s all we ask. It’s not always going to be perfect, but we just ask they compete. We just got to keep going.”

McLaughlin had three hits and one RBI. Sophomore Lukas Loring added two hits, and Croll (three RBIs), senior Shawn Rosemond and sophomore Caden Shockley had one hit each.

McLaughlin pitched 6.2 innings. He struck out 10, walked two, allowed four hits and gave up two runs.

Gardner took care of the last Parkside batter, who grounded out to shortstop.

Decatur will host the Nandua Warriors, today, Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

The Seahawks will play the Easton Warriors on the road at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Worcester Prep junior captain Harrison Humes and junior Morgan Schoch compete during the match against Stephen Decatur last Thursday. Worcester’s boys’ team won, 8-4, and the girls’ squad, 6-1.

Worcester tennis teams top Decatur Athletes enjoy playing against each other and facing strong competition

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Worcester Prep tennis teams picked up wins over Stephen Decatur and Sussex Academy in the past week.

For the Decatur match, the boys’ teams competed on Decatur’s courts, while the girls’ squads played at Worcester Prep.

The boys’ teams played six singles and six doubles matches. Worcester won, 8-4.

“The kids do know each other, and they are a good team. Some very close matches. Great intensity,” said Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler. “I think we showed progress in some areas of point development. We still need to get better at getting our first serve in and attacking approach shots.”

Winning second through sixth singles competitions for the Mallards, respectively were: senior captains Riley Schoch (8-4) and Graham McCabe (83), junior captain Harrison Humes (86), and juniors JR Hamer (8-4) and Jason Todorov (8-6).

Decatur senior captain Noah Fisher shut out his first singles opponent, 80.

Hamer and junior Ian Lewis won, 8-6, at first doubles for Worcester.

Sophomore Carson Rayne and freshman James Haley topped their third doubles opponents, 8-1. McCabe and Schoch earned an 8-4 victory at fourth doubles.

Decatur sophomores David Janney and Matt Beck outscored their second doubles opponents, 8-6. Freshman Lucas Magathan and Logan Plumly won, 8-4, at fifth doubles, and sophomore Aiden Nguyen and freshman Joe Domingo came out on top, 8-6, at sixth doubles.

“It was nice to play some stronger, good competition. It will help us get ready for regionals,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “It’s a great match to have. It’s a fun rivalry. We played 12 matches so a lot of kids got to play.”

The Worcester Prep girls’ squad won, 6-1.

“They played great. They brought awesome energy and competitive spirit,” said Prep Coach Kevin Chalk.

“They also adapted well to their opponents and adjusted their tactics. I’m particularly proud of our doubles teams. Aggressive net play and good communication helped them secure wins.”

Winning second through fifth singles were: junior Morgan Schoch (81), sophomores Lebby Becker (8-2) and Natasha Richter (9-7) and freshman Lydia Schwartz (8-4).

Decatur junior Ridgley Lake earned an 8-2 victory at first singles.

Senior captain Anna Carpenter and freshman Angieline Todorov outscored their Decatur first doubles competition, 8-3. Worcester seniors Grace Baeurle and Ava Nally won, 82, at second doubles.

“A lot of girls got to play and see some good competition,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood.

On Monday, Worcester’s girls’ team shut out Sussex Academy in Delaware,

5-0.

Winning first through third singles were: senior captain Sumira Sehgal (6-2, 6-3), Schoch (6-0, 6-0) and Becker (7-6 (8-6), 6-1).

Schwartz and Richter won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles, and Carpenter Todorov came out on top, 6-3, 6-4 at second doubles.

“I’m very proud of our No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. We started the season a little shaky with our doubles teams but at this point they’re figuring it out and being aggressive at the net and winning the crucial points. Awesome job with tactics and execution,” Chalk said. “Our singles players did well also.

I want to give a shout out in particular to Lebby Becker at third singles who played an incredibly tough first set with everyone watching (she was the last match on). After winning in a tiebreaker at the end of that set, she loosened up and started hitting her forehand better, but the mental strength she exhibited in that first set tiebreaker was impressive.”

The boys played Sussex on Wednesday in Millsboro and also won, 5-0.

Earning victories at first through third singles were: freshman Aleksey Klimins (4-6, 7-5, 10-5), Humes (6-2, 6-0) and Hamer (6-1, 3-6, 6-3).

Schoch and McCabe topped their first doubles opponents, 6-1, 6-1.

Lewis and Todorov won 7-5, 6-1 at second doubles.

“They played very well with a 30 mph wind to deal with,” Underkoffler said.

The Prep tennis teams will battle with the James M. Bennett Clippers on Monday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

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Decatur track & field teams do well during KI Invitational

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ outdoor track and field team came in fourth place and the boys’ squad finished in eighth during last Thursday’s 12th annual Kent Island Invitational in Stevensville.

“Overall, I was happy with how well our athletes did,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel.

Parkside won the girls’ competition, scoring 133.5 points. North Caroline was second with 101 points, followed by Cambridge (96) and Decatur (71).

“Our girls’ team took fourth place out of 14 teams, which is great considering that we only had a select number of girls score for us,” Hommel said.

Scoring points for Decatur for placing eighth or better were: juniors Summer Brenner (100-meter hurdles, fifth, 19.23 seconds; high jump, fifth, 4 feet 4 inches; 300-meter hurdles, seventh, 57.56 seconds), Carolina Novelli (3,200-meter run, first, 13:32.89; 1,600-meter run, fourth, 6:12.31), Mayah Garner (high jump, second, 4 feet 6 inches), Breanne Ferguson (long jump, fifth, 13 feet 11 inches); sophomore Macy Woroniecki (1,600-meter run, third, 6:02.13; 800meter run, sixth, 2:52.42); and freshmen Amber Marshall (3,200-meter run, third, 13:58.25) and Clarice Piela (3,200meter run, fourth, 14:44.87).

Marshall, Ferguson, Woroniecki and Novelli won the 3,200-meter relay race (11:05.53).

The 800-meter relay team of Garner, juniors Leah and Macy Seitz and senior Miah Schwind came in sixth place (2:02.6).

Woroniecki, Novelli, Macy Seitz and senior Avery Braciszewski finished in eighth place in the 1,600-meter relay race (5:00.11).

“It was awesome to see our 4x800 team start the meet with a win by two seconds. This team really put it all out there and not only won but took 12 seconds off their PR time. I am so proud of

them, especially since the runners on this relay team scored over 40 combined points for the meet,” Hommel said. “In particular, Macy Woroniecki continues to run strong in the open 800m and the 1 mile, and Carolina Novelli is reaching her prime as she continues to slash seconds off her time in the 2 mile with a recent PR of 13:33.

“Another girl to watch is Mayah Garner in the high jump with a chance to make it to the Maryland state meet,” Hommel continued. “Mayah has recently been helping out in our sprint relays as well.”

Cape Henlopen won the boys’ competition, tallying 158 points. Kent Island was runner-up, scoring 123 points, followed

by Snow Hill in third with 75 points.

Decatur recorded 36 points, to come in eighth. Scoring points for the team for finishing eighth or better were: seniors Owen Mielnik (pole vault, first, 13 feet), Zimere Handy (high jump, sixth, 5 feet 4 inches) and Rynell Brittingham (shot put, seventh, 37 feet 7 inches); junior Ziquase Duffy (long jump, fourth, 19 feet 3.5 inches); sophomore Ethan Justice (3,200-meter run, second, 10:55.37; 1,600-meter run, eighth, 4:58.9) and freshman Brandon Fitzgerald (high jump, eighth, 5 feet 2 inches).

Justice, senior Gavin McCabe, junior Evan Justice and freshman Brandon Karvoski finished fifth in the 3,200meter relay race (9:43.01).

Duffy, Handy, Mielnik and junior Jaden Holland took seventh in the 400meter relay race (47.67 seconds).

“On the boys’ team, we unfortunately continue to lose athletes due to injuries.

Our remaining team continues to work hard and show growth,” Hommel said.

“Consistent scorers for the boys’ team continue to be Owen Mielnik in pole vault and Ziquase Duffy in long jump.

Ethan Justice is also able to score in any distance event he is scheduled into. Our boys’ team is primarily freshmen, so I look to a lot of growth from them in future years.”

Worcester boys’ lacrosse team scores early and often

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team bounced back after a loss earlier in the week, with a big 21-14 win over the Indian River Indians on Wednesday in Berlin.

“After taking one on the chin against Stephen Decatur [on Monday, 14-7 loss], we were anxious to get back on track, and we emphasized the necessity to get on the board early and often and put the game away early,” said Prep Coach Drew Haugh.

The Mallards scored three goals in the first three minutes of the game.

Worcester led 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the Berlin squad was ahead, 11-3.

“Coach [Matt] McGinnis and myself knew the coach of the other team would not let his team lay down for us in the second half,” Haugh said. “I have know their coach, Dave Spencer, for over 25 years. He is as competitive as they come.

He is a top-notch coach and we told our guys that they would come out swinging in the second half, and that they did.”

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Worcester Prep junior captain Caitlyn Hoen looks for a teammate to pass to during Monday’s game against Salisbury School in Berlin.

WP Lady Mallards play best game of year against Salis.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team scored a total of 35 goals in the last two games, while holding opponents to a combined seven.

The Lady Mallards hosted the Salisbury School Dragons on Monday in Berlin and won, 16-5.

Worcester led 7-2 at halftime.

“It was our best game of the year.

We had 11 assists, so they were making great plays setting up their teammates,” Prep Coach Chris Williams said. “Salisbury has some very talented players and our defense played very well to shut them down. “[Junior captain] Caitlyn Hoen did a great job with draws, winning eight draw controls herself, and we were able to get good playing time for all the girls,” he added.

Senior captain Myranda Beebe netted seven goals, won seven draw controls and had two assists. She recorded her 100th career goal during the game.

Freshman Emma Zajdel scored three goals and had six assists.

Sophomore Madilyn Nechay (one assist) and freshman Nazli Unal had two goals each.

Hoen (one assist) and junior Ava Wilsey tallied one goal apiece.

Sophomore captain, goalie Caitlin Williams, who recorded her 200th career save earlier this month, stopped three Salisbury shots. Her overall tally after the game was 233 saves.

Freshman Lillian Doran came in for Williams for the last 10 minutes.

She made one save.

“We had a tough game Friday against a very good team [St. Mary’s Ryken High School, lost 17-3]. We

played them tight halfway through the first and then they pulled away,” Williams said. “It would have been easy for this to be a letdown game, but the girls really rallied each other, and made this a total team effort.”

The team commemorated Senior Night on Wednesday with a 19-2 victory over Sussex Tech.

“It was great. Thirteen different goal scorers. Many girls got their first goals of their varsity career,” Coach Williams said. “Lots of experience for many players.”

Worcester held a 13-1 advantage at halftime.

Beebe led the team with three goals, one assist and five draw controls.

Zajdel, Unal, senior Anna McDonald and freshman Jayden Scopp each scored twice.

Williams recorded one save.

Doran took over in goal about 15 minutes into the game. She was not challenged. Williams played on defense the second half.

“We had a lot of bench players who got a chance to show their skills. I loved that we had 13 goal scorers, so everyone shared the ball.

“It was a fun game and a great final home game for these seniors,” Coach Williams continued. “Every senior scored. And Hannah Brasure, who is injured and hasn’t played all season, was on the field to start the game at attack and we took her off after the draw. So she got one final time on the field.”

Worcester will play Archmere Academy at the Delaware Turf Sports Complex today, Friday, at 4:30 p.m.

The Mallards will then travel to Easton on Monday to face the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres at 4:30 p.m.

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Boys respond to challenge Continued from Page 61 Worcester was on top, 15-10.

“At the end of the third, we had a heartto-heart talk with our players … and we challenged them to step up and play Mallard lacrosse,” Haugh said. “The guys played like they are capable of playing, and responded to our heart-to-heart talk …”

Worcester outscored Indian River, 64 in the final quarter.

“Our defense played well, and [senior captain] Bennett Tinkler, in the goal, really shut down the opposition with 15 saves,” Haugh said. “As usual, Brice Richins dominated on defense. [Seniors] Jarett Sofronski and Anders Taylor, and [sophomore] Baylor Hoen provided plenty of support for Brice.”

Junior captain Griffin Jones scored eight goals and had six assists.

Junior captain Jack Gardner had six goals and two assists.

Freshman Ryan Mann knocked in five goals and had one assist.

“Griff Jones played at another level,” Haugh said. “He scored eight goals and had six assists. With 14 points in one game, we are pretty confident that statistic is a record setter at Worcester Prep.

That record should hang around for a lot of years.”

Freshman Jack Lynch and sophomore Hunter Simons scored one goal each.

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Decatur tennis teams playing solid

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 29, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ and boys’ tennis teams battle the Washington Jaguars in Princess Anne on Monday and both came home with 70 victories.

“We did well. We played some different combination of girls, we changed the lineup up a bit to give some other girls an opportunity to play,” said Jamie Greenwood, coach of the Decatur girls’ squad. “All eight girls did a great job.

They look like they really are improving.”

Winning first through fourth singes were: juniors Ridgley Lake (8-0), Sarah Tarr (8-0), sophomore Kalli Nordstrom (8-3) and Paula Magathan (8-0).

Lake and Tarr won 8-1 at first doubles.

Freshmen Anika Karli and Emily Ferguson shut out their second doubles opponents, 8-0. Sophomore Simran Jain and freshman Emeline Weber topped their third doubles competition, 8-4.

Winning first through fourth singles Tinkler recorded 15 saves. Sophomore goals Connor Ferguson stopped four Indian River shots.

Worcester will play Archmere Academy at the Delaware Turf Sports Complex in Frederica, today, Friday, at 4:30 p.m.

Sussex Academy will come to Berlin on Monday to face the Worcester at 4 p.m.

for the boys’ team were: senior captain Noah Fisher (8-0), sophomore David Janney (8-2), senior captain Ben Johnson (8-2) and sophomore Matt Beck (8-0).

Fisher and Johnson won 8-1 at first doubles. The second doubles team of senior Ethan Hansford and sophomore Briggs Pugner scored a 7-3 victory in a tiebreaker set.

“It was their first time playing second doubles together. They started strong and stayed ahead of [their opponent],” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist.

Freshman Lucas Magathan and sophomore Aiden Nguyen topped their third doubles competition, 8-4.

“We started a little slow, but once we got into the matches we got better and finished strong,” Berquist said. “We mixed it around a little bit to let more people play. We’re undefeated in our conference and we just want to finish strong.”

The boys’ team also won on Wednesday in Salisbury, 5-2, over the James M. Bennett Clippers.

Fisher, Janney and Beck shut out their first, third and fourth singles competition, 8-0, respectively.

Fisher and Johnson outscored their first doubles opponents, 8-1. Janney and Beck came out on top at second doubles, 8-0.

“It was cold and windy, but under the circumstances I thought we played

pretty well,” Berquist said. “We showed up and did what we needed to do. It was the first time we beat them twice in a season in about four years.

Decatur girls’ squad won two of the seven matches.

“A lot of the games went to deuce, a couple points go the other way and it’s a totally different match,” Greenwood said. “I think we’ve come a long way this season and without a whole lot of practice [time] because of so many match per week [due to rainouts and schedule changes]. We’re developing.”

Lake was victorious, 8-1, at first singles.

“Ridgley played really well against her girl. She’s getting geared up for districts.

I think she has a good chance to make it to states,” Greenwood said.

Lake and Ferguson edged out their first doubles competition, 9-7, in a tiebreaker set.

The pair was down, 0-3, then battled back and the match went back and forth from there, Greenwood said. Trailing, 78, the Decatur duo prevailed to force the tiebreaker.

Tied 7-7, Lake and Ferguson won the next two points to win the extra set.

Decatur will host the Washington Jaguars, today, Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin. On Wednesday, the Seahawks will head to Snow Hill to face the Eagles at 3:30 p.m.

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