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Businesses ask C3 about festival plans

Expanded footprint could include Boardwalk section

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) All in or all out.

That’s the decision dozens of Boardwalk business owners will collectively make in the coming weeks regarding the footprint of the upcoming Oceans Calling Festival.

“The business community has got to do this together,” Dough Roller owner Kevin Gibbs said this week after a closed meeting between festival representatives, city officials and a cross-section of business owners from the inlet toward North Division Street.

Resort marketing all smiles

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) With the pointed push of a button on a desk, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan officially “unleashed the smile” for the world to see this week.

The move, seen in a videotaped spot at the end of a series of inspi-

rational and motivational old movie clips, preceded the city’s formal activation of its new brand at a “Kick Off to Summer” event Wednesday in the inlet parking lot.

Local and regional officials, staff, business and hospitality representatives and members of the public gathered inside a tent

decked out in OC smiley face logos and the brand’s signature colors for the announcement, which has been in development for a while.

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“I feel that the promotional company did their job by providing us all the logistical questions and answers,” he continued.

Gibbs, who also chairs the Ocean City Development Corporation, attended the meeting Monday in the City Council chambers primarily as a business owner. About 20 to 30 other owners also attended.

Set Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 in the inlet lot and surrounding beach, Oceans Calling is expected to attract between 35,000 and 50,000 people

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Budget hearing focuses on schools, public safety

change considerably over time, but over the years the wants of the people of Worcester County have stayed pretty consistent: Take care of our educators and first responders.

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) The needs of the people and the local government that is charged with providing those needs

Twenty-one residents and officials from both government and local organizations spoke their minds at the annual public hearing for the Worcester County operational budget

and proposed real property tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment Tuesday evening. The proposed rate is the same as last year’s, but about 2.5 cents higher than the constant yield tax rate, the rate at which the county would generate the same revenue in FY24 as it will in FY23.

Before public comment, county officials broke down the costs and re-

quests of county departments, outlining the $11.6 million structural deficit the county faces in FY2024.

Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young outlined 10 “budget issues” that the county faces, which include funding the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education overhaul, other education needs and re-

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Tom Perlozzo, Ocean City’s tourism director, shows his affinity for the resort’s brand by wearing a smiley face suit.

Usual gap exists between money coming in versus depts.’ spending requests

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Marketing campaign activated

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“It’s been six to eight months we’ve been teasing the brand out with [marketing firm] BVK and our staff. So we’re excited to show you more about that,” Tourism and Business Director Tom Perlozzo said to the modest crowd Wednesday. “ … I just wanted to tell you a few things of why we think tourism is sort of our super system here in Ocean City. It’s an economic development driver. No question, it attracts. It’s got retention. It’s a catalyst for moving our destination forward.”

Perlozzo came decked out in his signature blue and yellow smiley face suit, which he showcased during the first reveal of the logo and “Somewhere to Smile About” tagline in November, and walked out on stage to the beginning chords of McFadden & Whitehead’s “Ain’t No Stopping us Now.”

He pointed out that the song choice was deliberate, and promised that he and his staff, along with the BVK marketing team, are not stopping in their effort to make Ocean City a world-class destination.

“I’ll tell you, if you know me and you know the staff, you need to buckle up,” Perlozzo said. “Because I can tell you we’re coming out and we’re going to kick some butt.”

According to city officials, the new brand highlights “all the reasons to pack up the family and hit the road for the ultimate summer trip to Ocean City.” The efforts so far to relay that message, and the plans still in the works, were summarized Wednesday in a “Year in Review” video.

And from new commercials to influencer campaigns to articles in travel magazines, the BVK team has

hit the ground running on marketing the resort with millions of engagements. The overall rebranding effort also includes a campaign focused on golf, plans to remodel the convention center and new and improved special and annual events.

This is the first time Ocean City has had an official “brand” with all the bells and whistles.

Officials began shopping in 2021 for a firm to make it happen, and by the end of the year, BVK was awarded a $975,000 contract.

Members of the marketing team spent the following months getting to know the resort and its residents and visitors. The research helped them decide the best methods and places to showcase the new brand and associated details.

BVK staff first unveiled the new winky OC smiley face logo — which has received mixed reviews — and the “Somewhere to Smile About” tagline in November. Both have been plastered on marketing materials and in prominent places all over Ocean City and in tourist feeder markets.

Part of the effort also includes a new “Catch a Ride” campaign, which BVK representatives announced at a Tourism Commission meeting last month.

The promotional pop-up will target residents in select neighborhoods in Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia and offer chances to win free stays in Ocean City with use of a beach van concierge, road trip kits complete with resort-themed games and snacks, city guides featuring 30plus local business sponsorships, and other prizes and giveaways.

The marketing team made efforts to ensure the concierge vehicle stands

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daily to a venue complete with multiple stages, vendors, food trucks and services.

The footprint, as Gibbs explained, can either include the downtown businesses from the inlet to around North Division Street, or fence them out, depending on what the owners decide.

Monday’s meeting, which was closed to the public, gave the potentially affected business owners in attendance a chance to ask questions about the plans with representatives of promoter C3 Presents and city staff.

“It was mainly a way for the business owners to talk directly to the Oceans Calling promoters and ask questions,” City Manager Terry McGean said of the meeting. “It was a very positive meeting. I think it was good for them to hear directly from the promoters and for the promoters to hear directly from the business owners.”

Mayor Rick Meehan echoed McGean’s comments.

“I think it went very well,” he said of the meeting. “It was open discussion. I think that the merchants were positive and support the event. And I think they feel a lot better about some of the things that may or may not

happen during the event than they did before.”

The meeting was the second of its nature between city officials, tourism staff and Boardwalk businesses owners, but the first that included C3 representatives.

The first meeting, which was also closed to the public, was held in March after business owners caught wind that the festival promoters were floating an option to expand the event footprint. The initial plan had C3 collecting a percentage of sales from businesses operating inside the festival venue and a requirement that the owners use C3’s point-of-sale system. The initial proposal also would have allowed the promoter to set the businesses’ operating hours.

Several owners were concerned with the proposal, and called the meeting with city officials to hash out their differences.

Gibbs said many of the merchants felt better after the first meeting and trusted officials to relay their thoughts and questions to the promoters. Then on Monday, he said their concerns were addressed.

“Basically, we got our questions answered about logistics, deliveries, bag policy, all the things that you needed answers to run your business, we got the answers,” he said.

Gibbs added that the point-of-sale system and percentage of sales requirements, which was the main issue for him and others, is no longer included in the proposal. With the change, he said he believes that being in the footprint would be positive.

“It comes down to the business owners. If we all agree to be in it then we’ll be in it … We basically have to get everybody on board to try it out once,” Gibbs said.

He estimated that between 50 and 75 business owners are included in the proposed area, whom he said will be solicited for support in the coming

weeks.

The promoters floated the same footprint concept for last year’s festival – which was canceled because of bad weather — but city staff turned it down. Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, said after the last merchant meeting that staff members changed their minds for this year after seeing how everything was going to play out with liquor control laws and the strain on police, fire and emergency personnel with the Boardwalk businesses outside.

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The Ocean City inlet to North Division is shown on a Google Maps screenshot. Business owners in the area will need to decide in the coming weeks whether they want to be in or out of the venue footprint of the Oceans Calling Festival set Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

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Public safety, school advocates pitch needs

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quests, public safety, economic forecast and forecasting inflation.

The $11.6-million difference between projected revenue and proposed spending shows how wide of a chasm has to be bridged if budget requests from county departments are to be met. The largest revenue generator by far is property tax, which the county expects to make up 68.9 percent of FY24 revenue. The next closest contributor is income taxes at 16.5 percent.

The vast majority of the public

speakers Tuesday evening spoke on either the education budget or the public safety budget, which reflects the biggest slices of the overall FY24 budget request pie at 49 percent and 18.3 percent, respectively.

Public safety includes the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, jail, the Fire Marshal’s Office and fire and ambulance services.

Vice President of Lodge 50 of the Fraternal Order of Police Mike O’Leary, with his young daughter in tow, spoke about the difficulty lower

shore law enforcement agencies face in recruiting and retaining officers.

Local agencies also rely heavily on personnel who retire to Worcester County after long careers elsewhere, but attrition could change minds, O’Leary said.

“Over the next few years, this job will be less attractive than it already is,” he said.

Scott Griffin, who was hired by the Sheriff’s Office after 32 years with the Baltimore County Police Department, said that he was “immediately impressed” by the integrity of the agency and its ability to serve Worcester County, but he highlighted the immense disparity in the two agencies’ dispatch time.

“While assisting in patrol in Worcester County, I quickly learned that when dispatched to a call, your backup can be 30 to 40 minutes away, sometimes more,” Griffin said, adding that in Baltimore County dispatch was typically two or three minutes away.

“In a violent domestic call or a routine traffic stop on Route 113 with a combative individual, 30 to 40 minutes is a lifetime.”

When it came time to speak about the education budget, a couple of speakers made their points with props.

“Here’s a school bus with two flat tires — it hit a nail in the road,” said Worcester County School Bus Contractors Association President Alan Hudson, as he laid out three small, toy school buses on the podium in front of him.

“Here’s a bus with the hood up. Lord knows what’s wrong with it … In order to have a safe bus driver and bus for us to run, we need the county budget to be funded … This (last) bus is ready to ride (safely) … You can’t put a price on safety. We do our job every morning. As (county schools Superintendent) Lou Taylor said, we’re the first in the morning to see (students) and the last one in the evening to see them. We would like you to remember that and please, fund the county (school) budget.

Beth Shockley-Lynch, a teacher at Snow Hill Elementary School and the current president of the Worcester County Teacher’s Association, took a page out of Bill Nye the Science Guy’s book and elected to make her point with a quick hands-on experiment.

Shockley-Lynch produced a nearly two-foot tube filled with two liquids — one clear, one yellow, resting atop each other — as she explained how every school’s team of volunteers examining their budgets requested that the county maintain a competitive

Abbott hints at school budget audit

salary to recruit, hire and maintain quality teachers.

The two liquids, she explained, represent two separate groups with their own ideas and agendas. Maybe they stay narrowly focused on their own needs and accomplish little.

“But if they can take tough issues and … use all the elements of teamwork — communication, collaboration, mutual respect and trust — amazing things can happen,” Shockley-Lynch said as she dropped a handful of unknown substances into the tube, creating a frothy, green mixture.

“I look forward to working with you all to do the very best for our very best,” she said.

Several local officials and residents spoke about a recent discussion between the county and its board regarding the transparency of the education budget, which some people view as unsatisfactory, especially at a time when the county is forced to be creative in how it saves money.

Though it remains unclear just what the county can do to compel such cooperation from the school system, there appears to be support for more transparency.

“I want to thank you for (requesting) transparency,” said resident Kate McCloskey. “(We must) get to those

line items when you can discern between essential and nonessential. Right now, that’s difficult to do.”

After public comments were over, the only commissioner to speak was Caryn Abbott, who the week prior made her support for school budget transparency clear.

“It’s time to end the excuse (that) it’s never been done before or that it’s unprecedented when it should have been done all along,” Abbott said.

“We owe it to all county taxpayers to be as transparent as possible and that includes all of us.”

Abbott also suggested that she might propose in the future a forensic audit to review the last five years of school budget numbers and “let the true transparency begin that we all desire.”

The commissioners will vote on the operational budget and FY24 property tax rate on June 6.

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Nearly two dozen residents and county officials spoke during the public hearing Tuesday night about the FY2024 operational budget, including bus contractors President Alan Hudson and teacher’s union President Beth Shockley-Lynch.

all in or out of footprint for Oceans Calling

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City officials intricately planned the details for Oceans Calling last year, which was set for the same weekend. It was slated to incorporate three stages in the inlet parking lot and nearby beach with fencing set up around the area to ensure only paid attendees entered. Vendor tents selling food, drinks and souvenirs were also planned for the fenced-off region.

A similar plan is in place for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, and McGean said staff are still negotiating the specific contract details. He expects to have the final version ready to sign within the next month.

The headliners for this year’s nationally acclaimed festival will be Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer and The Lumineers. Rounding out the lineups, Third Eye Blind, Incubus, Weezer, Sheryl Crow, The Wallflowers, Gin Blossoms, Grace Potter, Dirty Heads, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Noah Kahan, Jimmy Eat World, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, O.A.R. and more are set to perform over the course of the three-day event.

All of the three-day tickets were sold out as of earlier this week, with one-day tickets selling fast. The event was so popular, that many of the tickets were bought during pre-sale.

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out as a vintage 1968 Volkswagen van bearing Ocean City’s logo and brand.

Participants will earn keys to redeem prizes at the events, which will all circle back to vacationing in Ocean City. In total, 36 keys will be available, with six grand prizes — two in each city — awarded.

While the logo, tagline and “Catch a Ride” campaign were teased, the full rebrand was not officially activated until Wednesday’s public unveiling. It was also the first time members of the public were able to see one of the custom VW vans in person and view all of the marketing efforts in one place.

“Everybody is being energized by our new branding, our new campaign and really are here to celebrate something that we all know, and we’re going to let the world know, that Ocean City is ‘somewhere to smile about,’” Meehan said during Wednesday’s event. “ … So you can see, we’re all in on this. From vans, to buses to Tom’s suit … Everybody’s all in. And I want to thank you all for being a part of it.”

SPRING ‘23

Springfest continues with more music, food and fun

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) There are three more days to enjoy music, food and art at the 32nd annual Springfest at the inlet parking lot.

The celebration centers around live music with free performances throughout the day and two more headliners playing tonight and tomorrow night.

Festivities continue Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday the festival will close at 6 p.m.

“Even with the storms we had [last] weekend, preparations have been very smooth, so we’re very happy with how things have turned out this year in terms of us getting ready for the event,” said Frank Miller, director of the Ocean City Special Events Department.

“It’s an event that generally draws around 100,000 people, and has attracted as many as 160,000 in the past,” Miller said.

The headlining bands will play inside the 1,750-seat pavilion at the side of the lot closest to the beach, starting at 7 p.m. each night with no show on Sunday.

Shadows of the 60’s, a tribute to Motown’s Super Groups, played last night. Tonight Collective Soul takes to

the stage and tomorrow Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives finish the ticketed performances.

Attendees must buy tickets to attend the three main shows. Prices range from $110 to $20 depending on the show and seating section, and they can be bought online. Links to the Ticketmaster pages for each show are available at https://www.ococean.com/springfest/ music-lineup/.

All the other performances are free, as so is Springfest.

The line-up of free shows includes many local and regional groups, such as Rt 50, and the Mathew Street Band.

Regulars like the Elvis cover band Bob Lougheed & The Memphis Mafia, and Rick K Road Trip will perform as will some new musical faces that includes up-and-coming country singer Sam Grow and Neil Diamond tribute band Real Diamond.

The live music will be surrounded by refreshments, including a food tent featuring around 10 vendors, and gourmet food options located in the midway area.

Revenue from beer sales will go to support four local nonprofits: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City, Art League of Ocean City, Ocean City Lioness and the Knights of

SPRINGFEST:

WHAT: 32nd annual Ocean City spring festival

WHERE: Inlet parking lot

WHEN: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 4-6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More info: https://www.ococean.com/springfest/

Columbus.

Specialty beverage sales, which includes options like margaritas for Cinco De Mayo, will go to support the Ocean City Recreation Boosters.

Other tent sections will also house vendor booths with more than 200 artists and craftspeople along with many more pop-ups from businesses and organizations.

Besides the music, food and drinks, Springfest will also offer a few special activities like painting activities with T.C. Studios, instructors and supplies included, and inflatable play-places on the beach.

Trimper Rides, located on the end of the Boardwalk, opened for Springfest with $30 tickets for unlimited rides all four days.

Jolly Roger, which is just off the lot by the pier, is offering three deals: a $5 off day or nighttime armband, a $10 off two-hour armband at Speedworld Go-Kart Track, and buy one get one free at Jolly Roger Mini Golf, both at 30th Street.

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Despite the past week’s rain, preparation for the 32nd annual Springfest went well and weather forecasts look clear, said Frank Miller, director of the Ocean City Special Events Department. Brenda Moore, a special events coordinator for Ocean City, and Miller standing among the ongoing Springfest setup at the inlet parking lot earlier this week.

Springfest runs until Sunday

Springfest’s headliners, Starship, were set to perform at last year’s event, a violent nor’eastern stopped the festivities short only halfway through.

“Last year was a little dramatic on weather, but we were ready and we always are because we’re outdoors,” said Brenda Moore, a special events coordinator for Ocean City.

This year, Miller said organizers are “optimistically confident” that the days ahead hold fair weather for Springfest. If it’s just some rain, the show will go on. That’s what the tents are for, Miller said.

“The flipside of the rain and wind that we sometimes run into is these incredibly beautiful, sunny days at the beach, at the ocean, along the Boardwalk that are just perfect for families to come and visit and get great memories and have a great time,” Miller said.

Organizers are still constantly monitoring the weather, so if they see a storm system approaching, they can make an appropriate call on the severity and notify attendees, Miller said.

Miller also advised visitors from western and central Maryland to come prepared for the temperature drop between mainland and shoreline.

“You might be coming from a 75 degree day, come to the ocean and you’re sitting at 63,” Miller said.

The inlet lot will be completely closed, and nearby parking will likely be hard to find, so Miller and Moore encourage visitors to park in designated lots and use Ocean City’s public transportation, and Springfest’s shuttle system.

Shuttles will run from the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street and the Park and Ride in West Ocean City.

“What it (Springfest) has done to help boost that tourism crowd into May is quite substantial, and we’ve seen events fill in after Springfest to continue that trend as we head toward Memorial Day and the normal summer season,” Miller said.

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Council to discuss next steps on proposed sports complex

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Potential next steps for Ocean City to take the reins on plans for a county sports complex are tentatively set for discussion next week following the first formal public meeting on a state economic impact and feasibility study.

“We had the study presented by the Maryland Stadium Authority and Crossroads — they were the ones that did the study,” Mayor Rick Meehan said of the public meeting held April 27 with council members, city officials, and several community members and other elected officials.

“Really, that was the first time the study had been presented in its entirety,” he continued. “Our goal was to get facts out, to get the results of the study made public. And I think we accomplished that. I think it was a good presentation.”

The Ocean City Indoor Fieldhouse & Outdoor Field Complex Study, Phase 2, was released in December on the heels of an initial market and economic study.

The first study assessed details of developing and operating an outdoor field complex and indoor fieldhouse, known collectively as the “Sports Complex,” in or near Ocean City.

The recent study updated some aspects of the plans and provided a site assessment and cost estimate for constructing the complex on a roughly 100-acre site off of Route 50 near Stephen Decatur High School.

The majority of the Worcester County Commissioners decided not to discuss or directly acknowledge the study after its release because in their eyes the project died after a majority of county residents voted against a complex at the proposed Route 50 location in November.

In response, the commissioners swiftly voted not to pursue bonds to buy the proposed land.

Meehan, along with several council members, staff and other advocates, pushed to keep the project alive at the city level, prompting last week’s meeting.

City Manager Terry McGean said this week that the meeting was purely informational, with several council members and a small number of members of the public in attendance. He also said three Berlin council members attended, as well as County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic.

One of the few sports complex advocates among the commissioners, Mitrecic said he was the only member

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who attended the meeting.

He said several questions were asked, including how the complex would be funded, and whether it is a project the stadium authority supports. He said it seems as though members of the state board are still in favor of the project, although he has some concerns about it coming to fruition.

“I’ve always been encouraged by the fact, however I’m not sure that it’ll be a reality and certainly Worcester County government isn’t going to be a part of it either way,” Mitrecic said.

According to the study, the project is estimated to cost more than $153.5 million, with total gross state and local tax revenue supporting debt service between $142 million and $169 million of 20-year revenue

bonds.

The local contribution would be an estimated $31 million to $36.5 million, with the state’s contribution projected at $111 million to $132.5 million.

Once built, the tax revenues, according to the study, would be estimated between $8.5 and $10.1 million in a stabilized year of operation. Net new tax revenue is estimated to be between $6.6 and $7.8 million, with $1.7 to $2 million to local governments and $4.9 to $5.8 million to the state.

However, the complex is not exactly a money-making venture, according to analysis in the study.

In detail, the site plan includes 10 rectangular outdoor fields, several of which can be used as baseball or softball diamonds; a 125,000 square-foot indoor fieldhouse with 10 basketball courts or 20 volleyball courts and 20,000 square feet of indoor expansion space. Plans also include a tournament central area, parking, a playground, and support spaces, as well as future expansion areas with various amenities.

City officials tentatively set aside money in fiscal 2025 for land acquisition costs for the complex, but no specific plans are in place.

In any case, Meehan is encouraged by the potential positive impacts of a complex, as mapped out in parts of the study.

“I think there’s an awful lot in that study that shows building a sports complex of some sort here in the general Ocean City area would be beneficial,” he said. “It will increase tourism, bring additional revenue to the town and provide visitors during the off-season.”

McGean said council members could begin discussion on the city’s next steps for the project at a work session on May 9 if all of the information from last week’s meeting is ready for presentation.

Staff writer Jack Chavez also contributed to this story.

A rendering of a proposed sports complex on a nearly 100-acre lot off of Route 50 near Stephen Decatur High School is shown.

Community mourns loss of former resort councilman

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Flags flying at City Hall were lowered to half-staff earlier this week in honor of the death of former Councilman Doug Cymek.

According to an obituary released this week, Cymek, 73, died Monday at Macky And Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Throughout his life, he worked as a contractor, private investigator and bail bondsmen, and served on the Ocean City Council for two terms, from 2008 to 2016.

At a council meeting Monday, Mayor Rick Meehan paid homage to Cymek, whom he has known for years.

“I actually grew up with Doug,” the mayor said at the end of the meeting after sharing the “bitter” news of Cymek’s death.

“I went to high school with Doug, I knew Doug for many, many years,” Meehan continued. “We grew up in the same development in Towson.”

Meehan added that Cymek served for years on the city’s Noise Board before his election to council, and through it all he remained the same, standup person who always put Ocean City first.

“He was just a good guy you could always count on and trust to do the

right thing,” Meehan said. During Cymek’s time on council, he consistently said his number one priority was public safety, and he championed policies that supported the city’s police department during his tenure. In 2013, just after election to his second term, Cymek became chairman of the Police Commission, where he was able to serve a more integral role in helping local law enforcement.

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Council approves several upcoming events

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) From Stephen Decatur High School’s annual Boardwalk graduation parade to beach volleyball tournaments, several upcoming events were added this week to Ocean City’s calendar.

At a meeting Monday, City Council members approved the following:

SDHS graduation procession

Members of Stephen Decatur High School’s class of 2023 will celebrate their commencement May 24 with a downtown parade.

A tradition that began with the re-

placement of an in-person graduation ceremony in 2020 in response to covid restrictions, the fourth-annual procession is set from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the Boardwalk and concrete pad from 26th Street to the inlet parking lot.

According to a staff report, volunteers will staff a staging area in the easternmost lane of Baltimore Avenue, south of 26th Street and the parade route, and arrange for professional photos of the students in their vehicles at North Division Street. The organizers will also set up a public address system on the concrete pad north of the firemen’s memorial.

Public Works staff will set up event parking from 26th to North Division Street and place cones in various locations.

City police officers will handle the event with on-duty personnel, and Beach Patrol staff members are supportive and plan to cheer on the graduates from the audience along the Boardwalk.

The staff report said the event is “a high-value to locals” and described it

as “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride on the Boardwalk.”

Private event and asset and support fees are not applicable to the parade, as Worcester County Public Schools are are exempt from charges for public events on city property.

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Cymek’s daughter-in-law, Michele Hartley, Cymek passed away after a 10-month battle with cancer. In her tribute, she highlighted his love for God, his family and the Town of Ocean City.

Other officials who posted memories and accolades to Cymek on Facebook this week included Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crissafulli, former City Manager and Councilman Dennis Dare, and former City Councilwoman Mary Knight.

County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who served on the City Council from 2006 to 2010, also said a few

words about Cymek during the commissioners meeting Tuesday.

“Ocean City lost a true gentleman yesterday,” he said.

Mitrecic said Cymek died after a “courageous battle with brain cancer,” and requested that the commissioners send flowers to the funeral.

Cymek’s funeral was set for Thursday morning at St. Luke Catholic Church on 99th Street, and the family requested donations to Ocean City Baptist Church School Building Fund, 102 North Division Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, in lieu of flowers.

Meehan ordered city flags to fly halfstaff until after Cymek’s internment.

Students ride down the Boardwalk during the Class of 2022 Stephen Decatur High School graduation procession. This year’s parade is set May 24.

Atlantic General set to hold anniversary event on May 18

(May 5, 2023) To celebrate Atlantic General Hospital’s growth and the community support that has made it possible, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will be holding its 30th anniversary celebration on Thursday, May 18.

Guests are encouraged to wear cocktail attire for the outdoor event that will take place, rain or shine, during the evening of Thursday, May 18 from 6-10 p.m.

Features of the gala include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live musical entertainment.

Three decades of commitment is traditionally represented by a pearl –a symbol of wisdom, purity and love.

MSFA convention, volleyball tournament events approved

It is because of the long-lasting support and dedication by community members that Atlantic General Hospital continues to shine.

Admission to attend the event is $150 per person and can be purchased online at www.agh.care/agh30. Event sponsorships are also available. Several sponsorship levels include a number of complimentary admissions to the celebration.

Anniversary Celebration Committee Co-Chairs are Emily Tunis and Sara Hambury.

Bil-Jac/Kelly Foods Corporation has been a legacy sponsor for 19 years.

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Firefighters’ convention

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association, or MSFA, asked council members for approval to hold several events associated with their annual conference on June 20-22 in downtown Ocean City.

According to a staff report, the events consist of a pipe and drums procession from 8 to 10 p.m., June 20, on the Boardwalk from North Division to Wicomico Street; a parade from noon to 5 p.m. on June 21 from 15th to 32nd Street on Baltimore Avenue; and a 5K run/walk from 8 a.m. to noon June 22 from North Division to 27th Street on the Boardwalk.

Council members unanimously approved the requests, along with date holds for future MSFA events set June 18-20, 2024 and June 17-19, 2025.

The staff report said this year’s events coincide with the MSFA Annual Convention set June 17-22 at the convention center.

Following the council’s approval of the initial terms Monday, the city solicitor and tourism department staff will develop the final contract.

The staff report said the MSFA is exempt from fees, with the town providing $21,000 of in-kind support.

Beach volleyball tournament

Members of We Build You Play requested council members’ approval for their 2023 youth beach volleyball series, and date holds for the next two years.

According to a staff report, this year’s tournaments are set from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20 and 21 on the beach between between Talbot and North Division streets; June 10 and 11 between First and Third streets; and Sept. 9 between Talbot and North Division streets.

Council members approved the request, as well as date holds for May 25 and 26, June 15 and 16, and Sept. 7 and 8 in 2024.

The staff report said the organizers expect to erect up to 20 rectangular volleyball nets, depending on registration numbers, during the tournaments.

Members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol asked that the organizer set up each event after meeting with staff to ensure any requested adjustments are made to the footprint, and that emergency access is included in the area.

The staff report said the organizer will pay the town $850 in private event fees, with no asset or support charges rendered.

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Car crash takes woman’s life on Ocean Parkway

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Ocean Parkway was closed near the South Fire Station Monday morning following a motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office reported Tuesday that around 9:23 a.m. Pamela Shellenberger, age 64 was walking across Ocean Parkway at the intersection of King Richard Road in Ocean Pines when she was struck by a vehicle being driven by Bethany Jones, 30 of Berlin.

The victim was airlifted from the scene by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Jones talked to police at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, the sheriff’s office reported. The sheriff’s office Crash Reconstruction Unit was called in by the Ocean Pines police to handle the investigation.

Shellenberger was taken to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy. After the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Worcester County States Attorney’s Office for review, the sheriff’s office3 said. Anyone with information about the crash should contact Sgt. Chris Larmore of the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 410-632-1111.

Correction

A story in the April 28, 2023 edition about the Deja Vu adult store in uptown city asking for a name change, it was reported that the shop is on 130th Street. This is incorrect. The sex shop is on 137th Street.

Mailloux charged in Knupp hit-and-run case

Four felonies lead 17 total violations listed, summons issued in July ’22 incident

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) About 10 months after a dark Mercedes drove away after hitting and killing 14-year-old Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp on Grays Corner Road, 22-year-old Tyler Mailloux, of Berlin, was charged as the driver.

Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser filed the charges, 17 altogether, against Mailloux in circuit court last Friday. Four of the 17 are felonies, two of which carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. All the charges are related to Mailloux’s alleged failures to stop at the scene or report it later.

The list includes charges such as failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in bodily injury or death, and failure to report an accident that involved bodily injury or death within 15 days of the incident happening.

On Monday, a summons was filed for Mailloux’s initial appearance in court, set for May 31. If Mailloux’s attorney enters an appearance on his behalf before the court date, then the initial appearance will be canceled, Heiser said.

“The whole point of the initial appearance hearing is to advise the defendant of the charges and explain his right to have an attorney.” Heiser said. “If he already has an attorney, the court doesn’t need to advise him on those things.”

Gavin’s mother Tiffany Knupp posted a message on Facebook directed

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at Mailloux on Monday.

“Tyler I have waited so long for this moment and the words I would say have played over and over in my head. Yet I’m speechless. The fear of seeing you faceto-face is now something I have to prepare us for not just think about,” Knupp wrote. “This is real again, Gavin is never coming home and the pain is flooding me. You killed my son.”

Ray Knupp, Gavin’s father, posted an image of Mailloux on his Facebook on Monday with the words “F— you Tyler,” pasted under his face. In the header Ray Knupp wrote, “Tyler Mallioux is his name.”

In the months following the incident, the Knupp family has led a movement to bring charges to those involved in his death.

The family created the Gavin Knupp Foundation, a nonprofit made in his honor that donates to the Ocean City Surf Club and awards scholarships for programs such as Camp Woodward, a skateboarding camp.

Gavin was an avid skater and surfer who also enjoyed fishing and hunting on the Eastern Shore. The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for youths to participate in everything Gavin loved.

The Do it for Gavin - Justice for Gavin Facebook group has 22,000 members who have posted in remembrance of Gavin and shared hopes that those responsible for his death are held accountable.

“We are immensely grateful to Kris Heiser and her team for the diligence and hard work that led to the filing of these criminal charges against the defendant Tyler Mailloux,” said Knupp family Attorney Neil Dubovsky in a statement Monday. “We also again want to express our appreciation to our family, friends and the entire community for their love and support. We will forever be grateful for the strength you have given us to keep fighting and we have only just begun.”

Around 10:45 p.m., on July 11, 2022, Gavin’s sister, Summer Knupp, now 17, picked him up from a friend’s house. She was driving west on Grays Corner Road, back to their mother’s house in Ocean Pines. They stopped, and Gavin allegedly got out of the car to take a picture of a taxidermy deer mount on the side of the road. While crossing the street to return to the car, a vehicle heading east hit Gavin.

Summer Knupp reportedly attempted to perform CPR on Gavin at the scene before first responders took Gavin to Atlantic General Hospital.

He was pronounced dead that night at AGH.

The side view mirror of a black Mercedes sedan made between 2011-2012 was left at the scene. On July 17, police found a black Mercedes that had damages consistent with the crash in the garage of local businessman Ralph DeAngelus’ home. Maryland State Police took the car for processing.

Mailloux is the son of DeAngelus’s girlfriend, Kearston Frey.

Although Mailloux was never officially de-

clared to be connected to the crime before Friday’s charges, many locals suspected he had been the driver.

DeAngelus made a statement on July 28, saying that he and his businesses — including his partnership in the Matt Ortt Companies restaurants — were not involved in the incident. He claimed to have reached out to authorities the day after the incident, but that police didn’t contact him until the 15th.

According to DeAngelus’s statement, his lawyers had made arrangements with the Maryland State Police on July 15 to drive the Mercedes to the Berlin Barrack. Police executed a search warrant on DeAngelus’ home and seized the car on July 17 for processing.

Matt Ortt, co-founder of Matt Ortt Companies, announced the dissolution of his partnership with DeAngelus Nov. 7, and apologized for originally defending him.

The Knupp family and locals involved in the Justice for Gavin movement still boycotted restaurants that had been affiliated with DeAngelus and his business partners.

On Monday, before Tiffany Knupp made the Facebook post directed at Mailloux, she posted a picture of the state’s attorney’s request for summons, which asked the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County to issue a summons for Mailloux. It asked to attach the charging document to the summons when delivered.

“See you soon,” Tiffany Knupp wrote above the picture.

“This [the charges] presents an important step towards accountability for Gavin’s death, but it is just a step in that direction,” Dubovsky said in the statement Monday. “Let there be no confusion — we will not rest until that process is completed, both through this criminal prosecution in addition to pursuing any and all available civil remedies.”

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Tyler Mailloux faces 17 charges related to the hit-and-run that killed Gavin Knupp. The Knupp family and friends have come together since last July to push for charges to hold those responsible Gavin’s death accountable. Pictured is a memorial for Gavin near where he was hit on Grays Corner Road.

Public disturbance

The Ocean City Police Department charged Maria Dominica Hines, 57, of Delmar, Delaware, with intoxicated endangerment and intoxicated public disturbance after she refused suggestions from police to Uber or taxi home from a bar, according to a police report.

On April 24, at 9:20 p.m., police responded to a call from a midtown bar about someone acting disorderly and were directed to Hines, who was reportedly slurring her words and stumbling.

Eventually, police called a taxi for Hines, who employed a racial slur and refused to take the taxi, police said. After being escorted from the property, police found her later sitting in her minivan and again suggested she take a cab or some other means of transportation.

Police said the hour-long conversation ended with her yelling profanities at officers, leading to her arrest.

Resisting arrest

Ron-Lynald Byrd, 30, of Ocean City was charged with resisting arrest and driving with a revoked license, according to a police report.

On April 25, at 4:03 p.m., police registered a possible suspended driver’s license through a license plate reader system near N. Division Street.

The officer identified Byrd as the car’s owner, noted his license was revoked and also saw there was no front plate on his dark colored Ford.

As the Ford passed the officer, they also noticed that the window tint looked too dark. Police pulled over Byrd.

Byrd told police that he knew he shouldn’t be driving, but he needed to go to work. On a check of previous traffic stops, the office saw Byrd had been stopped and cited twice in the last month for driving on a revoked license.

Police told Byrd he was under arrest and ordered him to get out of the car. Byrd asked why, and didn’t get out, then started rolling up his window. Police grabbed the window to prevent it from closing, then grabbed Byrd’s arm and kept telling him to get out.

When Byrd eventually got out, he pulled his arms away from police and tried to reach into his pockets, according to the report.

They placed Byrd under arrest.

Burglary

Police charged Lomor Lashwan Sample, 43, of Pittsville with burglary, theft under $1,500, driving without a license and driving with a revoked outof-state license, according to a police report.

On April 26, at 10:32 a.m., police

saw a white Nissan Altima heading North around 63rd Street on Coastal Highway. When they ran a registration check on the plates, they discovered Sample was the co-owner, that he had no Maryland license and his Virginia driver’s license had been revoked.

Police stopped the car and arrested Sample for driving without a license. About an hour later, police met Sample in an interview room to question him about a March 28 burglary at an uptown pizza restaurant where he had been employed.

Police said they suspected Sample because a manager at the restaurant said he had recently asked to borrow $2,000, but was refused. Sample was one of three employees with access to the lockbox and alarm code.

Police reported that video surveillance recordings showed Sample closing the store on March 27, then returning and conducting the theft.

Sample admitted to police that he robbed the restaurant, saying, “That’s the worst mistake I could make when I did that, and I don’t know why.”

Disorderly conduct

Officers charged Dennard Irwin Murray, 65, of Mardela Springs, Maryland, with disorderly conduct, littering and second-degree assault, according to a police report.

On April 27, at 3:38 p.m., police responded to a call on Caroline Street

about someone acting disorderly. Police found Murray on the Boardwalk with another man, where a witness told police Murray had been yelling the N word at people.

When police started talking to Murray, he allegedly told them he was upset about racism and then started complaining about rib pains when he breathed. Officers called an ambulance for Murray.

While waiting for the ambulance at the end of Caroline Street, Murray started flexing his arms at police, and told them, “I want to beat the brakes off of anyone that gets in my way.” He continued yelling profanities at the other man he had been with as EMS arrived.

Police arrested Murray as he yelled more profanities. At the booking facility, police said they asked Murray to remove his shoes and that Murray kicked his shoe off with enough force to fly off and hit an officer.

Hit-and-run

OCPD charged Alyssa Brooke Mitchell, 30, from Willards, with DUI and failure to stop after being in a car accident, according to a police report.

On April 30, at 4:08 p.m., police received a call from that someone who had been drinking was driving away from a midtown bar in a Ford Explorer. The caller was following Mitchell, the Explorer’s driver, on Coastal Highway. Police found, and pulled over the car right before it reached the Route 90 Bridge heading West. When police met Mitchell at the driver-side window they could see signs that she was drunk. They asked her to perform a field sobriety test, which she failed.

The person who had called to report Mitchell’s departure met officers at the traffic stop and told police that they blocked Mitchell’s Explorer with their own car in the bar parking lot to try to prevent her from driving. Mitchell backed the Explorer into their car, damaging the rear passenger-side door.

They arrested Mitchell and took her to the booking facility, where she agreed to a breath test and registered at .15 alcohol concentration.

Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews this Saturday

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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Vivacious vintners and toe-tapping trumpeters converge once again this Saturday as the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews returns for its 16th

The Main Street corridor will be cordoned off to make way for several musical acts and upwards of 30 vendors ranging from local breweries, wineries, artisans and nonprofits.

“It’s a big kickoff to the event season on the shore,” said Berlin Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ryan Nellans. “It is an excellent chance to get a taste of what it is that we do locally, pun intended. It’s an ex-

hibition of a lot of the art and crafts that our vendors have been honing over the winter.”

This year’s musical acts are headlined by jazz and blues outfit the Nighthawks. They’ll be preceded by the Rodney Kelley Jazz Experience, the Lowercase Blues and the Salisbury University Jazz Ensemble.

On top of the traditional offerings indicated by the event’s namesake, also on-hand will be photographers,

traditional art and snap vendors like Claire’s Nutting Concoctions and Eastern Shore Kettle Korn, Nellans said.

Crowd favorites Silver Sun, Happy Now Creations and Images of Assateague will be returning, and Nellans promised a few new ones “that’ll be interesting,” including CP Tackle, run by a young man who makes his own fishing rigs.

Personally, Nellans said he is look-

Music, beer and wine on display in Berlin

ing forward to the Lower Case Blues on the music side and also having a “much wider” selection of beverages on-hand.

“In years past we had a truck that was just Burley Oak but right now the plan at least is to have (them), Evolution, Buzz Meadery as well as some Miller Lite and Coors products on draft at three different stations,” he said. “(This way), we don’t have the big line that we had at Oktoberfest

(last year) which was not popular at all.”

From a logistics standpoint, they’re just in a better place than they have been in previous years, Nellans said.

Restaurants are open every day. Live music can be found every weekend — and this time of year virtually every day. But what makes Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews a must-attend event?

“It’s a good time,” Nellans said.

“You can go to the movies any day of the week. This is a once-a-year opportunity to see some of the best bands from D.C. to Philly that live and work in this area. The Night Hawks are a Maryland-D.C. band, the Rodney Kelly Jazz Experience is also Maryland-DC-based. Lower Case Blues are your buddies from down the street. Dr. (Jerry) Tabor (of the Salisbury University Jazz Ensemble) is a wellrespected musician and organizer.

“This is a great place to come, hang out, enjoy the beautiful weather we’re going to have and have a drink and kick back and relax.”

Jazz, Blues, Wine and Brews is free to attend for all ages and goes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beer and wine tasting tickets cost $35 and premium tickets that include a swag bag cost $50. Visit https://berlinmainstreet.com/jazzblues-wine-brews/ for more information.

Snow Hill native named 31st adjutant general last month

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Snow Hill native Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead assumed responsibility as Maryland’s 31st adjutant general on April 10.

She was sworn in on April 27, and the previous adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Timothy Gowen, retired on May 30.

Birckhead will soon be promoted to major general, or two-star general, but is waiting on paperwork to come through, said Maj. Benjamin Hughes, a public affairs officer.

Her change of command ceremony and ceremonial promotion to major general, is scheduled for June 3 at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, Birckhead said.

Gov. Wes Moore announced his nomination of Birckhead for the position on April 5, and the Maryland Senate unanimously confirmed her as adjutant general on April 7.

“It’s really a moving experience to be in the guard at this time. Our federal, our state, our local missions are so important to the community, and to be able to really live the values that my mom has really instilled in us about service…” Birckhead said. “All these things really come together when I think about being selected for the position, and I’m really honored to hold the position.”

Changing posts

The adjutant general leads Maryland’s Military Department. As adjutant general, Birckhead commands the Maryland Army National Guard, Maryland Air National Guard, Maryland Emergency Management Agency and Maryland Defense Force.

One of her first orders of business was meeting with a minister from

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Maryland Secretary of State Susan C. Lee in April as part of Maryland’s State Partnership Program, Birckhead said.

Maryland is partnered with both Estonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the SPP, which focuses on curating civil and military cooperation between the countries.

“I’ll continue to have my priorities of resiliency, training the force, a healthy force, bringing innovation to the organization, but now it’s at a larger level, and I take that very seriously of course,” Birckhead said. “Just looking at the times that we’re in, we have to continue to be resilient to grow a force that’s able to respond locally and globally.”

As brigadier general, Birckhead commanded the Maryland Army National Guard, overseeing about 4,500 soldiers, 45 installations and a $182 million annual budget. She also serves as deputy commanding general of reserve affairs for the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which will end for her on June 1.

Local roots

Birckhead grew up in Snow Hill and attended Snow Hill elementary, middle and high schools.

Her mother, Fannie Birckhead, was a life-long Snow Hill resident who was widely known for her commitment to serving the community.

Birckhead said her mother had pushed her to apply for ROTC at Hampton University, the first step that brought her into the army.

“In that regard, she was the one that was the sole reason that I am in uniform today,” Birckhead said.

Fannie Birckhead died on Feb. 9, 2022.

In 1998, she served as the Town of Snow Hill’s interim mayor, and became

the first Black woman to serve as mayor on the Eastern Shore. Later that year, Fannie Birckhead was elected to be a Worcester County Orphan’s Court Judge, making her the first Black person to be elected to any countywide office in Worcester County. She also served six terms on Snow Hill’s Town Council.

“She was a lot of things, but I will tell you she was generally the person who uplifted and supported me the most in my journey to generalship,” Birckhead said.

Fannie Birckhead received numerous awards over her life, including the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award from Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2014.

“She was an inspiration, an inspiration and encouragement and a guiding light that was always there for me, there for the family and there for the community,” Janeen Birckhead said. “Mommy was the kind of person who spoke her mind and was very frank and blunt so you didn’t have to worry about whether you were getting the truth.”

While she was growing up, Janeen Birckhead worked several summer-ser-

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, even though you have been making great progress, you have some more work ahead of you this week. Overcome any distractions that get in your way.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may want to avoid crowds this week. Use this opportunity to enjoy some quiet, alone time to recharge. There will be time for socialization in the weeks ahead.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You may be called in as a mediator this week, Gemini. It may be challenging to remain impartial, as you are friendly with both people involved. Tread carefully.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, there are a few decisions that you will need to make in the days to come and they are not to be taken lightly. Give each ample time and consider all angles.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

An opportunity all but falls into your lap, Leo. Make sure you jump on this because opportunity may not knock again. The benefits are too big to pass up.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

There is not much more help you can lend to a situation, Virgo. This week you may have to accept that you have simply done all that you could do. Move on and focus on the future.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Expect some strange things to happen to you this week, Libra. The unexpected could be the breath of fresh air you need, especially if your schedule has been stagnant.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, assist a loved one as much as you can this week. You may need to be a devoted caregiver or a listening ear. Whatever the case, handle it with undivided attention.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, a deep focus on health may compel you to get around to making some changes you’ve been planning. Embrace this newfound resolve.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, allow others to take the lead when a project ends up coming across your desk.You could learn something from the expertise of others if you emulate their actions.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you have left no stone unturned in a situation that involves relocation. Now it is just a matter of wait and see. Give it a few weeks, then move on.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, others have very positive things to say about you, especially during the course of the next few days. Relish in their attention.

Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead, a Snow Hill native, recently assumed responsibility as the 31st adjutant general of Maryland. Her change of command ceremony and ceremonial promotion are scheduled for June 3.

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vice jobs at eateries around Ocean City including Popeye’s, a local ice cream shop and the Bayside Skillet.

“I think that that type of work and having that available to you certainly develops a person to understand the importance of work and being responsible early on,” she said.

Value of mentorship

Early in her military career, Birckhead worked as an aide to James F. Fretterd, who served as Maryland’s adjutant general from 1987-2003. The role helped her learn about the National Guard’s priorities and helped her develop a relationship with the institution, she said.

Fretterd, who also hailed from the Eastern Shore, made a strong point to mentor women in the National Guard, and to see them through to their promotions to general officer, Birckhead said. Birckhead was the last of around five women who Fretterd took under his wing, and she learned from him the value of mentorship.

“How am I mentoring others? Who do I see coming behind me just the same way that he (Gen. Fretterd) did?,” Birckhead said.

Another ranking officer who mentored Birckhead and helped shape her path was Maryland’s first female adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, who had also been mentored by Gen. Fretterd.

“I came behind her at every level and command, and she’s been nothing but a supportive, firm, very strong leader in

giving guidance and direction about what I should and shouldn’t do,” Birckhead said of Singh.

Community engagement

During the pandemic, Birckhead led the COVID-19 Equity Task Force and created a vaccine distribution plan with the Maryland Department of Health, according to a news release. She helped establish over 11 mass vaccination sites and helped underserved communities obtain access to vaccines.

In 2021, she commanded Task Force Capitol, which was composed of 14,000 Maryland National Guard soldiers, to guard the presidential inauguration the day after the Jan. 6, capitol riots.

She also works a civilian career as senior advisor in the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration at the Department of the Interior in D.C., which she will step away from to fully focus on her new position.

As adjutant general, Birckhead will continue community engagement and partnerships in the state that will help Army National Guard grow their force, she said.

“There’s a hope and a plan that we can encourage and have community and young people join the National Guard, and if not join, engage in what we do so that the programming sells itself,” Birckhead said. “And if you don’t join the National Guard, that there are other ways to serve the community and that we can be a mechanism to help stir you or other youth in the right direction for service.”

Blessing of Bikes set for Sat.

(May 5, 2023) Bikers Without Borders Foundation’s fifth annual Blessing of the Bikers event will take place at 11 a.m. this Saturday.

The event will start at Fathom Church, 10455 Georgetown Rd. in Berlin. It will be led by Chaplain Jeff “Buster” Bowden, who will pray over and bless each individual motorcycle, rider/passenger.

Fathom Worship Team will be providing music and Pastor Nate Deism

will give a brief message. There is no entry fee but participants are welcome to provide a donation. Bring nonperishable food items for the group’s food bank.

Food will be available at the event. Look for the Fathom Church flags lining the driveway and follow it back. There will be people parking bikes on the property. The event will be held outside on the lawn. All are welcome. For more information, call 443-497-1302.

Boating safety course May 6

(May 5, 2023) The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a one-day Maryland Safe Boating Course on Saturday May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library.

A Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972, and is awarded after successful completion of the course. The class includes piloting in local waters, tying nautical knots, foul weather tactics, legal issues, updated Maryland regulations, and common marine maintenance.

Those attending the class, and pass-

ing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate, which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states.

The cost is $20 to participate. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or email CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.

Checks should be made payable to: USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Payment via PayPAL is also accepted.

The 2023 course schedule: June 6-7, July 11-12, Aug. 5, and Sept. 12-13.

NOW PLAYING

DJ WAX

Pickle’s Pub: Tuesday, May 9, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

THE ANGLER RESTAURANT

312 Talbot St., Ocean City, 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net

May 5: Brian Bishop, 5 p.m.

May 6: Lauren Glick, 5 p.m.

May 7: Reform School, 5 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com

Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5-9 p.m.

COCONUT’S BAR & GRILLE

3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, 21841 410-289-6846 / castleinthesand.com

May 5: Darin Engh, noon to 3 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.

May 6: Heather Vidal, noon to 3 p.m.; The Big Laird Band, 4-8 p.m.

May 7: Hurricane Kevin, noon to 3 p.m.; Aaron Howell, 48 p.m.

May 8: Remy & Lyons, 4-8 p.m.

May 9: Bell Bottom Blues, 4-8 p.m.

May 10: Shortcut Sunny, 4-8 p.m.

May 11: The Dunehounds, 4-8 p.m.

COINS

28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com

May 5: Mercury Agenda, 8 p.m.

May 6: First Class, 4-8 p.m.

PICKLE’S PUB

706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com

May 5: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

May 6: The Dunehounds, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

May 7: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

May 8: Karaoke with Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

AARON HOWELL

Coconut’s Bar & Grille: Sunday, May 7, 4-8 p.m.

May 9: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

May 10: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

May 11: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

SEACRETS

49th Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com

May 5: Mike Newberry 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.; Liquid A, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; LUNASEA Full Moon Glow Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Cherry Crush Band, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 6: Not Leaving Sober, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Malones, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Dear Zoe, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 7: DJ Davey, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 8: DJ Davey, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 9: DJ Davey, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 10: DJ Davey, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 11: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

PURPLE MOOSE

108 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6953 / www.purplemoosesaloon.com

May 5: DJ Madame Dutchess, 9 p.m.; Doc Marten & The Flannels, 10 p.m.

May 6: DJ Madame Dutchess, 9 p.m.; Doc Marten & The Flannels, 10 p.m.

PIZZA TUGOS

9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922 / pizzatugos.com

May 5: Rogue Citizens, 9 p.m. to midnight Every Wednesday: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight.

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Worcester County Library presented its new book mobile at the “Meet your Pop Up Library” event in the parking lot of the Berlin branch on April 26, while attendees enjoyed cake and lemonade.

“We wanted to have a way to celebrate our new Pop Up Library,” said Jennifer Ranck, director of Worcester County Library. “It’s a library on wheels that we can bring to all quarters of the county, and this was a way that we could gather everybody here today and sort of have a meet-up event, have some cake and celebrate.”

The book mobile will have a regularly scheduled route, but it will also visit special events like parades.

“We’re taking it to places like longterm care facilities, child care facilities and getting it into places where people who can’t easily come to the li-

brary can still access library services,” Ranck said.

Ranck said the Pop Up Library will serve all ages, but that the Worcester County Library system hopes to specifically target the young and the old, or more generally, people who might have trouble traveling to a stationary library.

Although it’s mobile, the Pop Up Library features many of the same hallmarks of a brick and mortar library. Besides books, it offers public wifi, DVD’s, and it will serve as a vessel for programs like storytimes for different organizations, Ranck said.

People can even sign up for a library card from the van.

As for books, it will hold a large variety suited for all ages.

“I suspect that we will probably have sort of the latest and greatest (books) on our book mobile to keep the collection fresh,” Ranck said.

Any books checked out from the book mobile can be returned to the van, or any other Worcester County Public Library branch, Ranck said. The check-out period is 30 days.

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you, to see you on our route,” Ranck said.

The idea of creating a book mobile was first discussed during covid when all the libraries were shut down, Ranck said.

She said that although it came to fruition a little later then she would’ve liked, Ranck is excited about the possibilities the Pop Up Library will open to get more involved with the community.

This is the first book mobile Worcester County has had in 40 years. The county’s original book mobile ran from 1960-1982, bringing library access to what were small towns at the time like Girdletree, Stockton and Ocean Pines. Eventually, it started having service issues and had to be sold.

“I did see a little news article that a local resident did buy it and turned it into kind of like a camper, or a van, so sort of van-life, 1982 style,” Ranck said.

During the Pop Up Library’s presentation, Ranck introduced Mobile Services Coordinator Amanda Laick, who will be scheduling and driving the mobile library.

Worcester County Commissioner Ted Elder was also there to witness the unveiling.

“We’re very grateful to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Maryland State Library Agency, our Worcester County commissioners and our Worcester County Library Foundation for funding this,” Ranck said.

For more information, visit https://worcesterlibrary.org/.

Dining Guide

■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$

■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

■ ANGLER RESTAURANT

312 Talbot St., Ocean City, 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net

$$ | Reservations | Kid’s menu | Full bar

$6 cruise with $15 lunch or dinner food purchase. Serving lunch, dinner, and lite fare. Seafood is our specialty and great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Open daily. For lunch, dinner, and Lite fare. Dine in or carry out available.

■ ANTHONY’S CARROUT

1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, (corner of 17th and Coastal Hwy) 410-2134803, anthonyscarryoutoc.com

$$ | Sandwich shop

American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Locally baked rolls with overstuffed and oversized subs, sandwiches, hand cut Odaho fries, fried chicken and much more. Thinly shaved slow roasted roast beef and hams daily. Breakfast sandwiches stuffed meats, eggs and cheese piled high. A must try!!!

■ CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE

Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street & the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serves lunch and dinner inside and Signature smash burgers, fresh cut fries, handhelds, signature salads, and much more. Indoor and outdoor bar. Fresh squeezed crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Dine in or carry out. Open Thursday through Sunday.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside

The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Visit Captain’s Table for seafood, steaks, lobster specials and martinis; Open for breakfast and dinner everyday; Breakfast, Monday and Friday, 7:30-10:30am, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-11:30am; Dinner, Monday through Thursday, 4-9pm, Friday through Sunday 4-10pm. Come hear Phil Perdue live on piano, Friday and Saturday nights from 5-9pm.

■ CARUSO’S PIZZA & SUBS

Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Ocean City, 410289-1990, oceancitymdpizza.com

$$ | Kids’ menu

Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out available.

■ COASTAL SALT

1601 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City

410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com

New American restaurant with reel eats & high spirits. Local seafood and Chef’s specials. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner overlooking the beautiful ocean view from the boardwalk. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Pet friendly, patio with heaters. The best staff, creative eats with plenty of free parking.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT

28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com.

■ 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 traditional Eastern Shore cuisine with a Caribbean flare from a selection of house specialty entrees such as burgers, seafood, and pastas! Breakfast, Daily, 7am to 11:30am; Lunch and Dinner, Sunday through Thursday, 11:30am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday, 11:30am to 10pm; The elegant, yet cozy dining venue is perfect for a date, fancy family dinner, or celebratory meal.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND

Caroline St, Wicomico St. & South Division St. on the boardwalk, Ocean City, www.dumsersdairyland.com

Ice Cream is made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milk shakes, sundaes, floats and much more. Open 7 days a week.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL

21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City, 410289-0990

$-$$$ | 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. Open 7 days a week.

■ HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL

913 Atlantic Ave. on the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-289-0006, www.hammerheadsocmd.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Enjoy the best food, drinks, and view that Ocean City has to offer on our ocean front deck. Grab a table up against the boardwalk for some great people to watch while enjoying some of the local’s favorite food, such as the seafood steam pots and 1/2 lb burgers, or our creative cocktails like the shark tank and rum punch bucket. Take a break from the beach with a cool frozen drink or one of our refreshing fresh squeezed fruit crushes. Open Thurs through Sunday, noon to 8 PM. Dine in or carry out is available.

■ HARBOR WATCH

806 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaraunt.com

$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Join us for our award-winning Raw Bar where you will find the most fresh, off-the-boat seafood! Featuring the best views of the Inlet and Assateague Island, dine in for our unlimited sides and certified Angus Beef steaks; Now Open, Monday and Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call for banquet and largeparty details.

■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT

15th Street @ Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-861, PapisTacoJoint.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Try the new Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy build your own street taco’s with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsas. Serving foods such as little cravings, Papi’s trio guacamole, Queso Fundido and choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in, or order online for your carryout and delivery by Door Dash. Catering is available.

■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and

drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out.

■ PIZZA MAMBO

710 Philadelphia Ave., between 7th and 8th Streets, Ocean City 410-289-1200; 7205 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410-524-0090, ocpizzamambo.com

$$ | Kids’ menu

Serving pizzas with homemade crust, sauces, and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers, and salads. Also, calzone, subs, and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations. Open year round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com

■ TOAST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

221 Wicomico St, Downtown Ocean City, Inside Emerson Towers on the Bay, 410-2377070, www.toastocmd.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Serving NY specialty pizzas, home of the Super Slice Challenge, brunch breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches & subs, Italian & Seafood. Relocated to Ocean City’s downtown bayfront. Check out Facebook for daily specials, days & hours open. Dine in and carry out available.

■ 32 PALM

Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

32 Palm’s inviting decor fuses the perfect atmosphere with Eastern shore favorites for an exceptional dining experience! Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring a unique selection of bourbons. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! Also, don’t miss out our extensive wine list and whiskey menu.

■ LONGBOARD CAFE

6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6445639, www.longboardcafe.net

Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Dine-in and curbside pick-up.

■ MARLIN MOON

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

Eat where the locals eat! Winner of the Maryland People’s Choice Award, Marlin Moon delivers the culinary combinations you’re craving and uses only locally sourced seafood, meats and vegetables. Open all year round daily featuring a great selection of entrees, small plates, appetizers, and creatively crafted cocktails. Breakfast, 7:3011am; Lite Fare, 11am to 10pm; Dinner, 4-10pm.

■ PGN 29th Street, Ocean City, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-2894083, www,pgncrabhouse.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine

Know 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 platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week.

11 a.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

Fenwick 302-537-5882,

Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Open daily at 10 am, closed Wednesdays. 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

Happy Hour, daily, 3-6 p.m. Check our website for days and hours open. Louisiana-style cooking with specials for Restaurant Week and regular menu. Featuring surf and turf, fantastic chicken dishes, seafood gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya, prime rib and many more specialty dishes.

■ CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com

Enjoy one of four restaurants in the Carousel. Serving breakfast; The Bistro, Saturday through Sunday, 7-11 a.m. proudly serving Starbuck’s brand. Reef 118 Restaurant, Saturday through Sunday, 7-11 a.m. buffet or A la carte. Serving Dinner; Bamboo Lounge, Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Bistro, Friday, 3-10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reef 118 Restaurant, Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails in the Bamboo Lounge, Sunday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ 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, Nori’s premium rolls, nigiri and sashimi, hand-roll combos. Full bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash online.

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

PIZZERIA

Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188

$$ | Kids’ menu

Appetizers, salads, subs, soup of the day. Specialty pizzas, calzones and low-carb alternatives, Italian entrées. A la carte fresh vegetables, homemade desserts. Open daily, 11:30 a.m. Call for take-out or delivery by Door Dash and Uber Eats.

■ S.Q.U.A.R.Z. PIZZA & RESTAURANT

In Montego Bay Shopping Center, 12825 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-664-8149, www.squarepizza.com,

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar New Ownership. Open 7 days a week at 4 PM. Serving soups, salads, build your own pizza, small plates, sandwiches, dinner entrees and desserts. Full bar and HH 7 days a week, 4 to 6 PM. Dine in special menu that changes weekly in addition to the regular menu. Wide variety of gluten free options. No fryers on premises, Dine in, carry out and delivery available. Check out the menu and order online. 10% of entire check excluding alcohol.

WEST OCEAN CITY

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro

12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com

$$ | Beer | Premium Sake

Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

■ PIZZA TUGOS

9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922, pizzatugos.com

■ BAHAMA’S CRAB SHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Hwy,

$$ | Full bar | Celebrating 40 years in Ocean City. Offering pizza, wings, burgers, subs, salads, pasta and more! Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 2 a.m.

Bay Day returns Sunday with boat tour, animals and music

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) The fourth annual Bay Day event returns to White Horse Park in Ocean Pines on Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free, family-friendly event caters to all age groups through hands-on activities, free boat tours, live music, local food trucks, live animal exhibits, and other diversions. Thirty organizations will be at the event to educate people on the local watershed and ways they can help improve the health of the waterways surrounding Ocean Pines.

“We are excited to bring Bay Day back this year for the fourth time,” Maryland Coastal Bays Program Education Coordinator Liz Wist said. “Bay Day is a great way for community members to learn more about how they can make changes that, over time, have a strong positive impact on our Coastal Bays.

“They can learn about the shore’s

amazing environmental organizations, take a boat tour of the St. Martin River, listen to music, pick up a native plant, and participate in educational hands-on activities.”

Go Green OC will be at Bay Day to collect compost. Go Green will accept any type of food waste including meat, bones, dairy, fish, shells, fruit rinds, and coffee grounds — if you can eat it, they take it. For food scraps, Go Green OC said the best way to handle them is to freeze food scraps leading up to Bay Day and bring them by their exhibit table.

“We’ll have two pizza box receptacles as well,” Josh Chamberlain said, the founder of Go Green OC.

Go Green OC will also demonstrate its compost program.

“People will be able to touch the finished product of compost we create,” Chamberlain said.

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Kids enjoy the crafting stations at last year’s Bay Day in Ocean Pines.

Bay Day recycling options

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a regular basis can let Go Green know. Go Green will set participants up with a restaurant in Ocean City to drop off food waste for free.

There will be a recycling station where community members can bring hard-torecycle items such as plastic grocery bags, alkaline batteries, old phones, chargers, and remotes.

Attendees will also have a chance to check out the Fishmobile to get close to Chesapeake Bay wildlife such as turtles and horseshoe crabs.

“We have 13 different animal tanks, several interactive activities, and displays all focusing on the unique ecosys-

tems that make up the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed,” Kristen Lycett, the executive director of Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, said.

“Kids can make their own recycled paper out of old newspaper at the Coast Kids table,” Verena Chase, of Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), said.

ACT will also be selling native plants.

Protectors of the St. Martin’s River will lead an oyster cage building demonstration and provide information on oyster gardening.

The first 200 attendees will receive a canvas bag, handpainted by students from Worcester County Public

Schools. Otto Grundman will be providing the live music at the event, bay boat tours on the OC Bay Hopper will be available, visitors can learn how to cast a line with OP Anglers, and indulge in food from The Street Kitchen, Kiwanis, and Kona Ice.

For more information visit the “Bay Day in Ocean Pines 2023” event at https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/528628399344625/?ref= newsfeed. For questions about the event, email lwist@mdcoastalbays.org.

To volunteer, contact gatkin@mdcoastalbays.org

BOOKS AND BREAKFAST

During the week-long Book Fair in the Guerrieri Library, Worcester Prep Lower School students invited special guests to “Breakfast with Buddies” on March 29. Guests enjoyed Dunkin Donuts breakfast and coffee, compliments of the Nistazos family, while purchasing books together. Kindergartener Tenley Brittingham picks out a book with her mom, Jessica.

CROSSWORD

Fri., May 5

SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Four days of free music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and more. Admission is free. Rain or shine. Collective Soul at 7p.m. Tickets: www.ticketsmaster.com. Info: www.ococean.com/springfest.

CINCO DE MAYO AT PAPI’S

Papi’s Tacos Ocean City, 1500 Philadelphia Ave., 3-7 p.m. There will be a prize wheel with exclusive gifts, dinner and drink specials and music. Tickets cost $10. Each ticket gets you two tacos or a drink. https://chamber.oceancity.org/events, 443-664-3052

ANNUAL SPRING FEST

St. Andrew Orthodox Church, 33384 Mackenzie Way, Lewes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featured are an indoor yard sale, bake sale (Greek and other international pastries), plant sale, car wash, church tours and more. 302-645-5791, www.orthodoxdelmar.org/springfest

HOBBIES CLUB: CREATIVE COOKING

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. The group will use various snacks and foods to create some incredible things. For ages 6 years and older. Registration required: 410-208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org

TRIMPER RIDE’S ‘REVENGE OF THE 5TH COSTUME CONTEST’

Trimper Rides of Ocean City, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 3 p.m. Dress as you best Star Wars villain. Costume contest awarded at 5 p.m. 410-289-8617

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION FOR MAY EXHIBITS

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 57 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and see the new exhibits by a variety of local artists. Free ad open to the public. https://artleagueofoceancity.org, 410524-9433

Sat., May 6

SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Four days of free music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and more. Admission is free. Rain or shine. Marty Stuart at 7 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketsmaster.com. Info: www.ococean.com/springfest.

MARYLAND COAST BIKE FESTIVAL

Assateague Island Visitor Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, 7 a.m. Featuring 3 routes including a 17-mile “Island

Ride.” There will be bike vendors and clubs, live music, food, craft beer and arts and crafts. Register: https://marylandcoastbikefestival.com.

24TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALEFUNDRAISER

Assateague Coastal Trust, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring native plants, mosaic planters, raffle baskets, art vendors, garden art, Master Gardener table, compost sale, soil test kits and planter/flower baskets. Also, pre-order pick-up.

MARYLAND SAFE BOATING COURSE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. A Safe Boating Certificate is required for all boat operators born after July 1, 1972 and is awarded after successful completion of this course. Cost is $20. Register: 410-935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

ANNUAL SPRING FEST

St. Andrew Orthodox Church, 33384 Mackenzie Way, Lewes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featured are an indoor yard sale, bake sale (Greek and other international pastries), plant sale, car wash, church tours and more. 302-645-5791, www.orthodoxdelmar.org/springfest

TINKER TIME: SPRING FLOWERS

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in anytime, use the library’s supplies and your imagination to create. This month, make a variety of May flowers. 410632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

GENEALOGY HELP

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10 a.m.noon. Need help finding your roots? The Local History librarian will be on hand to help. By appointment only: 410-6323495. www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Novice and established writers share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop ins welcome. 410641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

CRAFTY SATURDAY: LITTLE CHEF CRAFTS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Make some great crafts perfect for every little chef. Be prepared for a mess. For ages 4 years and older. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

5TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE BIKERS

Fathom Church, 10445 Georgetown Road, Berlin, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chaplain Jeff “Buster” Bowden will pray over each individual motorcycle. Also music and a brief message. Food available on site. No

entry fee but feel free to give. Nonperishable food collected. 302-344-6145

TRIMPER RIDE’S ‘KENTUCKY DERBY CELEBRATION’

Trimper Rides of Ocean City, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., 2 p.m. Adults and kids should dress in their biggest and best derby hats and get on the Carousel. Derby wearers ride for free at 2 p.m. A prize will be awarded for best derby. 410-289-8617

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.

Sun., May 7

SPRINGFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Four days of free music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and more. Admission is free. Rain or shine.

4TH ANNUAL BAY DAY

White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring environmental exhibitors and demonstrations, live music, food trucks, free boat tours, hands-on activities and live animal exhibits. Special recycling collection onsite. mdcoastalbays.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

Mon., May 8

STORY TIME ‘BLOOMING FLOWERS’

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Learn about flowers through stories, songs and a craft. For ages 2-5 years. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

SOUND BATH

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 6 p.m. Kacey Martin produces resonant music with sound bowls. Experience this immersive, meditative practice that helps relieve stress, anxiety and worry. 410632-3495. www.worcesterlibrary.org

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Cen-

ter, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-242-7062.

OVEREASTER’S ANONYMOUS

Mondays - Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100

Tues., May 9

STORY TIME AT THE CORNER SANCTUARY: PLANTING FLOWERS

Pocomoke Community Garden, 327 Clarke Ave., 10:30 a.m. Take home a flower that you plant. Ages 2-5 years. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Pocomoke Library. Dress to get dirty. 410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘DUCKS AND GEESE’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Take-home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. 410641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

OC KNITTING GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

BABY TIME

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Songs, rhymes and stories. Stay after to socialize with other families. For ages 2 years and younger. 410-632-3495. www.worcesterlibrary.org

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Atlantic General Neurology, 314 Franklin Ave., Suite 104, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Group provides discussions and support, along with education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. To reserve: Kay Kinnikin, 410-641-4765.

OIL PASTEL ART

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4 p.m. Experiment with oil pastels as the group creates spring inspired art pieces. For ages 12-15 years. 410-957-0878. www.worcesterlibrary.org

ATLANTIC COAST SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING

American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be local fishing legend, “Big Bird” Cropper. Food and refreshments available. Public cordially invited.

BEACH HEROES-OC

Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up

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CALENDAR

group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach HeroesOC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725

OC KNITTING CLUB

Tuesdays - Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.

Wed., May 10

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Held via Zoom the first and second Wednesdays of each month. For non-sur-

gical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410-641-9568

OCEAN CITY AARP CHAPTER 1917

MEETING

Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m. Refreshments served at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will discuss new advances in orthopedic surgery. New members welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980

SENSORY STAY AND PLAY

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Learn through exploration, curiosity and creativity. Get ready to squish, build, splash, shake and scoop through several fun stations. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

SNACK FACTS: CREATIVE AND KID-APPROVED RECIPES

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4 p.m. Learn nutritional facts about high-sugar snacks and then try some health and easy-tomake alternatives. No baking. For ages 6 years and older. Registration required: 410-957-0878.

UNCOOKING CLUB

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5-6:30 p.m. No cooking required. Bring your favorite recipe to share with the group. This class will focus on dinner and dessert

dishes. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

AUTHOR ROBERT M. CRAIG TO PRESENT ‘HISTORY OF THE POSTCARD’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6 p.m. Craig will discuss the changing styles of postcards, illustrated primarily by postcards of Ocean City. He will also be selling and signing several of his books.

JAPANESE AMERICAN INFLUENCE IN ‘APPALACHIAN SPRING’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6:30 p.m. Held in person and via Zoom. Dr Marta Robertson discusses this 1944 ballet through the lens of two Japanese-Americans involved in the production. Registration required: 443-783-6164.

KIWANIS CLUB MEETING

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org

Thurs., May 11

ESA 2023 NORTHEAST REGIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP

36th Street & Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City. Family-friendly event. All ages and genders will be competing to become the ESA Northeast Champion in their age divisions to qualify for the ESA’s national event in September. https://surfesa.org

STORY TIME: WATER SAFETY

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Join Miss Morgan for an exciting story time to celebrate Water Safety Month.

Stick around after for a fun craft. For ages 2-5 years. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

PLAY TIME

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join in for a variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 2-5 years. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

CHESS CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Quiet place to meet new friends and play some chess. Bring your boards. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

PLANTER DEMONSTRATION

Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, 11:30 a.m. Jan Poli demonstrates how to create a summer planter. Admission is free for members, $15 for nonmembers and free to kids 16 years and younger. Cost for class is $10. Tickets: delawaregardens.org.

TRIVIA WITH THE LIBRARY

Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 2 p.m. Join the Ocean City Library for Trivia. Test your knowledge and win prizes. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ZUMBA

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Registration required: 410-641-0650. www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS

Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org

ONGOING EVENTS

TINY ART COMPETITION (WEAVING EDUCATION)

All Worcester County Library branches are participating. Pick up a Take & Make Kit from May 1-13. Kits contain everything you need. Submit your creation by May 15 for judging. The first place winner from each branch will win an art kit. For ages 6-10 years and 11-15 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Help Wanted Full or Pt. Cashier Apply in person, Berlin Pizza, Old Ocean City Blvd. 443-944-7479, berlinpizza@hotmail.com

Thunderbird Beach Motel

NOW HIRING

FRONT DESK CLERKS

Call 410-723-6397

by Monday 5 p.m.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

OcVacations is looking to hire a Full-Time Rental Agent ASAP

Year round, full time, must have transportation and work weekends.

Pay commensurate with experience. Please call 410-726-6934.

Housekeeper

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mature, responsible and experienced

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and 401K. Reliable transportation

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Cleaning services need not apply

Agent Associate (Position 122201)

University of Maryland Extension College of Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks

SNAP-Ed Project Leader and

Nutrition

Educator - Wicomico County

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is a 12-month, term appointment. The full-time position is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) conducted by the University of Maryland Extension. The educator will deliver nutrition education programs to low-income residents in Wicomico County with emphasis on reaching food supplement (stamp) recipients.

The position will be housed in the Wicomico County Extension office in Salisbury, MD. Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, health education, or a related field preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience with a base salary of $58,226. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package, which can be found by visiting: https://uhr.umd.edu/benefits.

All candidates must apply online at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/105906

When applying, please submit application letter, resume, copy of transcripts and names/contact information of 3 professional references.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a Criminal History Record Check. EEO/ AA

Closing Date: Until filled

CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397

Apply in person MondayFriday, 9am-2pm. 32nd Street & Baltimore Ave., Thunderbird Beach Motel.

Now Hiring!

Front Desk, Night Audit, Maintenance, Housekeeping

To apply call 410-289-6166 or bwdc.com/careers

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility

Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Now Hiring Seasonal Sales Positions

Full-time, part-time now through October. Competitive starting pay. Parking available. Apply in person: SOMERSET JEWELERS

412 South Atlantic Avenue, OCMD 410-289-7011

Office Clerical Position Part

Time Small Local Established Company looking for person to assist our office staff. Flexible schedule and hours, no weekends. General office skills required. Great for retirees. Call 410-641-4411.

Building Attendant PT/FT summer season. Monitor pool, parking lot and buildings. Report to property manager. Good pay. Send resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111.

Office Clerical Position Full

Time Small local established company seeking motivated person to assist our growing office. Salary with benefits. General office skills required. Call 410-641-4411.

Assateague Pointe Gate Attendant Route 611. Thursday, 1am-9am. Contact 410-641-1671.

Barn 34 Hiring Kitchen Help, Hostess & Food Runner positions. Apply in person

Thurs. & Fri. between 9am - 12pm 3400 Coastal Hwy.

Now Hiring for Seasonal

Certified Pool Operator Apply within Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). 410-213-7171.

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.

Ocean City Florist Now Hiring PT Floral Designer 2-3 days a week. Some Saturdays will be required. Experience necessary. Call 410-250-1636 or apply within.

PGN Crab House 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Now Hiring for • Waitstaff • Kitchen Help Apply within in person after 11:00 am

RENTALS

RENTALS

Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Roger. 2BR, 2BA W/D & AC. Cable, Wi-Fi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120. www.mbjcproperties.com

Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Now Hiring Day & Nighttime

Customer Service/Cashiers

Looking for easy outgoing person with fun personality. Cool place to work. Competitive wages. Serious inquires only 410-250-5678

Seniors encouraged to apply.

Hiring Cooks, Audio/Video Techs, Maintenance Staff, Painters, Carpenter, Plumber, Housekeeper, Boat Mates Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

Cooks and Cleaning Help Wanted

Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment. Weekly paychecks. Friendly work environment. If interested apply in person. Open daily, 12:00 p.m. American Legion Post #166 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD

PoolGeneral Maintenance

Outdoor work, lifting heavy objects. Mechanical, basic pool pump & motors, CPO a plus/not required. Able to pass CPO test. Summer. includes weekends & long hours; working alone or with others.

410-289-4902 ask for Suzanne

Small Engine Mechanic. Year-round.

Competitive wages. 443-754-1047

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700

www.holidayoc.com

Classifieds 410-723-6397

LOTS & ACREAGE

Commercial Vacant Land - 12.37 Acres - $100,000 Fantastic location for a commercial building off busy US 113, Worcester Highway!!!

Located in front of Newtowne Park! The road to Newtowne Park goes through the property (illustrated in the picture with the red boundary lines). Newtowne Park is county-owned facility with baseball and soccer fields, concessions, fishing pond etc.

Assessor's Parcel Number: 004271 Worcester County, MD

Please text or call, 301-960-7633

Seeking RoommateBayview Estates, Selbyville

5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & Internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. VERY CLEAN. $850/month 302-386-7818

COMMERCIAL

600 & 800 sq. ft. Commercial Warehouses for Lease. West Ocean City & Bishopville. Yearly lease. Call 646-812-1212.

1 Office/Retail Space available in West Ocean City. Approximately 1600 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200

Industrial Warehouse Spaces: 4000 sq. ft., 2100 sq. ft. and 1500 sq. ft. Masonry construction, 18 ft. high ceiling, large garage door, bathroom. Route 90/Bishopville. Call 443-497-4200.

Self-Storage Units on Route 50 on Grays Corner Rd. 100 sq. ft., 200 sq. ft. & 250 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. $125/mo. 200 sq. ft. $185/mo. & 250 sq. ft. $200/mo. Call Bill 301-537-5391

Warehouse/Contractor Shops/Storage/ Flex Building for Lease/ Option to Purchase 1000-10,000 sq. ft. In town Ocean City on 142nd St. 410-723-4400 or 410-430-8332

Nurse new to the area, with 30-plus years of experience to care for your loved one at home. Reasonable rates. Resume, license and references upon request. Most importantly reliable and dedicated. Call Barbara, 856-528-6254.

WE BUY CARS Running or not. 302-732-3529

PETS

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.

ESTATE SALE

High End Estate Sale. Sat., 5/6, 7am-12pm. Berlin Main St. Storage. Facility units 137 & 139. Rain or Shine!

YARD SALE

Multi-Family Yard Sale. South Gate Ocean Pines. Sat., May 6th, 7am-12pm. Toys, clothing, tools, collectibles. Estate Sale. Vendors welcome. 11019 Manklin Meadows Lane, Ocean Pines, MD. 443-880-2486

Oyster Harbor Community Wide Yard Sale Whisper Trace Drive May 6, 2023, 8am-1pm

Rain date May 13, 2023

COMMUNITY YARD SALEBerlin, Decatur Farm, off Route 113 across from Stephen Decatur ParkSaturday, May 6th, 8am to noon.

Beautiful Sheepadoodle, family raised with lots of love and interaction.

Parents are both young, healthy, smart and loving.

Parents are both AKC registered. Mother is Old English Sheepdog and Father is Silver Standard Poodle.

We have males and females some primarily black and we have black and white. Puppies will be dewormed and vaccinated.

Price is $700. Please email jasjas123@gmail.com

text 843-455-3517

Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm

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FOR SALE

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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ.

108 8th Street

Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE

VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

11 43rd STREET, #1, #2 and #3 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

Under a power of sale contained in a Mortgage recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 8242, folio 59, et seq., and by virtue of an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. C-23CV-23-000025, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building, on

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023

AT 10:00 AM

ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 1, Unit No. 2 and Unit No. 3 in the “SEA BRITE CONDOMINIUM”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 864, folio 465, et seq., and pursuant to the condominium plats described in the aforesaid Declaration and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 77, folio 66, et seq., and more particularly described in the aforesaid Mortgage.

All Three condominium units will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees. The three (3) Units will be sold together, not separately. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, or in other form as the Trustee may determine acceptable, in his sole discretion, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement together with interest on said balance from the date of sale to date of receipt of funds by the undersigned at the rate of 10.0% per annum. There shall be no abatement of interest allowed for any reason. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as

PUBLIC NOTICE

The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

These three weeks of notification began on April 20, 2023

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police

to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Mortgage. Taxes, condominium dues and wastewater charges will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the Purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest.

For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee

410-289-2323

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COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1099 WINTERSON ROAD SUITE 301

LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MARYLAND 21090

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY

8634 LANGMAID ROAD

NEWARK, MD 21841

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Clifton Henry Dennis Jr, dated July 30, 1999 and recorded in Liber 2733, Folio 406 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $51,459.54, and an original interest rate of 8.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door

for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

May 9, 2023 AT 3:55 PM

ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $5,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary

stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

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

vicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest.

(CGD File #: 459381)

Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, Kevin Hildebeidel, Kyle Blackstone, and Kathleen Young, Substitute Trustees

Room 102 - Court House

Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:

Ocean City Digest

Date of publication:

April 20, 2023

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19671 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN DIANE S. WATT

AKA: JOAN WATT, JOAN SATTERFIELD WATT

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of KATHLEEN R. PENKUSKY Estate No. 19677 Notice is given that JOSEPH C. PENKUSKY whose address is 4111 WATERFRONT ROAD, BIVALVE, MD 21814 was on APRIL 12, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of KATHLEEN R. PENKUSKY who died on MARCH 28, 2023 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.

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; or

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CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ

MCALLISTER, DE TAR, SHOWALTER & WALKER LLC

100 N. WEST STREET

EASTON, MD 21601-2710

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19666

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CALVINA WAINWRIGHT FISHER

AKA: CALVINA W. FISHER

Notice is given that Cynthia F. Twilley, 1106 New Bedford Way, Salisbury, MD 21801, was on April 10, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Calvina Wainwright Fisher who died on January 22, 2023, 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 10th day of October, 2023.

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; 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.

Cynthia F. Twilley Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester

Notice is given that Cecil H. Satterfield Jr., 44 Sundial Circle, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 11, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan Diane S. Watt who died on April 3, 2023, 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 11th day of October, 2023.

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; 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.

Cecil H. Satterfield Jr. Personal Representative

True Test Copy

Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

Date of publication: April 20, 2023

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 12th day of OCTOBER, 2023.

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; 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.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W. MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-4/20/3t

KELLY A. BURGY ESQ.

COUNCIL BARADEL KOSMERI & NOLAN, P.A. 125 WEST STREET, 4TH FL, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19680

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANGELA DOOLEY CLARK

Notice is given that Michael Clark, 17 Fosse Grange, Berlin, MD 21811, was on April 17, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Angela Dooley Clark who died on February 16, 2007, without a will.

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

Michael Clark

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 20, 2023

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NOTICE of Public Hearing on Disposal of Real Property Right

The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland propose to release an easement granted to it by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland by deed dated April 24, 2006 and recorded in the land records of Worcester County at Liber 4721, Folio 727 for ingress and egress over property known as Parcel C-1.1. The release will be for zero consideration.

The PUBLIC HEARING on this disposal of surplus real estate will be held on TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 at 10:30 A.M.

in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

Questions may be directed to Weston S. Young, Chief Administrative Officer, by calling 410-632-1194, or by email at weston.young@co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP P.O. BOX 910115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of October, 2023.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH MOORE WEBB Estate No. 19684 Notice is given that WILLIAM ROGER DECKER whose address is 29 BETHANY ROAD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975 was on APRIL 18, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RUTH MOORE WEBB who died on

APRIL 7, 2023 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 18th day of OCTOBER, 2023.

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; 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.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County

ONE W MARKET STREET

ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE

SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING

WORCESTER COUNTY

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA -

THURSDAY MAY 11, 2023

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. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 23-34, on the lands of Brett Costello, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 12.8 feet (to encroach 17.2 feet) for an extension of an existing deck in the R-3 Multifamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305 located at 86 Lookout Point, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 85, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 23-42, on the application of John Stanton, on the lands of MAS Estate, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow a roadside stand for the sale of fresh seafood, a variance to the front yard setback from 50 feet to 23.8 feet (to encroach 26.2 feet), a left side yard variance from 30 feet to .5 feet (to encroach 29.5 feet), a variance to the minimum lot width from 200 feet to 137.38 ( reduce 62.62 feet) and a reduction of the minimum lot area from 40,000 sq. ft. to 29,239 sq. ft.

(reduce 10,763 sq. ft) in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-204(c)(8), ZS 1-305, ZS 1-322 & ZS 1-325 located at 1405 Snow Hill Road, Tax Map 94, Parcel 171, Tax District 8, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 23-44, on the lands of Big D & Lulu, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow an outdoor commercial recreation establishment and a special exception to install a 12 foot tall fence on 3 sides of the recreation area in the C2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(c)(1), ZS 1305(k)(3)C & ZS 1-325 located at 12630 Ocean Gateway, Tax Map 27, Parcel 139, Unit 16, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m. Case No. 23-41, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Robert Remo & Renee Wood, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the right side yard setback from 6.23 feet to 5.4 feet (to encroach .83 feet) for an existing deck landing and stairs in the R-2 Suburban Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 10510 Norwich Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Section A, Block 18, Lot 5, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m. Case No. 23-17, on the application of Kristina Watkowski, on the lands of SunTRS Castaways, LLC, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 10 feet to 3 feet (to encroach 7 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 5 feet to .7 feet (to encroach 4.3 feet) and a variance to reduce the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area buffer from 100 feet to 49.3 feet (to encroach 50.7 feet) for a proposed replacement park model in a rental campground in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code ZS 1-116(c )(4), ZS 1-202 (c)(18), ZS 1305 and ZS 1-318 and Natural Resources Code §§ NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3-111, located at 12550 Eagles Nest Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 33, Site 317, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m. Case No. 23-45, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Tee Pee, LLC requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 5 feet to 1 foot ( to encroach 4 feet) for an open deck addition in the A-2 Agricultural District pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1202(c)(18) and ZS 1-318, located at 12006 Assateague Way, Tax Map 33, Parcel 347, Lot 428, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

7:00 p.m. Case No. 23-46, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Waterside Dr. LLC, requesting a modification to extend a waterfront structure in excess of 125 feet by 74 feet for the installation of three proposed boatlifts with associated pilings on an existing pier extending a total of 199 feet channelward, pursuant to Natural Resources Code §§ NR 2-102(e)(1) and Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(n)(3), located at 5717 Waterside Drive, Tax Map 50, Parcel 51, Lot 13, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

7:05 p.m. Case No. 23-47, on the

application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Waterside Dr. II LLC, requesting a modification to extend a waterfront structure in excess of 125 feet by 125 feet for the installation of a proposed pier, platform, and four boatlifts with associated pilings extending a total of 250 feet channelward, pursuant to Natural Resources Code §§ NR 2-102(e)(1) and Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(n)(3), located at 5721 Waterside Drive, Tax Map 50, Parcel 51, Lot 11, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

7:10 p.m. Case No. 23-43, on the application of Maryland Coastal Bays Program, on the lands of the State of Maryland, Ruark Family LP, and Assateague Island National Seashore, requesting a modification to extend a waterfront structure in excess of 125 feet by 25 feet for construction of a proposed living shoreline project extending a total of 150 feet channelward, pursuant to Natural Resources Code §§ NR 2102(e)(1) and Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(n)(3), located at 7000 Rum Pointe Road, Tax Map 40, Parcels 8, 36, and 40, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

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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 2021 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 17, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M.

CLOSING FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 AT THE HOUR OF 1:00 P.M. LIST OF PROPERTIES Acct#03137376

Due $16,428.18

Acct#02021854 Assessed To Aydelotte Roland Jay &. Located At 509 Church St Snow Hill, Md. Described

As 24,483 Sq Ft 509 Church St Snow Hill Lot Adj Lds Aydelotte Pl. Assessment $103,000. Total Due $2,780.74

Acct#02006936 Assessed To Ballard Artie H &. Located At 4239 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described

As Lot 18 Blk 1 Sec 1 W/S Market St 35184 Sq Ft Pl Castle Hill Ests. Assessment $85,900. Total Due $2,134.14

Acct#10221064 Assessed To Bealefeld Shirley W Leaf &. Located At 11 134th St 0307 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 307 134th St Ocean Princess CM. Assessment $156,400.

Total Due $5,161.10

Acct#10053986 Assessed To Behney Christopher. Located At 210 Trimper Ave 0004 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 4 Trimper Ave Sand & Foam CM. Assessment $106,000.

Total Due $3,539.18

Acct#10120586 Assessed To Bellosi-Mitchell Grace M &. Located At 10900 Coastal Hwy 0202 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 202 Beach Hwy Golden Sands Club CM. Assessment $325,033. Total Due $10,544.33

Acct#10265592 Assessed To Bernetta A Vaughan Revocable Livin. Located At 614 Osprey Rd 000f Ocean City, Md. Described As U F Osprey Road Dawn's Cove Th CM. Assessment $270,000. Total Due $8,816.83

Acct#10722136 Assessed To Bernetta A Vaughan Revocable Livin. Located At Dawn's Cove Th CM F Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #F Osprey Rd Dawn's Cove Th CM. Assessment $15,000. Total Due $610.71

Acct#10183162 Assessed To Berrett Rebecca Ann. Located At 607 Twin Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 4 Blk 13 Sec 1d Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods. Assessment $238,833. Total Due $7,529.95

Acct#01011960 Assessed To Boston Louise. Located At Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As App 1 Ac N Side Colona Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $23,500. Total Due $640.78

Acct#10256682 Assessed To Bowen Robert Lamont. Located At 126 Georgia Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 3 II Ph I Georgia Ave Resub Par 3 Sec 2 Swathmore Twnhses. Assessment $3,132. Total Due $10,157.88

Acct#10408199 Assessed To Boyle Bridget. Located At 107 Barbados Sun CM 107 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #107 Mooring Rd Barbados Sun CM. Assessment $13,500. Total Due $562.45

Acct#01040707 Assessed To Bryant Melvin J &. Located At 506 Young St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 1 3632 Sq Ft 506 Young St L V Layman Inc Subd Pl. Assessment $29,700. Total Due $1,394.01

Acct#10198747 Assessed To Bungarra LLC. Located At 13308 Colonial Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 1550 Sec 4a E Side Colonial Rd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $124,500. Total Due $4,122.66

Acct#10768889 Assessed To Burke Edward A Trustee &. Located At Baltimore Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Parcel A 1704 Sf Bal-

timore Ave Resub Of Lts 6 & 7 Into. Assessment $93,700. Total Due $3,158.93

Acct#01003143 Assessed To Carter Melinda. Located At 1523

Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 100' X 200' N Side Unionville Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $73,100. Total Due $1,333.61

Acct#07000030 Assessed To Chatham Daphne Frances For Life. Located At 8138 Meadow Bridge Rd Salisbury, Md. Described As 64 Acs Mt Pleasant Land E Side Meadow Bridge Rd. Assessment $21,200. Total Due $1,372.61

Acct#03076342 Assessed To

Clazey Carl S &. Located At 131 Watertown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot B-11-293 10095 Sq Ft Watertown Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $188,267. Total Due $3,984.80

Acct#10222079 Assessed To Colletti Ricardo V &. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0110 Ocean City, Md.

Described As U 110 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $ 240,900. Total Due $ 7,880.37

Acct#10222311 Assessed To Col-

letti Ricardo V &. Located At 3801 Atlantic Ave 0216 Ocean City, Md.

Described As U 216 Btw 38th & 39th Sts Diamond Beach CM. Assessment $260,800. Total Due $8,366.73

Acct#03124800 Assessed To Collick Albert B &. Located At 9309 Seahawk Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 3 3.086 Acs W/S Step Dec High School Rd Subdiv William Smith. Assessment $143,367. Total Due $2,236.89

Acct#03034321 Assessed To Collick Beatrice. Located At 114 Railroad Ave Berlin, Md. Described As 69 3 X 591 36 N Side Railroad Avenue Berlin. Assessment $54,467. Total Due $2,327.14

Acct#01019848 Assessed To Collins Claudia M. Located At 409 Dudley Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 150' N Side 409 Dudley Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $41,700. Total Due $1,032.78

Acct#01016318 Assessed To Collins Diondre Lamount. Located At 714 Fourth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 0.456 Ac W Side 714 4th St Near Scotts Allen. Assessment $36,100. Total Due $1,846.69

Acct#10000823 Assessed To Collins Kathie Lynn. Located At 13022 Wilson Ave Ocean City, Md.

Described As Lot 180 50' X 100' Jefferson Ave Pl 2 Glen Acres Subdiv. Assessment $219,300. Total Due $4,837.24

Acct#03061019 Assessed To

Conca Violet H. Located At 24 Admiral Ave Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-08-074 9526 Sq Ft Admiral Ave Pl Ocean Pines Sec Eight. Assessment $58,133. Total Due $1,339.79

Acct#03108023 Assessed To Concetta Bednar Residuarty Trust. Located At 28 Castle Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-438 10535 Sq Ft Castle Drive Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $265,100.

Total Due $4,115.05

Acct#10050340 Assessed To Cook Jacquelyn Evans. Located At 3001 Atlantic Ave 00G1 Ocean City Md. Described As U G-1 Btw 30th & 31st Sts Sea Gate CM. Assessment

$24,320. Total Due $7,856.04

Acct#01012096 Assessed To Cooper James &. Located At 1973 Colona Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described

As 24,260 Sq Ft N Side Colona Road

S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $94,300.

Total Due $2,269.61

Acct#03029123 Assessed To Corbin Leslie H. Located At 104 South Main St Berlin, Md. Described

As Lot W Side 104 S Main X Washington Sts. Assessment $223,067.

Total Due $7,612.63

Acct#01015745 Assessed To Cox

Ronald. Located At 810 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 200' W Side 810 2nd St Pocomoke. Assessment $56,400. Total Due $2,813.14

Acct#01015842 Assessed To Cox

Ronald E. Located At 808 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 60' X 200' W Side 808 Second St Pocomoke. Assessment $34,800.

Total Due $1,779.76

Acct#03070255 Assessed To Crecelius Lloyd J Jr. Located At 12 Admiral Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot B-06-480 10044 Sq Ft Admiral Dr Pl Ocean Pines Sec 6. Assessment $168,133. Total Due $3,603.29

Acct#01023608 Assessed To Crippen Alexander &. Located At 410 Linden Ave Pocomoke, Md. Described As 41' X 78' X 54' X 78 S Side 410 Linden Ave Pocomoke. Assessment $37,700. Total Due $1,922.83

Acct#07000227 Assessed To Culver Donald Oran &. Located At 8124 Stevens Rd Salisbury, Md. Described As 37.891 Acs E Side Stevens Road W Of Snow Hill. Assessment

$168,800. Total Due $4,359.82

Acct#03020789 Assessed To Davis

Mamie L & Jesteavus Davis. Located At 10112 Germantown Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1 Ac W Side Germantown Road SE Of Berlin. Assessment $38,000. Total Due $1,093.94

Acct#01003410 Assessed To Devereaux Robert & Brenda. Located At Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot SW Side Cedar Hall Rd Sw Of Pocomoke. Assessment $19,800. Total Due $560.03

Acct#01001477 Assessed To Devereaux Robert L Sr & Brenda S. Located At 1944 Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.67 Acs E Side Cedar Hall Rd Bndy Ln Adj N Jones Etal. Assessment $78,700. Total Due $1970.89

Acct#02011204 Assessed To Dixon Teamer Jr &. Located At 3944 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot SW/S Market St S Of Snow Hill. Assessment $110,300. Total Due $2,667.28

Acct#03146731 Assessed To Donaway Keith Allen &. Located At 12292 Blueberry Rd Whaleyville, Md. Described As Lot 1 2 Ac S/S Blueberry Rd M Donaway Min Subdiv. Assessment $107,133. Total Due $2,546.91

Acct#01001019 Assessed To Donaway Rita Elizabeth. Located At 2514 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md. Described As 190' X 190' X 190' X 143' Near E Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $59,100. Total Due $1,552.42

Acct#05008778 Assessed To Ebelein Dawn Marie. Located At 11211 Tammy Ln Bishopville, Md. Described As Lot 125 28960 Sq Ft

Tammy Lane Pl 5 Holiday Harbor. Assessment $438,533. Total Due $9,440.64

Acct#10025516 Assessed To End Game Construction LLC. Located At Quillin Way Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 47 24851 Sq Ft Quillin Way Pl Golf Club Shores III. Assessment $92,400. Total Due $2,144.14

Acct#10295130 Assessed To Fairfax Nursing Center Inc. Located At 427 14th St 01070 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 107 S 3AZ 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $305,900. Total Due $9,972.14

Acct#03136167 Assessed To Ferris Martin A III. Located At 917 Yacht Club Dr Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 48 2491 Sq Ft Yacht Club Drive Sec 1 Marina Village Ths Sc 18. Assessment $3,031.67. Total Due $1,902.17

Acct#01023071 Assessed To Fleming Tammie Sue. Located At 503 Market St Ocean City, Md. Described As 43' X 205.5' N Side 503 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $87,800. Total Due $3,870.61

Acct#10008123 Assessed To Freburger Kelly M. Located At 13011 Drum Point Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 30 N Side Drum Point Rd Pl 1 Sec 1 Captains Hill. Assessment $681,000. Total Due $14,769.32

Acct#01004492 Assessed To Gammon Inez A &. Located At 2536 Carter Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.736 Ac SE Side Byrd Road NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $109,300. Total Due $2,645.10

Acct#10327431 Assessed To Garfield Craig L Jr. Located At 14305 Light House Ave 000B Ocean City, Md. Described As U B Lighthouse Ave Lighthouse Cove CM. Assessment $165,600. Total Due $4,630.00

Acct#02020203 Assessed To Green Felicia &. Located At Ross St Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot 7 1.18 Acs W Side Ross St. H Williams Subdiv. Assessment $27,400. Total Due $1,213.13

Acct#10258669 Assessed To Green Michael O. Located At 504 Yawl Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft E S Yawl Dr Pl Montego Bay Sec 6 C. Assessment $142,967. Total Due $4,697.70

Acct#01001418 Assessed To Hall Diane Susie Stevens &. Located At 1813 Pit Circle Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.871 Acs W Side Pit Circle Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $22,400. Total Due $753.57

Acct#08000689 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At Ward Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 32 Acs N Side Ward Road W Of Girdletree. Assessment $12,700. Total Due $405.11

Acct#08000727 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At Betheden Church Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 6 Acs Near Klej Grange Betheden Church Road. Assessment $38,500. Total Due $1,102.19

Acct#08000743 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At 3203 Betheden Church Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 284.91 Acs W Side Betheden Church R Survey Shirley W Pilchar. Assessment $509,500. Total Due $10,977.55

Acct#08000751 Assessed To Happy Chesapeake LLC The. Located At 2633 Ward Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 183 Acs S Side Ward Rd Consd Pl Shirley Pilchar. Assessment $96,300. Total Due $2,366.05

Acct#10226821 Assessed To Harmon Barbara J. Located At 14 136th St 0301 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 301 136th St Sunspot CM. Assessment $214,000. Total Due $7,014.69

Acct#10120071 Assessed To Harper Kevin. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 508 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 508 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $227,600. Total Due $7,380.69

Acct#10430755 Assessed To Harris Wayne L &. Located At 4 Hidden Cove Way Lug-B Ocean City, Md. Described As U-Lug-Be-2e Ph 5 Hidden Cove Way The Garden CM Sunset Isl. Assessment $317,700. Total Due $10,351.87

Acct#10285623 Assessed To Harrison Paul John William. Located At 320 H Gorman Ave Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 13A 320H Gorman Ave Villa Park Townhouses. Assessment $184,067. Total Due $5,974.57

Acct#10366216 Assessed To Hauser Sheila D. Located At 12506 Deer Point Cir Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 10 14251 Sq Ft Deer Point Circle Deer Point Subdiv. Assessment $307,700. Total Due $6,736.91

Acct#03126013 Assessed To Haynie Mark W & Evelyn M. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 397 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $96,900. Total Due $2,211.31

Acct#01020587 Assessed To Heath Clarence W &. Located At 504 Young St Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 2 3102 Sq Ft 504 Young St L V Layman Inc Subd Pl. Assessment $27,300. Total Due $1,427.75

Acct#02022079 Assessed To Hillman Emily Dawn. Located At 232 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 117' X 191' X 162' X 81' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $81,600. Total Due $3,437.46

Acct#01021400 Assessed To Holden Gregory T &. Located At 509 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md . Described As 60' X 120.4' 509 Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $48,900. Total Due $2,212.44

Acct#01000683 Assessed To Hudson Robert J. Located At 2237 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke, Md. Described As 184' X 200' NW Side R113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $120,700. Total Due $2,894.98

Acct#03042871 Assessed To Hudson Robert Jay. Located At 58 Lookout Point Berlin, Md. Described As Lot C-04-098 9368 Sq Ft Lookout Point Pl Ocean Pines Sec 4. Assessment $504,133. Total Due $10,131.78

Acct#01013181 Assessed To Huttner Robin A. Located At 1318 Old Virginia Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 2 Acs E Side Old R-13 S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $133,200. Total Due $3,053.17

Acct#10230136 Assessed To James Paula & Nina Fernandez &. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0211 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 211

Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,951.10

Acct#10197406 Assessed To Jayne Teddy LLC. Located At 150 Pine Tree Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1347 Sec 1 Pine Tree Road Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $264,400. Total Due $8,517.92

Acct#02022141 Assessed To Johnson John P Jr. Located At 208 E Martin St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 5706.36 Sq Ft 208 E Martin St Snow Hill. Assessment $32,300.

Total Due $3,968.64

Acct#03002985 Assessed To Jones Millard Edward F. Located At 8336 Circle Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1.136 Acs S Side Circle Rd Se Of Whaleyville. Assessment $144,800.

Total Due $3,154.77

Acct#10338387 Assessed To Kavoossi Saiid & Annette M &. Located At 12116 W Cannonball Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 222 North Longboat Way Assateague Pt Resort P 2. Assessment $126,700. Total Due $2,786.11

Acct#01021656 Assessed To Keiffer James W. Located At 610 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 50' X 155' E Side 610 Walnut St Pocomoke. Assessment $56,800. Total Due $2,549.18

Acct#01021664 Assessed To Keiffer James W. Located At Cedar St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 47' X 134' N Side Cedar St Pocomoke. Assessment $10,100. Total Due $608.85

Acct#01005294 Assessed To Kinard Tina Mason. Located At 2515 Olds Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 185' X 369' NW Side R-113 NE Of Pocomoke. Assessment $60,900. Total Due $1,576.15

Acct#05009111 Assessed To Kitchens Earl L &. Located At St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 7.80 Acs S Side St Martins Neck Rev Lds G Kitchens & J Taylor. Assessment $39,233. Total Due $1,110.15

Acct#05029546 Assessed To

Kitchens Earl L &. Located At 11306 St Martins Neck Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 35,236 Sq Ft St Martins Neck Rd Rev Lds Kitchens/Taylor. Assessment $158,300. Total Due $3,467.35

Acct#10131634 Assessed To

Kostack Joseph R &. Located At 183 Jamestown Rd 0011 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 11 Jamestown Rd

Watergate CM. Assessment $196,500. Total Due $6,451.57

Acct#10398754 Assessed To

Kwedar Michael T &. Located At 18 Harbour Towne CM 18 Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #18 Phila Ave & Bayside Harbour Towne CM. Assessment $20,000. Total Due

$771.61

Acct#02012464 Assessed To Lakeland Peter. Located At 6735 Ayres Lane Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 2.43 Acs N Side Ayres Land Rd SE Of Snow Hill. Assessment

$91,500. Total Due $2,233.52

Acct#10217555 Assessed To Lauer Kathleen R. Located At 719 142nd St 0232B Ocean City, Md. Described As U 232 B B P 2 142nd St Light House Village CM. Assessment $78,967. Total Due $2,606.75

Acct#02020815 Assessed To Lehmann Michelle. Located At 110 Ironshire St Snow Hill, Md. De-

scribed As 99' X 150' 110 Ironshire X Snow Sts Snow Hill. Assessment $211,100. Total Due $8,170.51

Acct#03095169 Assessed To Lewis

William D Jr &. Located At 40 Nottingham Ln Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-10-035 7500 Sq Ft Nottingham Ln Pl Ocean Pines Sec 10. Assessment $154,400. Total Due $3,009.28

Acct#04001702 Assessed To Lockwood Sylvester L. Located At 8314 Patey Woods Rd Newark, Md. Described As Lots In Blks A C F H & J Patey Woods Rd Newark. Assessment $81,400. Total Due $1,901.82

Acct#03002101 Assessed To Logan Edna Collins &. Located At Campbelltown Rd Showell, Md. Described As 4.43 Acs W Side Campbelltown Rd Edna Logan Et Al Survey. Assessment $72,700. Total Due $1,847.65

Acct#10168236 Assessed To Lucas

William H & Vicky Lynn. Located At 5 138th St 003W Ocean City, Md. Described As U 3-W 138th St Windward CM. Assessment $173,300.

Total Due $5,704.97

Acct#03066142 Assessed To Mahon Michelle R. Located At 12 Southwind Ct Berlin, Md. Described As Lot B-09-207 9750 Sq Ft Southwind Ct Pl Ocean Pines Sec 9. Assessment $152,900. Total Due $3,061.73

Acct#10179130 Assessed To Mckenzie Robin Jo Robinson. Located At 13603 Sea Captain Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1 Blk 11 Twin Tree Road Pl Caine Woods Sec 3. Assessment $228,667.

Total Due $7,435.27

Acct#10190134 Assessed To McLaughlin Nancy Carol Devaughn. Located At 13205 Atlantic Blvd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1375 Sec 1 Atlantic Blvd Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $122,433. Total Due $3,782.23

Acct#10161142 Assessed To MDR

Bachelors Hall 2 LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07130 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 713 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $492,333. Total Due $15,901.06

Acct#10161495 Assessed To MDR

Bachelors Hall LLC. Located At 13110 Coastal Hwy 07140 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 714 P 1 Wight St Braemar Towers CM. Assessment $492,333. Total Due $15,901.06

Acct#02011425 Assessed To Mills

Fletcher J &. Located At 4108 Market St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 100' X 286.05' X 85.84' X 258 SE Side

R-394 S Of Snow Hill. Assessment

$79,600. Total Due $1,999.71

Acct#01003054 Assessed To Mills

Steven Jr. Located At 1805 Cypress Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 197' X 147' W Side Unionville Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $11,600.

Total Due $517.53

Acct#10323096 Assessed To Morgen Robyn. Located At 10120

Queen's Cir Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 45 Queen's Circle Fox Chapel Subdiv. Assessment

$475,900. Total Due $10,473.29

Acct#10235154 Assessed To Naylor Cindy L. Located At 417 14th St 0060 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 60, 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $466,900. Total

Due $15,153.27

Acct#10379059 Assessed To Naylor Cindy L. Located At 26 Harbour Island Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip 26 14th St & Bay Harbour Island CM. Assessment $33,333. Total Due $1,172.44

Acct#02022990 Assessed To Newnam Charles Edward Sr. Located At 111 Purnell St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 49 1/2 X 100 111 Purnell St Snow Hill. Assessment $28,400.

Total Due $3,438.72

Acct#03125971 Assessed To Nokes Stephen P & Maryll S. Located At Timberline Cir Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 394 Timberline Circle White Horse Park Phase 3. Assessment $98,000. Total Due $2,245.65

Acct#01035290 Assessed To Oneill Suzanne P. Located At Acorn Cir Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 8 Acorn Circle White Oaks Subdiv. Assessment $31,700. Total Due $1,170.33

Acct#08004854 Assessed To O'Neill Suzanne P. Located At 1512 Snow Hill Rd Stockton, Md. Described As 20909 Sq Ft E S R-12 Stockton. Assessment $41,500. Total Due $1,324.75

Acct#10019982 Assessed To Owens Laree P. Located At 8704 Lewis Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 5.27 Acs E S Lewis Rd Pl Plan Of Prop For Laree Owens. Assessment $50,800. Total Due $1,430.24

Acct#08002053 Assessed To Parker Kathy Wimbrow. Located At 6140 Taylor Landing Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 4 Acs SW Side Taylors Landing Road. Assessment $137,700. Total Due $3,222.66

Acct#01017314 Assessed To Parsons Karen Annette. Located At 208 Walnut St Pocomoke, Md. 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#03018741 Assessed To Perdue Rosa L. Located At 11407 Sinepuxent Rd Berlin, Md. Described As 1 Ac Sinepuxent Road East Of Berlin. Assessment $171,967. Total Due $3,388.45

Acct#02005298 Assessed To Peterson Jon K &. Located At Disharoon Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As Lot B 7.81 Acs E/S Disharoon Rd Amendment To Lot B Pl. Assessment $52,600. Total Due $1,275.70

Acct#08010145 Assessed To Pilchard Gary W. Located At Johnson Neck Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 21.74 Ac N/S Johnson Neck Rd Sur Of Esmt G W Pilchard. Assessment $41,700. Total Due $1,037.88

Acct#01028057 Assessed To Powell Alice Mae. Located At 709 Eighth St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 40' X 100' S Side Eighth St Pocomoke. Assessment $45,100. Total Due $2,273.49

Acct#03015904 Assessed To Purnell Cynthia. Located At 10349 Assateague Rd Berlin, Md. Described As Lot North Side R 376 Berlin To Lewis Store. Assessment $96,833. Total Due $2,054.83

Acct#10086906 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 75th St Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 16 Blk 108 50 X 120' N Side 75th St Pl Oceanbay City. Assessment $300,000. Total Due

$9,655.26

Acct#10147387 Assessed To R & R Investments Of Virginia LLC. Located At 11700 Coastal Hwy 1101 Ocean City, Md. Described As U T1101 Beach Hwy Carousel Center CM. Assessment $417,867. Total Due $13,520.50

Acct#01010697 Assessed To Rebel Willie Jr. Located At Sheephouse Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 371' Triangular Shaped Lot S Side Sheephouse Rd. Assessment $17,100. Total Due $501.12

Acct#08001340 Assessed To Redden Farms LLC. Located At 5040 Onley Rd Girdletree, Md. Described As 5.50 Acs Onley Road Girdletree. Assessment $157,400. Total Due $3,686.58

Acct#10248701 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E &. Located At 711 Edgewater Ave 711 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 711 Edgewater Ave Pier Seven CM. Assessment $147,300. Total Due $4,868.28

Acct#10261651 Assessed To Rose Aubrey E &. Located At 206 8th St 0026 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 26 8th St Surfside 8 CM. Assessment $69,100. Total Due $2,351.71

Acct#10216982 Assessed To Rose N Blevins. Located At 9 138th St 0101 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 101 138th St Skyhaven CM. Assessment $151,500. Total Due $5,003.42

Acct#03134490 Assessed To Sandifer Leigh A. Located At 112 Upshur St Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 8A 10152 Sq Ft Upshur Lane Blk F Bound Ln Ads Burley Hgt. Assessment $250,567. Total Due $6,103.14

Acct#10194865 Assessed To Santangelo Thomas A &. Located At 185 Beachcomber Ln Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 1132 Sec 3 Beachcomber Lane Pl Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk. Assessment $136,933. Total Due $4,391.60

Acct#01002902 Assessed To Satchell Cory R. Located At 1409 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 1.24 Acs N Side Unionville Rd Bndy Sur Cory R Satchell. Assessment $42,500. Total Due $1,192.15

Acct#01002910 Assessed To Satchell Cory R. Located At Sand Pit Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 4.36 Acs E Side Sand Pit Rd Bndy Sur Cory R Satchell. Assessment $17,400. Total Due $507.67

Acct#01017403 Assessed To Savage Dondrey &. Located At 215 Laurel St Pocomoke, Md. 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 &. Located At 2924 Snow Hill Rd Snow Hill, Md. Described As 3.68 Acs East Side R-12 N Of Girdletree. Assessment $112,300. Total Due $2,329.53

Acct#03149129 Assessed To Sheridan Robert T &. Located At 108 Upshur Ln Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 11A 10148 Sq Ft Upshur Ln Blk F Bound Adj Burley Hgts. Assessment $259,333. Total Due $9,506.46

Acct#10118816 Assessed To Siler Bernard. Located At 10300 Coastal Hwy 306 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 306 Coastal Hwy Atlantis CM. Assessment $286,567. Total Due $7,902.94

Acct#03092720 Assessed To Slattery Darrin R. Located At 34 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As 7675 Sq Ft Boston Dr. Assessment $90,033. Total Due $1,300.15

Acct#10054664 Assessed To Smiroldo Franco D. Located At 7 40th St 0308 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 308 40th St A Place In The Sun CM. Assessment $144,000. Total Due $4,762.04

Acct#03113264 Assessed To Smith Alice M. Located At 108 Elizabeth St Berlin, Md. Described As Lot 4 Elizabeth St Pl Purnell Subdiv. Assessment $121,333. Total Due $4,815.25

Acct#03091570 Assessed To Snyder Claude &. Located At 73 Boston Dr Ocean Pines, Md. Described As Lot B-11-161 10343 Sq Ft Gloucester Rd Pl Ocean Pines Sec 11. Assessment $245,233. Total Due $5,182.45

Acct#01017950 Assessed To Soghomonian John. Located At 406 Second St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 82' X 140' 406 Second St & Walnut St. Assessment $79,400. Total Due $3,908.13

Acct#01043315 Assessed To Stephenson George R. Located At 108 Haleys Way Pocomoke, Md. Described As Lot 8 4950 Sq Ft Haleys Way Butler's Village Th. Assessment $73,000. Total Due $3,230.73

Acct#10098521 Assessed To Stotler Stacy L. Located At 718 Mooring Rd B104 Ocean City, Md. Described As U B104 Mooring Rd The Chateau CM. Assessment $185,667. Total Due $6,032.83

Acct#01030434 Assessed To

Thornes Kimberly L. Located At 603 Market St Pocomoke, Md. Described

As 65' X 200' N Side 603 Market St Pocomoke. Assessment $211,300.

Total Due $9,688.25

Acct#10038464 Assessed To

Thornton Michael B & Judy Z. Located At 1207 Edgewater Ave 0106B Ocean City, Md. Described As U 106

B B Edgewater Ave Mariners Retreat CM. Assessment $289,200.

Total Due $9,434.70

Acct#10379563 Assessed To

Thornton Michael B & Judy Z. Located At 6 Mariners Retreat CM

Ocean City, Md. Described As Boat Slip #6 Edgewater Ave Mariners Retreat CM. Assessment $30,000. Total Due $1,093.43

Acct#05001250 Assessed To Tingle Norman B &. Located At 9506 Morris Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 21.07 Acs South Side Morris Road S Of Selbyville. Assessment $123,600. Total Due $2,884.76

Acct#10003024 Assessed To Todd

William Bryan Jr & Elizabeth. Located At 12528 Salisbury Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 7 & Pt Lot 8 Blk 20 Sec B N/S Salisbury Rd Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $139,800. Total Due $3,623.99

Acct#05002273 Assessed To Travers Christine Helen &. Located At 13358 Selby Rd Bishopville, Md. Described As 20.52 Acs E Side Selby Rd Bndy Ln Adj 235/28 &235/. Assessment $322,667. Total Due $7,031.56

Acct#01011782 Assessed To Tull

Kevin Lamont &. Located At 3631 Brantley Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 198' X 330' N Side Brantley Road S Of Pocomoke. Assessment $49,800. Total Due $1,351.42

Acct#03172082 Assessed To Ve-

long Gina L. Located At 174 Intrepid Ln 1403 Berlin, Md. Described As Unit 1403 Intrepid Lane Decatur Frm Twhse Ph T14. Assessment $178,533. Total Due $6,527.80

Acct#10274427 Assessed To Viel

Patrick M &. Located At 11 36th St 0104 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 104 36th St Sunchaser CM. Assessment $224,800. Total Due $7,362.26

Acct#10318459 Assessed To Walker James M. Located At 644 Gulf Stream Dr Ocean City, Md. Described As Lot 78 Gulf Stream Dr Montego Bay Mobile Hm Pk Sec 8C. Assessment $278,667. Total Due $9,068.07

Acct#01001361 Assessed To Waters Joseph M. Located At 1924 Unionville Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As Pt Lots 5 6 13 14 Blk N Pt 5 6 13 14 Blk O Pl Pen Prod Exchange. Assessment $28,900. Total Due $887.12

Acct#01003429 Assessed To Watson Roger D. Located At Cedar Hall Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 4.21 Acres E Side Cedar Hall Rd SW Of Pocomoke. Assessment $29,900.

Total Due $780.42

Acct#01017071 Assessed To Watson Roger D. Located At 217 Cedar St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 55' X 85' N Side 217 Cedar Street Pocomoke. Assessment $40,700.

Total Due $1,862.88

Acct#02026716 Assessed To Whaley Raye Gillette. Located At 100 Washington St Snow Hill, Md. Described As 57' X 89.5' S Washington St Snow Hill. Assessment $70,600.

Total Due $3,031.71

Acct#10230322 Assessed To White Bernard H III & Loretta M. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0317 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 317 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,951.10

Acct#01015605 Assessed To Whitney Licurtis. Located At 108 Oak St Pocomoke, Md. Described As 70' X 140' S Side 108 Oak Street Pocomoke. Assessment $20,200.

Total Due $1,026.71

Acct#10019451 Assessed To Wooden Maryellen. Located At 8209 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City, Md. Described As 100' X 300' NW Side Stephen Decatur Road. Assessment $126,600. Total Due $2,989.29

Acct#10006589 Assessed To York Floyd C &. Located At 10516 Keyser Point Rd Ocean City, Md. Described As Lots 13 14 Blk 14 Sec A 60 X 125 Pl Cape Isle Of Wight. Assessment $262,500. Total Due $5,787.12

Acct#01007157 Assessed To Young John W & Helen F. Located At Stockton Rd Pocomoke, Md. Described As 58' X 75' Mason Lot S Side Stockton Rd. Assessment $6,300. Total Due $345.08

Acct#10230268 Assessed To Yurcisin Paula E. Located At 4000 Coastal Hwy 0311 Ocean City, Md. Described As U 311 Btw 40th & 41st Sts Ocean Point No 2 CM. Assessment $118,800. Total Due $3,951.10

TERMS OF SALE

All bidders must register. Registration for the sale begins at 10:00 a.m. April 13th and ends promptly at 10:00 a.m. May 12th. 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 19th 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 reason.

PROPERTIES LISTED HEREIN, ON WHICH TAXES ARE PAID PRIOR TO DATE OF SALE WILL NOT BE SOLD.

PHILLIP G. THOMPSON TREASURER AND

NOTICE 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.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

At 2:00 p.m.

PW 23-005 A request has been submitted to install seven temporary mooring buoys a maximum channelward extension of 50’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 4501 COASTAL HWY Parcel # 7011 -4-0 -0113768957 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Aloft Hotel t/a Hotel at 45 LLC

APPLICANT: Kristina L. Watkowski

PW23-048 A request has been submitted to install (2) 5’x 14’ PWC floats and (1) 5’x10’ float, maximum channelward extension of 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 203 125TH ST UNIT S375 Parcel # 5183A-375 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Christopher & Debra Pappas

APPLICANT: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC

PW 23-049 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with four associated pilings a maximum channelward extension of 16’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 110 NEWPORT BAY DR UNIT D Parcel # 3541A-D2 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: John Cappello

APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

PW 23-050 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift on 2 existing pilings and install 2 new additional pilings not to exceed 17.5’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 621 94TH ST SLIP B Parcel # 8957 -B in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Dennis & Jennifer Weeks

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc.

PW 23-051 A request has been

submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings maximum channelward extension 28’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2005 HERRING

WAY UNIT B Parcel # 3269 -125 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: John Estock

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc.

PW 23-052 A request has been submitted to replace 33’ of deteriorated timber bulkhead with vinyl not to exceed 18” channelward; and to construct a 5’ x 10’ pier extension; relocate existing boatlift to end of pier and install 3 new PWC lifts all a maximum channewlard extension of 50’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 823 PENGUIN DR Parcel # 4481 -32 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Douglas Zarlenga

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc.

PW 23-053 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift on existing piles a maximum 30’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 72 HARBOUR ISLAND CM Parcel # 3486 -72 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Vincent & Dana Marks

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc.

PW 23-054 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings a maximum of 19.5’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 735 BRADLEY RD UNIT 307 – Slip 17 - Parcel # 9271 -307 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Ponte Vista CM Council of Unit Owners – c/o John & Lisa Scherer

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 17670

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE F. WATERS

Notice is given that Gloria Portillo Waters, 4925 Carmean Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on April 21, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George F. Waters who died on September 13, 2018, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of October, 2023.

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 ear-

PUBLIC NOTICE

The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

These three weeks of notification begins on May 4, 2023

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police

lier of the following dates:

(1) Six 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.

Gloria Portillo Waters 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 27, 2023 OCD-4/27/3t

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JOHN PATRICK CARR Estate No. 19694 Notice is given that THOMAS A. CARR whose address is 6310 BRYANTOWN DRIVE, BRYANTOWN, MD 20617 was on APRIL 21, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOHN PATRICK CARR who died on APRIL 3, 2023 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 21st day of OCTOBER, 2023

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; 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.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074

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NOTICE OF

APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL ONE DAY PER DIEM PERMIT FOR A BULL RIDING EVENT

By: Juice Box James, 2107 Saint Heather Lane, Gambrills, Maryland 21054

The dates and times for the Bull Riding Event to be held at the Inlet Parking Lot, in Ocean City, Maryland on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M., Saturday, June 3rd, 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. and Sunday, June 4th, 12:30 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.

There will be a public hearing on the Special One Day Per Diem Permit in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 17, 2023 @ 2:15

The Board welcome written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Tenly R. James, 10124 Blue Marlin Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: James Family Group, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Mother’s Tortilla Shop 2816 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 17, 2023 @ 1:20 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a B/W/L 7 Day license and Request to Designate as Multiple License #3 for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR

License: 7 Day, By: Zev Sibony, 10701 Admirals Lassie Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Taylor’s Taphouse, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant 11021 Nicholas Lane Berlin, Maryland 21811

Formerly: Taylor's Neighborhood Restaurant, Inc.

There will be a public hearing on

the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: May 17, 2023

@ 1:35 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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MATTHEW A. MACE ESQ BAKER DONELSON

100 LIGHT STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21202

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19696

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH L. PINO SR.

Notice is given that Patricia A. Pino, 11624 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862, was on April 24, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph L. Pino Sr. who died on February 18, 2023, 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 24th day of October, 2023.

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; 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 A. Pino

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 27, 2023

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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; 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.

Francis John Young III

Personal Representative

any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Cynthia Ann Haus

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: May 04, 2023

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JACK K. BECKETT, ESQ. FANKE BECKETT LLC

151 WEST STREET, SUITE 301 ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND

NOTICE

OF A PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2023-03 FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND, A MARYLAND MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET AS SUBMITTED.

The Ordinance will be introduced for a first reading on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The public hearing on the Ordinance will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will be held during Regular Meetings of the Mayor and Council Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, 2nd Floor, Berlin, MD 21811.

The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call 410-641-2770 for further information.

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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: May 4, 2023

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19679 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE MARION DILLION

Notice is given that Cynthia Ann Haus, 12 52nd Street #302, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on April 25, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Lorraine Marion Dillion who died on April 5, 2023, with a will.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19562

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HARRY JAMES EMMERICH

Notice is given that Melissa Emmerich, 9701 Village Lane, Unit 6, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 01, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harry James Emmerich who died on September 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 1st day of November, 2023.

SMALL

ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19685 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS JOHN YOUNG JR.

Notice is given that Francis John Young III, 44 Morning Mist Lane, Oxford, PA 19363, was on April 24, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Francis John Young Jr. who died on December 3, 2019, 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

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; 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 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; 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.

Melissa Emmerich

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: May 04, 2023

Single women, big real estate force

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer

(May 5, 2023) According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), single women comprise the second largest group of homebuyers.

As of 2023, single women made up 17 percent of all homebuyers. Contrastingly, single men, accounted for just 9 percent.

Couples, both married and unmarried, remain the dominant group: buyers in about 70 percent of real estate purchases.

Some additional statistics related to single women homeownership in the United States are:

• Single women own and occupy 10.76 million homes in the US

• 12.9 percent of American owneroccupied homes belong to single women

• Single women have maintained the status of the second largest group of homebuyers since 1981 (it wasn’t until 1974 that women were able to apply for and obtain mortgages on their own without a male to co-sign)

• median age of a single female first-time homebuyer is 38

• Women spend about 2 percent more when they buy a house then men

• 17 percent of today’s single homebuyers are women; 9 percent are single men—compared to 11 percent and 10 percent respectively in 1981

According to NAR data, one of the leading motivators for single women to purchase a home is they simply want the freedom of owning their own home and financial stability is an important piece of the equation.

“Women have a very strong preference for homeownership,” NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz said. “They think it’s a good financial investment. They also are willing to make financial sacrifices. They traditionally have a lower household income, and they’re willing to cut expenses in other areas of their life to achieve homeownership.”

— Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during their meeting on Tuesday:

Sound panels

The commissioners took no action on a request to buy sound attenuating panels to be located in the Worcester County Government Center — specifically, where the Commissioners and other boards meet. The panels would

have cost $50,424. The county received one proposal.

Separation bill

A bill was introduced that would amend the county code for separation distances for commercial non-agricultural functions in agricultural structures from lands in the A-2 Agricultural district. The Worcester County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the amendment at a meeting April 6. The current

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requirement is a 500-foot separation.

Attorney Hugh Cropper proposed that instead of eliminating the requirement, the county establish a special exception provision.

Showell fire truck

The commissioners unanimously

approved a request from Showell Volunteer Fire Company to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to buy a fire truck, which will help obtain a lower interest rate on a loan. The savings from the loan will in turn enable the fire company to purchase a new ambulance, which they say will help address current efforts to improve dispatch times.

Roads facility

The commissioners unanimously approved bid documents for the renovation of the Worcester County Roads building in Berlin. Funding for the services comes from the fiscal 2022 assigned fund balance with an available allotment of $431,586.

Public hearing

The commissioners approved the scheduling of a public hearing for a case that asks to rezone 3.29 acres of land on the east side of Stephen Decatur Highway from C-2 General Commercial to R-4 General Residential. A date was not announced.

Seacrets’ project approved by OC planning commission

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission officially approved a site plan on Tuesday from Seacrets bar, restaurant and night club on 49th Street to add a special events and wedding venue at their meeting Tuesday evening.

Zoning Administrator Karen Gordy presented Seacrets Owner Leighton Moore’s requests for the new complex to commission members.

It will include the Your Beach Bayfront Venue, a 1,106 square-foot open building with restrooms and kitchens fit to serve around 200 people.

“This is to be primarily for wed-

dings, special events, and you can have your party there, get married there on the beach, and you could also do it inside the building, but then you could have a small party,” Moore told the commission.

The venue will be located on the water by the bay in the south corner of the parking lot behind ABC Liquors.

“We took out a lot. We’ve reconfigured it a little bit to make it more easily used and to have the walkway so the bride can follow the yellow-brick road and go all the way to get married on the bay,” Moore said.

The request also asked to repurpose the second and third stories of ABC Liquors from storage space to a

RENDERING COURTESY IOTT ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING

The Ocean City Planning Commission approved plans for Your Beach Bayfront Venue, a wedding and special events venue at Seacrets on 49th Street at their meeting on Tuesday. Pictured are drawings of the outside of the new venue.

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OC wedding venue proposal puts focus on runoff control

banquet area for the bayfront venue.

The bayfront venue will fall into a special flood hazard zone that is subject to periodic flooding, so Seacrets’ plans have to meet certain elevation standards associated with the zone’s classification.

Moore noted that over the past few decades, runoff from Coastal Highway has accelerated erosion on Seacrets’ property. Moore previously had to fix the parking lot and install a concrete swale that goes up to the beach in front of the proposed bayfront venue.

With construction, Moore has been asked to remove the concrete swale because it is unsightly, for which he had to consult with the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Moore has plans to install a catch

basin in its place, and to run drainage pipes under the adjacent pier.

In order to mitigate the heavy runoff concentration and overflow into the parking lot behind ABC Liquors, Moore said construction will include raising certain sections of the lot by around 20 inches.

“A great deal of attention has been paid to the stormwater,” he said.

Given the site’s proximity to marshes, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Army Corps of Engineers will have to survey the wetland boundary lines before Seacrets can receive a building permit.

Seacrets is the third biggest employer in Ocean City’s tourism and property management/development industries, according to Maryland DLLR Career and Workforce information from 2016.

MALLORY PANUSKA/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Crews perform construction work in front of the new ABC Liquors building in front of Seacrets on 49th Street.

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David Scott Smith new Robinson art fellow

Laura Jenkins, who endowed this position in memory of her parents, Orem and Harriet Robinson,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said.

for credit-seeking college students.

Smith is a regular contributor of how-to ceramics articles to the internationally published Pottery Making Illustrated.

(May 5, 2023) The Art League of Ocean City announces ceramics artist David Scott Smith will serve as the 2023 Orem and Harriet Robinson Fellow for Contemporary Art and Community Engagement.

The fellowship comes with a stipend, a solo gallery art show, and opportunities to curate, judge and create additional programming for the Art League.

“We are excited to continue this fellowship for a fifth year, thanks to

The public is invited to meet the artist and hear a brief talk about his vision for the fellowship and what he hopes to accomplish on Tuesday, May 9, 6 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, bayside. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Smith received his MFA in ceramics from Louisiana State University, has been teaching at the college level since 2005, and is currently Associate Professor in the Art Department at Salisbury University.

He has designed classes and workshops for all ages, both children and retirees, as well as rigorous coursework

Primarily a sculptor and a moldmaker, he explores how translucent porcelain and light depict form and surface, and re-contextualize familiar objects, like snake skin or crab claws, playing with contradictions and absurdity.

Smith has exhibited his art professionally at galleries, museums, and community art centers throughout the United States since the 1990s.

He has owned his own ceramics business, Foolish Fish Studio, for 10 years and currently owns Little Lane Pottery with his wife, Paula, in Salisbury.

“I see my position as Associate Professor at Salisbury University as both teacher and community arts advocate,” Smith said. “(SU and the Art League) are symbiotic organizations whose goals should align with each other in regards to education and arts awareness and appreciation … I have extensive experience teaching handbuilding, mold-making, Raku, and alternative firing, and would be happy to share these types of experiences with the members of the Art League.

“All levels of study and exhibition are important, and contribute to our field of study, and to the culture of our community,” Smith continued. “I am

committed to the arts and arts programs on the Eastern Shore.”

More information about the Art League and Smith’s fellowship is available at OCart.org.

The Art League of Ocean City is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

Smoke testing of sanitary sewer system until May 10

(May 5, 2023) Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater Division is conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system between Golf Course Road and Harbor Road through May 10.

A notice issued by the division said the study will involve opening and entering manholes in the streets and public utility easements to locate breaks and defects in the sewer sys-

tem. The smoke will also reveal where storm and other surface water may enter the sewer system.

A special, non-toxic smoke will be used in these tests. It leaves no residuals or stains and has no effect on plant or animal life, according to the division notice, which added that the smoke is visible and has a distinctive, but not unpleasant, odor that should

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David Smith

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Significant rain allows Worcester to lift burn ban

(May 5, 2023) Following the heavy rains of the weekend, Worcester County fire officials lifted the countywide buring ban on Monday.

“Due to the significant amounts of rainfall throughout the county during the weekend, the drought conditions have improved, and the burn ban has been lifted,” Fire Marshal Matt Owens said.

Nevertheless, Owens said anyone who conducts outdoor burnings, regardless of the type, should know that the law requires any fire to be attended from start to extinguishment. Precautions for having the proper tools and safe water supply are also required.

For further information, contact Fire Marshal Matt Owens at 410-6325666.

Art League highlights AAPI artists

(May 5, 2023) The Art League of Ocean City opens its May exhibits with a group show celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The free opening is on Friday, May 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, bayside, and the public is invited to attend.

The Thaler Gallery exhibits the work of 16 Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, many from universities and colleges around the nation.

The exhibition, entitled “Gather,” was curated by Jinchul Kim, a distinguished figurative painter and professor of art at Salisbury University.

Kim was born in South Korea and came to the United States in 1989.

Asian-Americans make up 5.7 percent of the nation’s population, and the focus of the exhibition is showing how art can bridge cultures.

“We envision our work as an emblematic mission connecting two dialectics between ancient and modern, East and West …” Kim said. “Our work offers a widening human experience and spreads diversity, allowing the universality of art to link us all.”

The 16 exhibiting artists are: Mina Cheon of the Maryland Institute College of Art; SukJin Choi of James Madison University; Brian Doan of Long Beach City College, California; Yumi Hogan of the Maryland Institute College of Art; Kei Ito of the International Center for Photography New York City; Jennifer Leung John-

son of Salisbury University; and Sunhee Kim Jung of Anne Arundel Community College; Jean Jinho Kim; Jinchul Kim; Sumita Kim of Montgomery College; Wonsook Kim of Illinois State University; B.G. Muhn of Georgetown University; Jinsoon Oh; Komelia Hongja Okim of Montgomery College; Foon Sham of the University of Maryland; and Naoco Wowsugi of American University.

An accompanying exhibition catalog, sponsored by The Tong Family Charitable Trust, will be available at the Arts Center.

Blue Fish Restaurant will provide complimentary Asian hors d’oeuvres during the “Gather” opening reception.

Professor Kim will give a curator’s talk about the exhibition on Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m. at the Arts Center. The event is free, and all are welcome. The Art League is offering four classes related to the exhibition in paper making and painting, as well as a Sushi & Paint Night. More info is available at OCart.org/event/may2023-exhibits.

The Sisson Galleria will host “Reflections,” a group photography show juried by Jesse Halpern of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The Art League will award cash prizes to the winners.

Studio E’s artists for May are Susan Allen and Terry Lake, both of Lewes, Delaware, with a show enti-

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last only a few minutes, where there is adequate ventilation.

Because the plumbing appliances in homes and buildings are connected to the sanitary sewer system, some smoke may enter these facilities in the following instances:

• Vents connected to a building’s sewer pipes are inadequate, defective, or improperly installed.

• Traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers and other drains are dry, defective, improperly installed, or missing.

• Pipes, connections, and seals of the wastewater drain system in and under buildings are damaged, defective, have plugs missing, or are improperly installed.

The smoke test can reveal the presence, if any, of sewer gas, which can be dangerous and a health risk to occupants. In the event that smoke enters anyone’s home or business, that individual should contact a member of the smoke testing crew working in the area or by contacting the division at 410-641-5251, Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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tled “Mosaic Melodies.”

Allen is a self-taught mosaic artist whose work emphasizes precision, an outgrowth of her scientific training.

Lake works with a variety of substrates in her mosaics and also teaches mosaic classes in the area.

The Spotlight Gallery exhibits “The Flower Show” by Elaine Bean of Berlin.

A graduate of Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, she is currently marketing and publicity director for the Art League.

Bean took photographs of flowers on harmonizing floral fabrics and placed the photos in traditional frames that were all recycled.

Jeweler Iullia Nahirna is May’s artisan.

Born in Ukraine, she holds a Masters of Arts in Design. Her designs focus on highlighting the raw and geometric shapes of natural stones and minerals, encasing them in delicate sterling silver to bring an organic look to her jewelry.

The Art League is showing a special online exhibit, “Dreams,” featuring multi-media artwork, launching May 5 and ending May 27.

New York-based artist Richard Alan Fox, whose dreamlike paintings and photography are in many collections including MoMA, juried the

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The exhibit can be viewed at OCart.org.

The Princess Royale satellite gallery at 9100 Coastal Hwy. continues a show by Rehoboth Beach painter Cindy Beyer of local seascapes and landscapes.

The Coffee Beanery satellite gallery at 94th Street and Coastal Hwy. continues to display the work of abstract artist Karen Hutchison of Herndon, Virginia.

PKS Investments sponsors the complimentary reception beverages at the Arts Center. The Arts Center shows will be on display through May 27; the satellite galleries, through June 30.

More information is available at OCart.org or by calling 410-5249433.

The Art League of Ocean City is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

(May 5, 2023) May is National Bike Month and with that comes numerous opportunities to get out and ride.

The Maryland Coastal Bike Festival has planned three bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region on May 6.

The three rides include an Island Ride, which is 17 miles to Assateague Island starts at 8 a.m. A longer Surf and Turf ride combines 34 to 49 miles of beach with Maryland’s coastal backcountry trails starts at 7:30 a.m. The longest ride is Metric Century, covering 64 miles, starting at West Ocean City Harbor, through Assateague and the Worcester County countryside starts at 8 a.m. Costs are

$45 for the Island, $65 for the Surf and Turf and $75 for the Metric Century ride.

Packet pickup is on Friday, May 5 at Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill, located in Oceanfront Castle in the Sand Hotel at 3701 Atlantic Avenue.

All rides start at West Ocean City Public Boat Ramp lot at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Golf Course Road and finish at OC’s famous harbor.

After the ride, bikers can join the celebration at Harbor Docks for craft beer, seafood, and lots of vendors.

On May 13, the third annual Snow Hill Community Bike Ride will be held at 9:30 a.m. for a four-mile route through Snow Hill along the proposed

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Snow Hill bikeways route. Riders will meet at Byrd Park at 9:30 a.m. Riders can take a break for lunch and then head over for a longer afternoon ride through Ocean Pines.

The Ocean Pines ride starts at 3 p.m. The 14-mile route will start and finish at the Ocean Pines Golf Club at 100 Clubhouse Drive.

The Clubhouse Bar & Grill will offer a free drink for participants, after the ride. The event will also feature live entertainment and free giveaways.

“We’re excited to continue this event and to share the benefits of bicycling with another group of people,” Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said.

Then on Thursday, May 18, the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition will host a three-mile ride through downtown Berlin starting at 6 pm.

Riders will meet at Roadie Joe’s for a demonstration from the Berlin Police Department on bicycle safety. The ride will be led by Mayor Zack Tindall who, along with the Town Council, declared May National Bike Month.

A future Berlin Bikeway is planned from Heron Park through town and ending where Main Street intersects with 818 at 113.

“This would allow residents to travel on a shared use trail that parallels the existing railroad tracks through town for about two miles,” said Patti Stevens, community coordinator of the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition.

A proposal is being submitted by the town to the state Department of Transportation by June 1 requesting funding for the bikeway from the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Grant Program.

Worcester County received funding from the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund through the TriCounty Council to develop a countywide greenway and trail plan.

This funding would allow the county to connect the trails being planned in Berlin, Snow Hill and Ocean City to produce a bigger network of trails.

“Berlin is the middle of the spine of this connecting network,” Stevens said.

For more information on all of the events visit:

May 6: Maryland Coastal Bike Festival: bit.ly/3NtFXt1

May 13: Snow Hill community bike ride: bit.ly/3NuNt7g

May 13: Ocean Pines bike ride: To register in advance, call 410-641-7052 or email rec@oceanpines.org

May 18: Berlin Bike Ride: https://visitmarylandscoast.org/even t/berlin-community-bike-ride1/2023-05-18

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Council OKs first OC Pride parade

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(May 5, 2023) Jumping on board with other jurisdictions across the country, Ocean City will hold its firstever Pride parade this summer on the Boardwalk.

At a meeting Monday, council members approved a request from The Buzzed Word owner Mickie Meinhardt to host the inaugural event, which will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, their history, their identity and each other, from 10 a.m. to noon on June 24. The route will run from South First Street to Second Street and back.

Special Event Coordinator Brenda Moore explained that the organizer

initially wanted to begin the parade later in the day but changed the time at the suggestion of staff so as not to interfere with the Boardwalk trams that begin running at noon during the summer months.

Moore also said that calling the event a parade may be a little misleading.

“While the use of the word ‘parade’ could bring into your mind floats or motor vehicles, it’s actually more of a procession or a walk on the Boardwalk,” she said.

According to a staff report, the event will feature a large banner displaying the Pride Parade name, three to four tables for registration materi-

als, sponsor gift bags, free bottled water and snacks for participants, and a backdrop with the event name and sponsor logos for photo opportunities.

The procession is set to begin on the Boardwalk, next to the south tram station, run north to Second Street, turn south on the Boardwalk and end at South First Street. Participants will carry flags and signs, the staff report said.

The organizer is paying the town $350 in private event fees and will not be charged for assets or support.

Council members approved the request 6-0 on Monday, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, with no questions or discussion.

Beach to Bay mini-grants program

(May 5, 2023) Beach to Bay Heritage Area has announces the guidelines and criteria for its mini-grant program for the fiscal year ahead.

Made possible through financial support from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, the organization’s mini-grants assist local heritage-related nonprofit organizations in developing new heritage and preservation-related programs, activities, products and events.

Maximum mini-grant awards capped at $5,000. Applications, guidelines and more information is available on the Mini Grants page at Mini Grants - BeachesBaysWaterWays.org.

The mini-grants program is designed to assist heritage-related sites and organizations, as well as municipalities, in the certified heritage area to develop innovative programs, partnerships, exhibits, tours, events, and other initiatives that are consistent regional goals and activities outlined in

the Heritage Area Strategic Plan.

Mini-grant proposals that include collaborative partnerships and enhance preservation, the stewardship of historical, cultural, and/or natural resources and economic development through heritage tourism are encouraged.

Examples of eligible projects include new heritage tours, maps, interpretive brochures, podcasts, and other heritage-related publications; educational public programs, exhibits, and/or events; and heritage tourism-related website development. Oral history projects are also eligible.

Heritage tourism-related programs for K-12 students, homeschooled students, and/or after-school educational programs, and educational seminars, workshops, and conferences that encourage or enhance preservation, revitalization, and interpretation of the area’s natural, cultural and his-

toric resources are also eligible.

The organization encourages proposals that are consistent with any regional thematic heritage-tourism related initiatives and those that include new technology, foster environmentally friendly and sustainable practices at heritage sites, foster accessibility for visitors with disabilities, and/or create new heritage-related programming in the arts.

Generally, grants will be made as one-time awards, not for ongoing projects or annual activities. Other types of projects not specifically stated here may be eligible and should be discussed with the heritage area director.

Applicants should contact the heritage area info@beachesbayswaterways.org to discuss potential grant projects before they begin the application. Applications are due (submitted via e-mail) no later than Friday, May 12.

Worcester County Public Schools celebrated student-created work using media and technology in its annual Media Expo, held at Worcester Technical High School on Feb. 23. This year there were 836 entries county-wide, including 36 students from Ocean City Elementary. OCES students submitted more than 100 projects from the following categories: photography, video, digital artwork, podcasts, interactive media, coding, and CAD. Sixteen students were awarded silver or gold medals in a variety of categories, taking home a total of 22 medals.

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FLAG PRESENTED

Cindy Jones, left, and Mernie Crane, state regent, Maryland State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, present the Vietnam War Anniversary Flag to Gerry Barron, vice president of local Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #110 on March 30 during the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day at American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City.

HABITAT FAIR

Worcester Preparatory School’s second grade students hosted a Habitat Fair on March 30, where attendees learned about the different places an animal makes a home, from the Rainforest to the Arctic and everything in between. Adee Carmean was happy to have her parents, Hal and Mandi, at school to see her Arctic habitat project.

DONATION

Ken Argot, Diakonia executive director accepts a $2,000 donation from the Ocean City Lions. The group has supported Diakonia since its inception 50 years ago. Pictured, from left, are Lion Greg Burgan, Argot, and OC Lions President Norm Cathell.

GIVING BACK

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $7,112 to Ocean Pines Golf Club to support its youth golf initiatives. The money will be used to purchase 53 sets of golf clubs for children, offer a golf clinic for 20 children, and pay for five spots in the camp. Pictured, from left, are Optimist member Bill Thomson; Head Pro Bob Beckelman; and Optimist member Bill Hickey.

GOLD SUPPORT

For the past 35 years, the Free State Corvette Club has held one of the largest events on the East Coast, Corvette Weekend, in Ocean City. All proceeds are donated to charities selected by the club. Recently, the group presented Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Snow Hill, that provides emergency financial assistance and basic needs items to Worcester County residents living with low income, with a donation.

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Lauren Cooper, executive director of The CRICKET Center, was the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City’s guest speaker on March 1. She shared the CRICKET Center role in supporting children and their families that have been impacted by abuse. Kiwanis presented a $1,000 check. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanians Jose Alvarez and Jim Ulman, Cooper, and Kiwanians John Hanberry and Geoffrey Goodson.

Fresh tuna salad take dish to new heights

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(May 5, 2023) Residing at the beach manifests a whole different feeling than living in other residential communities.

Hot, steamy weather entices massive crowds seeking sun and fun.

Being surrounded by a vast ocean supports the theme of seafood; the delectable proteins are reflected in menus across the Eastern Shore.

Spicy, steamed shrimp, sweet Maryland blue crab and succulent oysters area a popular choice among tourists and locals.

Tuna, another favorite, is in season and fisherman are heading to sea in hopes of catching the “big one.”

Seared tuna is probably the trendiest way to serve this delicious delight. The textured crust is a wonderful contrast with the rare, luscious interior.

The secret to this dish is to cook the fresh tuna in a very hot pan. I never say “no” to tuna and that is why I am always looking for more.

When I think of canned tuna, I

can’t help but visualize my mother making tuna salad.

As a child, I was mesmerized how many steps went into making one of my favorite lunches. Mother insisted that albacore tuna was the best and as a result it was the only tuna that graced our kitchen.

I remember spending a weekend with my girlfriend and her mom served us some type of dark, mushy fish.

I had never seen anything like it and asked what it was. When her mom explained it was tuna, I was shocked. I thought all tuna was naturally white.

The second secret to mother’s tuna salad is to squeeze out all of the liquid that is added to the actual can.

This liquid helps preserve the tuna, but it also has a fishy smell which is not appealing and will make your salad soggy.

Mom would add finely chopped sweet onion, green pepper and celery to her tuna salad. She said the vegetables needed to be finely chopped so they would not overpower the tuna.

Some cooks add a touch of sweet pickle to the tuna mixture. I like it either way but adding sweet pickles changes the dynamics of the salad.

Mother would also add a touch of apple cider vinegar to her mayonnaise before mixing it in the salad.

The reason is very simple; the vinegar cuts the fishy smell of tuna. It also adds zest to the mayonnaise which enhances the overall dish.

As my curiosity of cooking intensified, I eventually developed my own style of cooking.

I will always remember the fun times mother and I had in the kitchen, but the greatest gift she gave me was to understand that cooking embodies much more than just a place where families sit down to eat.

It symbolizes love and harmony, and it is these ingredients that are essential to our everyday lives.

I am a still a huge fan of canned tuna salad, but fresh tuna salad has more depth of flavor and a richer texture.

A few minor adjustments such as marinating the tuna before cooking

takes this simple dish to new heights. If one fancy’s tuna, you are going to love this recipe. Fresh tuna salad served with your favorite crackers is a delightful, unique appetizer that your guests are sure to rave about. Enjoy!

* I could never understand why liquid would form at the bottom of my tuna salad after a few days, but trial and error soon solved the issue. Fresh onions, green peppers and celery have a lot of natural liquid. The salt in the salad also draws out moisture which eventually settles at the bottom of the dish.

But if you place the chopped vegetables in paper towels and squeeze

Some secrets to good tuna salad revealed

out the excess juice, you will no longer have this problem.

Fresh Tuna Salad

Ingredients

Italian dressing

1 pound fresh tuna

1 stick unsalted butter

1 ¼ cups Hellmann’s mayonnaise

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

¼ large sweet onion, finely chopped

½ cup combined finely chopped orange, red, and yellow pepper, stem and seeds removed, and finely chopped

¼ cup finely chopped sweet pickles

(optional)

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Marinate tuna in Italian dressing for 1 hour. Make sure the dressing covers the tuna steaks. Afterwards, rinse

well and pat dry with paper towels.

2. Poach tuna in a large skillet over low heat in butter until fillets are barely cooked, approximately 7 minutes. Remember, the tuna will continue to cook until the temperature drops.

3. Combine mayonnaise and vinegar in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.

4. Place tuna in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture and mix well. Make sure all of the chunks of tuna are broken down.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste and again mix well.

6. Place celery, onions, peppers, and pickles in paper towels and squeeze out all of the natural juices. Add vegetables to the tuna salad and thoroughly combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve as an appetizer with your favorite crackers. Secret Ingredient – Individuality. “Individuality is only possible if it unfolds from wholeness.”

– David Bohm

Concert talks don’t include everyone

That peaceful, easy feeling the Eagles sang about so many years ago seems to have departed the corridors of City Hall, wherein reverberate the uneasy echoes of city government’s old ways of doing business.

This time, that uneasiness is the product of the city’s Oceans Calling concert planning, which includes the negotiations a core group of city officials is conducting with several dozen Boardwalk business owners and the concert’s promoters, C3.

At issue is someone’s desire to expand the concert grounds to include Boardwalk stores, shops and restaurants on the venue’s perimeter. Exactly who wants this expansion and why is known only to a closed circle of people. Further, a meeting this week between Boardwalk business operators, concert representatives and city officials was closed to other members of the public and the press.

This is even though roping off several blocks of the Boardwalk means regular pedestrian traffic would be excluded from this stretch of a highly traveled public thoroughfare.

At this stage, all the public knows is that the affected businesses have been told they all must agree to operate inside the velvet ropes if they want to benefit from sales to concertgoers, or they all will be on the outside looking in.

For all anyone knows, it could be the city itself that wants to cordon off the concert grounds right up to these businesses’ front doors for reasons of crowd control.

The point is, that information is being closely guarded, even from some council members, just like it was in the bad old days when working around possible council dissension was viewed as the preferred way to get things done.

Meanwhile, downtown residents and other business operators have no idea how or if they will be affected by this Boardwalk no-fly zone or by altered traffic patterns that could be imposed south of the Route 50 bridge.

Virtually everyone backs the idea of this concert, and most people understand the need for confidentiality in contract negotiations, but not everyone is comfortable with the thought that a handful of people are working everything out so the concert deal can be presented to the council as a fait accompli.

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Artificial intelligence

Many people are worried about the rise of artificial intelligence and what affect it will have on our politics and government. I, on the other hand, believe that artificial intelligence in politics and government these days is better than nothing.

It’s like if you run out of sugar, you’ll just have to make do with Splenda, which is how I see the whole AI revolution. It is the Splenda of thinking.

By Stewart Dobson

Sure, you can ask AI to write a column, for instance, and 400 to 500 words will come spilling onto the page.

You put Splenda (or Nutrasweet, Sweet ‘n Low, or any of those other products) in your iced tea and it’s ... just a tad off. At least it is to me.

Similarly, the AI-generated column would be just a bit odd, especially when you discover that its best lines were stolen from some other writer who’s a lot better at it than you are.

That’s the thing about AI, it’s susceptible to the garbage-in, garbage-out phenomena, because it doesn’t know whether the information it’s being fed is real, fact-checked, actual good stuff or has been artificially sweetened by some bug-eyed aspartame junkie off his nut down in Mom-Mom’s basement. You. Just. Don’t. Know.

Besides, there’s intelligence and then there’s intelligence. I knew a massively intelligent kid when I was in school. I mean we were all involved in the traditional biology class yuck-fest of dissecting frogs, and he’s over in the corner building one from scratch.

“It’s Alive! It’s Alive!”

Not really, but he was one of those guys who could give you the complete chemical breakdown of a bowl of soup while calculating the atomic mass of a saltine.

He also wore three watches set to three different time zones.

I don’t know about anyone else, but if I ask someone, “What time is it?” and the answer is “Where?” I tend to back away slowly.

Anyway, here was someone who was too smart to be reliably intelligent, if you see my point, and that’s why I’m challenging these leading tech thinkers to produce something really useful — Artificial Common Sense.

Look, writing an algorithm to gobble up written material and artistic elements is one thing, but knowing whether the product you can create with that is a good idea is a whole different thing.

You: Hey, Artificial Intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence: Yes?

You: Tell me how to build an atomic bomb.

Artificial Intelligence: OK.

Artificial Common Sense: Don’t be an idiot.

You: Well, Iran’s building an atomic bomb.

Artificial Common Sense: If Iran jumped off a cliff would you?

You: Point taken. But what if...

Artificial Common Sense: Did you not hear me? I said, don’t be an idiot.

You: But ...

Artificial Common Sense: Look, you want to build an atomic bomb? Fine. Just don’t come back to me complaining when you get blown out of proportion.

And that’s what I call good common sense advice. No sugar added.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Local compassion

Editor,

What defines a community isn’t just geographic proximity, it’s a willingness to work together for the betterment of the whole. Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to witness the compassion of our community during a Stephen Decatur High School-sponsored Believe in Tomorrow beach supply drive.

Our Believe in Tomorrow House By the Sea is truly a magical place where families with children suffering from lifethreatening illnesses can enjoy a stressfree vacation in our beautiful area.

At the conclusion of our drive, we were able to fill three SUVs with beach buckets, shovels, beach toys, towels, games, cards, books, toiletries, and other goodies for our visiting families to enjoy.

I would like to especially thank the following people and organizations for their help in sponsoring this drive and for their extraordinary kindness:

Mary Brown, Believe in Tomorrow Program Manager, Jude Al Hamad and family, Sonya Bounds and family, Atlantic United Methodist Church, Home Depot, Berlin location.

Debbie Donahue, Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Director, Ocean Pines Recreation Center, Ocean Pines families and surrounding community, Walmart, Berlin location, Laurie Chetelat, Stephen Decatur High School Connections Adviser.

Mandi Wells, Stephen Decatur High School Testing Coordinator, Tom Sites, Stephen Decatur High School Principal, SDHS Mu Alpha Theta, SDHS National Honor Society, SDHS student body & staff.

Brooke Berquist

Stephen Decatur High School sophomore

Believe in Tomorrow student advocate

Call it Washington Lane

Editor,

I am so tired of Washington Lane being referred to as “the alley.”

I have been coming to Ocean City part or all of the summer since 1937 and living here permanently for the last 21 years.

The street running parallel to Baltimore Avenue is named Washington Lane. Many people live on it and packages delivered to Atlantic Avenue addresses are delivered on it. There are signs designating it Washington Lane on many corners. It should not be used as a bargaining chip for projects.

Mary Ellen Gunther Ocean City

Transparency needed

Editor,

This evening, May 2, 2023 was the commissioner’s budget hearing.

This was my public comment made: (All my thoughts stated tonight are mine alone, and not on behalf of the board of education, but as a taxpayer of Worcester County.)

Throughout history, the power of change always starts with one person. Every period in history that involves monumental change, good or bad, has always begun with one person taking a stand.

Across the country, authority no longer seems to reside with “We the People” but instead amongst unaccountable officials. I don’t say this statement lightly, as I am now an elected official for the county.

The budget should not be a partisan issue. Instead of worrying about party lines and whether we are all on Team Blue, or Team Red, we all need to start agreeing that we are on Team-America, Team-Maryland, and Team-Worcester.

When we have commissioners who

are actively trying to be accountable for the budgets of Worcester County, we should be applauding their desire for transparency, not condemning it because it’s never been asked for before.

As we all know, elections have consequences, and “We the People” have elected a set of commissioners who are

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Stephen Decatur High School sophomore Brooke Berquist sits amongst the dozens of boxes of beach supplies that were donated by members of the school and surrounding community for the Believe in Tomorrow Children's House By the Sea.

Veteran of 35 years Chavis integral to OCVFC

By Steve Price Contributing Writer

(May 5, 2023) In this week’s article to “Spotlight” members of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, we recognize Gold Badge member Danny Chavis. Danny has been the owner and operator of A.D. SEA appliance repair and home improvement company serving Ocean City and surrounding communities for the past 39 years. He has also, for many years, been actively involved with the youth of our community as a coach for Pop Warner football.

Following high school, Danny enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Navy for six years prior

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no longer satisfied with the status quo of categories and summaries without a breakdown of each line item for the board of education budget.

I myself, am not satisfied with the lack of transparency within the board of education budget either.

Many people of power want us all to forget that free speech and citizen participation in government is what this

to joining his family in Ocean City in December 1983. Danny joined the OCVFC on 12/15/87 to continue his community service. He had been “impressed with the great brotherhood” he witnessed in the OCVFC.

During his 30 years of active service to the OCVFC, Firefighter Chavis served as lieutenant on Engine 712 under the leadership of Captain (now Volunteer Chief) Jay Jester.

He is currently in the process of recertification as a driver/operator for fire apparatus. He also provided his expertise in maintaining and repairing the various appliances found at each of the firehouses.

Danny cites his involvement in an

country was built on.

Thank God our founding fathers were loud, passionate men who called out our British leaders with free speech. Thank God they didn’t cower in the corner and beg to know the truth. They demanded it.

It’s OK for our commissioners demand to know how many vehicles are in the BOE fleet and who they are assigned to and whether they are taken home.

incident on the beach on June 21, 1995. He responded to the scene with members of the OCVFC and OCPD officers to save a 12-year-old young man buried in the sand on the beach at 109th Street. Tragically, the young man did not survive. Danny still recalls the strong emotions he felt upon returning home to see his own 12-yerold son.

Firefighter Chavis states his greatest accomplishment as a member of the OCVFC is his effort to do his best over the years for the members of the OCVFC and the community we serve. He also welcomes every opportunity to share the experiences and knowl-

It’s OK to demand all central office and school-based staff salaries for the last 5 years. It’s OK to demand how much funding per school, per year is spent on technology. Bottom Line: It’s OK to demand a detailed budget from the board of education, just like every other department in the county.

Change will not happen without movement, and when we’ve been comfortable for a very long time, movement is uncomfortable.

As a taxpayer of this county, I applaud the commissioners for demanding transparency and urge them to stay the course of moving forward.

Katie Addis Worcester County taxpayer District 6

Doug Cymek true leader

Editor,

It is with sad hearts that the Career Firefighters & Paramedics of Ocean City mourn the passing of former Councilman Doug Cymek.

As the president of our union, I had the honor of working with Councilman Cymek during his time on the Ocean City Council.

Prior to my leadership, Doug worked

with past IAFF President Michael Maykrantz. We both agree he was a true friend to our firefighters and paramedics, and his advocacy for public safety was unwavering.

Councilman Cymek understood the vital role that public safety plays in our community, and he always treated us with respect and kindness.

He was a calm yet strong voice when it came to advocating for our needs and ensuring that we had the resources we needed to do our jobs effectively.

The Ocean City flag represents so much, including the service and dedication of Councilman Cymek to our community.

Mayor Meehan ordered Ocean City Flags to half-staff in honor of Doug and when our firefighters see the town flag lowered in his honor, it reminds us of the tremendous loss our community has suffered.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Councilman Cymek’s wife, Vicki, and their entire family.

We know that his legacy will live on in the Ocean City community, and we are grateful for his service and dedication to our city.

Ryan Whittington Ocean City IAFF President

Danny Chavis

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Remembering Dam Busters from World War II

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer

(May 5, 2023) This week, 80 years ago, the RAF’s 617 Squadron, led by 24-year-old Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson, took off from Scrampton, an airfield in central England, to attack dams in the Ruhr Valley of Germany, in “Operation Chastise.”

The Ruhr Valley, formed by the Ruhr River, contained much of German heavy industry. It was thought that if the dams could be breached and the area flooded, German industry would be significantly impaired.

But first, a technique, or bomb, or both, would have to be developed to overcome a number of problems, not least of which were the numerous anti-aircraft batteries, searchlights and torpedo nets that had been installed on, and around, the dams.

Enter inventor Barnes Neville Wallis. Initially, he proposed to drop a ten-ton bomb from 40,000 feet. The only problem was that there were no bombers capable of flying that high, and none capable of carrying a bomb that heavy. Because of the torpedo nets, torpedoes were out.

Inspired by skipping stones over the water, he designed a bomb that, if dropped correctly, would skip over the water, and the protective torpedo nets, and come to rest at the dam, and sink to its underwater base, before detonation. In order to accomplish the objective, and not destroy the plane, Wallis designed the bomb to spin backwards at more than 500 rpms, and installed a detonator activated by water pressure at a depth of 60 feet.

Even with the modifications, the bomb, at 10,000 pounds was immense, requiring modifications to the Avro Lancaster bombers tasked with delivering the bomb to the Fatherland. It was determined that the most

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edge gained over his many years as a volunteer firefighter to ensure fire safety and prevention for his family, friends, and clients.

We thank Firefighter Chavis for his years of service to protect our Nation’s freedoms and for his many years of service and commitment to the safety and well-being of our neighbors and visitors to our community.

For membership information or to learn about your volunteer fire company, please visit www.ocvfc.com.

favorable combination of speed and altitude was 240 mph and 58 feet above the surface.

Finally, all was ready, and over the opposition of RAF Bomber Command’s boss, Arthur “Bomber” Harris, the order was given, and on the night of May 16, 1943, 19 Lancaster bombers, divided into three waves, left their airfields. The planes took two routes to the Ruhr Valley.

The primary targets of the first wave of nine planes were the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe Dams.

The Möhne Dam was 2,100 feet long, 112 feet tall and 130 feet wide at the base, tapering to 25 feet at the top. It was completed in 1913, after five years of construction. It is located 25 miles east of Dortmund, northeast of Dusseldorf in North Rhine-Wesphalia. The lake created by the dam holds 140,000,000 tons of water.

The Eder Dam was located 25 miles east of the Möhne Dam. Built at the same time as the Möhne, the Eder was 1,310 feet long, 138 feet tall and 119 feet thick at the base, tapering to 20 feet at the top. It holds 214,000,000 tons of water, and together with the Möhne Dam, provided the valley with about 70 percent of its water for industrial usage and all of its drinking water.

Of the three, the Sorpe was the newest, having been completed in 1935. Also located in North RhineWestphalia, the dam’s soil-covered concrete core was going to be difficult to breach. It held 74,000,000 tons of water.

Arriving over the Möhne Dam at

12:15 a.m., Wing Commander Gibson dropped his bomb at 12:28 a.m. The tail-gunner watched as the bomb bounced/skipped three times across the water, before exploding against the dam — with no apparent effect.

The next plane to attack the Möhne was flown by Flight Lieutenant John V. Hopgood. By now, the German defenders were wide awake and throwing all they had against the British bombers. Hopgood’s plane was hit several times on approach and was aflame when it dropped its bomb. The bomb bounced over the dam and exploded on the other side. The plane lost a wing and crashed. Two of the crew became POWs.

Next was the turn of Australian Harold (“Mickey”) Martin’s plane. Although his run was successful, the dam remained intact. Now, came Squadron Leader Henry (“Dinghy”) Young’s plane with another, apparently successful run — again without results. Johnny Maltby took a turn with the same results. Gibson ordered Australian Dave Shannon to attack. But before Shannon could get into position, the dam collapsed and millions of tons of water cascaded onto the valley.

Upon seeing that, Gibson led the remaining Lancasters to the Eder Dam. After three runs, it cracked and flooded the surrounding countryside.

Secondary targets included the Sorpe, Ennepe and Lister dams, all located in the same general area.

The target of the five-plane second wave was the Sorpe. Unfortunately, only one of the planes, piloted by American Joe McCarthy flying with the Royal Canadian Air Force, made it to the target, and was ineffectual. Two hours later, another plane, piloted by Canadian Ken Brown, made

an ineffectual attack.

However, Reichsminister of Armaments and War Production, Albert Speer, who inspected the Sorpe dam later that day, noted a bomb hole on the dam, which was slightly higher than the water level. The Reichsminister, who was an architect, opined that, had the hole been a few inches below the water level, the Sorpe Dam would also have been destroyed.

One of the planes of the third wave attacked what the pilot thought was the Ennepe Dam, but was probably the Bever Dam, located five miles from the intended target. In any event, it had no success.

Of the 19 planes and 133 crewmen that took part in the raid, eight planes were lost, 53 killed and several captured. The casualty rate exceeded 40 percent. Two of those killed were Australians and 13 were Canadians. Upon learning of the casualties, Dr. Wallis exclaimed that, “If I’d known, I’d never have started this.”

On the other side, an estimated 1,600 people died of the bombing and flooding. Of those, 749 were Ukranian, French, Dutch and Belgian laborers. Reichsminister of Propaganda Dr. Joseph Goebbels noted in his diary that, “The Führer is exceedingly impatient and angry about the lack of preparedness on the part of our Luftwaffe,” and that, “Damage to production was more than normal.” Reichsminister Speer says that he shifted 7,000 workers from the Atlantic Wall to repair the damage. Other sources put the number at 50,000.

On June 22, 1943, the survivors of the raid appeared at Buckingham Palace and were decorated by King George VI, with Wing Commander

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Wing Commander Guy Gibson in 1944

DOUGLAS S. CYMEK

Ocean City

Douglas S. Cymek, age 73, of Ocean City, Maryland, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. He was born in Towson, Maryland, and was the son of the late Casimir M. and Nannie L. (New) Cymek.

Doug was a contractor and owner of Bally Services, also had been a private investigator and bail bondsman.

Doug was member of the Ocean City Baptist Church and served on the Ocean City Town Council 2008 2016.

He was active with Ocean City Police Commission and had served as the chairman of Ocean City Noise Board.

Doug is survived by his wife, Vicki J. Cymek; two daughters, Kim Frey and husband, Kevin, of Ocean View, Delaware, and Michele Hartley and husband, Bryan, of Ocean Pines, Maryland; eight grandchildren, Connor, Riley, Logan, Finley, Carrie, Madilynn, Kevin, Matthew; and one great-grandchild due in July, Grayson.

He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Douglas Cymek, in 2013.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on May 4, 2023 at St. Luke Catholic Church 9903 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD. with Father Paul Jennings officiating.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Bishop Hastings Funeral Home, 19 South Main St. Selbyville, Delaware, and Thursday, May 4, 2023 at St. Luke Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ocean City Baptist Church School Building Fund, 102 North Division Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

JOHN PATRICK CARR

Ocean Pines

John Patrick Carr, age 72, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Jack, as he was known to family and friends, was born Oct. 28, 1950, to John Douglas and Marilyn Braas Carr, who preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his ex-wife, Wanda Carr.

He is survived by seven siblings, Mike (Gloria), of Frankford,

Delaware, Tom (Connie) of Bryantown, Maryland, Cathy (Mike), of Adamstown, Maryland, Maureen of Frederick, Maryland, Mark (Frannie) of Westminster, Maryland, Patty of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Chrissy (Rhyne) of Ft. Mill, South Carolina.

He will be missed by nephews, Sean, Brian, Danny, Brendan, John, Michael, Ryan, Kevin, and Tommy; and nieces, Erin, Becky, Liz, Kara, Katie and Ashley; and by great nieces and nephews, Aiden, Mason, Aubree, Callie, Eric, Keira, Emma, Junior, Matthew, Hannah, and Sawyer; and special friend, Margo, as well as numerous extended family and friends near and far.

Jack was born in Washington, D.C., while his father was a student at Catholic University.

He spent his childhood in Delaware, Chile, Panama and then in Rockville, Maryland, where he attended Robert E. Peary HighSchool.

After high school, he enlisted in the Army serving in Germany, learning to fly helicopters and serving in radio communications.

His post military education and career was in the area of banking and finance, working for The Money Store, Household Finance, Acadia, and First American Bank.

He enjoyed his life in Germantown, Maryland, with his wife,

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Wanda, and cat, Patches, meeting his many friends at local pubs after a day of work.

After retiring, he moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he met many new friends and could often be found telling stories, and making people laugh while enjoying a beverage or two at his favorite watering holes in Berlin and Ocean City, Maryland.

He had a keen interest in aviation, which continued throughout his life. He loved music, gin and tonics, enjoyed cooking, followed the Washington Redskins and loved spending time with his special friend, Margo, who brought tremendous joy to him during what would be the last year of his life.

Jack’s presence will be sorely missed not only by the bars in Berlin, but by his family and friends who loved and enjoyed him.

At Jack’s request, we will celebrate his life with a “good old Irish Wake”one final party- on Sunday, May 7, 2023. For details on attending, please contact mngcarr@aol.com.

Donations may be made in Jack’s name to: American Legion Post 123, P.O. Box 136, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

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Gibson receiving the Victoria’s Cross. The movie, “The Dam Busters” was released in 1955. Richard Todd (who, during the war was a paratrooper and parachuted into Normandy and participated in the capture, and defense of Pegasus Bridge) portrayed Wing Commander Gibson. Michael Redgrave played Dr. Wallis. It was Patrick McGoohan’s screen debut. When it was released in the U.S., it was edited to substitute an American B-17 “Flying Fortress” for the British Lancaster!

The 70th Anniversary of the Raid was commemorated on May 17, 2013 at Lincoln Cathedral in Lincolnshire, England. The commemoration included a flyover by a Lancaster bomber. The last “Dambuster,” “Johnny” Johnson, died, at the age of 101, on Dec. 7, 2022.

Next week: The Turn of Tunisia Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com

Douglas Cymek

John Patrick Carr

Prep boys’ lacrosse squad to compete for ESIAC title

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team ended the regular season with a dominating performance, winning 20-9 over the Salisbury School Dragons on Wednesday in Berlin.

The Mallards scored 10 unanswered goals in the first quarter. At halftime, Worcester led, 17-4.

“The close defense of Baylor Hoen, Owen West and Ansh Batra shut down the Dragons’ offense in the first half,” said Coach Drew Haugh.

The clock ran to start the second half, and after three quarters, the home team held a 19-9 advantage. The Mallards added one goal in the fourth.

“The reserves got plenty of playing time and left it on the field,” Haugh said.

Senior captain Griffin Jones was Worcester’s top producer with six goals and one assist.

Sophomore Ryan Mann chipped in with two goals and three assists.

Junior captain Dylan McGovern scored two goals and tallied four assists.

Senior captain Jack Gardner had three goals and one assist.

Freshman Dawson Davis and sophomore Ryan Lenox contributed two goals each.

Freshman Paxton Mault won 15 face-offs and had one goal and one assist.

Junior captain Cole Campbell and freshman Max Carpenter netted one shot apiece.

Junior Connor Ferguson recorded 16 saves in goal for Worcester.

“[He] had another stellar game,” Haugh said.

In his first year as goalie for the school, he broke the single-season saves record, which was 171 held by Christian Coates. Ferguson currently has 183 saves with one game remaining.

“From a personnel standpoint, it was an honor to play against Coach Dan O’Hare and his never-say-die team,” Haugh said. “Coach O’Hare wrote the book entitled, ‘Tell Me The Truest Thing You Know.’ It is a wonderful book that addresses mental health issues … Coach O’Hare also chronicles the history of Worcester Country/Worcester Prep lacrosse and the school, itself.”

Worcester will battle the Gunston School Herons, today, Friday, for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title, at 4:30 p.m. in Berlin.

Worcester beat Gunston twice during the regular season, 15-8 and 15-5.

SD boys’ lacrosse team Bayside S. champs

Seahawks to compete for conference title on home field, will battle Easton

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team clenched the Bayside South Conference title with a 17-8 victory over the Parkside Rams on Wednesday in Salisbury.

The teams traded goals in the first half, with Decatur leading 3-2 at the end of the first quarter and 5-4 at halftime.

“It took time to find our groove. We’re a second-half team,” said Decatur Coach “Hoffy” Hoffman. ‘[At halftime] we said no one panic – and no one was – everybody settle and keep shooting, take not good shots but great

shots.”

Hoffman was confident his team would be successful.

“We know what we could do against this team,” he said. “We knew our game plan would work, it was just a matter of time before it started to fall in our favor.”

The visiting Seahawks pulled away in the third, and at the end of the quarter, the Berlin squad held an 11-8 advantage.

Decatur added six goals in the final quarter and held Parkside scoreless.

Freshman John Fohner was Decatur’s top producer with four goals and three assists. He also scooped up four ground balls.

Senior captain Gabe Geiser and jun-

ior Evan Oglesby tallied three goals and two assists each.

Freshman Parker Mason chipped in with two goals and one assist.

Freshman Declan Horan recorded 11 saves in goal for Decatur.

“The drastic improvement of our goalie has really been beneficial to us,” Hoffman said. “And, defense is starting to click.”

The Bayside South is hosting the conference championship this year in Berlin, so Decatur will battle for the title on its home field.

The Seahawks will face the Easton Warriors at 5 p.m. on Monday.

When the teams went head-to-head on April 3 in Easton, the Warriors won, 15-8.

Hoffman said playing on their home field will be an advantage for the Seahawks.

“They’re a good team, but it’s our opportunity to have redemption,” Hoffman said.

To be successful, Hoffman said the Seahawks can’t come out flat, like they did in the first matchup.

“The first time we saw them it was early in the season and we weren’t firing on all cylinders yet,” he said. “We only have three losses this year … We’re on a four-game win streak. We’ve been putting up a lot of goals and our defense is playing well.

brotherhood on this team is something really special, and they’re so young.”

The starting lineup consists of seven freshmen and three sophomores. Then after the first face-off, Geiser, Oglesby and sophomore Luke Popielaski come in.

“It’s a good feeling. It’s good for the future,” Hoffman

Drew Haugh

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said.

Hoffy Hoffman

(Above) Worcester Prep sophomore Ryan Mann is guarded by two Salisbury School players during Wednesday’s game in Berlin. He scored two goals and had three assists in the 20-9 win. (Left) Junior Connor Ferguson recorded 16 saves in goal for Worcester. He broke the singleseason saves record and currently has 183 with one game remaining.

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‘Best hitting all year’ in last 3 innings, Wed.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) After suffering a tough, 3-2, loss on Monday to Mardela, the Stephen Decatur softball team bounced back with an 11-1 victory over the Easton Warriors on Wednesday in Berlin.

“It’s hard to know after an emotional game like Monday – a frustrating game – 48 hours later what will the team dynamic look like, where will their heads be, will they be able to get past that and put their best foot forward,” said Decatur Coach Scott Kurtz. “We started the first few innings and we looked a little bit like we might still be thinking about things, and then by like the third inning or so we kind of got loosened up and started putting some hits back to back and the girls really started to come together like they have been playing. Those last three innings were some of our best hitting all year.”

Decatur scored one run in the second inning. Easton tied it in the top of the third, but the Berlin squad pulled ahead, with four runs in the bottom of the inning.

The Seahawks added three runs in the fourth and three in the fifth.

“[In the last three innings] all solid line drives, everyone was striking the ball well, running hard, just making good decisions and that’s all you can ask for, because that tells me they put everything else behind them and they’re focused on

what’s in front of them,” Kurtz said. “The nine that are usually out there playing, the nine I trusted to go out there and get it done today, they did their jobs.”

Freshman Madison Donoway had three of the team’s 16 hits. She also had two RBIs.

Sophomore

Ryleigh Smith and junior Leah Simpson also contributed with three hits and two RBIs each.

Freshman Emily Blume, sophomore Madison McGinnis and junior Kiara Taylor tallied two hits and one RBI apiece.

Sophomore Ava Snelsire added one hit and one RBI.

Simpson struck out seven, walked three and allowed five hits in five innings.

“She threw five strong innings,” Kurtz said. “She’s really good at placing the pitches and keeping batters off balance. She did really well.”

Seeding for playoff brackets will take place on May 9. The first round of the regional tournament is slated for May 11.

Decatur will compete in the 3A South Region II, and will most likely get a first-

Decatur tennis teams shut out Wicomico on Sr. Night

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) The Stephen Decatur girls’ and boys’ tennis teams both shut out the Wicomico Indians, 7-0, on Senior Night, Tuesday in Berlin.

Lady Seahawks who won their first through fourth singles matches were: sophomores Emily Ferguson (8-1), Anika Karli (8-1) and Brooke Berquist (8-0), and freshman Lilah Johnstone (8-0).

Seniors Sarah Tarr and Paula Magathan topped their first doubles opponents, 8-0.

Junior Kalli Nordstrom and senior Sadie Peters earned an 8-0 victory at second doubles.

Junior Simran Jain and sophomore Emeline Weber outscored their third doubles competition, 8-0.

“The girls have really come a long way this season. I’m happy with how well we’ve competed in every match and stayed in contention for the conference championship,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “The top seeds have done a great job this season.”

Decatur boys earning victories at first through fourth singles were: junior captain David Janney (8-4), sophomore Lucas Magathan (8-3), junior Briggs Pugner (8-0) and senior Joseph Domingo (8-4).

Janney and junior captain Matt Beck won, 8-2, at first doubles.

Junior Logan Plumley and freshman Trey Rill topped their second doubles competition, 8-2.

Freshman Bo Gehrig and sophomore Geren Palmer outscored their third doubles opponents, 8-3.

“The team played great considering the windy conditions,” said Coach Steve Berquist. “We won all seven matches while playing some younger players who have earned playing time by their improvement.

“It was a really festive atmosphere being Senior Night and our boys senior Joey Domingo won his singles match, while getting an abundance of cheers from his teammates,” Berquist added.

The girls’ team will take a trip down the road to battle the Worcester Prep Lady Mallards, today, Friday, at 3:30 p.m.

round bye.

Kurtz said the coaching staff has to be very strategic how they keep the girls engaged and ready, with so many days before their next game.

“The goal is to try to get through our region to get back to states. Pretty much every girl on this team except for the freshmen made it to the [state] semis last year and they know what that’s like, what that competition is like, so they

know the work it is going to take, but I think they’re hungry, I’m exited for this group,” he said. “I told them after Mardela that this has just been a wonderful season regardless of the 16-2 record, just in terms of the team, the personalities and the way that they’ve come together and played for each other. It’s just been a blessing and I just want to make sure I do everything I can to help this team go as far as they can make it.”

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Stephen Decatur freshman Bailey Griffin takes a swing at the ball during Wednesday’s game in Berlin against Easton. Decatur won, 11-1.

The Stephen Decatur tennis teams both shut out Wicomico, 7-0, on Senior Night, Tuesday in Berlin. Pictured are senior Joseph Domingo and sophomore Brooke Berquist, who won their fourth and third singles matches, 84, and 8-0, respectively.

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WP Lady Mallards ‘definitely ending strong,’ coach says

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) The Worcester Prep Lady Mallards didn’t let the cool weather and wind bother them as they sailed past the Saints Peter and Paul tennis team, 5-2, on Wednesday in Easton.

“They played well considering there were some tricky conditions — blustery winds and pretty cold for early May,” said Prep Coach Kevin Chalk.

Winning their second through fifth singles matches were: junior captain Natasha Richter (8-0), sophomores Savannah Palmisano (8-0), Lydia Schwartz (8-2) and Angie Todorov (8-0).

Sophomore Abigail Ament and freshman Sydney Todorov outscored their first doubles competition, 8-3.

SD athletes who have been training hard are ‘peaking’

“First doubles also got a good win with some aggressive net play,” Chalk said.

Worcester will host the Stephen Decatur Seahawks today, Friday, at 3:30 p.m.

Prep’s boys’ team will compete in its Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship tournament, today, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Gunston School in Centreville.

The girls’ competition is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul in Easton.

“We’re definitely ending strong and I’m very proud of that. Only two matches left and I’d love for us to get both of those wins to conclude the season,” Chalk said. “Everything is clicking with our lineup and at this point everyone knows what to do to succeed. I’m very interested to see how we hold up in the ESIAC tournament. I’m hopeful that our good run will continue.”

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) The Stephen Decatur girls’ and boys’ track and field teams both placed fourth during the final meet of the regular season last Tuesday in Salisbury.

Six schools participated.

“Our teams did not see the results that we would have liked in this meet. We had a good number of our athletes not able to attend the meet since they were honored at the WeXL Honors Banquet that evening,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “This put us at a disadvantage across the board including field events, open races and relays. The meet was also colder than athletes anticipated and many were not able to PR as they would have hoped to. I did make some relay adjustments for this meet that could prove to be helpful in our next meet.”

Parkside won the girls’ competition, scoring 144.5 points. Wicomico was runner-up with 127.5 points, followed by James M. Bennett (111), Decatur (98.5), Northampton (46.5) and Holly Grove (18).

Decatur Lady Seahawks who scored points for placing top six in their events were: juniors Sauna Vick (200-meter run, sixth, 28.9 seconds), Tiara McDonald (400-meter run, third, 1:05.8), Macy Woroniecki (800-meter run, second, 2:39.7; 3,200-meter run, second, 12:49), Daniela Carrasco Gonzalez (3,200meter run, fifth, 17:05) and Lexi Kliphouse (discus, fourth, 65 feet 11 inches), sophomores Amber Marshall (1,600-meter run, second, 6:15.2; 3,200-meter run, third, 13:35) and Alessandra Fernandez (1,600-meter run, fourth, 6:40.5), and freshmen Lotus Wise (200-meter run, third, 27.3 seconds; long jump, second, 15 feet 1 inch; triple jump, third, 31 feet 4 inches), Ellie Cheynet (800-meter run, fifth, 2:45.5), Rayna Esquivel (300-meter hurdles, fourth, 58 seconds) and Mackenzie Purnell (shot put, fifth, 26 feet 11 inches).

Cheynet, Woroniecki, Marshall and McDonald won the 3,200-meter relay race (10:55.7).

The girls took fourth in the 1,600meter relay event (4:44.2).

Wise, McDonald, sophomore Peyton Redmond and freshman Jordan Carrigan finished third in the 800meter relay race (1:57.9).

Carrigan, Redmond, Vick and Esquivel took fourth in the 400-meter relay event (53.9 seconds).

Wicomico won the boys’ competition, racking up 157.5 points. Parkside came in second with 148.5 points, followed by Bennett (112), Decatur (98), Northampton (22) and Holly Grove (2).

Decatur boys’ who score points for finishing sixth or better in their events were: seniors Logan Bradshaw (200-meter run, third, 24 seconds), Bryce Solomon (discus, fifth, 87 feet 6 inches) and Curtez Schoolfield (triple jump, fourth, 36 feet 5 inches), juniors Ethan Justice (800-meter run, first, 2:06.8; 1,600-meter run, first, 4:44), Graham Field (3,200meter run, fourth, 13:17) and Patrick Haines (110-meter hurdles, fifth (tie), 19.6 seconds; 300-meter hurdles, fifth, 47.7 seconds), sophomores Alex Ward (400-meter run, second, 56.1 seconds), James Uebel (400-meter run, fourth, 57.8 seconds; long jump, fifth, 18 feet 3 inches), Ethan Cowder (400-meter run, fifth, 58 seconds), Michael Hoos (3,200-meter run, fifth, 13:34) and Ed Quick III (110meter hurdles, fifth (tie), 19.6 seconds), and freshmen Collin Pennington (800-meter run, fourth, 2:17.4; 1,600-meter run, fourth, 4:58.8) and Braydon Bell (800-meter run, sixth, 2:18.7).

Justice, Bell, Pennington and senior Nick Moreno won the 3,200meter relay race (9:04.9).

Cowder, Ward, Uebel and Brandon Fitzgerald took third in the 1,600-meter relay race (3:53.8).

Bradshaw, Uebel, senior Jaden Holland and junior Gavin Solito placed third in the 400-meter relay event (48.6 seconds).

Bradshaw, Holland, Cowder and Fitzgerald came in fourth in the 800meter relay race (1:41.7).

Decatur will compete in the Bayside Conference championship on Friday, May 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in Cambridge.

“At this point in the season our athletes who have been training hard all season are really peaking, not only in terms of speed, but endurance as well,” Hommel said.

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Ferro pleased with senior leadership this yr.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(May 5, 2023) The Stephen Decatur baseball team wrapped up Bayside Conference competition with wins over Mardela and Easton this week.

The Seahawks took a trip to Mardela Springs to face the Warriors on Monday and came home with a 30 victory.

“We pitched well and played defense. Timely hits, but need more of them,” said Coach Rich Ferro. “[Juniors] Lukas [Loring] was good and AJ [Kolb] closed it out [on the mound].”

Decatur scored two runs in the first inning and one in the fifth.

The team tallied four hits. Senior Gus Croll had two and recorded his 50th career RBI.

Kolb had one hit and one RBI and junior Waylon Hobgood chipped in with a hit.

Loring struck out eight, walked five and gave up one hit in five in-

nings.

Kolb struck out three and allowed one hit in two innings.

Decatur hosted the Easton Warriors on Wednesday for Senior Night.

The Seahawks put three runs on the board in the first inning.

Easton scored its lone run in the top of the third.

The Seahawks added two in the bottom of the third to gain a 5-1 lead. After four innings, the home team held an 8-1 advantage.

Decatur tacked on two more runs in the fifth to make it 10-1.

“We pitched and we had timely hits, we played good defense, just things you’ve got to do to win games,” Ferro said. “We scored three in the first, so that helps. I was a little bit concerned after that we may have an issue where we kind of get lazy, but we kept going. We stayed in a rhythm.”

Loring had one hit and four RBIs. Kolb tallied three of the team’s 12 hits and one RBI.

Lady Seahawks dominate, play ‘awesome’ in 19-3 win

Senior Owen Knerr chipped in with three hits and one RBI.

Hobgood contributed two hits.

Croll threw four innings. He struck out six, walked two and gave up four hits.

Senior Brooks Kendall struck out four, and allowed five hits in three innings.

“I’m just very proud of the seniors,” Ferro said. “They’ve done a

good job and led the right way.”

Decatur’s final game of the regular season before playoffs is today, Friday, against the Cape Henlopen Vikings in Lewes, Delaware at 4 p.m.

“We still got to get better. I mean, it’s a work in progress,” Ferro said. “Playoffs are a totally different monster. We’ve got to make sure we’re competitive and just have good practices and focus.”

(May 5, 2023) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team was on point at every position on the field as the Lady Seahawks dominated the Parkside Rams, winning 19-3, on Wednesday in Berlin.

“I think they played awesome. From defense to mid, our transitions to attack, they just really played a complete game today,” Coach Lindsay Owens said. “It was 10 days since we played our last game … so they were ready to go out and play against someone other than themselves.

“The girls have been working their butts off that whole time at practice,” she continued. “We found our weaknesses, we’ve been working on them.” Decatur led 10-2 at halftime.

“However many goals we were up, we never felt comfortable because they always come back. They’re a great program, so we never take them lightly,” Owens said. “Everything just kind of came together at the right moments and they worked really hard.”

Senior Audrey Mumford led Decatur with five goals. She also won

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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior Brooks Kendall struck out four, and allowed five hits in three innings in Wednesday’s 10-1 win over Easton in Berlin on Senior Night. (Right) Senior Ryan McLaughlin reaches for the ball as an Easton player dives back to first base.

April and May transition months

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer

(May 5, 2023) If April is a month of transition, I think that the month of May can be as well.

The weather can still be quite quirky — spring-like one day and more summer-like the next.

The reference here is that of being right on the beach, right next to the ocean.

Water temperature is the main factor and seems to be most prevalent in the atmosphere here at any particular time.

The ocean temperature this year has warmed rather quickly, though it can still drop before becoming summer-like.

The high 50s seem to be the going reading lately which allows the surfer to shed wetsuit gloves and headgear as well, assuming that the air is warm enough.

It’s always better to be too warm than too cold with a comfortable body more

able to perform in the water. Surfing can be tough enough and staying warm just lessens the various trouble factors.

No doubt that April can be more winterish as in a latent winter compared to inland locales.

May is certainly more likely to be warmer and pushing more toward the summer atmosphere that we all know and love. Lessening the most wetsuit gear becomes the goal but not prematurely.

One can always cool down but if some warmth is needed, that situation becomes much more difficult and can tend to end a good session before the surfer gets tired enough to leave the water.

Regarding wave conditions, that factor seems to be the most variable of all.

The only way to even come close to a good prediction is to become as weather-wise as possible and even then, the factors become so changeable and inconsistent that one really only has the

‘We’re family,’ coach says of Decatur squad

present moment.

It very much becomes a “grab-itwhile-you-can” situation. The vagaries of the surf are simply never-ending.

May produces quite a factor of hope in that the long winter is really coming to an end.

This factor becomes so much so that there always seems to be one day when the dreaded humidity rears its ugly head.

In the winter the wind seems to be the toughest culprit. In summer the humidity takes its place. As the saying goes, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.”

And that, my friends, is certainly true.

At any rate, the weather is always something to be talked about and yet nothing can be done about it except to adapt to it.

Another interesting saying is “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing.”

As far as the surf goes the best thing to do, if one is able, is to keep a watchful eye.

These days with the internet and cameras it becomes easier to at least get an indication.

But make no mistake, the best way is to get eyes directly on the conditions. That, coupled with a bit of prediction, is going to be your best bet.

Keep surfing. It’s still as good, or can be, as it ever was!!

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.

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seven draws.

Junior Sadie Kauffman chipped in with four goals. She won three draws.

Senior Shelby Rosemond had two goals and two assists. Sophomore Lily Carson contributed with two goals and one assist.

Junior Addison McDaniel recorded seven saves in goal for Decatur.

Decatur clenched the Bayside South top spot and will compete in the conference championship on Monday at 7 p.m. in Berlin against the Queen Anne’s Lions.

Queen Anne’s won, 9-7, over Decatur on April 14.

“They have been working their butts off from day one of the season,” Owens said. “I’m very comfortable with where we are at right now. We haven’t hit our peak yet, which is good.

“We are trending right where we want to be going into the postseason, so I’m extremely happy,” she added. “Again, more things we need to work on, but these girls are absolutely amazing, just the way that they’ve come together – not even on the field but off the field. We’re family, which is really fun. It’s a great season.”

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(Left) Stephen Decatur junior Sadie Kauffman looks for a teammate cutting to the goal during Wednesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. She had four goals in the 19-3 win. (Right) Senior captain Mia Kemp carries the ball out of the defensive end.

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